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Page 2 D-80751 Munich Tel. 089 / 333034 Fax. 089 / 33079323 Sales sales@quantec.de Technical documentation techd@quantec.de Development SW + HW gurus@quantec.de Discussion forums list-clk@quantec.de (English) list-dsp@quantec.de Web-Documentation http://www.quantec.de Download: data sheets, Software http://www.quantec.de/download/ ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 3 ZOMBIEs in the Recording Studio? ZOMBIEs are not »universal interface converters« for providing mobile solutions. ZOMBIEs are »highly qualified specialists«, which remain attached to a specific problematic device, where they solve all interface-related problems and also help out with some additional features. This means that a ZOMBIE is normally configured only once, - when installing the non-compatible or troublesome device.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Contents....................5 1. Introduction..................9 General .......................9 General Operation ....................10 Hardware Hint ....................12 LED Readouts ....................13 2. Menu Structure .................. 15 2.1 System Setup ....................19 Delay Resolution (1212 only)................20 Clock Change (/MX option only) ..............22 Test PLL (/MX option only) ................23 User Entry ......................25 Device Number....................26 About........................28...
Page 6 UD Channel....................112 Serial ......................113 RX Address ....................114 TX Parameter ....................116 Terminate CR ....................117 Local Loop Protocol ..................118 TX Address ....................121 Priority ......................123 Repetition ....................... 124 ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 7 Contents Index ..................... 127 COMMANDER 1220................I Device Control ....................II LCD Contrast ....................III Cursor Mode.....................IV About......................... V PC Software..................VII XSOFT Firmware Update System ..............VII Preset Archiving System..................X QUANCO series 12xx...................XIII ZOMBIEs 12xx...
Page 9: Introduction
1. Introduction 1. Introduction General The ZOMBIE models described here feature global loop (GL) and local loop (LL) interfaces. The GL interface is generally orientated towards the studio and consists of an AES/EBU input and the corresponding output. Equipment with the extra /MX option also features an AES-EBU clock signal input (REF) and a 75 -BNC input which can be utilized as a Video, WCLK or TTL clock input.
Page 10: General Operation
Pulsar turn pulsar to the left (counterclockwise) hit upper key XIT Exit Enter hit lower key ENT Toggle press one of the keys and hold it down while clicking the other TOG ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 11 1. Introduction ZOMBIEs 12xx...
Page 12: Hardware Hint
Note: This cable type applies even when the ZOMBIE and the COMMANDER are separated by one or more RS-232 OCTOPUS 1226 devices. The optocouplers in the ZOMBIE's eight floating input circuits act as virtual COMMANDERs, as they are powered by the attached devices ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 13: Led Readouts
1. Introduction LED Readouts An overview of the operation status is provided by the three 3 status LEDs on the front and back of the ZOMBIE respectively. Normally all three, back and front, are green: everything OK. In some special cases, orange is used. However, if you see a red signal –...
Page 14 COMMANDER can be established, the equipment is faulty. Note: The color orange is generated by the LEDs switching rapidly from red to green. The changeover takes place so fast that the eye cannot follow the individual phases. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 15: Menu Structure
2. Menu Structure 2. Menu Structure General Note – valid for all ZOMBIE models The structure of the main menu items is essentially defined through the technical possibilities of the local loop interface. It is further defined by the installed options, which determine which menu elements should be shown and which suppressed.
Page 16 P0 is the SCRATCH-Preset in which all adjustments are made. P1 to P4 are user defined presets, which can only be altered in the main menu Preset Handling. On the second line the name of the current main menu item is displayed (here: Preset Handling). ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 17 2. Menu Structure Disconnecting ZOMBIE Communication From every main menu item, EXIT calls the abort menu. The following safety warning will be displayed: SYNCRO ZOMBIE P0 ABORT ZOMBIE ? back to the previous main menu item (»undo«) Pulsar Pulsar back to the previous main menu item (»undo«) back to the previous main menu item (»undo«) Exit Enter...
Page 19: 2.1 System Setup
2. Menu Structure - 2.1 System Setup 2.1 System Setup The main menu item System Setup allows the user to initialize the various basic parameters which guide the behavior of the ZOMBIE in typical situations. It has the following structure: +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ System Setup +------------------------------------------------------------------------+...
Page 20: Delay Resolution (1212 Only)
The high resolution delayline is featured only on the equipment with the extra options (/MX, /DSP or /SIN). On ZOMBIEs without any of these options, the following readout appears: System Setup SDR/IDR Avail This readout disappears when ENTER or EXIT is pressed. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 21 2. Menu Structure - 2.1 System Setup Hands On: The extra resolution afforded by the delay scale between two samples can be very useful in certain situations. One example would be in the copying/remastering of old archive recordings with a frame skew of half a sample between the two stereo channels, as may often be the case if a single AD converter was used for both stereo channels in the original recording.
