Wheatstone TALENT STATION TS-4 User manual

600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, N.C. 28562 (tel [phone] / fax [phone]
Technical Manual
TS-4
TalenT STaTion

Technical
Manual
Wheatstone Corporation
September 2013
TS-4
TalenT STaTion

600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
tel [phone] / fax [phone]
TS-4 Talent Station Technical Manual
©2013 Wheatstone Corporation

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Attention!
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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 modications not expressly approved in writing by
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Adding The TS-4 To The Peripheral Devices* Tab
In order to utilize all the features of the TS-4 Talent Station the
device must be added to the System Peripheral Devices tab in the
Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Navigator program (aka the Navigator
GUI). This sheet shows you the basics of that procedure. Refer
to the WheatNet‑IP BLADE 3 Audio Over IP Network Technical
Manual for additional details.
You will need to know the IP address of the device being
added, so you will want to nd that out before you start.
Launch the Navigator GUI and make sure that System 0 is
selected in the System pane. You will see something like this:
Now select the Peripheral Devices tab.
Click the Add button to bring up the Add Peripheral
Device dialog:
Type in a convenient Name and insert the IP Address
of the device being added. Leave the TCP Port at the
default setting of 60021. From the Host BLADE drop
down select the BLADE that you want to associate the
Peripheral device with. Click Ok.
This completes the process of adding the device to
the Peripheral Devices tab. The added device should
show up in the System pane under the BLADE you
added it to. If it does not show up, or if it shows up but
has a yellow question mark on it, then there is either a
network issue that needs attention, or the device is not
connected to the network at all, or one or more steps have been omitted or done incorrectly
in the conguration process.
* In previous Navigator GUI versions this was the System 3rd Party Devices tab.

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CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
TS-4 Placement..............................................................................1-2
TS-4 Desk Panel Full Size Template...........................................................................1-4
TS-4V Talent Station Countertop Full Size Template ................................................1-4a
TS-4H Talent Station Countertop Full Size Template ................................................1-4b
TS-4V Talent Station Turret Full Size Template..........................................................1-4c
TS-4V Talent Station Turret Full Size Template..........................................................1-4d
Power Supply and Ethernet Connection .....................................1-5
Connect To Network......................................................................1-5
Volume Knob and INPUT Button..................................................2-2
Display............................................................................................2-2
Signal Name ...............................................................................................................2-2
Signal Location...........................................................................................................2-2
Microphone Icon ........................................................................................................2-2
Microphone Buttons......................................................................2-3
Microphone LIOs........................................................................................................2-3
Studio Tally LIOs.........................................................................................................2-4
Front Panel Menus ........................................................................2-5
Network... ...................................................................................................................2-5
Blades... .....................................................................................................................2-5
Device.........................................................................................................................2-5
Versions... ...................................................................................................................2-6
Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................2-6
Installing The Talent Station Setup Tool .....................................3-2
File Menu........................................................................................3-2
View Menu......................................................................................3-2
Chapter 1 - General Information
TS-4 Technical Manual
Chapter 2 - TS-4 Operation
Chapter 3 - Setup GUI Operation
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Chapter 4 - Device Setup
Device Definition ...........................................................................4-2
Device List Window....................................................................................................4-2
Add, Edit, or Remove Devices in List.........................................................................4-2
Add New Device......................................................................................................4-2
Edit “Selected Device” ............................................................................................4-2
Remove “Selected Device” .....................................................................................4-2
Online Check Box....................................................................................................4-3
Add / Edit Device Dialog ............................................................................................4-3
Mapped BLADE Configuration .....................................................4-3
Miscellaneous Setup.....................................................................4-5
Misc............................................................................................................................4-5
3rd Party Signal Name Prex ..................................................................................4-5
Display Brightness......................................................................................................4-6
Normal Level ...........................................................................................................4-6
AutoDim Level .........................................................................................................4-6
AutoDim Timeout.....................................................................................................4-6
Mic In Use Tallies........................................................................................................4-6
Visibilities.......................................................................................4-7
Channel ......................................................................................................................4-7
Global Alpha Sort .......................................................................................................4-7
Allow No Source.........................................................................................................4-7
Signal Tree..................................................................................................................4-7

