Soundcast SCT15M Wireless Surround System User Manual

KSC Industries, Inc. Wireless Surround System

User Manual

Quick Install Instruction Before you start... • Read the instructions.• Do not install this system in close proximity to water or re.• Do not expose these products to very hot environments or heat sources.• Use only the original parts and accessories provided by Soundcast Systems.• Avoid spilling liquids on any of the components of the system.• Clean using only a dry cloth.• This equipment is designed and intended for indoor use only.• To avoid a tripping hazard, do not place wires in exposed walkways.• Connect wires by inserting the stripped leads completely inside the spring terminals. Make sure there is no excess stripped wire outside of the spring terminal. Excess stripped wires left outside of spring terminals may cause a short circuit and prevent the unit from functioning properly.• Connect the SCT101 Transmitter (black front and grey enclosure) to the audio source with supplied input wires. Using speaker wire, connect the SCR102 Receiver (black front and enclosure) to your speakers.NOTE: This product uses a radio technology that is not compatible with other Soundcast Products. It is designed for the express purpose of in-room surround sound applications.CAUTION! Do not connect the SCR102 Receiver to the audio source. This will damage the Receiver and/or the audio source.2 Safety information+Specifications1 SCT101 Transmitter(Black front, grey enclosure)1 SCR102 Receiver(Black front and enclosure)1 SY-0630 115VAC / 6VDCPower Adapter for Transmitter1 GPE603- 100 – 240VAC / 24VDCPower Adapter for Receiver, AC clip1 Power Cord for GPE603Power Adapter2 Transmitter Input Wires(black / black - white pair)2 Stands1 SCS100 SurroundCast Kit Contents• Compact design• Works in the 2.4GHz frequency band• Co-exists with other 2.4GHz devices• Interference free audio operation• Designed for in-room transmission range• Very high quality audioSCT 101 TransmitterSCR 102 Receiver+-12345 6+-783 FeaturesPlease observe these guidelines to ensure the reliability and quality of the wireless connection. 1. For best results install both Transmitter and Receiver in a vertical orientation.2. If the SurroundCast Receiver is wall mounted, optimum performance will occur if it is placed so that the orientation is facing the SurroundCast Transmitter.3. If the SurroundCast Receiver is mounted in the mounting stand (included), optimum performance will occur if it is placed with an orientation facing the Sur-roundCast Transmitter.4. It is also recommended to place both SurroundCast units at least 18 inches away from metallic walls or large metallic blocking objects to ensure a strong wireless link.5. Prevent heavy objects from falling on the system and and/or exposed electrical wiring near SurroundCast components to avoid the risk of an electric shock.6. Place SurroundCast components away from other sources of wireless signals such as routers, music networks or any other electronic piece of equipment that uses radio commu-nications including other Soundcast products. A distance of 3 ft. or more between SurroundCast and your other wireless devices is preferable for optimum performance.4 PlacementHome Theater ApplicationLeftSurroundRightSurroundSubwooferAmplifierLeft Center Right5 SetupTransmitter and Receiver Units –1 Positive (+) volume calibration control2 Negative (-) volume calibration control3 Status indicator4 DC jack5 Left speaker input terminals6 Right speaker input terminals7 Re-mating switch access8 Wall mounting holesBlack/BlackBlack/GraySCT 101 TransmitterSCR 102 ReceiverCAUTIONCAUTION: Be certain that you are connecting the SCT101 Transmitter to your Home Theater System. Connecting the SCR102 Receiver to the Home Theater System could result in damage to SurroundCast and/or your Home Theater equipment.CAUTIONTransmitterAudio input (speakers) .................. 10 VRMS MAXAudio output (wireless) ................. 48 kHz, 16-bit stereoTransmission delay ........................ 20 mSPower supply ................................ DC 6 V at 0.3 A ReceiverAudio input (wireless) ................... 48 kHz, 16-bit stereoAudio output (speakers) ................ 50 W (RMS)Speakers ....................................... 4 to 8 ohm compatibleSignal-to-noise ratio ..................... 100 dBTotal harmonic distortion ............... < 0.5%Power supply ................................ DC 24 V at 2.5 APower consumption ...................... 60 WPoster.indd 1 2/26/10 11:09:27 AM
1. Control of the volume will always be done using your Home Theater System volume control. The + and - controls on the SCT101 Transmitter and SCR102 Receiver are only to be used for system calibration, and should rarely need adjustment.2. In most applications there will be no need to adjust the + and - volume calibration controls. These units have been factory calibrated to allow you to simply connect them and set the volume calibration with your Home Theater System’s setup function. However, if your Home Theater System setup function is unable to set the proper level, you may use the + and - volume calibration controls on the SCT101 or SCR102 during system setup by following these simple steps.a. The SCT101 Transmitter and SCR102 Receiver are both furnished with + and - volume calibration controls. The controls perform exactly the same function and are placed on both units for ease of setup in case one of the units is mounted in a place not easily accessible.b. Select the unit that is most accessible. To adjust the level, press the + or – button to the desired level. Once you have set the level, the SurroundCast system will automatically remember that setting and will not need further adjustment.3. To reset the volume calibration to factory settings, remove power from the SCT101 Transmitter. Press and hold both the + and – buttons while restoring power, and hold the buttons down until the blue indicator starts ashing.7 Connecting the ReceiverConnecting the SurroundCast SCR102 Receiver to your speakers On the receiver, please make these connections observing the following steps:Note: Do not connect the SurroundCast Receiver unit to an AC outlet yet. 1. Connect the Left speaker to the corresponding pair of terminals on the SurroundCast Receiver.2. Connect the Right speaker to the corresponding pair of terminals on the SurroundCast Receiver. Note: use only passive speakers (not amplied) as using self-powered speakers could damage not only your speakers but also the SCR102 Receiver. Make sure to connect positive to