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While the UpMix has been designed to be straightforward to use, we do suggest that you spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the features and operational functions that are contained in this manual.
All rights reserved DaySequerra Corporation Copyright 2010. All logos and trademark used herein are the property of their respective owners. 3 Specifications subject to change. UpMix User Manual UpMix User Manual Revision B for firmware 3.17.09.
If UpMix is subjected to a strong RFI field, such as those emitted from portable two way radios, the display may “blank out”. To restore the display without rebooting the unit, turn the rotary encoder to activate the main menu, and then press HOME.
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.
DaySequerra DownMix as a complete 5.1 transport solution. Surround content that has been encoded by UpMix will be reproduced just as it was heard in the original 5.1 mix. UpMix is DSP based and will never need calibration or alignment.
Radio Production Studio UpMix allows production engineers to render mono or stereo content into surround. The mix can be broadcasted on a compatible medium. When used in conjunction with DownMix, UpMix will allow the engineer to render a watermarked (LtRt) two channel audio source back into its original surround content.
Immediately upon receiving your UpMix, please make a careful inspection for any shipping damage. If damage is found or suspected, please notify the carrier at once and then contact your dealer. UpMix is shipped in one carton, which contains: the UpMix unit, two AC power cables and this Users Manual.
ENTER KEY - Used to enter a menu or confirm a selection. This key will also clear an error message display from the home screen. HOME KEY - A press of this button will return UpMix to its home screen, or enter home screen selection mode.
AES OUTPUTS - Four 75Ω BNC connectors output the up-mixed AES3 digital audio stream. AES SYNC - Two 75Ω BNC connectors that allow UpMix to receive an AES REF or DARS clock signal from an external source and pass it on to other devices.
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Input 1: Voltage detected on this input will cause UpMix to go into pass-though operating mode. Input 2: Voltage detected on this input will have UpMix take the input audio signal and up-mix it into 5.1 surround. Input 3: Unused at this time.
C - Center (AES Input 3) Rs – Right Surround (AES Input 6) Items in italics are used when UpMix is configured to take a 5.1 audio stream and create a 7.1 audio stream (not supported in this code release).
Figure 2. Home Screen on UpMix. UpMix 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;...
Programming Menu If AC line power is lost or momentarily interrupted, UpMix 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.
Settings Menu Center Mode: Configures UpMix to use a discreet center channel (Hard Center) or mix the center into the left and right channels (Phantom). LFE Function: Defines how UpMix will treat Low Frequency Effects. (Normal or Mute) LFE Cutoff: Adjusts low-pass filter for Low Frequency Effects. (0-140Hz in 20Hz Increments) Output Limiter: Allows UpMix to reduce the level of the output stream.
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UpMix has several configurable network settings. All of the UpMix network settings are password protected. The password to change the network settings is upmix123. Please take note when entering the password that the UpMix password is case sensitive. UpMix is configured to take a DHCP address by default.
No Sync: AES sync has been lost. Please check the source equipment and all cable connections. Ensure that UpMix is operating in the proper input mode for your application and is looking for the source audio on the correct port.
255.255.255.0. Select OK to close the dialog, and then OK to close the properties box. 5. If UpMix is set up for DHCP, disable it and enter a static IP address within the local network range. (Example: 192.168.0.2) Details are available in the NETWORK section of this manual.
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.
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