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`,The DAD486x® Digital Audio Delivery
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`Operation Manual
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`PRELIMINARY
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`DAD486x® Instruction Manual Version 1.0
`@1992 by ENCO Systems, Inc.
`Revision A • October 1, 1992
`Revision B • December 1, 1992
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`OAD486x® Instruction Manual Version 2.0
`©1993 by ENCO Systems, Inc.
`Revision A - February 16, 1993
`Revision B - July 1, 1993
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`DAD486x® Instruction Manual Version 4.0
`©1993 by ENCO Systems, Inc.
`Revision A - September 10, 1993
`Revision B - January 31, 1994
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`DAD486x® Instruction Manual Version 5.0
`©1994 by ENCO Systems, Inc.
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`DAD486x® Instruction Manual Version 6.0
`©1995 by ENCO Systems, Inc.
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`Table of Contents
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`Condensed Table of Contents (a detailed Table of Contents follows):
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`Addenda/Errata Sheets
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`Introduction
`Section 1.0:
`Section 2.0:
`Section 3.0:
`Section 4.0:
`Section 5.0:
`Section 6.0:
`Section 7.0:
`Section 8.0:
`Section 9.0:
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`Section 11.0:
`Section 12.0:
`Section 13.0:
`Section 14.0:
`Section 15.0:
`Section 16.0:
`Section 17.0:
`Section 18.0:
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`System Setup and Installation
`Building a Library
`Basic Tutorial
`Recording
`Playback
`Editing
`Library Management
`USER SETUP Files
`The DAD486x Security System
`External AutomatiOn with the DAD486x
`Special Features
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`Network Operation
`Maintenance and Troubl~shooting
`Warranty Statement
`Software-Information
`Specifications
`Appendices
`Comprehensive Index
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`1.0 System Setup and Installation
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`1.2 Initial Checkout - Stand Alone Workstations
`A) Inspection and Assembly
`B) Starting (Booting) the System
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`1.3 Stand Alone Workstation Configuration and Test
`A) Testing the Play Function
`B) Testing the Record Function
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`1.4·File Server Setup and Checkout
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`A) Inspection and Assembly
`B) Starting (Booting) the System
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`A) Testing the Play Function
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`B} Testing the Record Function
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`C) Exiting the Network
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`1.7 Mechanical Installation
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`A) Graphics InstaUation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-14
`B) Mouse InstaUation
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`C) Keyboard Installation
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`D) Main CPU Chassis Installation
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`E) Printer Installation
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`1.8 Cable Routing
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`1,9 AC Power Considerations
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`1.10 Grounding
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`B) Shield Termination
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`1.11 Grounding the DAD486x
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`1:13 Audio Connections - Digital
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`2.0 Building a Library
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`2.1 Choosing a Sampling Rate
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`2.2 Choosing a Compression Format
`A) ListeninQi tests
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`2.3 Mono or Stereo Mode
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`2.4 Other Considerations
`A) Secondary and Tertiary signals
`B) Fade Outs/Segues
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`C) Playback Timer Designation
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`2.5 Library Management Considerations
`A) Designating Library Groups
`B) Designating Cut Numbers
`C) Designating Label Information
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`3.0 Basic Tutorial
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`3J The DAD486x Environment
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`3.2 DAD486x Screen Layout
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`3.3 Operational Tutorial
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`3.4 Recording a New Audio Cut
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`3.5 Building a Playlist
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`3.6 Loading and Playing a Playlist
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`3.7 Whatls Next
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`3.8 Exiting the Program
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`4.0 Recording
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`4.1 Loading a USER SETUP
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`4.2 MAIN Screen Record Machine
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`4.3 Record Control Buttons
`A) RECord
`B) PLAY
`C) STOP
`D) EDIT
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`A) DATA FORMAT
`B) ,MODE
`C) SAMPLE RATE
`D) MAX TIME PER CUT
`E) AUTO RECORD LEVEL
`F) INSTATRIM LEVEL
`G) NEXT AVAILABLE, LOWEST AVAILABLE, SEQUENTIAL SERIES
