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GeTTInG sTarTeD

X-COUPLED ETHERNET CABLE

100-240V AC

DB-8

PC or Mac

25PIN DSUB TO XLR

8 x XLR FOR DIGITAL I/O

TV TRANSMISSION PROCESSOR /

DB-8

RESET

SUPPLY 2

SUPPLY 1

DUAL POWER REDUNDANCY

STATUS

This is an illustration of how to connect a standard DB8/DB4 as it comes with one Mainframe and one TC Icon software 

Editor. We recommend reading through the entire Hardware & Installation section before operating.

Please note that a crossed ethernet cable (supplied) 

must be used in this type of setup. When the 

system is connected to a HUB as a part of a major 

network non-crossed ethernet cables must be used 

(not supplied).

Connections

Install the TC Icon Software Editor

Follow the intallation instructions.

•  Open the TC Icon Software Editor and the following 

screen will appear.

•  Press 

Assign

.

 

The System is scanned and all connected 

mainframes will appear on the next screen. 

•  Press the mainframe you wish to access.

•  That’s it - you are now up and running.

Latest version of Mainframe software and latest 

version of the TC Icon Software Editor is supplied 

on the CD delivered with the Mainframe and 

Software Editor package. However, from time to 

time, software updates are available. To achieve the latest 

software you should visit our site at www.tcelectronic.com 

and go to “Downloads - Software Updates - TC Icon 

Software Editor” and follow the instructions. You may also 

contact your local dealer to get the latest software.

Quick setup guide

This quick setup guide applies for a simple setup as 

illustrated. The setup procedure requires that your PC 

or Mac has a network adapter installed as well as a 

TCP/IP protocol.

•  Unpack the Mainframe and mount in a well ventilated 

space.

•  Connect mains power and audio-connections via the 

supplied 25 pin to XLR cable and use the supplied 

X-coupled ethernet cable to connect the Mainframe to 

your network adapter as illustrated.

•  Boot computer and Mainframe.

Summary of Contents for DB4 MKII

Page 1: ...Operation manual English DB4 DB8 ...

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Page 3: ... networking for DB8 DB4 20 Basic Operation 21 Library Recall 23 Library Store 24 Library Bank 25 Library Delete 26 Routing Page 27 Frame System Main 28 Frame System Main GPI 29 Frame System Main GPI 30 Frame System Main GPI 31 Frame System Main MIDI 32 Frame System I O 35 Engine Edit 37 Icon Setup 38 SMPTE 39 License agreement 42 Technical Specifications Frame 43 Technical Specifications TC Icon R...

Page 4: ... power supply shall remain readily operable Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Service There are no user serviceable parts inside All service must be performed by qualified personnel EMC EMI This equipment ha...

Page 5: ...l provide outstanding audio resolution never before available in a broadcast processor Identify Your Opportunities If your station is an early mover in digital and seeking to identify advantages DB8 and DB4 will provide you with all the possibilities you need to experiment and find the right competitive angle The processors can also adapt to your audience s changing needs or audio strategy could e...

Page 6: ...will appear on the next screen Press the mainframe you wish to access That s it you are now up and running Latest version of Mainframe software and latest version of the TC Icon Software Editor is supplied on the CD delivered with the Mainframe and Software Editor package However from time to time software updates are available To achieve the latest software you should visit our site at www tcelec...

Page 7: ...perationable however we advise that you address the issue and investgate the cause of the error indication at the first given opportunity No light in any LEDs no power connected Notice that only one power supply is necessary for DB8 4 to run Status is also indicated in the TC Icon Editor Reset key Press and hold during boot up to reset I P address to default Default I P address in 192 168 1 xx whe...

Page 8: ...X DSP DSP AES EBU Eight channel single space Following I O cards are available I O 6000 SDI HD AES3 COAX I O AES OCTAL I O Balanced Dual Power In The Dual Power input for extended operational security and stability accepts 100 230V AC 50 60Hz Connect to two independent power sources to be safe in case of a fuse blow SMPTE 1 4 connection for SMPTE sync Input Ethernet LAN Connection for external con...

