DaySequerra UpMix User Manual

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Welcome

Thanks for purchasing the DaySequerra UpMix. Our UpMix transforms any stereo signal into a
surround sound experience by utilizing the DTS Neural Surround
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: [e-mail].

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!

David V. Day

and the DaySequerra Team

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process. We design and build all of

DaySequerra | 154 Cooper Rd. #902 | West Berlin, NJ 08091 | Voice 856-719-9900 | Facsimile 856-719-9903 | www.daysequerra.com

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information 4
Service Information 4
Technical Specifications 5
Introduction 6
Operational Diagram 6
Typical Applications 6
Unpacking and Installation 7
Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8
Rear Panel 9
Meter Display 10
Home Screen 11
Programming Menu 11
Menu Tree 12
Menu Functions and Descriptions 13
Faults 16
Firmware Update 17
Warranty 19

 Perfect mapping of watermarked (LtRt) 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

UpMix - Key Features

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All logos and trademark used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Specifications subject to change.

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Important Safety Information

 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
 AC Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed +
 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.

10% of the nominal voltage

Service Information

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

register your new UpMix so we can keep you informed of the latest hardware and software
updates.

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 ground­lifting 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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Technical Specifications

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”)
Dynamic Range: 140dB, DR any input to any output
GPIO: DB-9 Female, 0-5V TTL
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 Part 15 Regulatory Statement

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.

Environmental Preservation Efforts

This equipment has been designed and built by DaySequerra corporation to give many
years of trouble free service and is backed by our three 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.

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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