TC Electronic TouchMonitor User Manual
USER‘S MANUAL
TM7/TM9
TouchMonitor
Platform engineered and designed by in Germany
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User‘s Manual for
TC TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
Manual Version: 2.8
Issued: 15.12.2013
Software-Version: 4-00 (12.2013)
© 12/2013. Technical changes without prior notice!
TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov, Denmark,
www.tcelectronic.com, info@tcelectronic.com
RTW GmbH & Co.KG, Am Wassermann 25, 50829 Köln,
Germany, www.rtw.de, rtw@rtw.de
WEEE Reg.-no.: DE 90666819
RoHS Conformity: These instruments comply with and fall under
category 9 Mo nitoring and control equipment
of the regu-lations of the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and
• TouchMonitor has been CSA certifi ed for US and Canada:
Council from June 8th, 2011.
Certifi cate of Compliance, No. 2453470, April 10, 2012
• TouchMonitor has been KC certifi ed for Korea:
Reg.-no. TM7: KCC-REI-LA1-TM7
Reg.-no. TM9: KCC-REI-LA1-TM9
Please note:
The external power supply is UL Listed for CAN/US, model
STD-2427PA, manufactured by Adapter Technology Co Ltd.,
Class II double insulated, rated:
Input: 100 - 240 V, 47 - 63 Hz, 1.A Max.
Output: 24 Vd.c., 2.7 A.
The fi gures in this operating manual are carefully created and
are used to illustrate the descriptions. However, they may differ
a little bit from the displays of your unit.
The current version of the manual and the available fi rmware/
fi rmware updates can be found on our web site:
http://www.tcelectronic.com/de/touchmonitor/support/.
The package contains a USB fl ash device source by a third
party company. The device is certifi ed by Shenzhen BSE Tech-
nology Co., Ltd. to be CE conform (E07002566) and RoHS
compliant (R0808179).
A detailed RoHS declaration of conformity about TouchMonitor
TM7/TM9 series will be found in the appendix.
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Safety Instructions
The following symbols may be marked on the panels or covers of
equipment or module and are used in this manuals with these terms:
WARNING!
This symbol alerts you to a potentially hazardous condition, such as
the presence of dangerous voltage that could pose a risk of electrical
shock. Refer to the accompanying Warning Label or Tag, and exercise
extreme caution.
ATTENTION!
This symbol alerts you to important operating considerations or a potential operating condition that could damage equipment. If you see
this marked on equipment, consult the operating manual for precautionary instructions.
NOTE
This symbol points your attention to specifi c characteristics that are
no malfunctions.
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these instructions. Study carefully and understand all safety
and operating instructions before you install and operate the unit!
• Keep these instructions. Keep all safety and operating instructions
for future reference!
• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions before you install and operate the unit!
• Follow all instructions to ensure against injury to yourself and damage to the unit or other objects connected to the unit.
To prevent possible electrical shock, death, fi re, injuries and malfunctions, use this product only as specifi ed.
Only use attachments and accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
The units of the TouchMonitor series are designed for indoor use only
and may only be operated with a power supply unit provided for it.
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WARNING!
Always follow the safety precautions below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fi re, or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the housing. Inside, there are no user-serviceable
parts. Any necessary servicing shall be performed by a properly
qualifi ed technician.
• Do not attempt to repair any part of the unit. Repairs shall only be
carried out by qualifi ed personnel.
• Never remove any parts from the unit and do not make any modifi cations to the unit without the express written consent of RTW.
Modifi cations can cause both safety hazards and affect the unit’s
conformity and certifi cations.
• Only use the power cord and power supply specifi ed for this product and certifi ed for the country of use.
• Use with power supply model STD-2427PA, manufactured by Adapter Technology Co Ltd. (RTW 1168-R).
• The power cord of the external power supply disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power cord or power
supply; it must remain accessible to the user at any time.
• Connect and disconnect properly. Use only connectors specifi ed
for this product and fi x them tight before use.
• Observe all terminal ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the operating manual for further ratings information before making
connections to this product.
• Do not apply a potential to any terminal that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
• Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and
components when power is present.
• Turn off and disconnect the power supply immediately it the unit
produces unusual smells, noises or smoke, or if foreign substances (e. g. liquids) or foreign objects enter the unit.
• Because of the installed battery the unit shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re, or similar.
• Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Do not cover the unit and do not place any objects or anything
containing liquids on it.
• Do not insert your fi ngers or any other objects into the housing.
• Do not operate without cover plates or panels.
• Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage to the unit, have it inspected by qualifi ed service personnel.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
• Do not operate in explosive atmosphere.
• Do not operate in dusty environments.
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ATTENTION!
Always follow the safety precautions below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the unit or other property.
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer‘s instructions to prevent the internal temperature
from becoming too high.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
• Also keep away the unit from direct incident solar radiation.
• Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Clean only with dry cloth.
• Never use any solvent based liquids for cleaning the housing
surfaces and the display.
• Do not place the unit in an unstable position where it might
accidently fall over.
• Before connecting any devices to the unit make sure that the
power supply is disconnected.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
• Before moving the unit, remove all connected cables.
• When transporting or moving the unit, always take care not to
scratch or damage the housing surfaces and the display.
