DK-Audio PTO600C-5.1 User Manual

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MSD/PT0600C-5.1
MSD/PT0600C-III
MSD/PT0200C
MASTER STEREO DISPLAY
Technical Reference Manual
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  • Page 1 MSD/PT0600C-5.1 MSD/PT0600C-III MSD/PT0200C MASTER STEREO DISPLAY Technical Reference Manual interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile www.dk-audio.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright©2002 DK-Audio A/S, Herlev, Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form, or by any means, without prior written consent from DK-Audio A/S. Trademarks Analog Devices is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc., USA Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc., USA...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Contents Section ......Page Section ......Page Introduction .
  • Page 4 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Contents Section ......Page Section ......Page Appendix C.
  • Page 5 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Contents Section ......Page Section ......Page 16.4 Appendix F-4.
  • Page 6 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Please write to DK-Audio at the address on factory presets and pin-out descriptions. the rear page of this manual, or call +45 44 85 02 55. You can also use the enclosed •...
  • Page 8: The Audio Matrix

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 2. The Audio Matrix The Audio Matrix function of the MSD has become The different supported MSD models are the very heart of the unit. Almost all parameter set- configured as follow: tings originate from the Matrix. MSD-Series MSD200C MSD600C-III...
  • Page 9: External Synchronisation And The Sample Rate Converter

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 3. External Synchronisation and the Sample Rate Converter (SRC) The MSD has been designed to run on a fixed with sample rate converters in their AES input internal sample rate at 48 kHz. However the user stage.
  • Page 10 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual not recommended to sync to an external sync son is that the SRC under certain situations effects source lower than 44.1 kHz since this will effect the the peak value of the input signal. ballistics of the MSD’s meter functions. In all other PPM Scales where the displayed level is When using the MSD with one of the DMU scales based on the energy of the signal and not the true...
  • Page 11: Hardware

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 4. Hardware 4.2 Digital Audio Inputs The MSD has been designed with the very best technology available today ensuring superb per- formance, high flexibility and an outstanding audio All supported MSD models are using the same performance.
  • Page 12: Digital Audio Output

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 4.3 Analogue Audio Output 4.5 External Sync Source Input The Analogue Output are designed around the All supported MSD models are able to use any of AK4324 24-bit Digital-to-Analogue converter (DAC) the available AES-3 inputs as an External AES-3 from AKM®.
  • Page 13: Flash-Prom (Program Storage Media)

    DK-Audio. on-chip. There are several suppliers of TFT VGA displays with a very high variation in quality. DK-Audio is only using the very best TFT technology available 4.7 Flash-PROM (Program Storage today. These are a bit more expensive than com- Media) monly used LCD displays but so much better.
  • Page 14: Hardware Id

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 4.9 Hardware ID 4.10 Power Supply All Newer models of the MSD product family have All supported MSD models are using an external been designed around a single common operation power supply of the desktop type. This enables the system (OS).
  • Page 15: Mounting

    MSD600C-5.1 enclosed fittings for mounting Philips and a Tektronix 19” Instrument rack. are: DK-Audio offers a 19” instrument rack extension bracket that extends the depth of the MSD to 1 x bracket (U-form), 1 x circular base-plate, 3 x match CRT based equipment normal used together finger screws with star-washers.
  • Page 16 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual ate alternative, depending upon the material). Place the bracket on top of the base-plate and secure using one of the supplied finger screws with a star- washer. Now fix the MSD to the bracket with the two remaining finger screws.
  • Page 17: Audio Connections - Breakout Cable

    25-pole DSUB socket on the rear of the unit. A standard breakout connection cable is avail- able from DK-Audio for each of the three MSD con- figurations supported. The breakout cables have all the necessary DSUB connectors to XLR (audio in/out) connectors.
  • Page 18: Precautions

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 7. Precautions Please observe the following guidelines for a • If the LCD breaks, and the liquid crystal runs longer, trouble-free life for your MSD: out, keep it well clear of your mouth and eyes. If it sticks to your skin or clothes, wash it off •...
  • Page 19: Presets

