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PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER OPERATING MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH INPUT LEVEL +10 L YDP2006 R CLIP -6 -12 -18 -24 -30 -36 -42 MEMORY PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER R L 0 F G POWER Q STORE NOTCH 1 2 3 4 HPF LPF PEQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 MEMORY PEQ NOTCH UTILITY L R BYPASS RECALL ON OFF FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) CANADA 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. This digital apparatus does not exceed the "Class B" limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la "Classe B" prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère Des Communications du Canada. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 *This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA YDP2006 *This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW BLUE BROWN : : : EARTH NEUTRAL LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Contents Congratulations ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 3 The front panel ....................................................................................................................................... 4 The rear panel ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Memory areas ......................................................................................................................................... 6 How the memories are arranged in the YDP2006 ........................................................................... 6 Recalling an equalization setting ....................................................................................................... 6 Storing an equalization setting ........................................................................................................... 6 A note on software protection ........................................................................................................... 6 Using the display .................................................................................................................................... 7 The [PEQ] and [NOTCH] keys ................................................................................................................. 7 Display when in stereo mode ............................................................................................................ 7 Display when in mono mode ............................................................................................................. 8 The [L/<] and [R/>] keys ........................................................................................................................ 8 Linking channels .................................................................................................................................. 9 The PEQ, notch and HPF and LPF indicators ................................................................................... 9 Utilities ................................................................................................................................................... 10 SYSTEM SETUP .................................................................................................................................. 10 TITLE EDIT .......................................................................................................................................... 10 BULK DUMP ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Y-485 NETWORK .............................................................................................................................. 11 Y-485 COMM. I/O ............................................................................................................................ 12 PARAMETER COPY ........................................................................................................................... 12 SOFTWARE PROTECT ....................................................................................................................... 13 MIDI CONTROL ................................................................................................................................ 13 DELAY DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................ 13 TUTORIAL ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Finding a suitable memory area in which to store the setting ...................................................... 14 Initializing the memory area ............................................................................................................ 14 Linking the L and R channels ............................................................................................................ 14 Making parametric equalizer settings ............................................................................................. 15 Using the notch filters, and the HPF and LPF ................................................................................. 16 I. Turning the filters on and off individually .................................................................................... 16 II. Editing the filters graphically ...................................................................................................... 16 III. Editing the filters numerically .................................................................................................... 17 Setting up the input level, attenuation and delay .......................................................................... 18 I. Input level and input attenuation ................................................................................................. 18 II. Delay .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 19 MIDI Implementation Chart ............................................................................................................. 65 User programs ...................................................................................................................................... 66 Program change table .......................................................................................................................... 67 Block diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 68 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................ 69 YDP2006 English 1 – Contents 2 – Congratulations Congratulations Your new YDP2006 Digital Parametric Equalizer uses the most advanced Yamaha digital signal processing to provide extremely precise, stable equalization. As well as a stereo 6 band parametric equalizer, the YDP2006 Digital Parametric Equalizer has a high and low pass filter, and 4 notch filters which can be used to selectively "knock out" specific frequencies. When running in mono mode, the YDP2006 provides not 6, but 12 bands, and 8 notch filters. Furthermore, the unit can operate at either 6 or 12dB cut/boost. If you are used to using conventional analog parametric equalizers with knobs you will find the YDP2006 very easy to use. Selecting "knobs" and "turning" them are simple operations performed with rotary encoders on the front panel. With a multi-function LCD screen, you can see at a glance exactly which "knob", or notch filter you are moving. Or if you prefer, you can change to a purely numeric display for the parametric filter and notch filter parameters. One of the biggest advantages of Yamaha digital equalizers (apart from their stunning 20 bit sound) is the ability to store the equalizer settings you create for instant recall. The YDP2006 has the ability to store 40 different settings in this way, avoiding the need to completely reconfigure the knobs every time the unit has to be used for a different purpose, or in another environment. In order to satisfy the most demanding needs of music professionals, the YDP2006 is able to be controlled not only by MIDI, but also by the new standard Y-485 interface. This allows for the fastest possible system configuration, without having to use up an extra MIDI channel to send program changes. We urge you to read this manual carefully before using this unit, in order to fully appreciate, and be able to take advantage of, the many advanced features it offers. YDP2006 3 – Precautions Precautions Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust and vibration Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity - such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dirt accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage. Avoid