AMP2-16V Series • AMP2-16V-3G • AMP2-E16V-3G Modular Audio/Video Management and Monitoring Platform User Guide (Software Release: V5.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction ...................................................................1 Overview..................................................................1 Topics ......................................................................1 Front Panel Features ........................................................2 User Interface.................................................................
Installation Recommendations.........................................19 Mounting ................................................................19 Heat Dissipation ......................................................19 Sympathetic Vibration ..............................................20 Mechanical Bracing ..................................................20 Connections and Cable Recommendations ...................20 Electrical Interference ..............................................20 Power ........
How Do I Decode and Monitor a Single Dolby Bitstream? ..................................................... 38 How do I Display Dolby CRC Error Counts?.................. 40 How do I Display Dolby E Line Number (Guard Band)? ........................................................ 42 How Do I Use Presets to Change Inputs? .................... 44 How Do I Quickly Recall Presets from the Main Screen? ..........................................................
Genlock Input ...............................................................64 Audio Monitoring Delay ..................................................65 SDI Input Audio Monitoring Delay ....................................65 Toslink (SPDIF) Optical Input ..........................................65 Expanded Metering and Data Screens...............................66 Wide Selection of Video Formats......................................66 Main Screen Arrangements ............................................
Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu ................................. 84 Audio Processor Card Menu ............................................ 86 Automation Menu .......................................................... 87 Controls ................................................................. 89 Adding an Auto Mode Hot Key ................................... 90 Cluster Configuration Screen........................................... 90 Configuration Selection Menu .........................................
Chapter 6. Input/Output Modules and Options . . . . . . . 129 Introduction................................................................ 129 Overview .............................................................. 129 Topics .................................................................. 129 Distinctions Among Models ........................................... 130 Optional I/O Modules ............................................. 130 Standard Models....................................................
Adding a Redundant Power Supply................................. 141 Precautions........................................................... 141 Requirements ....................................................... 142 Adding the Power Supply ........................................ 142 Adding/Removing Modules............................................ 142 Precautions........................................................... 143 Requirements .......................................................
Error Messages ........................................................... 164 Front Panel Error ................................................... 164 Minor Issue........................................................... 164 Serial Port Access .................................................. 165 x 821116: A M P 2 - 1 6 V S er ie s U s 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 ve d .
CHAPTER 1 Quick Start Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to use the front panel controls and the user interface menu system. For a more in-depth description of each menu, refer to Chapter 5: Menu List on page 75. Topics Topics Introduction Page 1 Front Panel Features 2 User Interface 3 Setting Up Your Monitor for the First Time 5 Getting Support 16 8 2 1 1 1 6 : A M P 2 - 1 6 V 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 1 Quick Start Front Panel Features Front Panel Features This section describes the controls on the front panel. Figure 1–1 Volume Balance Left Speaker Front Panel Layout Right Screen Left Screen Headphone Jack Navigation Buttons Right Speaker Hot Keys/Menu Knobs • Speakers: Two Class D amplifiers drive two (left/right) full range speakers. • Headphone Jack: 1/4” stereo jack for optional headphones. • Balance and Volume Knobs: The top knob controls the Volume.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start U s e r I n t e rf a c e • Rotary Knobs: You can use the rotary knobs in two ways: by turning the knob either clockwise or counter-clockwise, or by pressing the knob like a button. These eight knobs provide menu navigation and hot key functions. User Interface Meters and Data Screens You can select the arrangement of meters, video, and data in five possible configurations on the Main Screen Configuration Menu.
Chapter 1 Quick Start U s e r I n t e r f a ce Help If at any time you would like assistance with the function of any control, pressing the Help button starts the context-sensitive help for the screen as shown in Figure 1–3 below. Figure 1–3 Screen/Menu Help Copy From Save Current Config Rename Preset Clear Preset Preset Management Menu Preset 1: User Preset 1 Preset 4: User Preset 4 Preset 1: Current Config User Preset 1 User Preset 1 Press a control to display help.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start S e t t in g U p Y o u r M o n it o r f o r t h e F i rs t T i m e Setting Up Your Monitor for the First Time To set up your monitor quickly and efficiently, we recommend that you set up your initial configuration in the order listed below. 1. Configure the Monitor Mixer: Select the inputs to be monitored. 2. Create channel clusters: Cluster the monitored channel meters to make them most readable. 3. Arrange the Main Screen: Configure the Main Screen arrangement. 4.
Chapter 1 Quick Start S e t ti n g U p Y o u r M o n i t o r f o r t h e F ir st T i me Table 1–1 Channel Number 1. To get to the Configure Monitor Mixer Menu, press the Menu button to enter the Configuration Selection Menu and then press the Configure Monitor Mixer knob. 2. Before setting up the monitor mixer, it is wise to plan where you want each channel you need to monitor to appear on the metering screen. Table 1–1 may help. Channel List Cluster Name (Ex: 5.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start S e t t in g U p Y o u r M o n it o r f o r t h e F i rs t T i m e After you have completed this process for all the channels you want to monitor, you are ready to move on to the Cluster Configuration Menu. II. Create Channel Clusters In the Cluster Configuration Screen, you will group, or cluster the channels together which you consider to be related. For example, if you have set up a discrete 5.
Chapter 1 Quick Start S e t ti n g U p Y o u r M o n i t o r f o r t h e F ir st T i me 4. Press the Edit Cluster Label to display the Label Menu (Figure 1–7). Figure 1–7 Label Menu Label Menu Cursor Control Label Text Select Existing Label Shift Select Horiz Mine Stm1 Three Music2 Annc. Jack7 Msc. Dolby 5.1 Backspace a b c dd e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 & ( ) .
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start S e t t in g U p Y o u r M o n it o r f o r t h e F i rs t T i m e III. Arrange the Main Screens Depending on your needs, the Main Screen provides a number of arrangements from which you can choose. 1. From the Main Screen, press Menu to display the Configuration Selection Menu. 2. From the Configuration Selection Menu, press the Config Main Screen knob to display the Main Screen Configuration Menu.
Chapter 1 Quick Start S e t ti n g U p Y o u r M o n i t o r f o r t h e F ir st T i me IV. Select the Metadata to Display on the Screen Status Data If you do not wish to display status data, continue on to SMPTE 2020 Metadata on page 11. 1. From the Main Screen Configuration Menu, press the Status Select knob to display the Status Select Menu (Figure 1–9). Figure 1–9 Status Select Menu Status Select Menu Status Page 3 Preset Name (HD) 1920x1080/29.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start S e t t in g U p Y o u r M o n it o r f o r t h e F i rs t T i m e 7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6 for Pages 2 and 3 as needed. 8. Once you have defined all the status data you want to display, press Save/Exit to return to the Main Screen Configuration Menu. SMPTE 2020 Metadata You can display either SMPTE 2020 or Dolby metadata. If you prefer to display Dolby metadata, skip to Dolby Metadata on page 13. 1.