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 8. Presets The MSD comes with 11 user configurable presets. User’s Manual for details on how to re-assign input 5 of these presets are factory configured on delive- (sources) and outputs (destinations). ry of your MSD. Select the preset closest to your individual use of the MSD.
  • Page 20 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Supported Model: MSD600C-5.1, PT0600C-5.1 Preset # Preset Name Description Source Ana/Dig BASE SETUP This is the default (power up) setting, and can be user-changed [by special procedure only] 5.1 LCR 5.1 Surround Sound (Left, Centre, Right) 5.1 LRC 5.1 Surround Sound (Left, Right, Centre) DIGITAL 1+2...
  • Page 21: The "Dk-Scale" Pc-Software Program

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 9. The “DK-SCALE” PC-Software Program...
  • Page 22 HD floppy disk. However, it may also be the MSD, the DK-Scale PC-Software Program has downloaded from DK-Audio’s website at been developed to enable the user to download his www.dk-audio.com. own personal scale arrangement from a large library of various international scales.
  • Page 23: Software Upgrade

    PC via the COM1 or COM2 port. 10.2 Update Procedure New software direct from DK-Audio will be sup- plied on a standard HD floppy disk or may also be While in the DOS-PROMPT mode in the correct...
  • Page 24: Appendix A: Specifications

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 11. Appendix A: Technical Specifications PPM Analogue references Value Note Specifications Indication 0 dBu Input Voltage 1.55V PPM Scales Dynamic response Pflichtenhft 3/6 3 ms / -3 dB IEC 268-10 5 ms / -2 dB IEC 268-17 VU: 300 ms Return (fallback) time...
  • Page 25 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Technical Specifications Cabinet Dimensions Value Note Width 186 mm + mounting nuts @ 4 mm Height 144 mm Without mounting bracket Depth 36 mm Without Connectors Cabinet Dimensions (PT, 19” Rack versions) Width 214 mm Height 133 mm Depth...
  • Page 26 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Technical Specifications (Preliminary) Analogue Input: (1) Value Note Maximum Input Level >+24 dBm Sample Rate (Internal Sync) 48 kHz Sample Rate (External Sync) 32 kHz – 50 kHz Bit Resolution 24 Bit Frequency Response 10 Hz – 21 kHz -3 dB @ 48 kHz Frequency Response ±...
  • Page 27 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Technical Specifications AES Interface: (2) Value Note Input Sample Rate Converter (3) Sample Rate Range 30 Hz – 100 kHz Default Internal Sample Rate 48 kHz Synchronisation to external sample rate Bit Resolution 24 Bit Group Delay 1.75 mSec Maximum...
  • Page 28: Appendix B. Mechanical Dimensions

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 12. Appendix B. Mechanical Dimensions Rear view. Chassis for the MSD600/200 Side view...
  • Page 29 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Side view. Rack mounting chassis for the PT0600/200...
  • Page 30 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Rear view. Chassis for the PT0600/200...
  • Page 31: Appendix C. Pin Configuration

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 13. Pin Configuration 13.1 Appendix C-1. Pin configuration for VGA and Utility DSUB Connector The pin configuration of the VGA and the Utility connector is common for all supported models. Power , RS232 & I2C 15-Pole DSUB 9-Pole DSUB Pin 5,6,7,8,10...
  • Page 32: Appendix C-2. Pin Configuration For Analogue And Digital Aes-3 Input/Output Dsub Connector

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 13.2 Appendix C-2. Analogue & AES-3 Input/Output Pin configuration for Analogue MSD200C and PT0200C and Digital AES-3 Input/Output 25-Pole DSUB DSUB connector Input ANA 1 Pin 14 Cold Pin 1 Pin 2 ANA 2 Pin 15 Cold Pin 3 Pin 16...
  • Page 33 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Analogue & AES-3 Input/Output MSD600C-III Analogue & AES-3 Input/Output MSD600C-III and PT0600C-III and PT0600C-III 25-Pole DSUB AES-3 #1 Pin 24 Input Cold Pin 11 ANA 1 Pin 14 Pin 12 Cold Pin 1 AES-3 #2 Pin 25 Pin 2 Cold...
  • Page 34: Factory Presets For Msd/Pt0200C

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 14. Factory Presets for STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART MSD/PT0200C Preset No. 0 - Base Setup Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. 14.1 Appendix D-1. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Factory Preset 0: PHAS CH 2 CH 2 BASE SETUP CENT CH 3...
  • Page 35 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 0 Base Setup is the default preset from which the MSD200C, PT0200C always will start from after power-up. Preset = can be user config- ured only by a special procedure. The factory set up shown above monitors both the analogue and digital input.
  • Page 36: Appendix D-2. Factory Preset 1: Analogue

