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1. ita 74 11 1 1 yeu Ghee ee ea 74 11 E Y 74 11 1 3 SAVING parameter cues orinando india 75 11 2 oolvirid Proble MS PPP ZP A 76 11 2 1 Fader for Mic 1 deactivates monitor outputs ooocccccccconccnncccnonncnncnonancnonononanonnnnnnanennnnnnnos 76 11 2 2 Noise on the microphone inputs Luka kak kak kk KK KAKA KK KK KK KK RA 76 11 2 3 gilo SAMAN E DD r rrr ee ee ene ee 76 11 2 4 S ttware update 76 11 2 5 Savino S ND AAA a A TRIS EET 76 12 MID GEE EA NEOUS nd S 77 12 1 Weg an z ww w _o_e__o_o_oobbnnnmkxDbannnnnsnnm 77 INTELLIMIXO Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 5 YELLOWTEC 12 2 CE conformity declaration INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 6 YELLOWTEC 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 New in version 3 0 Compared to its predecessor version 3 0 of INTELLIMIX software contains quite a lot new and improved functions This chapter includes a short summary of the most relevant new software features This enables users already familiar with earlier versions of INTELLIMIX to quickly check the important differences The chapter UPDATING NTELLIMIX explains how to update your configuration software as well as the firmware of the INTELLIMIX base unit to the latest versions Please read the instructions in this chapter carefully before executing any updates Activation of Exte
2. od od od Line In 12 digital External B o dB Mis Out Mis Minus Mis Minus B RN NM NM NM M M 6 6 1 Column Input Description This column lists all input sources which are accesible to each fader The terms used here serve as a unique assignment They are also used in the INTELL MIXO PinOut Table and as an imprint above and or below the connectors of the base unit In addition the physical format of the input is specified digital analog AES EBU balanced etc The last three entries designate the internal sums Mix Out Mix minus A and Mix minus B They are only available for the monitor selection Special case MIC1 2 as Stereo This function allows the control of MIC1 and MIC2 as a stereo signal with a single fader Refer to TIPS chapter user information MIC1 2 as Stereo INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 37 YELLOWTEC 8 6 2 Column Label Enter a unique name for the input sources you use into the Label entry field Your name may have a maximum of 4 characters letters or numbers For that the limited alphanumeric character set of the display is available in upper and lower case Note 1 We recommend labelling all inputs uniquely or retaining the default values from the first program start When selecting an input which is not provided with a label the Source Display will remain dark Then a unique assignment will no longer be possible In ad
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6. Flashing Speed of Alpha Readout Use the Fastor Slow radio buttons to determine the blinking frequency of the text display Note The monitor display blinks if you click on the appropriate input in the Flash Monitor Display column in the O Options A channel display blinks if the PFL function is active for the corresponding chamnel Attention Indicator Click on the checkbox to activate the Attention Indicator The Attention Indicator in the shape of a warning triangle above the text display provides information as a precaution about the fact that unusual states for the selected input were set It provides information that a non centred panorama position has been set or a line input mono has been set for the microphone signal If the Input Trim or EQ Gain selection is activated under Source Selector with Shift the indicator will light up for settings deviating from the zero position Besides this the Attention Indicator may also be triggered by external control signals via GPls See Range Trigger Inputs for more information about this option Warning Indicator for Out Of Phase Signals Click on the checkbox to activate the Warning Indicator INTELLIMIXO evaluates the phase relationship of stereo signals and reports Out of phase Thus you have permanent control which above all is useful for feedings from outside sources Peakmeter Post Fader In the default setup the level indicators on the Control Unit show the level of the selected i
7. INTELLIMIXO Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 11 YELLOWTEC 2 4 Safety instructions OP EM sS oppo 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Before installation or operation of equipment read all safety instructions warnings and operating instructions Heed all warnings on the equipment Follow the operating instructions The equipment must only be used for the purpose described in this manual Keep operating instructions for future reference Never use the equipment in the immediate vicinity of water Ensure that water or damp cannot get into the equipment Only install or fit the equipment in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations Ensure adequate ventilation when installing Never install or fit the equipment in the immediate vicinity of sources of heat such as boilers heating units and other equipment which generates heat Including amplifiers and other electronic equipment When connecting to a power supply ensure that it is the correct voltage and only use cables as specified by the manufacturer in the operating instructions or as shown on the connector panel of the equipment Only connect the equipment to a legally approved earthed mains power supply Position the power cable or cord in such a way that it cannot be walked upon or come into contact with any object or thing that could damage the cable or cord Attention should be given to the point where the cable is attached to the equipm
8. To modify the value use the mouse to click on the controller symbol and control the desired value using the Cursor Up or Cursor Down key in 1dB steps Alternatively you may click on the controller symbol and move the mouse to the left and right side keeping the left mouse button pressed The selected attenuation is displayed in dB Note The level for SmartLevel must be lower than the lowest level for Monitoring Level 8 11 8 Range Monitoring Level Set Maximum Level for Loudspeakers To protect your loudspeaker and or to prevent undesired high monitoring volumes e g in open editorial offices you may here define the maximum monitoring level for the monitor loudspeaker output The setting cannot be exceeded by the monitor control The preset value is OdB To modify the volume use the mouse to click on the controller symbol and control the desired value using the Cursor Up or Cursor Down key in 1dB steps Alternatively you may click on the controller symbol and move the mouse to the left and right side keeping the left mouse button pressed The selected gain is displayed in dB Set Default Level for Loudspeakers Use this option to set the desired startup volume for your loudspeakers after powering on the INTELLIMIX This function can as well be used to set a reference monitoring level to be kept at all times To modify the volume proceed the same way as described above for Set Maximum Level for Loudspeakers Set Maximum Level fo
9. for free download Please download the ZIP file containing all required files onto your PC Open the ZIP file using the software WinZip which should be installed on your Windows PC as a part of Windows Normally Winzip is started by double clicking a ZIP file WinZip will extract all files into a new folder Find the SETUP EXE file in this folder A double click on SETUP EXE starts the installation program which will lead you automatically through the installation process If required a new folder and new short cuts will be created during the installation process The update of your Windows PC is finished when SETUP EXE is completed Note For full functionality of the software you will at least need the files listed in chapter Software Components IMX EXE IMXVxxx IMU und IMX CFG INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 23 YELLOWTEC 6 3 The Software components of INTELLIMIXO BApplication file name location function Configuration Software IMX EXE Windows PC configuring INTELLIMIX Default configuration imx cfg Windows PC default settings Manual IMX manual pdf Windows PC Manual in pdf format Firmware imxV300 imu Base Unit Base Unit firmware 300 stands for version number 3 00 may be different when using different program version The configuration software is creating configuration files imx in which your configuration settings are saved when using the menu command Save or Save as Note For full function
10. to or by e mail supportOyellowtec com If T M authorizes the performance of warranty service and if T M will be performing the warranty service the defective Product must be delivered shipping prepaid to T M Heinrich Hertz Str 1 3 D 40789 Monheim Germany If T M authorizes the performance of warranty service and if it authorizes another entity to perform that warranty service the Product must be delivered shipping prepaid to that entity whose address will be provided by T M T M or its designee at its option will either repair or replace the Product and such action shall be the full extent of T M s obligation and buyer s sole remedy under this Warranty After the Product is repaired or replaced T M or its designee will return it to the party that sent the Product and T M will pay for the cost of shipping T M will have no responsibility under this Warranty for any Products subject to Acts of God including without limitation lightning improper installation or misuse including without limitation the failure to use telephone and power line surge protection devices accident neglect or damage T M s dealers are not authorized to assume for T M any additional obligations or liabilities in connection with the dealers sale of the Products EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE STATED WARRANTY T M MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In no event will T M its
11. B LINE IN 9 Line In 9 analog aal nen INSERT MIC 2 2 God Chassis o IMX Rev 2 4 265EP2001 Page 2 of 3 INTELLIMIXO Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 65 Con 11 LINE IN 8 MIX OUT Line In 8 analog LINE IN 10 Signal gaz Line In 10 analog AN n Cass nD INSERT MIC 1 2 NO Ground chassis ND YELLOWTEC LINE IN 1 MIX OUT LINE IN 2 MIX OUT Pine Signal i 4 Pir m Mix Out Mix Out AES EBU A AES EBU B ep Chassis GND O Chassis GND O LINE IN 3 MIX OUT LINE IN 4 MIX OUT Pn Signal Linet s 1853 Ii AES EBU AES EBU LINE IN Z5 SP DIF LINE IN 5 OPTICAL SPDIF Lineln5alt TOS Link Lineln5alt MIX MINUS A MIX Minus A MIX Minus B a Z71 T Ae Chassis END RS 232 O Siga PC Link _ W Chassis GND 1 90 Chassis IMX Rev 2 4 265EP2001 Page 3 of 3 Power to Control Unit 898 29 AR INTELLIMIXO Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 66 9 4 GPI GPO circuit examples 104 agens ae SaryeA JOE 24 Ido SEEMPE l uon lt lt 2160 POKI 140 palus dico 10 US UUEL 8 88 wameapa ue Jaye UA zee e Tyre pe aq AU uapa DORA 3 4026 UA pun seq mgs j Sure eqa Napa bur auge vas sper Us y eun 54 Guru asaq
12. D analog audio Mic 2 Insert Send Return jumper plug required Line In 5 cinch socket digital audio Line In 5 RS232 9 pin sub D serial interface for a computer connection Control In Out 25 pin sub D logic signal Trigger In Out GPI GPO Ports Line In 8 Out 15 pin sub D analog audio Line In 8 Mix Out Line In 10 9 pin sub D analog audio Line In 10 Line In 1 Out 9 pin sub D digital audio Line In 1 Mix Out Line In 2 Out Line In 3 Out 9 pin sub D digital audio Line In 3 Mix Out Line In 4 Out Line In 5 TOS Link optical socket digital audio Line In 5 Remote 9 pin sub D serial interface for a control unit connection 9 pin sub D digital audio Line In 2 Mix Out 9 pin sub D digital audio Line In 4 Mix Out All sub D type connectors are receptacles female connectors Refer to the Software gt General Options 1 gt Select Input Line 5 for the connectors 8 and 15 Refer to the INTELLIMIXO Pinout Table for all connections and the exact pin assignments Refer to the Technical Data for the connection specifications INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 21 YELLOWTEC 5 3 Connection details 5 3 1 Trigger outputs GPOs The outputs are of the OPEN COLLECTOR type If the output is active it will switch to OV and has a high resistance in an inactive state Only connect loads whose current is limited to max 50mA and whose voltage is in the
13. Default Source Default Source Freeze Selection to Default Value Fader 1 1 E Fader Dco E Fader 3 Ben Monitor MI Monitor Mig Out f Pre Limiter f Post Limiter EQ Power Mode 8 9 1 Range Default Source Default Source Select in the pulldown menus the default values for the input and the monitor selection when INTELLIMIXO is switched on Note Check the entered values for plausibility For example avoid the same sources for two faders or an input of values disabled in the O Options Disable Source Selection Disable Monitor Selection Freeze Selection to Default Value In the interest of operational safety it may be useful to define the input and or monitor source s Activating this option does not allow an individual source selection on the control unit i e only the signal selected as default will be used 8 9 2 Range Monitor Mix Out Pre Post Use the radio buttons to define whether the mix signal to be heard in the monitor is to be tapped before PRE or after the output limiter POST Note Refer to General Options 1 Output Limiter for the limiter settings INTELLIMIXO Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 53 YELLOWTEC 8 9 3 Range EQ Power Mode Note EQ Power Mode allows you to change EQ settings fast and easy on the fly Settings are not saved by NTELLIMIX amp After loading another configuration or switching the unit off and back on INTELLIMIXO restores the configuration
14. INTELLIMIX from the PC you had to open the configuration software first The next step was to load a configuration and then transferring it to the Base Unit with a menu command In software version 3 0 it is now possible to create shortcuts on the PC Clicking these shortcuts automatically sends a configuration setup to the INTELLIMIX See Executable File Mode for more details about this Assigning additional COM ports Until now after starting the configuration software only the first four COM ports were searched for a connected INTELLIMIX unit The first located unit was then connected to the software If you had more than one NTELLIMIX unit connected to your PC at the same time you had to switch COM port connections manually to control the units individually Software version 3 0 now allows for creation of shortcuts which are able to address one specific COM port out of 128 In this way it is now possible to access several INTELLIMIX units connected locally or via LAN See Assigning COM ports and Connecting several INTELLIMIX units to your PC EQ Power Mode EQ Power Mode is a new feature allowing for convenient control of all EQ parameters in realtime using the Control Unit In this mode all four rotary dials of the Control Unit are switched to a special mode for controlling the four EQ parameters of one channel at a time See Control Unit chapter and General Options 2 window of the configuration software for more details about this functi
15. Mis Minus B Mcz O Select Input 5 SPDIF Optical Input Level Mig Minus B Output Channel Status Information ON AIR Logic 829 ON AIR Logic depends on 1 Consumer ON AIR Status will cause Monitor Mute 4 Output Limiter ON AIR Status will cause Monitor DIM r am Set Level for Output Limiter ON AIR Status will not affect Monitor 8 8 1 Range Sync Frequency This option is used to set the clock frequency to be used for synchronizing NTELLIMIX INTELLIMIXO provides SRCs sample rate conversion on each digital input However a synchronisation via an external in house clock is also possible See also Range Sync Source 48 KHz INTELLIMIX is clocked with 48 kHz 44 1 KHz INTELLIMIX is clocked with 44 1 kHz INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 47 YELLOWTEC 8 8 2 Range Sync Source This option is used to set the clock source for synchronisation INTELL IMIXO provides SRCs on each digital input However a synchronisation via an external in house clock is also possible Internal INTELLIMIXO is synchronized from its internal clock with the sample frequency set in Range Sync Frequency Line In 12 digital External B INTELLIMIX synchronizes to an external AES EBU signal clock connected to input Line In 12 8 8 3 Range SmartCard Define here whether and how you wish to use the YELLOWTEC SmartCard Note Determine whether and which parameters are to be read from the SmartCard These setti
