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Summary of Contents for TC Electronic UNIT•Y
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
M2000 D.C. ALGORITHMS FINALIZER D.C. ALGORITHM AUTOMATION UTILITY PAGE SERIAL NUMBER, LICENSE CODES DIGITAL I/O OPTIONS UNIT•Y SOFTWARE UPLOAD YAMAHA 02R NEW V2 FUNCTIONS EMC AND SAFETY TC ELECTRONIC SINDALSVEJ 34 8240 RISSKOV TCDK TCELECTRONIC ENGLISH VERSION REV 4.1 RROD... -
Page 2: Introduction
In this case the learning time has been spent at TC. We have learned how to operate the 02R in order to integrate the Unit•Y effects with the look & feel you already know. The UNIT•Y plug-in card runs TC Electronic software on its own high speed DSP, proprietary Co-processor, Host processor and other associated hardware circuits. -
Page 3: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Processing Input resolution (signals from 02R) 24 bit Output resolution (signals to 02R) 24 bit Number of engines per UnitY card One or Two Sample Rates All rates supported by the 02R Processing Delay 18 cycles 0.408ms @ 44.1kHz 0.375ms @ 48kHz Presets Number of Presets... -
Page 4: License Codes
Within 100 hours of 02R power-on time, you have to contact the TC Electronic office in Denmark (Europe) or in California (US) to tell us which module you wish to keep. Every time you turn on the mixer and enter the UNIT•Y pages, you will be informed how much... - Page 5 OPTIONAL LICENSE If you want to run other software modules as well... On a new UNIT•Y card, the Initial License is already paid for, so it comes with no extra charges when you contact us. To also run other software modules, Optional Licenses may be bought anytime. A license is valid only for the card you register.
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Page 6: Installation Of 02R Software
INSTALLING 02R SOFTWARE The Operating System of your 02R console is kept in two internal EPROMs. In this manual we refer to it as 02R OS. Two new EPROM’s are delivered with every TC UNIT•Y card, and need to be fitted before you can use it. -
Page 7: Back Panel
INSTALLING 02R SOFTWARE BACK PANEL EMOVE THE TEN MOUNTING SCREWS AND THE PANEL +4dB INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT A INPUT AUX SEND INPUT A +4dB INPUT INPUT INPUT -10dBV INSERT INSERT INSERT C- R 2TR IN STUDIO -10dBV INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT... -
Page 8: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED After installing the software provided with the UNIT•Y card, you should see the V2 power- up screen within seconds after power is applied to the console. If that does not happen, the EPROMs have not been positioned correctly. Do not leave the console powered on if the screen does not become active. -
Page 9: Controlling The Engines
CONTROLLING THE ENGINES Each UNIT•Y Engine has its own page with some parameters controlled by the cursor and the wheel, while others are laid out on the faders. Parameters on the faders may be dynamically automated. Engine 1: Fader 1-8 Engine 2: Fader 9-16 Output Mix: Stereo Fader 1-4 To switch between the UNIT•Y screens, several methods may be used. -
Page 10: Preset Handling
PRESET HANDLING Presets are stored on the individual UNIT•Y card. If you move your card to another 02R, you take your presets with you. Presets are handled from the UNIT•Y Main screen. Select the Engine you want to Store or Recall, then use the Preset functions as on other 02R screens. -
Page 11: Sends
SENDS Getting signals to the UNIT•Y card is partly done on the UNIT•Y Main screen and partly on the 02R DIO screen shown below. Routing on the 02R DIO screen and on the UNIT•Y main screen may be different from Scene to Scene. -
Page 12: Returns
RETURNS STANDARD OR EXTENDED ROUTING On a standard Yamaha 02R, the inputs are routed as shown below. To use a card in slot 3 or 4, blocks of 8 analog inputs have to be disabled. Analog Analog SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 SLOT 4 9-16... -
Page 13: Extended Routing
RETURNS EXTENDED ROUTING Extended routing may be applied to a UNIT•Y card in slot 3 or slot 4 by pressing the EXT RT button on the Main screen. Information about Extended Routing is kept with each 02R Scene Memory, but generally the mode should only be set in the beginning of a mix, and not when the card is passing audio. - Page 14 RETURNS EXTENDED ROUTING If you can’t enable Extended Routing... Please note, that the Extended Routing button is greyed out, if the UnitY card slot has been selected for return signals. In that case, go to the 02R DIO page “Input Signal Select” and enable the analog inputs at that slot instead of the card.