Page 9: ...ving a module from a Mainframe the card should be mounted directly in another Mainframe or placed in an anti static shielded bag Mounting Modules Before mounting modules in your DB8 DB4 unplug the mains power cable Remove the dummy panel or original module from the slot where you want to install the module The module should then be removed from the shielded bag and mounted directly in the Mainfram...

Page 10: ...z synchronous or asynchronous 16 bit 20 bit and 24 bit audio All four audio groups can be deleted Any two audio groups can be replaced when operating in multiplexer mode SD Audio Embedded audio multiplexer and demultiplexer Supports 6 SD video formats Supports eight audio channels at one time Compliant to SMPTE 272M A and C compatible with common non compliances Full support for 48 kHz synchronous...

Page 11: ...ot and remount the screws Hardwire Bypass at power off At power off the frame is hardwire bypassed via relays ensuring NO signal loss SYNC IN WORD CLOCK Refer to infomation on next page General Handling When inserting or removing any modules avoid touching the circuit board by handling only the rear panel of the module To minimize the static potentials that can cause damage to the electronic circu...

Page 12: ... 5b Male 1 3 Output 1 2 19 6b Male 2 3 Output 3 4 20 7b Male 3 3 Output 5 6 21 8b Male 4 3 Output 7 8 22 11a Male 1 1 Common 23 11b Male 2 1 Common 24 12a Male 3 1 Common 24 12b Male 4 1 Common 25 Shield no connection Common Twisted cable pairs must be respected Sync In Word Clock For connections to external clock via the standard BNC connector see illustration above When several devices are conne...

Page 13: ...USB connection E g LM2 Monitor By connecting a monitor via this standard 15 pin D Sub you can have the exact same picture as displayed on the TC Icon running in parallel with the Icon Color depth is 24 bit with a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz Power Connect 100 240V AC 50 60Hz auto select Rack mounting Advice The CPU unit should not be placed in an environment with a temperature exc...

Page 14: ...h e g a sleeve etc will not result in changes in parameter values The sensitivity can be adjusted in the TC Icon Setup menu TC Connection Cable Use the special TC Icon cable supplied with the unit ONLY No other cables can be used The 7 5 meters 22 feet cable cannot be extended as this will reduce the power for the Icon supplied via the cable Mic stand mounting There are two standard threads 3 8 an...

Page 15: ...d on the following pages Software types There are three types of software in a DB4 DB8 mainframe one for the TC Icon Remote CPU MKII and then the TC Icon Software Editor for PC and Mac that can be used instead of a TC Icon hardware version Frame software Net Ethernet software DSP software Software for the TC Icon Remote CPU MKII TC Icon Software Editor form Mac or PC Before diving into the actual ...

Page 16: ...te CPU MKII software INTERNET Update Remote CPU 2 REMOTE CPU MKII LAN 2 TC ICON MKII Standard Ethernet cable If you see a message Download from web failed go to the Setup Net page and ensure that it says Connected TC Website Available under Internet DHCP Connection LAN 2 If the message is Connected TC Website Not Available or LAN 2 Not Connected then check cables and try again If the problem conti...

Page 17: ...tware in this folder Disconnect your computer from your internet router Connect the DB8 MKII LAN port to you computers netcard using a X coupled ethernet cable Open the TC Icon Editor select the Frame to update and go to the Frame System Update page Enter the path for the software C DB8update for Windows or Volumes Macintosh HD S6kupdate for Mac as Update Folder path Select Frame and press Update ...

