Wheatstone Corporation E1 User manual

E-1 Digital Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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E-1 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 2nd Edition
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interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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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
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Important Safety Instructions
PSE-1 Power Supply
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. This equipment must be installed and operated in a dry location free from dripping or
splashing liquids. No objects lled with liquid (such as beverage containers and the like)
shall be placed on or near the unit.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ap‑
paratus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding‑type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power‑supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into an apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS – Main power cord plug is the disconnect‑
ing device. The power plug of an installed unit must remain readily accessible/operable
at all times.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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Consignes De Sécurité Importantes
PSE-1 Alimentation
1. Lire ces instructions.
2. Conserver ces instructions.
3. Observer tous les avertissements.
4. Suivre toutes les instructions.
5. Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé dans un endroit sec à l'abri d'éclaboussures de liquides
ou de gouttes. Aucun objet rempli de liquides tel que breuvages ou autres, ne doit être
placé sur le dessus ou à côté de cet appareil.
6. Nettoyer uniquement avec un linge sec.
7. Nepas bloquer lesouvertures de ventilation.Installerd'après les instructionsdumanufacturier.
8. Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur tels que des radiateurs, registres de chaleur,
poêles ou autres appareils (incluant les amplicateurs) pouvant de la chaleur.
9. Ne pas contourner le dispositif de sécurité de la che polarisée ou de mise à la terre. Une
che polarisée a deux lames dont une plus large que l'autre. Une che de terre a deux
lames et une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La lame large ou la troisième broche est
fournie pour votre sécurité. Si la che fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise, consultez un
électricien pour le remplacement de la prise obsolète.
10. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation en évitant qu'il ne soit piétiné ou écrasé notamment au
niveau des ches et le point de sortie de l'appareil.
11. N'utiliser que les xations et accessoires spéciés par le fabricant.
12. Débrancher cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé pendant de longues
périodes de temps.
13. Coner toute réparation à un personnel qualié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque
l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que ce, soit tel que : le cordon d'alimentation
ou la che est endommagée, du liquide a été renversé ou des objets sont tombés dans
l'appareil ou celuici a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité ou ne fonctionne pas normalement
ou s'il est tombé.
14. DÉBRANCHEMENT DE L'APPAREIL DU SECTEUR – Le cordon d'alimentation prin-
cipal est le dispositif de déconnexion. Le cordon d'alimentation d'une unité installée doit
rester facilement accessible / utilisable à tout moment.
ATTENTION!
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique,
ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - General Information
Chapter 2 - Input Panel (IPE-1)
E-1 Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
Unpacking and Installing the Control Surface............................1-3
Power Supply.................................................................................1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply ................................................................................1-4
Energizing...................................................................................................................1-5
I/O Connections.............................................................................1-5
Getting Started...............................................................................1-6
Log-In..............................................................................................1-6
Tabbed Navigation ........................................................................1-7
Surface Software Version.............................................................1-8
Controls and Functions ................................................................2-2
A/B Button - Source Switching ..................................................................................2-2
A/B Button - Select Mode ..........................................................................................2-2
Input Tab Display........................................................................................................2-3
Source Window ..........................................................................................................2-4
Fader Mode Controls and Indicators .........................................................................2-4
Pan .............................................................................................................................2-4
Save............................................................................................................................2-4
Other Physical Switches and LEDs............................................................................2-5
Assign....................................................................................................................2-5
TB Switch ..............................................................................................................2-5
LED Readout .........................................................................................................2-5
CUE Switch ...........................................................................................................2-5
Bus-Minus / Direct Outputs...................................................................................2-5
Fader .....................................................................................................................2-5
Channel ON Switch ...............................................................................................2-5
Channel OFF Switch .............................................................................................2-6
Channel Status Buttons Display............................................................................2-6
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Controls and Functions ................................................................3-2
Select Knob................................................................................................................3-2
CUE Knob...................................................................................................................3-5
Monitor Speaker Controls ..........................................................................................3-5
Speaker Muting .....................................................................................................3-5
Speaker Level Controls .........................................................................................3-5
Source Select Switches ........................................................................................3-6
Programming External Source Switches...............................................................3-6
Control Room Section...........................................................................................3-6
Headphone Section...............................................................................................3-6
Studio Section.......................................................................................................3-7
Talkback to Studio.................................................................................................3-7
E-1 Monitor Options..............................................................................................3-7
Events.........................................................................................................................3-8
Control Modes - User Permissions ............................................................................3-9