`H) LOCATION
`I) SOURCE
`J) AUDIO INPUT
`K) RECORD MONITOR
`L) SAVE AND RUN
`M) RESTORE PRESETS
`N) ACCEPT AND RUN
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`4.5 Front Panel Information Displays
`A) Data For~at, Sample Rate and Mode
`B) DISK CAPACITY GAUGE
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`4.6 Recording
`4-13
`A) Entering Label Information
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`1) CUT
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`2) SCRIPT DESIGNATOR
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`3) LENGTH
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`4) TITLE
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`5) GROUP
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`6) OUTCUE
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`7) AGENCY
`8) RECORD
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`9) KILL
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`10) ACCEPT, CANCEL, APPEND or UNLOAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4·15
`B) Input Level Adjustment
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`C) Recording Audio
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`D) Playing Back a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-17
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`A) Building a Recordlist "
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`4) ADD
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`5) INSERT
`6) DELETE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-22
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`5.1 Verifying and Loading a USER SETUP
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`5.2 Loading a Playlist
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`A) PLAY
`B) PAUSE/AUDITION
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`E) CHANGE/RETURN
`1) CHANGE
`2) CHANGE/RETURN
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`D) UNLOAD
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`E) REFRESH . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 5-12
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`G) CAN'CEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 5-12
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`5.6 Building and Modifying PJaylists
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`A) GROUP
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`D) ADD
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`E) INSERT
`F) MOVE
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`G) DELETE
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`I) PLAYLISTTIME
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`J) TRANS,OVER. and PLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
`K) PLAYLIST
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`2) DELETE
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`3) IMPORT
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`4) MERGE
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`6) EDIT
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`5.8 Autom~tjng Audio Cuts
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`A) Setting TRANSition Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. 5-21
`B) Setting the OVER Status
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`C) Setting PLAYS Status
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`D) Enabling Secondary and Tertiary Signals
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`E) Playback Status Codes
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`5.9 Automating with Control Events
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`A} Creating a Timed Event
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`B) Creating a Branch Event
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`C) Creating a Chain Event
`D) Creating a Spot Rotation. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 5-35
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`5.11 Using the Playlist Modify Machine
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`5.12 PRIORITY PLAY Buttons .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-39
`A) Programming P-PLAY Buttons
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`5.13 Using ARRAY Buttons
`A) Assigning ARRAY Buttons
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`5.14 Using the Mini-Array
`A) Placing a Mini-Array on the MAIN screen
`B) Programming and Operating the Mini-Array
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`A) Placing the Quad Playback Machine on the Screen
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`B) Loading a PLAYBACK SLOT
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`C) Playing Back a Cut
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`5.16 Using the 4PLAY Machine
`A) Manually Loading a PLAYBACK SLOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-51
`1) Loading the Next Cut in the PLAYUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-51
`2) Loading a cut from the LIBRARY
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`5.18 Sending Text Infor~ation at Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-52
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`6.0 Editing on the DAD486x
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`6.1 Entering the EDIT Screen
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`6.2 About the EDIT Screen
`A) Waveform Areas
`B) LOCATOR Display
`C) Edit Pointers
`D) Time Readout Displays
`E) Function Buttons
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`B) Using CUT/PASTE
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`E) Setting Fade Out Points
`F) Setting JALK TIME Points
`G) Setting ,SEGUE Points
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`A) EDITing a Spot Rotation Control Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-18
