User Manual TV SDI Audio Processor (Rev. 1.7 ENG) Main Office BOLOGNA: Via Caduti Di Sabbiuno 6/F 40011 Anzola Emilia - Bologna - Italy Tel. +39 051 736555 - Fax. +39 051 736170 Regional Office BERGAMO: Via Italia 1 – 24030 Medolago (Bg) – Italy Tel. +39 051 736555 - Fax. +39 051 736170 e-mail: info@axeltechnology.com - web site: www.axeltechnology.
INTRODUCTION Sommario 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 USE OF THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................................................... 3 2 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA ...................................................................................... 4 2.1 FOREWORD .......
INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION FALCON THREE VERSIONS AVAILABLE ORDER N# FALCON-THREE-TV-SDI MODEL DESCRIPTION FALCON THREE TV SDI 3 Band Digital TV Audio Processor. It processes Analogue and Digital Audio signals and SDI Embedded Audio signals with internal decoding and recoding. Mono or Stereo Configuration. AGC, Loudness Control ITU-BS 1770, delay control, 10 Preset and 1 Preset Custom.
SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA 2 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (Rel. 1.3) 2.1 FOREWORD For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully.
SAFETY WARNINGS 3 SAFETY WARNINGS The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. - Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product. They also must be retained for future reference, as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application. - Heed All Warnings.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 4 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES - Lire ces consignes - Conserver ces consignes - Observer tous les avertissements - Suivre toutes les consignes - Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau - Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation.
ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA 5 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA - Leggere le presenti istruzioni - Conservare queste istruzioni - Osservare tutte le avvertenze - Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni - Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimità di acqua - Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento.
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 6 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE - Diese Hinweise LESEN - Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN - Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN - Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN - Dieses Gerät NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden - KEINE Lüftungsöffnungen verdecken.
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 7 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD - LEA estas instrucciones - CONSERVE estas instrucciones - PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias. - SIGA todas las instrucciones - NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua - NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación.
ENG 8 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your equipment was packed carefully at the factory in a container designed to protect the unit during shipment. Nevertheless, we recommend making a careful inspection of the shipping carton and the contents for any signs of physical damage. Damage & Claims If damage is evident, do not discard the container or packing material. Contact your carrier immediately to file a claim for damages. Customarily, the carrier requires you, the consignee, to make all damage claims.
ENG 9 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE A power supply cable of approx. 2 mt length is supplied with the device, which has a moulded IEC plug attached – this is a legal requirement. The type of plug for the power supply depends on the country in which it is delivered.
ENG 9.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT The power supply socket has an integral fuse drawer containing the AC power fuse and a spare, both of the same value. BEFORE REPLACING THE POWER FUSE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF FUSE FOR THE VOLTAGE TO BE PROTECTED. USING WRONG FUSE TYPE WILL RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION. Make sure that the power is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the equipment. a. Open the fuse drawer using a small blade screwdriver. b.
ENG 9.4 PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING Should the device be put out of action due to being struck by lightning or excess voltage, disconnect it from the power supply without delay. Do not reconnect until the device has been checked. If in doubt contact the technical support service. Make sure there is suitable lightning protection to protect the device.
ENG 10 FALCON THREE TV SDI GENERAL DESCRIPTION 10.1 FRONT PANEL N° FUNCTION CONTROL NAME 1 DISPLAY Two-line LCD display that shows the status and mode of the Falcon Three TV SDI. It displays all the technical parameters for each menu. 2 JOG SHUTTLE Knob (or JogShuttle) to access the various navigation menus and make changes. Press the JogShuttle to confirm selection. 3 SOURCE LEDs visually show the input source from which the audio is taken for the Audio process.
ENG 10.2 REAR PANEL N° FUNCTION CONTROL NAME 1 POWER SUPPLY UNIT Switch with on/off light. The switch-power socket unit is fitted with a fuse drawer that contains the power supply fuse and a spare one with the same characteristics: 630 mA for 230V mains voltage. 2 SERIAL PORT 1 Falcon Three TV SDI provides up to 3 opto-isolated serial ports to control the device via remote control software.
ENG 5 OUTPUT SDI CONVERTER MODULE (Main input) 6 INPUT SDI CONVERTER MODULE (output) 7 INPUT SDI CONVERTER MODULE (Backup input) 8 INPUT SDI CONVERTER MODULE (Main input) Main or Primary (main) input of the Internal Re-Embedding module of the Falcon Three TV SDI Audio Processor. This is the main input ONLY for the SDI TV video signal. Generally speaking, it is the main input of the Video ReEmbedding module with the audio just processed by the Falcon Three TV SDI.
ENG 10.3 SETTAGGI E IMPOSTAZIONI DI DEFAULT Falcon Three TV SDI use some “Default” settings. Reported below the main one: 1. A Jumper Cable (BNC-BNC) from “Output SDI CONVERTER MODULE” to “Input SDI CONVERTER MODULE” Please, never remove it 2. In some hardware release it’s present a windows with some dip-switch, in the Falcon Three TV SDI right side, near the S/N Label. Please, don’t change the default settings JUMPER CABLE (point 1) SDI Converter (point 2) Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.