Switched Meters .......................................................................................................3-11
Timer Section ............................................................................................................3-12
Time of Day Clock .....................................................................................................3-12
Programmable Buttons .............................................................................................3-13
VDIP Settings ............................................................................................................3-15
Machine Logic...........................................................................................................3-18
EQ Controls ..............................................................................................................3-18a
Filter.....................................................................................................................3-18b
Low and High Shelving .......................................................................................3-18b
Dynamics Processing Controls ................................................................................3-18c
Compressor Settings...........................................................................................3-18d
Expander Settings...............................................................................................3-18e
Optional Glass E Interface.........................................................................................3-19
Network Settings.......................................................................................................3-21
E-1 GUI Main Tab Screen Controls ...........................................................................3-23
E-1 GUI Input Tab Screen Controls...........................................................................3-24
E-1 GUI Events Tab Screen Controls ........................................................................3-25
E-1 GUI Options Tab Screen Controls ......................................................................3-26
E-1 GUI Input Tab Screens........................................................................................3-27
E-1 GUI Options Tab Screens ...................................................................................3-28
Overview.........................................................................................4-2
HC-3 BIOS Settings/Format ........................................................4-2
Ethernet IP Addressing .............................................................4-2
Ethernet Interface Wiring..............................................................4-2
Mixer Link Wiring...........................................................................4-3
Internal Programming Options.....................................................4-3
Switch Settings..............................................................................4-3
SW1 Position 1 - Sample Rate...................................................................................4-3
SW1 Position 4 - CAT5 Enable...................................................................................4-3
All devices in the
system must be
set to the same
sample rate!
Chapter 3 - Master Panel (MNE-1)
Chapter 4 - Host CPU (HC-3)
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Hook-Ups
“ETH” RJ-45 - Main Ethernet Connector ...................................................................4-4
“CAT5” RJ-45 - Mixer Link Connector .......................................................................4-4
“HEADPHONE” - Headphone Connector ..................................................................4-4
Typical Ethernet Cable..................................................................4-5
Typical Crossover Cable...............................................................4-5
HC-3 Pinouts Drawing...................................................................4-6
IPE-1 4 Input Panel Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................5-2
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................5-4
ONSE-1 4 Input Panel On/Off Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................5-5
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................5-6
MNE-1 Master Panel Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................5-7
Load Sheet ................................................................................................................5-11
HC-3 Host Controller Card
Schematic .................................................................................................................5-12
Load Sheet ................................................................................................................5-16
Options Text File ...........................................................................A-3
Introduction ................................................................................................................A-3
Modifying The Options Text File.................................................................................A-3
A Simple Example From The File ...............................................................................A-4
A Second Example.....................................................................................................A-5
An Example File - Complete.......................................................................................A-6
Replacement Parts List................................................................A-11
Chapter 5 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
Appendices
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter Contents
General Information
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
Unpacking and Installing the Control Surface............................1-3
Power Supply.................................................................................1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply................................................................................1-4
Energizing...................................................................................................................1-5
I/O Connections.............................................................................1-5
Getting Started...............................................................................1-6
Log-In..............................................................................................1-6
Tabbed Navigation.........................................................................1-7
Surface Software Version .............................................................1-8
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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Introduction
Evolution 1 is a new control surface that revolutionizes small footprint networkable
consoles by including an integrated LCD display that eliminates the need for an external
video monitor while still providing all the metering and control access needed in a surface
of its class. Offering the full functionality of Wheatstone’s large E-Series surfaces, the
E-1, when paired with the WheatNet-IP 88cbe audio console Blade/mix engine, creates
a powerful networkable or standalone solution. Four mix output buses and individual
fader bus minus with talkback are just two of the standard features. The E-1 also has
event recall, three monitor outputs, and pan and mode for each channel. It has an array
of programmable master panel switches for customized functions like phone, intercom,
salvos, or machine commands. The E-1 drives an LCD display via the Embedded E-1
Graphic User Interface (GUI), providing hi-res REALTIME graphic displays, production
tools, and set up screens (security protected by multilevel pass codes).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Unpacking and Installing the Control Surface
The E-1 digital audio control surface and its power supply are shipped in two pack-
ing boxes. One box contains the control surface and documention and the second box
contains the power supply, power cord, and connecting cable. The control surface can
be unpacked by one person by grasping the surface at both sides, and lifting it upward
out of the box. Remove packing materials and store them in the box for future use. The
E-1 is designed for simple drop-in installation in a counter top. Cutout dimensions (in
inches) are shown in the drawings below. Avoid proximity to any electromagnetic elds,
such as large power transformers, motors, and uorescent lighting xtures.
