Kurzweil HUB7 - REV A User manual

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Part Number: 910366 Rev. A

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plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
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Important: When connecting this product to accessories and/or other equipment
use only high quality shielded cables.
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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this instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on, the user is
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measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Table of Contents
v
Using the RSP8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
HUB7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
KSP8 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Setting Up Your RSP8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Connecting Your RSP8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Aftermarket Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Starting Up Your RSP8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Adjusting the RSP8 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Remote Configuration Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Using the Joystick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
The Remote:JOYSTIK Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
What the Joystick Transmits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Joystick Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Using MIDI to Record Panning Information . . . 1-16
Using MIDI for Effect Modulations . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Using the Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
The Remote:KNOBS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Intuitive Entry with Control Knobs or Joystick . 1-28
Using the HUB7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Which KSP8 Are You Talking To? . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configuration Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
HUB7 Connecting Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
HUB7 Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . A-1
RSP8 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Main Diagnostic Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Burnin Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Description of the Individual Diagnostic Tests . A-3
Description of the Controls Diagnostic. . . . . . . . A-6
In Case of Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

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1-1
Chapter 1
Using the RSP8
The RSP8 is a remote control for Kurzweil’s KSP8 multi-bus
signal processor that provides you convenient access to all of the
KSP8’s front panel functions. The RSP8 also gives you eight
knobs for adjusting effect and other parameters, along with a
joystick for surround panning. You can also configure the knobs
and/or joystick to send MIDI controller values, to either a KSP8
or an external device.
HUB7
Chapter 2 of this manual describes the HUB7 repeater/
concentrator, which lets you use a single RSP8 to control up to
seven KSP8s, and also allows you to extend cable distances
between the RSP8 and KSP8(s).

Using the RSP8
1-2
KSP8 Software
To make use of the RSP8, you need operating system software
version 1.5 or higher running on your KSP8. If the version level of
your KSP8 software (as shown on the KSP8 startup screen) is
lower than 1.5, and you have not been provided with a software
update, contact your Kurzweil dealer, or check for the latest
updates by logging on to our web site:
http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com
For Other KSP8 Questions
This manual describes only KSP8 features that pertain to the
RSP8 and HUB7. For information on all other KSP8 functions,
refer to the
KSP8 User’s Guide .

Setting Up Your RSP8
1-3
Setting Up Your RSP8
The RSP8 lets you access up to seven KSP8s from any location
that’s convenient for you. You can either:
• set the RSP8 on top of a table or mixing desk (the bottom of
the RSP8 is covered with a soft material that will not scratch
surfaces).
• attach the supplied microphone stand adapter to the bottom
of the RSP8, then thread the adapter onto the top of a
standard microphone stand, as shown in Figure 1-1. You’ll
probably find this works best if you attach the adapter to the
bottom of the RSP8 before you attach it to the mic stand.
Figure 1-1. Attaching the RSP8 to a microphone stand.

Using the RSP8
1-4
Connecting Your RSP8
Your RSP8 is supplied with a fully-shielded 16 meter (52 foot)
connecting cable. Plug one end of this cable into the Remote
connector on the back of your KSP8, then plug the other end into
the rear of your RSP8. Note that the flat side or arrow marking on
the connector should face up on the RSP8 and down on the KSP8.
The RSP8 is also powered through this cable so there is no
separate power cord or adapter to worry about.
The KSP8 and RSP8 allow “hot plugging,” which means that you
can connect and disconnect the cable at any time, whether or not
the power is on.
There is no power switch on the RSP8; it simply follows the
power status of the connected KSP8. If you want your RSP8 to be
fully off, simply unplug it. You may find it more convenient to
use the standby feature (described in the KSP8 User’s Guide ),
which reduces power consumption, extends display life, and
allows for near-instant waking.

