Studer Onair 2500 User manual

Studer OnAir 2500

Digital Mixing Console

SW Version 3.0

Preliminary Operating Instructions

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A Safety Information

A1 First Aid

In Case of Electric Shock: Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source:

• By switching the equipment off,

• By unplugging or disconnecting the mains cable, or

• By pushing the person away from the power source, using dry insulating

material (such as wood or plastic).

• After having suffered an electric shock, always consult a doctor.

Warning! Do not touch the person or his clothing before the power is turned off,

otherwise you stand the risk of suffering an electric shock as well!

If the Person is Unconscious: • Lay the person down

• Turn him to one side

• Check the pulse

• Reanimate the person if respiration is poor

• Call for a doctor immediately.

Safety Information

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. No user-ser-

viceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel (i.e.,

persons having appropriate technical training and experience necessary

to be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a repair

action, and of measures to minimize the danger of themselves).

This symbol alerts the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous volt-

age within the equipment that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute

a risk of electric shock to a person.

This symbol alerts the user to important instructions for operating and

maintenance in this documentation.

Assemblies or sub-assemblies of this product can contain opto-elec-

tronic devices. As long as these devices comply with Class I of laser or

LED products according to EN 60825-1:1994, they will not be expressly

marked on the product. If a special design should be covered by a higher

class of this standard, the device concerned will be marked directly on the

assembly or sub-assembly in accordance with the above standard.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ACHTUNG

GEFAHR: ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAG

NICHT ÖFFNEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1

LED PRODUCT

B General Installation Instructions

Please consider besides these general instructions also any product-specific

instructions in the “Installation” chapter of this manual.

B1 Unpacking

Check the equipment for any transport damage. If the unit is mechanically

damaged, if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit,

it must not be connected to the AC power outlet, or it must be immediately

disconnected by unplugging the power cable. Repair must only be performed

by trained personnel in accordance with the applicable regulations.

B2 Installation Site

Install the unit in a place where the following conditions are met:

• The temperature and the relative humidity of the environment must be

within the specified limits during operation of the unit. Relevant values

are the ones at the air inlets of the unit (refer to Appendix 1).

• Condensation must be avoided. If the unit is installed in a location with

large variation of ambient temperature (e.g. in an OB-van), appropriate

precautions must be taken before and after operation (refer to Appendix

1).

• Unobstructed air flow is essential for proper operation. Air vents of the

unit are a functional part of the design and must not be blocked in any

way during operation (e.g. by objects placed upon them, placement of the

unit on a soft surface, or installation of the unit within a rack or piece of

furniture).

• The unit must not be heated up by external sources of heat radiation (sun-

light, spotlights).

B3 Earthing and Power Supply

Earthing of units with mains supply (class I equipment) is performed via

the protective earth (PE) conductor integrated in the mains cable. Units with

battery operation (< 60 V, class III equipment) must be earthed separately.

Earthing the unit is one of the measures for protection against electrical shock

hazard (dangerous body currents). Hazardous voltage may not only be caused

by a defective power supply insulation, but may also be introduced by the

connected audio or control cables.

If the unit is installed with one or several external connections, its earthing

must be provided during operation as well as while the unit is not operated.

If the earthing connection can be interrupted, for example, by unplugging

the mains plug of an external power supply unit, an additional, permanent

earthing connection must be installed using the provided earth terminal.

Avoid ground loops (hum loops) by keeping the loop surface as small as

possible (by consequently guiding the earth conductors in a narrow, parallel

way), and reduce the noise current flowing through the loop by inserting an

additional impedance (common-mode choke).

Installation

III

Class I Equipment (Mains Operation)

Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable, the

latter has to be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug

(IEC 320 / C13 or IEC 320 / C19) with respect to the applicable regulations

in your country.

Before connecting the equipment to the AC power outlet, check that the local

line voltage matches the equipment rating (voltage, frequency) within the

admissible tolerance. The equipment fuses must be rated in accordance with

the specifications on the equipment.

Equipment supplied with a 3-pole appliance inlet (protection conforming to

class I equipment) must be connected to a 3-pole AC power outlet in such a

way that the equipment cabinet is connected to the protective earth.

For information on mains cable strain relief, please refer to Appendix 2.

Female Plugs (IEC320), Front-Side View:

European Standard

(CENELEC) NorthAmerican Standard

(NAS)

Brown L (Live) Black

Blue N (Neutral) White

Green/Yellow PE (Protective Earth) Green (or Green/Yellow)

Class III Equipment (Battery Operation up to 60 VDC)

Equipment of this protection class must be earthed using the provided earth

terminal if one or more external signals are connected to the unit (see expla-

nation at the beginning of this paragraph).

