360 Systems Digicart-E E-3000 User manual

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ETHERNET AUDIO
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HARD DISK RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL E-3000
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.17
Third Edition
Ju y, 2006
P R O F E S S I O N A L D I G I T A L A U D I O

The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation, and is
furnished for informational use only.
© 2002, 3 0 Systems. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
3 0 Systems. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
DigiCart/E complies with the following safety standards:
• UL 0950, 3rd Edition, dated December 1, 2000, Standard for Safety of Information
Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.
EU ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Type of Equipment: Professional Use Audio Equipment.
Conforms to the Following Standards:
• EN55103-1 (1997) (Emissions) Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard for
audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
• EN55103-2 (1997) (Immunity) Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard for
audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
FCC COMPLIANCE
The equipment was tested to FCC Class A (using CISPR 22 Limits), EN55103-1 and EN55103-2: 199 (for
Environment 4). The unit complies with the standards.
This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the owners manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
This device will accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The user is cautioned that changes made to the equipment without the approval of the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. It is suggested that only shielded
and grounded cables be used to ensure compliance with FCC rules.
NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirement of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Français: Cet appariel numérique de la classe A respecte toute les exigences du Reglement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

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Contents
OVERVIEW _________________________________________
Introduction to the DigiCart Recorder
What’s New in DigiCart/E
Supported File Formats................................................................... 2
File Format Indicators on the Front Panel LCD 3
Notes on file formats 3
Disk Storage Times
Accessories
RC-320 Remote Control ................................................................. 4
RC-305 Infrared Keyboard .............................................................
CHAPTER _________________________________________ 7
Insta ation
Mounting ........................................................................................ 7
Rear Panel Connections .................................................................. 7
Power 8
Control Signals 8
IEEE-1394 10
Digital Audio 10
Analog Audio 10
CHAPTER 2________________________________________
Contro Pane
LCD Display................................................................................. 11
LED Indicators.............................................................................. 11
Peak Level Meters ........................................................................ 12
Headphone Jack............................................................................ 12
Selection Knob.............................................................................. 12
Buttons.......................................................................................... 13
The Navigation Arrows 13
The ENTER Button 13
The EXIT Button 13
The DRIVES Button 13
The DIRS Button 13
The FILES Button 13
The SETUP Button 14
The UTILITY button 14
The EDIT button 14
The RECORD Button 14
The PLAY Button 15
The STOP Button 15
The VIEW LIST Button 15
The LOOP Button 15
The PAUSE Button 15
Bank Select and Hot Key Buttons 1

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Zip Drive.......................................................................................1
Zip Disk Loading 1
Zip Disk Removal 1
CHAPTER 3 _______________________________________ 7
Fi e Organization and Navigation
Overview of Drive and Directory Structure ..................................17
Drive Organizational Strategy.......................................................18
Network Playlists and Hot Keys 19
Structure Details............................................................................20
Directories 20
Files 20
Playlists 20
Network Drive Error Messages.....................................................20
No Network Link 20
Server Unavailable 20
Waiting for NFS 21
Waiting for Mount 21
File Navigation User Interface ......................................................21
Navigation Controls 21
File Find Function .........................................................................22
Using the FIND Function with a Keyboard 22
Using the FIND Function with an RC-320 22
CHAPTER 4 _______________________________________ 23
Setup and Uti ity Menus
Menu Navigation...........................................................................23
Setup Menu Features.....................................................................23
D-Net Receiver 23
D-NET Receiver Input 23
D-NET Receiver Dir 23
D-NET Receiver Name 23
D-NET Receiver Echo 24
Play Digital Format 24
Play Hot Keys Using 24
Play Restart Mode 24
Play Sample Rate 25
Play Word Size 25
Record Audio Source 25
RECORD SAMPLE RATE 2
Record Data Format 2
Record Dithering 27
Record Overwrite 27
Record Threshold 27
Record Time Limit 28
Set Aux Protocol 28
Set Contrast 28
Set Headphone Level 28
Set Input Monitor 28
Set IP Address 29
Set Keyboard Type 29
Set Sort Order 30
Set Time Display 30

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Utility Menu Features ................................................................... 30
Assign Hot Key (Preset) 30
Copy Original 34
Copying a Cut using Copy Original 35
Copying a Playlist (Stack) using Copy Original 35
Copying a Directory using Copy Original 35
Copy Edited 3
Delete 37
Rename 37
Format Disk 37
Mount Network Drive 39
Update Directories 40
D-Net File Transfer 40
CHAPTER 5________________________________________ 4
Recording
Transport Controls........................................................................ 43
Setup to Record............................................................................. 43
Selecting a File Location for Recording 43
Setting Record Levels 43
Recording Commands 44
Secondary Cues 45
Recording a Secondary Cue 45
Deleting/Erasing a Secondary Cue 45
CHAPTER 6________________________________________ 46
P ayback
Front Panel Indicators................................................................... 4
Transport Controls........................................................................ 4
Playing a Single Cut ..................................................................... 47
Hot Keys ....................................................................................... 47
Playing Multiple Cuts — Follow-On Play ................................... 47
Quickstacks................................................................................... 48
Creating a Quickstack 48
CHAPTER 7________________________________________ 50
P ay ists
Playlist Types 50
Creating a Playlist 52
Playing a Playlist 53
Viewing a Playlist 53
Playlist Edits ................................................................................. 54
Scan Mode 54
Insert 54
Append 55
Remove 55
Truncate 55
Change Playlist Type 5
Converting a Linear Playlist to a Cut............................................ 5
To Convert a Linear Playlist to a Cut 5

