Avid Technology XMON EUCON User manual

XMON EUCON™Software Application
User Guide

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Contents iii
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to the XMON EUCON Software Application.................................... 5
System Requirements and Compatibility ............................................................. 5
What’s Included .............................................................................. 5
About This Guide.............................................................................. 5
About www.avid.com ........................................................................... 6
Chapter 2. Installing XMON........................................................................ 7
Making Audio Connections ....................................................................... 7
DB-25 Connectors ............................................................................. 9
Installing the M-Audio MIDI Uno .................................................................. 14
Connecting the Control Cable Breakout Adapter ....................................................... 15
Connecting a Talkback Microphone................................................................ 15
Installing and Configuring the XMON EUCON Software Application .......................................... 16
Chapter 3. Using XMON .......................................................................... 19
XMON to EUCON Mapping ...................................................................... 19
Selecting Sources from MC Pro .................................................................. 20
Setting Control Room, Monitor, and Dim Levels ....................................................... 22
Speaker Management ......................................................................... 23
Additional Information ......................................................................... 23

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the XMON EUCON Software Application 5
Chapter 1: Introduction to the XMON EUCON
Software Application
The XMON EUCON™ Software Application is a simple EUCON-enabled utility that lets you control the XMON hardware from
an Avid MC Pro or System 5-MC control surface. Once configured, the Control Room and Monitor section can be locked to
XMON, letting you continue to control XMON monitoring from the control surface while switching to other software applica-
tions and workstations.
System Requirements and Compatibility
The XMON EUCON Software Application is compatible with Mac OSX and Windows 7.
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For downloads and other Avid resources, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
What’s Included
The following items are included with your XMON monitoring solution package:
• XMON unit
• XMON power connector
• Control cable (for use with ICON series)
• XMON EUCON Software installer disc (contains installers and this guide)
• Control Cable Breakout Adapter (for use with XMON EUCON control)
• M-Audio MIDI Uno (for use with XMON EUCON Software Application)
About This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
To install and use XMON with Avid D-Control or D-Command work surfaces, see the guides that came with your system.
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button
Right-click Click with the right mouse button

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The names of Commands,Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.
The names of keys on System 5-MC and MC Pro hardware are in bold (such as SEL).
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
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Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other Avid guides.

Chapter 2: Installing XMON 7
Chapter 2: Installing XMON
Installing and configuring the XMON EUCON Software application includes the following steps:
• Making audio connections
• Installing the M-Audio MIDI Uno
• Connecting the Control Cable Breakout Adaptor
• Connecting a Talkback microphone
Making Audio Connections
Monitoring is based on the XMON analog interface, which is remotely controlled from the XMON EUCON Software Application
and the MC Pro Control Room section. All supported audio inputs and outputs for control room monitoring and studio com-
munication are connected to the XMON interface.
All audio connections are made with standard DB-25 connectors.
XMON audio connections
Audio connections shown above are examples for Avid ICON work surfaces. Not all connections are supported with the XMON
EUCON Software Application.
XMON provides 18 V phantom power for the external Talkback Mic that connects via the DB-25 connector. The internal Talk-
back mic requires an external phantom power supply.

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XMON-to-Pro Tools|HD Wiring Diagram
The following diagram shows basic XMON connections for a Pro Tools|HD system with an HD I/O that has 16 analog outputs.
Wiring diagram for HD I/O and XMON
Not all channels shown are supported by the XMON EUCON Software Application.
Analog Outputs 1-8 Analog Outputs 9-16
Cue Inputs Main Inputs
Main OutputsCue Outputs Talkback/ListenbackAlt Outputs
1-2: Studio
3-4: Cue 1
5-6: Cue 2
7-8: Cue 3
1 = L
2 = Lc
3 = C
4 = Rc
5 = R
6 = Ls
7 = Rs
8 = LFE
1 = L
2 = Lc
3 = C
4 = Rc
5 = R
6 = Ls
7 = Rs
8 = LFE
1 = Ext Talkback Mic Input
2 = Listen Mic 1 Input
3 = Listen Mic 2 Input
4 = AFL Input 1
5 = AFL Input 2
6 = Mini Speaker Out 1 (L)
7 = Mini Speaker Out 2 (R)
8 = Talkback/Slate (Out)
To
Cue System
Amplifiers
To
Main
Speakers
To
Alternate
Speakers
To
Various
Inputs
and
Outputs
DB-25 to DB-25
connectors
DB-25 to XLR
snakes
HD I/O
XMON

