iMIX 5 Matrix Router

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Product Information

Specifications

Audio router designed to support 5 audio outputs
Option to choose one of 4 audio sources in each output
individually

Stereo device controllable via RS232 interface or wall-mounted
touchpads
Integrated USB player and FM receiver

Supports wireless audio streaming from mobile devices
Priority input for emergency audio

External mute contact in emergency cases

Product Usage Instructions

Setup and Installation

Ensure the iMIX5, WC iMIX controllers, and MIC iMIX call
station have a stable and secure base.

Avoid placing the product near water sources or high humidity
areas.
Connect the product to a power supply as described in the
operating instructions.

Avoid placing the product near heat sources that may affect its
performance.
Ensure objects do not fall into liquids or spill on the
device.

Operation

Front Panel

Output status indication
AUX input

Media player
Monitor source selector

Monitor output

Rear Panel

Connectors for WC iMIX wall control

Connector for MIC iMIX page station
RS232 serial interface

External mute
Priority audio input

Stereo audio outputs
Stereo audio inputs

Inputs gain control
Microphone gain control

Phantom power switch
Microphone input

Power switch
Main power connector

FAQ

Q: How can I control the device?

A: The device can be controlled via RS232 interface or
wall-mounted touchpads for main functions control.

Q: Does the product support wireless audio streaming?

A: Yes, the product supports wireless audio streaming from
mobile devices.

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Safety instructions

When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:
1 Read all instructions before using the product.
2 Do not use this product near water also do not install WC iMIX controllers and MIC iMIX call station in the high humidity areas etc. near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
3 Use this device when you are sure that iMIX5, WC iMIX controllers and MIC iMIX call station have a stable base and it is fixed securely.
4 This product, in combination with amplifier and audio source may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult with otorhinolaryngologists.
5 The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat vents, or other devices that produce heat.
6 The product should be connected to a power supply that is described in the operating instructions or are marked on the product.

7 The power supply should be undamaged and never share an outlet or extension cord with other devices. Never leave device plugged into the outlet when it is not being used for a long period of time.
8 Care should be taken that objects do not fall into liquids and liquids would not be spilled on the device.
9 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
The power supply or the plug has been damaged.
Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled on the product.
The product has been exposed to rain.
The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
10 There are some areas with high voltage inside, iMIX 5 to reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover of the microphone receiver or power supply. The cover should be removed by the qualified personnel only.

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Table of contents

Before you start
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Features …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Operation
Front panel ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Rear panel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Media player …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Front panel operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Media player operation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………5-6 Rear panel operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 FM radio receiver………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Rear panel operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Control protocol …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 Feedback protocol ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

Controls ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 WC iMIX wall control………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 Front/Rear panel operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 MIC iMIX page station……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 Front/Rear panel operation …………………………………………………………………………………………..15-16 Chime ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16
Specifications
General specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………17-18

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Before you start

iMIX5 is audio router designed to support 5 audio outputs with option to choose one of 4 audio sources in each output individually. It’s stereo device controllable via RS232 interface or wall-mounted touchpads for main functions control. iMIX5 have integrated USB player and FM receiver, supports wireless audio streaming from mobile devices. Priority input for emergency audio, external mute contact in emergency case.

FEATURES
· Five stereo output · Three line level stereo inputs · Microphone input with phantom power · RS232 interface · Integrated USB/FM/player · Supports wireless audio streaming from mobile
devices · Long distance supporting between wall-mounted
touchpads, call station and iMIX5

· RJ45 connectors for wall-mounted touchpads · External mute contacts · Priority input · Monitor output · AUX input · Status indicator for each output · Local audio inputs in WC MIX touchpads

