AMP1-16 Series • AMP1-16-3G • AMP1-E16-3G 1RU, 3Gb/s, 16-Channel, Audio and Video Monitor User Guide (Software Version: 3.
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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...................
Chapter 3. Video and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Introduction..................................................................21 Overview ................................................................21 Topics ....................................................................21 Configuration Options ....................................................22 Overview ................................................................22 Video Menus ...................................
Chapter 5. Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Introduction ................................................................. 39 Overview................................................................ 39 Topics .................................................................... 39 Menu Navigation Overview ............................................. 40 AES Output Configuration Menu ...................................... 42 Analog Output Configuration Menu...............
Chapter 7. Features and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Introduction..................................................................77 Overview ................................................................77 Topics ....................................................................77 Features ............................................................... 78 Product Benefits ......................................................78 Distinction Between Models .............................
Appendix C. Setting Up File Transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Introduction ................................................................. 97 Overview................................................................ 97 Topics .................................................................... 97 Navigating to the Unit Information Menu ................... 98 Enabling FTP Access ......................................................
CHAPTER 1 Quick Start 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 S a f e t y I n s tr u c ti o n s Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: 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.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start I n s ta l la t i o n R e c o m me n d a t io n s 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).
Chapter 1 Quick Start U s in g t h e M o n i t o r 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.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start 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. 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.
Chapter 1 Quick Start Getting Started 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.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start G e t t in g S t a rt e d screen, and the audio level meters on the Main Screen as shown in Figure 1–4 below.
Chapter 1 Quick Start 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 Main Screen.
CHAPTER 2 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. Topics Topics Introduction Page 9 Configuration Options 10 Configuring the Audio Outputs 10 Level Metering 18 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 1 Wo h l e r Tec h n o l o g i e s, I n c.
Chapter 2 Audio and Metering Configuration Options Configuration Options The AMP1-16 Series monitors are very flexible and can be configured to adapt to almost any audio configuration.
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering Configuring the Audio Outputs as presets and recalled later. See Chapter 4: Efficiency Enhancements on page 25.
Chapter 2 Audio and Metering C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u ts 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 or the Analog Output Configuration Menu depending on the output type you want to use. In our example, we’re using the AES Output Configuration Menu. 3.
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering 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.
Chapter 2 Audio and Metering C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u ts 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.
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering Configuring the Audio Outputs 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.
Chapter 2 Audio and Metering C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u ts C. The AES input pairs can be converted into analog audio. Table 2–1 Available Signal Types/Channels Signal Sources SDI AES Dolby Monitor Mix Off Available Channel Pairs 1 through 8 1 through 8 1 through 5 1 through 8 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.
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering Configuring the Audio Outputs The pin-out of the balanced analog output connector is listed in Table 2–3 below. Table 2–3 Pin 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Chapter 2 Audio and Metering L e v e l M e t e r in g 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.
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering L e v e l M e te r i n g 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. The phase indicators are also 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.
CHAPTER 3 Video and Data Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to configure the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G to display both video and data. Topics Topics Introduction Page 21 Configuration Options 22 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 1 Wo h l e r Tec h n o l o g i e s, I n c. A l l r i g h t s r e s er ved .
Chapter 3 Video and Data Configuration Options 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.
C h a p t e r 3 Video and Data Configuration Options Video Menus The display of the level meters and related visual indicators is determined as follows: 1. Select the SDI source for video from the Configuration Selection Menu. 2. Select the format setting in the Screen Information Configuration Menu to direct either video or data to the lefthand screen. 821697: AMP1-16 Series User Guide © 2 0 1 1 Woh l er Te c h n o l o g i es , I n c . A ll r i g h t s r e se r ve d .
CHAPTER 4 Efficiency Enhancements Introduction Overview This chapter describes the processes of creating presets and hot keys. These features allow you to configure the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G and then save those settings for immediate recall. Topics Topics Introduction Page 25 Presets 26 Hot Keys 29 General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPI/Os) 36 Turning Active Help On or Off 37 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 1 Wo h l e r Tec h n o l o g i e s, I n c.
