Calrec Zeta User manual

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Zeta OperatOr manual V1.36
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Putting Sound in the Picture

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Zeta
COntentS
Important Information 4
Health and Safety 5
Technical Support 6
Overview 7
Introduction 8
Principal Features 9
System Specification 10
Layering And Assignable Control 11
Paths And Ports 12
Getting Started 13
Touch Screen Layout 14
Error Messages (AWACS) 15
Fader Area 17
Channel And Group Faders 18
Channel Control 19
VCA Grouping 20
Automatic Cross-Fading 21
Inputs And Outputs 23
Input and Output Controls 24
Input Delay 27
Console Functions 29
User-Chan Screen 30
EQ and Filters 32
Dynamics 33
Routing And Track Output Controls 34
Auxiliaries 36
Channel Copy 37
Main Outputs 38
Busses Screen 39
Broadcast Facilities Panel 40
Console Functions 41
Talkback 42
Monitoring, Meter and LS Control 43
Monitor Setup Screens 44
Oscillator Screen 45
Memory System 47
Memory Controls 48
Memory Set Up Screen 49
Memory Isolation 50
Partial Memories 51
Metering System 53
TFT Meters 54
TFT Meter Setup Screen 55
Adjusting TFT Screen Layout 56
Meter Configuration 57
Saving and Restoring Meter
Configurations 58
Standard Metering Options 59
On-Screen Patching 61
Input Ports Screen 62
Output Ports Screen 64
Assignable Insert Sends 66
Assignable Insert Returns 67
Insert Screen 68
Main Insert Sends 69
Main Insert Returns 70
Monitoring, Talkback And Oscillator
Outputs 71
Direct Output Ports 72
External Meter Output Ports 72
Input-Output Ports 73
Direct Input Ports 73
Input Usage Screen 74
Port List Management 75
Port List Allocation 76
Port List Order 77
Sorting and Managing Port Lists 78
Saving and Restoring Lists 79
Engineering Information 81
Tech Screen 82
Operational Modes 83
Options - Misc Screen 84
Synchronisation 85
Talkback And Tone Inputs 86
External Monitor Inputs 87
External Meter Inputs 88
States 89
Condition Switching 90
General Purpose Outputs 91
General Purpose Inputs 92
Serial Interface 93
Router Label Setup Screen 94
Router Label Association Screen 95
MADI 96
PC Information 97
File Backup 98
Hydra Audio Networking 99
Hydra Technology 100
Typical Hydra Network 101
Modular I/O Box 102
Modular I/O Box Configuration 103
Fixed format boxes 104
SDI Boxes 106
SDI inputs 107
Network Configuration 108
Hydra I/O Source Lists 109
Device Status 110
Patching Hydra Sources 111
Programming Utility 113
Programming Utility 114
Setup Application 119
Setup Application 120
Console Settings 121
Meters / Levels 124
Monitoring 126
Inputs and Outputs 128
Inserts 129
Main Line Mon 130
Appendix A - Offline Editor 131
Part 1 - On The Console PC 132
Part 2 - On The Laptop PC 133
Part 3 - On The Console PC 136
Appendix B - Style 1 Faders 137
Channel And Group Faders 138
Appendix C - Version Changes 139
Version Changes 140
Notes 143

4 Zeta Digital Broadcast Production Console
After Sales Modifications
Please be aware that any modifications
other than those made or approved by
Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may
invalidate the console’s warranty. This
includes changes to cabling provided by
Calrec and variations to the recommended
installation as detailed in Calrec
documentation.
Modifications to this equipment by any
party other than Calrec Audio Limited
may invalidate EMC and safety features
designed into this equipment. Calrec
Audio Limited can not be liable for any
legal proceedings or problems that may
arise relating to such modifications.
If in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio
Limited for guidance prior to commencing
any modification work.
ImpOrtant InfOrmatIOn
ESD (Static) Handling Procedures
In its completed form, this equipment has
been designed to have a high level of
immunity to static discharges. However,
when handling individual boards and
modules, many highly static sensitive
parts are exposed. In order to protect
these devices from damage and to protect
your warranty, please observe static
handling procedures, for example, use an
appropriately grounded anti-static wrist
band. Calrec will supply an electrostatic
cord and wrist strap with all of it’s digital
products.
All modules and cards should be returned
to Calrec Audio Limited in anti-static
wrapping.
Calrec Audio Limited can supply these
items upon request, should you require
assistance.
This applies particularly to digital products
due to the types of devices and very
small geometries used in their fabrication,
analogue parts can however still be
affected.

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This equipment must be EARTHED•
Only suitably trained personnel •
should service this equipment
Please read and take note of all
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warning and informative labels
Before starting any servicing
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operation, equipment must be
isolated from the AC supply (mains)
Fuses should only be replaced with
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ones of the same type and rating as
that indicated
Operate only in a clean, dry and
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pollutant-free environment
Do not operate in an explosive
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atmosphere
Do not allow any liquid or solid
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objects to enter the equipment.
Should this accidentally occur then
immediately switch off the unit and
contact your service agent
Do not allow ventilation slots to be
•
blocked
Do not leave the equipment powered
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up with the dust cover fitted
The rack mounting parts of this
•
equipment must be fitted into an
enclosure which complies with local
regulations
Cleaning
For cleaning the front panels of the
equipment we recommend anti-static
screen cleaner sprayed onto a soft cloth
to dampen it only.
HealtH and Safety
Explanation of Warning Symbols
The triangular warning symbols below
contain a black symbol on a yellow
background, surrounded by a black border.
The lightning flash with arrow head symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
dangerous voltages and energy levels
within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock or injury.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral
triangle is intended to prompt the
user to refer to important operating or
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
documentation supplied with the product.
Power Supply Blanking Plates
(ZN4849-3 and ZN6020)
If you are in receipt of a ZN4849-3 or
ZN6020 power supply unit please do
not remove the blanking plates which are
fitted to the unused output connectors.
The maximum potential between the
terminals exceeds 60 volts, the blanking
plates are fitted to avoid the risk of electric
shock.