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5.1 Precaution

Prior to installing Eagle Automation, your PC system must be running Windows 95 and
should meet the following minimum hardware requirements:

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486DX2-66 processor or higher operating on a Video Local Bus (VLB) or PCI Bus
motherboard (Pentium-class CPU and PCI bus preferred).

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15” or larger color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution.

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SVGA video card with 1 MB Video RAM (VLB or PCI) supporting 800 x 600
resolution with 256 colors displayed (8 bit color).

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16 MB system RAM. Additional memory will allow for larger mix files, more mixes
loaded simultaneously, additional Undo levels, and quicker operation.

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250 MB hard disk drive with at least 50 MB free space for mix files.

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At least 1 COM port using a 16550AF high performance UART. The presence of
this UART can be determined by running MSD at the C:> prompt (if the DOS
directory is available).

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A pointing device such as a mouse or trackball. A second COM port is required if
the pointing device uses a serial interface. If your console is equipped with the
Dynamics option and you wish to use the Dynamics Graphical User Interface (GUI),
you must use the second COM port for Dynamics and provide a bus-type mouse
or trackball. You cannot utilize COM3 or COM4 for a serial mouse if COM1 &
COM2 are in use.

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20 foot (610 cm) maximum length 9-pin serial cable (straight-pinned or extension-
type), with female connectors on both ends. Do not use a PC-to-PC serial cable
(Laplink or null-modem type).

If your PC meets all the above requirements, you will be able to install and run Eagle
Automation on the STATUS console.

STATUS 18R

Operation and Maintenance Manual

Section 5 - Eagle Automation

August 1999

5 - 1

Summary of Contents for Status 18R

Page 1: ...STATUS 18R Audio Mixing Console Operation and Maintenance Manual Third Edition Ed 3 1 May 2000 Revised September 2000 Part No OS3 609 ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 1999 2000 by Otari Inc Printed in Japan This manual may not be reproduced by any means without written permission ...

Page 3: ...e personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have entered or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the...

Page 4: ...DEAR CUSTOMER TO ALLOW US TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT POSSIBLE PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL OUT AND RETURN THE USER INFORMATION FORM OPPOSITE THIS PAGE THANK YOU ...

Page 5: ...______________________________________ City ________________________________________________ State ZIP ________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________ Fax ________________________________________________ Dealer ________________________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________________________ Console S N _________...

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Page 7: ... 3 6 3 2 1 Overview 3 6 3 2 2 Track Assign Source 3 6 3 2 3 Track Assignment 3 7 3 2 4 Aux Sends 3 8 3 2 5 Solo Safe 3 10 3 2 6 Write Update 3 10 3 2 7 Channel Path and Mix Path 3 10 3 2 8 Edit Buttons 3 12 3 2 9 Selection Buttons 3 14 3 2 10 Soft Key 3 16 3 2 11 Presets 3 17 3 3 Digital Master Module 3 18 3 3 1 LCD Display 3 18 3 3 2 Function Keys F1 F3 3 18 3 3 3 Solo Clear 3 19 3 3 4 Solo Mode ...

Page 8: ... 4 37 4 16 4 Reloading Factory Defaults 4 37 4 17 Time Code Generator 4 38 4 17 1 Controls 4 38 4 17 2 Using the Time Code Generator 4 38 Section 5 Eagle Automation 5 1 Precaution 5 1 5 2 Installing and Running Eagle Automation 5 2 5 2 1 Software Installation 5 2 5 2 2 Eagle Startup and Configuration 5 3 5 2 3 Using Eagle Automation 5 5 5 3 Status Automation Controls 5 6 5 3 1 Write and Update But...

Page 9: ...10 Touch Write 5 62 5 10 11 Touch Update 5 63 Section 6 Calibration and Maintenance 6 1 Removing Modules from the Console 6 1 6 2 Setting Tape Input Sensitivity 6 1 6 3 Calibrating the Input Modules 6 2 6 3 1 Introduction 6 2 6 3 2 Required Equipment 6 2 6 3 3 Calibrating Input Modules 6 2 6 4 Setting Bus Output Levels 6 4 6 4 1 Calibrating Track Bus Outputs 6 4 6 4 2 Calibrating Stereo Bus Output...

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Page 11: ... Control Features 1 1 1 1 3 Dual Path Design 1 1 1 1 4 Minimum Noise Gain Summing 1 2 1 1 5 Low Noise VCA Implementation 1 2 1 2 Using this Manual 1 2 1 2 1 Section Descriptions 1 2 1 2 2 Terminology 1 3 1 3 STATUS Specifications 1 4 August 1999 Section 1 Introduction ...

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Page 13: ...tches are then manually matched to the stored settings with the aid of the module LED display User Programmable SoftKey for programming regularly used functions Single or Multiple modules may be Selected and edited simultaneously CompuCal Computer calibration of internal signal levels and meters Programmable user presets for defining master switching functions System software and files reside on t...

Page 14: ...sion using Eagle Automation Section 6 Alignment and Maintenance This section contains information for installing software and setting up the console Instructions for using the CompuCal system to align the internal levels and meters is also included Appendices The Appendices contains additional reference material for operating the STATUS 18R 1 2 2 Terminology I O modules on the STATUS 18R incorpora...

Page 15: ... sums signals that are assigned to it by the Module s Track Assign Matrix Group Output Refers to output of the 24 Group Buses that normally feed a multitrack recorder The terms Group Output Bus Output and Track Output are used interchangeably Track The term Track used by itself normally refers to a record playback channel on a multitrack recorder Track Assign Refers to the matrix that normally rou...

Page 16: ...ack Out 0 05 Crosstalk Between Track Buses No Panner 90 dB 1 kHz 80 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Between Stereo L R Buses Panner 70 dB 1 kHz 65 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Current Draw 24 24 Mainframe 245 VA Typical 415 VA Max 32 32 Mainframe 326 VA Typical 645 VA Max 40 40 Mainframe 408 VA Typical 645 VA Max 48 48 Mainframe 490 VA Typical 645 VA Max Console Heat Dissipation 24 24 Mainframe 466 BTU Hr Typical 790 BTU Hr M...

Page 17: ...anual Section 1 Introduction 24 9 63 2 INCHES CM 28 7 72 9 35 0 88 9 38 8 98 6 30 3 77 0 24 9 63 2 4 8 12 2 33 9 86 1 FRAME LENGTHS S18 24 S18 24 PB S18 32 S18 32 PB S18 40 S18 40 PB S18 48 63 9 63 9 63 9 75 1 75 1 86 3 86 3 162 3 162 3 162 3 190 7 190 7 219 2 219 2 ...

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Page 19: ...Cable Access 2 4 2 6 2 Interface Connectors 2 5 2 6 3 Interfacing Microphone Cables 2 5 2 6 4 Interfacing Audio to Consoles with Patchbays 2 6 2 6 5 Interfacing Audio to Consoles without Patchbays 2 10 2 6 6 Interfacing Time Code 2 13 2 7 Connecting Power Supply Cables 2 14 2 8 Connecting Eagle Automation 2 14 2 8 1 Automation PC Specifications 2 14 2 8 2 Console Connection 2 14 2 9 Interfacing th...

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Page 21: ...ot designed for unprotected outdoor use Be sure that the power supplies are mounted in an appropriately ventilated area Do not mount them in a totally enclosed rack or closet unless forced air cooling is provided A minimum of 1 75 inches clearance must be provided above and below each power supply to allow proper air flow 2 2 3 Electrical Power Considerations The Specifications section of this man...

Page 22: ...ction between cables Route AC power cables as far from audio cables as possible It is good practice to separate cables that carry digital signals e g SMPTE Time Code Digital audio etc from cables carrying analog audio as much as possible Video coax should also be routed separately if possible If not route it with the DC power cables 2 2 6 Grounding and Shielding It is important to remember that th...

Page 23: ...tion ground loops alternate DC paths to ground may occur causing hum and other noise in the system If shields are connected at one end only they can become antennas to RF A good compromise is to connect one end of a cable s shield directly to ground and the other end through a 068 uF capacitor to ground This effectively provides a connection to ground at both ends at high frequencies but does not ...

Page 24: ...ATUS console To install the legs 1 Place the console on supports so that it is higher than the leg height and there is free access to the console sides Unfasten the shipping brackets from the sides of the console 2 Mount the legs to each side of the console using 2 8x18 Metric Hex Wrench Bolts and lock washers 3 Lift the console remove the supports and rest the console on its legs Fasten the anti ...

Page 25: ... CN7B 905 Crimp Tool 58448 2 hand tool AMP 58448 3 die set AMP XLR Connectors Microphones are interfaced to all STATUS 18R consoles using standard 3 pin male XLR connectors XLR connectors are not supplied with the console 1 4 Stereo Phone Plugs On consoles without patchbays module interface is via standard 1 4 Stereo Phone jacks on the rear of the module 1 4 Stereo plugs are not supplied with the ...

Page 26: ...1 8 To Multi Track 17 24 To Aux Device 1 8 From Multi Device 5 8 From Multi Device 1 4 From Multi Device 9 12 Tie Lines A9 16 From Multi Device 17 20 From Multi Device 13 16 From Multi Device 21 24 Tie Lines B1 8 From Multi Device 29 32 From Multi Device 25 28 From Multi Device 33 36 Tie Lines B9 16 Tie Lines D9 16 From Multi Device 37 40 Tie Lines D1 8 Tie Lines C1 8 Spare Spare Spare Tie Lines C...

Page 27: ...7 24 Connector Pinout 1 13 11 24 25 12 9 22 23 10 21 8 20 7 5 18 19 6 3 16 17 4 2 15 14 1 25 14 13 Track Out 6 Track Out 8 Track Out 3 Chassis Track Out 4 Chassis Track Out 5 Track Out 7 Chassis Chassis Track Out 3 Chassis Track Out 4 Chassis Track Out 6 Track Out 5 Track Out 7 Track Out 8 Track Out 2 Track Out 1 Chassis Chassis Track Out 2 Track Out 1 Chassis To Multi track 1 8 Connector Pinout 1...

Page 28: ...Chassis 2 Trk In 3 L N C Chassis Chassis 2 Trk In 2 L Chassis 2 Trk In 2 R Chassis 2 Trk In 3 R 2 Trk In 3 L N C N C 2 Trk In 1 R 2 Trk In 1 L Chassis Chassis 2 Trk In 1 R 2 Trk In 1 L Chassis To Stereo Machines Connector Pinout 1 13 11 24 25 12 9 22 23 10 21 8 20 7 5 18 19 6 3 16 17 4 2 15 14 1 25 14 13 PRGM R In 2 PRGM R In 4 PRGM L In 3 Chassis PRGM L In 4 Chassis PRGM R In 1 PRGM R In 3 Chassi...

Page 29: ...ie Line 6 Tie Line 8 Tie Line 3 Chassis Tie Line 4 Chassis Tie Line 5 Tie Line 7 Chassis Chassis Tie Line 3 Chassis Tie Line 4 Chassis Tie Line 6 Tie Line 5 Tie Line 7 Tie Line 8 Tie Line 2 Tie Line 1 Chassis Chassis Tie Line 2 Tie Line 1 Chassis Tie Lines A B C and D 1 8 Connector Pinout 1 13 11 24 25 12 9 22 23 10 21 8 20 7 5 18 19 6 3 16 17 4 2 15 14 1 25 14 13 Tie Line 14 Tie Line 16 Tie Line ...

Page 30: ...ration and Maintenance Manual Section 2 Installation May 2000 2 10 17 24 STEREO MACHINES STEREO AMPS AUX 1 8 FROM TO 9 16 MULTI TRACK 1 8 Patchless Master Connectors Line In Tape In Chan Insert Mix Insert Dir Out Mic In Tip Mix Ring Chan Tip Send Ring Return Mono Input Module Connections Main L Input Main R Input Return L Input Return R Input Main L Insert Main R Insert Tip Send Ring Return Stereo...

Page 31: ... L Chassis 2 Trk In 2 R Chassis N C 2 Trk In 3 R Chassis 2 Trk In 1 R 2 Trk In 1 L Chassis 2 Trk In 2 L 13 14 25 1 14 15 2 4 17 16 3 6 19 18 5 7 20 8 21 10 23 22 9 12 25 24 11 13 1 Stereo Machine To Connector Pinout Ins Send R Ins Send L Ins Return L Ins Return R Chassis St Mix Out R St Mix Out L Chassis St Mix Out R St Mix Out L Chassis Chassis Chassis Ins Send L Ins Return L Chassis St Mix Out R...

Page 32: ... Shield Chan Path Insert Mix Path Insert Main Path Insert The Mix and Chan Path Insert jacks interface the unbalanced Insert Sends and Returns to Mono Input modules The Main path Insert jacks interface the unbalanced Left and Right Main path Insert Sends and Returns to Stereo Input modules All Insert 1 4 Phone plugs are wired as follows Ring Insert Return Tip Insert Send Sleeve Common Direct Out T...

Page 33: ... the consoles s time code board House Sync Capability The Time Code Generator menu page has two frame rate options for syncing longitudinal time code to House Sync The H29D and H30D options allow the internal timecode generator to synchronize outgoing Longitudinal Time Code LTC frames with an external video sync signal by connecting a Black Burst generator or other commonly used House Sync source ...

Page 34: ...erred 15 or larger Color monitor capable of 800x600 resolution SVGA Video card with 1 Meg Ram VLB or PCI interface 16 Meg System Ram 250 Meg Hard Disk Drive At least 1 COM Port using a 16550A High Performance UART The presence of this UART can be determined by running MSD at the C prompt of the PC in question A Pointing Device such as a Mouse or Trackball A second COM port is required if the point...

Page 35: ...normalize the console before starting a session or performing system tests All controls are placed in their neutral position off centered released etc depending on the specific function This reduces the possibility that a signal will be misrouted by some switch or knob being left in an improper position This normalization procedure should also be followed before turning the console on for the firs...

Page 36: ...ful attention The following procedure will verify that your monitor system is properly interfaced with the console output Before beginning this procedure make sure that your monitor speakers are capable of withstanding the power and listening levels that may be delivered to them Proper speaker protection is the responsibility of the console owner The optimum setting for the Monitor level controls ...

Page 37: ...ack 3 21 3 3 6 Control Room 3 21 3 3 7 Meter Display 3 22 3 4 Input Module 3 23 3 4 1 Input 3 23 3 4 2 Aux 3 23 3 4 3 EQ 3 24 3 4 4 Fader Section 3 25 3 4 5 Select Button 3 26 3 5 Analog Master Section 3 27 3 5 1 Oscillator 3 27 3 5 2 Aux Masters 3 27 3 5 3 Talkback Comm 3 27 3 5 4 Studio Effects 3 28 3 5 5 Control Room 3 29 3 5 6 Stereo Mix 3 30 3 6 Master Meter 3 31 3 7 Patchbay 3 32 3 7 1 Intro...

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Page 39: ... Master Modules it will be described first Module function descriptions later in the section will reference the corresponding control on the Master Section Computer Control Most of the switches on the STATUS 18R console are under computer control meaning that the Status Control System SCS can actually change the switch s state from the Master module Input Module controls that are not computer cont...

Page 40: ...ole Layout STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 3 Controls and Indicators August 1999 3 2 Digital Master Module Patchbay Optional Meter Bridge Options Panel Analog Master Section Mono Input Modules ...

Page 41: ...ost In Place Additive Interlock Momentary Mix Main AFL PFL Defeat Solo Mode Aux Sends Track Assign Source Track Assignment Mix Solo Safe Automation Mix Tape 1 Tape 2 Tape 3 Aux 1 2 Aux 3 4 Aux 5 6 Aux 7 8 Talkback Comm Aux Masters Oscillator 1K 10K Bus 100 Mono C R to Meters Studio Effects Mix Main C R Solo Mic Near Field Tape 1 Tape 2 Tape 3 Aux 1 2 Aux 3 4 Aux 5 6 Aux 7 8 Stereo Bus Flip Grp Tap...

Page 42: ...ack Aux5 8 Mast 13 14 1 2 3 4 15 16 5 6 17 18 7 8 19 20 9 10 21 22 11 12 23 24 35 600 50 550 125 250 400 8K 550 5 4K 1 3K 2 5K EQ On Solo Mute 75 3K 125 1 7K 275 570 HF 1 2K 18K 1 5K 12K 3 3K 6 1K LMF Soft Select CHAN CHAN CHAN Line Stereo Track Aux1 4 Mast 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 28 36 14 CHAN Path Controls Aux Send Controls Module Select Button Input Trim and 48 Volt Switch MIX Path Con...

Page 43: ... 0 Tape Stereo Track Aux5 8 Mast 13 14 1 2 3 4 15 16 5 6 17 18 7 8 19 20 9 10 21 22 11 12 23 24 CHAN Line Stereo Track Aux1 4 Mast 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 28 36 Meter dB Increments Track Assign Labels Chan Path Status Labels Mix Path Status Labels Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc LCD Selection Keys LCD Selection Keys LCD Display LCD Contrast Adjust LCD Function Keys ...

Page 44: ...ses In conventional designs this matrix is normally sourced from one input path of the console In the STATUS 18R each Input Module s Track Assign Matrix may be sourced from one of three places the Channel Path Fader CHAN The Mix Path Fader MIX or Aux 7 8 AUX 7 8 Pressing Chan or Mix allows the Channel or Mix Path to be assigned to the Track Buses Pressing AUX 7 8 allows the Input Module s AUX 7 8 ...

Page 45: ...ns to even numbered channels Panning between a pair of buses allows the Bus pair to be used as a Stereo pair during recording When the Track Assign is sourced from Aux 7 8 the Aux Send Level Controls adjust the levels to the Track Bus pairs Track Assignment is displayed on the Input Module s LED Meter and Status Display by pressing the Status button in the Meter Display Section of the Digital Mast...

Page 46: ... fader effects send While Pre is selected a path s fader levels have no effect on the levels heard in the headphones Pressing a Post switch sources an Aux Send after the path s fader and its associated On switch This is desirable when using the Aux as an Effects Send where the effect return should change level and mute with its source material Aux sends may be sourced from the Chan and Mix paths s...

Page 47: ...d pressing the other On Auxes 1 2 and 7 8 each have an Aux On button Pressing an Aux Send s On button connects the Aux Send pair to its assigned buses When the button is lit the Aux Send is On Aux Sends 3 4 and 5 6 do not have On buttons and are therefore always On Module Indication An Aux Send s assignment is also displayed on the Input Module LED Meter and Status display by the AUX 1 4 and AUX 5...

Page 48: ...Path is sourced from either Mic or Line while the Mix Path is sourced from either the Group or Tape input Pressing Mic Line Group or Tape selects the input for a given path Mic is a low level input for connecting Microphones Mic Level Direct Boxes and low level Synthesizers Line is a high level input for any line level device It may be calibrated for a 4 dB or 10 dB input level Mic and Line are in...

Page 49: ...larity to its normal state The Mix Path is not affected by Pol Rev EQ In and EQ Out Pressing the EQ In button on the Channel or Mix Path inserts the EQ sections selected for that path into the circuit Pressing EQ Out bypasses the EQ circuit If there are no EQ sections assigned to a path the path s EQ switch has no effect The Input Modules have a local EQ In switch and LED on each path that works i...

Page 50: ...odule is lit the switch states that appear on the Master Section will be copied to any Input Module selected The Master Section may be copied to single or multiple Modules by pressing One or Many before selecting Input Modules The copy function can be performed on cue to a number of modules by holding Copy To Module and pressing Many While Copy To Module and Many are flashing select the desired In...

Page 51: ...n into Transparency mode Pressing a switch on the Master Section will cause that function to become transparent flash meaning that it will not be copied during a copy operation Pressing a function s button repeatedly toggles the function in and out of the transparent state Pressing Set Transparent twice causes all functions to become transparent flash Pressing a switch on the Master Section will t...

Page 52: ...causes the Module Select buttons to operate in an additive mode Pressing a Module s Select button selects the Module and adds it to any Modules already selected Pressing the Select button again deselects it from the selected Modules When used with Copy To Master and Copy To Module pressing Many allows multiple Modules to be attached to the Master Section at the same time Pressing Many before All o...

Page 53: ...ess A B C or All Last Pressing Last recalls the last set of module selections If a module selection has been cancelled by a time out pressing Last will restore the cancelled selection Holding Shift and pressing Last inverts the current module selection All modules that are selected will be deselected and vice versa Auto Select Pressing Auto Select puts the console in Auto Select mode When any comp...

Page 54: ...med as a toggle the function switches to its alternate state each time SoftKey is pressed When Toggle is not selected an absolute switch state is programmed into the SoftKey Every time the SoftKey is pressed the same state is executed Certain functions cannot be programmed as a Toggle These include Track Assign Source and the Track Assign Matrix Programming a SoftKey 1 Press Copy To Master or Copy...

Page 55: ...s configured at the factory In reality all of the Preset buttons can be programmed by the user The labels under the button caps may be changed if desired Preset Buttons Each of the Preset buttons except Shift stores two Presets the first Preset is selected by pressing the Preset button alone the second by holding Shift and pressing the Preset button Pressing a Preset button deselects any selected ...

Page 56: ...l of the selection keys The selection keys have different modes of operation depending on the option being displayed A selection button may operate as any of the following Toggle Toggles the displayed option On or Off The button s LED indicates the On state of the option ie Solo Defeat On Off Scroll The button is used to increment or decrement a number or move through a list ie Adjust snapshot ram...

Page 57: ...e following descriptions show how the Solo LEDs are affected when solo functions are executed from the LCD Menu System Defeat Pressing DEFEAT on the SOLO LCD Menu overrides an MIS solo in effect but does not cancel soloed channels Pressing DEFEAT again restores the Solos that were previously in effect When Solo Defeat is in effect and no paths are soloed the Defeat LED is lit If Solo Defeat is in ...

Page 58: ...ust be unsoloed or the Solo Clear button pressed Pressing INTRLK causes the Solo buttons to interlock when pressed When a Solo button is pressed the path is soloed and previously soloed paths are unsoloed Pressing a Solo button that is already soloed unsolos it If any Solo button is held while in Interlock mode the system operates as if it were in Additive mode allowing multiple paths to be soloed...

Page 59: ...end so that vocal cues and direction from the Control Room can be heard in the musician s headphones without printing it to tape The Talkback Mic level is controlled by the Talkback Comm pot on the Analog Master Section of the Digital Master Jumpers on the console motherboard determine if the Talkback Mic will be fed to individual Aux Sends See Section 6 Alignment and Maintenance for information a...

Page 60: ...24 Tape Mix path sourced from the Tape Input Stereo Mix path assigned to the Stereo Mix bus Track The Track Assign is sourced from the Mix path Aux 5 8 Aux 5 through 8 is sourced Pre or Post the Mix path Mast The Mix path is the Master of a fader group Status is a timed function After a preset amount of time the meter display returns to Level mode Pressing Status twice locks the Meter Display in S...

Page 61: ...nd pairs Aux 1 2 is a Stereo send with a Level Control and Pan Pot Auxes 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 are Mono sends with Level Controls only Mono sends 7 and 8 can alternately be routed to the Input Module s Track Assign Matrix for output to the multitrack Aux Send sourcing and assignment is controlled by switches in the Master Section of the Digital Master Module Aux Send Level and Pan Controls Level and pan...

Page 62: ...ter boosts the selected frequency LMF Frequency Select Control The LMF frequency select is continuously variable from 75 Hz to 3 kHz LMF Bandwidth Switch The Lo Mid Bandwidth switch selects the bandwidth or Q of the Hi Mid filter When depressed Narrow the bandwidth is 2 octaves When it is not depressed the bandwidth is approximately 1 octave LMF Boost Cut Control The LMF Boost Cut Control is a cen...

Page 63: ...tive and Temporary Solo modes change the way that the Solo buttons interact with each other For more information about Solo modes see Section 4 Operation On Pressing On toggles a path s audio On and Off If the On LED is Off the Path will not pass audio If the On LED is lit the state of the Mute LED determines if audio will be heard through the path The On Switch works in conjunction with the Chan ...

Page 64: ...are set in the Automation Opts Menu of the LCD Menu System The Auto buttons work in conjunction with the Master Section Write and Update buttons Each time the Auto button is pressed the assigned path changes to the next programmed automation mode See Section 5 Automation for more information on using the Auto button 3 4 5 Select Button The Select button is used to select an Input Module for Copy a...

Page 65: ...rack and Stereo Mix outputs at a low level When recorded on tape during a slate a 100 Hz tone becomes an audible blip when winding tape at high speeds making slates easier to locate 3 5 2 Aux Masters The Aux Masters Section controls the master output levels of Aux Sends 1 through 8 Aux Masters can be muted by selecting the Aux Send Master Mute parameter in the MISC section of the LCD Menu System A...

