Wheatstone Corporation D-5.1 User manual

D-5.1
Digital Television Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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D-5.1 Digital Television Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionD-5.1 Digital Television Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
D-5.1 Digital Television Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionD-5.1 Digital Television Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
D-5.1 Digital Television Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
©2003 Wheatstone Corporation
D-5.1/Sep 2003

ATTENTION
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D-5.1 / Sep 2003
Attention!
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCrules.These
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 harmfulinterference 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.
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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case, 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.
Caution! Any modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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May 2003
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning the Acrylic Surface
An acrylic surface is a beautiful, lustrous material that is outstanding in
durability and break resistance. With proper care, it will retain its attractive
appearanceformanyyearstocome.Thiscareshouldincludeprecautionsagainst
scratchingorcontactwithobjectsofhightemperaturethatmightmarthesurface.
A few simple precautions will preserve the beauty of the acrylic.
• FIRST be sure the surface to be cleaned is powered off.
• NEVER spray or pour any liquid directly onto the surface.
• TO AVOID scratching these surfaces, use a soft brush or cloth to gently
brushawayanylargerdirtparticles.Alternatelythelargerparticlescanbeblown
from the surface with the use of canned air.
• USE a soft, clean lint free cloth or micro fiber cloth and clean lukewarm
water to clean the surface. For stubborn dirt and stains use a mild, nonabrasive
soap and water mixture with the gentle cleaning cloth. Use only light pressure
when cleaning. Avoid rubbing dirt or grit into the surface. Turn the cloth often
andreplacewithacleanclothfrequently.Drybyblottinggentlywithaclean,dry
cloth.
• AVOID using kleenex, paper towels, sponges or other coarse shop towels,
as these materials may contain abrasives that can scratch acrylic surface.
• DO NOT USE ketones, aromatics, esters, halogens, window cleaning
sprays, alcohol, kitchen scouring compounds, or solvents (such as acetone,
benzene, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, or thinners).
Caution! Donotuseammoniabasedcleaningsolutionsastheycancausethe
surface to yellow, and became brittle and eventually cause structural damage to
the acrylic surface.
Wheatstonewillnotbeliablefordamageresultingfromimpropercleaning
and maintenance.
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CONTENTS
D-5.1 Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – General Information
Introduction ...................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement ..........................................................1-3
Power Supply ................................................................................1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply.............................................................................. 1-5
Energizing ................................................................................................................. 1-5
I/O Connections.............................................................................1-6
The Insulation Displacement Connector System .....................................................1- 6
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin.................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2 - Input Section (IS-D5.1 & IFS-5.1)
Controls and Functions................................................................2-2
Gain Control.............................................................................................................. 2-2
Phantom Power ........................................................................................................ 2-2
Insert ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
AUX........................................................................................................................... 2-3
Mode Selector........................................................................................................... 2-4
Bus Minus ................................................................................................................. 2-4
Talkback .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Solo...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Destination Display.............................................................................................. 2-5
Mix-Minus.................................................................................................................. 2-5
Presets A & B ........................................................................................................... 2-6
Set............................................................................................................................. 2-7
Page.......................................................................................................................... 2-7
PFL (Cue) ................................................................................................................. 2-7
AFL (Solo)................................................................................................................. 2-7
Dynamics .................................................................................................................. 2-7
EQ ............................................................................................................................. 2-8
Output Assign Displays ............................................................................................ 2-8
Channel ON Switches............................................................................................... 2-8
DCM Displays ........................................................................................................... 2-9
VU ............................................................................................................................. 2-9
GR............................................................................................................................. 2-9
Fader......................................................................................................................... 2-9