ENG 11 FALCON THREE TV SDI REMOTER The installation procedure of the Falcon Three TV SDI control software is described below. The program runs on all Windows platforms including Windows 2000, Windows Xp sp3, Windows Vista and Windows 7 32bit. To install the program follow the instructions below using the program file from the original CD contained in the package with the Falcon Three SDI TV device. Installation procedure: 1. Insert the CD in the player 2. Run SETUP.EXE a.
ENG 5. Select a destination folder or leave folder unchanged, click NEXT and then INSTALL 6. The software will start the installation of the program on the PC; when complete the following page will be displayed 1 1 1 7. 8. Click FINISH to end the installations; two new icons with the Falcon Three SDI TV picture will appear on the desktop and in the program list. The two icons refer to the programs: a. Axel Falcon Three Digital Audio Processors Remoter vx.x b.
ENG 12 USE OF THE TARGET ADDRESS MANAGER SOFTWARE The Target Address Manager software assigns a TCP/IP address, a Subnet Mask, a Gateway and a port to the Falcon Three TV SDI. This is done by using the serial port of the PC on which the Target Address Manager is installed and the Serial 1 port of the FALCON THREE TV SDI device.
ENG 13 USE OF THE FALCON THREE REMOTER SOFTWARE Start window of the Falcon Three TV SDI 13.1 ACCESS VIA SERIAL CONNECTION 11 To work on the Falcon Three TV SDI, after having allocated the Port and TCP/IP values it is necessary to use the Falcon Three REMOTER program by clicking the special icon. The window below shows the connection via Rs232 serial port to the Falcon Three TV SDI. As can be seen, a Serial connection is being used on the COM3 port of the PC in use.
ENG 13.2 ACCESS VIA TCP/IP CONNECTION To access and manage the device via TCP/IP follow the simple instructions below. Unlike a serial connection, a TCP/IP connection is extremely useful when one or more units must be managed at different points of the audio chain. In this way it is possible to connect to Falcon Three devices and manage each one in remote mode from one single point.
ENG 14 FALCON THREE TV SDI MANAGEMENT As previously mentioned the Falcon Three Remoter is a program to manage and control the Falcon Three TV SDI both locally (via serial connection) and remotely via TCP/IP. A Web Server is also available inside the machine to display data via Web browser. Once you have accessed the Falcon Three TV SDI device, the following screen will appear: Using the Web Browser the following screen will appear: Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.
ENG 15 FALCON THREE TV SDI REMOTER 15.1.
ENG 0dBFs; when the analogue input is selected, the measurement unit and full scale is of +20dBm Section 5 - Pr This key is used to access and send on air one of the 10Preset + 1 Custom. 15.1.2 OPERATING CONTROLS OF THE FALCON THREE TV SDI 15.1.3 OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION Click OUTPUT to enter the menu of the audio processor output: Output Mode: operating mode of the Falcon Three TV SDI. The options available are Normal, Ref.Tone and Bypass.
ENG Input Mode: Input mode of the 3 band Digital Audio Processor of the Falcon Three TV SDI. The options available are Stereo, Mono L and Mono L+R. Stereo is intended as an audio process on two channels, left and right, while Mono L is the generation of an audio signal on both left and Right outputs but it is only taken from the Left channel. In the Mono L+R operating mode, the Falcon Three TV SDI generates a MONO output signal summing the LEFT and RIGHT channels (true Mono).
ENG 15.1.5 FALCON THREE TV SDI INPUTS AND OUTPUTS and HARDWARE BYPASS One of the features of the Falcon Five TV SDI is to make available the input audio also on an output different from the one already assigned and in use. The analogue audio (Left+Right) can therefore be taken from the analogue output even if the input signal is SDI. The internal de-embedding module makes the audio available for both the internal audio processor (Digital Audio Processor) and the XLR pins on the rear panel.
ENG 15.1.7 TV SECTION DESCRIPTION In the TV section of the Falcon Three TV SDI it is possible to set certain parameters such as the ITU-R BS 1770 standardised Loudness control and the Output Delay. The controls are described in detail in the next paragraphs. 15.1.8 ITU –R BS 1770 Loudness Control Use this parameter to control the Loudness introduced and corrected by the Falcon Three TV SDI processor. Use the Off and On selector to activate or bypass the Loudness control.
ENG 15.1.9 OUTPUT DELAY The Output Delay is the delay introduced by the Falcon Three TV SDI audio processor according to the input signal. This delay is useful when the Audio and Video signals are out of synch, i.e. when the audio reproduced is not in synchrony with the video transmitted. This is very easy to perceive with speech, when the lip movement does not correspond with the words spoken and heard. The correction can range from a minimum of 0 ms to a maximum of 400 ms. 15.1.