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Operation
Front Panel

1. Output status indication | 2. AUX input | 3. Media player | 4. Monitor source selector | 5. Monitor output

Rear Panel

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Operation

Media Player

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Operation

Front panel operation

Media player operation

OUTPUT STATUS INDICATOR
All five audio outputs have a separate indication based on a bi-colour LED in order to display audio output status. Green colour LED indicates detected audio signal. Red colour – mute. Audio in the output is muted in order to connect audio from the priority input to all iMIX5 outputs. Yellow colour indicates call station activity.
AUX INPUT
Line level stereo input with 3.5mm TRS jack connector located on the front panel: AUX input have a priority over USB, FM and streaming from mobile devices. Audio from listed music source stops at ones media player detects inserted 3.5mm jack connector. Line level AUX input on MIX iMIX paging station: audio from this input is mixed together with microphone signal and does not have priority over microphone or vice versa. AUX can be enabled in the same way as microphone: select zone and hold or click Talk button.

LCD SCREEN LCD screen displays main information about media player status: track number and time, media player volume level, music source, FM frequency.
USB FLASH DRIVE Supports up to 32GB USB flash drives formatted in FAT32 file system, also supports compressed audio formats.
MODE Button switch player between wireless mobile streaming mode, FM mode and Music mode (USB).

MEDIA PLAYER
Plays wireless audio from mobile devices, USB flash and FM receiver. Device supports up to 32GB USB flash drives.

MONITOR OUTPUT
Balanced audio output designed to check audio in any output. Use Monitor source selector to choose audio in monitor output for testing purpose.

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Operation

Media player operation

BACKWARD
Single short press of this button in music mode will change currently playing soundtrack to previously track. Button reduces volume level of media player after holding this button for a few seconds. Backward button in FM mode decrease FM frequency by 0.1 MHz steps, also switch radio presets.

MUTE AND POWER ON/OFF
Press this button rapidly to mute audio. Hold this button longer in order to turn off/on media player. FM mode enables second function, it allows exit from frequency adjusting without saving radio station frequency to preset.

PLAY/PAUSE
Switch player mode between play and pause. Hold this button at FM mode in order to start radio station auto scan. Press this button rapidly in order to toggle FM frequency auto/manual scanning mode.

FORWARD
Single short press of this button in music mode will change currently playing soundtrack to next track. Increase volume level of media player after holding button for a few seconds. Forward button in FM mode increase FM frequency by 0.1 MHz steps, also switch radio presets.

REPEAT
There is choice to select one of three modes: RTA Repeat all tracks. RT1 – Repeat one track. RND Random play Second function of this button is to save FM radio frequency to selected preset.

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Operation

FM radio receiver
FM radio receiver allows save up to 26 presets with selected radio stations. FM control is made with the same buttons like media player. Backward, forward, play/pause, repeat and power buttons have different functions for media player and for FM receiver.

REPEAT Designed to save FM radio frequency to selected preset.
MUTE AND POWER ON/OFF Allows exit from frequency adjusting without saving radio station frequency to preset.

HIDDEN FUNCTIONS

MANUAL/

DOWN AUTO SCAN

SAVE

EXIT

MODE

REPEAT

BACKWARD Decrease FM frequency by 0.1 MHz step if manual mode is selected. Allows to select radio preset.
FORWARD Increase FM frequency by 0.1 MHz step in manual mode. Allows to select radio preset.

Manual radio frequency setting guide
1. Hold Play/pause button in order enter manual scanning mode. 2. Set frequency by using backward and forward buttons by 0.1 MHz steps. 3. Press repeat button to start save procedure. 4. Select preset number by using backward and forward buttons. 5. Save radio station to selected preset by pressing repeat button. Screen
displays “OK” in order confirm successfully recording to memory. 6. Press Mute button to exit manual frequency scanning.
Please use backward and forward buttons in auto scan mode to switch saved radio stations.

PLAY/PAUSE
Press this button rapidly in order to toggle FM frequency auto/manual scanning mode.