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CONTENTS
Chapter 3 - Control Section (EFS-D5.1 & SFS-5.1)
Controls and Functions................................................................3-2
Bus Assign Section................................................................................................... 3-2
Mode Select Section................................................................................................. 3-3
Talkback Mic............................................................................................................. 3-3
AUX/MXM Master Outputs ....................................................................................... 3-4
Insert Section............................................................................................................ 3-4
Copy Section ............................................................................................................ 3-4
To Copy Groups .................................................................................................. 3-5
To Copy One and Paste Many ............................................................................ 3-5
To Copy One To All ............................................................................................. 3-5
DCM Set Section ...................................................................................................... 3-6
EQ Section................................................................................................................ 3-6
High-Pass Filter ................................................................................................... 3-6
Notch Filter .......................................................................................................... 3-7
Low-Pass Filter .................................................................................................... 3-7
Equalizer.............................................................................................................. 3-7
Phase................................................................................................................... 3-7
Group Mix-Minus Assign .......................................................................................... 3-7
TB.............................................................................................................................. 3-8
Output Destinations Group 1 Example..................................................................... 3-8
PFL (Cue) ................................................................................................................. 3-8
AFL (Solo)................................................................................................................. 3-8
Bus Assign Displays ................................................................................................. 3-9
Mute/ON-OFF Switch ............................................................................................... 3-9
DCM Master Displays ............................................................................................... 3-9
Submix/Group Fader ................................................................................................ 3-9
Chapter 4 - Master Section (MS-D5.1 & MFS-5.1)
Controls and Functions................................................................4-3
Monitors .................................................................................................................... 4-3
Production and Control Room Sections .............................................................. 4-3
Studio Section...................................................................................................... 4-4
Headphone Section ............................................................................................. 4-5
Programming Monitor Section .................................................................................. 4-6
Test Section.............................................................................................................. 4-6
Cue (PFL)/Solo (AFL)/Mute/Dim Section ................................................................. 4-7
Surround/PAN System.............................................................................................. 4-8
Switched Meter Section............................................................................................ 4-8
XY Controller Section ............................................................................................... 4-9
Selecting Input Channel Sources ........................................................................ 4-9
Selecting Output Mix Destinations ...................................................................... 4-9
Event Controller Section.......................................................................................... 4-10
Storing an Event ................................................................................................. 4-10
Taking an Event.................................................................................................. 4-10
Undoing an Event ............................................................................................... 4-10
Modifying the Currently Selected Event ............................................................. 4-10
Deleting an Event ............................................................................................... 4-11
Previewing an Event ........................................................................................... 4-11
Event Default Button........................................................................................... 4-11
Establishing the Default Setting ......................................................................... 4-11
Naming an Event ................................................................................................ 4-11
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C O N T E N T S
Mute Groups ............................................................................................................ 4-12
Confidence Feed ..................................................................................................... 4-12
Mix Destination 5.1 Surround.................................................................................. 4-12
Output Destination, 5.1 Master Example................................................................. 4-13
Set............................................................................................................................ 4-14
PFL (Cue) ................................................................................................................ 4-14
AFL (Solo)................................................................................................................ 4-14
DCM Displays .......................................................................................................... 4-14
Channel Master ON/OFF......................................................................................... 4-15
5.1 Master Faders.................................................................................................... 4-15
GM (Grand Master) Assign...................................................................................... 4-15
Grand Master ON/OFF ............................................................................................ 4-15
Function Lock .......................................................................................................... 4-15
Clear PFL/AFL ......................................................................................................... 4-16
Page Buttons ........................................................................................................... 4-16
Timer Section........................................................................................................... 4-16
Chapter 5 - DCM Section (DS-5.1 & DCM-D5.1)
Controls and Functions................................................................5-2
Dynamics Section..................................................................................................... 5-2
Compressor/Limiter ..............................................................................................5-2
Dyn In ...................................................................................................................5-3
Threshold............................................................................................................. 5-3
Attack................................................................................................................... 5-3
Ratio......................................................................................................................5-4
Release................................................................................................................ 5-4
Makeup Gain ....................................................................................................... 5-4
Gate ......................................................................................................................5-4
Talkback Preselects.................................................................................................. 5-5
MXM Confidence Feed..............................................................................................5-6
Audio Delay................................................................................................................5-6
DCM Section............................................................................................................. 5-7
DCM ON .............................................................................................................. 5-7
Fader.................................................................................................................... 5-7
Programmable Buttons..............................................................................................5-7
Display Buttons..........................................................................................................5-8
Chapter 6 - Host CPU (HC-5.1)
Overview ........................................................................................6-2
HC-5.1 BIOS Settings/Format.......................................................6-2
Ethernet IP Addressing ................................................................6-2
Ethernet Interface Wiring .............................................................6-2
Mixer Link Wiring ..........................................................................6-3
Internal Programming Options ....................................................6-3
Switch Settings .............................................................................6-3
SW5-SW8 - CAT5 vs. Fiber & Transceiver Select....................................................6-3
SW9 - Master Reset ................................................................................................. 6-3
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CONTENTS
SW10 - CPU Reset................................................................................................... 6-3
SW11 Position 1 - Sample Rate ............................................................................... 6-3
SW11 Position 3 - Redundant CPU ......................................................................... 6-4
SW11 Position 4 - CAT5 vs. Fiber............................................................................ 6-4
Hook-Ups .......................................................................................6-4
“ETH A” RJ-45 - Main Ethernet Connector .............................................................. 6-4
“ETH B” RJ-45 - Optional Redundant Computer Ethernet Connector ..................... 6-4
“CAT5” RJ-45 - Mixer Link Connector ...................................................................... 6-4
Typical Ethernet Cable .................................................................6-5
Typical Crossover Cable ..............................................................6-5
Optical Fiber Interface ..................................................................6-6
Optical Transceiver................................................................................................... 6-6
Connectors Type ...................................................................................................... 6-6
Optical Fiber Cable ................................................................................................... 6-6
HC-9 Pinouts Drawing ..................................................................6-7
Chapter 7 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
IS-5.1 4 Inputs Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 7-3
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-11
IFS-5.1 4 Inputs Fader Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-12
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-16
EFS-5.1 Control Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-17
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-24
SFS-5.1 4 Outputs Fader Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-25
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-28
MS-5.1 Master Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-29
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-35
MFS-5.1 Master Fader Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-36
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-39
DS-5.1 Dynamics Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-40
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-46
DCM-5.1 Dynamics Fader Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-47
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-50
HC-5.1 Host Controller Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-51
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 7-57
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All devices in the
system must be
set to the same
sample rate!

