RTW SurroundControI 30960 User manual

Operating Manual
SurroundControl 30960/30960-24

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) 2
Operating Manual
RTW SurroundControl 30960/30960-24
Manual Version: 1.2 en lish
Issued: 2006-12-01
Software Version: 02.01.06 (2006-11-09)
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Note:
The photos and graphics in this manual are
provided to illustrate the functions and dis-
plays of the instrument and make the de-
scriptions and instructions more compre-
hensible. Ongoing product development
may result in minor design changes, so that
your version of the instrument may look
slightly different from the illustrations. This
applies in particular to the screen displays.

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S I
Supplement SurroundControl 30960/30960-24
The functional conception, the internal hard are, the operating system and
the installed application soft are of the SurroundControl 30960(-24) is
identical ith the environment of the SurroundControl 30900(-24), both only
differ in the mechanical layout. Therefore this operating manual encloses
the instructions of the SurroundControl 30900(-24), hich can be transfered
one-to-one to the SurroundControl 30960(-24). Only the fe differences are
listed here in this supplement.
Supplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
S 1 The SurroundControl 30960(-24) and its Components (replaces Chapter 1.1 on page 9)
Fig. 1-2: Remote Control 30050
(optional  not included)
Fig. 1-3: Remote Displa 30010 (optional  not included)
Fig. 1-1: The SurroundControl 30960(-24) with integrated control panel
and integrated 6.5 TFT VGA displa

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S II
See S 8
See chapters
2.3.1.  2.3.16.
See S 3
See S 3 and
Chapter 2.3.2
See S 3 and Chapters
2.3.4  2.3.16
Supplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
2.1 Installation and Setup
The SurroundControl 30960(-24) half-19/3U plug-in module is designed
for installation in standard 19 rack units as used in video studios. All neces-
sary po er supply voltages (including the po er for an optional Remote
Control 30050) are supplied through the +24 V DC (40 VA) connector using
an external po er supply unit (such as the optional RTW 1177A-R ide vol-
tage po er supply). The SurroundControl 30960(-24) features a 6.5 VGA
display, function keys and control keys. For remote control the optional
RTW Remote Control 30050 can be connected to the unit using the fitted
9-pin Sub-D connector.
Optional the RTW Remote Display 30010 or a standard external VGA
monitor can be connected for external reading of the display. The Remote
Display 30010 unit must be po ered by a separate external 24 V DC po er
supply. A 5-meter VGA connection cable is included ith the display unit.
If you need to purchase a replacement VGA connection cable for the
Remote Display 30010 please make sure that all the pins of the connectors
as listed in Chapter 2.3.3 are ired as sho n.
The other ports and interfaces are connected ith the appropriate standard
connection cables.
Important information  please read before installing:
 Before installing the unit please study the safety information in Chapter
2.2 and the information on connections in Chapters 2.3.1  2.3.16.
 Make sure that the adapted po er supply unit is not connected to the
SurroundControl 30960(-24).
 Scre the t o attached mounting bars to the t o top bolts on the rear
side of the 30960(-24) case (see S 8).
 Place the unit from the front into the 19 sub rack. Make sure that the
30960(-24) front panel groove fits precisely ith its counterpart of the
19sub rack.
 Fix the mounting bars on the rear side of the 19 sub rack ith the t o
enclosed metric scre s (see S 8).
 Connect an optional Remote Control 30050 unit to the Remote connector
on the rear panel of the unit.
 Connect an optional Remote Display 30010 unit to the VGA Out connec-
tor on the rear panel of the unit using the VGA connection cable included
ith the display. Alternatively you can connect a standard VGA monitor
to the same output, using a standard VGA connection cable.
 Connect all your other components to the appropriate connectors on
the SurroundControl 30960(-24), using the correct standard connection
cables for the components.
 Then connect the locking 4-pin lo voltage connector of the external po er
supply to the +24 V DC (40 VA) connector on the rear. Connect the
external po er supply to mains.
 The SurroundControl 30960(-24) ill initiate its system startup sequence.
This takes around 25 seconds, after hich it is ready for use.
S 2 Installation and Setup (replaces Chapter 2.1 on page 33)
See S 3 and
Chapter 2.3.3

