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General| Brand | Pacific Microsonics |
|---|---|
| Model | HDCD Model Two |
| Category | Processor |
| Language | English |
Instructions for initial setup before connecting AC power.
Procedures for powering on the unit and setting analog pin polarity.
Adjusting analog input attenuation using jumpers for signal level.
Details on analog and digital signal connections and output networks.
Isolators to break ground loops for digital/analog signal cables.
Overview of the processor's physical enclosure and internal subsystems.
Diagram and description of rear panel connectors and input attenuator.
Details on the power supply unit's enclosure and rear panel connections.
Overview of new features in software version 3.01.
Identification and description of front panel controls and indicators.
Explanation of the two-channel, four-color LED bar graph meters.
Settings for meter source, display mode, and peak level hold.
Details on meter segments, peak indicators, reset, and general setup.
How to monitor signals and operate the power switch.
Description of the display and controls for navigating menus.
Explanation of status, clock, and HDCD indicator LEDs.
Overview of the thirteen operating modes based on sample rates.
Details on AD_44.1, DD44-44, AD+DD44, and AD_88.2 operating modes.
Details on DD88-44, DD44-88, and DD88-88 operating modes.
Details on AD176.4, DD176.4, DD176-88, and DD176-44 operating modes.
Details on DD88-176 and DD44-176 operating modes.
Storing and recalling system setup parameters in labeled presets.
Values stored in the factory configured presets.
Configuring the Model Two to act as a master word clock generator.
Setting up slave units and converting analog tape recordings.
Step-by-step guides for 44.1/48 kHz and 88.2/96 kHz A/D conversion.
Setup for 176.4/192 kHz A/D conversion and AD+DD processing.
Capabilities for converting signal word lengths and filtering.
Setup for converting 44.1/48 kHz to 88.2/96 kHz signals.
Setup for converting 176.4/192 kHz to 44.1/48 kHz signals.
Advanced DAC optimization for fidelity with monitoring electronics.
Producing CD masters and providing HDCD Silence for playback.
Rules for processing HDCD 16-bit signals without losing LSB code.
Steps for high-quality conversion of analog tape to digital masters.
Using HDCD options for optimal 16-bit HDCD encoded masters.
Details on amplitude encoding and dither options for HDCD.
Adjusting digital gain and enhancing low-level signal detail.
Dither options to optimize perceived timbral and spatial accuracy.
Methods for recording compressed, limited dynamic range material.
Techniques for recording material with infrequent, short duration peaks.
Explanation of the menu structure and navigation via buttons.
Visual representation of the Model Two's menu hierarchy.
Explanation of menu selections and function button operations.
The top-level menu from which all other menus are accessed.
Menu for frequently used HDCD 16-bit encode and monitor controls.
Selecting the source for meter display and monitoring.
Adjusting analog input, digital signal, and monitor output levels.
Examples of how the Levels Menu appears in different modes.
Main menu for accessing system configuration options.
Selecting the base sample rate (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).
Menus for selecting operating modes at 1X, 2X, and 4X sample rates.
Menu for configuring digital output settings.
Setting word length and dither types for Digital Output 1.
Setting word length and dither types for Digital Output 2.
Setting digital output word length for 2X or 4X modes.
Configuring phase inversion and HDCD features for digital outputs.
Selecting digital output format (1-Wire or 2-Wire AES).
Configuring analog input settings and clock sources.
Selecting the clock source for A/D conversion (Internal, AES, Word Clock).
Selecting A/D filters and configuring monitor input HDCD code detection.
Selecting D/A converter clock source for monitoring digital input.
Setting external clock frequency and monitoring digital input format.
Configuring digital input settings and HDCD code detection.
Enabling HDCD decoding, gain scaling, and selecting 2X to 1X filter modes.
Selecting digital input clock source and format.
Stored presets for recalling system configurations.
Accessing System, Monitor Setup, Meter Setup, and Store Presets menus.
Adjusting contrast, brightness, and meter brightness.
Setting XLR connector pin polarity for analog I/O.
Adjusting DAC dither levels for optimal performance.
Configuring monitor settings and meter setup options.
Configuring threshold and hold for meter overload lights.
Saving, renaming, and clearing user presets.
Renaming presets and accessing system test functions.
Checking software version and downloading system updates.
Step-by-step guide for downloading system software from a PC.
How the Model Two enters self-test mode during power-up.
Explanation of HDCD process and analog to 16-bit HDCD signal encoding.
How HDCD signals are decoded and the function of the HDCD indicator.
Soft peak limiter for headroom and dynamic range expansion.
Enhancing low-level detail and adjusting playback levels.
Rules for processing signals and generating HDCD Silence.
Detailed technical specifications for analog and digital interfaces.
Description of the display, encoder, and switches for configuration.
Detailed specifications for the two-channel LED bar graph meters.
Overview of HDCD processing and AC power specifications.
Physical dimensions and weight of the unit and power supply.
Supplementary information, including PC communication setup.
Instructions for setting up PC communication in Windows.
Steps for initiating software transfer from a PC.
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