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C O N T E N T S
MG-5.1 Main Gate Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-58
Load Sheet .............................................................................................................. 7-60
BP-5.1 Back Plane Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-61
Load Sheet .............................................................................................................. 7-62
BPR-5.1 Back Plane Repeater Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-63
Load Sheet .............................................................................................................. 7-64
LVU-5.1 LED VU Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-65
Load Sheet .............................................................................................................. 7-74
PWI-5.1 Power Interface Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 7-75
Load Sheet .............................................................................................................. 7-76
Appendices
Appendix 1
Options Text File .......................................................................... A-3
Introduction ............................................................................................................... A-3
Modifying The Options Text File...............................................................................A-3
A Sample Example From The File ........................................................................... A-4
A Second Example ................................................................................................... A-5
An Example File - Complete.....................................................................................A-6
Appendix 2
Replacement Parts List ............................................................... A-9
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Chapter Contents
Introduction ................................................................................ 1-2
Control Surface Placement ....................................................... 1-3
Power Supply ............................................................................. 1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply............................................................................ 1-5
Energizing ............................................................................................................... 1-5
I/O Connections.......................................................................... 1-6
The Insulation Displacement Connector System .................................................. 1- 6
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin................................................ 1-8

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General Information
Introduction
The Wheatstone D-5.1 Digital Television Control Surface is the next
step in the continuing evolution of Wheatstone’s proven BRIDGE tech-
nology. Designed to integrate flawlessly with the Wheatstone BRIDGE
digitalaudionetworkrouter,theD-5.1controlsurfaceallowsyoutoeasily
create large or small platform-based systems that are exceptionally user-
friendly and flexible. Wheatstone BRIDGE network cages house all I/O
ports and engine cards, and may be wired in tandem within a single
equipmentroomor interconnectedtoseparateremote locationsbymeans
of fiber-optic or CAT-5 cables to provide single wire studio integration
schemes.
Once configurated, the system operates entirely independently of
externalcomputers.Configurationitselfisintuitiveandcarriedoutonsite
by means of user-friendly graphic interfaces provided by Wheatstone
desktop software. The D-5.1 system also takes full advantage of
Wheatstone’s exclusive VDip configuration software, so that studio

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functions (like mutes, fader and timer starts, tally, etc.) are easily accom-
plished right at your desktop. Once completed, all settings are retained in
non-volatile storage, allowing the entire system to run independently.
Ethernet protocol is built in, providing interface with automation, sched-
uling, and hardware controllers as you require.
Control Surface Placement
The D-5.1 digital audio control surface may be mounted either on a
customconstructedtableortheoptionalfactorylegsupportsystem,using
the holes provided in the bottom of the chassis. In either case, the control
surface’s handrest top would be generally located 29-30 inches from the
floor. The D-5.1 control surface 4-bay frame size is shown below.
Do not connect the D-5.1 control surface to its power supply (and do
not connect the power supply to the AC power line) until instructed to do
so.
80-3/4"
16-3/4"
38