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts Presets Presets Overview Modifying the menu settings allows you to configure the entire AMP1-16 Series monitor to function exactly the way you want it to for your specific application. This complete system configuration is called a preset. After saving the preset, you can then quickly recall it by pressing a single button. Presets are often used to quickly select different combinations of inputs to monitor.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements P re s e t s 1. From the Configuration Selection Menu, press the Recall Preset button to recall a preset. Rotate the Balance knob to select the desired preset, and then press the Balance knob. Now the complete system configuration saved in that preset becomes the current configuration of the AMP1-16 Series monitor. 2. Using the Hot Key Configuration Menu, you can assign any of the eight hot keys surrounding the Main screen to function as a preset changer.
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts Presets 2. Press the Select button to initiate the Balance knob for character selection. 3. Rotate the Balance knob until the M is highlighted. 4. Press the Balance knob to select the character. 5. Press the Shift button to display the lower case character set. 6. Note that you do not need to press the Select button a second time; simply rotate the Balance knob until the y is highlighted. 7. Press the Balance button to select it.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements Hot Keys Recalling a Preset On Power Up After a power fail or deliberate power shutdown, you can define how the AMP1-16-3G configures itself when power is restored. 1. From the Configuration Selection Menu, press the Preset Management key to display the Preset Configuration Menu. 2. Press the Recall on Power Up key. 3. Rotate the Balance knob to select the preset to be recalled at power up, and press the Balance knob.
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts Hot Keys in another. Note that both the mute and the solo functions allow you to select more than one channel. Defining/Modifying a Hot Key Hot Key Example 30 821697: 1. From the Configuration Selection Menu, press the Screen Display Menu button to display the Screen Display Menu. 2. Press the Hot Key Menu button to display the Main Screen Hot Key Button Configuration Menu. 3.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements Hot Keys 5. When Channel 4 is highlighted, press the Balance knob to select it. 6. Now rotate the Balance knob again until you highlight Channel 8. 7. When Channel 8 is highlighted, press the Balance knob to select it. 8. Use this same procedure to unselect any channels that are selected that you do not want to mute. 9. Continue on to the Hot Key Naming Example on page 32. Creating a Preset Hot Key Presets can be either defined or selectable.
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts Copying Presets to Another Monitor Hot Key Naming Example 2. Press the Hot Key Menu button to display the Main Screen Hot Key Button Configuration Menu. 3. To select a button to define, press that button to highlight its name. 4. Press the Balance knob to display the Label Menu. In this example we will rename Button 8 to match the functionality we just defined in the previous example. 1.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements Copying Presets to Another Monitor Verifying Compatibility Important: If the two AMP1-16 Series monitors are not compatible, you should not attempt to copy the preset file. Doing so will reset the duplicated monitor to the factory defaults.
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts Copying Presets to Another Monitor Figure 4–1 Unit Information Menu Application: AMP1-16-3G Hardware 1RU Hardware Application Version: 03.00 NvRam Table Ver: 00.20 Audio FPGA Ver: 01.00 Video FPGA Ver: N/A Graphics 0 Ver: 02.00 Graphics 1 Ver: 02.00 Graphics 2 Ver: 02.00 Front Pic Ver: 00.00 Dolby Ver: 2.1.2.6 DSP Ver: 1.30 2.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements Copying Presets to Another Monitor Backing Up the Saved Presets Note: These instructions assume that neither of the AMP1-16 Series monitors have been configured to connect to your PC. If they have already been configured, skip only Step 2. 1. Create a folder on your PC’s desktop called Presets. 2. Follow the instructions in Appendix B on page 89 to establish connectivity to the AMP1-16 Series monitor. 3.
