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1. CH4B PANORAMA div DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTIO Units are certified to meet at time of manufacture all currently applicable product safety and EMC requirements such as those of UL and CE 0 dbV ref 0 775V RMS Features and specifications subject to improvement without notice 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved 5 VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C 6 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Operation Installation Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved 7 VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 2 Operation Installation O O 5 9 g 3e lt 3 lt m m O O WuIGOE o zi Figure 1a VAMP 24 Rack Mount Dimensions 8 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 2 Operation Installation Unpacking Unpack the VAMP 24 from the shipping container and inspect all articles for shipping damage If you find any damage notify the shipping carrier immediately for claims adjustments Compare the shipping box contents to the packing slip Contact PANORAMAdtv sales representative if there are any unexplained shortages Power Requirements The VAMP 24 is equipped with a world standard power supply that is capable of operating on 90 264 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption is 60 watts maximum The green Power LED in the front panel center glows green to indicate the VAMP 24 is2. d LETTER TIL eH HELL d LLLI LLLI iddns 18 IDS SAIU OQ vc 291n0S olpny esoud T L uoyd 8 40 v 19eies n e ovaosz oo1 8 40 v 991S 291N0S OSPIA g y euupu V y euubuo g e leuupy f VS euubuj ag z euupu V Z IuuDu 8 1 IJeuupu y jeuubuj uDUD UDY uy UuDUD 19 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C PANORAMA div DIGITAL DEO SOLUTIONS Wohler Technologies Inc 31055 Huntwood Avenue Hayward CA 94544 Phone 510 870 0810 Fax 510 870 0811 US Toll Free 1 888 596 4537 www panoramadtv com sales panoramadtv com 20 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved
3. PANORAMA dtv DIGITAL VIDEO L TION VAMP 24 Composite Audio and Video Monitor with 2 4 Channel Switching LCD Monitor Four53 Segments High Resolution Level Meters and Phase Indication Document P N 821515 Rev C CONTENTS Title and Contents Introduction Section 1 General Features and Specs General Description and Features Applications and General Specifications Section 2 Operation Installation Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Section 3 Technical Information Level Meters Interconnect Block Diagrams ECO 103 12 12 04 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do notuse this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat source such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Donotdefeatthe safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power
4. Composite A and B BNC Connectors Connect standard composite analog video signals here There are two inputs A and B Either can be selected for monitoring on the front panel LCD Monitor Screen Item 6 by setting the Video Source select switch Item 4 on the front panel to either A or B PAL and NTSC video signals are automatically detected and configured for monitoring on the LCD monitor Video source selection is independant from the audio source selection E External speakers Terminal Posts Connect external speakers here using these terminal posts The left pair outputs the signals as selected for the left speaker while the right pair outputs the signals as selected for the right speaker Terminal posts in each output pair are color coded for polarity red is positive left post and black is negative right post An external amplifier is not needed to drive the external speakers F Selected Analog Output XLR Connectors These two connectors are analog outputs of the source as selected for the left and right speakers Pin out information is shown below Pin 1 Gnd Common Pin 2 High Pin 3 Low 14 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved Section 2 Operation VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C PANORAMAdtv 711 Grandvlew Drive South San Francisco CA 94080 BALANCED ANALOG OUT 650 589 5676 FAX 589 1355 CH A L CH B R POWERSUPRLY ANALOG ANALOG APPROVALS SERIAL CE N
5. aforementioned surface of the product Introduction Congratulations on your selection of a PANORAMAdtv product We are confident it represents the best performance and value available and we guarantee your satisfaction with it If you have questions or comments you may contact us at Wohler Technologies Inc 31055 Huntwood Avenue Hayward CA 94544 Phone 510 870 0810 Fax 510 870 0811 US Toll Free 1 888 596 4537 www panoramadtv com sales panoramadtv com 2 2007 Wohler Technologies Inc ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C General Features and Specifications Description Features Applications General Specifications 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved 3 VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 1 General Features and Specifications PANORAMA d v VAMP 24 AudiolVideo Monitor VOLUME VAMP 24 Front Panel The VAMP 24 offers the ability to monitor both audio and video from either of two selectable composite video sources video A B switch on front panel and either of two banks of four analog audio inputs audio A B switch on front panel All of this in a space saving 2U unit The built in color LCD screen offers simple confidence monitoring of video and has front panel controls for brightness chroma tint NTSC only and contrast The video section automatically detects and indicates the presence of NTSC or PAL signals Four 53 segment high resolution level meters are pr
6. cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture 16 The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection CAUTION In products featuring an audio amplifier and speakers the surface at the side of the unit where the audio amplifier heat sink is internally attached may get very hot after extended operation When operating the unit excercise caution when touching this surface and ensure that external materials which may be adversely affected by heat are not in contact with it There is a Hot Surface label see diagram attached to the
7. PAL NTSC Indication Green LED This LED will glow green to indicate that the video input signal is ofthe PAL type The LED will not light up to indicate that the signal is ofthe NTSC type Video input signal type detection is automatic Volume Control Rotary Pot This controls the loudness ofthe audio reproduced by the internal speakers external speakers or connected headphone 12 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved Section 2 Operation VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C OM 2 1 OW 9 3 LEFT SPEAKER SOURCE 12 34 EN l RIEN nm 8 a Q 11 c E FEE m 5 RIGHT SPEAKER SOURCE VAMP 24 AN MONITOR PANEL gt AACA Figure 1b VAM 24 Front Panel Features 13 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 2 Operation Rear Panel Features Please refer to Figure 1c on the following page to familiarize yourself with the rear panel features ofthe VAMP 24 unit The following sections describe these features and are referenced by letter to Figure 1c A Power IEC 320 Connector Attach a standard IEC 320 power cord between this connector and mains power The front panel Power LED Item 8 will glow green to indicate that an operating voltage is present Audio Inputs VTR A Bank A Phoenix Connectors Connect four channels of analog audio signals here from a VTR or ot
8. Rev C Section 2 Operation Front Panel Features Continued Power Indicator Green LED The Power Indicator glows green when mains power is connected to the VAMP 24 9 Speaker Select Toggle Switch This switch selects which speakers are used to monitor the selected audio channels Internal or external speakers may be chosen External speakers can be connected to terminal posts on the rear panel Item E page 15 and reproduce the same signals as selected for the internal speakers Audio Source Select 2 position Rotary Switch This switch selects which oftwo banks ofaudio input channels will be monitored Channel banks A or B may be chosen each one containing four channels a Balance Control Rotary Pot This pans the volume balance between the left and right speakers If the balance is adjusted hard left or right a slight Left Right channel mix is retained so that phase discrepancies can be discerned 42 Left Right Speaker Source 4 Position Rotary Switches 2 each This switch selects which audio channels will be monitored over the left and right speakers or headphone The eft speaker source switch selects any one of four channels to be monitored on the left speaker while the right speaker source switch selects any one of four channels to be monitored on the right speaker These switches will only select from the four channels in one ofthe two banks A or B as selected by the Audio Source Select switch Item 10 43
9. UMBER VIDEOINA VIDEO IN B ous 4 d m SEE SIDE FOR ADDF TIONAL APPROVALS 15 Figure 1c MON3 3 Rear Panel Features 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 2 Operation 16 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Technical Information Level Meters Interconnect Block Diagram 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved 17 VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 3 Technical Information Level Meters 53 Segment LED Bargraph Description The 53 segment type of tri color LED bargraph display has a total length of 2 24 56 8 mm and uses relatively small segments This high resolution segment size is easy to accurately monitor visually for distances up to six feet 1 8 meters Segment size is 0 158 4 mm x 0 04 1 mm Segment pitch is 039 0 99 mm Each LED bargraph display section visually indicates the dynamic changes within the audio signal source s being monitored Each bargraph section is always comprised of two vertically oriented bargraph trees representing two channels with the scale markings located between the two trees The VAMP 24 uses two of these bargraph pairs to monitor a total of four channels at a time All bargraph LED segments are of the tri color type green amber red Ballistics for these meters are factory set to display a single floating PPM dot continuous decay of 20dB in 1 5 seconds above a VU b
