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  • Page 2 P a g e SAFETY Installation. Unless otherwise stated TSL equipment may be installed at any angle or position within an All TSL equipment conforms to the EC Low Voltage Directive: EC Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)(OJ L76 26.3.73)(LVD). Amendment: (93/68/EEC) (OJ L220 30.8.93).
  • Page 3 WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR  All TSL products have a one year warranty period starting from the date it leaves the factory.  A repair warranty is to apply. That is, the product is to be returned for repair with no replacement and an exchange shipping policy is also to apply.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................6 PAM1 MK2 Hookup Schematic ..................7 PAM1 MK2 Front and Rear Panel ..................8 PAM1 MK2 Front Panel Functions – Quick Lookup ............9 Getting Started ........................ 10 Front Panel Controls and Displays ................... 11 Rear Panel Connectivity ....................11 Shortcut Button and Menu ....................
  • Page 5 AES 3 or AES 3id ........................61 Analogue Inputs ........................61 Remote control ........................61 Outputs ............................61 Video ............................61 AES ............................62 Analogue Audio ........................62 Loudspeakers ......................... 62 GPI inputs ..........................62 Control............................ 62 PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The PAM1 MK2 represents the natural evolution of the award winning PAM1 3G audio monitoring family. In purchasing the PAM1 MK2 you are investing in a solution which will evolve to meet your needs at no further cost to you the owner. As part of TSL company policy, software updates for the product will be free charge for the life of the unit (subject to conditions) and will unlock new features and improve existing ones.

  • Page 7: Pam1 Mk2 Hookup Schematic

    P a g e PAM1 MK2 Hookup Schematic PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 8: Pam1 Mk2 Front And Rear Panel

    P a g e PAM1 MK2 Front and Rear Panel PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 9: Pam1 Mk2 Front Panel Functions - Quick Lookup

    P a g e PAM1 MK2 Front Panel Functions – Quick Lookup PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started The PAM1 is designed to be user friendly and intuitive to operate. The menus and functions will feel familiar to both users of TSL multichannel audio monitoring products and those buying a TSL solution for the first time.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls And Displays

    ‘push’ action which Cut/Dim loudspeaker audio.  The ‘Shortcut’ button is the key to simple operation of PAM1 MK2. Press Shortcut to access a unique menu page which includes the most commonly used menu commands and features.

  • Page 12: Shortcut Button And Menu

    | 12 Shortcut Button and Menu The Shortcut button is a feature unique to PAM1 MK2. It provides instant access to the most commonly used menu functions and enables the user to perform the majority of the device ‘hands on’ functions via just a single button push.
  • Page 13 You can save this mode to a Hotkey switch for instant recall of the Loudness Histogram view  Display Mode – Dolby Metadata. This mode is only available when a Dolby signal is decoded. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 14: Monitoring Mode Select

    Monitoring Mode – Lt Rt / Lo Ro (Dolby Downmix) The PAM1 MK2 Lt Rt / Lo Ro (Dolby Downmix) Mode allows the operator to instantly select the Dolby Downmix mode when decoding a Dolby E, AC-3 or Dolby Digital Plus signal. This mode is only active when a Dolby signal is present.
  • Page 15  Monitoring Mode – ALL The ALL monitoring mode is a feature designed to be used when PAM1 MK2 is connected to an external active surround sound speaker system. The function defines a group of 5.1 or 5.0 audio signals that are to be routed to the analogue and AES multichannel outputs and level controlled via the rotary volume knob.

  • Page 16: Top Level Screen Mode

    Volume control is indicated via the graphical display as shown below.  Blue denotes that volume control is Normal.  Red denotes that volume control is Cut.  Orange denotes that volume control is Dim. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 17: External Monitor Functionality

    P a g e | 17 External Monitor Functionality When an external monitor is first connected to PAM1 MK2 the screen will display a colour bar pattern signifying that the output is connected but not activated. 2.5.1 Activating the External Monitor Output The External Monitor output is activated via the Setup menu.