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Page 15: Standard Routing
RETURNS STANDARD ROUTING NO DIO UNIT•Y cards without I/O extension For a card positioned in slot 1, the two UNIT•Y stereo engines will return on Tape inputs 5- 8. The returns may be mixed to one stereo pair by using the Engine Output Select, thereby having a stereo composite signal returned on Tape input 5/6 or 7/8. - Page 16 RETURNS STANDARD ROUTING NO DIO Input Select Output Select These fields show “x” to show that no I/O extension is available Engine Output Faders Main Screen for UNIT•Y card without I/O extension Example 2. 5.1 Surround production using UNIT•Y card without I/O extension To return the engines in a discrete surround configuration with a UNIT•Y card in slot 2, use the Output Selectors on the UNIT•Y Main screen to select destination “13.14”...
- Page 17 RETURNS STANDARD ROUTING WITH DIO UNIT•Y cards with I/O extension For a card positioned in slot 1, the two UNIT•Y stereo engines will return on Tape inputs 5- 8, or may be directed to outputs 5-8 of the card. External inputs return on Tape inputs 1-8 like with a normal Yamaha I/O card. External inputs 5/6 and/or 7/8 may be mixed with UNIT•Y effects at 24 bit resolution.
- Page 18 RETURNS STANDARD ROUTING WITH DIO For a card positioned in slot 4, the two UNIT•Y stereo engines return on Mic inputs 13-16, or may be directed to outputs 5-8 of the card. External inputs return on Mic inputs 9-16 like with a normal Yamaha I/O card. External inputs 5/6 and/or 7/8 are mixed with UNIT•Y effects at 24 bit resolution.
- Page 19 RETURNS STANDARD ROUTING WITH DIO Example 1, Stereo production using UNIT•Y card with I/O extension To return both engines as one stereo return with a UNIT•Y card in slot 4, select the same destination with the Output Selectors on the UNIT•Y Main screen, eg. “15.16”. Turn up both Engine faders (Stereo fader no.
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Page 20: M2000 D.c. Algorithms
M2000 D.C. REVERB Several different algorithms from TC’s catalog of reverbs are available in the ROM presets. All the algorithms are controlled from slightly different screens covered on this page and the next. Reverbs are found in preset area 1-49 and 100-199. As explained in the preset titles, some of them are created for discrete 5.1 surround sound applications. - Page 21 M2000 D.C. REVERB Initial reflections: Room Shape Room Size Hi Cut frequency Reverb: Pre Delay Diffusion type Lo Decay frequency Hi Decay frequency Image Width R & I R Lo R & I I / R Pre Delay Decay Hi Cut Frq Balance R Total R Hi...
- Page 22 M2000 D.C. DELAY The UNIT•Y card features a high resolution Delay algorithm. It offers up to 1200 ms of delay on 4 separate 24 bit resolution taps. To maintain a high delay resolution in the entire range, the four delay parameters are broken down into coarse and fine delays.
- Page 23 M2000 D.C. PITCH CHANGE The Pitch change algorithm has 6 individual polyphonic voices with associated separate 24 bit delays useable for double tracking and beyond. Pitch change is available over ±1 octave and voice detuning may be applied. When Width is greater than 0%, odd voices are panned left, even voices are panned right. Pitch Odd Voices Fine...
- Page 24 M2000 D.C. CHORUS & FLANGER TC’s legendary guitar Chorus has been transferred to the digital domain and made even more flexible. This new true stereo algorithm is clean enough for even master signals requiring Flanging or Chorus effects. For Flanging effects use small basic delay times and Feedback. For Chorus effects use longer basic delay times and no Feedback.
- Page 25 M2000 D.C. PHASER TC’s famed guitar Phaser pedal, TC XII, has been transferred to the digital domain and made more flexible. This new true stereo algorithm is clean enough for even master monster Phasing. By using the Order parameter, the Phaser is able to simulate different configurations of analog all-pass filters.
- Page 26 M2000 D.C. DE-ESSER When working with digital audio, some of the desirable technical imperfections of analog are lost. Most noticably, you lose the restricted dynamic range of high frequency content on analog tape, and may end up with vocal recordings momentarily up to 30dB too bright. At TC we felt that a nice feature to add to the 02R would be a good De-esser to address this problem.
