NAGRA ARES-P II
MANUAL
Version: August 18 2004
WARNING: The ARES-P/RCX220/ARES-P II has a built-in charger (charge
current = 100 mA, ARES-P II = 300mA). NiCd or Ni-Metal-Hydride cells can be
used.
WHEN USING THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY, CHECK THAT THE
CHARGER SWITCH INSIDE THE BATTERY COMPARTIMENT IS “OFF”
BEFORE INSTALLING DRY CELLS.
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14.5 SETTINGS MENU. ..............................................................................17
14.5.1 INPUT FILTER..............................................................................17
14.5.2 ALC..............................................................................................17
14.5.3 ALC THRESHOLD. .......................................................................17
14.5.4 ALC REACTION SPEED. ..............................................................18
14.5.5 BEEP...........................................................................................18
14.5.6 COMPRESSION FOR ARES-P/RCX220. .......................................18
14.5.7 FILE FORMAT FOR ARES-P II. .....................................................18
14.5.8 BACKLIGHT. ................................................................................18
14.5.9 OUTPUT MODE. ..........................................................................19
14.5.10 OUTPUT LEVEL. ........................................................................19
14.5.11 SIDE RECORD KEY, ARES-P/RCX220........................................19
14.5.12 SIDE RECORD KEY, ARES-P II MARKERS.................................19
14.6 AUTO RECORD, ARES-P II ONLY.......................................................19
14.7 MIKE ..................................................................................................20
14.7.1 48V PHANTOM MIKE POWER. .....................................................20
14.7.2 MIKE TYPE FOR ARES-P II ONLY. ...............................................20
15 LOCKING THE SETTINGS. .......................................................................21
16 LOCKING THE KEYPAD, ARES-P II ONLY. ...............................................21
17 AUTO POWER OFF..................................................................................21
18 MESSAGES..............................................................................................21
18.1 IN NFS MODE (NAGRA FILE SYSTEM USED BY ARES-P & RCX220 ..21
18.2 IN FAT MODE.....................................................................................22
19 SOFTWARE UPDATE ...............................................................................22
20 MENU TREE ARES-P & RCX220...............................................................23
21 MENU TREE ARES-P II ............................................................................25
22 ARES-P & RCX220 SOFTWARE & INSTALLATION....................................29
22.1 ARES-P SOFTWARE ..........................................................................29
22.2 RCX220 SOFTWARE ..........................................................................29
23 ARES-P II ON PC OR MAC (FAT 16 MODE) ..............................................30
24 INPUT CONNECTOR, DIN 12 PIN.............................................................31
25 LINE OUTPUT CONNECTOR, LEMO 2 PIN...............................................31
26 FLASH CARDS COMPATIBILITY, LINEAR AND STRATA...........................32
27 FLASH CARDS COMPATIBILITY, ATA AND COMPACT ATA. ....................33
28 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................35
29 SAFETY/COMPLIANCE ............................................................................36
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1DELIVERED WITH:
1.1 ARES-P II.
5 dry cells “AA”, 1 DIN connector 12 pin, 1 USB cable, 1 CDR with Ares Import, Digigram Import
software and manuals.
1.2 DELIVERED WITH ARES-P.
5 dry cells “AA”, 1 DIN connector 12 pin, 1 carrying strap, 1 CDR with Ares Import, Digigram Import
software and manuals.
1.3 DELIVERED WITH RCX220.
5 dry cells “AA”, 1 DIN connector 12 pin, 1 carrying strap, 1 USB cable, 1 CDR with Ares Import,
Digigram Import software and manuals.
2 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES.
To open the machine, push the button on the right side. Inside the battery compartiment, push down
the black button and remove the inner cover.
Install the 5 “AA” cells observing the polarity and replace the inner cover.
Important note:
Batt. Type Capacity Charging time Record mode Manufactory
When using the external
power supply, check
that the switch inside
the battery
compartiment is set to
“OFF” before installing
dry cells.
NimH
NimH
1300 mAh
2300 mAh
05h30
10h00
06h00
11h30
GP
Sanyo
Dry cells
x
11h10
Panasonic, Alkaline
In the OFF position, the charger circuitry is not activated and if an external power supply is connected,
the machine will run from external supply and not from the batteries.
When an external power supply is connected to the Ares -P II, the green led turns on. During charge,
the yellow led turns on. The Ares -P II charges with approx. 300 mA. Charging stops automatically
(yellow led turns off). If the yellow led never turns off, it means that one ore more cells are defective. If
the charger switch is turned on and no batteries are installed while the machine receives external
power, the yellow led starts blinking fast.
3 INSTALLING THE FLASHCARD.
Open the machine by pressing the button on the side. Insert the flashcard push it fully home (eject
button fully out). The software version, for Ares-P or RCX220, 1.20 and higher allows using linear flash
cards, ATA cards and compact flash cards. Compact flash cards must be installed using an adapter.
4 POWER ON, POWER OFF.
Press the “POWER ON” button (1) for 1 second and the machine switches on. To switch “OFF” the
machine push the same button again for 1 second.
Attention: the machine cannot be switched OFF during RECORD.
5 CONTRAST.
If the display contrast is not set properly at pow er on, switch off the machine, keep the “RIGHT” arrow
key (12) pressed while turning on the machine. This brings the machine directly to the contrast menu.
Adjust step-by -step with the “UP” (9) or “DOWN” (11) arrow keys to increase or decrease accordingly.
Once the correct contrast is found, press the “CENTER” key (13) to store the new setting in the
machine. Press the “LEFT” arrow key (10) to quit the menus. The factory setting has the value “32”.
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6 BUTTONS.
1
2
3
4
Power ON / OFF
+ 2 bis Record, Marker key
Rew ind, skip backwards key
Stop key
5
6
7
8
Play key
Forward, skip forwards key
Reduce input sensitivity or playback level key
Increase input sensitivity or playback level key
Up arrow key or increase output level key
Left arrow key
Down arrow key or reduce output level key
Right arrow key
9
10
11
12
13
Other menu or execute key
7 ARES-P, RCX220, ARES-P II DIFFERENCES.
ARES-P: Has no USB connector. The card is formatted “Linear File” non-compatible directly with
Windows except if the Ares Import software is used. The recorded files can be G.722 or MPEG 1 layer
II. Maximum bitrate is 192kb/s 48kHz stereo (96kb/s per channel).
RCX220: Is equipped with an USB 1.1 connector. Windows recognizes the machine as an external
sound card. Import of files over USB can only be made via RcxLoad (Digigram software). The card is
formatted “Linear File” non-compatible directly with Windows except if the Ares Import software is
used. The recorded files can be G.722 or MPEG 1 layer II. Maximum bitrate is 192kb/s 48kHz stereo
(96kb/s per channel).
ARES-P II: Is equipped with a USB 1.1 connector. In the ARES-P II mode only, the machine is
recognized as an external removable hard drive. It also has a built-in speaker, Phantom power and
accepts compact micro-drives up to 2 GB.
Without any software options installed, the card is formatted “FAT 16” and is directly compatible with
Windows or Mac O/S. The recorded files are Broadcast Wave Format (xxx.wav). Only PCM can be
recorded (not compressed).
If equipped with the software option I, the machine emulates also an ARES-P. In the ARES-P II mode,
compressed MPEG files can be recorded. In the ARES-P II mode, the maximum bit rate becomes
384kb/s 48kHz stereo.
Only ATA or Compact flash cards can be used in the ARES-P II mode.