Chapter 1 Quick Start S e t ti n g U p Y o u r M o n i t o r f o r t h e F ir st T i me Figure 1–11 SMPTE 2020 Configuration Menu SMPTE 2020 Source Slot 1 (3G SDI I/O) SMPTE 2020 Configuraton Menu Program ID 1 Program Description 1spg1--------------------- SMPTE SDID Coding Mode 1/0 (C) Bitstream Mode Complete Main Dialogue Level - 27 dBFS Frame Rate 29.97 fps 1 (No Assoc.) Dolby E Program Program 1 Mdata Scroll Help Save / Exit Cancel 4.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start S e t t in g U p Y o u r M o n it o r f o r t h e F i rs t T i m e 8. Rotate the Line Select knob to scroll the highlight up or down among the lines of text to select the one you want to modify. 9. Rotate the Metadata Select knob to select the type of data you want to display on this line. (If you select [Empty] a blank line will result on the Main Screen. This can be used to separate the data lines so they are easier to read.) 10.
Chapter 1 Quick Start S e t ti n g U p Y o u r M o n i t o r f o r t h e F ir st T i me Figure 1–13 Dolby Configuration and Metadata Display Menu Dolby Decoder Configuraton Menu Decoder Source Decode Coding Mode 1/0 (C) Bitstream Mode Complete Main Slot 1 (AES In) Pair 1 Pro-16 Mode Channel Aux Pair Dialogue Level - 27 dBFS Frame Rate 29.
C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start S e t t in g U p Y o u r M o n it o r f o r t h e F i rs t T i m e actively refreshed by the software, and will change to reflect changes in the selected input stream. 12. When you have completed making your selections on the Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu, press Save/Exit to return to the Metadata Select Menu.
Chapter 1 Quick Start Getting Support Figure 1–15 Copy From Preset Management Menu Preset Management Menu Preset 1: User Preset 1 Preset 4: User Preset 4 Save Current Config Preset 1: User Preset 1 Current Config Current Settings Rename Preset Preset 1: User Preset 1 Clear Preset Copy To Recall On Powerup Preset 4: User Preset 4 Help Save / Exit Cancel 1. From the Main Screen, press Menu to display the Configuration Selection Menu. 2.
CHAPTER 2 Installation Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to install the AMP2-16V Series monitor into a standard 19” rack and how to connect the necessary wiring. Topics Topics Introduction Page 17 Safety 18 Installation Recommendations 19 FCC Compliance 21 Rear Panel Connectors 21 Basic Connections 23 8 2 1 1 1 6 : A M P 2 - 1 6 V 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 2 I n st a l la t i o n Safety Safety Important Safety Instructions WARNING: IMPORTANT: 18 821116: Do not use this equipment near water, rain or moisture. 1. Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings. Use only a dry cloth to clean the equipment. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install only in accordance with the instructions in the section entitled, Installation Recommendations on page 19. 3.
C h a p t e r 2 Installation I n s ta l la t i o n R e c o m me n d a t io n s Safety Symbols WARNING: The symbol to the left warns of electric shock hazard inside the unit. Disconnect the power cord before removing access panels when installing upgrades. Only qualified service personnel are to operate the equipment with covers removed, and are to exercise caution to avoid personal injury.
C h a p t e r 2 I n st a l la t i o n I n s t a ll a t io n R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s Sympathetic Vibration Sympathetic vibration from other equipment (cables, etc.,) in the rack may be serious enough to interfere with the unit’s sound quality. The use of thin card stock and/or felt or foam weather-stripping type materials between adjacent vibrating surfaces, or tying up loose cables, etc., may be required to stop vibrations external to the unit.
C h a p t e r 2 Installation F C C C o m p li a n c e Power The unit comes with one 100 - 240 VAC +/- 10%, 150W, 50/60Hz power supply module. A second identical module is an optional accessory for use when redundancy is necessary. These modules plug in to the back panel and are secured with thumbscrews. The power to each supply connects an A/C mains power source through the IEC connector provided on the back panel of each power supply.
C h a p t e r 2 I n st a l la t i o n R e a r P a n e l C o n n e ct o r s • Power: The AMP2-16V Series monitors use a standard IEC power cord for the 100 to 240 VAC power connection. A redundant power supply is optional. (Refer to Option Kits on page 154 for a complete list). • Ethernet: The Ethernet port is used for system software upgrades. • Serial: This DB-9F connector is used for system software upgrades.
C h a p t e r 2 Installation B a si c C o n n e c t io n s Optional I/O Modules and Rear Panel Connectors The AMP2-16V Series monitors can include any combination of the optional I/O modules listed in Table 2–1 below.
CHAPTER 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter Introduction Overview This chapter answers many questions that naturally come up as the AMP2-16V Series monitor is first put into service.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter N o t at i o n Figure 3–1 Screen Notation + 0 Dolby 5.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Select the Inputs I Want to Hear in the Speakers? This selection appears on the Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu. Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection Menu Configure Monitor Mixer Figure 3–2 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Set Clusters Delay to Speakers = 170 mS Mixer Channel Select Channel Func Dolby 5.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s How Do I Cluster Meters Pairs Together for Easy Readability? Clustering the meter pairs in logical arrangements enhances the at-aglance readability of the meters. It also assures that the Loudness calculations are accurately represented. After setting up the meter clusters, the Cluster Select hot keys are automatically configured so that they select the clusters you defined.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions 3. Turn the Cluster End control so that the blue bracket encompasses the channel pairs you want in the cluster. Press the Cluster End control to set the cluster. 4. Press the Edit Cluster Label control to proceed to a screen that lets you name the cluster. This name will appear on the main screens. How Do I Customize the Meter Scales? The AMP2-16V contains a number of commonly-used meter scales.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s 3. If you would like to adjust the color-to-color transition points on the meters, use the Upper Segment and Middle Segment controls. Pressing each control toggles between setting segment color and setting transition position. 4. If you selected the Custom meter scale, the Limits and Lower Scale controls become active. Press the Limits control to select either the upper or lower scale limit and then turn to adjust.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–5 Output Configuration Menu Analog Output Slot 3 Configuration Menu Follow Monitor Free Mix Yes Yes Mixer Channel Select Output 1 Outpput 2 Output 3 Output Trim L. Front +0 R. Front +0 LFE +0 Yes Help 32 821116: Save / Exit Main Volume Affect Output 4 Center +0 Select Affect Cancel Mute With Phones 6.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s How Do I Configure a Stereo Downmix for My External Surround Sound? First, make sure you have set up your external surround sound system. (See the previous page.) Stereo Downmix is a hot key function, so it is set up in one of the Hot Key Configuration Menus.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Synchronize Internal Speaker Audio with an External Video Source? Audio from all input sources can be delayed before it gets to the internal speakers by up to 170 ms. This is adjustable in 1 ms increments. Audio Delay is enabled and adjusted in the Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu. Before proceeding to this menu, adjust the Main Screen controls so that you are viewing the video and hearing the associated audio.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s 5. Pressing the Audio Delay again will turn off the delay. How Do I Synchronize External Surround Sound Audio with Video? Audio from the 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs can be delayed so that all of its destinations, including outputs will receive the delay. The SDI input channels can be delayed up to 160 ms, adjustable in 1 ms increments.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–8 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu 3G SDI Input Slot 1 Configuration Menu 80 mS Help 36 821116: Save / Exit Audio Delay Cancel 1. Press the Audio Delay control to turn on the delay feature. 2. Turn the Audio Delay control while listening to the audio and watching the video. Adjust so that they appear to be synchronized. 3. The Audio Delay control will then show you how much delay it needed to add. 4.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s How Do I Monitor Dolby Bitstreams? Only one bitstream may be decoded at any given time, but that bitstream may produce up to 10 channels of audio. All 10 resultant channels can be monitored at the same time if desired. You may change the Cluster Select hot keys associated with those bitstreams into Dolby Zoom hot keys.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions 2. Turn the control to the number of the Dolby bitstream pair you want it to affect and press it. 3. You may instead choose Selectable. Then, on the Main Screen, you can rotate the Dolby Zoom hot key to pick the bitstream you want to analyze and then press it. How Do I Decode and Monitor a Single Dolby Bitstream? A single Dolby bitstream from the SDI or AES inputs may be monitored continuously.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s Figure 3–10 Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu Dolby Decoder Configuraton Menu Decoder Source Decode Coding Mode 1/0 (C) Bitstream Mode Complete Main Slot 1 (AES In) Pair 1 Pro-16 Mode Channel Aux Pair Dialogue Level - 27 dBFS Frame Rate 29.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–11 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Set Clusters Mixer Channel Select Channel Func Delay to Speakers = 170 mS Dolby 5.1 Dolby Decoder Pair 1 Dolby Decoder Pair 2 Chan 1 Chan 2 Chan 3 Chan 4 L Front R Front Center LFE +0 +0 +0 +0 Channel Trim Help Save / Exit Cancel Audio Delay Source Pair Select Speaker Mute: Off Phase LED On/Off 4.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s Figure 3–12 Main Screen Displaying Level Meters and Number of CRC Errors Dolby 5.1 Down Mix AES 1 Dolby Zoom Pair 6 +0 Dolby CRCs: 27 0 D -10 o l b -20 y D o w n A E S A E S 1 2 M i x 5 -30 .
