Stelladat IIUser's manualSoftware version: 1.32Last revision: October 24, 2000This PDF document has been madeexclusively for printing. Thus the l

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11LEFT / 1 IN ANALOG INPUT LEFT / CHANNEL 1LEFT / 1 OUT ANALOG OUTPUT LEFT / CHANNEL 1RIGHT / 2 IN ANALOG INPUT RIGHT / CHANNEL 2RIGHT / 2 OUT ANALOG

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13ACC ACCESSORY SOCKETWCK LOOP WORDCLOCK LOOP SWITCHSYNC OUT /WCK SYNC / WORDCLOCK OUTPUTSYNC IN / 75 SYNC / WORDCLOCK INPUTTCSMPTE / AES-EBU TIMECOD

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15BATTERY (LITHIUM ION 14.4 V RECOMMENDED)CONTROL LOUDSPEAKER

163. Hardware SetupInserting A BatteryStelladat II uses NP-Format batteries. These different types are suitable:• NP-1B 12 V Ni-Cd and similar• NPX

17Connecting Other Power SourcesStelladat II can be powered from another DC source. Here is the pin out of the external DCpower socket (XLR-4):1 0 V T

18Loading A CassettePress the EJECT key (page 6). The cassette tray opens. Insert the cassette into the tray inthe direction of the arrow. Close the

19Optimal Gain SettingThe gain selectors (page 6) allow to set the amplification of the analog inputs of the recorderin a range of 70 dB by steps of

2Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION & QuickStart Page 42. DESCRIPTIONTop Page 6Front side Page 8Left side Page 10Right side Page 12Rear side Page 14

20Overload LED'sThe Overload LED's (page 6) light up 4 dB under the input's overload level. The input level ismeasured at the preamp&a

21has priority (signal auto detection). For output, both types of sockets can be usedsimultaneously.The sockets and (page 12), respectively the inpu

22Accessory SocketThe Acc socket (page 12) allows connecting an external parallel remote. The socket is oftype SONOSAX # 002211 (Arting or compatible

23Control LoudspeakerA control loudspeaker (page 14) with a deliberately limited bandwidth is integrated on the backside of the recorder. It's s

24PAUSE key. In PLAY mode, stops the playback. The LED glows up and the PLAYLED keeps glowing. To resume playback: PLAY key.In REC mode, stops recordi

25Function KeysThese keys are located on the recorder's top.The default function of these keys is described by their primary name. Many other fun

264. SoftwareStelladat II's software contains many possibilities of configuration, multiple useful settings andseveral sophisticated functions, u

27. After having confirmed a choice with a vertical press on the joystick, a subsequent press exitsthe menus and resumes to STOP mode. While the menus

28> User bits mode sub-menu:Defines the allocation of the user bits of the Time Code• Date• Date auto inc.• Free• Free auto inc.The mention aut

29> Default values sub-menu:The options• User def. Set• User def. Recallallow respectively to save and to recall a default user Time Code setting

35. APPLICATIONS Page 49Pull-up, pull-down Page 49Monitoring Page 506. SPECIFICATIONS Page 527. OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES Page 548. MAINTENANCE Page 5

30> ID’s MenuThis menu is dedicated to the management of IDs.> PNO sub-menu:The option AUTO ON makes Stelladat II associate a number to every ST

31> Setup Menu> Display sub-menu:> Meter selection sub-menu:To select level meter mode:• Peak meter• Peak meter max• VU-meter> Counter

32> Sonorous alarm sub-menu:There are mainly two acoustic communication modes from Stelladat II towards theuser:The message mode characterized by a

33> Rec date clock sub-menu:To set the time and date recorded in the subcode. The display format is Year |Month | Day - HH | MM | SS.> Output se

34> Configuration Menu> Working cfg sub-menu:> Working mode sub-menu:To select the recording format:• 2 tracks 44.1 kHz• 2 tracks 48 kHz•

35> Audio Routing sub-menu:Audio can be software routed in eight different ways. The audio routing affects thedistribution of the four inputs towar

36> F1 - F5 sub-menu:These sub-menus allow to assign one option among 14 to each of the five functionkeys:• Original: The original key's func

37> Mode after Loc. sub-menu:This sub-menu allows to define in which mode the recorder is set after an ID orLocator address search. The choices are