If equipped with software option I & II, the machine also emulates an RCX220. This means that in the
RCX220 mode, via USB, Windows recognizes the machine as an external soundcard and in the
ARES-P II mode as an external removable hard drive.
Important note:When making linear recordings (WAV) the range of media that can be used is
restricted. The card must be capable of writing data at high speed. A stereo recording at 48kHz
requires a data rate of 2 x 16 bits x 48000 sampling frequency divide by 8 bits per Byte gives a data
rate of 192 kBytes per second.
8 FIRST TIME SWITCH ON.
This is only important in the case of an ARES-P II. Once the batteries have been installed, the
machine will switch on in the ARES-P II mode (FAT 16). The display will show a picture of a cylinder
with the word “FAT” for several seconds.
To change the mode to ARES-P or RCX220 (if minimum the soft 1 package is included) jump to
page 15 Paragraph 14.3.4 PROGRAM SELECT before continuing.
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9 MAIN DISPLAY DESCRIPTION.
Attention: At power on, the display below is shown, but without the level bargraph indicator on the
right-hand side. This bargraph appears when the “+” or “-” button (8 or 7) is pressed. It disappears
after a few seconds to improve the clarity of the display.
Input level indication for
Left and Right channel
Headroom indicator
Input level
1
2
-21
-9
007
0
+9
Status of the ARES-P
STOP, PLAY, REC, FWD, RWD
IN
Level adjustment
Level setting
0:00
- 20DB
Take number and position
in minutes and seconds
Stop or play position
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8:08
on the flashcard
Status of the flashcard
Battery status
LOW BATTERY
Remaining time on the card
in minutes and seconds
Total number of recorded takes
Messages
Status of the ARES-P
“STOP”
“RECORD”
“PLAY”
ARES-P is in STAND BY mode
ARES-P is in RECORD mode
ARES-P is in PLAY mode
“SEARCH FORWARD”
ARES-P is playing fast forwards
“SEARCH BACKWARD”
ARES-P is playing fast backwards
Take number and position in minutes and seconds
This is the physical playback position. The example shows that playback will start at the beginning of
take 7 (0 minutes, 0 seconds).
Stop or play position on the flashcard
The marker shows the exact playback position, take 7 at 0 minutes, 0 seconds.
Status of the flashcard
The full length of the bargraph corresponds to the total memory of the inserted flashcard. The black
area shows how much memory was already used for recording. The clear area shows the remaining
memory.
Total number of recorded takes
This area shows the total number of takes already recorded on the flashcard.
Remaining time on the card in minutes and seconds
This indicates how much recording time is left on the card. In this example, it shows 8 minutes, 8
seconds. If the bit-rate is changed, it wlil automatically be updated. Example 8:08 if 128kb/s was set, it
will become 16:16 if the bit-rate was changed to 64kb/s.
Input level indication for Left and Right channel
In the stereo mode, bargraph 1 corresponds to the left channel and 2 to the right channel. In mono
mode, both bargraphs indicate the input level. From 0db, the bargraph shows the headroom up to
+9dB. +9dB corresponds to “FF” for the AD converter.
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Messages
This is the area for messages, such as “LOW BATTERY”, CARD FULL, NO CARD, etc.
A beep in the headphones corresponds to an arrival of a message on the display.
Battery status
When the battery icon shows full, it indicates the batteries are fully charged. Full corresponds to a
voltage measurement of 6.28V or higher. Each step corresponds to 0.256V. When the voltage drops
below 5V, a warning beep is heard in the headphones and the message “LOW BATTERY” appears in
the display. When the voltage drops below 4.5V the machine automatically switches off. Fully charged
Ni Metal Hydride batteries of 1300 mAh capacity will power the recorder for approximately 3 hours and
15 minutes.
Level Adjustment
This bargraph only appears on the screen during the adjustment of the input sensitivity, the output
level or the ALC threshold adjustment. If no adjustment is made it will disappear after a few seconds.
Simultaneously, the level setting in dB’s as well as the kind of adjustment “IN”, “OUT” or “THR” will
appear on the display.
10 RECORD (2, 2bis), REWIND (3), STOP (4), PLAY (5), FORWARD (6) KEYS
10.1 RECORD KEY (2, 2bis)
For ARES-P or RCX220 mode.
A valid formatted card must be fitted and the machine switched ON. To start recording, the “RECORD”
key (2) or (2bis) can be pressed, even if the machine was in “PLAY” mode or is in one of the sub-
menus. The “RECORD” keys will not work if the machine is deleting a take or formatting the card.
If during record the “RECORD” key is pressed again, a new take is automatically created. This
function is used for “MARKING” the audio during record.
For ARES-P II mode .
In addition to the above mentioned functions, the same button can be used for adding markers during
record or playback, inside a single file. This depends on the settings made in the “SIDE KEY” sub
menu.
During record, the front LED as well as the red LED on the keyboard turn ON.
During record, the “POWER” key is disabled.
10.2 REWIND KEY (3) AND FORWARD KEY (6)
These keys have two functions called “SKIP” backwards or forwards and “REWIND” or “FORWARD”.
SKIP.
For ARES-P or RCX220 mode.
In “STOP” mode: To jump take-by-take, pressing briefly on the “<<” or “>>” keys will decrement or
increment the take position.
In “PLAY” mode: To jump to other takes on the card, press twice in quick succession the “<<” or “>>”
to decrement or increment the take number.
IMPORTANT: Only takes with the same compression as the current settings of the machine can be
played back using the SKIP buttons. All other takes with a different compression cannot be selected.
For ARES-P II mode.
If the recording contains “markers” then these keys will jump to the next (or previous) marker position.
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FORWARD SEARCH & BACKWARD SEARCH.
This function can be executed in “STOP” or “PLAY” mode. Once the “>>” or “<<”key is pressed for
more than 0.5 seconds, the machine starts “FORWARD or BACKWARDS SEARCH” at 4 times
nominal speed. The longer the button is pressed, the search speed increments up to 128 times
nominal speed. When the button is released, the search stops and it returns to its previous function
(STOP or PLAY).
10.3 STOP KEY (4)
When this key is pressed during record or playback, the machine stops recording or playing and
returns to the “EE” mode.
The “EE” mode means that the input signal is fed to the output. This button can also be used as the
“PAUSE” key during playback.
10.4 PLAY KEY (5)
After a record session pressing the “PLAY” key, immediately plays back the last recorded take. After
power on pressing “PLAY” will resume playback from its last position before power down, as long as
the batteries are installed.
11 LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
11.1 OUTPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
During the “STOP” or “RECORD” mode, the output level can be adjusted by the “UP ARROW” key (9)
to increase or the “DOWN ARROW” key (11) to decrease. Once one of these keys is pressed, an
additional bargraph on the right side of the display appears, indicating “OUT”, showing the current
position of the adjustment. “0dB” corresponds to maximum output level, -“59dB” corresponds to
minimum output level and “OFF” corresponds to mute of the output signal.
The setting of the output level can also be stored in the machine in such a way that every time the
machine is switched ON, it will take the same “DEFAULT LEVEL ” output adjustment (See “SETTINGS
MENU, OUTPUT LEVEL ”). During the “PLAY” mode, the output level can be adjusted either by the
“UP & DOWN ARROW” keys (9 & 11) or the “+” and “-“keys (8 & 7).
11.2 INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
During “STOP” or “RECORD”, the input level can be adjusted by pressing the “+” (8) or “-“ (7) keys to
increase or decrease the input sensitivity. Once one of these keys is pressed, an additional bargraph
on the right side of the display appears, indicating “IN”, corresponding to the current setting. “74dB”
corresponds to maximum input gain, “133dB” corresponds to minimum input gain and “OFF”
corresponds to muting of the input signal. If the input sensitivity is adjusted for “74dB”, it means that if
the input signal at 74dB SPL will be recorded at a 0dB level.