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CHAPTER 8 _______________________________________ 57
Audio Editing
User Interface ................................................................................57
Edit Audio Files ............................................................................57
Head 58
Tail 58
Pre-Roll 59
Fade In 59
Fade Out 0
Output Gain 1
CHAPTER 9 _______________________________________ 62
Maintenance
General Cleaning........................................................................... 2
Calibration..................................................................................... 2
Disk Maintenance.......................................................................... 3
Program Updates........................................................................... 3
Update the Program from a Network Server 3
Update the Program from a Zip Disk 3
Restoring Previous Version 4
Zip Drives and Disks..................................................................... 4
Handling and Care of Zip Disks 5
Special Button Sequences ............................................................. 5
APPENDIX A_______________________________________ 66
Interface Wiring
Audio Connector Wiring...............................................................
Audio I/O Interface Table
Sync Input
GPI/O (General Purpose I/O)........................................................ 7
Remote Control ............................................................................. 8
Remote Bus ................................................................................... 8
Aux Serial Port.............................................................................. 9
Keyboard Port ............................................................................... 9
Network Port ................................................................................. 9
1394 Port....................................................................................... 9
APPENDIX B_______________________________________ 70
Seria Contro Protoco s
ES-Bus ..........................................................................................70
Host Device Message Summary 70
Hardware Format 70
Data Format 70
Peripheral Bus ...............................................................................71
Hardware Format 71
Data Format 71

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APPENDIX C _______________________________________ 72
DigiCart History
DigiCart ........................................................................................ 72
DigiCart II..................................................................................... 72
DigiCart II Plus............................................................................. 72
APPENDIX D _______________________________________ 73
D-Net Fi e Transfer
Key Features ................................................................................. 73
Transfer Rates 73
Electrical Specification for D-Net Transfers 74
D-Net Setup .................................................................................. 74
Making a File Transfer 77
Wildcard Transfers 77
Transfer Messages ........................................................................ 78
Source Machine Displays 78
Aborted Transfer 78
Receiving Machine Displays 78
D-Net Messages............................................................................ 79
D-Net Implementation on Instant Replay
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and Short/cut™ ......... 79
APPENDIX E _______________________________________ 80
Recording Encoded Digita Data
APPENDIX F _______________________________________ 8
Technica Specifications
General Specifications .................................................................. 81
Internal Hard Disk 81
Removable Cartridge 81
Miscellaneous 81
Physical Dimensions (nominal) .................................................... 82
Audio Configuration Specifications ............................................. 82
Audio Performance Specifications ............................................... 82
Zip Drive & Cartridge Reliability................................................. 83
Environmental Limits (Operational)............................................. 83
Environmental Limits (Shipping & Storage) ................................ 83
INDEX ____________________________________________ 84

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WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY
The DigiCart/E recorder is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year
from date of original purchase. This warranty includes parts and labor. This warranty excludes units that
have been modified, repaired by unauthorized personnel, or damaged by rough handling, abuse, improper
operation, dirt, lightning strike, or static electricity.
3 0 SYSTEMS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR REAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER LOSSES DUE TO
OPERATIONAL FAULTS OF DIGICART/E RECORDERS. 3 0 SYSTEMS’ SOLE LIABILITY
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR COMPONENTS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
Products being returned under warranty shall be sent to 3 0 Systems or one of its foreign service centers,
freight prepaid, in the original or equivalent packaging. Please call 3 0 Systems for a return authorization
number before returning any merchandise for any reason.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES
3 0 Systems reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements to its products without incurring any
obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold or shipped.
COMPANY ADDRESS
Please use the following addresses for shipping and correspondence. The Corporate Office in California is
open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time.
Corporate Office and Customer Services
31355 Agoura Road
Westlake Village, CA 913 1-4 13 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail info@3 0systems.com
Website www.3 0systems.com
Please call 3 0 Systems for a return authorization number (RMA) before returning merchandise for any
reason.

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TRADEMARKS
The following trademarks may appear in this manual:
 is a registered trademark of 3 0 Systems.
 DigiCart and Instant Replay are registered trademarks of 3 0 Systems.
 Short/cut, Quickstack, Bit-for-Bit, and Ethernet Audio are trademarks of 3 0 Systems.
 Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corp.
 Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Licensing Corp.
 All other product and brand names and any registered and unregistered trademarks
mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive
property of their respective owners.
COPYRIGHTS
Software contained in this product is copyrighted by 3 0 Systems, and Dolby Laboratories.
PATENTS
Designs incorporated in this product are the subject of current or pending United States and foreign patents.

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WARNING SYMBOLS
THE FOLLOWING WARNING SYMBOLS ARE USED ON THE PRODUCT IN THIS MANUAL:
ENGLISH ATTENTION: REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT
INFORMATION.
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POUR UNE INFORMATION IMPORTANTE.
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INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI.
ESPAÑOL ATENTCION: FAVOR DE REFERIR AL MANUAL DE OPERACION
POR INFORMACION IMPORTANTE.
ENGLISH WARNING
: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
FRANÇAIS AVERTISSEMENT: DANGER DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE.
ITALIANO AVVERTIMENTO: PERICOLO DI SHOCK ELETTRICO.
ESPAÑOL ADVERTENSIA: PELIGRO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO.
GENERAL CAUTIONS
Please heed the following important cautions regarding the DigiCart/E:
• Do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
• DigiCart/E recorders contain a hard disk drive. While today’s hard disks are very reliable,
they may be vulnerable to shock. Please handle with care, and exercise caution not to drop
or bump the recorder — damage to the internal hard disk may result. Ensure that power is
off before moving the unit.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.