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- Page 1 AMP1-MADIe 1RU, 8 of 64 Channel, MADI Audio Monitor User Guide (Software Release: V1.0x) Part Number 821091, Revision B...
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Page 2: Customer Support
In no event will Wohler Technologies, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the hardware, software, or its documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Installation ......1 Introduction ..............1 Overview..............1 Topics ..............1 Safety ................2 Instructions ..............2 Safety Symbols ............3... - Page 4 Saving Your Settings ............19 USB Port Functionality............20 Copying a Configuration to the AMP1-MADIe ....20 Copying a Configuration File from the AMP1-MADIe ..21 Chapter 3. AMP1-MADIe Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager ......23 Introduction..............23...
- Page 5 Analog Output............31 Audio Delay ............32 Functions Enabled ........... 32 Tone Controls............32 Channel Knob Acceleration........32 Menu Lockout Override ..........33 The Ethernet Tab............34 File Update Options ..........34 Documentation............35 The USB Tab..............35 Using a Flash Drive ..........35 Flash Drive Files ............
- Page 6 Appendix A. Connecting the AMP1-MADIe to a LAN..53 Introduction..............53 Overview ..............53 Topics ..............53 Requirements ...............54 Downloading the Installation File ........54 Installing the AMP1-MADIe Manager ........55 Launching the AMP1-MADIe Manager .......56 Adding Your AMP1-MADIe to Your Network .......57 Disconnecting From an AMP1-MADIe ........60...
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Installation
Installation Introduction Overview The AMP1-MADIe is a 1RU, eight of 64 channel MADI audio monitor. This unit comes with two 2.4” graphics screens that display eight channels of audio level metering. Any eight channels in the MADI stream may be audibly and visually monitored. The AMP1-MADIe is small, low-cost, and simple to operate. -
Page 8: Safety
C h a p t e r 1 I n st a l la t i o n S a f e t y Safety Instructions Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings. Do not use this equipment near water. Use only a dry cloth to clean the equipment. -
Page 9: Safety Symbols
C h a p t e r 1 Installation S a f e t y Safety Symbols WARNING: The symbol to the left warns of electric shock hazard inside the unit. Disconnect the power cord before removing access panels when installing upgrades. -
Page 10: Mechanical Bracing
C h a p t e r 1 I n st a l la t i o n C o m p l i a n c e weather-stripping between the vibrating surfaces. Tie loose cables securely with cable ties. Mechanical Bracing The 1RU chassis is securely attached to the front panel. -
Page 11: Ices-003
• USB 2.0 Port: This USB Type A connector allows you to use a flash drive (not supplied) to copy system configurations to another AMP1-MADIe or to a PC. • Master Volume: The left knob controls the Volume... - Page 12 The LED is also a solid yellow when it is booting. Yellow The LED blinks yellow when a firmware update is in progress. The AMP1-MADIe is not receiving AC power. • Metering: These screens display bar graphs and the configuration menus.
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Page 13: Rear Panel
MADI I/O 1 and 2 Ethernet (Inputs and Outputs) • Power: The AMP1-MADIe uses a standard IEC power cord for the 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz power connection. • MADI Inputs: (1 Coax, 1 Optical) These two connectors accept either 56- or 64-channel MADI input signals. -
Page 14: Main Screen
I n st a l la t i o n M a i n S cr e e n Main Screen After powering up the AMP1-MADIe and connecting a MADI signal to one of the inputs, you will see the Main Screen... - Page 15 Appendix A on page 53 for details. You can also give this AMP1-MADIe unit a unique name. Simply connect a PC to the Ethernet port and run the AMP1-MADIe GUI setup program. Refer to Appendix A on page 53 for details.