Level Adjustment in the stereo mode (FAT 16 only)
When in the sub menus the “MIKE” is set to “STEREO”, the left and right channel can be adjusted
separately. Holding the left arrow key (10) and adjusting the input sensitivity will only adjust the left
channel. Holding the right arrow key (12) and adjusting the input sensitivity will only adjust the right
channel. When the input sensitivity between the 2 channels is not identical, the display will
automatically show both input sensitivity levels.
1
2
-21
-9
007
0
+9
In
0:00
84 dB/94 dB
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As shown on the picture, the red indications correspond to the left channel, the blue indications
correspond to the right channel. If no left or right arrow is pressed during the input sensitivity
adjustment, both channels will be adjusted simultaneously and keep the same delta until one of the
channels is reaching max. or min. level.
11.3 THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT
The “THRESHOLD” adjustment permits selection of the size of the compression zone. It is the lower
limit setting of the zone that will be automatically amplified during a silent period. The “ALC” works in a
range of 42dB (from 74dB to 116dB). If the “THRESHOLD” is set to 104dB, signals of 104dB and
higher (max. 116dB) will be recorded at 0dB level (between –2dB and –6dB for a stable signal). A
signal of 90dB will be recorded at –14dB (104dB – 90dB). If “ALC” (Automatic Level Control) is “ON”
and the “ALC THRESHOLD” is set to “USING +/- KEYS” (see SETTINGS MENU, ALC
THRESHOLD), the threshold during “RECORD” or “STOP” can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or “-“
keys (8 or 7). Once one of these keys is pressed, an additional bargraph on the right side of the
display, indicating “THR” appears, showing the current position of the adjustment. “74dB”
corresponds to maximum threshold level, “104dB” corresponds to minimum threshold level.
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12 CENTER & ARROW KEYS
1
2
-21
-9
007
0
+9
0:00
DIRECTORY
TOOLS
DIRECTORY
TOOLS
SETTINGS
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By pushing the “CENTER” key (13), the machine gives access to the “DIRECTORY”, “TOOLS” and
“SETTINGS” sub-menus. Using the “ARROW” keys (9 to 12), you navigate between those sub-menus.
To move back to the initial display, press the “LEFT ARROW” key (10) (except in the “DIRECTORY”
where “CENTER” key (13) needs to be pressed first to return to the sub-menus).
13 LED MODULOMETER
The LED modulometer shows the sum of both channels when the machine is set to Stereo operation.
The three leds give a quick visual indication in three colors, green, yellow and red. They light at levels
of – 21, -9 and 0 dB respectively. Normal operation is with the yellow led on and occasionally the red
led peaks.
14 MAIN MENU.
By pressing the “CENTER” key (13), the main menu appears on the display.
1
2
-21
-9
001
0
+9
0:00
DIRECTORY
TOOLS
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8:08
The “DIRECTORY” gives access to all the information of the recorded files on the flashcard.
If “TOOLS” is selected, other sub menus can be selected: “DATE & TIME”, “CARD FORMATTING”,
“FORMAT REPAIRING”, ”PROGRAM SELECT” and “VERSION”.
If “SETTINGS” is selec ted, several other sub-menus can be selected such as: “OUTPUT LEVEL ”,
“INPUT FILTER”, “BEEP” and “COMPRESSION” etc.
Scrolling through the different sub-menus is done by pressing the “DOWN ARROW” (11) or “UP
ARROW” (9) keys.
Escaping from the sub-menu’s is done by pushing the “LEFT” ARROW” key (10).
Entering a sub-menu is done by pushing the “RIGHT ARROW” key (12).
Inside a sub-menu, execute the selected setting by pressing the “CENTER” key (13).
14.1 DIRECTORY MENU.
1
2
000
0.00
0.00
-21
-9
001
0
+9
000
001
002
003
END
12 / 03 / 00
12 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
0:00
1.25
3.48
DIRECTORY
TOOLS
4.24
48.32
12 TAKES
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8:08
By using the “UP”, “DOWN”, “LEFT”, “RIGHT ARROW” keys ( 9, 11, 10, 12), once “DIRECTORY” has
been selected, it becomes possible to scroll vertically and horizontaly to view all the recorded files and
their specifications.
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If the marker has a “? ” shape, it means that the take compression is the same as the current settings
of the machine.
If the marker has a “>” shape, it means that the take compression is different from the current settings
of the machine.
In the latter case, if the “PLAY” button” (5) is pressed, the corresponding compression will be
automatically loaded in the DSP, and play starts.
If the marker is in front of one of the audio takes, the “PLAY”, “STOP”, “FWD” and “RWD” function
keys (3,4,5 &6) become active.
If the “RECORD” button (2 or 2bis) is pressed, the display returns to the main screen and the
recording starts.
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14.1.1 HORIZONTAL SCROLLING.
Use the ”LEFT” (10) and “RIGHT” (12) “ARROW” keys.
Current position
inside the selected file
Selected file No
002
1.30
Format file,
created March 12, 2000
000
001
002
003
END
0.00
1.25
12 / 03 / 00
12 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
File No 001, length 1minute 25
seconds, recorded March 12, 2000
3.48
4.24
Remaining time on the
card at the selected
compression
48.32
End of list
000
0.00
0.00
002
3.48
002
3.48
000
001
002
003
END
12 / 03 / 00
12 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
000
001
002
003
END
12 / 03 / 00 10 : 41
12 / 03 / 00 10 : 55
13 / 03 / 00 11 : 25
13 / 03 / 00 14 : 19
000
001
002
003
END
FORMAT CARD
MPEG 192 / 48 ST.
MPEG 128 / 24 ST.
G.722
1.25
3.48
4.24
48.32
002
3.48
002
3.48
000
001
002
003
END
< NO TITLE >
000
001
002
003
END
< NO TITLE >
FOOTBALL GAME IN
< NO TITLE >
GAME IN PARIS
< NO TITLE >
ACCIDENT
002
3.48
The display shows the length, the date of recording, the time at the
record start, the type of compression and the title of each take. The title
can be maximum 31 characters long and scrolls over the display in 3
stages.
000
001
002
003
END
< NO TITLE >
PARIS
< NO TITLE >
14.1.2 VERTICAL SCROLLING.
000
0.00
0.00
000
0.00
0.00
000
001
002
003
END
12 / 03 / 00
12 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
000
001
002
003
END
12 / 03 / 00
12 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
1.25
3.48
1.25
3.48
4.24
4.24
48.32
48.32
Pushing the “UP” (9) or “DOWN” (11) “ARROW” keys makes the vertical scrolling.
The take number 000 is the format take. It shows the time and date when the card was last formatted.
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14.1.3 QUIT DIRECTORY.
1
2
000
0.00
0.00
-21
-9
002
0
+9
000
001
002
003
END
12 / 03 / 00
12 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
1.25
3.48
0:00
QUIT DIRECTORY
TAKE ERASURE
4.24
48.32
3 TAKES
R:
48:32
To escape from the “DIRECTORY”, press the “CENTER” button (13) once followed by the “RIGHT”
arrow key (12). The display returns to “STATUS” display.
14.1.4 TITLING, ARES-P & RCX220 MODE ONLY.
Titles can be added to the format file (000) and each sound file for identification purposes.
In the “DIRECTORY”, select the take for a new title.
