Fairlight DREAM Station SCP1 User manual

Station Channel Meter Panel
Installation Manual
Document No: 220
Part No: DBE1201-A
DREAM Software Version: 1.1
SCP1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
USING THE STATION CHANNEL METER PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2: Installation
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Tools Required: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
CONNECTING THE STATION METER PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting Two Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
CONFIGURATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
USB Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Cons-con . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Configuring Two Meter Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Chapter 3: Specifications
WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Meter USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
DREAM Station Main Meter Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 - Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The DREAM Station Channel Meter Panel provides high resolution signal level
metering for the Fairlight DREAM Station integrated mixer/editor. The Station is
part of a new family of products from Fairlight which marries together QDC
processing with an ergonomic physical control surface in a combination that has a
significant impact on productivity and efficiency. The Station and Station Sidecar
combination offers a flexible and scaleable solution to a range of audio production
and post-production tasks.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The DREAM Station Channel Meter Panel Installation Manual provides the infor-
mation necessary to install and operate the unit with a DREAM Station Sidecar.
This manual should be used in conjunction with the DREAM Station and Sidecar
Installation and User Manuals to obtain complete instruction in the use and instal-
lation of the complete system.
This manual is designed to familiarize sound editors and engineers with the facilities
provided by the Station Channel Meter Panel. The terminology and concepts used
in this manual assume a reasonable knowledge regarding audio principles and studio
procedures.
USING THE STATION CHANNEL METER PANEL
The Station Channel Meter Panel includes twelve, 55mm multi-segment bargraph
LED signal level meters. The Station Channel Meter Panel displays the signal level
of the feeds associated with the faders in the current Sidecar fader set. The meters
display feed levels only. If a bus or link group is included in a fader set, those meters
will show no signal.
Use the fader set keys to display the feeds you wish to meter on the Sidecar.
The Station Channel Meter Panel displays peak program level.

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INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2 - Installation
INTRODUCTION
The DREAM Station Channel Meter Panel is designed to be mounted directly to
the rear of the DREAM Sidecar. One simple cable connection between the Sidecar
and Meter Panel using the five pin XLR cable supplied, is also required.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Tools Required:
• 1 x #2 Pozi-drive screw driver
• Small open-ended or adjustable spanner
Step 1 Carefully unpack the Station Channel Meter Panel.
Step 2 Remove the two screws on the rear of the Sidecar as indicated
below. Retain these screws.
Step 3 Align the Station Channel Meter mounting brackets with the
mounting holes on the rear of the Sidecar.
Step 4 Fasten the mounting brackets by inserting the M4 hex head bolts
supplied with the Channel Meter. Carefully tighten the bolts with
a spanner
Figure 1: Station Console Rear Panel Connections
CONNECTING THE STATION METER PANEL
Step 1 Connect the 5-pin XLR USB cable (part no. AMIX119-A) from
the female XLR labelled Meter or Expansion on the rear of the
Sidecar to the male XLR on the Station Channel Meter Panel.
PUSH PUSH
BE101126
Made in Australia
Expansion 1Expansion 1 Station
PART15 CLASS A
Power Rating: AC 100 - 240V
Fuse Rating: F3.15A 250V
50 - 0 Hz 2A
replace onl with the same t pe and rating of fuse.
CAUTION: For continued protection against the risk of fire,
CAUTION: Disconnect power before changing fuse.
Manufactured in S dne , Australia
b Fairlight ESP Pt . Ltd. Fairlight personnel.
Model Number: 1BE1002 Warning: No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer service to authorised
Meter Panel
Mounting Screws
Meter Connectors

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INSTALLATION
Connecting Two Meters
When more than one Sidecar is present, the meters should be connected as shown
below. The Sidecars must both be connected directly to the Station.
Figure 2: Connecting Two Sidecars
CONFIGURATION
If the Meter Panel has been purchased separately from the Station, the Station must
be configured to establish communication with the Meter Panel via USB. Follow
these steps to configure the Meter Panel. The steps are described in detail below:
1. Connect the Meter Panel prior to turning on the Station or Sidecar.
2. Turn on the Sidecar, then the Station. During start-up Windows will detect the
new Meter Panel hardware. Install the USB drivers as described below.
3. Run the console configuration utility Cons-con to add the Meter Panel to the
Station configuration.
USB Installation
The USB driver for the Meter Panel must be installed the first time it is connected
to the system.
Step 1 Ensure the Meter Panel is connect to the Station and that the Sta-
tion is running.
Step 2 During boot-up the Windows Found New Hardware dialog box
will appear. Click the Browse button and navigate to the follow-
ing directory: C:\DREAM Drivers\USB drivers\W2000. Select
FairUsb.inf and click OK to complete the driver installation.
Cons-con
The Meter Panel must be added to the Station console configuration. This is
achieved with the Cons-con application.
Step 1 While the DREAM Start splash screen is displayed, hold down
the Shift key and press Pause/Break and type SU Enter to enter
super user mode.
Step 2 Use the trackball to click on the Binnacle Cut key to launch Cons-
con, the console configuration utility. Alternatively, click on My
Computer on the Windows desktop and navigate to
C:\Projects\mixers\fmc\system\Cons-con.exe.
Station
Sidecar 1 Sidecar 2
Main Meter
Channel
Meter Channel
Meter

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TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
Step 3 Select Station console type and click the dd Panel button to
add panels one at a time.
Step 4 Select panel number Panel 15, then select StationMainMeters
type. Click OK to add the panel.
To remove an accidentally added panel, select the panel and click Remove Panel.
To modify a panel, select the panel and click Modify Panel.
Figure 3: ConsCon Window
Configuring Two Meter Units
If two Channel Meters are to be fitted, the Fairlight distributor must be informed
prior to shipping in order for the panel configuration of the second meter to be
modified. When two Channel Meters are present, the first meter is configured with
panel ID 15, the second meter with ID 16.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
Once the Station Channel Meter has been installed, configured and calibrated, refer
to the Station manual for operational procedures that will assist in testing its oper-
ation within the studio environment.

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WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS
Chapter 3 - Specifications
WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS
Connector sex described is the panel mount connector on the rear of the unit.
Meter USB
Description: USB and DC Power connection.
Connector: 5 Pin XLR Male
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
DREAM Station Main Meter Panel
Note: All specifications subject to change without notice.
XLR5 SIGNAL PAIR
PIN 1 USB + 1
PIN 2 0 V
PIN 3 12 V
PIN 4 0 V
PIN 5 USB - 1
SHELL SHIELD 1
Width 555 mm / 21.85”
Depth 50 mm / 2”
Height 120 mm / 4.7”
Fitted Height 215 mm / 8.5”
Fitted Depth from rear
of Sidecar 85 mm / 3.4”
Net Weight 2.5 kg

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INDEX
Index
A
Add Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
AMIX119-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
C
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Cons-con . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
D
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
DREAM Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
F
Found New Hardware . . . . . . . . . 2-3
H
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
M
Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Modify Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
R
Remove Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
S
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
U
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 3-2
USB Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using the Meter Panel . . . . . . . . . 1-1
W
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
X
XLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 3-2