16. X Lancel Note 1 In case the software cannot find a connected INTELLIMIXO unit please lookup Troubleshooting in the following chapter Note 2 In case you have connected more than one NTELLIMIXQO unit to your PC the software will normally connect to the first unit it finds searching the COM ports of your computer lf you wish to address one specific unit out of several connected NTELLIMIX G units please read the chapter Assigning COM ports The configuration software is unsing a password protection When delivered from factory the valid password 15 mx Please enter imx and click OK See Change Password for more information about the password system of INTELLIMIX See chapter Software for detailed explanations of every parameter you can edit with the INTELLIMIX configuration software INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 26 YELLOWTEC 7 3 Troubleshooting If the configuration software cannot connect to a NTELLIMIX unit the following window will appear EJES ugriff verweigert Check of COMI finished Checking COM COM 2 OK Searching IMTELLIMIE B ase LInit on CO MZ INTELLIIMIS B ase Llnit not Found on COM Check of COM Finished Checking COM 3 Das System kann die angegebene Datei nicht finder Check af COM finished Checking COM 4 Das Sustem kann die angegebene Datel nicht Finden o 1 connected Continue T Note 1 Text may differ depending on your PC operating sys
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18. after 5 sec INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 49 YELLOWTEC 8 8 5 Range Standby function Standby switches NTELLIMIX amp unfunctional but does not deenergize it If INTELLIMIXO is to be deenergized use the mains switch on the rear side of the base unit In the Standby status all displays and other indications are off Only the Status LED on the front panel of the base unit shows the Standby status by occasional flashes You may use the control unit or an external control to switch INTELLIMIXO to Standby An external control can be performed via a trigger input Perform the appropriate setting in the Control Logic window refer to Control Logic gt Trigger Inputs gt Switch Unit to Standby To transfer INTELLIMIX amp to Standby via the control unit click on the Set System Standby on pressing SHIFT TALK checkbox Now INTELLIMIXO can be switched unfunctional by pressing TALK while the SHIFT key is kept pressed To wake up NTELLIMIX amp from the Standby status you may use the radio button to select from two possibilities Resume System Standby on pressing SHIFT TALK INTELLIMIX can only be activated when TALK is pressed and the SHIFT button is kept pressed Resume System Standby on pressing any Key INTELLIMIX may be activated by any press of a button Note Observe the setting in the Shift Talk Button range for all settings performed within this range 8 8 6 Range Select Input Line 5 Use th
19. are relevant D 40789 Monheim am Rhein Germany Configuration Software 3 00 http www pellevitec com IMX Base Unit Software 3 00 stands for firmware version On start up the displays of the INTELLIMIX Control Unit show for a short time a default reading e g IMX Ver 1 07 2000 just an example This reading is not related to the version numbers of Configuration Software or Firmware The reading only relates to the functionalitiy of the Control Unit which cannot be changed or updated INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 73 YELLOWTEC 11 TIP 11 1 Application information 11 1 1 MIC1 2 as Stereo Use this function if you wish to control the microphone signal 1 and 2 as a stereo signal with asingle fader Please observe the following items Settings in the Input Setup window The settings within the Input Gain range must be performed identically for MIC1 MIC2 and MIC1 2 since they are directly related to the microphone preamplifier i e the same gain setting e g 50dB must be performed in all three windows The same applies to Phantom Power either all on or all off The other settings are independent For example you may select MIC1 2 as Stereo for one fader MIC1 for another fader However the other settings may deviate L R assignment For technical reasons MIC1 appears in the right channel and MIC2 in the left channel for the stereo assignment The same applies to the monitor source selection y
20. direct access 1 Headphone connection stereo jack 6 3mm 2 Mic 1 input XLR 3 pin 3 Mic2 input XLR 3 pin 4 Line In 6 Left cinch 5 Line In 6 Right cinch 6 Potentiometer for setting the input amplification for the line in 6 inputs 7 Mix Out Left cinch 8 Mix Out Right cinch 9 Green Status LED signalising readiness of operation blinking in the Standby Mode 10 Red Reset LED signalising the Reset mode or a malfunction Refer to the NTELLIMIX amp Pinout Table for the connections and the exact pin assignments Refer to Technical Data for the connection specifications INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 20 YELLOWTEC 5 2 Back panel 9 2 1 A B Power supply Mains inlet connector Mains switch Refer to the Safety information and the information on the electrical connections special instructions are enclosed for the special version with a 12 24 V DC power supply 5 2 2 Inputs Outputs Monitor External 25 pin sub D analog audio Monitor Out Mix Out External In digital audio Mix Out External In Line In 7 Out 15 pin sub D analog audio Line In 7 Mix Out Line In 9 9 pin sub D analog audio Line In 9 Mix Minus A 9 pin sub D analog audio digital audio Mix Minus A Out Mix Minus B 9 pin sub D analog audio digital audio Mix Minus B Out Insert Mic 1 9 pin sub D analog audio Mic 1 Insert Send Return jumper plug required Insert Mic 2 9 pin sub
21. employees agents or authorized dealers be liable for incidental or consequential damages or for loss damage or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of any Product or the inability to use any Product either separately or in combination with other equipment or materials or from any other cause INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 77 YELLOWTEC 12 2CE conformity declaration EU Declaration of Conformity EN 61000 Product Audio mixer for digital and analog signals Product name YELLOWTEC Intellimix Manufacturer THUM MAHR GmbH Heinrich Hertz Str 1 3 D 40789 Monheim am Rhein Germany Safety EN 60950 Basic standard EN 50081 1 EN 50082 2 Noise emission Radio interference EN 55103 1 class B RF Interference EN 55103 2 class B Immunity EMC IEC 1000 4 2 IEC 1000 4 4 IEC 1000 4 5 The manufacturer declares that the unit described here is in compliance with all technical specifications mentioned and assumes operational conditions and typical equipment working environment as described in the handbook Monheim January 17 2000 va Peter Thum INTELLIMIX Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 78 YELLOWTEC
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23. only the restrictions as described under O Options Label apply During operation the source selection can be controlled by the Source Selector associated with the selected Fader The label identifications are shown in the source display The source IDs can be obtained from the manufacturer of your matrix router or from us INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 55 YELLOWTEC Yellowtec can provide the current information about available source IDs control logs and connection possibilities under info yellowtec com Fader Assignment Select a fader for controlling the external router This selection is used to activate the option Selecting None makes the External Router option unfunctional Routing Configuration To define a new source click on the Add Source button A new line in the display field appears Then click on the automatically generated label identification Now the values for Label max 4 characters as for all IMX labels Left Source ID 5 characters and Right Source ID 5 characters can be entered below in the entry fields To delete the sources click on the associated label identification s and then on the Delete Selection button Note The label names and source IDs entered in this window are not part of the configuration data saved on SmartCards But from software version 3 0 on the SmartCard can save the entry in Fader Assignment as part of a setup So the SmartCard is able to save the information w
24. range from 0V 30V INTELLIMIXO makes available the auxiliary voltages 5V and 12V for simple control applications These voltages can be used for such purposes with restrictions IMPORTANT Max 100mA may be taken from the auxiliary voltages Do not use these auxiliary voltages to control loads which might return noise to the device Do not transmit these auxiliary voltages over long cable ways IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AUXILIARY VOLTAGES OR A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN FUNCTIONAL FAULTS AND DAMAGES TO YOUR NTELLIMIX OR THE CONNECTED DEVICE Connection examples you find on the drawing Connection of INTELLIMIX GPI GPO in the chapter TECHNICAL DRAWINGS DESCRIPTIONS 5 3 2 Trigger inputs GPIs The inputs are C MOS compatible If the input is to be activated the connection to OV must be established or a voltage lower than 1V must be applied If the input remains open or a voltage between 3 5V 12V is applied the input will not be active IMPORTANT Only voltages within the range from OV 15V must be applied NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADMISSIBLE INPUT VOLTAGE MAY RESULT IN FUNCTIONAL FAULTS AND DAMAGE TO YOUR NTELLIMIX amp OR THE CONNECTED DEVICE Connection examples you find on the drawing Connection of INTELLIMIX GPI GPO in the chapter TECHNICAL DRAWINGS DESCRIPTIONS 5 3 3 Microphone inserts First of all the microphone input signals are transmitted from the XLR connectors to an analog digitally controlled preamplifie
25. setting of Frequency the setting range is from 22Hz 18kHz in 60 increments and Quality e g Bandwith the setting range is from 0 1 3 octaves in 30 increments Note 1 If Notch is selected the notch is permanently set to the maximum attenuation Gain control is not possible The EQ ON symbol shows red colour when the gain setting is higher or lower than OdB Note 2 The EQ ON symbol also shows red colour when the EQ Gain is selected under the Source Selector with Shift function Note 3 In addition to controlling the EQ offline through the configuration software you can as well control the channel EQ in realtime with the Control Unit Please refer to Range EQ Power Mode for more details INTELLIMIX Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 39 YELLOWTEC 8 6 3 4 Range Source Selector with Shift Adjust the operating capabilities on the control unit according to your needs Keeping the Shift button pressed makes available a second function level while the Source selector is turned Select among three alternatives Standard controls the L R Panorama for microphone inputs selects between the Stereo Left Right Mono modes for stereo inputs controls the L R balance for stereo inputs if Balance was selected from the Personal Parameters under Option for Stereo Fader Note for L R balance This control is intended for a compensation of L R level inequalities Turning the input selector clockwise decreases the level of the
26. software is unable to establish a successful data transfer for any reason e g a faulty cable the error message error while transmission is shown Please try again If the data transfer is still not successful please check the connection between PC and NTELLIMIX G The software will securely recognize data errors while reading SmartCards as well If reading a omartCard does not work please pull out the card and check for damages or contamination Eliminate contamination or damage if possible and try again If the card still doesn t work try the same with a different SmartCard If other cards work properly you should replace the first one 8 3 2 Submenu Save to Unit This command transfers the parameters set in your configuration software to INTELLIMIX Your configuration will be saved in the internal non volatile INTELLIMIXO read only memory The data saved before will be overwritten Note If no SmartCard is plugged on the control unit the transferred settings will be activated at once If a Smart Card has been plugged in the configuration stored there will have priority and the transmitted settings will not be activated until the SmartCard is pulled out 8 3 3 Submenu Load from Unit Loads a configuration stored in the non volatile INTELLIMIX amp read only memory to the configuration software where it can be edited and reloaded if required Also the configuration may be saved as a file and or to SmartCard INTELLIMIX amp Manua
27. when the Source Selector PFL 1 is pressed Increment 42 activates the control output when the Source Selector PFL 2 is pressed Increment 43 activates the control output when the Source Selector PFL 3 is pressed Increment 4 activates the control output when Monitor Control is pressed PFL On activates the control output if PFL is active on any channel Attention 1 activates the control output when the attention indicator 1 lights up warning triangle Attention 2 activates the control output when the attention indicator 2 lights up warning triangle Attention 3 activates the control output when the attention indicator 3 lights up warning triangle Attention 414243 activates the control output when one or several attention indicators light up logic OR Out of Phase 1 activates the control output when the Out Of Phase 1 indicator 1 lights up Out of Phase 2 activates the control output when the Out Of Phase 2 indicator 1 lights up INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 43 YELLOWTEC 8 7 List Out of Phase 3 activates the control output when the Out Of Phase 3 indicator 1 lights up Out of Phase 1 2 3 activates the control output when one or several Out Of Phase indicators light up logic OR Ready activates the control output as soon as INTELLIMIXO is ready for use after power up Note The GPO function Ready can be used to trigger certain startup actions on external units as well as trigge
28. MIX amp Also check whether your INTELLIMIX is switched on Start the Configuration Software again IMX EXE checks the serial ports only during the start up After IMX EXE has successfully connected to your INTELLIMIX the password test appears IntelliMix Configuration Enter Password C AX Cancel Type in your password Even after the update your familiar password will be accepted The default password is mx The Configuration Software is launched Select the Firmware Update menu 2 IntelliMix Configuration NoNami File Unit Firmware Update Help Input Description Label INTELLIMIX Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 70 YELLOWTEC The update window opens with a warning for your safety Update Firmware You are about to update the firmware of your IN TELLIM DS Base Unit Please make sure that vou read the update instructions carefull Using the wrong file for an update will corrupt the function of Intellimis and unavoidable cause the need for a factory overhaul In case you just want to activate a new configuration of INTELLIMI press F1 and read Load Setups on the INTELLIMIX Base Unit For security reasons please enter full path and filename of the update file manually Are you really sure Warning The transmission of improper or faulty data or interruptions during the data transmission to the base unit may result in permanent inoperability of NTELLIMIX In t