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`A) Locating Cuts in the Library
`1) GROUP
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`B) Managing Individual Cuts
`1) DELETE
`2) PURGE
`3) MOD'IFY
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`8) KILL DATE Management
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`A) LOAD
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`C) IMPORT
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`E) Automatic Backup With:in DAD
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`A) Deleting USER SETUP Files
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`8,4 Setting OUTPUT and INPUT ATTENUATION Defaults:
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`8.5 Setting CONFIGURE PLAYBACK MACHINES Defaults
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`8.6 Setting Output CHANNEL- ASSIGNMENT
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`A) Output Concepts
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`C) Channel Assignment Procedure
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`8.7 Setting CUE AND AUTOMATION DEFAULTS
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`8-19
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`8.8 MISCELLANEOUS DEFAULTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-20
`A) ARRAY Buttons
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`BLINKING
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`INTERRUPT. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-20
`GRAYOUT
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`B) TIMED RECORDING
`8-21
`C) PLAY WHILE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 8-21
`D) EDIT SCROLL __ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-22
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`8.9 Setting BACKGROUND COLOR . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-23
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`8.10 Setting BACKGROUND PATTE;RN
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`8.11 Programming PRIORllY PLAY Buttons
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`8.12 Setting CONFIGURE AUDIO Default
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`8..13 Saving USER SETUP File Cha-nges
`8-26
`A) Creating a New USER SETUP File
`8-26
`B) Modifying the Current USER SETUP File . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-26
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`8.14 Configuring Machines on the MAIN Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-27
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`9.0 The DAD486x Security System .•........-
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`9.1 Security Administration
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`9.2 Operational Concept
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`9.3 SUPER and DEFAULT USER SECURITY Files
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`9.4 Accessing the SECURI1Y SYSTEM Screen
`A) Moving Around the SECURITY SYSTEM Screen
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`9.5 Security Function Keys
`A) F2: SECURITY STATUS.'
`B} F4: SAVE
`C) F5: ADD/COPY USER
`1) ADDing a New Sec'urity Setup File
`2) COPYing an Existing Security Setup File
`D) F6: DELETE USER
`E) F7: SET PASSWORD
`F) Fa: SET SUPER PASSWORD
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`9.€? Unique ON and OFF Features
`A) SCROLLING ON/OFF
`B) PAGE ON/OFF
`C) VU SET ON/OFF
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`9.7 Exiting the SECURITY SYSTEM Screen
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`A) Using USER SECURITY Files with USER SETUP Files
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`B) Creating a TUTORIAL USER SECURITY Rle
`C) Logging In to the Security System on Start Up
`9-12
`D) Using the DAD486x with the DEFAULT USER SECURITY File ......•.. , 9-12
`E) Logging In with DAD486x Already Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9-13
`F) Logging Dut'of the Security System
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`10.0 External Automation with the DAD486x
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`10.1 General Purpose Interface Connections
`A} GPI Inputs
`B) GPI Outputs :
`C) GPI Connector Pinout Diagram
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`10.2 DAD Command Lang uage
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`10-2
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`10-3
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`10.3 Using GPI Inputs and Outputs
`A) Direct Programming of GPllnputs
`B) Direct Programming of GPI Outputs
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`'..... 10-10
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`10.4 GPI Control with Command Cuts :
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`1'0.5 Serial Port Connections
`A) Activating Serial Inputs/Outputs
`B) Serial Connector Pinout Information
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`10.6 Serial Automation Protocol (SERIAL_IO in DAD.CFG file)
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`10.7 External Routing Switcher Control Protocol (SWITCHERJNJO and
`SWITCHER_OUTJO in DAD.CFG File):
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`11.0 Special Features
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`11.1 Rotate Cuts
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`10-19
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`11-2
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`11-2
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`11 .2 Command Cuts
`11-7
`A) Programming Command Cuts
`B) Editing Command Lines
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`C) Preparing for GPI/Serial Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11-9
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`11.3 Jukebox Cut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11-9