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts G e n e r a l P u r p o se I n p u t s a n d O u tp u ts ( G P I /O s ) 2. Follow the instructions in Appendix B on page 89 to establish connectivity to the AMP1-16 Series monitor. 3. Follow the instructions in Appendix C on page 97 to set up the AMP1-16 Series monitor for an FTP file transfer. 4. Drag and drop the Presets.S19 file (or the file you renamed in Step 6 at the top of this page) from your Presets folder to the AMP1-16 Series monitor.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements T u r n i n g A c ti v e H e l p O n o r O f f but it is reserved for future functionality. The pin out of the GPI/O (inputs and/or outputs) connector is listed in Table 4–1 below. Table 4–1 Pin 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. GPIO Connector Pin Out Function GPO 1 (N.O.) GPO 1 (N.C.) GPO 2 (N.O.) GPO 2 (N.C.
3. Press the Active Help button to toggle the help display on the video monitor on or off.
CHAPTER 5 Menu List Introduction Overview This chapter provides an in-depth description of all the features, specifications, and menus and all their respective options and functions. Note that the menus are listed alphabetically for easy reference.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st M e n u N a v i g a t i o n O v e rv i e w Topics (Continued) Preset Management Menu Page 61 Screen Display Menu 62 Screen Information Setup Menu 63 Unit Information Menu 65 Menu Navigation Overview You can launch the menu system by pressing either of the small buttons directly below the Balance control. These same buttons also either the (Save and Exit) or the (Cancel and Exit).
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Menu Navigation Overview Figure 5–1 Menu Tree Main Screen System Configuration Display 1 2 3 4 Audio Monitoring Hot Key 1 Hot Key 2 Hot Key 3 Hot Key 4 (Check) Hot Key 5 Hot Key 6 Hot Key 7 Hot Key 8 (Cancel) 5 6 7 8 Data Monitoring Input/Output Configuration Selection Monitor Mixer Config Menu 1 Sel Channel Audio Delay 2 Channel Trim Channel Src 3 Spkr Assign 4 Mute Spkrs Phase LED 5 6 7 8 1 Recall Preset Preset Mgmt 2 SDI Source Analog Out 3 Monitor Menu AES Out 4 Scre
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st AES Output Configuration Menu AES Output Configuration Menu Figure 5–2 AES Output Configuration Menu (Selected Sources) AES Output Configuration Menu AES Output = Selected Sources SDI In Channels 3/4 SDI In Channels 7/8 No No No No Affected by Solos & Mutes +0 +0 +0 Affected by Volume Control +0 Level Trim Channel Output 5 AES Channel Pair 6 5 6 AES Output Channels 5/6 7 8 7 8 AES Output Channels 7/8 Output Mute With Headphone Yes Figure 5–3 AES O
C h a p te r 5 Menu List AES Output Configuration Menu affect each channel pair. Pressing this button highlights it. Subsequent presses toggle between Yes and No for the selected channel pair. • Level Trim: Pressing this control selects the left, the right, or both level trim controls in the selected pair. Selection is indicated by the “handle” blinking light green and dark green. Rotating the Balance knob changes the gain. The change is indicated both graphically and numerically.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Analog Output Configuration Menu Analog Output Configuration Menu Figure 5–4 Analog Output Configuration Menu (Selected Sources) Analog Output Configuration Menu Analog Output = Selected Sources SDI In Channels 3/4 SDI In Channels 7/8 No No No No Affected by Solos & Mutes +0 +0 +0 Affected by Volume Control +0 Channel Output Level Trim 5 Analog Channel Pair 6 5 6 Analog Out Channels 5/6 7 8 7 8 Analog Out Channels 7/8 Output Mute With Headphone Yes F
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Analog Output Configuration Menu affect each channel pair. Pressing this button highlights it. Subsequent presses toggle between Yes and No for the selected channel pair. The factory default is No. • Level Trim: Pressing this control selects the left, the right, or both level trim controls in the selected pair. Selection is indicated by the “handle” blinking light green and dark green. Rotating the Balance knob changes the gain.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Configuration Selection Menu Configuration Selection Menu Figure 5–6 Configuration Selection Menu Configuration Selection Menu Recall a Preset 8 SDI Source 2 Late Show Preset Management Analog Output Menu Monitor Menu AES Output Menu Screen Display Menu Dolby Menu • Recall a Preset: To recall a preset, press the button, rotate the Balance knob until the desired preset is shown, and then press the Balance knob.