Page 22: Clock Change (/Mx Option Only)
With a second ENTER the chosen setting is saved, and the user is returned to the submenu View Clock Change. EXIT discards the modification, the previous value remains valid. The user is returned to the submenu item View Clock Change ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 23: Test Pll (/Mx Option Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.1 System Setup Test PLL (/MX option only) This submenu item is for initializing the capture range of the sample rate PLL to compensate manufacturing tolerance . System Setup Test PLL Pulsar to the submenu item User Entry Pulsar to the previous submenu item View Clock Change Exit...
Page 24 Adjusting the sample clock VCO is restricted to trained staff only, as the device is powered without protective enclosure. The circuits carrying possibly lethal mains voltage are not protected against accidental touching. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 25: User Entry
2. Menu Structure - 2.1 System Setup User Entry This submenu item allows the user to enter a name for the device , and to view or alter the name which has already been assigned to it. System Setup User Entry Pulsar next submenu item View Device Number Pulsar...
Page 26: Device Number
In contrast to the User Entry text, which is arbitrary, the device number must be chosen carefully, in order to avoid confusion with other network members throughout the entire facility. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 27 2. Menu Structure - 2.1 System Setup Note: The device number is only required in an AES18 studio installation, or when using multiple hierarchy levels of RS-232 OCTOPUS 1226 multiplexes. When controlling a ZOMBIE directly from its front or rear panel RS-232 ports, device numbers are not required.
Page 28: About
Display Revision Enter back to the submenu item Display Revision Toggle back to the submenu item Display Revision Any key or pulsar operation returns the user to the submenu item Display Revision. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 29: 2.2 Preset Handling
2. Menu Structure - 2.2 Preset Handling 2.2 Preset Handling This main menu allows the user to access different presets and select one to use or edit . It has the following structure: +--------------------+ Preset Handling +--------------------+ +------+ +----------+ |Load |->|Save |Preset|<-|Preset +------+...
Page 30: Load Preset
Pressing ENTER loads the selected preset, which rapidly becomes available for use. The user is automatically returned to the submenu item Load Preset. Hitting EXIT takes the user back to the submenu item Load Preset. The current configuration remains unaltered. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 31: Save Preset
2. Menu Structure - 2.2 Preset Handling Save Preset In this submenu item it is possible to save the current preset in one of the available spaces for user defined presets. Preset Handling Save Preset Pulsar no operation (stop) Pulsar to the submenu item Load Preset Exit to the main menu item Preset Handling...
Page 32: Accessing The Presets Via The Rs-232 Port
MHz oscillator. When the squarewave signal is switched on, it is important that this does not generate any transitional states (except a brief pause in operation) during the switchover. The command signal ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 33 2. Menu Structure - 2.2 Preset Handling should either switch to the new frequency immediately, or stop briefly and then become operational with the new signal. Otherwise, the risk exists that something such as a frequency sweep could trigger off a new preset briefly or cause the device to misinterpret other signals, e.g. signals intended for the Commander 1220.
Page 35: Clock Config (/Mx Option Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.3 Clock Config (/MX option only) 2.3 Clock Config (/MX option only) The /MX option is configured in the main menu Clock Config . This main menu item has the following structure: +------------------------+ Clock Config +------------------------+ +----------+ +----------+ |View...
Page 36: Clock Mode - Some General Notes
Note on »from LL« mode: This mode is not available on all ZOMBIES, as it can only operate if there is no sample rate converter built into the device. The clock signal of the LL cannot be ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 37 2. Menu Structure - 2.3 Clock Config (/MX option only) transmitted to the Global Loop if there is a SRC present. A further restriction is imposed by the fact that the LL receiver must be able to extract the clock signal from the LL format for this mode to operate.
Page 38 LL Frequency 32kHz GL Frequency 44.1kHz GEAR 44.1/48 LL Frequency 48kHz GL Frequency 44.1kHz GEAR 44.1/32 LL Frequency 32kHz GL Frequency 32kH GEAR 32/48 LL Frequency 48kHz GL-Frequency 32kHz GEAR 32/44.1 LL-Frequency 44.1kHz ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 39: Clock Mode - Selecting The Clock Source
2. Menu Structure - 2.3 Clock Config (/MX option only) Clock Mode - Selecting the Clock Source The audio clock source to be used is selected and the sample rate adjusted in this submenu. Clock Config Clk:XLR (REF/GL) Pulsar to the submenu item View Error Mute no operation (stop) Pulsar Exit...