29. Manual 3 0 INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 1 1 INTRODUCTION k Vu b kk 7 Tak INEA IN od 7 1 666 1181 0 016111617 err ie 9 2 PRIOR TO BEGINNING iia iii 10 2h sere Dada oa De oa 10 22 s SUNG NS SOL SON REN 10 2 42 A A YE ee 10 2 2 ple re aia 11 2 9 CODE OL Qe liy OT kc medar bay e dey lev da ev bav kev da ev dar baw Ca aridam ew de kew key 11 24 Dalely INSIMICHONS ada ci 12 3 GETTING STARTED WITH INTELLIMIX 13 Ci B 16 1111 100516101812151119 0 6 8 w mJJ m__an 13 9 2 ACivalon oStandby MOOS ls s ss yisyayayi5k5a5 5545802 NEEE EIEEE 13 3 3 Preparation for the MrstoperallO Maniac aaa 14 o iMi 5 555 54515454 5155y451 aaa 15 4 CONTHOL UNILT yaya yay yaka yara ye ku yaka x la kek k ku Waa y ku eee ka Wa PEE Ed 17 1 11 TE RETRO RP REPRE SERE 17 4 2 ESA 17 4 3 o o A PIE sey ek ke 18 1 MOVES ICM CATON ce_e eeeeerererMRM RB RRa r rR_ usa duin duca Dedaduxa Guidance dec HHH 18 4 5 SOU CO Status ISPs 18 4 6 All ejlllON TRACE a ia 18 47 QUO Phase Macao aida adidas dali 18 o WORD SONO estie Kub ek Xel ve ki cto lato lo a cta obte o R Ke RA V 19 4 9 Mohltol Source CISDIAY isis 19 4 10 Speaker Headphone indicator L kk 19 4 11 111 WEN AE YE E E RAE 19 5 BASE UNIT La na A
30. al IMX manual pdf Windows PC manual as pdf format firmware imxV300 imu Base Unit DSP program file 300 stands for version number 3 00 might differ when using another program version The Configuration Software creates configuration files imx in which your settings Save or Save as are saved Only by using all components of the same program version the whole functional range of INTELLIMIX can be achieved Proceed by updating the firmware of your INTELLIMIXO base unit INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 69 YELLOWTEC 10 5 Performing the firmware update First connect a serial port of your PC to the RS232 connector on the back panel of your NTELLIMIX Use the standard RS232 cable that is included in delivery Now start the Configuration Software IMX EXE Note A check routine scans the serial ports of your PC for a connected NTELLIMIX base unit If it is not found the following window appears depending on your PC the contents of the text area may differ search COM Port BAF Checking CUM 1 Zugriff verweigert Searching IMTELLIMESRS B ase LInit on COM IMTELLIMIE Basze Llnit nat found on COM Check of COM finished Checking COM 3 Das System kann die angegebene Datei nicht Finden Check of COM finished Checking CUM 4 Das System kann die angegebene Datei nicht finden Mo Intellikli connected Continue S Click on NO and check the connection between your PC and NTELLI
31. ality of INTELLIMIX all software components should be part of the same program version See Performing the firmware update for more details about updating the firmware for the Base Unit INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 24 YELLOWTEC 7 CONNECTION TO THE COMPUTER 7 1 Installing the connection You may use the INTELLIMIXO configuration software to create setups of your own for INTELLIMIX on your PC First of all establish a connection between your PC and NTELLIMIX QG Use the short enclosed interconnecting cable Use the connector 9 RS232 on the base unit and a free serial interface on your PC Connection between Intellimix Base Unit and Laptop PC In case your PC is not equipped with a serial port as a number of laptop computers are but provides a free USB port you may as well use a common USB to serial converter INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 25 YELLOWTEC 7 2 Program Start If you have established a serial connection between your PC and INTELLIMIXO you can start the IMX EXE program The short cut automatically generated by the installation routine for the IMX EXE program is named Intellimix During the start of the program the configuration software searches for a connected INTELLIMIX at the local serial interfaces COM ports of your PC As soon as the software finds a connected INTELLIMIXO unit the following dialog window appears IntelliMix Configuration Enter Password Ae
32. ate label and source code data in the field Routing Configuration were sent to the Base Unit before as these data cannot be stored on the card Note Depending on which router control information was stored in the Base Unit before switching to external router control with a SmartCard can have different results Th card can activate external router control without knowing which source IDs were stored for this purpose Please make sure that the configuration loaded to the Base Unit contains the appropriate router control data INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 56 YELLOWTEC 8 11 Window Personal Parameters par 6 IntelliMix Configuration Holame imx File Unit Firmware Update Help Options Control Logic General Options 1 General Options 2 Expert Options Personal Parameters Level Indicator Level Indicator Characteristics Display Flashing 5 peed of Alpha Readout when selected slow Attention Indicator enabled Warning Indicator For Out Of Phase Signals Peakmeter Post Fader enabled enabled Option For Stereo Fader f Stereo Left Right Mona f Balance PFL Set PEL Trigger Togale ha Dieactivate PFL Moving Fader Up PFL Options for Loudspeakers PEL Overvwrites Monitor Monitor Mute PEL Mines with Monitor Monitor DII PEL Options for Headphones PEL follows Loudspeakers PFL activates Split Can Mode 8 11 1 Range Level Indicator SmartLewel SmariLe
33. be saved for INTELLIMIX but not to the SmartCard Refer to the user information EQ INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 75 YELLOWTEC 11 2Solving problems 11 2 1 Fader for Mic 1 deactivates monitor outputs Please check the settings in Range On Air Logic of the configuration software The default setting for the source Mic 1 is muting the monitor output as soon as the fader assigned to this source is opened Deactivate this setting if needed 11 2 2 Noise on the microphone inputs Open microphone inputs are susceptible to pick up noise signals If you selected one of the microphone inputs but no microphone is plugged in noise may be heard in dependence of the set gain This is the normal behaviour of an open input When a microphone or a dummy plug with a termination resistor is plugged in the input will be quiet again Noise may be picked up if your microphone is in the vicinity of your computer monitor In this case try to use another microphone with a better shielding Do not position your microphone in the immediate vicinity of possible noise sources 11 2 3 Headset The microphone and the earphone capsules are close to each other in the headset Even the lines transmitting the signals are housed in confined space Simple models often lack an efficient shielding or the directivity of the microphone inset is insufficient Feedbacks may occur if the sensitive microphone and or the microphone line is acoustica
34. both checkboxes are selected pressing the monitor control dial will not activate or deactivate any outputs Instead it will only toggle the dial between controlling the level of the two outputs As there is only one volume control for speakter and headphone outputs NTELLIMIXO remembers the monitoring levels of both outputs seperately Activating both checkboxes makes sense if you want to change levels without switching off the other output at the same time 8 11 10 Range Monitor Startup This radio button option allows to decide which one of the two listening outputs monitor loudspeakers or headphones is active after system startup If the function Headphones always on or Monitor always on see above is active for the other output both outputs are always active at system startup 8 11 11 Range Dim Level Set DIM Level Set the attenuation value for all DIM functions here To modify the attenuation use the mouse to click on the controller symbol and control the desired value in 1dB steps using the Cursor Up or Cursor Down key Alternatively you may click on the controller symbol and move the mouse to the left and right side keeping the left mouse button pressed The selected attenuation is displayed in dB 8 11 12 Range Shift Application Level 2 Click on the Disable Shift Function checkbox to disable the second user layer application level 2 Functions which are only accessible by pressing the Shift key simultaneously can now no l
35. dition the label identifications are used for the Default Source and the Trigger Output selection Note 2 Not all ASCII characters can be displayed 8 6 3 Column window Input Setup The buttons in this column allow an access to the Input Setup window to set Input Gain Phantom Power SubSonic Filter EQ and the Shift Function The set value of Input Gain is shown on the button for brief information If MIC1 2 as Stereo is used refer to TIPS chapter user information MIC1 2 as Stereo INPUT SETUP Input Gair Iw Phantom Power 48 Sub5Sanic Filter Iw Low Cut 80Hz EW Adjust ON Bell ain fa 3 dB Frequency ES 3150 Hz Quality Source Selector with Shift fe Standard t Input Trim t 0 83 X Lancel INTELLIMIXO Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 38 YELLOWTEC 8 6 3 1 Range Input Gain Phantom Power The input gain for the microphone inputs can be set from 20dB 70dB and the setting range for the line inputs is from 20dB 20dB To modify the gain click on the controller symbol with the mouse and use the Cursor Up or Cursor Down key in 1 dB steps to control the desired value Alternatively you may also click on the controller symbol and move the mouse to the left or right side while the left mouse button is pressed The selected gain is then displayed in dB If the selected input is one of the microphone inputs a checkbox for Phantom Power 48V will be shown below the gain controller symb
36. e If it is important for your application to call different EQ settings via the SmartCard this can be done if not all inputs of your INTELLIMIX are assigned In this case assign the same signal to two inputs and use the SmartCards to toggle between the inputs and thus the input related settings INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 74 YELLOWTEC 11 1 3 Saving parameters Not all parameters are being saved Settings performed with the Source Selector with Shift functions and in the EQ Power Mode are intended to allow the operator an access during current operation During standby or when a new setup is loaded even if another SmartCard is plugged in INTELLIMIX G will return to the previously saved settings Settings for External Router are not saved to the SmartCard Thus INTELLIMIX can only be configured for external routers from the PC In software version 3 0 or later the SmartCard saves the setting in the field Fader Assignment as part of a setup So the SmartCard is able to save the information whether or not the external router access is activated and for which fader it was configured This means an active External Router configuration can now be overwritten by an Setup saved on a SmartCard so that all three faders can be used for local sources by inserting a card Refer to the SmartCard topic You may select how to use the data saved to the SmartCard EQ settings performed in the Input Setup window will only
37. e this setting 8 6 6 Column Always Mono In case you wish to use certain inputs permanently with a mono source i e ANG it may be useful to select the Always Mono function Sources with Always Mono selected will be processed by INTELLIMIX as a mono signal and can no longer be used as a stereo signal individually on the INTELLIMIX Control Unit Only the signal of the left input will be processed Note 1 Sources not defined as Always Mono are still available for individual settings of the modes Stereo Left Hight and Mono with the Shift function of the source selector Always Mono allows to use a fixed mode for that channel and is equivalent to the mode Left Note 2 Please note that the Level Indicator always shows the input signal s independently of the fact whether only the left or right channel is transmitted 8 6 7 Column Flash Monitor Display You may wish that the monitor display should show the characters in a blinking manner for a selection of certain sources This function which is designed as a warning or reminder can be selected in the Flash Monitor Display checkbox If for example Mix is used as the normal monitoring source and input sources are only briefly selected for checking purposes use Flash Monitor Display to mark the input sources The blinking speed can be set refer to Personal Parameters Display INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 41 YELLOWTEC 8 7 Window Control Logic 2 nt
38. ease refer to technical data INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 16 4 CONTROL UNIT attention indicator JF speaker headphone indicator a Er Di r B monitor source display 4 1 Fader INTELLIMIXO provides three 100mm faders The identification in the upper third can be used as a 005 reference The control range from the identification to the maximum setting is approx 8 dB In addition to the level setting INTELLIMIXO also uses the fader setting to evaluate a switching function Fader Start at the lower fader end off position This is displayed by the Fader Start indicator and available for internal controls Refer to ON AIR Logic Refer to Trigger Outputs for external controls Other setting options linked to the fader PFL Prefade Listen 4 2 Fader Start indicator Each fader includes a Fader Start indicator in the form of a red LED at the lower fader end Off position It will light up if the respective fader is not in its Off position As described under Fader INTELLIMIXO will evaluate the fader position for the Fader Start function Refer to Fader for an explanation and the links INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 17 4 3 Source Selector PFL Each fader includes a Source Selector in form of a rotary transducer with a pushbutton function Turn the Source Selector to select the desired input source for the respective channel Note The Source Selector func
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40. ed Note In factory default condition access to the function MIC 1 2 as Stereo is disabled Please refer to the section MIC 1 2 as Stereo in case you want to change this setting INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 40 YELLOWTEC 8 6 5 Column Disable Monitor Selection INTELLIMIX provides an integrated monitor matrix which offers comprehensive monitoring facilities Generally all inputs can be selected for monitoring In some applications however you may want to restrict the selection in the interest of operational safety Clicking on one or more of the Disable Monitor Selection checkboxes excludes this these source s from the monitor matrix selection Turning the monitor control button on the control unit while the Shift key is pressed skips the excluded sources Use these settings if not all input sources are used only certain input sources are used for direct monitoring the current setup must be prevented from accessing certain sources Note 1 The exclusion of a source from the monitor matrix does not mean that this source cannot be selected as an input signal Note 2 The monitor matrix also gives access to the microphone inputs for checking For technical reasons MIC 1 appears on the right monitor channel and MIC 2 on the left monitor channel Note 3 In factory default condition access to the function MIC 1 2 as Stereo is disabled Please refer to the section MIC 1 2 as Stereo in case you want to chang
