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- Page 1 5.1 Surround Audio Processor MultiMerge2 User Manual + NLC...
- Page 2 While the MultiMerge2 has been designed to be straightforward to use, we do suggest that you spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the features and operational functions that are contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
• Optional HD/SDI input for 8 de-embedded audio channels from SDI group 1 or 2 • All rights reserved DaySequerra Corp. Copyright 2009. All logos and trademark used herein are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
The DaySequerra MultiMerge2 contains no user serviceable components inside the unit. Please contact DaySequerra for repair and upgrade information. In the event that your unit needs to be returned to the factory, contact us for a return authorization number. Please visit www.daysequerra.com and register your new MultiMerge2 so we can keep you informed of the... -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
HD/SDI input for 8 de-embedded audio channels from SDI group 1 OPTIONS or 2 WARRANTY Three years, limited parts and labor NOTES [1] Does not include added latency of any options *Specifications are subject to change without notice to upgrade the performance of our products. MultiMerge2 User Manual... - Page 6 Environmental Preservation Efforts This equipment has been designed and built by DaySequerra corporation to give many years of trouble free service and is backed by our three year warranty and commitment of providing the best customer support. When the time comes to retire your product from service, it should be disposed of in accordance with local codes or ordinances.
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Page 7: Introduction
The DaySequerra MultiMerge2 enables broadcasters to smooth the transition from stereo to 5.1 surround sound by providing viewers with a 24/7 surround sound experience. With MultiMerge2 inline, 5.1 original content is passed unaffected to the viewer while original stereo content is UpMixed to a 5.1 surround sound image providing the viewer with a consistent surround experience. -
Page 8: Installation
Rack Mount Installation The MultiMerge2 chassis has four rack mounting holes and has been designed to fit in a standard 1RU space. Plastic ‘finishing’ washers are recommended to protect the painted surface around the mounting holes. Locate the air vents on each side of the unit, and be sure to keep them clear so the unit may have adequate ventilation. -
Page 9: Menu Tree
Menu Tree Figure 1. MultiMerge2 Menu Tree MultiMerge2 User Manual... -
Page 10: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
MultiMerge2 is on the HOME screen. ENTER KEY - Used to enter a menu or confirm a selection. HOME KEY - A press of this button will return MultiMerge2 to the home screen or enter home screen selection mode. -
Page 11: Meters
LED Bargraph OUTPUT METER - Green LED indicator illuminates when Multimerge 2 is displaying an outgoing signal on the LED Bargraph EAS ACTIVE - Red LED indicator illuminates when Multimerge has an active MultiMerge2 User Manual... -
Page 12: Home Screen
Figure 4. Home Screen on MultiMerge2. When you power on MultiMerge2, the display should look similar to the one pictured in Figure 4. Each field is dynamic and will show status or configured settings. Pressing the HOME key again while at this screen enters home screen selection mode that allows quick access to key functions. -
Page 13: Rear Panel
7/8 - Stereo • AES SYNC - Two 75Ω BNC connectors that allow MultiMerge2 to receive an AES REF or DARS clock signal from an external source and pass it on to other devices. The AES-3id-1995/SMPTE 276M standard dictates a 75Ω unbalanced connection and requires proper termination. - Page 14 Input 3: Toggle UpMix mode Input 4: Triggers EAS Mode NETWORK - Used for logging or to update MultiMerge2’s firmware. To connect directly to a PC without use of a network switch or hub, a crossover cable is required. Firmware updating is accomplished via UDP Port 44600.
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Page 15: Programming Menu
Programming Menu If AC line power is lost or momentarily interrupted, MultiMerge2 will revert to its previous state. To enter the programming menu, press the ENTER button while at the HOME screen. The ENTER button will navigate to the selected sub menu or enter the value selection mode for the selected option. -
Page 16: Settings Menu
Input signals above the Noise Floor are considered valid and are managed by the loudness processing. MultiMerge2 User Manual... -
Page 17: Network Menu
DaySequerra MultiMerge2 is configured to take a DHCP address by default. Device Name - Allows you to change MultiMerge2’s name as reported to DNS. Press ENTER while the cursor is over this field to go into data entry mode. Turn the knob to scroll through the available choices of letters (A-Z, 0-9 and _ (underscore)) and press ENTER to move on to the next field. -
Page 18: Diagnostics Menu
Diagnostics Menu Figure 11. Diagnostics Menu Screen Display Current Faults - Displays any error states that MultiMerge2 may be in. See ‘Faults’ for a description of error messages DSP Utilization 1 - Shows the current load on the main DSP. -
Page 19: Multimerge Menu
Hardware Rev: Displays the hardware revision level of this unit. Firmware Rev: Displays the firmware revision level that is running on this unit. DTS Algorithm: Displays the specific DTS algorithm running. DTS Algorithm Rev: Version of the DTS algorithm running on this unit. MultiMerge 2 Menu MultiMerge2 User Manual... -
Page 20: Neural Loudness Control
DownMix, ‘ST’ for Stereo input to UpMix. ‘EAS’ when emergency alert audio is forwarded to all outputs. Mode of Operation – ‘Auto’ enables the processing (UpMix or DownMix) of an inbound audio signal. ‘Bypass’ will simply pass audio through without processing it. Neural Loudness Control MultiMerge2 User Manual... -
Page 21: Presets
Compressor is set close to the target to reduce transients. Frequency compensation has been turned off to allow equal spectral gain to be applied to the lowest of input signals. The goal of this preset is to achieve very consistent outputs with limited dynamic range. User 1 - 4 MultiMerge2 User Manual... - Page 22 5 dB below the target level before gain is applied. Content arriving quieter than 4 dB below the Target will be appropriately raised. A setting of 0 indicates that gain will be applied to any input signal falling below the Target Level. MultiMerge2 User Manual...
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Page 23: Faults
The Left and Right, Center, LFE, Left Surround and Right Surround channel gain is adjustable from -12 dB to +12 dB and mute for the Surround 5.1 Left and Right channels are adjustable from -12 dB to +12 dB and mute for Stereo 2.0 Faults MultiMerge2 User Manual... -
Page 24: Firmware Update
No Sync: AES sync has been lost. Please check the source equipment and all cable connections. Ensure that MultiMerge2 is operating in the proper input mode for your application and is looking for the source audio on the correct port. - Page 25 255.255.255.0. Select OK to close the dialog, then OK to close the properties box. 5. If MultiMerge2 is set up for DHCP, disable it and enter a static IP address within the local network range. (Example: 192.168.0.2) Details are available in the NETWORK section of this manual.
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Page 26: Warranty
DaySequerra warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship to its original owner for three (3) year from the date of purchase. DaySequerra will repair or replace such product or part thereof that upon inspection by DaySequerra, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship subject to conditions contained herein. - Page 27 DTS a nd t he S ymbol a re r egistered t rademarks a nd t he D TS l ogo i s a t rademark o f D TS, I nc. Product i ncludes s oftware. © D TS, I nc. A ll R ights R eserved. MultiMerge2 User Manual...
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