Press the “CENTER” key once and the following display appears:
TITLE TAKE 036
Select “TAKE TITLING”.
STOP
PLAY
>>
KEY = ESCAPE
KEY = DELETE
KEY = INSERT
KEY = WRITE IT
QUITDIRECTORY
TAKE TITLING
REC.
Pressing the “STOP” key returns the display to the “DIRECTORY”.
Characters can be selected with the “UP” and “DOWN” keys. To enter the selected character, press
the “CENTER” key.
To delete a character, highlight the corresponding character with the “LEFT ARROW” or “RIGHT
ARROW” keys and press the “PLAY” key.
To insert a character, highlight the corresponding character for the insertion area and press the “>>”
key. All characters from the highlight position will be shifted one space.
To record the title on the flashcard, press the “RECORD” key once.
ATTENTION:
Once a title is added to a recording, it cannot be altered in any way on a linear flash card. Titles on
ATA cards can be modified. If during titling, the “RECORD” key is pressed twice, the title will be
recorded and the machine starts a new audio record.
If during “TITLING” the “RECORD” button on the side of the machine is pressed, audio record starts
immediately and the title is not rec orded.
14.1.5 ERASING TAKE(S), ARES-P & RCX220 ONLY.
Example: take 2 and higher take numbers
000
0.00
0.00
000
001
002
003
END
12 / 03 / 00
12 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
13 / 03 / 00
1.25
3.48
QUIT DIRECTORY
TAKE ERASURE
QUIT DIRECTORY
TAKE ERASURE
4.24
48.32
TAKE ERASURE
TAKE ERASURE
ERASE TAKE 2
TO END OF CARD
PRESS CENTER KEY.
ERASE TAKE 2
TO END OF CARD
?
?
ERASING . . .
100%
ERASE COMPLETE
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To delete one or more takes, select in the directory the lowest take number that needs to be deleted,
press the “CENTER” button (13) and select the “TAKE ERASURE” menu. Once the selection
confirmed by pressing the “CENTER” button (13), the erasing starts.
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” (10) or “RIGHT” (12) key once.
NOTE: Erasing individual takes in the middle of the “DIRECTORY” is not possible. The erase feature
will always erase from the selected take to the end of the card.
14.1.6 DELETE, ARES-P II ONLY.
Any take from the directory can be deleted without influencing other takes.
14.1.7 DELETE TO END, ARES-P II ONLY.
Erase the selected take and all takes after until the end of the card.
14.1.8 RENUMBER, ARES-P II ONLY.
Permits after deleting file(s) to renumber the files from the selected file until the end of the card.
14.1.9 RENUMBER ALL, ARES-P II ONLY.
Permits after deleting file(s) to renumber all the files from file 1 until the end of the card.
14.2 LOUDSPEAKER, ARES-P II ONLY.
LOUDSPEAKER
OFF
This switches “ON” or “OFF” the internal loudspeaker.
ON
NOTE: The internal loudspeaker can only be used in the playback
mode.
ON
14.3 TOOLS.
TOOLS
TOOLS
DATE & TIME
FORMAT REPAIRING
PROGRAM SELECT
VERSION
CARDFORMATTING
FORMAT REPAIRING
several sub-menus are available.
14.3.1 DATE AND TIME.
DATE & TIME
DATE & TIME
HH:MM:SS
12 : 30 : 00
7
: 05 : 00
7
: 05 : 00
Selecting “DATE & TIME” gives access to change the time and date of the real time clock. Once the
“CENTER” button (13) is pressed, the first digit starts blinking. The number can be modified by
pushing the “UP” or “DOWN” (9 or 11) keys. Pressing the “RIGHT” arrow key (12) jumps to the next
digit. Once the last number is introduced, the clock starts running. (Hours, Hours, Minutes, Minutes,
Seconds, Seconds)
Introducing the date uses the same procedure.
Once the last number is introduced, the date is memorized.
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” (10) or “RIGHT” (12) key once.
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14.3.2 CARD FORMATTING.
CARD FORMATTING
CARD FORMATTING
CARD PRESENT.
CARD FORMATTING
CARD PRESENT.
CARD PRESENT.
PRESS CENTER KEY.
CARD NOT EMPTY.
FORMATTING . . .
RIGHT KEY TO CONFIRM.
100%
FORMAT COMPLETE.
PRESS ANY KEY.
Execute by pressing the “RIGHT” arrow key (12) and the card formatting will begin.
Once the formatting is finished, the display returns to the previous menu.
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” (10) or “RIGHT” (12) key once.
When the format command is executed, “CARD NOT EMPTY” appears if one or more takes are on
the card (including format take 000).
1
2
14.3.3 FORMAT REPAIRING.
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-9
003
0
+9
0:00
If during record, the card was removed (or batteries removed), an
“UNCLOSED FILE” will be left on the card. This utility allows the user to
close this file correctly.
FORMAT CORRUPTED
”FORMAT CORRUPTED” will be shown.
FORMAT REPAIRING
FORMAT REPAIRING
FORMAT REPAIRING
UNCLOSED FILE.
UNCLOSED FILE.
NO FORMAT PROBLEMS.
RECOVER ?
RECOVER ?
PRESS CENTER KEY.
RECOVER COMPLETE.
Follow the instructions on the display to recover the take. The last recorded file will be closed at the
end of the memory of the card. The remaining time becomes 0 min. 0 sec.
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” (10) or “RIGHT” (12) key once.
14.3.4 PROGRAM SELECT.
PROGRAM SELECT
The program select permits to swap between the 2 recording modes
“FAT 16” mode (ARES-P II) or “NAGRA” mode (ARES-P or RCX220)
FAT 16 FILE SYST.
NAGRA FILE SYST.
compressed files.
NAGRA FILE SYST.
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” key (10) once.
14.3.5 CONTRAST.
CONTRAST
This menu permits to adjust the contrast of the display. Pressing the
“UP” (9) or “DOWN” (11) key changes the current contrast. Pressing the
TEST 34
“CENTER” key (13) stores the contrast settings as a default value at
CURRENT CONTRAST = 36
power on.
DEFAULT CONTRAST = 33
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” key (10) once.
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14.3.6 VERSION.
Selecting the “VERSION” sub-menu shows the serial number of the
recorder as well as current version of the software installed. The version
shown in this picture corresponds to the version for the “FAT” mode.
Turning on the machine in the “NFS” mode will show the “NFS” version.
ARES-P II
S/N : 123456789
SOFT (FAT): Vx.xx
AUDIO BOARD: 2
SOFTWARE OPTIONS:
#1 #2
To escape from the sub-menu, press the “LEFT” key (10) once.
14.4 TEMPLATES FOR ARES-P II.
TEMPLATES
Only the Ares-P II can store and recall 4 different templates.
RECALL 4
STORE 1
STORE 2
To have an overview of the different sub-menu settings that can be
stored, refer to the menu tree at the end of this
XXX
manual. Only menu settings with a red square
against it can be stored.
ON
To use a template, setup the machine as required, then go to
“TEMPLATES”, select “STORE 1” and press the execute key (13). The message “DONE” will appear.
If now any changes were made in the setup, you can go to “RECALL 1” and press the execute key
once again. This returns the machine to the settings stored in template 1.
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14.5 SETTINGS MENU.
The settings menu gives access to several sub-menus.
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
INPUT FILTER
ALC
ALC
ALC THRESHOLD
ALC SPEED
BEEP
ALC THRESHOLD
ALC SPEED
ALC THRESHOLD
ON
NORMAL
USING +/- KEYS
SETTINGS
ALC SPEED
SETTINGS
BEEP
BEEP
COMPRESSION
BACKLIGHT
COMPRESSION
ON
MPEG 128/48
SETTINGS
The current setting of each is always shown at the bottom of the display.
