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Sonifex Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook Manual

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Reference Monitor Meters
User Handbook
RM-M1F53
1 Stereo 53 Segment Meter, Free-Standing
RM-M1R53
1 Stereo 53 Segment Meter, Rack-Mount
RM-M2F53
2 Stereo 53 Segment Meters, Free-Standing
RM-M2R53
2 Stereo 53 Segment Meters, Rack-Mount
RM-M4R53
4 Stereo 53 Segment Meters, Rack-Mount
RM-M1F106 1 Stereo 106 Segment Meter, Free-Standing
RM-M1R106 1 Stereo 106 Segment Meter, Rack-Mount
RM-M2R106 2 Stereo 106 Segment Meters, Rack-Mount

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  • Page 1 Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook RM-M1F53 1 Stereo 53 Segment Meter, Free-Standing RM-M1R53 1 Stereo 53 Segment Meter, Rack-Mount RM-M2F53 2 Stereo 53 Segment Meters, Free-Standing RM-M2R53 2 Stereo 53 Segment Meters, Rack-Mount RM-M4R53 4 Stereo 53 Segment Meters, Rack-Mount...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote Inputs and Outputs Table 3 – Remote Input and Output Connection Details RS232 Remote Control Force Bootloader Mode Serial Interface Commands & Responses Protocol Serial Data Format Error Messages Reference Monitor Meters SCi Remote Control Software Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 4 Contents (Continued)... Connecting the RS232 Serial Port Using SCI for the First Time Loaded Launcher SCi for Reference Monitor Meters – Main Screen SCi for Reference Monitor Meters – Options Screen Firmware Updates The Misc screen shows the Update Firmware option.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its agents (in the course of the agency); (ii) for any breach by the Company of any statutory undertaking as to title, quiet possession and freedom from encumbrance. Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 6 Seller in Condition (c). Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Reference Monitor Meter

    Sonifex Ltd in the UK. For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the Reference Monitor Meter.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Ensure that the machine operating voltage is correct for your mains power supply by checking the box in which your Reference Monitor Meter was supplied. The voltage is shown on the box label. Please note that all Reference Monitor Meters have a universal power supply, 85-264V AC, 47-63Hz.

  • Page 9: Ordering The Correct Mains Lead

    SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a Reference Monitor Meter from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead...

  • Page 10: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement

    It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.

  • Page 11: Reference Monitor Meters Introduction

    There are 3 models in the Reference Monitor Meters range which can be supplied in rack- mount, freestanding and twin versions to provide eight different products. The RM-M1F53 has a single stereo audio input and a pair of 53-segment bar graph meters.

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    RM-M1-53 refers to the RM-M1F53 and the RM-M1R53, RM-M2-53 refers to the RM-M2F53 and the RM-M2R53 and RM-M1-106 refers to the RM-M1F106 and the RM-M1R106. All Reference Monitor Meters products operate from global mains voltages (85-264V AC, 47-63Hz) without adjustment. System Block Diagram...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Indicators & Controls

    FRONT PANEL INDICATORS & CONTROLS Fig 1-1: Reference Monitor Meters Block Diagram Front Panel Indicators & Controls Fig 1-2: RM-M1F53 Front Panel Fig 1-3: RM-M2F53 Front Panel Fig 1-4: RM-M1F106 Front Panel Power LED The Power LED illuminates whilst internal power is present within the unit. If this indicator...

  • Page 14: Level Alarm Led

    Level Alarm LED will illuminate when the input signal level (taking into account any input gain applied) has either exceeded or come within 0.5dB of the maximum acceptable input level. See the section “Reference Monitor Meters SCi Remote Control Software” for further details on additional alarm settings.

  • Page 15: Table 1 – Meter Characteristic Dipswitch Settings

    * With 0dB of input gain selected # With 0dB input gain (SW6 and SW7 off) **May be BBC or EBU PPM depending on the choice of scale plate. Table 1 – Meter Characteristic DIPSwitch settings Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...

  • Page 16: Meter Labelling

    British or International standards and self-adhesive scales for each of the characteristics are supplied with the unit. Fig 1-5: Meter Labelling Options – 53 Segment Display Fig 1-6: Meter Labelling Options – 106 Segment Display Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...

  • Page 17: Brightness Control

    – gives a correlation of -1.0. True stereo signals will produce a fluctuating phase correlation. Reset Button In the unlikely event that the Reference Monitor Meters unit fails to respond, press the recessed reset button via the small hole in the front panel. Fig 1-9: Reset Button...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Connections & Operation

    Digital Input Termination Switchable termination is provided to allow the Reference Monitor Meters inputs to be bridged across an existing AES/EBU connection without double-termination, but this should only be attempted with the terminating equipment mounted adjacent to the Reference Monitor unit and with connections kept as short as possible.

