TC Electronic TouchMonitor TM7 User manual

TM7/TM9
TouchMonitor
USER‘S MANUAL
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EN-2 Manual TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
User‘s Manual
for
TC TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
Manual Version: 2.0
Issued: 15.09.2011
Software-Version:2-nn (09.2011)
© 09/2011. Technical changes without prior notice!
TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov, Denmark,
www.tcelectronic.com, [email protected]
RTW GmbH & Co.KG, Elbeallee 19, 50765 Köln, Germany,
www.rtw.de, [e-mail]
WEEE Reg.-no.: DE 90666819
Category: 9
Device type: These instruments comply with and fall under
category 9 Monitoring and control equipment of
Annex 1B of the RoHS-Directive 2002/95/EC.

Please note:
The gures in this operating manual are carefully created and
are used to illustrate the descriptions. However, they may differ
a little bit from the displays of your unit.
This manual and the available rmware/rmware updates can
be found on our web site:
http://www.tcelectronic.com/touchmonitor-support.asp.
The package contains a USB ash device soruce by a third
party company. The device is certied by Shenzhen BSE Tech-
nology Co., Ltd. to be CE conform (E07002566) and RoHS
compliant (R0808179).

EN-3Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
The following symbols may be marked on the panels or covers of
equipment or module and are used in this manuals with these terms:
WARNING!
This symbol alerts you to a potentially hazardous condition, such as
the presence of dangerous voltage that could pose a risk of electrical
shock. Refer to the accompanying Warning Label or Tag, and exercise
extreme caution.
ATTENTION!
This symbol alerts you to important operating considerations or a po-
tential operating condition that could damage equipment. If you see
this marked on equipment, consult the Operating manual for precauti-
onary instructions.
NOTE
This symbol points your attention to specific characteristics that are
no malfunctions.
General Safety Instructions
• Studycarefullyandunderstandallsafetyandoperatinginstruc-
tions before you install and operate the unit!
• Heedallwarningsontheunitandinthesafetyandoperatinginst-
ructions before you install and operate the unit!
• Alwaysfollowtheseinstructionstoensureagainstinjurytoyour-
selfanddamagetotheunitorotherobjectsconnectedtotheunit.
• Keepallsafetyandoperatinginstructionsforfuturereference!
Topreventpossibleelectricalshock,death,re,injuriesandmalfunc-
tions, use this product only as specified.
The units of the TouchMonitor series are designed for indoor use only
and may only be operated with a power supply unit provided for it.

Safety InstructionsEN-4 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
WARNING!
Alwaysfollowthesafetyprecautionsbelowtoavoidthepossibilityofseriousinjuryorevendeathfromelectricalshock,short-circuiting,dama-
ges, fire, or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Avoidexposedcircuitry.Donottouchexposedconnectionsand
components when power is present.
• Powerdisconnect.Thepowercordoftheexternalpowersupply
disconnectstheproductfromthepowersource.Donotblockthe
power cord or power supply; it must remain accessible to the user
at any time.
• Turnoffanddisconnectthepowersupplyimmediatelyittheunit
produces unusual smells, noises or smoke, or if foreign substan-
ces(e.g.liquids)orforeignobjectsentertheunit.
• Donotcovertheunitanddonotplaceanyobjectsoranything
containing liquids on it.
• Donotinsertyourngersoranyotherobjectsintothehousing.
• Donotoperatewithoutcoverplatesorpanels.
• Donotoperatewithsuspectedfailures.Ifyoususpectthereisda-
mage to the unit, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
• Donotoperateinwet/dampconditions.
• Donotoperateinexplosiveatmosphere.
• Donotoperateindustyenvironments.
• Donotopenthehousing.Inside,therearenouser-serviceable
parts.Anynecessaryservicingshallbeperformedbyaproperly
qualified technician.
• Donotattempttorepairanypartoftheunit.Repairsshallonlybe
carried out by qualified personnel.
• Neverremoveanypartsfromtheunitanddonotmakeanymodi-
fications to the unit without the express written consent of RTW.
Modifications can cause both safety hazards and affect the unit’s
EMI-CE conformity.
• Onlyusethepowercordandpowersupplyspeciedforthispro-
duct and certified for the country of use.
• Connectanddisconnectproperly.Useonlyconnectorsspecied
for this product and fix them tight before use.
• Observeallterminalratingsandmarkingsontheproduct.Consult
the operating manual for further ratings information before making
connections to this product.
• Donotapplyapotentialtoanyterminalthatexceedsthemaxi-
mum rating of that terminal.

