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AMP2-16V Series • AMP2-16V-M • AMP2-E16V-M Modular Audio/Video Management and Monitoring Platform User Guide (Software Release: V7.0x) Part Number 821116, Revision J...
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In no event will Wohler Technologies, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the hardware, software, or its documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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How Do I Set the Way Loudness is Calculated? ....31 How Do I Set Up for External Surround Sound? ... 32 How Do I Configure a Stereo Downmix for My External Surround Sound? ............ 34 How Do I Synchronize Internal Speaker Audio with an External Video Source? ..........
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Chapter 5. Menu List ......83 Introduction ..............83 Overview..............83 Topics ..............83 Menu Navigation Overview ..........
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Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu ........125 Option Configuration Menu..........128 Preset Management Menu..........129 Select Menu Lock Combination ........131 SMTPE 2020 Configuration Menu ........133 Status Select Menu ............134 Unit Information Menu ..........135 Chapter 6. Input/Output Modules and Options ..137 Introduction..............
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Analog I/O Card ............145 Rear Panel Adaptor ..........145 Menu Modifications ..........145 Connector Pin Outs ..........146 Analog I/O and SPDIF TOSLINK Card ......148 Rear Panel Adaptor ..........148 Menu Modifications ..........149 Connector Pin-Outs..........149 Dolby D/E/DD+ Card ........... 149 Adding a Redundant Power Supply.........
The new capabilities add no cost to the product and they are available for download as a software upgrade to existing AMP2-16V Series monitors from the Wohler web site www.Wohler.com. Dedicated Enhanced Loudness Screen...
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Preface D ed i ca te d E nh a n ced Lo ud n es s Scr e en Refer to Loudness Screen on page 68 for more information about the new functional capabilities. Refer to Loudness Measurement Menu on page 117 to learn about the loudness parameters which can now be set 8 2 1 1 1 6 :...
CHAPTER 1 Quick Start Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to use the front panel controls and the user interface menu system. For a more in-depth description of each menu, refer to Chapter Menu List on page Topics Topics Page Introduction Front Panel Features User Interface...
Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Fr o nt P a ne l Fe a tu re s Front Panel Features This section describes the controls on the front panel. Figure 1–1 Front Panel Layout Volume Right Screen Left Screen...
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start U se r I n te r fa ce • Rotary Knobs: You can use the rotary knobs in two ways: by turning the knob either clockwise or counter-clockwise, or by pressing the knob like a button. These eight knobs provide menu navigation and hot key functions.
Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t U se r In te r fa c e Help If at any time you would like assistance with the function of any control, pressing the button starts the context-sensitive help for Help the screen as shown in Figure 1–3...
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Se tt i ng Up Y ou r M on i tor f or th e Fi r s t T i m e Setting Up Your Monitor for the First Time To set up your monitor quickly and efficiently, we recommend that you set up your initial configuration in the order listed below.
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Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Se tt in g U p Yo u r M o n it or fo r t he Fi r s t T i m e To get to the , press the Configure Monitor Mixer Menu Menu...
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Se tt i ng Up Y ou r M on i tor f or th e Fi r s t T i m e After you have completed this process for all the channels you want to monitor, you are ready to move on to the Cluster Configuration Menu...
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Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Se tt in g U p Yo u r M o n it or fo r t he Fi r s t T i m e Press the to display the (Figure Edit Cluster Label...
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Se tt i ng Up Y ou r M on i tor f or th e Fi r s t T i m e III. Arrange the Main Screens Depending on your needs, the provides a number of Main Screen arrangements from which you can choose.
Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Se tt in g U p Yo u r M o n it or fo r t he Fi r s t T i m e IV. Select the Metadata to Display on the Screen Status Data If you do not wish to display status data, continue on to SMPTE 2020...
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Se tt i ng Up Y ou r M on i tor f or th e Fi r s t T i m e Repeat Steps through for Pages 2 and 3 as needed. Once you have defined all the status data you want to display, press to return to the...
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Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Se tt in g U p Yo u r M o n it or fo r t he Fi r s t T i m e Figure 1–11 SMPTE 2020 Configuration Menu SMPTE 2020 Configuration Menu SMPTE 2020...
