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Wohler AMP1-16-M User Manual

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AMP1-16-M
1RU, 16-Channel, 3G/HD/SD-SDI Audio
Monitor
User Guide
(Software Release: 2.2x)
Part Number 821189, Revision H

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  • Page 1 AMP1-16-M 1RU, 16-Channel, 3G/HD/SD-SDI Audio Monitor User Guide (Software Release: 2.2x) Part Number 821189, Revision H...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USB Port Functionality ........... 13 Copying a Configuration From the AMP1-16-M ..... 13 Copying a Configuration File from the AMP1-16-M ..14 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 - 1 6 - M U s e r G u i d e...
  • Page 4 (GUI) Manager ......15 Introduction..............15 Overview ..............15 Topics ..............15 Running the AMP1-16-M Manager ........16 The SDI Setup Tabs ............16 The Options Tab ............17 The Ethernet Tab ............20 The USB Tab ..............22...
  • Page 5 Appendix A. Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN ..43 Introduction ..............43 Overview..............43 Topics ..............43 Requirements ............... 44 Downloading the File ............. 44 Installing the AMP1-16-M Manager ......... 45 Launching the AMP1-16-M Manager ......... 46 Adding Your AMP1-16-M to Your Network ......

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Quick Start

    Quick Start Introduction Overview The AMP1-16-M is a 1RU, 16-channel, 3G/HD/SD-SDI audio monitor. This unit comes with two 2.4” graphics screens that work together to display 16 channels of audio level metering. You can both visibly and audibly monitor any de-embedded channel pair or pairs of the selected 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signal.

  • Page 8: Safety

    C h a p t e r 1 Q u i c k S t a r t S a f e t y Safety Instructions Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings. Do not use this equipment near water. Use only a dry cloth to clean the equipment.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start S a f e t y 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.

  • Page 10: Mechanical Bracing

    C h a p t e r 1 Q u i c k S t a r t C o m p l i a n c e materials between adjacent vibrating surfaces, or tying up loose cables, etc., may be required to stop vibrations external to the unit. Mechanical Bracing The 1RU chassis is securely attached to the front panel.

  • Page 11: Ic-Eces-003

    • USB 2.0 Port: (Future Software Release) This USB Type A connector allows you to use a flash drive (not supplied) to copy system configurations to another AMP1-16-M or to a PC. • Volume: The left knob controls the Volume...
  • Page 12 The LED is also a solid yellow when it is booting. Yellow The LED blinks yellow when a firmware update is in progress. The AMP1-16-M is not receiving AC power. • Metering: These screens work together to display bar graphs and the configuration menus.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Analog Audio Outputs (Inputs and Outputs) (Left & Right) • Power: The AMP1-16-M uses a standard IEC power cord for the 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz power connection. • 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs: These two BNC connectors accept the 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signals.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Operation

    CHAPTER 2 Operation Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to operate the AMP1-16-M. Topics Topics Page Main Screen Trim Screen USB Port Functionality 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 - 1 6 - M Us e r G u i d e...

  • Page 16: Main Screen

    O p e ra t i o n M a i n S cr e e n Main Screen After powering up the AMP1-16-M and connecting an SDI input, you should see the Main Screen , which will be similar to the one shown in Figure 2–1...

  • Page 17: Trim Screen

    Balance controls as necessary. The channel pairs can be given unique names. To do this, simply connect a PC to the Ethernet port and run the AMP1-16-M GUI setup program. Refer to Appendix A on page To select the channels that go to each speaker, either connect a PC to the Ethernet port or open the self-contained menu system.
  • Page 18 C h a p t e r 2 O p e ra t i o n T r i m S c r e e n Figure 2–2 Trim Screen Left / Center Pair Pair 123456 Pair Right Surrnd Stream 123456 +12 +6 -10 -10...

  • Page 19: Usb Port Functionality

    Flash Drive Note: All configuration files end in the .wcfg extension. Copying a Configuration From the AMP1-16-M To load a configuration file to the AMP1-16-M from your flash drive, press . The Get a setup from the Flash Drive...

  • Page 20: Copying A Configuration File From The Amp1-16-M

    File button. Remove the flash drive from the USB port. Copying a Configuration File from the AMP1-16-M To copy a file to the flash drive from the AMP1-16-M, press Save from the Flash Drive Connected screen. The Save to Flash...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Amp1-16-M Graphical User Interface

    I m p o rt a n t : If you have not yet installed the AMP1-16-M Manager setup software into your PC and connected it to the AMP1-16-M, you must complete all the steps in Appendix A on page 43 before continuing.