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Cluster Configuration Menu Cluster Configuration Menu Figure 5–7 Cluster Configuration Menu 1 2 Cluster P Start a i r Edit Label 1 Cluster Configuration Menu P a i r P a i r P a i r P a i r P a i r P a i r P a i r 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cluster End Select Cluster Default 2-4-8 -60 This menu allows you to configure the clustering of the channels on the Main Screen. Cluster labels can also be changed from this menu.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st D o lb y S e t u p M e n u • Default 2-4-8: Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance knob selects two, four, or eight. Pressing the Balance knob reformats the screen to form: • Two clusters of eight channels each, • Four clusters of four channels each, or • Eight clusters of two channels each. The factory default is eight clusters of two channels each.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Hardware Configuration Menu • Automatic: When this option is selected, the Dolby Decoder will automatically detect and decode Dolby E or Dolby Digital signals, and will pass PCM signals. Note: In this mode, if the signal is externally switched from a PCM signal to a Dolby-encoded signal, there will be a short burst of noise while the Dolby card detects the new type of signal.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Hardware Configuration Menu • -20 dBFS = +4 dBu • -18 dBFS = +4 dBu • -16 dBFS = +4 dBu • -20 dBFS = +8 dBu • -20 dBFS = 0 dBu • -18 dBFS = 0 dBu • -9 dBFS = +6 dBu • AES 75 ohm Termination: Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance knob allows the user to select from any of the eight AES channel pairs shown. Pushing the Balance knob control activates or deactivates the internal 75 ohm termination on each AES input.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Label Menu Screen Label Menu Screen Figure 5–10 Label Menu Label Menu Label: N_______________________ Shift Select aa b c d n o p q 0 1 2 3 e f g h i j k l m r s t u v w x y z 4 5 6 7 8 9 & ( ) . / \ < > - [ ] Mine Mine Stm1 Three Music2 Pair Annc. Jack7 Msc. 5.1 Channel Backspace Revert Select Existing Label • Shift: Pressing the shift control toggles between upper and lower case letters.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st L o u d n e s s C o n f i g u ra t i o n M e n u S c r e e n Loudness Configuration Menu Screen This screen has two modes, as shown in Figure 5–11 below. The Loudness Mode button selects the mode, and modifies the screen for that mode.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List M a i n S cr e e n • Loudness Window: This control is active only when Program Loudness Mode is selected. Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance knob adjusts the averaging time between values of 1 second and 60 seconds by one second increments. • GPO Activate: You can use the loudness level to trigger an external function through GPO 1. This control sets the loudness threshold at which GPO1 is activated.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st M a i n S cr e e n Figure 5–12 Main Screen Dolby Logo Loudness Icon -22 Solo Pair 1 Solo Pair 2 0 P -10 a i -20 r -30 1 P a i r 2 P a i r 3 P a i r 4 P a i r 5 P a i r 6 P a i r 7 P a i r 8 0 -10 -20 -30 Solo Pair 3 -40 -40 -50 -50 Solo Pair 4 -60 -60 The measured loudness is displayed graphically.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List M a i n Sc r e e n H o t K e y B u t t o n C o n f i g u r a ti o n M e n u If a button is configured to be off (non-functional) it will turn gray. With the exception of the preset or off functions, pressing a button is automatically latching/momentary as controlled by the Options Menu. Refer to Recalling Presets on page 26 (in Chapter 4) for different methods of recalling presets.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Meter Configuration Menu • Pressing the Balance knob while the highlight is over the button label displays the Text Entry Menu. There, you can change the name of the label. • Pressing the Balance knob while the mute/solo/pre/off field is highlighted toggles these four option. As each option appears, the color scheme and other elements change as shown in Figure 5–13.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Meter Configuration Menu Table 5–2 Audio Scale Specification Domains and Defaults Default Color Bounds Volume Scale BBC EBU Nordic DIN Lower Bound -13.25 dBr -13.25 dBr -44 dBr -53 dBr Upper Bound +13.0 dBr +13.0 dBr +12.5 dBr +5.