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Power Supply
The D-5.1 control surface is powered by an SPS-180, SPS-400 or
SPS-40 power supply installed in a Wheatstone Model PSR rackmount
unit. Each PSR houses up to four SPS-180 or up to two SPS-400/SPS-40
power supply units. Mount the two-rackunit power supply chassis in a
standard19”equipmentrack,keepinginmind thatadequateventilationis
necessary to prevent heat build-up within the rack.
Notethepowersupply(supplies)
should be mounted in an equipment
rackwithinfifteenfeetofthecontrol
surface (but no closer than 3 feet).
Oncethesupplyisrackmounted,
itshould be connectedto thecontrol
surface using the factory supplied
cable. The cable has two different
types of connectors on its end: a 5-
pin female connector that connects
to the control surface’s power sup-
ply connector, and an 8-pin male
connector that plugs into the PSR
powersupply. Thecontrolsurface’s
two power supply connectors are lo-
catedattherearofthecontrolsurface,
in the middle of the meterbridge bot-
tom pan. If you are using one supply,
connectittooneofthecontrolsurface
connectors (it doesn’t matter which
one). If you are using the failsafe
option, connect one end of a power
supply cable to either control surface
powerconnectorandconnecttheother
8
7
6
5
PIN
1
2
3
4
PIN
8-pin Connector
Male
5-pin Connector
Female
Power Supply EndConsole End
4
3
2
1
5
RED, YEL
BLU, BLK
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
PS Cable Pinou
t
RED
YEL
BLU
BLK
N/C
+V in
-V in
Iffailsaferedundantsup-
plieshavebeenordered,
you will be installing two
SPS-180, SPS-400, or
SPS-40 units.
Power Supply
End
Control Surface
End
Front view of the PSR
rackmount power supply
Rear view of the SPS-400 unit Rear view of the SPS-40 unit Rear view of the
SPS-180 unit

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end of the cable to one of the two power supply connectors. Then use
the other cable to connect the second power supply connector to the
remainingcontrolsurfacepowersupplyconnector.Connectthecable(s)
first to the control surface, then to the rear of the rackmount power
supply.
Note each power supply is fitted with a 3-wire grounded AC cord
that should be plugged into a "clean" AC power source, that is, an AC
sourcethatfeedsonlythecontrolroomaudiogear. Thissourceshould
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
Wheatstonefailsafe powersupplysystemsusetwo SPS-180,SPS-
400, or SPS-40 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.
In order for failsafe systems to perform as designed, always have
BOTH rackmount supplies powered up and connected to their associ-
ated equipment.
Energizing
Assumingthe D-5.1control surfacemainframeisproperlyplaced,
and its PSR power supply (or supplies) correctly rackmounted and
connected to the control surface, you may now energize the PSR
rackmountpowersupplybypluggingitintotheACmains.Thecontrol
surface'sLCDdisplayswillilluminateandindividualmoduleswitches
will assume factory default settings.
Note: To de-energize the control surface, unplug the rackmount
power supply’s AC 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 verified proper power-up, unplug the rackmount powerOnce you have verified proper power-up, unplug the rackmount power
Once you have verified proper power-up, unplug the rackmount powerOnce you have verified proper power-up, unplug the rackmount power
Once you have verified proper power-up, unplug the rackmount power
supplies to de-energize the control surface. You may now proceed tosupplies to de-energize the control surface. You may now proceed to
supplies to de-energize the control surface. You may now proceed tosupplies to de-energize the control surface. You may now proceed to
supplies to de-energize the control surface. You may now proceed to
wire up audio and control connections.wire up audio and control connections.
wire up audio and control connections.wire up audio and control connections.
wire up audio and control connections.
The power feed recom-
mended in the text is of-
teninstalledandreferred
to in studios as an “iso-
lated AC ground” outlet.
It is usually orange in
color.