  • Page 22: Running The Amp1-16-M Manager

    R u n n i n g t h e A M P 1 - 1 6 - M M a n a g e r Running the AMP1-16-M Manager The AMP1-16-M Manager allows you to customize the monitor’s configuration to perfectly suit your needs.

  • Page 23: The Options Tab

    C h a p t e r 3 AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager T h e O p t io n s T a b comprised of the top and bottom field, and each field allows up to seven characters.
  • Page 24 Non-Audio PA Header Note: The AMP1-16-M detects PA headers that represent encoded data streams. 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 - 1 6 - M U s er G u i d e...
  • Page 25 If the AMP1-16-M is in operation for the screen saver timeout period and no front panel controls have been turned or pressed, the screens will dim by a certain amount. If double the screen saver timeout period elapses without any front panel control activity, the screens will dim further.

  • Page 26: The Ethernet Tab

    T h e E t h e r n e t T a b The Ethernet Tab Click the Ethernet tab. Figure 3–3 AMP1-16-M Manager SDI Ethernet Screen Wohler AMP1-16-M Manager v01.00 SDI 1 Setup SDI 2 Setup Options Ethernet...
  • Page 27 • Get from Unit : Clicking the Get from Unit button transmits the configuration file from the AMP1-16-M that you selected on the AMP1-16-M Units box to the PC. • Save : Clicking the...

  • Page 28: The Usb Tab

    T h e U S B T a b The USB Tab You can remotely copy up to seven configuration files to or from the AMP1-16-M using a flash drive connected to the USB port on the front of the monitor. Note:...
  • Page 29 • PC Setup Files—Open : In the Flash Drive Files area, click to select a file to load in the AMP1-16-M, then click Open Note: This button has the exact same functionality as the Save button on the Ethernet tab.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Internal Menu System

    I m p o rt a n t : The AMP1-16-M local menus cannot be used at the same time that the PC setup software is connected. If this happens, the PC Setup Software will take precedence and display a yellow diamond notifying you about the PC connection.

  • Page 32: Menu Navigation Overview

    C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m M e n u N a v i g a t i o n O v e rv i e w Menu Navigation Overview You can launch the menu system by pressing and holding the Trim...

  • Page 33: Audio Menu

    C h a p t e r 4 Internal Menu System A u d i o M e n u • Back : Pressing this button closes this menu and opens the previous menu, one step up the menu tree. •...

  • Page 34: Trim Menu

    C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m T r i m M e n u • Fixed : Pressing this button fixes the line level of the analog outputs as they are in the SDI signal, where -20 dBFS = +4 dBu (±...

  • Page 35: Channel Assignment Menu

    C h a p t e r 4 Internal Menu System C h a n n e l A s s i g n m e n t M e n u Trim Mode: Pressing this button puts the product in Trim mode and automatically selects...

  • Page 36: Options Menu

    119 minutes (in 1-minute increments) and from 2 hours to 24 hours (in 1-hour increments). The default setting is 8 hours. If the AMP1-16-M is in operation for the screen saver timeout period and no front panel controls have been turned or pressed, the screens will dim by a certain amount.
  • Page 37 • Delay : 4 ms The AMP1-16-M can detect whether a digital audio stream contains PCM encoding, or some other compressed data format such as Dolby Digital™ , in two different ways. The bitstream contains a non-audio bit. When set, this indicates that the bitstream is not PCM encoded, and therefore, should be muted.

  • Page 38: Meter Type And Reference Menu

    C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m M e t e r T y p e a n d R e f e r e n c e M e n u turn the selected phase indicator .
  • Page 39 C h a p t e r 4 Internal Menu System M e t e r T y p e a n d R e f e r e n c e M e n u Table 4–1 Meter Limits and References (Continued) Default Color Default Ballistics Bottom...

  • Page 40: Meter Segment Menu

    C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m M e t e r S e g m e n t M e n u Meter Segment Menu On the Meter Segment Menu...

