Tannoy Ellipse 10 iDP, Ellipse 8 iDP, Ellipse TS212 iDP Owner's Manual
Owners Manual
TM
4 Important Safety Instructions
5 Quick Set-Up Guide
7 Introduction
8 Concept & Design Philosophy
9 Unpacking & Visual Checks
10 Preliminary Recommendation
10 Monitor Placement
10 Orientation
11 Master & Slave Concept
13 Rear Panel Description
14 Operational Overview
15 iDP
™
Display & Setup Procedure
16 Set-Ups
25 Set-Up When The Monitors are connected
27 Parameter Description
28 Bass Management
29 Set-Up Menu
30 ® Parameters Available for Ellipse 8 iDP
™
Ellipse 10 iDP
™
30 ® Parameters Available for Ellipse TS212 iDP
™
Subwoofer
31 Parameter Categories
32 iDP
™
Remote
34 iDP SOFT
™
43 Technical Specifications. Ellipse 8 iDP
™
44 Technical Specifications. Ellipse 8 iDP
™
45 Technical Specifications. Ellipse TS212 iDP
™
Subwoofer & iDP™ Remote
46 Performance Data
47 Dimensions
Appendix
50 iDP
™
Display Messages
51 System Delays
51 X-Curves Explained
52 Preset List
53 iDP
™
Cables
54 Declaration of Conformity
55 Warranty
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Warning!
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• This apparatus must be earthed.
• Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product.
• Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs.
• Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type. See table below:
Voltage Line plug according to standard.
110-125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.
220-230V CEE 7 page VII, SR section 107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.
240V BS 1363 of 1984. Specification for 13A fused plugs and switched and un-switched socket outlets.
Service
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Qualified personnel must perform all service. Servicing is required when: -
• The unit has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
• Objects have fallen into the unit.
• The unit does not work properly.
• The unit has been dropped.
EMC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada:
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Below is a quick guide on how to connect different variations of setups. Connections must be made exactly as illustrated.
Detailed descriptions of the setups can be found on pages 16-24.
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NOTE (7.1 only)
If you wish to set up your system with side channels as opposed to
five “screen” channels:
Simply substitute LI (Left Inner) & RI (Right Inner), for SL (Side Left)
& SR (Side Right) as shown in the adjacent diagram.
Follow the same format for 7.1 Digital & 7.1 Digital @ 192 kHz.
* SDDS® (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound®) is designed exclusively for motion picture
theatres; there is no consumer equivalent.
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Introduction
In order to maintain our leading position in the worldwide professional studio market, the core technologies of Tannoy
are constantly being refined. The latest updates have resulted in a fully re-engineered Dual Concentric™ drive unit and
an improved, ultra high performance SuperTweeter™, which is a key component within Tannoy’s long-term development
programme of WideBand™ technology. Due to our partnership with the TC Group of companies, Tannoy’s highly experienced
engineering team also have direct access to leading edge digital and electronic technologies.
The Ellipse iDP™ range represents state of the art studio monitors of immense ability, designed by Tannoy to exceed the
performance expectations of the audio professional, integrating unique technology with such acoustic benefits as to ensure
that there is much more to Ellipse iDP™ than innovative styling.
Precise room optimisation has now taken a quantum leap forward thanks to the development of Tannoy iDP™ (interactive
Digital Programming) Technology and its incorporation into the Ellipse models. Ellipse iDP™ is a brand new and stunningly
versatile intelligent active monitoring system, combining the unique Tannoy Dual Concentric™, WideBand™ technology
with the latest cutting edge digital processing from TC Electronic.
Ellipse iDP™ studio monitors provide the professional user with complete control over the entire monitoring operation.
Preset storage / recall and total acoustic alignment flexibility are all executed with ultimate precision via remote control.
iDP™ technology also allows the user to control parameters in ‘real time’ - such as bass management, global level, recall
of different preset settings, solo / mute functions etc. With its built-in equalization capability, perfect matching to the listening
environment is possible. Each loudspeaker can be individually optimised, taking into account its exact position within the
room relative to the room boundary, and its own performance relative to the acoustic properties of the room itself.
Incorporating DSP technology, networking intelligence, class D digital amplifiers, plus Tannoy’s acclaimed driver technology,
the Ellipse iDP™ loudspeakers provide new levels of performance and operation convenience in studio monitoring.
