APEQ Communication Tool USER MANUAL
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3. Picture 3 1 1 File Backup dialog box When Save button in file save dialog box is clicked Correction filter file is transferred from APEQ 2pro unit to selected location and dialog box closes Clicking of Cancel button will cancel backup operation 3 2 BACKUP ALL CORRECTION FILTER FILES AS PRESET You can backup existing Correction filter files for all channels of APEQ 2pro unit simultaneously as preset Click button Backup as preset Preset selection dialog will appear Preset name Picture 3 2 1 Save preset dialog box Type a new preset name or choose existing from drop down list and click button If preset with this name already exists APEQ Communication Tool will ask for overwrite confirmation Contirm 2 Preset test already exists overwrite Picture 3 2 2 Preset overwrite confirmation dialog After overwrite is confirmed by clicking Yes button all channel filter files will be transferred from APEQ 2pro device and saved to presets folder New preset will be created using these files Clicking the Cancel button in Save preset dialog or No in Preset overwrite dialog box will cancel backup operation Consult chapter 5 Presets for preset operation details WARNING Files transferred from APEQ device back to PC imply all modifications delay gain Parametric EQ done by APEQ Communication Tool previously Repeated modificat
4. 12 Ad CORRECTION PILI d idco 13 A2 APPLYING DELAY TO CORRECTION FILTE iy MONI uU 13 4 5 REDUCING CORRECTION FILTER d int 13 4 4 APPLYING PARAMETRIC 14 CORRE CHIOIN MU V 15 0 CORRECTION FILE CFIECKS 15 S PRESETS 17 Ole SAVE CURRENT Se Miles ASA NEW PRESE 17 REMOVE PRESE 17 EXITING a E a 18 Z UNINSTALLING AVES PUNIRI 18 APEQ Communication Tool version 1 0 User Manual revision 1 Real Sound Lab SIA Akad mijas Laukums 1 Riga LV1050 Latvia Telephone 371 6788 9828 www realsoundlab com 2007 2009 Real Sound Lab SIA 4 1 INTRODUCTION APEQ Communication Tool makes it safe and easy to transfer correctio
5. kJ Search is Folders Address ceneqcitbackups o APEQZPZU123 2 2 0 8926 5N 123 Equalizer bytes My Computer Picture 2 6 3 APEQ item individual backup folder Open item folder Suffixes like 1 may be added to each saved file name to prevent file overwrite on repeating backups for the same APEQ unit detection Saved file names now appear in Select file dialog boxes for each APEQ channel and may be easily sent back to APEQ device modified or unmodified see picture 2 6 2 by pressing Enter key while cursor placed in the respective dialog window see chapter 4 Transfer correction filter file to APEQ 2pro for details 2 7 APPLICATION VERSION INFORMATION Short information about application available under File gt About menu 3 BACKUP CORRECTION FILTER FILES FROM APEQ 2pro UNIT 3 1 SINGLE CORRECTION FILTER FILE BACKUP To Backup Correction filter file from APEQ 2pro unit press Backup button for the channel of your choice in Select files part of application window see picture 2 6 2 When Backup button is clicked Save file dialog box appears Select location directory were to backup Correction filter file and click Save button Save In short D Documents File name 1 amp dB 1000 v My Network Save as wal Files way gt Cancel L
6. Picture 4 4 2 Parametric Equalizer curve applied to Correction Filter files without errors or warnings WARNING Parametric Equalizer application may reduce filter precision and thus filter performance Use it with care Consult Parametric Equalizer User Manual for Parametric Equalizer operation details 4 5 CORRECTION FILTER AUTO SCALE Parametric Equalizer curve application to filter file may result in sample scale out of APEQ 2pro supported In this case sample data will be scaled down automatically APEQ Communication Tool will display it by marking Current field YELLOW Warning after file transfer completion Check Message log window of the main application frame for warning details 4 6 CORRECTION FILTER FILE CHECKSUM By default CONEQ Correction Filter files FIR files as well as standard WAVE files do not support data integrity check APEQ Communication Tool adds this possibility by calculating transferred data checksum and adding to transferred file using proprietary system chunk This chunk contains system information about file including filter data checksum This checksum later may be used by APEQ 2pro device to check file integrity and thus to improve CONEQ filter update process speed and reliability WARNING Correction file checksum is supported by APEQ 2pro firmware version 2 0 8926 and later Earlier firmware versions will simply ignore system chunk User may check if checksum wa
