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- Page 1 BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centers ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ED 08/07 V 1.1 - 03/08/2007...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.2.3.1. Loading a new configuration……………………………………….. 3.2.3.2. Memory Configuration………………………………………………. 3.2.4. “Change User” display. Change current user………………………………. 3.2.5. “Macro Configuration” display. Load and activation of programmable….. keys…………………………………………………………………………….. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... - Page 3 3.2.6.7. Signal Processing Changes……………………………………..3.2.7. “Timer/Clock” display. Timer and clock adjustment……………………….. 4. INSTALLATION AND CABLING………………………………………………………………. 4.1. Description of back panel and connection for ARENA DM………………………… 4.2. Description of back panel and connection for ARENA D10………………………... 4.3. Description of audio wiring for ARENA DM…………………………………………..
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Page 4: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION. First, this document will identify the components of the ARENA DM control surface, and then it will go into more detail about using the console. Please bear in mind the fact that this information is also valid for the ARENA D10 modules, extension modules of the ARENA DM control surface. -
Page 5: Control Surface Components Description
A. Configuration and monitoring panel. B. Channels area. C. Configuration and information area. D. Talkback area. E. Programmable keys area. F. Monitoring area. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 6: Configuration And Monitoring Panel
The general routing screen is the default screen in the working mode which use direct routing keys (“Bus Send Mode”). BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... - Page 7 When the page is changed each control, including the fader, changes to the corresponding position. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...
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Page 8: Channels Area
In the next sections we will describe the functions assigned to each control affecting the behaviour of a channel in the “Multiplex” and “Channel Setup” operating modes. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 9: Channel Configuration In "Multiplex Mode
2.2.1. Channel configuration in “Multiplex Mode”. The operation of the ARENA DM configured in “Multiplex Mode” includes the same functionalities as those found in the standard configuration, except for the following controls: 1.- Input Gain. Changes the digital gain of the signal coming into the multiplex. -
Page 10: Channel Configuration In "Channel Setup Mode
2.2.2. Channel configuration in “Channel Setup Mode”. The operation of the ARENA DM configured in “Channel Setup Mode” includes the same functionalities as those found in the standard configuration, except for the following controls: 1.- Dynamic Button. Allows you to change the signal phase. When it’s pressed, if the signal is stereo, it goes through each one of the 4 available options: the button is off for “L+R+”... -
Page 11: Configuration And Information Area
(mute, -20 dB). BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 12: Programmable Keys Area
(TH-02, Eagle). association of GPI and GPO resources. switching of several studios control when the Multistudio option is used. multiplex system management. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 13: Monitoring Area
DM surface input is sent. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... - Page 14 29 and 33 will in no case send the selected signal to the CUE loudspeakers on the DM surface. 36. Control Headphones Connector. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...
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Page 15: Control Surface Operation
The option chosen is validated by once again pressing the middle button. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 16: Input Select
Finally, with “Mono L+R”, the sum of both signals is sent to the left and right in the output bus. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 17: Dynamic Setup: Selection And Configuration Of Dynamic And Time
For the other effects, a similar list will also be displayed with both selection options BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 18: Compressor Parameters Adjustment
To correctly set a limiter, a threshold of between 0 and +22 dB should be selected, with a compression ratio of 50:1 and a gain of 0 dB. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 19: Saving And Loading Compressor Settings
Time”. This is a safety period used to prevent the gate from accidentally closing if a signal is suddenly absent, for example, in speech. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 20: Reverb
Level. This is the percentage of reverb (with respect to the original signal) that the signal will have after having been processed. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 21: Equalizer: Selection And Configuration Of Equalizer And Filter Functions, By Channel
ON (this is done by selecting ON) if the modifications were done with equalizer OFF. If the equalizer is already ON, the changes in the equalization are heard in real time. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... - Page 22 When a filter or equalizer are active in a channel, the corresponding “Equalizer” button (10) remains illuminated. While the parameter is being modified, the button remains flashing. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...
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Page 23: Routing: Sending Selection And Configuration For Each Channel
The third column, “Type”, shows the sending configuration and lets you modify: Sending type: Str (Stereo), Mon L (Mono L), Mon R or Mon L+R. Sending form: pre- or post-fader. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 24: Select: Access To The Special Functions Display And Controls
In the “Multiplex Mode”, the “Select” encoder regulates the return signal level, while pressing the “On” button launches a PFL on the return signal. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 25: Opening And Regulation Of Channels, Channel Label And
3.1.10. Opening and regulation of channels, channel label and page changes. The ARENA DM console has channels that can be assigned to different input and output routes in a completely flexible manner. A single physical channel on the control surface can regulate, at different times, an input circuit signal, or an output circuit or even a subgroup. -
Page 26: Configuration And Information Area Operation (Select)
The default state is 1 (access or general data display). Access to state 2 is accomplished from any channel, by pressing the “Select” key. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 27: Processing
The adjustment of the “Regen” parameter to 100% naturally produces signal feedback. This parameter must be adjusted to 0% for use in synchronizing signals. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... - Page 28 On/Off. Activates or deactivates the effect. Save/Load selected. To save or load an effect, the following options are offered: BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...
