Millennia HV-3R User Manual

Owner’s Manual
HV-3R
Remote-Controllable
High Voltage Microphone Preamplifier
Millennia Music & Media Systems
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................ 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................... 4
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS ............... 6
Channel Display .............................................. 7
Channel Number Indication .............................. 7
Gain Setting ................................................... 7
Overload Indication ......................................... 7
Channel Mute ................................................. 7
Level Meter .................................................... 7
REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS ................. 8
HARDWARE OPERATION................... 8
Menu Section Navigation .................................. 8
Getting Started ............................................... 8
Locking Front Panel in Remote .......................... 8
Saving Settings to Memory............................... 9
Recalling Saved Settings .................................. 9
LOCAL OPERATION ......................... 10
Gain Adjust .................................................. 10
Mute............................................................ 10
Polarity Flip .................................................. 10
Pad ............................................................. 10
Phantom Power ............................................. 10
Link ............................................................. 10
BASIC MENU MODE......................... 12
REMOTE OPERATION ...................... 13
Remote Operation of HV-3R with Ælogic Software
(PC Only) ..................................................... 13
Getting Started ............................................. 13
Setting Unit ID(s) and IP Addresses ................ 13
Locking the Unit in Remote Mode .................... 14
Saving the LAN settings and setting the startup
mode. .......................................................... 14
Save HV-3R Settings ..................................... 14
Setting Startup with these Settings ................. 14
Installing the Ælogic Software ........................ 15
Setting the Host Computer’s IP Address (XP) .... 15
ÆLOGIC OPERATION ...................... 16
Unit Status Window ....................................... 16
Red Icon ...................................................... 16
Green Icon ................................................... 16
Flashing Green Icon ...................................... 16
Purple Icon ................................................... 16
Gray Icon ..................................................... 16
Unit Status Dialog ......................................... 16
Overview ..................................................... 17
Control Section ............................................. 17
Control Layout .............................................. 18
Unit Naming and Unit Name Dialog Box ........... 18
Link Matrix .................................................. 20
Scene Window.............................................. 21
Project and Scene Management ...................... 21
Creating a Project ......................................... 21
Scene Window.............................................. 21
Safety Prompts ............................................ 21
Creating New Scenes .................................... 21
Renaming Scenes ......................................... 21
Reordering Scenes ........................................ 21
Recalling Scenes........................................... 22
Deleting Scene ............................................. 22
Locking Scene Window Functions .................... 22
Appending and Saving Scenes ........................ 22
Saving Scene Changes .................................. 22
REMOTE OPERATION WITH PRO
TOOLS HD ....................................... 23
Parameters for Remote Operation ................... 23
Setting Up the HV-3R for Remote Operation in Pro
Tools ........................................................... 23
Setting the MIDI Channel on the HV-3R .......... 23
Setting up the HV-3R in Pro Tools ................... 24
Choosing the MIDI Channel and Port Number in
Pro Tools ..................................................... 24
If multiple HV-3R units are being used ............ 24
Other Options in Peripherals Window .............. 24
Remote Lock-Out Mode Check Box.................. 24
Assigning the HV-3R Outputs to Recording
Interface Inputs in Pro Tools .......................... 25
Accessing Remote Controls of the HV-3R in Pro
Tools Edit and Mix Windows ........................... 26
Pro Tools controls that do not work with the
HV-3R: ........................................................ 26
APPENDIX ...................................... 27
Ælogic Keyboard Shortcuts ............................ 27
Advanced Menu Mode ................................... 28
Inductor Installation ................................ 30
AD-R96 USER GUIDE ...................... 31
MIDI ............................................... 32
MIDI Implementation Charts .......................... 33
MIDI Gain Table ........................................... 35
Simple MIDI Controller .................................. 36
Setting up MIDI I/O in PD .............................. 36
Controlling the HV-3R with PD ........................ 36
Setting the MIDI Channel in PD ...................... 36
Basic Troubleshooting for PD patch ................. 36
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 37
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 38
WARRANTY .................................... 40
To obtain warranty service ............................. 40
Limits and Exclusions .................................... 40
Export Units ................................................. 40
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Millennia Media HV-3R Remote-Controllable High Voltage Microphone Preamplifier. The HV-3R is the result of meticulous listening tests on numerous circuit, topology, and packaging designs. Your HV-3R is a finely tuned instrument intended for critical professional applications — we feel it offers the world's most sonically neutral microphone preamplification.