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Operation

Rear panel operation
CONNECTORS FOR WC iMIX WALL CONTROL These RJ45 ports are designed to connect WC iMIX wall controls by using standard CAT 5 cable. WC1 control audio in output 1, WC2 control audio in output 2 and etc…. WC iMIX controls must be connected directly to iMIX5, do not use any computer network equipment. WC1 – WC5 ports incorporate RS485 interface, analogue audio line and +24V power. Maximum distance between iMix5 and WC iMix is 500m.
CONNECTOR FOR MIC iMIX PAGE STATION Connector dedicated for MIC iMIX page station. Do not connect to any computer network equipment! MIC iMIX page station incorporate RS485 interface, analogue audio line and +24V power. Maximum distance between MIC iMIX and iMIX is 500m.
RS232 INTERFACE Designed to control main function of IMIX5 by using serial interface. RS232 protocol is listed in page 11
EXTERNAL MUTE Dry contact designed to MUTE all iMIX5 inputs and link audio from priority input to all outputs. Audio signal from page station will not be muted.
PRIORITY INPUT Priority input unbalanced audio input designed for emergency and other

high priority audio messages. Input became active after closed external mute contact.
STEREO AUDIO OUTPUTS Unbalanced line level stereo outputs. Audio in output 1 is controlled by WC iMIX wall control connected to WC1 port. Audio in output 2 controls WC2 and etc…
INPUTS GAIN CONTROL This control allows precisely adjust inputs gain in order to have the same audio level in all inputs.
STEREO AUDIO INPUT Designed to audio source which will be selectable by using WC iMIX wall controls.
PHANTOM POWER SWITCH Set phantom power switch to “ON” position to activate phantom power to microphone input. Maximum phantom power voltage is +24V. To disable phantom power set switch to “off” position.
POWER SWITCH Use this switch to power on/off iMIX5 is audio router.
MAIN POWER CONNECTOR Connector is combined with fuse holder and 1 A 250V fuse.

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Control protocol

RS 232 protocol
Baud rate of 9600 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit no flow control

Protocol header 3byte

All/Zone 1byte

Zone of device 1byte

0x43 0x53 0x54

All zones 0x54
Zone one by
one
0x55

Zone1 0x01
Zone2 0x02
Zone3 0x03
Zone4 0x04
Zone5 0x05

0x55 0x55

0x0d 0x0d

Function Code 1byte
Channel selected 0x01
Channel Volume 0x02
BGM Channel selected 0x03
channel volume set 0x04 Bass 0x05 Treble 0x06
Bass set 0x07
Treble set 0x08
Loudness 0x09
Stand By 0x10 Device status request
0xfa

Device Addres
s 1byte
01

Data 1byte

BGM

0x01

LOCAL

0x02

mute0x08

Mute ALL ON0xa1 Mute ALL OFF 0xa0

Increase one step

Reduce one step

0x01

0x02

Input select

Input1 0x01

Input2 0x02

Input3 0x03

Input4 0x04

next CH 0x05

previously CH 0x06

volume range from 0x00 to 0x3f 63 steps in total;

Increase one step 0x01

Reduce one step 0x02

Increase one step 0x01

Reduce one step 0x02

Bass range 0x00 – 0x0e 14 steps in total; 2dB – 1 step

Treble range 0x00 – 0x0e 14 steps in total; 2dB – 1 step

ON 0x01

OFF 0x00

ON 0x01

OFF 0x00

0x00

Protocol Tail 1byte
0xaa

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Feedback protocol

Protocol header 3byte

Zone 1byte 0x55

Feedback protocol of iMIX5 mixer

Zone of device (1byte)

Feedback status of main unit

Function Code 1byte

Channel selected 0x01

Channel Volume 0x02
BGM Channel selected 0x03

Zone1 0x01 Zone2 0x02 Zone3 0x03 Zone4 0x04 Zone5 0x05

Feedback status of main unit 0x5D

channel volume set 0x04
Bass 0x05
Treble 0x06 Bass set 0x07
Treble set 0x08

Data 1byte

BGM

0x06 Esc LOCAL

LOCAL

0x05Enter LOCAL

current volume range 0x00-0x3f 63 grades in total

Value of current channel0x01-0x04
current volume range 0x00-0x3f 63 grades in total
current bass range 0x00-0x0e 14 grades in total;2dB as 1 grade
current treble range 0x00-0x0e 14 grades in total;2dB as 1 grade
current treble range 0x00-0x0e 14 grades in total;2dB as 1 grade
current bass range 0x00-0x0e 14 grades in total;2dB as 1 grade
current treble range 0x00~0x0e 14 grades in total;2dB as 1 grade