  • Page 18: Setting The External Monitor Output Format

    Setting the output to Dolby Metadata or Data will result in the following selections. The External Monitor Output can be used with SDI monitors, Multiviewers or domestic PC screens via inexpensive SDI to HDMI/DVI/VGA convertors. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 19: Main Menu

    Press the Menu button to access Main Menu. Use the Scroll encoder to highlight and select from the displayed Menu options. From any Menu, pressing Back (illuminated red) or the Menu button (PAM1 MK2 only) will either exit the current menu page or return directly to the top level screen view.

  • Page 20: Monitor Menu - Pcm (Non-Dolby) Signals

    Pushing to select L – R enables individual selection of either Left or Right components of the highlighted stereo pair (or pairs). The L – R function also enables Left and Right audio components to be swapped. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 21: Mono

    ALL Mode allows the operator to select an adjacent group of 3 audio pairs (6 audio channels) and route them to a set of external 5.1 loudspeakers. ALL Mode is described fully within the Monitoring Using External Speakers section of this document PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 22: Split Mono Input Selection

    Split Mono selection uses the Assign Matrix section of the PAM1 in order to create a pair of non consequential audio channels. When a Split Mono pair is defined, the Assign Matrix represents the resultant signal selection as illustrated below. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 23: Dolby E, Dolby Digital And Dolby Digital Plus Monitoring

    2.10 Dolby E, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Monitoring PAM1 MK2 with Dolby Option Fitted When a Dolby E, Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio pair is selected, PAM1 will automatically decode the signal into its component parts and name the stems according to the Channel Coding information carried within the Metadata.

  • Page 24: Dolby E Timing And Rate Information

    Dolby Digital and Digital Plus sources are also identified, although no further information is provided without a decoder. All of the above functions are available both with and without on-board Dolby decoding, providing the source has a correctly formatted SMPTE 337M header PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 25: Dolby Metadata

    E prg# selection on the Setup window. By selecting E prg# the user may scroll through Dolby E programme numbers 1 to 8 and select the appropriate programme number. This setting may be saved as part of a user preset. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 26: Monitoring Using External Loudspeakers

    This function ensures that an embedded discrete 5.1 signal can be monitored regardless of the location of the 5.1 stems. The user can store different settings for monitoring discrete 5.1 audio using the Hotkey or User Presets. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 27: Dolby E, Dolby Digital And Dolby Digital Plus

    DRC mode can only be activated via the Monitoring Menu and is only available if a Dolby signal is being decoded. The images below show the selection of ALL and DRC modes using the monitoring menu. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 28: Internal And External Monitoring Modes

    AES and AES and of selected channels Analogue Analogue decoded channels Analogue Analogue channels channels * Individual refers to single, paired or multiple audio channels selected from the monitoring menu. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 29: Data Screen

    Dolby signal frame rate when the encoding rate is incompatible with that of the host video signal. Configuration: Channel configuration of a Dolby encoded signal Dialnorm: Dialnorm value of a Dolby encoded signal PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 30: Setup And Setup 2 Menus

    2.14.2 Meter Scale Selection The highlighted option at the top left of the Setup Menu is used to choose the bargraph scale type displayed by the current preset. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 31: Reference And Peak Level Selection

    If selected and activated, the delay will be switched into the video signal path automatically when a Dolby E input signal is detected and decoded. The Video Confidence window on PAM1 MK2 will be subject to a 1 frame delay when the video delay mode is active.

  • Page 32: Audio Delay

    | 32 2.14.7 Audio Delay The TSL PAM family of audio monitoring units is unique in that they feature the ability to insert up to 250ms of delay into the audio monitoring signal path (headphone, internal speaker or variable level outputs). This is designed for use in situations where the unit is being used in conjunction with a video system which introduces latency (for example: Multiviewer and LCD screen combinations) and so the audio monitoring system must be delayed to compensate.