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st M o n it o r M ix e r C o n f ig u ra t io n M e n u • Lower Display Color: Rotating the Balance knob after pressing this button cycles the lower color of the displayed sample level meter color through a wide variety of colors.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu • Speaker Assign: This button directs audio from the channel to the left, right, or both speakers. Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance control knob moves the red highlight around the speaker symbols. Pressing the Balance knob toggles the speaker symbol active (bright green) or inactive (dark green). • Mute Speakers: This sets whether the speakers are muted by plugging in the headphones.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st O p ti o n C o n f ig u ra t io n M e n u Option Configuration Menu Figure 5–16 Option Configuration Menu Option Configuration Menu Active Help Solo / Mute Latching Monitor Channel Trims On Exclusive Off Additive Momentary/Latching Always Latching Solos / Mutes Solo in Place Individual Solos Solo on Both Speakers Enabled Disabled Hardware Config • Active Help: When pressed, this control selects whether the Active Help will appear on the left-hand screen whenever the
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Preset Management Menu Preset Management Menu When you enter this menu, all of the controls are set to affect the most recently recalled preset number. Note: When exiting this menu, be sure to use the button. Otherwise, all the changes you made in this menu will be ignored, and all the presets will revert to their former state. Note: For instructions for copying the presets from one AMP1-16 Series monitor to another, refer to Copying Presets to Another Monitor on page 32.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Screen Display Menu • Clear Preset: Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance knob allows you to select from any of the presets. Press the Balance knob to erase the preset. A warning diamond will appear with a five second countdown. To confirm the preset erasure, press the balance knob again. Otherwise, wait until the warning diamond time expires. • Copy To: Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance knob selects which preset is the destination for the copy.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Screen Information Setup Menu • Screen Information Menu: Displays Screen Information Setup Menu so you can set up and display a variety of parameters for the video screen. • Cluster Configuration Menu: Displays the Cluster Configuration Menu so you can set up and name meter clusters. • Loudness Menu: Displays the Loudness Configuration Menu so you can set up parameters that affect the measurement of loudness.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Screen Information Setup Menu • A 4:3 full screen video image or a horizontally compressed 16:9 video image • No video image; data only • Left Screen: Pressing this button selects the left screen to be set up with the Displayed Data and Data Text Color buttons. Multiple data items can be displayed on the left screen. • Middle Screen: Pressing this button selects the middle screen to be set up with the Displayed Data button.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List U n i t I n f o r ma t i o n M e n u • Coding Mode • Center Mix Level • Surround Mix Level • Surround Mode • Low Frequency Effect • Dialogue Normalization • Video Mode • Data Rate Unit Information Menu Figure 5–20 Unit Information Menu - Initial Display Application: AMP1-16-3G Hardware 1RU Hardware Application Version: 03.00 NvRam Table Ver: 00.20 Audio FPGA Ver: 01.00 Video FPGA Ver: N/A Graphics 0 Ver: 02.00 Graphics 1 Ver: 02.00 Graphics 2 Ver: 02.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st U n i t I n f o r m a t io n M e n u Figure 5–21 Unit Information Menu - Ethernet and Serial Port Configuration Unit Information Menu Ethernet Port Configuration IP Address: Network Mask: Gateway: DNS: MAC Address: 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.
CHAPTER 6 System Maintenance Introduction Overview This procedure details how to establish Ethernet connectivity and then how to upgrade the software and firmware. Note: It may prove useful to reprint this chapter every time you need to perform an upgrade, since several sections provide space to record existing settings.