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16-3/4"
1-1/2"
22-7/16"
1"
8 INPUT FRAME
16-3/4"
1-1/2"
16"
1"
4 INPUT FRAME
14" FOR 4 INPUT FRAME
26-13/16" FOR 12 INPUT FRAME
33-3/16" FOR 16 INPUT FRAME
20-7/16" FOR 8 INPUT FRAME
2-7/8"
3-9/16"
6-1/4"
3-5/8"
12-9/16"
12-13/16"
2-3/4"
16-3/4"
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
8 INPUT FRAME - 20-3/4" x 13-1/8"
12 INPUT FRAME - 27-1/8" x 13-1/8"
16 INPUT FRAME - 33-1/2" x 13-1/8"
4 INPUT FRAME - 14-3/8" x 13-1/8"
28-13/16"
1"
16-3/4"
1-1/2"
12 INPUT FRAME
16 INPUT FRAME
16-3/4"
35-3/16"
1"
1-1/2"

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Power Supply
The E‑1 control surface is powered by a Wheatstone Model PSE‑1
rackmount power supply. This unit occupies a single 19” wide rack space.
Convection cooled, it requires ample ventilation space above and below it.
Note the power supply (supplies) should be mounted in an equipment
rack within fteen feet of the control surface (but no closer than 3 feet).
Avoid locating any high gain equipment (such as phono preamps, tape
recorders, etc.) too near the rackmount supplies, to avoid magnetic inter‑
ference into that equipment.
Once the supply is rackmounted, it
should be connected to the control surface
using the factory supplied cable. The cable
has two “D‑SUB 2V2” style connectors
on it: a female connector that plugs into
either one of the control surface’s power
supply connectors, and a male connector
that plugs onto the power supply. In case
of redundancy use two PSE‑1 units. If
you are using one supply, connect it to
one of the control surface connectors (it
doesn’t matter which one). If you are using
the failsafe option (two PSE‑1 supplies),
connect one end of a power supply cable to either control surface power
connector and connect the other end of the cable to one of the two power
supply units. Then use the other cable to connect the second power supply
to the remaining control surface power supply connector.
Note each power supply is tted with a 3-wire grounded AC cord that
should be plugged into a “clean” AC power source, that is, an AC source
that feeds only the control room audio gear. This source should be a separate
feed from those powering lighting, air‑conditioning, or any other non‑audio
machinery. The third pin ground wire of the AC source should be tied to
the central system ground point.
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply
Wheatstone failsafe power supply systems use two PSE‑1 power supplies
for each piece of powered equipment. Though either is capable of running
a full load on its own, in failsafe operation both units run in tandem: if one
fails, the other takes over, assuring uninterrupted operation.
The power feed recom-
mended in the text is often
installed and referred to in
studios as an “isolated AC
ground” outlet. It is usually
orange in color.
If failsafe redundant sup-
plies have been ordered,
you will be installing two
PSE-1 units.
Power Supply
End
Control Surface
End
Female Male
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Front view of the PSE-1
rackmount power supply
Rear view of the PSE-1
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In order for failsafe systems to perform as designed, always have BOTH rackmount
supplies powered up and connected to their associated equipment.
Energizing
Assuming the E-1 control surface mainframe is properly placed, and its PSE-1 power
supply (or supplies) correctly rackmounted and connected to the control surface, you
may now energize the rackmount power supply by plugging it into the AC mains. The
“GOOD” LED on the power supply front panel should light up to indicate the presence
of the voltage. The control surface’s switches will assume factory default settings.
Note: To de-energize the control surface, unplug the rackmount power supply’sAC
cord from the AC mains. Never de-energize the control surface by disconnecting the
cable that connects the control surface and power supply together.
Once you have veried proper power-up, unplug the rackmount power supply to de-
energize the control surface. You may now proceed to wire up audio and control
connections.
I/O Connections
All user wiring to and from the E-1 control surface is made via connectors located
on the control surface’s rear panel. Two 2-pin “D-SUB 2V2” style connectors at the
center of the control surface’s rear are for power supply connections. An external ste-
reo, line level headphone signal plugs into the female DB-9 connector, located next to
power supply jacks. This signal is routed to internal ampliers that feed the headphone
jack, located on the front right-hand side of the surface’s pan.
There are two RJ-45 connectors:
• ENET – connects to a standard Ethernet network switch.
• MIXER – connects to a specic DSP card in an E ‑Series SAT cage for TDM‑based
system conguration. This port is not used if the E‑1 is part of a WheatNet‑IP system.
