TSL PAM1-3G8 Handbook

PAM1-3G8

AUDIO MONITORING

UNIT

Handbook – Version 7

TSL

Vanwall Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UB

Telephone [phone], FAX [phone]

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SAFETY

Installation.

Unless otherwise stated TSL equipment may be installed at any angle or position within an
operating temperature range of 5 - 30C.

All TSL equipment conforms to the EC Low Voltage Directive:

EC Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)(OJ L76 26.3.73)(LVD).
Amendment: (93/68/EEC) (OJ L220 30.8.93).

In all cases the frame of the equipment must be earthed on installation.
Where appropriate, the earth pin on the IEC mains inlet connector is connected to the metal frame

of the equipment, to 0 volts on the internal DC PSU and to signal ground unless otherwise stated.
All metal panels are bonded together.

Check that the voltage selector setting (if fitted) and the fuse rating is correct for the local mains
supply.

Due consideration for cooling requirements must be given when mounting the equipment. It is
recommended that a 1RU of rack space, or a vent panel, should be left above and below the unit.

WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

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 All TSL product has a one year warranty period starting from the date it leaves the factory.
 A repair warranty is to apply. That is, the product is to be returned for repair with no

replacement and an exchange shipping policy is also to apply.

 TSL offers a seven day DOA policy together with an exchange shipping policy. That is, if a

product has been declared „dead on arrival‟ within a seven day period a warranty

replacement will be shipped.

 A temporary replacement may be available where, for operational reasons, it is imperative

that service is continued. The customer will be asked to enter into a „loan agreement‟ for

the duration of repair.

 All faulty equipment returned to TSL for repair will, where possible, be returned to the

customer within seven working days.

TSL Returns Procedure

Please telephone [phone] (Fax: [phone]) and ask for Customer Support,
detailing the model and serial number of the equipment, who will provide a Returns Number. This
will enable us to track the unit effectively and will provide some information prior to the unit
arriving.

For each item, this unique Returns Number must be included with the Fault Report sent with the
unit.

A contact name and telephone number are also required with the Fault Report sent with the unit.
Fault report details required.

 Company:
 Name:
 Address:
 Contact Name:
 Telephone number:
 Fax number:
 Email address:
 Returns Number:
 Symptoms of the fault (to include switch setting positions, input signals etc):

Packing
Please ensure that the unit is well packed as all mechanical damage is chargeable. TSL

recommends that you insure your equipment for transit damage.
The original packaging, when available, should always be used when returning equipment.

If returned equipment is received in a damaged condition, the damage should be reported
both to TSL and the carrier immediately.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Application of Council Directives Nos:
EC Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)(OJ L76 26.3.73)(LVD).
Amendment: (93/68/EEC) (OJ L220 30.8.93).
Conformity Standards Declared:
EN 60950
EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC, Amended 92/31/EEC.
Conformity Standards Declared:
EN 50081-1: 1992- EMC- Generic Emissions, Part 1.
EN50082-1: 1997- EMC- Generic Immunity, Part 1.
EN61000-3-2:1995- Current Harmonic Emissions.
EN61000-3-3:1995- Voltage Fluctuations & Flicker.

Manufacturer‟s Name: TSL
Manufacturer‟s Address: Vanwall Road
Maidenhead SL6 4UB
England
United Kingdom

Type of Equipment: Audio Monitoring Unit
Model No: PAM1-3G8
Date CE Mark Affixed: 26/01/09
I, the undersigned, declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the quoted Directives

and Standards.
Place: Maidenhead, England Signature:
Date: 26/01/2009 Print: M Dyster
Position: PRODUCT MANAGER

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Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Operation

2.1 Control and Displays

2.2 Main Menu

2.2.1 Dolby E Timing and Rate Information

2.3 Input Selection

2.3.1 SDI Input and Video Confidence Window

2.3.2 AES Input

2.3.3 Analogue Input

2.4 Monitor Menu

2.4.1 Scroll to Hear

2.4.2 Mono and Stereo monitoring (Non Dolby or Discrete Multichannel)

2.4.3 Dolby E or Dolby Digital Monitoring

2.4.4 Monitoring using external loudspeakers

2.4.5 Internal and External Monitoring Modes

2.5 Metadata Menu

2.6 Setup Menu

2.6.1 Bargraph Settings

2.6.2 Dolby E Programme Number

2.6.3 Dolby E Video Delay Compensation

2.6.4 Video Confidence Monitoring

2.6.5 Mixer/Downmix Mode

2.6.6 Setup Menu 2

2.7 Preset Memories

2.7.1 Factory Presets

2.7.2 User Presets

2.7.3 Hotkeys

2.7.4 Locking Presets

2.8 System Upgrade

2.9 GPI Application

3.0 Pin-out Details

3.1 Analogue XLR Connectors

3.2 AES XLR connectors

3.3 Analogue Output connector – D25 Socket Pin out

3.4 AES Input/Output connector – D25 Socket Pin out

3.5 DIP switch configuration functions

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4.0 Notes

5.0 General Notes

6.0 Specifications

7.0 HDC-2T Audio Monitor Module Specification

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1.0 Introduction

The PAM1-3G8 is a 1RU x 320mm deep Audio Monitoring Unit with two OLED displays for audio
level measurement and metadata status indication.