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Page 17: Chapter 2. Operation
CHAPTER 2 Operation Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to operate the AMP1-MADIe’s Main Screen and how to transfer configuration files to/from a flash drive. Topics Topics Page Initial Operation Monitor Channel Selection Selecting Different Channels for Monitoring Adjusting the Volume of Each Channel... -
Page 18: Initial Operation
O p e ra t i o n In it i a l Oper a ti o n Initial Operation When you first power your AMP1-MADIe, it will be ready to monitor the first eight MADI channels from the BNC input. Turning up the Master Volume will let you hear all eight channels at once. -
Page 19: Selecting Different Channels For Monitoring
S e l e c t i n g D i f f e r e n t C h a n n e l s f o r M o n i t o r i n g Selecting Different Channels for Monitoring Default Presets By default, the eight presets in the AMP1-MADIe are set up to monitor the 64 MADI channels as shown in Table 2–1 below. -
Page 20: Selecting Any Eight Channels
C h a p t e r 2 O p e ra t i o n S e l e c ti n g D if f e r e n t C h a n n e l s f o r M o n i to r in g Figure 2–3 Preset Action Menu Preset Action... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Volume Of Each Channel
C h a p t e r 2 Operation A d j u s t i n g t h e V o lu m e o f E a c h C h a n n e l • Press the Channel Volume knob to select where you want to... -
Page 22: Selecting The Multimode Optical Input
The tone controls only apply to the internal speakers, not to the analog outputs or headphone output. Selecting the Multimode Optical Input The AMP1-MADIe can monitor either the BNC or the multimode optical fiber inputs on the rear panel. To switch between the two, hold the... -
Page 23: Using The Balanced Analog Outputs
Fiber . Press the Channel Volume knob for at least three seconds. This menu contains a variety of useful options that can be used to customize the AMP1-MADIe to your needs. Refer to Chapter 4 for details. Using the Balanced Analog Outputs... -
Page 24: Pre Fade Or Post Fade Metering
Back to return to Main Screen Pre Fade or Post Fade Metering By default, the AMP1-MADIe metering operates in a Post Fade mode. This means that the level indications show the channel levels after the individual Channel Volume settings are applied to the signals. You... -
Page 25: Saving Your Settings
Main Screen Saving Your Settings Once you have set up your AMP1-MADIe exactly the way you want it, you will probably want to save the settings for a quick recall, just in case someone else accidentally disturbs them. To do this, simply press Select Preset button. -
Page 26: Usb Port Functionality
.wmad extension in the \Wohler folder. Copying a Configuration to the AMP1-MADIe To load a configuration file to the AMP1-MADIe from your flash drive, press . The Get a setup from the Flash Drive screen will display as shown in Figure 2–12... -
Page 27: Copying A Configuration File From The Amp1-Madie
Cancel/Quit Cancel/Quit From the bright green choices, select the configuration file you want to copy from the flash drive to the AMP1-MADIe. If you change your mind and no longer want to get a file, press the Cancel/Quit button. Once the copy process completes, the... - Page 28 U S B P o r t F u n c t i o n a l i t y The bright blue choices indicate files that already exist. Press the file number that you want to copy the AMP1-MADIe configuration to (including all eight presets plus the current configuration). If...
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Page 29: Chapter 3. Amp1-Madie Graphical User Interface
I m p o rt a n t : If you have not yet installed the AMP1-MADIe Manager setup software on your PC and connected it to the AMP1-MADIe, you must complete all the steps in Appendix A on page 53 before continuing. -
Page 30: Running The Amp1-Madie Manager
Running the AMP1-MADIe Manager The AMP1-MADIe Manager allows you to customize the monitor’s configuration to perfectly suit your needs. Note: When the AMP1-MADIe manager is connected to a unit, the front-panel controls will return to the Main Screen , and... -
Page 31: The Channels Tab
PC. • Send to Unit: Clicking this button sends a setup overwriting AMP1-MADIe’s current configuration (including options and presets). This AMP1-MADIe will then automatically be set to the configuration saved in Preset 1 •... -
Page 32: The Preset Tabs
Since all the Preset tabs are identical we will only show the first one to explain the settings it provides for each preset. Figure 3–3 Preset 1 Tab Wohler AMP1-MADIe Manager v01.00 Channels Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4... -
Page 33: Channel Volume Db
C h a p t e r 3 AMP1-MADIe Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager T h e C u r r e n t T a b • Speaker Assignment: Click the drop-down menu to select the speaker(s) you want to hear this channel in:... -
Page 34: The Facility Tab