Page 40: Error-To-Mute
Hitting ENTER saves the selected mute time, and returns the user to the submenu item View Error Mute. EXIT discards the modification, the old value remains valid. The user is returned to the submenu item View Error Mute. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 41 2. Menu Structure - 2.3 Clock Config (/MX option only) Hands On Even when the reference frequency and the output frequency of a PLL match exactly, it is necessary to insert an occasional correction impulse to prevent the frequencies from drifting apart. If the two frequencies start to diverge from each other or jump apart, the PLL works to close the gap.
Page 42 Also specified in AES18 is an access protocol to provide a fair allocation of the transmission channel between all stations. AES/EBU is, not completely accurately, a popular synonym for AES3 . ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 43: 2.4 Cs Data Symbolic
2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic 2.4 CS Data symbolic The channel status data is displayed and can be modified in this main menu item. This menu has the following structure: +----------------------------------------------------------------+ CS Data symbolic +----------------------------------------------------------------+ +--------+ +--------+ +-------+ +-------+ +-------+...
Page 44: View Input
The readout is exactly the same as that of channel A. The readout was added to View Source in order to maximize compatibility. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 45 2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic An asterisk * after the colon indicates that both channels are configured to different sources. This readout is not influenced by the current choice of channel selected. View GL Input Locked:* YES The items of the current input can be called up with .
Page 46: View Source
It only becomes useful when editing both channels simultaneously. However, for the sake of simplicity, the same cycle is used in both submenu items. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 47 2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic An asterisk * after the colon indicates that both channels are configured to different sources. This readout is not influenced by the current choice of channel selected. View GL Source Locked:*GL-Input . The items depend on the channel The items of the current input can be called up with status data and on the ZOMBIE model.
Page 48: Edit Source
AES/EBU features. On ZOMBIEs which feature other ports some features may be missing or incomplete. If it is only possible to display one source, this source is displayed at all times and turning the pulsar brings no reaction. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 49: Edit Force
2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic Edit Force The specifications for the outgoing channel status items with source set to FORCE are set in this submenu item . Edit GL Force Locked:>GL-Input Pulsar next option previous option Pulsar Exit back to the submenu item Show Source Enter...
Page 50: Aes/Ebu« Selection
4 ASCII-Zeichen, bzw. 4 invertierte Nullen Reliable, Unreliable Reliability Bit »IDs« LSA Local Sample Address4 Byte, Hexadecimal Reliability Bit »LSA« Reliable, Unreliable TOD Time Of Day 4 Byte, Hexadecimal Reliable, Unreliable Reliability Bit »TOD« ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 51 2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic In the case of the items LSA and TOD it is not really necessary to set variables, as the timecode and the real time clock are always generated externally, which means that the values are already given. However, if the given data is incorrect, it can be overwritten by entering 00000000.
Page 52: Spdif« Selection (Local Loop Only)
(IEC908), CD-Player (not IEC908), Synthesizer, Microphone, DAT-Recorder, DCC, VCR L-Bit Original/Prerecorded Data, 1st Generation or higher Channel Source Unspecified, 1..15 Channel Number Unspecified, A/left, B/right, C..O 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 32kHz Frequency Clock Accuracy 1000ppm, variable, 50ppm ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 53: Sdif-2« Selection (Local Loop Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic »SDIF-2« Selection (local loop only) NONE, 50/15µs Emphasis (not supported) Copy Protection ZOMBIEs 12xx...
Page 54 AES/EBU signal to the requested output, regardless of the current location of the transmitting device. This may be a solution for portable effect processors mounted on trolleys, which may move from studio to studio, depending on the various jobs in process. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 55: Timecode
2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic Timecode The timecode source for the global loop is displayed and adjusted in this main menu point. CS Data symbolic Sel. GL LSA&TOD Pulsar next menu item View UD/AES18 Pulsar previous submenu item View LL Output back to the main menu item CS Data symbolic Exit Enter...
Page 56 As there is no major bottleneck in the system, such as would arise if a central timecode controller were to be used, all switchovers are instant, even in situations involving huge data transfer such as scene cuts. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 57: Ud/Aes18 (Not 1218)
2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic UD/AES18 (not 1218) The source of the user data and the AES18 channel are displayed and can be modified in this main menu. CS Data symbolic Select UD Usage Pulsar no operation (stop) Pulsar to the previous submenu item View TOD&LSA Exit...
