Eventide BD600+ User manual

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Document release 2.1 covering BD600+ software rev 2.5
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BD600+ BROADCAST
PROFANITY DELAY
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Contents
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Chapter 1 Introducing the BD600 .........................................................................................................1
BD600+ Features: .............................................................................................................................1
Additional BD600E+ Features:.........................................................................................................2
Additional BD600W+ Features.........................................................................................................2
Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................3
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................5
Analog..................................................................................................................................................7
Audio Connections ..................................................................................................................................7
Digital................................................................................................................................................... 7
AES/EBU output, XLR.....................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Operation...............................................................................................................................8
Installation............................................................................................................................................8
Rack Mount.......................................................................................................................................8
Connect AC and Turn On Power Switch ..........................................................................................8
Level Meters......................................................................................................................................8
Connect analog audio inputs .............................................................................................................9
Connecting Audio Inputs and Outputs.................................................................................................9
Connect analog audio outputs ...........................................................................................................9
Connect digital audio inputs..............................................................................................................9
Connect digital audio outputs............................................................................................................9
Using Wordclock.............................................................................................................................10
Wordclock Termination ..................................................................................................................11
Understanding BD600 Profanity Delay Functions.............................................................................11
REBUILD - Increase the delay gradually .......................................................................................12
RAMP TO ZERO - Decrease the delay gradually..........................................................................12
WAIT FOR SAFE - Bring delay from live to 4 seconds quickly ...................................................12
WAIT AND EXIT - Decrease the delay to 0 seconds quickly .......................................................12
SNEEZE - Edit the delay before a bad noise happens....................................................................12
DUMP - Edit the delay after a bad noise happens ..........................................................................12
PANIC –lose all delayed audio and play a jingle while delay is rebuilt........................................12
Insert or Station Break Insert –insert another audio source into the program material..................13
Operating as a Profanity Delay............................................................................................................14
Modes..............................................................................................................................................14
Functions and Features....................................................................................................................... 14
Starting a Show Segment with REBUILD......................................................................................15
Delay Amount Display....................................................................................................................16
More Information on the PANIC feature ........................................................................................17
Jingle files on the card........................................................................................................................17
When Jingles should not be used .......................................................................................................18
Operation as a Micro Precision Fixed Delay......................................................................................19
Notes on Precision Delay mode ......................................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Configuration ......................................................................................................................21
Table of Configuration Variables....................................................................................................... 23
Configuration Variables..................................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A Basic Remote Control.....................................................................................................34
Inputs...............................................................................................................................................35
A simple circuit for triggering DUMP:...........................................................................................35
Station Break Insert.........................................................................................................................35

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Appendix B Extended Remote Control............................................................................................. 36
Parallel Outputs .............................................................................................................................. 36
Factory default values for Parallel Outputs.................................................................................... 37
Parallel Inputs................................................................................................................................. 38
Control Signal Delay...................................................................................................................... 39
Insert Operations ............................................................................................................................ 39
Serial input and output.................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix C RS232 Remote Control................................................................................................... 41
Protocol........................................................................................................................................... 41
Protocol notes................................................................................................................................. 41
RS232 Commands..............................................................................................................................42
RS-232 Command Examples and Tables...........................................................................................45
Micro Precision Delay Commands................................................................................................. 45
Configuration Mode Commands.................................................................................................... 45
Example configuration operations.................................................................................................. 45
Start-up Switches................................................................................................................................46
Appendix D Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 46
Restore Factory Defaults - PANIC button...................................................................................... 46
Clear all Memory –RAMP TO ZERO button ............................................................................... 46
Perform Production Self-Test - SNEEZE button ........................................................................... 46
Other Functions.............................................................................................................................. 46
Parallel Outputs .............................................................................................................................. 47
Appendix E Extended Remote Connections ...................................................................................... 47
Parallel Inputs................................................................................................................................. 48
A simple circuit for triggering DUMP:.......................................................................................... 48
Serial Delay Inputs ......................................................................................................................... 49
Serial Delay Outputs....................................................................................................................... 49
Appendix F Using BD600W with WheatNet-IP ................................................................................ 50
Connecting the BD600W+to a WheatNet-IP Network.................................................................. 50
Connecting Audio between the BD600W+and WheatNet-IP........................................................ 51
Connecting Control Signals between the BD600W+and WheatNet-IP......................................... 52
WheatNet related error messages................................................................................................... 52
Installing Windows Drivers................................................................................................................. 54
Physical: ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 56
AES/EBU Digital inputs/outputs:................................................................................................... 56
Analog inputs/outputs:.................................................................................................................... 56
Control Signals............................................................................................................................... 56
Warranty Information......................................................................................................................... 57

