Australian Monitor AV Revolution User Manual

AV REVOLUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has
arrived in good condition. Should you ever need to ship the unit, use
only the original factory packing.

2. Read all documentation before operating your equipment. Retain
all documentation for future reference.

3. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operation.

4. Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit, or operate
the unit while standing in liquid.

5. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed
on the back of the unit.

6. Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken.
The power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

7. Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the
electrical system ground. Precautions should be taken so that the
means of grounding of a piece of equipment is not defeated.

8. Mains voltage must be correct and the same as that printed on the
rear of the unit. Damage caused by connection to improper AC voltage
is not covered by any warranty.

13. Do not block fan intake or exhaust ports. Do not operate equipment
on a surface or in an environment which may impede the normal fl ow
of air around the unit, such as a bed, rug, weathersheet, carpet,
or completely enclosed rack. If the unit is used in an extremely dusty
or smoky environment, the unit should be periodically “blown free”
of foreign matter.

14. Do not remove the cover. Removing the cover will expose you
to potentially dangerous voltages. There are no user serviceable
parts inside.

15. Do not drive the inputs with a signal level greater than that required
to drive equipment to full output.

16. Do not connect the inputs / outputs of amplifi ers or consoles to any
other voltage source, such as a battery, mains source, or power supply,
regardless of whether the amplifi er or console is turned on or off.

17. Do not run the output of any amplifi er channel back into another
channel’s input. Do not parallel- or series-connect an amplifi er output
with any other amplifi er output. Australian Monitor Inc is not
responsible for damage to loudspeakers for any reason.

18. Do not ground any “hot” terminal. Never connect a “hot” output
to ground or to another “hot” output!”

19. Non-use periods. The power cord of equipment should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

9. Have gain controls on amplifi ers turned down during power-up
to prevent speaker damage if there are high signal levels at the inputs.

10 Power down and disconnect units from mains voltage before making
connections.

11. Never hold a power switch in the “ON” position if it won’t stay
there itself!

12. Do not use the unit near stoves, heat registers, radiators, or other heat
producing devices.

20. Service Information Equipment should be serviced by qualifi ed service
personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the equipment

C. The equipment has been exposed to rain

D. The equipment does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a
marked change in performance

E. The equipment has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION AND CONTENTS

The AV Revolution is packed with processing power for applications ranging
from lecture theatres and boardrooms to room combining. With options
including CobraNet cards and the Revolution remote wall panels, the AV
Revolution is a powerful system for both signal processing and source routing.

BOX CONTENTS

Av Revolution
Software CD
Quick Start Guide

INTRODUCTION 1

FRONT PANEL 2

REAR PANEL 3

SETUP 4

ADVANCED SETTINGS/AUDIO SETUP 5

ICON-CP CONTROL PANELS/PANEL SETUP 8

MASTER OVERRIDE/ GLOBAL PRESETS 9

CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS 10

DIMENSIONS 11

SPECIFICATIONS 12

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Caution:

AUS, EUR, USA

Copyright 25th May 2009

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of suffi cient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operational and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarised) plug with an extension
cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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FRONT PANEL

1 3 4 5 6 7

1

MIC/LINE 1-4

Blue indicates signal presence

Pink indicates approaching signal clip

Red indicates signal clip

2

STEREO 1-6

Blue indicates signal presence

Pink indicates approaching signal clip

Red indicates signal clip

3

POWER INDICATOR

Blue indicates mains power is present

4

RS485 INDICATOR

Blue indicates remote panels are present, the light
will fl ash when data is passed across this network

2

5

STATUS INDICATOR

Blue indicates the system is running

Pink indicates approaching signal clip

Red indicates the system is busy or has an error

6

NETWORK INDICATOR

Blue indicates a network device is connected.
The light will fl ash each time a packet is passed
across this network

7

ZONE OUTPUTS

Blue indicates signal presence

Pink indicates approaching signal clip

Red indicates signal clip

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1 3 4 5 6 7 82

REAR PANEL

1

IEC MAINS SOCKET

This is a standard 3-pin IEC socket (IEC3020-C14). It accepts a standard IEC
mains cable, provided. The fuse draw contains the mains fuse and a spare.
The mains fuse is a time lag (slow blow) HRC 20mm x 5mm fuse, the fuse
ratings are:

230V : 0.6A S/B
115V : 1.2A S/B

The power supply is universal so it will accept voltages from 90-264V.

2

OPTIONAL COBRANET CARD

Optional module available to enable Cobranet connectivity. This card will
parallel all inputs and outputs to be available on Cobranet.

3

OVERRIDE AND PRESET CONTACT CLOSURES

Pins 1-8 are trigger pins for the global presets. When any one of these pins
are momentarily joined to the COM pin that preset will be triggered.

