Mark Orusa Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) I just got an email from Zaxcom about the new ERX firmware v2.0 - http://zaxcom.com/software_update/erx-v2-0/ Our original concept for ERX was that it would be used in close range of a ZaxNet transmitter, always jamming to the timecode source to maintain perfect sync or to hold sync for short periods of time when it was out of range. As the system gained in popularity users started requesting that the ERX would hold its sync for a longer periods of time so it could be used as a standalone sync box - so we did! ERX Version 2.0 has a new time code calibration feature for all ERX receivers, so each individual unit will calibrate itself to the ZaxNet source. A calibrated ERX virtually eliminates any timecode drift that had affected an unreferenced ERX in the past. Once calibrated, the ERX will have less than one frame of drift over a ten hour period. An ERX will auto calibrate itself to any ZaxNet timecode signal in 11 minutes from boot up. Once it's calibrated the auto calibration can be shut off and the ERX will either keep the offset value in its ROM or it can be set up to re-calibrate itself every time it boots up. Software Version 2.0 can be loaded to any ERXTCD and features the new auto calibration mode. In addition there's a new timecode entry menu for manually setting the internal timecode generator when not receiving an external signal and a new shortcut to enter the extended menu from the home screen by pressing the timecode button three times. This is yet another awesome free update from Zaxcom. Thanks for listening so carefully to your users! Mark O. Edited May 28, 2015 by Mark O'Russa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I think no one thought the original ERXTCD would get so much use as a standalone sync box (like the ever-present Ambient and Denecke sync boxes) but in fact that is the way people started using them! This update makes it truly suitable as a sync box and with audio as well. Direct LINK to download on Zaxcom's site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Amazing! Looking forward to testing it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 That's good, but I don't have to wait 11 min for my Lockits to calibrate… How long does the calibration hold after shut down or battery change? If you shut it off does it have to cal again? On a long job, would it need to cal every morning, or would it hold from day to day if it got a shot of TC reception once in awhile? philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Question is rather (to me anyway) will the ERX be usable while it's calibrating? So if it does this while in range, but can still receive/send TC and audio then there is no problem. But if I actually have to wait 11 minutes that can be an eternity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 The time code calibration is permanently stored in non volatile memory and is ready to go the moment the unit is powered up. The calibration can also be entered via the keyboard so the unit can be calibrated to any time code source. Auto calibration values are also displayed for long term reference. Some user reports from our beta testers should be posted soon. The way we did this allows for it to be a set and forget feature or an automatic calibration that would allow for seamless use with many different time code sources like in a rental environment. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 The calibration is done while the unit is in use as a background function. Normal audio reception and time code generation are not effected. There would be no difference to the current operation of the ERX2TCD during the calibration time. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Martin Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Very cool. I also like the menu shortcut that was added! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Basically once the ERX is calibrated to the device that is feeding it the ERX will not have to be recalibrate. Edited May 28, 2015 by Jack Norflus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Excellent update. I'm excited to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 As I've already said on the Zaxcom Facebook page - this is a quite excellent update. Thanks Glenn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Can we calibrate Nomad not to drift? Does it work with Dragon? Is 11 minutes enough? Edited May 29, 2015 by RadoStefanov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Good update, although I had no idea the previous version held sync so poorly. Fortunately I am in fib range 95% of the time. Now it's working like I always thought it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Goldberger Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Glenn/Howy, If this thread still has your ear... My #1 most wished for addition to the ERX software would be a semi-functional battery meter. I use mostly Lithium Batteries in mine, and while I know I can get 2x 12 hour days out of mine, it would be great to have one less thing to worry about. Any chance this would be something that could be added to 2.1? e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Glenn/Howy, If this thread still has your ear... My #1 most wished for addition to the ERX software would be a semi-functional battery meter. I use mostly Lithium Batteries in mine, and while I know I can get 2x 12 hour days out of mine, it would be great to have one less thing to worry about. Any chance this would be something that could be added to 2.1? e. I will check on this tomorrow. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 As I've already said on the Zaxcom Facebook page - this is a quite excellent update. Thanks Glenn! I think this new feature makes the ERX into a new product. It was never intended to be a stand alone time code generator but if people are going to use it as that then we need to make it the best it can be. I am very happy with the results we have achieved with this and I am happy that we can give it to all ERX2TCD customers. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I think this new feature makes the ERX into a new product. It was never intended to be a stand alone time code generator but if people are going to use it as that then we need to make it the best it can be. I am very happy with the results we have achieved with this and I am happy that we can give it to all ERX2TCD customers. Glenn Glenn, Any chance to get manual Volume Up and Down with the ERX buttons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 It does that now. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Wang Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 that's really good news.and Hi Glenn,plz add the dual ch transmission for 942 in AES mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 It does that now. Glenn I tried. It does not work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beatty Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I tried. It does not work I think what you are getting at is the ability to manually adjust volume output without being in the extended menu. As of now, you can step volume up and down, but to do this you have to switch the volume mode from variable to fixed gain and then choose the output level. There is no way to do this without being in the extended menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) does not make it easier. I proposed long time ago the idea to be able to change level by holding arrow up or down... another solution will be more sturdy potentiometer... Edited May 29, 2015 by RadoStefanov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beatty Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I tried. It does not work Did you try restarting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks Glenn and the rest of the Zax team. This is awesome. I'll implement this soon. Really great update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Did you try restarting? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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