Meyer Sound 616 User Manual

USER GUIDE  
INTEGRATION TOOLS  
Galileo616  
Keep these important operating instructions.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the manu-  
facturer, or sold with the apparatus. When  
a cart is used, use caution when moving  
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with Meyer Sound’s  
installation instructions.  
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service per-  
sonnel. Servicing is required when the  
loudspeaker has been damaged in any  
way, such as when the power-supply cord  
or plug has been damaged; liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
loudspeaker; rain or moisture has entered  
the loudspeaker; the loudspeaker has  
been dropped; or when for undetermined  
reasons the loudspeaker does not oper-  
ate normally.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding-type plug. A grounding type  
plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The third prong is provided for  
your safety. If the provided plug does not  
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician  
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
CAUTION: To recuce the risk of  
fire or electric shock, do not  
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10.Protect the power cord from being walked  
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, con-  
venience receptacles, and the point  
expose this apparatus to rain or mois-  
ture.  
where they exit from the apparatus. The  
AC mains plug or appliance coupler shall  
remain readily accessible for operation.  
15.If the equipment is used in a manner not  
specified by the Meyer Sound, the pro-  
tection provided by the equipment may  
be impaired.  
11.Only use attachments/accessories speci-  
fied by Meyer Sound.  
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GALILEO 616 USER GUIDE  
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION  
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL  
Make sure to read these operating instructions in their entirety before using the Galileo™ loud-  
speaker management system. In particular, pay close attention to material related to safety  
issues.  
As you read these operating instructions, you will encounter the following icons for notes, tips,  
and cautions:  
NOTE: A note identifies an important or useful piece of information relating to the  
topic under discussion.  
TIP: A tip offers a helpful tip relevant to the topic at hand.  
CAUTION: A caution gives notice that an action may have serious conse-  
quences and could cause harm to equipment or personnel, or could cause  
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delays or other problems.  
Information and specifications are subject to change. Updates and supplementary information  
are available on the Meyer Sound® website:  
Meyer Sound Technical Support is available at:  
Tel: +1 510 486.1166  
Fax: +1 510 486.8356  
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION  
GALILEO™ PRODUCT OVERVIEW  
The Galileo loudspeaker management system is a complete hardware and software solution  
with all the necessary tools for driving and aligning sound reinforcement systems with multiple  
zones. The system consists of:  
Galileo 616: A fully digital matrix processor with six inputs and 16 outputs.  
Designed as the perfect complement to Meyer Sound’s self-powered loudspeakers,  
Galileo includes array correction for M Series array products, presets for Meyer Sound  
systems of various sizes and types, and digital implementations of technologies used in  
Meyer Sound’s groundbreaking analog processors and line drivers. The system includes a  
wide selection of bandpass and parametric EQs, delay and gain adjustments, air absorp-  
tion compensation, and other signal processing.  
Galileo’s Composite EQ architecture offers the most extensive equalization of any current  
loudspeaker management system. By providing both CP-10 complementary phase para-  
metric equalization and TruShaping™ low-order shaping equalization, Composite EQ pro-  
vides the right tools for addressing both acoustic anomalies and subjective sonic  
requirements. The Galileo 616 features full digital operation with fixed latency across all  
output channels regardless of the processing applied (see Table 1). All internal processing  
is performed at 96 kHz with a 32-bit floating point vector processor.  
Table 1: Internal Digital Audio Input Latency  
Sample Rate Input (kHz)  
Measured Latency (ms)  
32.0  
44.1  
48.0  
96.0  
192.0  
4.15  
3.52  
3.37  
2.60  
2.43  
Analog audio input latency: 1.53 ms  
*Test conditions were factory default settings: All input and output EQ and TruShaping™ filters enabled but  
set to flat response, no other filtering enabled.  
For maximum flexibility, the Galileo 616 can be controlled from its front panel, using its  
navigation buttons and LCD screen, or from the Compass control software.  
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Compass™ control software: Provides comprehensive control of the Galileo 616 through  
a graphical user interface running on a remote computer.  
Compass is the primary method of operating the Galileo loudspeaker management sys-  
tem. The software enables easy access to all Galileo features and even provides control of  
multiple units. Compass includes a context help system, full copy and paste of all settings  
and groups of settings, and multiple levels of undo. The tabbed interface can be scaled to  
any display resolution and the colors can be configured for either day or night. Windows  
and Mac OS X versions have the same user interface so that switching between platforms  
is completely transparent.  
A sophisticated channel linking system allows multiple input and outputs, even on multiple  
Galileo 616s, to be linked so that parameter changes can be applied to all linked channels.  
Relative gain mode allows gain changes to linked channels while retaining gain differences  
between linked channels.  
The EQ Plotter window includes an overlay display of the applied CP-10 and TruShaping  
equalization, for both amplitude and phase, in a single editable window. Equalization  
parameters can be edited directly by simply dragging EQ points in the display, or by enter-  
ing values numerically for greater precision.  
SIM® 3 Support  
The Galileo 616 can be directly connected to the SIM® 3 audio analyzer, providing complete  
audio measurement capabilities for complex audio systems.  
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CHAPTER 2: GALILEO 616 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS  
GALILEO 616 PROJECTS  
A Galileo 616 project is the organizational structure in which one or more snapshots — full  
configurations for all parameters and system settings — are kept. The Galileo 616 holds only  
one project file at a time and allows the user to scroll through and load any snapshots con-  
tained in the project.  
The Compass control software, running on a computer, does not have its own memory for  
system settings and parameters, and just reads what it is connected to. So when Compass is  
connected to a Galileo 616, it reads and displays the project file and the current active snap-  
shot that is contained in the unit’s memory. However, loading another project file (stored on  
the computer) into the Compass control software when it is connected to a Galileo 616  
replaces whatever project file is currently in the Galileo 616.  
CAUTION: Opening a project file in the Compass control software when the  
computer is connected to a Galileo 616 will overwrite the project, and its snap-  
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shots, residing in the Galileo 616 (if the Overwrite option is selected when opening the  
project). To merge snapshots from another project file into the current project in a  
Galileo 616, use the Merge Project option on the Open Project dialog box (click More  
for this option to appear).  
TIP: You can use the Compass control software to read and save the  
Galileo 616’s project file (and the snapshots it contains) as a backup procedure.  
This file can be saved in the computer (or to a network server, CD, or other storage  
medium) and later reloaded via Compass to the Galileo.  
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CHAPTER 2: GALILEO 616 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS  
GALILEO 616 FRONT PANEL  
Galileo 616 Front Panel  
The front panel of the Galileo 616 provides access to all of the powerful features of the loud-  
speaker management system. Input level metering is shown for all inputs, as well as status  
and control of all outputs. The large LCD screen provides access to all of the EQ, gain, delay,  
and other settings available for both inputs and outputs. A set of cursor buttons provides nav-  
igation throughout the screen, and Enter, Cancel, and Menu buttons give selection control. In  
addition, three rotary encoders (knobs) allow the user to adjust the center frequency, band-  
width, and boost or cut of the equalization points, as well as control other system parameters.  
The Galileo 616 front panel is divided into the following three sections:  
Inputs  
Outputs  
Navigation  
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Front Panel Input Section  
Input Select  
Buttons / LEDs  
Input Mute  
Buttons  
Input Level  
Meters  
Galileo 616 Front Panel Input Section  
Input Level Meters: Multi-segment LED ladders for each input, with the green LED range  
beginning at approximately –80 dB below clipping, yellow LED range lighting a few dB  
below clipping, and top red LED indicating clipping of the A/D converter at +26 dBu  
(15.5 V rms; this range can also be set on the System Settings page to +20 dBu /  
7.75 V rms).  
Input Select Buttons / LEDs: One for each input channel, to select the channel for various  
actions; as many channels as desired can be selected at any time. The accompanying blue  
LED lights when the channel is selected. Selecting a channel in the Compass software also  
activates the button and the associated LED.  
Input Mute Buttons: One for each input channel, allowing the channel to be muted or  
unmuted. Selecting Mute for a channel in the Compass software also activates the button.  
