DaySequerra UpMix User Manual

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7.1 / 5.1 Su round Decoder

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UpMix User Manual

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Thanks for purchasing the DaySequerra UpMix. Our DTS Neural Surround

UpMix transforms any stereo signal into a surround sound experience. We design and build all of our DaySequerra products to be completely reliable and easy to use, so you can concentrate on producing great sounding broadcasts, not struggling with complicated equipment or difficult to use product manuals.

While the UpMix has been designed to be straightforward to use, we do suggest that you spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the features and operational functions that are contained in this manual.

DaySequerra has been building broadcast quality products since 1989. The technology developed for the UpMix, and all of our products, has evolved through a process of user feedback, extensive listening, field-testing and careful refinement.

In the event that you encounter any technical or operational difficulties with this or any DaySequerra product, please feel free to contact us at 856-719-9900. Our office hours are from 9 to 5 ET, Monday through Friday. Or you can email your questions to: info@daysequerra.com.

Also, please remember to visit our website www.daysequerra.com for warranty registration and the latest DaySequerra product information.

We have worked hard to ensure that your DaySequerra UpMix will reliably serve you for years to come. With a modular design and upgradable firmware, your new unit is easy to install and use right out of the box.

We sincerely hope our products help you achieve a new level of excellence in your work!

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Important Safety Information

Service Information

UpMix Technical Specifications

Introduction

Operational Diagram

Typical Applications

Unpacking and Installation

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Meter Display

Home Screen

Programming Menu

Menu Tree

System Menu Functions

Faults

Firmware Update Procedure

Warranty

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Up M ix - Ke y Fe a t u r e s

Perfect mapping of watermarked (Lt/Rt) elements into the

surround field

Brings the excitement of surround sound to your audience

without replacing any infrastructure

Active correction to fix issues such as comb filtering, spatial

location and distortion

The conveniences of a matrix surround encode/decode system

with the performance of modern day perceptual audio codecs

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All rights reserved DaySequerra Corporation Copyright 2010. All logos and trademark used herein are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change. UpMix User Manual Revision B for firmware 3.17.09.

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Im p o r t a n t Sa f e t y In f o r m a t io n

Indoor use only. Not for use in wet or damp environments. Maximum Relative Humidity: <80% Class I Equipment (grounded type) Electrical rating: 100-260V~50/60Hz 25W max Internal circuit breaker for continuous short circuit protection. AC Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed +10% of the nominal voltage Operations temperature range -40 C to 70 C Maximum altitude: 3000m (9843ft) Equipment suitable for continuous operation Weight: 3.6kg (8.0lbs) equipment only; 5.4kg (12.0lbs) shipping

Important Note: Please connect your UpMix to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to provide other protection against power surges and low-voltage conditions.

If UpMix is subjected to a strong RFI field, such as those emitted from portable two way radios, the display may “blank out”. To restore the display without rebooting the unit, turn the rotary encoder to activate the main menu, and then press HOME. If the keylock is enabled, you will have to deactivate it by pressing the ENTER key followed by BACK.

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Se r v ice In f o r m a t io n

The DaySequerra UpMix contains no user serviceable components inside the unit. Please contact DaySequerra for repair and upgrade information. In the event that your unit needs to be returned to the factory, contact us for a return authorization number. Please visit www.daysequerra.com and

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltages” within the product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient level to cause harm.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions within the product literature.

Exposed portions of the power supply assembly are electrically live. To reduce risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected when the power supply assembly is removed. For continued protection against electric shock, a correctly wired and grounded (earthed) three-pin power outlet must be used. Do not use a ground-lifting adapter and never cut the ground pin on the three-prong plug. The ground terminal of the power plug is connected directly to the chassis of the unit.

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Te ch n ica l Sp e cif ica t io n s

Latency of the DTS Algorithm:

<22ms at 48k sampling rate

Power Consumption:

25W Maximum

Dimensions:

Rack Mount; 1 RU (1.75” x 19” x 10.75”)

Sample Rate:

32kHz-96kHz, 24-bit

Dynamic Range:

140dB, DR any input to any output

GPIO:

DB-9 Female, 0-5V TTL opto-isolated

Regulatory:

North America: Designed to comply with FCC Class A part 15 requirements. Europe: Designed to comply with LV Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC; CE Mark (EN 55022 Class A, EN55024); Designed for RoHS and WEEE compliance.

FCC Pa r t 1 5 Re g u la t o r y St a t e m e n t

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction's manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The user should use only shielded and/or grounded cables to combat sources of interference.

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En v ir o n m e n t a l Pr e se r v a t io n Ef f o r t s

This equipment has been designed and built by DaySequerra corporation to give many years of trouble free service and is backed by our one year warranty and commitment of providing the best customer support. When the time comes to retire your product from service, it should be disposed of in accordance with local codes or ordinances. Do not discard with household or commercial waste.

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DaySequerra products are manufactured with the environment in mind. The Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (2002/95/EC) restricts the use of six specific hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. Following this directive prevents these toxic substances from entering our environment after disposal.

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In t r o d u ct io n

The DaySequerra UpMix renders any two channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo or LtRt) as surround sound. Because UpMix renders sound independently of the transport environment, it will compliment analog, digital, linear or compressed mediums. Using the DTS Neural Audio process, UpMix can simultaneously position individual elements within a rich surround field creating unparalleled image stability and realistic granularity. This approach avoids taking “artistic license” with content by placing audio exactly where it would be heard in a professional LEDE (Live End Dead End) listening environment. For example, mono or pan-pot stereo will image in front of the listener on the center channel, where stereo containing depth information will surround the listener using the full capabilities of their surround decoder.

UpMix can be used as a stand-alone unit to monitor stereo production or in tandem with the DaySequerra DownMix as a complete 5.1 transport solution. Surround content that has been encoded by UpMix will be reproduced just as it was heard in the original 5.1 mix. UpMix is DSP based and will never need calibration or alignment.

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Op e r a t io n a l Dia g r a m

The diagram below shows an UpMix taking a two channel audio source, such as stereo, matrix encoded stereo or LtRt, and creating a 5.1 channel surround mix using the proprietary DTS Neural Audio process.

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The surround mix produced from the input content is fully immersive to the listener when played through a 5.1 monitor system.

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