Facility tab whether an AMP1-MADIe is connected or not. It is a complete AMP1-MADIe configuration, including all channel settings, all presets, and all options and intended to contain the basic settings that are typically needed facility-wide. You can only have one facility configuration file at a time. -
Page 35: The Options Tab
Options tab. You can send this configuration to the selected AMP1-MADIe without changes, or you can modify it and then send it to the selected unit. The controls on the Facility tab are listed below. • Save Facility Configuration: You can set up a system configuration, including all presets and options and save it as your facility file. -
Page 36: Level Meters
C h a p t e r 3 A M P 1 - M A D I e G ra p h ic a l U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( G U I ) M a n ag e r T h e O p t i o n s T a b Level Meters •... -
Page 37: Input Selection
24 hours. The default setting is eight hours. If the AMP1-MADIe is in operation for the screen saver time out period and no front panel controls have been turned or pressed, the screens will dim. If double the screen saver time out period elapses without any front panel control activity, the screens will dim further. -
Page 38: Audio Delay
C h a p t e r 3 A M P 1 - M A D I e G ra p h ic a l U s e r I n t e r f a c e ( G U I ) M a n ag e r T h e O p t i o n s T a b •... -
Page 39: Menu Lockout Override
C h a p t e r 3 AMP1-MADIe Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager M e n u L o c k o u t O v e r ri d e • Off: Turns the Channel Knob Acceleration off. When... -
Page 40: The Ethernet Tab
It also allows you to connect to an AMP1-MADIe over a LAN to remotely configure the unit. Note: For a complete description of the functions in the... -
Page 41: Documentation
Update and then click Refresh , if needed. • Update: After selecting an AMP1-MADIe from the Units Responding list, clicking this button displays a dialog warning you that the system is about to update the software in the selected unit. Click... -
Page 42: The Usb Tab
Using a Flash Drive You can use a USB flash drive to transfer settings from one AMP1-MADIe to another, and to or from any Windows computer. This tab allows you to save or retrieve files from a USB flash drive attached to the host computer. - Page 43 C h a p t e r 3 AMP1-MADIe Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager T h e U S B T a b connected. Clicking on any one of the files (or the empty file positions) selects it for other operations.
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Page 45: Chapter 4. Internal Menu System
I m p o rt a n t : The AMP1-MADIe local menus cannot be used at the same time that the PC setup software is connected. If this happens, the PC setup software will take precedence and display the words Remote Access notifying you about the PC connection. -
Page 46: Menu Navigation Overview
C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m M e n u N a v i g a t i o n O v e rv i e w Menu Navigation Overview You can launch the menu system by pressing and holding the Channel... -
Page 47: Audio Menu 1
C h a p t e r 4 Internal Menu System A u d io M e n u 1 • Back: Pressing this button closes this menu and opens the previous menu, one step up the menu tree. • Next: Pressing this button closes this menu and opens the next menu, one step down the menu tree. -
Page 48: Audio Menu 2
C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m A u d i o M e n u 2 • Fixed: Pressing this button prevents the Master Volume Channel Volume controls from affecting the analog outputs. -
Page 49: Options Menu
C h a p t e r 4 Internal Menu System O p t i o n s M e n u • Bass: Pressing this button and then turning the Channel Volume knob adjusts the bass response up or down in 2 dB steps to as low as -12 dB or as high as +12 dB. -
Page 50: Meter Type And Reference Menu
119 minutes (in 1-minute increments) and from 2 hours to 24 hours (in 1-hour increments). The default setting is 8 hours. If the AMP1-MADIe is in operation for the screen saver time out period and no front panel controls have been turned or pressed, the screens will dim by a certain amount. - Page 51 C h a p t e r 4 Internal Menu System M e t e r T y p e a n d R e f e r e n c e M e n u • Scale: Pressing this button and then rotating the Channel Volume knob steps through the scales for the level meters.
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Page 52: Meter Segment Menu
C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m M e t e r S e g m e n t M e n u Meter Segment Menu On the Meter Segment Menu... -
Page 53: Version And Ethernet Menu
To quickly exit Menus, press Channel Volume for 3 seconds • Factory Default: Pressing this button opens a cautionary window to verify that you really want to restore the AMP1-MADIe setup to the factory default. If you press the Factory Default button again, the action proceeds and the unit will restart. - Page 54 C h a p t e r 4 I n t e rn a l M e n u S y st e m V e r s i o n a n d E t h e r n e t M e n u I m p o rt a n t : If the IP information has been changed, the unit will have to restart.