ENG 15.1.11 SETUP (PROGRAM SETTINGS) In this part it is possible to manage all the optional functions of the Falcon Three TV SDI. A summary of the functions and connection data of the device are also available. It is also possible to lock the front panel and disconnect the device. Windows Setup: The “Always On Top” checkbox offers the possibility of keeping the control software always at the forefront.
ENG 16 “LEVEL” PANEL DESCRIPTION The figure above shows the operating level panel of the Falcon Three TV SDI. In particular the following levels are shown: Name Description Notes INPUTS Input level of the audio source The maximum level applicable for a digital input, AES/EBU or SD, is of 0dBFs, while for an Analogue input the maximum measurable level is of +20dBu. The numbering changes when the type of input is selected.
ENG 17 "Pr" SECTION DESCRIPTION The Pr key on the Falcon Three Remoter shows the presets with which the audio processor can operate. There are 10 presets available plus 1, the number 11 which is available for the user. The table below lists the Presets and the recommended use of each Preset. Note: When the Preset key is clicked on the Remoter, the preset is immediately sent “on air” therefore it is important to be very careful when changing the Preset.
ENG 18 FALCON THREE TV SDI WEBSERVER The operating status of the Falcon Three TV SDI can be checked from any web browser. Whether the device is connected to the computer via switch or crossover cable simply enter the TCP/IP address of the processor or processors connected in the navigation bar to visualise the web control page. This page shows the STATUS of the machine by displaying the In/Out levels and the compression introduced for each band in relation to the audio processor input.
ENG 19 TECHNICAL APPENDIX This section provides all the technical explanations, and the connection Pin Outs to and from the Falcon Three TV SDI. Always refer to this technical appendix for connections and connection procedures. In case of differences between the documentation below and the hardware device please contact Axel Technology at the numbers and e-mail addresses shown at the end of this manual. Our technical and assistance department will be pleased to help you! 19.
ENG 19.3 CONNESSSIONI ETHERNET / LAN 19.4 CONNESSIONE BNC – BNC (JUMPER CABLE) Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.
ENG 19.5 AUDIO DE-EMBEDDER SDI MODULE 19.6 AUDIO EMBEDDER SDI MODULE Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.
ENG 20 FALCON THREE TV SDI BLOCK DIAGRAM Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.
ENG 21 APPENDIX C - FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE The Falcon Three TV SDI comes from the factory with the most recent firmware installed just prior to shipping. When required, the firmware can be updated with the latest available version. In order to upgrade the Falcon Three TV SDI processor, please follow this procedure: FW Upgrade can be performed on Windows environment. The Operative System supported are: Windows Xp sp3, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit. Please be sure that “.
ENG The following screen will be displayed: I) Select the PC serial port on the screen J) Click Connect button. K) Make sure the Identification is correctly done (Ready to start Firmware Upgrade message + firmware code displayed in the right field), and click ‘Program’ button. The upgrade will continue automatically. L) Once you have completed the upgrade procedure, shut off the unit. M) Move the switch back to the previous position N) Turn the coder back on. Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.
ENG 22 FALCON THREE TV SDI SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Dimension AC Rate Type of Power Supply Processing Architecture Operating Temp. Range AUDIO PROCESSOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Frequency Response Sample Rate Total System Distortion Output Noise SPECIFICATION 1 rack unit, 352 x 483 x 44 mm 230 Vac 50 Hz / 115 Vac 60 Hz ±10% Transformer- based Fully digital. Based on DSP 24bit/100Mhz. Signal processing is performed by phase linear filters. - 5 to + 50 °C Stereo CrossTalk 30 Hz - 20 kHz (-0.
ENG Connectors Output Level XLR, male - Electronically balanced -12.0 dBu to +14.0dBu (0.1dBu Step) – Max (+19dBu) DIGITAL OUTPUT MODULE Connectors: Formats: Impedance: Sample Rates Output Level Distorsion Group Delay XLR male AES3/EBU 110 Ω 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 64 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz (Internal) From 0.0 dBFs To –24.0dBFs (0.1dBFs Step). less than 0.
ENG 23 WEEE Directive – Informativa RAEE 11In line with EU Directive 2002/96/EC for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this electrical product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of this product by returning it to the point of sale or to your local municipal collection point for recycling.
ENG 24 GUARANTEE The product is covered by a one year guarantee ex-works by the manufacturer. Do not open the device. The guarantee shall not be valid if the guarantee seals are broken. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages of any type deriving from or in relation to the incorrect use of the product.
ENG 26 AXEL TECHNOLOGY CONTACTS Main Office BOLOGNA: Via Caduti Di Sabbiuno 6/F 40011 Anzola Emilia - Bologna - Italy Tel. +39 051 736555 - Fax. +39 051 736170 Regional Office BERGAMO: Via Italia 1 – 24030 Medolago (Bg) – Italy Tel. +39 051 736555 - Fax. +39 051 736170 Visit our website www.axeltechnology.it Write to AxelTechnology sales@axeltechnology.com AxelTechnology contacts: +39 051 736555 tel +39 051 736170 fax support@axeltechnology.com Axel Technology srl www.axeltechnology.