Pin O/Ride is a trigger for the external Master Override function. This can be
set up within the software.

4

ETHERNET PORT

The Ethernet port is a standard RJ45 port which allows the user control with
the supplied GUI or a third party control system.

5

RS485 PORTS

The RS485 ports allow the ICON-CP wall panels to be connected to the unit.
All wall panels use standard pin to pin wiring, using a straight through CAT5
cable is suggested to keep the RS485 line twisted for optimal noise rejection

6 BALANCED ZONE OUTPUTS

Balanced outputs for each zone are supplied on Weco connectors for easy
termination. These are a standard 5.08mm pitch.

7

UNBALANCED STEREO INPUTS

Unbalanced RCA connections are supplied for all stereo inputs. They are in
stereo pairs as the unit supports stereo right through.

8

BALANCED MIC/LINE INPUTS

Mic/Line inputs are supplied on WECO connectors for easy termination.
These are also a standard 5.08mm pitch.

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SETUP

NETWORK CONNECTION:

When the AV Revolution software is run for the fi rst time
a default connection page is launched. By clicking
File > Settings it is possible to make this page not
appear and have the software simply connect to the
last known good connection. This allows the installer to
have the software confi gured and connect automatically
as the PC starts up.

The initial connection page also allows the user to
update fi rmware and change the IP address within the
AV Revolution hardware. This can all be done from the
Setup drop menu within the title bar.

All AV Revolution units have a default IP
of 192.168.178.178.

Connection For the First Time:

It is suggested that when connecting to the
AV Revolution for the fi rst time that a crossover cable
is used straight between the unit and your PC. You
will then need to change your network adapter to
have an IP of 192.168.178.170 with a subnet of

255.255.255.0. Then all you will need to do is open
the AV Rev software and connect. Once you have
connected for the fi rst time you can set the units
IP address or change it to DHCP.

ZONE CONTROL PAGE:

The main page of the AV revolution software allows
the user to adjust all routing for a particular zone.
In terms of DSP the zone routing page is after the
input source processing but before the zone’s output
processing. All inputs within the Revolution range are
available on all outputs. This page gives the user access
to adjust basic functions such as volume, panning
and mute controls.

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ADVANCED MODE:

In the bottom right hand corner of the AV Revolution
software there is an “Advanced” button. The features
allow the contractor to adjust DSP processing, min and
max volumes and other advanced features. This section
of the software can be password protected against
inappropriate access. To set a new password click
“Settings > Set Password”.

Out of the box the AV Rev does not have a password
set. A password can be added by simply typing it into
the new password box and a pop up will inform you
that the change was successful. To remove a password
simply type in the “Old password” and then leave the
new password box blank, a prompt should appear
telling you that the password has been removed.

Advanced Mode Set Up:

At the base of the advanced mode screen, there are
four buttons added to the GUI. These allow set up of
functions relating to the Audio Setup, Control Panels,
Master Override and Presets.

ADVANCED SETTINGS/ AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO SETUP

The Audio Setup page allows the user to control all DSP
functions of each input and output signal. The page
also allows the user to see the signal fl ow from input
to output. Within this screen there are small signal
indicators for each input and output. This page makes a
great trouble shooting guide to see signal entering and
leaving the DSP functions.

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AUDIO SETUP CONTINUED

Inputs

Each Mic/Line input can be confi gured as either
Microphone level or Line level. The user has options
such as polarity, analog gain sensitivity and digital trim.
Each Mic/Line input also supports full +48V phantom
power.

The Analog gain steps are gain adjustments in the
Analog domain where as the fader represents control of
the DSP chip.

The stereo inputs follow most of the same functions
that relate to line level inputs on the mic/line input.

Input EQ

Each input has comprehensive EQ functions: high and
low pass fi lters, high and low shelf and two parametric
fi lters. Each EQ can be adjusted in either Q or BW. All
processing is represented on the EQ frequency response
graph on the right hand side of that window.

You can save processing preset fi les for each block from
the EQ onwards. This allows a user to have some preset
EQ fi les such as “Gooseneck Microphone” or “Lapel EQ”.

Dynamics

The dynamics page allows the user to adjust a Noise
gate for each input and also a Compressor or AGC
for each input. Every block that contains two or more
processing options has an overall “bypass” in red and a
per function “bypass” in blue.

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EQ/Crossover

The EQ/Crossover block allows you to set up a
crossover and EQ the outputs. All stereo functions have
a stereo link button. This will copy all functions from the
left to the right in stereo applications.

Crossover

The crossover section of each output allows the
user to set up a high pass, low pass and all pass
fi lter. Each high and low pass fi lter can be either
Butterworth, Linkwitz Riley or Bessel and can have
slopes up to 48dB per octave.

