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Quick Start Guide PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G Note: This document provides instructions on how to configure the PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G for use with ST- 2022-6, ST-2110 and Dante/AES67 sources.
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Version History Issue Date Change Details 5/11/18 First Issue 4/7/19 Instructions for allowing In-Band and Out of Band Control added. Page 2 of 41...
Assigning a Preset to a Hot Key ........................27 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics .........................29 Updating your PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G Software ..................33 Using the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G to Monitor Dante/AES67 AoIP .............35 Understanding Dante/AES67 Ports ......................36 Routing Dante/AES67 Audio Sources ......................38 Naming your PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G ....................39 DANTE/AES67 Port Status on your PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G ...............40...
Instructions are also included for using your PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G to monitor a Dante audio network. To fully realise the benefits of the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G, including the monitoring of SDI, AES and Analogue audio sources, this Quick Start Guide should be read in conjunction with the PAM2 MK2 Handbook.
Updating your PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G Software Before setting up your PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G for the first time, we recommend you first visit our Support portal at www.tslproducts.com. From here you will be able to download the latest PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G software and accompanying Release Notes.
Products only. SFP modules sourced from other suppliers will not function and may even damage your PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G. Note: The Ethernet Control Port can be used to provide ‘Out of Band’ Control and to allow remote monitoring of the PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2- IP-3G using a suitable web-browser.
Fitting the optional SFP Modules The PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G audio monitors can monitor uncompressed SMPTE 2022-6 and 2110 Multicast IP streams when equipped with optional SFP modules purchased from TSL Products. 1 or 2 10Gig/E SFP modules can be fitted as shown here.
Accessing the Setup Menu on the PAM1-IP-3G is achieved using the pushbutton labelled ‘Menu’ on its front panel. Rotate the PAM2-IP-3G or PAM1-IP-3G encoder to navigate to the sub-menu or element you wish to change, the currently selected element will be shown by a yellow highlight.
The following steps are only applicable when monitoring ST-2110 Multicast Sources. To configure the PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G for use with ST-2022-6 Multicast Sources, please go directly to Page 13. Several configuration steps are required to prepare the PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G for use in a network to monitor 2110 signals.
Module Setup To set or change the Control IP addresses for each SFP Module, follow these steps: 1. Push the rotary encoder or Menu button once to enter the Main Menu 2. Rotate the rotary encoder to Select the SVIP Main Menu 3.
2110 Global Options Setup 1. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Preset Setup. 2. Push the rotary encoder to enter the SVIP Preset Setup Menu 3. Select and enter the 2110 Global Options Setup Menu 4. Select the SFP Module you wish to configure (either SFP1 or SFP2) 5.
PTP Setup and Status Information 1. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Preset Setup. 2. Push the rotary encoder to enter the SVIP Preset Setup Menu 3. Select and enter the PTP Setup and Status Menu 4. Set the PTP Domain number for each SFP and apply using the TAKE option 5.
Module Setup (allows the setting or changing of the IP address for each SFP Module) see page 14 Note: The following steps are only applicable when monitoring ST-2022-6 Multicast Sources. To configure the PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2- IP-3G for use with ST-2110 Multicast Sources, please go to page 9.
Module Setup To set or change the Control IP addresses for each SFP Module, follow these steps: 1. Push the rotary encoder or Menu button once to enter the Main Menu 2. Rotate the rotary encoder to Select the SVIP Main Menu 3.
Controlling the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G When monitoring ST-2022-6 and/or ST-2110 Multicast sources the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G audio monitors may be controlled using one of three methods: • ‘In-Band’ Control (see pages 16-17) • ‘Out of Band’ Control (see page 18) •...
‘In-Band’ Control To allow ‘In-Band’ control of the PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G, you must first ensure that the ‘Module Setup’, ‘Global Options Setup’ and ‘PTP Setup’ settings have been made (see pages 10, 11 and 12 of this manual for further information).
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Please note, when loading a 2110 Preset into the Active SFP, the 2110 Essences associated with that preset will be displayed immediately on the front panel of the PAM2-IP-3G. 7. Press the red button as shown on Page 8 of this Quick Start Guide to exit the SVIP Input Selection Menu.
‘Out of Band’ Control To allow ‘Out of Band’ control of the PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM2-IP-3G, you must first ensure that the Preset named ‘Under External Control’ is loaded for the corresponding SFP Module you wish to control, using an external control system.
SVIP Preset Control Preset Control allows for the creation and recall of locally stored Presets to allow the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G to manage multicast subscriptions, independent of any external control system. For 2110 multicast sources, the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G can store and recall the following: •...
Creating SVIP Presets To create SVIP Presets for use with 2110 sources, it is first necessary to register the Video, Audio and Ancillary Essences you wish to use (see pages 21, 22 and 23 for further information) To create SVIP Presets for use with 2022-6 sources you need only register a Video Essence (see page 21 for further information).
