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NAGRA ARES-BB
MANUAL
Version: Jun. 2004
WARNING: The ARES-BB has a built-in charger (charge current = 300mA).
NiCd or Ni-Metal-Hydride cells can be used.
WHEN USING THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY, CHECK THAT THE
CHARGER SWITCH INSIDE THE BATTERY COMPARTIMENT IS "OFF"
BEFORE INSTALLING DRY CELLS.
PN 2019 615 150
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- Page 1 NAGRA ARES-BB MANUAL Version: Jun. 2004 WARNING: The ARES-BB has a built-in charger (charge current = 300mA). NiCd or Ni-Metal-Hydride cells can be used. WHEN USING THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY, CHECK THAT THE CHARGER SWITCH INSIDE THE BATTERY COMPARTIMENT IS “OFF”...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4 POWER ON, POWER OFF................4 5 CONTRAST....................4 6 BUTTONS....................5 7 ARES-P II or ARES-BB DIFFERENCES............5 8 FIRST TIME SWITCH ON................6 9 MAIN DISPLAY DESCRIPTION..............6 Status of the ARES-BB ................6 10 RECORD (2), REWIND (3), STOP (4), PLAY (5), FORWARD (6), MARKER (14) KEYS ...................... - Page 3 22.3 SPECIFICATIONS ................30 23 ARES-BB “NFS” MODE, PC SOFTWARE & INSTALLATION.......31 23.1 ARES-BB SOFTWARE, “NFS” MODE, USING A PC PCMCIA SLOT ..31 23.2 ARES-BB SOFTWARE, “NFS” MODE, USING A PC USB PORT...31 24 ARES-BB “FAT 16” MODE, PC DRIVERS & INSTALLATION.......32 25 SAFETY/COMPLIANCE ................33...
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Page 4: 1Delivered With
When an external power supply is connected to the Ares-BB, the green led turns on. During charge, the yellow led turns on. The Ares-BB charges with approx. 300 mA. Charging stops automatically (yellow led starts blinking slowly and finally turns off). -
Page 5: Buttons
7 ARES -P II or ARES-BB DIFFERENCES. ARES- P II & ARES-BB: Is equipped with a USB 1.1 connector. In the “FAT 16” mode only, the machine is recognized as an external removable hard drive. It also has a built-in speaker, Phantom power, Vortex filter and accepts compact micro-drives up to 2 GB. -
Page 6: First Time Switch On
Remaining time on the card Total number of recorded takes Messages in minutes and seconds Status of the ARES- BB “STOP” ARES-BB is in STAND BY mode “RECORD” ARES-BB is in RECORD mode “PLAY” ARES-BB is in PLAY mode “SEARCH FORWARD”... -
Page 7: Record (2), Rewind (3), Stop (4), Play (5), Forward (6), Marker (14) Keys
This indicates how much recording time is left on the card. In this example, it shows 8 minutes, 8 seconds. If the bit-rate is changed, it will automatically be updated. Example 8:08 if 128kb/s was set, it will become 16:16 if the bit-rate was changed to 64kb/s. Input level indication for Left and Right channel In the stereo mode, bargraph 1 corresponds to the left channel and 2 to the right channel. -
Page 8: Stop Key (4)
IMPORTANT: Only takes with the same compression as the current settings of the machine can be played back using the SKIP buttons. All other takes with a different compression cannot be selected. For “FAT 16” mode. If the recording contains “markers” then these keys will jump to the next (or previous) marker position. FORWARD SEARCH &... -
Page 9: Threshold Adjustment
Level Adjustment in the stereo mode (FAT 16 only) When in the sub menus the “MIKE” is set to “STEREO”, the left and right channel can be adjusted separately. Holding the left arrow key (10) and adjusting the input sensitivity will only adjust the left channel. -
Page 10: Center & Arrow Keys
12 CENTER & ARROW KEYS 0:00 Directory Directory Tools Tools Settings 12 Takes 4:08:26 By pushing the “CENTER” key (13), the machine gives access to the “DIRECTORY”, “TOOLS” and “SETTINGS” sub-menus. Using the “ARROW” keys (9 to 12), you navigate between those sub-menus. To move back to the initial display, press the “LEFT ARROW”... - Page 11 If the marker has a “ ” shape, it means that the take compression is the same as the current settings of the machine. > If the marker has a “ ” shape, it means that the take compression is different from the current settings of the machine.