EN-5Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Safety Instructions
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ATTENTION!
Alwaysfollowthesafetyprecautionsbelowtoavoidthepossibilityofphysicalinjurytoyouorothers,ordamagetotheunitorotherproperty.
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Donotoperatetheunitwithoutadequateventilationtopreventthe
internal temperature from becoming too high.
• Thereforealsokeepawaytheunitfromdirectincidentsolar
radiation
• Keepproductsurfacescleananddry.Onlyuseadrycloth.
• Neveruseanysolventbasedliquidsforcleaningthehousing
surfaces and the display.
• Donotplacetheunitinanunstablepositionwhereitmight
accidently fall over.
• Beforeconnectinganydevicestotheunitmakesurethatthe
power supply is disconnected.
• Beforemovingtheunit,removeallconnectedcables.
• Whentransportingormovingtheunit,alwaystakecarenotto
scratch or damage the housing surfaces and the display.

Environmental ConsiderationsEN-6 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
Environmental Considerations
Observe the following information about the environmental impact
of the product and the following guidelines when recycling an instru-
ment or component (product end-of-life handling):
• EquipmentRecycling.
 Productionofthisequipmentrequiredtheextractionanduseof
natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that
could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly
handled at the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of
such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of
natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an
appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are
reused or recycled appropriately.
• BatteryRecycling.
 ThisproductmaycontainaNickelCadmium(NiCd)orlithiumion
(Li-ion) rechargeable battery, which must be recycled or disposed
ofproperly.Pleaseproperlydisposeoforrecyclethebatteryac-
cording to your local government regulations.
• RestrictionofHazardousSubstances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equip-
ment,andisoutsidethescopeofthe2002/95/ECRoHSDirec-
tive.Thisproductmaycontainlead,cadmiumand/ormercuryin
slightquantities.Pleasedisposeoforrecycletheelectronicparts
or devices according to your local government regulations.

EN-7Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Index of Content
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Index of Content
Safety Instructions 3
General Safety Instructions 3
Warning! 4
Attention!5
EnvironmentalConsiderations6
IndexofContent7
BeforeYouBegin9
Introduction 9
ScopeofDelivery11
Installation 13
Connection14
PinAssignment15
GettingStarted17
SystemStart-up17
AdapttheTouchMonitortoyourAudioSystem18
CreateYourOwnPreset20
WorkingwithInstrumentsandPresets25
SoftwareModules(LicencesHandling)27
SoftwareUpdate31
Specications(Extract)33
ECDeclarationofConformity35
LicensesoftheImplementedSoftware36

EN-8 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9

EN-9Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Before You Begin | Introduction
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BeforeYouBegin
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a model of the TouchMonitor series. With
the TouchMonitor range you are able to meet the growing require-
ments in today‘s production, post-production, and broadcast world.
Equippedwithhigh-grade7“or9“touchscreensandaneasy-to-use
GUI,TouchMonitorentersanewlevelofprofessionalaudiometering
in terms of precision, performance, efficiency and flexibility.

