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FOREWORD Thank you for buying and for using the 4-channel Digital Dynamics Processor b42. Not only you have aquired the latest generation of digital dynamic range processing, but also a piece of equipment which is unique in its design and specification. Please read this manual carefully to ensure you have all the information you need to use the 4-channel Digital Dynamics Processor b42.
CONTENTS 2. Function description ........…. 2.1 Basic description ........... 2.2 Block diagram ..........2.3 Audio signal processing ........ 2.3.1 Gain ............2.3.2 Expander ………………………………… 2.3.3 Deesser …………………………………. 2.3.4 Compressor ……………………………... 2.3.5 Limiter ……………........2.3.6 Program ……......... 2.3.7 Transparent mode ........ 2.4 The Jünger Audio Dynamics Principle ..
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6.2 Error messages and trouble shooting ........ 6.3 Initialization the unit ............7. Application notes ..............7.1 B40 series with SDI interface ..........7.2 Basic working modes with SDI ........... 8. Technical specifications ............9. Warranty and service information ...........
The threshold of the de-esser is automatically set and follows the signal power level. The reduction of S-frequencies can be controlled by setting the range parameter from 0...-20dB. operation manual b40, chapter 2 -Function description- page 2-3...
The lower the input signal level the higher the additional gain applied to that input signal by the compression processing will be. page 2-4 operation manual b40, chapter 2 -Function description-...
Parameter related to the transient response of the control circuit are important for distortionfree processing. These time constants are allways adaptive controlled without remarkable limitation of parameter range. This is caused by the presence of transient pulses in allmost operation manual b40, chapter 2 -Function description- page 2-5...
This allows relatively long attack times during steady-state signal conditions but also very short attack times when there are impulsive input transients. page 2-6 operation manual b40, chapter 2 -Function description-...
Then the signal compression and therefore also the increase of loudness is at its most effective. operation manual b40, chapter 2 -Function description- page 2-7...
(comb filter effect). Corresponding delay of direct signals should therefore be carried out before mixing them with delayed processed signals. page 2-8 operation manual b40, chapter 2 -Function description-...
3. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION The digital dynamics processor b42 was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the UNPACK THE UNIT equipment from rough handling. Please examine carefully the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occured in transit.
3. INSTALLATION The digital dynamics processor b42 has a digital signal output only. To the problem-free combination of following digital devices, the digital signal processing can be locked to an external clock SYNCHRONIZATION reference. The selection of the corresponding input is made in the SYNC MODE menu.
3. INSTALLATION Electrical specification: GPI input potential free by opto-coupler, low active OFF: +3.5…+30V between GPI input and pin14 less then 1.5V Min 50ms Note: If using an external voltage feed it has to be connected to pin 14! External Ground is switching the GPI on any of the inputs. An internal voltage feed is available on pin 15.
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3. INSTALLATION Pin assignments Signal name Functions T1 open contact preset1 recalled T2 open contact preset2 recalled T3 open contact preset3 recalled T4 open contact preset4 recalled T5 open contact preset4 recalled T6 open contact preset4 recalled T7 open contact preset4 recalled T8 open contact preset4 recalled...
3. INSTALLATION 3.7.3 The digital dynamics processor b42 can be remote-controlled by SERIAL REMOTE means of serial remote RS-422. CONTROL (RS-422) use : remote-controlled changeover of presets protocol: available on request connector: D-SUB 9pin, input - female output - male Pin assignments The cable is wired 1:1 completely, the shield of the cable must be connected on both ends!
4. LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS 4.1. FRONT PANEL function multi display/ blocks edit section sync / link CONTROL knob, section SELECT and EXIT mains buttons expander switch section de-esser bypass section compressor section limiter section fig1: front panel b42 CONTROL...
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4. LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS SELECT/ selection of channels ( while editing process ENTER parameters) selection of utility menus (ENTER) for recall and store of presets exit of adjustment menus and return to level display GAIN selection/adjustment of gain parameter BYPASS switch for general bypass of the unit page 4-2 Operation manual b42, chapter 4 -location of parts and controls -...
4. LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS 4.2. SDI IN-/ DIGITAL DIGITAL REAR PANEL OUTPUT OUTPUTS INPUTS SERIAL REMOTE GPI REMOTE SYNC IN IN/OUT IN/OUT fig. 2: rear panel b42 POWER INPUT IEC mains input connector 100-240V, 50/60 Hz with integrated fuse REMOTE serial remote interface RS-422 connector:...
4. LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS Some basic settings are to select by switches on the rear panel SWITCHES AND or by switches and jumpers at the internal circuit boards of the JUMPERS FOR unit. These settings can occur general changes for operation CONFIGURATION and should made by qualified engineering staff only.