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–13 Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu Dolby Decoder Configuraton Menu Decoder Source Decode Coding Mode 1/0 (C) Bitstream Mode Complete Main Slot 1 (AES In) Pair 1 Pro-16 Mode Channel Aux Pair Dialogue Level - 27 dBFS Frame Rate 29.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s Figure 3–14 Trim Key 1 Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu AES Out (4) Trim 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Recall Preset 29 AES Mic Channe... Rec 1 Key 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Data Pre Key 2 Status/Metadata/Preset 24 SDI Feed from Den...
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Use Presets to Change Inputs? The AMP2-16V can be outfitted with far more inputs than can be monitored on a 16-channel screen. While it is possible to delve into the various menus to reconfigure which channels are monitored each time a change is needed, this would be a time-consuming task.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s 1. Turn the Save Current Config control to select the number (1 to 32) of the preset you would like to save the current configuration into. Then press the control. 2. The preset naming screen will automatically appear to allow you to name the preset. Enter a name that is descriptive and that you will recognize later. If you have named this preset before and want to keep the same name, simply press Save/Exit. 3.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–17 Trim Key 1 Hot Key Configuration Menu Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu AES Out (4) Trim 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Recall Preset 29 AES Mic Channe... Rec 1 Key 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Data Pre Key 2 Status/Metadata/Preset 24 SDI Feed from Den...
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s Figure 3–18 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Set Clusters Delay Off Mixer Channel Select Channel Func Pair 8 SuperPair Slot 2 SDI-3G In Pair 4 Slot 4 Toslink Input Chan 15 Chan 16 Super 1 Super 2 L Front R Front L Front R Front +0 +0 +0 +0 Channel Trim Help Save / Exit Cancel Audio Delay Source Pair Select Speaker Mute: Off Phase LED On/Off 1.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s How Do I Mix Any Input(s) to Any Output(s)? Any of the input channels can be mixed to any of the AES or analog outputs.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions 5. Turn the Channel Trim knob to adjust to mix level of that channel. 6. Turn the Pan knob to pan the input channel between the selected even and odd output channels. How Do I Adjust Mixer Levels from the Main Screen? Any of the input channels can be mixed to any of the AES or analog outputs.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s 1. Turn the control associated with the hot key you want the downmix to be on so that the long bar (not the control label) is highlighted. Press the control until the purple AES or Analog Output Trim function displays. If there are multiple output cards, note that the card slot number is shown in parenthesis. 2.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–22 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Set Clusters Audio Delay Delay to Speakers = 170 mS Mixer Channel Select Source Pair Select Dolby 5.1 Slot 2 SDI-3G In Pair 4 Channel Func Slot 1 AES In Pair 1 Chan 1 Chan 2 Chan 3 Chan 4 L Front R Front Center LFE +0 +0 +0 +0 Speaker Mute: Off Channel Trim Help Save / Exit Cancel Phase LED On/Off 1.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s Figure 3–23 Audio Processor Card Menu Audio Processor Card Menu Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 5 3G SDI I/O Card Configuration No Card Installed Analog I/O Card Configuration Slot 3 AES Output Card Configuration Slot 4 AES Input Card Configuration Help Dolby Card Configuration Exit Dolby Exit 1. Press the control associated with the slot that contains the card you want to adjust (Figure 3–23 above).
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–24 Hardware Configuration Menu Hardware Configuration Menu Clock Source Unit Info Selected Slot 4 (AES In) Pair 1 Current: Internal Sync Factory Default Screen Saver Analog I/O Ref Level 8 hours -20dBFS = +4 dBu Left Screen Bright 16 Balance Control Right 32 Help 1. Balance SuperPair Menu Lock Save / Exit Cancel Turn the Clock Source knob to select the preferred clock and press it.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s How Do I Terminate/Unterminate AES Inputs? AES signals should have one and only one termination. This termination should physically be at the last destination of an AES coax cable. If the AMP2-16V is the last connection in a series of AES connection, then its terminations should be turned on. By default, the AES inputs of the AMP2-16V are all terminated.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions 2. To terminate or unterminate one AES input pair, turn the AES 75-Ohm Term control to select the desired AES input pair and then press it. This, too, is an alternate-action button. How Do I Lock Entry to the Menus? In some installations, it may be advantageous to lock access to the menu system. The AMP2-16V is equipped with the ability to set a simple menu access lock.
C h a p t e r 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e st i o n s 2. To remove the lock, press the knobs so that none of them are yellow. 3. In the Main Screen, the Menu button will be labeled Menu Locked after you set a lock combination. 4. To gain entry to the menus, hold the Menu Locked button while pressing the lock combination on the eight knobs, one at a time, in any order. Then release the Menu Locked button and you will gain access to the menu system. 5.
C h a p t e r 3 T h e “ H o w D o I . . .” C h a p t e r Frequently Asked Questions Figure 3–27 Unit Information Screen Unit Information Menu Unit S/W Info. Application: AMP2-16-V Application Version: 4.16 NvRam Table Version: 00.64 Graphics Software Version: 02.53 Motherboard CPLD Version: 03.04 Motherboard FPGA Version: 02.26 Motherboard DSP Version: 02.02 Dolby Version: 2.1.2.6 Ethernet Serial Info. Front Panel Code: 848093 V. 1.3.
CHAPTER 4 Features Introduction Overview This chapter describes the major features of the AMP2-16V Series monitors.