41. ed If new software is used strictly load the associated firmware to your base unit Select Firmware Update Update Firmware Warning You are about to update the firmware of your INTELLIM EDS Base Unit Please make sure that vou read the update Instructions carefully Using the wrong file for an update will corrupt the function of Intellimix and unavoidably cause the need for a factory overhaul In case you just want to activate a new configuration of INTELLIMI press F1 and read Load Setups on the INTELLIMIX Base Unit For security reasons please enter full path and filename of the update file manuallv Are you really sure A warning text will appear in the Update window for your safety INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 34 YELLOWTEC Note The transmission of improper or faulty data or interruptions during the data transmission to the base unit may result in permanent inoperability of NTELLIMIX In this case the device can only be set to operation by the manufacturer Enter the file name see below of the new firmware to be transmitted into the text line e g imx V300 imu this is only an example always check the current firmware file designation If the firmware is in the same folder as the active configuration software which is always so after a standard installation the entry of the file name will suffice If the firmware is not in the same folder as the active configu
42. elliMix Configuration NoName imx File Firmware Update Help I D Options Control Logic General Options 1 General Options Expert Options Personal Parameters Trigger Outputs Trigger Inputs Trigger Action Actor Qutput 1 Disable Y TALLY Imprat 1 MonitorMute v Dutput2 Fader Start MICI Y PusEON Input 2 Talk to Mi Minus y Qutput 3 Fader Start MIC2 PULSE FF y Input 3 Monitor 12D DiM l Dulput 4 Fader Start M1 2 TALLY ha Input 4 Dissted Dulpul Fader Stait 1D PULSE ON OFF Input a Loudspk Pulse m Output 6 Increment 81 TALLY ha TEW Switch Unit to Standby Output Fader Start B co PULSEON Input standby T ally E Outout 8 Attention Indicator PULSE OFF Input 8 i Dupu 3 ON AIR Logic PULSE ON OFF Dutput 10 Upper Button gt TALLY vr Dutput 11 Lower Button PULSE ON OFF Dutput 12 8 0 vr IPULSEON gt Pulse Duration Set Pulse Length of 100m Output Trigger to Output Trigger Delay Set Output Trigger Delay AD ms ha 8 7 1 Range Trigger Outputs INTELLIMIX provides 12 trigger outputs GPOS The trigger outputs allow commands to be send to other devices or signal lamps relays optocouplers etc to be triggered Select one of the functions available in the Trigger pulldown menu for each output A variety of logic combinations with external applications will result Refer to the Trigger Outpu
43. ent and where the cable connects to the approved supply Ensure that foreign objects and liquids cannot get into the equipment Only clean the equipment as recommended by the manufacturer Disconnect the power cable or cord from the power supply if the equipment will be out of use for a prolonged period In any situation where an incident occurs which could render the equipment unsafe for example Damage to the power cable or cord Entry of foreign objects or liquids including water into the equipment The equipment has been dropped or the casing has been damaged in any way Any apparent change in performance have the equipment checked immediately by a person technically qualified to make such checks Never carry out any work on the equipment other than as specified in the operating manual INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 12 YELLOWTEC 3 GETTING STARTED WITH INTELLIMIX 3 1 Electrical connection First of all connect the INTELLIMIX control unit to the base unit Please use only the long interconnecting cable identified by control unit Plug it to the lower side of the control unit and carefully thread it through the strain relief so that INTELLIMIX can firmly stand on the table surface Place the control unit such that the operator controls and display elements are accessible at a convenient angle On the rear of the Base Unit plug the cable into the D Sub connector labelled Remote Now connec
44. er 3 Create a short cut of IMX EXE Open the properties window of the short cut with a mouse click right button There is an entry called target Without changing any character of the entry add the following characters to the end com stands for any COM port number available on your PC Make sure that there is one space character in front of the dash and another one in front of the 4 Click Apply then click OK Not required but recommended Rename the short cut e g Intellimix COM Double clicking the short cut will start the configuration software in such way that only COM port is scanned for a connected NTELLIMIX G amp The highest possible COM port number is depending on your Windows version Modern systems should accept port numbers of up to 128 without problems 7 5 Connecting several INTELLIMIXO to your PC A precondition for this mode of operation is that you are familiar with the previous section Assigning Com Ports In the following we give an example of how to operate 3 INTELLIMIX units with 3 application windows Create 3 short cuts according to the procedure described in the previous section Edit the target entries in a way that the first one refers to COM1 the second one to COM and the third one to COM3 Rename them IMX_COM1 IMX_COM2 and IMX_COMS Connect 3 INTELLIMIX units to COM ports 1 3 of your PC A Double click on short cut IMX_COM1 A application window of the configurat
45. exact product designation Note On start up the displays of the INTELLIMIX Control Unit show for a short time a default reading e g IMX Ver 1 07 2000 just an example This reading is not related to the version numbers of Configuration Software or Firmware The reading only relates to the functionalitiy of the Control Unit which cannot be changed or updated INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 36 YELLOWTEC 8 6 Window I O Options d IntelliMix Configuration HoName imox kun File Unit Firmware Update Help Disable Source Disable Monitor Always Mono Flash Monitor Selection Selection Display MIC 1 MICI 40 dB n MIC 2 MICS 40 dB MIC 81 as Stereo 11 2 O dB Line In 1 digital AES EBU O dB Line In 2 digital AES EBU O dB Line In 3 digital AES EBU O dB Line In 4 digital AES EBU O dB Line In 5 digital SPDIF TOS Link 0 dB Line In 6 analog 1 ACA Chinch 0 Input Description Label Input Setup l I_1 I lt l xl Line In 7 analog balanced o dB Line In 85 analog balanced 0 dB ll Line In 9 analog balanced o dB x Line In 810 analog balanced O dB Line In 411 analog External 0 dB _ B 8 1 BI xl sdb od od od od 0 od od 0 0 0
46. ferred to a defined state on activation for reasons of safety After a power up the three displays will show the labels of the selected sources Now make your first attempts Turning a Source Selector PFL rotary button steps you through the available sources only when fader is in the off position The labels can later be adapted to your personal requirements with the configuration software All three channels are entirely identical and there are no predefined microphone or line channels Pressing Source Selector PFL activates PFL prefade listening The Source display will flash to indicate this status Press the Monitor control rotary button for a switchover between listening via monitor loudspeaker output or headphones output The Speaker Headphone indicator indicates your selection You may also shift the supplied YELLOWTEC SmartCard once into the Card slotto see how simply your personal setup is called up IMPORTANT Proceed as follows when sliding in the SmartCard INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 15 YELLOWTEC The following figures show connecting examples for the first operation LINE VH MI de 3 a e Optical cable to connect equipment with optical output connection Connection example SPDIF Cable Refer to the chapter BASE UNIT in this manual for detailed information on the inputs outputs and connector assignments For technical specifications of the connections pl
47. figuration software Do not forget to save modifications to the current configuration before INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 31 YELLOWTEC 8 3 Menu Unit Note The functions in this menu refer to the data exchange between INTELLIMIXO and the PC If the configuration software cannot find a link to an INTELLIMIX during the start these functions will not be available and the menu shows grey colour If required establish a connection between NTELLIMIX and the PC Restart the configuration software Refer to Connection to the Computer U 4 IntelliMix Configuration HoN File Unikt Firmware Update Help LOL Load from Unit ral Optiot Save ko Unik Input Lab Load from SmartCard j Save to SmartCard MICI MIC He MICE MIC 1 2 as Stereo MT Line In 1 digital AES EBU 1 D 8 3 1 Data security Largely extended control mechanisms are used to increase operation reliability during read and write transactions with SmartCards as well as during data transfers between configurations software and Base Unit By creating a checksum for every configuration data integrity is preserved at all times and transmission errors are identified safely Corrupt configuration settings caused by damaged omartCards or faulty data connections serial USB or LAN cannot be loaded into the base unit After a short interruption of a serial connection the software will try to repeat the transfer If the
48. hether or not the external router access is activated and for which fader it was configured This means an active External Router configuration can now be overwritten by an Setup saved on a SmartCard so that all three faders can be used for local sources by inserting a card In earlier software versions this was not possible Inserting a SmartCard while External Router was active for a channel fader meant this fader would still be routed to an external router signal regardless of the setup stored on the card If you want to switch one fader between external router access and a local source by inserting a omartCard please proceed as follows First save your local configuration on the card with Fader Assignment set to none Then in the same field select the fader you want to control the external router signal pull out the SmartCard and save the new configuration to the Base Unit After loading the new setup the fader will control the external router and you can access the router sources defined in the field Routing Configuration with the Source Selector As soon as you insert your SmartCard this fader setup will be overwritten by the local source setting entered in the field Default Source Now using the Source Selector that fader has access to all enabled local sources In a similar way it is of course also possible to reserve a distinct fader for external router control using a SmartCard setup However in this case it is required that the appropri
49. his case the device can only be set to operation by the manufacturer Fill in the exact filename of the new firmware e g mxV300 imu this is only an example always check for the current firmware file designation If the firmware file is not located in the same folder as the Configuration Software it is mandatory to fill in the full path name too E g C download folder imxV300 imu always check the path and name on your harddisk Click on YES The transmission is indicated in the processing window Processing Updating Firmware In no case interrupt the transmission After the transmission is finished IMX EXE closes the processing window and the update window Your update is complete INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 71 YELLOWTEC 10 6 Compatibility Previously saved configurations will usually work with the new software However when updating from version 2 21 or 2 24 to 3 00 or higher some specifics have to be considered In order to improve operation reliability we implemented extended control mechanisms checksums for all data transfers between Configuration Software and Base Unit as well as SmartCard data transfers Thus a conversion of data is unavoidable Don t worry just the format has changed all data will be preserved 1 Configuration stored in your INTELLIMIX is no more valid after a firmware update Anyway if you proceed according to this manual you have saved t
50. his configuration to your PC before the update ref 10 1 Prior to beginning In this case refer to 3 see below If you have not saved it you should try now Click OK on the upcoming warning window and save the file on your PC Then refer to 3 see below 2 Configuration stored on SmartCard Will not be accepted by NTELLIMIX after a firmware update Select Load from SmartCard to load the configuration into the Configuration Software Click OK on the upcoming warning window Please check all settings on probable invalid settings Especially check the settings of new functions and set them according to your requirements Then save the configuration back to SmartCard Save to SmartCard 3 Configuration stored as configuration file on your PC imx Open the file with the Configuration Software We recommend to check it for invalid settings Especially check the settings of new functions Set them according to your requirements A file is automatically converted i e control data are appended when data are transferred Save to Unit Save to SmartCard General Notes Some setups may not be compatible in certain cases Particularly if an update offers a lot of new features incompatibilities cannot be avoided for technical reasons When you have a problem using your old setup please contact us In most cases a solution can be found If you notice problems after an update there is an easy way to find out whether the reason
51. ion software will open which is related to COM1 and the NTELLIMIX unit connected to it A Double click on short cut IMX COM2 Another application window of the configuration software will open which is related to COM2 and the NTELLIMIX unit connected to it A Double click on short cut IMX COMS Another application window of the configuration software will open which is related to COM3 and the NTELLIMIX G unit connected to it Now 3 application windows are controlling 3 INTELLIMIX units at the same time Only one can be edited at a time Click on a window to activate it otarting from this example try to use different Com port numbers and connect more than 3 INTELLIMIXO units The maximum of application windows opened at the same time should be tested It depends on your specific PC workstation hardware the operating system and the system loading Always reassure yourself by tests on your specific PC workstation if operation is accurate INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 28 YELLOWTEC 8 SOFTWARE 8 1 Introduction The PC software application delivered with INTELL MIXO allows detailed configuration of many system parameters for ideal integration of INTELLIMIXO into your setup The software also supports saving complete setups on the PC inside the Base Unit or on SmartCards as well as updating the Base Unit firmware Start the application IMX EXE as described in the chapter Program Start The graphical user inte
52. is a compatibility problem Leave the IMX CFG file in the same folder as the Configuration Software as it is after a standard installation Start the Configuration Software without opening an IMX File so the factory defaults are used Now change this setup by hand and check out the function that didn t work properly If it works you can save the setup and use it instead of the old one Note As mentioned in the beginning of this chapter it is always best to load a configuration stored in the INTELLIMIX base unit into the Configuration Software and save it to your PC before the update The reason is that a configuration should to be loaded using the same software firmware version that it has been created by INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 72 YELLOWTEC 10 7 Checking version numbers Check the version numbers of the Configuration Software and the Firmware you are using Exit the Configuration Software and start it again Go to the He p Menu an then to About The version numbers will appear in the nfo Window E 8 The Info window is only updated when Into the Configuration Software is started therefore it is neccesary to exit the program YELLD WTEC INTELLIMIE and start it again l Nur Lonfguration Software 3 UL 00 54 Example IMs Base Unit Software 3 00 Info window of Version 3 00 only the first three numbers T hum amp Mahr mbH with a dot after the first number Haeinnch Hertz Str 1 3