The HV-3R is designed to be used:
Locally via the front panel controls – Referred to as “Local Mode”.
Remotely via LAN from the HV-3R Ælo gi c PC remote control software. Up to 48 units can be simultaneously controlled with LAN.
Remotely via MIDI. Up to 9 units can be simultaneously controlled with MIDI in Pro Tools, or 16 with some other MIDI device.
The HV-3R can be used as a stand-alone, locally controlled eight-channel mic preamp similar to its sister product, the renowned HV-3D. Optional 130V mic inputs are available for use with high voltage microphones, such as DPA 4003 and 4012. Two additional buffered/balanced outputs (per channel) are available with the optional HROE expansion board (via DB25 connectors). Eight channels of internal A/D conversation are also available with the optional AD-R96 expansion card.
Up to 48 HV-3Rs can be simultaneously controlled – a total of 384 channels on one system. A high-speed Ethernet control interface makes this possible without any significant system control latency, even if all 384 channels were to change parameters simultaneously.
The MIDI control interface is compatible with Digidesign’s Pro Tools® “PRE” remote microphone preamplifier protocol. As defined by Digidesign, up to nine units can be simultaneously controlled with MIDI in Pro Tools. Up to 16 can be controlled per MI DI po rt with a standalone MIDI device, or other MIDI compatible software.
FCC Notice Information for the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
Safety Precautions
For your safety and the safety of others, be sure to read and understand all safety and operational instructions before attempting to use the HV-3R.
WARNING: The HV-3R internal circuitry carries lethal voltages. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the HV-3R and as described in the instructions supplied with the unit.
Water, Moisture, and Spillage – Do not attempt to use the HV-3R in, near, or around water or in unusually moist environments, such as near a sink or swimming pool. Prevent liquids or any other materials or objects from spilling or falling into the HV-3R unit.
Heat And Ventilation – Be sure to allow adequate ventilation to HV-3R and avoid using or installing unit in close proximity to heat sources, such as heaters, stoves, radiators, power amplifiers, spotlights, or other heat-producing appliances or equipment. It is best to leave one rack screw space between units if possible.
Power Sources and Power Cord Protection –
The HV-3R Power Supply should be connected to a power source only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Power Supply. Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on it. Pay particular attention to plugs, receptacles, and the point where the AC power cord exits the HV-3R.
Grounding – For your safety, it is extremely important that the grounding pin of the 3-wire power cable (included with 110 Volt units) be inserted into a grounding type 3-pin power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an existing outlet, contact an electrician to install a properly grounded 3-pin power outlet, preferably that with OFI / CFI protection, if available.
Damage Requiring Service – This unit should be repaired or serviced by qualified personnel whenever:
· The AC power cord has been damaged, or
· Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into any HV-3R unit, or
· The unit does not function properly or exhibits a marked change in performance, or
· The unit has been abused, dropped, or damaged, or
· The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture.
Servicing – Lethal voltages are found inside the HV-3R chassis. The user should not attempt to repair or service this unit. All servicing and/or repairs should be referred to Millennia.
If, after reading all instructions, precautions, and warnings, you have remaining questions, please contact Millennia directly before attempting to use your HV-3R.
Before connecting power to the HV-3R, assure that the rear panel voltage selection fuse block switch is set correctly. In the USA, Canada or Japan, HV-3R is shipped with the voltage selection block set to 100-120 VAC. If you change the voltage selection block to 200-240 VAC usage, be sure to change both fuses to the correct types. See “Rear Panel” instructions for proper fuse requirements.