Chapter 4 Features S i m u l t a n e o u s M u l t i -F o r m a t M o n it o r in g Topics SuperPair Input Page 71 Standard and Custom Meter Scales 71 Phase Monitoring 71 Dolby E Line Position Display 72 Dolby CRC Error Counter Display 72 Status/Metadata Hot Keys 72 32 Complete System Presets 73 Bright, Clear Displays 73 Menu Lock 74 Simultaneous Multi-Format Monitoring The AMP2-16V can monitor 16 channels of 3G/HD/SD-SDI, AES, analog, or optical inputs in any combination on the same leve
C h a p t e r 4 Features Instant Stereo Downmix When the chosen Select Cluster hot key is rotated right or left, individual channels or channel pairs within the cluster are then soloed or muted. This can be very useful for troubleshooting audio problems on channels.
Chapter 4 Features Internal Router and Mixer Internal Router and Mixer The wide variety of input and output possibilities offered by the AMP2-16V is a product of the flexible internal digital audio routing system depicted in the diagram in Figure 4–1 on page 63. As a factory default, the AMP2-16V will be configured to produce audio in the self-contained speakers from the card in the monitor's lowest numbered occupied slot (typically Slot 1).
Ch ap te r 4 Features I n t e rn a l R o u t e r a n d M ix e r Figure 4–1 SDI Input SDI Reclk Output Audio Routing Diagram SDI Input Module (up to 3) Up to 3 X 8 De-embedded AES Pairs from SDI De-embedded AES Outputs AES Inputs AES Input Module (up to 5) Up to 5 Pairs from SPDIF SPDIF TOSLINK Input Analog Inputs Analog Outputs Analog I/O & TOSLINK Module (up to 5) Up to 5 X 4 Pairs Balanced Analog from up to 5 menus AES Outputs Up to 5 X 8 Pairs from AES 5 Pairs Decoded Dolby Up to 5 X 4 Pai
Chapter 4 Features Audio Processor Cards Audio Processor Cards While the AMP2-16V comes standard with a dual input 3G/HD/SDSDI card, it can be outfitted with up to five optional cards of various types so that it can be customized for your particular installation. • Dual Input 3G/HD/SD-SDI Card: This card has two selectable 3G/ HD/SD-SDI inputs, one reclocked 3G/HD/SD-SDI output of the selected input, and eight de-embedded AES outputs on two HD-15 connectors from the selected input.
C h a p t e r 4 Features A u d i o M o n it o r in g D e l a y This unit requires all inputs that are being mixed or monitored to be synchronous (i.e., have the same sample rate based on a common clock). Inputs that are not synchronous with the selected clock source will be automatically muted. Refer to the How Do I Set the Clock Source? on page 53 for details. Audio Monitoring Delay Add monitored audio delay to the internal speakers in 1 ms increments up to 170 ms to provide lip sync.
Chapter 4 Features Expanded Metering and Data Screens Expanded Metering and Data Screens The AMP2-16V includes two display screens with wide viewing angles. This makes it easy to view video, metadata, and meters from a greater range of positions. The content of each screen is fully configurable. (See Main Screen Arrangements on page 67 for details.) Formatting the data to be presented is easy, using a menu that dynamically shows exactly what will appear on the Main Screen as you set it up. Refer to IV.
C h a p t e r 4 Features Main Screen Arrangements Table 4–1 Supported Video Formats (Continued) Standard Format HD (Continued) 1080p 3G 1080p Rate 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60 Main Screen Arrangements You can select from six Main Screen arrangements, including ones that allow you to quickly toggle between video and metering or video and data screens. The screen arrangement is chosen in the Main Screen Configuration Menu. Refer to the III. Arrange the Main Screens on page 9 for more details.
Chapter 4 Features Main Screen Arrangements 2. Metadata on the left screen and level meters on the right screen (Figure 4–3 below). Figure 4–3 Audio Delay 160 mS Left: Metadata/Right: Meters Meter Scale: AES SMPTE 2020 Metadata Page 1 Program Description Dialogue Level Center/Surround Mix Lev Stereo Downmix LtRt Cntr/Srnd Downmix Level LFE Lowpass Filter Original Bitstream Dolby Digital Sample Rate Trim 0 dB +0 SOLO Dolby 5.
C h a p t e r 4 Features Main Screen Arrangements 4. Swappable video or metadata on the left screen and level meters on the right screen (Figure 4–5 below Figure 4–5 Left: Video or Metadata/Right: Meters Trim 0 dB x Lev mix ownmix Level wpass Filter ginal Bitstream +0 SOLO SDI-1 M/trak Dolby 5.1 AES Pair 2 ANLG by Digital Sample Rate RF Compression Profile Pair 3 -28 LKFS Left Swap 5.
Chapter 4 Features Dolby Zoom 6. Video or expanded level meters on the left screen and meters or metadata on the right screen (Figure 4–7). Both screens swap simultaneously when the Video/Meters/Data (V/M/D) Swap button is pressed. Figure 4–7 Left: Video or Meters / Right: Meters or Metadata 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 Trim 0 dB Dolby 5.
C h a p t e r 4 Features S u p e r P a ir I n p u t SuperPair Input Any input pair can be configured as a ninth SuperPair input, allowing audio-only monitoring of any input pair, in addition to the other monitored channels. This might be audio from a production intercom, audio from a computer, or audio from a satellite receiver or cable box. Refer to the How Do I Set Up a SuperPair to Monitor Intercom or Other Sources? on page 46 for details.
Chapter 4 Features D o lb y E L i n e P o s i t io n D i s p l a y Dolby E Line Position Display As part of the Status Data Screen, the AMP2-16V will display the line position of each Dolby E bitstream contained in a 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal, relative to the guard band. This may be shown for any or all Dolby E bitstreams simultaneously on the same screen. As with other status data, Dolby E the line position can be shown in a color and size that is appropriate to its importance to you.
C h a p t e r 4 Features 32 Complete System Presets and metadata. This combination hot key makes efficient use of the available space on the Main Screen. 32 Complete System Presets Thirty-two presets allows you to tailor the AMP2-16V to the everincreasing number, variety, and challenging monitoring needs of the broadcast industry. Refer to the How Do I Use Presets to Change Inputs? on page 44 and How Do I Quickly Recall Presets from the Main Screen? on page 45 for details.
Chapter 4 Features Menu Lock Menu Lock You can lock the menu system with a combination code to prevent unauthorized or accidental setup changes. Refer to the How Do I Lock Entry to the Menus? on page 56 for details. 74 821116: A M P 2 - 1 6 V S er ie s U s 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 ve d .
