VENUE SC48 Guide
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Footswitch 1 and 2
Two female 1/4-inch TS footswitch jacks are provided for
switch input. Footswitches can be normally open or normally
closed, latching or momentary. Functions are assigned to
these jacks using the on-screen Options > Events page.
GPI Port
A 9-pin, female DB9 connector provides a 2-in/2-out GPI Gen-
eral Purpose Interface (GPI).
GPI Applications
GPI inputs are connected to the outputs of a variety of switch-
ing devices such as footswitches, momentary or latching
push-button switches, or logic outputs of a larger show con-
trol system. Example applications of GPI inputs include re-
mote toggling of a console function such as Talkback, muting
a channel, or recalling a specific snapshot.
GPI outputs connect to compatible inputs found on a variety
of external devices such as LEDs, small relays, power sequenc-
ers, and logic inputs on show control systems.
Example applications of GPI outputs include the following:
• Triggering a sound effects playback machine when a specific
snapshot is recalled.
• Lighting a tally light whenever a fader is raised above a min-
imum threshold.
• Flashing or lighting a custom beacon or LED as a reminder
of vital console mode, such as Solo in Place.
• Initiating power up of amplifiers and other down-stream
systems when VENUE system is started up or shut down.
GPI functions are managed using the Events List in the
Options > Events window. For more information, see
Chapter 22, “Events.”
To connect GPI devices to VENUE SC48:
1
Connect one end of a DB9 cable (not included) to the GPI
port on the back panel of VENUE SC48.
2
Connect the other end to the appropriate GPI port on the
external device.
ECx
One RJ-45 connector is provided for remote Ethernet control
of VENUE from a client computer (Mac or Windows laptop,
tablet, or similar).
Console Lights
Two XLR3-F jacks on the top of the unit let you connect con-
sole lights (not included).
To use the console lights:
Plug the console lights into the two Console Light XLR jacks
on the upper part of the back panel.
You can adjust the brightness of the console lights, and sepa-
rately for the LED and displays, from the Options > Interac-
tion page (see “Lights” on page 59).
Secure USB Port
One USB 2.0 port is located within the console itself to con-
nect and securely protect an iLok Smart Key. Use this port to
keep one “master” iLok and its plug-in assets with the console
at all times, safe from damage or loss. See Figure 2 on page 8
for an illustration that shows the location of the internal USB
port.
To access the internal USB port:
1
Remove the two screws holding the tray in place and slide
the tray out.
2
Insert (or remove) your iLok.
3
To reassemble, make sure the iLok is firmly seated in the tray
before sliding it back into the unit. Replace the two screws to
secure the tray.
For specifications, wiring diagrams and pinouts, see
Chapter 29, “Console Reference.”
For more information on ECx, see Chapter 31, “ECx.”
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