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S III
2.3 Connections
All of the units audio inputs and audio outputs are electronically
balanced.
Supplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
S 3 Connections (replaces Figs. 2-1 and 2-2 on page 35 and Chapter 2.3.1 on page 36)
2.3.1 ower Supply
The SurroundControl 30960(-24) needs an adapted +24 V DC (40 VA)
po er supply ith a locking 4-pin lo voltage connector for operation (a
locking 4-pin lo voltage connector type Binder 710 is part of delivery).
The unit is fitted ith a 2.0 A fuse. A qualified po er supply such as the
RTW ide voltage po er supply 1177A-R is available as an accessory.
The connector is ired as follo s.
Locking 4-pin lo voltage connector
Pin: Function:
1 +24 V DC
2 +24 V DC
30 V
40 V
(External view of the
connector)
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 2
Pin 1
Fig. 2-1/2-2: Connectors on the rear side of the SurroundControl 30960(-24)
AUX IN/OUT Ref
Sync IN & 2.3.15
Monitoring analog
OUT & 2.3.13
Monitoring IN 2
analog & 2.3.10
Monitoring IN 1
analog & 2.3.9
GP IO
& 2.3.16
Monitoring IN 4
digital & 2.3.12
Monitoring digital
OUT & 2.3.14
Monitoring IN 3
digital & 2.3.11
Meter IN analog
& 2.3.8
GA OUT
& 2.3.3
RTW Accessory:
Measuring microphon
Tini-Q-G-M connector
on the front side
Remote
& 2.3.2
24 DC, 40 A
RTW Accessory:
Remote Control
30050
Options:
RTW Accessory:
Remote Display 30010
All pins of the GA
connector cable
must be wired!
Optional:
USB-A
mouse
LAN
& 2.3.4
USB A/USB B
& 2.3.5/2.3.6

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S IVSupplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
Function
keys
Control
keys
Control
keys
Select
keys
Select
keys
S 4 Operating Options (replaces Fig. 3-1 on page 51)
Volume dial
Monitoring
control keys
Numerical display