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Page 12: Horizontal Scrolling
14.1.1 HORIZONTAL SCROLLING. Use the ”LEFT” (10) and “RIGHT” (12) “ARROW” keys. NOTE : Titles can only be added in the “NFS” mode and are not existing in the “FAT 16” mode Current position Selected file No inside the selected file 1.30 Format file, 0.00... -
Page 13: Quit Directory
In the “FAT 16” mode, take 000 does not exist. 0.00 0.00 12 / 03 / 00 1.25 12 / 03 / 00 0:00 3.48 13 / 03 / 00 Quit directory 4.24 13 / 03 / 00 Take erasure 4:08:26 3 Takes 4:08:26... -
Page 14: Delete, "Fat 16" Mode Only
NOTE: Erasing individual takes in the middle of the “DIRECTORY” is not possible. The erase feature will always erase from the selected take to the end of the card. 14.1.6 DELETE, “FAT 16” MODE ONLY. Any take from the directory can be deleted without influencing other takes. 14.1.7 DELETE TO END, “FAT 16”... -
Page 15: Card Formatting, "Nfs" Mode Only
The program select permits to swap between the 2 recording modes FAT 16 FILE SYST. “FAT 16” mode or “NAGRA” mode (“NFS”) compressed files. NAGRA FILE SYST. This sub menu does not appear if software option I is not installed. -
Page 16: Contrast
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” key (10) once. 14.3.7 VERSION. Selecting the “VERSION” sub-menu shows the serial number of the ARES-BB recorder as well as current version of the software installed. The version S/N : 123456789 shown in this picture corresponds to the version for the “FAT 16” mode. -
Page 17: Settings Menu
14.5 SETTINGS MENU. The settings menu gives access to several sub-menus. Settings Settings Settings Input filter ALC threshold ALC threshold ALC speed ALC threshold ALC speed Beep Normal Using +/- keys Settings Settings ALC speed Beep Beep Compression Compression Backlight MPEG 128/48 The current setting of each is always shown at the bottom of the display. -
Page 18: Alc Reaction Speed
(96kb/s per channel) using a sample rate of 48kHz. 14.5.7 FILE FORMAT, “FAT 16” MODE ONLY. The Ares-BB without any soft option can only record in a linear mode File format (not compressed). If the soft option I is installed it includes also the PCM 48K selection of MPEG compression and this time up to 384kb/s. -
Page 19: Output Mode
The right picture 59 dB 59 dB 0:00 0:06 shows the machine in the record mode. Auto Auto The Ares-BB can also be stopped manually by pressing the Stop button (4). 12 Takes 8:08:50 13 Takes 8:08:48 Issue: January 2004 Page 19... -
Page 20: Mike
14.7 MIKE Mike This menu gives access to the selection of the microphone type (routing, Mono or Stereo) as well as the 48V power supply. Mike type 48V, Mike power 14.7.1 48V PHANTOM MIKE POWER. If Phantom microphones are used the 48V must be turned on. This 48V. -
Page 21: Locking The Settings
To obtain the MPEG 128/48 combination code, contact your local NAGRA dealer. Any sub-menu can be locked by pressing the “STOP” button or unlocked by pressing the “PLAY” button. When the sub-menu has been locked, a closed padlock appears in front of the selected sub- menu. -
Page 22: In "Fat 16" Mode
A special adapter “NP-PCA” is needed to connect the RS232 from the machine to a PC or laptop. When new software from NAGRA becomes available, it can be delivered by Email or it can be down- loaded from the NAGRA web site. By using the PC software called “PuserLoader” the machine can be updated with the new software version. -
Page 23: Menu Tree Ares-Bb, "Nfs" Mode
20 MENU TREE ARES-BB, “NFS” MODE TREE CONFIGURATION, ARES-BB IN THE CASE OF NFS MODE (NAGRA FILE SYST.) THIS TREE DOES NOT APPEAR IF SOFWARE OPTION #I IS NOT INSTALLED Quit directory 0.00 Directory >000 0.00 10/03/03 2.34 12/03/03 Title take 001 T a k e t i t l i n g 48.40... - Page 24 A L C s p e e d F a s t N o r m a l S l o w Beep O f f C o m p r e s s i o n G 7 2 2 M P E G 6 4 / 4 8 M P E G 6 4 / 2 4 M P E G 6 4 / 3 2...