B4 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The unit conforms to the protection requirements relevant to electromagnetic

phenomena that are listed in guidelines 89/336/EC and FCC, part 15.

• The electromagnetic interference generated by the unit is limited in such

a way that other equipment and systems can be operated normally.

• The unit is adequately protected against electromagnetic interference so

that it can operate properly.

The unit has been tested and conforms to the EMC standards of the speci-

fied electromagnetic environment, as listed in the following declaration.

The limits of these standards ensure protection of the environment and cor-

responding noise immunity of the equipment with appropriate probability.

However, a professional installation and integration within the system are

imperative prerequisites for operation without EMC problems.

For this purpose, the following measures must be followed:

• Install the equipment in accordance with the operating instructions. Use

the supplied accessories.

• In the system and in the vicinity where the equipment is installed, use only

components (systems, equipment) that also fulfill the EMC standards for

the given environment.

Installation / EMC

IEC 320 / C19IEC 320 / C13

• Use a system grounding concept that satisfies the safety requirements

(class I equipment must be connected with a protective ground conduc-

tor) and that also takes into consideration the EMC requirements. When

deciding between radial, surface, or combined grounding, the advantages

and disadvantages should be carefully evaluated in each case.

• Use shielded cables where shielding is specified. The connection of the

shield to the corresponding connector terminal or housing should have a

large surface and be corrosion-proof. Please note that a cable shield con-

nected only single-ended can act as a transmitting or receiving antenna

within the corresponding frequency range.

• Avoid ground loops or reduce their adverse effects by keeping the loop sur-

face as small as possible, and reduce the noise current flowing through the

loop by inserting an additional impedance (e.g. common-mode choke).

• Reduce electrostatic discharge (ESD) of persons by installing an appropri-

ate floor covering (e.g. a carpet with permanent electrostatic filaments) and

by keeping the relative humidity above 30%. Further measures (e.g. con-

ducting floor) are usually unnecessary and only effective if used together

with corresponding personal equipment.

• When using equipment with touch-sensitive operator controls, please take

care that the surrounding building structure allows for sufficient capacitive

coupling of the operator. This coupling can be improved by an additional,

conducting surface in the operator’s area, connected to the equipment

housing (e.g. metal foil underneath the floor covering, carpet with conduc-

tive backing).

C Maintenance

All air vents and openings for operating elements (faders, rotary knobs) must

be checked on a regular basis, and cleaned in case of dust accumulation. For

cleaning, a soft paint-brush or a vacuum cleaner is recommended.

Cleaning the surfaces of the unit is performed with a soft, dry cloth or a soft

brush.

Persistent contamination can be treated with a cloth that is slightlyhumidified

with a mild cleaning solution, such as dishwashing detergent.

For cleaning display windows, commercially available computer/TV screen

cleaners are suited. Use only a slightly damp (never wet) cloth.

Never use any solvents for cleaning the exterior of the unit! Liquids must

never be sprayed or poured on directly!

For equipment-specific maintenance information please refer to the corre-

sponding chapter in the operating and service manuals.

EMC / Maintenance

D Electrostatic Discharge during Maintenance and Repair

Caution: Observe the precautions for handling devices sensitive to electrostatic dis-

charge!

Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge

(ESD). The lifespan of assemblies containing such components can be dras-

tically reduced by improper handling during maintenance and repair. Please

observe the following rules when handling ESD sensitive components:

• ESD sensitive components should only be stored and transported in the

packing material specifically provided for this purpose.

• When performing a repair by replacing complete assemblies, the removed

assembly must be sent back to the supplier in the same packing material

in which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the

case, any claim for a possible refund will be null and void.

• Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD pro-

tected areas (EPA, e.g. area for field service, repair or service bench) and

only be touched when wearing a wristlet connected to the ground potential

of the service bench by a series resistor. The equipment to be repaired or

serviced as well as all tools and electrically semi-conducting work, storage,

and floor mats should also be connected to this ground potential.

• The terminals of ESD sensitive components must not come in uncontrolled

contact with electrostatically chargeable or metallic surfaces (voltage

puncture, discharge shock hazard).

• To prevent the components from undefined transient stress and possible

damage due to inadmissible voltages or compensation currents, electrical

connections should only be established or separated when the equipment

is switched off and after any capacitor charges have decayed.

E Repair

By removing housing parts or shields, energized parts may be exposed. For

this reason the following precautions must be observed:

• Maintenance may only be performed by trained personnel in accordance

with the applicable regulations.

• The equipment must be switched off and disconnected from the AC power

outlet before any housing parts are removed.

• Even if the equipment is disconnected from the power outlet, parts with

hazardous charges (e.g. capacitors, picture tubes) must not be touched until

they have been properly discharged. Do not touch hot components (power

semiconductors, heat sinks, etc.) before they have cooled off.