COMPRESSION
BACKLIGHT
OUTPUT LEVEL
AUTOMATIC
14.5.1 INPUT FILTER.
INPUT FILTER
Two possibilities are available: “FLAT” or “LOW CUT”.
FLAT
LOWCUT
FLAT
14.5.2 ALC.
ALC
From this sub-menu, the “ALC” can be switched “ON” or “OFF”.
It is highly recommended to switch on the “LOW CUT” filter if “ALC” is
turned ON.
ON
OFF
ON
14.5.3 ALC THRESHOLD.
ALC THRESHOLD
The “THRESHOLD” can be adjusted from –104 dB to –74 dB.
In this case the “+”key (8) and the “-“key (7) are disabled. If “USING +/-
KEYS” is selected, the “+”key (8) and “-“key (7) are enabled during
“STOP” and “RECORD” mode, which allows the “THRESHOLD” level to
be adjusted without returning in the “SETTINGS” menu.
-74 DB
USING +/- KEYS
USING +/- KEYS
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14.5.4 ALC REACTION SPEED.
ALCSPEED
The “ALC SPEED” can be set to a “FAST”, “NORMAL” or “SLOW”
FAST
reaction time.
NORMAL
SLOW
NORMAL
14.5.5 BEEP.
The beep signal is only available at the output and is not recorded. It
BEEP
can be switched “ON” or “OFF”.
OFF
ON
ON
14.5.6 COMPRESSION FOR ARES-P/RCX220.
17 different types of compression can be selected.
COMPRESSION
Use the “UP” (9) or “DOWN” (11) arrow keys to select the type of
compression to be used and press the “CENTER” key (13) to select
one.
MPEG 64/16
MPEG 128/48
MPEG 128/24
The display returns to the previous menu.
MPEG 64/48
Example : MPEG 64/48 stands for: MPEG 1Layer II MONO compression at a total bit-rate of 64kb/s
using a sampling frequency of 48kHz.
MPEG 192/48 ST stands for: MPEG 1 Layer II STEREO compression at a total bit-rate of 192kb/s
(96kb/s per channel) using a sample rate of 48kHz.
14.5.7 FILE FORMAT FOR ARES-P II.
FILE FORMAT
PCM 48K
The Ares -P II without any soft option can only record in a linear mode
(not compressed). If the soft option I is installed it includes also the
selection of MPEG compression (as for the Ares -P/RCX220) and this
time up to 384kb/s.
PCM 44K1
PCM 32K
MPEG 256/48 ST.
14.5.8 BACKLIGHT.
The backlight can be set to always “OFF”, always “ON” or “AUTOMATIC”.
In the “AUTOMATIC” mode, the backlight turns on for 15 seconds, each
time a key is pressed.
BACKLIGHT
OFF
ON
AUTOMATIC
ON
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14.5.9 OUTPUT MODE.
OUTPUT MODE
This sub-menu permits to turn on or off the sound to the output
connector in the case that a little speaker is used instead of a
headphone. “ALWAYS” means that the output sound is always present.
“ONLY IN PLAYBACK” means that the output sound is present only
during playback but not present in the record mode or EE mode.
ALWAYS ON
ONLY IN PLAYBACK
ALWAYS ON
14.5.10 OUTPUT LEVEL.
The “CURRENT LEVEL ” corresponds to the setting before entering the
sub-menu. To modify this level, press the “UP” or “DOWN” keys (9 or
11).
The “DEFAULT LEVEL ” is the level that has been saved in the memory.
To modify the “DEFAULT LEVEL ” to the value of the “CURRENT
LEVEL ”, press the “CENTER” Key (13). The default value will be
remembered even if the unit loses power.
OUTPUT LEVEL
CURRENT LEVEL =
DEFAULT LEVEL
-
6 DB
9 DB
=
-
14.5.11 SIDE RECORD KEY, ARES-P/RCX220.
This sub-menu permits to select different modes for the red record side
SIDE KEY
button. When selecting “RECORD/NEW TAKE”, the action on the side
button stays identical as for the keyboard record key. When selecting
“RECORD/STOP”, every time the red button is pressed once, the Ares-
P/RCX220 toggles between record and stop mode.
RECORD/NEW TAKE
RECORD/STOP
START/STOP
RECORD/STOP
If “START/STOP” is selected, the record starts when the red
button is pressed and stops when the button is released.
a microphone with a start/stop button is used. Simultaneously
This mode is also handy if
in this mode, during record, the keyboard record and stop key are disabled.
14.5.12 SIDE RECORD KEY, ARES-P II MARKERS.
This sub-menu also has the possibilty to set markers inside a file during
SIDE KEY
record or playback. If “RECORD/MARK” is selected, the first time the
button is pressed will put the Ares -P II in record. At each successive
press of the button, a marker will be recorded.
RECORD/MARK
MARK (REC/PLAY)
START/STOP
If ”MARK (REC/PLAY)” is selected, markers only can be added during
record or playback. If “UNASSIGNED” is selected, the function is not
used.
MARK (REC/PLAY)
The Ares -P II also has the other possibilities as described in the previous paragraph (14.5.13).
14.6 AUTO RECORD, ARES-P II ONLY.
AUTO RECORD
MODE
AUTO RECORD
TRIGGER LEVEL
TRIGGERLEVEL
TRIGGERDELAY
TRIGGER DELAY
STOP DELAY
50 DB SPL
0.0 SEC.
The “AUTO RECORD” menu permits to turn on or off the auto record mode. This mode of recording
permits to start a recording automatically depending on the settings of the different parameters
described below. Once the parameters set, put the machine in the record mode. The recording will
start once the requested level and length of any incoming sound is obtained.
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The “TRIGGER LEVEL ” sub-menu permits to adjust the level detection to start the recording and can
be set in steps of 10 dB from 50 dB SPL to 120 dB SPL.
The “ TRIGGER DELAY” menu permits to adjust the continuous duration or length of the sound level
before the recording starts. It can be set from 0.0 seconds to 1 second. Example: if you clap your
hands a single time and the start delay is set to 0.1 second, the recording will not start, as the
handclap was shorter than 0.1 seconds.
The “STOP DELAY” permits to adjust the duration of recording once the sound level drops below the
threshold level and can be set from 5 seconds up to 15 minutes or nonstop. Once the delay is passed,
the machine will return to the waiting position ready for the next recording
1
2
1
2
The left picture shows the machine ready
to record automatically. The right picture
shows the machine in the record mode.
The Ares -P II can also be stopped by
pressing the Stop button (4)
-21
-9
0
+9
-21
-9
0
+9
59 DB
59 DB
007
0:00
008
0:06
AUTO
AUTO
13 TAKES
R:
8:02
12 TAKES
R:
8:08
14.7 MIKE
MIKE
This menu gives access to the selection of the microphone type (Mono
or Stereo) as well as the 48V power supply.
MIKE TYPE
48V, MIKE POWER
14.7.1 48V PHANTOM MIKE POWER.
If Phantom microphones are used the 48V must be turned on.
48V. MIKE POWER
OFF
ON
Attention: Before connecting any NAGRA plug-in condenser
microphone to the Ares-P II, verify first that the 48V is turned off.
ON
14.7.2 MIKE TYPE FOR ARES-P II ONLY.
If “MONO” is selected and a stereo pair of microphones is connected
MIKE TYPE
and the “FILE FORMAT” is set to a mono recording, both channels will
be mixed and reduced by 3 dB before they are recorded as a mono
channel.