10. ar each segment s color being fixed according to its position on the scale Level gain is set at 4 dBu Dynamic range for these 53 segment meters is 65dB Scales Please refer to the figure below for an illustration showing the standard scale for the 53 segment bargraph display used in the VAMP 24 audio video monitors Custom variations of this scale are also available on special order Standard 53 Segment Bargraph Analog Scale 53 Segment LED Bargraph Specifications Dynamic range dB 65 dB Midscale resolution 1 dB Indication Accuracy 0 2 dB 10 to 30 dB 0 3 dB 31 to 44 dB 0 5 dB 45 to 55 dB Segment Quantity 53 Segment size 0 158 4mm x 0 04 1mm Segment pitch 0 039 99mm 18 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved Section 3 Technical Information VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C VAMP 24 Interconnect Block Diagram Jexpedgs ruby Jexpedgs 497 syopp bububg obo indjno sJoypodS puJe1x3 4 8H HO 1 v HO CES 7 o P4 p 7 s o d P MN E 4 er Se Ss yg y uI 1X3 5 Bul aC Qui 99 9S Jexpeds euoudppaH ir ino oipny peoup pg pejoeles o 96 Jeyirjduuy oipny pg IOA weied 4901g pZ diWVA 291n0S Jexpeds uBly y 1 N O Su OSLN 7Vd EZL 221n0S Jexpeds 3je 4 M N 7 a we a esoud v e ueeJoS O8PIA GOT ASVALNOD ANIL o VWONHOD LHS S O1JUOD O8PIA v uou
11. ay also be observed The LCD used in the VAMP 24 is optimized for viewing from the 12 o clock position That is from approximately eye height and upwards Typically the VAMP 24 is mounted at eye height and viewed by looking straight into the display Going beyond the specified viewing area can cause anomalies as mentioned above NOTE In PAL mode operation the LCD driver discards every seventh line of active video so an entire video frame fits within the display screen This is normal with most LCD s currently on the market General Installation Recommendations Recommended cable type for Analog Video signals is Belden 8281 or Belden 1694A Recommended cable type for Analog Audio signals is Belden 9451 Static Discharge As with most electronic equipment static discharges can damage components within the unit Take precautions to ensure your installation environment is not subject to static discharges 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved 9 VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 2 Operation Front Panel Features Please refer to Figure 1b on the following page to familiarize yourself with the front panel features of the VAMP 24 unit The following sections Items 1 14 describe these features and are referenced by number to Figure 1b Q Speakers The speaker system is comprised of two mid range speakers left and right 2 Audio Level Meters 53 Segment Bargraph Displays C Qe Audio levels for sour
12. ce channels 1 4 are displayed via these four high resolution 53 segment LED bargraph meters selected channels 1 and 2 on the left side of the front panel channels 3 and 4 on the right side Ballistics for these meters are factory set to display a single floating PPM dot above a VU bar each segment s color being fixed according to its position on the scale Level gain is 4 dBu Dynamic range for these 53 segment meters is 65dB For more information about the level meters see page 18 Contact the factory for additional meter information concerning meter scales and ballistics Phase Indication Bi color LEDs Red Green Two audio Phase Indication LEDs are provided one above the left pair of level meters for showing phase relationships between selected audio channels 1 and 2 and one above the right pair of level meters for showing phase relationships between selected audio channels 3 and 4 Each LED indicates the average phase condition by glowing green for in phase conditions or red for out of phase conditions While it is normal for stereo signals to contain some intermittent instanateous out of phase and in phase conditions flickering red a steady red glow of the LED almost always indicates an out of phase alarm condition Video Source 2 Position Rotary Switch This two position rotary switch selects one of two analog composite video signal sources input on the rear panel BNC connectors A or B PAL or NTSC signals are automatically de
13. connected to mains power and an operating voltage is present Cooling and Airflow It is recommended that you allow a IRU 1 75 25mm space above and below the unit for air circulation Rack Mounting The VAMP 24 rack mounts in a standard EIA 310 D specification 19 483mm rack and needs 3RU 5 25 133mm of space See Figure la for unit dimensions Allow sufficient space at the unit rear for connector and cable clearance approximately 4 102mm The VAMP 24 weighs approximately 17 pounds 7 7 kg and rack mounts from the front panel support rails Rear support is not required LCD Monitor Viewing Position To obtain the best operator s viewing angle mount the VAMP 24 as nearly straight on to the operator s position as possible 0 degrees left right or up down Good image quality is assured if viewing angles are between 45 degrees from the center axis in the horizontal plane left right In the vertical axis good image quality is obtained between 10 degrees looking down and 30 degrees looking up Due to the nature of LCD s there are certain anomalies which can cause the displayed video to appear incorrect If the viewer is outside the optimal LCD display viewing range the contrast ratio brightness and color saturation will not be or may not appear to be a true representation of the displayed video Additional anomalies such as loss of resolution apparent reversed video effect and frame field strobe effect with the CCFT backlight m