CHAPTER 5 Menu List Introduction Overview This chapter provides an in-depth description of all the menus and all their respective options and functions. Note: The menus are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Topics Topics Introduction Page 75 Menu Navigation Overview 76 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu 78 5.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Menu Navigation Overview Topics (Continued) Hardware Configuration Menu Page 102 Hot Key Configuration Menu 1 Through 8 105 Hot Key Configuration Menu 9 Through 16 106 Hot Key Label Menu 107 Label Menu 107 Loudness Measurement Menu 109 Main Screen 110 Main Screen Configuration Menu 111 Metadata Select Menu 112 Meter Configuration Menu 114 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu 116 Option Configuration Menu 119 Preset Label Menu 107 Preset Management Menu
C h a p t e r 5 Menu List M e n u N a v ig a t i o n O v e r v ie w Figure 5–1 Menu Tree Dolby Zoom 1 2 3 4 Solo 1 Solo 2 Solo 3 Solo 4 Help Main Screen Mute 5 5 6 Dolby E Pgm 7 Scroll 8 Exit Exit 1 2 3 4 Audio Monitoring Main Screen Hot Key 1 Hot Key 5 Hot Key 2 Hot Key 6 Hot Key 3 Hot Key 7 Hot Key 4 Hot Key 8 H/Swap Menu Hotkeys 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Hot Key 9 Hot Key 13 Hot Key 10 Hot Key 14 Hot Key 11 Hot Key 15 Hot Key 12 Hot Key 16 H/Swap Menu Hotkeys 5 6 7 8 Data Monitoring System Configura
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu This menu allows you to configure the audio from the 3G SDI I/O Card.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List 5 .1 D o w n m i x Pa r a m e te rs S c re e n 5.1 Downmix Parameters Screen This menu allows you to set the audio attenuation levels that will be applied to the channels by pressing the Downmix hot key. These parameters apply to the downmix that appears externally through the Analog or AES outputs, as well as to the internal speaker mix. The selected mix will be LoRo, unless a Downmix hot key enables LtRt and is activated.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st A E S In p u t C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u • Overall Offset Level: Rotating this knob selects between four possible level reductions for the center channel in the downmix: 0 dB, -3 dB, -4.5 dB, or -6 dB. • Parameter Source: This control enables or disables the application of received center and surround level data, either SMPTE 2020 or Dolby, as set in the Metadata Select Menu.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List AES/Analog Output Configuration Menu • AES 75-Ohm Term: Rotate the knob to highlight each individual channel and then press the knob to toggle termination. • Terminate All: Press the knob to toggle the termination of all the channels simultaneously on or off. AES/Analog Output Configuration Menu Note: The AES and Analog Output Configuration Menus and controls are almost identical so we are only showing the Analog Output Configuration Menu.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st A ES / An a lo g O u tp u t C o n f ig u ra t io n M e n u Follow Monitor Mode Controls In Follow Monitor mode (Figure 5–5 below) you can direct the channels selected in the Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu (Figure 5–6 on page 83) to be output through the AES Output Card. Figure 5–5 AES Output Configuration Menu Follow Monitor Follow Monitor Free Mix AES Output Slot 4 Configuration Menu Yes Yes Mixer Channel Select Output Trim Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 L. Front R.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List AES/Analog Output Configuration Menu Free Mix Mode Controls In Free Mix mode you can mix and output any combination of channel pairs into any combination of output channels, or you can turn the output pair Off altogether. Adding a Dolby D/E Card adds the five decoded Dolby output pairs, so you can select one of many inputs (up to four other processor cards at eight channel pairs each, plus five Dolby output pairs).
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st A r b i t r a r y P h a s e M e a s u re m e n t M e n u second returns the setting to the center, providing equal signal levels to all selected output channels. • Output Assign: Rotating this knob moves a highlight between possible output channel numbers and between channels and pairs. Pressing the knob adds or removes the highlighted channel from each channel's output mix.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List A r b it r a r y P h a s e M e a s u r e m e n t M e n u Figure 5–7 Phase Reference Channel Select Phase Pair Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu Reference Channel Indication Color Test Channel None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None Help Save / Exit Phase Test Channel Cancel • Phase Compare A: Rotating this knob steps through the channels (and also displays their functions as assigned on
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Audio Processor Card Menu • If a Test Channel is out of phase with its Reference Channel, then the Test Channel will be shown with a filled triangle, while the Reference Channel will be shown with an empty triangle. Audio Processor Card Menu The Audio Processor Card Menu allows you to select each optional module independently to configure inputs, mixing, and outputs.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Automation Menu • Analog Input/Output: Pressing a knob with this description displays the Analog Output Configuration Menu. In this menu signals can be mixed to output through the analog outputs. • Analog I/O and TOSLINK Input: Pressing a knob with this description displays the Analog Output Configuration Menu. In this menu signals can be mixed to output through the analog outputs. • AES Output: Pressing a knob with this description displays the AES Output Configuration Menu.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Automation Menu Figure 5–9 Automation Menu Automation Menu Select Condition Select Row Auto Mode On Select Response Condition Slot 1 3G SDI I/O = HD Slot 1 3G SDI I/O = SD Slot 1 3G SDI I/O (Pr 1) = Dolby -------- Help Save / Exit Response P3 HD Preset P2 SD Preset P4 5.1 Chan -------- Cancel This menu shows Ten Condition/Response lines that you can individually enable or disable. Each line automatically enables when either a Condition or a Response is selected.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Automation Menu Controls • Select Condition: Rotating this control selects from the set of possible conditions: A. Slot n SDI-3G In = (SD, HD, 3G) B. Slot n SDI-3G In = Unlock C. Slot n SDI-3G In Pair m = Dolby D. Slot n SDI-3G In Pair m = No Dolby E. Slot p AES In Pair m = Lock F. Slot p AES In Pair m = Unlock G. Slot p AES In Pair m = Dolby H. Slot p AES In Pair m = No Dolby I.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Cluster Configuration Screen Adding an Auto Mode Hot Key By setting up an Auto Mode hot key, you can quickly and easily turn the Automation Menu on or off. Refer to one of the Hot Key Configuration Menu sections of this chapter to do this. When one of the knobs is assigned as an Auto Mode hot key, the background color of the knob label will be gold if Auto Mode is on and gray if Auto Mode is off.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List C lu st e r C o n f ig u ra t io n S c re e n Figure 5–10 Cluster Configuration Screen Cluster Configuration Screen Cluster Start 1 2 0 -10 -20 Edit Cluster Label Cluster Configuration Screen 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 P a i r 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cluster End 0 -10 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 Select Cluster Default 2 Auto Set Help Note: Save / Exit Cancel When you turn off channels in the Monitor Mixer Configurat
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Configuration Selection Menu • Default 2-4-8: Rotating this knob configures the meters into clusters of two, four, or eight. Pressing this 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.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu channel pairs that you will monitor and that will appear on the meters. You will also define the function of each channel. See I. Configure the Monitor Mixer on page 5 or Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu on page 116 for details. • Configure Main Screen: Pressing this knob displays the Main Screen Configuration Menu as well as other features related to the Main Screen. (See III.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st D o lb y D e co d e r C o n f i g u r a ti o n M e n u This menu allows you to configure the Dolby D/E Card, and see the metadata associated with the currently-selected bitstream (if any). For more information, refer to IV. Select the Metadata to Display on the Screen on page 10 or to How Do I Monitor Dolby Bitstreams? on page 37. The purpose of this menu is to set up a number of parameters related to decoding Dolby bitstreams in the AMP2-E16V.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu Or, while selecting metadata to appear on the main screens.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st D o lb y D e co d e r C o n f i g u r a ti o n M e n u program that appears on the AUX (pair 5) output of the Dolby decoder. Rotating this control shows you which programs are contained in the bitstream. If you select a program that does not exist, it defaults to Program 1. Usually, however, the stream contains only one or two programs, so the setting should be either Program 1 or Program 2.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu unless this menu item is set to either Dolby D Only or Dolby E Only. For some applications, only one form of Dolby should be decoded and all others should be muted. If the same type of Dolby bitstream is always expected, then select that type. However, if any of the other formats can be expected to appear at various times and must be decoded, then select All Formats.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st D o lb y D e co d e r C o n f i g u r a ti o n M e n u representation to the actual program as possible. The characteristics of line compression are: · Boost compression scaling for low-level signals is performed. · Cut compression scaling for high-level signals is performed. The term line is derived from the use of this profile with line outputs of set-top decoders and other A/V equipment.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Dolby Zoom Screen Dolby Zoom Screen I m p o rt a n t : The Dolby Zoom Screen is only available when the Dolby D/E Card is installed. The Dolby Zoom feature allows you to view the Dolby metadata and the level meters simultaneously while also monitoring the Dolby audio pairs in the front panel speakers. Main Screen Dolby Zoom Pair x Dolby Zoom To display the Dolby Zoom screen from the Main Screen, press a Dolby Zoom hot key.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Dolby Zoom Screen • Solo/Mute Pair 1 through 4: To Solo/Mute any of the Dolby pairs or the downmix: A. Rotate the knob to the right (clockwise) to select soloing (blue) or to the left (counterclockwise) to select muting (red). B. Press the knob to activate the solo or mute. C. Rotate the knob one “click” at a time to select one or the other of the channels in the pair to solo or mute. The speaker symbol above the level meter will turn into the Dolby symbol. D.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Ethernet Setup Screen Ethernet Setup Screen The menu allows you to configure your AMP2-16V monitor for a local area network (LAN). Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection Menu Configure Options Option Configuration Menu Configure Hardware Hardware Configuration Menu Unit Info Unit Information Menu Ethernet Setup Ethernet Setup Screen Figure 5–15 Ethernet Setup Screen Ethernet Setup Screen Unit Name Unit Name: Wohler’s AMP2-16V Select IP Address: 255 . 255 . 255 .
