Wohler AMP1-16-3G, AMP1-E16-3G User Manual

AMP1-16 Series

• AMP1-16-3G • AMP1-E16-3G

1RU, 3Gb/s, 16-Channel, Audio and Video Monitor

User Guide (Software Version: 3.00)

Part Number 821697, Revision H

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Introduction ...................................................................1

Overview..................................................................1

Topics......................................................................1

Safety Instructions ...................................................2

Installation Recommendations...........................................3

Mounting..................................................................3

Heat Dissipation........................................................3

Power ......................................................................3

FCC Compliance..............................................................3

Using the Monitor............................................................4

Front Panel...............................................................4

Back Panel................................................................5

Getting Started...............................................................6

Configuring the System....................................................8

Chapter 2. Audio and Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Introduction ...................................................................9

Overview..................................................................9

Topics......................................................................9

Configuration Options ....................................................10

Configuring the Audio Outputs ........................................10

Overview................................................................10

Surround Sound......................................................11

Stereo Downmix......................................................12

AES and Analog Outputs...........................................15

Level Metering..............................................................18

Overview................................................................18

Metering Menus.......................................................19

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Chapter 3. Video and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Introduction..................................................................21

Overview................................................................21

Topics ....................................................................21

Configuration Options ....................................................22

Overview................................................................22

Video Menus ...........................................................23

Chapter 4. Efficiency Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Introduction..................................................................25

Overview................................................................25

Topics ....................................................................25

Presets ........................................................................26

Overview................................................................26

Saving Presets...................................................26

Recalling Presets................................................26

Naming or Renaming................................................27

Clearing a Preset .....................................................28

Recalling a Preset On Power Up .................................29

Hot Keys ......................................................................29

Overview................................................................29

Mutes and Solos ......................................................29

Defining/Modifying a Hot Key ....................................30

Creating a Preset Hot Key.........................................31

Naming/Renaming a Hot Key.....................................31

Copying Presets to Another Monitor .................................32

Preset Files.............................................................32

Verif ying Compatibili ty..............................................33

Backing Up the Saved Presets ...................................35

Copying the Presets to Another Monitor ......................35

General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPI/Os)...................36

Turning Active Help On or Off..........................................37

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Chapter 5. Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Introduction .................................................................39

Overview................................................................39

Topics....................................................................39

Menu Navigation Overview .............................................40

AES Output Configuration Menu ......................................42

Analog Output Configuration Menu...................................44

Configuration Selection Menu..........................................46

Cluster Configuration Menu.............................................47

Dolby Setup Menu.........................................................48

Hardware Configuration Menu.........................................49

Label Menu Screen ........................................................51

Loudness Configuration Menu Screen...............................52

Main Screen .................................................................53

Main Screen Hot Key Button Configuration Menu ...............55

Meter Configuration Menu...............................................56

Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu....................................58

Option Configuration Menu .............................................60

Preset Management Menu ..............................................61

Screen Display Menu .....................................................62

Screen Information Setup Menu ......................................63

Unit Information Menu...................................................65

Chapter 6. System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Introduction .................................................................67

Overview................................................................67

Topics....................................................................67

Upgrade Requirements............................................68

Establishing Connectivity................................................69

Upgrading the Netburner Software...................................69

Upgrading the Sub-Processor Firmware............................71

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Chapter 7. Features and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Introduction..................................................................77

Overview................................................................77

Topics ....................................................................77

Features ............................................................... 78

Product Benefits ......................................................78

Distinction Between Models.......................................79

Additional Features ..................................................79

Compliance.............................................................80

Standards...............................................................80

Specifications................................................................80

Technical Functional Overview.........................................83

Appendix A. Downloading Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Introduction..................................................................85

Overview................................................................85

Topics ....................................................................85

Requirements........................................................ 86

Downloading the File......................................................86

Appendix B. Establishing Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Introduction..................................................................89

