Wheatstone Corporation A-5000 User manual

A-5000 Audio Console
TECHNICAL MANUAL
600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, USA 28562

WHEATSTONE CORPORATION
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A-5000 Audio Console Technical Manual - 1st EditionA-5000 Audio Console Technical Manual - 1st Edition
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©1998 Wheatstone Corporation
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limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference 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
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This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
This equipment must be installed and wired properly in order to assure
compliance with FCC regulations.
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Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Your Wheatstone A-5000 audio console is equipped with two
"module extractor tools" which are mounted underneath the
console armrest, to the far right (just above and to the left of
the righthand mainframe headphone jack).
Main module faceplates are held into the console mainframe by two
mounting screws (top and bottom). When removed the screws leave specially
threaded holes that accept the two extractor tools.
To remove a module faceplate from the mainframe:
Remove the front top and bottom mounting screws. Remove the extractor
tools from underneath the armrest, and screw each tool into a module
faceplate mounting hole. Use only four or five turns (do not over-insert; you
may damage the threaded mainframe hole underneath). Using the extractor
tools as handles, pull the module straight up out of the mainframe.
Module Removal Tools
EXTRACTOR TOOLS

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CONTENTS
A-5000 Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Installation and Power
CountertopMounting................................................................. 1-2
Clearances.............................................................................................................. 1-2
System Ground .......................................................................... 1-2
Power Supplies .......................................................................... 1-4
The PSR Power Supply .......................................................................................... 1-5
Power Supply Cable Pinout.................................................................................... 1-5
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply............................................................................ 1-6
Energizing ............................................................................................................... 1-6
Audio and Control Wiring.......................................................... 1-7
The Insulation Displacement Connector System ................................................... 1-7
ConnectionProcedures .......................................................................................... 1-8
Insert Points............................................................................................................ 1-8
UnbalancedConnections ....................................................................................... 1-8
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin................................................ 1-9
Chapter 2 - Mono Mic Inputs
Module Overview........................................................................ 2-2
Internal Programming Options ................................................. 2-3
Insert Bypass .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Phantom Power ...................................................................................................... 2-3
Mutes ...................................................................................................................... 2-3
Mix-Minus................................................................................................................ 2-4
Timer Restart .......................................................................................................... 2-4
Tallies...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Talkback.................................................................................................................. 2-4
Hook-ups..................................................................................... 2-5
AUDIO CONNECTIONS......................................................................................... 2-5
CONTROL CONNECTIONS................................................................................... 2-5
Remote ON & OFF ................................................................................................. 2-6
Talkback to Control Room ...................................................................................... 2-6
On Tally................................................................................................................... 2-6
Off Tally................................................................................................................... 2-6
DB Connector Pinout Drawing.................................................. 2-7
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Chapter 3 - Stereo Line Inputs
Module Overview...........................................................................3-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................3-3
Mutes ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
Mix-Minus.................................................................................................................. 3-3
Timer Restart ............................................................................................................ 3-3
Cue Dropout.............................................................................................................. 3-3
Local/Ready .............................................................................................................. 3-4
Remote ON/OFF-Constant vs. Pulse ....................................................................... 3-4
Tallies........................................................................................................................ 3-4
Remote Start/Stop .................................................................................................... 3-4
Hook-ups........................................................................................3-5
AUDIO CONNECTIONS........................................................................................... 3-5
CONTROL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................... 3-5
Remote ON & OFF ................................................................................................... 3-5
On Tally..................................................................................................................... 3-6
External START & STOP ......................................................................................... 3-6
Ready........................................................................................................................ 3-6
Remote Cue.............................................................................................................. 3-6
DB Connector Pinout Drawings...................................................3-7
Chapter 4 - Output Modules
Module Overview...........................................................................4-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................4-3
Insert Bypass ............................................................................................................ 4-3
Hook-ups........................................................................................4-3
Master Output Module A (PGM and AUX)
Upper DB-25 Connector — Analog Audio ........................................................ 4-3
Lower DB-25 Connector — Analog Outputs..................................................... 4-4
Master Output Module B (AUD and UTL)
Upper DB-25 Connector — Analog Audio ........................................................ 4-4
Lower DB-25 Connector — Analog Outputs...................................................... 4-4
DB Connector Pinout Drawings
Master Output A........................................................................................................ 4-5
Master Output B........................................................................................................ 4-6
Chapter 5 - Control Room Module
Module Overview...........................................................................5-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................5-3
Cue Interrupt............................................................................................................. 5-3
Cue Mute .................................................................................................................. 5-3
Mono Cue ................................................................................................................. 5-3