Chapter 1 Introducing the BD600+
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The Eventide BD600+ is designed to enable a broadcast licenseeto prevent obscene and/or libelous material from
being transmitted over the air. It doesthis byautomatically delaying program material byup to 80 seconds, allow-
ing time for a monitoringoperator to decide whether the material being delayed fits into either category.
If objectionable material is heard, electronic circuitry allows all or a portion of thedelayed audio to be "dumped"
and the program resumed without interruption. The delaytimeis increased automaticallyand gradually after the
"dump" occurs. A remote control option allows an external relay to be attached to prevent uncontrolled sources,
such as telephonecallers, from being aired until the delay time is again long enough to provideprotection.
The BD600+ has a number of special functions to make it convenient to use:theWAIT AND EXIT function can
be used to synchronize to a network or livesignal feed, andtheRAMPTO ZERO functioncanbe used to de-
crease the delaytime to zero graduallywhen it is no longer needed for a safetymargin.
This manual discusses the use and operation of the BD600+, the BD600E+ and the BD600W+. All of the func-
tions are presented in detail, which maymake the manual seemsomewhat forbidding. However, the unitis very
simple to use and the apparent complexity portrayed inthis manual is dueto our desireto offer complete and accu-
rate information.
The BD600+ is a development of the popular BD600. It is similar in most ways to its predecessor, themaindiffer-
ences beingthattheBD600+ has considerablybetter audio quality, and aUSB serialport aswell as RS232.
BD600+ Features:
Up to 80 seconds of stereo audio delay
Allows multiple DUMP operations. The
DUMP function may be configured to delete
a portion of delayed audio between 1 and 10
seconds in length
REBUILD (catch-up) provides fast recovery
from a DUMP or SNEEZE while a show is in
progress
RAMP TO ZERO reduces the delay slowly
using the same process as Rebuild
SNEEZE function replaces microphone mute
switch and allows short interruptions to be
unnoticeable
WAIT FOR SAFE function allows starting a
show with a safe amount of delay
WAIT AND EXIT drops from full delay to
zero in real time
PANIC feature dumps all delayed audio and
plays jingle from plug-in card or mutes output
for fixed time while delay rebuilds
Micro Precision Delay mode allows a front
panel selectable delay between 10mS and
10.0 seconds in steps of 1uS. This is useful
for HD audio and other applications requiring
precise audio synchronization
Broadcast delay features can be used for
smooth entry and exit to and from Micro Pre-
cision Delay mode
Large numeric display shows amount of de-
lay
24-bit Analog to Digital and Digital to Ana-
log converters
AES/EBU digital audio input and output
44100 or 48000 samples per second internal
sample rate or set externally by AES or
Wordclock inputs
Front panel configuration and display of au-
dio input and output attenuation
Remote control inputs to trigger SNEEZE and
DUMP or other functions
Outputs to signal safe condition and DUMP
button actuation or other statuses
RS232 remote control
USB remote control
Compact Flash™ card for jingle play back
and software maintenance

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Additional BD600E+ Features:
Extended Remote Control features including:
An RS232 feed delayed by length of audio delay to drive clock or other devices
16 programmable remote isolated inputs on rear panel connector to drive internal functions or act
as source for delayed outputs
16 programmable outputs to trigger relays, configurable to indicate different timing conditions
including status of all processes, bypass mode or a delayed version of the inputs
Station Break and other Insert operations
Additional BD600W+ Features
Stereo audio output to WheatNet-IP™ network.
Stereo audio input from WheatNet-IP™ network.
16 programmable Logic (control) Inputs from WheatNet-IP™ network to drive internal func-
tions or act as source for delayed outputs.
16 programmable Logic (control) Outputs to WheatNet-IP™ network, configurable to indicate
different timing conditions including status of all processes, bypass mode or a delayed version
of the inputs
Station Break and other Insert operations