When any software updates become available, Ellipse iDP™ monitors in a setup can be updated via the network connections.
This is done using a PC/Mac running iDP SOFT™ or PC-iP™ software.
Follow the Software update procedure as described, or refer to the section of this manual describing iDP SOFT™.
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Concept & Design Philosophy
The following is an introduction to the concept behind the iDP™ system. Detailed setup guides and explanations of all of
the parameter functions can be found in later sections of this manual.
Ellipse iDP™ Monitors offer the following advantages over conventional monitors:-
} System integration and networking (preset recall, central control)
} Flexibility/adjustment of processing parameters (to the room, personal preference etc.)
} Extreme precision. (Precise alignment of individual monitors at the factory)
} Improved audio quality (from intelligent algorithms, and precision custom filters)
} Direct Digital Reference (Digital Input)
Many of today’s productions are produced or end up in digital format, Ellipse iDP™ Monitors allow precise monitoring of
digital signal, by simply feeding the monitor with an AES/EBU signal. If digital signal is not being used Analog inputs are
also provided as standard.
Ellipse monitors are an obvious choice for both stereo and surround setups in applications such as Music Recording/Mixing,
Post production, Film, Broadcast, Video-editing etc.
Setting new standards for quality in reference monitoring, the Tannoy Ellipse iDP™ represents a new generation of active
reference monitors featuring wide bandwidth technology. By linking the TannoyDual Concentric™ driver with a Tannoy
WideBand SuperTweeter in an active system, carrying on the consistent frequency response and dispersion up to and
beyond 40kHz, a true wide bandwidth monitoring system has been created for use with contemporary high rate digital
audio.
Considerable design effort has gone into finding ways to move away from the conventional rectangular enclosure with its
uninspiring appearance, resonant flat panels, internal standing waves and high-frequency diffraction problems. The resulting
elliptical cabinet has a lot of advantages, and not just in the looks department.
TANNOY DUAL CONCENTRIC
™
A complex driver design principle in itself, the Dual Concentric™ loudspeaker unit was first patented by the company in
1947. The continuous process of acoustic and materials development has brought us to the compact, sophisticated unit
used in Ellipse iDP™:
} Comprising dual magnet assembly, high frequency Tulip WaveGuide
™
and injection moulded polypropylene
low/mid frequency cone.
} The clear acoustic advantages of the Dual design are not trivial matters to get right. For example, the cone is
required to simultaneously reproduce the lower six octaves of the frequency spectrum, whilst acting as a continuation
of the hyperbolic high frequency horn. The high frequency driver itself has to cover 4 octaves from midrange to
20kHz, with consistent amplitude, phase and dispersion.
However, the design effort is worth it, as the intrinsic advantages of the Tannoy Dual Concentric
™
are numerous.
} There is a coincident point source across the frequency spectrum, high, mid and low.
The high sensitivity of the HF low-compression horn driver gives excellent headroom and freedom from thermal
compression.
} The intrinsic time-alignment of the two component parts of the driver design allows true time-alignment to be
achieved with a limited amount of electronic phase / time manipulation in the DSP crossover filters.
TANNOY WideBand™ SuperTweeter
™
Continuing the frequency response to 50kHz, the pod-mounted SuperTweeter™ uses a specially developed dome with a
rare earth magnet. The SuperTweeter is time-aligned to the Dual Concentric™, over a wide horizontal dispersion using
custom DSP generated filters. The crossover frequency is very high at 20kHz, well away from the mid frequency band where
sensitive stereo location information is concentrated. Listening at 1 metre on axis with the high frequency horn, the precise
point where the signals synchronize, the SuperTweeter™ is undetectable as a separate source.
CABINET
Along with drive units, the enclosure design plays a major role in the acoustic performance of the monitoring system.
A wide variety of shapes, techniques, and materials were researched, to arrive at the elegant, functional and eye-catching
elliptical cabinet design. The form of the Tannoy Ellipse is significant. Conventional rectangular, sharp cornered boxes tend
to suffer from diffraction and reflection problems caused by the cabinet boundaries - the often overlooked cause of many
irregularities heard, and emitted sound field degradation measured, in the higher frequency areas.