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Front Panel Output Section  
Output Select  
Buttons / LEDs  
Signal /  
Clip LEDs  
Output Mute  
Buttons  
Galileo 616 Front Panel Output Section  
Signal / Clip LEDs: One for each output channel. For levels between around –85 dB  
below clipping to approximately –5 dB below, the LEDs light green with intensity corre-  
sponding to signal level. For levels from around –5 dB below clipping to the clipping level,  
they light amber. The LED turns red if the signal level is at clipping, which occurs at levels  
at or above +26 dBu (15.5 V rms; this range can also be set on the System Settings page  
to +20 dBu / 7.75 V rms.)  
NOTE: The default and recommended output setting is +26 dBu.  
Output Select Buttons / LEDs: One for each output channel, to select the channel for  
various actions; as many channels as desired can be selected at any time. The accompa-  
nying blue LED lights when the channel is selected. Selecting a channel in the Compass  
software also activates the button and the associated LED.  
Output Mute Buttons: One for each output channel, allowing the channel to be muted or  
unmuted. Selecting Mute for a channel in the Compass software also activates the button.  
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Front Panel Navigation Section  
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Galileo 616 Front Panel Navigation Section  
Navigation Buttons: This set of buttons navigates the menus on the LCD screen.  
Enter Button: This button is used to enter submenus, and in some cases toggle values or  
settings after they have been highlighted on the LCD screen with the Navigation buttons.  
Menu Button: This button returns the LCD screen to the main Galileo Map page, no mat-  
ter which menu page is currently on the screen. The Menu button is also used to accept  
names after they have been created on the Label page.  
Cancel Button: This button steps back to the previous page on the LCD screen. Most  
actions within Galileo are immediately implemented and are not reversed with the Cancel  
button.  
LCD Screen: In conjunction with the other front panel buttons, the 128 x 64 pixel backlit  
screen gives access to all of the pages available on the Galileo — including the summing  
matrix, all EQ points, levels, delays, and other special settings. Use the Display Settings  
page to adjust the brightness, contrast, and viewing angle of the LCD screen.  
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Settings Knobs: Three rotary encoders (with push switches) are used to change parame-  
ter values for the various settings available on the Galileo, based on what is currently  
selected on the LCD screen. For example, when setting Parametric EQ points, the Blue  
knob adjusts the center frequency, the Green knob adjusts the bandwidth (Q), and the Red  
knob adjusts the cut/boost level.  
Ethernet LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the Galileo 616 is connected to the  
Compass control software running on an external computer via the rear panel RJ-45 con-  
nector. Remote control of the Galileo 616 is accomplished with this connection.  
SIM 3 LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates the Galileo 616 is communicating with a  
SIM-3022 audio analyzer on its line switcher bus, either directly or daisy-chained from a  
SIM-3088 line-level switcher.  
NOTE: The SIM 3 Address for the Galileo 616 must be set to a number between  
10 and 14, either in the System Settings menu onboard Galileo or in the Com-  
pass software. It will then be available in the Switcher section of SIM 3 under tabs 10  
through 14, and can be configured to perform audio measurements.  
Power Switch / LED: Pressing this switch turns on the Galileo 616; press and hold the  
switch for approximately two seconds to turn off.  
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GALILEO 616 REAR PANEL  
PowerCon  
AC Power  
Connector  
Analog / AES Input  
Connectors  
SIM 3 Bus  
Connectors  
Ethernet  
Connector  
Analog Input  
Connectors  
Output  
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Galileo 616 Rear Panel  
The rear panel provides connections for six inputs and 16 outputs, plus connections to the  
SIM 3 analyzer or additional Galileo units. An Ethernet connector allows connection to a  
remote computer running the Compass software.  
PowerCon AC Power Connector: This locking connector mates with the provided AC  
power cable.  
CAUTION: Make sure that you select the correct power plug for the AC power in  
the area in which the Galileo 616 is used.  
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NOTE: The Galileo 616 incorporates Meyer Sound’s Intelligent AC power supply,  
which automatically adjusts for any line voltage worldwide, and provides both  
soft turn-on and transient protection.  
Ethernet Connector: This RJ-45 connector is used with a shielded CAT-5e cable (recom-  
mended) or better Ethernet data cable to connect the Galileo 616 to an Ethernet network,  
allowing control of Galileo from a computer running the Compass control software.  
Analog / AES Input Connectors: The upper three XLR-3F input connectors, highlighted in  
blue and labeled A, C, and E, accept either a standard line-level analog signal or an AES  
two-channel digital signal.  
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NOTE: Select whether each of these connectors will operate in the analog or the  
AES two-channel digital mode on the System Settings page from the Galileo 616  
front panel or the Compass software. This selection may be made individually for each  
of these three connectors.  
Analog Input Connectors: The lower three XLR-3F input connectors, labeled B, D, and F,  
accept standard line-level audio only. These connectors are paired with the Analog/AES  
connectors A, C, and E — typically used for the second analog channel of a left/right two-  
channel signal. When one of the upper connectors is set to AES mode, the connector  
below it is disabled and will not accept an audio signal. For example, if Inputs A and C are  
set for AES mode, then Inputs B and D are disabled. In this example, inputs E and F may  
still be used with analog signals  
Output Connectors: These sixteen XLR-3M connectors connect to Meyer Sound self-  
powered loudspeakers, or to power amplifier channels driving passive loudspeaker sys-  
tems. The signal routing and processing internal to the Galileo 616 is applied to the output  
of these connectors.  
SIM 3 Bus Connectors: This pair of connectors provides connection to the SIM 3 audio  
analyzer as well as loop-through to additional Galileo 616’s or SIM-3088 line switchers,  
when Galileo’s connections are being used as measurement points. These connectors are  
labeled “Connect to SIM 3022 or 3088 only.”  
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POWER CONNECTOR  
The Galileo 616 uses a locking PowerCon® connector to provide AC voltage to the unit. Its  
internal switching power supply accepts voltages from 90 to 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz.  
Locking PowerCon connector for AC power  
Electrical Safety Issues!  
Pay close attention to these important electrical and safety issues:  
Make sure you to use the correct power plug for the AC power in the area in which you will  
operate the Galileo 616.  
Always use a grounded outlet and plug.  
CAUTION: To comply with EMC standards, only operate this device with the  
supplied shielded power cord.  
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REMOTE COMPUTER CONNECTION  
The Galileo 616’s RJ-45 port connects to a standard computer Ethernet port with shielded  
Cat-5e cables. The Ethernet connection allows the unit to be controlled remotely from a Mac  
or Windows computer running the Compass control software. Bi-directional communication  
ensures that the current settings, whether changed from the Galileo 616 front panel or from  
the Compass software, are always in sync.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
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SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE  
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Galileo 616 Connected to Computer  
NOTE: When connecting the Galileo 616 to a computer through a router, make  
sure the router’s IP address is appropriately configured (192.168.0.1).  
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INPUT CONNECTORS (FROM CONSOLE)  
Galileo 616 Input Connectors  
Analog Inputs  
Connections from analog sources, including analog mixing consoles, will be made via the six  
XLR-3F connectors labeled A through F on the left side of the rear panel. The six analog inputs  
are electronically balanced, and feed state-of-the-art A/D converters operating at 24-bit reso-  
lution at a 96 kHz sample rate. Within the System Settings window of the Compass control  
software, the Input Channel Types will be set to Analog (the default setting). These connectors  
will accept signal levels up to +26 dBu at the default setting, and can also be set to +20 dBu.  
NOTE: The adjustable output range provides two level output settings to drive  
Meyer Sound self-powered products. The +20 dBu output range setting lowers  
the overall noise floor by nearly 6 dB. However, this setting makes the Galileo output  
signal more vulnerable to defects in the overall grounding system. Thus the actual  
improvement attained depends on the quality of the grounding between components.  
For this reason the default setting has been changed to +26 dBu. In either setting, the  
digital gain will compensate for either analog output gain so that the overall system  
output level set in the Galileo will remain the same.  
