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- Page 1 DK METER User Manual DK METER – Audio & Loudness Metering Complete...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................... 4 … ............................... 4 EFORE YOU BEGIN ............................... 4 BOUT THIS MANUAL ............................5 THER MPORTANT OTES QUICK GUIDE ..............................6 ..........................6 F YOU JUST WANT TO GET GOING BASIC OPERATION ............................7 DK M ............................ 7 OUNTING YOUR ETER ............................... - Page 3 ™ ................................26 ™ ................................27 ELLY ) ............................27 OUDNESS GRAPH ............................27 ETER ..............................28 ECLAIM ACTOR ............................28 RAPHICAL OUDNESS FFT S ............................28 PECTRUM NALYZER ............................. 29 OVING MULATION DK L PC A ..........................29 OGGING PPLICATION HOW TO…..
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Page 4: Introduction
DK Meter. Happy reading! Please note: DK-Technologies reserve the rights to change the content of this manual at any time. The latest revision of this manual can be downloaded from:... -
Page 5: Other Important Notes
StarFish and JellyFish are registered trademarks of DK-Technologies A/S. Dolby®E is a registered trade mark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. The ownership of any trademarks referenced is acknowledged. -
Page 6: Quick Guide
Quick guide If you just want to get going If you just want to get going with your new DK Meter right away, here are a few simple steps to get it up and running. Connect the included power supply or power your meter directly from your computer USB port. Powering up your meter, you will see the on-board quick setup guide –... -
Page 7: Basic Operation
Additional fixing options and mounts are available from DK-Technolgies.com or from RAM on http://www.rammount.com The included model number is: RAP-B-138U Note: When fixing the mounting plate to the rear of the meter, use only the screws supplied – damage may be caused by using longer screws, or different mounting back plate. -
Page 8: Sliding Windows And Views
Sliding Windows and Views The sliding function described above allows you to easily move from one meter setup to another, as well as entering the background Quick setup, preset and Setup menus. Here is a quick overview of the immediate windows that you can slide between: Quick Advanced... -
Page 9: The Preset And Quick Setup
The Preset and Quick Setup When powering up your meter for the first time, the ‘Preset and Quick Setup’ menu will be shown as the first display. The Preset and Quick Setup menu, allows for a simplified and fast way of setting up you DK Meter. More advanced settings and functions are edited in the ‘Setup’... -
Page 10: Step 2 - Input And Channel Order
Dynamic Preset Example 5.1 Surround Integrated Digital Input R128 Loudness LEQM Meter scale LCR channel Loudness Setup order Bar-graph The naming of a preset may be customized in the ‘Advanced Setup Menu’ under the Audio Global/Preset Folder (see more in the ‘Setup Menu’ section). Step 2 - Input and Channel Order The Input and Channel Order section allows you to easily select both your preferred input source and the order of the incoming channels. -
Page 11: Step 4 - Meter Text Read Out
Graphical Bar-graph Width The graphical width of the bar-graphs may be altered. If set to ‘Auto’, the Meter will dynamically adapt the width. Selecting ‘Normal’ will allow you to manually define the width in the ‘Setup’ Menu. Please see the ‘Setup Menu’ section for further details on the ‘Normal’ or manual width definition. Loudness Setup The Loudness setup parameter allows you to select between a number standardized or recommended Loudness settings including:... -
Page 12: Upgrade Option Trial
Upgrade Option Trial Every DK Meter comes with all Upgradable options running on a 180 hour trial time. This effectively means that you have the chance of checking out various functions and features before making up your mind on potential upgrades. The Upgrade Option Trial folder shows you how many trial hours you have left before the Upgrade functions will be shut off. -
Page 13: Graphical Loudness Portrait (View 2)
Adv. Setup/Preset/Loudness Option/Window Text MSD View mode (View 4) The MSD View, builds on the heritage of the famous DK-Technologies MSD meter range and features a Vectorscope alongside a bargraph section allowing for both level and loudness views. In addition, the four text readouts are displayed on the upper right section of the screen. -
Page 14: Horizontal Bargraph (View 6)
Horizontal Bargraph (View 6) The Horizontal bargraph view, in addition to the regular Text readouts, vectorscope and phase meter, features a horizontal bargraph view. -
Page 15: Meter Setup & Audio Routing
Meter Setup & Audio Routing Automated Meter Setup As you are probably aware by now, the DK Meter is quite a complex piece of equipment. In order to simplify setup, the DK Meter has an integrated auto setup function that ensures that bar-graphs, loudness, vectorscope and other instruments has pre-wired inputs. - Page 16 This means that if your meter has de-embedded SDI channels, you will see these, just like digital and analogue sources will show if enable on your meter. Internal Sources As mentioned, the Meter includes a number of internal sources that has specific functions like ‘Off’, Sum, Difference, Loudness etc.
