PARALLEL OUTPUT7-10

Presence or absence of output signal at the PARALLEL OUTPUT7 to 10 connectors on the rear panel of the SRP-X700P is indicated by the 8-bit data.

bit7

bit6

bit5

bit4

bit3

bit2

bit1

bit0

0

1

0

0

OUT10

OUT9

OUT8

OUT7

When the corresponding bit is ‘1’, output signal is present. When the corresponding bit is ‘0’, output signal is absent. Bit-4 to bit-7 are fixed all the time.

FADER VALUE

The fader value [dB] of each input channel, output channel and of the group fader is indicated as shown in the table below.

The fader value of each input channel and output channel is the value that is shown by the yellow marker on the side of the fader in the INPUT OVERVIEW screen and OUTPUT OVERVIEW screen of the supplied software SRP-X700P Manager.

FADER VALUE

 

 

 

-

30[H] (‘0’)

 

 

-70.0

31[H] (‘1’)

 

 

-60.0

32[H] (‘2’)

 

 

-55.0

33[H] (‘3’)

 

 

-50.0

34[H] (‘4’)

 

 

-45.0

35[H] (‘5’)

 

 

-40.0

36[H] (‘6’)

 

 

-35.0

37[H] (‘7’)

-32.5

38[H] (‘8’)

 

 

-30.0

39[H] (‘9’)

 

 

-27.5

3A[H] (‘:’)

-25.0

3B[H] (‘;’)

 

 

-24.0

3C[H] (‘<’)

 

 

-23.0

3D[H] (‘=’)

 

 

-22.0

3E[H] (‘>’)

 

 

-21.0

3F[H] (‘?’)

 

 

-20.0

40[H] (‘@’)

 

 

-19.0

41[H] (‘A’)

 

 

-18.0

42[H] (‘B’)

 

 

-17.0

43[H] (‘C’)

-16.0

44[H] (‘D’)

 

 

-15.0

45[H] (‘E’)

 

 

-14.0

46[H] (‘F’)

-13.0

47[H] (‘G’)

 

 

FADER VALUE

 

 

 

-12.0

48[H] (‘H’)

 

 

-11.0

49[H] (‘I’)

 

 

-10.0

4A[H] (‘J’)

 

 

-9.0

4B[H] (‘K’)

 

 

-8.0

4C[H] (‘L’)

 

 

-7.0

4D[H] (‘M’)

 

 

-6.0

4E[H] (‘N’)

 

 

-5.0

4F[H] (‘O’)

-4.5

50[H] (‘P’)

 

 

-4.0

51[H] (‘Q’)

 

 

-3.5

52[H] (‘R’)

-3.0

53[H] (‘S’)

 

 

-2.5

54[H] (‘T’)

 

 

-2.0

55[H] (‘U’)

 

 

-1.5

56[H] (‘V’)

 

 

-1.0

57[H] (‘W’)

 

 

-0.5

58[H] (‘X’)

 

 

0

59[H] (‘Y’)

 

 

+0.5

5A[H] (‘Z’)

 

 

+1.0

5B[H] (‘[’)

+1.5

5C[H] (‘\’)

 

 

+2.0

5D[H] (‘]’)

 

 

+2.5

5E[H] (‘^’)

+3.0

5F[H] (‘_’)

 

 

FADER VALUE

 

+3.5

60[H] (‘`’)

+4.0

61[H] (‘a’)

+4.5

62[H] (‘b’)

+5.0

63[H] (‘c’)

+5.5

64[H] (‘d’)

+6.0

65[H] (‘e’)

+6.5

66[H] (‘f’)

+7.0

67[H] (‘g’)

+7.5

68[H] (‘h’)

+8.0

69[H] (‘i’)

+8.5

6A[H] (‘j’)

+9.0

6B[H] (‘k’)

+10.0

6C[H] (‘l’)

+11.0

6D[H] (‘m’)

+12.0

6E[H] (‘n’)

+13.0

6F[H] (‘o’)

+14.0

70[H] (‘p’)

+15.0

71[H] (‘q’)

+16.0

72[H] (‘r’)

+17.0

73[H] (‘s’)

+18.0

74[H] (‘t’)

+19.0

75[H] (‘u’)

+20.0

76[H] (‘v’)

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Sony RS-232C manual Parallel OUTPUT7-10, Fader Value, OUT10 OUT9 OUT8 OUT7

RS-232C specifications

The Sony RS-232C is a renowned communication standard that has been widely utilized in various electronic devices, enabling serial communication between computers and peripheral devices. This protocol is integral in various applications, including industrial automation, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.

One of the main features of the Sony RS-232C is its simplicity and ease of use. The standard utilizes a basic serial communication method, allowing for asynchronous data transmission. This means that data can be sent one bit at a time over a single channel, ensuring reliable communication over short distances, typically up to 50 feet, although longer distances can be achieved with proper cable management and signal boosters.

The technology behind the RS-232C standard employs voltage levels to represent binary data. Logic level zero is represented by a voltage between -3 to -25 volts, while logic level one is between +3 to +25 volts. This voltage differential is crucial for distinguishing between 'on' and 'off' states in electronic signaling. The standard supports data rates of up to 115.2 kbps, making it suitable for various applications, although it is generally limited in speed when compared to modern communication standards like USB or Ethernet.

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The RS-232C standard has 25-pin and 9-pin connector configurations, although many devices now utilize the more compact 9-pin DIN format. This legacy standard remains prevalent in industrial settings, as many devices still use RS-232 connections.

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