Wohler AMP1-E8DA User manual
AMPx-E8 Series
• AMP1-E8DA • AMP1-E8MDA-3G
• AMP2-E8DA • AMP2-E8MDA-3G
2RU, Dolby, Multi-Format, Analog/
Digital Audio Monitors
User Guide
Part Number 821016, Revision E
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Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Introduction ..................................................................ix
Overview.................................................................ix
Topics .....................................................................ix
What’s New ....................................................................x
Functionality Enhancements .............................................x
3G...........................................................................x
Software Termination.................................................x
Rear Panel Connector Arrangements ...........................xi
Chapter 1. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction ...................................................................1
Overview..................................................................1
Topics ......................................................................1
Safety ...........................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions .....................................2
Safety Symbols.........................................................3
FCC Compliance..............................................................3
Unpacking......................................................................3
Installation Recommendations...........................................4
Mounting..................................................................4
Heat Dissipation........................................................4
Sympathetic Vibration................................................4
Mechanical Bracing ....................................................5
Audio Connections and Cable Recommendations............5
Electrical Interference ................................................5
Power ......................................................................6
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Installation.................................................................... 6
Initial Setup............................................................. 6
Power Up................................................................. 6
Chapter 2. System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction................................................................... 7
Overview................................................................. 7
Topics ..................................................................... 7
Front Panel Controls........................................................ 8
Features and Simple Controls..................................... 8
LCD Screen.............................................................10
User Interface.........................................................12
Multi-Mode Color Codes ......................................12
Menu Navigation................................................13
Rear Panel Connectors ...................................................14
Input Connectors.....................................................14
Input Connectors.....................................................16
Output Connectors...................................................17
Programming and Remote Access Connectors..............20
RS-232 Connectors ............................................20
Remote Connector .............................................20
Rotary Switches.......................................................21
Monitoring Inputs..........................................................22
System Overview.....................................................22
Monitoring an Analog Input.......................................23
Monitoring an AES Input...........................................23
Monitoring an SDI Input ...........................................24
Monitoring a Dolby Input ..........................................24
Monitoring Dolby in SDI............................................24
Channel Selection and Mixing .........................................25
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Chapter 3. Audio Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Introduction .................................................................27
Overview................................................................27
Topics ....................................................................27
Analog Output Preference...............................................28
Monitoring and Mixing Modes..........................................29
Arbitrary Mixing ......................................................29
Single....................................................................30
Pairs......................................................................30
Downmix................................................................31
Muting the Speakers......................................................33
Phase Correlation..........................................................34
SDI Inputs ...................................................................35
Selecting SDI Groups and Subgroups .........................35
Dolby Decode Mode Disabled...............................35
Dolby Decode Mode Enabled ...............................36
Configuring for SDI Delay ........................................37
Selecting the Input Signal ..............................................38
Setting the Monitor’s Startup Configuration.......................39
Terminating/Unterminating Inputs ...................................40
Chapter 4. Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Introduction .................................................................43
Overview................................................................43
Topics ....................................................................43
What are Presets? .........................................................44
Methods of Accessing the Presets ....................................44
Setup Menu............................................................44
Preset Mode............................................................44
Enabling/Disabling Preset Mode ...........................45
Recalling a Preset ..............................................45
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Speaker Assign/Preset Buttons
(Presets 1 through 4 Only)........................................45
Saving a Preset .................................................46
Recalling a Preset ..............................................46
Overwriting a Preset...........................................46
Chapter 5. Dolby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Introduction..................................................................49
Overview................................................................49
Topics ....................................................................49
Dolby Input Source Selection ..........................................50
Dolby Decoding.............................................................50
PCM.............................................................................51
Dolby Metadata.............................................................52
Chapter 6. Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Introduction..................................................................55
Overview................................................................55
Topics ....................................................................55
Accessing Setup Mode....................................................56
Analog Output Preference Mode.......................................58
Recalling a Preset..........................................................58
Saving a Preset.............................................................59
Creating a New Preset .............................................60
Overwriting an Existing Preset...................................61
Preset Mode..................................................................63
Erasing a Preset ............................................................63
SDI Delay.....................................................................64
Startup ........................................................................65
Surround Gain ..............................................................65
Bitstream Detection.......................................................66
Phase Bits ....................................................................67
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Chapter 7. Features and Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Introduction .................................................................69
Overview................................................................69
Topics ....................................................................69
Features ......................................................................70
Common Features ...................................................70
Model Distinctions ...................................................71
Specifications ...............................................................71
Technical Functional Overview.........................................74
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Preface
Introduction
Overview
The preface lists the new features and functionality for this release.
Topics
Topics Page
What’s New x
Functionality Enhancements x
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Preface
What’s New
What’s New
This release provides several changes and functionality enhancements:
•3G functionality (now available in 1RU!)
•Signal termination moved to software control
•Phase Bits on page 67
•Bitstream Detection on page 66
Functionality Enhancements
3G
In adding the 3G functionality, we have also discontinued the MDA-
only models as shown in the following table:
Moreover, we are replacing some other similar products as well.
Software Termination
In this release, all terminations are no longer on the rear panel; they are
now controlled by the software. Refer to Terminating/Unterminating
Inputs on page 40 for details.
Old Version New Version Replacement
Suggestions
AMP2-E8MDA (PN 8102-0020) AMP1-E8MDA-3G (PN 8102-0070)
AMP2-E8MDA-3G (PN 8102-0080)
Old Version New Version Replacement
Suggestions
AMP2-E8DA (PN 8102-0010) AMP1-E8DA (PN 8102-0060)
AMP2-E8DA (PN 8102-0130)
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