With Ellipse however, these side diffraction anomalies have been minimized, and the SuperTweeter™ housing shape and
position facilitate consistent, wide dispersion and accurate time-alignment, both on and off axis. The overall cabinet design
concept is so effective at minimizing diffraction effects because the distance from the centre of the driver to the smoothly
rounded edge of the cabinet is constantly changing, as is the angle of the diffracting edge, so these unwanted diffraction
products are diffused in both time and direction. The laminated birch construction, with its massive MDF front and rear
baffle panels, is inherently stiff. This results in an enclosure that is non-resonant, both acoustically and mechanically, while
providing the optimum volume for the Dual Concentric™ drive unit for accurate low frequency reproduction.
High efficiency compact Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
For saving on power consumption and to insure optimal performance, disregarding the quality of mains voltage, the unit
is equipped with a high efficiency compact Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS). Using switched technology both in amplifiers
and power supply can reduce the heatsink size to about one third the size it would be with a regular power supply and
class AB amplifiers.
Unpacking & Visual Checks
To remove the speakers from the carton without damage, open the box in the upright position and fold back the four flaps.
Remove the top foam packaging and power cable then lift the unit out by gripping the cabinet, not the tweeter pod. Place
the speaker on a stable surface and inspect for signs of transit damage - please note that nothing on, or in, your speakers
should rattle. In the unlikely event of transit damage inform the carrier and supplier; keep all the damaged packaging,
as this will show evidence of any careless handling.
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Preliminary Recommendation
A word of warning on high sound levels - these speakers are capable of generating high output levels over sustained
periods of time and such levels, over 95dBspl for 8 hours per day, can eventually cause permanent hearing loss. Since
Tannoy monitors have a natural-sounding flat frequency response and low distortion, it's possible not to be aware just how
high the sound level is high while working with them.
For continuous exposure we recommend the occasional use of a sound level meter. This should be capable of integrating
the sound level over a period of exposure according to noise control standards and used just to check that noise levels
are always within safety limits. It is usually accepted that 80dBspl is a safe level for continuous exposure.
Speaker Placement
Speaker placement, and the listening environment itself, can completely compromise the performance of any loudspeaker.
It is important to understand some of the positional limitations of near-field speakers, and the operating environment, in
order for you to gain maximum performance.
Your Ellipse iDP™ monitors have an integral rubber base that will allow non-slip, vibration free mounting on the nearfield platform on your desk or a dedicated speaker stand. Alternatively the rubber base may be removed and an "Omnimount"
wall bracket attached, increasing the range of mounting and location possibilities. The construction of the Ellipse incorporates
magnetic shielding for the drive units. These monitors can therefore be used in close proximity to TV screens without any
picture distortion. The greatest stray magnetic field is radiated from the front of the main driver, but it's unlikely you'd put
your VDU right in front of the speaker. Side-by-side placement should be OK virtually touching, and, of course, modern
non-CRT flat screens are unaffected by magnetic field.
Orientation
Where do you aim the speakers to give you the smoothest and most consistent sound?
How far apart do you place them to give you a good stereo image?
For a stereo set-up the basic rule is to arrange an equilateral triangle. The distance between the two monitors should be
roughly the same as the distance between one monitor and your ears, this in the listening position where you are leaning
forward on the console armrest.
This distance translates into a usual listening distance, for a near-field system, of around 1.3m (4'3") from each speaker,
implying that the speakers will be around 1.3m (4'3") apart to create the normal equilateral arrangement applied in most
stereo set-ups.
The speaker horizontal axis should be aimed at a point halfway between the two extremes of the listening positions (furthest
forward and back) used when working. This is typically a range of about 600mm (24"). If possible, line up the vertical axis
on a level with your ears referencing to the very centre of the Dual Concentric™ drive unit.
You can now confirm that you are on axis in both planes. First ensure that your head is in your normal listening position,
look into the centre of the Dual Concentric™ high frequency unit wave guide, if you can see the gold colour of the HF driver
dome in the centre of the WaveGuide™, then you are close to the ideal listening position. Also, having the monitors angled
in towards the user minimises high frequency reflections from walls and outboard gear. Keeping close to this height, while
moving around horizontally to access extremes of the desk and so on, will maintain a consistent frequency response;
experienced as a wide "sweet spot" in which to work. For surround set-ups refer to specific ITU 775 or AES guidelines.