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 14.2 Appendix D-2. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 1: Preset No. 1 - ANALOGUE ANALOGUE Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Only valid for: MSD200C, PT0200C PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3 C + 1...
  • Page 37 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 1 Analogue is based on the stereo ana- logue input. In this set up phase meter and vector oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical ana- logue stereo input signal (line #33 and #34).
  • Page 38: Appendix D-3. Factory Preset 2: Digital

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 14.3 Appendix D-3. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 2: DIGITAL Preset No. 2 - DIGITAL Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. Only valid for: MSD200C, PT0200C PHAS CH 1 CH 1 PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3 C + 1...
  • Page 39 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 2 Digital is based on the digital AES-3 input. In this set up phase meter and vector oscillo- scope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical AES-3 inputs (line #35 and #36).
  • Page 40: Factory Preset 3: Analogue+Ms

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 14.4 Appendix D-4. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 3: Preset No. 3 - ANALOGUE + MS ANALOGUE+MS Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Only valid for: MSD200C, PT0200C PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3...
  • Page 41 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 3 Analogue+MS is based on the stereo analogue input. In this set up phase meter and vec- tor oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical ana- logue stereo input signal (line #33 and #34).
  • Page 42: Appendix D-5. Factory Preset 4: Digital+Ms

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 14.5 Appendix D-5. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 4: Preset No. 4 - DIGITAL + MS DIGITAL+MS Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Only valid for: MSD200C, PT0200C PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3...
  • Page 43 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 4 Digital+MS is based on the AES-3 input. In this set up phase meter and vector oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical AES-3 input signal (line #33 and #34).
  • Page 44: Factory Presets For Msd/Pt0600C-Iii

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 15. Factory Presets for STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART MSD/PT0600C-III Preset No. 0 - Base Setup Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. 15.1 Appendix E-1. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Factory Preset 0: PHAS CH 2 CH 2 BASE SETUP CENT CH 3...
  • Page 45 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 0 Base Setup is the default preset from which the MSD600C-III, PT0600C-III always will start from after power-up. Preset = can be user configured only by a special procedure. The factory set up shown above monitors both the analogue and digital input.
  • Page 46: Appendix E-2. Factory Preset 1: Analogue

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 15.2 Appendix E-2. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 1: Preset No. 1 - ANALOGUE ANALOGUE Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Only valid for: MSD600C-III, PT0600C-III PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3 C + 1...
  • Page 47 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 1 Analogue is based on the stereo ana- logue input. In this set up phase meter and vector oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical ana- logue stereo input signal (line #33 and #34).
  • Page 48: Appendix E-3. Factory Preset 2: Digital

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 15.3 Appendix E-3. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 2: DIGITAL Preset No. 2 - DIGITAL Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. Only valid for: MSD600C-III, PT0600C-III PHAS CH 1 CH 1 PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3 C + 1...
  • Page 49 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 2 Digital is based on both the AES-3 inputs. In this set up phase meter and vector oscil- loscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical AES-3 input pair #1 (line #35 and #36).
  • Page 50: Factory Preset 3: Analogue+Ms

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 15.4 Appendix E-4. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 3: Preset No. 3 - ANALOGUE +MS ANALOGUE+MS Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Only valid for: MSD600C-III, PT0600C-III PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3...
  • Page 51 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 3 Analogue+MS is based on the stereo analogue input. In this set up phase meter and vec- tor oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical ana- logue stereo input signal (line #33 and #34).
  • Page 52: Factory Preset 4: Digital+Ms

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 15.5 Appendix E-5. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 4: Preset No. 4 - DIGITAL +MS DIGITAL+MS Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Only valid for: MSD600C-III, PT0600C-III PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3...
  • Page 53 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 4 Digital+MS is based on the first AES-3 input pair #1. In this set up phase meter and vector oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical AES-3 input signal (line #33 and #34).
  • Page 54: Factory Presets For Msd/Pt0600C-5.1

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 16. Factory Presets for STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART MSD/PT0600C-5.1 Preset No. 0 - Base Setup Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. 16.1 Appendix F-1. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Factory Preset 0: PHAS CH 2 CH 2 BASE SETUP CENT CH 3...
  • Page 55 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 0 Base Setup is the default preset from which the MSD600C-5.1, PT0600C-5.1 always will start from after power-up. From factory this preset will be equal preset 2. Preset = can be user confi- gured only by a special procedure. Column A + B = Status Display Line Number + Destination ID Column C =...
  • Page 56: Factory Preset 1: Lcr