Split Mode The selection of split mode (SDI DIRECT) is made by switch SPLIT on in the input (MODE) edit menu. The 4-channel processors of b40 series fitted with SDI-interface are compatibel with the standard SMPTE 272M-AB. They CONFIGURATION support 48 kHz synchronous audio sampling with 20 bit word OF SDI INTERFACE length.
5. OPERATION OPERATION The use of the digital dynamics processor b42 is very easy. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS The setup or the programming of the digital dynamics processor b42 is made by adjustment of various parameters and settings. The description is made related to the functions in the menus. 5.1 adjustment of parameters 5.2 level display 5.3 mode menu...
5. OPERATION After selection of one of the utility or function menus by pushing ADJUSTMENT OF any of the EDIT- buttons or the SELECT button one can adjust PARAMETERS displayed parameters. in all menus CONTROL switches between parameter selection and parameter adjustment mode, selected push parameter or value is highlighted by arrows...
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5. OPERATION 1. menu SYNC< LINK SPLIT 1 + 2 3 + 4 SYNC MODE: selection of sync signal input CH 1/2 - sync on digital input 1/2 - sync on external sync input VIDEO - sync on video sync input - sync on SDI input (only if SDI input or split mode is selected, no sync LED lits!)
5. OPERATION Expander menu shows expander settings for selected channel. Adjustments are made by pushing and turning CONTROL knob EXPANDER (see 5.1). Return to level display with EXIT. MENU PR CH >EXP< THRS REL -32 SLOW number of current preset selected channel (change with SELECT) EXP: expander on/off...
5. OPERATION Limiter menu shows limiter settings for selected channel . LIMITER MENU Adjustments are made by pushing and turning CONTROL knob (see 5.1). Return to level display with EXIT. PR CH >LIM< THRS PRO -9.0 number of current preset selected channel (change with SELECT) LIM: limiter on/off...
5. OPERATION For opening and selection of UTILITY menus when gain menu is UTILITY MENU on display. SELECT for opening and selection of utitlity menus push gain display push ESC for close utility menus and return to gain display push SELECT for open utility menus Preset Load / Save / Edit Contrast/Brightness Software version/SDI-interface...
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5. OPERATION CONTROL selection of preset number for loading or saving preset turn SELECT/ ENTER executes loading or saving of preset, push exit preset menu Push any other button for leaving the preset menu without loading or saving presets. In 6. Application notes some useful PRESETS that are already coming as factory preset for applications with different audio formats are shown.
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5. OPERATION 5.11 Preset #1 PRESET LIST PROGRAM UNIVERSAL GAIN : +3.0 dB LIMITER: LIM = ON , THRSH = - 9 , PRO= 6 COMPRESSOR: COPM = ON , RATIO = 1.5 , RNG = 10 DE-ESSER : DEES = OFF EXPANDER: EXP = ON , THRSH = - 40, REL= mid Preset #2...
SDI data stream. To address a specific channel group the group selection is possible (see 4). The b40 provides an optional SD- or HD-SDI board. When you switch on the device the plugged in interface will be indicated in the display FEATURES •...
7. APPLICATION NOTES For the basic working mode the input of the digital audio processing BASIC WORKING can be selected between AES/EBU or SDI (serial digital video with MODES WITH SDI embedded audio). The processed signals are present at both outputs always - at AES/EBU and SDI.
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sample rate : 48 kHz digital signal audio data format : 24 bit (AES/EBU), 20 bit (SDI) processing DIGITAL IN/OUT digital in- / outputs AES/EBU connector : XLR,110 Ohm, balanced BNC, 75 Ohm, coaxial input format : AES professional, AES consumer output format : same as input format...
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8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO : audio data format : 20 Bit, transparent for C-Bit and U-Bit according to AES3 audio sample rate : 48 kHz synchronous to video-carrier latency : (deembedder + embedder) SD : < 2,6 msec GENERAL : power supply : +5V DC consumption :...
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8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SYNC IN sync AES/EBU in- / outputs connector : BNC, 75 Ohm, coaxial level : 0,5 ... 5 Vpp input format : AES professional, AES consumer VIDEO connector : BNC, 75 Ohm, coaxial level : 0...1 Vpp input format : Blackburst or PAL/NTSC composite video remote control...
9. WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION JÜNGER AUDIO grants a two-year warranty on the 4-channel digital dynamics processor b42 If the unit has to be serviced, please send it, ideally in the original box, to: JÜNGER AUDIO - Studiotechnik GmbH Justus-von-Liebig-Str.
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