Connecting Your RSP8
1-5
Aftermarket Cables
If the original cable becomes damaged or you would like to use a
different length cable, you can buy replacements from sources
listed on the www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com web site.
The required cable characteristics are:
A. MiniDin-8 male plug at each end
B. All 8 pins wired
C. “Straight through” or “one-to-one” wiring, NOT “cross-
over” wiring
D. Overall braid and foil shield, wired to the plug's shell at
each end
E. #24 gauge wires for length up to 16 meters (52 feet)
#26 gauge wires for length up to 10 meters (33 feet)
#28 gauge wires for length up to 6.5 meters (21 feet)
F. The 8 wires must be arranged as 4 twisted pairs paired as
follows:
Pins 1 and 8 or pins 1 and 2
Pins 2 and 7 or pins 7 and 8
Pins 3 and 4
Pins 5 and 6
Note: Apple Macintosh “serial cables” will NOT work because they
violate requirement C above (they are “crossover wired”).
The wire gauge and length limits listed above are very important
to ensure that adequate power is delivered to your RSP8. If in
doubt, refer to the Diagnostics section of this manual for a
voltage test you can run. To go longer than 16 meters – up to 300
meters – you will need to use a HUB7; see the HUB7 section for
details.

Using the RSP8
1-6
Starting Up Your RSP8
When you first start up your RSP8, either by plugging in the
connecting cable or by powering up the KSP8 to which it is
attached, there will first be a short pause, after which all LEDs
turn on for 1 second then turn off.
The display backlight then turns on gradually until it stabilizes;
self diagnostics run, and the joystick calibration is read from non-
volatile memory. After the RSP8 startup screen displays,
notification that an RSP8 is connected is sent to the KSP8, and the
KSP8 and RSP8 synchronize their displays.
At this point you can control the KSP8 from either its front panel
or from the RSP8.
If the self diagnostics fail, you will be asked whether to continue
or recalibrate the joystick. See Appendix A of this manual for
details on how to proceed.
Adjusting the RSP8 Display
You can adjust the display contrast using the thumb knob to the
left of the display. Adjust for the most pleasing contrast when
viewing from your normal work position. It is normal for the
setting to change slightly as your work surface and RSP8 warm
up, so you may need to readjust the display after an hour or so.
By default the overall display and LED brightness will be at their
maximum, which is suitable for a brightly lit institutional area.
For a dimly lit studio you may desire to reduce the brightness.
Enter Master mode by pressing the MASTER soft button (the
button on the front panel that is just below the word MASTER on
the RSP8’s display), then press the UTIL soft button followed by
the REMOTE soft button. Scroll down to the fourth item,
Backlight, using the down cursor button. You can change the
value using the Alphanumeric Pad or the Alpha Wheel to any
value from 1 (minimum) to 127 (maximum). The brightness of the
LEDs will also change to match the display, although they will
not turn off completely.

Remote Configuration Menus
1-7
Remote Configuration Menus
Most RSP8 features work automatically when you connect it to a
KSP8. Some of the specialized functions, however, may require
some configuration before you can use them.
To access the Remote Configuration Menus (either from the front
panel of the KSP8, or from the RSP8 itself), press the MASTER
soft button, then UTIL followed by REMOTE . Or, you can
double press the rightmost two soft buttons beneath your KSP8
or RSP8’s display for a shortcut to this page.
Soft Buttons on the Remote Configuration Menus
You’ll use SELECT when you have several KSP8s connected to
the RSP8 through a HUB7. This soft button lets you choose the
current KSP8 for RSP8 control.
SETUP , KNOBS , and JOYSTIK take you to the Remote pages of
the same names. They’re discussed in detail a little further on.
Press Done when you are ready to leave the Remote
Configuration Menus.
Remote:SETUP||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Knob|Mode||:Auto|||||||||||||||||||||
Joy|Mode|||:Auto||||||||||||||||||
3-way|Mode|:All|axis|||||||||||||||||||||
Backlight||:127|||||||||||||||||||||||
MIDI|Xmit||:Local|||||||||||||||||||||||
SELECT|SETUP||KNOBS||JOYSTIK|||||||Done|