  • Page 33: Signal Conditional Unmute

    Both Data and Dolby default mute conditions can be activated simultaneously by selecting ALL using the UnMute button. As previously described this selection must be saved to a preset or Hotkey for it to become a permanent state of operation. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 34: Setup Menu 2

    Coupled with the ability to mute the External Speaker outputs (see below) the PAM1 can be used with both internal and external speaker systems switching between the two. This setup may suit applications such as MCR or QC Suites where specific programme content occasionally requires PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 35: External Speaker Mute (Ext Ls)

    LCD. Standard PAM1 monitoring modes can be used to derive a Downmix, solo individual channels or route audio to external surround loudspeakers. Access to the Assign Matrix is via the Main Menu. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...
  • Page 36 ‘Solo in Place’ and LCR monitoring. It is important to note that the Assign Matrix will remain active when associated with a User Preset state until the Inactive button is pressed. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 37: Loudness Measurement

    Off Mode: The Loudness menu Source Selection includes an OFF position for use when the Loudness measurement is not required. This switch position disables all onscreen representation of Loudness measurement including the Target value, Measured value, Histogram and Menu selection PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...
  • Page 38 In this mode of operation PAM1 makes the assumption that the audio signals are present in the correct SMPTE channel order for 5.1 audio. As per the ITU-R guidelines, the LF channel is not subject to measurement. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 39: Target Level, Limit Threshold And Red Line Alarm

    Target Value. At the point at which the ‘Red Line’ limit is reached, PAM1 triggers an output GPI via the D15 rear connector. This can be used for external Alarm notification and/or to control a third party Loudness control device. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 40: Start, Stop And Reset Triggers

    Integrated Measurement over the entire duration of any clip/programme. Control achieved via the Start/Stop/Reset buttons (soft or GPI)  Gated: Similar to Integrated except that any sample lower than the -10dB gating level is discarded. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...
  • Page 41 The diagram below shows a programme Histogram displaying a Target level measurement with a Limit level set at +4 LU which is being exceeded at three points PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 42: Preset Standard Rules

    HD Only should be selected as part of a Preset which is intended to be automatically activated whenever an HD signal is received.  SD Only should be selected as part of a Preset which is intended to be automatically activated whenever an SD signal is received. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 43: Pcm And Dolby Default

    1 and 2. 2.18 PCM and Dolby Default The PCM and Dolby Default functions provide a sympathetic conditional switching function to the Preset Standard feature described previously. By assigning default conditions for PCM and Dolby PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 44: Auxiliary Input Mixer

    Aux Source: By using the encoder to select the Aux Source button, the user can scroll through the inputs and select the required source to route to the Auxiliary Input Mixer. Analogue Stereo Inputs 1 to 6 and AES pairs 1 to 8 are available for exclusive selection. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...
  • Page 45 Note: As the encoder is pushed and turned, the change in trim level cannot be heard until the control is released. Aux Level control is duplicated within the Input menu screen in order to provide the user with rapid access to the trim control. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 46: System Upgrade, Default Restore And Cat552 Reset

    Format the memory card to FAT16 if used (or FAT as described in Windows XP). PAM1 operating software and occasional Dolby CAT552 updates will be sent to you by TSL in the form of a ZIP file or may be downloaded from the Product Support area at www.tslproducts.com. These files must be extracted directly to the memory device in order to construct the correct file structure for upload.

  • Page 47: Gpi Application

    Presets and to control Loudness measurement features. The Setup 2 menu page includes a button to access the GPI mode selector. The operator can choose to set the GPI connector to operate in either ‘Latch’ or ‘Momentary’ modes as described in the following section. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 48: Gpi Connectivity

    LED. If multiple LED’s are to be used simultaneously, then a small external supply will be needed. An internal resistor within the PAM1 prevents the +5V rail from being shorted but limits the current available. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 49: Hotkey And User Preset Memories

    ‘U01: User 01’ to ‘U24: User 24’ however each preset can be allocated a unique user name. Recalling a preset instantly reconfigures the PAM1 to the settings previously stored. Note: All User Preset defaults are set to SDI1 Group1 Pair1 PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 50: Saving User Presets Internally

    Select the text fields and push / turn the encoder to select alphanumerics or symbols to create the intended name. Once complete simply select sAVE and the setup will be saved to the associated memory location PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 51: Saving And Recalling Presets Externally

    The PAM1 configuration files can be backed up to an external memory device such as an SD card or USB drive. Both the front panel USB socket on PAM1 MK2 and rear panel SD card port (both models) can be used for backup and load procedures as well as a means to update new software releases.