• If a unit remains opened while being switched on, no un-insulated cir-

cuit components and metallic semiconductor housings must be touched,

neither with bare hands nor with un-insulated tools.

Certain components pose additional hazards:

• Explosionhazardfrom lithium batteries, electrolytic capacitors and power

semiconductors (Observe the component’s polarity. Do not short battery

terminals. Replace batteries only by the same type).

• Implosion hazard from evacuated display units.

• Radiation hazard from laser units (non-ionizing), CRTs (ionizing).

• Caustic effect of display units (LCD) and components containing liquid

electrolyte.

Such components should only be handled by trained personnel who are prop-

erly protected (e.g. protection glasses, gloves).

ESD / Repair

E1 SMD Components

Studer has no commercially available SMD components in stock for ser-

vice purposes. For repair, the corresponding devices have to be purchased

locally. The specifications of special components can be found in the service

manual.

SMD components should only be replaced by skilled specialists using appro-

priate tools. No warranty claims will be accepted for circuit boards that have

been damaged. Proper and improper SMD soldering joints are illustrated

below.

F Disposal

Packing Materials The packing materials have been selected with environmental and disposal

issues in mind. All packing material can be recycled. Recycling packing saves

raw materials and reduces the volume of waste.

If you need to dispose of the transport packing materials, please try to use

recyclable means.

Used Equipment Used equipment contains valuable raw materials as well as materials that

must be disposed of professionally. Please return your used equipment via an

authorized specialist dealer or via the public waste disposal system, ensuring

any material that can be recycled is.

Please take care that your used equipment cannot be abused. To avoid abuse,

delete sensitive data from any data storage media. After having disconnected

your used equipment from the mains supply, make sure that the mains con-

nector and the mains cable are made useless.

Repair / Disposal

Dismounting

Mounting Examples

Solder

SMD

Component

Copper

Track

Adhesive

Soldering Iron

Desoldering

Iron

Desolder

Wick

Heat and Remove Cleaning

Solder

Ø 0.5...0.8 mm

Heating Time < 3 s per Side

Soldering

Iron Desolder

Wick

PCB

VII

G Declarations of Conformity

G1 Class A Equipment - FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to FCC 47 part 15, subpart B. These limits

are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment

in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the

user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Also refer to relevant

information in this manual.

G2 CE Declaration of Conformity

We,

Studer Professional Audio GmbH,

CH-8105 Regensdorf,

declare under our sole responsibility that the product

Studer OnAir 2500, Digital Broadcast Mixing Console

(starting with serial no. 1001),

to which this declaration relates, according to following regulations of EU

directives and amendments

• Low Voltage (LVD):

73/23/EEC + 93/68/EEC

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):

89/336/EEC + 92/31/EEC + 93/68/EEC

is in conformity with the following standards or normative documents:

• Safety:

EN 60065:2002, EN 60950:2001 (Class I equipment)

• Safety of laser products:

EN 60825-1:1994 + A11 + A2, EN 60825-2:2000

• EMC:

EN 55103-1/-2:1996, electromagnetic environments E2 and E4.

Regensdorf, May 21, 2008

B. Hochstrasser, President M. Lienert, Manager R&D

Conformity

VIII

Appendix 1: Air Temperature and Humidity

General

Normal operation of the unit or system is warranted under the ambient condi-

tions defined by EN 60721-3-3, set IE32, value 3K3.

This standard consists of an extensive catalogue of parameters, the most

important of which are: Ambient temperature*, relative humidity 5...85%

(i.e., no formation of condensation or ice); absolute humidity 1...25 g/m³;

rate of temperature change < 0.5 °C/min. These parameters are dealt with in

the following paragraphs.

* Please Note: The ambient temperature range is restricted to +5...+35 °C, as opposed to the

standard mentioned above.

Under these conditions the unit or system starts and works without any prob-

lem. Beyond these specifications, possible problems are described below.

Ambient Temperature

Units and systems by Studer are generally designed for an ambient tempera-

ture range (i.e. temperature of the incoming air) of +5 °C to +40 °C. When

rack mounting the units, the intended air flow and herewith adequate cooling

must be provided. The following facts must be considered:

• The admissible ambient temperature range for operation of the semicon-

ductor components is 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial temperature range for

operation).

• The air flow through the installation must provide that the outgoing air is

always cooler than 70 °C.

• Average heat increase of the cooling air shall be about 20 K, allowing for

an additional maximum 10 K increase at the hot components.

• In order to dissipate 1 kW with this admissible average heat increase, an

air flow of 2.65 m³/min is required.

Example: A rack dissipating P = 800 Wrequires an air flow of 0.8 * 2.65 m³/minwhich

corresponds to 2.12 m³/min.