MONO
STEREO
If “STEREO” is selected and a mono microphone is connected and the
“FILE FORMAT” is set to a stereo recording, only the left channel will be
recorded.
MONO
If “MONO” is selected and a mono microphone is connected and the “FILE FORMAT” is set to a
stereo recording, both channels will have the same signal.
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15 LOCKING THE SETTINGS.
SETTINGS
BEEP
By pressing a certain combination of keys when turning on the
machine, the settings can then be locked step-by-step. This to prevent,
the user changing the settings inadvertenly or otherwise. To obtain the
combination code, contact your local NAGRA dealer.
COMPRESSION
BACKLIGHT
MPEG 128/48
Any sub-menu can be locked by pressing the “STOP” button or unlocked by pressing the “PLAY”
button. When the sub-menu has been locked, a closed padlock appears in front of the selected sub-
menu. When the sub-menu has been unlocked, the closed padlock dissapears. To remove the
password, switch off and on again the machine.
16 LOCKING THE KEYPAD, ARES-P II ONLY.
During record or playback the keyboard can be locked by pressing the left and right arrow keys (10 &
12) during a few seconds (this until “KEYPAD LOCKED” appears on the screen). To unlock the
keyboard, press the left and right arrow keys (10 & 12) until the message dissappears.
17 AUTO POWER OFF
When the machine is left in the “STOP” mode for 10 minutes, it will automatically switch off. During
the last 14 seconds of that period, the beep sounds every second. When any key is pressed, the
power counter will be reset.
To disable the auto power off, from the power off status , press and hold the center key while
pressing the power key.
In the case that the machine is turned on with the auto power disabled, the message “NO AUTO
POWER OFF” appears during a few seconds.
18 MESSAGES
18.1 IN NFS MODE (NAGRA FILE SYSTEM USED BY ARES-P & RCX220
“LOW BATTERY”
“NO CARD”
The battery voltage has dropped too low
No card is inserted
“FORMAT CORRUPTED”
Occurs if the card was removed during record or power lost
abruptly
“CARD FULL”
“INVALID CARD”
“UNFORMATTED CARD”
“CARD WRITE PROTECTED”
“OPEN WRITE ERROR”
“WRITE ERROR”
No more record memory is available
The card is not recognized by the machine
The card is recognized but not formatted
Write protection switch on the card is ON
Defective card or card error
Defective card or card error
“CARD NEARLY FULL”
“ERASE COMPLETED”
“FORMAT COMPLETED”
“CARD READ ERROR”
60 seconds recording time left on the card
At the end of erasure of one or several takes
At the end of a card formatting
Impossible to read the directory due to a defective card or
a read error
“READ ERROR”
“UNKNOWN FORMAT”
“CARD TOO SLOW”
Read error during playback
The card is recognized but not the type of format
Depending from the selected file format, some cards do not
accept a high recording bit rate
“BUFFER OVERFLOW”
“AUTO POWER OFF”
“NO AUTO POWER OFF”
Record buffer is full due to a slow card
The machine will switch of in the next 15 seconds
Auto power off has been disabled
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18.2 IN FAT MODE
"WRONG USB VERSION"
"CARD FULL"
"OPEN WRITE ERROR"
DSP and USB software versions are incompatible
No more memory available on the card
Defective card or card error
"WRITE ERROR"
"READ ERROR"
Defective card or card error
Defective card or card error
"CARD TOO SLOW"
Depending from the selected file format, some cards do not
accept a high recording bit rate
"DIRECTORY FULL"
"CARD NEARLY FULL"
"KEYPAD LOCKED"
"AUTO POWER OFF"
"LOW BATTERY"
999 takes (files) already recorded
60 seconds recording time left on the card
The full keypad is locked
The machine will switch of in the next 15 seconds
The battery voltage has dropped too low
Auto power off has been disabled
"NO AUTO POWER OFF"
"INVALID CARD"
The card is not recognized by the machine
"NO CARD"
"UNKNOWN FORMAT"
"DIR UNUSABLE"
No card inserted in the slot
The card is recognized but not the type of format
The “ARESP” folder cannot be created
Example: an ARESP file name was already present
Appears during the directory reading
Appears when the card is busy
"CARD READING..."
"CARD BUSY..."
Example: delete to end or renumbering
The card is accessed via USB
"USB MODE"
“AUTO REC. LEVEL ERROR”
The input gain level is not suitable to the record trigger level
19 SOFTWARE UPDATE
When opening the machine, a small black 6 pin connector becomes visible located just under the
flashcard. This connector is a RS232 connector. A special adapter “NP-PCA” is needed to connect the
RS232 from the machine to a PC or laptop.
When new software from NAGRA becomes available, it can be delivered by Email or it can be down-
loaded from the NAGRA web site. Thanks to a software called “PuserLoader” the machine can be
updated with the new software version. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
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20 MENU TREE ARES-P & RCX220
TREE CONFIGURATION IN THE CASE OF ARES P OR RCX220 (NAGRA FILE SYST.)
QUIT DIRECTORY
000
>000
001
0.00
DIRECTORY
0.00 10/03/03
2.34 12/03/03
48.40
TAKE TITLING
TITLE TAKE 001
END
STOP KEY = ESCAPE
PLAY KEY = DELETE
....... .......ETC.
TAKE ERASURE
LOUDSPEAKER
OFF
O N
TOOLS
DATE & TIME
HH:MM.SS
DD.MM.YY
DATE & TIME
CARD FORMATTING
CARD FORMATTING
FORMAT REPAIRING
PROGRAM SELECT
CONTRAST
CARD PRESENT
PRESS CENTER KEY.
FORMAT REPAIRING
NO FORMAT PROBLEMS.
PROGRAM SELECT
FAT16 FILE SYST.
NAGRA FILE SYST.
NAGRA FILE SYST.
CONTRAST
TEST 34
CURRENT CONTRAST = 36
DEFAULT CONTRAST = 33
ARES-P II
S/N: 123456789
SOFT (NFS): Vx.xx
AUDIO BOARD: 2
SOFTWARE OPTIONS:
#1 #2
VERSION
INPUT FILTER
FLAT
SETTINGS
L O W C U T
OFF
A L C
O N
A L C T H R E S H O L D
104 DB
98 DB
92 DB
86 DB
80 DB
74 DB
USING +/- KEYS
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A L C S P E E D
F A S T
N O R M A L
S L O W
B E E P
OFF
O N
COMPRESSION
G722
MPEG 64/48
MPEG 64/24
MPEG 64/32
MPEG 64/16
MPEG 128/48
MPEG 128/24
MPEG 128/32
MPEG 128/16
MPEG 128/48 ST.
MPEG 128/24 ST.
MPEG 128/32 ST.
MPEG 128/16 ST.
MPEG 192/48
MPEG 192/32
MPEG 192/48 ST.
MPEG 192/32 ST.
OFF
BACKLIGHT
O N
AUTOMATIC
A L W A Y S O N
O N L Y I N P L A Y B A C K
O U T P U T M O D E
O U T P U T L E V E L
OUTPUT LEVEL
CURRENT LEVEL = -1 DB
DEFAULT LEVEL = 0 DB
SIDE KEY
R E C O R D / N E W T A K E
R E C O R D / S T O P
START/STOP
O F F
MIKE
48V MIKE POWER
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21 MENU TREE ARES-P II
TREE CONFIGURATION IN THE CASE OF ARES PII (FAT) INCLUDING SOFT OPTION I
DIRECTORY
000
>000
001
0.00
QUIT DIRECTORY
0.00 10/03/03
2.34 12/03/03
48.40
DELETE
END
DELETE TO END
R E N U M B E R
RENUMBER ALL
L O U D S P E A K E R
OFF
O N
DATE & TIME
HH:MM.SS
DD.MM.YY
TOOLS
DATE & TIME
FORMAT CARD
CARD FORMATTING
PROGRAM SELECT
CONTRAST
FORMAT CARD (FAT16)?