Chapter 6 System Maintenance Upgrade Requirements Upgrade Requirements • An AMP1-16-3G or AMP1-E16-3G connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) or connected to a host computer with a direct Ethernet connection. • The AMP1-16-3G update package (typically downloaded from the Wohler web site: www.wohler.com—see Appendix A on page 85), which includes: • NetBurner IPSetup V2.0 or later (IPSetup.exe). • NetBurner AutoUpdate V2.0 or later (AutoUpdate.exe).
C h a p t e r 6 System Maintenance Establishing Connectivity Establishing Connectivity Decision Point: If you need to establish connectivity to your PC, refer to Appendix B on page 89. Otherwise, continue on to Upgrading the Netburner Software immediately below. Upgrading the Netburner Software 1. Launch the NetBurner AutoUpdate utility. Click on the Find button. You should see something similar to Figure 6–1 below. Figure 6–1 2.
Chapter 6 System Maintenance U p g ra d i n g t h e N e t b u rn e r S o f t w a r e Figure 6–2 3. AutoUpdate IP Address Input Dialog Incomplete Click Browse and locate the AMP1_16_Vx.xx_APP.s19 file. (The x’s will be replaced with the software version.) Write the IP Address here: __________________________________. 4. Check the Reboot when complete check box. The Autoupdate dialog box should look like the one in Figure 6–3 below. Figure 6–3 5.
C h a p t e r 6 System Maintenance U p g ra d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e Figure 6–4 6. Autoupdate Confirmation Dialog Click OK and both the dialog box and the AutoUpdate utility will close, and the unit will reboot and run the new software. Upgrading the Sub-Processor Firmware Note: 1. If the screens remain dark after updating the Netburner firmware, the unit will enter FTP mode automatically. You may skip Steps 1-4 below.
Chapter 6 System Maintenance Upgrading the Sub-Processor Firmware I m p o rt a n t : A. From the Main Screen press the button to launch the menu system. B. When the Configuration Selection Menu appears, press the Screen Menu button. C. When the Screen Display Menu appears, press the Options button. D. When the Option Configuration Menu appears, press the HW Config button. E. When the Hardware Configuration Menu appears, press the Unit Info button. 2.
C h a p t e r 6 System Maintenance U p g ra d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e Figure 6–6 8. FTP Location If you see the following dialog similar to the one in Figure 6–7 after a minute or so, it means the FTP connection failed. Try power cycling the unit, and repeating the steps above. When you get back to this point, press the F5 key to refresh the window.
Chapter 6 System Maintenance Upgrading the Sub-Processor Firmware Figure 6–8 9. I m p o rt a n t : FTP Window Press the F5 key to refresh the window. You must refresh the file window after each of the following steps since Windows caches the file and folder information. If any of the files change, Windows will report the previous information from its cache rather than the current information. Refreshing the folder after each file change resolves this issue. 10.
C h a p t e r 6 System Maintenance U p g ra d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e Figure 6–9 File Transfer Figure 6–7 above shows a sub-processor being programmed. 821697: AMP1-16 Series User Guide © 2 0 1 1 Woh l er Te c h n o l o g i es , I n c . A ll r i g h t s r e se r ve d .
Chapter 6 System Maintenance Upgrading the Sub-Processor Firmware Figure 6–10 Copy Completed 11. Once an sub-processor has been reprogrammed, wait about 15 seconds, and press F5 to refresh the window. The window will now appear like the one shown in Figure 6–11. Figure 6–11 Refreshed Window 12. When all the sub-processors have been reprogrammed, cycle the power on the unit by unplugging and re-plugging the power cord.
CHAPTER 7 Features and Specifications Introduction Overview This chapter lists the features and specifications of the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G. Topics Topics Introduction Page 77 Features 78 Specifications 80 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 1 Wo h l e r Tec h n o l o g i e s, I n c. A l l r i g h t s r e s er ved .
