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AMP-S8 Series+ User Manual P/N 821640 Rev-B

Introduction to the User Interface

General Monitoring Characteristics and Capabilities

Units are factory-configured for ALL user settings to be non-volatile. Whenever power to the unit is cycled (Off/On) the unit

will restore itself, so that each user setting such as Channel Selection(s), Input Type, etc., are automatically restored to the

units previous factory setting. However, the unit may be configured instead to have a fixed initial input type (Analog, AES,

SD-SDI, or HD-SDI) when the unit is turned on, with all other settings being non-volatile (revert to previous settings). See

Startup section on page 30 for more information about this setting. Any two of the eight metered channels (or a downmix of

from one to all eight) may be reproduced using the internal amplifiers and loudspeakers. Each of the AMP-S8 Series+ models

is capable of visually monitoring audio levels for the eight channels of the following source types:

• SD-SDI 1&2 or HD-SDI 1&2: Two 4-channel audio groups

• AES1 or AES2: Four PCM bitstreams (each equivalent to 2

analog channels)

• Analog: Eight Channels

AMP-S8MDA

• HD-SDI 1&2: Two 4-channel audio groups

• AES1 or AES2: Four PCM bitstreams (each equivalent to 2

analog channels)

• Analog: Eight Channels

AMP-S8HDA

• SD-SDI 1&2: Two 4-channel audio groups

• AES1 or AES2: Four PCM bitstreams (each equivalent to 2

analog channels)

• Analog: Eight Channels

AMP-S8SDA

• AES1 or AES2: Four PCM bitstreams (each equivalent to 2

analog channels)

• Analog: Eight Channels

AMP-S8DA

Section 2: Operation

There are two sections that may be referred to when learning how to operate the AMP-S8 Series+ user interface controls; the

User Interface Features section starting on page 18, which describes the units functions by feature and the User interface

Function Guide section starting on page 23, which describes the operation of the unit by function and also describes operation

in greater detail. Navigation, selection, and adjustment are performed by pressing the user interface buttons on the front panel

of the unit (see Figure-2d, page 17). The LCD Display provides the visual feedback and status indication for these operations.

Multi-Mode Color Codes

A mode, within the context of this manual, is understood to mean a state in which the monitor behaves a certain way. For

instance, in Setup Mode the AMP-S8 Series+ monitor allows a number of "setup" parameters to be accessed and adjusted.

Most of the User Interface control buttons are multi-functional; when pressed while the unit is in one mode they cause a

certain effect, but when pressed while the unit is in a different mode they cause a different effect. On the AMP-S8 Series+

front panel itself, color-coding is used to help identify the different functions of each button when used in different modes;

WHITEWHITE

WHITE for Normal Operational Mode, BLUE for buttons used in conjunction with the FN Button, and YELLOW for

button functions when in SETUP Mode.

Within this manual, the printed names of controls are color-coded according to function. For instance, Item 7c (page 18) can

alternately be referred to as the L UP Button, SINGLE Button, or Button , depending on which mode the unit is in when

it is pressed.

All function descriptions in the User Interface Features section have color-coded dots next to them which indicate which

mode the function operates in. These dots are color coded as follows:

(WHITE) = button function when in Normal Operational Mode.

(BLUE) = button function when used in conjunction with the FN Button.

(YELLOW) = button function when used for Setup Mode navigation and selection.

Default Operational Modes

The basic default operational state of the AMP-S8 monitor is referred to as the Normal Operational Mode. From this mode,

sub-modes are accessed. It is also in this mode that current operational status is displayed in the LCD display. The diagram

on page 17 (Figure-2c) shows an overview of the major operational modes that are available.

Using Buttons for Selection, Display, and Navigation

Buttons are pressed one at a time or in combination to enter sub-modes and set parameters. These are explained in detail in the

User Interface Features and Function Guide sections. The Setup Menu Navigation Flow Diagram on page 31 (Figure-

2e), provides a graphical overview of the operation and function of the buttons as used in Setup Mode.