Page 58 EXIT discards the modification, the user is returned to the submenu item View UD/AES18. Note: In the case of those ZOMBIES which do not have the /MX-Option, the setting REF/... is not available, as these ZOMBIES do not have a REF input. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 59 2. Menu Structure - 2.4 CS Data symbolic Automatic »intelligent« Routing of the AES18 data stream on the AES/EBU ZOMBIE 1203: In order to integrate an external AES/EBU compatible device which is connected to the local loop into the studio AES18 communication, the following transparency test is automatically run after every modification to the LL receiver.
Page 61: 2.5 Freq. Counter
2. Menu Structure - 2.5 Freq. Counter 2.5 Freq. Counter The sample rate of the local loop is measured and displayed here. SYNCRO ZOMBIE P0 Freq. Counter to the main menu item Config SRC Pulsar Pulsar to the previous main menu item CS Data symbolic Exit to the abort menu Enter...
Page 62 Various situations exist in which this is the case. One obvious example would be varispeed applications. It can also be helpful in identifying unidentified DAT cassettes, where the sample rate varies between 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz according to the recording. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 63: Config Src(Zombies With Srcs Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.6 Config SRC(ZOMBIEs with SRCs only) 2.6 Config SRC (ZOMBIEs with SRCs only) The sample rate converter (SRC) is configured in this main menu. This menu item has the following structure: +----------------------+ Config SRC +----------------------+ +--------+ +----------+ |View |->|View...
Page 64: Src Mode
In the ZOMBIEs with a 16 bit Local Loop the buffer size cannot be adjusted and is therefore not displayed. In these ZOMBIEs the ZOMBIE reacts as outlined for the setting SHORT. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 65 2. Menu Structure - 2.6 Config SRC(ZOMBIEs with SRCs only) Hands On Adjustment time constant 200ms FAST or 800ms SLOW ? If constant irregularities in the sample rate are to be expected, as when working with varispeed, the constant should be set to FAST. In contrast, if an input signal with strong jitter is to be processed, in which the medium value for the sample rate remains constant, SLOW should be selected.
Page 66: Bypass Src (1209 Only)
The sample rates of global loop and local loop are compared. As soon as a difference of a single sample has been detected, the bypass is suspended until the next frequency jump. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 67 2. Menu Structure - 2.6 Config SRC(ZOMBIEs with SRCs only) Here a frequency jump is defined as A modification in the menu item Set Clock Mode. Addition or subtraction of an input An abrupt switchover or similar discontinuity in the input signal Note: The setting AUTO should not be activated if the user is working with unsynchronized nominal frequencies 48kHz/48kHz.
Page 69: Config Delay(1212 Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.7 Config Delay(1212 only) 2.7 Config Delay (1212 only) The delaylines of the DELAY ZOMBIEs 1212 are displayed and can be adjusted in this main menu. This main menu item has the following structure: +--------------------------------+ Config Delay +--------------------------------+ +--------------+ +--------------+...
Page 70: View Delay
AD conversion process, digitally. In order to exploit this possibility, FINE DELAY must be enabled in the menu item Delay Resolution in System Setup. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 71: Select Display Mode
2. Menu Structure - 2.7 Config Delay(1212 only) Select Display Mode The scale which should be used to adjust the delayline settings is selected in this submenu item . GL>LL Del.(Samp) : 131071.00+21 Pulsar change units Pulsar change units Exit back to the submenu item View Delay Enter to the submenu item Set Delay...
Page 72 As usual, the delay value shown should be increased by the value of the internal propagation delay (due to the buffers and normal input to output delay) which is displayed on the bottom right (here +21 or +6 samples respectively). ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 73 2. Menu Structure - 2.7 Config Delay(1212 only) Unit: FILM with FINE DELAY without FINE DELAY GL>LL Del.(FILM) GL>LL Del.(FILM) : 2:17:1071+21 : 2:17:1071 +6 The unit FILM is ideal for compensating frame buffer transport delay in video technology with .
Page 74: Set Delay
The higher value positions to the left of the cursor are modified, the lower value positions to the right of the cursor retain the last value set. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 75: Sdif-2 Interface (1202 Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.8 SDIF-2 Interface (1202 only) 2.8 SDIF-2 Interface (1202 only) The SDIF-2 interface on the local loop is configured in this main menu item. This menu item has the following structure: +----------------------------+ SDIF-2 Interface +----------------------------+ +-----------+ +-------------+ |View TX |->|View RX...
Page 76: Tx Wc Position
SDIF-2 frame, e.g. at the end of the second 1½ cell. The adjustment -128 50% corresponds to a complete inversion of the word clock signal at the BNC output. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 77 2. Menu Structure - 2.8 SDIF-2 Interface (1202 only) Turning the pulsar in either direction allows the user to shift the position of the word clock by up to -128 -50.0% and up to +127 +49.6%. To make this adjustment easier, the scale starts again at the beginning after the maximum value has been reached, i.e.