53. is radio button to define whether a SPDIF signal or a TOS Link signal optical is to be applied to the Line In 5 input Only one of these possibilities is available at a time 8 8 7 Range Output Channel status information Use this radio button to set the AES EBU digital outputs to professional or consumer format 8 8 8 Range Output Limiter INTELLIMIXO provides a digital limiter on its mix outputs In the delivery state the threshold value is set to 0 dBFS You may change the threshold value of the limiter according to your needs To modify this setting use the mouse to click on the controller symbol and control the desired value using the Cursor Up or Cursor Down key in 1 dB increments Alternatively you may also click on the controller symbol and move the mouse to the left and right side while the left mouse button is pressed The selected threshold value is displayed in dBFS INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 50 YELLOWTEC 8 8 9 Range Talkback INTELLIMIXO provides an intelligent talkback system A microphone connected to one of the normal microphone inputs may be selected for talkback INTELLIMIXO routes that microphone signal independently of the source selection and the fader setting To talk directly to a return feed of a connected ANG or Codec is thus possible in a simple manner The following options can be selected by clicking on the appropriate checkboxes Talk to MIX MINUS A applies a selected microphone sig
54. ker output is to behave when the fader is moved up from its off position for the microphone channels red light logic ON AIR Logic dependSs on Defines whether the microphone channels 1 or 2 or both channels with OR logic activate the On Air status Refer to note 2 below ON AIR Status will cause Monitor Mute selecting this radio buttons causes the ON AIR status to mute the monitor loudspeaker output displayed by a blinking Speaker Indicator LED ON AIR Status will cause Monitor DIM selecting this radio button causes the ON AIR status to attenuate the monitor output shown by a blinking Speaker Indicator LED ON AIR Status will not affect Monitor When selecting this radio button the monitor output will not be affected by the ON AIR Status Note 1 The headphones output is not affected by this option Note 2 It may be necessary to include other faders in the ON AIR Logic If for example the speaker microphone is not directly connected to INTELLIMIX but to a VIPdigital the signal will be transmitted to NTELLIMIX via one of the digital inputs In this case use the available controls provided by Trigger Outputs and Trigger Inputs Control Logic INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 52 YELLOWTEC 8 9 Window General Options 2 4 lntelliMix Configuration HoHame imx File Unit Firmware Update Help Options Control Logic General Options 1 General Options Expert Options Personal Parameters
55. l 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 32 YELLOWTEC 8 3 4 Submenu Save to SmartCard Saves your current configuration to the SmartCard plugged to the control unit Note 1 Not all parameters may be saved on the SmartCard refer to Saving Parameters Note 2 Your configuration is saved independently of the settings in SmartCard General Options 1 8 3 5 Submenu Load from SmartCard Loads a configuration from the SmartCard to the configuration software where it can be edited and reloaded if required Also the configuration may be saved as a file or to other SmartCards 8 3 6 Executable File Mode In earlier software versions for loading a new configuration setup into INTELLIMIX from the PC you had to open the configuration software first The next step was to load a configuration and then transferring it to the Base Unit with the menu command Save to Unit In software version 3 0 it is now possible to create shortcuts on the PC Clicking these shortcuts automatically sends a configuration setup to the INTELLIMIX To setup such a shortcut please proceed as follows 1 Create a configuration file in the common way and save it into the INTELLIMIX program folder on your PC For this example choose the name test imx for the file Please avoid blanks 2 Exit the configuration software 3 In Windows Explorer open the Yellowtec Intellimix program folder 4 Clicking on IMX EXE with the right mouse button and create a new short cut 5 Open the pro
56. l Sync incl Varispeed following external references between 30 kHz and 50 kHz Serial interface for the configuration software RS232 O 19 2 Kbit s Electrical connection 90 260 Volts AC 50 60 Hz typical 20 Watts Weight Base Unit 3 9 kg Control Unit 1 2 kg INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 62 YELLOWTEC 9 2 Block diagram apapo usdo TO gno xi m y aura Bogue ursun IM Cope au eun Jepooud roid 2 3 3 gi 3 v rtp SAIN XiUJijjeyu ISMA co do 9 O LO O O is D gt 2 c gt lt JJ JJ Lu E Z 9 3 Pin out table MIC 1 HEADPHONES HP Headphone RCA Cinch LINE IN 6 Line In 6 analog 10 dBu MIC 2 MIX OUT Mix Out analog 10 dBu Rng 0 Backplane Monitor Out analog Line In 11 analog analog D Eme T 12 digital External B ES O NO Chasis OND IMX Rev 24 265EP2001 Page 1 of 3 INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 64 CONTROL IN OUT GPI GPO 1 _cMos 1 3 CMOS3 n3 4 4 7 Ground 10 Out 1 Out 2 Out3 Out4 Out Out 12 Ground For Test Onl For Test Onl Ground Chassis L S ERA LIS ZI 0 212 col N N N N N YELLOWTEC LINE IN 27 MIX OUT Pin Signal Line In 7 analog analog
57. left channel by 0 25dB per step and increases the right channel by 0 25dB This process is reversed for a rotation counterclockwise The control range is 5dB and or 41 steps Input Trim Allows a direct access to the nput Gain which is normally permanently set in the nput Setup window The control range of the Trim function is 15 dB EQ Gain Allows a direct access to the EQ Gain which is normally set permanently in the nput Setup window under EQ Adjust The value set in the EQ Adjust window is accepted and then changed by turning the Source Selector Note 1 Settings performed with the Source Selector while the Shift key is pressed cannot be saved Note 2 An access to the second functional level can be disabled Refer to Personal Parameters Shift Application Level 2 8 6 4 Column Disable Source Selection Turning the Source Selectors allows an assignment of any source to each fader Double assignments will be suppressed If a source has already been selected it is no longer available to the the other Source Selectors Clicking on one or more Disable Source Selection checkboxes excludes the appropriate input source s from selection i e this source will be skipped when the Source Selectors are turned Use this setting if not all input sources are used and you wish a clear user interface you wish to prevent the adjusted setup from accessing certain sources All other parameters assigned to this source are retain
58. lly or magnetically influenced by the headphones signal whose level is amplified up to 10 000 times If such problems occur first of all check whether the monitor volume or the microphone gain is set too high If not we recommend the use of another headset and or a check of your headset for a correct shielding 11 2 4 ooftware update The INTELLIMIXO software consists of two parts configuration software running on your PC under Windows base unit software also called firmware which runs on the base unit invisibly for you Both must be matched to each other Thus an update also includes a transmission of the new firmware to the base unit Proceed carefully to avoid problems Strictly proceed step by step according to the UPDATE INTELLIMIXO instructions chapter TECHNICAL DRAWINGS DESCRIPTIONS Read the document completely before starting the update process 11 2 5 oaving setups Check whether a SmartCard is plugged in when you transmit a new setup form the PC to INTELLIMIX If a SmartCard is plugged INTELLIMIXO will load the new setup but will then return to the SmartCard setup The new setup transmitted by the PC is saved but will not be activated until the SmartCard is drawn out the SmartCard has always priority INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 76 YELLOWTEC 12 MISCELLANEOUS 12 1 Warranty Limited Warranty Duration The duration of limited warranty for YELLOWTEC Intellimix is one year according to the
59. mix minus B headphone monitor in addition all mix outputs are multiply analog digital extensive editing and control capabilities The software allows the settings of e g source selection gain EQ monitor selection and a great number of other functions including interfacing to external logic All settings are comprised to form a setup Once your setup has been transferred to INTELLIMIX the operation of the accessible functions is very easy Since a setup is stored in INTELLIMIXG non volatile memory INTELLIMIX amp can operate completely independent Also you may store setups to SmartCard s When you plug a SmartCard with a stored setup into the control unit INTELLIMIXO will give priority to the SmartCard settings Thus INTELLIMIX amp may be completely reconfigured as quickly as possible without any PC In addition SmartCard allows a personalisation of settings A working place may thus be configured just by a staff member plugging in his her SmartCard You may create setups on a working place equipped with a PC and transfer these settings to a lot of other working places that are not equipped with a PC Setups may be transferred back into a PC from a SmartCard They may be edited there and rewritten again If you store your setup in your PC as a file you may send setups by e mail etc Work simply and properly on your editorial station Cutting station copying station post production re editing station m
60. n be printed out The page layout is designed for the DIN A4 paper format The detailed table of contents appears at the start of the document in the printout so that you are safely guided through the document even in the hardcopy version If a printout is not made in colour the links can be identified only by their underscores Except for links underscores are normally only used for special information such as Note and or Important so that the links can also be identified in a black white printout INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 10 YELLOWTEC 2 2 Unpacking INTELLIMIXO is delivered in two separate cartons Unpack the cartons carefully The slipcase padding of foamed material for the control unit is fixed by an adhesive strip only and may be drawn off easily Remember our environment and dispose of the parts of foamed material and the cartons separately MI 2 3 Scope of delivery The INTELLIMIX amp scope of delivery includes Base unit 19 housing Control unit on desk control unit Interconnecting cable to the control unit approx 5m Interconnecting cable to the computer RS232 Bypass connector for microphone inserts 2 pieces Power supply cable not for all countries Brief instructions Prior to beginning with CD ROM including configuration software and electronic user manual and YELLOWTEC SmartCard 8 1 piece N 0 QI ON Please contact your dealer in case of questions
61. nal is always switched to MIX MINUS A regaraless of the presetting Talk to Mix Minus B activates the Talkback function with the basic setting from General Options 1 Talkback Exception The talkback signal is always switched to MIX MINUS B regaraless of the presetting Talk to Mix Minus A B activates the Talkback function with the basic setting from General Options 1 Talkback Exception The talkback signal is always switched to both MIX MINUS A and MIX MINUS B regardless of the presetting Monitor ExtR replaces the selected monitor signal with the input signal of an external router Thus it is possible to send a signal e g from a communication unit to the monitor path by an external control signal Monitor 2D Monitor 10A replaces the selected monitor signal with the selected input signal Thus it is possible to send a signal e g from a communication unit to the monitor path by an external control signal Attention Indicator M2 12D The yellow attention indicators inside the 3 fader displays of the Control Unit can be activated from external signals with this function This means it is possible to setup a freely configurable signalisation directly to the INTELLIMIXO user via GPI The GPI inputs are not allocated to certain faders but they can be defined for each signal source independently So the attention indicator can be watched anytime the user has routed the source to one of the faders This option is also available f
62. nal to the n 1 output A Talk to MIX MINUS B applies a selected microphone signal to the n 1 output B Select MIC 1 for Talkback selects the microphone connected to the MIC input 1 as a talkback microphone Select MIC 2 for Talkback selects the microphone connected to the MIC input 2 as a talkback microphone DIM Monitor during Talkback click on this checkbox if the monitor loudspeaker output is to be attenuated while TALKBACK is pressed 8 8 10 Range Mix Minus Assignment PPM INTELLIMIXO provides two separated n 1 mixes Assign the source which shall be removed from the mix to one of the n 1 outputs Assign Mix Minus A B These pulldown menus define the selection of the source to be removed for the both Mix Minus outputs Set Mix Minus A B Output to Mono These check boxes decide whether or not mono summing should be activated for the n 1 outputs This is useful if for example the back supply for an ANG is to be formed You can chose a different function for Mix Minus B Output Mix Minus B as PPM Output Activating this checkbox applies the complete mix signal tapped before the output limiter pre limiter to the output Thus the output is suitable for connecting a Master PPM Level Mix Minus A B These pots are used to set the levels of the Mix Minus outputs The default value is set to O dB INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 51 YELLOWTEC 8 8 11 Range ON AIR Logic Select how the monitor loudspea
63. ng do not influence the storage process menu Unit Save to SmartCard SmartCard always disabled basically ignores all parameters of a plugged in YELLOWTEC SmartCard SmartCard enabled for Personal Parameters if the YELLOWTEC SmartCard is shifted in this uses only parameters which were set in the Personal Parameters window emartCard enabled for all Parameters if the YELLOWTEC SmartCard is plugged in this uses all parameters stored on the card Note When using this option make sure that no unintended setups are produced when the SmartCard is used Refer to Saving Parameters INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 48 YELLOWTEC 8 8 4 Range Shift Talk button Pressing the Talk button while the Shift key is pressed the Set System Standby function can be initiated after a time delay refer to Standby Function below Independently of this the key combination may also be used for generating a trigger output signal Refer to the window Control Logic gt Trigger Outputs gt Pulldown Trigger gt Selection Upper Lower Button Select in the pulldown menu Disabled no function 1 sec Standby function and or Upper Lower button trigger after 1 sec 2 sec Standby function and or Upper Lower button trigger after 2 sec 3 sec Standby function and or Upper Lower button trigger after 3 sec 4 sec Standby function and or Upper Lower button trigger after 4 sec 5 sec Standby function and or Upper Lower button trigger
