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BAP User Guide (v1.0) Introduction • 11
Introduction
This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the Broadcast Audio Processor (BAP).
The following chapters are included:
• “
Introduction ” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “ Before You Begin ” summarizes the features of the BAP.
• “ Integration Example ” provides an example of how to configure the BAP.
• “ Hardware Overview ” presents information on the BAP hardware.
• “ Physical Installation ” provides additional information for installing the BAP, and DashBoard
before you can proceed to cabling and configuring your BAP.
• “ Cabling ” outlines how to connect to your facility network, and peripheral devices.
• “ Initial Connection ” provides instructions for configuring the initial IP address for the BAP.
• “ Using DashBoard ” provides instructions for launching DashBoard, and accessing the BAP
interfaces in DashBoard.
• “ Updating the Network Settings ” provides instructions for configuring the Gb1 port of the BAP
for communication with your facility network and NTP server.
• “ Specifying the Video Format ” outlines how to configure the global reference format for your
BAP.
• “ Channel Mapping ” to apply the default audio channel map or assign the channels as required
by your system.
• “ Real-Time Loudness Leveling ” summarizes the steps to configure the Dolby® Real-Time
Loudness Leveling (RTLL) feature.
• “ Watermark Encoders Setup ” outlines the steps required to configuring and enabling up to four
watermark encoder channels.
• “ Outputting PCM Data ” summarizes how to configure the BAP to embed PCM data for an output
path.
• “ Upgrading the Software ” provides instructions on how to upgrade the BAP software via
DashBoard.
• “ DashBoard Interface Overview ” summarizes the menus and parameters of the BAP tabs in
DashBoard.
• “ Technical Specifications ” provides the specifications for the BAP.
• “ Service Information ” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your BAP.
• “ Glossary ” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring
your BAP:
•
DashBoard User Manual , Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
• BAP Quick Start Guide , Ross Part Number: NWEIPDR-002
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user
must enter, or a sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular
command.