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TC Electronic UNIT•Y User Manual

TC Electronic UNIT•Y
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
INTRODUCTION 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
LICENSE CODES 4
INSTALLATION OF 02R SOFTWARE 6
GETTING STARTED 8
CONTROLLING THE ENGINES 9
PRESET HANDLING 10
SENDS 11
RETURNS EXTENDED ROUTING 12
RETURNS STANDARD ROUTING 15
M2000 D.C.ALGORITHMS 20
FINALIZER D.C.ALGORITHM 27
AUTOMATION 34
UTILITY PAGE SERIAL NUMBER, LICENSE CODES 35
DIGITAL I/O OPTIONS 36
UNIT•Y SOFTWARE UPLOAD 39
YAMAHA 02R NEW V2 FUNCTIONS 40
EMC AND SAFETY 44
TC ELECTRONIC, SINDALSVEJ 34, DK-8240 RISSKOV - TCDK@TCELECTRONIC.COM ENGLISH VERSION REV 4.1
RROD. NO: 606061013
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TC Electronic UNIT•Y Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTC Electronic
ModelUNIT•Y
CategoryMusic Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Initial License Activation

Demo Period and Licensing

Explains the 100-hour demo period and the necessity of licensing software modules.

How to Obtain Initial License

Provides instructions for obtaining the initial license via internet, fax, or dealer.

Optional License Purchase

Acquiring Additional Modules

Details how to purchase optional licenses for additional software modules.

Optional License Procedure

Outlines steps to acquire an optional license using website, fax, or dealer, including credit card payment.

Installing 02R Software and UNIT•Y

EPROM Replacement Guide

Explains the need to replace console EPROMs with new ones delivered with the UNIT•Y card.

Getting Started with UNIT•Y

Initial Power-Up and Verification

Describes the power-up screen and how to check the OS revision number.

Fitting the UNIT•Y Card

Guides on powering down and fitting the UNIT•Y card into any slot.

Controlling UNIT•Y Engines

Engine Parameter Control Methods

Explains parameter control via cursor, wheel, and faders, which can be automated.

UNIT•Y Preset Management

Storing and Recalling Presets

Explains presets are stored on the UNIT•Y card and handled from the Main screen.

Signal Routing and Sends to UNIT•Y

Routing Signal Sources

Explains signal routing is done on UNIT•Y Main and 02R DIO screens, varying per scene.

Selecting UNIT•Y Engine Inputs

Lists available signals like Aux, Bus, Main L/R, and insert points for feeding UNIT•Y engines.

Routing Returns: Standard vs. Extended

Standard Input Routing Overview

Illustrates standard input routing on a Yamaha 02R, showing slot usage.

Extended Routing with I/O Capabilities

Explains how UNIT•Y with I/O allows mixing external/effect signals to the Main L/R bus.

Configuring Extended Routing

Applying Extended Routing Mode

Details applying extended routing in slots 3 or 4 via the EXT RT button.

Extended Routing Usage and Limitations

Enabling Extended Routing

Explains how to enable extended routing and potential issues if the button is greyed out.

Standard Routing Returns (No DIO)

UNIT•Y Cards Without I/O Extension

Explains returns for slots 1-4 without I/O on Tape or Mic inputs.

Standard Routing Examples (No DIO)

Standard Routing Returns (With DIO)

UNIT•Y Cards With I/O Extension

Explains returns for slots 1-3 with I/O, including tape/mic inputs and output options.

Standard Routing Details (With DIO)

Slot 4 Routing and I/O Options

Covers slot 4 routing with I/O, including mic inputs and output options.

Standard Routing Examples (With DIO)

M2000 D.C. Reverb Algorithm

Reverb Algorithm Overview

Describes available reverb algorithms and their location in preset areas.

M2000 D.C. Reverb Engine Screens

Initial Reflections Parameters

Details parameters for Room Shape, Size, and Hi Cut frequency.

Reverb Parameters Details

Covers Pre Delay, Diffusion, Decay frequencies, and Image Width.

M2000 D.C. Delay Algorithm

Delay Algorithm Capabilities

Explains high-resolution delay with 1200 ms on 4 taps, coarse/fine delays.

UNIT•Y Delay Engine Screen

Shows the engine screen for controlling delay parameters like Feedback, Taps, and frequencies.

M2000 D.C. Pitch Change Algorithm

Pitch Change Capabilities

Details pitch change with 6 polyphonic voices, 24-bit delays, and ±1 octave range.

Pitch Change Parameters

Covers parameters like Pitch (Odd/Even Voices), Delay, Width, and Level.

UNIT•Y Pitch Change Engine Screen

Displays the engine screen for controlling pitch change parameters.

M2000 D.C. Chorus & Flanger Algorithms

Chorus and Flanger Features

Describes the digital true stereo algorithm for chorus/flanging effects.

UNIT•Y Chorus/Flanger Engine Screen

Shows the engine screen for controlling Chorus/Flanger parameters.

M2000 D.C. Phaser Algorithm

Phaser Algorithm Features

Introduces the digital true stereo phaser algorithm, flexible for master signals.

Phaser Control Parameters

Details parameters like Order, Focus, Phase, Feedback, and Fx/Direct Balance.

UNIT•Y Phaser Engine Screen

Displays the engine screen for Phaser control.

M2000 D.C. De-Esser Algorithm

De-Esser Functionality

Explains the De-esser's purpose and its use with group busses.

De-Esser Parameters and Usage

Covers parameters like Mon, Shelve, Threshold, Ratio, Bandwidth, Attack, and Release.

UNIT•Y De-esser Engine Screen

Shows the De-esser engine screen for parameter adjustment and monitoring.

Finalizer D.C. Module Overview

Finalizer D.C. Introduction

Introduces multi-band compression via the optional Finalizer software module.

Finalizer D.C. Routing Options

Explains routing configurations from mono to stereo using Slot Outputs, Main L.R, and DIO.

Finalizer D.C. Algorithm Structure

Algorithm Components Detailed

Details the algorithm's components: 3-band Expander, Compressor, Limiter, and Soft Clipping.

Multi-band Compression Explained

Contrasts multi-band compression with broad-band, explaining static/dynamic spectral balance.

Finalizer D.C. Engine Control

Parameter Settings and Interactions

Notes parameters set for Mid band and interactions between settings.

Look-ahead Delay Function

Explains look-ahead delay for reacting to signals ahead of time.

Finalizer D.C. Parameter Details

Expander Functionality

Explains Expander parameters: Ratio, Threshold, Attack, Release, and Gate function.

Compressor Functionality

Details Compressor parameters: Threshold, Ratio, Make-up gain, Attack, Release.

Finalizer D.C. Gain Transfer

Finalizer D.C. Target Types

Finalizer D.C. Tutorial and Best Practices

Automation with UNIT•Y

Utility Page Functions

AES/EBU DIO Option

Interfacing to SPDIF

ADAT & TDIF DIO Option

UNIT•Y Software Upload Procedure

EMC and Safety Compliance

EMC Safety Standards and Declarations

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