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Hardware Configuration Menu • Set for DHCP: Pressing this knob resets all the fields (IP Address, IP Mask, Gateway, and DNS) to all 0s and sets the monitor so it will accept a DHCP-assigned IP address from your LAN. Note: The text area at the bottom of the screen will help you set a proper IP Address and IP Mask. At this time, the Gateway and DNS settings are not used.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Hardware Configuration Menu Figure 5–16 Hardware Configuration Menu Hardware Configuration Menu Clock Source Unit Info Selected Slot 4 (AES In) Pair 1 Current: Internal Sync Factory Default Screen Saver Analog I/O Ref Level 8 hours Left Screen Bright Balance -20dBFS = +4 dBu 16 Balance Control SuperPair Right 32 Help Menu Lock Save / Exit Cancel • Clock Source: Rotating this knob selects the input source for audio clocking.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Hardware Configuration Menu • -22 dBFS = +4 dBu • -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 • Screen Bright: Press this knob to toggle the screen whose brightness you want to change. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the brightness, or rotate it to counterclockwise to decrease the brightness. The brightness is measured from 1 to 29.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Hot Key Configuration Menu 1 Through 8 Hot Key Configuration Menu 1 Through 8 This menu allows you to configure the eight hot key knobs on the Main Screen.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Hot Key Configuration Menu 9 Through 16 • Pressing the knob while the highlight is over the knob label displays the Label Menu so you can rename the hot key. Refer to the Label Menu on page 107 for details. Note: The label may not be changed on the Status/ Metadata or Off hot keys. The label on the Select Cluster can be changed in the Cluster Configuration Menu, but not here.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Label Menu Key Configuration Menu 1 Through 8 on page 105. Main Screen Configuration Selection Menu Configure Main Screen Main Screen Configuration Menu Configure Hot Keys Figure 5–19 Trim Key 1 Hot Key 1-8 Configuration Menu Hot Key 9-16 Configuration Menu or Main Screen Hot Key Configuration Menu Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu AES Out (4) Trim 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Recall Preset 29 AES Mic Channe...
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Label Menu Figure 5–20 Label Menu Label Menu Cursor Control Label Text Select Existing Label Shift Select Horiz Mine Stm1 Three Music2 Annc. Jack7 Msc. Dolby 5.1 Backspace a b c dd e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 & ( ) . / \ < > - [ ] Help Save / Exit Revert Select Vert Cancel • Select Existing Label: This knob allows you to use an existing label to create a new one so you can avoid starting from scratch.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Loudness Measurement Menu Pressing this knob selects the letter or symbol in the character field, and places it in the next location in the Label field. Loudness Measurement Menu The Loudness Configuration Menu sets some loudness parameters and controls what loudness indications are displayed on the Main Screen.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st M a i n S cr e e n • ITU/EBU: This control selects whether the Main Screen presents the loudness measurement in ITU (LKFS) units or EBU (LUFS) units. • Default Cluster: The default cluster is the cluster for which loudness is measured if no other enabled clusters are selected. Rotating this knob sequences through each of the clusters. Pressing this knob selects the default cluster. When set to Off, no cluster is the default.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List M a i n S cr e e n C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u Main Screen Configuration Menu This menu provides links to other menus where you can configure the meters, clusters, other options, hot keys, and loudness settings.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Me ta da t a Se le ct M e n u • Screen Content: Rotating this knob scrolls through the available video and metadata display options for the left screen and the functionality of the left navigation button. Pressing this knob selects the highlighted option. The yellow indicator identifies the current option. • Configure Arbitrary Phase: Pressing this knob displays the Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu. See Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu on page 84 for details.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List M e t ad a ta S e l e ct M e n u Figure 5–24 Metadata Source Metadata Select Menu Metadata Select Menu SMPTE 2020 Press to Configure Program Description Dialogue Level Center/Surround Mix Lev Stereo Downmix LtRt Cntr/Srnd Downmix Level LFE Lowpass Filter Original Bitstream [Empty] Dolby Digital Sample Rate Metadata Page 3 Text Color Font Size RF Compression Profile Line Select Metadata Select Help Save / Exit Cancel • Metadata Source: Rotating this knob displays the so
Meter Configuration Menu This menu allows you to configure the appearance of the Main Screen meter characteristics, including: scale, ballistics, limits, reference levels, and upper, middle, and lower segment set points, and colors.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Meter Configuration Menu Table 5–1 Scale BBC (EBU) Nordic DIN Custom Meter Limits and References (Continued) Default Reference Default Color Bounds Lower Upper Bottom Limit Top Limit -13.25 dBr +13.0 dBr -18 dBFS = 0 dBr 0 dBr -44 dBr -53 dBr -72 dBr (min) (2) +12.5 dBr +5.5 dBr +20.