PRESS CENTER KEY.
PROGRAM SELECT
FAT16 FILE SYST.
NAGRA FILE SYST.
FAT16 FILE SYST.
CONTRAST
TEST34
CURRENT CONTRAST = 36
DEFAULT CONTRAST = 33
ARES-P II
S/N: 123456789
SOFT (FAT): Vx.xx
AUDIOBOARD:2
SOFTWARE OPTIONS:
#1 #2
VERSION
RECALL 1
RECALL 2
RECALL 3
RECALL 4
T E M P L A T E S
S T O R E
S T O R E
S T O R E
S T O R E
1
2
3
4
A
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A
INPUT FILTER
FLAT
SETTINGS
L O W C U T
OFF
A L C
O N
A L C T H R E S H O L D
1 0 4 D B S P L
9 8 D B S P L
9 2 D B S P L
8 6 D B S P L
8 0 D B S P L
7 4 D B S P L
USING +/- KEYS
F A S T
A L C S P E E D
N O R M A L
S L O W
B E E P
OFF
O N
F I L E F O R M A T
P C M 4 8 K
P C M 4 4 K 1
P C M 3 2 K
P C M 2 4 K
P C M 1 6 K
P C M 4 8 K S T .
P C M 4 4 K 1 S T .
P C M 3 2 K S T .
P C M 2 4 K S T .
P C M 2 2 K 0 5 S T .
P C M 1 6 K S T .
B
C
A
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B
A
SIDE KEY
R E C O R D / N E W T A K E
RECORD/STOP
R E C O R D / M A R K
M A R K ( R E C / P L A Y )
START/STOP
O F F
AUTO RECORD
M O D E
O N
T R I G G E R L E V E L
5 0 D B S P L
6 0 D B S P L
7 0 D B S P L
8 0 D B S P L
9 0 D B S P L
1 0 0 D B S P L
1 1 0 D B S P L
1 2 0 D B S P L
0. 0 SEC.
TRIGGER DELAY
0. 1 SEC.
0. 3 SEC.
1. 0 SEC.
S T O P D E L A Y
5
SEC.
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
1
2
5
MIN.
MIN.
MIN.
15 MIN.
N O N S T O P
O F F
M I K E
48V MIKE POWER
MIKE TYPE
O N
M O N O
S T E R E O
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A
B
C
MPEG 64/48
OPTION I
MPEG 64/32
MPEG 64/24
MPEG 64/16
MPEG 128/48
MPEG 128/32
MPEG 128/24
MPEG 128/16
M P E G 1 2 8 / 4 8 S T .
M P E G 1 2 8 / 3 2 S T .
M P E G 1 2 8 / 2 4 S T .
M P E G 1 2 8 / 1 6 S T .
MPEG 192/48
MPEG 192/32
M P E G 1 9 2 / 4 8 S T .
M P E G 1 9 2 / 3 2 S T .
M P E G 2 5 6 / 4 8 S T .
M P E G 2 5 6 / 3 2 S T .
M P E G 3 8 4 / 4 8 S T .
M P E G 3 8 4 / 3 2 S T .
OFF
B A C K L I G H T
O N
A U T O M A T I C
O U T P U T M O D E
O U T P U T L E V E L
A L W A Y S O N
O N L Y I N P L A Y B A C K
OUTPUT LEVEL
CURRENT LEVEL = -1 DB
DEFAULT LEVEL = 0 DB
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22 ARES-P & RCX220 SOFTWARE & INSTALLATION
These programs add several features when the RCX220 is connected to the USB port of a PC or if the
flashcard from the ARES-P is inserted in a PC PCMCIA slot:
Display the directory of the flash card
Playback of the recorded files
Import recorded files into the computer's hard disk
Edit the recorded files.
Insert the CD in your PC or laptop and follow the instructions.
22.1 ARES-P SOFTWARE
Carefully read the text file in the root directory before any installation.
From explorer, double click the NetiaVersion folder followed by the AresImport folder.
Double click “SETUP.EXE” file to start the installation.
If the PCMCIA slot is based on an ISA or PCI bus or buit-in to a laptop, the Elan drivers need also to
be installed. If the PCMCIA slot is connected via SCSI, the Elan drivers may not be installed.
22.2 RCX220 SOFTWARE
Carefully read the text file in the root directory before any installation.
From explorer, double click the DigigramVersion folder followed by setup.exe.
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AresImport:
AresImport permits to read the directory from the flash card as well as playback and or import and
conversion.
RCXLoad :
Display the files located on the memory card with their characteristics (date, duration, encoding
format) in an MS explorer fashion.
Playing back a selected file, using RCX220 audio output.
Using Drag and Drop, import one or several files with format conversion to MPEG Layer 2 or PCM
format.
XtrackLE (a Limited Edition of Xtrack):
Uses the physical I/O of the RCX220 as well as any other standard device.
Offers two fully independent mono or stereo tracks where records can be uploaded via RCXload.
Provides you with of a complete set of tools to cut, copy, paste, trim any portion of a track, as well as
level editing functions such as fade in and fade out.
Once the edit finished, it can be processed into a single sound file (MPEG or PCM) with automatic
sampling frequency and bit rateconversion.
To obtain full multi-track editing capabilities including mp3 export, the full version of Xtrack software
can be purchased from Digigram.
23 ARES-P II ON PC OR MAC (FAT 16 MODE)
Turn on the Ares-P II and connect it via the USB cable to the PC or Mac. After a moment, the new
divice will be detected as an external remouvable hard drive.
IMPORTANT: for Windows 98 SE users; connect the Ares-P II (FAT mode) to the PC. Once
Windows asks for the USB drivers to be installed, specify the way to the CDR
“Win98SeUsbDrivers” folder.
The following pictures are an example on PC were the Ares - P II is recognized as disk (F).
On PC, to remove the Ares-P II from the USB connection, double click first the “Unplug or
Eject Hardware” icon and stop the corresponding drive letter before removing the USB
cable.
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24 INPUT CONNECTOR, DIN 12 PIN
TOP VIEW
A
B
C
D
E
F
MIKE (R) Hi
GROUND
MIKE (L) S2
MIKE (L) S1
MIKE (L) Lo
MIKE (L) Hi
G
H
J
K
L
+50V (Ares-P/RCX220), 48V (Ares-P II)
MIKE (R) S2
MIKE (R) S1
MIKE (R) Lo
+5V
M
S-REC
Inputs:
Pin “A” and “K” corresponds to the right Hi and Lo microphone input.
Pin “F” and “E” corresponds to the left Hi and Lo microphone input.
Sensitivity:
When “H” and “J” are shorted, max. gain is obtained for the right microphone input (0.2mV/hPa).
When “H” and “J” stays open, min. gain is obtained for the right microphone input (4mV/hPa).
Pin “H” and “J” corresponds to the sens itivity inputs for the right microphone.
Pin “C” and “D” corresponds to the sensitivity inputs for the left microphone.
Attention:
If the machine is in the mono mode, only the left input is used, the right input is muted.