Using the RSP8
1-8
Menu Items on the Remote:SETUP Page
The Remote:SETUP page includes the following:
• Knob Mode – Quick, MIDI, Auto
Specifies whether the eight control knobs on the RSP8 control
the values of Quick and EQ/Sends parameters (Quick), send
MIDI data (MIDI), or do either (Auto) depending on the
currently displayed page. Auto is the default. Although this
item appears on the Remote:SETUP and Remote:KNOBS
pages, it cannot be set separately for individual knob banks.
When you change the setting of Knob Mode on any of the
pages where it is displayed, the setting is changed globally.
• Joy Mode – Pan, MIDI, Auto
Specifies whether the RSP8’s joystick sends panning
information (Pan), MIDI data (MIDI), or either (Auto)
depending on the currently displayed page. Auto is the
default. Although this item appears on the Remote:SETUP
and Remote:JOYSTIK pages, it cannot be set separately for
individual joystick banks. When you change the setting of
Joy Mode on any of the pages where it is displayed, the
setting is changed globally.
• 3-way Mode – Front-back, All axis
Sets the way that the joystick works when you use the “FX1-6
3-Way” mono-to-5.1 panner on the FXSEND page. Front-
back keeps the front-back axis fixed, while All axis allows
you to move the front back axis as well as the sound source
position.
• Backlight – 1-127
Controls the RSP8 display intensity. See “Adjusting the RSP8
Display” on page 1-6.
• MIDI Xmit – Local, MIDI, Both
You can send MIDI data from the RSP8 only to the attached
KSP8 (Local), to the KSP8’s MIDI Out port (MIDI), or Both.

Using the Joystick
1-9
Using the Joystick
The RSP8’s joystick is a positioning control that gives you
maximum flexibility when panning or sending MIDI controller
values.
The most convenient place to start using the joystick is the
Remote:JOYSTIK page, and the quickest way to get to this page is
to press and hold the joystick button on the RSP8. The
Remote:JOYSTIK page will appear, as shown below:
By default, the joystick is off. To enable it, press the joystick
button to the left of the joystick, and the LED within that button
will light. The dot on the joystick display (at the far right of the
screen) will jump to show the current position of the joystick. To
disable the joystick, press the button again, and the LED will go
out. Needless to say, the light must be on for the joystick to
function.
Remote:JOYSTIK||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank||:1||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mode||:Auto
Axis||| |||Y|||Rad|Angle|
Chan||:Cur|Cur|Cur|Cur||||
Ctrl||:25||26||27||28|||||
Value||0|||0|||0|||0||||||||||||||||||||
SELECT|SETUP||KNOBS||JOYSTIK|||||||Done|
joystick display

Using the RSP8
1-10
The Remote:JOYSTIK Page
The parameters for the joystick are all displayed on the Remote:
JOYSTIK page. You can reach this page by either pressing the
JOYSTIK soft button on any Remote Configuration Menu, or by
pressing and holding the joystick button on the RSP8. Note that
being on this page doesn’t make the joystick active; you still have
to press the joystick button on the RSP8 to do that.
•Bank - 1–8
For your convenience, you can configure and store up to
eight banks of joystick settings. These are separate from the
eight knob banks that you can also create.
•Mode - Auto, MIDI, or Pan
Specifies whether the RSP8’s joystick sends panning
information, MIDI data, or either (Auto) depending on the
currently displayed page. Auto is the default.
Although this item appears on the Remote:SETUP and
Remote:JOYSTIK pages, it cannot be set separately for
individual joystick banks. When you change the setting of
Joy Mode on any of the pages where it is displayed, the
setting is changed globally.
•Axis - X, Y, Rad, Angle (display field only)
These are the labels for the four columns showing the values
that the joystick sends: X and Y axis position values, as well
as the numeric values for Radius and Angle. Generally a
panner will use two of these axes together: X and Y, or Radius
and Angle, depending on the panner. All four are available at
all times, however, so you can use any or all of them as
controllers when you use the joystick to send MIDI.
Remote:JOYSTIK||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bank||:1||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mode||:Auto
Axis||| |||Y|||Rad|Angle|
Chan||:Cur|Cur|Cur|Cur||||
Ctrl||:25||26||27||28|||||
Value||0|||0|||0|||0||||||||||||||||||||
SELECT|SETUP||KNOBS||JOYSTIK|||||||Done|

Using the Joystick
1-11
•Chan - Off, 1–16, Cur, Stu
For MIDI or Auto mode, sets the MIDI channel for MIDI data
sent from this axis. “Cur” means that the channel used by the
current FXBus will automatically be selected. “Stu” tracks the
studio channel (as set on the Master page).
•Ctrl - 0–127
(MIDI or Auto mode): specifies MIDI controller for this axis.
The default MIDI controllers sent by the joystick are:
X: 25 Rad: 27
Y: 26 Angle: 28
•Value - 1–127 (display field only)
Displays the current numeric value of X, Y, Rad, or Angle,
based on the joystick position.