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
TS-4 Placement..............................................................................1-2
TS-4 Desk Panel Full Size Template...........................................................................1-4
TS-4V Talent Station Countertop Full Size Template ................................................1-4a
TS-4H Talent Station Countertop Full Size Template ................................................1-4b
TS-4V Talent Station Turret Full Size Template..........................................................1-4c
TS-4V Talent Station Turret Full Size Template..........................................................1-4d
Power Supply and Ethernet Connection .....................................1-5
Connect To Network......................................................................1-5
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Introduction
The TS-4 Talent Station provides lighted
on/off/mute and talkback switches for a single talent
microphone. A rotary headphone source selector is
provided along with an OLED display for identifying
the selected source. The source selector doubles as a
volume control. The TS-4 connects to the WheatNet-IP
network via a single Ethernet cable.
The TS-4 Talent Station is designed to mount in the
countertop or in one of two different turrets.
TS-4 Placement
To mount the TS-4 Talent Station desk panel in the
countertop refer to the drawing below for the unit and
cutout dimensions. Make the countertop cutout by using
the supplied full size template.
See pages 1-4 a, b, c, d for the countertop and turret
style dimensions of the TS-4V and TS-4H Talent Stations
with headphone jacks.
5-1/2"
1- 11/16"
1- 1/2"
1- 13/32"
3/32"
1-19/32"
1/4"
6"
1/4"
1- 3/ 4"
5-1/2"6"
COUNTER CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
5-1/2" x 1-3/ 4"
FRONT PANEL FACE RECESS DIMENSIONS
6" x 1-3/ 4" x 3/32"
1- 3/ 4"
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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The TS‑4 ships with attached under counter mounting bracket and four screws for
securing the unit to the countertop.
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TS-4 Desk Panel Full Size Template
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1- 3/ 4"
5- 1/2"6"
COUNTER CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
5-1/2" x 1-3/ 4"
FRONT PANEL FACE RECESS DIMENSIONS
6" x 1- 3/4" x 3/32"

TS-4V Talent Station Countertop Full Size Template
7-3/8" 8"7-5/8"
3/16"
D=1/16"
2-3/16"
2-7/16"R - 1/8" TYP.
COUNTER CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
7-3/8" x 2-3/16"
FRONT PANEL FACE RECESS DIMENSIONS
8"x 2-7/16"x3/32"
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TS-4H Talent Station Countertop Full Size Template
7-3/8"
8"
7-5/8" 3/16"
D=1/16"
2-3/16"
2-7/16"
R - 1/8" TYP.
COUNTER CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
7-3/8" x 2-3/16"
FRONT PANEL FACE RECESS DIMENSIONS
8"x 2-7/16"x3/32"
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TS-4V Talent Station Turret Chassis Full Size Template
2 Drill Center Marks
for #8 Screws 3/16" bit
4-1/8"
3-3/8"
3/8"
4-3/4"
5-3/16"
8-15/16"
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2 Drill Center Marks
for #8 Screws 3/16" bit
6-3/4"
10"
TS-4H Talent Station Turret Chassis Full Size Template
3-3/16"
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Power Supply and Ethernet Connection
Assuming the TS-4 is properly placed, and its power adapter
connected to the unit, you may now energize the unit by plugging it
into the AC
mains. The TS-4’s switches will assume factory default
settings.
Power conditioning, surge suppression, and even power backup
devices are wise investments when using sensitive modern elec-
tronic devices that use an internal computer.
Note: To de-energize the Talent Station, unplug the power sup-
ply adapter’s AC cord from the AC mains. Never de-energize the
Talent Station by disconnecting the cable that connects the Talent
Station and power supply adapter together.
To make power and Ethernet connections for the Talent
Station desk panel plug the power adapter and Ethernet cable
into the power connector and the ENET RJ-45 located on the
rear of the unit.
The Talent Station is powered by a factory supplied
12V/1.25 A power adapter with 100-240V/50-60Hz input.
Connect To Network
The Talent Station must be connected on a network with at least one Wheatstone
BLADE in order to function. The unit has been programmed at the factory with a device
Name and an IP Address. This information is displayed on a label on the device. Please
make sure you know what name and IP address are programmed for the device as you
follow these steps.
The WheatNet-IP system typically resides on a network having addresses on the
192.168.87.xxx subnet. If it becomes necessary to change your Talent Station’s IP address
follow the instructions in the Front Panel Menus section of Chapter 2.
A managed network switch is required to connect the various devices in the system.
Please read the appropriate chapter in the WheatNet-IP Audio Over IP Network Technical
Manual for details on switch setup. The Talent Station port uses the same setup as de-
scribed for a surface, GP panel, or XY controller.
Connect the Talent Station to an appropriately congured port on the network.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TX +
TX -
RX +
RX -
RJ-45 ENET
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
HDPN LT OUT
GROUND
HDPN RT OUT
GROUND
RJ-45 HDPN
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TS-4 OPERATION
TS-4 Operation
Volume Knob and INPUT Button..................................................2-2
Display............................................................................................2-2
Signal Name ...............................................................................................................2-2
Signal Location...........................................................................................................2-2
Microphone Icon ........................................................................................................2-2
Microphone Buttons......................................................................2-3
Microphone LIOs........................................................................................................2-3
Studio Tally LIOs.........................................................................................................2-4
Front Panel Menus ........................................................................2-5
Network... ...................................................................................................................2-5
Blades... .....................................................................................................................2-5
Device.........................................................................................................................2-5
Versions... ...................................................................................................................2-6
Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................2-6
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TS-4 OPERATION
TS-4 Operation
VOLUME Knob and INPUT Button
The TS-4 has a VOLUME knob that is used to control the volume
of the headphone plugged into the Talent Station.
The current volume level is shown in the blue line at the bottom of
the display. As the knob is turned clockwise, the volume level is in-
creased and the light blue part of the blue line becomes longer. As the
knob is turned counter-clockwise, the volume level is decreased and
the light blue part of the blue line becomes shorter.
The VOLUME knob serves a second purpose, to
select the source that feeds the TS-4 headphone cir-
cuit. Press the knob and release it, and the display
will show a source tree. Rotate the VOLUME knob
to the desired source, then press the INPUT button to
select that source. If you don’t move the VOLUME
knob or press the INPUT switch for about 10 sec-
onds, the process will time out without changing the
source.
Display
The TS-4 contains an OLED display which displays several pieces
of information.
Signal Name
At the top of the display is the name of the source signal currently
connected to headphones on the talent station. If you just see “> “, it is
likely that there is either no host blade congured or there is no con-
nection to the host blade.
Signal Location
When a new source signal is connected to the headphone, in addition to the signal
name, the signal location is shown below the signal name.
Microphone Icon
A microphone icon can be seen below the signal location. The purpose of this icon
is to indicate whether there are any live microphones in the studio. When there is a
live microphone, the icon will be red instead of gray if so programmed. The red icon
is triggered by the Mic In Use Tallies.