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Se tt i ng Up Y ou r M on i tor f or th e Fi r s t T i m e Rotate the knob to scroll the highlight up or down Line Select among the lines of text to select the one you want to modify.
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Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Se tt in g U p Yo u r M o n it or fo r t he Fi r s t T i m e Figure 1–13 Dolby Configuration and Metadata Display Menu Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu...
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Se tt i ng Up Y ou r M on i tor f or th e Fi r s t T i m e When you have completed making your selections on the Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu , press...
Getting Support Should you need to contact Wohler’s customer support line (see page ii for our contact information), you will save time on the phone by writing down the software and hardware versions installed in your monitor.
CHAPTER 2 Installation Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to install the AMP2-16V Series monitor into a standard 19” rack and how to connect the necessary wiring. Topics Topics Page Introduction Safety Installation Recommendations Compliance Rear Panel Connectors Basic Connections...
Unplug the equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Use of a cart is neither recommended nor approved by Wohler. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing will be required under all of the following conditions: •...
C ha p te r 2 Installation I ns ta l l a ti o n R ec om m e nd a ti o ns Safety Symbols WARNING: The symbol to the left warns of electric shock hazard inside the unit. Disconnect the power cord before removing access panels when installing upgrades.
Ch a p te r 2 I n s ta l l at i on I ns ta l l a ti o n Re co m m en d a ti on s Sympathetic Vibration Sympathetic vibration from other equipment (cables, etc.,) in the rack may be serious enough to interfere with the unit’s sound quality.
C ha p te r 2 Installation Co m p l ia n ce Power The unit comes with one 100 - 240 VAC +/- 10%, 150W, 50/60Hz power supply module. A second identical module is an optional accessory for use when redundancy is necessary. These modules plug in to the back panel and are secured with thumbscrews.
Re a r P a ne l Co nn e cto r s Rear Panel Connectors Standard Connectors The AMP2-16V Series monitor back panel contains all of the connectors except for the headphone jack as shown in Figure 2–1 on page 23.
Blank Cover Plate for and Pass Through Optional Redundant Power Supply Optional I/O Modules and Rear Panel Connectors The AMP2-16V Series monitors can include any combination of the optional I/O modules listed in Table 2–1 below. Table 2–1 Available Add-On I/O Modules...
Refer to Chapter Input/Output Modules and Options on page 137 for more details. Basic Connections Usually, the AMP2-16V is sold with a single 3G/HD/SD-SDI-V card in Slot 1. The instructions below assume this configuration. Install the AMP2-16V into a standard 19” rack as close to eye-level as possible.
CHAPTER 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter Introduction Overview This chapter answers many questions that naturally come up as the AMP2-16V Series monitor is first put into service. Topics Topics Page Notation How Do I Select the Inputs I Want to Hear in the Speakers?
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r N ot at i on Topics Page How do I Display Dolby E Line Number (Guard Band)? How Do I Use Presets to Change Inputs? How Do I Quickly Recall Presets from the Main Screen? How Do I Set Up a SuperPair to Monitor Intercom or Other Sources?
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C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter N ot a ti on Figure 3–1 Screen Notation Dolby Anlg Anlg Down Main Screen Status AES 1 Meta Dolby Recall Zoom -28.1 LKFS MyMix Pair 6 Video/Data Menu Swap Menu Configuration Selection Menu...
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Select the Inputs I Want to Hear in the Speakers? This selection appears on the...
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns How Do I Cluster Meters Pairs Together for Easy Readability? Clustering the meter pairs in logical arrangements enhances the at-a- glance readability of the meters.
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Turn the control so that the blue bracket Cluster End encompasses the channel pairs you want in the cluster.
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns hot key. Repeatedly press the knob until the Loudness Screen function is shown. When you return to the , you will see the new Main Screen...
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C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns channels) of AES or analog outputs are available for this use. Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection Menu...
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s How Do I Configure a Stereo Downmix for My External Surround Sound? First, make sure you have set up your external surround sound system.
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns How Do I Synchronize Internal Speaker Audio with an External Video Source? Audio from all input sources can be delayed before it gets to the internal speakers by up to 170 ms.
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Pressing the again will turn off the delay. Audio Delay How Do I Synchronize External Surround Sound Audio with Video?