The HV-3R enclosure measures approximately 17” wide x 3.5” high x 16” deep and is designed for mounting into a standard 2U, 19” equipment rack. If the HV-3R is mounted in a road case or other rack which is prone to strong vibration or shock, it is highly recommended that the rear of the HV-3R be supported or otherwise reinforced to withstand such conditions. HV-3R contains discrete transistors, many running in Class-A bias. As such, the HV-3R runs quite warm and should be mounted for proper ventilation with at least one rack screw space open above and below the unit.
HV-3R is designed on a common ground topology. For high quality operation, and for your own safety and the safety of others, do not defeat the power cord earth grounding pin.
HV-3R Front-End Protection – Millennia Music & Media Systems enjoys a reputation for what many top engineers and producers call the world’s most musically accurate and dynamically uniform microphone preamplifier — t he HV -3. But this thoroughbred design is not achieved without certain operating criteria. Back-to-back Zener diodes protect the super-matched discrete bipolar input transistors against high transient energy spikes common when inserting and extracting XLR connectors. To maintain top performance and protect the HV-3R’s sensitive HV-3 front-end, it is advised that you do not insert or extract XLR connectors with power on. Get in the habit of disabling AC power and waiting about ten seconds for the phantom power to fully “ramp down” before inserting or removing a microphone. This is good advice for protecting your microphone investments, as well.
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MILLENNIA MEDIA, INC. (Millennia) could void your authority to operate this equipment under the EC, ICAN, or FCC rules.
Copyright: You acknowledge that no title to the intellectual property in the HV-3R is transferred to you.
Inspect ion – Inspect packing box(es), HV -3R, and cable(s) for damage, unusual marks, or shortages. It is your responsibility to report damage, shortage, or mis-shipments in a timely manner. Millennia and/or its dealers will not be responsible for claims arising from damage in shipping, nor will claims for shortage or mis-shipments be honored, more than 10 days after ship date.
Read this manual carefully and completely before attempting to use the HV-3R. Improper operation could result in damage to product. It is the user’s responsibility to understand the safe use and operation of this device.
The shipping box of the HV-3R system will include:
Quick Start Guide
Ælogic Software CD
UL approved power cord (110 V countries only)
Owner’s Registration Card, Register online at
http://mil-media.com/registration.html or fill out
the Owner’s Registration Card and return to Millennia at your earliest ability.
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is property of Millennia and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Without express written permission, Millennia prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any p ur pose other than the operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual. This manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Millennia.
The HV-3R serial number is located on the rear left side of each unit. We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call an authorized Millennia repair facility or the manufacturer. Make sure that you register online or return your completed warranty card immediately.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
© 2008 – Millennia Media, Inc., All rights reserved Serial Number
__________________________________________ Purchase Date
__________________________________________ Where Purchased
__________________________________________
Front Panel Functions
The 3/8” thick hand-machined aluminum front panel consists of two LCDs, one rotary encoder, 32 LED channel status indicators, and 18 functional pushbutton switches.
1. Large Rota ry E nco d er – Adjusts gain.
2. Column of Five Illuminated Pushbutton
– Used to toggle a selected mic pre amp ’s parameters:
MUTE Audio
POLarity inversion
PAD 14dB attenuation
+48Volt phantom power
LINK Channels
3. Channel Status Indicators – F our LED s
per channel indicate status of channel’s parameters. Select button makes the selected channel’s controls editable.
4. Channel Display – Above the LED Matrix.
It displays:
Channel Number Indication
Gain Setting
Overload Indication
Channel Mute
Level Meter
5. Menu Display – Indicates unit’s remote/local status and setup parameters.
6. Menu Navigation – A group of five switches controlling menu navigation. The EDIT section provides extensive parametric setup of the HV-3R mic preamp.