  • Page 41: Versions And Ethernet Menu

    Trim for 3 seconds • Factory Default : Pressing this button opens a cautionary window to verify that you really want to restore the AMP1-16-M setup to the factory default. If you press the Factory Default button again, the action proceeds and the unit will restart.
  • Page 42 C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m V e r s i o n s a n d E t h e r n e t M e n u I m p o rt a n t : If the IP information has been changed, the unit will have to restart.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Features And Specifications

    CHAPTER 5 Features and Specifications Introduction Overview This chapter lists the features and specifications of the features and options of each local, internal menu. Topics Topics Page Introduction Features Specifications Technical Functional Overview 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 - 1 6 - M Us e r G u i d e ©...

  • Page 44: Features

    C h a p t e r 5 F e a t u r e s a n d S p e c i fi c a ti o n s F e a t u r e s Features •...

  • Page 45: Compliance

    C h a p t e r 5 Features and Specifications C o m p li a n c e Compliance All components comply with UL, CE, and RoHs specifications. The AMP1-16-M also meets FCC Part 15 compliance. Specifications Table 5–1 Specifications Specification...
  • Page 46 <0.05% at any level below limit Electrical Distortion threshold Audio Formats All of the audio formats listed in Table 5–2 below are available for monitoring in the AMP1-16-M. Table 5–2 Audio Formats Standard Format Rate 29.97 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 - 1 6 - M U s er G u i d e ©...

  • Page 47: Technical Functional Overview

    59.94 Technical Functional Overview Figure 5–1 on page 42 illustrates the overall functionality of the AMP1-16-M monitor. Note: Stereo phase indication measurement occurs in the signal chain before it is routed to the speakers. 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 - 1 6 - M U s e r G u i d e ©...
  • Page 48 T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r v i e w Figure 5–1 AMP1-16-M Block Diagram 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 -1 6 -M U s e r G u id e...

  • Page 49: Appendix A. Connecting The Amp1-16-M To A Lan

    Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to connect your PC to your AMP1-16-M through a local area network (LAN) and to configure the monitor using the graphical user interface (GUI) on a PC. Topics...

  • Page 50: Requirements

    Launch the web browser and navigate to the wohler web site: www.wohler.com. Decision Point: If you already have a member user ID and password for the Wohler web site, then log in by clicking on the Member Sign In link at the top right hand corner of the home page and sign in.

  • Page 51: Installing The Amp1-16-M Manager

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e A M P 1 - 1 6 - M M a n a g e r Once you have successfully logged into the Wohler web site, click from the home page menu bar.

  • Page 52: Launching The Amp1-16-M Manager

    Desktop. When the AMP1-16-M Manager appears, it will display the SDI 1 Setup tab by default. Figure A–1 AMP1-16-M Manager SDI 1 Setup Tab Wohler AMP1-16-M Manager v01.00 Selected Unit 10.0.0.10 SDI 1 Setup SDI 2 Setup Options...

  • Page 53: Adding Your Amp1-16-M To Your Network

    A d d in g Y o u r A M P 1 -1 6 -M t o Y o u r Ne tw o r k Adding Your AMP1-16-M to Your Network Note: Usually, you will set up the IP address of your AMP1-16-M using the Versions and Ethernet menu on the unit. This section is provided when only remote access is available.
  • Page 54 . This field will accept up to 16 characters. Important: The name you select for this AMP1-16-M should denote its position or function within your facility so that it can be easily recognized later. 8 2 1 1 8 9 : A M P 1 - 1 6 - M U s er G u i d e ©...
  • Page 55 A p p e n d i x A Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN A d d in g Y o u r A M P 1 -1 6 -M t o Y o u r Ne tw o r k...

  • Page 57: Appendix B. Software Upgrades

    AMP1-16-M. I m p o rt a n t : If you have not yet installed the AMP1-16-M Manager setup software into your PC and connected it to the AMP1-16-M, you must complete all the steps in Appendix A before continuing.

  • Page 58: Checking For Updates

    C h e ck i n g f o r U p d a t e s Checking for Updates Before establishing the connection to the AMP1-16-M, you should check to see if any software updates are currently available. Launch the AMP1-16-M Manager from your PC’s desktop.
  • Page 59 C h e c k i n g fo r U p d a t e s Figure B–2 No New Files Dialog In the event the system discovers updates to the AMP1-16-M firmware stored on your hard drive, the system will display the dialog shown in Figure B–3...

  • Page 60: Upgrading The Amp1-16-M

    Locate IP Rename PC Setup Files Save Open Get from Unit Send to Unit To update the AMP1-16-M of your choice, click the one you want to update from the AMP1-16-M Units area. Click Update Note: The AMP1-16-M will discontinue its normal operation while the software update is taking place.

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