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Master & Slave Concept
Two types of hardware exist for each Ellipse 8 iDP™ and Ellipse 10 iDP™ (with the exception of the Ellipse TS212 iDP
™
subwoofer – Slave only).
Master – A Master unit is able to:
} Receive digital audio on AES/EBU connections (two channels)
} Receive analog audio (two channels)
} Send and receive audio and control data via the proprietary TC LINK connection
Master Monitor
} To Set a Master Monitor as the System Controller the TC LINK button on the rear panel must be left in the
out position
} Only one of the Master units must be setup as the System Controller. This is achieved by leaving out the
TC LINK button on the rear panel. (See below). Setting up a system is carried out from the System Controller
monitor (unless you have iDP SOFT™ or PC-iP™), this includes set-up, task setting and calibration of all
connected monitors.
} The Master unit distributes Audio and control data to the respective Slave units connected.
System Controller, Master or Slave
To set up a Master unit to be either System Controller or Master/Slave the LINK button on the rear panel must be set up
correctly.
Out - The monitor operates as a System Controller
In - The monitor operates as either a regular Master with digital or analog Inputs are or as a Slave unit.
Inputs & Outputs
The Master unit contains AES/EBU and Analog input connectors and three Link connectors carrying both audio and control
data to connected Slave units.
Connectors
1 x AES/EBU – XLR
2 x Analog inputs
2 x Link RJ45 connectors
1 x Link/Input RJ45 connector
1 x World Clock BNC sync
Option slot
The analog input module can be removed and replaced with an AES Digital Input card giving the option of sending all
six channels in a 5.1 setup to one single Master monitor. From there the signal is distributed to 4 slave monitors and Sub
via the TC LINK RJ-45 connections creating a fully digital 5.1 setup. The AES Digital input card is also required for other
digital surround setups (See the Setups section of this manual)
Master Monitor Network Connections
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Slave Monitor & Ellipse TS212 iDP™ Subwoofer
} The slave unit is able to receive and distribute audio and control data via the proprietary TC LINK connection
The Slave and Sub units contain one RJ45 Input connector and one Link connector. Via the RJ45 input connector the Slave
unit is supplied with audio and control data from the Master unit. Audio signal from the source is fed to the master monitor
only and the signal is distributed to the connected slave units through a proprietary networking protocol. A master monitor
acts exactly the same as a Slave monitor when its TC Link button is set to the “IN” position, hence it is used for audio inputs
only. The network system enables all connected monitors in a setup, whether in a stereo or surround format always to be
corresponding. Control of the entire system is possible from one point on the network (Master or Slave), providing great
flexibility in terms of control.
Initializing the Network
After connecting the units and powering up for the first time, the Master unit scans the setup in order to determine the
number of monitors connected. Each monitor is recognized via a unique serial number but can be renamed according to
task. After the initial scanning of the set-up, the Master unit will be re-scanning the setup every 5 seconds in order to
determine any change.
Remote Control
Ellipse iDP™ monitor systems can be set up and controlled locally via the Master monitor’s user-interface with the optional
remote control or from a PC/Mac. This is achieved by connecting the PC or remote to any free Link connector in the network.
Control data is transmitted via the System Controller, and distributed to the other monitors in the network.
iDP SOFT™ - Software Remote
Parameters in the network including setup parameters can be controlled via iDP SOFT™ Additionally, any software upgrades
which become available can be installed with this package.
Hardware Remote
This remote control allows access to three user defined Reference level settings, recall of up to four presets, mute/un-mute
and solo function for each monitor, and Master level adjustment.
Ellipse iDP PC-iP
™
Optional software dedicated for the Advanced Installer. In addition to the common parameters the PC-iP™ software offers
Parametric EQ and various Parameter Lock functions.
Slave Monitor Network Connections
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13
2
1
3
6
45
2
1
Optional Digital I/0 Card
With this card installed in the
master monitor. Analogue input
slot a 5.1 Digital/ 6 Master setup
becomes an option. Three
AES/EBU connections (6ch) can
then be fed to one master
monitor and distributed
downstream. See the”setups”
section for further information.