physical shocks Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage. Handle it with care. Do not open the unit, or attempt repairs or modifications yourself This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening the unit and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will void the warranty. Make sure power is off before making or removing connections Always turn the power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment. Handle cables carefully Always plug and unplug cables - including the AC cord - by gripping the connector, not the cord. Clean with a soft dry cloth Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Always use the correct power source Make sure that the power source voltage specified on the rear panel matches your local AC mains supply: U.S. & Canadian Model: 120V AC, 60Hz General Model: 230V AC, 50Hz UK and Australian Model: 240V AC, 50Hz Backup battery The unit contains a long-life lithium battery which maintains the contents of the buffer and user memory locations even when the unit is off. With normal use, the battery should last approximately 5 years. If the battery voltage falls below a certain level, a "***WARNING*** LOW BATTERY" message will appear on the screen when the power is turned on. If this occurs, have the battery replaced by at a qualified Yamaha service center. Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself! YDP2006 4 – The front panel The front panel 2 1 3 4 5 INPUT LEVEL +10 L CLIP -6 -12 -18 -24 -30 -36 -42 MEMORY PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER R L 0 F G POWER Q STORE NOTCH 1 2 3 4 HPF LPF PEQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 MEMORY R 8 9 : 7 6 PEQ NOTCH UTILITY L R BYPASS RECALL ON A OFF B From left to right, the controls on the front panel are: 1 INPUT LEVEL – two concentric rotary controls (inner control is left channel) to adjust the level of the signal fed into the YDP2006. 2 Level meters – L and R – These meters come after the A-D convertors in the signal chain. A "CLIP" indication therefore indicates digital distortion, and the input levels should be adjusted so that the "CLIP" indicators never light. 3 Memory – this 2-digit LED indicator shows the current memory area. 4 Screen – this 56 x 128 pixel display gives a graphic representation of the current equalization settings. It is also used to display other settings which you can edit using the front panel controls. 5 Rotary encoders – the F, G and Q controls are used primarily for setting the Frequency, Gain and Q of equalization bands. When editing utility settings, they may also be used for editing data. 6 PEQ/NOTCH selectors and indicators – When the PEQ key 8 is lit, the selectors are used to select a band from PEQ 1–6 (or either MONO.L 1–6, or MONO.R 1-6 when in mono mode). When the NOTCH key 9 is lit, they are used to select a band among notches 1–4, and the HPF and LPF filters or, when in mono mode, MONO.L (1–4 and HPF and LPF) or MONO.R (1-4). The indicators show the status of the various bands/filters, and light when the corresponding band/filter is on. 7 MEMORY keys – the [STORE], [RECALL], [^] and [%] keys are used to read and write settings stored in the 40 memory areas. 8 PEQ key – pressing this key will show the parameters for the parametric equalizer (in either graphic or numerical form), and enable the PEQ selectors. The indicators will show the on/off status of the parametric bands. 9 NOTCH key – pressing this key will show the parameters for the notch filters (in either graphic or numerical form), and enable the NOTCH selectors and indicators. 0 UTILITY key – pressing this key will cycle through a range of screens, allowing you to set up various system parameters for the unit. A [L/<] and [R/>] keys – you can make equalization settings for the left and right channels independently. These keys allow you to select which channel you are editing. By pressing one of these keys, holding it down, and then pressing the other, you can edit the parameters of both channels simultaneously. B BYPASS key – when pressed, the signal fed into the unit will bypass the internal circuitry, and will be re-output "as is". YDP2006 5 – The rear panel The rear panel 1 2 Y-485 OUTPUT MIDI THRU OUT 4 3 IN R -20dB INPUT R L +4dB -20dB L +4dB 5 1 Y-485 – these bi-directional connectors are used to connect the unit on a network "chain" using the Y-485 control protocol. They do not carry audio signals. When making a Y-485 connection, either terminal may be used for IN or OUT. Please use digital audio cable (impedance 90~120 Ω shield type equilibrium transmission cable) for connection with periphery equipment. Using general analog audio cable (impedance 40~50 Ω shield type equilibrium transmission cable) could cause trouble such as signal reflection due to mismatching impedance and transmission waveform turbulence. Waveform turbulence is especially noticeable with long cables, and with multi cable longer than 10 meters. If the length of the cable is longer than 100 meters, it is recommended that it should be terminated with a resistor matching the impedance of the cable (connect a resistor of approx. 100 Ω between Pin 2 and Pin 3). 2 MIDI IN, OUT and THRU – These terminals are used for MIDI control of the unit. IN is used to receive MIDI data, THRU passes along information received at the IN terminal, and OUT transmits data originated by the unit. 3 OUTPUT (L, R) – these balanced XLR-type connectors output the signal from the unit. 4 INPUT (L, R) – these balanced XLR-type connectors are used to input signals to the unit. 5 Level switches – both the input and output connectors may be set to nominal levels of +4dB or -20dB. When connecting other equipment, refer to the specifications of the other units to match the signal levels correctly. YDP2006 6 – Memory areas Memory areas How the memories are arranged in the YDP2006 The unit contains 40 memory areas which contain equalization settings, all of which are user-programmable. This allows you to set up and store frequently-used equalization settings which you can recall at any time. These settings can be stored to a mass-storage device (MIDI data file system or personal computer system) either through the MIDI interface, or the Y-485 connectors (see the section on "Utilities" for full details of this). Recalling an equalization setting Use the MEMORY [^] and [%] keys to display the name of the setting you want to recall. The name (set in UTILITY mode) is shown in the middle of the display, and the memory number flashes on the LED display. Press the [RECALL] key. If you had not made any changes to the previous setting, the new setting will be displayed immediately. If you had made changes to the previous setting without storing them, the unit will flash "RECALL OK?" in the center of the screen. If you really want to recall this setting, press the [RECALL] key again (while this message is flashing, you can use the MEMORY [^] and [%] keys to select another setting to be recalled). If you press the [RECALL] key, the number in the LED will stop flashing, and the screen will show the equalization curve for this setting. If you have made a mistake in selecting the setting or pressing the [RECALL] key in the first place, and do not want to recall the setting, press any key except the [RECALL] key. Remember that the equalization curve shown will be for either the left or the right channel, depending on whether the [L/<] or [R/>] key is lit. Storing an equalization setting When you have edited a setting, you use the MEMORY [^] and [%] keys to select a memory area where you want to store the setting (if the memory area you are editing is the area where you want to store the setting, you do not need to press the [^] and [%] keys). As you step through the memory areas, the name of each one will be displayed in the center of the screen. When you have selected the area, press the [STORE] key to write these settings into memory. The unit will flash "STORE OK?" in the center of the screen. Press the [STORE] key again to confirm the store, or any other key to cancel the store. A note on software protection You can protect the settings against accidental key-presses, etc., by using the UTILITY software protection (see "SOFTWARE PROTECT" on page 3). If protection is set to ON, then any attempt to store or recall settings using the methods described above will result in the message "ERR ** NOW PROTECT" being shown on the screen. The 2-digit LED will start to flash if you attempt to recall, store or modify a setting