38> Power MenuThis menu treats of power management and allows to exploit the resources of Stelladat II in goodknowledge to save the battery's

39> High Osc sub-menu:This function only appears in the sub-menu if Stelladat II has an optional HighPrecision Oscillator. The function allows to p

41. Introduction & QuickStartYour Stelladat II digital recorder has been designed to assure you many years of irreproachableperformances. Stellada

40> User Settings MenuStelladat II can store four different User Settings for specific applications. This function is alsouseful if several people

41> Information Screen Menu> General Information sub-menu:This screen displays several informations useful for the user or for SONOSAX or hisaut

42> Locator MenuTo enter the Locator Menu, press [ESC] in STOP mode.The Locator allows the user to store four tape locations (Time Code or Abs Time

43Status ScreensThese screens can be accessed in REC, PLAY and STOP modes pressing the DISP key andallows to verify rapidly the main selected configur

44The fourth screen is dedicated to Time Code configuration:--- TC STATUS 03.01 --- (Time Code software version)In : Incoming Time Code format (30d, 3

45Stelladat II’s ModesStelladat II, besides the classical modes of every DAT recorder, offers to the user 5 particularmodes allowing many ways of addi

46LocatorThis device is not strictly speaking a mode. It allows to store four tape locations and to retrievethem automatically and rapidly. It permits

47If the external Time Code is smaller as the Time Code at Stelladat II's tape start, the recorderexits the Chase mode resuming the STOP mode and

Stelladat II - Audio routing configurations2 Tracks mode 4 Tracks mode MONOTRACKS1 2Input 1 X XInput 2 X XInput 3 X XInput 4 X XLEFT / ST / 1-2 X XR

495. ApplicationsPull up, pull downA few words of explanation about the Sampling up/down function of the Configuration menu:The NTSC video standard is

5cassette a few seconds only. Keep in mind that the tape scanner rotates at 2000turns/minute.• Avoid recording programs in different formats on the s

50MonitoringSince Stelladat II's launching until the software version 1.31, the audio available at the recorder'sfour analog outputs was:•

51 The Output select (Setup Menu > Output select ) function, introduced from the 1.32software version, offers two choices:• Auto: Unchanged wor

526. SpecificationsTRANSPORTTrack Format Conforms to DAT StandardHead Rotary, 4 HeadsTape Speeds Normal Speed Mode: 8.15 mm/sDouble Speed Mode: 16.3 m

53INTERFACE IN/OUTANALOG AUDIOInputs Mode: Transformerless Active BalancedImpedance:6 kΩConnector: XLR3-32SRL Level: + 6 dBuMax. Level: + 18 dBuOutput

547. Options & AccessoriesStelladat II’s OptionsStelladat II offers several options allowing either to improve its performances or to respondparti

55Stelladat II's AccessoriesSeveral useful accessories are available by SONOSAX or its authorized service centers.SXS RemoteCaseA Porta-Brace® ca

568. MaintenanceHead CleaningTo clean the tape scanner heads, SONOSAX recommends to use a head cleaning cassette (e.g.SONY DT-10CLD or similar). Read

579. TroubleshootingDear user,in spite of the care we took designing and manufacturing your recorder, certain problems canappear at least.We indicate

58• With tweezers or a small piece of wire, make a short circuit for one second on the JP7 (PICRESET) point, according to the PIC RESET DIAGRAM in Ap

59Error MessagesFull list of error messages:• Alarm type: This kind of message must be acknowledged by the user pressing any keybefore any other comm

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60the minimal allowed value.HIGH ERROR RATE Message In PLAY and REC modes this messageappears when the error rate threatens thesound quality. When sta

61NO TAPE INSERTED Message Appears when the user presses a transportkey while the cassette tray is empty.PIC TRANS ERROR Message Informs of a communic

62TC FUNC NOT EXEC Alarm For recorders outfitted with the Time Codemodule only:Time Code CPU error. *TC HSI ERROR Alarm For recorders outfitted with t

63source isn't present or doesn't meet theAES/EBU standards 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.UNKNOWN EXT FREQ Message If there is an attempt to sync up St

64Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)1.) How can I modify the subcode of a recorded tape?2.) Why does the Time Code generator start at zero again after p

654.) In RECORD RUN mode, Stelladat II displays NO SYNC FOR REC and doesn't executethe punch in.The punch in to maintain continuous Time Code on

