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Eventide BD600E+ Operator's Manual

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BD600+ BROADCAST
PROFANITY DELAY
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Document p/n 141292
Document release 2.3 covering BD600+ software rev 2.7
© 2005-17 Eventide Inc. Little Ferry NJ USA
(All specifications and details subject to change without notice or obligation)
Eventide is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc
Compact Flash is a trademark of Sandisk Corporation
WheatNet-IP is a trademark of Wheatstone Corporation

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Document p/n 141292 Document release 2.3 covering BD600+ software rev 2.7 © 2005-17 Eventide Inc. Little Ferry NJ USA (All specifications and details subject to change without notice or obligation) Eventide is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introducing the BD600 ......................1 BD600+ Features: ..........................1 Additional BD600E+ Features: ......................2 Additional BD600W+ Features ......................2 Front Panel ............................3 Rear Panel ............................5 Analog ..............................7 Audio Connections ..........................7 Digital ..............................7 AES/EBU output, XLR ........................
  • Page 4 Contents Appendix B Extended Remote Control ..................... 36 Parallel Outputs ..........................36 Factory default values for Parallel Outputs ..................37 Parallel Inputs ..........................38 Control Signal Delay ........................39 Insert Operations ..........................39 Serial input and output........................40 Appendix C RS232 Remote Control ....................41 Protocol............................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introducing The Bd600

    Chapter 1 Introducing the BD600+ The Eventide BD600+ is designed to enable a broadcast licensee to prevent obscene and/or libelous material from being transmitted over the air. It does this by automatically delaying program material by up to 80 seconds, allow- ing time for a monitoring operator to decide whether the material being delayed fits into either category.

  • Page 6: Additional Bd600E+ Features

    Additional BD600E+ Features: Extended Remote Control features including: • An RS232 feed delayed by length of audio delay to drive clock or other devices • 16 programmable remote isolated inputs on rear panel connector to drive internal functions or act as source for delayed outputs •...

  • Page 7: Bypass Button

    Front Panel See Chapter 2 for in-depth explanation of the following controls, or look up individual terms in the dex. The front panel buttons have indicator lights which are lit when a function is available, with the excep- tion of BYPASS, which is always available. A flashing light indicates that the function is active.
  • Page 8 7) WAIT AND EXIT Button In profanity delay mode only, initiates or cancels the wait and exit process, which exits quickly from delay. 8) REBUILD Button In profanity delay or precision delay mode, starts or stops rebuilding the delay. In precision delay con- figuration mode, decrements the current delay amount digit.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The BD600+ is supplied in three versions: the Basic Remote model (BD600+), the Extended Remote model (BD600E+) and the WheatNet-IP network audio model (BD600W+). These differ mainly in their back panel connections and remote control features. BD600+ Basic Remote 3 USB 5 Wordclock 7 RS232...
  • Page 10 5) Wordclock in Remote and other Connectors An external Wordclock signal may be used as a 14) Delayed RS232 in sample clock source. A Wordclock signal will 15) Delayed RS232 out usually offer a more stable clock source than These are 9 pin DB9 connectors where the in- that supplied by an AES/EBU signal.

  • Page 11: Analog

    Chapter 2 Operation Analog The BD600+ provides XLR differential audio connections for two input channels and two output channels. When by- passed, the audio pins of each input channel are connected to the audio pins of each output channel using a relay. The unit is automatically bypassed when power is disconnected or turned off.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Audio Connection This chapter describes how the BD600+ is operated from the front panel using factory default configu- ration values. Optional remote control and configuration are described in later chapters and appen- dices. Installation Rack Mount The BD600+ should be mounted in a grounded standard 19-inch rack using washers to avoid damaging the front panel overlay.

  • Page 13: Understanding Bd600 Profanity Delay Functions

    Understanding BD600 Profanity Delay Functions Connect analog audio inputs Connect audio inputs to the two female XLR connectors on the rear panel. It is safe to connect and dis- connect to the rear panel while the power is turned on. The inputs will probably come from a mixer board.