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S V
S 5 The Control anel (completes Chapter 1.7.2 on pages 30/31 and Chapter 3.15 on pages 87 to 92)
Sound pressure level display
(SPL absolute)
& 3.15.1
Function keys for selecting
t e instrument functions
& 3.15.2
Control and cursor keys
& 3.15.3
EX key:
 2-C Extern-to-Front
in 5.1/6.1 mode,
 RC c annel in 7.1 mode
& 3.15.7
2C key:
 2-C Downmix-to-Front
in 5.1/6.1 mode,
 LC c annel in 7.1 mode
& 3.15.6
Loudspeaker c annel keys
& 3.15.5
Volume control wit preset
function
& 3.15.11
Mono key
& 3.15.10
Output switc er:
 Swap
 Downmix Solo
& 3.15.14
DIM or Mute function, can ave switc ing or
temporary function & 3.15.13
LF c annel key
& 3.15.9
Input switc er:
Select inputs via
t e function keys
& 3.15.12
Function selector for
c annel keys (Select)
& 3.15.4
SPL relativ display mode
& 3.15.1
CS c annel key:
 Store key for relative moni-
toring level in 5.1/7.1 mode,
 CS c annel key in 6.1 mode
& 3.15.8
*
**
Function keys for selecting
t e instrument functions
&3.2 3.3 4.1 and 3.15.2
Control and cursor keys
&3.2 3.3 4.1 and 3.15.3
Control and cursor keys
&3.2 3.3 4.1 and 3.15.3
Function selector for
c annel keys (Select)
& 3.15.4
Loudspeaker c annel keys
& 3.15.5
Volume control wit preset
function
& 3.15.11
Input, DIM, Output
function switc ers
& 3.15.12 3.15.13 3.15.14
ò
ò
ò
ò
RTW Accessory: Remote Control 30050
Note: The control elements of the SurroundControl 30960(-24) (see above) are identical ith
the control elements of the Remote Control 30050 (see belo ), therefore the descriptions of the
control elements (here and in the operating manual) apply accordingly for both instruments!
Select key
&3.2 3.15.3
Select key
&3.2 3.15.3
Select key
&3.2 3.15.3
Key labels can be
replaced for diffe-
rent applications
*
Supplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S VISupplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
S 6 Connecting several Remote Control 30050 (replaces Chapters 3.16 and 3.16.1 on page 93)
3.16 Connecting several Remote Control 30050
Up to two Remote Control 30050 can be connected via Y cable to one
SurroundControl 30960(-24) (see Fig. 3-31). To assure a safe data trans-
fer the Remote Controls have to be encoded ith different addresses
after the start-up of the system and before starting ork (see Chapter
3.16.1 and Fig. 3-31). The address has no influence on the operation
priority of the Remote Control (see Chapter 3.16.2).
3.16.1 Addressing
(see Fig. 3-31)
The control panel of the SurroundControl 30960(-24) is fixed by factory
preset to the address 2.
Optional delivered Remote Control 30050 are preset to address 0 by fac-
tory. The address is sho n in the display of the Remote Control (  0)
during the po er on sequence of the SurroundControl 30960(-24).
One Remote Control can be connected directly to the Remote connector
on the rear side of the SurroundControl 30960(-24) ithout any changes.
For the use of t o Remote Controls connect them via Y cable to the
Remote connector on the rear side of the SurroundControl 30960(-24).
The first one can be connected ithout any changes (address 0).
The second one has to be encoded as follo s:
 Start up the SurroundControl 30960(-24).
 When it is ready for ork press the DIM key of the second connected
Remote Control and hold it do n.
 Press key 2.
 Let off both keys. The second connected Remote Control is no
encoded ith address 1 (  1 in the display on next start-up).
SurroundControl
30960
Connection
via Y cable
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RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S VIISupplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
S 7 The General Settings Menu (replaces Fig. 4-15 and completes Chapter 4.5 on pages 117/118)
Fig. 4-15: The General Settings menu tab of SurroundControl 30960(-24)
4.5 The eneral Settings Menu
(Global General Settings, see Fig. 4-15)
Addendum:
 Display Brig tness
With this list box the brightness of the internal display can be changed
from 20 % to 100 % in steps of 10 %.

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S VIIISupplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
S 8 Mechanical Layout (replaces the complete Chapter 6 on pages 169/170)
Fig. 6-1: Dimensions of the SurroundControl 30960(-24)
6 Mechanical Layout
6.1 Dimensions
F R O N T V I E W
2 1 3 , 8 8 , 4 1 7 "
1 3 2 , 6 5,22"
S e l e c t
L C < > R C C > L R
L < > R < A L L >
S L < > S R S > L R
L F < > L R C S C > L R C
C
V o l u m e
Input D i m O u t p u t
S e l e c t
S C
L
S L
L F
R
S R
M
M I C I n
2 C H X T
S e l e c t
S o l o S W A P
C u t P h a s e
S u r r o u n d C o n t r o l 3 0 9 6 0
a c t i v e 6 , 5 "
2 0 5 8,07"
1 7 5 6 , 8 8 9 "
G e r m a n y
2 4 V D C
4 0 V A
M o n i t o r i n g A n a l o g O u t M o n i t o r i n g I n 2 A n a l o g
M o n i t o r i n g D i g i t a l O u t
M o n i t o r i n g I n 4 D i g i t a l
M o n i t o r i n g I n 3 D i g i t a l M e t e r I n A n a l o g
M o n i t o r i n g I n 1 A n a l o g
A u x I n / O u t R e f S y n c I n
G P I O
U S B BU S B A
L A NR e m o t eV G A O u t
B A C K V I E W
F u s e 2 A m p .
A b m e s s u n g e n / O u t l i n e s :
M i l l i m e t e r i n c h e s "
2 4 2 , 3 9 , 5 3 9 "
T O V I E W
183 7 , 2 0 5 "
2 2 , 3
0 , 8 7 4 "
2 2 0 8 , 6 6 1 "
1 0 6 4 , 1 7 3 "
4 9 1 , 9 2 9 "
p a n e l - c o l o r :
R A L 7 0 2 4 g r a p h i t e g r e y
M 4
M 5
S I D E V I E W
B e f e s t i g u n g s s t a n g e / R a c k m o u n t i n g a d a p t e r
( 2 x )
4 0 7 1 6 , 0 2 "
G e s a m t w e i t e / O v e r a l l w i d t h

