Axia RAQ Operation manual

RAQ/DESQ
Installation & User’s Guide
Manual Rev 1 - January 2012
p/n 1490-00086-001

USA Class A Computing Device
Information To User. Warning:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra-
dio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used
as directed by this manual, it may cause interference
to radio communication. This equipment complies
with the limits for a Class A computing device, as
specied by FCC Rules, Part 15, Subpart J, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when this type of equipment is op-
erated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference. If it does, the user will be required to
eliminate the interference at the user’s expense.
NOTE: Objectionable interference to TV or radio re-
ception can occur if other devices are connected to
this device without the use of shielded interconnect
cables. FCC rules require the use of only shielded
cables.
Canada Warning:
“This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A
limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-
ment of Communications.” “Le present appareil
numerRadiusue n’emet pas de bruits radioelectrique
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils nu-
merRadiusues (de les Class A) prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.”
CE Conformance Information:
This device complies with the requirements of the
EEC Council Directives: 93/68/EEC (CE Marking);
73/23/EEC (Safety – low voltage directive); 89/336/
EEC (electromagnetic compatibility). Conformity is
declared to those standards: EN50081-1, EN50082-1.
Important Safety Information
ELECTRICAL WARNING
If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by
the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equip-
ment may be impaired. The installation and servicing
instructions in this manual are for use by qualied per-
sonnel only. To avoid Electric Shock, do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in the operating
instructions unless you are qualied to do so. Refer all
servicing to trained service personnel.
When using this equipment, the following safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
re, electric shock, and injury to people.
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
equipment.
• Installation must be performed in accordance with
all national wiring rules.
Caution: DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING
The Axia QOR power supply incorporates an inter-
nal fuse. Hazardous voltages may still be present on
some of the primary parts even when the fuse has
blown. If fuse replacement is required, replace fuse
only with same type and value for continued protec-
tion against re.
This product’s power cord is the primary disconnect
device. To prevent risk of electric shock, disconnect
power cord before servicing. The outlet to which this
equipment is connected must be installed near the
equipment, and must always be readily accessible.
The unit should not be positioned such that access to
the power cord is impaired. If the unit is incorporat-
ed into a rack, an easily accessible safety disconnect
device should be included in the rack design.
This equipment has an autoranging line voltage
input. Ensure that the supply voltage is within the
specied range.

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This equipment is designed to be operated from a
power source that includes a third “grounding” con-
nection in addition to the power leads. Do not defeat
this safety feature. In addition to creating a potential-
ly hazardous situation, defeating this safety ground
will prevent the internal line noise lter from func-
tioning.
MOISTURE WARNING:
This equipment is intended for INDOOR USE
ONLY and can be hazardous if immersed in water.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture. Keep moisture away
from the ventilation openings in the top and front of
the unit. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock,
do not use this equipment when you are wet. If you
accidentally drop the equipment into water, do not
retrieve it until you have rst unplugged all cords. Do
not reconnect this equipment until it has dried thor-
oughly. Do not shower or bathe with the unit.
VENTILATION WARNING
This equipment requires the free ow of air for ad-
equate cooling. Do not block the ventilation open-
ings in the top and sides of the unit. Failure to allow
proper ventilation could damage the unit or create a
re hazard. Do not place the units on a carpet, bed-
ding, or other materials that could interfere with any
panel ventilation openings.

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Customer Service
We support you...
By Phone/Fax.
• You may reach our 24/7 Support Team anytime around the clock by calling [phone]. For billing
questions or other non-emergency technical questions, call [phone] between 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
USA Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
By E-Mail.
• Non-emergency technical support is available at [e-mail].
Via World Wide Web.
• The Axia Web site has a variety of information which may be useful for product selection and support. The
URL is http://www.AxiaAudio.com.
Feedback
We welcome feedback on any aspect of the Livewire products or this manual. In the past, many good ideas from
users have made their way into software revisions or new products. Please contact us with your comments.
Updates
The operations of RAQ, DESQ, and QORs are determined largely by software. Periodic updates may become
available - to determine if this is the case, visit our web site periodically, or contact us for advice concerning whether
a newer release is more suitable to your needs.
We recommend joining the Axia Tech mailing list to ensure that you receive immediate updates regarding
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Trademarks
Livewire is a trademark of TLS Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Axia Audio
1241 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 USA
[phone]
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Copyright © 2012 by TLS Corporation. Published by Axia Audio. We reserve the right to make improvements or changes in the prod-
ucts described in this manual, which may affect the product specications, or to revise the manual without notice. All rights reserved.

