TSL TOUCHMIX (AVM-T-MIX) Operating Manual

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SAFETY

Installation.

Unless otherwise stated TSL equipment may be installed at any angle or position within an

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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.

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WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

 All TSL products have 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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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 7

1.1 Block Diagram ....................................................................................................................... 9

1.2 Operation ............................................................................................................................. 10

2.0 Controls and Displays - Overview ........................................................................................ 11

2.1 Source Selection .................................................................................................................. 14

2.2 Analogue Audio Input Trim .................................................................................................. 15

2.3 Channel Signal Format Selection – Stereo Mix/Mon Modes ............................................... 16

2.3.1 Stereo Channel Format: .............................................................................................. 16

2.3.2 Mono Channel Format: ................................................................................................ 16

2.3.3 Group Channel Format: ............................................................................................... 16

2.3.4 Group 2 PAIR ADD: ..................................................................................................... 16

2.3.5 Group 2 PAIR OFF: ..................................................................................................... 16

2.3.6 Group 5.1 DMIX: .......................................................................................................... 16

2.3.7 Group LRC DMIX:........................................................................................................ 17

2.4 Channel Signal Format Selection – Surround Sound Mix/Mon Modes ............................... 17

2.4.1 Stereo Channel Format: .............................................................................................. 17

2.4.2 Mono Channel Format: ................................................................................................ 17

2.4.3 Group Channel Format: ............................................................................................... 18

2.4.4 Group 5.1 ALL: ............................................................................................................ 18

2.5 Monitoring Input Channels – Solo Function ......................................................................... 19

2.6 Monitoring Input Channels – Mixer Function ....................................................................... 20

2.7 Audio Mixers 1 and 2 ........................................................................................................... 21

2.7.1 Switching Audio Mixer 1 to 5.1 mode .......................................................................... 21

2.8 Configuring and Naming Input Channels ............................................................................. 22

2.9 X-Y Routing ......................................................................................................................... 23

2.9.1 XY Routing Setup ........................................................................................................ 23

2.9.2 Internal Sources ........................................................................................................... 25

2.9.3 Physical Sources ......................................................................................................... 26

2.9.4 Choosing the active SDI input ..................................................................................... 26

2.9.5 Physical Outputs .......................................................................................................... 26

2.9.6 Routing Status ‘Window’ .............................................................................................. 27

2.9.7 Overview Menu Page .................................................................................................. 27

2.9.8 Conditional Routing Rules ........................................................................................... 28

2.9.9 Lock and Unlock Selection .......................................................................................... 28

2.9.10 Set as Default .............................................................................................................. 28

2.10 Routing System XY Crosspoint Map ................................................................................... 29

2.11 User Preset and Snapshot Management ............................................................................ 30

2.11.1 Home Button and User Presets ................................................................................... 30

2.11.2 User Presets – SAVE Menu ........................................................................................ 30

2.11.3 User Presets – Recall Menu ........................................................................................ 32

2.12 Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................... 33

2.12.1 Meter Menu .................................................................................................................. 33

2.12.2 dBFs Menu .................................................................................................................. 34

2.12.3 Meter Peak Menu ........................................................................................................ 34

2.12.4 Meter Zero Menu ......................................................................................................... 34

2.12.5 Meter Hold Menu ......................................................................................................... 35

2.12.6 SDI Input Select ........................................................................................................... 35

2.12.7 Mixer 1 Mode ............................................................................................................... 35

2.12.8 Output Menu ................................................................................................................ 35

2.13 Setup 2 Menu ...................................................................................................................... 36

2.13.1 User Save Menu .......................................................................................................... 36

2.13.2 Monitor Mode ............................................................................................................... 36

2.13.3 GPI Menu ..................................................................................................................... 37

2.13.4 Internal / External Loudspeaker Mute .......................................................................... 37

2.13.5 Surround Mix Menu ..................................................................................................... 38

2.14 Software Menu ..................................................................................................................... 38

3.0 Connectivity and pin-out details ........................................................................................... 40

3.1 Analogue XLR Connectors – Stereo Variable Output (Monitor Buss) ................................. 40

3.2 Analogue Output Connector ................................................................................................ 41

3.3 Analogue Input Connectors 1-4 and 5-8 – ........................................................................... 42

3.4 AES Input/Output Connectors 1-4 and 5-8 .......................................................................... 43

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3.5 GPI Connector – HD15 Socket. ........................................................................................... 44

3.6 Remote Control Connector/ RS 422 - D9 Socket ................................................................ 44

3.7 DIP switch configuration functions – To be confirmed ........................................................ 44

4.0 Notes ................................................................................................................................... 45