Page 18: ...ORK Static IP STUDIO B INTERNET X Coupled ethernet cable Static IP 10 10 10 1 Static IP 10 10 10 2 Static IP 10 10 10 4 DHCP e g 192 168 1 1 DHCP e g 192 168 1 10 Static IP 10 10 10 1 Static IP 10 10 10 2 Static IP 10 10 10 3 DHCP e g 192 168 1 2 CENTRAL SERVER TV TRANSMISSION PROCESSOR DB 8 RESET SUPPLY 2 SUPPLY 1 DUAL POWER REDUNDANCY STATUS TV TRANSMISSION PROCESSOR DB 8 RESET SUPPLY 2 SUPPLY 1...

Page 19: ... where you place software updates and e g a preset vault on a central server computer in a shared folder The illustration on the previous pages shows two studios and a central server with internet access LAN 1 TC Network connects Local DB4 DB8 Mainframes Local Remote CPU LAN 1 E g PC Mac running the TC Icon Editor LAN 2 Internet Connects to central server and internet To learn about shared folders...

Page 20: ...ur local DB4 DB8 MKII Mainframe The exact path to the folder on the server must be entered in the File Folder field on the Library bank page Example Path to folder with presets banks PC Example Path to folder with automation presets Mac Detailed description on bank handling is described in the manual section Library Bank Automation Presets Automation presets are stored and recalled directly to and...

Page 21: ...TC Icon and Mainframe IP addresses Setting Subnet Mask TCP IP Setting the Subnet and TCP IP on DB8 Mainframe is done via the TC Icon page frame system main net Setting TCP IP on TC Icon Remote CPU MKII is done on via the Setup Net page Resetting a frames IP address By pressing and holding the reset button on the frontpanel during boot up the frames IP address can at all times be reset to default 1...

Page 22: ...new account You right click the blank space underneath the 3 accounts and click New User Type in user name ICON And Password Administrator Leave Full name and Description blank unless you need these information All check boxes should be left as is Click Create and the Close and the user now has rights to access the computer Now go to the folder you want to share Right click on the folder and selec...

Page 23: ...iles in the Public folders 2 In the Password protected sharing section select the following option Turn off password protected sharing If option 2 is NOT available it is most likely because you are on a domain controlled network and we advise talking to your network administrator before proceeding Advise for the network administrator The user should be able to sign out of the domain controlled net...

Page 24: ...load server Go to the Update page and press Update From TC Website TC Electronic does NOT have access to any files or information on devices connected to LAN2 Connected TC Website not Available This indicates that LAN2 is correctly connected to the internet but you are either on a closed network with no internet access or the download server at TC Electronic cannot be reached LAN 2 Not Connected Y...

Page 25: ...gine Structure The core element of DB8 DB4 is the Engine structure This structure enables you to run up to two four powerful algorithms presets simultaneously Each Engine is capable of utilizing up to 8 Inputs and 8 Outputs depending on the selected algorithm preset Up to 16 physical Input and 16 physical Output channels can be routed in the most flexible way Engine Resources The powerful and flex...

Page 26: ... will always reflect the last modified Engine Most parameters can be controlled via the 6 Faders As some algorithms hold numerous parameters and we operate with 6 Faders the preset parameters are organized in Fader Groups To scroll between the Fader Groups use the Fader Group selectors Parameter value Fine Adjust Any parameter value can be adjusted in two accuracies A Normal and a Fine Adjust mode...

Page 27: ...Press info for preset information Fader Group Selector Decade selector tens Recalling a Scene Routing or Engine preset Press the RECALL tab to select the Recall page Now select the level of Scene Routing or Engine 1 4 Select which bank you wish to recall from Factory or User If a DB8 DB4 formatted PCMCIA card is inserted in the Mainframe card banks will be available and displayed below the User ba...

Page 28: ... on the Store page The previously accessed display will always be present beneath the keyboard Current Fader values will be displayed and faders can be used to adjust parameter values The preset is not stored when the keyboard s Enter key is pressed Only the name is entered To store you MUST press the red Store key Fader assignments in the bottom of the display will always reflect the last modifie...