  • Page 52: Sd Card / Usb Save

    The SD / USB Load button is adjacent to the SD / USB Save key within the Setup Menu of PAM1. Selecting this function will automatically overwrite the User Presets on the device so please ensure these are backed up on another storage device if required. PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 53: Connectivity And Pin-Out Details

    For unbalanced AES I/O connectivity an optional BNC breakout cable, CAB-D25-BNC, is available from TSL or your local reseller. When used in conjunction with PAM1, DIP switch 2 (AES Impedance) must be switched to the 75 ohm position. For more information please refer to section 3.5 of this handbook.

  • Page 54: Analogue Output Connector - D25 Socket Pinout On Unit, Plug (Shown) On Mating Cable

    A7+ (7.1) A7- (7.1) Ground A6+ (RS) A6- (RS) Ground A5+ (LS) A5- (LS) Ground A4+ (LFE) A4- (LFE) Ground A3+ (Centre) A3- (Centre) Ground A2+ (FR) A2- (FR) Ground A1+ (FL) A1- (FL) Ground PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 55: Analogue Input Connector - D25 Socket Pinout On Unit, Plug On Mating Cable

    D 25 SOCKET AUDIO IN ON AMU PIN NO FUNCTION A6R+ A6R+ Ground A6L- A6L- Ground A5R+ A5R- Ground A5L+ A5L- Ground A4R+ A4R- Ground A4L+ A4L- Ground A3R+ A3R- Ground A3L+ A3L- Ground PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 56: Aes Input/Output Connector 1-4 - D25 Socket Pinout, Plug (Shown) On Mating Cable

    AES connectors may be wired using unbalanced terminations for SPDIF and 75R coaxial systems. Optional AES breakout cable CAB-D25-BNC-2 is available from TSL Product Sales (+44 1628 676221) and provides BNC Socket to D25 connectivity. Please note that when using PAM1 with unbalanced AES audio connections that the 75/110 ohm DIP Switch must be selected prior to use.

  • Page 57: Remote Control Connector/ Rs 422 - D9 Socket

    Video aspect ratio (16:9 Up/4:3 Dn) AES Impedance (75R Up/110R Dn) Internal speaker mute - Up Analogue variable – Up AES variable - Up XLR fixed Out (when set) Not Used Composite Up/SDI Dn PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 58: Notes

    General Notes Please note that some American equipment has the function of the XLR pins 2 & 3 reversed. TSL product is wired to the European standard The screw locks on the D25 connectors use UNC 4-40 standard threads. PAM1 MK2...

  • Page 59: Pam1 - Mk2 Technical Specifications

    Output Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 Video Output Connector Impedance 75 Ohm Output Composite video or SDI (selectable) Re-clocked Output Connector Impedance 75 Ohm Output Re-clocked serial output of the SELECTED input HD/SDV PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...
  • Page 60 Response 70Hz to 20KHz Electrical Distortion Better than 0.1% Hum and noise Better than -80dB >98dB at 0.6 m Amplifier Output 40 watts total power output Digital Sample Rate 32 to 48KHz auto select PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 61: Installed Hdc-2T Audio Monitor Module Specification Overview

    Composite SD (Down-converted when input is HD) Format: PAL or NTSC according to standard on SDI input Impedance: 75 Amplitude: 1V p-p ±5% Output 3 - Optional SDI version of image on composite output  Impedance: Amplitude: 800mV p-p ±10% PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

  • Page 62: Aes

    10 to 40W (4) per channel into depending on input power supply GPI inputs Connector type: Header to 9-way D-type plug Control Connector type: Header for current AMU-1 operator control board Connector type: Header, serial bus for future operator control/display panels PAM1 MK2 User Handbook Issue 1...

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