AMP1-16 Series • AMP1-16-3G • AMP1-E16-3G 1RU, 3Gb/s, 16-Channel, Audio and Video Monitor User Guide (Software Version: 3.00) Part Number 821697, Revision H...
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Quick Start Introduction Overview The AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G are Wohler’s first 1RU, 16-channel, 3G audio/video monitors. These units come with three 2.4” video screens and an easy-to-use configuration interface that provides flexible audio metering, video monitoring, and other data display.
C h a p t e r 1 Q u i c k S t a r t S a f e t y I n s tr u c ti o n s Safety Instructions Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings. Do not use this equipment near water.
C h a p t e r 1 Q u i c k S t a r t U s in g t h e M o n i t o r environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Hot Keys/Push Buttons: Ten buttons are used for menu navigation and hot key access to solo, mute, and preset functions. Back Panel The AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G back panel contains all of the connectors except for the headphone jack as shown in Figure 1–2 below.
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C h a p t e r 1 Quick Start G e t t in g S t a rt e d screen, and the audio level meters on the Main Screen as shown in Figure 1–4 below. Figure 1–4 Main Screen (Center and Right) Solo Solo...
C h a p t e r 1 Q u i c k S t a r t C o n f i g u r i n g t h e S y s t e m To move back up in the menu tree, press either the button (to save) or the button (to cancel) repeatedly until you reach the Main Screen...
CHAPTER 2 Audio and Metering Introduction Overview The AMP1-16 Series monitors are primarily designed to monitor audio and video. Configuration options include specifying channels to monitor, phase indicators, setting audio delay, and individual channel volume controls. Topics Topics Page Introduction Configuration Options Configuring the Audio Outputs Level Metering...
Configuring the Audio Outputs Overview You can route the digital audio signals at the inputs of the AMP1-16-3G Series monitors to the front panel speakers or to the outputs, depending on your needs. The internal routing paths are controlled by the settings in the setup menus.
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u t s as presets and recalled later. See Chapter Efficiency Enhancements on page...
C h a p t e r 2 A u d i o a n d M e t e r i n g C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u ts From the Main Screen , press either the ...
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C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u t s analog output pairs are available for this purpose. The front panel , and solo controls will then affect the stereo Volume Balance...
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C h a p t e r 2 A u d i o a n d M e t e r i n g C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u ts Next, press the AES Channel Pair button and then rotate the...
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u t s AES and Analog Outputs Any monitored input can be routed to any AES or analog output pair.
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C h a p t e r 2 A u d i o a n d M e t e r i n g C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u ts The AES input pairs can be converted into analog audio.
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C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering C o n f i g u r i n g t h e A u d i o O u t p u t s The pin-out of the balanced analog output connector is listed in Table 2–3 below.
C h a p t e r 2 A u d i o a n d M e t e r i n g L e v e l M e t e r in g Level Metering Overview The AMP1-16 Series monitors are capable of showing 16 level meters simultaneously along with a loudness indication.
C h a p t e r 2 Audio and Metering L e v e l M e te r i n g Metering Menus The display of the level meters and related visual indications is determined as follows: The source for each of the 16 level meters is set in the Monitor Mixer Configuration Menu.
CHAPTER 3 Video and Data Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to configure the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G to display both video and data. Topics Topics Page Introduction Configuration Options 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e...
C o n f i g u r a t i o n O p t i o n s Configuration Options Overview The AMP1-16-3G will display a variety of 3G, HD, and SD video formats. It supports two 3G SDI inputs that can be alternately selected. The selected SDI input is reclocked and output.
C h a p t e r 3 Video and Data C o n f i g u r a t i o n O p t i o n s Video Menus The display of the level meters and related visual indicators is determined as follows: Select the SDI source for video from the Configuration...
CHAPTER 4 Efficiency Enhancements Introduction Overview This chapter describes the processes of creating presets and hot keys. These features allow you to configure the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G and then save those settings for immediate recall. Topics Topics Page Introduction Presets...
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts P r e s e t s Presets Overview Modifying the menu settings allows you to configure the entire AMP1-16 Series monitor to function exactly the way you want it to for your specific application.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements P re s e t s From the Configuration Selection Menu , press the Recall button to recall a preset. Rotate the knob to select Preset Balance the desired preset, and then press the Balance knob.
