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INSTALLATION SETUP MANUAL
NETWORK AUDIO ADAPTERS NX-100
NX-100S
Thank you for purchasing TOA's Network Audio Adapter.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: BEFORE INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................... 1-2 2. FEATURES ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 3. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Front] .................................................................................................................................. 1-3 [Rear] ......
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2. SETUP SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AND SETTING ITEMS .................. 3-3 3. SETTING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................. 3-4 4. STARTUP OF INSTALLATION SETTING PROGRAM ..................................... 3-6 5. UNIT SCANNING TOOL 5.1. Screen Description ....................................................................................................... 3-8 5.2. Menu 5.2.1. File ...............................................
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Chapter 4: SYSTEM SETTINGS (SETTING USING BROWSER) 1. OUTLINE OF SETTING USING BROWSER ........................................................ 4-2 2. SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 4-2 3. NETWORK SETTING .................................................................................................. 4-4 4. BROADCAST SPEC SETTING ....................................................................
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Chapter 6: APPENDIX 1. EXPLANATION 1.1. IP Network and Address ............................................................................................... 6-2 1.2. Network Address Translation (NAT) and Setup Software Programs ............................ 6-3 1.3. IP Broadcast and Unit Scan ......................................................................................... 6-3 1.4. Multicast and Simultaneous Multiple Broadcasts ......................................................... 6
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Chapter 1 BEFORE INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS
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Chapter 1: BEFORE INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION TOA's NX-100/100S Network Audio Adapter is specially developed to transmit high-quality audio signals and such control data as serial data over IP networks such as LAN or Internet in real time. [Audio Signal Flow Chart] Audio signal (1) Amplifier Speaker Audio signal (2) CD or other music player Mixer NX-100/100S PC with NX-100 software installed Microphone LAN / WAN NX-100/100S Mixer Microphone CD or other music player Ampl
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Chapter 1: BEFORE INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS 3. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Front] 5 6 7 8 • NX-100 NETWORK AUDIO ADAPTER NX-100 LNK/ACT FD/COL STATUS ERROR RUN RESET 00-05-F9-FF-80-81 1 2 9 5 6 7 8 • NX-100S NETWORK AUDIO ADAPTER NX-100S INPUT LNK/ACT FD/COL SIGNAL PEAK STATUS ERROR RUN RESET 00-05-F9-FF-80-81 1 2 3 4 9 1. LNK/ACT Indicator (Green) 5. Status Indicator (Yellow) Lights when the unit is connected to a network. Remains lit during broadcasts. Flashes while the unit is transmitting
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Chapter 1: BEFORE INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS [Rear] 10 16 18 • NX-100 CONTACT OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8C HC E AUDIO OUTPUT DC INPUT AC ADAPTER 24V 200mA DC INPUT FG 24V 200mA 10/100M RS-232C INPUT VOLUME LINE MIC CONTACT INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C HC E AUDIO INPUT 11 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 10 16 18 • NX-100S CONTACT OUTPUT 1 2345678C HC E AUDIO OUTPUT PHANTOM SIGNAL DC INPUT INPUT GND 24V 200mA 10/100M LINE OFF VOLUME MIC ON CONTACT INPUT 12345678C HC E AUDIO INPUT 12 13 14 17 19 20 21 22 10.
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Chapter 1: BEFORE INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS 20. Input Volume Control [INPUT VOLUME] Adjusts the audio input level. Turn the control clockwise to increase the level and counterclockwise to decrease it. NX-100S only Adjust the control so that the Input signal indicator (3) lights and the Input peak indicator (4) does not light. 21. Input Level Selection Switch [LINE/MIC] Set this switch to the MIC (right side) position when using a microphone, and to the LINE (left side) for other inputs. (Fact
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Chapter 1: BEFORE INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS 4. SETTING TASK FLOWS (1) Unit Installation and Connection Refer to Chapter 2, Unit and Software Installations. (2) Software Installation Install the setup program, operation program, and Java Runtime Environment in the personal computer (PC). • The setup program can perform settings for multiple NX-100 and NX-100S units connected to the same network. • The operation program enables the PC to remotely operate the network PA system to make broadcasts.