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Hook-ups........................................................................................5-4
Upper DB-25 Connector — AUDIO .......................................................................... 5-4
Upper DB-25 Connector — CONTROL.................................................................... 5-4
On-Air Tally.......................................................................................................... 5-4
Lower DB-25 Connector — AUDIO .......................................................................... 5-5
DB Connector Pinout Drawing.....................................................5-6
Chapter 6 - Studio Control Module
Module Overview...........................................................................6-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................6-3
External Talkback Mute/Dim..................................................................................... 6-3
Studio Dim ................................................................................................................ 6-3
Hook-ups........................................................................................6-4
Upper DB-25 Connector — AUDIO .......................................................................... 6-4
Upper DB-25 Connector — CONTROL.................................................................... 6-4
Tally 2 and Tally 3 ............................................................................................... 6-4
Lower DB-25 Connector — AUDIO .......................................................................... 6-5
DB Connector Pinout Drawing.....................................................6-6
Chapter 7 - Meter Output Module
Module Overview...........................................................................7-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................7-3
Hook-ups........................................................................................7-3
DB Connector Pinout Drawing.....................................................7-4
Chapter 8 - Superphone Input Module-optional
Module Overview...........................................................................8-2
Caller Set-Ups .......................................................................................................... 8-2
Automatic Features................................................................................................... 8-3
Inputs and Outputs ................................................................................................... 8-3
External In................................................................................................................. 8-3
Cue Audio ................................................................................................................. 8-4
Cain Trimpots ........................................................................................................... 8-4
Phone System Control..................................................................8-4
Answer Caller Outputs.............................................................................................. 8-4
Drop caller Outputs................................................................................................... 8-4
Drop caller LED Inputs ............................................................................................. 8-5
Typical Answer Call Sequence................................................................................. 8-5
To Drop Caller .......................................................................................................... 8-5

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ProgrammingOptions ..................................................................8-6
Dipswitch SW1 Functions......................................................................................... 8-6
Mutes ..................................................................................................................... 8-6
Timer Restart ......................................................................................................... 8-6
Dipswitch SW2 Functions......................................................................................... 8-6
Feed Follow ........................................................................................................... 8-6
Drop Cue 1 ............................................................................................................ 8-6
Dipswitch SW3 Functions......................................................................................... 8-6
Feed Follow ........................................................................................................... 8-6
Drop Cue 2 ............................................................................................................ 8-7
Dipswitch SW4 Functions......................................................................................... 8-7
Tallies..................................................................................................................... 8-7
Cue Dropout .......................................................................................................... 8-7
Hook-ups........................................................................................8-7
AUDIO and CONTROL CONNECTIONS (Upper DB-25) ........................................ 8-7
AUDIO and CONTROL CONNECTIONS (Lower DB-25) ........................................ 8-8
DB Connector Pinout Drawing.....................................................8-9
Chapter 9 - Line Preselector (Analog)-optional
Overview ........................................................................................9-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................9-3
Hook-ups........................................................................................9-3
Audio Inputs.............................................................................................................. 9-3
Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 9-4
DB Connector Pinout Drawing.....................................................9-5
Chapter 10 - Line Preselector (Analog/Digital)-optional
Overview .......................................................................................10-2
Internal Programming Options ...................................................10-2
LSR-500 (drawing)........................................................................10-3
Hook-ups - LSD-500 .....................................................................10-3
Hook-ups - LSR-500 .....................................................................10-3
Analog Audio Inputs................................................................................................. 10-3
Digital Audio Inputs.................................................................................................. 10-4
Analog Outputs ........................................................................................................ 10-5
Digital Outputs ......................................................................................................... 10-5
DB Connector Pinout Drawing (LSD-500)..................................10-6
DB Connector Pinout Drawing (LSR-500)..................................10-7