Loudness 0x09

ON 0x01

OFF 0x00

0x0d

S tand B y 0x10

ON 0x01

O F F (0x00)

0x05

0x47

EMG status 0x4D

0x00

ON 0x20

OFF 0x40

0x05 0x05

0x47 0x47

Status of call station 0x4D

0x01 0x01

00 00000B(From low to high, indicate status of the 5 zones.Accordingly 1 to be off,0 to be off.)

Device status request 43 53 54 55 0D FA 01 00 AA

Protocol Tail 1byte
0xaa

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RS 232 code examples for Zone 1
CH1 VOL+ 43 53 54 55 01 02 01 01 AA
CH1 VOL43 53 54 55 01 02 01 02 AA
CH1- select 43 53 54 55 01 03 01 05 AA
CH1+ select 43 53 54 55 01 03 01 06 AA
CH1 Bass+ 43 53 54 55 01 05 01 01 AA
CH1 Bass43 53 54 55 01 05 01 02 AA
CH1 Treble 43 53 54 55 01 06 01 02 AA
CH1 treble+ 43 53 54 55 01 06 01 01 AA

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EQ Loud ON 43 53 54 55 01 09 01 01 AA
EQ Loud OFF 43 53 54 55 01 09 01 00 AA
Local ON 43 53 54 55 01 01 01 01 AA
Local OFF 43 53 54 55 01 01 01 02 AA
MUTE CH1 43 53 54 55 01 02 01 08 AA
MUTE ALL ON 43 53 54 54 01 02 01 A1 AA
MUTE ALL OFF 43 53 54 54 01 02 00 A0 AA
STANDBY OFF 43 53 54 55 0D 10 01 00 AA
STANDBY ON 43 53 54 55 0D 10 01 01 AA

Operation

WC iMIX wall control

WWC iMIX simple to use touch control covered with white or black colour glass. Wall controller allow adjust volume, select music, mute audio and send local audio to public address sound system. Local audio input can be connected directly to wall control by using additional connector. iMIX5 can support 5 units of WC iMIX, one unit per zone.

Rear panel

Front panel

45 6 7

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Operation

Front/Rear panel operation

DC 24V OUTPUT DC24V power supply designed to supply compatible device.

LOCAL AUDIO INPUT

Designed to connect audio from local music source. This input can be enabled

by button

located on front panel also by using RS232 interface. After local

input activation audio from iMIX5 inputs will be muted till local input disable.

SYSTEM BUSY INDICATOR In case if device control lines is occupied and iMIX5 can’t send new data string to external device, system busy indicator becomes red. Usually it takes 3-5 second till systems return to normal stage.
VOLUME Capacitive touch buttons to control audio volume.

RJ45 CONNECTOR
RJ45 port is designed to connect WC iMIX wall control to iMIX5 by using standard CAT 5 cable. WC iMIX controls must be connected directly to iMIX5, do not use any computer network equipment. This RJ45 connector incorporate RS485 interface, analogue audio line and +24V power. Maximum distance between iMix5 and WC iMIX is 500m.

AUDIO CHANNEL SELECTOR Capacitive touch buttons to select audio source. Source named 1, 2 and 3 is iMIX5 stereo inputs, source USB is audio from iMIX5 media player.
LOCAL INPUT SELECTOR Button dedicated enable or disable local audio input.

AUDIO CHANNEL INDICATION
LED indicates which one of four iMIX5 audio inputs play in WC iMIX operating zone. Input USB is audio from iMIX5 media player.

MUTE Mute turn off or turn on audio in WC iMIX operating zone.