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.
Information on installed battery
The pcb features a battery socket with a 3 V Li/Mn coin cell battery, type CR 1225. It must be inserted from the side with its positive pole on
top and its negative pole towards the pcb surface.
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Environmental Considerations
Observe the following information about the environmental impact
of the product and the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component (product end-of-life handling):
• Equipment Recycling
Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of
natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that
could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly
handled at the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of
such substances into the environ ment and to reduce the use of
natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an
appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are
reused or recycled appropriately.
• Battery Recycling
This product contains a lithium manganese dioxide (Li/Mn) bat-
tery, which must be recycled or disposed of properly according to
your local government regulations.
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• Restriction of Hazardous Substances
These instruments comply with and fall under category 9 Mo-
nitoring and control equipment of the regulations of the directive
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment 2011/65/EU of the European
Parliament and Council from June 8th, 2011. This product may
contain lead, cadmium and/or mercury in slight quantities. Please
dispose of or recycle the electronic parts or devices according to
your local government regulations.
Index of Content
Safety Instructions 3
Important Safety Instructions 3
Warning! 4
Attention! 5
Environmental Considerations 6
Index of Content 7
Before You Begin 9
Introduction 9
Scope of Delivery 11
Installation 13
Connection 14
Pin Assignment 15
Getting Started 17
System Start-up 17
Adapt the TouchMonitor to your Audio System 18
Create Your Own Preset 20
Working with Instruments and Presets 25
Software Modules (Licences Handling) 27
Software Update 31
Specifi cations (Extract) 33
EC Declaration of Conformity 35
RoHS Declarations of Conformity 36
RTW TouchMonitor TM7 Series 36
RTW TouchMonitor TM9 Series 37
Licenses of the Implemented Software 38
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Before You Begin
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a model of the TouchMonitor series. With
the TouchMonitor range you are able to meet the growing requirements in today‘s production, post-production, and broadcast world.
Equipped with high-grade 7“ or 9“ touch screens and an easy-to-use
GUI, TouchMonitor enters a new level of professional audio metering
in terms of precision, performance, effi ciency and fl exibility.
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Simple and fl exible
The graphical user interface used in the TouchMonitor range is controlled simply by using your fi nger or a mouse. Instruments can be
scaled, randomly positioned and combined in almost every way for
optimized use of available screen space. Even multiple instruments of
the same type, assigned to different input channels and confi gurations,
can be displayed simultaneously. A context-sensitive, on-screen help
feature and the intuitive operatable menu system supports the user,
allowing him to make setup changes with ease.
Licences
A totally modular software concept means that you only have to
purchase features that you actually require. This puts you in control,
defi ning the functionality of a TouchMonitor that suits your needs
best. New instruments and functions can be added as software
modules to the device at any time. Simply purchase and activate the
corresponding licence.
Many display functions are available to choose from: the unique RTW
Surround Sound Analyzer, the Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), EBU R128-,
ITU BS.1770-3/1771-, ATSC-A/85-, and ARIB-compliant loudness
Audio I/O options
The TouchMonitor perfectly integrates into today‘s analog and digi-
meters, and the Radar Loudness display acc. to the Loudness Radar
Meter of TC electronic®.
tal audio and video studio environments. It handles input signals of
various formats: analog, AES3, and AES3id. TouchMonitor units can
be equipped with an interface to accept 3G SDI signals (additional
option for TM9, I/O option for TM7). This interface works as an audio
deembedder for mixed use with other audio interfaces displaying additional input channels simultaneously.
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Scope of Delivery
Unpack the instrument, fi nd your version below, and check, if you received all items listed. If components are missing, please contact your
dealer. Recommended accessories, options and software licences are also listed.
TouchMonitor TM7
Audio Interface as ordered Software Licence, if ordered
Table-top unit 20700
> >
4 x AES3
8 x analog
HW20711
4 x AES3id
8 x analog
HW20712
4 x AES3
3G-SDI
> >
HW20714
8 x AES3
HW20715
Multichannel
mode
SW20001
Loudness and
SPL display
SW20002
RTA - Real Time
Analyzer
SW20003
SSA - Surround
Sound Analyzer
SW20004
Radar Display
SW20005
Premium PPM
+ Vectorscope
SW20006
Timecode
Reader
SW20008
BLITS
SW20013
Logging Data
Server
SW20014
Power supply
USB stick
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TouchMonitor TM9
Audio Interface as ordered Software Licence, if ordered
Table-top unit 20900
OEM version 20900OEM
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> >
4 x AES3
8 x analog
HW20911
4 x AES3id
8 x analog
HW20912
8 x AES3
>
>
HW20913
8 x AES3id
HW20914
16 x analog
HW20915
3G-SDIOption
HW20930
Multichannel
mode
SW20001
Loudness and
SPL display
SW20002
RTA - Real Time
Analyzer
SW20003
SSA - Surround
Sound Analyzer
SW20004
Radar Display
SW20005
Premium PPM
+ Vectorscope
SW20006
Timecode
Reader
SW20008
BLITS
SW20013
Logging Data
Server
SW20014
>
>
Power supply
USB stick
Short manual
USB stick
Short manual
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