Page 1
AutoFill Broadcast Delay Operating Manual Part number: 141057 Manual Release 1.01 28 January 2002 2002 Eventide Inc., One Alsan Way, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 USA Eventide is a registered trademark and AutoFill is a trademark of Eventide Inc.
Introduction and Overview..............................4 Quickstart Tutorial................................6 The Front Panel .................................8 The Back Panel................................10 Putting the BD960 in Your Facility..........................11 Initial Setup - Command Mode ............................11 Recording A Jingle/ Setting the Delay Time ......................11 Adjusting Input Levels..............................12 Everyday Use - Normal Mode............................13 Bypass..................................13...
Heat is the enemy of reliability (among other things). Don't block the top or bottom ventilation slots. Leave some clearance above and below the BD960 in your rack. Failure to do so could result in reduced service life or damage to your equipment.
Page 4
2002 Eventide Inc. Manual Version 1.0 Page 5...
In anticipation of their new BD960, WXYZ recorded a five-second jingle to replace offensive material: in true "radio station style," an a cappella group sings "Double-U ExWhyZee, we never swear at thee..." Dan connects a CD player to the BD960's XLR inputs, monitors the output, and cues the jingle CD. He puts the BD960 in...
Page 6
"...I just want to say that anyone who believes the &!#%! news is true is a &!#%!." Yikes! Ever cool-of-head, Dan hits on the BD960, disconnecting the caller and losing the bad words. He DELETE immediately says, "Wow, Edgar from Waterloo feels pretty strongly about that! Moving on... moving on..."...
In auditions the recording. command mode DELETE This key can also be used to return the BD960 to factory defaults. To do this, power down the BD960, then power up. Once the light starts flashing, press the DELAY ACTIVE...
Page 8
. On their own, the buttons have no effect in . In command mode LEVELS normal mode they adjust the input gain in 1dB steps (see Adjusting Input Levels) command mode, 2002 Eventide Inc. Manual Version 1.0 Page 9...
SWITCH 1/2 Use this 1/4-inch tip-ring-sleeve connector for remote control. Contact closure between the ring and sleeve puts the BD960 in . Contact closure between the tip and sleeve BYPASS...
The length of the delay is that of the silent filler recording, whether or not the recording is used. When the BD960 is shipped from the factory or returned to factory defaults, it is set to an eight-second delay and is in mode.
BD960’s input directly to the equipment connected to its output. This may cause a change in electrical loading on the system at the BD960’s input, which in turn may cause a change in signal level. This is true of all equipment with relay bypass, not just the BD960.
Note that these names are from the viewpoint of the PC or other terminal like device. This means that you send data to the BD960 via pin 3, with pin 5 grounded. For most applications, only pins 2,3, and 5 need to be connected.
Page 13
• The BD960 can also control other devices when is triggered. By integrating the XLR Relay DELETE jacks into a suitable circuit, the BD960 acts as a switch that closes while the LED is illuminated. DELETE The relay connects pin 2 of the first jack to pin 2 of the second jack. It also connects pin 3 of the first jack to pin 3 of the second jack.
Standard 1 u (1-3/4”/ 4.44cm) rack mount Depth Behind Panel 10.5”/26.67cm excluding connectors Temperature Range 40 – 120 deg F (5 – 49 C) Power Requirement Less than 25 watts, 100 – 240 volts universal power supply 2002 Eventide Inc. Manual Version 1.0 Page 15...
The warranty DOES NOT COVER shipping damage, either to or from Eventide. If you receive a new unit from us in damaged condition, notify us and the carrier;...
Page 16
Who performs warranty work The only company authorized to perform work under this warranty is Eventide Inc., Little Ferry, New Jersey. While you are free to give personal authorization to anyone else (or to work on it yourself), we will not honor claims for payment for parts or labor from you or from third parties.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the BD960 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers