Modules Overview
None of the Genesys modules contain any user serviceable parts, and
should they develop a fault, they will always need returning to AMS Neve
for repair (or to one of our officially nominated Service Centres).
Channel Input Module
These modules do not have any addressable switches, and can be freely
swapped to any other Channel position on the console.
Rev Return Module
These modules do not have any addressable switches, but they cannot be
swapped to any other Rev Return position on the console.
Dynamics Cassettes/EQ Cassettes/AD/DA Cassettes/Channel Meter panel
All of these can be swapped between different 8-fader sections of the
desk, but an address switchblock on each card needs to be set to reflect
its position on the desk.
Please see Appendix A on page 226 for a table these switch settings.
Console Hardware Considerations
Removing Modules
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Firstly, ensure the computer has been shut down correctly and the
power has been removed from the console.
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Remove the console-wide thin metal strip attached to the bottom of
the meter strip that also keeps the channel modules securely in place.
The modules cannot be removed while this is in place.
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Remove the two screws on the module you wish to remove, one each
at the top and bottom of the module. Also check any connectors at the
rear of the module are removed (e.g. Mic/Line)
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Screw the two module extraction tools into the top and bottom of the
module. These are two black plastic rods (about 10cms in length) that
have been supplied with your console (part number 727-013).
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Apply even pressure to both extraction tools and pull the module
gently upwards from the console, taking care not to catch it on the
adjacent modules.
Inserting Modules
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Firstly, ensure the computer has been shut down correctly and the
power has been removed from the console.
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Guide the bottom module edge between the two runners at the bottom
of the module.
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Slowly slide the module into the console, taking care not to catch the
edges on any of the adjacent modules.
When inserting modules into the console chassis, care must be taken so
that equal pressure is applied the whole length of the module, rather than
just applying pressure to each end of the module.
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When the back of the module reaches the backplane, apply a slow,
even pressure to the entire length of the module.
This will ensure that a good contact is made between the module and the
audio busses on the backplane responsible for the audio.
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Modules should never be
removed or inserted with the
power on.
Only when the computer has
been shut down correctly
and the power has been
removed, should modules be
inserted into (or removed
from) the console.