Overview................................................................89

Topics ....................................................................89

Connectivity Options .............................................. 90

Connecting to a LAN ......................................................90

Launching the Setup Tool..........................................90

Setting the IP Address and Network Mask ...................91

Connecting Directly........................................................92

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Appendix C. Setting Up File Transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Introduction .................................................................97

Overview................................................................97

Topics....................................................................97

Navigating to the Unit Information Menu ................... 98

Enabling FTP Access ......................................................99

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Introduction

Overview

The AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G are Wohler’s first 1RU, 16-channel, 3G audio/video monitors. These units come with three 2.4” video screens and an easy-to-use configuration interface that provides flexible audio metering, video monitoring, and other data display.

CHAPTER 1

Quick Start

Topics

Topics Page

Quick Start 1 Safety Instructions 2 Installation Recommendations 3 FCC Compliance 3 Using the Monitor 4 Getting Started 6 Configuring the System 8

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Safety Instructions

1. Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings.

2. Do not use this equipment near water.

3. Use only a dry cloth to clean the equipment.

4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install only in accordance

with the instructions in the section entitled, “Installation

Recommendations” on page 3.

5. Do not install near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register,

amplifier, or stove.

6. Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

7. Do not attempt to plug the unit into a two-blade outlet (with only

two prongs of equal width).

IMPORTANT:

By design, this monitor will only plug into a three-prong outlet for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,

particularly at plug’s source on the equipment and at the socket.

9. Use only the attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

10. Unplug the equipment during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing will be

required under all of the following conditions:

• The equipment has been damaged in any way, such as when

the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid had been spilled or objects have fallen onto the

equipment.

• The equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture.

• The equipment does not operate normally.

• The equipment has been dropped.

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Installation Recommendations

Mounting

The unit is designed to install into a standard 19" rack, mounted at eye level for best visual observation of the monitor screens. After installing the AMP1-16-3G, remove the clear, plastic protective covers from each screen using the tabs provided.

Heat Dissipation

The ambient temperature inside the mounting enclosure should not exceed 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit). Adjacent devices can be rack mounted (or stacked) in proximity to the unit if the above temperature is not exceeded. If the product must be operated in an environment with an elevated temperature, allow a 1RU (1.75”/44.45mm) space above and below the unit for air circulation.

Important:

To reduce noise, neither the AMP1-16-3G nor the AMP1-E16-3G have any fans. As a result, the heat generated by the class D power amplifiers, power supplies, and other components is vented by slots in the sides of the unit. Therefore, as a safety precaution, we advise you to be sure to allow proper ventilation on both sides of the unit.

Power

The AMP1-16-3G has a standard IEC connector on the rear panel from which it can connect to AC mains power (100 to 240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, 65W). You may use the power cord provided, or another approved cord, to adapt the unit to the proper country-specific power connection.

FCC Compliance

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

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Speakers

Headphone Jack

Volume

(Rotary Knob)

Balance and Menu

Navigation

(Rotary Knob)

Video Monitor

Hot Keys/Menu Buttons

Data/Menu

Monitors

Menu Navigation Buttons

Using the Monitor

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 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 own expense.

Using the Monitor

This section provides a brief overview of the controls on the front panel, and the connectors on the back panel of the monitor.

Front Panel

Figure 1–1 Front Panel Layout

Speakers: Audio monitoring is achieved through the use of class D amplifiers driving two (left/right) wide range speakers.

Headphone Jack: A class B amplifier drives the front panel 3.5 mm jack for an optional headphone.

Balance and Volume Rotary Knobs: Control knobs are on the left and right of the front panel video displays. The left knob controls the

Volume and the speaker output and can be programmed to control the

AES and Analog outputs. Pressing this control drops the internal speaker volume by 20 dB. Pressing it a second time mutes the internal

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Power Ethernet Serial GPI/O

AES Outputs

(1 - 4 and 5 - 8)

AES Inputs HD/SD-SDI Inputs

3G/HD/SD-SDI

Re-Clocked Output

Analog Output

Using the Monitor

speakers entirely. Pressing it a third time brings the internal speaker volume back to normal. Turning the knob to increase the volume increases it from the current volume, whether from the 20dB dip or from the completely muted state.