• If the cooling function of the installation must be monitored (e.g. for fan

failure or illumination with spot lamps), the outgoing air temperature must

be measured directly above the modules at several places within the rack.

The trigger temperature of the sensors should be 65 °C to 70 °C.

Frost and Dew

The unsealed system parts (connector areas and semiconductor pins) allow

for a minute formation of ice or frost. However, formation of dew visible to

the naked eye will already lead to malfunctions. In practice, reliable opera-

tion can be expected in a temperature range above –15 °C, if the following

general rule is considered for putting the cold system into operation:

If the air within the system is cooled down, the relative humidity rises. If it

reaches 100%, condensation will arise, usually in the boundary layer between

the air and a cooler surface, together with formation of ice or dew at sensi-

tive areas of the system (contacts, IC pins, etc.). Once internal condensation

occurs, trouble-free operation cannot be guaranteed, independent of tempera-

ture.

Before putting into operation, the system must be checked for internal for-

mation of condensation or ice. Only with a minute formation of ice, direct

Appendix

evaporation (sublimation) may be expected; otherwise the system must be

heated and dried while switched off.

A system without visible internal formation of ice or condensation should be

heated up with its own heat dissipation, as homogeneously (and subsequently

as slow) as possible; the ambient temperature should then always be lower

than the one of the outgoing air.

If it is absolutely necessary to operate the cold system immediately within

warm ambient air, this air must be dehydrated. In such a case, the absolute

humidity must be so low that the relative humidity, related to the coldest

system surface, always remains below 100%.

Ensure that the enclosed air is as dry as possible when poweringoff (i.e. before

switching off in winter, aerate the room with cold, dry air, and remove humid

objects such as clothes from the room).

These relationships are visible from the following climatogram. For a con-

trolled procedure, thermometer and hygrometer as well as a thermometer

within the system will be required.

Example 1: An OB-van having an internal temperature of 20 °C and a relative humidity of

40% is switched off in the evening. If the temperature falls below +5 °C, the

relative humidity will rise to 100% (7 g/m³); dew or ice will be forming.

Example 2: An OB-van is heated up in the morning with air of 20 °C and a relative

humidity of 40%. On all parts being cooler than +5 °C, dew or ice will be

forming.

Appendix

Appendix 2: Mains Connector Strain Relief

For anchoring connectors without a mechanical lock (e.g. IEC mains connec-

tors), we recommend the following arrangement:

Procedure: The cable clamp shipped with your unit is auto-adhesive. For mounting please

follow the rules below:

• The surface to be adhered to must be clean, dry, and free from grease, oil,

or other contaminants. Recommended application temperature range is

+20 °C to +40 °C.

• Remove the plastic protective backing from the rear side of the clamp

and apply it firmly to the surface at the desired position. Allow as much

time as possible for curing. The bond continues to develop for as long as

24 hours.

• For improved stability, the clamp should be fixed with a screw. For this

purpose, a self-tapping screw and an M4 bolt and nut are included.

• Place the cable into the clamp as shown in the illustration above and firmly

press down the internal top cover until the cable is fixed.

Appendix

Appendix 3: Software License

Use of the software is subject to the Studer Professional Audio Software

License Agreement set forth below. Using the software indicates your accep-

tance of this license agreement. If you do not accept these license terms, you

are not authorized to use this software.

Under the condition and within the scope of the following Terms and Con-

ditions, Studer Professional Audio GmbH (hereinafter “Studer”) grants the

right to use programs developed by Studer as well as those of third parties

which have been installed by Studer on or within its products. References

to the license programs shall be references to the newest release of a license

program installed at the Customer’s site.

Programs Covered by the Agreement

License Programs of Studer The following Terms and Conditions grant the right to use all programs of

Studer that are part of the System and/or its options at the time of its delivery

to the Customer, as well as the installation software on the original data disk

and the accompanying documentation (“License Material”). In this Agree-

ment the word “Programs” shall have the meaning of programs and data

written in machine code.

Using the software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement. If

you do not accept these license terms, you are not authorized to use this soft-

ware.

Programs of Third Parties Programs of third parties are all programs which constitute part of the System

and/or its options at the time of delivery to the Customer but have not been

developed by Studer. The following conditions are applicable to programs of

third parties:

• The right to use third parties’ programs is governed by the License Agree-

ment attached hereto (if applicable), which is an integral part of this Agree-

ment. The Customer shall sign any and all License Agreements for all

further programs of third parties installed on the system. The Customer

shall be deemed to have received all License Agreements upon delivery

of the system and/or its options.

• Studer shall accept no responsibility or liability for, and gives no warran-

ties (express or implied) as to the programs of third parties. The Customer

waives any and all claims versus Studer for any consequential damages,

which might occur due to defects of these programs.