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Chapter 2 UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS
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Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 1. CONNECTIONS 1.1. Power Source Connections NX-100 only 1.1.1. When using a 24V DC power source Connect a 24V DC power source to the unit's DC INPUT terminal. Notes • Be sure to connect the unit's FG terminal to the DC INPUT AC ADAPTER ground terminal of the amplifier or mixer. 24V 200mA DC INPUT FG 24V 200mA 10/100M • The DC power supply must have a capacity of over 200 mA. • The range of input voltage to be fed to the DC INPUT terminal shou
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Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 1.2. Terminal Connections To mixer, amplifier, etc. • Audio Output Terminal Connections Connect the mixer, amplifier, etc. using 2-core shielded cable. When the connected unit has an unbalanced input, make the connections as follows: H Hot (H) Connected Unit E Cold (C) NX-100/100S Earth (E) Shield Shield This figure represents the NX-100. CONTACT OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8C HC H C E E AUDIO OUTPUT DC INPUT AC ADAPTER 24V 200mA DC INPUT 24V 200m
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Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS • Control Output Terminal Connections [Control Output Specifications] Open collector output Connect the control input terminals of all other Withstand voltage: 30 V DC connected units using 2 control lines. Control current: 50 mA maximum Pulse width: 1 s (when in Latch mode) Note To control a power distributor or PA amplifier mounted in the same rack To other unit's control input as the unit using the unit's control output termin
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H CE AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT VOLUME LINE MIC H C E AUDIO INPUT Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 2. CONNECTIONS TO TERMINAL PLUGS Wire the removable terminal plugs for power input (NX-100 only), audio input and output, and control input and output as follows: [Cable size and width to strip] Application Size Width to Strip Solid cable and stranded cable For power supply terminal 7 mm AWG24 – 12 NX-100 only Shielded cable 7 mm For audio terminal AWG28 – 16 For control terminal 15 mm Caution A
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NETWORK AUDIO ADAPTER NX-100S INPUT LNK/ACT FD/COL SIGNAL PEAK STATUS ERROR RUN RESET 00-05-F9-FF-80-81 NETWORK AUDIO ADAPTER NX-100S NETWORK AUDIO ADAPTER NX-100S INPUT INPUT LNK/ACT FD/COL SIGNAL PEAK STATUS ERROR RUN RESET LNK/ACT FD/COL SIGNAL PEAK STATUS ERROR RUN RESET 00-05-F9-FF-80-81 00-05-F9-FF-80-81 Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 3. RACK MOUNTING Use the optional mounting hardware set when installing the unit in an equipment rack. Be sure to remove the rubber feet located
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Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 4. MAC ADDRESSES AND INSTALLATION LOCATIONS When making the unit's network settings, the unit's MAC address* must have a clear association with its corresponding installation location. Be sure to record the relationship during installation to facilitate later network settings. * A 12-digit hexadecimal address number peculiar to and assigned to the network-connected unit. This figure represents the NX-100. NETWORK AUDIO ADAPTER NX-100 LNK/ACT FD/COL STA
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Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 5. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 5.1. System Conditions The following minimum PC (personal computer) specifications are required in order to correctly operate the unit's software program. • OS: Windows 2000/XP • CPU: Pentium 800 MHz or greater • RAM: 256 MB or greater • Disk Space: 40 MB or greater Notes • Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. 5.2. Activating the Setup Launcher The Setup Launcher is aut
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Chapter 2: UNIT AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 5.3. Installing Java Runtime Environment The following procedures do not need to be carried out if J2SE Runtime Environment,5.0 Update 3 has already been installed in the PC. Step 1. Quit other activated applications before installation. Step 2. Click "J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 3" of the Setup Launcher. The installer will be activated. Step 3. Select "I accept the terms in the license agreement." and "Typical," then click the Next button as i