Front Panel
See Chapter 2 for in-depth explanation of the following controls, or look up individual terms in the In-
dex.
The front panel buttons have indicator lights which are lit when a function is available, with the excep-
tion of BYPASS, which is always available.
A flashing light indicates that the function is active. Pressing a button when it is flashing will cancel
the function.
The CONFIG button and configuration mode are intended to be used by an authorized operator only
and thus their operation is intentionally less obvious. See Chapter 3 for configuration mode infor-
mation.
Since the BD600+ can serve as a broadcast profanity delay or as a precision fixed delay, many of the
buttons have multiple functions, including navigating the configuration menus (discussed in Chapter
3). Each of the buttons reflects its profanity delay function.
At times during start-up, the display will scroll text giving a question requiring a yes/no answer. At
these times, the WAIT AND EXIT button will flash, indicating “yes” and the REBUILD button will be
lit solidly, indicating “no.” All other buttons will be off. Usually, the “yes” answer is expected.
1 BYPASS
3 CONFIG
5 PANIC
7 WAIT AND EXIT
9 RAMP TO ZERO
11 Delay bar graph
13 Card slot
1) BYPASS Button
Toggles the unit in and out of bypass. While bypassed, the LED flashes and the audio path through the BD600+
is bypassed either electronically or by a relay. Pressing this button while bypassed will take the unit out of by-
pass. This button is also used to exit from configuration mode.
2) Input Status
These LEDs indicate whether the BD600+ is configured for analog or digital input. If the digital input
LED is flashing, it indicates that the unit is not locked to the sample sync input.
3) CONFIG Button
Enters configuration mode.
See Chapter 3 for information on Configuration.
4) Level Meters
Two 10-segment LED bar graphs show audio input levels. These graphs act as meters and may be used
to align the equipment to ensure that appropriate audio levels are presented to the BD600+.
5) PANIC Button
In profanity delay mode, dumps the entire delay, and either plays a jingle from the card or mutes the
output for a configurable period. During this process the delay is filled in real time.
See More Information on the PANIC feature on page 17
6) WAIT FOR SAFE Button
In profanity delay mode only, initiates or cancels the wait for safe mode, which is used to start a show
with a safe amount of delay.
2 Input sta-
tus
4 Level Meters
6 WAIT FOR SAFE
8 REBUILD
10 SNEEZE
12 Delay numeric display
14 Dump
BD600 BROADCAST DELAY
CLIP
BYPASS CONFIG
ANALOG
DIGITAL
INPUT
LEVEL PANIC WAIT FOR
SAFE WAIT AND EXIT REBUILD RAMP TO ZERO SNEEZE
R
DUMP

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7) WAIT AND EXIT Button
In profanity delay mode only, initiates or cancels the wait and exit process, which exits quickly from
delay.
8) REBUILD Button
In profanity delay or precision delay mode, starts or stops rebuilding the delay. In precision delay con-
figuration mode, decrements the current delay amount digit.
9) RAMP TO ZERO Button
In profanity delay or precision delay mode, instructs the unit to start or stop ramping toward 0.00 de-
lay. In precision delay configuration mode, this button increments the current delay amount digit.
10)SNEEZE Button
This button is used to cut off microphone audio. If delay is greater than 0.00, the unit will reduce the
delay while SNEEZE is held. In configuration mode, this button sets an individual value back to fac-
tory defaults.
11)Delay Amount Bar Graph
This 15-segment LED bar graph indicates current delay as a fraction of maximum delay or, in preci-
sion delay configuration mode, indicates which digit of the delay value is selected. This display is also
used for visual cues during configuration mode. The right-hand segment also flashes to indicate card
and serial remote control activity.
12)4-Character Display
The 4-character LED shows delay amount values, text information, and configurable parameter values.
13) Card slot
A Compact Flash card (of the type often used for digital cameras) may be used to store jingles for play
back during PANIC operation or as Station Breaks (BD600E+ or BD600W+only), and also for soft-
ware maintenance.
14)DUMP Button
In profanity delay or precision delay mode, deletes a segment of audio in order to stop an undesirable
audio segment from being transmitted. This button is illuminated when the unit is in profanity delay
mode and the amount of delay meets or exceeds a preset safe amount. It is illuminated in precision de-
lay mode when the delay is at the configured amount. In precision delay configuration mode, this but-
ton sets the delay to the minimum amount.

