Wheatstone D-8000 User manual

D-8000 Digital Audio Console
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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D-8000 Digital Audio Console Technical Manual - 2nd EditionD-8000 Digital Audio Console Technical Manual - 2nd Edition
D-8000 Digital Audio Console Technical Manual - 2nd EditionD-8000 Digital Audio Console Technical Manual - 2nd Edition
D-8000 Digital Audio Console Technical Manual - 2nd Edition
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Your Wheatstone D-8000 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.
ModuleRemovalTools
EXTRACTOR TOOLS

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D-8000 Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Installation and Power
CountertopMounting....................................................................1-2
Clearances................................................................................................................ 1-2
System Ground .............................................................................1-2
Power Supplies .............................................................................1-4
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
Digital Connections................................................................................................... 1-8
Analog Insert Points.................................................................................................. 1-8
Unbalanced Connections (analog audio) ................................................................. 1-8
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin.................................................. 1-9
Chapter 2 - Digital/Analog Input Modules
Overview ........................................................................................2-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................2-3
VDip Programming Options .........................................................2-3
Hook-ups........................................................................................2-4
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
INM-8 & INDM-8 Modules ........................................................................................ 2-4
IN-8 Module .............................................................................................................. 2-5
CONTROL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................... 2-5
Remote ON & OFF ................................................................................................... 2-6
Cough ....................................................................................................................... 2-6
Talkback to CR ......................................................................................................... 2-6
Talkback to Studio .................................................................................................... 2-7
On and Off Tallies..................................................................................................... 2-7
External START & STOP ......................................................................................... 2-7
Ready........................................................................................................................ 2-7
DB Connector Pinout Drawings
IN-8 Module .............................................................................................................. 2-8
INM-8 Module ........................................................................................................... 2-9
INDM-8 Module........................................................................................................ 2-10
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Chapter 3 - Mic Preamplifier Module
Module Overview...........................................................................3-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................3-3
Phantom Power ........................................................................................................ 3-3
Hook-ups........................................................................................3-3
Audio Input Connections .......................................................................................... 3-3
Audio Output Connections........................................................................................ 3-4
DB Connector Pinout Drawing.....................................................3-5
Chapter 4 - Output Modules
Module Overview...........................................................................4-2
Internal Programming Options ....................................................4-3
Insert Bypass ............................................................................................................ 4-3
Hook-ups........................................................................................4-3
Master A Output Module (PGM and AUX)
Upper DB-25 Connector — Analog Audio ......................................................... 4-3
Lower DB-25 Connector — Digital Outputs....................................................... 4-4
Master B Output Module (AUD and UTL)
Upper DB-25 Connector — Analog Audio ......................................................... 4-4
Lower DB-25 Connector — Digital Outputs....................................................... 4-5
Master C Output Module (SEND1 and SEND2)
Upper DB-25 Connector — Analog Audio ......................................................... 4-5
Lower DB-25 Connector — Digital Outputs....................................................... 4-5
DB Connector Pinout Drawings
Master A Output Module........................................................................................... 4-6
Master B Output Module........................................................................................... 4-7
Master C Output Module .......................................................................................... 4-8
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
External Cue Input ........................................................................5-3
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

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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.....................................................7-5
Chapter 8 - CPU and DSP Modules
Overview ........................................................................................8-2
CPU-8/CPU-8S ...............................................................................8-3
DSP-8..............................................................................................8-6
D-8000 Serial Interface..................................................................8-7
Using the Serial Interface ......................................................................................... 8-7
Internal Programming Options (CPU) .........................................8-9
Global Settings ......................................................................................................... 8-9
SW6 - RS-485/RS-232 Select ................................................................................. 8-10
SW7 - RS-485 Termination ..................................................................................... 8-10
CPU Reset Switch ................................................................................................... 8-10
Hook-Ups ......................................................................................8-11
CPU-8/CPU-8S
Upper DB-25 Connector - Com Ø Serial Connections....................................... 8-11
Lower DB-25 Connector - Com 1 Serial Connections ....................................... 8-11
DSP-8
AES Clock Sync.................................................................................................. 8-11
CPU-8/CPU-8S DB Connector Pinout Drawing..........................8-12
DSP-8 DB Connector Pinout Drawing ........................................8-13