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 16.2 Appendix F-2. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 1: LCR Preset No. 1 - 5.1 LCR Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. Only valid for: MSD600C-5.1, PHAS CH 1 CH 1 PT0600C-5.1 PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 2...
  • Page 57 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 1 LCR 5.1 Surround Sound. In this preset the DK-Audio Jelly-Fish™ figure is used to monitor a 5.1 sur- round sound signal. The preset shows all the three AES-3 inputs (lines #33, #34, #37, #38, #41 and #42). This preset is the same as Preset 2 except channels C and R is switched.
  • Page 58: Factory Preset 2: Lrc

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 16.3 Appendix F-3. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 2: LRC Preset No. 2 - 5.1 LRC Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. Only valid for: MSD600C-5.1, PHAS CH 1 CH 1 PT0600C-5.1 PHAS CH 2 CH 2 CENT CH 3...
  • Page 59 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 2 LRC 5.1 Surround Sound. In this preset the DK-Audio Jelly-Fish™ figure is used to monitor a 5.1 surround sound signal. The preset shows all the three AES-3 inputs (lines #33, #34, #37, #38, #41 and #42). This preset is the same as Preset 1 except channels C and R is switched.
  • Page 60: Appendix F-4. Factory Preset 3: Digital 1+2

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 16.4 Appendix F-4. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 3: Preset No. 3 - DIGITAL 1+2 DIGITAL 1+2 Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 1 CH 1 Only valid for: MSD600C-5.1, PHAS CH 2 CH 2 PT0600C-5.1...
  • Page 61 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 3 Digital 1+2 is based on all the three AES-3 inputs. In this set up phase meter and vec- tor oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 1, 2 (line #57 and #58), which are the physical AES-3 input pair #1 (line #35 and #36).
  • Page 62: Appendix F-5. Factory Preset 4: Digital 3+4

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 16.5 Appendix F-5. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 4: Preset No. 4 - DIGITAL 3+4 DIGITAL 3+4 Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 3 CH 3 Only valid for: MSD600C-5.1, PHAS CH 4 CH 4 PT0600C-5.1...
  • Page 63 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 4 Digital 3+4 is based on all the three AES-3 inputs. In this set up phase meter and vec- tor oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 3, 4 (line #59 and #60), which are the physical AES-3 input pair #2 (line #37 and #38).
  • Page 64: Factory Preset 5: Digital 5+6

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 16.6 Appendix F-5. STATUS DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART Factory Preset 5: Preset No. 5 - DIGITAL 5+6 DIGITAL 5+6 Line # Output Input Line # Input Ref. PHAS CH 5 CH 5 Only valid for: MSD600C-5.1, PHAS CH 6 CH 6 PT0600C-5.1...
  • Page 65 MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual Preset 5 Digital 5+6 is based on all the three AES-3 inputs. In this set up phase meter and vec- tor oscilloscope are assigned to bargraph channels 5, 6 (line #61 and #62), which are the physical AES-3 input pair #3 (line #39 and #40).
  • Page 66: Appendix G. Audio Matrix Flow Charts

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 17. Audio Matrix Flow Charts 17.1 Appendix G-1. Audio Matrix Flow chart Only valid for: MSD200C, PT0200C...
  • Page 67: Msd/Pt0600C-Iii

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 17.2 Appendix G-2. Audio Matrix Flow chart Only valid for: MSD600C-III, PT0600C-III...
  • Page 68: Msd/Pt0600C-5.1

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 17.3 Appendix G-3. Audio Matrix Flow chart Only valid for: MSD600C-5.1, PT0600C-5.1...
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  • Page 70: Appendix H. Sync Clock Flow Charts

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 18. Sync Clock Flow Charts 18.1 Appendix H-1 Sync Clock Flow chart Only valid for: MSD200C, PT0200C...
  • Page 71: Msd/Pt0600C-Iii

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 18.2 Appendix H-2. Sync Clock Flow chart Only valid for: MSD600C-III, PT0600C-III...
  • Page 72: Msd/Pt0600C-5.1

    MSD/PT0600/200 - Technical Reference Manual 18.3 Appendix H-3. Sync Clock Flow chart Only valid for: MSD600C-5.1, PT0600C-5.1...
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