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I/O Connections
All user wiring to and from the D-5.1 control surface is made via
connectors located on the control surface’s rear panel. There are two
RJ-45 connectors for main and failsafe ethernet connections. The “TB
MIC” DB-9 connector is for talkback microphone connection (see the
pinout on page 3-3). CAT-5 or multi-mode optical fiber Mixer Link
connections are made via RJ-45 or LC type optical connectors. Two
5-pin male connectors are for power supply connections. For all wiring
pinout connections refer to Chapter 6. The sketch below shows
connector locations.
The Insulation Displacement Connector System
The I/O wiring interface system is based on insulation displacement
technology. A special AMP wiring tool is included with each control
surface; it is auto-indexing, and allows individual wire connections to
be positively made with a single squeeze of the tool's trigger. The
trigger action is ratchet controlled, and will not release until a full
connection is made. Once released, the multipin connector held in the
tool's jaw automatically indexes to the next connector pin. The technol-
ogy is such that no stripping, soldering or tinning of wire ends is
required; all that is needed is for the wires destined for the connector
be snub cut and laid out in order (although tubing should be used on bare
drain wires). An empty DB-9 connector is inserted into the tool,
indexed to the first pin, and the wires are inserted one by one into the
The AMP tool insulation dis-
placement connector system.
Note the right angle hood with
self-locking tabs. The tool,
multipin connectors (with gold
plated pins) and latching
hoods are supplied with each
control surface.
NOTE: Keyboard,VGA
and COM connectors for
factory use only.
D-5.1 / Mar 2008
NOT USED ENET A ENET B KEYBRD NOT USED NOT USED VGA
DB-15DB-9DB-9RJ-45RJ-45
CAT5
FIBER
MIXER LINK
RJ-45 OPTO
POWER A POWER B TB MIC NOT USEDVGA

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jaw and the trigger squeezed. In this way a single multipin connector can be
completely wired up in a minute or two. These connectors will accept wire
gauge 22 - 26 AWG.
In the event of a wiring error, connector pins may easily be removed from
the shell with the wire still attached, and inserted into the correct position.
Observe the side of the connector, with the metal part down. You will see
a row of "Vees"—simply press the top of the vee together with a scribe or
other sharp instrument; this will unlock the pin from the shell, and it can be
removed and inserted into the correct position. Spread the vee apart to lock
the pin in the new position. It should never be necessary to discard a
connector due to a wiring error.
Note that mating hoods for each connector are also supplied with the
system. These have locking screws that hold the connectors securely to their
mates.
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Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin
ref: DB-25 male multi-pin connector
Most audio equipment machine interfaces (as well as Wheatstone consoles) use
subminiature D-type connectors. Sometimes the interfaces require making two connec-
tions to a single DB pin. If the wiring has been set up using punchblocks, this is not a
problem; however, for situations where direct machine-to-console wiring is used, Wheat-
stone recommends the following procedure:
1) Connect the first wire to the desired pin as you normally would.
2) Note connector pins may easily be removed from the DB-25 shell with the wire still
attached: Hold the connector with the metal part down and observe its side. You
will see a row of "Vees"—simply press the top of the selected vee together with a
scribe or other sharp instrument; this will unlock the pin from the shell, allowing
it to be removed.
3) With the pin removed, strip out a short section of insulation from the connected
wire and wrap and solder the second wire to the first as shown above.
4) A short piece of heatshrink tubing (pictured here before being slid into place)
completes the connection.
5) Re-insert the pin into the DB-25 shell, spreading the vee apart to lock it in place.

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Input Section
(IS-D5.1 & IFS-5.1)
Chapter Contents
Controls and Functions............................................................. 2-2
Gain Control............................................................................................................ 2-2
Phantom Power ...................................................................................................... 2-2
Insert ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
AUX......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Mode Selector......................................................................................................... 2-4
Bus Minus ............................................................................................................... 2-4
Talkback ............................................................................................................ 2-4
Solo.................................................................................................................... 2-4
Destination Display............................................................................................ 2-5
Mix-Minus................................................................................................................ 2-5
Presets A & B ......................................................................................................... 2-6
Set........................................................................................................................... 2-7
Page........................................................................................................................ 2-7
PFL (Cue) ............................................................................................................... 2-7
AFL (Solo)............................................................................................................... 2-7
Dynamics ................................................................................................................ 2-7
EQ ........................................................................................................................... 2-8
Output Assign Displays .......................................................................................... 2-8
Channel ON Switches............................................................................................. 2-8
DCM Displays ......................................................................................................... 2-9
VU ........................................................................................................................... 2-9
GR........................................................................................................................... 2-9
Fader....................................................................................................................... 2-9

