Fairlight Prodigy 2, User Manual

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2.5 E
XTERNAL
C
ABLE
L
ENGTH
C
ONSIDERATIONS
Poor cabling can be the bane of a good system. Earth loops, floating inputs and outputs
and extended runs are just some of the issues to be addressed when planning an installation.
2.5.1 S
ONY
9-P
IN
C
ABLE
The 9-Pin cable connects the Engine to a Sony 9-pin protocol machine. The recommended
maximum length for this cable is 30 meters. Again it is recommended that the power be
switched off at one end when connecting to protect the drivers.
2.5.2 VGA C
ABLE
The Video cable connects the VGA output from the Engine to the attached Monitor. It is a
15-way shielded 50 Ohm cable with high density D-type connectors at each end. A maximum
length of 20 meters is typical.
2.5.3 A
UDIO
C
ABLE
Standard shielded audio cable is suitable.
2.5.4 D
IGITAL
A
UDIO
C
ABLES
Digital cables connected to the Prodigy 2 system must be of the correct 110 Ohm
impedence.
The interconnecting cables suppled as standard may not be long enough for your
installation, in which case you must provide longer cables. The following information gives
specific wiring details and highlights any special requirements, however as with all equipment
not supplied with the Prodigy 2 system, it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that these
cables comply fully with the applicable safety and EMC regulations.
2.4 C
ABLING
Once the mechanical installation of the Engine is complete, a number of cables must be
connected. Some of these connect various components together and may have been supplied
with the Prodigy 2 system, others provide connection to the rest of the environment.