with protection on, as an additional warning. If you get the "ERR ** NOW PROTECT" message when trying to perform any operations with protection on, press any key to stop the LED flashing. "ERR ** NOW PROTECT" will disappear from the screen. YDP2006 7 – Using the display Using the display The [PEQ] and [NOTCH] keys Using the large LCD screen, your YDP2006 has several different ways of displaying settings, and being able to edit them. These different modes are accessed with the [PEQ] and [NOTCH] keys. Pressing the [PEQ] key will take you through the equalization displays, and pressing the [NOTCH] key will take you through the notch filter, and LPF and HPF filter displays. NOTE The displays differ in mono and stereo mode. To set the mono/stereo mode, refer to the "Utilities" section, later in the manual. Display when in stereo mode: PEQ displays: PEQ PEQ L Graphical display of all active equalizer bands. R PEQ PEQ L R PEQ Numerical display of all equalizer bands. PEQ L R Delay and attenuation parameters. Notch displays: NOTCH NOTCH L Graphical display of all active notch, HPF and LPF filters. R NOTCH NOTCH L R Numerical display of the notch, HPF and LPF parameters. YDP2006 8 – Using the display – The [L/<] and [R/>] keys Display when in mono mode: PEQ displays: PEQ PEQ L Graphical display of all active equalizer bands (MONO.L 1-6 on one screen and MONO.R 1-6 on the other). R PEQ PEQ L Numerical display of all equalization bands (MONO.L 1-6 on one screen and MONO.R 1-6 on the other). R PEQ PEQ Delay and attenuation parameters. Notch displays: NOTCH NOTCH Graphical display of all active notch, HPF and LPF filters (filters MONO.L 1-4, HPF and LPF on one screen, and filters MONO.R 1-4 on the other). Mono L R NOTCH NOTCH L R Numerical display of the notch, HPF and LPF parameters. The [L/<] and [R/>] keys When in stereo mode, each of the above displays can show either the settings for the left channel, or the settings for the right channel. To select which channel will be displayed, press the [L/<] or [R/>] key. The LED on the corresponding key will light up, the display will change to show the new channel, and either R or L will appear in the top left of the screen. In mono mode, if the unit is in PEQ mode, the [L/<] and [R/>] keys toggle between equalization bands MONO.L 1-6 and MONO.R 1-6. If the unit is in notch mode, the [L/<] and [R/>] keys toggle between notches 1-4, HPF, LPF (MONO.L), and MONO.R notches 1-4, as shown above. YDP2006 9 – Using the display – Linking channels Linking channels In order to change both the L and R channels at the same time, the L and R channels must be linked. When the channels are linked, making any changes to one channel will also affect the other. Existing parameters from one channel will not be copied to the other channel, unless they are altered while the channels are linked. To link the channels, press one of the two channel keys (either [L/<] or [R/>]), and while holding it down, press the other one. Because the screen can only show one channel at a time, only the settings of the first channel you pressed will be displayed, and the LED on that key will light. The settings of the other channel will not be displayed, and its LED will blink. The PEQ, notch and HPF and LPF indicators NOTCH 1 2 3 4 HPF LPF PEQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 The small round LEDs above the PEQ and notch selectors indicate whether or not the corresponding PEQ band, or notch filter is active (turned on). When the LED on the PEQ key is on, the row of indicators refers to the PEQ bands. When the LED on the NOTCH key is on, the row of indicators refers to the notch, and LPF and HPF filters. To turn a specific notch, filter or PEQ band on or off, it must first be selected for editing. If the parameters for the desired band are not displayed at the top of the screen (in graphical display screens), or the name of the notch highlighted on the left of the screen (in the text display modes), you must press the selector twice—once to select which notch, filter or PEQ band to change (this also selects it for editing), and once to toggle it between on and off. If the notch, filter or PEQ band is already selected for editing, simply pressing the selector once will do the toggling. Put more simply, if you wish to toggle a notch, filter on/off that is already selected, just press the selector once. If it's not selected, press the selector twice. YDP2006 10 – Utilities Utilities The [UTILITY] key allows you to set up various system parameters for the unit. Repeated presses of the key will cycle you through the following modes. You can also use the [%] and [%] keys to cycle through these parameters (but this will not return to the equalization setting display): The [UTILITY] key will be lit for all these displays SYSTEM SET UP TITLE EDIT BULK DUMP Y-485 NETWORK Equalization setting display Y-485 COMM. I/O DELAY DISPLAY MIDI CONTROL SOFTWARE PROTECT PARAMETER COPY NOTE You can also exit the UTILITY mode by pressing either the [PEQ] or [NOTCH] key. SYSTEM SETUP If you are in stereo mode, you will only have one parameter here: EMPHASIS. If you are in mono mode, you will also have the option (INP. MODE) of whether the signal is taken from the left or right input. The emphasis function is a type of noise reduction and can effectively be used to reduce the high-frequency noise produced during A/D conversion and D/A conversion. It causes some deterioration of the dynamic range in the high-frequency range, however. Because this equipment uses a 20-bit AD/DA converter, a sufficient dynamic range is assured even when the emphasis function is turned off. Setting it to OFF will work best for most material most of the time. Emphasis: Use the F encoder to turn emphasis on and off (this trips an internal relay, so you will hear a "click" as this is switched). Input mode: Use the G encoder (if you're in mono mode) to set the input mode to either "L-MONO" (the signal is taken from the left channel input) or "R-MONO" (the signal is taken from the right input). This option is only available in mono mode. TITLE EDIT Each equalization setting may have a name. This may be useful in a mobile PA setup which is often used at the same venues at different times (a setting named "UNIV. STADIUM" is easier to remember again than program 23). Names set using this function are displayed on the screen whenever you step through the memory areas using the [%] or [^] keys. Use the F encoder to select a character (0-9, A-Z, a-z + punctuation) and the [L/<] and [R/>] keys as cursor keys to determine which character will be edited. Use the [STORE] key as an easy way to enter a space. YDP2006 11 – Utilities – BULK DUMP BULK DUMP Three parameters are available here: Use the F encoder to select whether bulk dump operations will take place through the MIDI or Y-485 connections. Use the G encoder to select what kind of data will be dumped. You can choose between: ALL DATA (all memory areas will be dumped), SYSTEM (the parameters you set up in the UTILITY menus will be dumped), MEMORY (a single memory area, or all memory areas will be dumped), and BANK (the Program Change tables). If you have selected MEMORY with the G encoder, use the Q encoder to select the memory area that you want to dump (1 through 40 or ALL). If you have selected BANK with the G encoder, use the Q encoder to select the Program Change bank you want to dump (A through D or ALL). NOTE You can dump this data over MIDI to a MIDI data filer device (including a personal computer), or over the Y-485 network to a computer connected through the YAMAHA IFU485 interface. There is no need to set the unit into any special receive mode to receive bulk dump data from an external device. Y-485 NETWORK The Y-485 network is more complex (in terms of software addressing) than the MIDI system. Each device on a network belongs to a group and has a device number within that group. Use the [L/<] and [R/>] keys to decide whether you are editing the REMOTE or LOCAL settings. The LOCAL settings, of course, refer to this unit, and the REMOTE settings refer to a unit to which you will be sending data. The F encoder allows you to set up a group number between 1 and 7. The Y-485 protocol allows messages to be sent to groups of units. If you are editing the REMOTE settings, you can also set this to a "*". This is a "don't care" value – the remote device address is irrelevant, and messages will be sent to all groups. The G encoder allows you to set a device number inside the group between 1 and 31. If you are editing REMOTE