Back Panel

The right knob adjusts the

Balance between the speakers. Pressing the

knob returns the audio balance to center. This knob is also used for setting adjustments when programming the options and features in the configuration menus.

Video Screen: This monitor (left) displays either video and/or data such as help for the

Menu and Data Screens.

Menu and Data Screens: These two screens on the right work together to display bar graphs and the configuration menus.

Hot Keys/Push Buttons: Ten buttons are used for menu navigation and hot key access to solo, mute, and preset functions.

The AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G back panel contains all of the connectors except for the headphone jack as shown in Figure 1–2 below.

Figure 1–2 Back Panel Layout

• Power: The AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G use a standard IEC

power cord for the 100 to 240 VAC power connection.

• Ethernet: The Ethernet port is used for system software upgrades.

• Serial: This DB-9F connector is used for system software upgrades.

• Analog Outputs: This DB-25F connector provides eight channels of

balanced analog outputs.The source of these signals is controlled by

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the setup menus. (The pin out of this connector is shown in Table 2–

3 on page 17.)

• AES Outputs: Each of these two HD-15F connectors supplies four

pairs of unbalanced AES outputs for a total of eight. The source of these signals is determined by the setup menus. (The pin out of these connectors is shown in Table 2–2 on page 16.)

• AES Inputs: Each of these eight BNC connectors provides an

unbalanced AES input. The monitoring of these signals is determined by the setup menus.

• 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs: These two BNC connectors input two

separate SDI signals. Front panel controls select between the two for monitoring or down converting.

• 3G/HD/SD-SDI Re-Clocked Output: This BNC connector outputs

a re-clocked replica of the selected 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signal.

Getting Started

Once you have connected a 3G/HD/SD SDI video signal to one of the video inputs on the back of the unit, it should display on the video monitor after a few seconds.

Figure 1–3 Video Monitor Display (Left)

To begin any procedure on the AMP1-16-3G or the AMP1-E16-3G, powering up the system should display the video input on the left

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Solo

Pair 5

Solo

Pair 6

Solo

Pair 7

-60

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

P a i r

Solo

Pair 8

-22

Solo

Pair 3

Solo

Pair 1

-60

-50

-40

-30

-10

-20

P a i r

Solo

Pair 4

Solo

Pair 2

Getting Started

screen, and the audio level meters on the Main Screen as shown in

Figure 1–4 below.

Figure 1–4 Main Screen (Center and Right)

You can launch the menu system by pressing either of the buttons

directly below the Balance control. These same buttons also either  (Save and Exit) or  (Cancel and Exit). Context-sensitive, active

help appears automatically on the left hand screen for any function.

From the Main Screen, press either the  button or the  button to display the Configuration Selection Menu. The eight buttons

surrounding the screen allow you to access options or functions on the screen or to proceed to other menus.

Note that the Balance knob is multifunctional. When the Main

Screen

menu is displayed, it is used to adjust settings. The actual audio balance does not change while the the product.

Generally, to make changes, press the button next to the item you want

to change. Then rotate the Balance knob to highlight the option that

you want and press the

Table 1–1 Typical Knob/Button Functionality

Press an option button Highlights the name of the option

Rotate the Press the

is displayed, it controls the audio balance, but when any setup

Balance knob is being used for setting up

Balance knob to select it.