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DB-25 Connectors
This section shows a wiring diagram for each of XMON’s seven DB-25 connectors, and their pinout tables.
DB-25 Wiring Diagram
DB-25 Connector Pinout Tables
Cue Inputs
DB-25 connector (user view)
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Input+
12 Input-
Cue Input1
25 GND
10 Input+
23 Input-
Cue Input2
11 GND
21 Input+
9Input-
Cue Input3
22 GND
7Input+
20 Input-
Cue Input4
8GND
18 Input+
6Input-
Cue Input5
19 GND
4Input+
17 Input-
Cue Input6
5GND
15 NC
3NC
Not Connected
16 GND
1NC
14 NC
Not Connected
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND

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Surround1 Inputs
Surround2 Inputs
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Input+
12 Input-
Surround Input1-1
25 GND
10 Input+
23 Input-
Surround Input1-2
11 GND
21 Input+
9Input-
Surround Input1-3
22 GND
7Input+
20 Input-
Surround Input1-4
8GND
18 Input+
6Input-
Surround Input1-5
19 GND
4Input+
17 Input-
Surround Input1-6
5GND
15 Input+
3Input-
Surround Input1-7
16 GND
1Input+
14 Input-
Surround Input1-8
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Input+
12 Input-
Surround Input2-1
25 GND
10 Input+
23 Input-
Surround Input2-2
11 GND
21 Input+
9Input-
Surround Input2-3
22 GND
7Input+
20 Input-
Surround Input2-4
8GND
18 Input+
6Input-
Surround Input2-5
19 GND
4Input+
17 Input-
Surround Input2-6
5GND
15 Input+
3Input-
Surround Input2-7
16 GND
1Input+
14 Input-
Surround Input2-8
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND

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2Track Inputs
Cue Outputs
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Input+
12 Input-
2Track Input1
25 GND
10 Input+
23 Input-
2Track Input2
11 GND
21 Input+
9Input-
2Track Input3
22 GND
7Input+
20 Input-
2Track Input4
8GND
18 Input+
6Input-
2Track Input5
19 GND
4Input+
17 Input-
2Track Input6
5GND
15 Input+
3Input-
2Track Input7
16 GND
1Input+
14 Input-
2Track Input8
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Output+
12 Output-
SLS Output L
25 GND
10 Output+
23 Output-
SLS Output R
11 GND
21 Output+
9Output-
Cue Output1L
22 GND
7Output+
20 Output-
Cue Output1R
8GND
18 Output+
6Output-
Cue Output2L
19 GND
4Output+
17 Output-
Cue Output2R
5GND
15 Output+
3Output-
Cue Output3L
16 GND
1Output+
14 Output-
Cue Output3R
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND

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Main SPK Outputs
Alt SPK Outputs
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Output+
12 Output-
Main 1 (L)
25 GND
10 Output+
23 Output-
Main 2 (Lc)
11 GND
21 Output+
9Output-
Main 3 (C)
22 GND
7Output+
20 Output-
Main 4 (Rc)
8GND
18 Output+
6Output-
Main 5 (R)
19 GND
4Output+
17 Output-
Main 6 (SurL)
5GND
15 Output+
3Output-
Main 7 (SurR)
16 GND
1Output+
14 Output-
Main 8 (LF)
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Output+
12 Output-
Alt 1 (L)
25 GND
10 Output+
23 Output-
Alt 2 (Lc)
11 GND
21 Output+
9Output-
Alt 3 (C)
22 GND
7Output+
20 Output-
Alt 4 (Rc)
8GND
18 Output+
6Output-
Alt 5 (R)
19 GND
4Output+
17 Output-
Alt 6 (SurL)
5GND
15 Output+
3Output-
Alt 7 (SurR)
16 GND
1Output+
14 Output-
Alt 8 (LF)
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND

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TB/LB
Signal Name Pin# Signal Type
24 Input+
12 Input-
TB Input2
25 GND
10 Input+
23 Input-
LB Input1
11 GND
21 Input+
9Input-
LB Input2
22 GND
7Input+
20 Input-
AFL Input1
8GND
18 Input+
6Input-
AFL Input2
19 GND
4Output+
17 Output-
Mini Spk L
5GND
15 Output+
3Output-
Mini Spk R
16 GND
1Output+
14 Output-
TB OUT
2GND
13
26
GND
27
GND

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Installing the M-Audio MIDI Uno
Windows 7 and Mac OS X
If you are using Windows 7 or Mac OS X, simply plug in your Uno to the computer’s USB port, the proceed to “Connecting the
Control Cable Breakout Adapter” on page 15. Since the M-Audio MIDI Uno is class-compliant, it does not require additional drivers.
Installation for Advanced Windows 7 Users
Windows 7 users who fall into the following categories should install the special M-Audio drivers for optimal performance.
• Use the M-Audio MIDI Uno interface with more than one application at the same time (i.e., multi-client operation)
• Use long SysEx commands
• Use other class-compliant USB audio devices simultaneously
To install the M-Audio drivers:
1Insert the MIDISPORT Series disc into your computer’s CD drive.
The interactive installation screen displays automatically. If the installer does not launch automatically, you can manually start
it by clicking on Start > My Computer > MIDISPORT Series.
2Select MIDISPORT Uno from the drop-down menu and click Install.
3Follow the driver installer’s onscreen instructions.
4During installation, you may be notified that the driver being installed has not passed Windows Logo Testing. Click Continue
Anyway to proceed with the installation.
5Click Finish once the installer has completed the installation.
6Connect your M-Audio MIDI Uno to an open USB port on your computer.
Windows identifies the interface and asks if you want to search the Internet for a driver.
7Select No, not this time and press Next.
Windows displays the Found New Hardware Wizard.
8Choose Install software automatically and click Next.
9Once the Wizard has completed, click Finish.
When the installation is complete, Windows displays Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.
Do not connect the M-Audio MIDI Uno to your computer until the M-Audio driver files have been installed. The following in-
structions indicate when to connect the interface to your computer.

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Connecting the Control Cable Breakout Adapter
The Control Cable Breakout Adapter lets the XMON EUCON Software Application communicate with and control the XMON
hardware.
To connect the Control Cable Breakout Adapter and M-Audio MIDI Uno:
1Connect the 15-pin end of the Control Cable Breakout Adapter to the Control port on the back panel of the XMON hardware.
2Connect the M-Audio Uno’s MIDI OUT cable (four feet, attached) to the MIDI IN port on the Control Cable Breakout Adapter.
3Connect the M-Audio Uno’s MIDI IN cable (four feet, attached) to the MIDI OUT port on the Control Cable Breakout Adapter.
If the devices are more than four feet apart, attach longer MIDI cables to the MIDI In and MIDI Out cables on the M-Audio Uno.
4Use a 1/4-inch TRS cable (not included) to connect the Headphone Out on the Control Cable Breakout Adapter to the Headphone
jack on the back of the MC Pro (or bottom of the System 5-MC frame).
Connecting a Talkback Microphone
The XMON EUCON Software Application supports both internal and external Talkback mic connections on XMON.
To connect the internal Talkback microphone:
1Use a mic cable (not included) to connect the internal Talkback Microphone output on the MC Pro or System 5-MC to the input
of a phantom power supply (not included).
Since this connector does not provide the 48 V required to power the console’s microphone, you must use an external phan-
tom power supply.
2Connect the output of the phantom power supply to the Talkback input on the Control Cable Breakout Adapter.
To connect the external Talkback microphone:
Connect a microphone to the External Talkback Microphone input on the back panel of the XMON hardware.
This connection provides an 18 V power supply for a condenser microphone.