64. nitoring of intercom signals Now this option is available for all analog and digital inputs except for the both microphone inputs See Range Trigger Inputs for more details about this LED level meters can now be preset Pre or Post fader In earlier software versions the level meters on the Contol Unit always showed the pre fader signal of the selected input channel In version 3 0 there is a global switching option to set all level meters to post fader See Range Display for more details about this New GPO Ready INTELLIMIX sends out the new GPO Ready as soon as the system is operational after power up It can be used to trigger startup procedures in external units as well as triggering internal GPI functions In this way it is also possible to extend the startup options of INTELLIMIX See Range Trigger Outputs for more details about this External triggering of warning LEDs Until now the warning LEDs of the three Control Unit faders were used to show variation of normal operating condition a panpot in an out of center position for instance Now these LEDs can as well be triggered from external control signals through the GPI inputs This allocation can be set for each audio source individually See Range Trigger Inputs for more details about this INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 7 YELLOWTEC Convenient loading of configurations with one click In earlier software versions for loading a new configuration setup into
65. notch filter for steep elimination of certain frequency ranges e g to reduce hum noises HIGH and LOW are filters with shelving curves at the lower and upper end of the frequency range INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 54 YELLOWTEC 8 10 Window Expert Options IntelliMix Configuration NoName imx File Unit Firmware Update Help Options Control Logic General Options 1 General Options 2 Expert Options Fersonal Parameters Fader Assignment Select 1 ader for External Router Output Routing Configuration Lett Source ID Fight Source ID Add Source Delete Selection 8 10 1 Range External Router This option exclusively addresses users who wish to use NTELL IMIX for controlling an external router Note This option reserves a Fader and the associated Source Selector for the external router The appropriate Fader and Source Selector will then no longer be available for a selection and editing of the local sources INTELLIMIX can control digital matrix routers If you feed an input of your INTELLIMIXO from your router you may access all signal sources of a complex studio without additional cabling Connect the matrix router to the INTELLIMIXO input Line In 1 digital AES EBU input INTELLIMIX controls the router using the user bits of the AES EBU format The source IDs required must be entered in the Routing Configuration range see below For the label identifications
66. nput source before the fader This means input signals are read out by the meters even when the fader is closed Checking this option switches the meter to Post Fader for all three channels In this case input signals are not longer read by the level meters if faders are closed 8 11 3 Range Option for Stereo Fader Balance Use the radio button to determine the mode for stereo inputs Stereo Left Right Mono Turning the input selector while the Shift key is pressed toggles between the Stereo Left Right and Mono modes Stereo The left channel is added to the left mix sum and or monitor selection the right channel is added to the right mix sum and or monitor selection Left The left channel is added to the left as well as the right mix sum and or monitor selection the right channel is switched off Right The right channel is added to the left as well as the right mix sum and or monitor selection the left channel is switched off Mono The left and right input are summed in a 3dB matrix and are fed as a mono signal to the left as well as the right mix sum and or monitor selection Balance Turning the input selector while the Shift key is pressed controls the L R balance This control is intended for a compensation of L R level inequalities Turning the input selector clockwise decreases the level of the left channel by 0 25dB per step and increases the right channel by 0 25dB This process is reversed for a rotation counterclockwise The co
67. ntrol range is 5dB and or 41 steps Note refer to Level Indicator INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 58 YELLOWTEC 8 11 4 Range PFL Prefade Listen Use the Set PFL Trigger pulldown menu to select your PFL options Disabled The PFL function is switched off However pressing the Source Selector PFL button is still available for the Trigger Output function Toggle Pressing the Source Selector activates PFL and keeps this status until another press Hold Activates PFL as long as the Source Selector is pressed Time Toggle When the Source Selector is pressed briefly this function behaves as Toggle and when pressed for a longer time it behaves like Hold Deactivate PFL by Moving Fader Up When you select this option the PFL status of all channels selected for PFL is automatically terminated as soon as any fader is moved up from its off position Deselect the checkbox if PFL is to be maintained independently of the fader movements 8 11 5 Range PFL Options for Loudspeakers PFL overwrites Monitor Monitor Mute Activate this option if you wish the monitor signal to be muted when PFL is active Please note that a deviating option may be activated for the headphones output PFL mixes with Monitor Monitor DIM Activate this option if you wish to continue to listen to the monitor signal when PFL is active The current monitor signal is then attenuated by the value set in DIM Level Please note that a deviating o
68. obile commentary station and or equip several workstations in your networked periphery in a technically demanding manner to do so INTELLIMIX can even provide the capability of controlling digital routers Of course INTELLIMIXO is even the right thing for mobile applications a special model for battery supply is available INTELLIMIX is equally at home in the analog and digital world You do not require any external converters since INTELLIMIXO already provides versatile interface converters In addition to the unique NTELLIMIX operating approach you may use the advantage of covering numerous application with one device no compatibility problems minimum staff training Optimized service INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 9 YELLOWTEC 2 PRIOR TO BEGINNING 2 1 Manual conventions 2 1 1 Using the screen This manual was prepared using Adobe Acrobat To be able to use this manual you must have Acrobat Reader 3 x or higher installed on your computer Acrobat Reader is contained on the supplied CD ROM Follow the installation instructions from Adobe to install the Acrobat Reader We recommend the screen use of this manual The file name s imx manual pdf The installation routine will create a shortcut of the pdf file in the start menu of your Windows PC You will find it in Programs Yellowtec IMX 3 0 You can also open the manual by double clicking on the file symbol The standard installation
69. ol Activate the 48V Phantom supply for condenser microphones which require 48V phantom powering Note Before activating the 48V Phantom supply check whether the connected microphone and or headset is designed for this mode WARNING In the case of mismatches your microphone and or headset may be damaged 8 6 3 2 Range SubSonic Filter Clicking on the checkbox activates the SubSonic filter Frequencies below 80Hz are attenuated in order to suppress low frequency noise or interference This may be caused by the speaker e g so called plops when the consonant P is pronounced or may enter the microphone from the environment of the speaker e g as subsonic noise or as parasitic noise of an air conditioning system 8 6 8 8 Range EQ Adjust Use this field to set the EQ parameters Enter a sound accent for the input signals or compensate flaws To this effect use the extensive setting capabilities First off all determine the characteristic in the pulldown menu Bell or Shelving High or Shelving Low or Notch Below there is the setting button for Gain The setting range is from 1508 15dB in 1 dB increments Use the mouse to click on the controller symbol and control the desired value using the Cursor Up or Cursor Down key Alternatively you may click on the controller symbol and move the mouse to the left and right side while the left mouse button is pressed to set the desired value Proceed similarly for the
70. ol signal Monitor 12D replaces the selected monitor signal with the Line In 12 input signal Thus it is possible to send a signal e g from a communication unit to the monitor path by an external control signal Loudspeak Pulse activates a listening via monitor loudspeaker output Toggle mode The monitor toggle on the control unit remains active Headset Pulse activates a listening via headphones Toggle mode The monitor toggle on the control unit remains active Monitor Tally for external switching of listening via the monitor loudspeaker output or headphones output GPI active headphones GPI passive loudspeakers The monitor toggle on the control unit remains active INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 45 YELLOWTEC Switch Unit to Standby switches NTELLIMIX amp to standby Toggle mode INTELLIMIXO may be activated again on the control unit Switch Unit On switches INTELLIMIXO on ON INTELLIMIX amp may be switched off on the control unit Standby Tally switches INTELLIMIXO on or to standby The INTELLIMIXO status cannot be changed on the control unit forced switching Cough Mic 1 mutes Mic 1 application example connect an external cough key or mute switch Cough Mic 2 mutes Mic 2 application example connect an external cough key or mute switch Talk to Mix Minus A activates the Talkback function with the basic setting from General Options 1 Talkback Exception The talkback sig
71. on Improved operation reliability for data transfers Largely extended control mechanisms are used to increase operation reliability during read and write transactions with SmartCards as well as during data transfers between configurations software and Base Unit By creating a checksum for every configuration data integrity is preserved at all times and transmission errors are identified safely Corrupt configuration settings caused by damaged omartCards or faulty data connections serial USB or LAN are therefore not loaded into the base unit MOST IMPORTANT FOR CONVERSION OF CONFIGURATION FILES FROM PREVIOUS VERSIONS READ THE MANUAL CHAPTER 10 UPDATING INTELLIMIX ESP 10 6 COMPATIBILITY Additional headroom for microphone inputs The available headroom of the microphone preamplifiers was improved siginficantly especially with lower gain settings by changing the internal level structure INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 8 YELLOWTEC 1 2 Brief Description INTELLIMIX is a digital audio mixer providing extreme flexibility and a variety of functions as well as digital and analog interfacing INTELLIMIXO offers an essentially larger variety of functions than can be expected from the control unit with its 3 faders and the few other operator controls and display elements INTELLIMIXO features 14 audio inputs analog and digital incl two analog microphone inputs with phantom power 5 audio outputs mix mix minus A
72. onfigurations stored in your INTELLIMIX units which have not yet been saved as files on your PC you should do this now prior to the update LOAD FROM UNIT 10 2 Installing as CD ROM Insert the CD ROM into the drive and start the INSTALL EXE or SETUP EXE installation routine The software will guide you conveniently through the installation process All required data is copied to your computer new folders and new short cuts are created during the installation process No parameters of your computer will be modified 10 3 Installing as ZIP File If you receive the NTELLIMIX software as a ZIP file e g as a download from our website http www yellowtec com you can open the ZIP file using the software WinZip which should be installed on your Windows PC as a part of Windows Normally WinZip is started by double clicking a ZIP file WinZip will extract all files into a new folder Find the SETUP EXE file in this folder A double click on SETUP EXE starts the installation program which will lead you automatically through the installation process If required a new folder and new short cuts will be created during the installation process The update of your Windows PC is finished when SETUP EXE is completed 10 4 The software components of INTELLIMIX designation file name location function Configuration Software IMX EXE Windows PC create setups for INTELLIMIX default configuration imx cfg Windows PC factory defaults manu
73. onger be selected This may be useful for increasing the user friendliness and or for restricting the operator access INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 61 YELLOWTEC 9 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS DESCRIPTIONS 9 1 Technical data Number of inputs 14 Microphone inputs 24 Bit A D adjustable Gain 70 to 20 dB by 1 dB steps 2 x Input Impedance gt 5 k ohms balanced individual 48V Phantom Power Patch Points 6 dBu Analog line inputs 24 Bit A D adjustable Gain 20 to 20 dB by 1 dB steps 5 x Stereo balanced Input Impedance gt 8kohms balanced Nominal Level 6 dBu Analog line outputs 24 Bit A D adjustable Gain 20 to 20 dB by 1 dB steps 1 x Stereo unbalanced Input Impedance gt 10 k ohms unbalanced Nominal Level 11 to 9 dBu adjustable on Base Unit Front Panel Digital line inputs Adjustable Gain 20 to 20 dB by 1 dB steps 5 x AES EBU Input Transformer Impedance 110 ohms AES EBU individual SRCs Digital line outputs Adjustable Gain 20 to 20 dB by 1 dB steps 1 x SPDIF by software Input Impedance 75 ohms SPDIF SRC selectable to TOS Link Analog stereo outputs 24 Bit D A Output Impedance 40 ohms balanced all designed identical max Level 15 dBu 9 dBu for RCA incl Patch Points Digital stereo outputs Output Transformer Impedance 110 ohms AES EBU individual SRCs nominal level 9 dBFS Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB Sample rate Internal 48 44 1 kHz or Externa
74. or sources coming from an external router Disable Monitor Encoder Setting the listening volume for loudspeaker on the monitor control is disabled Loudspeaker Headphones switch over is not affected Use this option to prevent accidental changes of the listening volume If you want to freeze the loudspeaker listening volume of your INTELLIMIX completely use this option in combination with Monitoring Level Set Default Level for Loudspeakers INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 46 YELLOWTEC 8 8 Window General Options 1 IntelliMix Configuration HoHame imx File Unit Firmware Update Help 0 Options Control Logic General Options 1 General Options 2 Expert Options Personal Parameters Sync Frequency Sync Source Talkback t 4BkHz Internal TALE to Mix Minus A C 44 1kHz t Line In 12 digital External B TALK to Mis Minus B Select MIC 1 For Talkback Select MIC 2 for Talkback SmartCard SmartCard always disabled SmartCard enabled for personal Parameters DIM Monitor during Talkback a 141 XI Hin Minus Assignment Shift Talk Button m MICI Set Trigger Timeout for o pressing SHIFT TALK 3860 Set Mix Minus A Output to Mona simultanausly Level Mig Minus A os Standby Function Set Sustem Standby On pressing SHIFT TALE Resume System Standby on pressing SHIFT TALK Output Mis Minus B as PPM Output Ij Resume System Standby on pressing any Kep Assign
75. ou are not familiar with the software we strongly recommend the use of the default configuration as the basic setting for your own configurations 8 2 2 Submenu Open Use this submenu to open an existing configuration file in the imx format imx The normal Windows dialog will appear for finding this file 8 2 3 Submenu Save Save the current configuration If this configuration is saved for the first time the Save as The normal Windows dialog will appear Enter a name for the configuration and determine the storage location 8 2 4 Submenu Save as Entering this command causes the Save as The normal Windows dialog will appear Enter a name for the configuration and determine the storage location Note Use this command to save a configuration under several names or to different storage locations INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 30 YELLOWTEC 8 2 5 Submenu Change Password INTELLIMIXO provides a password protection for the configuration software You will be prompted to enter a password during each start of the program The default password is Imx Use the Change Password command to change the password Once your new password is entered you must confirm it by a repeated entry If you wish to use NTELLIMIX amp without any password leave the two entry lines in the Change Password window blank A password will no longer be asked from the next program start 8 2 6 Submenu Exit Exits the con