Using the RSP8
1-12
What the Joystick Transmits
The RSP8’s joystick can transmit 4 values: X, Y, Rad and Angle.
You can configure these values to:
•control surround sound panners on the KSP8’s FXSEND
pages
•send MIDI controller values to KSP8 parameters
•send MIDI to external gear.
The chart below summarizes the MIDI and pan values you can
send with the joystick. Note that zero is always where the handle
is pointing upwards (the 12 o’clock position).
Figure 1-2. MIDI and pan values sent by the RSP8 joystick.
Xand Yperform exactly as you might expect, describing the
vertical and horizontal position of the joystick handle. X is left-to-
right movement of the handle, with the far left being the
minimum numeric value, and the far right being the maximum. Y
X axis (0–127)
(LRPan: -100%–100%)
Y axis (0–127)
(FSPan: 0%–100%)
Pan angle: 360˚/0˚
Angle value: 127/0
Pan angle: 180˚
Angle value: 64
Pan angle: 90˚
Angle value: 32
Pan angle: 270˚
Angle value: 96
R
adius (0–127, 0–100%)
Theta (Angle)

Using the Joystick
1-13
is the bottom-to-top position. In other words, X and Y basically
describe a point within a square. Because the joystick has a
circular base, however, the combinations of X and Y that are “in
the corners” are not generally available.
The other 2 parameters, Rad and Angle, also describe the position
of the joystick handle, but using polar geometry: the location of
the point in the circle is expressed as a distance from the center
and an angle.
Rad is short for radius, which indicates the distance of the handle
from the center of the circle. When the joystick is centered in its
ring, the radius is 0. As you move the joystick in any direction,
the value increases, until it reaches the outer ring, where Rad will
be at a maximum (127).
Angle, sometimes called theta, tells the angle of the handle. As
you move the joystick clockwise, the value of angle will increase;
when you move the joystick counterclockwise, the angle will
decrease. The value is greatest just before the 12 o’clock position,
where it jumps abruptly down to 0. When the Angle controller is
connected to the Angle parameter in a panner, there does not
appear to be an abrupt change, because of the circular behavior of
the panner (i.e., 0 degrees is the same as 360 degrees). The panner
wraps smoothly back around to center, even though the Angle
controller value jumps from 127 to 0.
You can play with the joystick while on the Remote:JOYSTIK
page to get a sense of how each value changes when you move
the handle. Following the outer ring with the handle allows you
careful control of the angle parameter, while the radius will be at
maximum. If you center the joystick in the ring, you can reduce
the radius to nearly zero, but controlling the angle parameter will
be more difficult.
The numeric value generated by the joystick will be the same
whether you are using the joystick for panning or MIDI. The
parameters that are being controlled inside the KSP8, however,
and how they are interpreted, will depend on the mode you have
selected. The following sections describe the three joystick
modes: Pan, MIDI, and Auto.

Using the RSP8
1-14
Joystick Modes
You can set the joystick to be in Auto, MIDI, or Pan mode.
Auto Mode
Auto is the default joystick mode, and means that the joystick
automatically performs panning and/or MIDI capabilities,
depending on the currently displayed screen. When the currently
displayed page is a Studio:FXSEND page for a 5.1 panner, for
example, the joystick will perform panning.
Pan Mode
In Pan (or Auto) mode, you can use the joystick to perform
surround sound panning. Depending on the 5.1 panner you
select, the KSP8 will use either the X and Y or the Radius and
Angle values sent by the joystick to position the sound source.
First make sure that the current studio is set up to use one of the
5.1 panners. Press the EQ/Sends button, then check the FXSEND
page for the current studio to see a joystick display just like the
one on the Remote:JOYSTIK page. If the joystick display does not
appear on the right side of the FXSEND page, double check to see
if you’ve selected one of the 5.1 panners (FX1-6 X-Y, FX1-6 R-
Theta, or FX1-6 3-Way). Keep in mind, too, that the choice of
panners available to you on the FXSEND page will depend on the
input grouping you have selected on the Studio:INGRP page.
See the KSP8 User’s Guide if you need more information about
setting up a 5.1 studio.