settings, you can also set this to a "*". This is a "don't care" value – the remote device address is irrelevant, and messages will be sent to all devices. The Q encoder allows you to set the data transfer rate for the LOCAL settings only. This should usually be set to 9600 (even though a value of 38400 may be set). To control this unit and other Y-485 units from a computer, you will require an IFU485 hardware interface, and computer software (QS-1) to control it. QS-1 software is available for both Macintosh and IBM-compatible computers. Contact Yamaha or your local Yamaha distributor for further details. YDP2006 12 – Utilities – Y-485 COMM. I/O Y-485 COMM. I/O Only one parameter is available here: the data which will be recognized by the unit over the Y-485 network. There are three values, selectable with the F encoder: OFF, PGM CHANGE and ALL. When OFF, no Y-485 messages will be recognized by the unit, when PGM CHANGE, only Program Change messages will be recognized by the unit, and when ALL, any data coming over the Y-485 interface will be recognized. NOTE These parameters are entirely independent of any data received at the MIDI ports. PARAMETER COPY This allows you to initialize new equalization settings from a "template" setting and to copy channel settings. The "template" settings allow you to set the mono/stereo mode, and the 6dB/12dB boost mode. Use the F encoder to decide what setting you will use as the default, and where you will copy it to. There are four "template" settings available: STEREO 12 is a stereo 6-band parametric EQ with 4 notch filters (plus HPF and LPF) and gain for each band of ±12dB. STEREO 6 is a stereo 6-band parametric EQ with 4 notch filters (plus HPF and LPF) and gain for each band of ±6dB. MONO 12 is a mono 12-band parametric EQ with 8 notch filters (plus HPF and LPF) and gain for each band of ±12dB. MONO 6 is a mono 12-band parametric EQ with 8 notch filters (plus HPF and LPF) and gain for each band of ±6dB. Select the "template" you want to use using the F encoder. The "template" will be copied to the edit area. After the "template" settings, if the current setting is in stereo mode (STEREO 6 or STEREO 12), turning the F encoder will bring up two more options: from L-DATA to R-DATA and from R-DATA to L-DATA. This allows you to copy from one channel to another. If you are in mono mode, these options will of course not be available. Using the G encoder, you can select what data is to be copied between channels: ALL (self-explanatory), EQ (the parametric equalization settings), FILTER (the notch filter settings), or DELAY/ATT (the delay and attenuation settings). Whatever data you have chosen to copy ("template" or channel data) press the [STORE] key to start the copying process. If you have not set the software protection on, the message "** EXECUTING" will appear briefly on screen as the data is copied. If software protection is on, nothing will appear on screen, and no data will be copied when you press the [STORE] key. YDP2006 13 – Utilities – SOFTWARE PROTECT SOFTWARE PROTECT Use the F encoder to turn memory protection on or off. When ON, the unit will not respond to Program Change messages received over MIDI or Y-485. You will not be able to store or copy any new or edited equalization settings if protection is ON. "ERR ** NOW PROTECT" will appear on the screen if you try to store data while protection is ON. MIDI CONTROL The unit will respond to MIDI Program Change messages sent from a master keyboard, sequencer or other device. It may be useful to remap program change settings so that a Program Change message of 2, for instance, selects memory area 40. There are four "banks" of Program Change tables available – A through D. Use the [L/<] and [R/>] keys to select which bank will be edited. The bank displayed on this screen will remain the active bank after you have exited the UTILITY mode. Use the F encoder to select the MIDI channel to which the bank will respond (OFF, 1 through 16 or OMNI). Use the G encoder to select the Program Change number which will be recognized. Use the Q encoder to select the memory area which will be recalled when the Program Change number set with the G encoder is received. NOTE The currently-selected Program Change bank is also applicable when a Y-485 Program Change is received. DELAY DISPLAY When using the unit in a sound reinforcement application, it is very often useful to delay one or both channels to compensate for phase differences caused by speaker placement. In this menu, use the F encoder to select the units in which this delay will be expressed: FEET, METERS or SECONDS. The distance units (FEET, METERS) allow you to enter delay times expressed in distance (select the appropriate one, depending on your familiarity with the metric system). The SECONDS option allows you to enter delay times directly in milliseconds. YDP2006 14 – TUTORIAL TUTORIAL In this section we will go over the setting up of the YDP2006, from the parametric equalizer and the filters, to the delay and input attenuation. The information is presented as a tutorial—from it, you should be able to pick up the techniques necessary to make settings for any situation. Finding a suitable memory area in which to store the setting This may be an existing equalization setting which you wish to alter, or a completely new setting that you wish to create from scratch. 1 Ensure you are in one of the display screens (the utility indicator is off). If you're in utility mode, press the[PEQ] or [NOTCH] key. 2 To go to another memory setting, press the MEMORY [^] or [%] keys until the name of the setting appears on the screen, and its memory number flashes on the MEMORY display. Then press [RECALL] once. If you have edited the settings in the previous memory area, "RECALL OK?" will appear on the display as a warning—press [RECALL] again to recall the new setting. 3 If you seem to be having problems with this, and "ERR ** NOW PROTECT" appears on the display, the memory is protected. See the "Utilities" section. Initializing the memory area If you wish to start creating a setting from scratch, and there is an existing setting at the memory location you are working at, you can clear the existing setting using the PARAMETER COPY function (see the "Utilities" section). This will also allow you to set whether the equalizer is in stereo mode (6 PEQ bands, and 4 notch filters per channel), or mono mode (12 PEQ bands, and 8 notch filters), and also whether the maximum cut/boost is 6dB or 12dB. Settings in the PARAMETER COPY function Display Mode STEREO 12 STEREO 6 MONO 12 MONO 6 Stereo Stereo Mono Mono Maximum cut/boost 12dB 6dB 12dB 6dB Linking the L and R channels If you are working in stereo mode, you will probably frequently want to set up the L and R channels identically (at least for most of the settings), and then tweak the L and R channels separately. Linking the channels is the way to achieve this. To link the channels, press one of the two channel keys (either [L/<] or [R/>]), and while holding it down, press the other one. Only the settings of the first channel you pressed will be displayed, and the LED on that key will light. Linking the channels does not automatically copy all parameters from one channel to the other. Only the parameters that you create or change while the channels are linked will be made to both channels. YDP2006 15 – TUTORIAL – Making parametric equalizer settings Making parametric equalizer settings Here is where the user interface of the YDP2006 really makes parametric equalization easy. For the most part, you will never need to set any parameters numerically (unless you want to)—the resulting frequency response of the equalizer, and the notch filters can be displayed graphically on the screen. 1 Press the [PEQ] key until you see a screen similar to the one shown. The number of the currently selected band is shown below the channel indication in the top left corner of the display. The actual settings on your screen will probably be different to the ones shown here. 2 Select which equalization band you wish to edit. If the number of this band is not shown below the channel indication ("Lch", "Rch", "MONO.L" or "MONO.R") at the top left of the screen, press the corresponding PEQ selector to select it. The number of the band will appear below the channel indication. In mono mode, press either [L/<] or [R/>] to toggle between the display of bands MONO.L 1-6 and MONO.R 1-6. Each band can only be set within a certain frequency range. These ranges are shown in the table below. As can be seen, the ranges overlap to a large degree, making them very flexible. Frequency ranges and Q for each equalizer band Band Band Frequency (Stereo mode) (Mono mode) L1, R1 L1 L2 – L5 L2 – L6 20 Hz – 20.0 kHz R2 – R5 R1 – R5 L6, R6 R6 Q LSH, 0.5 – 10.0 0.5 – 10.0 HSH, 0.5 – 10.0 3 If you wish to see/hear the effects of the equalization band while it is being edited, make sure that the PEQ for the band is turned on (the appropriate PEQ indicator LED is lit). If it is not, press the corresponding PEQ selector. The current settings for the band will be shown in graphical form on the screen. 