A PS-2 connector for keyboard rounds out the rear panel. The photo below shows
connector locations. For all wiring pinout connections refer to Chapter 4.
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Getting Started
The E-1 control surface comes with the E-1 Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI)
program, intended to be straightforward in use, controlling and displaying graphics, produc-
tion tools, and set up screens. All controls of the GUI’s main screen are in xed positions,
except that the FUNCTION DISPLAY area contents change according to selected function.
Power up the surface, and the GUI will appear on the LCD display. The surface’s Master
Panel has a built-in touch pad to control the mouse pointer on the VGA screen for system
software navigation.
We will also refer throughout this manual to the Navigator program. This program, which
runs on a user-supplied PC running Windows XP, complements the embedded surface GUI
program, providing additional programming and control functionality. Read more about
Navigator in the WheatNet‑IP Audio Over IP Network technical manual.
Log-In
When the surface boots, it enters the log in level that was last accessed. Look in the lower
left corner of the VGA screen to see the button that display the current ACCESS AUTHORI-
ZATION level. Pressing this button opens the PASSCODE ACCESS window. Select a user
level - Intern, Operator, Production, or Engineering ‑ with the mouse, then enter a numeric
pass code and press the OK button. All default passcodes are “111.” Please see the Master
Panel ‑ Control Modes section of this manual for detailed information regarding passcodes.
SOURCE
CHANNELS
BUTTONS
PROGRAM METERS
FUNCTIONS TABS
FUNCTIONS DISPLAY
MONITOR
CONTROLS
ACCESS AUTHORIZATION
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Tabbed Navigation
The E-1 features a “tabbed” navigation architecture to easily access features with a
minimum number of mouse clicks. There are a few subtleties you need to be familiar
with to efciently get around the tabbed software screens. This section introduces
you to the tabs; detailed function information is included in the Input and Master
panel sections.
The E-1 VGA monitor is vertically divided into two halves with a METERING
PANE on the left side and a FUNCTION PANE on the right side. The Main Menu
Tab buttons are located across the top of the function display area. You may access
any of the Main menu Tabs by simply clicking on them. To access Input functions
you can also press an Input SET button, and the Function Pane will jump to settings
for that input fader strip.
Notice the “Button Bar” at the bottom of the Input screen. You can access power-
ful programmable features here.
Main Tab - displays Timer/Clock, Current Event, Switched Meter, and the External
Sources for monitors.
Input Tab - displays interactive Source window, Mode, and Pan settings for the
selected channel. Note you must press an Input fader’s SET button to show the
settings for that channel, or click on a CHANNEL STATUS button in the lower
left side of the VGA to access any fader.
Input Button Bar - click on Source, EQ, Dynamics, VDip, Load, and Save to ac-
cess these features, described later.
Events Tab - the E-1 can store a “snapshot” of the entire control surface in a le
called an EVENT. The Event Pane is divided into two sections. The Event Recall
section lets you recall previously saved Events. The Event Editor is a manager for
creating, editing, and deleting Events. Optional permissions let you limit access to
Event Recall and Event Editor functions.
Options Tab - a wide variety of programmable options are found here to customize
the E-1 for your application.
Note: Each Tab is described in detail in subsequent manual sections.
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Surface Software Version
In the event that you need to consult the
factory about the E-1 control surface, you may
needtohavethesurfacesoftwareversionnumber
available. Click the Wheatstone logo on the top
ofthestart-upscreentodisplaythe“INFORMA-
TION”form,whichshowstechnicalinformation
aboutthesurface’ssoftwareversionandconnec-
tionstatustoitscompanionrackMTlink,Ethernet
link, and automation interface.

INPUT PANEL
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Input Panel (IPE-1)
Chapter Contents
Controls and Functions............................................................. 2-2
A/B Button - Source Switching ............................................................................... 2-2
A/B Button - Select Mode ....................................................................................... 2-2
Input Tab Display.................................................................................................... 2-3
Source Window....................................................................................................... 2-4
Fader Mode Controls and Indicators ...................................................................... 2-4
Pan.......................................................................................................................... 2-4
Save........................................................................................................................ 2-4
Other Physical Switches and LEDs........................................................................ 2-5
Assign ................................................................................................................ 2-5
TB Switch........................................................................................................... 2-5
LED Readout ..................................................................................................... 2-5
CUE Switch........................................................................................................ 2-5
Bus-Minus / Direct Outputs ............................................................................... 2-5
Fader.................................................................................................................. 2-5
Channel ON Switch ........................................................................................... 2-5
Channel OFF Switch ......................................................................................... 2-6
Channel Status Buttons Display........................................................................ 2-6

INPUT PANEL
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Input Panel (IPE-1)
Controls and Functions
Each input panel of the E-1 digital audio control surface has four identical strips
representing four input channels. You control how each channel is set up by pressing
physicalswitcheson the surface and configuringsoftwaresettingsthrough theInputTab.