The following features are standard:

 Dual auto-sensing, 1080p (60, 59, 94 and 50Hz), HD/SDI video inputs
 De-embedded audio monitoring from video (HD/SDI) with intuitive selection from up to sixteen

channels (four groups)

 ITU BS1770/71 loudness indication (Q2 2010)
 Dolby E and D decoding from HD.SDI signal sources
 Video confidence monitoring
 Re-clocked HD/SDI with down converted SDI or composite (PAL.NTSC) video outputs selected via

rear panel Config. Switch.

 Dual high resolution OLED screens for 8 bargraphs, setup and metadata display.
 Choice of user selectable bargraph scales (BBC PPM, EBU PPM, EBU Digital, Nordic and DIN)
 User programmable presets. 3 by hardware buttons, 4 GPI and 12 internal, accessible by high level

menu selection

 Fixed or variable analogue multichannel outputs (8 mono)
 Fixed or variable AES multichannel outputs (4pairs)
 Variable stereo analogue outputs
 High quality internal full range loudspeaker system
 Dual 12V DC inputs
 Serial remote control
 Headphone output with LS muting
 Compact, lightweight (3.6 Kg) 1RU case, 320mm deep

The TSL PAM1-3G8 offers the best sound quality and level ever obtained from a 1U box. It does
this because the sonic properties have received the same attention to detail as the rest of the unit.

The PAM1-3G8 has a custom-designed woofer of extremely slim construction, despite which it
out-performs many drive units built with no such constraint. The large aluminium voice coil and
rare earth magnets make the unit relatively efficient and combined with the switched-mode
amplifiers a remarkable sound pressure and wide frequency response can be obtained without
excessive power dissipation. As a result of the efficiency, traditional techniques such as reflex
ports are not needed, and the timing and phase errors these cause are eliminated.

The sound quality could easily be compromised if the enclosure were allowed to resonate. In the
PAM1-3G8 the enclosure was designed from the outset to damp unwanted vibrations. Even the
grill material was selected for the most transparent sonics. It is the same material that is used to
protect many of the world‟s finest microphones.

In traditional loudspeakers, the crossover is responsible for a lot of quality loss. A crossover should
produce a pair of signals which, if added back together, should recreate the original input. In most
loudspeakers, this doesn‟t happen, whereas in all of TSL‟s active speakers that performance is
standard. In the PAM1-3G8 the crossover is performed in the digital domain and the accuracy
obtained contributes to the smooth sound and fatigue-free listening characteristics.

John Watkinson, February 2009

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Operation.

The PAM1-3G8 is designed to be user friendly and intuitive to operate. The menus and
functions will be familiar to both users of other TSL multichannel audio monitoring
products and those buying a TSL solution for the first time.

2.1 Controls and Displays

1. The left hand OLED screen displays bargraphs 1-4 in Full-screen mode and bargraphs 1-

8 in Menu mode (shown).

2. The right hand OLED screen displays Bargraphs 5-8 in Full-screen mode, Menu, Preset

and Metadata information in Menu mode (shown). The right hand OLED screen also
displays the Video Confidence Window.

3. The rotary encoder performs multiple functions. Push and rotate actives the „Scroll to

Hear‟ monitoring feature. Push and Release enter the Menu mode. Rotate is used to

recall Factory and User presets.

4. The loudspeaker volume control varies the level of audio to the internal loudspeakers,

external analogue and AES (on D25 connectors when set to Variable mode) and
headphone socket.

5. Hotkey button 3 instantly recalls an assigned User or Factory preset state.

6. Hotkey button 2 instantly recalls an assigned User or Factory preset state. In Menu

mode, button 2 is illuminated green and is used to activate the Save to Preset function.

7. Hotkey button 1 instantly recalls an assigned User or Factory preset state. In Menu

mode, button 1 is illuminated red and is used to scroll Back through the Menu modes.

8. The bargraphs pertaining to the audio being routed to the internal and external

loudspeakers is outlined by the yellow Hear Box.

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2.2 Main Menu

The example below shows PAM1-3G8 in normal dual screen Metering Mode listening to
the LtRt Downmix from a decoded Dolby Digital audio bitstream.

Press the Encoder to access Main Menu. The encoder is then used to highlight and
select from the displayed Menu options. From any Menu, pressing Hotkey 1 (illuminated
red) will exit the current menu page.

The Main Menu screen also displays information about the current selected input signal as
shown in the photo above.

2.2.1 Dolby E Timing and Rate Information

From software version X06, the top level menu of the PAM1-3G8 shows extended
information about any Dolby E sources. This shows the frame rate of the Dolby E

information and its timing relative to a video source where available.
For AES inputs, the frame rate information is displayed as a minimum, eg:

Dolby E 20bit 29.97 - or - Dolby E 16bit 25Hz
For embedded Dolby E sources, the start line position is displayed, eg:

Dolby E 16bit L11
This functionality is also extended to mixed sources. If an AES source is selected for

monitoring, whilst a video source is selected with the same frame rate, then the display will
give the approximate line position of the AES Dolby E start relative to the video. This
allows the timing of an AES signal to be checked either before embedding or after
extraction (note the embedder / extractor delays need to be accounted for in a system).
For sources of different frame rates, the display reverts to the Dolby E frame rate. The
video frame rate is already displayed on the top level menu.

Dolby Digital sources are also identified, although no further information is provided
without a decoder.

All of the above functions are available both with and without on-board Dolby decoding,
providing the source has a correctly formatted SMPTE 337M header