  • Page 19: Input Gain Adjustment

    When the Level Alarm LED is configured to Input Clip, this indicator illuminates at the onset of clipping, with extended illumination indicating that the input gain should be reduced and/or the input signal levels attenuated. Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...

  • Page 20: Remote Inputs And Outputs

    Audio Input 1 alarm reset – pull low to activate Audio Input 2 alarm reset – pull low to activate Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Table 3 – Remote Input and Output Connection Details Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...

  • Page 21: Rs232 Remote Control

    This mode should only be used if the unit fails to respond after a firmware upgrade attempt. With this DIP switch on, the Reference Monitor Meters will force the Bootloader to run and allow initiation of an update under any circumstances. Once an update has completed, this switch should be returned to the off position.

  • Page 22: Serial Interface Commands & Responses Protocol

    Commands are not case sensitive. Responses will be CR & LF terminated. After the Reference Monitor Meters has been powered-up, an initialisation string is sent: “Initialising ” followed by the model number and version number of the currently installed firmware.
  • Page 23 = alarm autoclear, bit1 = stereo, bit2 = front panel alarm=high level bit3 = front panel alarm=input clip bit2 & bit3 clear = front panel alarm=low level bit4 = channels linked (valid for Input 1 config only) Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 24 6 = Extended VU 7 = German PPM 8 = AES Digital PPM (SMPTE RP.0155) x = input 2 gain where parameters as per v y = input 2 meter type where parameters as per w Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    ** = these commands also supported in Bootloader mode. Error Messages General error messages: ERR:01 - returned if command not found ERR:02 - returned if invalid command or missing/invalid parameter ERR:04 - returned if parameter out of range Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...

  • Page 26: Reference Monitor Meters Sci Remote Control Software

    SCI REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Reference Monitor Meters SCi Remote Control Software Sonifex SCi software is free of charge software available to control the Reference Monitor Meters range, as well as other Sonifex products, using RS232 connections. Download the Latest SCi Software This is located on the Sonifex website in the Software Downloads section: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/technical/software/index.shtml...

  • Page 27: Loaded Launcher

    SCI REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE Loaded Launcher Click on this to connect to the selected Reference Monitor Meters. The Main screens will be displayed. SCi for Reference Monitor Meters – Main Status Screen The graphical interface allows you to monitor and control the Reference Monitor Meters remotely.

  • Page 28: Sci For Reference Monitor Meters - Options Screen

    The Clear Alarm button resets any active alarm on the corresponding input. Its action is similar to asserting the Alarm Reset on the rear panel mounted Remote port. SCi for Reference Monitor Meters – Options Screen This Options Screen allows the alarm options to be easily edited.
  • Page 29 0.5dB of the maximum acceptable input level. Once the required Options have been set, pressing the Save button will send the changes to the Reference Monitor Meters unit where they are saved in non-volatile memory. The Cancel/Reload button displays the current settings and aborts any changes.

  • Page 30: Firmware Updates

    If this should happen, or the update is unsuccessful for any other reason, the Reference Monitor Meters will not operate normally and will instead enter a protected Bootloader mode. In this mode, the unit has a limited command set and will await a successful retry of the update process.

  • Page 31: Technical Specification

    Nordic PPM IEC60268-10 1 AES/EBU Digital PPM IEC60268-18 DIN PPM DIN45406 Standard VU IEC60268-17 Extended VU IEC60268-17 German PPM Ballistics: According to selected characteristic Line-Up Level: 0dBFS = +18dBu (except German PPM: 0dBFS = +15dBu) Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 32 8 x XLR 3-pin female (RM-M4R53 & RM-M2R106) RS232 Serial: D-sub 9-pin female Remote I/O: D-sub 15-pin female Mains Input: Filtered 3-pin IEC male, continuously rated 85 – 264VAC, 47 – 63Hz, fused 1A, 30W peak, 15W average Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 33 21.8cm (W) x 14.8cm (D) x 4.4cm (H) 8.6” (W) x 5.8” (D) x 1.73” (H) Dimensions RM-M1F53, RM-M2F53 & RM-M1F106 (Boxed): 59cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H) 21” (W) x 8” (D) x 2.4” (H) Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 34 RM-M2F53 & RM-M1F106 Nett: 1.4kg Gross: 2.1kg Nett: 3.1lb Gross: 4.6lb Weight: RM-M2R53 & RM-M1R106 Nett: 1.45kg Gross: 2.15kg Nett: 3.2lb Gross: 4.7lb Weight: RM-M4R53 & RM-M2R106 Nett: 2.8kg Gross: 3.5kg Nett: 6.2lb Gross: 7.7lb Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 35 NOTES Reference Monitor Meters User Handbook...
  • Page 36 w w w . s o n i f e x . c o . u k t:+44 (0)1933 650 700 f:+44 (0)1933 650 726 s a l e s @ s o n i fe x . co. u k...

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