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Linear Acoustic upMAX 2251 User Guide
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AES REF: Connect an AES plant reference signal to this connector (not a video or word
clock reference). The signal may be an AES Black or AES signal containing audio.
NOTE: A valid AES signal is required on the AES REF connector for the system to
operate (not video or word clock).
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Lt/Rt/Aux Output: This is a combination balanced analog and AES compatible digital
output of the LtRt version of the main program audio.
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GPI/O: Connect to the GPI/O outputs of your automation system or routing or master
control switcher to control special processor functions and recall presets. Note that GPI
A and B require a held contact closure to ground for the duration of the function. How-
ever, GPI 1-6 require only a momentary contact closure to ground; if held, other numer-
ical GPIs cannot be selected.
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ETHERNET: Automatically senses 10 or 100BASE-T Ethernet connectivity. The
MAX 2251 will appear on the network as: upMAX followed by the units serial number
(i.e. upMAX-04301 (your number will be different)). The units workgroup is defaulted
to WORKGROUP with no password. This connection is primarily used to support a
software remote control running on a standard PC clone via a standard network connec-
tion.
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Metadata In: Connect to the Professional Audio Metadata output of a VANC de-em-
bedder or Dolby E decoder to input external metadata (not currently supported, await-
ing public release of metadata specification by Dolby Laboratories).
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Metadata Out: Connect to the metadata input of a Dolby E or Dolby Digital encoder
(not currently supported, awaiting public release of metadata specification by Dolby
Laboratories).
2.4
Front Panel
The front panel of the
gation buttons (described in chapter 4, but reasonably simple to understand), a big
knob for changing various parameters, and a secret door disguised as our logo on the
left hand side.
2.4.1
What's Behind Door #1?
Using a soft object (such as your finger), you can open the logo door from its left side,
and it will swing out revealing two very important features: a USB connection and a
red reset button.
The USB connector on the left is used for software upgrades. We will provide in-
structions and the memory card required for such a situation, but please do not con-
nect any other device to this connector without first contacting us.
MAX 2251contains a 5-inch color TFT display, four navi-
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Connections and Setup
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