DaySequerra DownMix 5.1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 5.1 Surround Encoder DownMix User Manual...
  • Page 2 We sincerely hope our products help you achieve a new level of excellence in your work!       David V. Day  and the DaySequerra Team DaySequerra | 154 Cooper Rd. #902 | West Berlin, NJ 08091 | Voice 856-719-9900 | sales@daysequerra.com | www.daysequerra.com 2  DownMix User Manual ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Two channel audio stream can be edited, stored, or transported just like any standard stereo stream on your current equipment without virtually any loss in quality. All rights reserved DaySequerra Corp. Copyright 2010. All logos and trademark used herein are the property of their respective owners. 3 ...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Service Information  The DaySequerra DownMix contains no user serviceable components inside the unit. Please contact DaySequerra for repair and upgrade information. In the event that your unit needs to be returned to the factory, contact us for a return authorization number.
  • Page 5: Downmix Technical Specifications

    Environmental Preservation Efforts  This equipment has been designed and built by DaySequerra corporation to give many years of trouble free service and is backed by our three year warranty and commitment of providing the best customer support. When the time comes to retire your product from service, it should be disposed of in accordance with local codes or ordinances.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    This proprietary DTS Neural Audio process, or “watermark process” guarantees that surround information is faithfully reproduced when later rendered by the DaySequerra UpMix or any Lt/Rt system. In brief, DownMix produces a stereo mix that accurately represents the original content whether monitored in mono, stereo, matrix or DTS Neural 5.1 Surround Sound.
  • Page 7: Typical Applications

    Typical Applications  Here are some examples that describe some typical applications where you might use DownMix.     FM Radio Production Studio  A typical application of DownMix is to create a watermarked stereo signal from multi-channel original content originating from a computer with a multi-channel sound card, Stereo Automation or Storage System, or direct from your Digital Production Console.
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    We provide a limited 3-year warranty on all of our products; however, if you don’t register your unit, it is impossible for us to contact you to notify you when important software upgrades become available. Please take a few minutes to complete the warranty registration form on our website, www.daysequerra.com.    ...
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel   Bargraph Meters INPUT LEVELS - Six 10-segment multi-colored LED meters display the audio level for each channel of the inbound audio stream. OUTPUT LEVELS - Six 10-segment multi-colored LED meters display the audio level for each channel of the down mixed audio stream.  ...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel  AES INPUTS - Four 75Ω BNC connectors will accept an AES3 digital audio stream. AES OUTPUTS - Three 75Ω BNC connectors output the down mixed AES3 digital audio stream. AES SYNC - Two 75Ω BNC connectors that allow DownMix to receive an AES REF or DARS clock signal from an external source and pass it on to other devices.
  • Page 11 Input 1: Voltage detected on this input will cause DownMix to go into pass-though operating mode. Input 2: Voltage detected on this input will have DownMix take the input audio signal and down- mix into Lt/Rt. Input 3: Unused at this time. Input 4: Unused at this time.
  • Page 12: Meter Display

    Meter Display  Figure 1. Metering display DownMix. INPUT LEVELS – LED display shows current amplitude of input signal from -60dB to 0dB across all active channels. Unused channels will not light the display. L - Left (AES Input 1) LFE- Low Frequency (AES Input 4) R - Right (AES Input 2) Ls - Left Surround (AES Input 5) C - Center (AES Input 3)
  • Page 13: Home Screen

    Home Screen    Figure 2. Home Screen on DownMix. DownMix has been designed with ease of use in mind. Most of the common settings are available for modification right on the home screen. While the unit is at this screen, press the HOME key to invoke home screen selection mode;...
  • Page 14: Programming Menu

    Programming Menu  If AC line power is lost or momentarily interrupted, DownMix will revert to its previous state. To enter the programming menu, turn the rotary encoder in any direction while at the HOME screen. The ENTER key will enter the currently selected sub menu or enter the value mode for the selected option.
  • Page 15: System Menu Functions

    Menu Functions and Descriptions      While at the home screen, and not in home screen selection mode, rotate the encoder in any direction to enter the menu. From this screen you may navigate to the rest of the menu by selecting SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 16 Network Menu  DownMix has several configurable network settings. All of the DownMix network settings are password protected. The password to change the network settings is dnmix123. Please take note when entering the password that the DownMix password is case sensitive. DownMix is configured to take a DHCP address by default.
  • Page 17: Faults

    Below is a listing of the most common fault conditions. PSU-x Failed: One of the redundant power supplies has failed and your unit requires service. Please contact DaySequerra to arrange for repair. No Sync: AES sync has been lost. Please check the source equipment and all cable connections.
  • Page 18: Firmware Update Procedure

    Firmware Update Provided that you have completed warranty registration for your DownMix on our website, we will notify you as new firmware updates become available. The notification will contain the announcement of new firmware, issues corrected, and instructions on how to retrieve the update files. Update packages will be available as a single .ZIP file for download.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    DaySequerra warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship to its original owner for three (3) years from the date of purchase. DaySequerra will repair or replace such product or part thereof that upon inspection by DaySequerra, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship subject to conditions contained herein.
  • Page 20 Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS Logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 2008-2009 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 20  DownMix User Manual ...

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