Right of Use

Principle Studer grants the Customer the non-exclusive right to use the License Ma-

terial in one copy on the system and/or its options as laid down by the Sales

Agreement concluded between the parties and all Terms and Conditions

which shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of the

Sales Agreement. This right is assignable according to the “Assignability”

paragraph hereinafter.

Appendix

XII

Customized Configurations The Customer is not entitled to alter or develop further the License Material

except within the expressly permitted configuration possibilities given by the

software installed on the system or elsewhere. All altered programs, includ-

ing but not limited to the products altered within the permitted configuration

possibilities, are covered by this License Agreement.

Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering is only permitted with the express consent of Studer.

The consent of Studer can be obtained but is not limited to the case in which

the interface software can not be provided by Studer. In any case Studer has

to be informed immediately upon complete or partial reverse engineering.

Copying the License Material The Customer is entitled to make one copy of all or parts of the License

Material as is necessary for the use according to this Agreement, namely for

backup purposes. The Customer shall apply the copyright of Studer found on

the License Material onto all copies made by him. Records shall be kept by

the Customer regarding the amount of copies made and their place of keeping.

The responsibility for the original program and all copies made lies with the

Customer. Studer is entitled to check these records on first request. Copies

not needed anymore have to be destroyed immediately.

Disclosure of License Material The License Material is a business secret of Studer. The Customer shall not

hand out or in any way give access to parts of or the complete License Material

to third parties nor to publish any part of the License Material without prior

written consent of Studer. The Customer shall protect the License Material

and any copies made according to the paragraph above by appropriate defense

measures against unauthorized access. This obligation of non-disclosure is a

perpetual obligation.

Third parties are entitled to have access to the License Material if they use the

License Material at the Customer’s site in compliance with this Agreement.

Under no circumstance are third parties entitled to have access to the instal-

lation software on the original data media. The Customer shall safeguard the

original data media accordingly.

Assignability The rights granted to the Customer according to this License Agreement shall

only be assignable to a third party together with the transfer of the system

and/or its options and after the prior written consent of Studer.

Rights to License Material

With the exception of the right of use granted by this License Agreement all

proprietary rights to the License Material, especially the ownership and the

intellectual property rights (such as but not limited to patents and copyright)

remain with Studer even if alterations, customized changes or amendments

have been made to the License Material.

Studer’s proprietary rights are acknowledged by the Customer. The Customer

shall undertake no infringements and make no claims of any patent, registered

design, copyright, trade mark or trade name, or other intellectual property

right.

Warranty, Disclaimer, and Liability

For all issues not covered herewithin, refer to the “General Terms and Condi-

tions of Sales and Delivery” being part of the sales contract.

Appendix

WIRING – IMPORTANT

The OnAir 2500 STMON and LAN wiring must comply with the

following requirements:

Cable Type: Cat 5e, with shielded connectors on both ends.

Cable Dimensions:

Max. Length for

Monitoring/TB Module Min.

AWG Minimum

SectionalArea

100 m 24 0.21 mm2

60 m 26 0.13 mm2

Details: Cat(egory) 5e Cable is an enhanced version of Cat 5 that adds speci cations for far-end cross-

talk. It replaced the speci cation for Cat 5 with the 2001 introduction of the

TIA/EIA-568-B standard. Cat 5e cable performance characteristics and test

methods are de ned in TIA/EIA-568-B.2-2001.

ST MON (RS422) Cables (both ends w. shielded connectors) from the ST MON socket to a monitoring/

TB module:

ST MON socket Wire Color Monitoring/TB Module

Signal Pin Pin Signal

+24 V *1

2wht/org

org 1

2+24 V *

RX+ 3 wht/grn 3 TX+

TX+ 4 blu 4 RX+

TX– 5 wht/blu 5 RX–

RX– 6 grn 6 TX–

Gnd *7

8wht/brn

brn 7

8Gnd *

*Caution: Connectors are identical on the ST MON and the LANcables. Make sure not

to mix them up since the ST MON socket carries DC supply voltage!

LAN (Ethernet) Cables (both ends w. shielded connectors) for connection of the console to e.g. a

router or an existing OnAir 3000 network. Since modern hubs and switches

have auto polarity selection, straight-through cables may be used in any

case.