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S IX
6.2 Configuration
Supplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
Fig. 6-2: Overview of the configuration of the SurroundControl 30960(-24)
RTW Accessory optional: Two other
Remote Control 30050, connection via Y-cable
Optional:
USB mouse
RTW Accessory optional:
Remote Displa 30010
SurroundControl 30960  rear side
Optional:
Standard VGA monitor
RTW Accessory optional:
Measuring microphone
(Tini Q-G M connector
at the front side) LAN
or
or
Options:

RTW SurroundControl 30960(-24) S XSupplement SurroundControl 30960(-24)
S 9 Specifications (completes Appendix A on page 174)
Appendix A: Specifications
Addendum:
SurroundControl 30960/30960-24
 Po er requirements: +24 V DC, 40 VA
(adapted po er supply required)
 Display: 6.5 VGA TFT display
 Dimensions: 213,8 x 132,6 x 242,3 mm (W x H x D)
 Weight: approx. 2,5 kg
 Items supplied: - Half-19/3U plug-in module ith TFT
display and control panels
- Operating manual
- Locking 4-pin lo voltage connector type
Binder 710 for po er supply
- Mounting adapters for housings ith
407 mm depth
Optional accessories for 30960/30960-24
- Wide voltage po er supply 1177A-R
(90 264 V AC/24 V DC, 3.0 A
- Remote Display 30010
- additional Remote Control 30050
- Snake cable 1186 (8 x XLR-f connector
to Sub-D-m connector, 25-pin, length 4 m)
- Snake cable 1163 (8 x XLR-m connector
to Sub-D-m connector, 25-pin, length 4 m)
6.3 Accessories
The follo ing accessories are available from RTW:
Description Order No.
 Measuring microphone 13720
 Remote Display (VGA) 30010
TFT monitor ith integrated function and control keys
 Remote Control 30050
up to t o can be connected via y cable

RTW SurroundControl 30900(-24) 3
Scope of this anual
Thi operating manual de cribe feature , connection and functionality of
the SurroundControl 30900 and the SurroundControl 30900-24.
 Chapter one contain a ba ic function de cription of the in trument.
 Chapter two explain the etup of the SurroundControl 30900(-24). Thi
chapter al o contain important additional information about afety.
 Chapter three de cribe all key function and how to operate the Sur-
roundControl 30900(-24) and the Remote Control 30050.
 Chapter four de cribe the etting menu
 Information about oftware update can be found in chapter five.
 The appendix cover pecification , declaration of conformity and note
about licen e .
Symbols used in this manual:
SurroundControl 30900(-24):
Thi term indicate that al following information cover the SurroundCon-
trol 30900 unit erie a well a the SurroundControl 30900-24 unit erie .
Thi ymbol draw your attention to related topic .
➞Pre the button/key or elect the menu file card ...
Warning! ( ee below for de cription)
Attention! ( ee below for de cription)
Functional earth terminal ( ee below for de cription)
Protective earth terminal ( ee below for de cription)
Safety sy bols
The following ymbol may be marked on the panel or cover of equipment
or module and are u ed in thi manual:
WARNING! - Thi ymbol alert you to a potentially hazardou condition,
uch a the pre ence of dangerou voltage that could po e a ri k of
electrical hock. Refer to the accompanying Warning Label or Tag, and
exerci e extreme caution.
ATTENTION! - Thi ymbol allert you to important operating con ideration
or a potential operating condition that could damage equipment. If you ee
thi marked on equipment, con ult the U er´ manual or Operator manual
for precautionary in truction .
FUNCTIONAL EARTH TERMINAL - Thi ymbol mark a terminal that i
electrically connected to a reference point and i intended to be earthed for
any functional purpo e other than afety.
PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL - Thi ymbol mark a terminal that i
bonded to conductive part of the in trument. Confirm that thi terminal i
connected to an external protective earthing y tem.
Plea e note the afety information in ection 2.2 and the hint in every
chapter.
Scope of thi manual

