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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual APM-215 1 RU Analog Audio Monitor with Level Meters and Phase February 2011 Revision: B 821075 Delivering the Moment...
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Page 2: Contact Information
English without the written consent of Imagine Communications. All others uses are illegal. This publication is designed to assist in the use of the product as it exists on the date of publication of this manual, and may not reflect the product at the current time or an unknown time in the future. - Page 3 APM-215 1 RU Analog Audio Monitor with Level Meters and Phase Installation and Operation Manual Revision B February 2011...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Manual Information ...................... 1 Purpose ........................1 Audience ........................1 Revision History ......................1 Writing Conventions ....................1 Obtaining Documents ....................2 Unpacking/Shipping Information ................2 Unpacking a Product ....................2 Product Servicing ....................... 2 Returning a Product ....................2 Safety .......................... - Page 6 Contents Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ..................12 Chapter 3 Operation ........................13 Audio Amplifier/Speaker Configuration ..............13 Audio Amplifiers ......................13 Speaker Configuration .....................13 Front Panel Controls ....................14 Rear Panel Connectors ....................15 Internal Switch Settings ....................15 Level Meter DIP Switch Settings ................16 Meter Input Gain Calibration Settings ..............16 Bar Graph Display Modes ..................16 Chapter 4 Specifications ......................17...
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Page 7: Manual Information
Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual provides information about APM-215. Audience This manual is written for engineers and software developers who are responsible for third party control of the APM-215. Revision History Table P-1. Revision History of Manual Edition Date... -
Page 8: Obtaining Documents
Preface Table P-2. Writing Conventions (Continued) Term or Convention Description hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL Indicates important information that helps to avoid and Note: troubleshoot problems Obtaining... -
Page 9: Safety
APM-215 Installation and Operation Manual Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing. Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. -
Page 10: Embedded Software License Agreement
Preface Embedded The software embedded in this product incorporates the VxWorks Run-Time Module, and the following paragraphs are applicable. You are prohibited from: Software License copying the Run-Time Module, except for archive purposes consistent with your archive procedures; Agreement transferring the Run-Time Module to a third party apart from the product containing the Run-Time Module;... -
Page 11: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Compliance
APM-215 Installation and Operation Manual Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. - Page 12 Preface Copyright © 2011, Harris Corporation...
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Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction
The APM-215 is ideally suited for use in VTR bays, mobile production vehicles, teleconferencing installations, multimedia systems, satellite links and cable TV facilities, and on-air radio studios. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., the APM-215 is backed by a strong warranty and a satisfaction guaranteed return policy. -
Page 14: Front Panel
Phase Balance Headphones Level Meters Source Select Speakers Figure 1-1 APM-215 Front Panel Rear Panel Connectors Power Selected Analog Analog Audio Inputs Out (Left & Right (Left & Right) Figure 1-2 APM-215 Rear PanelInternal Switch Settings Copyright ©2011, Harris Corporation... -
Page 15: Technical Functional Overview
APM-215 Installation and Operation Manual Technical Functional Overview Figure 1-3 illustrates the overall functionality of the APM-215 monitor. Source Pair Select 1: 1-2 1 2 3 5 2: 3-4 10-Segment 3: 5-6 Headphone Level Meters 4: 7-8 5: A-B Left... - Page 16 Chapter 1 Introduction Copyright ©2011, Harris Corporation...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation
Installation 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. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install only in accordance with the instructions in ... -
Page 18: Installation Recommendations
Installation Installation Recommendations Unpacking Unpack the APM-215 Series monitor from the shipping container and inspect all components for shipping damage. If you find any damage, notify the shipping carrier for claims adjustments. Compare the shipping box contents to the packing slip. Contact Harris’ customer support personnel about any discrepancies. -
Page 19: Chapter 3 Operation
LFE or center channel. Speaker Configuration The 1U rack size APM-215 is configured with two speakers (left and right) to reproduce mid- and high-range audio frequencies (in stereo), but feature two woofer speakers to reproduce the summed (combined) low-range audio frequencies from the left and right speaker input channels. -
Page 20: Front Panel Controls
Level Meters Source Select Speakers Figure 3-2 APM-215 Front Panel Level Meters: The APM-215 features two, 10-segment, bar graph audio meters. Source Select (5-Position Rotary Switch): This switch selects, from the multi-channel inputs, a single stereo audio source (2 channels) for monitoring through the unit. -
Page 21: Rear Panel Connectors
Selected Analog Analog Audio Inputs Out (Left & Right (Left & Right) Figure 3-3 APM-215 Rear Panel Power (IEC-320): Attach the included power cord between this connector and mains Power power (100 to 250VAC, 50 to 60 Hz). The front panel LED will glow green to indicate operating voltages are present. -
Page 22: Level Meter Dip Switch Settings
Chapter 3 Operation Level Meter DIP Switch Settings Two DIP switch modules, accessed through an opening in the top cover, allow the user to set the bar graph display mode and meter input gain calibration independently for each of the two bar graph displays. There are four sections (S1, S2, S3, S4) on each DIP switch module. -
Page 23: Chapter 4 Specifications
Specifications Specifications The APM-215 monitor meets the following specifications. Table 4-1 APM-215 Specifications Item Specification A-B; Balanced Analog Audio (XLR) Inputs (Left & Right) 1 to 8; Balanced Analog Audio (DB-37) Outputs 1-8; Balanced Analog Audio (DB-37) (Left & Right) Loop-Through >... - Page 24 Chapter 4 Specifications Table 4-2 below lists the specifications for the level meters for all of the monitors in the APM-215. Table 4-2 Level Meters Specifications Item Specification Level Calibration -6, 0, +4, +8 dBv Frequency Response 20 Hz to 18 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
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Page 25: Appendix A Pinouts
Pinouts XLR-F for Balanced Analog Audio Input Figure A-1 XLR-F Pin-Out Table A-1 Pinouts for Analog Audio In 3-Pin, Female, XLR Connector Pinout Signal Ground + High - Low XLR-M for Analog Audio Output Figure A-2 XLR-M Pin-Out Table A-2 Pinouts for Analog Audio In 3-Pin, Male, XLR Connector Pinout Signal Ground... -
Page 26: Audio In/Out 37-Pin, Male, D-Sub Connector
Appendix A Pinouts Audio In/Out 37-Pin, Male, D-Sub Connector NOTE: Signal, GND, and unused pins are loop connected to the second 37-pin, male, D-sub connector. All channels are inputs only. The connector pinouts are used when not loop connected to a VTM or CMN series. Figure A-3 Figure C-1. -
Page 27: Index
Index amplifier configuration 13 Level meter 14 Audio amplifier configuration 13 Level meter settings 15 Audio in/out connector pinouts 20 Level meter specifications 18 Audio level meters 14 Level meters, audio 14 – Balance control 14 Manual information 1 Balanced analog audio in pinouts 19 manuals, purchasing 2 Balanced analog audio input 15 Meter input gain calibration 16... - Page 28 Index Shipping information 2 Source select 14 Unpacking 12 Speaker configuration 13 Unpacking information 2 Speakers 14 Specifications 17 level meters 18 Standards Volume control 14 RoHS compliance 4 WEEE compliance 5 Support documents 2 Web site, location of manuals 2 WEEE compliance 5 Termination 15 Copyright ©...
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