TC electronic SDN BHD P2 manual Quick Start, Daily User

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QUICK START

Daily User

Requirements

The P2 is correctly connected and loaded with relevant Front Presets by the Administrator and powered on.

Lock

The Administrator can decide to activate different levels of Lock functions. These may include lock of front panel key operation and/or lock of the Wizard and Bypass functions.

By the choice of the Administrator the selected Lock/Unlock function can be activated/deactivated either by:

-pressing LOCK followed by a four digit code specified by the Administrator or,

-holding lock for approx 2.5 seconds.

Selecting Presets

Press relevant preset key (1-8) to load preset. Presets can be loaded only if these keys are unlocked, (see above).

Presets are “total recall” presets. They set up all levels, I/O settings and algorithm parameters. Presets are defined by the experts user to perfectly match the downstream signal destination.

Wizard

The Wizard can be activated only if the Wizard functions are unlocked. (see “Lock” section above).

Once the Wizard is activated the P2 Level pilot examines the program material and automatically suggests optimal compression settings for highest output. The Wizard can be set by the Administrator to calculate three levels of compression; Low, Medium and High.

Administrator

More details on page 18-21 - and setup page 10 for reference.

Requirements

One P2 Level Pilot, a Pentium computer with Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME or XP installed.

Installation of TC Icon Editor Software Enter CD, open directory, run Setup and follow instructions.

Connecting P2

Connect a PC COM port to the P2 RS232 In. If possible, notice which computer COM port

you have connected to.

Programming the P2 does not necessarily require audio to be connected. However, if audio connections are needed connect audio according to Setup illustrations on page 10.

Getting started with the TC Icon Editor

Power up the P2 and start the TC Icon software on your computer.

Go to the Setup/Devices/Port page to select which COM(1-4) port you you have connected to. (per default the Editor will look at COM ports (1-4) automatically.

Go to the Setup/Devices/Select page. Press DETECT and assign the detected P2 to one of the 8 device locations in the right side of the display. Simply press any of the 8 keys.

Press the ICON key in the upper left corner to go the pages from where all local P2 parameters are controlled.

Library Page: handles presets

System Page: handles Clock, Level trims, Lock functions and the variable yellow LED Threshold.

Engine: All algorithm parameters.

Cloning P2’s using a PCMCIA card

This is the function used by the Administrator to clone multiple P2 using a PCMCIA card.

Load appropriate presets into Front Panel Bank of the P2 you wish to clone.

Insert an unprotected PCMCIA card into the P2 Card slot. (protection key is located on the edge of the card).

Go to the System/Card page.

Decide whether you wish to exclude System Preset that holds overall Clock settings, Analog Trim levels, Dither, Status Bit settings and settings for GPI. To exclude System Preset activate the “Exclude System Preset” key.

Then press CREATE CLONE CARD.

Remove card and go to the target P2 unit.

Insert the card and power up using the front panel POWER key while holding the LOCK key pressed.

Press the LOCK key again. In this mode the LOCK key operates as “CONFIRM”. BYPASS can be used to abort operation.

The target P2 is now loaded with the information present on the card.

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Contents ADMINISTRATOR’S Manual Page Voltage Important Safety InstructionsCertificate Of Conformity For the customers in CanadaP2 Level Pilot Table of Contents Introduction FeaturesConcept Daily User Quick StartFront Panel Overview Bypass key Preset keysWizard key Lock keyXLR to XLR XLR to Jack Stereo Rear PanelSignal Flow Connecting and Setting up the P2 Typical SetupsLock Recall Basics Front PanelWizard Bypass Front Panel OperationFour Bypass modes are available CD-ROM InstallingProblems? Requirements for running the TC Icon Software EditorGenerally TC Icon EditorIntroduction Unpacked and readyBasic Operation Renaming presetsLink Library Pages Preset Structure RECALL/STORE/DELETESystem Presets Engine PresetsBank Handling Basics Preset HandlingPress the Create Clone Card key on the System/Card Cloning P2’SCloning P2’s Creating the Clone CardSystem I/O Mode GPI Technical specificationsGPI Current voltage Front Panel ConfigurationSystem Front CalibrateNetwork identification System NET page & Icon ViewsUI Icon Views Analog In, Analog Out & Out Threshold Range 0 to 20dBColor Main Reference Level ConfigurationAnalog vs. Digital level Processing Modes LoudnessSlow Window Range 0 to 20 dB Level TrimRatio Average Rate Avg RateType Selector IntroductionParametric Filter Broad type Gain Type Band Band Limiter Limiterappendix Reset menu Software loadLoading Preset Banks Appendix TroubleshootingPort Conflict Appendix Technical Specifications Self Test Name Screen Notes Input Max Scale Design Notes Default Preset List SWLive Mix Name Screen Notes Input Max Scale Design Notes ReservedMastering Preset List SW