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Chapter 9 - Virtual Dip Switch
Virtual Dip Switch Application Program .....................................9-2
Installation................................................................................................................. 9-2
Hooking Up the Computer ........................................................................................ 9-2
Running the Program................................................................................................ 9-3
Using the Program.................................................................................................... 9-5
VDip Main Screen.................................................................................................. 9-5
Saving Changes ...................................................................................................... 9-10
Advanced Operation ................................................................................................ 9-11
Changing D-8000 Password Codes on the CPU-8 ................................................. 9-13
Ending the Program................................................................................................. 9-14
Serial Interface Cable DB Connectors Pinout Drawing ............9-15
Chapter 10 - Superphone Input Module (optional)
Module Overview..........................................................................10-2
Caller Set-Ups ......................................................................................................... 10-2
Automatic Features.................................................................................................. 10-3
Inputs and Outputs .................................................................................................. 10-3
Internal Programming Options - Main PCB ...............................10-4
Output Assign Switch Enable .................................................................................. 10-4
Mutes ....................................................................................................................... 10-4
Timer Restart ........................................................................................................... 10-4
Tallies....................................................................................................................... 10-4
Cue Dropout............................................................................................................. 10-5
Gain Trimpots .......................................................................................................... 10-5
Internal Programming Options - Piggyback PCB .....................10-5
External In................................................................................................................ 10-5
Cue Pre/Post ........................................................................................................... 10-5
Gain Trimpots .......................................................................................................... 10-5
Hook-ups.......................................................................................10-6
Audio Connections (Upper DB-25).......................................................................... 10-6
Audio and Control Connections (Lower DB-25) ...................................................... 10-6
DB Connector Pinout Drawing....................................................10-8
Chapter 11 - Line Preselector Module-Digital (optional)
Module Overview..........................................................................11-2
LSR-500 (drawing)........................................................................11-3
Internal Programming Options ...................................................11-2
Hook-ups – LSD-8 ........................................................................11-3
Hook-ups – LSR-500 ....................................................................11-3
Analog Audio Inputs................................................................................................. 11-3
Digital Audio Inputs.................................................................................................. 11-4
Analog Outputs ........................................................................................................ 11-5
Digital Outputs ......................................................................................................... 11-5

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DB Connector Pinout Drawing (LSD-8)......................................11-6
DB Connector Pinout Drawing (LSR-500)..................................11-7
Chapter 12 - Line Preselector Module-Analog (optional)
Module Overview..........................................................................12-2
Internal Programming Options ...................................................12-3
Hook-ups.......................................................................................12-3
Hook-ups.......................................................................................12-3
Audio Inputs ............................................................................................................. 12-3
Outputs .................................................................................................................... 12-4
DB Connector Pinout Drawing....................................................12-5
Chapter 13 - Tape Remote Module (optional)
Module Overview..........................................................................13-2
DB Connector Pinout Drawing
Start/Stop Function Control ..................................................................................... 13-3
Full-FunctionControl ............................................................................................... 13-4
Chapter 14 - Dynamic Processing Control Module (optional)
Module Overview..........................................................................14-2
Signal Processing Controls ........................................................14-3
Input Gain ................................................................................................................ 14-3
Balance .................................................................................................................... 14-3
High-Pass Filter ....................................................................................................... 14-3
Equalizer .................................................................................................................. 14-3
Low and High Shelving....................................................................................... 14-3
Parametric Equalizer Sections ............................................................................ 14-4
Ducking .................................................................................................................... 14-4
Compressor ............................................................................................................. 14-4
Comp In ............................................................................................................... 14-5
Pre EQ ................................................................................................................ 14-5
Threshold ............................................................................................................ 14-5
Attack.................................................................................................................. 14-5
Release............................................................................................................... 14-6
Ratio.................................................................................................................... 14-6
Output ................................................................................................................. 14-6
Phase.................................................................................................................. 14-6
The Presets A, B, C, D Switches............................................................................. 14-6
Console Recall.................................................................................................... 14-6
Console Storage ................................................................................................. 14-6
Channel Recall ................................................................................................... 14-6
Channel Storage................................................................................................. 14-7
Neutralizing Channels ........................................................................................ 14-7
Locking Out Controls (“Lock”).................................................................................. 14-7

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Chapter 15 - Router Controller (optional)
Overview .......................................................................................15-2
Internal Programming Options ...................................................15-3
XY Controller Settings ..............................................................15-3
Setting an XY Controller Termination................................................................... 15-3
Setting an XY Controller Address......................................................................... 15-3
Receiver and Transmitter Switching..................................................................... 15-4
XY Controller RS-485 Connections ............................................15-4
Cable Wiring ......................................................................................................... 15-5
Typical RS-485 Cable Specifications ................................................................... 15-5
Console RS-485 Cable Pinout ............................................................................. 15-5
Hook-ups.......................................................................................15-6
XY-4/8 Module ..................................................................................................... 15-6
XYD-600 Controller ............................................................................................. 15-6
DB Connector Pinout Drawing
XY-4/8 Module ..................................................................................................... 15-7
XYD-600 Controller ............................................................................................. 15-8
Chapter 16 - Meterbridge
Overview .......................................................................................16-2
Internal Programming Options ...................................................16-2
Metering System...................................................................................................... 16-2
Replacement Parts.......................................................................16-3
Digital Timer .................................................................................16-3
Console Clock ..............................................................................16-3
Controls.................................................................................................................... 16-3
Setting the time........................................................................................................ 16-3
Capacitor Backup .................................................................................................... 16-4
Operational Modes .................................................................................................. 16-4
Clock/Timer(CLK-55)
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 16-5
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 16-7
Chapter 17 - I/O Schematic Drawings
Digital/Analog Input w/MXM & DSP Module Schematic (INDM-8) ......................... 17-2
Digital/Analog Input w/MXM Module Schematic (INM-8) ........................................ 17-6
Digital/Analog Input Module Schematic (IN-8) ....................................................... 17-10
MP-8 Mic Preamps Module Schematic (MP-8) ...................................................... 17-14
Output Module Schematic (OMD-8) ...................................................................... 17-16
Control Room Module Schematic (CRD-8) ........................................................... 17-18
Studio Control Module Schematic (SCD-8)........................................................... 17-22
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