- Page 17 Audio Routing parameters included in preset All of the above outlined Audio routing and re-label functions are stored instantly in the current preset, with the Global Label Master as the only exception. This means that your routing and labeling may be completely altered by the flick of a preset change, while the Global Label Master stays fixed independent of preset changes.
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Page 18: The Advanced Setup Menu
The Advanced Setup Menu The Setup Menu The Setup Menu holds the access to all of the background parameters of your DK Meter. In order to understand the functionality, it is important for you to read through the different sections. Many of the parameters will alter preset parameters and hence are instantly stored. -
Page 19: Preset - Folder
Preset – Folder The Preset folder contains detailed parameters for setting both audio routing, meter displays and Loudness settings. The follow paragraphs explain each sub menu and its functionality. Matrix Output Assign – Selecting your Meter Source The Matrix Output Assign/Meter folder lets you choose what source is routed to your Bar-graph display. Please refer to the Meter Setup and Audio Routing section for further information. -
Page 20: Starfish™ Setup
The ‘Colour Normal’ sets the color of each bar-graph below the ‘Peak level’ in the ‘Normal’ area. Colour Under A threshold defines when the input signal is considered ‘under’ the ‘Normal’ level. The ‘Colour Under’ sets the color of each bar-graph when below the defined threshold. Under Level Range: 0 to -25dB The ‘Under Level’... -
Page 21: Loudness Preset
The window height, allows you to define whether you want a large or a small version of the Gionometer/StarFish™/JellyFish™ instrument on the display. Loudness Preset The Loudness setup parameter allows you to select between a number of standardized or recommended Loudness settings including: R128 ATSC A/85... - Page 22 Peak Level Range: -1 to -10 dBFS (1 dB steps). The Peak level is a user defined reference point. The peak level is dependent on the setting of ‘Peak Mode’; True Peak or Digital (Sample Peak). When the signal passes above the peak level, the Peak level readout will turn Red. Gate Level (-a) Range: -8 to -20 dB (1 dB steps).
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Page 23: Loudness Option
Is in effect a manual mode that allows you to decide when the Loudness capture starts, pauses, restarts or is reset. In all meter views, a ‘Reset’ and ‘Start/Pause’ button are supplied. The button expresses the Loudness capture state the meter is in, e.g. ‘Start’ indicates that the Loudness Captured has been started. -
Page 24: Labels Assign
Window Text The Window Text Read Out allows you to customize what parameter each of the four additional Text read outs appearing on the Horizontal Graphical Loudness view (view 3). Labels Assign The Labels Assign folder allows you to customize naming and labeling of both sources and channel roles. Please refer to the Meter Setup and Audio Routing section for more information. -
Page 25: Instruments & Display Tools
Instruments & Display Tools Portrait Bar-graphs The standard bar-graphs can be used to view numerous different representations of the incoming audio e.g. level according to the selected scale, various loudness parameters, sum/difference and more. The maximum number of channels viewable depends on the specific DK Meter model and software feature package you have. -
Page 26: Aes Lock Indication
StarFish™ The StarFish™ is the development in the JellyFish™ surround audio display, developed by DK-Technologies many years ago. It provides a picture of a 5.1 surround audio field. The display has the front center channel arranged towards the top with other directions as marked. -
Page 27: Jellyfish
such as left and centre. Polarity inverted (out of phase) signals can cause the shape to be pulled inwards towards the centre point, reflecting the perceived cancellation that occurs. A yellow coloured trace indicates that there is a high degree of coherent signal content. -
Page 28: Reclaim Factor