EQ

Each output also offers comprehensive EQ
functions. These allow a user to confi gure a
low and high shelf and 4 parametric fi lters.

AUDIO SETUP CONTINUED

Limiter

Each output features a fully optioned limiter with
stereo link function on stereo zones.

Delay

Each output has a delay for both the left and the right
channel. It has coarse and also fi ne control for dialing
in precise delays. The user can also simply type in the
required distance or time. At the bottom of the delay
section a user can also adjust temperature for even
more precise adjustment of delays and also switch the
measurements to imperial.

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ICON-CP CONTROL PANELS/PANEL SET UP

ICON-CP CONTROL PANELS:

The control panel screen allows the user to set up all
control panels included in their system. Each remote
panel can be renamed for easy identifi cation.
Once a name is given to a panel the user can specify its
type; options are 6 Volume, 6 buttons + volume
or 8 buttons.

PANEL SET UP:

From the “Confi gure” screen the user can set up the
zone to be controlled and what parameter the control
panel affects.

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MASTER OVERRIDE:

The master override screen allows a user to set up all
aspects of the master override. This would be typically
used for emergency situations. The trigger source can
be either signal presence or closed contact. Once a
trigger source has been selected you can have the
Master Override “Mute all Inputs” and “Route Mic/Line
4 to all”. Both of these functions can be active at the
same time. When “Route Mic/Line 4 to all” is selected
the controls for that channel disappear from the front
page so the end user is unable to adjust the settings.

MASTER OVERRIDE/GLOBAL PRESETS

GLOBAL PRESETS:

The presets window allows the user to defi ne up to 8
global presets. From this page you can recall presets
for set up and also store current system information to
a specifi c preset.

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CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS

ICON-CP CONTROL PANEL

The Revolution series control panels (ICON-CP) have two banks of DIP switches
on the rear of the control panel. The fi rst bank of switches labeled SW1 allows
the user to address the panel for RS485 communications. The second bank of
switches allows the user to set up the LED functions for the remote panel.

SW1:

RS485 addresses 1-240 are allowed. With any other address the unit will blink
its error LED’s.

SW2

A: ON = LED Brightness varies based on ambient light, OFF = Fixed Brightness

ABC

SW2 Func

The ICON-CP control panels do not hold any project data so if a panel was to fail
or be broken it could simply be swapped out with a unit set to the same address.
All control panels are constantly polling the RS485 network for status. This
will allow the user to update settings via 3rd party, other control panels or the
software GUI and have all panels constantly up to date.

Each RS485 port on the Revolution series allows you to run up to 20 control
panels to a maximum distance of 500 metres. With each unit featuring two
RS485 ports, this allows the AV Revolution to run up to 40 ICON-CP’s on two
separate 500m runs. The 500m limitation of the control panels is due to power
loss over distance and not RS485 limitations meaning if lengths longer than
500m are required you need to inject power locally for greater distances.

D

1248163264

128

SW1 Address

B: ON = Low Brightness (if switch A is on fi xed brightnes mode), OFF = Normal
Brightness

C: Unused on Revolution series

D: Unused on Revolution series

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AV REVOLUTION DIMENSIONS

ICON-CP DIMENSIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Specifi cation Unit Conditions

Analog I/O

Balanced Mic Input Euroblock Connectors

Impedance 2 K Ohm

Phantom Power 48 V Selectable per input

Gain / Max Input

Balanced Line Input Euroblock Connectors

Impedance 5 K Ohm

Gain / Max Input

Unbalanced RCA Input RCA Connectors

Impedance 15 K Ohm

Maximum Input 6.2 dBu

Gain Max Input

6 dB 6 dBu

24 dB -12 dBu

42 dB -30 dBu

60 dB -48 dBu

Gain Max Input

-12 dB 24 dBu

+6 dB 6 dBu

Balanced Outputs Euroblock Connectors

Impedance 50 Ohm

Maximum Output 24 dBu

System

Frequency Response 20 – 20000 Hz

THD + N 0.003 % From Input to Output (1KHz +4dBu)

Dynamic Range 108 dB

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Latency 2.1 ms Analog to Analog

Processor

Processing Power 2 x 1596 MFLOPS

2 x Analog Devices Sharc DSP (ADSP-21375) 32/40 bit fl oating point

Communications

Ethernet 100 Base T

Icon Control Panel RS485 500 m Max cable length per port without external power

20 Max number of remote panels per run

240 Total using external power

Hardware

Net Weight 4.15 kg

Size (w x d x h) 482 x 330 x 44 mm

Chasis Style 1 RU

Voltage 90 – 264 VAC

Power Consumption <30 VA

Compliance UL

CE

CTICK

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