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AES/EBU Inputs  
Digital inputs following the AES/EBU standard may be directly connected to the Galileo 616,  
using the top three XLR-3F connectors outlined in blue and labeled A, C, and E on the left side  
of the rear panel. Standard stereo AES/EBU digital audio signals at sample rates up to 96 kHz  
are accepted. The meters are monitoring the digital signal, so the levels being displayed are  
the same with digital and analog input.  
NOTE: Within the System Settings window of the Compass control software or  
the Galileo 616 front panel, the Input Channel Types will be set to AES via the  
drop-down menu. Since the AES/EBU signal carries two channels of digital audio, the  
second connector in the selected pair is covered with a red X, and is disabled.  
Compass System Settings, Input Channel Types  
Both analog and digital input sources can be used simultaneously with Galileo 616. For exam-  
ple, AES/EBU signals can feed inputs A and C (inputs B and D are disabled), and analog sig-  
nals can feed inputs E and F.  
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OUTPUT CONNECTORS (TO LOUDSPEAKERS/ARRAYS)  
Galileo 616 Output Connectors  
The Galileo 616 provides 16 outputs on XLR-3M connectors, featuring high-resolution 96 kHz,  
24-bit D/A converters. These outputs have the same line-driving capabilities as Meyer  
Sound’s analog line drivers, providing signal levels up to +26 dBu. The Galileo 616 can easily  
drive Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers to full output at all frequencies, even over long  
lines.  
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CONNECTING THE SIM-3022 ANALYZER  
Galileo 616 SIM 3 Connectors  
The rear panel of the Galileo 616 includes a connector for direct connection to the SIM-3022  
Audio Analyzer. Once connected, the Galileo 616 can act as a line switcher for the analyzer.  
SIM 3 users can measure across any selection of inputs and outputs without any additional  
patching beyond the single cable connection to the analyzer.  
The default bus address for the Galileo is 10, and the available range is 10 through 14 so that  
multiple Galileo units may be connected and measured. When the analyzer is connected, it  
will be auto-detected by Galileo, and its presence will be noted in the SIM 3 Settings section  
of the System Settings window in the Compass control software, and by the SIM 3 LED on the  
Galileo front panel.  
NOTE: Within SIM 3, addresses 0 through 9 are reserved for the SIM-3088 line switcher  
units.  
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Looping SIM Connector  
A second SIM-type connector is included on the rear panel of the Galileo 616. It may be used  
to connect an additional Galileo unit or a SIM-3088 line-level switcher.  
NOTE: If a SIM-3088 switcher is connected to the looping connector of a  
Galileo, a SIM-3004 remote power supply will also be required; make sure that  
the power supply connector marked “Connect to 3022 Analyzer Only” is used for this  
connection.  
NOTE: SIM 3 integration requires Galileo Firmware 1.7.0 or higher.  
System Settings for Galileo with SIM 3 v1.7.0  
The settings in SIM 3 software release v1.7.0 or later allow two probe points when using the  
SIM 3 bus extension cable between Galileo and the SIM 3 analyzer. Galileo has additional  
parameters that can be set in System Settings > SIM 3 Settings. The Console setting is fixed  
as Post Matrix. The Processor has two probe points: Output Post Delay and Output Post  
Gain. Output Post Delay includes parametric and TruShaping EQ, SIM 3 Trim, Polarity and  
Delay. Output Post Gain includes everything in Output Post Delay plus Atmospheric Correc-  
tion, Array Correction, and High/Low Pass and Gain.  
Before you can measure a Galileo using SIM 3, you will need to verify your switcher configura-  
tion within the SIM 3 software. From the SIM 3 software, go to Branch Setup > Switchers;  
addresses 10–14 are reserved for Galileo. Next simply connect the bus cable between the two  
devices using the Line Switcher port on the back of SIM 3. There are three branch combina-  
tions available when measuring the Galileo.  
Combination 1  
Console = Galileo Output Post Matrix (ex. Ad 10, Ch 1 Sw 10, Cons 1). This uses the out-  
put of the Galileo Summing Matrix as the signal that feeds the Console bus.  
Processor = Galileo Output Post Processing (ex. Ad 10, Ch 1 Sw 10 Proc 1). This uses the  
output of the Galileo Output Processing as the signal that feeds the Processor bus.  
NOTE: Selecting Cons 1 on the Console channel will automatically select Proc 1  
on the Processor channel. The transfer function shown will represent the output  
processing applied using Galileo.  
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Combination 2  
Console = Front Panel Signal Generator (ex. Ad FP Ch 0 Generator). The SIM signal gener-  
ator is used as the signal that feeds the Console bus.  
Processor = Galileo Output Post Processing (ex. Ad 10, Ch 1 Sw 10 Proc 1). This uses the  
output of the Galileo Output Processing as the signal that feeds the Processor bus.  
NOTE: The transfer function shown will include any input and output processing  
applied using Galileo and/or the mixing console.  
Combination 3  
Console = Front Panel Line Input 1 (ex. Ad FP 1 Line In 1) This uses the signal received at  
Line Input 1 which can be in parallel to the console output feeding Galileo.  
Processor = Galileo Output Post Processing (ex. Ad 10, Ch 1 Sw 10 Proc 1). This uses the  
output of the Galileo Output Processing as the signal that feeds the Processor buss.  
NOTE: The transfer function shown will include any input and output processing  
applied using Galileo and/or the mixing console.  
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All of the functions and system settings in the Galileo 616 are available via the front panel  
interface, navigating with the front panel buttons and knobs and viewed on the display. The  
same functions are paralleled in the Compass control software. The user can choose to con-  
trol Galileo 616 from the front panel or remotely via the Compass control software, as they are  
interactive and communicate bi-directionally.  
THE GALILEO MAP  
Galileo Map Page  
The main screen on the Galileo 616, called the Galileo Map, allows access to all of the func-  
tions of the system. It is the default screen after boot-up, and can be accessed at any time  
using the Menu button. Access the following pages via the Galileo Map:  
System Settings  
Summing Matrix  
Array Correction  
Link Groups  
Snapshot Library  
Input Processing  
Input Masters  
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Output Processing  
Output Masters  
Display Options  
Navigate the Galileo Map page using the Arrow buttons to highlight a menu selection, and  
press the Enter button to select a page. The Blue knob also scrolls through the selections,  
functioning like the Up and Down arrows, and the Green knob moves between the left and  
right columns like the Left and Right arrows. Pressing either of these two knobs selects the  
highlighted page, just like the Enter button.  
Navigation  
buttons  
Settings  
knobs  
Galileo 616 Navigation Buttons and Knobs  
NOTE: The Cancel button typically functions as a “Back” button, stepping back  
page by page toward the Galileo Map page. It does not typically undo parameter  
changes that were done within a page. As an exception, on the Label page the Cancel  
button steps back to the previous page without saving changes, while the Menu button  
saves the changes.  
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SYSTEM SETTINGS  
System Settings Page  
The System Settings page gives access to a variety of global and setup parameters. Navigate  
the selections identically to the Galileo Map page using the Arrow buttons or knobs, and press  
the Enter button or the Blue or Green knobs to select. Access the following pages:  
Input Types  
SIM 3 Settings  
Environment  
Access Settings  
Network Settings  
Atmospheric Link  
Input Range  
Output Range  
About  
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Input Types  
Input Types Page  
Press the Enter button or the Blue or Green knob from System Settings to select this function.  
Input types scroll in pairs, using the Left and Right arrows to highlight the desired input pair.  
Push or turn the Blue knob to toggle between the choices of Analog/Analog or AES/Inactive.  
Once the inputs are configured as desired, return to the System Settings page by pressing the  
Cancel button, or press the Menu button to return to the Galileo Map.  
SIM 3 Settings  
SIM 3 Settings Page  
Press the Enter button or the Blue or Green knob from System Settings to select this function.  
SIM 3 Settings will show whether a SIM 3 analyzer is connected and detected, and set other  
parameters when Galileo is connected to the analyzer. Settings include:  
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SIM 3 Bus Address: Select from 10 through 14 by rotating the Blue knob clockwise to go  
up in value, and counterclockwise to go down in value.  