C h a p t e r 7 F e a t u r e s a n d S p e c i fi c a ti o n s Features Features Product Benefits • Monitoring of up to 16 channels of embedded audio in a single, multirate SDI signal can be used in the most complex, multi-channel and surround applications. • The totally digital system architecture with high fidelity, class D amp provides reproduction of the embedded signal with unsurpassed fidelity in a near field audio monitor. • You can assign any channel on any input to the left or right speaker.
C h a p t e r 7 Features and Specifications Features Distinction Between Models The Dolby CAT552 hardware is included in the AMP1-E16-3G, making it the first 1RU Wohler audio monitor with Dolby E, D, and Dolby Digital Plus built in. By contrast, the AMP1-16-3G must have an additional hardware add-on installed before both the Dolby D and Dolby E protocols are available. Note that when the Dolby module is installed, and has a source selected in the Dolby Setup Menu.
C h a p t e r 7 F e a t u r e s a n d S p e c i fi c a ti o n s S p e c if i c a ti o n s Compliance All components comply with UL, CE, and RoHs specifications. Standards Loudness measurements comply with ITU-1770/1771 standards.
C h a p t e r 7 Features and Specifications S p e c if i ca t i o n s Table 7–1 Specifications (Continued) Specification Values/Domains Non-Configurable Outputs: • AES/EBU output 8 unbalanced on high density DB-15 Configurable Outputs: • Analog: 8 balanced channels configurable on DB25 Outputs • SDI: 1 reclocked on BNC Analog Output: • Maximum: +24dBu • Noise: -72dBu • Analog Dynamic Range: 96dB @ 20 to 20kHz 180 segments Selectable: Level Meters • AES, • VU, • Ext.
C h a p t e r 7 F e a t u r e s a n d S p e c i fi c a ti o n s Technical Functional Overview Table 7–1 Specifications (Continued) Specification AES/EBU Input Termination SDI Input Termination AES/EBU Input Sampling Rate Hum and Noise Electrical Distortion Acoustic Distortion Magnetic Shielding Table 7–2 Values/Domains 75 unbalanced, switchable 75 unbalanced 32-48kHz, Auto-detecting Better than -68dB below full output <0.
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APPENDIX A Downloading Software Introduction Overview This appendix explains how to download the update software for the monitor. Topics Topics Introduction Page 85 Requirements 86 Downloading the File 86 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 1 Wo h l e r Tec h n o l o g i e s, I n c. A l l r i g h t s r e s er ved .
Appendix A Downloading Software Requirements Requirements To perform this procedure you will need: • A PC with an Internet connection • Your product’s serial number (if you have not already created a user ID and password for the Wohler web site) Downloading the File 1. Power up your laptop and launch the web browser. 2. Create a folder on your desktop called AMP1-16 Upgrade. 3. Navigate to the wohler web site: www.wohler.com.
A p p e n d i x A Downloading Software D o w n l o a d i n g th e F il e Figure A–1 Selecting the AMP1-16 5. When the monitor’s web page displays, click on the Downloads tab in the middle of the page. 6. Double-click AMP1-16 Upgrade Package (ZIP) to begin the download. 7. When the File Download dialog appears, click Save. 8. When the Save As dialog appears, navigate to the folder you created in Step 2 on page 86 and click Save. 9.
APPENDIX B Establishing Connectivity Introduction Overview This appendix explains how to download the update software for the monitor. Topics Topics Introduction Page 89 Connectivity Options 90 Connecting to a LAN 90 Connecting Directly 92 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 1 Wo h l e r Tec h n o l o g i e s, I n c. A l l r i g h t s r e s er ved .
A p p e n d i x B E st a b li sh in g C o n n e ct i vi t y Connectivity Options Connectivity Options The fastest and simplest way to establish connectivity to your AMP1-16-3G Series monitor is through a LAN (local area network). Decision Point: If you are if you are connected to a LAN, continue with the following procedure. Connecting to a LAN Launching the Setup Tool 1. Connect the unit and your host PC to a LAN (local-area network). 2. Run the NetBurner IP Setup Tool. 3.
