LAWO zirkon User manual
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Contents
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Contents
CONTENTS 3
PREFACE 5
Manual Structure 5
Typographical Markers 6
Conventions of the Notes 7
WARNING NOTES 9
INTRODUCTION: THE ZIRKON SYSTEM 11
Features of the zirkon system 11
Components of the zirkon system 1
System block diagramme 13
CONTRO E EMENTS, WHAT IS WHERE? 15
Channel module 15
Central module 17
OPERATING CONCEPT 19
Basic operating concept 19
Channel module 19
Central module 20
Assigning a channel strip with sources 1
Summing bus assignment
Audiocontrol 3
Pre-amplification (GAIN) mono sources 24
Pre-amplif ing (GAIN) line sources stereo in general 26
Equalizer 26
D namics section (d n) 28
Limiter (lim) 31
Storing of configurations, PFL 31
Storing a setup 32
Loading a setup 32
PFL mode 33
Storing of snapshots 34
Loading of snapshots 34
Radio automation 35
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 37
System page (http:// ) 37
DSP card information 38
S nc Information 38
Slot Information 38
Panel Information 38
Supplementar Information 38
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Control Panel Modules: Configuring and Testing 39
Channel module 950/41: 39
CAN SPEED 40
FADER KAL 40
TESTS 41
POWER TEST 41
KEY TEST 41
SELF TEST 42
Central module 950/4 : 43
CAN SPEED 44
POTI KAL 45
KEY TEST 46
SELF TEST 46
POWER TEST 46
Cleaning the operating surface 47
Replacing the lithium battery 47
Defective modules 47
ACCESSORIES 49
Power supply unit for console modules 49
Redundant PSU for the system unit 49
19” Push button module (KS16) 49
G OSSARY 51
Warning Notes
Features of the zirkon system
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Preface
This manual is subdivided into individual, self-contained
chapters that can be studied independently from each
other.
Basically, every chapter is structured in a general
introduction which is followed by topics that include
description or instruction sequences.
Parallel descriptions or interrelations between the
described elements or functions are cross-referenced.
Manual Structure
The manual structure is explained by the following brief
descriptions of the individual chapters’ contents.
Chapter 1 Warning Notices
ncludes general warnings about the handling of low-
voltage devices and first aid in case of electric shock.
Chapter 2 ntroduction about the zirkon
Offers a brief overview over the features and the
components as well as a block diagram that illustrates the
system structure.
Chapter 3 Control Surface Modules - What is where?
Explains buttons, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and rotary
controls of the surface modules.
Chapter 4 Operating Concept
Describes the operating elements and gives instructions
for operation.
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Service
Shows how to obtain system information and how
maintenance and cleaning is carried out; it also gives
instructions for smaller tests.
Chapter 6 Accessories
Lists accessories e.g. a redundant power plug and high-
quality LCD push-button strips.
Chapter 7 Glossary
Lists the used technical terms.
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