SIM 3 Trim: Select from Disabled or Enabled by clicking or rotating the Blue knob.  
SIM 3 Trim allows the SIM operator to directly see the extent of their gain changes. In the  
SIM3 interface, Room response shows acoustic relative gain, Processor shows electronic rel-  
ative gain, and Result shows a combination of both.  
A post processor trim or gain stage is helpful for crossover gain setting. Crossover gain set-  
ting is achieved by viewing a memory trace of one loudspeaker and setting a second to match  
it at the crossover frequency. The gain of the second loudspeaker is adjusted until the traces  
match. If the gain is set in the Processor then the Room response will show a different cross-  
over frequency than the Result. If the gain stage is post processor, both Room and Result  
agree on the frequency. For frequency based crossover, the post processor SIM 3 Trim is pre-  
ferred. For relative levels between subsystems, the in processor gain stage is preferred.  
NOTE: The acoustical crossover is defined as the point of equal level of two sys-  
tems. If a mid-hi loudspeaker and a subwoofer are measured individually, the  
crossover might appear at 200 Hz. This would be the same reading in both Room and  
Result, because the processor is at unity in both. This indicates that the subwoofer must  
be turned down for the crossover to be 100 Hz. If you attenuate the subwoofer in the  
processor loop, the crossover will move down in the Result but will not change in the  
Room response. The subwoofer will still appear to need to be turned down since the  
change happened outside of the Room response. If the change is made in the output  
post processor SIM 3 Trim, the crossover will drop to 100 Hz in both Room and Result.  
Once the SIM 3 settings are configured, return to System Settings by pressing Cancel, or  
press Menu to return to the Galileo Map.  
Environment  
Press the Enter button or the Blue or Green knob from System Settings to select this function.  
Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate the selections, and the Blue knob to change values.  
Settings include:  
Temperature: Highlight and use Blue knob to scroll through the values, clockwise for  
higher temperature and counterclockwise for lower.  
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Humidity: Highlight and use Blue knob to scroll through the values, clockwise for higher  
humidity and counterclockwise for lower.  
Altitude: Highlight and use Blue knob to select among the three ranges.  
Once the Natural Environment settings are configured, return to the System Settings page by  
pressing the Cancel button, or press the Menu button to return to the Galileo Map.  
Access Settings  
Press the Enter button or the Blue or Green knob from System Settings to select this function.  
Access Settings allows Galileo’s front panel to be locked from further changes with an access  
code, and allows the system engineer to specify which parameters may be changed and  
which ones will remain inaccessible to another user (or to accidental button pushing).  
The access list is identical to that in the Compass control software, and includes the ability to  
modify Projects and recall Snapshots, change gains, polarity, delays, and equalization, mute  
channels, link groups, and update the Galileo firmware. Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll  
through the parameters. Use the Enter button or press or turn the Blue knob to allow or deny  
access to particular parameters, by selecting Yes or No for each.  
The default Access Code is “0 0 0”, which allows unrestricted access to all parameters; it is  
shown at the top of the Access Settings page. To change the code, highlight Lock Access  
Settings and press the Enter button or the Blue knob.  
A screen called Enter New appears, with instructions. Use the three knobs to scroll through  
numerals 0 through 99 to create three sets of one- or two-digit numbers, which the person  
setting the code must remember; press the Enter button to accept the code. The Access Set-  
tings page reappears, with the Access Code blank and Unlock Access Settings appearing in  
the list of options.  
To unlock the device, highlight this option and press the Enter button or the Blue knob, use  
the three knobs to set the correct code, and press the Enter button. The Access Code will  
appear at the top of the page and parameters may now be changed.  
When a parameter such as input gain or parametric equalization is locked, and an attempt is  
made to change it, a screen saying “This setting is locked” appears. Press the Cancel button  
to remove this screen and go back to the previous page.  
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CAUTION: Be certain to remember the access code that has been used to lock  
the Galileo front panel parameters from any changes. It must be entered cor-  
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rectly or changes will not be able to be made — and it will be necessary to contact  
Meyer Sound Technical Services to obtain help with unlocking the unit.  
Network Settings  
Network Settings Page  
Press the Enter button or the Blue or Green knob from System Settings to select this function.  
Network Settings provides fields for device Nickname and for IP Type. Additional relevant  
fields are offered for DHCP (dynamic) and Static IP addresses. Toggle between them with a  
push of the Blue knob or the Enter button. The DHCP mode supports direct cable connection  
between the computer’s Ethernet card and the Galileo 616. The DHCP will also reveal the  
MAC address. This will display below the assigned IP address.  
With either DHCP or Static IP, highlighting “Write Network Settings” and pressing Enter or the  
Blue knob will load the settings and open a note saying “Writing Configuration”. “Reload Net-  
work Settings” will load the IP address of the current server, and opens a note saying “Read-  
ing Configuration” before writing those values into the provided fields. Static IP has fields for  
IP Address, Net Mask, and Gateway, as well as Write Network Settings and Reload Network  
Settings.  
A utility is offered that allows an IP Address, Net Mask, and Gateway number to be created by  
highlighting each of the four value positions, scrolling the Blue knob to the desired value, then  
using the Right arrow to go to the next value position. For each of these fields, press Menu to  
accept the changes, or Cancel to ignore the changes.  
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Input Range and Output Range  
Input Voltage Range Page  
Select Input Range or Output Range from the System Settings page to set the voltage range  
at either +20 dBu or +26 dBu. Apply the settings globally by highlighting “Set All Voltage  
Ranges to +20 dBu” (or +26 dBu) and pressing the Enter button.  
Adjust the individual input or output voltage range for each channel by scrolling to the desired  
channel using the Up and Down arrows, and then pressing or turning the Blue knob to toggle  
between the two values.  
NOTE: The adjustable output range provides two level output settings to drive  
Meyer Sound self-powered products. The +20 dBu output range setting lowers  
the overall noise floor by nearly 6 dB. However, this setting makes the Galileo output  
signal more vulnerable to defects in the overall grounding system. Thus the actual  
improvement attained depends on the quality of the grounding between components.  
For this reason, the default setting is +26 dBu. In either setting, the digital gain will  
compensate for either analog output gain so that the overall system output level set in  
Galileo will remain the same.  
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SUMMING MATRIX  
Summing Matrix, 8 + 8 Configuration  
Press the Enter button or the Blue knob from the Galileo Map page to enter the Summing  
Matrix. A selected (active) audio route is designated by a circle at any crosspoint within the  
matrix; a blank signifies no audio routing between an input and an output. The box-shaped  
cursor will outline any crosspoint on which it is placed. The input letter and output number  
corresponding to the current cursor position are highlighted, and the Select LEDs on the  
inputs and outputs will also light.  
Navigate the Summing Matrix by using the Left and Right arrows (or the Blue knob) to scroll  
through outputs, and the Up and Down arrows (or the Green knob) to scroll through inputs.  
To select (or deselect) an audio route between an input and an output, press the Enter button.  
This will toggle the crosspoint between unity gain (0.0 dB, shown with an O) and fully attenu-  
ated (–90 dB or –Inf, shown with a blank).  
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Change the gain at the crosspoint where the cursor is presently located by turning the Red  
knob — clockwise for gain and counterclockwise for attenuation. The range is from +20 dB to  
–90 dB, and is designated in the matrix as a [ – ] for levels below unity gain, and a [ + ] for lev-  
els above unity. The actual level is shown for the cursor position in “gain = xx dB” in the upper  
left corner of the Summing Matrix window, and is also shown in a highlighted box on the  
screen while the value is being changed via the Red knob.  
Summing Matrix, Attenuation  
CAUTION: Placing the cursor on a crosspoint containing a value other than unity  
gain or off (one with a [ – ] or [ + ] in it) and then pressing the Enter button will first  
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turn it off and then a second press will change the value to unity gain.  