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Microphone Buttons
The Talent Station TS-4 has four Microphone buttons – ON, OFF,
TB, and MUTE.
These buttons are designed to be used to support the usual micro-
phone functions. When the TS-4 is added as a 3rd Party device to a
WheatNet-IP network, the TS-4 creates six LIOs that are directly as-
sociated with the Microphone buttons. The LIOs that are created can
be added to any signal. When connected to a signal that supports the
microphone LIOs, then all the microphone LIOs will work.
Microphone LIOs
The LIOs dened by the TS-4 include the following:
• Remote ON. This LIO is set when the Mic ON button is pressed
and unset when the ON button is released.
• Remote OFF. This LIO is set when the Mic OFF button is
pressed and unset when the OFF button is released.
• Mute. This LIO is set when the MUTE button is pressed and
unset when the MUTE button is released.
• Talk Back. This LIO is set when the TB button is pressed and
unset when the TB button is released.
• On Tally. When this LIO is set, the Mic ON button is lit.
• Off Tally. When this LIO is set, the Mic OFF button is lit.
Within Navigator, the LIOs appear in the LIO Info tab of the
BLADE that the TS-4 was added to as a 3rd Party device, as well as
when adding LIOs to signals.

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TS-4 OPERATION
The LIOs are dened so they can be included in a Source signal, which could be
connected to a Destination signal on a surface, which in turn supports the microphone
LIOs.
Studio Tally LIOs
The Talent Station shows a Microphone icon on the Talent Station display. The
icon can be gray to indicate there is no live microphone in the studio or the icon can
be red to indicate that there is a live microphone in the studio. The state of the icon is
triggered by Studio-in-use Tally LIOs from something like a surface. The congura-
tion and usage steps are described below.
• Tell the Talent Station which Studio Tally LIOs to look at. This is done by us-
ing the Mic In Use Tallies. There are four check boxes corresponding to the
four different Mic In Use Tallies. Simply check one or all of the check boxes.
• Create a Destination signal that just consists of LIOs. The LIOs to include are
one or all of the Studio Tally LIOs from the Talent Station as shown above.
Note that the Studio Tally LIOs correspond to the Mic In Use Tallies.
• Connect the Destination signal to a Source signal that drives the desired Stu-
dio Tally LIOs. One example of such a Source signal is the E6TALLY Source
signal on an E-6 surface. Other signals could be used. A signal with an SLIO
with the correct function will also work and would allow the icon to be driven
by a button panel.
If using an E-6 surface, when a fader is turned on, one or more of the Studio Tally
LIOs are turned on as specied by the conguration for that fader. The default mode
is to turn on all four Studio Tally LIOs but this can be changed.
When the signals have been created and connected, when any of the Studio Tally
LIOs of interest are set, the microphone icon is red. When all are clear, the icon is
grey.