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
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
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
•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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