Master Unit
1. System controller/slave switch.
In the “out” position the monitor operates
as a System Controller.
* There can only be one system Controller in a setup.
In the “in” position the monitor operates as a
regular master or a slave unit.
2. RJ45 link connectors for downstream slave units,
remote and PC control.
3. Analogue Inputs.
4. AES/EBU Digital Input
5. World Clock BNC Sync
6. Power Input 100-240v and Power ON/Off Switch.
Slave/Subwoofer
1. RJ45 Link Connections for downstream slave units, remote and PC control.
2. Power Input 100-240v and power ON/Off Switch.
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
EXIT
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
5h
3h
2.5h
2.4
1.5h
1h
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Duration before
Powersave
ENTER
Parameter structure accessible via the Ellipse monitor set as System Controller
ENTER
EXIT
ENTER
999002 L Front
Volume -50.0 dB
Bass Management
X-over Off
Setup Menu
Recall Present
Recall Present
Utility Menu
*Select Mode
Off
X-over 50Hz
X-over 80Hz
X-over Ext 50Hz
X-over 80Hz
X-over THX 80Hz
X-over SC 120Hz
Setup
“xxxx”
“current setup”
Set monitor
tasks
External clock
BNC Sync “xxx”
Input Sensitivity
A_Input Gain +27dB
Calibrate monitor
Clear setup for
entire network
*Select preset
1 User
*Select preset
1 User
Duration before
Standby
*Select Ellipse
Master “xxxx”
*Select clock
BNC Input On
BNC Input Off
Sensitivity A-Input
+9dBu, +15dBu,
+21dBu, +27dBu
*Select Ellipse
Master “xxxx”
Accept to clear
network setup
Preset locations:
User #1 to #15
Factory #16 to 32
Storing locations are:
User #1 to #15
off
1.5h
1h
30min
15min
EXIT
*Select Task
No task
L Front
R Front
Centre
(C) SUB
L Sur
R Sur
C Sur
L SUB
R SUB
L Chain
R Chain
L Inner
R Inner
Ellipse TS212 iDP
™
Pink Noise Off/On
Calib 0.0dB
Rel. Lev -5.0dB
LFE LP On/Off
LFE Gain 0 to +14dB
Polarity 0/180deg
Phase 0-180deg
Ellipse 8 &10 iDP
™
Pink Noise Off/On
Calib 0.0dB
Rel. Lev -5.0dB
Position Neutral
(press Wall
ENTER) Corner
Console
C. Wall
C. Com
Bass 0.0dB
Treble 0.0dB
Empty
Custom
Stereo Analog
Stereo Digital
Stereo 192 kHz
Surround Analog
Surround Digital
Surround 192 kHz
5.1 dig/6 master
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The iDP™ Display - Master
EXIT
ENTER
INTERACTIVE DIGITAL PROGRAMMING
ENTER key
The ENTER key has two main functions:
l
To enter the menus currently displayed.
l
To set the displayed parameter in Edit mode.
When a parameter can be edited via the CURSOR keys a
“H “ is set as the first character in front of the parameter.
EXIT key
The EXIT key is used to exit the current display and go to
previous menu level.
Setting up - Introduction
To make your setup operate as intended correct cabling is essential. Choose one of the described setups and
connect exactly as illustrated. The following section is a Quick-guide to get your system up and running.
For instructions on how to place and calibrate monitors please read pages 25-31.
Setup including Subwoofer:
To activate the subwoofer, please choose an appropriate X-over frequency in the Bass Management menu.
To read more about Bass management and subwoofer placement, please refer to page 28.
CURSOR UP/DOWN key
These keys are used for navigating and adjusting
parameter values.
The previous page illustrates how to navigate through
parameters using the iDP™ display.
General Setup Procedure
l
Decide which Setup you are going to build.
l
Connect monitors exactly according to the illustrations on the following pages.
l
Power up all monitors.
l
Set one of the Master-monitors as System Controller according to the Setup illustrations.
This is done by leaving the TC LINK button on the rear panel on OUT position.
l
NOTE: There can be only ONE System Controller in a setup.
After “power-up” the System scans all connected monitors every 5 seconds.
Set tasks for all monitors via the System Controller until via the following procedure:
Enter Setup menu by pressing ENTER, ARROW DOWN, ENTER.