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Page 27: Finalizer D.c. Algorithm
FINALIZER D.C. Multi-band compression is now available integrated into an 02R by running a high performance TC Finalizer software module on your UNIT•Y card. Please note, that the Finalizer module is optional. Read pages 4-5 to learn more about licenses, options etc. If you have acquired the Finalizer D.C., you’ve got access to factory presets 50-59. - Page 28 FINALIZER D.C. Finalizer D.C. Routing As with other UNIT•Y algorithms, I/O routing is partly done on the 02R Slot Output Select screen and partly on the UNIT•Y main screen. The procedure to access the Main L.R Insert mode is described on page 11. Algorithm Structure The Finalizer D.C.
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Page 29: Gain Reduction Meters
FINALIZER D.C. Lo Meters Hi Meters Mid Meters Target Type Output Meters: Expander Ratio Level Look-ahead Delay Soft Clip activity Soft Clip Threshold Full Scale hits Compressor Attack Expander Compressor Level Level Threshold Ratio Lo Band Hi Band Compressor Compressor Level Limiter Threshold... - Page 30 FINALIZER D.C. Expander Signal levels below the Expander Threshold will be lowered according to the Expander Ratio. If the Ratio is set at 1:2, 1dB of level drop on the input will result in 2dB level drop on the output. If you want to turn off the Expander, set the Threshold at OFF. For high Ratios, the Expander becomes a Gate.
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Page 31: Input Level
FINALIZER D.C. Max Output Level For Film mixing and Post Production it’s often required to set the max peak output level to a value below Full Scale. The best place to adjust this is the Finalizer Engine Output fader on the Main UNIT•Y screen. Gain Transfer Function If you need a technical explanation for the Thresholds, Ratios and Ranges, this diagram shows the static gain transfer function through the system. - Page 32 FINALIZER D.C. Target The Target parameter simplifies the control of the Finalizer D.C. significantly, by drastically reducing the amount of parameters to adjust. Instead a large amount of parameters are set appropriately in the background, with you having to care only about the most relevant settings.
- Page 33 FINALIZER D.C. Finalizer D.C. tutorial As a starting point, load preset number 50, The Finalizer. If you use a CD as source material, it will already be mastered and have peaks at Full Scale. In that case, attenuate the signal by 10dB on the 02R before it gets to the Finalizer, in order to make the level within the expected range of the preset.
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Page 34: Automation
AUTOMATION Static or Snapshot automation is established by using the Scene memories in the 02R, but automation may be taken one step further by recording parameter movements locked to timecode. As an 02R owner you have definitely already gotten addicted to dynamic movement of much more than faders. -
Page 35: Utility Page
UTILITY PAGE A Utility page is provided to perform these functions: • Display of UNIT•Y software revision and Serial number. • UNIT•Y self diagnostics test. • Entering License codes for software modules. • Invoking other special functions. • Clearing the UNIT•Y Preset RAM and reverting to factory Presets. Getting to the Utility page You probably don’t need to access the Utility page on a daily basis, but it may be entered from the Main page by typing Preset name “UTILITY”... -
Page 36: Digital I/O Options
AES/EBU DIO OPTION UNIT•Y cards with AES/EBU input/output option An 8 channel AES/EBU digital input/output option may be bought with the UNIT•Y card, or added later on. The industry standard of digital audio transmission, AES3, normally referred to as AES/EBU, is found on most professional audio equipment. Two channels of up to 24 bit audio is transmitted over one balanced cable. - Page 37 INTERFACING TO SPDIF On most consumer equipment, SPDIF or IEC 958 is used instead of AES/EBU. With some limitations, that type of signal can often be interfaced to the UNIT•Y card, if you follow the guidelines given below. UNIT•Y output to SPDIF input Some SPDIF equipment may reject a signal because the Status Bits are set according to the AES/EBU specification, but in most cases Pro status is accepted, and a signal may be transferred.
- Page 38 ADAT & TDIF DIO OPTION The ADAT/TDIF DIO Option The extension board is equipped with two ADAT optical connectors and one 25-pin SubD type of connector as used with Tascam TDIF signals. The ADAT/TDIF card is capable of running one of four different I/O configurations: 1) “Input: ADAT, Output: ADAT”...