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C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns Figure 3–9 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu 3G SDI I/O Slot 1 Configuration Menu SDI Audio Mix Input Delay...
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s How Do I Monitor Dolby Bitstreams? Only one bitstream may be decoded at any given time, but that bitstream may produce up to 10 channels of audio.
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns highlighted. Press the control until the turquoise Dolby Zoom function is found. Turn the control to the number of the Dolby bitstream pair you want it to affect and press it.
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Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Figure 3–11 Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu Decoder Source Decode...
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns Figure 3–12 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Audio Delay Clusters Delay to Speakers = 170 mS Mixer Source...
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Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Figure 3–13 Main Screen Displaying Level Meters and Number of CRC Errors Dolby CRCs: 27 Dolby...
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns Figure 3–14 Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu Dolby Decoder Configuration Menu Decoder Source Decode Coding Mode Slot 1 (AES All formats...
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Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Figure 3–15 Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu Trim Rec 1...
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns How Do I Use Presets to Change Inputs? The AMP2-16V can be outfitted with far more inputs than can be monitored on a 16-channel screen.
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Turn the control to select the number (1 to Save Current Config 32) of the preset you would like to save the current configuration into.
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns Figure 3–18 Hot Key Configuration Menu Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu Trim Rec 1 AES Out (4) Trim...
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Figure 3–19 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Audio Delay...
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C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns This setup is done in the Hardware Configuration Menu Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection Menu Configure Options...
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s How Do I Mix Any Input(s) to Any Output(s)? Any of the input channels can be mixed to any of the AES or analog outputs.
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns signal to the output. One input can be routed to as many outputs as desired.
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Figure 3–22 Hot Key Configuration Menu Hot Key 9 - 16 Configuration Menu Trim Rec 1...
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C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns Analog I/O Cards with the TOSLINK option will not allow the analog outputs to be routed back to the monitor mixer to be metered.
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s How Do I Configure the Audio Inputs or Outputs? If you need to initially set up the audio inputs so that they can be monitored, refer to I.
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C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns However, you can also set the clock source to any AES input pair or to Reference Genlock Input This setup is done in the Hardware Configuration Menu...
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s are different, this means the current source does not have a signal applied.
C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns Figure 3–26 AES Input Configuration Menu AES Input Slot 4 Configuration Menu Terminate 75-Ohm Term Input Terminated...
Ch a p te r 3 T he “ H ow D o I .. .” C ha p te r Fr e qu en tl y A sk e d Q ue s ti on s Figure 3–27 Select Menu Lock Combination Select Menu Lock Combination Key 5 Key 1...
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C h a pt er 3 The “How Do I...” Chapter F re qu e nt ly A s k ed Q u es ti o ns The software versions are displayed on the Unit Information Screen Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection Menu Configure...
CHAPTER 4 Features and Screens Introduction Overview This chapter describes the screens and major features of the AMP2-16V Series monitors. Topics Topics Page Introduction Main Screen Simultaneous Multi-Format Monitoring Monitoring Cluster Selection Main Screen Arrangements Loudness Monitoring Loudness Screen High Quality Audio System Internal Router and Mixer Audio Processor Cards Genlock Input...
Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s M a i n S cr ee n Topics Page Dolby E Line Position Display Dolby CRC Error Counter Display Dolby Zoom Screen SuperPair Input Standard and Custom Meter Scales...
C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens S im ul t a ne ou s M ul t i- Fo rm a t M o n it or i ng Figure 4–1 Main Screen Dolby Anlg Anlg Down Status AES 1 Meta...
Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s M a i n S cr ee n A rr a n ge m e nt s calculated and displayed both numerically and graphically depending on the settings in the Loudness Clusters Menu When the chosen...
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C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens M a i n Scr e en A r ra n g em en ts Figure 4–2 Left: Video/Right: Meters SOLO Trim SDI-1 0 dB M/trak Dolby Pair 2 ANLG Status Pair 3 -28.1 LKFS Meta...
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Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s M a i n S cr ee n A rr a n ge m e nt s Swappable video or expanded level meters on the left screen and metadata on the right screen (Figure 4–4 below).
C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens I ns ta n t St er e o D ow n m i x Expanded level meters on the left screen and metadata on the right screen (Figure 4–6). Figure 4–6 Left: Meters/Right: Metadata Down Anlg...
Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s Lo ud n es s M on i to ri n g on an external surround sound system. Either LtRt or LoRo downmixes are available.
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C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens Lo ud n es s Scr e en screen as well as on the meter on the right. At the base of the meter on the right, one of three indications appears: •...
Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s H i gh Q ua l i ty A ud i o S ys te m • Solo & Mute: Rotating this control allows you to listen to just a subset of the channels in the displayed channel cluster.
C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens I nt er n a l R ou te r a n d M i x er Internal Router and Mixer The wide variety of input and output possibilities offered by the AMP2-16V is a product of the flexible internal digital audio routing system depicted in the diagram in Figure 4–9 on page...
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C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens I nt er n a l R ou te r a n d M i x er Figure 4–9 Audio Routing Diagram Dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI I/O Module (up to 3) Re-Embedder SDI Output &...
C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens A ud i o P ro ce s so r C a r ds Input channels can be metered, rearranged, monitored, and output in any order, or even mixed, panned, and trimmed. The resulting mixed output channels may also be metered.
C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens S DI In p ut A u d io M o ni to r in g D e la y SDI Input Audio Monitoring Delay Add audio delay to the SDI input signals in 1 ms increments up to 160 ms to provide lip sync.
Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s W i de Se l ec ti on of V i de o F or m a t s Wide Selection of Video Formats Video formats are automatically selected.
C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens D ol b y E L in e P os i ti o n Di s p la y Dolby E Line Position Display As part of the Status Data Screen , the AMP2-16V will display the line position of each Dolby E bitstream contained in a 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal, relative to the guard band.
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Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s Do l by Z oo m Sc re e n individual channels for troubleshooting purposes. The Dolby Zoom Screen also lets you scroll through multiple lines of metadata, that appear on the screen adjacent to the metered channels.
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C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens D ol b y Z o om Scr e en Figure 4–10 Dolby Zoom Screen Solo Mute SOLO Chans Chans Bitstream Format DD 32-bit 9-10 Coding Mode Solo 3/2 (L, C, R, Ls, Rs) Chans Bitstream Mode Complete Main...
Sources? on page 47 for details. Standard and Custom Meter Scales The AMP2-16V Series monitors are capable of displaying 16 high resolution, 310-segment bar graph level meters with a variety of selectable scales and phase indicators simultaneously with a loudness indication.
C ha p te r 4 Features and Screens St a tus / M e ta d a ta H ot K e ys Status/Metadata Hot Keys Two kinds of hot keys control the display of status data or metadata. Pressing the Status/Metadata hot key toggles between...
Ch a p te r 4 F e a tur e s a n d S cr ee n s M e nu Lo ck individually for the ambient lighting, and a screen saver can automatically activate after your choice of a wide range of times has elapsed.
CHAPTER 5 Menu List Introduction Overview This chapter provides an in-depth description of all the menus and all their respective options and functions. Note: The menus are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Topics Topics Page Introduction Menu Navigation Overview 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu 5.1 Downmix Parameters Screen AES Input Configuration Menu AES/Analog Output Configuration Menus...
The menu tree (shown in Figure 5–1 on page 85) describes how to navigate from one screen to another on the AMP2-16V Series monitor so you can configure and customize the operation of the monitor to meet your needs exactly.
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List M en u N a v i ga ti o n O v er v ie w Figure 5–1 Menu Tree A u d io M o n ito rin g D o lb y Z o o m M a in S c re e n M a in S c re e n L o u d n e s s S c re e n...
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st 3G SD I I/ O C on fi g ur a ti o n M en u 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu This menu allows you to configure the audio from the 3G SDI I/O Card.
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List 3 G SDI I / O Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu Note: you set also applies to the AES SDI Audio Delay outputs on the 3G/HD/SD-SDI I/O card and these AES signals when used in the re-embedded output.
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st 3G SD I I/ O C on fi g ur a ti o n M en u Figure 5–3 3G SDI I/O Configuration Menu - Re-Embed: Pass Thru 3G SDI I/O Slot 1 Configuration Menu SDI Audio Mix Input...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List 5 .1 D ow n m i x P a ra m et er s Scr e en 5.1 Downmix Parameters Screen This menu allows you to set the audio attenuation levels that will be applied to the channels by pressing the Downmix hot key.