  • Page 14: Using Wordclock

    Understanding BD600 Profanity Delay Functions input at 44.1kHz. Note that the AES output rate will be that set by SYNC - in this case 48K, meaning that the input and output AES rates will be different. Best results with digital inputs, will be normally achieved when the sample rate is set to match the input signal. Wordclock will often give a more stable sync source than the AES signal.

  • Page 15: Wordclock Termination

    Understanding BD600 Profanity Delay Functions This section uses a tape recorder delay as an analogy to describe how the Eventide digital broadcast delay behaves when used as a profanity delay. The digital broadcast delay can be likened to a tape re- corder with some new features.

  • Page 16: Rebuild - Increase The Delay Gradually

    At the start the play head and record head overlap (no delay). The record head is slowly moved to the left until eight seconds of delay exists. The Eventide rebuild process does this in about 120 seconds without causing a pitch change in the audio. Rebuild is used to recover from a dump without having to go to a break.

  • Page 17: Insert Or Station Break Insert - Insert Another Audio Source Into The Program Material

    Understanding BD600 Profanity Delay Functions Once the jingle or mute is complete, the delay will be partially filled, allowing the show to continue seamlessly after the inserted jingle.  See page 17 for more information on the PANIC feature. Insert or Station Break Insert – insert another audio source into the program material Insert functions cause the playback head to move away from the record head at the speed of the tape.

  • Page 18: Operating As A Profanity Delay

    Operating as a Profanity Delay The BD600+ may be used as a broadcast profanity delay - this is its primary function and factory de- fault mode. When power is first applied to the BD600+, the unit's audio inputs and outputs are by- passed through a relay.

  • Page 19: Starting A Show Segment With Rebuild

    Operating as a Profanity Delay Starting a Show Segment with REBUILD This process is used to start a show in a simple manner, allowing the guest or dial-in caller to be ena- bled in less than two minutes. The host customarily uses this period for an introduction or monologue. As a show starts, the delay is set to 0.00.

  • Page 20: Delay Amount Display

    Operating as a Profanity Delay Once the ramp to zero process is complete, the unit will be operating at zero delay (live). Ending a Show Segment with WAIT AND EXIT This process rapidly reduces the delay and takes the time displayed on the BD600+'s front panel indi- cator, typically 8 seconds or less.

  • Page 21: More Information On The Panic Feature

    Operating as a Profanity Delay The display is configurable to be blank, or to show 1, 2, 3 or 4 digits of resolution of delay length. In bypass the display will show ‘----‘. If the unit is in-line, and configured to use AES or Wordclock as a sync source and it loses lock, the display will scroll “NO LOCK.”...

  • Page 22: When Jingles Should Not Be Used

    Operating as a Profanity Delay The BD600+ is not a live performance instrument and requires a second or so to respond to a jingle change. When Jingles should not be used When Jingles are to be used it is recommended that the JBAD status be displayed (BD600E+,W only), as this gives advance warning of possible problems.

  • Page 23: Operation As A Micro Precision Fixed Delay

    Operation as a Micro Precision Fixed Delay The BD600+ may be used as a fixed stereo delay line, adjustable from 0.010 seconds to 19.999999 seconds, adjustable in microseconds (0.000001 seconds) or thousandths of film/video frames. Opera- tion is straightforward, with several front panel buttons serving secondary duty as fixed delay controls. There are two ways to enter precision delay mode –...

  • Page 24: Notes On Precision Delay Mode

    Operation as a Micro Precision Fixed Delay The bar graph below the four-digit display flashes to indicate precision delay configuration mode and shows which of the four visible digits is selected for adjustment. The presence of the decimal point in- dicates that the four digits shown are the ones, tenths, hundredths and thousandths digits.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration There are a number of adjustable values used by the BD600+. Configuration mode gives access to these values and allows them to be changed. This chapter covers the configurable variables for the basic BD600+. Configuration of optional features is covered in the appendices. The configuration mode is operated by the front panel buttons, which are used to navigate through a map of configuration variables.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Configuration Restoring Factory Defaults All factory defaults may be restored by holding down the PANIC button while power is turned on. This will also reset the above Password. Keep holding PANIC down until the display shows "Return to factory defaults ?." The message text will be scrolled marquee-fashion across the display.

