NetWave DirectView Broadcast Console Operations & Technical Manual
Revision A
2 - Installation
Harris Broadcast
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PR&E
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Channel Setup Stylus Tool
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NetWave Quick Guide and other installation documentation
Console Installation
Note: Several video and PDF files are available on: console installation; installing optional items;
setting up the console channels; and typical console operations. You can download these
files from the Harris Broadcast Customer Portal or the Harris PR&E FTP site. Section 5 –
“NetWave Servicing” gives details on accessing these sites.
General Wiring Info
To facilitate console installation, create a wire list of all console interconnections to and from peripheral
devices. Identify and create tags for each audio and logic cable. List these connections in a master facility
wiring logbook to ease installation, future system wiring or equipment changes, and system troubleshooting.
The Cabling & Wiring subsection covers wire preparation and connector installation. Figure 2-34 shows block
diagrams for all NetWave logic connector types. The Connection Guides subsection gives typical peripheral
connections for the NetWave console (for example, microphone preamp, CD player, audio playback system,
and linking the NetWave console with a VistaMax audio management system).
Audio cables to and from the NetWave console should always be run with the maximum practical distance
from all AC power mains wiring. The console’s 48-volt power cable carries only DC voltage so audio wiring
can run parallel or even be tie wrapped to this cable without a problem.
The audio and logic wiring for each channel connects sequentially along the back of the console in groups of
eight channels per DSP card. The chassis metal is cutaway between the DSP cards to facilitate getting the
connectors and wiring up through the countertop cutout.
To ease installation, break out each group of cables, using Figure 2-2 dimensions as measured from the right
end of the cutout (Figure 2-1). Cables are normally broken out and individually tie wrapped to the bottom of
the countertop just behind the cable cutout. Leave a 6-to-8-inch service loop on each cable to ease
installation and future wiring changes. This extra cabling hangs down into the cabinet (or the cable tray)
after being connected.
Figure 2-2. Console Connections with Access Points
(measured from right end of cable cutout)
All monitor and program outputs, the CR & Studio logic cables, the 48-volt DC cable, the optional Link cable,
and the technical ground wire all connect at the right rear corner of the console. (Note: All orientation
references are made from the board operator’s position standing in front of the console.) The chassis is cut
out in this area to allow cables to come up from inside the cabinet or a cable tray. The chassis is also cut out
behind the four Pass Thru RJ-45 jacks on each DSP card for the cabling for Dual Router or Dual Selector
panels.
In general, plug in audio and logic cables first. After plugging in each cable, fold its wires over the connector
and drop the service loop wire into the gap between the connector and the flip-up rear cover. The technical