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Page 25: Menu Tree Ares-Bb, "Fat 16" Mode
21 MENU TREE ARES-BB, “FAT 16” MODE T R E E C O N F I G U R A T I O N A R E S - B B I N T H E C A S E O F F A T 1 6 M O D E I N C L U D I N G... - Page 26 Settings I n p u t f i l t e r F l a t L o w c u t A L C O f f A L C t h r e s h o l d 1 0 4 d B S P L 9 8 d B S P L 9 2 d B S P L...
- Page 27 M P E G 6 4 / 4 8 O P T I O N # I M P E G 6 4 / 3 2 M P E G 6 4 / 2 4 M P E G 6 4 / 1 6 M P E G 1 2 8 / 4 8 M P E G 1 2 8 / 3 2 M P E G 1 2 8 / 2 4...
- Page 28 Auto record M o d e O f f T r i g g e r l e v e l 5 0 d B S P L 6 0 d B S P L 7 0 d B S P L 8 0 d B S P L 9 0 d B S P L 1 0 0 d B S P L...
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Page 29: Inputs, Outputs & Specifications
22 INPUTS, OUTPUTS & SPECIFICATIONS 22.1 LEFT SIDE Mic. / Line Inputs 2 XLR connectors Microphone Powering 48 V Phantom via menus Microphone Sensitivity 10 mV, 2mV Pa switchable Sensitivity From 2 mV to 10 mV for 0 dB recording Line Input Symmetrical transformerless Line Input Sensitivity... -
Page 30: Specifications
For monitoring mono on the headphone input, press the headphone potentiometer. 22.3 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Data Storage medium PCMCIA ATA cards, Compact flash cards, Micro drives Recording Method Digital (PCM) or Digital compression (optional) Compression type ISO MPEG Layer II (optional) A/D &... -
Page 31: Ares-Bb "Nfs" Mode, Pc Software & Installation
23 ARES-BB “NFS” MODE, PC SOFTWARE & INSTALLATION These programs add several features when the ARES-BB is connected to the USB port of a PC or if the flashcard from the ARES-BB is inserted in a PC PCMCIA slot: Display the directory of the flash card... -
Page 32: Ares-Bb "Fat 16" Mode, Pc Drivers & Installation
MS explorer fashion. Playing back a selected file, using the ARES-BB audio output or the local PC sound card. Using Drag and D rop, import one or several files with format conversion to MPEG Layer 2 or PCM format. -
Page 33: Safety/Compliance
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FABRICANT: NAGRAVISION S.A. KUDELSKI GROUP, 1033 CHESEAUX SUISSE MANUFACTURER: NAGRAVISION S.A.KUDELSKI GROUP 1033 CHESEAUX, SWITZERLAND APPAREIL : NAGRA -BB & alimentation secteur NB-PSU MODEL: NAGAR-BB & mains power adapter NB-PSU NORMES APPLICABLES : APPLICABLE NORMS: Champ électromagnétique rayonné... - Page 34 NAGRAVISION SA KUDELSKI GROUP Route de Genève 22 CH-1033 Cheseaux Switzerland Phone +41 (0)21 732-0101 Fax +41 (0)21 732-0100 E-mail info@nagra.com All rights reserved-© February 2004...