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st A E S I n pu t C on fi g ur a ti o n M e n u • Overall Offset Level: Rotating this knob selects between four possible level reductions for the center channel in the downmix: , or -3 dB...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List A E S/ A n a l og O ut pu t Co n fi g ur a ti o n M e n us • AES 75-Ohm Term: Rotate the knob to highlight each individual channel and then press the knob to toggle termination.
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st A E S/ A n a l og O ut pu t C on fi g ur a ti o n M e n us Follow Monitor Mode Controls In Follow Monitor mode (Figure 5–6 below) you can direct the channels...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List A E S/ A n a l og O ut pu t Co n fi g ur a ti o n M e n us Free Mix Mode Controls In Free Mix mode you can mix and output any combination of channel pairs into any combination of output channels, or you can turn the output pair altogether.
Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu . The system selects colors and symbols automatically. Note: By default, no arbitrary phase comparisons are set up in an AMP2-16V Series monitor. Main Screen Configuration Selection Menu Configure Main Screen Main Screen...
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List A r bi tr a r y Ph a s e M ea s u re m e n t M e nu Figure 5–8 Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu Arbitrary Phase Measurement Menu Phase Phase Test Reference...
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st A ud i o P ro ce ss o r C a r d M e n u Audio Processor Card Menu Audio Processor Card Menu allows you to select each optional module independently to configure inputs, mixing, and outputs.
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List Au d io Pr o ces s or C a rd M e nu • Analog I/O and TOSLINK Input: Pressing a knob with this description displays the Analog Output Configuration Menu .
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st A ut om a ti on M e nu Automation Menu This menu allows you to set the system so that it automatically performs certain functions based on conditions you set. Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List A ut om a ti on M e nu condition is met. As long as a high priority condition is met, lower priority conditions are ignored. can only take effect when the is displayed.
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Cl u s te r C on fi g ur a ti o n S cr ee n • Auto Mode On/Off: Pressing this control turns the action of the Conditions Responses on and off.
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List C l us te r C o nf ig u ra t i on Scr e en Figure 5–11 Cluster Configuration Screen Cluster Configuration Screen Cluster Cluster Start Cluster Configuration Screen Select Cluster Edit Default...
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Co n fi gu r a ti on Se l ec ti on M e n u • Default 2-4-8: Rotating this knob configures the meters into clusters of two, four, or eight. Pressing this knob reformats the screen to form two clusters of eight channels each, four clusters of four channels each, or eight clusters of two channels each.
C ha p te r 5 Menu List D ol b y De co de r Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu channel pairs that you will monitor and that will appear on the meters. You will also define the function of each channel. See I.
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Do l by De cod e r C on f ig u ra t io n M en u This menu allows you to configure the Dolby D/E/DD+ Card, and see the metadata associated with the currently-selected bitstream (if any).
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List D ol b y De co de r Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu Or, while selecting metadata to appear on the main screens. Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection Menu Configure Main...
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Do l by De cod e r C on f ig u ra t io n M en u program that appears on the AUX (pair 5) output of the Dolby decoder.
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List D ol b y De co de r Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu unless this menu item is set to either Dolby D Only Dolby E Only For some applications, only one form of Dolby should be decoded and all others should be muted.
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Do l by De cod e r C on f ig u ra t io n M en u representation to the actual program as possible. The characteristics of line compression are: Boost compression scaling for low-level signals is performed.
Configuration Menu Unit Info Unit Information Menu Ethernet Setup Ethernet Setup Screen Figure 5–15 Ethernet Setup Screen Ethernet Setup Screen Unit Name Unit Name: Wohler’s AMP2-16V IP Address: Select Adjust IP Mask: Gateway: Set for DNS: DHCP The IP Address cannot be 255.255.255.255...
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st H a r dw a r e C on fi g ur a ti o n M en u • Set for DHCP: Pressing this knob resets all the fields ( IP Address IP Mask Gateway...
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List H a r d wa r e Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu Figure 5–16 Hardware Configuration Menu Hardware Configuration Menu Unit Clock Info Source Selected Slot 4 (AES In) Pair 1 Current: Internal Sync Factory Screen...