7. Power Switch – Turns the unit on and off.
1
2
3
7
6
5
4
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Channel Display
The large LCD displays the channel number, the gain setting (8 dB to 69 dB in 1.0 db increments), overload indication via a small “OL” icon, channel mute, and a channel bar graph level meter.
Channel Number Indication – Channel indication is shown numerically when in Local and LAN remote mo de, an d alpha-numerically when in MIDI remote.
For example, if the unit is assigned Unit ID 01, channel 6 is displayed as “6” in L oc al and L AN modes. If assigned MIDI channel 01 “6a” is displayed (the letter indicates the MIDI channel assigned. a=1, b=2… p=16).
Channel numbering is correlated to the Unit ID number in LAN remote, or MIDI channel in MIDI remote. For instance, in LAN remote if the unit ID is set to “03,” that unit’s channel numbering will display channels “17 – 24” (see remote operation for
more on setting the Unit ID).
When MIDI remote is enabled, each Unit has a letter (“a” through “p”) after each channel number indicating the MIDI channel (1 through 16). (see
remote operation for more on setting the MIDI channel).
Gain Setting – Gain is shown numerically under the channel number indication. For example, the number “35” would represent 35 dB of microphone voltage gain.
Overload Indication – To the right of the channel number is an “OL” icon (Channel 2 above) which appears if the channel output equals or exceeds a peak of +22 dBu. Note that the HV-3R’s unclipped output is +32 dBu.
“OL” does not indicate the clip point of the HV-3R’s analog sections. Rather, it indicates a warning to the user that the HV-3R output is approaching the clip level of many com mon outboard recording devices.
Channel Mute – When a channel’s Mute is engaged,
the word “MUTE” will appear in place of the channel’s gain setting (Channel 7 above).
Level Meter – The level meter is a bar graph meter with eight segments. The approximate corresponding output levels are:
OUTPUT
BAR (balanced)
OVL +22 dBu
7 +20 dBu 6 +16 dBu 5 +12 dBu 4 +8 dBu 3 +4 dBu 2 -10 dBu 1 -19 dBu
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
12345678
12345678
48V
IN
OUT
10.5
9.0
110-120
ETHERNET
MIDI OUT
B OUTPUT C OUTPUT
RESERVED
SERIAL
MIDI THRU
MIDI IN
OPTION SLOT
PANE L
GROUND
LIFT
110-120
2
2
0
-
2
4
0
Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
- Pins
12
23 9 20 6 17 3 14
Gnd Pins
25
11
22 8 19 5 16
2
3 4 5 6 7
1
2
Rear Panel Functions
1. AC Power – Worldwide (user configur able
100-240VAC) IEC power inlet.
2. MIDI and LAN Co nnection – Allow remote control of the HV-3R.
3. Option Slot – Above the MIDI and LAN ports is an option slot for the AD-R96 Expansion Card. This option slot can also host I/O for analog to digital converters and different remote control protocols. (Future options)
4. Analog I/O – Eight channels of XLR analog I/O connectors. Eight female XLRs for microphone-level input and eight male XLRs for line-level output.
5. HROE Option I/O – two DB25s wired in the Tascam format for two additional buffered outputs.
For a description of the menu items and flow chart, go to the section “
Basic Menu Mode”.
Local Remote, Save >
If your unit powers up with one o f the screens below (## will be the ID number or MIDI channel of the unit), it has been custom configured by the factory at the time of your order for a remote system. Push the enter key to select Local operation.
LAN Remote ##
Local
or
MIDI Remote ##
Local
+ Pins 24 10 21 7 18 4 15 1
Choosing to Startup in Local or Remote Mode –
The HV-3R is shipped to startup in Local mode. If the user wishes to startup the unit in Remote mode (LAN or MIDI) these steps must be followed.
6. Reserved DB25 – for future options.
7. Serial – For future control expansion.
Hardware Operation
Menu Section Navigation
The Menu Section LCD can be navigated using the five buttons below it: Left, Right, ENTER, Up and Down.