- Page 29 Previous Screen. Returns to the “Select Menu“ screen. • Previous Screen: Takes you back to the screen displaying the various types of effects available. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...
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Page 30: Equalizer
These options are selected using the P4 and P5 buttons, respectively (22). You can directly activate and deactivate this effect by pressing the relevant pushbutton under the “ON/OFF“ label. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 31: Reverb
(“CHANGE TYPE“), restoring the effect to initial values (“RESTORE“) or to exit the screen (“EXIT“). BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 32: Test Signal Generation
(minimum level and 10Hz frequency) when the “RESTORE“ label is pressed. To leave the “Test Tone Setup“ screen and return to previous screen press “EXIT“. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 33: Pink Noise Generation
Pressing under “RESTORE“ will restore white noise parameters to the minimum level that appears by default. Press “EXIT“ to leave this screen. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 34: Input/Output Setup
In the case of a mono line signal, by pressing the corresponding encoder you can modify: “Phase”. Allows you to invert the signal phase. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 35: Select Access Area. General Data Display
Finally, the five keys P1 through P5 provide access to the options at the lower part of screen. Encoders E1 through E3 do not perform any functions in this screen (except if they have special programming). BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 36: Working Configuration Display
“YES” label (pushbutton P1). Choosing the “CANCEL” label returns the user to the main screen, cancelling the new selection. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 37: Memory Configuration
SCROLL: Use the encoder associated with this option to select a memory position, which may or may not be already occupied. SELEC NEW: Press the encoder to validate your selection. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... - Page 38 DELETE SELECTN.: Erases the memory previously selected by using “Scroll” and “Selec New”. The system displays a warning message indicating that the selected memory is about to be deleted. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...
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Page 39: Change User" Display. Change Current User
When the password is accepted, the user change takes place. If the user has not been assigned a password, only steps 1 through 4 will be executed. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 40: Keys
Selected” area. Press “LOAD SELECTN.” to load the new macro A confirmation screen will appear: press “YES” to load the new macro or “CANCEL” to abort the loading process BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 41: System Setup" Display. System Adjustments
Turn the lower encoder (21) placed on the right of the display (“SCROLL“) to highlight the parameter that you want to change. Press the encoder (“ENTER“) in order to select that option. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 42: Ip Addresses Change
Pressing either “OK“ or “CANCEL“ will lead you to the main “System Setup“ screen. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 43: Time And Date Change
It is not possible to modify any of the parameters in this screen, they are just used to acquire information about the firmware installed in the system. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 44: Dsp% Cpu Used
To display the different boards that execute routings and the outputs processed by each, simply rotate the encoder associated with the DSP Scroll function. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 45: Signal Processing Changes
BAL: Indicates changes in signal balance. • PHA: Indicates changes in signal phase. • MOD: Indicates changes in signal mode (only for stereo signals). BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 46: Timer/Clock" Display. Timer And Clock Adjustment
When user leaves to “MAIN SCREEN” it does not stop the CLOCK or the TIMER, in such a way that the up or down count continues. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION... -
Page 47: Installation And Cabling
6.- AES CUE In - : AES/EBU audio input for CUE 7.- AES MIC Out + : AES/EBU audio output from the ARENA DM microphone 8.- AES MIC Out - : AES/EBU audio output from the ARENA DM microphone •... - Page 48 8.- S clk -: V- phase of the synchronizing signal • 7.- RS 232: serial Port: Connection via serial port for future applications. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...
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Page 49: Description Of Back Panel And Connection For Arena D10
3.- Pair of RJ 45 input and output connectors, where output follows the RS 422 control from the main ARENA DM module and toward others, for ARENA D10 channel expansion modules. Pin-to-pin connection (the cable furnished with each module can be used), since the pin layout is inverted in the equipment. -
Page 50: Description Of Audio Wiring For Arena Dm
4.3. Description of audio wiring for ARENA DM. Note: The position (slot) of BC2202 board is configured in “BC-2000 D Console Setup” application. BC 2000 DIGITAL Audio Routing, Mixing and Processing System for Program Production Centres ARENA DM CONTROL SURFACE...
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