7. CONEQ Workshop 2 3 0 Management Tool Parametric Equalizer Tool Create start menu shortcuts Create desktop shortcut Space required 31 7MB Cancel lt Back Picture 2 5 1 Selecting APEQ Communication Tool in process of CONEQ Workshop installation 2 6 APPLICATION START To start application run application executable or use Windows Start menu APEQ Communication Tool application will automatically create all necessary folders and files If APEQ 2pro unit is connected powered up and its initialization is completed Tool will detect and connect it After enumeration a newly detected unit appears in drop down menu see pictures 2 6 1 and 2 6 2 If multiple APEQ devices are connected to PC they all will be detected one by one and all will appear in selection list User may choose device needed by using information from the drop down menu Windows disk letter user modifiable USB Mass Storage Device volume label device type version and serial number COMEQ C1 Communication Tool File Select Files pel Backup as preset Ma File m Backup Presets Message log 10 01 08 14 24 07 COMEGQ C1 v0 7 5 started built Thu Sep 25 12 32 12 2008 10 01 08 14 24 07 Scanning devices 10 01 08 14 24 07 device detected Nok connected Picture 2 6 1 APEQ Communication Tool window APEQ 2pro unit not detected C1 APEQ2PZ0123 APEQ 2pro v2 0 8926 S N 12
8. FILTER RESIZE If filter file length is not supported by APEQ device APEQ Communication Tool opens Confirm file resize dialog box Confirm Picture 4 1 1 Confirm file resize dialog User should click Yes button to confirm file resize or No button to cancel file sending process If user confirms file resize file will be resized as needed WARNING f long file is truncated filter performance may be reduced Filter gain may be altered on either filter extending or truncating 4 2 APPLYING DELAY TO CORRECTION FILTER User may apply delay up to 4 979 milliseconds to Correction Filter Use Delay slider according to channel selected or enter delay in milliseconds directly see picture 2 6 2 Because of implementation constraints delay has granularity of 0 021 milliseconds Entered delay value will be rounded down to a nearest possible number After delay is modified files will be transferred to APEQ device automatically Suffix will be added to the file name shown delay will be applied Example Suffix _0 021ms shows delay of 0 021 ms applied WARNING Delay apply may reduce filter performance in low frequency area Use it with care 4 3 REDUCING CORRECTION FILTER GAIN User may reduce Correction filter gain up to 6 0 dB Use Gain slider according to channel selected or enter gain in dB directly see picture 2 6 2 Because of implementation constraints gain has granularity
9. 3 CONEO Equalizer 2007 2008 Real E File Choose device F 123 APEQ 2pro v2 0 8926 S N 123 CONEQ Equalizer C 2007 2008 Real Sound Lab Ltd v Select Files 1 Cihometidacsy priiRSLIiRS SvVNYRBS tool _sysitrunki dB Current 1 6dB 1000 foo 2 Cihometidacsy prj RSRS SvNYRBS tool Backup as preset Current 2_6dB_1000 way dB Presets Message log 10 02 08 11 06 55 Device selected 10 02 08 11 06 55 APEQ2P 0123 APEQ 2pra 2 0 8926 S N 123 CONEO Equalizer C 2007 2008 Real Sound Lab Ltd 10 02 08 11 06 55 Channel 1 Device File saved to pri RSL RS SvMYRBES IsrcibackupsVAPEG ZP3 0123 2 2 0 8926 123 Equalizerl amp dB 1000 1 10 02 08 11 06 55 Channel 2 Device File saved to prj RSRS SYM RBS C1 IsrcibackupsyAPEOG ZP3 0123 APEQ 2pro v2 0 8926 123 Equalizery2_6dB_1000 1 Connected Picture 2 6 2 APEQ Communication Tool window APEQ 2pro unit detected After device is detected all its filter files will be automatically saved to backups folder Individual folder for each APEQ item is created see picture 2 6 3 Name of this folder is constructed using device information im backups E mfx File Edit View Favorites Tools Help w C9
10. DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS OR ACCUSED INFRINGING DEVICES AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL REAL SOUND LAB BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE TO SOFTWARE OR RECORDED AUDIO OR VISUAL MATERIAL COST OF DEFENSE OR LOSS OF USE REVENUE OR PROFIT EVEN IF REAL SOUND LAB OR ITS AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED ORALLY OR IN WRITING OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES TRADEMARKS CONEQ IS REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF REAL SOUND LAB SIA ALL OTHER TRADEMARKS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS NOTICE EVERY EFFORT WAS MADE TO INSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL WAS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING HOWEVER DUE TO ONGOING TECHNICAL ADVANCES CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS MAY HAVE OCCURRED THAT ARE NOT COVERED IN THIS MANUAL APEQ Communication Tool version 1 0 User Manual revision 1 Real Sound Lab SIA Akad mijas Laukums 1 Riga LV1050 Latvia Telephone 371 6788 9828 www realsoundlab com 2007 2009 Real Sound Lab SIA 3 rear sound Lab Real Sound Lab SIA t 371 6788 9828 e infoerealsoundlab com TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTOR Y me c 2 TABLE OF ple R 4 1 M nwn 5 Tp ABOU THIS IWIAINU AL
11. e existing from drop down list and click OK button or press Enter If preset with this name already exists APEQ Communication Tool will ask for overwrite confirmation see picture 3 2 2 After overwrite is confirmed by clicking Yes button a new preset will be created using current settings filter files selected Gain Delay and Parametric Equalizer settings Clicking Cancel button in Save preset dialog or No in Preset overwrite dialog will cancel preset creation 5 2 REMOVE PRESET To remove preset or presets click Remove button in Presets part of the main application frame Preset remove dialog will open Remove preset s Eg Picture 5 2 1 Preset remove dialog Select preset to be removed from the list Use Ctrl and Shift buttons to select multiple presets Click OK button to remove selected presets or Cancel to cancel removal NOTE Preset removal will not remove Correction Filter files neither from PC nor APEQ 2pro unit Use operating system tools for example Windows Explorer application to remove those files 6 EXITING APPLICATION APEQ Communication Tool application may be closed using File gt Exit menu or by closing application window Prior to closing APEQ Communication Tool will automatically shut down PE Parametric Equalizer Tool Current settings will be saved and then loaded at next application start excluding Delay and Gai
12. ions applied to these files may greatly reduce filter performance or even corrupt filter file Please use modified files with care Check file name for added suffixes like 0 5dB _2 0ms to detect if modifications have been applied 4 TRANSFER CORRECTION FILTER FILES TO APEQ 2pro UNIT To transfer Correction filter files to APEQ 2pro unit type filter path in Select files and press Enter key Toll will use path to last back upped file by default or click Browse button for the channel of your choice to open Open File dialog box see pictures 2 6 2 4 1 1 When Browse button is clicked File Open dialog box opens Select Correction filter file and press Open button Press Cancel button to cancel file transfer omm Recent 32 test2 eq Fir Documents Ej backup 1 Cane 012 newz 01 MPF 480 Fir E Desktop Documents Computer Q 0 0 M Network Files of type CONEG files fir wav Picture 4 1 Open filter file dialog WARNING When new Correction filter file is sent to APEQ device current unit files will be deleted and replaced with automatically sent ones You can see Current Correction filter files that are currently on APEQ 2pro unit at Current in Select files part of Application window Picture 2 6 2 If you want to keep these files for a later usage use BACKUP functionality See chapter 3 Backu
13. n controls 7 UNINSTALLING APPLICATION Application can be removed by the CONEQ Workshop uninstaller