4 Turn the F rotary encoder, and notice how the dotted bar moves to the left and right. This is the frequency selector—any changes you will make with the gain rotary encoder affect only this frequency. YDP2006 16 – TUTORIAL – Using the notch filters, and the HPF and LPF 5 Once you have decided on the frequency for the equalizer band, turn the G rotary encoder to move the response curve up or down, and the Q rotary encoder to adjust the width of the band. The values of F, G and Q (frequency, gain and resonance) are also given numerically at the top of the screen. This process can be repeated for each of the bands, to create the desired settings. NOTE Remember that the settings for only one channel are displayed at a time, and you can toggle between them with the [L/<] and [R/>] keys. If you have linked the channels, the channel displayed will be the one indicated at the top left of the screen (Lch or Rch). 6 Once the desired settings have been created, don't forget to store them in one of the memory areas, so you can use them again at a later time. Using the notch filters, and the HPF and LPF Besides the HPF and LPF, which are shelving high-pass and low-pass filters, respectively, the notch filters provide very selective gain cuts, with adjustable Q. One of their main uses is to filter out sounds that occur at specific frequencies, such as 50/60 Hz AC hum, or the high frequency noise induced by some fluorescent lighting, or lighting dimmers. Of course, to avoid affecting the original material any more than necessary, try to use the narrowest notch possible that will remove the offending signals. Q is a measure of the resonance of the filter. Basically, the higher the Q, the narrower the notch. Except for setting the Q, the process for setting the notch filters and the HPF and LPF is exactly the same (the shelving HPF and LPF don't have Q). I. Turning the filters on and off individually 1 You must be in notch mode (the indicator on the [NOTCH] key on). If you are not, then press the [NOTCH] key. 2 Use the [L/<] or [R/>] keys to select the appropriate left or right channel display (in stereo mode), or to choose between notches MONO.L 1-4, HPF and LPF, and notches MONO.R 1-4 (in mono mode). 3 Then, ensure the notch or filter is selected for editing (you may need to press the corresponding selector once to do this), then press the appropriate selector to toggle it on/off. II. Editing the filters graphically 1 Press the [NOTCH] key until you see a screen similar to the one here. If you are in mono mode, there are two screens like this (accessed with the [L/<] or [R/>] keys)— one for notches MONO.L 1-4, HPF and LPF, and one for notches MONO.R 1-4. The actual settings on your screen will probably be different to the ones shown here. YDP2006 17 – TUTORIAL – Using the notch filters, and the HPF and LPF 2 To select a filter for editing (if it's not already selected), press one of the notch or filter selectors. The indication in the top left corner below the "Lch", "Rch" or "MONO" indication shows the filter that is currently selected for editing. It will either show NOT1, 2, 3 or 4, HPF or LPF. NOTE If you wish to see and hear the effects of the filter while you are editing it, make sure the indicator above the filter selector is on. If not, press the selector. 3 Use the F rotary encoder to move the filter up or down the frequency band. 4 For the notch filters, use the Q rotary encoder to alter the Q of the notch. As you adjust the filter parameters, the F (and Q if you're not editing the HPF or LPF) will be shown numerically at the top of the screen. If the filter is turned on (the appropriate indicator is lit), the screen will show the frequency response of the filter settings. Notice the extra width of the notch on the left, with Q of 0.5. III. Editing the filters numerically 1 Press the [NOTCH] key until you see a screen similar to the one shown. The screen shown is the one displayed in stereo mode. If you are in mono mode, there are two screens like this (accessed with the [L/<] or [R/>] keys)— one for notches MONO.L 1-4, HPF and LPF, and one for notches MONO.R 1-4. The actual settings on your screen will probably be different to the ones shown here. 2 To select a filter for editing (if it's not already selected), press one of the notch or filter selectors. The corresponding "NOT", "HPF" or "LPF" indication on the left side of the screen will become highlighted, and a cursor will appear beneath the parameters for the currently selected filter (either the F or Q parameter will be underlined). For any filters that are off, a dash ("—") will appear in the second column of the display. For filters that are on, this is replaced by a small symbol representing the filter. NOTE If you wish to hear the effects of the filter while you are editing it, make sure the indicator above the filter selector is on. If not, press the appropriate selector to turn it on. 3 Use the F rotary encoder to alter the frequency of the filter. 4 For the notch filters, use the Q rotary encoder to alter the Q of the notch. The figure shown is adjustable from 0.5 to 10.0 (10.0 is the narrowest). Of course, the HPF and LPF shelving filters do not take Q values. YDP2006 18 – TUTORIAL – Setting up the input level, attenuation and delay Setting up the input level, attenuation and delay I. Input level and input attenuation There are two operations on the YDP2006 that affect the input level—the input level control in the analog domain (pre A/D converters), and the attenuation parameter (INP.ATT) in the digital domain (post A/D converters). The input level control (on the front panel) should be set so that the level meters register the highest possible level without the CLIP indicator lighting. The input attenuation parameter is provided to compensate for equalizer settings that alter the overall gain of the sound. e.g. If the equalizer settings result in an overall gain increase of 4dB (for example), internal clipping may occur even if the level meters do not indicate clipping. As a guide to input attenuation level, adjust it so that the output volume is the same as when the bypass function is used. The attenuation can be set from 0dB to infinity (∞), with the highest numerical value being shown as 50 (see instructions below). II. Delay In sound reinforcement situations, it is often desirable for the sound from various loudspeakers to be delayed, to compensate for phase delay caused by speaker placement. Due to its position in the signal chain, the equalization stage is a good place to add this delay. The YDP2006 can delay signals by up to 714 milliseconds (242m, about 800ft) in stereo mode, or 1428 milliseconds (485m, about 1593ft) in mono mode. You can input this information either directly as milliseconds, or as a distance in feet or meters (set your preference in the "Utilities"). You can make individual settings for both channels, or for both channels at the same time by linking L and R. These settings are stored in the memory area along with the equalization settings. 1 Press the [PEQ] key until you see a screen similar to the one shown. The actual settings on your screen will probably be different to the ones shown here. 2 If you wish to alter both channels simultaneously, link the channels. 3 Use the F rotary encoder to set the delay. To change the units used (msec, meters or feet), see the "Utilities" section. 4 Use the G rotary encoder to enable ("ON") or disable ("OFF") the delay you have set. 5 Use the Q rotary encoder to set the channel input attenuation. 