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Chapter 11 - Intercom Module-optional
Module Overview..........................................................................11-2
Internal Programming Options ...................................................11-3
Cue Enable .............................................................................................................. 11-3
Input Signal .............................................................................................................. 11-3
Power for various ICMs ........................................................................................... 11-3
Station Select........................................................................................................... 11-3
Hook-ups.......................................................................................11-4
Upper DB-25 Connector - Audio ............................................................................. 11-4
Upper DB-25 Connector - Control ........................................................................... 11-4
Lower DB-25 Connector - Audio ............................................................................. 11-5
Lower DB-25 Connector - Control ........................................................................... 11-5
DB Connector Pinout Drawing....................................................11-6
Chapter 12 - Meterbridge and Clock
Overview .......................................................................................12-2
Digital Timer .................................................................................12-2
Console Clock ..............................................................................12-2
Controls.................................................................................................................... 12-3
Setting the Time....................................................................................................... 12-3
Capacitor Backup .................................................................................................... 12-3
Operational Modes .................................................................................................. 12-3
Chapter 12a - Tape Remote Module-optional
Overview ......................................................................................12a-2
DB Connector Pinout Drawing
Start/Stop Function Control .................................................................................... 12a-3
Full-functionControl ............................................................................................... 12a-4
Chapter 13 - Parts List
MM-5000 Mono Mic Input........................................................................................ 13-2
SL-5000 Stereo Line Input....................................................................................... 13-5
OM-5000 Master Output.......................................................................................... 13-8
CRD-500 Control Room Monitor (PCB_CRD500) .................................................. 13-9
CRD-500 Control Room Monitor PCB_CUE500)................................................... 13-11
SCD-500 Studio Monitor......................................................................................... 13-12
SPN-5000 Super Phone Input (optional)................................................................ 13-14
LS-5000 Line Selector (optional)............................................................................ 13-17
LSD-500 Line Selector (optional) ........................................................................... 13-19
LSR-500 Line Select Rackmount (optional) ........................................................... 13-20
ICMD-500 Intercom (optional) ................................................................................ 13-22
TRD-500/FF Tape Remote (optional)..................................................................... 13-23
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TRD-500/SS Tape Remote (optional) ................................................................ 13-24
MOD-500 Meter Output ...................................................................................... 13-25
CLK-5000 Clock.................................................................................................. 13-27
CLD-5000 Clock Display .................................................................................... 13-29
TM-5000 Timer Display ...................................................................................... 13-30
A-5000 Frame..................................................................................................... 13-31
Sub Assembly..................................................................................................... 13-32
Chapter 14 - Schematic Drawings
FaceplateDrawings ................................................................. 14-3
Mono Mic Input (MM-5000)
flow diagram ......................................................................................................... 14-4
schematic.............................................................................................................. 14-5
bus chart ............................................................................................................... 14-7
load sheet drawing................................................................................................ 14-8
Stereo Line Input (SL-5000)
flow diagram ......................................................................................................... 14-9
schematic............................................................................................................ 14-10
bus chart ............................................................................................................. 14-12
load sheet drawing.............................................................................................. 14-13
Output Master (OM-5000)
flow diagram ....................................................................................................... 14-14
schematic............................................................................................................ 14-15
load sheet drawing.............................................................................................. 14-16
Control Room (CRD-500 Main Card)
flow diagram ....................................................................................................... 14-17
schematic............................................................................................................ 14-18
bus chart ............................................................................................................. 14-20
load sheet drawing.............................................................................................. 14-21
Control Room (CUE-500 Card)
schematic............................................................................................................ 14-22
load sheet drawing.............................................................................................. 14-23
Studio Control (SCD-500)
flow diagram ....................................................................................................... 14-24
schematic............................................................................................................ 14-25
bus chart ............................................................................................................. 14-27
load sheet drawing.............................................................................................. 14-28
Meter Output (MOD-500)
flow diagram ....................................................................................................... 14-29
schematic............................................................................................................ 14-30
bus chart ............................................................................................................. 14-32
load sheet drawing.............................................................................................. 14-33
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