14. n files to APEQ 2pro unit unaltered or with some modifications as well as to backup files from APEQ unit back to PC PRESETS functionality makes your work with APEQ 2pro unit as fast and easy as possible Application has simple Correction File modification tools Gain Control and Delay as well as interface to Real Sound Lab Parametric Equalizer Tool APEQ Communication Tool supports multiple APEQ device connection to a single PC thus allowing easy setup of APEQ 2pro equalizer array Tool gives the user additional safety by automatically back upping APEQ filter files to PC at APEQ device detection Tool protects filter file integrity by checksum making CONEQ filter replace process quicker more smooth and reliable APEQ 2pro firmware must be updated to version 2 0 8926 or later to support this option 1 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL All example pictures shown in this manual are made for APEQ Communication Tool running under Microsoft Windows XP SP3 with default theme installed and APEQ 2pro device firmware version 2 0 8926 connected Application and its dialog windows appearance may vary depending on operating system installed and its settings 2 APPLICATION INSTALLATION AND START 2 1 APPLICATION VERSIONS See file C1 history txt in application folder 2 2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Hardware requirements are at the same level as hardware requirements for operating system used APEQ 2pro device is connected to PC using its USB inte
15. of 0 1 dB Entered gain value will be rounded down to nearest possible number After gain is modified Correction Filter file will be transferred to APEQ device automatically Suffix will be added to the file name showing that delay was applied Example Suffix _ 0 5dB shows gain was reduced by 0 5 dB WARNING Gain correction may reduce filter precision and thus filter performance Use it with care 4 4 APPLYING PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER CURVE To apply Parametric Equalizer curve to Correction Filter use button Param Button starts the Parametric Equalizer Tool Currently used Parametric EQ curve then may be modified and applied to Correction Filter files for both APEQ 2pro device channels CONEO PE1 Parametric Equalizer CONEO C1 Hom M tH Ij Tr nn d 46 ds Sr Pou 1500 4000 5000 17000 24000 43000 on off COME FEI v0 3 3 reat sound Labo Band Pass 2 OFF Band Pass 3 Off Band Pass 4 OFF Band Pass wWiwiw realsaundlab cam 5 CFF 6 OFF OFF B OFF a OFF 10 Off F 11 Of 12 Of ron 11 OFF Band Pass Preset Band Pass
16. p Correction filter files or use Windows Explorer to copy them back to PC APEQ Communication Tool also automatically backups APEQ item filter files on device detection After selecting file APEQ Communication Tool applies all provided modifications Gain Delay Parametric Equalizer curve see later chapters for all these topics and checks file format compatibility with APEQ device connected After applying all necessary modifications to transferred file Tool adds or corrects file name prefix Channel number 1 or 2 as required by APEQ firmware and adds file suffix according to changes applied Corrected file then is sent to APEQ using USB interface thus replacing existing filter file device indicates file transfer using its Front Panel indicators Consult APEQ 2pro User Manual for details When transfer is completed unit file name with all added prefixes and suffixes appears in Current field of application window Transfer process is logged in Message log window Depending on result of the file transfer current file name may be marked with color see chapter 4 4 Applying Parametric Equalizer curve NOTE Correction filter must be MPF minimum phase filter with 48 kHz sample rate APEQ uses 4096 sample files Default settings on measurement software CONEQ WORKSHOP but longer or shorter files may be also transferred APEQ Communication Tool will convert them automatically 4 1 CORRECTION
17. rface 2 3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Supported operating systems are Microsoft Windows 2000 XP and Vista 2 4 HARDWARE SETUP Connect APEQ 2pro unit USB port to your Computer USB port using USB A to B Leads cable Turn on APEQ 2pro unit Computer will find APEQ unit s USB Mass Storage Device APEQ 2pro removable disk See picture 2 4 1 for an example of APEQ2P detected unit has a default volume label Multiple APEQ 2pro units may be connected to a single PC amp My Computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ae j 9 fs Search li Falders Hak Address 4 My Computer gt gt we HO BZISENPOI C 5 DVD RAM Drive D s DVD Drive E a 0123 Fr _ shared Documents dmitry s Documents EB My Sharing Folders Folders Desktop My Documents z Computer Set 1 1 5 DVD RAM Drive D 4 DVD Drive E APEQZPH O123 F E computer Picture 2 4 1 APEQ 2pro device Removable disk enumerated by Windows 2 5 APPLICATION INSTALLATION APEQ Communication Tool is installed by the CONEQ Workshop package installation When installing CONEQ Workshop select APEQ Communication Tool default see picture 2 5 1 i amp Real Sound Lab CONEQ Workshop 2 3 0 Setup E X Check the components vou want to install and uncheck Ehe components vau don t want Ea install Click Mexk to continue Select components to install