The 50V available on the connector is NOT for powering Phantom powered microphones, but to power
electrostatic microphones. The Ares -P II does not provide 50V. But a 48V Phantom supply on the
input connections. This can be switched “ON” and “OFF” within the menu settings of the machine.
S-REC:
When in the 2nd RECORD KEY menu START/STOP is selected. Shorting this pin to ground will put the
machine into the “RECORD” mode. Opening this connection to ground puts the machine to
“STOP”mode. This can be used for a remote RECORD/STOP control.
25 LINE OUTPUT CONNECTOR, LEMO 2 PIN
The line output connector (Lemo connector 2 pin) is situated next to the microphone input connector.
The output level for +9dB on the modulometer is 1.55Vrms
.
Pin 1
Pin 2
LEFT CHANNEL
RIGHT CHANNEL
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26 FLASH CARDS COMPATIBILITY, LINEAR AND STRATA.
TYPE
CAP.
MANUF.
TEC.
IDENTIFICA.
ARES-C
ARES-P
RCX220
ARES
95
ARES
NT
ARES
RCX
IMPORT
LOAD
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
1
2
20
20
10
20
20
40
64
64
128
80
192
48
64
128
64
64
48
64
96
INTEL
Linear
IMC020FLSA-15
FLA2800C15
IMC010FLSA-15
FLA3200C15
FLA2400C15
FLA3200C15
FLF1200C25
FLF1203C25
FLF1203C25
FLF0203C25
FLF1203C25
FLF0203C25
FLF0203C25
AFH128
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EDI
Linear
Linear
Linear
Linear
Linear
Strata
Strata
Strata
Strata
Strata
Strata
Strata
ATA
3
INTEL
EDI
4
5
EDI
6
EDI
7
EDI
8
EDI
9
EDI
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
EDI
No
EDI
No
EDI
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EDI
PRETEC
PRETEC
SANDISK
SANDISK
EDI
ATA
AFH064
ATA
AB0120JR-USA
V0004GW-USA
ATA2500C25
ATA2500C25
ATA
ATA
EDI
ATA
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27 FLASH CARDS COMPATIBILITY, ATA AND COMPACT ATA.
All ATA type & compact ATA type cards with this background color are accepted and sold by Nagra
AresImport test was done using an external PCMCIA SCSI adapter on NT-4
All cards went into the record mode for at least 1 minute at 192kb/s 48kHz stereo at ambient temperature
Nagra does not warranty the correct functionality of the machine if other cards than the yellow ATA cards are used
TYPE
CAP.
MANUF.
TEC.
IDENTIFICA.
ARES-C
ARES-P
RCX220
ARES
95
ARES
NT
ARES
RCX
IMPORT
LOAD
PCMCIA
14
128
PRETEC
ATA
AFH128
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
PCMCIA
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
64
64
PRETEC
SANDISK
SANDISK
EDI
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
AFH064
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
AB0120JR-USA
V0004GW-USA
ATA2500C25
ATA2500C25
ATA2500C25
AFH256
48
64
96
EDI
128
256
128
48
EDI
PRETEC
FEIYA
PRETEC
PRETEC
TS128MFLASHB
AFH048
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
96
AFH096
80
CENTENIAL Strata
ES00080
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TYPE
CAP.
MANUF.
TEC..
IDENTIFICA.
ARES-C
ARES-P
RCX220
No
ARES
95
ARES
NT
ARES
IMPORT
No
RCX
LOAD
No
COMPACT
C1
64
EMTEC
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
347629AI
No
No
No
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
COMPACT
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
64
128
64
RIDATA
ACE
RITEK 06415006D
FFC128
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
SANDISK
AB0105LEI
FFC128
128
64
NAGRA(ACE) ATA
ACE ATA
NAGRA(ACE) ATA
FFC064
64
FFC064
48
PRETEC
PRETEC
PRETEC
ACE
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ATA
ACT048
64
ACT064
COMPACT C10
COMPACT C11
COMPACT C12
COMPACT C13
128
32
ACH128
FFC032
32
DATAFAB
922022134
TS128MFLASHCP
128
MEMORY
CARD
COMPACT C14
COMPACT C15
COMPACT C16
48
256
96
SANDISK
ATA
ATA
ATA
V0006GP-CHINA
ACH256
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
PRETEC
PRETEC
ACH096
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28 SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Data Storage medium
Recording Method
Compression type
A/D & D/A conversion
Sampling Rate
Bit-Rates
Mono/Stereo
Recording Capacity
PCMCIA ATAc ards, Compact flash cards
Digital (PCM) or Digital compression
ISO MPEG Layer II
20 Bit Sigma-Delta
16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
64, 128, 192, 256, 384 kb/s*
Switchable and input routing
21 minutes on a 256 MB card Stereo 48 kHz,
PCM
Max. RecordingCapacity
132* minutes on a 256 MB card Stereo 48
kHz, 256 kb/s
PCMCIA Slot
Single type I & II
Dynamic Range Adjust
40 dB for 0 dB record (manual), 40 dB for 0
dB record (ALC)
Filters
“Flat”, “LFA”
File Format
Broadcast Wave Format (.wav)
INPUTS
Mic. Inputs
12 pole DIN connector
Microphone Powering
Sensitivity
Line Input
48 V Phantom*
From 2 mV to 10 mV for 0 dB recording
Symmetrical transformerless
0.44 V to 1.4 V for 0 dB recording
Line Input Sensitivity
OUTPUTS
Headphone
Line Output
Jack 3.5 mm stereo connector
Lemo connector
THD at 1 kHz
0.1 %
Frequency response
Total dynamic range
30 Hz – 20 kHz (-3 dB in EE mode)
80 dB
POWER SUPPLY
Internal batteries
Consumption
5 x “AA” cells
7.5 V - 180 mA, 6 V – 220 mA during record
(no display light)
PHYSICAL
Dimensions
Weight
188 x 80 x 28 mm (7½ x 3¼ x 1 inch)
450 g, (1 lb)
(* Including the MPEG option)
Note: We have not tested all available cards and adapters on the market. Therefore we
cannot guaranty the perfect operation in our machines. Cards and adapterssupplied by
Nagra are guarantied to operate within themachine specifications .
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29 SAFETY/COMPLIANCE
DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FABRICANT:
MANUFACTURER:
NAGRAVISION SA, 1033 CHESEAUX SUISSE
NAGRAVISION SA, 1033 CHESEAUX, SWITZERLAND
APPAREIL :
ARES-P/RCX220/ARES-P II
MODEL:
ARES-P/RCX220/ARES-P II
Par la présente nous déclarons l'équipement conforme à toutes les exigences fixées dans les normes:
We hereby declare that the equipment conforms to the all the requirements outlined by the following
norms:
NORMES GENERIQUES APPLICABLES :
APPLICABLE GENERIC NORMS:
CENELEC EN
61000-3-2
61000-3-3
50081-1
50082-1
Avertissement.
Bien qu’étant conforme aux normes, cet appareil peut, dans des cas exceptionels, provoquer des
interférences. Dans ce c as, il peut être demandé à l’utilisateur de prendre des mesures appropriées.
Warning.
Althought this equipment conforms to the stated norms, under certain exceptional circumstances it
may provoke interference. In this event the user may be asked to take appropriate measures.
Other electrical regulatory certification pending.
Cheseaux 1er trimestre 2003
Cheseaux 1st quarter 2003
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NAGRAVISION SA KUDELSKI GROUP
Route de Genève 22
CH-1033 Cheseaux
Switzerland
Phone +41 (0)21 732-0101
Fax +41 (0)21 732-0100
E-mail [email protected]
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