Merlin Integrated Signal Processor ISP-100, User Manual

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10 July 1998
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1-1
An Overview of the ISP-100 ................................................................................................ 1-1
About this Manual ................................................................................................................ 1-2
Customer Support ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Conventions Used in this Manual ........................................................................................ 1-2
SETUP & INSTALLATION ...................................................... 2-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
Front Panel Features ........................................................................................................... 2-1
Rear Panel Features ........................................................................................................... 2-2
Power Requirements ........................................................................................................... 2-2
Operating Environment ....................................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting .................................................................................................................... 2-2
Card Installation Procedure ................................................................................................. 2-3
Cable Diagrams ................................................................................................................... 2-4
Analog Audio ................................................................................................................. 2-4
Digital Audio .................................................................................................................. 2-5
Serial Communications ................................................................................................. 2-6
General Purpose Inputs (GPI) ....................................................................................... 2-9
Master Sync Input ......................................................................................................... 2-9
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 3-1
User Modifications ............................................................................................................... 3-1
In Case of Problems ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Factory Default Mode .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Retrieving Version Numbers ............................................................................................... 3-3
Retrieving Serial Numbers .................................................................................................. 3-3
Changing the Fuse .............................................................................................................. 3-4
Changing the Battery ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Technical Support ............................................................................................................... 3-6
Procedure for Returns ......................................................................................................... 3-6
Shipping to Manufacturer for Repair or Adjustment ............................................................ 3-7
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 4-1
Components ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Compressor ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Crossover ...................................................................................................................... 4-1
Delay ............................................................................................................................. 4-1
Dither ............................................................................................................................. 4-1
Gain ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
Gate ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
Limiter ............................................................................................................................ 4-2
Filters ............................................................................................................................. 4-2