6 Don't forget to store the completed settings in one of the memory areas, so you can use them again at a later time. YDP2006 19 – Specifications Specifications 20Hz to 20kHz 0 ±1, 0dB Frequency response Dynamic range Emphasis ON typical, 110dB > 104dB Emphasis OFF typical, 106dB > 100dB Hum and noise Distortion Inputs Outputs A/D and D/A convertors Emphasis ON < -80dBm Emphasis OFF <-76dBm (max level, Emphasis ON) < 0.007% (max level, Emphasis OFF) <0.01% Channel inputs 2 (balanced) Nominal input level +4/–20dBm (switchable) Maximum input level +24dBm (switch at +4dB) Input impedance 20kΩ Channel outputs 2 (balanced) Nominal output level +4/–20dBm (switchable) Maximum output level +24dBm (switch at +4dB) Output impedance 150Ω A/D resolution 20-bit linear D/A resolution 20-bit linear Frequency response 44.1kHz Memory areas 40 (all user-programmable) MIDI control Program Change messages select memory areas Power requirements USA and Canadian model 120V/60Hz General model 230V/50Hz UK and Australian model 240V/50Hz Power consumption (all models) 25W Dimensions (w x d x h) mm (in) 480 x 335 x 45 (18.9 x 13.2 x 1.8) (19" 1U rackmount) Weight kg (lb) 4.6 (10.1) YDP2006 YAMAHA [Digital Parametric Equalizer] Model: YDP2006 date: 1993.10.22 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.0 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function Basic Channel Default Changed X X 1 - 16, off 1 - 16, off memorized Default Messages Altered X X ************** OMNI off/OMNI on X X memorized Mode :True Voice X ************** X X Note Number Velocity Note ON Note OFF X X X X After Touch Key's Ch's X X X X X X X X X O *1 System Exclusive O O Bulk Dump System Common :Song Pos :Song Sel :Tune X X X X X X System Real Time :Clock :Commands X X X X Aux :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF :Active Sense :Reset X X X X X X X X Pitch Bender Control Change Prog Change Messages :True # Notes: *1 = For program 1 - 128, memory 1 - 40 is selected. 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Inch values given to nearest 1/16". Toutes les mesures sont données en millimètres (pouces). Précision d' 1/16 pour les valeurs en pouces. Alle Maße in mm (Zoll). Zoll-Angaben mit einer Genauigkeit von 1/16". Litiumbatteri! Bör endast bytas av servicepersonal. Explosionsfara vid felaktig hantering. VAROITUS! Lithiumparisto, Räjähdysvaara. Pariston saa vaihtaa ainoastaan aian ammattimies. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri! Eksplosionsfare. Udskiftning mà kun foretages af en sagkyndig, – og som beskrevet i servicemanualen. YDP2006 VQ95590 R2 1 CR 72 97 09 500 CR Printed in Japan P.O.Box 1,Hamamatsu,Japan
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The Realist is set up to the correct input impedance for bass amps. Most piezo bass pickups are not. You need a preamp to do that. But the realist can work on its own. In fact I do that with mine and it sounds great-- better than when I ran it through a preamp. I like it the best out of the six pickups that i have owned. I dont' think people have grasped its potential yet.
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A wrongful death suit instigated by the death of one couple's son has resulted in a $1 million settlement for the bereaved parents. Last year, a 30-year-old man was killed while he was working on a construction site. The construction accident that caused the man's death happened when a large tractor crane collapsed. According to federal investigators, the cable holding up the 160-foot boom was badly frayed and the accident could have been avoided. The company overseeing the construction was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration with 10 violations and $68,000 in fines.
OSHA added that the company had not properly investigated the crane and said that the owners of the crane had not paid attention to the safety of workers. At the time of the accident, the crane operator was swinging the boom to lift rebar while the 30-year-old worked below the heavy equipment. When the cable snapped, the boom came crashing down onto a roof deck. This caused steel and concrete to land on the 30-year-old, causing his death. His parents, angry by the findings that insisted this accident could have been prevented, decided to file a wrongful death suit against the construction company.
More than a year later, the parties have settled. But the mother stated that $1 million, which will be paid for by the construction firm's insurance company and will be tax-free, is not enough to make up for the loss of her son. She remains angry because the company is still in business and even got a tattoo in remembrance of her son.
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Source: New York Daily News, "EXCLUSIVE: Parents of construction worker killed in crane accident given $1 million settlement" Greg B. Smith, Aug. 20, 2013


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11th July 2012
A technically challenging HDD project in North Yorkshire, England, involved heavy
interference at the job site and could only be completed by a gyro steering tool.
Drilling Contractor AMS No-Dig from Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK, was commissioned by Network Rail through Global Rail Construction to design and build a project to replace electricity cables as part of the Selby Swing Bridge Interlocking Renewal scheme.
The works consisted of an HDD installation that went under a Grade 2-listed building, as well as under the Ouse Road, the River Ouse, and the main railway line in the town centre of Selby, North Yorkshire, UK
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Right from the start, the project had difficult challenges to overcome. Due to land access and easement issues, the requirement was to design a complicated three-radius horizontal plan; this involved a 32° left turn, followed by 6° to the right, This is the combination radius of the drill string changing direction vertically and horizontally at the same time, this project had a 475m vertical radius and 250m Horizontal radius to ensure that once installed, the cables would be located within agreed land boundaries.
In addition to the drill passing under listed buildings, a road and river parallel to a metallic railway swing bridge, it also passed beneath a sheet-piled flood defence and under the railway lines, all areas of very high magnetic interference.
Engineering Solution
AMS No-Dig worked closely with SlimDril International to provide the most cost-effective and technically sound engineering solution for steering the pilot. Given the lack of space to lay out surface coils and beacons, and given the large amount of magnetic interference present, the Brownline DrillGuide GST system was deemed the best steering tool for the job, as traditional wireline steering tools would not be suitable for such an application. The DrillGuide GST is an optical gyro tool that does not require any surface wire grids and is not affected by any external magnetic interference. The tool does not require to be housed inside a non-magnetic drill collar and therefore can be positioned nearer to the drill bit, giving accurate hole data as soon as possible. The accuracy of the GST tool is 0.04° on azimuth and 0.02° on inclination.
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a specialist profession nowadays. The days when directional drilling was ruled by assumptions are far behind us. Clients are more demanding, drillings get more and more complex, and the underground infrastructure is more dense and complex. All these factors require a professional approach to complete a successful drilling project. Also, the capital-intensive investment, related to the drilling project, requires a smooth completion, resulting in a positive revenue per project.
Magnetic steering tools were the standard guidance systems of drilling companies. But the drawbacks were numerous; these included disturbance, inaccessible areas above a drill path, and a huge tolerance of the actual drilling trajectory towards the desired trajectory.
Gyro Steering Tool
The DrillGuide Gyro Steering Tool (GST) was developed to eliminate these problems and achieve greater accuracy. It was decided to combine new technologies, in which gyroscopes play an important role. This technique does not depend on magnetic North and is insensitive to magnetic disturbances. The advantages of this approach translate into a reliable system, that is able to perform under virtually all conditions. The system is resilient to vibrations and practice shows that pilot drilling, performed with a GST, is completed much sooner than with previous systems. The DrillGuide GST is not effected by external disturbance, and there is no involvement from external magnetic field interference. Railways, bridges, pipelines (with or without cathodic protection) and high voltage cables are no longer disruptive elements. Also, moving traffic, whether by road, rail or river, poses no obstacles.