4.1 General Notes...................................................................................................................... 46

5.0 AVM TOUCH SERIES - Technical Specifications ............................................................... 46

5.1 HD Standards Supported..................................................................................................... 47

5.2 Performance ........................................................................................................................ 47

6.0 Installed HDC-2T Audio Monitor Module Specification ........................................................ 48

6.1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.2 Mechanical ................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.3 Power ........................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.4 Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.5 Outputs ........................................................................................................................ 48

6.1.6 Loudspeakers .............................................................................................................. 49

6.1.7 GPI inputs .................................................................................................................... 49

6.1.8 Control ......................................................................................................................... 49

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1.0 Introduction

AVM-T-MIX is the world’s first rackmount Touchscreen controlled audio monitor unit. The Touch­Mix system delivers a unique combination of audio monitoring and channel mixing capabilities
designed to simplify operations and workflow throughout the Television broadcast environment.

The AVM-T-MIX is a 2RU x 320mm Audio Mixer/Monitoring Unit controlled via a touch screen
interface and assignable hardware controls.

As with any new product which relies on complex software, it is possible that you may find minor
bugs or perhaps think of enhancements which would improve the operation of AVM-T-MIX. In the
event of either scenario, please feel free to contact TSL via your local reseller or directly on +44
1628-676221, asking for the TOUCH SERIES Product Manager.

TSL will be releasing upgrades and feature enhancements from time to time – as a purchaser of
AVM-T-MIX you should receive these directly, free of charge, through your reseller or directly from
TSL. Please refer to www.tslproducts.com for announcements.

The following features are standard:

 Single or Dual (SD Only) Auto-sensing, 1080p (60, 59, 94 and 50Hz), HD/SDI video input
 De-embedded audio monitoring from video (HD/SDI) with intuitive selection from up to

sixteen channels (SDI 1 only), and eight channels (SDI 2 Group 1 and 2 only)

 8 AES (8 Pairs/16 Channel) and 4 AES (4 Pairs/8 Channel – SD Only) Inputs– 110Ohm

Balanced or 75 Ohm unbalanced via optional CAB-D25-BNC cable

 8 Analogue Stereo Inputs
 Identical twin audio mixers
 10 stereo/ 20 dual mono assignable input channels per mixer
 5.1 audio mixing and monitoring capability
 Full input / output XY routing function
 Surround Sound Speaker Output Support
 Downmix of discrete multichannel audio to stereo for compatibility monitoring
 Re-clocked HD/SDI video output.
 Choice of user selectable bargraph scales (BBC PPM, EBU PPM, EBU Digital, Nordic, VU

and DIN)

 18 User programmable presets.
 ‘Home’ button for instant recall of default operating condition
 Manage, recall and save favourite configurations via USB stick or SD card
 Fixed or variable analogue stereo outputs (mixer 1 and 2)
 Fixed or variable AES stereo outputs (mixer 1 and 2)
 Variable stereo analogue outputs (Monitor Buss)
 High quality internal full range loudspeaker system
 Dual 12V DC inputs
 Serial remote control
 Headphone output with LS muting
 Compact, lightweight (5.1Kg) 2RU case, 320mm deep

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1.2 Operation

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

Important Note: AVM-T-MIX ships with a default 0dBu reference level set to

-18 dBFS, the default operating scale is EBU Digital. The operational reference level for the
unit can easily be changed via the Setup menu (described elsewhere in this handbook).

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2.0 Controls and Displays - Overview

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CLEAN

LCR
Dmix

Rst Lvl

Mono

Stereo

FX

LIVE
MIC1

OB

COMMS

PGM

L R

ST.

PGM

PGM

C LFE

PGM

LS RS

OFF
AIR

AES
MON

NO

INPUT

MSTR

0
10
20
30
40
50

Rst Bal

Setup

SDI 1 pair 1

Solo

LCR DMIX
Send: 0.0dB
Bal: L = R

MIX 1

Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut

Cut

Cut Cut

Cut

 AVM-T-MIX is equipped with a 4 driver loudspeaker system comprising left/right tweeter

and dual subwoofer units.

 Menus and features are navigated via the 22:9 aspect ratio touch screen.
 The front panel USB connector is used for software upgrades; favourite user preset

storage and preset recall.

 User presets can be recalled and stored locally using the ‘Home’ button.
 Loudspeaker and headphone volume is adjusted by the master level control. This dual

action rotary encoder also features push to Cut/Dim functionality.

 The dual function rotary encoder is rotated to control channel level ‘send’ with pan/balance

activated by push and turn.

Dual Action Monitoring
Level Control w/Cut, Dim

Dual Function
Encoder – Level
Send/Push for
Pan/Balance

4-Driver
Loudspeaker
System

USB Port for Field
Upgrades and
System Backup

‘Home’ Preset

Instant Recall

22:9 Aspect
Ratio LCD
Touch Screen

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 Touch and Hold channel bargraph to activate input selection menu.
 Upon selection of input, selected channel format is selected via the Stereo/Mono/Group

buttons.

 Selected channel gain and Bal/Pan level indicated by icons below bargraph display.
 Stereo/Mono/Group channel format denoted by colour of level send control and ‘pips’

beneath bargraph pairs.

 Individual channels can be ‘cut’ from main mix buss.
 Individual channels can be ‘soloed’ to monitoring output buss.
 AVM-T-MIX features two entirely independent Audio Mixers. Touch and Hold Mix Master

Bargraph to toggle between Mixer 1 and Mixer 2.

 Mixer 1 can be configured for stereo and 5.1 outputs

Touch and Hold
Bargraph for
Source Selection

Input Channel
Format Selection

Level Send and
Bal/Pan
Indication

Selected Channel

Status and ‘Solo’

Button

Individual

Channel ‘Cut’

Switch

Stereo/Mono/Group
Channel Status

Touch and Hold Mix Master
Bargraph to Select Mix 1 or
Mix 2 Input configurations

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 Input sources named with a user defined 10 character mnemonic displayed above the

channel bargraph.

 Unused input channels can be routed to ‘Silence’ displayed as ‘No Input’.
 Channel Group format is denoted by use of Magenta or Yellow colouration.
 Channel Group formats include ‘2 Pair’, ‘5.1 Downmix’, ‘LRC Downmix’ (as shown above)

and ‘5.1 ALL’.

 Channel Stereo format is denoted by use of Electric Blue or Silver colouration.
 Channel Mono format is denoted by use of Cyan colouration.
 Channel Mono formats include ‘L+R, ‘Left to both’ and ‘Right to both’ (as shown above).
 Selected Channel status shown in information ‘box’ includes ‘Source’, ‘Format’, ‘Send

level’ and ‘Bal/Pan adjustment’.

Input Channels
with 10 Character
User Mnemonic

Unused Input
Channels Routed
to ‘No Input’

Channels defined as

Group in either ‘2 Pair’,

‘5.1’ or ‘LRC’ formats

Channel defined as ‘Mono’,
‘Left Only’ or ‘Right Only’

formats

Channel defined

as Stereo format

Selected Channel overview

including ‘Input Source’,
‘Format’, ‘Send level’ and

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2.1 Source Selection

Key to the ease of operation of AVM-T-MIX is the simplicity by which audio may be monitored
and/or mixed. As described previously, AVM-T-MIX is equipped with two completely independent
mixer/monitor systems (Mixer 1 and Mixer 2). Each can be configured with its own setup and used
in diverse applications.

Mixer 1 may be used as primary audio monitor in any application whilst the secondary mixer might
be used as a simple de-embedder to ‘back-feed’ another part of the system or even as a means to
derive a headphone cue to a voice over artist or commentator.

Setting up the monitor for use is simple and intuitive yet incredibly powerful.

AVM-T-MIX Source Selection

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AVM-T-MIX SD Source Selection

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 By simply touching and holding the desired channel the ‘SOURCE’ menu selection is

automatically activated. Select the signal type/pair or ‘SILENCE’ if no selection is required

and the chosen audio will be routed to the channel pair.

 If the selected input has been configured with a User Name then the text string will be

displayed above the bargraph pair.

 Audio is automatically routed to the selected channel from an active input and the signal

activity displayed on the bargraph. To hear the incoming audio instantly, simply press

SOLO and turn up the volume.
Touch ‘BACK’ to exit the ‘SOURCE’ menu.

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2.2 Analogue Audio Input Trim
AVM-T-MIX is designed to be used with balanced or unbalanced analogue audio inputs. If one of

the analogue inputs has been wired to an unbalanced signal source then the user may need to
compensate for signal loss (typically -6dB). If this is the case then gain can be added to the chosen
analogue input in steps of 3dB by touching the button displayed below via the Setup/Input menu.
Please note that the AVM-T-MIX does not have an analogue signal amplifier and that the gain is
added in the digital domain. If gain is added to an unbalance analogue audio input in this way then

the signal to noise ratio of that signal will be affected accordingly and low level ‘hiss’ may be heard

in exceptional circumstances.

Press to access Input
Trim for low level or
unbalanced analogue
audio