1 Twin Direct Recording Channel TD-1 Instruction Manual Rev A3, 6/03 (2500) © 2003, Millennia Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Litho in U.S.A. Twin Direct 2 ONE YEAR WARRANTY Millennia Media will repair this product, free of charge, in the USA, in the event of defect of materials or workmanship for one (1) year following date of purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. This limited warranty covers failures due only to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal, intended use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Millennia. This limited warranty does not cover failures which arise from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper adjustment, alteration or modification of product, incompatibilities, line-power surges, acts of God, or service performed by anyone other than Millennia or its authorized agent. Vacuum tube failures are not covered under warranty. LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. Millennia shall not be liable for special, subsequent, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including, but not limited to: damage to recordings, broadcasts, microphones, mixing consoles, or any associated equipment, downtime costs, loss of goodwill, or claims of any party dealing with purchaser for such damages resulting from the use of this product. All warranties, express and implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or length of time an implied warranty remains in effect. As such, the above exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which can vary from state to state. REAMP® is a registered U.S. trademark. REAMP technology is used under license -- U.S. Pat no. 6,005,950. TD-1 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNMENTAL NOTICES INSPECTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DESIGN CRITERIA QUICK START FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS Input Section Equalizer Section Routing Section REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS SIGNAL FLOW DIAGRAM GROUND LIFTING & ISOLATION JUMPER MAPS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Rack Mount, etc..) PERFORMANCE GRAPHS SPECIFICATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION http://www.mil-media.com 13 17 19 20 26 28 29 31 33 36 Back Cover 4 7 9 11 12 Twin Direct 4 FCC NOTICE INFORMATION FOR THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer of an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following publication prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems" (Stock Number 004-000-00345-4) Available exclusively from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 (telephone 202-512-1800) FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to Part 15 of the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may TD-1 5 not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Product Certified to meet the Standards in the categories: Audio/Video and Musical Instrument Apparatus for Household, Commercial, and Similar General Use EMI: FCC Part 15 Class B; ICAN ICES-003 Class B; EN55022 Class B CE NOTICE INFORMATION FOR THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B or Class 2 digital device, pursuant to EN 55022 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The user may find the following publication prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems" (Stock Number 004-000-00345-4) Available exclusively from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 (telephone 202-512-1800 WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to EN 55022 Rules could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Twin Direct 6 ICAN Class B Digital Equipment This Class B apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences due Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada BZT Declaration (German) Bescheinigung de Millennia Media, Inc. hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass die Direct Box TD-1 "TWIN DIRECT" in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der VFG 523/1969, DIN 57871 / VDE 0871 / 09.84, und DIN 75875 Part 1 A2 / 10.90 (Amtsblattvertugung) funk-entstört ist. Der Deutshchen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerats angezeight und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt. Einhaltung mit betreffenden Bestimmungen kommt darauf an, dass geschirmte Ausführungen gebraucht werden. Für die Beschaffung richtiger Ausführungen ist der Betreiber Verantwortluich. Dieses Gerät wurde sowohl einzelnals auch in einer Anlage, die einen normalen Anwendungsfall nachbildet, auf die Einhaltung der Funkentstörbestimmungen gerprüft. Es ist jedoch möglich, dass die Funkentstörbestimmungenunter Ungunstigen Umständen bei anderen Gerätekombinationen nicht Eingehalten werden. Der Betreiber ist für die Einhaltung der funkeutstörungsbestimmungen seiner gesamten Anlage verantwortlich, in der dieses Gerät betrieben wird. Millennia Media, Inc. TD-1 7 INSPECTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Millennia TD-1 TWIN DIRECT recording channel. TD-1 is the culmination of meticulous listening tests on innumerable circuit, topology, and packaging designs over decades of audio product development experience. Your TD-1 is a finely tuned instrument intended for critical professional applications -- with the added benefits of selectable vacuum tube DI amplifier, all discrete FET solid state DI amplifier, variable input impedances, Speaker Soak(tm), and REAMP®, we feel it offers the world's best sounding and most sonically versatile DI + recording path. With the emergence of 24+ bit digital audio, recording engineers are faced with a new requirement for undistorted dynamic range. Twin Direct meets this challenge exceptionally well. NOTE: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by MILLENNIA MEDIA, INC. (Millennia) could void your authority to operate this equipment under the EC, ICAN, or FCC rules. 1. Copyright: You acknowledge that no title to the intellectual property in the TD-1 is transferred to you. 2. Inspection: Inspect packing box(es), TD-1, and cable(s) for damage, unusual marks, or shortages. It is your responsibility to report damage, shortage, or mis-shipments in a timely manner. Millennia and/or its dealers will not be responsible for claims arising from damage in shipping, nor will claims for shortage or mis-shipments be honored, more than 10 days after ship date. 3. Read this manual carefully and completely before attempting to use the TD-1. Improper operation could result in damage to product. It is the user's responsibility to understand the safe use and operation of this device. 4. The shipping box of the TD-1 system will include (1) Owner's Manual, (2) TD-1, (3) a UL approved power cord, (4) Owner's Registration Card, (5) Four rubber feet with mounting hardware, and (6) Steel carrying handle with mounting hardware. Fill out the Owner's Registration Card and return to Millennia at your earliest ability. The material contained in this manual consists of information that is property of Millennia and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Without express written permis- Twin Direct 8 sion, Millennia prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual. This manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Millennia. TD-1, TWIN DIRECT, Speaker Soak, and Twin Topology are trademarks of Millennia Media, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. TD-1 serial number is located on the rear left side of each unit. We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call an authorized Millennia repair facility or the manufacturer. Make sure that you return your completed warranty card immediately. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. © 2003- Millennia Media, Inc., All rights reserved Serial No. ______________________________________________________________ Purchase Date ___________________________________________________________ Where Purchased _________________________________________________________ TD-1 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety and the safety of others, be sure to read and understand all safety and operational instructions before attempting to use the TD-1. WARNING: The TD-1 internal circuitry carries lethal voltages. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the TD-1 and as described in the instructions supplied with the unit. 1. WATER, MOISTURE, AND SPILLAGE Do not attempt to use the TD-1 in, near, or around water or in unusually moist environments, such as near a sink or swimming pool. Prevent liquids or any other materials or objects from spilling or falling into the TD-1 unit. 2. HEAT AND VENTILATION Be sure to allow adequate ventilation to TD-1 and avoid using or installing unit in close proximity to heat sources, such as heaters, stoves, radiators, power amplifiers, spotlights, or other heat-producing appliances or equipment. 3. POWER SOURCES AND POWER CORD PROTECTION The TD-1 Power Supply should be connected to a power source only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Power Supply. Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on it. Pay particular attention to plugs, receptacles, and the point where the AC power cord exits the TD-1. 4. GROUNDING For your safety, it is extremely important that the grounding pin of the 3-wire power cable (included with unit) be inserted into a grounding type 3-pin power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an existing outlet, contact an electrician to install a properly grounded 3-pin power outlet, preferably that with OFI / CFI protection, if available. 5. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE This unit should be repaired or serviced by qualified personnel whenever: · The AC power cord has been damaged, or · Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into any TD-1 unit, or · The unit does not function properly or exhibits a marked change in performance, or · The unit has been abused, dropped, or damaged, or Twin Direct 10 · The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture 6. SERVICING Lethal voltages are found inside the TD-1 chassis. The user should not attempt to repair or service this unit. All servicing and/or repairs should be referred to Millennia. If, after reading all instructions, precautions, and warnings, you have remaining questions, please contact Millennia directly ...