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 • Reference: Rotating this knob adjusts the display reference level. This function is available on all scales except the AES scale. • Upper Segment Color: Rotating this knob cycles the upper color of the displayed sample level meter color through a wide variety of colors. Pressing this knob allows you to adjust the division between the upper and middle segments.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Figure 5–26 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Set Clusters Delay to Speakers = 170 mS Mixer Channel Select Channel Func Dolby 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 determine the correct delay. Pressing the knob toggles between no delay (Off) and the current delay setting. Note: While adjusting the delay, the monitor may produce a small clicking noise. • Source Pair Select: Rotating this knob steps you through all the possible source pairs for this particular monitoring pair, or Off. Pressing this knob has no effect.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Option Configuration Menu Option Configuration Menu This menu allows you to determine exactly how you want the audio to come through the internal speakers and whether you want to enable the Main Screen solos/mutes for this source. It also provides a link to the Hardware Configuration Menu.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st Preset Management Menu card (for use with surround speakers), each soloed channel is then heard either in its native (Left, Right, Center, LFE, Left Surround, or Right Surround) position or in the front (Left, Right, and Center) speakers. • 5.1 Downmix Parameters: Pressing this button displays the 5.1 Downmix Parameters Screen. See 5.1 Downmix Parameters Screen on page 79 for details. • Configure Hardware: Pressing this knob displays the Hardware Configuration Menu.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Preset Management Menu Figure 5–28 Preset Management Menu Copy From Preset Management Menu Preset 1: User Preset 1 Preset 4: User Preset 4 Save Current Config Preset 1: User Preset 1 Current Config Current Settings Rename Preset Preset 1: User Preset 1 Clear Preset Copy To Recall On Powerup Preset 4: User Preset 4 Help Save / Exit Cancel • Copy From: Rotating this knob steps through source presets for the copy. Press the knob to copy the preset shown.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st S e l e c t M e n u L o ck C o m b in a ti o n Select Menu Lock Combination The menu lock feature allows you to lock the front panel controls so that a casual operator cannot access the configuration menus. The Select Menu Lock Combination Screen allows you to create a combination that will allow entry into the menu system. Thereafter, you will need to use this combination every time you want to access the Configuration Selection Menu.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Sele ct Men u Lo ck C o m b in at i o n If all labels are dark blue, no combination is set as shown in Figure 5–30 on page 123. Figure 5–30 Select Menu Lock Combination Screen Disabled Select Menu Lock Combination Key 5 Key 1 Select Menu Lock combination by pressing the encoders to indicate the desired combination. Key 2 To unlock the first menu, hold the center navigation button and press the combination.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st S M T PE 2 0 2 0 C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u SMTPE 2020 Configuration Menu This menu allows you to select the data that you want to appear on either of the screens depending on how you have arranged the video, data, and meters to display on the Main Screen. (See IV. Select the Metadata to Display on the Screen on page 10 for more information.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List Status Select Menu • Dolby E Program: E program. Rotating this control selects the desired Dolby • Mdata Scroll: When rotated, this control scrolls up or down an actively updating metadata list. Status Select Menu This menu allows you to select the content and display font size and color of the status information you want to display on the screens.
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 • Text Color: Rotating this knob selects the text color of your choice. Use brighter colors for data lines that need to stand out more and dimmer colors for necessary but little used data. • Font Size: Rotating this knob changes the font size, small, medium, or large, for the highlighted line. • Data Select: Rotating this knob selects the type of data you want to display on this line.
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 Figure 5–33 Unit Information Menu - (Application) Unit Information Menu Unit S/W Info. Application: AMP2-16-V Application Version: 4.16 NvRam Table Version: 00.64 Graphics Software Version: 02.53 Motherboard CPLD Version: 03.04 Motherboard FPGA Version: 02.26 Motherboard DSP Version: 02.02 Dolby Version: 2.1.2.6 Ethernet Serial Info. Front Panel Code: 848093 V. 1.3.
CHAPTER 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Introduction Overview This chapter discusses the various modules and their impact on the menu system, as well as other available options for the AMP2-16V Series monitors.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s Distinctions Among Models Distinctions Among Models Optional I/O Modules You can further customize the AMP2-16V by inserting additional I/O modules (a total of five) to the back plane. Figure 6–1 Optional I/O Modules Note that you can add any of the I/O modules (listed in Table 6–1) or multiples of I/O modules, in any order.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options D i s t in ct i o n s A m o n g M o d e l s Standard Models The model names rely on the following naming schema. Table 6–2 AMP2-16V Model Naming Schema Letter E 3G Description Includes Dolby D, E, and Dolby Digital Plus decoding capability Includes dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs and reclocked output While a huge number of functional combinations are possible, the following typical combinations form Wohler’s standard offering.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s 3 G / H D / S D- S D I C a r d 3G/HD/SD-SDI Card 3G/HD/SD-SDI Rear Panel Adaptor After adding the 3G/HD/SD-SDI Card and its corresponding rear panel adaptor to the AMP2-16V, the rear panel adaptor provides the connectors shown in Figure 6–2.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options 3 G / H D / S D -S D I C a r d Outputs The eight AES output pairs on this card are de-embedded and reclocked from the 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal. No other signals can be routed to these particular outputs. Pairs 1 through 4 are output through the top DB-9 connector and Pairs 5 through 8 are output through the bottom DB-9 connector.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A E S I n p u t C ar d Table 6–4 Pin Unbalanced AES Output Connector Pin Out (Continued) AES Outputs AES Outputs 1 thru 4 Function 5 thru 8 Function 4 Ground Ground 5 Ground Ground 6 Ground Ground 7 Ground Ground 8 Ground Ground 9 Ground Ground 10 Ground Ground 11 Ground Ground 12 Ground Ground AES Pair 4 AES Pair 8 14 Ground Ground 15 Ground Ground 13 Use Chassis Ground Return Unbalanced AES O
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options AES Output Card Figure 6–3 AES Input Card Rear Panel Adaptor and Rear Card Cover Plate Menu Modifications All of the AES input pairs on the AES Input Card rear panel adaptor are selectable on the Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu and are also sources on the AES or Analog Output Cards or on the optional Dolby D/E Card. Terminations can be turned on or off on the AES Input Configuration Menu.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A n a l o g I /O C a rd Figure 6–4 AES Output Card Rear Panel Adaptor and Rear Card Cover Plate Menu Modifications Pressing the AES Out knob from the Audio Processors Configuation Menu will display the AES Output Configuration Menu from which you can select and/or configure each of the AES output pairs.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options A n a l o g I /O C a rd Figure 6–5 Analog I/O Card Rear Panel Adaptor and Rear Card Cover Plate Menu Modifications You can select the analog input from the Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu and also from the AES and Analog Output Menus. The Audio Processor Configuration Menu will now display an Analog I/O knob. Pressing this knob will display the Analog Output Configuration Menu from which you can select and configure the outputs.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A n a l o g I /O C a rd Table 6–5 Pin 138 821116: Balanced Analog Input Connector Pin Out Function Use 1 Channel 8 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Input 2 Ground Channel 8 Shield 3 Channel 7 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Input 4 Channel 6 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Input 5 Ground Channel 6 Shield 6 Channel 5 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Input 7 Channel 4 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Input 8 Ground
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options A n a l o g I /O C a rd The pin out of the balanced analog output connector is listed in Table 6–6 below.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A n a l o g I / O a n d S P D I F T O S LI N K C a r d Analog I/O and SPDIF TOSLINK Card Rear Panel Adaptor After adding the Analog I/O Card and its corresponding rear panel adaptor to the AMP2-16V, the rear panel adaptor provides the connectors shown in Figure 6–4.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Dolby D/E Card Note: Analog I/O cards with TOSLINK options will not allow the analog outputs to be routed back to the monitor mixer. The internal pathways used for this feature are also used by the TOSLINK card. Connector Pin-Outs Since the pin-outs fo the Analog I/O and SPDIF TOSLINK Card are identical to those of the Analog I/O Card, refer to Connector Pin-Outs on page 141. Dolby D/E Card Note: The Dolby D/E Card does not have a rear panel adaptor.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A d d in g / R e m o v i n g M o d u l e s Requirements • A small Phillips screwdriver • The redundant power supply option kit (See Option Kits on page 154 for more information.) Adding the Power Supply To install an additional power supply, follow the instructions below. Note: I m p o rt a n t : I m p o rt a n t : It may prove helpful to place the monitor with the rear panel facing you for this procedure. 1.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Adding/Removing Modules I m p o rt a n t : After adding or removing a card from the monitor, the software will automatically recognize the new card configuration, and automatically implement all appropriate changes to the menu system. No software upgrades or further modifications are necessary. However, it may take two minutes for the unit to boot the first time after a card swap.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A d d in g / R e m o v i n g M o d u l e s 1. Place the monitor on a solid, static-free surface and remove the power cord(s). 2. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the top cover. Figure 6–7 3. Pull the monitor so that it slightly hangs over the edge of the surface on which it is sitting, and remove the screw on the bottom as shown in Figure 6–7 above. Figure 6–8 4.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Adding/Removing Modules Figure 6–9 Remove System Control Board's Rear Panel Adaptor 5. Remove the rear panel adaptor for the system control board as shown in Figure 6–9 above. 6. Gently remove the ribbon cable from the system board. Figure 6–10 7. Remove System Control Board Gently tilt the system board out of its slot and remove it from the monitor as shown in Figure 6–10 above.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A d d in g / R e m o v i n g M o d u l e s Figure 6–11 8. Dolby D/E Option Kit Remove the new Dolby D/E Card from its shipping container being careful to remain grounded. Figure 6–11 above illustrates the card and the two standoffs (left) and the four screws (right). Figure 6–12 Attach First Standoff Standoff 9.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Adding/Removing Modules Figure 6–13 Attach Second Standoff Standoff Screw from the Other Side 10. Attach the second standoff similarly as shown in Figure 6–13 above. Figure 6–14 Insert Dolby D/E Card 11. Insert the Dolby D/E Card into the slot as shown in Figure 6–14 above. 821116: AMP2-16V 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 .