Signal Pin Wire Color Pin Signal

TX+ 1 wht/org 1 TX+

TX– 2 org 2 TX–

RX+ 3 wht/grn 3 RX+

4 blu 4

5 wht/blu 5

RX– 6 grn 6 RX–

7 wht/brn 7

8 brn 8

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Contents 0-1

OnAir 2500 Digital Mixing Console

Date printed: 23.07.08 SW V3.0

CONTENTS

1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Momentary/Latching Key Activation ....................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Denitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations...................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 OnAir 2500 Audio Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.4 Application Example ................................................................................................................................................ 1-5

2 General.............................................................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Utilization for the Purpose Intended......................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 First Steps ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2.2 Installation.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2.3 Adjustments, Repair, Cleaning...........................................................................................................................2-2

2.2.4 USB Memory Device......................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.3 Technical Specications............................................................................................................................................2-3

4 Operating Elements ........................................................................................................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Connectors, Pin Assignments ................................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.3 System Power............................................................................................................................................................4-5

4.4 Fader Module............................................................................................................................................................ 4-5

4.5 Central Section.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-8

4.5.1 Rotary Assign Keys............................................................................................................................................4-8

4.5.2 Monitoring/Talkback Controls ...........................................................................................................................4-9

4.6 Central Screen........................................................................................................................................................... 4-9

4.7 Optional External Units .......................................................................................................................................... 4-10

5 Operation......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Mouse and Keyboard Operation ...............................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Direct Access Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 5-2

5.3 Central Screen........................................................................................................................................................... 5-3

5.3.1 Home Page ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-3

5.3.2 Color Code ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-4

5.3.3 Channel Pages ....................................................................................................................................................5-5

5.3.3.1 (Channel) Input Page..................................................................................................................................................... 5-5

5.3.3.2 (Channel) De-Esser Page .............................................................................................................................................5-11

5.3.3.3 (Channel) Equalizer Page............................................................................................................................................ 5-12

5.3.3.4 (Channel) Dynamics Page........................................................................................................................................... 5-13

5.3.3.5 (Channel) AUX Page................................................................................................................................................... 5-14

5.3.3.6 (Channel) N–X Page ................................................................................................................................................... 5-15

5.3.3.7 (Channel) FDR/Bus Page ............................................................................................................................................ 5-16

5.3.4 Sum Pages ........................................................................................................................................................5-18

5.3.4.1 (Sum) Master Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-18

5.3.4.2 (Sum) AUX Page......................................................................................................................................................... 5-19

5.3.4.3 (Sum) N–X Pages........................................................................................................................................................ 5-20

5.3.5 Monitoring Pages ............................................................................................................................................. 5-21

5.3.5.1 (Monitoring) CR (Control Room) Page ...................................................................................................................... 5-21

5.3.5.2 (Monitoring) CR LSP (Loudspeakers) Page ............................................................................................................... 5-22

5.3.5.3 (Monitoring) CR HP (Headphones) Page ................................................................................................................... 5-22

5.3.5.4 (Monitoring) CR CUE Page........................................................................................................................................ 5-23

5.3.5.5 (Monitoring) Studio 2 Page......................................................................................................................................... 5-24

5.3.5.6 (Monitoring) TB SP Page............................................................................................................................................ 5-25

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5.3.6 Routing Pages .................................................................................................................................................. 5-25

5.3.6.1 (Routing) Input Page ................................................................................................................................................... 5-25

5.3.6.2 (Routing) Output Page ................................................................................................................................................ 5-27

5.3.6.3 (Routing) Insert Page .................................................................................................................................................. 5-28

5.3.6.4 (Routing) Mic Group Page.......................................................................................................................................... 5-29

5.3.6.5 (Routing) XL Assign Page .......................................................................................................................................... 5-30

5.3.6.6 (Routing) Bus Assign Page ......................................................................................................................................... 5-31

5.3.7 Snapshot Pages................................................................................................................................................. 5-32

5.3.7.1 (SNAP) Shot Page....................................................................................................................................................... 5-32

5.3.7.2 (SNAP) Route Page (“Partial Output Routing”) ......................................................................................................... 5-33

5.3.7.3 (SNAP) EXT Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-34

5.3.8 Admin (System Administrator) Pages.............................................................................................................. 5-35

5.3.8.1 (Admin) Brightness Page ............................................................................................................................................ 5-35

5.3.8.2 (Admin) Fader Cal Page.............................................................................................................................................. 5-36

5.3.8.3 (Admin) Firmware Page.............................................................................................................................................. 5-37

5.3.8.4 (Admin) Date Time Page............................................................................................................................................. 5-38

5.3.8.5 (Admin) Config Page .................................................................................................................................................. 5-39

5.3.8.6 (Admin) SCRN CAL Page .......................................................................................................................................... 5-40

5.3.8.7 (Admin) Setup Page .................................................................................................................................................... 5-41

5.3.8.8 (Admin) GEN Page ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-43

5.3.9 Login Page .......................................................................................................................................................5-44

5.4 Level Meters ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-45

5.5 Monitoring, Talkback.............................................................................................................................................. 5-47

5.5.1 Control Room Monitoring ............................................................................................................................... 5-47