RTW SurroundControl 30900(-24) 4Index of Content
Scope of this manual................................................................................................. 3
Safety symbols .......................................................................................................... 3
Index of Contents .................................................................................... 4
1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 9
1.1 The SurroundControl 30900(-24 and its Components .................................... 9
1.2 Description ........................................................................................................ 10
Signal Interfaces: .................................................................................................... 10
Control Interfaces and Other Ports .......................................................................... 10
1.3 Product Designations ........................................................................................ 10
1.4 Screen Display and Controls ............................................................................ 11
1.5 Functions ........................................................................................................... 12
Metering Functions ................................................................................................. 12
Monitoring Controller Functions ............................................................................. 12
1.6 Metering Instruments ....................................................................................... 13
1.6.1 The Peak Program Meter Instrument (PPM) ............................................ 13
1.6.2 The Surround Sound Analyzer Instrument (SSA) .................................... 15
1.6.3 The Aud o Vectorscope Instrument (VSC) ............................................... 18
1.6.4 The Correlator Instrument (Cor) ............................................................... 20
1.6.5 The 1/3 Octave RTA Instrument (RTA 1/3) .............................................. 22
1.6.6 The 1/6 Octave RTA Instrument (RTA 1/6) .............................................. 23
1.6.7 The (Two-Channel) Downm x Meter Instrument (Downm x).................... 24
1.6.8 The AES/EBU Status Mon tor nstrument (AES/EBU)............................... 25
1.6.9 The D alnorm Instrument (DIALNORM).................................................... 26
1.7 Monitoring Controller Instruments................................................................... 28
1.7.1 The Mon tor ng Instrument ....................................................................... 28
The CAL Instru ent (sub-function of the Monitoring instru ent) ........................... 29
1.7.2 The Remote Control 30050 ...................................................................... 30
2 Getting Started ...................................................................................33
2.1 Installation and Setup ....................................................................................... 33
2.2 Safety Information ............................................................................................ 34
2.3 Connections ....................................................................................................... 35
2.3.1 Power Supply............................................................................................ 36
2.3.2 Remote Connector .................................................................................... 36
2.3.3 VGA-OUT Mon tor Connector ................................................................... 36
2.3.4 LAN Connector ......................................................................................... 37
2.3.5 USB A Connector ...................................................................................... 37
2.3.6 USB B Connector ...................................................................................... 37
2.3.7 XLR Connector.......................................................................................... 37
2.3.8 Meter IN Analog Connector ...................................................................... 38
2.3.9 Mon tor ng IN 1 Analog Connector ........................................................... 39
2.3.10 Mon tor ng IN 2 Analog Connector ......................................................... 40
2.3.11 Mon tor ng IN 3 D g tal Connector .......................................................... 41
2.3.12 Mon tor ng IN 4 D g tal Connector .......................................................... 42
2.3.13 Mon tor ng Analog OUT Connector ......................................................... 43
2.3.14 Mon tor ng D g tal OUT Connector.......................................................... 44
2.3.15 Aux IN/OUT Ref Sync IN Connector ..................................................... 45
2.3.16 GP IO Connector (General-purpose Input/Output) ................................. 46
Index of Content