Page 78: Rx Sync Mode
SDIF-2 receiver can be selected here. SDIF-2 Interface RX:>Man Prbl Mrg Pulsar change synchronization mode Pulsar change synchronization mode Exit back to the main menu item RX Sync Mode accept selection Enter Toggle no function ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 79 2. Menu Structure - 2.8 SDIF-2 Interface (1202 only) Turning the pulsar allows the user to select one of the following synchronization modes: (»Automatic by Preamble«) - The receiver synchronizes itself Auto by Prbl onto the SDIF-2 preambles automatically - for each input channel separately where necessary - and then begins scanning the incoming audio bits.
Page 80 ENTER saves the selected value, and returns the user to the submenu item View RX Sync Mode. EXIT restores the previous value, and also returns the user to the submenu item View RX Sync Mode. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 81 2. Menu Structure - 2.8 SDIF-2 Interface (1202 only) Hands On We recommend adjusting Set TX WC Position and Set RX Sync Position according to the method outlined in the following. Step 1 The SDIF-2 ZOMBIE 1202 is driven from the global loop, ideally with a low frequency sine wave test clock signal.
Page 82 OK, the mode MAN Prbl Mrg should now be saved. However, if you now feel: »It was working a minute ago and now it’s dead!.« go back to MAN Prbl Bad and save this mode. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 83 2. Menu Structure - 2.8 SDIF-2 Interface (1202 only) Step 6- Emergencies only Remove all cables which were attached to the ZOMBIE. You should now see 5 unused, practically new BNC connectors. Activate the mode Auto by Prb Use a BNC cable to connect the Local Loop OUT L directly to the Local Loop IN L. It should now be possible to hear the left channel, and the Local LED should flash green.
Page 85: Yamaha Interface (1213 Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.9 YAMAHA Interface (1213 only) 2.9 YAMAHA Interface (1213 only) The YAMAHA Y2 interface on the local loop is configured in this main menu item. This menu item has the following structure: +------------------------------------------------+ YAMAHA Interface +------------------------------------------------+ +-----------+ +-------+ +-----------+...
Page 86: Tx Audio Phase
ENTER saves the selected value, and takes the user back to the submenu item View TX Audio phase. EXIT restores the previous value and also returns the user to the submenu item View TX Audio phase. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 87: Tx Channel
2. Menu Structure - 2.9 YAMAHA Interface (1213 only) TX Channel The channel assignment of the YAMAHA Y2 transmitter is displayed and can be adjusted in this submenu item. YAMAHA Interface TX Channel: std. Pulsar to the next submenu item View RX Audio phase Pulsar to the previous submenu item View TX Audio phase Exit...
Page 88: Rx Audio Phase
ENTER saves the selected setting, and takes the user back to the submenu item View RX Audio phase. EXIT restores the value previously selected, and also takes the user back to the submenu item View RX Audio phase. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 89: Rx Channel
2. Menu Structure - 2.9 YAMAHA Interface (1213 only) RX Channel The channel assignment of the YAMAHA Y2 receivers is displayed and can be modified in this submenu item . YAMAHA Interface RX Channel: std. Pulsar no operation (stop) Pulsar to the previous submenu item RX Audio phase Exit back to the main menu item YAMAHA Interface...
Page 91: Config Audio Dsp (/Dsp Option Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.10 Config Audio DSP (/DSP option only) 2.10 Config Audio (/DSP option only) The /DSP settings are displayed and can be modified in this main menu item. It has the following structure: +------------------------------------------------------------------+ Config Audio DSP +------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------+ +---------+...
Page 92: De-Emphasis
LL Channel Status ENTER saves the selection and returns the user to the submenu item View De-Emphasis. EXIT discards any modification made and returns the user to the submenu item View De- Emphasis. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 93 2. Menu Structure - 2.10 Config Audio DSP (/DSP option only) TOGGLE is used to switch the Snoop-mode of the return path on or off. In Snoop-mode the signal level is raised by +48dB for test purposes. This makes it possible to listen in to the arriving signal, e.g.
Page 94: Dc Filter
ENTER saves the modification, and returns the user to the submenu item View DC Filter. EXIT discards any modification made, and returns the user to the submenu item View DC Filter. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 95 2. Menu Structure - 2.10 Config Audio DSP (/DSP option only) TOGGLE is used to switch the Snoop-mode of the return path on or off. In Snoop-mode the signal level is raised by +48dB for test purposes. This makes it possible to listen in to the arriving signal, e.g.