positive and negative to negative in each case (Red color is commonly used for positive Left Surround Right SurroundReceiver - Output to SpeakersReceiver – Output to Speakers8 OperationPowering on your SCT101 Transmitter1. Connect the GPE603 power adapter of your SCR102 Receiver to an AC outlet. Note: This power adapter provides two ways to plug into an AC outlet. The rst way is to use the AC clip that is already mount-ed on the power adapter. Simply plug the power adapter into AC outlet. If there is not enough space to directly plug the unit in, or you desire to locate the power adapter away from the AC outlet, you may remove the AC clip by pressing on the release tab (directly below the AC clip) and then gently sliding the AC clip off. Then insert the 2 pin receptacle of the supplied power cord into the power adapter and plug the power cord into an AC receptacle.2. The blue indicator will start ashing slowly. After a few seconds, the indicator will stop ashing and remain on to indicate that a wireless connection has been established with the SCT101 Transmitter.1. Plug the SY-0630 power adapter of your SCT101 Transmitter into an AC outlet.Powering on your SCR102 Receiver+-2. A blue indicator will ash slowly to indicate that the unit is looking for the receiver to establish a wireless connection.(blue indicator)+++Playing audio through your SurroundCast System 1. Once a wireless link has been established between Transmitter and Receiver, turn on your Home Theater System, play a DVD movie or DVD audio disc to verify that there’s audio coming from the speakers connected to SurroundCast. We recommend using a disc you’re familiar with or a disc that has constant activity in the rear channels so that you can easily confirm that the system is playing audio through the speakers.2. Make sure your Home Theater System is set to play surround sound (5.1 Audio). Consult the troubleshooting section if you don’t hear any audio or if you notice the audio is out of sync with events on your TV screen.3. SurroundCast features an Auto Power function that turns both Transmitter and Receiver off when there’s no audio signal being fed to the system after approximately 20 minutes. This feature is to provide energy savings when your Home Theater System is not being used. Once the system detects the presence of an audio signal it automatically turns the SurroundCast Transmitter and Receiver on for you. Allow a few seconds for the audio to play through the speakers as the system is waking up.Playing Wireless Audioand black for negative but it might vary depending on the speaker manufacturer). The red terminals on the SCR102 Receiver are positive and the black terminals are negative.3. Insert the DC plug of GPE603 (24VDC) power adapter into the DC receptacle on the SCR102 Receiver. ProblemNo wireless linkNo soundNo powerSound is not synchronizedPossible CauseOne or both SurroundCast components are next to other wireless systems causing interference.Transmitter and Receiver are not mated to each other. NOTE: The SCT101 Transmitter and SCR102 Re-ceiver included in the SCS100 kit are mated to each other at the factory. If a replacement unit is used with the kit, the mating process described here will be required.The volume of your audio source is set to zero.Input wires on the transmitter end are discon-nected or connected improperly.Speaker cables on the receiver end are discon-nected or connected improperly.Either the transmitter or the receiver is discon-nected from the power line or the DC cord is unplugged from the unit.Your system is connected to a switched outlet.Your Surround Receiver hasn’t been setup with your new SurroundCast System connected.SolutionMove SurroundCast components at least 3ft. away from your wireless devices. Disconnect any unused wireless equipment.Re-mating process:Using a paper clip or toothpick inserted into the access hole near the + and – buttons on the SCT101 Transmitter (see drawing on the “Features” section), press and hold the re-mating button for 3 seconds. The blue indicator will begin to blink rapidly. Repeat the same procedure on the SCR102 Receiver. After a few seconds, the blue indicators will stop blinking and remain on.Increase the volume of your Home Theater System.Power the unit off and reconnect the wires making sure they’re going all the way in on both endsPower the unit off and reinstall the cables making sure they are rmly connected on both ends.Connect the components to the AC line. Make sure the cords are rmly connected.Connect your system to a different AC outlet.Run your Home Theater System speaker setup and make adjustments accordingly.Note: If your Home Theater System has auto calibration features, we recommend to run the auto calibration after SurroundCast is installed.If your Home Theater System does not have auto calibration features, your system may require manual delay adjustments after SurroundCast has been installed to compensate for the additional 20mS delay.To hook up the SurroundCast Transmitter to your Home Theater System simply follow these steps: Connecting the SurroundCast SCT101 Transmitter to your Home Theater System Note: Turn off your Home Theater System while making connections.Do not connect the SurroundCast transmitter unit to an AC outlet yet.1. Find the Left and Right surround (rear) speaker terminals on your equipment.2. Connect them to the corresponding Left and Right terminals on the SCT101 Transmitter using the input wires provided in the SurroundCast kit. Make sure to connect positive to positive and negative to negative when connecting the Left and Right channels. The red terminals on the SCT101 Transmitter are positive and the black terminals are negative. The supplied input wires have a white stripe on one conductor that can be used to identify the positive connection.CAUTION: Be certain that you are connecting the SCT101 Transmitter to your Home Theater System. Connecting the SCR102 Receiver to the Home Theater System could result in damage to SurroundCast and/or your Home Theater equipment.3. Insert the DC plug of the SY-0630 (6VDC) power adapter into the DC receptacle on the SCT101 Transmitter. Do not plug into AC outlet until you have read Operation Section 7 and 8 .SW C LS RS L RTransmitter - Input from AmplifierTerminals on Backside of AmplifierTransmitter - Input from AmplifierTerminals on Backside of Amplier6 Connecting the Transmitter9 Controlling and Calibrating the Audio10 TroubleshootingCAUTIONCAUTIONPN: 2-230-023-01Poster.indd 2 2/26/10 11:09:27 AM

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