Select the setup type you are using.
Press ENTER again and the System will generate Pink Noise in one of the monitors.
Select appropriate task for the monitor currently fed with Pink Noise using the ARROW keys
and press ENTER to confirm.
Continue allocating tasks for all monitors in the system.
Your monitor system is now set up ready for calibration and fine-tuning.
These procedures are described on pages 29-31.
PLEASE NOTE: These setups will ONLY operate correctly
if connected according to the illustrations!
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Setups
General Setup Procedure
} Decide which Setup you are going to build.
} Connect the Ellipse iDP™ monitors exactly as shown on the following pages.
} Power up all monitors.
} Set one of the Master-monitors as the System Controller as shown on the Setup diagrams. Leaving the TC LINK
button on the rear panel on the OUT position does this.
} NOTE: There can be only ONE System Controller in a setup.
} After “power-up” the System scans all connected monitors every 5 seconds.
Set tasks for all monitors from the System Controller (unless you have iDP SOFT™* or PC-iP™**)
} Enter Setup menu by pressing ENTER, ARROW DOWN, ENTER.
} Select the setup type you are using.
} Press ENTER again and the System will generate Pink Noise in one of the monitors.
} Select appropriate task for the monitor currently fed with Pink Noise using the ARROW keys and press ENTER
to confirm.
} Continue allocating tasks for all monitors in the system.
Your monitor system is now set up ready for calibration and fine-tuning.
* iDP SOFT™ is explained later in this Manual
** Ellipse iDP PC-iP™ has it’s own dedicated user manual
Analog Stereo Set-up With Mono Sub(s)
The diagram shows how to connect a stereo set-up with
one subwoofer. If you are using a standard stereo set up
(no subwoofer) then simply omit the subwoofer.
} The Left monitor is set as the System Controller by
leaving out the TC Link button on the rear panel.
} The Left master monitor receives both the left and
right input signals via the analog input connectors.
} The Right monitor and Sub receive audio and control
via the output RJ45 TC Link connections on the Left
(system controller) monitor.
} When no Bass management is selected, no signal
will be sent to the subwoofer.
} When Bass management is selected, low frequency
content from the left and right channels is extracted
and sent to the subwoofer.
} The iDP™ Remote, iDP SOFT™ or PC-iP™ can be connected
to any spare TC Link “out” connection.
} ! REMEMBER – To set a master monitor as the system
controller the TC Link button on the rear panel
MUST be in the out position.
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Analog Stereo Set-up With Stereo Subs
The diagram shows how to connect a stereo set-up with two subwoofers.
} The Left monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the
TC Link button on the rear panel.
} The Left master monitor receives both the left and right input signals
via the analog input connectors.
} The Right monitor and Sub receive audio and control via the output
RJ45 TC Link connections on the Left (system controller) monitor.
} When no Bass management is selected, no signal will be sent to
the subwoofers.
} When Bass management is selected, low frequency content from the
left channel is extracted and sent to the left subwoofer. Low frequency
content from the right channel is extracted and sent to the right
subwoofer.
} The iDP™ Remote, iDP SOFT™ or PC-iP™ can be connected to any spare
TC Link “out” connection.
} ! REMEMBER – To set a master monitor as the system controller the
TC Link button on the rear panel MUST be in the out position.
Stereo Digital Set-up With Mono Sub(s)
The diagram shows how to connect a digital stereo set-up with
one subwoofer. If you are using a standard stereo set up (no subwoofer)
then simply omit the subwoofer.
} The Left monitor is set as the System Controller by leaving out the
TC Link
button on the rear panel.
} The Left monitor receives both the left and right input signals via the
AES input.
} The right monitor and Sub receive audio and control via the output
RJ45 TC Link connections on the Left (system controller) monitor.
} When no Bass management is selected, no signal will be sent to the
subwoofer.
} When Bass management is selected, low frequency content from the
left and right
channels is extracted and sent to the subwoofer.
} The iDP™ Remote, iDP SOFT™ or PC-iP™ can be connected to any spare
TC Link “out” connection.
} If using stereo subs connect in the same way as 2.2 analog.
} ! REMEMBER – To set a master monitor as the system controller the
TC Link button on the rear panel MUST be in the out position.
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