Registering Video Essences 1. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Preset Setup. SVIP Main Menu 2. Push the rotary encoder to enter the SVIP Preset Setup Stream Config Statistics Menu Preset Setup Module Setup 3. Select and enter the 2110 Video Essence Setup Menu SVIP is selected as the Input Source SFP1 Signal OK –...
Registering 2110-30 Audio Essences 1. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Preset Setup. 2. Push the rotary encoder to enter the SVIP Preset Setup Menu 3. Select and enter the 2110 Audio Essence Setup Menu 4. Name: - The name of the currently selected Audio Essence is shown in the uppermost field (labelled Preset).
Registering 2110-40 Ancillary Essences 1. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Preset Setup. 2. Push the rotary encoder to enter the SVIP Preset Setup Menu 3. Select and enter the 2110 Ancillary Essence Setup Menu 4. Name: - The name of the currently selected Ancillary Essence is shown in the uppermost field (labelled Preset).
SVIP Presets Continued Having registered your chosen Essences, you are now ready to create an SVIP Preset. Up to 24 Presets can be created, each of which can be used to quickly recall the following with a single button push: •...
Creating an SVIP Preset 1. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Preset Setup. SVIP Main Menu 2. Push the rotary encoder to enter the SVIP Preset Setup Menu Stream Config Statistics Preset Setup Module Setup 3. Select and enter the SVIP Presets Menu SVIP is selected as the Input Source 4.
Loading a Preset from the front panel 8. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Stream Config. 9. Push the rotary encoder to enter the Stream Config Menu 10. SFP1 Module: - The PAM2-IP-3G displays both the type (e.g. 2110 or 2022-6) and the firmware version number of the SFP Module currently inserted into SFP Slot 1 of the PAM2-IP-3G.
Home button. Similarly, up to 24 x SVIP Presets can be recalled using Hot Keys on the front panel of the PAM1-IP-3G. The first 5 SVIP Presets can be assigned to buttons 1-5 on the front panel, with the remaining 19 SVIP Presets accessible using the Preset Recall Menu (accessed using the button labelled ‘Shortcut’).
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It is also worth noting that when assigning an SVIP Preset to a Hot Key, the current contents of the right-hand screen on the PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G are also stored. The contents of the right-hand screen are selectable from the front panel of the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G and are as follows: •...
Both the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G provide diagnostic information to help identify possible system issues. This diagnostic information can be monitored remotely using the PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G webpage or locally on the front panel or the unit itself. Access to the web page is made using the Control Port of the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G.
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When subscribing to 2022-6 and/or 2110 sources, the multicast addresses and port numbers of the essences currently being subscribed to are reported directly on the web page. This can be useful when controlling the PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G using an ‘In-Band’ or ‘Out of Band’...
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Basic status information regarding flow subscriptions can also be seen directly on the front panel of the PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G: 1. From the SVIP Main Menu, navigate to Statistics. SVIP Main Menu Stream Config Statistics 2. Push the rotary encoder to enter the SVIP...
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If the PAM1-IP-3G and/or PAM1-IP-3G is successfully subscribed to a ST-2110 or ST-2022-6 Source but it is not being displayed on either of the front panel displays, please check the following: 1. Exit the SVIP Main Menu and go to the Main Menu 2.
From here you will be able to download the latest PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G software along with accompanying Release Notes. Please make sure your PAM1-IP-3G o rPAM2-IP-3G is running the latest software release so that you can benefit from the latest features and functionality offered by the PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G.
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Secondary ports should be used. Note: When connecting your PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G to a redundant Dante network, please ensure that both Primary and Secondary ports are connected using the same link speed. If the primary interface is connected to a 1 Gbps switch port, the secondary interface must also be connected to a 1 Gbps switch port.
Note: It is not possible to either set or discover the IP addresses of the Primary and/or Secondary Dante/AES67 ports using the front panel controls on the PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G. TSL Products recommends that customers use Dante Controller for this purpose. More information on how to use Dante Controller can be found on the Audinate Website at the following link: https://audinate.com/resources/technical-documentation...
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In the Device Info window, it is possible to switch the Primary and Secondary Ports between DHCP (recommended) or Static IP mode using the ‘Network Config’ tab. Page 37 of 41...
Routing Dante/AES67 Audio Sources All Dante/AES67 sources routed to the PAM1-IP-3G PAM2-IP-3G must be made using Dante Controller. The example below shows a PAM2-IP-3G named ‘PAM2-IP-WALLB’ subscribing to audio channels being transmitted from a Dante device named ‘Dante Playout’. Page 38 of 41...
Naming your PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G When connecting multiple PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G Audio Monitoring units to the same network, you can use Dante Controller to assign each of them with unique names based on location, task, owner etc. This example shows the Device Config tab in the ‘Device View’...
MAC address(es). Note: As the owner of a PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G, you are entitled to regular free of charge software updates as and when they become available. Software updates and Release Notes are available from the Support portal at www.tslproducts.com.
From here you will be able to download the latest PAM1-IP-3G and PAM2-IP-3G software and accompanying Release Notes. Please make sure your PAM1-IP-3G or PAM2-IP-3G is running the latest software release so that you can benefit from the latest features and functionality offered.
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