The custom setup of each of the four read-outs may be set in the Quick Setup menu; Window Text Read-out or the Advanced Menu; Meter Setup; Windows Text Reclaim Factor The Reclaim factor indicates how much you can increase your signal while still staying within your loudness target. -
Page 29: Moving Coil Emulation
Once the relevant frequency pin has been selected, the ‘SetRel’ function (Set Relative Level) allows you to align the overall FFT level using the current pin as the reference point. Moving Coil Emulation The DK Meter features a Moving Coil emulation in two different modes replacing the standard Bar-graph indication. -
Page 30: How To
How to….. How to get landscape and MSD View The DK4 features the classic MSD landscape View. This facility is optionally available for DK1, DK2 and DK3. The MSD View is reached by simply ‘sliding’ your finger from left to right until you reach meter view 4. How to enable FFT spectrum analyzer The DK4 features the FFT Spectrum Analyzer. -
Page 31: How To Software Update
How to Upgrade your meter DK Meters have the ability to be upgraded with additional features and functions. Please contact your local DK-Technologies representative for further information on how to upgrade How to Clone the settings from one unit to another DK Meter units may be 1:1 cloned for easy standardization of multiple meters. -
Page 32: How To View Two Stereo Pairs While Watching Loudness Based On Pair #1
How to view two Stereo pairs while watching Loudness based on pair #1 The DK Meter allows you to view several stereo pairs at the same time even, defining what Loudness measures to only be based on specific channels. The Loudness number is generally based on the channels preceding the Loudness bargraphs i.e. if 5.1 bargraphs are lined up looking from left to right, followed by the Loudness bargraph –... -
Page 33: Loudness & Terminology
Loudness & Terminology About Loudness Loudness measurements differ from conventional signal amplitude measurements in that they are also influenced by the frequency content of the signal and the duration of transient components. The way these various elements are handled to give a value for display has been defined by the International Telecommunications Union in their standard ITU BS1770 which is the only loudness standard to have achieve any degree of international acceptance. - Page 34 gate. The dynamic gate is, according to ITU-R BS.1770-2, -10 LU below the absolute gated loudness. Dynamic Gated Integrated Loudness (I) The dynamic gated loudness is a long term measurement (an integration over the entire material) based on the momentary loudness. It uses a dynamic gate at -10 LU under (dB relative to) the absolute gated loudness which means that the measurement is on hold if the momentary loudness gets under the dynamic gate.
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Page 35: Other Relevant Info
Other Relevant Info The DK Meter Family The DK Meter family holds several different models including DK1, DK2, DK3, DK4 and DK5 all with their individual feature set and upgrade options. This figure will give you a quick overview of what product includes which functions and features and what might be achieved through the option program: DK Meter Online Application (PC Software) -
Page 36: Signal Connections
D-Sub Connector Pin-out The 15 pin connector is shown from the wiring side of the cable mounted male connector. Pins 5 and 13 are used for factory diagnostics only and it is essential they are left unwired.DK-Technologies A/S Page DK Meter... - Page 37 The USB connector is as seen looking into the end of the cable mounted connector that can connect to a computer. DK3 and DK4 meters The 15 pin D connector is still used for any available audio format inputs, power and data connections.
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Page 38: Specifications
Specifications DK4/DK5 Audio Connectors Meter Connector 15-pole D-Sub 15-pole D-Sub 15-pole D-Sub Analogue input 2 XLR input 2 XLR input 2 XLR input AES input 3 BNC (AES3-4-2009) 3 BNC (AES3-4-2009) 3 BNC (AES3-4-2009) Video Connectors SDI In BNC 3G/HD/SD SDI BNC 3G/HD/SD SDI SDI Out BNC 3G/HD/SD SDI...