Action Result

Balance knob Scrolls through the available options

Balance knob Selects the highlighted option

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Configuration Selection Menu

Monitor Menu

Preset ManagementRecall a Preset

SDI Source

Screen Display

Analog Output

AES Output Menu

Late Show

Dolby Menu

Push to recall

Configuring the System

To move back up in the menu tree, press either the  button (to save) or the button (to cancel) repeatedly until you reach the

Screen

Figure 1–5 Configuration Selection Menu

Main

Configuring the System

The functional descriptions fall under the following categories:

• Configuring Audio and Metering (Chapter 2 on page 9)

• Configuring Video and Data (Chapter 3 on page 21)

• Configuring Presets and Hot Keys (Chapter 4 on page 25)

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Audio and Metering

Introduction

Overview

The AMP1-16 Series monitors are primarily designed to monitor audio and video. Configuration options include specifying channels to monitor, phase indicators, setting audio delay, and individual channel volume controls.

CHAPTER 2

Topics

Topics Page

Introduction 9 Configuration Options 10 Configuring the Audio Outputs 10 Level Metering 18

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Configuration Options

The AMP1-16 Series monitors are very flexible and can be configured to adapt to almost any audio configuration. The available adjustments are:

• Selecting the inputs (signal sources) to monitor

• Trimming the volume of each channel

• Indicating the phase relationship of each channel pair

• Muting the audio output of the speakers

• Selecting the signal sources for the AES and analog rear panel

outputs

• Selecting the Mo nitor Downmix

• Setting the audio delay for video synchronization

Configuring the Audio Outputs

Overview

You can route the digital audio signals at the inputs of the AMP1-16-3G Series monitors to the front panel speakers or to the outputs, depending on your needs. The internal routing paths are controlled by the settings in the setup menus. The following diagram (Figure 2–1) shows the relationship between the internal routing paths and the various menus that control the signal flow.

The colors in this diagram represent various audio formats or levels of processing. Each menu will select, route, or adjust the audio paths. Further detail on each of these menus is available in Chapter 5: Menu

List on page 39.

Note that you can set up multiple audio paths. For example, while monitoring de-embedded SDI audio channels through the speakers, you may independently decode Dolby channels from an AES stream, convert them to analog, and output them. Setups like this can be stored

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3G SDI Input 1

3G SDI Input 2

3G SDI Output

AES Inputs

Analog Outputs

AES Outputs

Monitor Amplifiers, Speakers, & Headphone Jack

8 De-embedded SDI Pairs

8 AES Pairs

5 Dolby Pairs

8 Monitor Mixer Pa irs

Monitor Downmix Pair

Configuration Selection

Recall Preset1

SDI Source2 Monitor Menu3 Screen Menu4 Dolby

Preset Mgmt 5

Analog Out 6

7AES Out 8

Dolby Configuration Menu

Decoder Src1 Pro16 Mode2

Dolby E Pgm3

Bitstream Det 6

7 8

Monitor Mixer Config Menu Sel Channel1

Channel Trim2

Spkr Assign3 Mute Spkrs4

Audio Delay 5 Channel Src 6

Phase LED 8

AES Output Menu

AES Output1

Affect S/M2 Level Trim3

AES Ch Pair4

5 6Affect Vol 7Chan Output 8Mute w/ HP

Analog Output Menu

Analog Out1

Affect S/M2 Level Trim3

Alg Ch Pair4

5 6Affect Vol 7Chan Output 8Mute w/ HP

Unit Info

Hardware Configuration

Screen Saver1

Analog Ref3

AES Term4

System Reset 5

Scrn Bright 6

AES Term All 8

Configuring the Audio Outputs

as presets and recalled later. See Chapter 4: Efficiency Enhancements on

page 25.

Figure 2–1 Audio Routing Diagram

Surround Sound

If a studio or other monitoring environment contains a surround sound system, it may be advantageous to connect the monitored sound from the AMP1-16 Series monitor to this system. Up to eight pairs (16 channels) of AES outputs or four pairs (eight channels) of analog

outputs are available for this use. The front panel Volume, Balance,

and solo, and mute controls will then optionally affect the surround sound. You can easily configure this in the

Analog Output Configuration Menus as described below.

