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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Prod-

uct Specifications noted on the 

declaration of Conformity

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•   this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
•   this device must accept any interference received, including 

interference that may cause undesired operation. 

Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields 

should be avoided.

•  use only shielded interconnecting cables.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name:  

dbx Professional Products

Manufacturer’s Address: 

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

 

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

Product name:   

TR1616

Note: Product name may be suffixed by the EU. 

Product option:   

None

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: 

 

IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1

  
EMC: 

  EN 

55022:2006 

 

  EN 

55024:1998

 

 

 

FCC Part 15

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC 

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 
of 17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and 
classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this 
Directive.

Roger johnsen 
Director, Engineering 
Signal Processing
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA 
Date: November 14, 2012

European Contact: Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or

Harman Signal Processing
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah  
84070 USA
Ph: (801) 566-8800
Fax: (801) 568-7583

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING

A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is 
unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility.

NEvER UNdER aNY CiRCUMStaNCES ShOULd 
YOU iNSERt a daMaGEd OR CUt MaiNS PLUG 
iNtO a 13 aMP POWER SOCKEt.

Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. 
Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer. 
Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to 
BS1362.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste.  There is a 
separate  collection  system  for  used  electronic  products  in  accordance  with  legislation  that 
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used 
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar 
new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and 
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Summary of Contents for TR1616

Page 1: ...TR1616 Performance I O Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the ap paratus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the a...

Page 3: ...irective Roger Johnsen Director Engineering Signal Processing 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date November 14 2012 European Contact Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or Harman Signal...

Page 4: ...or visit www dbxpro com If you need to return a product to the factory for service YOU MUST FIRST CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OBTAIN A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER NO RETURNED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTE...

Page 5: ...defect provided the product is returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years A Return Authorization number must first...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ...k 8 Analog Inputs 8 Analog Outputs 8 Applications 10 Personal Monitoring w dbx PMC16s 10 16 x 16 Digital Snake w Personal Monitoring 12 32 x 32 Digital Snake w Personal Monitoring 14 32 Channel BSS So...

Page 8: ...ining and programming Whether you require additional analog inputs or outputs in an existing BLU link compatible BSS Audio Soundweb London system a digital snake solution for live sound or a complete...

Page 9: ...0 C when equipment is in use Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic interference extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided where possible Quick Start To...

Page 10: ...nput from being overdriven The button s LED will light when the function is engaged 5 LOW CUT Button These buttons enable and disable the low cut filter for each channel This filter is a low cut filte...

Page 11: ...en the Snake Enable button on the back panel of the TR1616 is engaged indicating the TR1616 has been configured for use in a TR1616 digital snake network 10 RECEIVE BANK Display This dual 7 segment di...

Page 12: ...place with same type fuse only 4 ETHERNET Port This port allows for future expansion of the TR1616 s feature set 5 USB Port Using a standard Mini USB cable this port is used for connecting a PC for up...

Page 13: ...through the SNAKE IN and SNAKE OUT ports Engage this button on two TR1616s which carry and receive the signal between the front of house and stage locations 10 LOOP IN Port Connect this Ethercon conn...

Page 14: ...ns The wiring conventions of these connectors are shown to the right 1 4 XLR Tip Hot Pin 1 Ground Ring Cold Pin 2 Hot Sleeve Ground Pin 3 Cold Note All microphones and devices requiring phantom power...

Page 15: ...ork ring must be closed for the BLU link fault tolerance feature to work The fault tolerance feature ensures audio will still pass through the network if one of the cables in the BLU link network is c...

Page 16: ...g w dbx PMC16s Recommended for Small Performance Venues Portable Live Sound Houses Of Worship Rehearsal Spaces BLU link LOOP OUT Receive Bank 1 Transmit Bank 1 1 Mixer Outputs Transmit Bank 1 Receive...

Page 17: ...ected to the network System can be further expanded in the future if needed IN BLU link Legend BLU link Connection Analog Connection Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Powered Wedge Monitor Powere...

Page 18: ...nk ring without using this extra cable connection To do this leave the snake mode disabled on the 1 TR1616 and make the following connections 2 TR1616 SNAKE OUT 1 TR1616 LOOP IN 1 TR1616 LOOP OUT 2 TR...

Page 19: ...plifiers or loudspeaker management processor for the main PA speakers System can be further expanded in the future if needed BLU link LOOP OUT to IN SNAKE IN SNAKE OUT Instrument Instrument Powered We...

Page 20: ...nsembles Orchestras BLU link to SNAKE IN 100 m 328 ft max Mixer Outputs From Instruments On Stage From Instruments On Stage BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN BLU link from SNAK...

Page 21: ...eeding the amplifiers or loudspeaker management processor for the main PA speakers System can be further expanded in the future if needed Power Supply Power Supply BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN Instrum...

Page 22: ...ink Connection Analog Connection 32 CHANNEL ANALOG ON RAMP FOR BLU LINK COMPATIBLE BSS SOUNDWEB LONDON SYSTEM BLU link BLU 800 BLU 800 BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN BLU link OUT to LOOP IN BLU link LOO...

Page 23: ...ts to the BLU link network on ramp the other is using two TR1616s for adding 32 channels of analog outputs to the BLU link network off ramp However the systems shown in these two diagrams can also be...

Page 24: ...nnel Bank Channels Available In Bank Supported Sample Rates 1 1 16 48 kHz 96 kHz 2 17 32 48 kHz 96 kHz 3 33 48 48 kHz 96 kHz 4 49 64 48 kHz 96 kHz 5 65 80 48 kHz 96 kHz 6 81 96 48 kHz 96 kHz 7 97 112...

Page 25: ...port or at the SNAKE IN port Flashing Display Segments When this display flashes an invalid BLU link connection is detected at the LOOP IN or SNAKE IN port NOTE The RECEIVE BANK display indicates cab...

Page 26: ...hones Note All devices connected to the TR1616 which require phantom power must be connected using the XLR connections 4 Engage the POLARITY buttons on any channels which require it such as the bottom...

Page 27: ...The Firmware Updater application for the TR1616 requires a Windows PC To perform a firmware update 1 Download the Firmware Updater application from www dbxpro com 2 Follow the on screen instructions...

Page 28: ...TR1616 Owner s Manual 22 Block Diagram...

Page 29: ...TR1616 Owner s Manual 23 Dimensions 5 250 19 000 6 950 17 370 0 125 5 745...

Page 30: ...8kHz THD N Typically 0 002 at 1kHz 0dBu XLR input gain set to minimum Interchannel Crosstalk 100dB 22Hz to 22kHz ADC Latency 37 Fs 0 77msec at 48kHz Phantom Power 48VDC applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 thr...

Page 31: ...m Cable Length 100m 328ft on Category 5e cable between devices Maximum number of nodes 60 Maximum number of channels 256 at 48kHz 128 at 96kHz Latency 11 Fs 0 23msec at 48kHz Pass Through Latency 4 Fs...

Page 32: ...8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 PH 801 566 8800 FAX 801 566 7005 http www dbxpro com dbx is a registered trademark of Harman Copyright Harman TR1616 Owner s Manual 5035742 A Printed in China...

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