Page 29: ...r when using the TC Icon software editor Copy Bank Press to activate copy function between the selected Banks Rename Press to rename selected bank via the Naming pop up display Delete Press to clear the selected Bank You will be asked to confirm your choice to avoid unintended deletion Using PCMCIA cards To use a PCMCIA card with DB8 DB4 the card must be properly formatted This is done from the Fr...

Page 30: ...l presets Deleting a Preset Select Delete side tab and select level by pressing Scene or Engine Select the preset to delete by pressing the actual Bank Decade to select tens and the actual preset Press the Delete key to delete the preset Library Frame and Engine selectors Function Select Tabs Fader Group Selector ...

Page 31: ...gine Inputs up to 32 however it is not possible to connect more than one physical Input to the same Engine Input It is possible to connect all Engine Outputs up to 32 to one single physical Output It is possible to connect an Engine Output to the Inputs of the three other Engines Engine Processing Delay Processing delay between the routed Engines behaves as if they were external devices Labels The...

Page 32: ... Clock Rate The Clock Rate to which the Mainframe is currently locked Color indications The yellow color indicates that Auto Revert to Internal is selected and the selected Clock Master has been present at one point but is now lost and the frame has switched to the selected internal clock rate The red color indicates no lock check cables and clock source Detected Sample Rate This is a read only pa...

Page 33: ...ed the corresponding Scene is recalled and the serial data control input is disabled This GPI mode is suitable for Backup and Alarm messaging operation User Scene 0 1 2 or 3 is permanently recalled Note Switching to this mode will instantly perform a Scene Recall even if no connections are made to the GPI input As long as the GPI input is idle 5V GPI recall is inactive In idle mode the machine can...

Page 34: ...protect against erratic operation The processor constantly monitors the GPI input and only if several consecutive measurements point to the same valid voltage window a recall is performed The voltage windows chosen enable easy binary relay encoding as shown in fig 1 If long cable runs are required HF decoupling using a ceramic capacitor across the Tip and Sleeve terminals inside the jack plug may ...

Page 35: ... 438 1 000 idle 0 824 0 687 0 600 0 545 0 489 0 437 0 400 Target typ V 5 00 0 00 5 00 3 44 2 73 2 19 5 00 4 12 3 44 3 00 2 73 2 44 2 19 2 00 Max typ V 5 00 0 51 5 00 3 50 2 79 2 25 5 00 4 18 3 50 3 06 2 79 2 50 2 25 2 06 Min typ V 2 67 0 00 4 16 3 38 2 67 0 00 4 50 4 06 3 38 2 94 2 67 2 38 2 13 0 00 Tech Notes Idle refers to the state when no input is connected or when the input is left floating R...

Page 36: ... 5 SysEx Device ID Range 0 to 126 Select SysEx ID for the Mainframe MIDI Rate Range Normal or 19 2 This parameter sets the Baud Rate MIDI transfer rate The default setting is Normal However 19 2 may be better suited for external master control programs as found in broadcast stations MIDI Setup Page Introduction MIDI Channels To recall presets for Scene Routing and Engines 1 to 4 you must first set...

Page 37: ...ct whether the Frame should Read Control Changes messages Send Control Change Options here are Single 7 bit or Double 14 bit precision Read SysEx Send SysEx These two parameters determine whether the Frame should read and send SysEx MIDI DUMP Page Various options for MIDI information dump is available Dump Scene includes both routing and all presets loaded in the Engines Dump Routing dumps current...

Page 38: ...t will be easier to identify the frame when hooked up in a network with several frames Card Format card with empty preset banks This function will format a PCMCIA card with DB8 DB4 preset banks A formatted 1Mb card will hold 10 Engine user card banks of 100 presets 10 Routing user banks of 50 presets 10 Scene user banks of 50 presets You may also choose to format and prepare a 1 Mb card for Automa...