Furthermore, there is no requirement to create a known magnetic field above the drill-path. This saves time, money and offers new drilling opportunities. Drillings under lakes, rivers, roads, or environmentally sensitive areas can be accurately and efficiently undertaken.
Due to the DrillGuide GST being insensitive to magnetic disturbance (therefore not requiring to be housed in a non-magnetic environment), the need for expensive non-magnetic collars is no longer present.
Due to the advanced technology of the DrillGuide GST, it is continually known where the drill-head is located. Not only is the 'seen' exit point exactly where it is expected, but you also have the assurance that the entire pilot hole route is being drilled as planned.
This offers new opportunities in areas where the infrastructure under the ground calls for a specific route, for example, to avoid other pipes, sewers or foundations. In addition, this technique can also be applied to specific projects, such as parallel-drills involving multiple parallel routes that must be maintained at a fixed distance apart.
Permanent communication with the drill head supplies continuous data, which provides accurate x, y and z co-ordinates of the drill head. The DrillGuide GST has no restriction on drill-depth and works on the principle of continuous measurement while drilling (CMWD). Measuring the location of the drill head can also be achieved when the drill head is rotating, as the DrillGuide GST does not require a stationary drill head to take readings. During drilling, all information is provided in real time, so the driller promptly knows exactly what is required.
Correct Measurements
There are no problems in obtaining correct measurement readings when drilling with a mud motor. Measuring the mud pressure in the borehole is increasingly important, therefore, the DrillGuide GST is equipped with a mud pressure sensor. The mud pressure is measured in the borehole. The start-up time of a pilot hole, in which the system is deployed, is significantly reduced due to the known magnetic field grid being redundant. For a drilling project, the surveying engineer arrives with the DrillGuide GST assembly. He shoots in the tool, connects it to the drill pipe and is ready to go within approximately one hour from arrival. Drilling can then begin immediately, following the already digitised crossing profile.
Network Rail
Network Rail maintained a close monitoring regime throughout and, as there was very little tolerance for SlimDril's steering engineer to work to, this called for careful project planning and attention to detail to ensure the pilot hit the many critical tangent points along the route, including providing enough space for future planned piling works.
The project commenced on July 13, 2012, using a standard jetting assembly but unforeseen ground conditions encountered after just 20m meant that one of SlimDril's 6¾in 7-8 Lobe three-stage mud motors had to be quickly dispatched from its Great Yarmouth base over the weekend to minimise downtime. The motor was fitted with a 9.7/8in sealed bearing, milled tooth bit (IADC 1-1- 7) which was run in hole to drill the harder formation. Once the hard section had been negotiated, the motor was tripped out and exchanged for the softer formation jetting assembly to enable steering through the remaining soft formation to the exit point.
Reaming was carried out over a five-day period using a combination of fly cutters, barrel reamers and fluted rock reamers. Initially, a 508mm fly cutter and barrel reamer combination was used to ream from chainage 300m to chainage 80m; this comprised stiff clays down to 7m below ground, followed by sand and silt down to hole bottom at -21m od. The reamer was then tripped out of the hole and exchanged for a rock reamer which was used to ream the harder rock section situated between chainage 80m and chainage 20m.
Space Restrictions
Due to the limited space available at the drilling compound and with the requirement to run 5in drill pipe to satisfy the criteria set by the steering tool insurers, AMS opted to use the Powerbore 70t. The rig is very compact at 10m x 2.2m and, when considering it offers 70t of thrust and pullback, proved to be the ideal choice for this application.
In total 100 m3 of fluid adhered cuttings was removed from the hole. This was processed using one of AMS's bespoke mud management systems. The innovative modular design consists of an 18,000L mixing tank, a mud cleaning system and two 26,000L storage tanks. This arrangement provided optimum flexibility in terms of both site planning, as dictated by circumstances on the ground, and operational requirements, as dictated by conditions encountered under the ground.
The high performance Derrick recycling unit has been designed to process 3,000L/min of high viscosity drilling fluid, and comprises two Derrick Equipment FLC-504 shale shakers for primary screening; a Derrick FLC-504 mud cleaner, complete with 3 x 10in (254mm) de-sander cones and 20 x 4in (100mm) de-silter cones, for de-sanding and de-silting. The Derrick 504 units are mounted on a 7.3m base tank incorporating integrated centrifugal pumps to feed the de-sander and de-silter cones. Screening is carried out using the revolutionary pyramid screening system which ensures consistent cleaning down to 20 Hm.
The two 6m holding tanks include strategically-placed agitators to ensure the quality and flow of clean mud is maintained to the drilling rig, even when the 1500L mud pump is working to capacity.
Fast Mobilisation
The entire plant can be mobilised and made operational within hours of arrival on site, helping to eliminate the long lead times usually associated with installing a liquid mud plant.
AMS No-Dig is the largest independent HDD and auger boring contractor in the UK operating 15 horizontal directional drilling systems ranging from a 17t Vermeer mini rig system, ideal for small diameter applications, right up to a 250t maxi drilling system suited for large diameter and longer drilling applications.


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May 25, 2017
Professor and Director of the Computer Science and Informatics Program, Nanette Veilleux, was awarded the fifth annual Toby Sloane Award for Student Centeredness. This award was established by Carl Sloane through a gift made to Simmons in honor of his wife, Simmons Trustee Toby Sloane '60.
"Nanette embodies student centeredness in her teaching and is exactly the kind of teacher this award envisions," says Dean Eileen Abels.
"I think student-centeredness stems from respect and understanding for the whole person, who just happens to be my student," says Veilleux. "When I meet new students I try to consider not just their academic goals and learning styles but other things about them: their temperament, their tone, the way they make meaning of the world. It helps in teaching and mentoring but it also adds a deeper dimension to the collaboration. The goal of this collaboration is to support the student and they find their authentic self in their education and from which foundation they can thrive."
The Toby Sloane Award supports student centeredness by providing an annual award of up to $10,000 to the faculty member who makes the most significant contribution to the student experience in a particular year. In 2012, the first "Toby" award was presented to Professor Donna Beers of the mathematics department.