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`11 .4 Script Cuts . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11-11
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`A) About Script Cuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . • . • . . . . . . . . .. 11-11
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`11..5 External Output Switching Devices
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`12.0 Network Operation
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`12·2
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`12.1 Network Components
`A) File Servers ........•.•.•........•.•....•.•.•.•.•.•......•.... 12-2
`B) Network Adapters
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`12.2 Network Configurations
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`12.3 Equipment Configurations
`A) File Server Network
`B) Audio Server Network
`C} Peer·to·Peer Network
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`12-4
`. . . . . . . . • . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . .. 12-4
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`12.4 Logging Into and Out of the Network . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • . . . . . . . . .. 12·5
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`12.5 Time Synchronization on the Network
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`12.6 Non-DAD Workstations on the Netwmk ...........•.•.•.•......•.•. ; . .. 12·7
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`12.7 Controlling Other Workstations on the Network
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`12.8 Playback Lookahead
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`: . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12·9
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`13.0 MaintenancefTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . .. . . • .. .. . • . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 13·2
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`13.1 System Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . .. 13-2
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`__ . . . . . . . . .. 13·3
`13.2 System Maintenance"
`13·3
`A) Fans and Air Filter
`B) Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13·3
`C} Mouse Maintenance ....................................•.•.•.. 13·4
`D) Cleaning Touch Screens and Peripheral Equipment. . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13-4
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`13.3 In Case of Difficulty ..................................•............. 13·5
`A) PC will not boot .............................•........•...•.•.. 13·5
`B) The DAD program will not start
`__ . . . . . . . .. . .. 13·6
`C} The Touch Screen needs calibration .....................•.•.•.•.. 13·6
`D) The Touch Screen will not work
`13-7
`E) Network workstation will not connect to the Server . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . .. 13-7
`F) Erratic operation of a DAD workstation or File Server ............•.... 13·7
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`13.4 Procedures for Maintaining Network Workstations
`A) Powering Down Network Workstations and the File Server ,,'.'....... 13-9
`B) Adding a Workstation to an Existing Network ..... , ........•.•.. '. . .. 13-9
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`13.5 Notes on Swapping Components .................•.....•........ '. .. 13-10
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`13.6 Recommended Spares
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`13.7 Factory Training and Support
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`15.1 Software Information .......................•.•.•.•.•...•.•......... 15-2
`A) Loading DAD486x Software .............•.•...•.•.....•..... " . .. 15-2
`B) Setting Up the CONFIG.SYS File
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`C) Setting Up the AUTOEXEC.BAT File. . . . . . . • .. . .. • .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. 15-3
`D) Running the DAD486x Program
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`15.2.Software Upgrades."
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`15.3:Accessing ENCO'Updates via BBS and Compuserve ...........•.•... , .. 15·5
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`15-6
`15.4 Installing Major Software Updates
`A) Installing from Update Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. 15·6
`B) Installing Using an Electronic File Transfer ....•.•.•.•.•.•.......... 15-7
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`15.5 Installing Individual Program Updates ............•.•.•.•..........•... 15-8
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`15.6 Device Driver Updates
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`15.7 Comments Regarding Startup and Database File Changes ....•...•...... 15-10
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`15.8 Audio Driver Information
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`16.1 DAD486x Technical Specifications
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`16.2 SX7 Audio Adapter Specifications (16-bit PCM)
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`16.3 SX9 Audio Adapter Specifications (16-bit PCM)
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`16.4 SX22 Audio Adapter Specifications (16-bit PCM) ....................•.. ' 16-7
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`16.6 SX20 Audio Adapter Specifications (16-bit PCM) .....•.• ,............... 16-9'
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`17.1 App",ndices and Reference Information
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`17·2
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`17.2 Quick Reference to Supported Keyboard Keystrokes ....••.•.•..••...•... 17-2