Before You Begin | IntroductionEN-10 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
Simpleandexible
The graphical user interface used in the TouchMonitor range is con-
trolled simply by using your finger or a mouse. Instruments can be
scaled, randomly positioned and combined in almost every way for
optimized use of available screen space. Even multiple instruments of
the same type, assigned to different input channels and configurations,
canbedisplayedsimultaneously.Acontext-sensitive,on-screenhelp
feature and the intuitive operatable menu system supports the user,
allowing him to make setup changes with ease.
AudioI/Ooptions
The TouchMonitor perfectly integrates into today‘s analog and digital
audio and video studio environments. It handles input signals of vari-
ousformats:analog,AES3,andAES3id.Inaddition,theTouchMonitor
TM9hasanoptiontoaccept3GSDIsignals.Thisoptionworksasan
audio deembedder for mixed use with other audio interfaces display-
ing up to 32 input channels simultaneously.
Licences
Atotallymodularsoftwareconceptmeansthatyouonlyhaveto
purchase features that you actually require. This puts you in control,
defining the functionality of a TouchMonitor that suits your needs
best.Newinstrumentsandfunctionscanbeaddedassoftware
modules to the device at any time. Simply purchase and activate the
corresponding licence.
Many display functions are available to choose from: the unique RTW
SurroundSoundAnalyzer,theReal-TimeAnalyzer(RTA),EBUR128-,
ITUBS.1770/1771-,ATSC-A/85-,andARIB-compliantloudness
meters, and the Radar Loudness display acc. to the Loudness Radar
Meter of TC electronic®.

EN-11Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Before You Begin | Scope of Delivery
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ScopeofDelivery
Unpacktheinstrument,ndyourversionbelow,andcheck,ifyoureceivedallitemslisted.Ifcomponentsaremissing,pleasecontactyour
dealer. Recommended accessories, options and software licences are also listed.
TouchMonitorTM7
Table-top unit 20700 Powersupply Quick Start Guide
Multichannel
mode
SW20001
Loudness and
SPLdisplay
SW20002
RTA-RealTime
Analyzer
SW20003
SSA-Surround
SoundAnalyzer
SW20004
RadarDisplay
SW20005
PremiumPPM
+ Vectorscope
SW20006
8xAES3
8 x analog
HW20711
8xAES3id
8 x analog
HW20712
> >
 AudioInterfaceasordered SoftwareLicence,ifordered
> >
USBstick

Before You Begin | Scope of DeliveryEN-12 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
TouchMonitorTM9
Table-topunit20900 Powersupply Quick Start Guide
Multichannel
mode
SW20001
Loudness and
SPLdisplay
SW20002
RTA-RealTime
Analyzer
SW20003
SSA-Surround
SoundAnalyzer
SW20004
RadarDisplay
SW20005
PremiumPPM
+ Vectorscope
SW20006
8xAES3
8 x analog
HW20911
> >
 AudioInterfaceasordered SoftwareLicence,ifordered
> >
USBstick
8xAES3id
8 x analog
HW20912
16xAES3
HW20913
16xAES3id
HW20914
16xanalog
HW20915
3G-SDI
option
HW20930

EN-13Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Installation
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Installation
TheTouchMonitorTM7andTM9table-topunits(20700/20900)are
designed for free positioning on tables, desks, et. al.
Allnecessarypowersupplyvoltagesaresuppliedthroughthe+24V
DC1Aconnectorusinganexternalpowersupplyunit(suchasthe
RTW1168-Rwidevoltagepowersupply,includedin20700and
20900packages).Theunitsfeaturea7“resp.9“VGA16:9touch
screen.
Optionalanexternalstandard16:9VGAmonitorcanbeconnected
for external reading of the display.
Optional an external computer mouse or a Wacom® graphics tablet
canbeconnectedtooneoftheUSBinterfaces.
The other ports and interfaces are connected with the appropriate
standard connection cables.
ATTENTION–Pleasereadbeforeinstalling:
• Beforeinstallingtheunitpleasestudythesafetyinstructionsand
the information on connection and pin assignment.
• Anexternalovercurrentprotectivedevice(2Amax.)shallbe
installedwhenusinganexternal24VDCpowersupply!
• Makesurethattheadaptedpowersupplyunitisnotconnected.
• Connectyoursignalsourcesandallyourothercomponentstothe
appropriate connectors, using the correct standard connection
cables for the components. Take care about the pin assignment!
• Optionally,connectanexternalstandard16:9VGAmonitorto
theVGAoutput,usingastandardVGAconnectioncable.TheVGA
cableshallbeof10to15mmaximumlength.
• Finally,connectthelocking4-pinlowvoltageconnectorofthe
externalpowersupplytothe+24VDC1Aconnectorontherear.
Connect the external power supply to mains.
• TheTouchMonitorwillinitiateitssystemstartupsequence.After
the boot-up the unit is ready for use.