NOTE: When in the Summing Matrix, pressing the Enter button is similar to the  
Router Mode in the Compass control software. The crosspoint where the cursor  
is located will toggle between on (unity gain) and off (minus infinity).  
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CREATING LABELS WITH GALILEO  
Label Page  
Labels can be created for the individual channels in Input Processing and Output Processing,  
for groups in Link Groups, for arrays in Array Correction, and for snapshots in the Snapshot  
Library. In all of these pages, highlight the Label field and press the Enter button or the Blue  
knob. A page of characters will appear on the screen; use the following controls to scroll  
among and select characters for the label:  
Blue Knob: Scrolls through the available set of characters presented on the screen; press  
the knob to enter the character into the name field at the top of the screen.  
Green Knob: Scrolls through the characters that have already been selected and placed in  
the label field, placing a flashing cursor under the letter; pressing the knob will delete the  
character to the left of the one underlined with the flashing cursor. Moving the cursor to a  
location in an already created word, then going back to the blue knob and selecting other  
letter(s) and pressing it to enter the character(s) will insert them in the space to the left of  
the cursor.  
Red Knob: Pressing the knob will place a space to the right of the cursor when the cursor  
is at the end of what is being written, and to the left of the cursor when it is in the middle of  
what is written.  
Arrow Buttons and Enter: The Left and Right arrows will go along a row of characters and  
the Up and Down arrows will go vertically through the rows. The Enter button will put that  
letter or symbol in the label area.  
Menu Button: Pressing the Menu button when the name is complete will save it.  
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Cancel Button: Pressing the Cancel button will discard the naming changes and return to  
the previous screen.  
TIP: The fastest way to enter names is to use a combination of the rotary knobs  
and the Up and Down arrows. Use the Arrow buttons to go to the desired row,  
and then use the Blue knob to highlight and select the desired letters. Create spaces  
with the Red knob, and correct errors or add words in the middle with the Green knob.  
ARRAY CORRECTION  
Array Correction Page  
Press the Enter button or the Blue knob from the Galileo Map to enter Array Correction. Up to  
eight arrays may be designated that can receive low/low-mid frequency correction. Each can  
be labeled, selected by system type and quantity, have outputs chosen, and enabled or  
bypassed. Scroll through and highlight the selections using the Up and Down arrows. Avail-  
able fields and their navigation are:  
Array: Use the Left and Right arrows or the Blue knob to select from arrays #1–#8.  
NOTE: In the Array Correction screen, the Left and Right arrows always affect  
the array number unless the Outputs field is highlighted.  
Label: Press the Enter button or the Blue knob to bring up the naming utility; use the rotary  
knobs and Arrow buttons to create the label, and press Menu button to accept.  
Status: Press the Enter button or turn the Blue knob to toggle between Bypassed and  
Enabled; Bypassed is the default.  
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Type: Press the Enter Button or turn the Blue knob to scroll among the available  
M Series loudspeaker types (M1D, M2D, MILO, M3D, MICA, M’elodie); the Enter button  
continually scrolls through the selections, while the Blue knob goes from M1D at counter-  
clockwise to M’elodie at clockwise.  
Size: Use the Blue knob to scroll through the values from 1 to 24 loudspeakers, with 1 at  
counterclockwise and 24 at clockwise.  
Outputs: Use the Blue knob to scroll through and place a blinking box cursor over the out-  
put; press the Blue knob to select it, after which it will be highlighted. A selected output  
can be deselected by highlighting it and pressing the Blue knob again. Alternately, the Left  
and Right arrows can scroll through the available outputs, and the Enter button will select  
and highlight or deselect outputs to be affected by the Array Correction.  
LINK GROUPS  
Link Groups Page  
The Link Groups page allows a set of input or output channels to be selected so that actions  
done to one channel will be done to all members of the same group. The group can be  
enabled or disabled; when disabled, changes made to one channel will not be duplicated in  
the others. An input or output channel can belong only to one Link Group.  
CAUTION: Since an input or output channel can only belong to one Link Group,  
selecting a channel that is currently assigned to another Link Group will remove it  
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from the original group and add it to the new one.  
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The Link Group fields are:  
Link Groups Page (with Linked Output Channels Highlighted)  
Group: Use the Up and Down arrows to highlight, and the Left and Right arrows or the  
Blue knob to scroll through and select group #1 through #8; both methods do a continu-  
ous scroll.  
NOTE: In the Link Groups screen, the Left and Right arrows always affect the  
group number, regardless of which field is highlighted, unless the Inputs or Out-  
puts field is highlighted.  
Label: Enter a name with the same method as other label fields.  
Status: Use the Up and Down arrows to highlight, and the Enter button or Blue knob  
(either push or rotate) to toggle between Disabled or Enabled.  
Inputs or Outputs: Use the Up and Down arrows to highlight, and then use Left and Right  
arrows or Blue knob to scroll among input or output channels to link. Press the Enter but-  
ton or the Blue knob to select each one, which will remain highlighted; click again to dese-  
lect.  
NOTE: When channels are linked and one of them is selected using the Select  
buttons on the Galileo front panel, all of the blue LEDs within the group light, and  
the screen typically goes to the main Processing window for the channel that was  
selected. The name of the channel in the upper right corner is highlighted and flashing,  
indicating that it is linked. Any change made for this one channel in the processing win-  
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dow will also happen in the other linked channels. To view the other channels in the  
group, press the Select button corresponding to that channel and it will appear in the  
display, and will show that channel number in the upper right corner.  
Galileo 616 Front Panel with Select LEDs Showing Linked Channels  
NOTE: Atmospheric Correction cannot be part of a link group.  
NOTE: To unlink the group of channels, go to Link Groups from the main menu,  
scroll to highlight the Status field, and click the Enter button (or turn or press the  
Blue knob) to select Disabled. Clicking on any of the Select buttons will then turn on  
only that LED, and turn off the lighted group.  
TIP: To remove an input or output channel from a Link Group, select the appropri-  
ate group, scroll down to Inputs or Outputs and across to the highlighted channel,  
and press the Enter button or the Blue knob to remove the highlight.  
NAVIGATING WITH THE SELECT BUTTONS  
The input and output Select buttons interact with the display screen to quickly access any of  
the channels. When they are selected and active, the blue LED corresponding with that chan-  
nel will light.  
Depending on which type of parameter is active on the display, pressing a channel Select but-  
ton will function in the following way:  
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Input / Output Masters: Cursor goes to the fader for that channel, allowing gain changes  
with the Red knob or Arrow buttons.  
Summing Matrix: Cursor goes to the particular input/output combination that is selected,  
allowing routing selection with the Enter button or level control with the Red knob.  
EQ Mode Graphs (including Numeric tables): Goes to the graph and the particular mode  
that was last selected.  
Other Pages: Cursor goes to the main Processing page for the selected input or output  
channel.  
TIP: When adjusting EQ parameters, holding the Menu button and pressing the  
Up and Down arrows will toggle through the channels, while pressing the Left and  
Right arrows will toggle through the EQ modes (types) within the currently selected  
channel. The Enter button bypasses individual parametric EQ bands, and the TruShap-  
ing or Low/High Pass equalization when in the graph or numeric EQ pages.  
TIP: Press and hold a Select button, and then press additional ones to select mul-  
tiple channels for temporary “linking.” Actions done with one of these channels  
will simultaneously occur on all the selected channels (other than atmospheric correc-  
tion). To unlink the channels, press any Select button.  
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SNAPSHOT LIBRARY  
Snapshot Page)  
The Snapshot Library lists all existing Snapshots (full system configurations for Galileo) within  
a Project and available in the memory of the Galileo 616 or in the library of a connected com-  
puter running the Compass control software. Galileo ships with over 50 Factory Standard Pre-  
sets which are viewed in the front panel as a second page of the Snapshot Library. The default  
page is User Snapshots; scroll to the Factory Presets using the Right arrow.  
Use the Up and Down arrows or the Blue knob to scroll through existing Snapshots, and press  
the Enter button to enter an Edit field for the selected Snapshot. Navigate the Edit screen with  
the Arrow buttons. At the top of the Edit screen, information is provided for the selected Snap-  
shot, including its ID number and whether it is currently the active Snapshot or has been mod-  
ified; these fields may not be changed.  
