Tannoy ellipse PC/IP User manual

PC/IP Manual
Advanced Installers Package

1Introduction
2Installation
® Software installation and registration
3Initial system set-up
® Monitor task assignment
4Main display screen features
® Setup
® Levels & Gains
® Presets
} Bass Management
® Advanced Bass Management
5Function menu tasks
® Setup
} Reset
} Lock
} Backup
} Software
} Utility
6Monitor Parameters & EQ facilities
® Monitor Parameters
® Parametric EQ
} EQ Link
7Parameter categories
1Introduction
The enclosed disc contains the Tannoy iDPTM PC-iP installers software package; a comprehensive
editor & interface tool for the Ellipse iDPTM Monitor System.
The Ellipse PC-iP package allows parametric EQ facilities for specific room optimisation,
secure lockout of vital preset parameters and subwoofer delay adjustments.
All of these control functions are integral to the Ellipse iDPTM system; no external equalisers or
delay units are required. This makes the Ellipse PC-iP package an essential tool for the
Professional Studio sound system designer.
Once established using this comprehensive installation software, all system parameters are
controllable via the LCD display on the Master Ellipse monitors, Tannoy iDP SOFTTM or the
Ellipse iDPTM PC-iP package itself.
This manual acts as an operation guide for the Ellipse iDP PC-iPTM installer’s software package
only. A comprehensive system set-up guide, containing detailed parameter descriptions
and background information, can be found in the Ellipse iDPTM users manual packaged with
the monitors.
Connecting the Ellipse iDPTM monitor system correctly is essential; therefore please refer to the
Ellipse iDPTM users manual before going any further.
CONTENTS
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2Installation
Computer system requirements
Windows 95,98,2000 or XP
Pentium 233 MHz
Minimum 16 MB of RAM
10MB free disk space
800 x 600 resolution with minimum 24-bit colour
One free Serial port (or USB - requires converter)
IMPORTANT
Connect only a single Tannoy Ellipse PC-iP software package to your Ellipse IDPTM network at
one time. If several connections are made simultaneously (from multiple PC's or ports) then the network
system functions will not work as intended.
Connection
The CAT-5 cable, supplied with the installation software package, has a CAT-5 plug at one end and
a serial plug at the other and must be connected as follows:
To any Ellipse iDPTM monitor in the network
Connect the Cat-5 plug to the TC LINK socket to be found on the rear panel of the
Ellipse iDPTM monitor.
To computer Serial port
Connect the Serial plug to a free Serial port on your PC.
To computer USB port
Alternatively you can connect via a USB port by using an optional
"USB to Serial Port" converter.
Installing the software from the Ellipse PC-iP CD
} Exit all running programs.
} Place the CD in your CD ROM drive.
} Open the CD contents.
} Press <Setup> - the guide begins.
} Read warning and press <Next>.
} The set-up guide suggests a location on your C drive where the program will be installed.
Press <Next> to confirm the destination folder or change the destination folder before
pressing <Next> again.
} The software will be installed on your computer.
} Enter Registration key, serial number and additional information and press <OK>.
}A window opens holding a shortcut for the Ellipse PC-iP program. Copy this shortcut to your
desktop to allow convenient launch of the PC-iP installer program in future.
INSTALLATION
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Registration key
The registration key is supplied along with the Ellipse PC-iP software package. Later updates to the
software will not require the registration key as long as these updates are installed on the same PC.
Start
Launch the program. The program will try to detect any Ellipse iDPTM system connected to the computer
COM ports.
If no monitors are connected, or the system is wired incorrectly, an error message will appear – see
Fig. 1.
Fig.1. Network error - system not found message
To rectify the problem please refer to the user manual for the correct connection details.
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3 Initial system set-up
The first screen to appear once program has fully launched, with all the networked monitors and
subwoofers recognised, is shown in Fig. 2. The network is displayed in the set-up section on the left
side of the screen.
Fig.2. Initial system set-up screen change to blank layout sketch
Monitor task assignment
Each Ellipse IDPTM monitor must be assigned a given task so that the network recognises where each
monitor is placed in the system. From the horizontal row of buttons in the <Functions> menus select
<Setup>. On the window that appears open the drop down menu <Ellipse setup> and select the type
of system configuration you are installing.
The choices from this menu are:
- Empty
- Stereo
- Surround
*Optional 192kHz, Dual Wire, Digital Input Card required.
If required check the <BNC Sync> box for locking on the BNC input.
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Monitor task assignment /cont.
Fig.3. Monitor setup window.
Then proceed to set the monitor tasks by selecting one of the Ellipse models in the serial numbers list
(see Fig 3) where you will see that each monitor & subwoofer has its own unique serial number.