Installation | ConnectionEN-14 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
Analog In 1 - 8
(Sub-D)
AES3id In/Out 1 - 4
(8 x BNC)
AES3 In/Out 5 - 8
(Sub-D)
AES3id In/Out 5 - 8
(8 x BNC)
Analog In 9 - 16
(Sub-D)
GP IO
(RJ-11)
AES3 In/Out 1 - 4
(Sub-D)
Analog In 1 - 8
(Sub-D)
AES3 In/Out 1 - 4
(Sub-D)
AES3id In/Out 1 - 4
(8 x BNC)
Analog In 1 - 8
(Sub-D)
LAN
(RJ-45)
USB A 2.0
(Full Speed)
4-pin locking
low voltage
connector
External:
USB mouse
Wacom® graphics tablet
External:
VGA monitor 16 : 9
24 V DC, 1 A3G-SDI: In Through VGA
HW20911
(pictured):
HW20912:
HW20913:
HW20914:
HW20915:
Optional:
3G-SDI interface
option
HW20930
or
Connection
or
TouchMonitorTM9TouchMonitorTM7
4-pin locking
low voltage
connector
External:
VGA monitor 16 : 9
24 V DC, 1 A
VGA
Analog In 1 - 8
(Sub-D)
Analog In 1 - 8
(Sub-D)
GP IO
(RJ-11)
AES3 In/Out 1 - 4
(Sub-D)
AES3id In/Out 1 - 4
(8 x BNC)
LAN
(RJ-45)
USB A 2.0
(Full Speed)
External:
USB mouse
Wacom® graphics tablet
HW20711
(pictured):
HW20712:
or

EN-15Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Installation | Pin Assignment
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PinAssignment
AnalogIn1-8,AnalogIn9-16(electronicallybalanced,25-pinSub-D-F)
Pin: Function:
1 Inputanalog8resp.16(+,hot)
14 Inputanalog8resp.16(–,cold)
2 Shield/case
15 Inputanalog7resp.15(+,hot)
3 Inputanalog7resp.15(–,cold)
16 Shield/case
4 Inputanalog6resp.14(+,hot)
17 Inputanalog6resp.14(–,cold)
5 Shield/case
18 Inputanalog5resp.13(+,hot)
6 Inputanalog5resp.13(–,cold)
19 Shield/case
7 Inputanalog4resp.12(+,hot)
20 Inputanalog4resp.12(–,cold)
8 Shield/case
21 Inputanalog3resp.11(+,hot)
9 Inputanalog3resp.11(–,cold)
22 Shield/case
10 Inputanalog2resp.10(+,hot)
23 Inputanalog2resp.10(–,cold)
11 Shield/case
24 Inputanalog1resp.9(+,hot)
12 Inputanalog1resp.9(–,cold)
25 Shield/case
13 notused
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nector)
AES3I/O1-4,AES3I/O5-8(transformerbalanced,25-pinSub-D-F)
Pin: Function:
1 Outputdigital4resp.8(+,hot)
14 Outputdigital4resp.8(–,cold)
2 Shield/case
15 Outputdigital3resp.7(+,hot)
3 Outputdigital3resp.7(–,cold)
16 Shield/case
4 Output digital 2 resp. 6 (+, hot)
17 Outputdigital2resp.6(–,cold)
5 Shield/case
18 Outputdigital1resp.5(+,hot)
6 Outputdigital1bzw.5(–,cold)
19 Shield/case
7 Input digital 4 resp. 8 (+, hot)
20 Inputdigital4resp.8(–,cold)
8 Shield/case
21 Inputdigital3resp.7(+,hot)
9 Inputdigital3resp.7(–,cold)
22 Shield/case
10 Inputdigital2resp.6(+,hot)
23 Inputdigital2resp.6(–,cold)
11 Shield/case
24 Inputdigital1resp.5(+,hot)
12 Inputdigital1resp.5(–,cold)
25 Shield/case
13 notused
NOTE- TheAES3inputsarepermanentlyterminatedwith110Ohm.
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nector)