1. Choose “Setup” from the main menu.
2. Choose “Startup”.
3. Choose “Mode”.
4. Choose “Remote” (See sections on how to use
LAN or MIDI).
with
5. Press the Up arrow three times to return to the top of the main menu.
Locking Front Panel in Remote
The front panel can be locked in Remote mode by pressing < and ^ at the same time when in Local mode. To unlock it to go back to Local mode, press < and ^ at the same time.
This manual assumes the user has a basic knowledge of how to use the Left, Right, and ENTER buttons. The Up arrow in most cases acts as an escape from the current Edit screen, and when pressed repeatedly will eventually retur n to the top of the Main Menu (Shown Below).
Getting Started
The HV-3R is shipped to start up in Local mode. Below is the default menu screen that appears when a Unit is powered up for the first time. This menu screen is referred to as the t op of the main menu.
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Choosing Startup Settings – The HV-3R is shipped to startup with the default settings:
All functions turned off (MUTE, POL, PAD, 48V, LINK).
Startup in Local mode with LAN Remote 01 set for remote operation (MIDI OFF).
Startup with memory location 01.
Front Panel Lock OFF
Auto Save (for LAN Remote operation Only) ON
IP Address set to 192.168.1.201.
User Mode set to Basic.
Menu timeout set to 180 sec.
Gain range set to 69dB.
If the user wishes to startup the unit with different settings these steps must be followed. Sa ve yo ur settings (see “Save Settings to Memory” then:
1. Choose “Setup” from the main menu.
2. Choose “Startup”.
3. Choose “Setup”.
4. Choose the desired Setup from memory locations 1-16.
5. Press the Up arro w three times to return to the top of the main menu.
Saving and Recalling Settings
Saving Settings to Memory – The HV-3R can store
up to 16 different Setups in memory. All channel parameters and gain settings, Unit ID for LAN operation, MIDI channel for MIDI operation, and many other settings can be saved in memory and recalled when needed.
1. Choose “Save” from the main menu.
2. Three choices will be presented. “Name”, “Save”, and “Del”. When saving a setup for the first time the “Name” choice may be desirable. This option lets you name the Setup before choosing the memory location. a. Name – Create a name for the setup by
using the Up and Down arrows to change the character, and Left and Right arrows to choose character position. Press ENTER when finished and then choose the memory location as detailed in the next step (b).
b. Save – Choose the memory location (1
through 16) to store the setup. Press enter when the desired memory location is displayed. There will be a prompt to “Overwrite Setup?” Choose “Yes” to save or “No” to abort.
c. Delete – Choose the memory location (1
through 16) to delete. Press enter when the desired memory location is displayed. There will be a prompt that says “Are You Sure?” Choose “Yes” to delete or “No” to abort.
3. Press the Up arro w two times to return to the top of the main menu.
Recalling Saved Settings
1. Choose “Recall” from the main menu.
2. Choose the memory location (1 through 16) of the desired setup.
3. Press the Up arro w one time to return to the top of the main menu.
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Local Operation
The HV-3R is fully functional as a stand-alone microphone preamplifier without the need for any remote control.
Local operation of the HV-3R is straight forward. To modify any control on a channel, press the desired channel’s Select button. It will then illuminate, indicating that the controls on the left side of the front panel are active for that channel.
Press the five rectangular parameter buttons ( Pad , Link, etc.) to change the channel’s parameters. The selected channel’s status LEDs will toggle on/off.
Turn the knob to change gain. After 60 seconds of inactivity the selected channel
will automatically revert to the unselected state. Push Select if you wish to activate again. This value can be modified in the Advanced M od e
Gain Adjust – To adjust a channel’s gain, press the channel Select button. It will illuminate. Now turn the knob. You will see a numerical gain change on the large display above that channel.
Mute – To mute a channel, press the channel’s Select button, then press the Mute button. That channel will now be muted and the LCD gain setting will indicate the word “MUTE”. Linked channels will mute if any member of the link is muted.