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Notice
All versions, claims of compatibility, trademarks, etc.
of hardware and software products not made by Axia
mentioned in this manual or accompanying material
are informational only. Axia makes no endorsement
of any particular product for any purpose, nor claims
any responsibility for operation or accuracy.
Warranty
This product is covered by a ve year limited war-
ranty, the full text of which is included in the rear
section of this manual.
Service
You must contact Axia before returning any equip-
ment for factory service. Axia will issue a Return
Authorization number, which must be written on the
exterior of your shipping container. Please do not
include cables or accessories unless specically re-
quested by the Technical Support Engineer at Axia.
Be sure to adequately insure your shipment for its
replacement value. Packages without proper authori-
zation may be refused. US customers please contact
Axia technical support at [phone]. All oth-
er customers should contact their local representative
to arrange for service.
We strongly recommend being near the unit when
you call, so our Support Engineers can verify infor-
mation about your conguration and the conditions
under which the problem occurs. If the unit must
return to Axia, we will need your serial number, lo-
cated on the rear panel.
Credit Where Credit’s Due
It’s a pleasure to be a part of this organization.
Thanks to all of the engineers, architects and design-
ers that made this console a reality - you know who
you are. cn
Feedback is welcome
At Axia, we love to hear your feedback. If you nd
anything in this manual that you feel needs clarica-
tion or correction, please let us know by sending an
e-mail to [e-mail] .
About This Manual
This manual covers the details of the RAQ and
DESQ control surfaces and the QOR series engines.
RAQ and DESQ are designed to operate as stand-
alone consoles; however, it also has network capa-
bilities. To learn more about these concepts, you
may wish to read Introduction to Livewire: System
Design Reference and Primer and Audio Over IP:
Building Pro AoIP Systems with Livewire by Steve
Church and Skip Pizzi, available from Elsevier Press.
In these publications we explain the ideas that mo-
tivated Livewire and how you can use and benet
from it, as well as nitty-gritty details about wiring,
connectors, and the like. Since Livewire is built on
standard networks, we also help you to understand
general network engineering so that you have the full
background for Livewire’s fundamentals. After read-
ing this reference material, you will know what’s up
when you are speaking with the network guys that
are often hanging around radio stations these days.
Although we strive for accuracy, some features and
operational characteristics may differ in actual use
from their descriptions herein. We invite feedback
and corrections from our clients.
Axia Audio, a Telos Company
1241 Superior Avenue
Cleveland Ohio 44114 USA
Phone: [phone]
Web: www.AxiaAudio.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents:
Customer Service                   iv
Warranty                       v
Service                        v
Credit Where Credit’s Due              v
About This Manual                  v
A Note From The CEO of Telos           ix
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Fast Five: How to Pass Audio in 5 Minutes or Less . . 3
Chapter One: Setup and Connections . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
QOR.16: Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
QOR.16: Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter Two: Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Source Proles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Source Conguration                12
Creating a New Source              13
Source Type                    14
Source Input                    14
Primary Source                  14
Signal Mode                    14
Signal Phase                   14
Fader Trim Gain                 14
Panorama Position                14
Source Availability                14
Fader Mode                    15
Preview Mode                   15
Preview Switching                15
Auto-Start Timer                 15
Logic Port                    15
Feed to Source                  15
Feed to Source Dim Gain             16
Live Controls                   16
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Output Types                     16
V-Mixer Controls                   17
V-Mode Controls                   18
Adding Backfeeds and GPIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter Three: Console Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Displays                      21
Show Proles                   21
Sources, Channels and Faders          21
Mix-Minus                     21
GPIO                       21
Software                      22
Callouts and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Source-Specic Channel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control Room Operator Mic Channel      27
Control Room Guest Microphone Channel    27
Line Channel                   27
Phone Channel                  27
Codec Channel                  28
Remote Control                  28
Chapter Four: Show Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Creating A Show Prole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Show Prole Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter Five: Conguring GPIO . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
GPIO Port Denitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
GPIO Operator’s Microphone Logic        34
GPIO Control Room Guest Microphone Logic   35
GPIO Producer’s Microphone Logic        36
GPIO Line Input Logic                37
GPIO Codec Logic                  38
GPIO Telephone Hybrid Logic            39
GPIO Control Room Monitor Logic         40
GPIO Computer Playback Device Logic      41
Assigning GPIO to a Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connections to GPIO Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Input Connections                  43
Output Connections                 44
Chapter Six: Advanced Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Conguration Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
The QOR Control Center               46
The Status Screen                  46
The Setup Menu                   46
The Customize Menu                 47
Log, Log History and Log Setup Menus       48
The Module Manager                48
Brightness Control Menu              49
GPIO Conguration Menu              49