76. ou hear MIC1 on the right side and MIC2 on the left side 11 1 2 EQ Setting An EQ is assigned to each input All parameters of this 1 band equalizer can be set conveniently in the nput Setup window The main application range is to balance line problems e g for ANGs or to improve poor technical performance of sound sources for example selectively boost mid frequencies to enhance the understanding of speech bell attenuate a noise frequencies in a narrow band notch influence the entire frequency response shelving This EQ is not so much intended to give e g a typical unique sound to a speaker microphone Normally this cannot be provided by a 1 band EQ For creating sounds on microphone signals the voice processor VIP digital made by Yellowtec is a perfect choice See the product area of our homepage http www yellowtec com for more information about this unit Saving parameters Corresponding to the application EQ settings are not saved to the SmartCard but only in INTELLIMIX An input related setting is thus always retained It is possible to modify this setting in two ways in realtime on the Control Unit If the option EQ Gain in Range Source Selector with Shift is active for a certain channel you can control the EQ gain in that channel with the source selector when shift is pressed The other option is to use the EQ Power Mode However modifications to the settings will not be saved see Saving Parameters Not
77. path is C program files Yellowtec IMX Englishu mx manual pdf Double click on the file symbol on your Windows PC to open the manual the manual may also be started from the online of the INTELLIMIX amp configuration software Activate the Navigation window and the View bookmark in Acrobat Reader The left screen margin shows the table of contents and provides an overview of the entire document Clicking on the Plus and or Minus character you may decide how many sub ordinated headline levels to be displayed Using a mouse click on a headline directly calls the appropriate text The part of the table of contents associated with the text which can be just viewed on the screen is highlighted Thus you may safely navigate through the document Furthermore the text contains numerous links A link appears in blue colour and is underscored Moving the mouse pointer over a link changes the pointer symbol to a pointing hand hand with an extended forefinger Now click on the link to directly call the part of the text and or the headline to which the link refers to For quick navigation Acrobat Reader provides convenient tools for paging jumping backwards forwards toggling between the different View options etc Some links refer to our website www yellowtec com If your PC system is equipped appropriately you may establish an Internet connection to our website by clicking on one of these links 2 1 2 Printout Also the manual ca
78. perties window of the new shortcut with a mouse click right button There is an entry called target Without changing any character of the entry add the following characters to the end load test imx Make sure that there is one blank space character between the existing characters and the new ones 6 Click Apply then click OK 7 Not required but recommended Rename the new shortcut Double clicking the shortcut will transfer the file TEST IMX to your NTELLIMIX without the need to manually start the configuration software INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 33 YELLOWTEC 8 4 Menu Firmware Update File Unit Firmware Update Help Input Description Label 8 4 1 Note 1 The function in this menu refers to a data exchange between the INTELLIMIX and the PC If the configuration software has no link to an INTELLIMIX during the start this function will not be available and the menu shows grey colour If required establish a connection between INTELLIMIX and the PC and restart the configuration software 8 4 2 Note 2 Refer to UPDATING NTELLIMIXQ in this manual for detailed update instructions Refer to our website http www yellowtec com for the current software version We strictly recommend a firmware update only after these update instructions in UPDATING INTELLIMIX amp have been read completely 8 4 3 Firmware update instructions The software and the firmware have been match
79. pter Fader 1 Microphone 1 XLR input on the front panel Fader 2 Input 5 digital consumer format preset to TOS link optical TOS link connector on the back panel Fader 3 Input 6 analog consumer format cinch connector on the front panel Monitor Mix signal for listening Note Depending on the software version other basic settings may be provided in the delivery state IMPORTANT Please notice that when working with the configuration software your settings are not reflected in the INTELLIMIX amp before you start the transfer with Save to Unit INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 29 YELLOWTEC 8 2 Menu File 2 IntelliMix Configuration NoNan File Unit Firmware Update Help Mew General Options Open a Label Save as MICI Change Password MIC2 Exit M 2 Line In 1 digital AES EBU 10 6 2 1 Submenu New Select new for creating a new configuration Setup If a configuration has already been opened it will be closed by the program If a new configuration is created the values stored in the imx cfg default configuration file will be loaded as output settings Note 1 Since the current configuration is closed during a selection of New do not forget to save modifications before Save Save as Note 2 The imx cfg configuration must be in the same folder as the configuration software Otherwise the new configuration will be created without values or with random values If y
80. ption may be activated for the headphones output 8 11 6 Range PFL Options for Headphones PFL follows Loudspeakers Activate this option if you wish PFL to perform the same way on the headphones output as on the monitor loudspeaker output PFL activates Split Can Mode Activate this option if when PFL is active the PFL signal is to be heard on the left ear and the current monitor signal on the right ear of the headphones Split Can Mode 8 11 7 Range SmartLevel INTELLIMIX amp provides an intelligent control system for the listening volume Since there is only one common volume control for the monitor output and headphones output INTELLIMIXO saves the listening level at a switchover The set level conditions are individually saved and restored when switched back Thus the volume control functions as it does via two separated controllers SmartLevel Enabled Click on the checkbox to activate the SmartLevel function to protect yourself from unintentional level changes when listening in the upper volume range INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 59 YELLOWTEC If the set monitoring level is lower than the level predefined with Set SmartLevel the circuit will behave as described above If the set monitoring level is higher than the value predefined by Set SmartLevel SmartLevel will jump to this value during each changeover Set SmartLevel Set the desired volume for the SmartLevel function The preset value is 15dB
81. r Then the signals are transmitted from the output of this amplifier to the insert connectors on the back panel If required you may insert analog equipment The signals will then be transmitted from the insert to the AD converter IMPORTANT Always make sure that the insert bypass connectors are plugged in if the inserts are not used The signal path will be interrupted if the insert connectors are open INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 22 YELLOWTEC 6 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE To install the software package for NTELLIMIX you will need a PC running Windows 95 or higher In case you have already installed an older version of the INTELLIMIXO configuration software we recommend to delete or rename the shortcuts pointing to older software version s This will prevent you from using an old version of the software unintentionally 6 1 Installation from the CD ROM Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD drive of your PC and start the SETUP EXE installation routine The software will guide you through the installation process conveniently All required data is copied to your computer Parameters of your computer will not be modified Note For full functionality of the software you will at least need the files listed in chapter Software Components IMX EXE IMXVxxx IMU und IMX CFG 6 2 Installation from a ZIP file You will always find the newest software versions for INTELLIMIX on our website http www yellowtec com
82. r Headphones For the required hearing protection you may define here a maximum listening level for the headphones output The setting cannot be exceeded by the monitor control on the control unit The preset value is OdB To modify the volume proceed the same way as described above for Set Maximum Level for Loudspeakers Set Default Level for Headphones Use this option to set the desired startup volume for your headphones after powering on the INTELLIMIX To modify the volume proceed the same way as described above for Set Maximum Level for Loudspeakers Note Once the Monitoring Level has been modified you should check the SmartLevel setting and adjust it if necessary INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 60 YELLOWTEC 8 11 9 Range Monitoring Options These two checkboxes control how the monitor and headphones outputs react when pressing the monitor control dial If both checkboxes are deselected pressing the dial toggles between the monitor loudspeaker output and headphones output so that only one is active at a time Headphones always on If this checkbox is selected the headphones output will always remain activated Thus pressing monitor control only switches the monitor loudspeaker output on off Monitor always on If this checkbox is selected the monitor loudspeaker output will always remain activated Thus pressing monitor control only switches the headphones output on off Both Checkboxes active If
83. r the options 4 10 Speaker Headphone indicator Two LEDs beside the respective symbols show whether the headphone output or the monitor output for connecting the loudspeaker amplifier has been selected The LED assigned to the monitor output will be blinking if this output has been selected but is muted Refer to PFL Options for Loudspeakers PFL Options for Headphones Monitoring options for the settings 4 11EQ Power Mode If the EQ Power Mode option is activated in the configuration software it is possible to control all parameters of the parametric EQ in every channel from the Control Unit in realtime To switch into EQ Power Mode press the source selector dial of the channel in which you want edit the EQ settings while holding down the shift button Now the 4 dials of the Control Unit are controlling the parameters gain frequency Q and filter type of the EQ in the selected channel After having edited the values leave the EQ Power Mode by pressing the Monitor Control dial Note EQ settings edited in EQ Power Mode cannot be saved on SmartCards in the Base Unit or on the PC After switching off the unit or loading a new configuration these settings are lost See Range EQ Power Mode of the configuration software for more details about EQ Power Mode INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 19 YELLOWTEC 9 BASE UNIT 5 1 Front panel The NTELLIMIX front panel only contains elements which are useful for the user for a
84. ration software enter the complete path e g C ldownload folder imx V300 imu always check the path and name on your harddisk Click on the YES button if you are sure that your entries are legal The transmission is displayed window Processing Never interrupt this process INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 35 YELLOWTEC 8 5 Menu Help IntelliMix Configuration NoMame imx File Unit Firmware Update Help Options Control Logic G Help Fl General Op Input Description About Input Set MIL H MICI 40 dB MIC Hz MIC2 40 dB 8 5 1 Submenu Help F1 Selecting this submenu calls the manual in the pdf format Instead you may press the F1 key 8 5 2 Submenu About Calls the Info window displaying the software and firmware version numbers Info YELLOWTEC IN TELL le Configuration Software 3 00 00 54 I Base Urit Software 3 00 Thum amp Mahr GmbH Heinrich Hertz Str 1 3 1 407838 Monheim am Rhein Germany http ww vellewitec com Software Configuration Software the first 3 digits with a period behind the first digit prevail e g 3 00 Firmware IMX Base Unit Software IMPORTANT The information will only be updated during the start of the configuration software If you wish to check the version number after a firmware update exit the configuration software Restart it and open the Info window You will also find our contact info and web address in addition to the
85. ration you may normally manage without any cable adapter if you use the following inputs and outputs Mic1 Mic2 XLR sockets on the front panel Headphones 6 3mm stereo jack on the front panel Line In 5 digital TOS link optical connector on the back panel can be transferred by the software to SP DIF cinch on the back panel Line In 6 analog Stereo cinch inputs on the front panel unsymmetrical consumer format Mix Out analog Cinch outputs on the front panels unsymmetrical consumer format The other signals process professional formats analog symmetrical studio level digital AES EBU are connected via sub D connectors We have adapters for the common connectors on stock or manufacture them according to your specifications Please do not hesitate to look up the products Intellimix section of our homepage http www yellowtec com Important Make sure that the bypass plugs are plugged into the microphone inserts back panel if you do not wish to connect a device to the inserts Otherwise the signal flow will be interrupted Also refer to microphone inserts Refer to the INTELLIMIX PinOut table for an assignment of the connectors for connecting audio signals and control signals INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 14 YELLOWTEC 3 4 First operation Now you may work with audio signals INTELLIMIXO provides a non volatile memory and will restore the setup stored last during activation The monitor volume is trans
86. rface of the configuration software provides 4 menus and 6 pages in a register card format The 4 menus provide the Basic functions and the 6 pages in the register card format allows parameter settings for INTELLIMIX Take your time to view the user interface of the software Most of the settings are self explaining Settings are performed with the mouse or via the keys Attempt to modify the settings As long as the Save to Unit command is not selected your settings will not be transferred to INTELLIMIX To return to the basic settings you may exit and restart the program at any time The software and or the update includes the imx cfg file During the start the configuration software refers to the default settings stored in this file the file must be in the same folder as the configuration software We recommend especially if you are not well familiar with the configuration software the use of these basic settings as the starting base for your setup to avoid malfunctions by wrong or missing entries All labels for a selection of the input sources have values which allow a simple assignment Microphone inputs with a text MIC1 MIC2 MIC1 2 All other inputs numbered from 1 12 with the addition A for analog or D for digital nputs 5 and 6 with the addition co for consumer format The default source selection has been tailored for a first test operation which can normally be performed without any cable ada