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Page 55: Chapter 5. Features And Specifications
CHAPTER 5 Features and Specifications Introduction Overview This chapter lists the features and specifications. Topics Topics Page Introduction Features Specifications Technical Functional Overview 8 2 1 0 9 1 : A M P 1 - M A D I e Us e r G u i de ©... -
Page 56: Features
C h a p t e r 5 F e a t u r e s a n d S p e c i fi c a ti o n s F e a t u r e s Features •... -
Page 57: Specifications
C h a p t e r 5 Features and Specifications S p e c if i ca t i o n s Specifications Table 5–1 Specifications Specification Values/Domains Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz Power consumption 60 Watts Dimensions... -
Page 58: Technical Functional Overview
Technical Functional Overview Figure 5–1 on page 51 illustrates the overall functionality of the AMP1-MADIe monitor. 8 2 1 0 9 1 : A M P 1 - M A D I e U se r Gu i d e... -
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C h a p te r 5 Features and Specifications T e c h n i c al F u n c ti o n al O v e r v ie w Figure 5–1 AMP1-MADIe Block Diagram Channel Volume / Menu Channel... -
Page 61: Introduction
Connecting the AMP1-MADIe to a LAN Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to connect your PC to your AMP1-MADIe through a local area network (LAN) and to configure the monitor using the graphical user interface (GUI) on a PC. Topics... -
Page 62: Requirements
Launch the web browser and 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. -
Page 63: Installing The Amp1-Madie Manager
I n s t a ll i n g th e AM P 1 - M A D I e M a n a g e r Once you have successfully logged into the Wohler web site, click from the home page menu bar. -
Page 64: Launching The Amp1-Madie Manager
C o n n e ct i n g th e A M P 1 -M A D I e t o a L A N L a u n c h i n g t h e A M P 1 - M A D I e M a n a g e r Launching the AMP1-MADIe Manager Launch the AMP1-MADIe Manager from the Desktop. -
Page 65: Adding Your Amp1-Madie To Your Network
Versions and Ethernet menu on the unit. This section is provided when only remote access is available. If you have not already done so, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the AMP1-MADIe (labeled Ethernet ) to the network. Click... - Page 66 . This will prove helpful if you have more than one AMP1-MADIe. I m p o rt a n t : The name you select for this AMP1-MADIe should denote its position or function within your facility so that it can be easily recognized later. Click to close the dialog.
- Page 67 . After the system polls the network, all the AMP1-MADIes on the network will display in the Units Responding box. In the event that the AMP1-MADIe you’re looking for does not appear in the AMP1-MADIe Units box, click Locate IP display the following dialog so you can enter the IP address of the AMP1-MADIe unit you’re looking for.
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Page 68: Disconnecting From An Amp1-Madie
D i s c o n n e c t i n g F r o m a n A M P 1 - M A D I e Disconnecting From an AMP1-MADIe Should you need to unselect an AMP1-MADIe to prevent making further configuration changes, you can either select a different unit, or... -
Page 69: Appendix B. Software Upgrades
AMP1-MADIe. I m p o rt a n t : If you have not yet installed the AMP1-MADIe Manager setup software into your PC and connected it to the AMP1-MADIe, you must complete all the steps in Appendix A before continuing. -
Page 70: Checking For Updates
C h e ck i n g f o r U p d a t e s Checking for Updates Before establishing the connection to the AMP1-MADIe, you should check to see if any software updates are currently available. Launch the AMP1-MADIe Manager from your PC’s desktop. - Page 71 Update Complete! Note: In the event the system informs you that an updated version of the AMP1-MADIe Manager is available, you must go to the Wohler web site and download the application. Refer to Downloading the Installation File on page...
- Page 72 Open Log Manual Refresh Locate IP Config IP Update Disconnect From Remote Unit To update the AMP1-MADIe of your choice, click the one you want to update from the Units Responding area. Click Update. W A R NI N G! Do not interrupt the process of automatically installing and verifying the software.
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