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Avenger Air Defense SystemNovember 2018
|Highly mobile, Mounted atop a 4×4 Heavy High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)
|Cruise missiles, UAVs, low-flying, high-speed fixed-winged aircraft and helicopters
|Short-range surface-to-air shoot-on-the-move air defense weapon; targets cruise missiles, UAVs, low-flying, high-speed fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
|HMMWV, C2i, radars, platforms and stinger missiles, and a .50 caliber machine gun
|11 Avenger units in the U.S. Army and National Guard; numerous Avenger units have been sold to U.S. partners and allies
First delivered in 1988, the Avenger air defense system is a vital element of the U.S. Army's Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) and Line of Sight-Rear (LOS-R) architecture. The Avenger is a shoot-on-the-move, completely automated, day-and-night capable short-range air defense weapon. Avenger includes a specialized HMMWV, Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2i), radars, platforms and Stinger missiles, and a .50 caliber machine gun.[i]
The Avenger features a 360-degree rotating turret with two missile pods—which hold up to four Stinger missiles each (eight total)—mounted on a heavy HMMWV chassis. The turret drive is gyro-stabilized, allowing the missile pod to maintain aiming direction regardless of vehicle motion.
Avenger is manned by a gunner, who operates inside of the firing station in-between the two missile pods. The gunner uses a glass optical sight that displays missile seeker activate, uncage, and fire permit indications. Targets are acquired by using the optical sight or the Raytheon AN/VLR-1 Avenger FLIR (forward-looking infrared), which is a laser range finder and a video auto tracker.[ii]FLIR sensors provide Avenger with a target acquisition capability in obscured battlefields, at night, and in adverse weather.
In addition to the U.S. Army, the Marine Corps and Army National Guard also employ the Avenger around the globe. In 1991, the Avenger was deployed to support NATO troops during Operation Desert Storm. The short-range air defense system has also been fielded in Bosnia and South Korea. In 2003, the Avenger was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was used as an air defense and ground security system. Since it was first delivered in 1988, the Avenger has undergone numerous upgrades to maintain its interoperability and effectiveness on the battlefield.[iii]
Strategic Implications
The Avenger's primary role—medium and short-range air defense (MSHORAD)—fell by the wayside during the late 2000s because the United States prioritized other weapon systems in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In 2004, the U.S. Army had 26 battalions with Avenger Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) capabilities, but prioritization of other weapon systems during operations in Afghanistan and Iraq caused that number to drop to nine by early 2017, of which two were within the active force and seven were in the Army National Guard. In response to renewed Russian aggression, the Army plans to deploy the Avenger system to Europe to fill the critical SHORAD gap in 2018.[iv]Of the over 1,100 Avengers built, only about 400 remain in service. Recently, the Army has initiated plans to resurrect retired Avengers systems that currently reside at the Letterkenny Army Depot and deploy the Avengers to Europe. A projected 72 Avengers will be refurbished and deployed in this plan.
March 27, 2018: the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade is activated in Germany. Equipped with Avenger systems, the 678th is the first American Air Defense Brigade deployed in Europe since the end of the Cold War.[v]
March 2018: The U.S. announced it will refurbish and deploy a total of 72 Avenger systems that had been retired in the Letterkenny Army Depot boneyard to Europe.
April 2017: An Avenger fired Stingers at two UAVs in a test on Eglin Air Force Base, marking the missile's first interception of a UAV target.
January 2017: During the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline near Standing Rock, the North Dakota National Guard deployed an Avenger as an observation platform. It was removed a month later to deescalate tensions.
December 2008: The Laser Avenger acquired and tracked three small UAV targets and shot down one of the three.
September 2008: The United Arab Emirates requested the Foreign Military Sale of 78 Avenger systems with 800 Stinger missiles.
September 2007: Boeing carried out test firings of the Laser Avenger system.
June 2006: Boeing was awarded a Foreign Military Sales contract for an additional 25 Avenger units for Egypt.
April 2005: Eight Avenger vehicles in service in Iraq were modified for the ground security role. The right missile pod was removed and the M3P gun moved to the missile pod's position, enabling 360-degree firing.
March/April 2003: A number of Avenger systems were deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom to provide air and ground security.
September 2002: The Avenger vehicles participated in the Open Skies II military exercise which tested air-ground multi-layered air defense.
Early 1999: The Army exercised a $14.6 million option on future production of an upgrade kit for Avenger air defense units.
February 1992: The Avenger Project Office Awarded a follow-on $436 million 5-year contract for 679 units.
1991: The Avenger was deployed to support NATO troops during Operation Desert Storm.
April 1990: The Defense Acquisition Board approved the Avenger system for full-scale production.
1988: Boeing delivered the first production unit to the US army.
August 1987: The Avenger Project Office contracted with the Defense Systems Division of Boeing Company to build and deliver the Avenger system.
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"Multiculturalism makes life better for all Canadians and helps to build strong, diverse communities." Geng TanMember of Parliament for Don Valley North
Every year, Asian communities across Canada mark the beginning of each Lunar Year with the Spring Festival. This festive event lasts for fifteen days and is celebrated by millions of Asians around the world. On June 1, 2016, I had the privilege of introducing a private member's motion that seeks to recognize the Spring Festival in acknowledgement of the many gatherings that take place in communities across the country and, as well, to recognize the contributions of people of Asian heritage to Canadian society. It is with great joy for me to announce that starting in Spring 2017, the first day of the Lunar Year will officially be the beginning of the 15-day "Spring Festival" in Canada.
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Ski fans, get your wax out! Or maybe not. With the rain in Boise on Friday, it's snowing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort.
Check out the Bogus webcam, and you can see flurries in the air and a dusting on the ground. According to the National Weather Service, this first snow is right on target. Bogus typically gets its first dusting around Halloween or early in November. You might see snow up there for most of the day and by Monday you'll see more above 5,000 feet.
Bogus plans to start making snow by Sunday, says John Hart, marketing director for the resort. The first things to get blanketed with snow are the tubing hill and beginner slopes.
Oct. 28 is the average first hard freeze date for Boise, and we're a little behind on winter weather, according to the National Weather Service. But never fear, things will get colder as November progresses.
Still, it's enough to get you excited for the season, and the Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation Benefit Ski Swap next weekend.
It's from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Admission is $3 general, free for 11 and younger on all days, and free for anyone who brings a canned food donation on Nov. 8. Drop off equipment and gear you want to trade in from 3-9 p.m. Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 and 10 a.m. to noon. bbsef.org.


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Downtown Spokane census shows many older, younger residents and few Gen Xers
Urban living often is portrayed as a young person's game, but at 52, John Waite is a pretty typical downtown Spokane resident. Waite, the owner of Merlyn's and Auntie's Bookshop, …
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Know Spokane: Number of young people coming to the city hasn't changed, but fewer are leaving
Some say that young people are moving back to the city, but is that actually true? The short answer: probably not. What does appear to be changing is that fewer …
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What would happen if every woman in Spokane went on strike Wednesday?
Organizers of A Day Without A Woman say it's goal is to call attention to critical roles of women in the workplace.
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Spokane County employment nearly back to pre-recession levels
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