The available fields in the Edit menu are:  
Name: Displays the current name, and allows changes to the name. Pressing the Enter  
button brings up the naming utility, and after any changes press the Menu button to keep  
them or the Cancel button to return without making any name changes.  
Comment: Add a comment, if desired. Use the same procedure as in the Name field  
above.  
Is Boot: Use to choose which Snapshot will be the boot configuration for Galileo; pressing  
the Enter button or pressing/turning the Blue knob will select between No or Yes.  
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NOTE: Only one Snapshot at a time may be selected as the boot configuration  
for Galileo, and it may be selected either in the Compass control software or via  
the “Is Boot” field above. That Snapshot will have “(boot)” in front of its name in the  
Snapshot Library list.  
Recall: Highlight the Recall command using the Up and Down arrows (the Left and Right  
arrows will go across the two columns of commands when the highlight cursor is in the  
lower section of the Edit page), and press the Enter button to load the selected Snapshot  
as the current Galileo configuration. The currently active Snapshot is designated with an  
asterisk before its ID number in the Snapshot Library.  
Update: Highlight as in Recall above, and press the Enter button to add changes to an  
existing Snapshot. This command allows changes to the currently active Snapshot, rather  
than creating a new Snapshot.  
Duplicate: Highlight, and press the Enter button to create a duplicate of the selected  
Snapshot. It will be placed at the end of the Snapshot Library list, and will have “#2” added  
at the end of its name (the actual number will increase depending on how many duplica-  
tions are made). Select it for further editing and renaming, if desired.  
Delete: Highlight, and press the Enter button to delete the selected Snapshot. It will be  
deleted from the memory of Galileo and from the Snapshot Library in a connected com-  
puter running the Compass control software.  
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Create New Snapshot  
At the top of the Snapshot Library list is “Create New Snapshot”. After creating the desired  
configuration within the Summing Matrix, Input and Output Processing, Link Groups, and so  
on, highlight and press the Enter button to open the naming window and create a name for the  
new Snapshot. Press the Menu button when complete, and the newly named Snapshot will be  
added to the bottom of the Snapshot Library list and become current.  
NOTE: Within the Snapshot page in Galileo 616, a particular Snapshot can be  
designated as the “boot snapshot”, so that whenever the unit is turned on it will  
open with those system settings and parameters active. Highlight the desired Snap-  
shot from the list of those that have been created, highlight the “Is Boot” field, and  
press the Enter button or the Blue knob to set it to “Yes.”  
INPUT PROCESSING  
Input Processing Overview page  
Select Input Processing from the Galileo Map page, which leads to an Overview page listing  
all of the inputs and their labels, and the mute status and input level setting of each. Scroll  
through and highlight the inputs using the Up and Down arrows, and press the Enter button to  
select and go to the parameters page for that input. An alternate route to the Input Processing  
parameters for a channel is via the Input Masters page, using the same procedure.  
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On the Overview page, pressing the Green knob will mute and unmute the highlighted chan-  
nel; the word “mute” is highlighted when that input channel is muted. Turning the Red knob  
will affect the gain of the highlighted channel, clockwise for gain and counterclockwise for  
attenuation; pressing and holding the Red knob will make coarser gain adjustments.  
Available parameters in Input Processing  
Within the channel’s Input Processing page, the available parameters are:  
Graphic EQ: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enabled or Bypassed for that channel’s  
graphic EQ section; press the Enter button to enter the Edit page for the graphic EQ and  
make changes.  
Parametric: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enabled or Bypassed for that channel’s  
parametric EQ section; press the Enter button to enter the Edit page for the parametric  
equalizer and make changes.  
TruShaping: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enabled or Bypassed for that channel’s  
TruShaping EQ section; press the Enter button to enter the Edit page for the TruShaping  
equalizer and make changes.  
All EQ: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enable or Bypassed for that channel’s total  
equalization. Press the Enter button to enter the existing equalization curve with a cursor  
nominally placed at 1 kHz; turning the Blue knob will scroll through the EQ curve and the  
values at the cursor point will be shown at the top of the screen and pressing the knob  
while turning will scroll more quickly through the frequencies. Turning the Green knob will  
zoom the location of the cursor both horizontally and vertically; press the knob while turn-  
ing to zoom more quickly.  
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Label: Pressing the Enter button will open the naming utility; create the desired label and  
press the Menu button to accept.  
Mute: Highlight this field and press the Enter button or press/turn the Blue knob to toggle  
between mute and unmute for the channel; when muted, the word “mute” is highlighted.  
Gain: Highlight the field, and use the Red knob to adjust gain in the range of –60 dB to  
+10 dB (nominally at 0 dB); press and turn the knob to scroll quickly through the gain val-  
ues.  
Delay: Highlight the field, and turn the Red knob clockwise to adjust the delay from the  
nominal zero point, and counterclockwise to reduce the value if it is above zero. Press the  
knob and turn for a coarser adjustment, and to reach higher values more quickly.  
Delay Units: To change the delay units, highlight and toggle through the choices with the  
Enter button or press or turn the Blue knob. The Blue knob scrolls from milliseconds coun-  
terclockwise to samples clockwise.  
OUTPUT PROCESSING  
Output Processing Overview page  
Select Output Processing from the Galileo Map page, which leads to an Overview page listing  
all of the outputs and their labels, and the mute status and output level setting of each. Scroll  
through and highlight the outputs using the Up and Down arrows, and press the Enter button  
to select and go to the parameters page for that output. An alternate route to the Output Pro-  
cessing parameters for a channel is via the Output Masters page, using the same procedure.  
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In the Overview page, pressing the Blue knob will reverse the polarity of the highlighted chan-  
nel; the word “pol” will be highlighted when the polarity is reversed for that output channel.  
Pressing the Green knob will mute and unmute the highlighted channel; the word “mute” will  
be highlighted when that output channel is muted. Turning the Red knob will affect the gain of  
the highlighted channel, clockwise for gain and counterclockwise for attenuation; pressing  
and holding the Red knob will make coarser gain adjustments.  
Output Processing Parameters  
Within the channel’s Output Processing page, the available parameters are:  
Parametric: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enabled or Bypassed for that channel’s  
parametric EQ section; press the Enter button to enter the Edit page for the parametric  
equalizer and make changes.  
TruShaping: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enabled or Bypassed for that channel’s  
TruShaping EQ section; press the Enter button to enter the Edit page for the TruShaping  
equalizer and make changes.  
High/Low Pass: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enabled or Bypassed for that chan-  
nel’s High/Low Pass EQ section; press the Enter button to enter the Edit page for the High/  
Low Pass equalizer and make changes.  
Type: Press the Enter button or press/turn the Blue knob to go between Low Pass, High  
Pass, and High Pass Elliptical; pressing scrolls through continually or turning the blue knob  
goes from low pass counterclockwise to the high passes clockwise.  
All EQ: Press or turn the Blue knob to select Enabled or Bypassed for that channel’s total  
equalization. Press the Enter button to enter the existing equalization curve with a cursor  
nominally placed at 1 kHz; turning the Blue knob will scroll through the EQ curve and the  
values at the cursor point will be shown at the top of the screen and pressing the knob  
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while turning will scroll more quickly through the frequencies. Turning the Green knob will  
zoom the location of the cursor both horizontally and vertically; press the knob while turn-  
ing to zoom more quickly.  
NOTE: When All EQ is bypassed, the individual fields for Parametric, TruShap-  
ing, and High/Low Pass will also be shown as bypassed. These settings will  
remain locked in the bypassed condition until All EQ is again enabled.  
Label: Pressing the Enter button will open the naming utility; create the desired label and  
press the Menu button to accept.  
Mute: Highlight this field and press the Enter button or press/turn the Blue knob to toggle  
between mute and unmute for the channel; when muted, the word “mute” is highlighted.  