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st H a r dw a r e C on fi g ur a ti o n M en u • -22 dBFS = +4 dBu • -20 dBFS = +4 dBu •...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List H ot Ke y C on fi g ur a ti o n M en u 1 T hr o ug h 8 Hot Key Configuration Menu 1 Through 8 This menu allows you to configure the eight hot key knobs on the Main Screen Main Screen...
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st H ot Ke y C on fi g ur a ti o n M en u 1 T hr o ug h 8 • Pressing the knob while the highlight is over the knob label displays Label Menu so you can rename the hot key.
C ha p te r 5 Menu List H o t K ey Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu 9 T h r ou gh 16 Hot Key Configuration Menu 9 Through 16 This menu allows you to configure hot keys 9 through 16 on the Main Screen .
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Lo ud n es s C l u st er s M en u Pressing this knob selects the letter or symbol in the character field, and places it in the next character location in the Label field.
C ha p te r 5 Menu List Lo ud ne s s M ea s u re m e n t M e nu Figure 5–20 Loudness Clusters Menu Loudness Clusters Menu Measure On/Off Cluster Name Pair 1 Pair 2 5.1 Channels Pair 6 Pair 7...
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Lo ud n es s M ea s u re m en t M e nu Figure 5–21 Loudness Measurement Menu Loudness Measurement Menu Loudness Alarm EBU R128 (+9 Scale) Standard Over Under...
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List Lo ud ne s s M ea s u re m e n t M e nu program. The alarm will then be activated if the measured loudness exceeds the Alarm Tolerance .
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st M a i n S cr ee n Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu • Mode: Pressing or rotating this control will toggle between Manual Continuous loudness monitoring modes.
C ha p te r 5 Menu List M e ta d a ta Se l ec t M e nu Hot Key Configuration Menu 1 Through 8 on page 113 details. • Configure Hot Keys 9 - 16: Pressing this knob displays the Main that will allow Screen Hot Key Button Configuration Menu...
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st M e ta d a ta Se l ect M e nu font color, and font size. Main Screen Menu Configuration Selection Menu Configure Main Screen Main Screen Configuration Menu Metadata Select...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List M e te r Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu • Metadata Select: Rotating this knob selects the type of data you want to display on this line. (If you select [Empty] a blank line will result on the...
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st M e te r C on f ig u ra t io n M en u Table 5–1 Meter Limits and References Default Color Default Ballistics Bottom Default Bounds Scale Top Limit...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List M on i to r M ix e r Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu Pressing the knob and then rotating it adjusts the %FS. This value cannot be adjusted to a number in excess of the calculated %FS.
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st M o ni to r M i x er Co n fi g ur a ti o n M e n u Figure 5–25 Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Audio Delay...
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C ha p te r 5 Menu List M on i to r M ix e r Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu determine the correct delay. Pressing the knob toggles between no delay ( ) and the current delay setting.
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st O pt i on Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu Option Configuration Menu This menu allows you to determine exactly how you want the audio to come through the internal speakers and whether you want to enable solos/mutes for this source.
C ha p te r 5 Menu List Pr es e t M a n a ge m e n t M e nu card (for use with surround speakers), each soloed channel is then heard either in its native (Left, Right, Center, LFE, Left Surround, or Right Surround) position or in the front (Left, Right, and Center) speakers.
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Pr e se t M a n a ge m en t M e n u Figure 5–27 Preset Management Menu Preset Management Menu Copy Copy To Preset 1: Preset 4: From User Preset 1...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List Se l ec t M e nu Lo ck C om bi n a ti on Select Menu Lock Combination The menu lock feature allows you to lock the front panel controls so that a casual operator cannot access the configuration menus.
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Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st Se l ec t M e nu Lo ck C om bi n a ti on If all labels are dark blue, no combination is set as shown in Figure 5–29 on page 132.
C ha p te r 5 Menu List S M T P E 20 20 Co nf i gu r a ti on M e nu SMTPE 2020 Configuration Menu This menu allows you to select the data that you want to appear on either of the screens depending on how you have arranged the video, data, and meters to display on the .
Ch a p te r 5 M en u L i st St a tus Se l e ct M e n u is grayed out if a SMPTE source is not selected. The ten choices include No Assoc. Pair 1 through Pair 8 Auto Select...