Polarity Flip – To invert the audio output polarity (180 degrees) of any channel, press the channel Select button, then press the POL button. That channel’s output signal will now be opposite of the input signal. Technically, this is not a “phase adjustment” as the waveform does not shift in time.
Pad – To attenuate a channel’s output by 14 dB, press the channel Select button, then press the PAD button. That channel’s output signal will be padded by 14 dB, though the gain shown in that channel’s LCD will not change.
Phantom Power – To apply 48 volt phantom power to a channel, press the channel Select button, then press the 48V para meter button. That channel will now have 48V phantom power applied equally to both pin 2 and pin 3 of that channel’s input XLR.
CAUTI ON – DO NOT PLUG A MIC IN WITH THE PHANTOM POWER ON. IT CAN DAMAGE THE MICROPHONE AND THE PREAMP INPUT
Link – This pa ramet er allows the user to link the
Gain and Mute parameters of any (or all) channels. To link, press the channel Select button of a channel to be linked, then press the Link button.
Links are cleared when you go into the Remote mode. If you want to keep links, save them before you change modes.
All linked channels will track gain in identical increments. For instance, if channels 1 and 2 are linked with respective gains of 10 and 20 dB, increasing the gain of either linked channel by 5 dB will result in channel gains of 15 and 25 dB, respectively.
Gain linking is helpful when tracking with stereo or surround microphones. If Mute is selected on any linked channel, all linked channels will mute. Channel linking applies to gain and mute, only. No other parameters (pad, phantom, etc.) are linked by this parameter.
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LAN/MIDI Remote
Local
Remote
Save
Recall
Setup
Status
Recall <”## “Name“ >
Utility
Unit ID
MIDI
Startup
Save Setup Name , Sav e, Del
Name Enter Name
Save Where? <”## “Name“ >
Delete Setup <## Name
Save Where? <”## “Name“ >
Overwrite Setup? No, Yes
Are You Sure? No, Yes
Overwrite Setup? No, Yes
IP Address
Mode
Unit ID ##
MIDI ##
Auto Save On, Off
Starting Setup <## “Name”
IP Address, Save DHCP >
IP Address, Save <192.168.1.201
Mode Basic, Advanced
Startup Locked Locked, Unlocked
Startup Mode Local, Remote
See Advanced See Advanced
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Basic Menu Mode
Remote Mode
1) Local
Local Mode
1) Save – Menu for saving, naming, and deleting setups stored in memory. (A) Name – Allows nine character naming of
each memory location.
(B) Save – Saves all current setup parameters
to a specified memory location. (i) Location
(a) Overwrite
(C) Delete – Deletes a saved setup from
memory, effectively setting all parameters of that setup to default. (i) Are You Sure
2) Recall – Recalls all parameters of a previously saved Setup. (A) Location
3) Setup – Menu for changing setup parameters of the HV-3R (A) Unit ID ## (1-48) – Chooses Unit ID used
to identify the unit over the LAN.
(B) MIDI Channel Assign (OFF, 1-16) – Chooses
MIDI channel used to communicate with the HV-3R.
(C) Startup – Chooses startup options to be
loaded when the HV-3R is powered on. (i) Mode – Chooses to startup in Local or
Remote Mode. (a) Local (b) Remote
(ii) Setup – Chooses memory location to be
loaded. (a) Location
(iii) Auto Save – Saves control settings 3
seconds after last change when in LAN remote mode (a) On (b) Off
(iv) Startup Loc ked
(a) Front panel controls locked in
Remote Mode
(b) Front panel unlocked
(D) IP Address – Chooses user specified IP
Address or allows DHCP server to allocate addresses automatically. (i) DHCP (ii) ###.###.###.###
(E) User Mode – Grants or denies access to
additional features and functions of the HV-3R. (i) Basic (Default) (ii) Advanced (locked out)
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