A p p e n d i x B Establishing Connectivity Connecting to a LAN Setting the IP Address and Network Mask 1. An IP address of 0.0.0.0 means the Netburner is using DHCP addressing, and the network will give the module its address (as it has in the example in Figure B–1 above: 192.168.0.7). With these procedures, you can also enter a fixed network address and mask if desired. You can use any network address and mask approved by your network administrator. For our example, we’ll be using the address 192.168.0.
A p p e n d i x B E st a b li sh in g C o n n e ct i vi t y Connecting Directly Figure B–3 3. Important: NetBurner IPSetup Dialog - New Address Accepted Close the NetBurner IPSetup utility by pressing the Close button. This concludes the procedure for establishing network connectivity to the LAN. Return to your previous location in this document. Connecting Directly These instructions describe the procedure using a Windows XP machine.
A p p e n d i x B Establishing Connectivity Connecting Directly Figure B–4 4. Local Area Connection Status Dialog Click the Properties button. You should see another dialogue box open like the one in Figure B–5 below. Figure B–5 Local Area Connection Properties Dialog 821697: AMP1-16 Series User Guide © 2 0 1 1 Woh l er Te c h n o l o g i es , I n c . A ll r i g h t s r e se r ve d .
A p p e n d i x B E st a b li sh in g C o n n e ct i vi t y Connecting Directly 5. Highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box. 6. Click the Properties button. You should see another dialogue box like the one shown in Figure B–6 below. Figure B–6 7. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog - Unconfigured Record any current settings in this dialogue box, because they may need to be changed.
A p p e n d i x B Establishing Connectivity Connecting Directly 11. You can leave the DNS server address fields blank. The dialogue box should now look like the one in Figure B–7 below. Figure B–7 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog - With IP and Subnet Mask 12. Click OK and close any LAN or IP setup dialogs you have open. 13. You must set a static IP address for the unit as described in Setting the IP Address and Network Mask, Step 1 (page 91). We suggest you enter 192.168.0.2.
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APPENDIX C Setting Up File Transfers Introduction Overview This appendix explains how to set up the AMP1-16-3G Series monitor to transfer files to or from a PC through an Ethernet connection. See Appendix B on page 89 for establishing connectivity to the PC. Topics Topics Introduction Page 97 Navigating to the Unit Information Menu 98 Enabling FTP Access 99 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 1 Wo h l e r Tec h n o l o g i e s, I n c. A l l r i g h t s r e s er ved .
A p p e n d i x C S e t ti n g U p F il e T r an s f e r s N av i ga t in g t o th e U n i t In for m a t io n M e nu Navigating to the Unit Information Menu 1. Turn the unit on and navigate to the Unit Information Menu as shown in Figure C–1 below. A. When the Main Screen appears, press the Save/Exit button to display the Configuration Selection Menu. B. When the Configuration Selection Menu appears, press the Options knob to display the Option Configuration Menu. C.
A p p e n d i x C Setting Up File Transfers E n a b l in g F T P A c c e s s Important: If the address comes up as ftp://0.0.0.0/, the unit is using DHCP in a peer-to-peer connection, or no Ethernet connection exists. Refer to Step 1 in Setting the IP Address and Network Mask on page 91. Write it here: 3.
A p p e n d i x C S e t ti n g U p F il e T r an s f e r s E n ab li n g F T P A c c e s s Figure C–2 5. If you see the following dialog similar to the one in Figure C–3 after a minute or so, it means the FTP connection failed. Try power cycling the unit, and repeating the steps (1 through 4) above. When you get back to this point, press the F5 key to refresh the window. 6.
A p p e n d i x C Setting Up File Transfers E n a b l in g F T P A c c e s s Figure C–4 7. FTP Window Press the F5 key to refresh the window. Important: You must refresh the file window after each file transfer since Windows caches the file and folder information. If any of the files change, Windows will report the previous information from its cache rather than the current information. Refreshing the folder after each file change resolves this issue.
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