AES Output and the

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AES Output Configuration Menu

AES Output Channels 5/6 AES Output Channels 7/8

+0 +0 +0 +0

Level Trim

Affected by

Volume Control

Affected by

Solos & Mutes

Output Mute

With Headphone

Channel Output

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

AES Output =

Monitor Channels

65 65 87 87

SDI In Channels 7/8SDI In Channels 3/4

AES Channel Pair

Configuring the Audio Outputs

1. From the Main Screen, press either the  button or the

 button to display the

Configuration Menu.

2. From the

Configuration Menu Menu

example, we’re using the

3. If needed, press the

and then press the

Monitor Channels

Configuration Menu, select either the AES Output

or the Analog Output Configuration

depending on the output type you want to use. In our

AES Output Configuration Menu.

AES Output = Selected Sources button

Balance knob to display AES Output =

. This will set the outputs so that they match

those viewed on the meters in the Main Screen.

Figure 2–2 AES Output = Monitor Channels

4. You can also specify whether the outputs should be affected by:

A. The Solo and Mute hot keys (available per channel pair), by

pressing the

B. The front panel

by pressing the Affected by Volume Control button.

C. Inserting a pair of headphones to mute the output audio

channels (available system-wide), by pressing the Output

Mute with Headphone

Stereo Downmix

If a studio or other monitoring environment contains a stereo sound system, it may be advantageous to connect the monitored sound from the AMP1-16 Series monitor to this system. One or more of the AES or

Affected by Solos and Mutes button.

Volume control (available per channel pair),

button.

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AES Output Configuration Menu

AES Output Channels 5/6 AES Output Channels 7/8

+0 +0 +0 +0

Level Trim

65 65 87 87

Affected by

Volume Control

Affected by

Solos & Mutes

Output Mute

With Headphone

AES Output =

Selected Sources

No No

Yes

SDI In Channels 7/8SDI In Channels 5/6

Channel Output

AES Channel Pair

Configuring the Audio Outputs

analog output pairs are available for this purpose. The front panel

Volume, Balance, and solo controls will then affect the stereo

downmix output sound. You can easily configure a stereo downmix in

the AES Output Menu and the Analog Output Menu. Note that the

stereo downmix will also be affected by the trim, speaker assign, and delay in the trim, channel output, and mute with headphone settings in the

Output Menu

Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu, and also by the

AES

/Analog Output Menu.

The Monitor Downmix pair is one of the sources listed on the AES

Output Configuration Menu Configuration Menu

. Configure either menu as follows.

and the Analog Output

1. From the Main Screen, press either the  button or the

 button to display the Configuration Menu.

2. From the Configuration Menu, select either the AES Output

Configuration Menu Menu

depending on the output type you want to use. In our

or the Analog Output Configuration

example, we’re using the AES Output Configuration Menu.

3. If needed, press the AES Output = Monitor Channels button

and then press the Balance knob to display AES Output =

Selected Sources

See Figure 2–3 on page 13. In our example, the AES Output

Configuration Menu Sources

“matching” inputs (5 and 6) and outputs (5 and 6). We’ll modify this in the next step.

Figure 2–3 Select AES Output = Selected Sources

displayed with AES Output = Selected

so we didn’t need to change that. But it did display

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AES Output Configuration Menu

AES Output Channels 1/2 AES Output Channels 3/4

+0 +0 +0 +0

Level Trim

21 21 43 43

Affected by

Volume Control

Affected by

Solos & Mutes

Output Mute

With Headphone

AES Output =

Selected Sources

No No

Yes

SDI In Channels 7/8SDI In Channels 5/6

Channel Output

AES Channel Pair

AES Output Configuration Menu

AES Output Channels 1/2 AES Output Channels 3/4

+0 +0 +0 +0

Level Trim

21 21 43 43

Affected by

Volume Control

Affected by

Solos & Mutes

Output Mute

With Headphone

AES Output =

Selected Sources

No No

Yes

SDI In Channels 3/4Monitor Downmix Pai r

Channel Output

AES Channel Pair

Configuring the Audio Outputs

4. Next, press the AES Channel Pair button and then rotate the

Balance knob to select the AES pair that will receive the Monitor Downmix

. In our example in Figure 2–4 below, we selected

Channel Pair 1/2.