C ha p te r 5 Menu List U n i t I nf or m a ti on M e nu • Status Page 3: Rotating this knob selects among the three available pages. • Text Color: Rotating this knob selects the text color of your choice. Use brighter colors for data lines that need to stand out more and dimmer colors for necessary but little used data.
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• S/W Update: Do not use this knob unless instructed to do so by Wohler technical support. 8 2 1 1 1 6 : A M P2 -1 6 V S e r i e s U s e r G u i d e...
CHAPTER 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Introduction Overview This chapter discusses the various modules and their impact on the menu system, as well as other available options for the AMP2-16V Series monitors. Topics Topics Page Introduction Distinctions Among Models 3G/HD/SD-SDI Card AES Input Card AES Output Card AVB Listener Card...
Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s Di s ti n cti o ns A m o ng M o de l s Distinctions Among Models Optional I/O Modules You can further customize the AMP2-16V by inserting additional I/O...
Input/Output Modules and Options 3G / H D /S D-S DI C a rd Standard Models While a huge number of functional combinations are possible, the following typical combinations form Wohler’s standard offering. Table 6–2 Relationship Between Model Name and Included I/O Modules...
Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s 3G / H D/ S D-S DI C a rd Figure 6–2 3G/HD/SD-SDI Card Rear Panel Adaptor and Rear Card Cover Plate Menu Modifications Inputs...
C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options 3G / H D /S D-S DI C a rd are the same ones that display on the level Monitor Mixer Menu meters and are audible through the internal speakers. Note: The AES outputs are delayed by the setting in...
A E S I n pu t C a rd AES Input Card AES Input Rear Panel Adaptor After adding the AES Input Card and its corresponding rear panel adaptor to the AMP2-16V Series monitor, the rear panel adaptor provides the input connectors shown in Figure 6–3.
C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options A E S O ut pu t C a rd AES Output Card Rear Panel Adaptor After adding the AES Output Card and its corresponding rear panel adaptor to the AMP2-16V, the rear panel adaptor provides the connectors shown in Figure 6–6.
A V B L i st en er C a rd AVB Listener Card AVB Listener Rear Panel Adaptor After adding the AVB Listener card and its corresponding rear panel cover to the AMP2-16V Series monitor, the AVB Ethernet connector will be exposed as shown in Figure 6–5.
C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options A n a l og I/ O C a rd Analog I/O Card Rear Panel Adaptor After adding the Analog I/O Card and its corresponding rear panel adaptor to the AMP2-16V, the rear panel adaptor provides the connectors shown in Figure 6–4.
Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s A na l o g I / O Ca r d Connector Pin Outs The pin out of the balanced analog input connector is listed in Table 6–4 below.
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C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options A n a l og I/ O C a rd Table 6–4 Balanced Analog Input Connector Pin Out Function Channel 2 (-) Inverted Balanced Analog Input Channel 1 (+) Non-inverted Balanced Analog Input Ground Channel 1 Shield The pin out of the balanced analog output connector is listed in...
Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s A na l o g I / O a nd SPD I F T O S LI N K C a rd Table 6–5 Balanced Analog Output Connector Pin Function...
C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Do l by D/ E / DD + C a rd Menu Modifications You can select the analog input or the from the Toslink Input and also from the Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu Analog Output Menus will now display an Audio Processor Configuration Menu...
A dd i ng a R e du nd a n t Po we r Su pp l y Adding a Redundant Power Supply The AMP2-16V Series monitors come with a single 150W power supply that is sufficient to drive a fully-loaded monitor. However, an additional power supply (also 150W) is available as an option to provide for system redundancy.
C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options A d d in g a R ed un d a nt P ow e r S up p ly Attach the power cords to the power supply connectors and plug them into outlets protected by different breakers.
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I m po r ta nt : Do not short the DC wire or plug connecting the AMP2-16V monitor. Figure 6–9 DC 4-Pin Power Connector Note: Wohler does not supply the mating connector for this option. Table 6–6 DC Power Specifications Specification...
Ad d in g /R em ov i ng M o du l es Adding/Removing Modules Wohler’s standard models typically do not populate all five slots, allowing for the addition of other modules. This section describes the procedures for adding new cards and removing existing cards.
Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s A d di n g/ Re m o vi n g M od ul e s Adding a Dolby D/E/DD+ Card To add a Dolby D/E/DD+ Card, follow the instructions below.
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C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Ad d in g /R em ov i ng M o du l es Figure 6–11 Remove Nuts and Washers Using the wrench, remove the nuts and washers from the connectors as shown in Figure 6–11 above.
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Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s A d di n g/ Re m o vi n g M od ul e s Figure 6–13 Remove System Control Board Gently tilt the system board out of its slot and remove it from the...
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C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Ad d in g /R em ov i ng M o du l es Figure 6–15 Attach First Standoff Standoff Screw from the Other Side Attach a standoff to the side of the system control board containing the Dolby slot, by screwing it in from the other side of the board as shown in Figure 6–15...
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Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s A d di n g/ Re m o vi n g M od ul e s Figure 6–17 Insert Dolby D/E/DD+ Card Insert the Dolby D/E/DD+ Card into the slot as shown in...
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C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Ad d in g /R em ov i ng M o du l es Figure 6–19 Tighten Second Standoff Screw Similarly, adjust and tighten the second standoff screw on the opposite side of the system control board, and then attach another screw on top of the standoff as shown in Figure 6–19...
C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Ad d in g /R em ov i ng M o du l es Adding an I/O Module Decision Point: If you would like to add a 3G Card, then continue on to Adding a 3G Option Card immediately below.
C ha p te r 6 Input/Output Modules and Options Ad d in g /R em ov i ng M o du l es Removing an I/O Module C A U T I O N ! Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices.
O pt i on Ki ts Option Kits Table 6–7 below lists the option kits with their respective hardware components for your convenience. Please contact your Wohler sales representative for further information. Table 6–7 Part Numbers for Optional Hardware/Kits Part...
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(includes 760033 and 600001) 760033 Power Supply (24V) 600001 Power Cord 829068 24V DC Power Entry Module Converts the AMP2-16V Series monitor to DC power 829015 Harness DB25 to Female XLR Option Kit (includes 751017) 751017 Cable (DB25 to Female XLR) 829016...
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Ch a p te r 6 I n pu t/ O u tp ut M od u le s a nd O pt io n s O pt i on Ki ts Table 6–7 Part Numbers for Optional Hardware/Kits Part Description Number Other Optional Hardware...
CHAPTER 7 Specifications Introduction Overview This chapter lists the specifications for the AMP2-16V Series monitors. Topics Topics Page Introduction Compliance Standards Specifications 8 2 1 1 1 6 : A M P 2 - 1 6 V S e r i e s U s e r G u i d e...
IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qat, 802.1Qav Incorporates basic 1722.1 protocol, including, advertisements, discovery, and enumeration. The AVB Ethernet interface is capable of communicating at up to 100 Mbits/s. Specifications The AMP2-16V Series monitors meet the following specifications. Table 7–1 Specifications Specification Values/Domains Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC ±...
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Ch a pt er 7 Specifications Sp eci f i ca ti o ns Table 7–1 Specifications (Continued) Specification Values/Domains Selectable: • AES, • • Ext. VU, Level Meter Scales • BBC, • EBU, • Nordic, • DIN, and • Custom.
Introduction Overview This chapter lists the potential error and warning messages in the event the AMP2-16V Series monitor may experience an unexpected condition. If on the outside chance you cannot recover from an error message, contact Wohler’s customer support. Wohler’s contact information is on the copyright page of this document.
AMP2-16V Series monitor. Receiving any of the following messages is part of the normal operation of the unit. No IP Address If you are attempting to connect your AMP2-16V Series monitor to your network and you see this message displayed on the Unit Information...
If you have not recently removed an I/O module, remove the top cover to verify that all the cards are seated properly, then restart the unit. Restart When powering up the AMP2-16V Series monitor, you may see the following message. Figure 8–3...
E r ro r M es s a ge s Error Messages Front Panel Error If the AMP2-16V Series monitor cannot communicate with its internal input controls, restarting the unit can often correct this condition. Figure 8–4 Message: Front Panel Error...
E r r or M e ss a g es Serial Port Access In the event of the following error, please print the report and have it available before contacting Wohler’s customer support. Figure 8–6 Message: Serial Port Access Serial Port Access The system has encountered an operation error.
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