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`17.3 Typical File Locations ................................•...•.•.•.•.... 17-3
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`17.4 Video Options Available .....................•........•.•.......•... ·17·5
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`17.5 DAD.BAT File Definitions and Sample File .....•..•.....•...•.•.•.•.•... 17·6
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`17.6 DAD.CFG Sample File and Definitions ........•..•.......•...•.•.•.•... 17-7
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`17.7 Sample DOS Startup Files ......................•.•...•...•......... 17-9
`A) Sample CONFIG.SYS File, DOS 5.0:
`17·9
`B) Sample CONFIG.SYS File, DOS 6.2: '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17-9
`C) Sample AUTOEXEC.BAT File, stand-alone workstation, DOS 5.0: . . . . .. 17-10
`D) Sample AUTOEXEC.BAT File, stand·alone workstation, DOS 6.2: . . . . .. 17·10
`E) Sample AUTOEXEC:BAT File, network workstation, DOS 6.2:
`17-11
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`17.8 DAD486x Database Layouts - dBase 111+ (or later) Compatible. . . . . . . . . . .. 17-12
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`17.9 About the DAD Clock ......................................•.•..... 17-13
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`17.10 About the DAD Date Stamp - .. . . . ... . .. . ... . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17-14
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`Thank you for investing in an ENCO Digital Audio Delivery System, a product that allows
`multiple users to access high quality (CD/DAT) stereo audio stored digitally on a shared
`data n·etwork. DAD has been developed using a modular approach which enables a
`complete system to range anywhere from a single stand alone workstation wtth a single
`channel of record/playback capability to a faciltty wide, multi-user, mulli-channel per user
`audio network.
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`The building block for a DAD system is the DAD486x workstation. This unit has been
`specifically designed to meet the operational needs of both live broadcast and studio
`production.
`II combines high quality, random access audio in a compact, self contained
`package with an extremely friendiy control interface. The operator is able to perform
`standard record and playback functions with lillie or no training, while editing and many
`other powerful production features become routine after just a few hands-on sessions.
`Some of the DAD486x features include:
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`'high quality 16 bit digital stereo audio with user selectable sample rates up
`to 50 KHz;
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`·hard disk storage for random access to alj stored audio with selectable
`data compression to extend total record time;
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`'intuitive graphic interface featuring a touch screen emulating the control
`features of familiar broadcast hardware maximizing operator acceptance;
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`'user programmable PRIORITY PUIY buttons for instant access to priority
`playbacks;
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`'user programmable PUlYLISTs for automatic playback sequencing;
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`'intuitive graphic EDIT functions for simple start and end cue adjustment,
`auxiliary cue point manipulation, optional cut and paste audio construction,
`.counldown timer programming and audio transition construction;
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`'multiple stereo record/playback channels per workstation available with
`optional DSP hardware/software, multiple workstations may be networked
`via optional Ethernet hardware/software;
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`'rugged "broadcast quality' hardware construction.
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`Each DAD486x stand-alone workstation is buill on a PC/AT (486) platform and stores
`digitized audio on an internal hard drive. Each unit is built from premium grade "off-the(cid:173)
`shelf' computer hardware. The only non-standard component is a proprietary DS?
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`(Digital Signal Processor) circuit board; this unit handles all of the digital signal
`processing functions, leaving the 486 CPU free to run the graphic interface and database
`operations.
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`Each DSP circuit poard can simultaneously process tWo signals (one channel of stereo
`audio). Multiple DSP boards can be installed in each workstation, providing functions
`similar to multiple discrete record/playback machines; however, no additional rack space
`is required, and all control is provided through a single interface.
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`In a multi-user network configuration, individual workstations operate as described
`above; however, fhe audio for each workstation is no longer stored on an internal hard
`drive. Instead, the audio is located in a shared file server, providing every workstation
`with direct access to the complete database. No time or disk space is wasted making
`several copies of the same audio data. Even though all users share the same database,
`they operate independently of others in the system.
`Interconnections are accomplished
`via a singie coaxial cable (twisted pair or fiber optic cable also available).
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`Operation of the DAD486x is straight forward and easy to learn, thanks to its highiy
`intuitive computer graphic/louch screen interface. The system provides the user with
`standard record and piayback functions, using a familiar push button: based control
`In addition. the operator has finger tip access to easy-ta-use editing, random
`panel.