87. ring internal GPI functions of INTELLIMIX which can only be addressed after the unit is ready for use This is enhancing the startup options of INTELLIMIX amp substantially Speaker Mute activates the control output when the loudspeaker output is muted by internal control logic of your INTELLIMIXO e g ON AIR Logic 1 2 Trigger Output Actions of the signal shapes in the Action pulldown menu Tally the control signal is active during the entire function duration Pulse On activating the function generates a pulse The pulse width can be set in Pulse Duration Pulse Off terminating this function generates a pulse The pulse width can be set in Pulse Duration Pulse On Off activating and deactivating the function generates a pulse The pulse width can be set in Pulse Duration 8 7 2 Range Pulse Duration Adjust the pulse duration for all trigger outputs if pulse action is selected in this pulldown Available time constants are 50 ms 100 ms 1000 ms 8 7 3 Range Output Trigger Delay Adjust a time delay of the trigger output signals in this pulldown Available time constants are 0 ms 50 ms 100 ms 200 ms INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 44 YELLOWTEC 8 7 4 Range Trigger Inputs INTELLIMIXO provides 8 trigger inputs GPls The trigger inputs allow commands to be received from other devices to initiate actions and or functions in INTELLIMIX Thus certain functions of your INTELLIMIX amp ma
88. rnal Router function is now part of the SmartCard configuration INTELLIMIX enables you to reserve one of its three faders for controlling an external router In version 3 0 activation and deactivation of this option can now be done by inserting a SmartCard In earlier versions this was only possible using the configuration software The new option has practival advantages for example when the configuration stored on your SmartCard uses all three faders for internal sources while the last configuration loaded into INTELLIMIX contains activation of the External Router feature See Range External Router for more details about this New Monitoring Options The monitor section now has several convenient new functions After power up headphone or monitoring outputs can be activated automatically In addition it is now possible to set individual start up levels for both monitoring outputs The new option Monitor always on makes it easier to use the speaker and headphone outputs in parallel Switching between the both outputs on the remote is then only necessary to access the individual level settings and not for switching signals See Range Monitoring Level and following chapters for more details about this Switching all sources except for microphone inputs to monitor via GPI In earlier software versions it was possible to switch Inputs 11 and 12 directly to the monitor output using GPI commands As an example this function can be used for easy mo
89. settings After clicking this checkbox you can control all parameters of the parametric EQ in every channel from the Control Unit in realtime To switch into EQ Power Mode press the source selector dial of the channel in which you want edit the EQ settings while holding down the shift button Now the 4 dials of the Control Unit are controlling the parameters gain frequency Q and filter type of the EQ in the selected channel After having edited the values leave the EQ Power Mode by pressing the Monitor Control dial In the EQ Power Mode the 4 Control Unit dials are used als follows GAIN This parameter is used to increase or decrease filter gain at the selected filter frequency The settings are reflected in the LED level meter corresponding to the dial In bell mode this parameter is not available FREQ This parameter is used to control the filter frequency It is available in all four filter modes The settings are reflected in the LED level meter corresponding to the dial QUAL This parameter is used to control the Quality Q factor of the filter Increasing values for Q are equivalent with decreasing bandwidth of the filter The settings are reflected in the LED level meter corresponding to the dial In the filter modes High and Low the Q parameter is not available BELL NOTC HIGH LOW This parameter is used to select one of four available filter modes BELL is a parametric filter producing a bell shaped filter curve NOTC is a
90. stereo mono L R panorama or balance The display changes to the blinking mode once PFL Prefade Listen is selected Refer to Display for the options 4 6 Attention indicator Each fader includes an Attention indicator an LED beside a warning triangle symbol It lights up to draw your attention to unusual settings or settings deviating from the zero position It can be deactivated as required and it can be triggered by external units via GPI Refer to Display and Trigger Inputs for functions and options 4 Out Of Phase indicator Each fader includes an Out Of Phase indicator in the form of an LED with a phase symbol circle with a dash INTELLIMIX amp evaluates the phase angle of stereo signals and will signalise out of phase The display can be deactivated as required Refer to Display for the functions and options INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 18 YELLOWTEC 4 8 Monitor Control Turning monitor control sets the listening volume of INTELLIMIX amp Pressing the button toggles between the monitor output and the headphone output Refer to SmartLevel Monitoring Level DIM Level Monitoring Options for the respective settings Turning monitor control while the Shift key is pressed allows a selection of the monitor source Refer to Disable Monitor Selection for the settings 4 9 Monitor Source display This 4 digit alohanumeric display shows the selected source Refer to Label Refer to Flash Monitor Display fo
91. t Functions list below for the available functions Note Sometimes it may be useful to use a trigger output as a feed for a trigger input refer to Trigger Inputs of the same device to obtain a certain combination Select the signal shape e g Pulse or Tally suitable for your application in the Action pulldown menu Refer to the Trigger Output Actions list below for the available signal shapes Also refer to Technical data and connection information trigger outputs GPOs INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 42 YELLOWTEC 8 7 1 1 Trigger Output Functions List of the functions in the Trigger pulldown menu Disable disables a control function on this output Fader start generates a fader start control signal The Fader Start signal for the selected source is always applied to this output independently of the fact on which channel of the INTELLIMIXO control unit this source is used ON AIR Logic This function provides a control signal for red light on the output a microphone fader is open this output will be active Refer to General Options 1 gt ON AIR Logic Upper Button activates the control output when the SHIFT key is pressed Lower Button activates the control output when the TALK key is pressed Upper Lower Button activates the control output when the TALK key is pressed and the SHIFT key is kept pressed at the same time Refer to Shift Talk Button Increment 1 activates the control output
92. t the base unit to your local mains voltage INTELLIMIX is equipped with switch mode power supply unit and may be operated with 90 to 240 V AC without the need to select Refer to the current information in http www yellowtec com for the special version for a 12 24 V DC power supply unit Always follow the local safety regulations Also read the safety information below 3 2 Activation Standby mode Now switch on the power for INTELLIMIX using the mains switch on the rear side of the base unit The displays will show the power up process and a lamp check will be performed Your INTELLIMIX amp is now ready for use with the parameters set in the factory INTELLIMIX can be switched to standby mode so that you can turn all functions off To enter standby press SHIFT and TALK simultaneously for approx 4 seconds The device will switch off Use the same key combination for re activating INTELLIMIXO later you may change these settings via the configuration software Please note that power can only be removed completely from INTELLIMIX by operation of the mains switch on the rear side of the base unit In any case unplug the mains plug before opening the housing INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 13 YELLOWTEC 3 3 Preparation for the first operation For an implementation of a variety of outputs and inputs in the most confined space sub D connectors are used for most of the signals For a first test ope
93. tem and language Note 2 Clicking the YES button will start the application in off line mode Click NO to proceed for on line operation and check the following items Check whether the serial connection has been installed properly J Check whether the power of your INTELLIMIXO is switched on As the application scans the COM ports at start up only consider to first install the serial connection and then start the application Check whether the COM ports of your PC are available used by other applications or reserved deactivated standard start up routine only scans serial ports COM1 COM4 on your PC If your INTELLIMIXO is connected to a higher port number proceed like described in the following section Assigning COM Ports If you are using a USB to serial converter to connect to your INTELLIMIX check whether the driver application of your converter emulates a COM port with a number higher than 4 If SO proceed like described in the following section Assigning COM Ports After checking the above items please start the application once more INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 27 YELLOWTEC 7 4 Assigning COM ports If your INTELLIMIXO is connected to a higher port number than COMA or if you want your application to connect to a dedicated COM port perform the following steps 1 Exitthe configuration software 2 n Windows Explorer open the Yellowtec Intellimix program fold
94. terms and conditions of warranty of the manufacturer see Notice Of Warranty Notice of Warranty The terms and conditions of the Warranty applying to the Product accompanying this Notice of Warranty are found exclusively in the Notice of Warranty To the extent there is any inconsistency of conflict between the terms and conditions of the Notice of Warranty and the terms and conditions found anywhere else including the Manual accompanying this Product the terms and conditions of this Notice of Warranty are superseding and control This Warranty covers the Products which are defined as the various audio equipment parts software and accessories manufactured sold and or distributed by Thum Mahr GmbH hereinafter 1 M With the exception of software only items the Products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of receipt by the end user Software only items are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt by the end user The terms and conditions of T M s warranty in effect at the time of shipment shall apply In order to invoke this Warranty notice of a warranty claim must be received by T M within the above stated warranty period and warranty coverage must be authorized by T M Notice of a warranty claim may be made orally by telephoning 49 2173 967300 or in writing sent by facsimile 49 2173 967400
95. tion will only by active when the fader is in its Off position to protect the Source selection against an inadvertent misadjustment during the current operation Keeping the Shift key pressed while the Source Selector is turned changes its function Now select the mode for the stereo channel stereo mono L R or the balance for the mono channels Refer to the options for Stereo fader balance Optionally you may control other parameters Refer to Source Selector with Shift Other topics linked to the Source Selector Disable Source Selection Default Source Source Status Display Shift Application Level 2 Press the Source Selector and activate PFL Prefade Listen which is shown by a blinking of the Source Status display The Pushbutton function may also be used for external controls Refer to Trigger Outputs 4 4 Level indicator Each fader includes a level indicator This LED chain is normally used as a level trend display Refer to Level Indicator for explanations and options It is also used as a trend display for the optional Balance and Input Trim Source Selector functions Refer to Source Selector with Shift Here the LED under the arrow in the middle is used as a zero position 4 5 Source Status display Each fader includes a Source Status display This 4 digit alohanumeric display normally shows the selected source Refer to Label Keeping the Shift button pressed displays the Shift function of the Source Selector i e
96. wel Enabled Set Smartlevel Monitoring Level Set Maximum Level for Loudspeakers Set Default Level for Loudspeakers Set Maximum Level for Headphones Set Default Level for Headphones Monitoring Options Headphones always on Monitor always on Monitor Startup f Monitor f Headphones DII Level Set DIM Level SHIFT Application Level 2 Disable Shift Functor The level indicators are not designed as full blown level indicators but as a level trend display External instruments are suitable for precise measurements INTELLIMIXO provides a level trend display for each channel In default setups he level indicator reads the applied signals directly at the input before the fader and stereo mono balance setting By activating the option Peakmeter Post Fader see following chapter the level meters can alternatively read the level after the channel fader Select in the Level Indicator Characteristics pulldown menu whether or not to use the level indicator Disable Level Indication No display VU Characteristics Shows the level conditions of the respective channel with VU characteristic a change to red is made at approx 5 db headroom Peak Characteristics Shows the level conditions of the respective channel with peak characteristics A change to red is made at approx 9 dB headroom INTELLIMIX amp Manual 3 0 Yellowtec 2005 Page 57 YELLOWTEC 8 11 2 Range Display Here different display options may be set
97. y be remote controlled IMPORTANT The inputs react on a rising or falling edge If you need to activate GPIs permanently always connect them to a GPO with a Ready function see Trigger Output Actions This will make sure that a GPI is activated after a power up of your INTELLIMIX Select one of the functions available in the Action pulldown menu for each input A variety of logic combinations with external applications will result Refer to the Trigger Input Actions list below for the available functions Note Sometimes it may be useful to use a trigger output refer to Trigger Outputs as a feed for a trigger input of the same device to obtain a certain combination Also refer to Technical data and connection information trigger inputs GPls 8 7 4 1 Trigger Input Actions List of the actions and or function in the Action pulldown menu Disabled ignores a control signal on this input Monitor Mute mutes the INTELLIMIXO monitor output Monitor Dim attenuates the INTELLIMIX amp monitor output according to the Dim Level setting in the Personal Parameters Monitor 11A DIM attenuates the selected monitor signal and adds the Line In 11 input Monitor 12D DIM attenuates the selected monitor signal and adds the Line In 12 input Monitor 11A replaces the selected monitor signal with the Line In 11 input signal Thus it is possible to send a signal e g from a communication unit to the monitor path by an external contr

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