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A d d in g / R e m o v i n g M o d u l e s Figure 6–15 Tighten First Standoff Screw 12. Adjust (if needed) and tighten the first standoff screw on the opposite side of the system control board, and then attach another screw on top of the standoff as shown in Figure 6–15 above. Figure 6–16 Tighten Second Standoff Screw 13.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Adding/Removing Modules Figure 6–17 Re-Seat System Control Board 14. Firmly press the system control board back into it’s slot so that it is securely connected as shown in Figure 6–17. Generally, this board does not snap in. 15. Connect the ribbon cable to the system card. Figure 6–18 Replace Rear Panel 16. Replace the rear panel as shown in Figure 6–18 above. 821116: AMP2-16V Series User Guide © 2 0 1 1 Woh l er Te c h n o l o g i es , I n c .
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A d d in g / R e m o v i n g M o d u l e s 17. Replace the washers and nuts on the REF connectors. 18. Screw in the rear panel from the bottom of the monitor. 19. Replace the lid and the screws. Removing a Dolby D/E Card To remove a Dolby D/E Card, follow the instructions in reverse for Adding a Dolby D/E Card on page 143 and leave the standoffs attached to the system control board.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Adding/Removing Modules Adding an I/O Module Decision Point: If you would like to add a 3G Card, then continue on to Adding a 3G Option Card immediately below. Otherwise, if you would like to add a different type of I/O module, continue on to Adding a Non-3G Card I/O Module on page 152. Adding a 3G Option Card To add a new 3G card, follow the instructions below.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s A d d in g / R e m o v i n g M o d u l e s 8. Insert the rear panel cover screws and tighten. 9. Replace the lid and the screws. 10. Tighten the external nuts on the gold BNC connectors. W A R NI N G! Do not attempt to operate the monitor without all rear panel cover plates in place. Doing so will compromise the unit’s shielding. Adding a Non-3G Card I/O Module To add a new I/O module, follow the instructions below.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Adding/Removing Modules Removing an I/O Module CAUTION! Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices. Avoid handling the circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when synthetic or wool fiber clothing is worn. Touch the frame to dissipate static charge before removing boards from a frame, and always exercise proper grounding precautions when handling circuit boards.
C h a p t e r 6 I n p u t / O u t p u t M o d u l e s a n d O p ti o n s O p t io n K it s Option Kits Table 6–7 below lists the option kits with their respective hardware components for your convenience. Please contact your Wohler sales representative for further information. Table 6–7 Part Numbers for Optional Hardware/Kits Part Number 829024 3G/HD/SD-SDI Audio/Video I/O Card Option Kit Note: The 3G/HD/SD-SDI I/O Module does not have a separate rear panel adaptor.
C h a p t e r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options O p t io n K i t s Table 6–7 Part Numbers for Optional Hardware/Kits Part Number Description 829021 Analog I/O and SPDIF TOSLINK Card Option Kit (includes 256767, 919316, 919285, and 919301) 256767 Analog I/O Rear Cover for TOSLINK Child Card 919316 Analog I/O Rear Panel Adaptor for TOSLINK Child Card 919285 Analog I/O Module with TOSLINK Child Card Connector 919301 TOSLINK Child Card 829014 Dolby D/E Option Kit Note: The Dolby D/E Card is a d
CHAPTER 7 Specifications Introduction Overview This chapter lists the specifications for the AMP2-16V Series monitors. Topics Topics Introduction Page 157 Compliance 158 Standards 158 Specifications 158 8 2 1 1 1 6 : A M P 2 - 1 6 V 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 S p e c i f ic a ti o n s Compliance Compliance All components comply with UL, CE, and RoHs specifications. Standards Loudness measurements comply with ITU-1770/1771 standards. Specifications The AMP2-16-3G series monitors meet the following specifications.
C h a p t e r 7 Specifications S p e ci f i c a t i o n s Table 7–1 Specifications (Continued) Specification Values/Domains Selectable: • AES, • VU, • Ext. VU, Level Meter Scales • BBC, • EBU, • Nordic, • DIN, and • Custom.
CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting Introduction Overview This chapter lists the potential error and warning messages in the event the AMP2-16V Series monitor may experience an unexpected condition. If on the outside chance you cannot recover from an error message, contact Wohler’s customer support. Wohler’s contact information is on the copyright page of this document.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Normal Messages Normal Messages Occasionally, if you may make changes to your system, you may receive an unexpected message the next time you power up the AMP2-16V Series monitor. Receiving any of the following messages is part of the normal operation of the unit.
C h a p t e r 8 Troubleshooting Normal Messages Inconsistent Module List If you recently removed any of the I/O cards from the AMP2-16V Series monitor, you will see the following message. Figure 8–2 Message: Removed Module? Did you add or remove an optional module? The system module list has changed. This is normal if you recently added or removed a module. Press Initialize to set all presets to defaults and to update the module list, or press Serial Port to enable serial port and Ethernet access.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting E r r o r M e s sa g e s Error Messages Front Panel Error If the AMP2-16V Series monitor cannot communicate with its internal input controls, restarting the unit can often correct this condition. Figure 8–4 Message: Front Panel Error Front Panel Error The system is unable to communicate with the front panel controls. Turn the power off and then back on again. Call Wohler Technical Support if this problem persists.
C h a p t e r 8 Troubleshooting E r r o r M e s sa g e s Serial Port Access In the event of the following error, please print the report and have it available before contacting Wohler’s customer support. Figure 8–6 Message: Serial Port Access Serial Port Access The system has encountered an operation error. Cycle the power on the monitor and connect your laptop/PC to the serial port to view a report. 821116: AMP2-16V Series User Guide © 2 0 1 1 Woh l er Te c h n o l o g i es , I n c .