Gain: Highlight the field, and use the Red knob to adjust gain in the range of –60 dB to  
+10 dB (nominally at 0 dB); pressing the knob and turning will scroll through the gain val-  
ues more quickly.  
Delay: Highlight the field, and turn the Red knob clockwise to adjust the delay from the  
nominal zero point, and counterclockwise to reduce the value if it is above zero. Press the  
knob and turn for a coarser adjustment, and to reach higher values more quickly.  
Delay Units: To change the delay units, highlight and toggle through the choices with the  
Enter button or press/turn the Blue knob. The Blue knob scrolls from milliseconds counter-  
clockwise to samples clockwise.  
Polarity: Press the Enter button or press/turn the Blue knob to go between Normal and  
Reversed polarity.  
SIM 3 Trim: The SIM 3 Trim field is enabled or disabled in the SIM 3 settings page,  
accessed via System Settings. When an analyzer is connected, use the Red knob to adjust  
the gain to the analyzer.  
Link Group: Shows if the output channel is part of a Link Group; the default label is  
“none”, and if part of a group its label is displayed.  
NOTE: A channel can only be made part of a group using the Link Group page,  
and if the Enter button is pressed a message saying this comes on the screen;  
press the Cancel button to return to the Output Processing page.  
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Array Group: Can be used to assign an output channel to an Array Group. The default is  
“none”; turning the Blue knob clockwise will scroll through “Array 1” through “Array 8”,  
and assign the output to the array. The user will still need to go to the Array Correction  
page to select the type and size of the array and to enable it.  
Atmospheric Bypass: Press the Enter button or press/turn the Blue knob to toggle  
between Bypassed and Enabled.  
Atmospheric Distance: Turn the Blue knob clockwise to increase the distance, and coun-  
terclockwise to decrease. Press and hold the knob for a more coarse adjustment, and to  
increase faster.  
NOTE: Atmospheric controls must be set for each desired output channel. Even  
when channels are linked, atmospheric changes are not applied across the  
group.  
TIP: When viewing both EQ and phase on the graph, choose shading for the EQ  
so that it is easier to distinguish between the two presented lines. The EQ curve is  
shaded, and phase is not.  
THE EQUALIZATION MENU  
Within the TruShaping, Parametric, or High/Low Pass pages, a menu bar can be opened that  
gives access to more equalization and view options and controls. When any of these pages  
are displayed, press the Up arrow to open the menu at the top of the page. Pressing the Down  
arrow once this menu appears will open the submenus.  
At this point, using the Left and Right arrows will scroll across the main menu headings, and  
the Up and Down arrows will scroll among the submenu items, highlighting them. Press the  
Enter button to select the desired item.  
NOTE: The Up arrow that opens the menu bar acts as a toggle; clicking it again  
will close the menu bar; when the drop-down submenu is open, press the Cancel  
button to escape from it.  
The available items in the Equalization menu (accessed from the EQ pages) are Mode, Set-  
tings, Edit, View, and Input/Output.  
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Equalization Mode Menu  
Equalization Mode Menu  
Use the Up and Down arrows, and press the Enter button to select from the following sub-  
menu items:  
Cursor: Provides a vertical cursor on the EQ point, and has fields that show frequency,  
gain setting, and phase.  
Parametric: Opens the Parametric EQ page.  
TruShaping: Opens the TruShaping EQ page.  
High/Low Pass: Only in Output Processing, opens the High/Low Pass page.  
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Equalization Settings Menu  
Equalization Settings Menu  
Use the Up and Down arrows, and press the Enter button to select from the following sub-  
menu items:  
Bypass All EQ: Temporarily removes all equalization from the input or output channel sig-  
nal; select the item again to enable.  
Bypass Parametric: Temporarily removes all parametric equalization from the input or  
output channel signal while any other EQ remains; select the item again to enable.  
Bypass TruShaping: Temporarily removes all TruShaping equalization from the input or  
output channel signal while any other EQ remains; select the item again to enable.  
Bypass Low/High Pass: Only in Output Processing, with the default as Bypassed, tempo-  
rarily removes the low or high pass equalization from the output signal while any other EQ  
remains; select the item again to enable.  
VX-1 TruShaping Mode: Combines the upper two bands of the TruShaping EQ into a sin-  
gle equalization band that is functionally the same as the analog VX-1 equalizer.  
TIP: When an output channel is on its High/Low Pass EQ page in either the graph  
or numeric view, pushing the Enter button will toggle between Enabled and  
Bypassed.  
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Equalization Edit Menu  
Equalization Edit Menu  
Use the Up and Down arrows, and press the Enter button to select from the following sub-  
menu items:  
Copy Parametric/TruShaping/High/Low Pass: Highlight this item and press the Enter  
button to copy the present equalization settings on the page; use the following command  
to paste them into another channel.  
NOTE: When in Cursor mode, a Copy All function appears in the Edit submenu,  
allowing all of the values in the selected channel to be copied. After copying, a  
Paste All function is also provided. If multiple channels are selected when using the  
above functions, the pasted values will be placed in all of the selected channels.  
Paste Parametric / TruShaping / High/Low Pass: After going to the page of another  
channel, highlight this item and press the Enter button to paste the copied equalization  
settings.  
NOTE: Once a set of equalization values are copied, they may be pasted into as  
many channels as desired, one channel at a time, and may be pasted into any of  
the EQ type pages (for example, Paste Parametric may be used in a TruShaping or  
High/Low Pass page). Press the Channel Select button for the desired channel on the  
Galileo front panel to go to that channel’s page, and paste in the EQ values, or navigate  
to the other channels by pressing the Cancel button twice, until the Input Processing or  
Output Processing Overview page is reached, and then scroll down to the desired  
channel and press the Enter button to select. Alternately, use the Input/Output menu  
described below to select the next channel.  
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Reset Parametric: Resets the values of all of the parametric EQ points to zero on the  
present channel’s page, and can be used in any of the EQ pages.  
Reset TruShaping: Resets the values of all of the TruShaping EQ points to zero on the  
present channel’s page, and can be used in any of the EQ pages.  
CAUTION: The Reset Parametric and Reset TruShaping commands are not tog-  
gles, so the settings will be lost for that channel. For temporarily removing the  
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effect of either of these equalization values from the input or output channel, use the  
Bypass controls in the Settings menu of the EQ graph page, or the Enabled/Bypassed  
fields in the Input Processing or Output Processing pages.  
TruShaping to LD-2: This special setting of the TruShaping EQ is used when multiple  
MSL-4 loudspeakers are arrayed and driven by the particular output channel of Galileo.  
Equalization View Menu  
Equalization Edit Menu  
Use the Up and Down arrows, and press the Enter button to select from the following sub-  
menu items:  
Phase: Shows the phase response of the EQ curve along with the frequency response.  
Shading: Shows the EQ curve with shading from center line to curve (default setting).  
Numeric: Shows the values table for each equalization point within the current channel’s  
Parametric, TruShaping, or High/Low Pass EQ page, in the place of the EQ graph.  
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NOTE: When View > Numeric is selected, all views of the EQ settings for any  
selected channel are shown in the form of numeric tables until Numeric is dese-  
lected. Scroll through the available EQ points with the Left and Right arrows, and use  
the Blue, Green, and Red knobs to change values at the selected points.  
Equalization Input/Output Menu  
Equalization Input Menu  
Use to select any input or output from within the current EQ page; scroll with the Up and  
Down arrows and press the Enter button to select.  
NOTE: EQ changes that have been done in one EQ page for a particular channel  
will be retained and shown in the next page view. For example, the TruShaping  
EQ changes will be shown in the curve (in the Shading view) when switching to the  
Parametric EQ’s setting page for a channel.  
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USING GRAPHIC EQ  
Graphic EQ with 31 Bands  
When Graphic EQ is selected on the Input Processing page, up to 31 bands of equalization  
can be applied to the input.  
On the Graphic EQ page, press the Left and Right arrows or turn the Blue knob to select  
among the 31 bands. The selected band flashes and its frequency and gain are displayed in  
the lower right of the page. To adjust the gain for a band, press the Up and Down arrows or  
turn the Red knob. To return the gain to 0.0 dB, press the Green knob.  
