Miranda Imagestore 2 User manual

Easysound Standalone
User Manual
02349-04
©Jun-2004
Software version 2.18
Miranda Technologies Ltd
Hithercroft Road
Wallingford
Oxfordshire, OX10 9DG,
UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.miranda.com
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Copyright © 1999 - 2004 Miranda Technologies Ltd. All rights are reserved
and, under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any
form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Miranda
Technologies Ltd.
Printed in the UK.
Miranda Technologies Ltd.
Hithercroft Rd.
Wallingford,
Oxfordshire. OX10 9DG.
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Preface
Warranty
Miranda Technologies Ltd offer a 24 months free parts and labour warranty
on Oxtel Series equipment from the date of the initial invoice, providing
there is no evidence of negligence, abuse or failure to reasonably follow
instructions given by the Company for its proper use.
During the warranty period, Miranda Technologies Ltd will replace or repair
at its cost, Oxtel Series equipment returned to the factory, carriage and duty
paid and insured by the sender.
Before returning any item for warranty repair, a valid returns authorisation
must be granted by Miranda Technologies Ltd.
All repaired goods will be delivered (as instructed) carriage and duty paid
and insured by the sender.
Any warranty, over and above that offered here, is the responsibility of the
local Miranda Sales Office or appointed Distributor.
Contact Information
For service, repair and warranty information and for returns authorisation
contact:
[email protected]
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Important Safety Notices
Injury Precautions
1. Use a proper power cable.
To avoid fire hazard, use only an appropriate power cable, which
complies with the following:
For mains connection use only a 10amp IEC inlet lead
meeting EN60320 or equivalent.
Connection to the mains supply should be via a circuit
breaker or by a mains plug which meets the relevant local standards in
the country of installation.
2. Avoid electrical overload.
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to a
terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
3. Ground the product.
Easysound Standalone is grounded through the grounding conductor of
the power cable. To avoid electrical shock, the grounding conductor
must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the
input or output terminals of Easysound Standalone, ensure that the
product is properly grounded.
4. Do not operate without the covers.
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate Easysound
Standalone with its covers removed.
5. Use an appropriate fuse.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for
Easysound Standalone.
6. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate Easysound Standalone in wet
or damp conditions.
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7. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate Easysound Standalone in
an explosive atmosphere.
Product Damage Precautions
8. Provide proper ventilation.
To prevent Easysound Standalone overheating, provide proper
ventilation.
9. Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you suspect there is damage to Easysound Standalone, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel.
Certifications and Compliances
Easysound Standalone has CE approval and complies with the standards
detailed in EN50082-1:1992 and BS EN 60950:1992 Amd 3.
Easysound Standalone is fully Year 2000 millennium compliant.
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Scope of the Manual
The manual includes all the information required to install, configure and
operate Easysound Standalone unit using the front panel.
Associated Publications
Easysound User Manual Part No. 01005
Imagestore User Manual Part No. 02359
Oxtel Series Automation Protocol Part No. 01035
Imagestore HDTV User Manual Part No. 02901
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Symbols and Conventions
Front panel control of Easysound Standalone is achieved using four keys in
conjunction with prompts from the display.
Where reference is made to a key the legend of the key will be shown in
lowercase italics (escape or enter) or by the icons Wand X.
The two-line display provides a range of prompts in response to key presses.
Where reference is made to an actual display prompt this will be shown
italicised, e.g. Audio.
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International Addresses
Canada Headquarters
Miranda Technologies Inc.
3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani
Montréal. QC
Canada H4S 2C6
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Web www.miranda.com
UK Office
Miranda Technologies Ltd.
Hithercroft Road, Wallingford,
Oxfordshire, OX10 9DG
UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Web www.miranda.com
USA Office
Miranda MTI
35 Airport Road, Suite #250
Morristown.
NJ, USA 07960
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Web www.miranda.com
European Sales Centre
Miranda Europe
222-226 rue de Rosny
93100 Montreuil
France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Web www.miranda.com
Asia Office
Miranda Asia KK
Mita Nexus Bldg. 2F
1-3-33 Mita, Minato-Ku
Tokyo, Japan 108-0073
Tel: [phone]
Fax [phone]
Support:[phone]
Email [e-mail]
Web www.miranda.com
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Table of Contents
Preface 3
Warranty--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Important Safety Notices ------------------------------------------------------ 4
Injury Precautions------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Product Damage Precautions---------------------------------------------- 5
Certifications and Compliances-------------------------------------------- 5
Scope of the Manual------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Associated Publications ----------------------------------------------------- 6
Symbols and Conventions ---------------------------------------------------- 7
International Addresses-------------------------------------------------------- 8
Table of Contents 9
Introduction 15
What is Easysound Standalone?-------------------------------------------15
Embedded and AES mixing--------------------------------------------------15
Extending an audio mixer ----------------------------------------------------15
Audio storage--------------------------------------------------------------------16
Easysound Standalone Inputs ----------------------------------------------16
Audio Mixer Matrix -----------------------------------------------------------16
Output Selection--------------------------------------------------------------17
Easyplay------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Audio playout------------------------------------------------------------------17
Audio Files---------------------------------------------------------------------17
Getting Started 19
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Applying Power-----------------------------------------------------------------19
Boot-Up Sequence-------------------------------------------------------------19
Mechanical Bypass------------------------------------------------------------19
Front Panel Display------------------------------------------------------------20
Front Panel Operations-------------------------------------------------------20
Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------20
VFD Display----------------------------------------------------------------20
Escape and Enter Keys--------------------------------------------------21
Left and Right Arrow Keys (WX) -------------------------------------21
Operating Modes-------------------------------------------------------------21
Model mode configuration ---------------------------------------------------22
Model mode 23
Set-up Audio commands-----------------------------------------------------24
Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------------24
A Input/B Input (BGND Input)---------------------------------------------24
VO1 Input/VO2 Input--------------------------------------------------------26
VO1 Settings/VO2 Settings------------------------------------------------27
Embed OP Settings ---------------------------------------------------------28
Effects Send-------------------------------------------------------------------28
AB Mix mode---------------------------------------------------------------29
Signal path for AB Mix mode --------------------------------------29
Two Voice Overs mode--------------------------------------------------30
Signal path for Two Voice Overs mode-------------------------30
Data -----------------------------------------------------------------------------31
AB Mix mode---------------------------------------------------------------31
Two Voice Overs mode--------------------------------------------------31
Ignore PreSelect -------------------------------------------------------------32
Front Panel Control------------------------------------------------------------33
Programme (A/B Mix)-------------------------------------------------------33
Front panel audio metering---------------------------------------------34
Preview (A/B Mix) Pair 1 /2------------------------------------------------34
Programme (Two Voice-Overs) ------------------------------------------35
Preview (Two Voice-Overs) Pair 1 /2 -----------------------------------35
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