Page 96: Head Extension
0.0dB (off), 0.03dB and 0.5dB. ENTER saves the adjustment, and returns the user to the submenu item View Head Extension. EXIT discards any adjustment made, and returns the user to View Head Extension. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 97 2. Menu Structure - 2.10 Config Audio DSP (/DSP option only) When attenuation is switched on, the upper right corner of the display shows the digit 0.03dB in the submenu items View De-Emphasis and View DC Filter. This is 0.5dB suppressed when snoop mode is switched on.
Page 98: Ns Mode
Set LL Length. ENTER saves the selected mode, and returns the user to the submenu item View NS mode. EXIT discards the selection, and returns the user to the submenu item View NS mode. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 99 2. Menu Structure - 2.10 Config Audio DSP (/DSP option only) TOGGLE is used to switch the Snoop-mode of the recording path on or off. In Snoop-mode the signal level is raised by +48dB for test purposes. If the audio signal to be tested is at the same time reduced by a minimum of 48dB, the original signal and the effects of the three different word length adaptation processes on the audio material to be processed can be studied in depth.
Page 100 Unfortunately this results in a blanket of noise over the signal, which does not happen with the Noise Shaper. Nevertheless: as the blanket is completely white, it corresponds 100% to the situation of an analog unit. DITHER thus simulates analogue sound closer than either of the other systems. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 101: Ll Length (Zombies >16Bit Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.10 Config Audio DSP (/DSP option only) LL Length (ZOMBIEs >16bit only) The word length of the local loop output, that is that of the recording path, is set in this main menu item. Config Audio DSP LL Length: 16bit Pulsar no operation (stop)
Page 102 If the LL interface allows a 24 bit transmission, and if this is explicitly desired, the submenu item Set NS mode must be configured to BYPASS. On devices without the »/DSP Option« the LL-interface always transmits 24 bits, unless this is impossible because of the hardware. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 103: Config Sine Dsp (/Sin Option Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.11 Config Sine DSP (/SIN option only) 2.11 Config Sine (/SIN option only) The settings offered by the /SIN option are displayed and can be adjusted in this submenu item. It has the following structure: +---------------------------------------------------------------+ Config Sine DSP +---------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----+...
Page 104: Sine Level
ENTER saves the selected level, and takes the user back to the submenu item View Sine Level. EXIT discards the modified value and restores the old value, before returning the user to the submenu item View Sine Level. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 105: Sine Frequency
2. Menu Structure - 2.11 Config Sine DSP (/SIN option only) Sine Frequency The frequency of the digital sine oscillators is displayed and regulated in this submenu item. Config Sine DSP Freq.: Pulsar to the submenu item View GL Output Audio Pulsar to the submenu item View Sine Level to the main menu item Config Sine DSP...
Page 106: Gl Output Audio
EXIT restores the previous value and returns the user to the submenu item View GL Output Audio. TOGGLE selects the channel (A, B, ) which should be adjusted. If both channels are ( ) active, the readout for channel A is displayed. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 107: Ll Output Audio
2. Menu Structure - 2.11 Config Sine DSP (/SIN option only) LL Output Audio The audio source of the local loop outputs is displayed and can be adjusted in this submenu item. Config Sine DSP LL-Out< SINE Osc Pulsar to the submenu item View Sine mode Pulsar to the submenu item View GL Output Audio to the main menu item Config Sine DSP...
Page 108: Sine Mode
ENTER saves the chosen mode, and takes the user back to the submenu item View Sine mode. EXIT causes the device to revert to the mode previously selected, and also takes the user back to the submenu item View Sine mode. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 109: Aes18 Config (1218 Only)
2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) The way user data is entered and read according to AES 18 is regulated in this main menu item. It has the following structure: +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ AES18 Config +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +------+ +------+...
Page 110: Ud Source
LL interface. All messages arriving via the LL interface are organized into AES18 packets and integrated into the data stream at the GL output. EXIT discards the selection and returns the user to the submenu item View UD Source. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 111 2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) ENTER saves the selection and returns the user to the submenu item View UD Source, provided GL-Input or CLK-Input has been selected, otherwise the user now enters the submenu item Set Block Rate. UD Src: Generate Block Rate:>100 Pulsar...
Page 112: Ud Channel
The user data of both channels is used. EXIT discards the selection, and returns the user to the submenu item View UD Channel. ENTER saves the selection, and also returns the user to the submenu item View UD Channel. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 113: Serial
2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) Serial The parameters for the serial port of the local loop are initialized in this submenu item. AES18 Config Serial: 1200/n Pulsar to the submenu item View RX Address Pulsar to the submenu item View UD Channel back to the main menu item AES18 Config Exit Enter...