Figure 2–4 Select Outputs

5. When the outputs you want are highlighted, press the AES

Output = Source Select Balance knob to select Monitor Downmix source. See Figure 2–

button again and then rotate the

5 on page 14 for the display.

Figure 2–5 Select Monitor Mix for the Input

6. You can repeat this procedure on other AES or analog outputs if

you need additional duplicate monitor mix outputs. Press the

 button twice to return to the Main Screen.

AES and Analog Outputs

Any monitored input can be routed to any AES or analog output pair. This powerful feature will allow de-embedded, Dolby decoded, or other digital or analog audio to be used by other products. The audio that is output doesn’t necessarily need to be monitored by the meters or

speakers. You can easily configure this in the AES Output Menu and the Analog Output Menu.

The AMP1-16 Series monitors contain both AES and analog outputs.

The sources of these outputs are set using the AES Output

Configuration Menu

The parameters that these menus adjust are as follows:

1. You can map either or both of these output ports pair-wise either

to the channel pairs that are metered and audibly monitored, or to a selection of the SDI and AES inputs.

Chapter 2 Audio and Metering

Configuring the Audio Outputs

and Analog Output Configuration Menu.

2. If you map the output ports to the metered (and audibly

monitored) channel pairs, then you can also specify whether the outputs should be affected by the:

A. Solo and Mute hot keys,

B. Front panel Volume control and Balance knobs, and/or

C. Insertion of a headphone in the front panel jack.

These settings are for typical use with an external surround sound system.

3. If you map the output ports to selected sources, then you can use

them in a variety of useful roles, independent of monitoring and metering. For example:

A. The SDI input pairs can be de-embedded into AES streams or

into analog audio.

B. The AES input pairs can be swapped pair-wise under control

of the AMP1-16 Series monitor to the AES outputs.

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C. The AES input pairs can be converted into analog audio.

Table 2–1 Available Signal Types/Channels

Signal Sources Available Channel Pairs

SDI 1 through 8 AES 1 through 8 Dolby 1 through 5 Monitor Mix 1 through 8 Off

4. Each AES or analog output channel has its own individual volume

trim control with a range from -60 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.

5. You can turn each channel on or off independently.

The pin-out of the unbalanced AES output connectors is listed in Table

2–2 below.

Table 2–2 Unbalanced AES Output Connector Pin

Out

AES Out 1-4

Function

AES Out 5-8

Function

Use

1. AES Pair 1 AES Pair 5

2. AES Pair 2 AES Pair 6

Unbalanced AES Outputs

3. AES Pair 3 AES Pair 7

4. Ground Ground

5. Ground Ground

6. Ground Ground

7. Ground Ground

8. Ground Ground

Chassis Ground Return

9. Ground Ground

10. Ground Ground

11. Ground Ground

12. Ground Ground

13.

AES Pair 4 AES Pair 8

14. Ground Ground

15. Ground Ground

Unbalanced AES Outputs

Chassis Ground Return

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The pin-out of the balanced analog output connector is listed in Table

2–3 below.