  • Page 27: Table Of Configuration Variables

    Table of Configuration Variables Note: Full descriptions of the selectable values are available in pages following this table. Some of these values are specific to either the BD600+ or BD600E+. 4 Character Default Description Units Range of Values Identifier Value CONF Start of Configuration Mode This selection has no configurable...
  • Page 28 Table of Configuration Variables Rebuild Time varies with delay Amount of time it will take to re- seconds varies 1.0 … 267M build the delay from 0 seconds to maximum SAFE Safe Time 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 Amount of time the profanity de- lay must have built up in order to ………………...
  • Page 29 Table of Configuration Variables FLBK Fallback Mode ANA MUTE MUTE action What to do if SYNC source is lost 4PRO Performance Parameters THRS Threshold Level -60 … 0 decibels Audio level (below maximum level) that is recognized as silence TMP0 Tempo Modification percentage Controls how much the tempo is...
  • Page 30 Table of Configuration Variables DUMP LIVE STAT PANC FULL MUTE SBRK RTB D-R W-R 0- R ONE TWO THRE FOUR OFF BYP CNF WFS WAE REB RMP0 SNEZ DUMP LIVE STAT SNEZ AUX3 Function of AUX3 input PANC FULL MUTE SBRK RTB D-R (not present on BD600E+,W+) W-R 0-R ONE TWO THRE FOUR OFF BYP CNF WFS WAE REB...
  • Page 31 Table of Configuration Variables BITS Parity Setting The parity setting for the RS232 5 6 7 8 Delay Connector (BD600E+ only) PARI Remote Input Function The functions of remote input 1. If NONE EVEN ODD CLEAR SET NONE the function is set to OFF, the input may still be used as a source for the delayed remote output.
  • Page 32 Table of Configuration Variables OUT2 OFF ON DLIN BYP CNF WFS WAE Remote Output Function REB RMP0 SAFE SNEZ DUMP LIVE The functions of remote outputs 3 to 16 STAT PANC FULL MUTE SBRK SAFE TIM1 TIM2 INS JBAD >MAX TOP UNLK OUT3 OFF ON DLIN BYP CNF WFS WAE...

  • Page 33: Configuration Variables

    Configuration Variables A number of configuration variables are specific to either the Basic Remote or Extended Remote mod- els – these are covered in separate appendices. Bypass mode When the BD600+ is bypassed, internal relays normally connect the analog and digital outputs to their respective inputs.
  • Page 34 Configuration Variables INPT Input source This variable determines whether the ANAlog or digital input is used. If it is changed, it will usually also be necessary to change the SYNC variable accordingly. BD600W+adds WNET as a source, selecting the configured WheatNet-IP network source. ...
  • Page 35 Configuration Variables POWP Power-Up mode This controls whether the BD600+ goes into bypass at power-up (BYP), goes directly into processing (INLN), or goes to the state it was in when last powered down (PREV). If INLN is selected, the unit will go directly to the in-line mode selected by the RUN configuration variable.
  • Page 36 Configuration Variables SBRK Station Break Duration (BD600E+,W only) On the normal BD600+ the length of a Station Break Insert is fixed at 4.0 seconds – on the BD600E+ and BD600W+it may be set to an amount between 2 and 8 seconds or determined by a JINGle saved on the CF card.
  • Page 37 Configuration Variables THRS Threshold Level Adjustment This value sets the threshold level used for the detection of pauses or silence. The default value has been optimized for normal usage. It may be necessary to adjust this value if the level of ambient noise is high.

  • Page 38: Appendix A Bd600+ Basic Remote Control

    Appendix A BD600+ Basic Remote Control 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 45W RS232 CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL for USB Lamp only WORD CLOCK 100mA max REMOVE POWER BEFORE OPENING. POWER OUT - AES/EBU - IN CH2 - ANALOG OUT - CH1 CH2 - ANALOG IN - CH1 RLA1 RLA2 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 39: Inputs

    Appendix A BD600+ Basic Remote Control Inputs There are four input controls, AUX1 to AUX4. They should be actuated by shorting them to GND. Do not apply a voltage to these inputs as it may damage the unit. These inputs may be configured to replace existing push buttons or to provide other functions that cannot be achieved with the normal front panel controls.