5.5.2 Studio Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................5-49

5.5.3 Talkback ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-50

5.5.3.1 Talkback Groups ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-51

5.6 Signaling ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-53

5.7 Snapshots ................................................................................................................................................................ 5-54

5.7.1 Files, File Names, Extensions ..........................................................................................................................5-54

5.7.2 Snapshot File Contents.....................................................................................................................................5-55

5.7.3 External Backup Media.................................................................................................................................... 5-55

5.7.4 Snapshot Operation Details.............................................................................................................................. 5-56

5.7.5 Snapshot/Memory Device Operation Details .................................................................................................. 5-57

5.7.6 Snapshots During Login...................................................................................................................................5-59

5.7.7 Snapshots During Power-up.............................................................................................................................5-59

5.7.8 User Warnings .................................................................................................................................................. 5-59

5.8 Routing....................................................................................................................................................................5-60

5.8.1 Audio Routing.................................................................................................................................................. 5-60

5.8.1.1 Physical Audio Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................................. 5-61

5.8.1.2 Logical Audio Inputs................................................................................................................................................... 5-61

5.8.1.3 Logical Audio Outputs ................................................................................................................................................ 5-62

5.8.2 Channel Format................................................................................................................................................ 5-63

5.8.3 Routing Protection ...........................................................................................................................................5-63

5.8.4 Routing Operation............................................................................................................................................ 5-64

5.8.5 Hot-Swapping ..................................................................................................................................................5-65

5.8.6 I/O Sharing ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-66

5.8.7 Codec Management..........................................................................................................................................5-66

5.8.7.1 Operation..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-66

5.8.7.2 Interactions .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-68

5.8.7.3 Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-69

5.9 Watch and Stopwatches .......................................................................................................................................... 5-69

5.9.1 Watch................................................................................................................................................................5-70

5.9.1.1 Time and Date Setting................................................................................................................................................. 5-70

5.9.1.2 Watch Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 5-70

5.9.2 User Stopwatch ................................................................................................................................................ 5-71

5.9.3 Fader Stopwatches ...........................................................................................................................................5-71

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5.10 User Access and Management ................................................................................................................................ 5-72

5.10.1 Purpose............................................................................................................................................................. 5-72

5.10.2 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-72

5.10.3 Users................................................................................................................................................................. 5-72

5.10.4 Privileges.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-73

5.10.5 Policies ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-73

5.10.6 Department Snapshots...................................................................................................................................... 5-73

5.10.7 Parameter Tables .............................................................................................................................................. 5-74

5.10.8 Internal Access Handling ................................................................................................................................. 5-78

5.10.8.1 User GUI ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-78

5.10.8.2 Desk............................................................................................................................................................................. 5-79

5.10.8.3 Configuration Tool ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-79

5.10.8.4 Other Extensions ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-79

5.10.9 Central User Management ............................................................................................................................... 5-80

5.10.9.1 Principles..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-80

5.10.9.2 Standalone Systems..................................................................................................................................................... 5-81

5.10.9.3 In Case of a Failure... .................................................................................................................................................. 5-81

5.11 External Audio Synchronization............................................................................................................................. 5-81

5.12 Diagnostics..............................................................................................................................................................5-82

5.12.1 Error Handling ................................................................................................................................................. 5-82

5.12.1.1 Principle ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-82

5.12.1.2 Error Types .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-82

5.12.1.3 Log System.................................................................................................................................................................. 5-83

5.12.2 System Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................... 5-83

5.12.3 Error Messages................................................................................................................................................. 5-84

5.12.3.1 System ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-84

5.12.3.2 Core Driver.................................................................................................................................................................. 5-85

5.12.3.3 I/O 21........................................................................................................................................................................... 5-86

5.12.3.4 Desk / User GUI / Configuration Tool ........................................................................................................................ 5-87

5.12.3.5 Snapshot Handling ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-88

5.12.3.6 Routing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-88

5.12.3.7 External Memory Device Handling ............................................................................................................................ 5-88

5.12.3.8 Option Manager........................................................................................................................................................... 5-89

5.12.3.9 CAB Extension............................................................................................................................................................ 5-89

5.12.3.10 ProBel Controller Extension ....................................................................................................................................... 5-89

5.12.3.11 CMS Controller Extension.......................................................................................................................................... 5-89

5.12.3.12 I/O Sharing .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-90

5.12.3.13 Time Sync.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-90

5.12.3.14 Audio Clock ................................................................................................................................................................ 5-90

6 Conguration (items in italics supported by OnAir 3000 only) .................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Auto Cong...............................................................................................................................................................6-2

6.1.1 I/O Init................................................................................................................................................................ 6-3

6.1.1.1 Logical Inputs................................................................................................................................................................ 6-3