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Input Section
(IS-D5.1 & IFS-5.1)
Controls and Functions
EachinputsectionoftheD-5.1digitalaudiocontrol surface
consist of two panels (IS-5.1 and IFS-5.1with non-motorized
faders, or IFSM-5.1 with motorized faders), and has four
identical strips representing four input channels.
TheD-5.1controlsurfacealsocanbebuilt-upwith optional
IFSM-5.1NP motorized fader panels without PAGE buttons.
Gain Control
The GAIN level control controls mic or line gain for the
selected input source. Relative gain is shown in the display
below the GAIN knob.
Phantom Power
The PHAN On/Off switch applies phantom voltage to any
selected microphone. The phantom power attribute stays ON
evenwhenthemicrophoneisnotselectedonthecontrolsurface.
Insert
The INSERT switch applies a preselected insert device to
thesignalpath.TheINSERTbuttonwilllighttoindicatethatthe
devicehasbeenINSERTed.Ifthebuttonflashesafewtimesand
then goes out, this indicates that an insert device has not been
selected for that channel.
To select an insert device for a channel, press the channel’s
SET button. The display next to the INSERT SELECT knob in
the EFS section (see Chapter 3) will show the name of the
currently selected insert device, or will show “--------” if no
insert device has been selected. Rotate the INSERT SELECT
knob until the desired insert device is displayed. If that device
hasnotalready beenassignedelsewhere,the TAKEbuttonwill
be lit. Press TAKE to assign the selected insert device to the
IFS-5.1
Panel
IS-5.1
Panel

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channel. If the TAKE button does not light for a given insert device, that
device is already assigned to a different channel.
To free up a selected input device, press the channel SET button, rotate
the INSERT SELECT knob until the display shows “--------”, then press
TAKE.
NOTE: Insert devices (both inputs and outputs) must be defined in the XPoint
GUI (graphic user interface).
AUX
For clarity we will discuss AUX A. The same control descriptions also apply to
AUX B, C and D.
Encoder AUX A adjusts the gain for the channel
in the AUX SEND, which may be mono or stereo.
The default mode follows the source type (mono
sources would have a mono send, stereo sources
wouldhaveastereosend).Whentheknobis pushed
andturned,itthenactsasaPANorBALancecontrol
asappropriate.Additionally,themodecanbealtered
by means of the MODE SET buttons in the EFS
section.
To set MODE for an AUX SEND, hit the appro-
priateAUXSETbuttonandthenthedesiredMODE
SETbutton (inthe EFSpanel).NOTEthatsurround
sendsarenotcreated.Surroundinputsourceswould
default to a derived stereo AUX.
ThereareactuallyatotalofeightAUXSENDsavailable,andcontrolled
by the AUX A, AUX B, AUX C, and AUX D sections. For example, the
AUX A knob controls the level of that channel to AUX 1 when the
“1/5” select switch is in “1” (the switch is not lit), and the level of that
channel to AUX 5 when the “1/5” select switch is in “5” (the switch is lit).
Likewise, the AUX A IN button toggles the channel in and out of AUX 1
when “1/5” is off, and in and out of AUX 5 when “1/5” is on.
PRE/POSTPROGRAMMING: TheeightAUXsendscanbeprogrammedtobe
PRE or POST fader and PRE or POST channel ON. There are both global settings
and individual settings for this.
Generally, the global settings should be made first. The factory default global
setting for all AUX sends is post fader, post channel ON. To change a GLOBAL
setting, press the AUX SET button for the desired send (on the EFS panel); it will
light.ThenprogramthePRE/POSTFDRandONswitchesrespectivelythewayyou
want. Note that the signal is PRE when the button is lit and POST when the button
isnot lit. Toreprogram another aux send, pressits AUX SETbutton and proceedas
before.
AsanexampleofprogramminganindividualchannelAUXsenddifferentlythen
theglobalsetting,let’slookspecificallyatAUX1.Makesurethe“1/5”buttonisoff,
then press the AUX A knob once. The button LED segment (6 o’clock position) of
theencoder knobwill light. Thechannel’s PRE-ONand PRE-FADERbuttons, just
below the channel’s MODE selector display (see next section) will indicate the
channel’s AUX 1 status (lit means PRE, unlit means POST). Use these switches to
set the desired AUX 1 status for that channel.
Remember, changing the global settings for an AUX send will reprogram all
channels to follow the global setting for that AUX, overriding any individual
programming.
EFS-5.1 Panel