  • Page 40: Appendix B Bd600E+ Extended Remote Control

    Appendix B BD600E+ Extended Remote Control 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 45W RS232 INPUT CONTROL WORD ACTIVITY CLOCK OUTPUT POWER REMOVE POWER BEFORE OPENING. DELAYED RS232 REMOTE CONTROL OUT - AES/EBU - IN CH2 - ANALOG OUT - CH1 CH2 - ANALOG IN - CH1 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 41: Factory Default Values For Parallel Outputs

    Appendix B BD600E+ Extended Remote Control Factory default values for Parallel Outputs The default values for OUT1-16 are as follows (note that prior to V1.4 OUT3-16 defaulted to OFF): DUMP OUT1 SAFE OUT2 OUT3 SNEZ OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT8 LIVE OUT9 STAT...

  • Page 42: Parallel Inputs

    Appendix B BD600E+ Extended Remote Control Parallel Inputs There are 16 input controls, IN 1 to IN16. These inputs are opto-isolated and can be driven with a voltage of either polarity between 5 and 25 volts. They may be configured to remotely duplicate exist- ing push buttons or to provide other functions that cannot be achieved with the normal front panel con- trols.

  • Page 43: Control Signal Delay

    Appendix B BD600E+ Extended Remote Control Control Signal Delay DLIN If a parallel output is configured to , it will output the corresponding input delayed by the current audio delay, whether Broadcast Delay or MPD. This is useful for synchronization of control signals with the delayed audio.

  • Page 44: Serial Input And Output

    Note that neither the RS232 handshake signals are not delayed, nor any returned data (negative delay is difficult, even for Eventide). One possible source of confusion is that during a Wait for Safe operation no data will emerge from the delay.

  • Page 45: Appendix C Rs232 Remote Control

    > character will be permission for the external device to send a new command. Command letters may be upper case or lower case. The command set is based on that of the Eventide BD500 with necessary differences. Page 41...

  • Page 46: Rs232 Commands

    RS232 Command Set puts the unit in-line. If the unit was in BYPASS and the RUN variable specifies 0 requests static at 0 delay MPD1-4, MPD mode will be entered, using the selected delay. Otherwise the unit will enter profanity delay mode at zero delay (live). note: MPD must be entered via configuration change to the run mode parame- 1 increments MPD digit ter.
  • Page 47 U requests current delay as hex sends delay amount in 10s of milliseconds as hexadecimal using 4 chars of ASCII hex followed by H>. V Eventide Factory Defaults sets factory defaults for all config variables (except baud rate). System must be in bypass.
  • Page 48 RS232 Command Set W initiates wait for safe note: when the unit reaches safe, it will switch to rebuild mode. X examine config gives current config variable and value. Responds with a 10-character message consisting of a four-character config variable identifier, an ASCII equal sign (=), the four-character value of the config variable, and a >.

  • Page 49: Rs-232 Command Examples And Tables

    Eventide Factory Defaults initiates ramp to zero examine current variable initiates rebuild first value for this variable starts a sneeze...

  • Page 50: Start-Up Switches

    This function goes into a series of self tests. Many of these tests cannot pass unless loop-back connect- ors are installed on audio and control connectors. These tests should only be run under instruction from Eventide as some of them can erase internal programs. Other Functions The remaining front panel keys are unused at this time or are reserved for factory purposes.

  • Page 51: Parallel Outputs

    Appendix E Extended Remote Connections Parallel Outputs The parallel outputs are of the open-collector type, meaning that when active, the output is pulled to ground by a transistor. A 5V supply capable of a maximum of 500mA is available on the connector, along with a clamp input that may be useful when driving relays.

  • Page 52: Parallel Inputs

    Appendix E Extended Remote Connections Parallel Inputs The parallel inputs are opto-isolated and bipolar, meaning that they may be driven by a positive or a negative voltage. This voltage may range between 5 and 25 volts. One side of each input is commoned in groups of 4. By default, all these groups of common connec- tions are tied together.