6610. PROM Replacement on Stelladat IIPROM Replacement On The Motherboard (Main Software)• Disconnect the external power supply.• Remove the battery

67PROM Replacement On The Transport Board (PIC, Transport Software)Prior to turning Stelladat II off, open the cassette tray pressing the EJECT key.•

68• Using a PROM extractor, delicately remove the "TRSP" identified PROM.Continued

69• Insert the new PROM watching that its 45° bevelled angle matches with the one on thesocket.• Put the transport plate back into the recorder, bei

7CASSETTE TRAYSTAND BY POWER SWITCHEJECT CASSETTE EJECT KEYESC ESCAPE KEYJOYSTICKREC / F5 RECORD KEY / FUNCTION 5STOP / F4 STOP KEY / FUNCTION 4PLAY /

70PROM Replacement On TheTime Code Board (TC Software)Prior to turning Stelladat II off, open the cassette tray pressing the EJECT key.• Turn the rec

71• Carefully pull out the Time Code board which is fixed to the motherboard by twoconnectors. It may, therefore require a little effort to pull it o

72• To put the lid back in place, grab one hinge with each hand holding it upright and insertgently the hinges into their slot. Push down softly unti

73Stelladat II – MenutreeSoftware V1.32 August 12th, 2000Default configurationMAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 SUB MENU 2 SUB MENU 3Timecode TIMECODE MENUGenerato

74IDs IDs MENUPNO AUTO ONAUTO OFFNext PNO (manual numbering)Reset PNO on eject ONOFFStart ID AUTO ONAUTO OFFSetup SETUP MENUDisplay DISPLAY MENUMeter

75Configuration CONFIGURATION MENUWorking cfg WORKING CFG MENUWorking mode Two tracks 48 KHzTwo tracks 44.1KHzTwo tracks 96 KHzFour tracks 48KHzSampli

76Function Keys def. FUNCTION KEYS MENUPRG key (in Rec Tone mutemode) Mic muteDisabledF1/REW OriginalToneTone muteTone toggleTone mute toggle (burst)M

77Jog modeLocator mem 1Locator mem 2Locator mem 3Locator mem 4Go to last recTC chase ON/OFFF5/REC OriginalToneTone muteTone toggleTone mute toggle (bu

78Power POWER MENULed brightness LOWHIGHScreen contrast ( manual adjustement )Backlight OFFLOWMEDIUMHIGHOptical I/O ONOFFBattery select (2) NP-1 / 1

79User settings USER SETTINGS MENUUser setting 1 RecallStoreNameUser setting 2 RecallStoreNameUser setting 3 RecallStoreNameUser setting 4 RecallStore

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Procedure to perform a Pic reset (power manager micro-controller)Please follow those steps:1. Remove the bottom cover (6 screws)2. Remove the 4-tracks

REMOTE CONTROL CABLE STELLADAT II / SX-S EXTENSION BOXSX-S EXTENSION BOXSTELLADAT II20 p ACC connectorMON LMON GNDMON RRECSTOPPAUSEPLAYMon LGNDMon R

SONY 7030 Settings to “PULL DOWN”DAT Cassettes Recorded at 30 FPS Time Code at 48.048KHz: (The following data has been made available by: Eric Benton,

9LCD DISPLAYLEFT / ST / 1-2 MAIN CONTROL CHANNELS 1-2SLATE MICROPHONERIGHT / 3-4 MAIN CONTROL CHANNELS 3-4MON DIRECT / TAPE KEYDISP STATUS DISPLAY / *

“[SEt dSP]” “cLoSE”“[SEt SP] “cLoSE”“[SEt Ed]” “cLoSE”“inPt” “00hr 00min 00sec 00fr”“outPt” “00hr 00min 00sec 00fr”“GAin rnG” “12 db”“inPGain” “00db 0

To change menu settings on DAT, hold down the MENU key and rotate the search dial to getthe desired menu in the display. Hold down the DATA key and ro

“Sync nrr” “on”“rE-cHASE” “on-1”“cHASE-Au”“PLAY”“cHASE-S” “on”“[SEt Grd]” “EnHancED”“[SEt tc]” “cLoSE” “oPEn”: Gen out = “oFF”, tc rEGEn = on, tc dLY