RTW SurroundControl 30900(-24) 5Index of Content
2.4 Presets ............................................................................................................... 47
2.4.1 Preset F 15: 5.1 DA .................................................................................. 47
2.4.2 Preset F 16: 5.1 DD .................................................................................. 47
2.4.3 Preset F 17: 5.1 AA .................................................................................. 48
2.4.4 Preset F 18: 5.1 AD .................................................................................. 48
2.4.5 Preset F 19: 5.1 DA2 ................................................................................ 48
2.4.6 Preset F 20: 5.1 DD2................................................................................ 49
2.4.7 Preset F 21: 7.1 DA .................................................................................. 49
2.4.8 Note for Aud o S gnal W r ng .................................................................... 50
3 Operation...........................................................................................51
3.1 Operating Options ............................................................................................. 51
3.2 The Control Keys and the Toolbar .................................................................... 52
3.3 Toolbar Modes: Function Select and Instrument Select................................. 53
3.3.1 Funct on Select ......................................................................................... 53
3.3.2 Instrument Select ..................................................................................... 53
3.4 Functions of the PPM Instrument .................................................................... 54
3.4.1 Memory ..................................................................................................... 54
3.4.2 Reset ......................................................................................................... 54
3.4.3 Ga n ........................................................................................................... 55
3.4.4 PHold ........................................................................................................ 55
3.4.5 SPL ........................................................................................................... 55
3.4.6 Meter In..................................................................................................... 55
3.5 Functions of the SSA Instrument ..................................................................... 56
3.5.1 PSI ............................................................................................................ 56
3.5.2 DMI ........................................................................................................... 56
3.5.3 LPF ............................................................................................................ 56
3.6 Functions of the VSC Instrument ..................................................................... 57
3.6.1 Input Select (Sur)  L - R (2Ch) .............................................................. 58
3.6.2 Mode 2Ch/4Ch (Sur)  Lext - Rext (2Ch) ................................................ 58
3.6.3 D splay ...................................................................................................... 58
3.6.4 Corr ........................................................................................................... 58
3.6.5 Gr d ........................................................................................................... 59
3.7 Functions of the COR Instrument ..................................................................... 60
3.7.1 LPF ............................................................................................................ 61
3.8 Functions of the RTA 1/3 and RTA 1/6 Instruments ....................................... 62
3.8.1 Input Select ............................................................................................... 63
3.8.2 D splay Hold ............................................................................................. 63
3.8.3 < Cur and Cur > ..................................................................................... 63
3.8.4 Cur Ref ...................................................................................................... 64
3.8.5 Ref + and Ref  ....................................................................................... 64
3.8.6 Scale ......................................................................................................... 64
3.8.7 Range ........................................................................................................ 64
3.8.8 We ght ng .................................................................................................. 64
3.8.9 RMS .......................................................................................................... 64
3.8.10 Peak ........................................................................................................ 65
3.8.11 PHold ...................................................................................................... 65
3.8.12 PHold Reset ............................................................................................ 65
3.9 Functions of the Downmix Instrument ............................................................. 66
3.9.1 Memory ..................................................................................................... 66
3.9.2 Reset ......................................................................................................... 66
3.9.3 PHold ........................................................................................................ 66
3.9.4 SPL ........................................................................................................... 66
3.9.5 D splay ...................................................................................................... 67
3.9.6 Meter/D rectout ......................................................................................... 67
3.9.7 Gr d ........................................................................................................... 67