NOTE: Graphic EQ is only available for inputs. It does not appear as an option  
on the Output Processing page.  
TIP: When the Graphic EQ page is displayed for an input, you can press the Enter  
button to toggle between Enabled and Bypassed for the channel.  
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USING TRUSHAPING EQ  
TruShaping EQ with EQ Point  
When TruShaping EQ is selected in the Input or Output Processing pages, one EQ point is  
presented at a time on the page. These points are nominally centered at 125 Hz, 500 Hz, and  
4 kHz, though once their frequency has been changed for one channel using the Blue knob,  
the new value replaces these values for that Galileo project.  
TruShaping EQ with Equalization Changes  
Press the Left and Right arrows or press or turn the Green knob to select among the TruShap-  
ing EQ points. The selected band and upper or lower EQ point will flash, and any frequency  
and gain changes made will affect that point and band. The bands are:  
Low Shelving: Left-most part of frequency line and dot are flashing; the Blue knob moves  
frequency and Red knob changes gain.  
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Low Bandpass, lower frequency: Left-most dot and section of frequency line just above  
it are flashing; allows the lower frequency of this filter to be changed with the Blue knob,  
and the Red knob changes gain.  
Low Bandpass, upper frequency: Central dot and section of the frequency line to its left  
are flashing; allows the upper frequency of this filter to be changed with the Blue knob, and  
the Red knob changes gain.  
High Bandpass, lower frequency: Central dot and section of the frequency line to its right  
are flashing; allows the lower frequency of this filter to be changed with the Blue knob, and  
the Red knob changes gain.  
High Bandpass, upper frequency: Right-most dot and section of the frequency line to its  
left are flashing; allows the upper frequency of this filter to be changed with the Blue knob,  
and the Red knob changes gain.  
High Shelving: Right-most dot and section of the frequency line are flashing; the Blue  
knob moves frequency and Red knob changes gain.  
NOTE: For the TruShaping EQ settings, turn the Blue knob to adjust the exact  
“knee” frequency for the upper and lower points for each EQ band, and then turn  
the Red knob to adjust the amount of boost or cut. In the upper right corner of the  
page, a fixed field says “gain [1 — 4] = X.X dB”. The field named “gain1” is Low Shelv-  
ing, “gain2” is Low Bandpass, “gain3” is High Bandpass, and “gain4” is High Shelving.  
TIP: When a channel is on its TruShaping EQ page in either the graph or numeric  
view, pushing the Enter button will toggle between Enabled and Bypassed.  
NOTE: Three “knee” points are available with the TruShaping filter; the upper fre-  
quency boundary of one filter is also the lower boundary of the one above it.  
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USING PARAMETRIC EQ  
Parametric EQ with EQ Points  
When Parametric EQ is selected in the Input or Output Processing pages, all available EQ  
points are presented on the page — five for inputs and 10 for outputs. Choose the particular  
parametric EQ point to change using the Left and Right arrows; the selected one will blink.  
Once a Parametric EQ point is selected, use the knobs to adjust the parameters, as follows;  
the knobs behave the same as a single band of the Meyer Sound analog CP-10 parametric  
equalizer:  
Parametric EQ with Equalization Changes  
Blue Knob: Moves the frequency center for each point; the value is shown in the “f=X.X”  
field on the top left.  
Green Knob: Adjusts the bandwidth of the parametric EQ point; turn clockwise to narrow  
and counterclockwise to widen between 0.10 and 2.00; the value is shown in the  
“bw=X.XX” field on the top center.  
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Red Knob: Adjusts the boost and cut of the parametric EQ point; clockwise for gain and  
counterclockwise for attenuation; the value is shown in the “g=X.XdB” field on the top  
right.  
NOTE: Press and hold the knobs to make coarser adjustments (wider frequency  
intervals, bandwidth by 0.1, gain by 1 dB), and just turn the knob for finer adjust-  
ments.  
TIP: By pushing any channel select button, input or output, the display goes to  
the Processing page for that channel. When in one of the Edit windows (Paramet-  
ric or TruShaping, High/Low Pass for Outputs), the screen goes directly to the Edit win-  
dow and EQ display for that channel.  
NOTE: To bypass the parametric EQ section in a channel when in the graph or  
numeric page, press Menu+Enter.  
GALILEO EQ GRAPH ZOOM MODES  
Cursor Zoom  
Cursor zoom places a cursor on the EQ page and allows the expansion of the curve in both  
the horizontal and vertical scales, from +/–18 dB to +/–1 dB, and from 20 Hz to 20 kHz to  
increments of only a few Hz in the LF to a few hundred Hz in the HF. Select Mode > Cursor  
when in an EQ graph (Input or Output Processing, in Parametric or TruShaping or Low/High  
Pass) by pressing the Up arrow, highlighting Mode, pressing the Down arrow to open the sub-  
menu, using the Up and Down arrows to highlight Cursor, and pressing the Enter button.  
Turning the Blue knob will scroll through the EQ curve and the values at the cursor point will  
be shown at the top of the screen. Pushing the Blue knob and turning clockwise will zoom the  
curve horizontally. Turning the Red knob will scroll the EQ curve vertically in either direction  
from the default centered position, and pushing it while turning will zoom the vertical scale.  
Turning the Green knob will simultaneously zoom the horizontal and vertical scales, while  
pressing it will reset the graph to the default view.  
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Standard Zoom  
Equalization Curve with Vertical Zoom (Left) and Horizontal Zoom (Right)  
In any of the EQ graph views, clicking the Down arrow will highlight the horizontal and vertical  
scales. Pressing and turning the Red knob clockwise will expand the vertical scale, up to 1 dB  
per division from the beginning 6 dB per division. Pressing and turning the Blue knob will  
expand the horizontal scale to increments of only a few Hz in the lower frequencies to a few  
hundred Hz in the higher frequencies.  
Turning the Blue knob without pressing will scroll across the expanded horizontal scale. Turn-  
ing the Green knob will zoom both horizontal and vertical scale simultaneously; pressing and  
turning will do a quicker zoom and turning without pressing will do a slower zoom. Clicking  
the Up arrow will release the Zoom mode.  
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INPUT AND OUTPUT MASTERS  
Input Masters Page (Left) and Output Masters Page (Right)  
The Input Masters and Output Masters pages provide a convenient location to adjust the  
gains of all the inputs and outputs, in a virtual fader view. From the Galileo Map page, highlight  
the desired masters section and press the Enter button or the Blue knob. Once in the Masters  
page, use the Up and Down arrows or turn the Blue knob to scroll through the inputs and out-  
puts.  
Turning the Red knob will adjust the gain of that input or output in 0.1 dB steps, clockwise for  
gain and counterclockwise for attenuation. Pressing and turning the Red knob will change the  
gain in 1 dB steps.  
NOTE: Alternately, for the Input Master page, pressing the Left and Right arrows  
will also change the gain in 1 dB steps, and pressing the Up and Down arrows  
will scroll among the inputs. For the Output Masters page, pressing the Up and Down  
arrows will change the gain in 1 dB steps, and pressing the Left and Right arrows will  
scroll among the outputs.  
NOTE: In Input & Output Masters, pressing the Enter button while on a channel  
will go to the Processing page for that channel.  
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DISPLAY OPTIONS  
Display Options Page  
The display options available in Galileo are:  
Panel Brightness: Highlight and use the Blue knob to scroll through the options of Dark  
Show, Dim, Default, and Outdoor.  
LCD Contrast: Highlight and use the Blue knob to change values from 0 to 63.  
Viewing Angle: Highlight and use the Blue knob to scroll through options of Low, Medium,  
and High.  
Reverse Video: Highlight and use the Blue knob to select Normal or Reverse; knob can be  
pressed in or turned for this selection.  
Save Display Settings: Highlight and press the Enter button or the Blue knob to save. If  
settings are not saved, the screen will revert to the default when Galileo is next turned on.  
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Galileo 616 User Guide  
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