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MIC iMIX page station Front panel
1
2 3 4 5

Rear panel

7 8 9 10

11 12

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Front/Rear panel operation
MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Designed to connect gooseneck microphone to the page station. Supports condensed microphone.
SIGNAL LED Indicates audio signal in the page station output.
ALL BUTTON This switch activates all zones for broadcasting announcement. There are three way how to use this button:
Quick – hold button till Talk LED became green. This method plays chime sound before enabling microphone. Page station turns off microphone automatically after button release.
Lock mode – click All button in order to select all iMX5 zones. After selection click talk button. This method also play chime sound before enabling microphone and lock talk button in order to make announcement without holding button all the time.

No chime mode – click All button in order to select all iMX5 zones. After selection click and hold talk button. This mode mute’s chime for current announcement. Page station turns off microphone automatically after button release.
TALK INDICATION LED for showing page station status. Green colour – page station is ready to transmit announcement. Red colour – data line busy. Usually it takes 2-3 seconds till systems returns to normal stage and indicator change colour to green.
TALK BUTTON Talk button – activates microphone. Every time before talk button zone for receiving announcement must be selected.
ZONE SELECTOR These switches controls output in order to broadcast announcement to the desired zone.
AUX INPUT AUX input Designed to connect external audio signal.

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Front/Rear panel operation
AUX LEVEL CONTROL External audio volume control.
MICROPHONE GAIN CONTROL Turn clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the gain station microphone gain.
CHIME VOLUME Potentiometer for adjusting Chime loudness.
RJ45 PORT RJ45 port is designed to connect WC iMIX page station to iMIX5 by using standard LAN cable.
POWER CONNECTOR Power connector designed to connect additional power supply. If distance between call station and iMIX5 is more than 100m. external power supply is recommended.

Chime
MIC iMIX page station supports several chime options. All chime settings can be adjusted by using DIP switch located in the call station the bottom.
Mode 000 means all DIP switch are set to position OFF. Mode 010 means that only middle DIP switch is set to position ON.

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General Specifications

iMIX 5

Power supply Fuse Mic input sensitivity Line input sensitivity Call station input sensitivity
EMG input: SN ratio to microphone input SN ratio to line input
Outputs Output impedance THD +N Phantom power Frequency response Dimensions Weight

100-240Vac, 50/60Hz T1AL -41dBV -12.5dBV +4dBV sensitivity -10dBV
65dB 73dB 5 stereo zones 600 ohm <0.1% @ 1kHz +24V DC ±3dB 20Hz – 20kHz 483 x 177 x 44mm 1.76kg

WC iMIX
Power supply Max. connection length Connection Mounting depth Dimensions Weight

24VDC 500m RJ45 38mm 86 mm x 86 mm x 38 mm 128g

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MIC iMIX page station

Power supply Max. connection length Micropone type Polar pattern Connectors Frequency response Input level Mic Output impedance : Input impedance Mic Output level

24Vdc, 500mA 500m Condenser microphone Cardioid RJ45, 24VDC power jack, 3.5mm stereo RCA -3dB 150Hz – 22kHz -46dBV, Aux: -10dBV balanced 600 Ohms 600 Ohms, Aux: 50k Ohms 10dBV

S/N ratio Interface Dimensions Weight

-60dB RS-485 460 mm x 140 mm x 115mm 670 g

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The specifications are correct at the time of printing this manual. For improvement purposes, all specifications for this unit, including design and appearance, are subject to change without prior notice.

Documents / Resources

AMC iMIX 5 Matrix Router [pdf] User Manual
iMIX 5, WC iMIX controllers, MIC iMIX call station, iMIX 5 Matrix Router, iMIX 5, Matrix Router, Router

References

User Manual

AMC iMIX 5 Matrix Router User Manual

iMIX 5 Matrix Router

Product Information

Specifications

Product Usage Instructions

Setup and Installation

Operation

Front Panel

Rear Panel

FAQ

Q: How can I control the device?

Q: Does the product support wireless audio streaming?

Documents / Resources

References

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