RTW SurroundControl 30900(-24) 6Index of Content
3.10 Functions of the Monitoring Instrument ........................................................ 68
3.10.1 Mono Mode............................................................................................. 68
3.10.2 DIM Level................................................................................................ 69
3.10.3 LF Boost.................................................................................................. 69
3.10.4 Sur 3 dB ............................................................................................... 69
3.10.5 Vol Sens .................................................................................................. 69
3.10.6 Ch Sett ng ............................................................................................... 70
3.10.7 Cal........................................................................................................... 70
3.10.8 Level ....................................................................................................... 70
3.11 Functions of the Cal Instrument..................................................................... 71
3.11.1 Tr m ......................................................................................................... 71
3.11.2 Delay ....................................................................................................... 72
3.11.3 Delay Un t ............................................................................................... 72
3.11.4 Next Cha ................................................................................................. 73
3.11.5 All ............................................................................................................ 73
3.11.6 S gnal Select ........................................................................................... 73
3.11.7 Close ....................................................................................................... 73
3.11.8 RTA ......................................................................................................... 73
3.11.9 SPL Meter ............................................................................................... 74
3.11.10 Ref SPL Dec ......................................................................................... 75
3.11.11 Ref SPL................................................................................................. 75
3.11.12 Ref SPL Inc........................................................................................... 75
3.11.13 Close..................................................................................................... 75
3.12 The Cal Instruments Signal Select Functions (Monitoring ........................ 76
3.12.1 P-No se ................................................................................................... 78
3.12.2 LF-Test .................................................................................................... 79
3.12.3 S ne ......................................................................................................... 81
3.13 Functions of the AES/EBU Instrument ........................................................... 82
3.13.1 Next Channel and Prev ous Channel ...................................................... 82
3.13.2 Ch Status ................................................................................................ 82
3.13.4 B nary ..................................................................................................... 83
3.13.3 HW Status ............................................................................................... 83
3.13.5 Aud o ....................................................................................................... 84
3.14 Functions of the Dialnorm Instrument ........................................................... 85
3.14.1 Start ........................................................................................................ 85
3.14.2 Stop ........................................................................................................ 85
3.14.3 Pause ...................................................................................................... 85
3.14.4 Reset ....................................................................................................... 85
3.14.5 Channel Select ........................................................................................ 86
3.15 The Controls of the Remote Control 30050 Unit .......................................... 87
3.15.1 The Mon tor ng Sound Pressure Level D splay (SPL) ............................ 87
3.15.2 The Funct on Keys .................................................................................. 88
3.15.3 The Control Keys and the Select Key ..................................................... 88
3.15.4 Funct on Selector for the Channel Keys ................................................. 89
3.15.5 The Channel Keys ................................................................................... 90
3.15.6 The 2C Key ............................................................................................. 90
3.15.7 The EX Key.............................................................................................. 90
3.15.8 The CS Channel Key ............................................................................... 91
3.15.9 The LF Channel Key ................................................................................ 91
3.15.10 The Mono Key....................................................................................... 91
3.15.11 The Volume D al ................................................................................... 91
3.15.12 The Input Key ( nput sw tcher)............................................................ 92
3.15.13 The DIM Key ......................................................................................... 92
3.15.14 The Output Key (output sw tcher) ........................................................ 92

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3.16 Connecting several Remote Control 30050 .................................................. 93
3.16.1 Address ng .............................................................................................. 93
3.16.2 Operat ng pr or ty .................................................................................... 94
4 Menus .................................................................................................95
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 95
4.2 Settings  Basic Principles .............................................................................. 97
Routing in the Global Settings ................................................................................98
Special case: Local routing settings in the Instru ent Settings .............................. 98
The surround for at setting .................................................................................... 98
The Down ix Matrix ............................................................................................... 98
Down ix in 6.1 and 7.1 For at .............................................................................. 99
The Lext/Rext channels ........................................................................................... 99
The L0/R0 channels ................................................................................................ 99
Routing configuration ............................................................................................. 99
4.3 Menu Structure Reference ............................................................................. 100
4.4 The Instrument Settings Menu ....................................................................... 102
4.4.1 General Presets ...................................................................................... 103
4.4.2 Peakmeter ............................................................................................... 104
4.4.3 Two Channel Downm x ........................................................................... 106
4.4.4 Extern ...................................................................................................... 108
4.4.5 Vectorscope ............................................................................................ 109
4.4.6 RTA.......................................................................................................... 110
4.4.7 Local Input/Output Rout ng..................................................................... 112
4.5 The General Settings Menu ............................................................................ 117
4.6 The Input/Output Routing Menu ..................................................................... 119
4.7 The Audio System Menu ................................................................................. 124
4.8 The Reference Levels Menu........................................................................... 128
4.9 The Over Indicator Menu ................................................................................ 130
4.10 The Communication Menu ............................................................................ 131
4.11 The Alarm Configuration Menu .................................................................... 132
4.11.1 Alarms General Sett ngs ....................................................................... 132
4.11.2 Alarms Threshold Sett ngs ................................................................... 134
4.11.3 Alarms T m ng ...................................................................................... 135
4.11.4 Alarm-Event Type Select on.................................................................. 135
4.12 The Key Settings Menu................................................................................. 137
4.12.1 Preset Recall Mode............................................................................... 137
4.12.2 D splay Mode for External Mon tor ng ................................................. 138
4.12.3 D splay Mode for Downm x Mon tor ng ................................................ 138
4.12.4 D sable Keys/GPI .................................................................................. 139
4.12.5 Funct on Mode for Mon tor ng Channel Keys ....................................... 140
4.13 Channel Group Settings in Channel mode Surround .................................. 141
4.14 Channel Group Settings in Channel mode 2 Channel Stereo..................... 149
5 Software Update ............................................................................. 155
5.1 General ............................................................................................................ 155
5.2 Proceeding the export of the User Presets ................................................... 156
5.3 Proceeding a Software Update ...................................................................... 160
5.4 Proceeding the import of the User Presets................................................... 165
Mechanical Layout.......................................................................... 1 9
6.1 Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 169
6.2 Configuration ................................................................................................... 170
6.3 Accessories ..................................................................................................... 170