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Prole Manager Menu                49
IO Manager Menu                  49
Ethernet Switch settings (Precongured)      49
Chapter Seven: Networking with DESQ and RAQ . . 52
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Appendix A: Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix B: Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix C: Channel / IP Worksheets . . . . . . . . . 65
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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A Note From The President of Axia
In 2003, Telos launched the Axia Audio division
based on an idea. That idea sparked a whole new
approach to radio consoles, using Ethernet as a high-
speed expressway – the routing infrastructure for
audio and data inside the radio station.
Howard Aiken, the scientist responsible for the
conceptual design of IBM’s groundbreaking Harvard
Mark I computer, once advised “Don’t worry about
people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good,
you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.” Sure
enough, during our rst few years, the idea of using
Ethernet to transport audio was so novel that we
spent most of our time simply telling people
our story, sleeping in hotel beds – and bring-
ing home very few sales.
After what seemed like an endless stream
of hotel desks and airline food the idea took
hold, thanks to forward-thinking engineers who
understood the power of using data networks for
audio transmission. Our rst installations proved that
the technology was real. Then those engineers began
sharing stories of their own, telling other folks how
much they loved what Axia did for them. Word got
around, and we sold thousands of consoles (enough
that Element consoles are now one of the best-selling
broadcast boards ever).
As more and more broadcasters embraced IP,
dozens of companies partnered with us to make
innovative broadcast products that connect to Axia
networks with just the click of an Ethernet cable. And
we conceived of some interesting new devices and
applications to help broadcasters take full advantage
of their networked environment.
For example, we introduced broadcast VoIP tele-
phone systems that integrate with consoles, merging
telephony into the studio network without adding
infrastructure (and giving broadcasters the world’s
rst consoles with integrated Telos hybrids). Inter-
com systems that connect via Ethernet, and permit
users to take broadcast-quality intercom calls to air
instantly. Networked codecs and audio processors
like the Telos Zephyr iPort and Omnia.8X, which
concentrate multiple audio devices into a single
network node, signicantly changing the economics
of complex systems.
And along the way, we expanded our
talented staff of engineers, scientists and
broadcast professionals, growing the
largest R&D organization in the industry.
We’re also the rst and only broadcast
equipment maker with a 24/7 support team
that’s ready to offer assistance any time of the day or
night. As they say, radio never sleeps – so neither do
we.
We realize that it’s not due to our efforts alone
that these things have happened — it’s due to yours.
We owe quite a lot to you, and we will never, ever
forget it. You are, literally, the reason we are here! And
we will continue to innovate, explore, think and invent,
for one simple reason: we love to hear you say “Wow!”
Michael “Catsh” Dosch

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