Table 2–3 Balanced Analog Output Connector Pin

Out

Pin Function Use

1. Channel 8 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

2. Ground Channel 8 Shield

3. Channel 7 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

4. Channel 6 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

5. Ground Channel 6 Shield

6. Channel 5 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

7. Channel 4 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

8. Ground Channel 4 Shield

9. Channel 3 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

10. Channel 2 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

11. Ground Channel 2 Shield

12. Channel 1 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

13. (NC) Not Used

14. Channel 8 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

15. Channel 7 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

16. Ground Channel 7 Shield

17. Channel 6 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

18. Channel 5 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

19. Ground Channel 5 Shield

20. Channel 4 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

21. Channel 3 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

22. Ground Channel 3 Shield

23. Channel 2 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Output

24. Channel 1 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Output

25. Ground Channel 1 Shield

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3G SDI Input 1

3G SDI Input 2

3G SDI Output

AES Inputs

Right ScreenMiddle Screen

Left

Screen

8 AES Pairs

8 De-embedded SDI Pairs

Configuration Selection

Recall Preset1

SDI Source2

Monitor Menu3

Screen Menu4 Dolby

Preset Mgmt 5

Analog Out 6

7AES Out 8

Dolby Configuration Menu

Decoder Src1 Pro16 Mode2

Dolby E Pgm3

Bitstream Det 6

7 8

Monitor Mixer Config Menu Sel Channel1

Channel Trim2

Spkr Assign3

Mute Spkrs4

Audio Delay 5 Channel Src 6

Phase LED 8

Loudness Config Menu

Loudness Cfg1

Channel Sel2

Loud Contrib3

Loud Window4

GPO Activate 5

Cluster Sel. 6

Clr Loudness 8

Cluster Label M enu

1 2

Shift3

Select4

Backspace 5

Revert 6

Sel Existing 8

Meter Config Menu

Scale1

Ballistics2

Set Default4

Reference 5 Upper Seg 6

Middle Seg 7

Lower Seg 8

Level Metering

Overview

The AMP1-16 Series monitors are capable of showing 16 level meters simultaneously along with a loudness indication. The signals for the level metering are always the same ones that are monitored through the

Monitor Mixer Menu, which also controls the internal speakers.

These signals may be de-embedded SDI audio, AES audio, decoded Dolby, or a combination of input types.

Figure 2–6 illustrates the menus used to modify the audio meters: the

various signal inputs, the menus used to configure them, and their outputs.

Figure 2–6 Meter Routing Diagram

Metering Menus

The display of the level meters and related visual indications is determined as follows:

1. The source for each of the 16 level meters is set in the Monitor

Mixer Configuration Menu.

enabled or disabled in this menu.

2. The meter scale, ballistics, limits, reference level, as well as

segment colors and transition points are set in the Meter

Configuration Menu

3. The clustering of the meters into logical arrangements is set in the

Cluster Configuration Menu.

4. The loudness indication is set up in the Loudness

Configuration Menu

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Level Metering

The phase indicators are also

Note:

The Volume and Balance levels also display graphically at the top of the Main Screen while you

are adjusting them.

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Overview

This chapter describes how to configure the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G to display both video and data.

Topics

CHAPTER 3

Video and Data

Topics Page

Introduction 21 Configuration Options 22

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3G SDI Input 1

3G SDI Input 2

3G SDI Output

Left

Screen

Screen Info Config Menu

Format1 Left Screen2 Middle Scrn3

Right Screen4

Display Data

5Field Color 6Text Color 7 8

Unit Info

Hardware Configuration

Screen Saver1

Analog Ref3

AES Term4

System Reset 5

Scrn Bright 6

AES Term All 8

Configuration Selection

Recall Preset1

SDI Source2

Monitor Menu3

Screen Menu4 Dolby

Preset Mgmt 5

Analog Out 6

7AES Out 8

Configuration Options

Overview

The AMP1-16-3G will display a variety of 3G, HD, and SD video formats. It supports two 3G SDI inputs that can be alternately selected. The selected SDI input is reclocked and output.

The video signal paths within the AMP1-16-3G are set up using the menu screens.

Figure 3–1 illustrates the menus used to modify the video signals, the

various signal inputs, the menus used to configure them, and their outputs.

Figure 3–1 Video Routing Diagram

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