Page 114: Rx Address
In the setting 2 the Extended Address of the AES18 packets is used. EXIT discards the selection, and returns the user to the submenu item View RX Address. ENTER saves the selection, and takes the user to the submenu item Set RX Address. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 115 2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) AES18 Config RX Address:>0000 Pulsar select value Pulsar select value Exit back to the submenu item View RX Address Size Enter back to the submenu item View RX Address Toggle bring cursor forward by one space Turning the pulsar ( ) changes the position of the address currently indicated by the cursor.
Page 116: Tx Parameter
EXIT discards the selection, and returns the user to the submenu item View TX Parameter. ENTER saves the selection, and also returns the user to the submenu item View TX Parameter. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 117: Terminate Cr
2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) Terminate CR In the submenu item, the user defines whether messages to the serial interface should be concluded with a Carriage Return (CR) . AES18 Config Term. CR: OFF Pulsar to the submenu item View TX Address Pulsar to the submenu item View TX Parameter Exit...
Page 118: Local Loop Protocol
Byte n+1: CR (carriage return) only necessary when Terminate CR is set to ON. Example 1: Data received: 0x02 0x00 0x12 0x34 The message (0x12 0x34) is 2 bytes long ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 119 2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) Message Reception Protocol (TX Parameter: var.) Byte 0: target address Byte 1: extended address. This byte must always be transmitted, even where the extended address is not used. Byte 2: bit 0/1: message priority (0-3, 3 is the highest priority) bit 2-4: unused (set to 0)
Page 120 The message has the priority level 2 and is (0x12 0x34 0x56) 3 bytes long. Note: The maximum length of any message is 1024 bytes less the command bytes. The reason for this lies in the size of the internal buffers. ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 121: Tx Address
2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) TX Address The address for sending data according to AES18 is defined in this submenu item. AES18 Config TX Address: 00 Pulsar to the submenu item View Priority Pulsar to the submenu item View Terminate CR back to the main menu item AES18 Config Exit Enter...
Page 122 When TX Paramter is set to var, this parameter is defined via the serial interface for every message and cannot be adjusted here. Where this is the case, the following readout appears in the display: AES18 Config TX Address: var ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 123: Priority
2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) Priority The priority of the outgoing messages to be sent is defined in this submenu item. AES18 Config Priority: Pulsar to the submenu item View Repetition Pulsar to the submenu item View TX Address back to the main menu item AES18 Config Exit Enter...
Page 124: Repetition
When TX Paramter is set to var, this parameter is defined via the serial interface for every message and cannot be adjusted here. Where this is the case, the following readout appears in the display: AES18 Config Repetition: var ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 125 2. Menu Structure - 2.12 AES18 Config (1218 only) Glossary AES18 is an industry standard for transmitting control and signaling data using the AES3 user channel. To block-synchronize the freely definable datagram lengths, a modified HDLC protocol is specified. Also specified in AES18 is an access protocol to provide a fair allocation of the transmission channel between all stations.
Page 127: Index
Index Index COMMANDER..........11, 17, VII, IX COMMANDER menu ............I COMMANDER software..........VII Config Audio DSP............91 1201..............3, 10, 11, 12 Config Sine DSP.............103 1202................14, 81 consumer..............49, 52 1209................38, 58 CR .................117 1212................19, 69 CS Data symbolic...............43 1220..............3, 10, 11, 12 cue list................56 1226..............3, 12, 25, 27...
Page 128 MX port ................13 SDIF-2 Interface ...............75 SDIF-2 preamble ..............79 Select Display Mode ............71 self-clocking code .............42 noise shaper..............9, 98 Serial................113 NS Mode................98 serial port .................32 null modem cable ..........12, VII, X Set Delay................74 ©1994 - 2003 Quantec® Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 129 Index setup ................15 TX WC Position ...............76 SHAPE..............98, 100 Sine Frequency...............105 sine generator ............. 9, 103 Sine Level ..............104 UD Channel..............112 Sine Mode ..............108 UD Source..............110 skip ID ................58 UD/AES18 ...............57 software ................28 update ................VIII software ID...............28 update procedure ............VIII software revision ...............V user bit ................42 SONY-Standard ...............58...
Page 130: Commander 1220
The COMMANDER provides the operating elements and display required to operate any QUANTEC flat panel device. It does not need a power supply, as it is powered from the serial port. Its operating elements include a rotating pulsar with a shaft encoder, here termed »pulsar« , which is typically used to move horizontally within a menu, or modify values on a scale.