6.1.1.2 Talkback Inputs ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-4

6.1.1.3 Patch Inputs................................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

6.1.1.4 Strip Assignment ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

6.1.1.5 CR and Studio1 Monitoring Outputs ............................................................................................................................ 6-4

6.1.1.6 Logical Outputs ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-5

6.1.1.7 Patch Outputs................................................................................................................................................................ 6-5

6.1.1.8 Output Routing.............................................................................................................................................................. 6-5

6.1.1.9 Input Groups.................................................................................................................................................................. 6-6

6.1.1.10 Output Group................................................................................................................................................................. 6-6

6.1.2 Desk Init ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-7

6.1.3 GPIO Init............................................................................................................................................................ 6-8

6.2 Save Start-up Cong................................................................................................................................................. 6-9

6.3 External Media Load/Save........................................................................................................................................6-9

6.4 Conguration Tool .................................................................................................................................................. 6-10

6.4.1 Navigation and Handling ................................................................................................................................. 6-11

6.4.2 Undo/Exit/Save ................................................................................................................................................ 6-11

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6.5 Cong......................................................................................................................................................................6-12

6.5.1 Logical Inputs .................................................................................................................................................. 6-12

6.5.2 Logical Outputs................................................................................................................................................ 6-15

6.5.3 Fixed Outputs ................................................................................................................................................... 6-16

6.5.4 Fixed Out Meter ...............................................................................................................................................6-16

6.5.5 Insert Sends ......................................................................................................................................................6-17

6.5.6 Insert Returns ................................................................................................................................................... 6-18

6.5.7 Encoder Sends.................................................................................................................................................. 6-19

6.5.8 Encoder Returns............................................................................................................................................... 6-19

6.5.9 Patch Inputs .....................................................................................................................................................6-20

6.5.10 Patch Outputs................................................................................................................................................... 6-21

6.5.11 Masters ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-22

6.5.12 Extern PFLs...................................................................................................................................................... 6-23

6.5.13 Extern Mon Src ................................................................................................................................................ 6-24

6.5.14 Settings............................................................................................................................................................. 6-25

6.5.15 System Time..................................................................................................................................................... 6-27

6.5.16 User Functions ................................................................................................................................................. 6-28

6.5.17 Strip Channels .................................................................................................................................................. 6-28

6.5.18 Partial Output Routing ..................................................................................................................................... 6-29

6.5.19 Selections .........................................................................................................................................................6-30

6.5.19.1 Inp Grps....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-30

6.5.19.2 Patch Grps................................................................................................................................................................... 6-31

6.5.19.3 Master Outs ................................................................................................................................................................. 6-31

6.5.19.4 Master Ins.................................................................................................................................................................... 6-32

6.5.19.5 Strip Assign ................................................................................................................................................................. 6-32

6.5.19.6 Out Routing ................................................................................................................................................................. 6-33

6.5.19.7 Inserts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-33

6.5.19.8 Meter Src ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-34

6.5.19.9 Ducking Key Inputs ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-34

6.5.20 I/O Sharing (Option) ........................................................................................................................................ 6-35

6.5.20.1 Distributed Control...................................................................................................................................................... 6-37

6.5.20.2 Define a Physical Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 6-38

6.5.20.3 Define Logical Inputs, Patch Inputs, Ext. PFLs, or Ext. Monitoring Sources ........................................................... 6-40

6.5.20.4 Define Net Inputs ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-42

6.5.21 Codec Management.......................................................................................................................................... 6-44

6.5.21.1 Basics .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-44

6.5.21.2 Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-45

6.5.21.3 Operation..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-46

6.5.22 Monitoring .......................................................................................................................................................6-48

6.5.22.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-48

6.5.22.2 Rotary .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-50

6.5.22.3 SP SRC (Desk Speaker Source) .................................................................................................................................. 6-51

6.5.23 Signaling .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-52

6.5.23.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-52

6.5.24 Snapshot ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

6.5.20.1 Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

6.5.25 TalkBack ..........................................................................................................................................................6-54

6.5.25.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-54

6.5.25.2 TalkBack...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

6.5.26 GPIO ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-56

6.5.26.1 GPI .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6-56

6.5.26.2 GPO............................................................................................................................................................................. 6-60

6.5.27 Desk Common.................................................................................................................................................. 6-64

6.5.27.1 Mon, TB Keys ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-64

6.5.27.2 Cue Keys ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-68

6.5.27.3 Output Routing Keys................................................................................................................................................... 6-70

6.5.27.4 XL Section................................................................................................................................................................... 6-70

6.5.28 ProBel .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-71

6.5.28.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-71

6.5.28.2 Routable Sources......................................................................................................................................................... 6-71

6.5.29 Audio Clock ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-72

6.5.29.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-72