Rear Panel
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The BD600+ is supplied in three versions: the Basic Remote model (BD600+), the Extended Remote
model (BD600E+) and the WheatNet-IP network audio model (BD600W+). These differ mainly in
their back panel connections and remote control features.
BD600+ Basic Remote
1 AC Power
3 USB
Lamp
5 Wordclock
In
7 RS232
Control
8 AES/EBU
in
10
Channel 1 out
12
Channel 1 in
A
U
X
1
A
U
X
2
A
U
X
3
A
U
X
4
G
N
D
RLA1 RLA2
REMOTE CONTROL
100mA max
for USB
Lamp only
WORD
CLOCK
IN
OUT
POWER
RS232 CONTROL
USB
100-240V AC 50-60Hz 45W
REMOVE POWER BEFORE OPENING.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE. OUT - AES/EBU - IN CH2 - ANALOGOUT - CH1 CH2 - ANALOGIN - CH1
2 Power
Switch
4 Basic Remote
6 Wordclock
out
20 USB
9 AES/EBU
out
11 Channel 2 out
13 Channel 2 in
BD600E+ Extended Remote
1 AC Power
14 De-
layed
RS232 in
16
Activity
Indica-
tion
17
General
remote
inputs
5
Wordclock
In
7 RS232
Control
8 AES/EBU
in
10
Channel 1 out
12
Channel 1 in
DELAYED RS232
INPUT
OUTPUT
REMOTE CONTROL
ACTIVITY WORD
CLOCK
IN
OUT
POWER
RS232
CONTROL
100-240V AC 50-60Hz 45W
REMOVE POWER BEFORE OPENING.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE. OUT - AES/EBU - IN CH2 - ANALOGOUT - CH1 CH2 - ANALOGIN - CH1
USB
BD600W+WheatNet-IP
1 AC Power
19
Network
5 Wordclock
In
7 RS232
Control
8 AES/EBU
in
10
Channel 1 out
12
Channel 1 in
1) AC Power
IEC standard 3-prong connector. The center
post is chassis ground. When power is not con-
nected, the unit is bypassed - the analog and
digital inputs are connected to their respective
outputs through a relay.
2) Power Switch
This controls the AC power into the BD600+.
When the power switch is off, the unit is by-
passed, as described above.
3) USB Lamp
This is a standard USB connector into which a
USB-powered lamp may be connected to en-
hance rear panel visibility in enclosed spaces.
It supplies power only and cannot be used for
USB communications.
4) Basic Remote Connector
The BD600+ has a standard remote con-
trol/signaling output. This allows remote-ing
of the dump and sneeze functions and output
of safe status.
These functions can be changed in configura-
tion mode.
See page 34 to configure the Basic Remote.
POWER
100-240V AC 50-60Hz 45W
REMOVE POWER BEFORE OPENING.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE. OUT - AES/EBU - IN CH2 - ANALOGOUT - CH1 CH2 - ANALOGIN - CH1
WORD
CLOCK
IN
OUT
RS232
CONTROL
USB
NETWORK
2 Power
Switch
15 Delayed
RS232 out
18 General
remote
outputs
6
Wordclock
out
20 USB
9 AES/EBU
out
11 Channel 2 out
13 Channel 2 in
2 Power
Switch
6 Wordclock
out
20 USB
9 AES/EBU
out
11 Channel 2 out
13 Channel 2 in

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5) Wordclock in
An external Wordclock signal may be used as a
sample clock source. A Wordclock signal will
usually offer a more stable clock source than
that supplied by an AES/EBU signal.
See page 9 to use Wordclock
6) Wordclock out
The BD600+ outputs a Wordclock signal of its
current sample clock –this may be used to syn-
chronize other equipment to it.
7) RS232 Control Connector
This is a female 9-pin DB9 connector supplied
to connect a remote computer or terminal. The
remote computer or terminal can control all
functions of the BD600+ including configura-
tion. This connector is only functional if there
is no USB connection.
See page 41 for information on RS232 remote control.
This connector may also be used for software
maintenance purposes.
Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs
These are XLR differential AES/EBU connec-
tions for stereo input and output channels.
8) AES/EBU in
9) AES/EBU out
Use these connectors to connect professional
digital audio equipment to the BD600+. The
cables should be differential with a shielded
twisted pair.
See page 9 to configure the BD600+ to use AES/EBU.
Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs
These are XLR differential audio connections
for two input channels and two output chan-
nels.
10)Channel 1 Output
11)Channel 2 Output
Male XLR connectors.
12)Channel 1 Input
13)Channel 2 Input
Female XLR connectors.
Remote and other Connectors
14)Delayed RS232 in
15)Delayed RS232 out
These are 9 pin DB9 connectors where the in-
put is delayed by the amount of the delay and
fed to the output, usually to drive a clock indi-
cator showing the time of the delayed mate-
rial. They can also be used to delay RS232
control signals.
16)Activity Indication
These LEDs will flash when there is a change
of state on the adjacent inputs.
17)General Remote Input
This DB25 female connector has 16 bipolar
optoisolated inputs which can be individually
programmed for use to either control BD600+
functions or to feed the corresponding General
Remote Output.
See page 36 to configure these inputs.
18)General Remote Output
This DB25 male connector has 16 open col-
lector outputs which may be individually pro-
grammed to supply BD600+ status or a de-
layed version of the corresponding input.
19)Network Connector
This is a Gigabit Ethernet connector for con-
nection to the WheatNet IP network.
20)USB
This connector looks like a serial port when
connected to a computer. It can be used for re-
mote control and updating. Note that connect-
ing this port to a computer disables the RS232
port –only one of them can be used at a time.
A device driver must be installed to use this
with Windows 7.
See Installing Windows Drivers on page 54