Page 131: Device Control
Once a connection is established, the device's most recently accessed main or submenu item is opened. The procedure of breaking the connection is described within the main section under »Disconnect DSP, OCTOPUS or ZOMBIE communication«. 1994 – 1999 QUANTEC Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 132: Lcd Contrast
COMMANDER 1220 LCD Contrast This submenu item displays and adjusts the viewing angle of the LCD . COMMANDER 1220 LCD Contrast: +1 Pulsar to the menu item Cursor Mode Pulsar to the menu item Device Control no operation Exit Enter adjust viewing angle Toggle no operation...
Page 133: Cursor Mode
Pulsar Pulsar underscore Exit to the menu item Cursor Mode Enter store cursor type Toggle no operation ENTER accepts the new cursor. EXIT discards any modification and restores the original cursor. 1994 – 1999 QUANTEC Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 134: About
COMMANDER 1220 About This menu item shows the software/firmware revision . COMMANDER 1220 About Pulsar no operation (stop) Pulsar to the menu item Cursor Mode no operation Exit Enter show revision Toggle no operation When hitting ENTER , the revision number will be shown. COMMANDER 1220 SW 1220 REV: 0.7 to the menu item About...
Page 135 Revision 0.7 1994 – 1999 QUANTEC Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 136: Pc Software
COMMANDER to a device. Just plug the other end into a PC's RS-232 port. Firmware is available as an executable PC program. The latest version can be acquired at no cost twenty-four hours a day from our download site http://ftp.quantec.de/download/. Appendix B...
Page 137 If the download is done from a very fast computer (Pentium 200 or faster), we recommend - contrary to all logic - to start the program in blind mode (see below). Take this as a tip from real life - the whys are often beyond rationality with Windows... 1994 – 1999 QUANTEC Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 138 PC Software Program Options The program includes several command line options for accommodating XSOFT to the PC and to the serial ports available. A number from 1 to 4 specifies the serial port to be used for transmission A larger number specifies the baud rate to be used. Recommended baud rates are 57600 38400 28800 19200 and 14400.
Page 139: Preset Archiving System
Status 10/98 Preset Archiving System The QUANCO ZOMBIE, CLOCTOPUS, PATCH BOX and QUANTEC YARDSTICK device families enable archiving of the internal settings on PC files. As an example, you may pre-install a uniform basic configuration within several units of the same type. If you are lucky and may fall back on archived settings from the original device, a replacement unit may be »cloned«...
Page 140 PC Software Explanation of the Function Keys F1 Help Calls up the help menu. It illustrates the function keys in short form F2 Load Loads the program buffer with a preset/setup configuration from a binary PC file. The standard file extension is .QP3 F3 SaveD Saves the program buffer holding a preset/setup configuration to a binary PC file.
Page 141 Status 10/98 1994 – 1999 QUANTEC Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 142: Quanco Series 12Xx
QUANCO series 12xx XIII QUANCO series 12xx AES/EBU Function Status 1-3) Global: 44.1/48kHz, Local: 44.1/48kHz, repairs Channel Status 1203 AES/EBU available Added Features Now with both prof and consumer status bits Global: 44.1/48kHz, Local: 28..54kHz Varispeed call 1208 HARDLOCK Local is locked Slave, LSA timecode conversion 1-3) 1209 SYNCHRONIZER Global: 44.1/48kHz, Local: 28..54kHz Varispeed...
Page 143 Provides internal 32/44.1/48 kHz Grade2 Master clock when configurated so, or when inputs dead Internal master clock is standard Wordclock, Internal and external Master Clock /MX option available May be used as a master clock Units with Underscore 12xx 1994 – 1999 QUANTEC Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...
Page 144 QUANCO series 12xx Distribution Boxes Function Status 1221 AES/EBU OCTOPUS 1-to-8 Distribution Amp with PLL, BNC wordclock output available 1-to-8/2-to-4 Distribution Amp with PLL, BNC, TTL 1223 BNC OCTOPUS available individual 0.. FS delay line for each output 1226 RS-232 OCTOPUS 1-to-8 Remote Control Multiplexer RS-232 call 1227 AES/EBU OCTOPUS Dual 1-to-4 Distribution Amp with two PLLs...
Page 145 Provides internal 32/44.1/48 kHz Grade2 Master clock when configurated so, or when inputs dead Internal master clock is standard Wordclock, Internal and external Master Clock /MX option available May be used as a master clock Units with Underscore 12xx 1994 – 1999 QUANTEC Tonstudiotechnik GmbH, Munich, Germany...

Quantec Zombies 12xx Series Operation Manual

Contents

Introduction

Menu Structure

Index

Commander 1220

PC Software

QUANCO Series 12Xx

Quick Links

Operation Guide

Summary of Contents for Quantec Zombies 12xx Series

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