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Installing and Configuring the XMON EUCON Software Application
The XMON EUCON Software Application installer includes Mac and Windows audio drivers that integrate with the applications
you use with XMON.
To install the XMON EUCON Software Application:
1On the XMON EUCON Software Application disc, double-click the XMON Install.pkg file (Mac) or SetupXMON.exe (Windows).
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting a MIDI Port
The XMON EUCON Software Application uses a MIDI port to communicate with the XMON hardware. The Mac and Windows
versions of XMON select this port differently.
Mac
Right-click the XMON icon in the dock and select a MIDI port from the Select MIDI port menu. If you are using the included M-Au-
dio MIDI Uno device, select USB Uno MIDI Interface. Otherwise, select another MIDI port.
Windows
In Windows, click the XMON icon in the task tray and select a MIDI port from the Select MIDI port menu. If you are using the in-
cluded M-Audio MIDI Uno device, select MIDISPORT Uno Out. Otherwise, select another MIDI port.
Mac (left) and Windows (right) installer icons
Pro Tools users must deselect the MIDI device that XMON uses in Setup>MIDI>Input Devices.
Mac (left) and Windows (right) MIDI Port selection
XMON icon XMON icon

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Locking the Surface to XMON
The Control Room and Monitor section of the MC Pro control surface must be locked to the XMON software application to retain
control of the studio levels while other applications or another workstation is in focus.
To lock the Control Room section to the XMON EUCON Software Application:
1Make sure the MC Pro is attached to the workstation running the XMON EUCON Software Application.
2Make sure the XMON EUCON Software Application is in focus (i.e., the front-most application).
The MC Pro Touchscreen displays that application’s name in the top-left corner.
3Press the SETUP button in the Control Room section of the MC Pro control surface.
4On the Touchscreen, select the Locking tab.
5Press the Lock Section button on the screen.
A lock icon appears to the left of the button, which is now labeled Unlock Section. The software to which it is locked is listed
to the right of the button.
6To unlock the section, press the Unlock Section button.
The locking action can be achieved using a keyboard and control surface shortcut:
1Make sure the XMON EUCON Software Application is in focus.
2Press and hold the computer keyboard Shift key, and then press the SETUP key in the MC Pro Control Room section.
The SETUP keys in both the Control Room and Monitor sections light dimly to indicate they are locked to an application.
MC Pro Locking tab

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Chapter 3: Using XMON 19
Chapter 3: Using XMON
XMON to EUCON Mapping
This section clarifies the terminology used for the XMON and MC Pro/System 5-MC hardware.
Control Room
The Control Room section of the MC Pro/System 5-MC can route input sources to three sets of outputs.
Main Spkrs Routes selected source(s) to the Main 1–8 (7.1-channel) outputs on the XMON hardware.
Alt 1 Spkrs Routes selected source(s) to the Alt 1–8 (7.1-channel) outputs on the XMON hardware.
Alt 2 Spkrs Feeds selected source(s) to the Mini 1–2 (stereo) outputs on the XMON hardware located on the TB/LB/UTIL connector
(XLR-M 6–7).
Monitors A–D
Monitor A Controls the output level of Headphones 1–2 located on the Control Cable Breakout Adapter.
Monitor B Controls the output level of STLS Output 1–2 located on the CUE OUTPUTS connector (XLR-M 1–2) on the back of the
XMON hardware.
Monitor C Controls the output level of Cue Output 1–2 located on the CUE OUTPUTS connector (XLR-M 3–4) on the back of the
XMON hardware.
Monitor D Controls the output level of Cue Output 3–4 located on the CUE OUTPUTS connector (XLR-M 5–6) on the back of the
XMON hardware.

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Selecting Sources from MC Pro
The MC Pro surface lets you assign XMON input sources to the Control Room and Monitor outputs.
Control Room
To select input sources for the Control Room:
Press the SETUP key in the Control Room section of the MC Pro surface.
The Touchscreen that appears displays the available sources across the top row in blue.
1Press a gray button directly below a source to toggle the corresponding source on.
2Press a yellow button directly below a source to toggle the corresponding source off.
In the figure above, only the Main source is active. The yellow On button (below the surface graphic) is only active when at least
one source is active. This button toggles all currently assigned sources off/on.
3You can re-order the blue sources by clicking on one and re-selecting another source (see figure below).
MC Pro Control Room Setup Touchscreen
Re-ordering the sources
The Monitor and Control Room source selector buttons are always in Sum mode. Selecting a new source does not turn off the
previously selected source(s).