`access playback buttons and pewerful organizational and Library maAagement
`functions. The DAD486x interface combines unci uttered graphics, intuitive labelling and
`a variety of helpfUl "pop-up" dialogue boxes to allow the operator to learn new features
`while working with familiar ones.
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`Due to its computer based design, all system functions are also controllable via a serial
`port {or through a network}, making the DAD486x ideal for remote control and
`automation applications as well.
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`The DAD486x is designed as a direct replacement for existing tape based
`record/playback Systems.
`In most applications, it will use your existing audio and remote
`control connections. However, quite a number of interconnection and control options
`are available with this unit, and we suggest you r!,view Section 1, System Setup and
`Installation, and Section 10, External Automation, for more information.
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`Using This Manual
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`Like the DAD486x, this manual was developed with the operator in mind. Each and
`every control function has been documented in as straight forward a manner as possible.
`Many features of the DAD486x are intuitive in nature, and the Graphic User Interface
`provides a familiar and easy to use control panel. Operation via a QWERTY keyboard is
`also supported for the operator that is so inclined.
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`The manual is laid out in a logical series, which should take the reader from installation
`and setup, through'a brief tutorial, and then into the overall features of the system, from
`the basic to the most advanced. This order is set up to correspond with the natural
`exploration and use of the DAD486x, and we strongly recommend you take this path,
`rather than "hop around."
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`Most operators will find it easiest to learn the system simply by "playing" with it. This is
`perfectly acceptable and quite safe. Most controls are self explanatory, and many of
`them will invoke "pop-up" information windows. These are graphic boxes which will
`present choices, ask questions or warn the operator that the current operation could
`'permanently change data. The operator is always presented with a CANCEL or a QUIT
`button to allow leaVing a function wijhout making any changes.
`In addition, the DAD486x
`Security System can be set to prevent users from selecting any potentially damaging
`options.
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`The DAD486x, while simple and easy to use, is nonetheless a system with great flexibility
`and many features: Plan to spend several days after installation familiarizing yourself
`with all the standard features, and investigating some of the alternate features and
`configurations available to you in the standard package. This will be time well spent, and
`will enable you to avoid any usurprises" later on, as well as gain full appreciation and
`.knowledge of DAD486x System.
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`Conventions Used in This Mimual
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`The DAD486x user interface consists of several full frame:graphic screens and a variety
`of overlaying pop-ups, each of which contain buttons, slide controls, list areas and other
`features. Throughout this manual we will use several styles of text to help identify the
`type of feature we are describing. The conventions are as follows:
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`UNDERLINED UPPERCASE will be used to refer to a particular full frame
`screen. Example: LIBRARY.
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`Underlined Upper/Lower case will be used to refer to individual pop-up
`graphics. Example: Playlist. -
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`BOLD UPPERCASE will be used when we refer to a labelled button or
`control feature within a screen. Example: PLAY.
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`ALL UPPERCASE will be used to refer to a control or feature which has no
`explicit label. The text will describe the feature's implicit function. Example:
`LEFT CHANNEL INPUT LEVEL.
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`Bold Upper/Lower case is user to refer to Library Groups used with the
`DAD Library. Example: Spots.
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`Keyboard keystrokes will be indicated by the name 01 the key contained in
`< and> symbols. Example: <Enter>.
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`DOS and program commands to be entered will be enclosed in double
`quotes and shown in boldface.. Example: "edii dad.clg".
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`Scroll controls contain two SCROLL ARROWS (one at either end 01 control) and a single
`DRAG BOX (size and position within control indicates value of control). The collection 01
`these components will often be referred to as a SCROLL BAR or SLIDER.
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`This guide will assume the operator is using a monitor with an integral touch s-creen and
`will therelore instruct the operator to '10uch" leatures on the screen.
`II you are using a
`mouse instead, a '10uch" may be performed by placing the mouse pointing arrow on the
`desired leature ("pointing"), then pressing and releasing ("clicking") the left mou