A/B Button - Source Switching
The A/B button located at the top of each
faderstripprovidestwodifferentfunctions.The
firstuseoftheA/Bbuttonisasasourceselector
for the fader strip.
Each fader can be programmed to quickly
switch between two different sources, desig-
nated as the A source and the B source. A quick
press of the A/B button switches that fader
between its A and B sources. The SOURCE
display for that fader indicates the name of the
sourcecurrentlyselected.Thus,ifAiscurrently
selected, its name is shown, and tapping A/B
changes the source to the B source, and at the
same time shows the new name in the display.
If you have the A source currently selected
andhavenosourceprogrammedastheBsource,
thenaquicktapontheA/Bbuttonwillswitchoff
the A source to that fader, and the display will
say NOSOURCE. If both A and B are pro-
grammed for the same source, tapping the A/B
button will have no real effect.
NotethatAandBdesignationsarearbitrary,
inthesensethattheoperatorwillnotknowifthe
current source is A or B, but will know only the
name of the currently selected source, which is,
after all, the important piece of information.
A/B Button - Select Mode
Aside from the A/B button, the fader strip
has several other controls. Channel on and off,
fader level, cueing, talkback, and output assign
can all be done from the fader strip, and these
functions are addressed in more detail below.
However,thereareotherfunctionswemaywant
to adjust for each fader. These additional func-
tions are controlled from the master panel. But
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INPUT PANEL
Press the fader’s A/B switch and hold it until the button lights (as opposed to
tapping it for source switching). This switches the VGA screen to the Input tab for
this fader, where you can change the programmed sources for A and B, select the
fader mode, adjust panning, and set up VDip. All of these functions are covered
in the following paragraphs, with the exception of VDip, which is discussed in
the next chapter on the master panel.
You can deselect the selected fader by pressing and holding theA/B button until
the light goes out. You can also select a fader from the VGA screen by clicking
on the CHANNEL STATUS button of the fader you want to select, or deselect an
already selected fader by clicking on its CHANNEL STATUS button.
Once lit, the A/B button stays lit until you light A/B on a different fader, or
deselect the fader, or until a timeout of approximately 20 seconds occurs. This
timeout is optional, and can be defeated in the options text le, which is discussed
in the appendix.
Input Tab Display
When you press and hold an Input fader’s A/B button the Tab display switches
to the Input Tab for that channel. You can click on various buttons to congure
the channel for your application. Note that the Source window is interactive.
A Button Bar located near the bottom of the Input Tab provides for navigation
between the SOURCE, EQ, DYNAMICS, VDIP, and Preset LOAD-SAVE screens.
A typical Input Tab SOURCE screen is shown below, followed by descrip-
tions for each of the functions. Other screens from the Input Tab are discussed at
the end of Chapter 3.
Function Tabs
Currently selected fader strip
Function Pane
Button Bar
NOTE:
When A/B is pressed
and held, the FUNCTION
PANE displays the last
feature selected from the
Input Tab’s “Button Bar”—
Source - EQ - Dynamics
- VDIP - Load - Save
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INPUT PANEL
Source Window
Click in the SOURCE window to open
the signal tree. Highlight a source name in
the tree and double-click to select it.
You may use the Visibility feature in
Navigator to limit the signal list the user
“sees” when selecting sources. This feature
is especially useful in large systems with lots
of sources.
Visibility for input sources can also be set from the surface. This
procedure is outlined in Chapter 3.
Fader Mode Controls and Indicators
There are four available channel modes:
Stereo, Mono, Left only, and Right only. Click
on the desired mode and its virtual switch will
light.
STEREO - selects stereo mode; Left in feeds
fader L, right in feeds fader R. If a mono source
is selected, it will feed both L and R.
MONO - selects mono mode. If a stereo
source is selected it is summed to mono and
reduced by 6dB.
LEFT (left only) - passes only the left chan-
nel of a stereo source to both L and R.
RIGHT (right only) - passes only the right
channel of a stereo source to both L and R.
Pan
L/R - slider moves the signal left to right.
Save
The user can save all adjustments with the SAVE button.
Pressing the SAVE button will bring up the “SAVE TO” form
that allows all changes to be saved to a channel, a source,
an event, or a preset.
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