Page 39: ...displays the currently locked Clock Rate which is always 48 kHz when the processor is used with SDI Frequency This information field displays the SDI Input data rate in a range between 140 Mbps and 1 5 Gbps I O Setup AES card installed This page indicates the frame s current card configuration I O DSP AES card installed This page indicates current status on the DSP card Dither for AES pairs can be...

Page 40: ...ormat indication I O Labels All physical Inputs and Outputs can be named renamed Enter the Titles page by pressing the tabs System and Titles Press any of the 16 Inputs Outputs and the Naming display will pop up Enter adequate name for the Input Output and press Enter The names will be displayed on the Frame Routing page The I O Labels are global and are not affected by preset changes Version The ...

Page 41: ... assigned to Fader Groups Select Fader Groups using the Fader Group selector Press any parameter and it is assigned to Fader 6 Fader User Group Assign key By pressing the Fader Group Selector Up key you enter the User group In this group you can assign any parameter to any fader The User Fader group is stored with a preset Press the Link key Select the fader you wish to link a parameter to by pres...

Page 42: ...ity and will only respond when touched by your skin Enable Fader Touch Enables touch sensitivity of the Faders AC DC Sensitivity Sets the Faders sensitivity to AC and DC Adjust these handles to achieve optimal performance in your environment Software Editor Setup menu Info On this page the current Software Editor version number is listed Devices On this page you control and assign the devices in t...

Page 43: ... will be executed according to incoming SMPTE clock Read and Write functions can be activated simultaneously General Read and Write status is given in the Icon Tab in the left corner Follow When Follow is selected the list will scroll and the current event song position will always be in the top line When Follow is de selected the list will NOT scroll but the cursor position will move according to...

Page 44: ...cally on the Icon It is possible to save one Event List on the Icon Additional cue lists can be stored and recalled on a PCMCIA card The Keep key will turn red as soon as any editing of the list has taken place indicating that you must press to save the list This key corresponds is the same as the Keep key located on the Edit page see previous page Revert This Undo function allows you to revert th...

Page 45: ...de present on your tape media or film does not start exactly at the beginning of the tape the 23 00 00 00 setting would be a good choice to keep chronological order in the Event List Support of SNMP Multiple DB8 and or DB4 units can be monitored using industry standard SNMP trapping SNMP includes monitoring of sync status overload silent outputs and more Look on www tcelectronic com under Products...

Page 46: ...Place the TC Icon exe file on your desktop if it is not already there Create three shortcuts to the Icon exe file and rename each instance E g Icon 1 Icon 2 etc Then right click on each shortcut and enter the following lines in Target C Documents and Settings MYPC Desktop Icon exe instance 1 C Documents and Settings MYPC Desktop Icon exe instance 2 etc Not available on Mac ...

Page 47: ...ransfer all of your rights set forth in these licensing terms only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the TC ICON Remote CPU provided you retain no copies you transfer all of the TC ICON OS Including all component parts the media and printed materials any upgrades these licensing terms and if applicable the Certificate s of Authenticity and the recipient agrees to these licensing terms If ...

Page 48: ...kHz 46 5 to 48 5 kHz 3 dB 50 Hz 65 dB 500 Hz 100 dB 1 4 kHz 1 dB 2 Hz PC Card 68 pin type 1 cards PCMCIA 2 0 JEIDA 4 0 Supports up to 2 MB SRAM In Out Thru 5 Pin DIN Change between 2 4 or 8 presets Custom MIDI In Out Input for timed program changes 10 100 Mbits s Base T EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 FCC part 15 class B CISPR 22 class B IEC 60065 EN 60065 UL 6500 and CSA E65 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 2...

Page 49: ...ernet interface USB interface COM interface Keyboard Mouse External display Remote EMC Complies with Safety Certified to Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity General Finish Dimensions Weight Mains Voltage Power Consumption Backup Battery Life Warranty Parts and labor Embedded AMD Geode LX 800 500MHz 512MB CompactFlash Card 256MB SO DIMM 200 pin DDR SDRAM Windows Embedded ...

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