Check the <Pink Noise> box to activate the pink noise generator in the selected monitor. Select the
monitor task matching the position of the monitor reproducing the pink noise before un-checking the
<Pink Noise> box. Repeat this process for all of the other connected monitors and subwoofers. There
is no need to press the <Exit> button until all of the monitors have been assigned their respective tasks.
Having assigned the tasks the main display window will show all the connected monitors and subwoofers
with their serial numbers showing in their correct location in the system layout graphic.
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4. Main display screen features
Fig.4. Main display screen
With the tasks now assigned to the monitors and subwoofers the individual speaker serial number and
its location is displayed within the setup section of the main screen.
The layout and description of all of the functions displayed on this main screen can be split up into
the following subsections:
Setup section
<M> Mute function for each monitor
<S> Solo function for each monitor
<Edit> This drop down menu holds all of the detected monitors on the network, all with
their own unique serial numbers. Select each monitor individually and press edit
to set the parameters for each Ellipse IDPTM monitor or Subwoofer (see the ‘EQ
facilities’ section of this manual)
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Software license info
<Ref. Levels>
Mouse click on the Ellipse <icon> on the blue header bar at the top left of the
main display screen to view the software license information and version.
Levels & Gain section
<Ref. Levels>
There are three reference levels that can be preset by the user. Select one of the
three ‘Ref. Levels’ and set the master volume fader to suit. The setting is then
stored instantly. Repeat the process for the other two ‘Ref. Levels’. When ‘use fader’
is selected the master volume fader is used for adjusting the overall level.
<A-Sensitivity>
This is the Analogue Input sensitivity.
Select the analogue sensitivity (+9, +15, +21 or +27dBu) to match the gain
range of the mixing console or source equipment, which is feeding the
Ellipse IDPTM monitors.
<Mute All>
This button mutes all or the monitors on the network.
<Clear Solo>
This button releases the monitors from solo mode.
<Master Volume>
This is the master gain control for the connected system relative to the set
reference level. The reference level for each monitor is set by using the <Edit>
button or by double clicking on each respective monitor in the setup section of
the screen.
Preset section
<Drop down list>
This drop down menu displays the full list of user and factory presets for
direct access
<Recall>
When pressed this button recalls a preset from the drop down menu.
Simply highlight the preset you wish to recall and hit the ‘recall’ button.
<Store>
Press ‘store’ to save a preset. User presets can be stored in locations 1 –15.
Presets 16 – 32 are factory set presets cannot be edited.
<Note>When pressed, this button allows you to change the preset name and edit any
previous personal notes. The <Note> function can only be used on the user
presets (1 –15)
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Bass Management section
<Factory pre-sets>
This part of the Ellipse PC-iP software allows the user to set the desired
Bass Management crossover frequency. There are seven factory set management
options that can be selected by checking the box beside the desired frequency.
For further adjustment flexibility you may choose to activate the advanced bass
management function by checking the <on> box. The seven preset Bass Management
settings shown can now no longer be selected.
The <Advanced> button can then be activated to take you into the
Advanced Bass Management section.
Advanced Bass Management
<Advanced>
To activate the advanced bass management and access the set-up window
(see fig.5) check the <On> box in the Bass Management section of the main screen,
then press the <Advanced> button.
Fig.5. Advanced bass management window
<Satellite HP Filter>
This is an independent Hi pass filter for the Ellipse monitors.
This can be combined with both 4th order and/or 2nd order Low Pass
subwoofer filters.
One or both of the Subwoofer low pass filters can be activated. If both are activated
then you are effectively cascading both filters (6th order)
<LFE=Sub>
By checking this box the LFE filter is set equal to the Subwoofer filter thus avoiding
phase cancellation. When activated, the coefficients from the two sub filters will be
copied to the LFE filter.
The sub filter in the EQ section can still be activated on top of the <LFE=Sub>
filter setting.
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5. Function menu tasks
The horizontal row of six buttons in the Function section of the main screen perform the following tasks:
<Setup>
This operation of the setup function is to open the <Ellipse setup> window to allow
selection of the monitor configuration being installed and to assign tasks to each
component in that system.
The actions involved are fully described in section 3 of this manual – Initial
System Setup.
<Reset>
Press this button to access the <Reset> menu shown in Fig. 6 in which three main
functions can be accessed.
Fig.6. Reset function menu
<Clear Setup for Network>
This reset procedure clears all of the network settings (both the monitor tasks
and setup)
<Clear Monitor Settings>
All stored global and local parameters in the connected monitors are reset.
Presets and network settings will not be affected.
<Factory Reset>
This reset procedure will delete all global and local parameter settings as well
as preset and network settings.
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