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Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................... 171
Appendix B: Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 177
Appendix C: Licenses ........................................................................ 179
Information on the licenses that apply to the software supplied
with the product ..................................................................................................... 179
Appendix D: GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.................................. 181
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1 Introduction
1.1 The SurroundControl 30900(-24) and its Co ponents
Fig. 1-2: Remote Control 30050 Fig. 1-3: Remote Display 30010 (optional  not included
Fig. 1-1: The SurroundControl 30900(-24 with Remote Control 30050 and
the optional Remote Display 30010 (not included in standard package
1 Introduction  1.1 The SurroundControl 30900(-24)

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1.2 Description
The SurroundControl 30900(-24) i an 8-channel monitoring controller with
level metering and ignal analy i function for comprehen ive metering
and monitoring of your audio programme . The combination of metering
and monitoring controller function in a ingle unit make the SurroundControl
30900(-24) ideal for urround ound production . Additional feature like
the integrated multi-channel te t ignal generator and the connection for a
calibration microphone extend the SurroundControl cope to calibration
and general maintenance of your entire tudio monitoring etup.
The electronic are in talled in a 19/1U hou ing. The in trument i operated
with Remote Control 30050 remote control unit . Up to three remote control
unit can be connected imultaneou ly. To view the in trument output you
need an external CRT or TFT di play, uch a the optional 8.4 Remote
Di play 30010 from RTW ( ee Fig. 1-3), the colour and de ign of which
match the main SurroundControl 30900(-24) unit.
The SurroundControl 30900(-24) ha the following ignal and control interface :
Signal Interfaces:
 Three analog 8-channel input (Monitoring In 1 analog, Monitoring In 2
analog, Meter In analog)
 Two digital 8-channel (4 x 2) AES/EBU input (Monitoring In 3 digital,
Monitoring In 4 digital)
 One analog 8-channel output (Monitoring analog Out)
 Sampling rate 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz electable in analog mode without digi-
tal ignal pre ent or el e up to 96 kHz according to the digital input or
reference ignal
 One digital 8-channel (4 x 2) AES/EBU output (Monitoring digital Out)
 Sampling rate according to the ref ync ignal or the elected internal
ampling rate.
 Separate AES/EBU Ref Sync input
In addition to thi the unit al o ha an analog mic input. Thi i u ed in for
the SPL meter a the input for the calibration microphone (additional XLR-F
input on the front panel).
Control Interfaces and Other Ports
 VGA output (640 x 480, 256 colour ) for connection of a tandard TFT or
CRT monitor or RTW optional 8.4 Remote Di play 30010, which feature
control key that can communicate directly with the SurroundControl
30900(-24) via the VGA port.
 Ethernet network connector
 USB 1.1 connector for an optional mou e
 GP IO interface (16 input , 8 output )
 RS-422 port for the Remote Control 30050 (required)
1.3 Product Designations
SurroundControl 30900: 19/1U main unit up to +18 dBu maximum level
SurroundControl 30900-24: 19/1U main unit up to +24 dBu maximum level
Remote Control 30050: control unit
Remote Di play 30010: TFT monitor with integrated function and control key
1 Introduction  1.2 De cription