14. her source The VTR A Bank A connectors are interleaved with the VTR B Bank B connectors Item C If the Audio Source select switch Item 10 on the front panel is set to A then the four VTR A channels will be available for selection for monitoring through the speakers or headphones via the Left and Right Speaker Source select switches Item 12 on the front panel Also with this setting all four channels of VTR A input signals will be simultaneously displayed on the four level meters Connector pin out information is silk screened below each of the VTR A connectors Audio source selection is independant from the video source selection C Audio Inputs VTR B Bank B Phoenix Connectors Connect an additional four channels of analog audio signals here from a second VTR or other source The VTR B Bank B connectors are interleaved with the VTR A Bank A connectors see Item B If the Audio Source select switch Item 10 on the front panel is set to B then the four VTR B channels will be available for selection for monitoring through the speakers or headphones via the Left and Right Speaker Source select switches Item 12 on the front panel Also with this setting all four channels of VTR B input signals will be simultaneously displayed on the four level meters Connector pin out information is silk screened above each of the VTR B connectors Audio source selection is independant from the video source selection D Video Inputs
15. le production vehicles news and transmission control rooms and duplication and post production applications Designed and manufactured in the U S the VAMP 24 is backed by a strong warranty and a satisfaction guaranteed return policy General Specifications AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS Peak Acoustic Output 100 dB SPL 2 ft Input Composite Analog IV pk pk NTSC PAL Auto sensing Electrical Response 20Hz 20kH 1dB Display Resolution 480H x 234V Acoustic Response 6th Octave 170 Hz 16 kHz dB Screen Type Size TFT 4 Diagonal 10 dB 140 Hz 20 kHz Controls Brightness Chroma Tint NTSC only Speaker Amp and Contrast Power Output 20 W Transient 11 W Continuous RMS each side GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 ohm Power Requirement 100 250 VAC 50 60 Hz Auto Distortion electrical Less than 0 196 at any level Select belowLimit Threshold Power Consumption 60W Distortion acoustic Typically less than 1 5 at frequencies above 200 Hz Dimensions HxWxD 3 5 x 19 x 12 inches 6 or less at worst case LSU ESO Hum and Noise More than 70 dB below full Weight 17 pS APR ORMAIES 7 7kg output Level Meters 53 segment high resolution tri color red yellow green LED bargraphs VAMP 24 Rear Panel TANORAN RAMAdty South iH crane l Dre 94080 BALANCED ANALOG OUT 650 589 5676 S 589 1355 HA CHB R VIDEO IN Py A VEO NE B CHB CH2B CH3B
16. ovided for visually monitoring all four channels of the selected audio bank A phase indication LED is also provided for each oftwo metered channel pairs Any one or two ofthe four audio channels may be selected independently and sent to the left and or right internal speakers or headphone output for audio monitoring External speakers may be connected via terminal posts on the rear panel without the need of an external amplifier 4 Color LCD Video Screen with Brightness Audio Inputs Two Banks of Four Channels Audio Chroma Tint NTSC Only and Contrast Controls A B Switching on Front Panel Auto Detection of NTSC PAL Signals with NTSC Separate Left Right Channel Selection 2 4 Switch PAL Indication LED ing on Front Panel Self Powered Speaker System Internal or External Speaker Switch No Amplifier Needed Level Meters Four High Resolution 53 Segment Tri Color LED Bargraphs Headphone Jack mutes speakers Phase Indication LEDs for Metered Channel Line Level Analog Output of Selected Source on Pairs XLR Connectors Video Inputs Two Composite Video Inputs On Low Power Consumption BNC Connectors Video A B Switching on Front Panel SDI AES Digital Version also Available VAMP 2 SDI EN 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C Section 1 General Features and Specifications Applications The VAMP 24 is ideally suited for monitoring of multiple video feeds in VTR bays mobi
17. tected and configured for monitoring The video source selection is independant of the audio source selection Headphone Jack 1 4 Phone Connector Select the headphone audio sources as you would for the internal speakers When you plug in headphones the internal or external speakers will mute This jack accepts the standard 1 4 phone type stereo plug LCD Monitor Screen TFT View input video sources here Select source inputs by setting the Video Source Selector Switch Item 4 to the desired input A or B Screen image parameters are adjustable by four manual controls Item 7 LCD Monitor Display Controls Rotary Pots Adjust the LCD monitor image with these four controls BRIGHT Brightness adjust for desired screen brightness CHROMA Color Saturation adjust for desired amount of image color saturation TINT Tint adjust for desired image color hue NTCS only CONTRAST Contrast adjust for desired image scene dark to bright contrast Continued 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved Section 2 Operation VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515 Rev C aM 02 49 OW 9 3 LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER SOURCE SOURCE 1234 LAN VAMP 24 AN MONITOR PANEL D I YIII NUN gt LTT Fr RAMAdtv G S3 E 5 6 OOW 2 D 11 Figure 1b VAM 24 Front Panel Features 2001 PANORAMAdtv ALL rights reserved VAMP 24 User Manual P N 821515
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