Installation | Pin AssignmentEN-16 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
PinAssignment(continued)
24V-1A (4-pinlockinglowvoltageconnector,TypBinder710)
Pin: Function:
1-2 +24VDC
3 - 4 0 V
NOTE - Anexternalovercurrentprotectivedevice(2Amax.)shallbe
installedwhenusinganexternal24VDCpowersupply!
GP IO (RJ-116P6Csocket)
ExternalcontroloffunctionsdenedintheGlobalKeyboardmenu.
Pin: Function:
1 GND
2-6 Functionacc.todenitioninthemenu
Pin2
Pin1
Pin3
Pin4
(External view of the connector)
AES3idIn/Out1-4,AES3idIn/Out5-8(unbalanced,BNC-F)
(External view of
the connector)
Pin: Function:
Pin: Signal
Ring: Shield/case
NOTE -TheAES3idinputsarepermanentlyterminatedwith75Ohm.
USB-A
2FullSpeedUSB2.0interfacesfortheconnectionofUSBsticks(Licencehand-
ling, presets, updates) and an external mouse or Wacom® tablet
VGA(15-pinSub-D-F)
Pin: Function:
1 R |Videosignal
2 G |
3 B |
4-8 GND
9 +5V
10-11 GND
12 SDA
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 SCI
NOTE -The VGA cable shell not exceed 10 to 15 lenght!
LAN
RJ-45standardnetworkconnector(10/100MBit)
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EN-17Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Getting Started | System Start-up
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Getting Started
SystemStart-up
BeforeconnectingtheTouchMonitortothepowersupply,please
make sure, that the following connections are made according to
your individual needs:
• Analogand/ordigitalaudioinputsignals
• Digitaloutputs
• Optionalexternalstandard16:9VGAmonitor
• OptionalUSBmouse
• LAN/Ethernet
• Powersupply
When the TouchMonitor is connected to the power supply, it will ini-
tiateitssystemstartupsequence.Aftertheboot-uptheunitisready
for use.
We assume that you are starting your TouchMonitor for the first time.
You now should make some global settings to adopt the unit to your
audiosystem.Afterthisshortprocedureyoucancreateyourrstpre-
set to work with.

Getting Started | Adapt the TouchMonitor to your Audio SystemEN-18 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
4.
5.
AdapttheTouchMonitortoyourAudioSystem
The description below leads you through the main steps of the global settings to configure the TouchMonitor once for the use with your audio
system. These settings are not altered by loading new presets.
1. Ifnotvisible,touchtheemptyspaceofthescreentodisplaythe
control bar.
1.
2.
3.
2. Touch the Menu key in the right section of the control bar to
access the menu system showing the Main Menu.
4. If needed, touch Language and select your language in the right
half of the menu. The selection will be shown on the Language key.
4.
3. Touch the System key. This will access the SystemMenu. The
General sub menu will be active (marked in the control bar).
5. TouchtheAudio button in the left section of the control bar to
open the Audio sub menu.

EN-19Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9 Getting Started | Adapt the TouchMonitor to your Audio System
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6. If your TM unit should use a defined reference source, touch the
Sync Reference key and select from the items in the right half of
the menu.
7. Touch the Clock key, if you want to set the current date and time.
Start the internal clock with touching the Settime key.
6.
8. Touch the Save key to store your global settings. The unit turns
back to normal display mode.
7.
8.

Getting Started | Create Your Own PresetEN-20 Manual | TouchMonitor TM7/TM9
CreateYourOwnPreset
Presetsareusedtodeneandeditallthespecicsettingsforyour
work flow. So you can create audio groups containing a defined
signal source selection and one or more instruments sharing this do-
mainandshowingparametersofaudiosignals.Alsoyoucancreate
non-audio groups containing intruments, that are not related to audio
input signals, like clock, hardware status monitor, or global keyboard.
If you want to create a preset from scratch, please proceed as follows:
1. Ifnotvisible,touchtheemptyspaceofthescreentodisplaythe
control bar.
2. Touch the Menu key in the right section of the control bar to
access the menu system starting with the Main Menu.
3. Touch the PresetManagement key. The Internal Presets menu
appears.
4. Touch the Newbuttontocreateanewpreset.Apresetwithan
editabledefaultnameiscreated(seenextgure,touchPreset
Nametoedit).
3.
4.