18. rrection Filter APEQ Communication Tool will add eq suffix to filter file name and transfer file to APEQ device automatically After transfer completion Current file will be marked with color to indicate transfer result GREEN color marks successful filter application while YELLOW warnings and errors Check Message log window output for warning or error details CONEO C1 APEQ2P 0123 APEQ 2pro v2 0 8926 S N 123 Equalizer C 2007 2008 Real S BX File Choose device F APEQ2P 0123 APEQ 2pro v2 0 8926 SIN 123 Equalizer 2007 2008 Real Sound Lab Ltd v Select Files 1 erconeqciibackups APEQ2P4 0123 APEQ 2pro v2 0 8926 SM 123 E gt 33756 op Current 1_36_12dB_L256_eq_ 0 5dB_0 021ms_eq way 0 021 ms Param EQ 2 2 0123 APEQ 2pro v2 0 8926 SN 123 COMEQ E EXEC Backup asipresct Current 2_6dB_1000 2_eq_eq way Presets Message log 10 02 08 14 55 55 wAVv File Checksumm incorrect because of File modifications and must be recalculated 10 02 08 14 55 55 File 1 36 12dB 1256 eq 0 50B_0 021ms_eq way sent to device channel 1 10 02 08 14 55 55 Channel 2 EQ Curve Applied 10 02 08 14 55 55 wAV File Checksumm incorrect because of modifications and must be recalculated 10 02 08 14 55 55 File 2 amp dB 1000 2 amp eq wav sent to device channel 2 10 02 08 14 55 55 EQ Preset updated by PET
19. s reaL sound Lab Real Sound Lab SIA t 371 6788 9828 e info realsoundlab com APEQ Communication Tool USER MANUAL for software version 1 0 APEQ Communication Tool version 1 0 User Manual revision 1 Real Sound Lab SIA Akad mijas Laukums 1 Riga LV1050 Latvia Telephone 371 6788 9828 www realsoundlab com 2007 2009 Real Sound Lab SIA 1 rear sound Lab Real Sound Lab SIA t 371 6788 9828 e info realsoundlab com REVISION HISTORY Revision 1 2009 02 26 Initial revision APEQ Communication Tool version 1 0 User Manual revision 1 Real Sound Lab SIA Akad mijas Laukums 1 Riga LV1050 Latvia Telephone 371 6788 9828 www realsoundlab com 2007 2009 Real Sound Lab SIA 2 rear sound Lab Real Sound Lab SIA t 371 6788 9828 e infoerealsoundlab com DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED BY REAL SOUND LAB IS WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COPYRIGHT AND PATENT RIGHTS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT REAL SOUND LAB LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT IN TORT UNDER ANY WARRANTY IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
20. s added to the file by comparing file sizes extended file has slightly bigger size than the original Original files stored on PC are not altered User may acquire extended file by copying files back from APEQ 2pro to PC using standard operating system tools or APEQ Communication Tool file backup functionality Extended files may be used by any RIFF standard compatible software This software simply ignores added Real Sound Lab data 5 PRESETS Presets is a powerful mechanism which allows you to save integral set of settings correct filter file paths gains delays and Power Equalizer settings for both channels altogether and later recall it back if needed After APEQ Communication Tool installation there are 5 default presets which cannot be deleted or modified 1 Default flat 6 dB gain both APEQ 2pro channels have flat amplitude frequency response with 6 dB gain This is manufacturing setting for APEQ device Mute mute both channels Left Mute Right Flat mute left 1 channel only Left Flat Right Mute mute right 2 channel only Flat no gain both APEQ 2pro channels have flat AFR with 0 dB gain This is equal to APEQ 2pro Bypass mode 7A U N 5 1 SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS AS A NEW PRESET To save current settings as a new preset click Save as preset button see picture 2 6 2 Preset selection dialog will appear see picture 3 2 1 Type a new preset name or choos
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