GROUP MUTING

Status of muting of REMOTE1 to 6 among the GROUP FADER is indicated by the 8-bit data.

 

bit7

bit6

bit5

bit4

bit3

bit2

bit1

bit0

0

1

REMOTE6

REMOTE5

REMOTE4

REMOTE3

REMOTE2

REMOTE1

When the corresponding bit is ‘1’, it is is muted. When the corresponding bit is ‘0’, muting is released. Bit-6 and bit-7 are fixed all the time.

LINE4 SELECT

It indicates which channel of A to F is being selected in the LINE4.

The following value is returned from the SRP-X700P.

CHANNEL

 

 

 

OFF

30[H] (‘0’)

 

 

A

31[H] (‘1’)

 

 

B

32[H] (‘2’)

 

 

C

33[H] (‘3’)

D

34[H] (‘4’)

 

 

E

35[H] (‘5’)

 

 

F

36[H] (‘6’)

 

 

SCENE RECALL

It indicates the scene No. that is being selected at present.

The following value is returned from the SRP-X700P.

SCENE No.

 

SCENE No.

 

 

 

 

 

NONE

30[H] (‘0’)

11

3B[H] (‘;’)

 

 

 

 

1

31[H] (‘1’)

12

3C[H] (‘<’)

 

 

 

 

2

32[H] (‘2’)

13

3D[H] (‘=’)

 

 

 

 

3

33[H] (‘3’)

14

3E[H] (‘>’)

4

34[H] (‘4’)

15

3F[H] (‘?’)

 

 

 

 

5

35[H] (‘5’)

16

40[H] (‘@’)

 

 

 

 

6

36[H] (‘6’)

17

41[H] (‘A’)

 

 

 

 

7

37[H] (‘7’)

18

42[H] (‘B’)

 

 

 

 

8

38[H] (‘8’)

19

43[H] (‘C’)

 

 

 

 

9

39[H] (‘9’)

20

44[H] (‘D’)

 

 

 

 

10

3A[H] (‘:’)

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the value is “NONE” (30[H]), it indicates the state that any scene call has never been attempted after the power is turned on.

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Sony RS-232C manual Group Muting, LINE4 Select, Scene Recall, REMOTE6 REMOTE5 REMOTE4 REMOTE3 REMOTE2 REMOTE1, None

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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