H o t K e y s Recalling a Preset On Power Up After a power fail or deliberate power shutdown, you can define how the AMP1-16-3G configures itself when power is restored. From the Configuration Selection Menu , press the...
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts H o t K e y s in another. Note that both the mute and the solo functions allow you to select more than one channel.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements H o t K e y s When Channel 4 is highlighted, press the Balance knob to select Now rotate the Balance knob again until you highlight Channel 8. When Channel 8 is highlighted, press the Balance knob to select Use this same procedure to unselect any channels that are selected...
C h a p t e r 4 E f fi c ie n c y E n h a n c e m e n ts C o p y i n g P r e s e t s t o A n o t h e r M o n i t o r Press the Hot Key Menu button to display the...
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements C o p y i n g P r e s e t s t o A n o t h e r M o n i t o r Verifying Compatibility Important: If the two AMP1-16 Series monitors are not compatible, you should not...
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C o p y i n g P r e s e t s t o A n o t h e r M o n i t o r Figure 4–1 Unit Information Menu Unit Information Menu Application: AMP1-16-3G Hardware 1RU Hardware Unit S/W Info Application Version: 03.00...
(plural) must appear in the filename. • The file’s extension must be .S19 Important: If the new filename does not meet the requirements listed in Step above, the AMP1-16-3G Series monitor will not accept the file. Examples: Acceptable filenames: Unacceptable filenames: • My Presets.S19 •...
This concludes the entire preset copying procedure. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPI/Os) The AMP1-16-3G contains eight General Purpose Inputs (GPIs) and two General Purpose Outputs (GPOs). The inputs (GPIs) are detected as DC voltages between 12 and 24 VDC. Their action replicates the action of the hot keys on the front panel.
C h a p t e r 4 Efficiency Enhancements T u r n i n g A c ti v e H e l p O n o r O f f but it is reserved for future functionality. The pin out of the GPI/O (inputs and/or outputs) connector is listed in Table 4–1 below.
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Press the Active Help button to toggle the help display on the video monitor on or off.
CHAPTER 5 Menu List Introduction Overview This chapter provides an in-depth description of all the features, specifications, and menus and all their respective options and functions. Note that the menus are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Topics Topics Page Menu Navigation Overview AES Output Configuration Menu Analog Output Configuration Menu Configuration Selection Menu...
The configuration menus (shown in Figure 5–1 on page 41) appear on the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G to display information and to allow you to configure the operation of the monitor. 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s U se r G u i d e...
C h a p te r 5 Menu List M e n u N a v i g a t i o n O v e r v i e w Figure 5–1 Menu Tree Main Screen System Configuration Display Hot Key 1 Hot Key 5 Hot Key 2...
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st A E S O u t p u t C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u AES Output Configuration Menu Figure 5–2 AES Output Configuration Menu...
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C h a p te r 5 Menu List A E S O u t p u t C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u affect each channel pair. Pressing this button highlights it. Subsequent presses toggle between for the selected channel pair.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st A n a l o g O u t p u t C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u Analog Output Configuration Menu Figure 5–4 Analog Output Configuration Menu...
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C h a p te r 5 Menu List A n a l o g O u t p u t C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u affect each channel pair. Pressing this button highlights it. Subsequent presses toggle between for the selected channel pair.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st C o n f i g u r a t i o n S e l e c t i o n M e n u Configuration Selection Menu Figure 5–6 Configuration Selection Menu...
C h a p te r 5 Menu List C l u s t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u Cluster Configuration Menu Figure 5–7 Cluster Configuration Menu Cluster Configuration Menu Cluster Cluster...
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st D o lb y S e t u p M e n u • Default 2-4-8: Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance knob selects two, four, or eight. Pressing the Balance knob reformats the screen to form:...
C h a p te r 5 Menu List H a r d w a r e C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u • Automatic : When this option is selected, the Dolby Decoder will automatically detect and decode Dolby E or Dolby Digital signals, and will pass PCM signals.
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C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st H a r d w a r e C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u •...
C h a p te r 5 Menu List L a b e l M e n u S c r e e n Label Menu Screen Figure 5–10 Label Menu Label Menu Mine Mine Annc. Backspace Stm1 Jack7 Label: N_______________________ Three Msc.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st L o u d n e s s C o n f i g u ra t i o n M e n u S c r e e n Loudness Configuration Menu Screen This screen has two modes, as shown in Figure 5–11...
C h a p te r 5 Menu List M a i n S cr e e n • Loudness Window: This control is active only when Program is selected. Pressing this button and then rotating Loudness Mode Balance knob adjusts the averaging time between values of 1 second and 60 seconds by one second increments.
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C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st M a i n S cr e e n Figure 5–12 Main Screen Dolby Logo Loudness Icon Solo Solo Pair 1 Pair 5 Solo Solo Pair 2 Pair 6 Solo...
C h a p te r 5 Menu List M a i n Sc r e e n H o t K e y B u t t o n C o n f i g u r a ti o n M e n u If a button is configured to be off (non-functional) it will turn gray.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st M e t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u • Pressing the Balance knob while the highlight is over the button label displays the...
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C h a p te r 5 Menu List M e t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u Table 5–2 Audio Scale Specification Domains and Defaults Default Color Volume Default Ballistics Bounds...
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st M o n it o r M ix e r C o n f ig u ra t io n M e n u • Lower Display Color: Rotating the Balance knob after pressing...
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C h a p te r 5 Menu List M o n i t o r M i x e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u • Speaker Assign: This button directs audio from the channel to the left, right, or both speakers.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st O p ti o n C o n f ig u ra t io n M e n u Option Configuration Menu Figure 5–16 Option Configuration Menu Option Configuration Menu Exclusive Active Help...
C h a p te r 5 Menu List P r e s e t M a n a g e m e n t M e n u Preset Management Menu When you enter this menu, all of the controls are set to affect the most recently recalled preset number.
C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st S c r e e n D i s p l a y M e n u • Clear Preset: Pressing this button and then rotating the Balance knob allows you to select from any of the presets.
C h a p te r 5 Menu List S c r e e n I n f o r m a t i o n S e t u p M e n u • Screen Information Menu: Displays Screen Information Setup so you can set up and display a variety of parameters for the Menu...
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C h a p t e r 5 M e n u L i st S c r e e n I n f o r m a t i o n S e t u p M e n u •...
Dialogue Normalization • Video Mode • Data Rate Unit Information Menu Figure 5–20 Unit Information Menu - Initial Display Unit Information Menu Application: AMP1-16-3G Hardware 1RU Hardware Unit S/W Info Application Version: 03.00 NvRam Table Ver: 00.20 Audio FPGA Ver: 01.00...
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Software Update Instructions ftp://0.0.0.0/ Unit S/W Info See also the instructions sent with the software update package provided by Wohler . Serial / Ethernet Info Once software updates are enabled , this screen will go blank. Unplug and then re-power the unit ENABLE FTP to halt the FTP server and cause it to restart .
CHAPTER 6 System Maintenance Introduction Overview This procedure details how to establish Ethernet connectivity and then how to upgrade the software and firmware. Note: It may prove useful to reprint this chapter every time you need to perform an upgrade, since several sections provide space to record existing settings.
U p g r a d e R e q u i r e m e n t s Upgrade Requirements • An AMP1-16-3G or AMP1-E16-3G connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) or connected to a host computer with a direct Ethernet connection.
C h a p t e r 6 System Maintenance E s t a b l i s h i n g C o n n e c t i v i t y Establishing Connectivity Decision Point: If you need to establish connectivity to your PC, refer to Appendix B on page Otherwise, continue on to...
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C h a p t e r 6 S y s t e m M a i n t e n a n c e U p g ra d i n g t h e N e t b u rn e r S o f t w a r e Figure 6–2 AutoUpdate IP Address Input Dialog - Incomplete...
Turn the unit on and navigate to the Unit Information Menu shown in Figure 6–5 below. Figure 6–5 Unit Information Menu Unit Information Menu Application: AMP1-16-3G Hardware 1RU Hardware Unit S/W Info Application Version: 01.00 Build: Sep 18 2009 08:16:42 NvRam Table Ver: 00.15...
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C h a p t e r 6 S y s t e m M a i n t e n a n c e U p g r a d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e From the Main Screen press the ...
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C h a p t e r 6 System Maintenance U p g ra d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e Figure 6–6 FTP Location If you see the following dialog similar to the one in...
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C h a p t e r 6 S y s t e m M a i n t e n a n c e U p g r a d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e Figure 6–8 FTP Window Press the...
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C h a p t e r 6 System Maintenance U p g ra d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e Figure 6–9 File Transfer Figure 6–7...
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C h a p t e r 6 S y s t e m M a i n t e n a n c e U p g r a d i n g t h e S u b - P r o c e s s o r F i r m w a r e Figure 6–10 Copy Completed Once an sub-processor has been reprogrammed, wait about 15...
CHAPTER 7 Features and Specifications Introduction Overview This chapter lists the features and specifications of the AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G. Topics Topics Page Introduction Features Specifications 8 2 1 6 9 7 : A M P 1 - 1 6 S e r i e s Us e r G u i d e...
F e a t u r e s Distinction Between Models The Dolby CAT552 hardware is included in the AMP1-E16-3G, making it the first 1RU Wohler audio monitor with Dolby E, D, and Dolby Digital Plus built in. By contrast, the AMP1-16-3G must have an additional hardware add-on installed before both the Dolby D and Dolby E protocols are available.
C h a p t e r 7 F e a t u r e s a n d S p e c i fi c a ti o n s S p e c if i c a ti o n s Compliance All components comply with UL, CE, and RoHs specifications.
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C h a p t e r 7 Features and Specifications S p e c if i ca t i o n s Table 7–1 Specifications (Continued) Specification Values/Domains Non-Configurable Outputs: • AES/EBU output 8 unbalanced on high density DB-15 Configurable Outputs: •...
C h a p t e r 7 F e a t u r e s a n d S p e c i fi c a ti o n s T e c h n i c a l F u n c t i o n a l O v e r v i e w Table 7–1 Specifications (Continued) Specification...
AMP1-16 Upgrade Navigate to the wohler web site: www.wohler.com. Decision Point: If you already have a member user ID and password for the Wohler web site, then log in by clicking on the Member Sign In link at the top right hand corner of the home page and sign in.
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A p p e n d i x A Downloading Software D o w n l o a d i n g th e F il e Figure A–1 Selecting the AMP1-16 When the monitor’s web page displays, click on the Downloads tab in the middle of the page.
C o n n e c t i v i t y O p t i o n s Connectivity Options The fastest and simplest way to establish connectivity to your AMP1-16-3G Series monitor is through a LAN (local area network). Decision Point: If you are if you are connected to a LAN, continue with the following procedure.
A p p e n d i x B Establishing Connectivity C o n n e c t i n g t o a L A N Setting the IP Address and Network Mask An IP address of 0.0.0.0 means the Netburner is using DHCP addressing, and the network will give the module its address (as it has in the example in Figure B–1...
A p p e n d i x B E st a b li sh in g C o n n e ct i vi t y C o n n e c t i n g D i r e c t l y Figure B–3 NetBurner IPSetup Dialog - New Address Accepted...
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A p p e n d i x B Establishing Connectivity C o n n e c t i n g D i r e c t l y Figure B–4 Local Area Connection Status Dialog Click the Properties button. You should see another dialogue box open like the one in Figure B–5 below.
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A p p e n d i x B E st a b li sh in g C o n n e ct i vi t y C o n n e c t i n g D i r e c t l y Highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box.
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A p p e n d i x B Establishing Connectivity C o n n e c t i n g D i r e c t l y You can leave the DNS server address fields blank. The dialogue box should now look like the one in Figure B–7 below.
Setting Up File Transfers Introduction Overview This appendix explains how to set up the AMP1-16-3G Series monitor to transfer files to or from a PC through an Ethernet connection. See Appendix B on page 89 for establishing connectivity to the PC.
Software Update Instructions ftp://0.0.0.0/ Unit S/W Info See also the instructions sent with the software update package provided by Wohler . Serial / Ethernet Info Once software updates are enabled , this screen will go blank. Unplug and then re-power the unit ENABLE FTP to halt the FTP server and cause it to restart .
A p p e n d i x C Setting Up File Transfers E n a b l in g F T P A c c e s s Important: If the address comes up as ftp://0.0.0.0/, the unit is using DHCP in a peer-to-peer connection, or no Ethernet connection exists.
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A p p e n d i x C S e t ti n g U p F il e T r an s f e r s E n ab li n g F T P A c c e s s Figure C–2 FTP Location If you see the following dialog similar to the one in...
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A p p e n d i x C Setting Up File Transfers E n a b l in g F T P A c c e s s Figure C–4 FTP Window Press the key to refresh the window. Important: You must refresh the file window after each file transfer since Windows caches the file and folder information.
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