  • Page 53: Serial Delay Inputs

    Appendix E Extended Remote Connections The BD600E+ serial input is wired to connect to a PC serial output, while its output is wired to look like a PC serial output. RxData and the handshake lines (CTS, RTS etc) are not delayed or used by the BD600+ and need not be connected in most cases –...

  • Page 54: Appendix F Bd600W+ Wheatnet-Ip

    Appendix F BD600W+ WheatNet-IP WheatNet-IP is a product of the Wheatstone Corporation, which allows multiple pieces of audio equip- ment to pass audio and control signals over a Gigabit Ethernet network. The BD600W+can be con- nected to a WheatNet-IP network, usually as a slave of a "Blade." It should be noted that most net- working issues are beyond the scope of this manual, and should be addressed directly to Wheatstone Technical Support.

  • Page 55: Connecting Audio Between The Bd600W+And Wheatnet-Ip

    Appendix F BD600W+ WheatNet-IP Connecting Audio between the BD600W+and WheatNet-IP The BD600+W's audio inputs and outputs will appear on the Navigator Crosspoint screen, shown above. They can be identified by right-clicking on the Source or Destinations list and choosing Show/Name-Location. The BD600+ sends a stereo output and receives a stereo input from the net- work, shown as Location BD600+ (assuming BD600+ was the name given on the "Third Party De- vices"...

  • Page 56: Connecting Control Signals Between The Bd600W+And Wheatnet-Ip

    Appendix F BD600W+ WheatNet-IP Connecting Control Signals between the BD600W+and WheatNet-IP The BD600W+can receive 16 control signals from the network, and send 16 statuses to it. The mean- ing of these to the BD600W+are configured under 6EXT, Extended Remote Control Parameters. In this respect, the BD600W+is similar to the BD600E+ - the difference being that the BD600+W's control and statuses are logical network signals, rather than physical rear panel connections.
  • Page 57 Enter “wheatstone” when prompted for Username, followed by the Enter key, and when prompted for Pass- word, hit the Enter key without any text to enter a blank password. At this point, you should see something like: WheatNet IP Eventide BD600+ Software Version 1.4.9 Built Jun 15 2015 at 10:58:25 Booter ver:0.0 type:000003 dip:0000...

  • Page 58: Appendix G - Installing Windows Drivers

    Appendix G - Installing Windows Drivers Installing Windows Drivers It is only necessary to install this driver when using USB on Windows 7 – later OS versions do not re- quire it. With the BD600+ powered up and connected to your computer by USB, bring up “Control Panel”, then “Device Manager”.
  • Page 59 Appendix G - Installing Windows Drivers Select “Browse my computer…..” You will see the following dialog. Hit the “Browse” button, and locate and select the CD drive containing the “BD600+ Install Software” CD. Hit “Next”. If you see a “Windows Security” window, click on “Install this driver….” You should now see a “Windows has successfully updated….”...

  • Page 60: Physical

    Specifications Physical: Size inches 1.75h x 19w x 10.5d Size centimeters 4.4h x 48.3w x 26.7d Weight 6 lbs. net Shipping weight 10 lbs Power 50 watts, 100-240V AC 50/60Hz Fuse 4-Amp 250V AC Fast Blow on internal power supply unit AES/EBU Digital inputs/outputs: Connector Sample Rate...

  • Page 61: Warranty Information

    The warranty DOES NOT COVER shipping damage, either to or from Eventide. If you receive a new unit from us in damaged condition, notify us and the carrier; we will arrange to file an insurance claim and either repair or exchange the unit.
  • Page 62 Who performs warranty work The only company authorized to perform work under this warranty is Eventide Inc., Little Ferry, New Jersey. While you are free to give personal authorization to anyone else (or to work on it yourself), we will not honor claims for payment for parts or labor from you or from third parties.
  • Page 63 Index AES/EBU ... 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 17, 24, 29, 30, 32, 56 Delayed RS232 ..........6 lock ..........10, 17, 29 General Remote ..........6 Analog RS232 ............. 6, 26 input ............. 7 Wordclock .......... 6, 9, 32 output ............
  • Page 64 Release Notes for V1.5 Document Version 2.3...

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