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Page 39: Unit•Y Software Upload
UNIT•Y SOFTWARE UPLOAD 02R software Software to control the 02R and the interaction between the UNIT•Y card and the console reside in the two EPROM’s on the 02R Main board (described on page 6). UNIT•Y software The algorithms on the card are passed by the host processor to the signal processor, both on the UNIT•Y card. -
Page 40: Yamaha 02R New V2 Functions
YAMAHA 02R V2 FUNCTIONS For 02R users upgrading from V1, a brief summary of new functions are provided. To obtain a complete new V2 Owners Manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. Page numbers refer to the relevant sections in the 02R V2 Owner’s Manual. 1. - Page 41 YAMAHA 02R V2 FUNCTIONS Bus outs can be paired. See “Pairing Channels” on page 184 of the User’s Guide. 7. Cascade Message Link When several 02Rs are cascaded together, the master 02R can control a number of functions of the slave 02Rs via MIDI. See “MIDI Link” on page 232 of the User’s Guide. 8.
- Page 42 YAMAHA 02R V2 FUNCTIONS 15. MIDI Remote The MIDI Remote function can be used to control other MIDI equipment from the 02R. See “MIDI Remote” on page 165 of the User’s Guide. 16. Mix Scene and Library Program Clear Function Individual mix scenes and library programs can be cleared using the Clear function.
- Page 43 YAMAHA 02R V2 FUNCTIONS New preferences on the SETUP 4/4 page (Preferences 2) are: • Touch Sense Select • Auto EQ Edit In • Restore Last Edit Ch • Surround X, Y Edit • Surround CSR Edit • Surround SWF Edit •...
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Page 44: Emc And Safety
EMC & SAFETY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 45: Engine
EMC & SAFETY TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240 Risskov, Denmark, hereby declares on own responsibility that following product: UNIT•Y Dual Engine Signal Processing Card That is covered by this certificate and marked with CE-label conforms with following standards: EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated Electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use. -
Page 46: Preset List
PRESET LIST Nr Titel Algorithm Decay or Source Description Gain 1 UnitY Hall Reverb General Medium Hall, moderate pitch modulation 2 UnitY Hall Sml Reverb Short General Small Generic Hall 3 UnitY Hall Lrg Reverb Long General Large Hall, moderate pitch modulation 4 Living Room Reverb Short... - Page 47 PRESET LIST Nr Titel Algorithm Gain Source Description 41 Phaser Med Phaser Mix, Gtr Phaser. Feed direct through engine 42 Phaser Heavy Phaser Mix, Gtr Deep Phaser. Feed direct through engine 43 Phaser Sgt.P Phaser Gtr, Keyb Fast phaser. Feed direct through engine 44 SloWistlePhase Phaser Effect, Mix Resonance-Phaser.
- Page 48 PRESET LIST Nr Titel Algorithm Decay or Source Description Gain 65 Reserved 66 Reserved 67 Reserved 68 Reserved 69 Reserved 70 Reserved 71 Reserved 72 Reserved 73 Reserved 74 Reserved 75 Reserved 76 Reserved 77 Reserved 78 Reserved 79 Reserved 80 Reserved 81 Reserved 82 Reserved...
- Page 49 PRESET LIST Nr Titel Algorithm Decay or Source Description Gain 106 5.1RealRoomFrnt Reverb Medium Multich.applic. Ambience. Use with 107 in rear 107 5.1RealRoomBack Reverb Medium Multich.applic. Ambience. Use with 106 in front 108 5.1Studio Front Reverb Short Multich. applic. Wood studio. Use with 109 in rear 109 5.1Studio Back Reverb Medium...
- Page 50 PRESET LIST Nr Titel Algorithm Decay or Source Description Gain 147 Garage Like Reverb Medium Vocal Hard surface room 148 Medium Theatre Reverb Medium Post, Drum Diffused room 149 Store Room Reverb Medium Vocal, Gtr Slap ambience 150 Sml Warm Hall Reverb Medium Gtr, Horn...
- Page 51 PRESET LIST Nr Titel Algorithm Decay or Source Description Gain 187 FishTail Flange Chorus Chorus-Flanger 188 Squeezer Flange Chorus Effect, Gtr Hi-Q flange 189 Baker Chorus Chorus Sax, Gtr, Keyb Deep chorus 190 Tunnel Chorus Chorus Effect Metal effect 191 Subtle Phase Phaser Gtr, Keyb Phaser-panner...