Page 66: ...are summed equally Level Control When the Studio Effects LED is lit the Level Control adjusts the output level of the Studio Section Turning the Level Control Clockwise raises the output level The Talkback Mic feed is not affected by the Studio Level Control Studio Effects The Studio Effects button toggles the output of the Studio Section On and Off When the Studio Effects LED is lit the Studio ou...

Page 67: ...utputs are summed Control Room Source Selectors The Studio Effects Source selector buttons consist of AUX 7 8 AUX 5 6 AUX 3 4 AUX 1 2 TAPE 3 TAPE 2 TAPE 1 MIX These switches select the audio source that is fed to the Control Room Monitor outputs The Control Room Source buttons are independently selected one or more may be selected simultaneously When more than one source is selected the sources ar...

Page 68: ... the 0 mark on the fader panel its uppermost position Setting the fader to this position sets the proper gain staging for the Stereo Mix bus and provides a fixed reference point to return the fader to after a fade The Stereo Mix fader is not automated STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 3 Controls and Indicators August 1999 3 30 0 6 18 24 36 48 60 12 Stereo Master Fader ...

Page 69: ...Function modes The LEDs display signal levels from 36 dBu to 8 dBu The labels 8 through 36 in the center of the LED segments indicate the signal level in dBu Sourcing of the Stereo Meters is controlled by the Meters switch on the Analog Master section Meter ballistics for all meters are selected in the Meter option of the LCD Menu System Section 3 Controls and Indicators August 1999 3 31 STATUS 18...

Page 70: ... Out Line In Insert Send Insert Return Direct Out MIX Path MIX Path Machine Out Tape In Insert Send Insert Return Direct Out Line In Insert Send Insert Return Direct Out Machine Out Tape In Insert Send Insert Return Direct Out Line In Insert Send Insert Return Direct Out MIX Path MIX Path Machine Out Tape In Insert Send Insert Return Direct Out Device Out Line In Insert Send Insert Return Direct O...

Page 71: ...to the Return jacks breaks the normal inserting the external device into the signal path C R Int The Left and Right C R Control Room jacks are connected to the Main outputs of the Control Room Section in the Analog Master Section of the Digital Master module They are normalled to the Left and Right Monitor Amp Inputs jacks directly below them Near Field Int The Left and Right Near Field jacks are ...

Page 72: ...be multed six ways Patching into the bottom right input jack breaks the normal between the top and bottom rows allowing two separate signals to be multed three ways Aux Send Outputs 1 through 8 Int The Aux Send Outputs jacks are connected to the outputs of the Aux Masters Section in the Analog Master Section They are normalled to the Aux Device Inputs jacks directly below them All of the Aux Send ...

Page 73: ...Int The Direct Out jack is an independent Mix path post fader output Typically the Direct Out is used to feed an external device that is being returned to another input Device Out Ext This jack may be wired to any external device output such as a keyboard an effects device a second multitrack or an editing system It is normalled to the Input Module s Line In jack Line In Int Normalled from the Dev...

Page 74: ...y be purchased as necessary STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 3 Controls and Indicators August 1999 3 36 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Tie Lines A Tie Lines A Tie Lines A Tie Lines B Tie Lines B Tie Lines B Tie Lines B Tie Lines C Tie Lines C Tie Lines C Tie Lines...

Page 75: ... accept inputs from 10 to 4 dBu Each Stereo module accepts two stereo inputs one for the Return path and one for the Main path Main Trim Knob The Main Trim knob adjusts the Main path input level over a range of 30 dB Return Trim Switch The Return Trim switch provides 14 dB of gain to the Return path level for 10 dBu input sources 3 8 3 Aux Section Each Stereo Module has eight Aux Send level contro...

Page 76: ... PFL Defeat Solo Mode Aux Sends Track Assign Source Track Assignment Mix Solo Safe Automation Stereo Bus Flip Grp Tape Mix Main Return Return Main Main Mix Main Return Return Main Return Main In Rtrn In On Fader EQ In EQ Pol Rev Mic Line EQ Out Mute Stereo Bus Update Write Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Pre Post Pre Post Master Section Stereo Labeling 12 6 6 12 24 36 48 0 Main Trim 12 6 12 24 36 48 6 0 ...

Page 77: ...Q is a 3 band EQ designed for program equalization The Main path EQ section also includes a High Pass Filter HF Knob The HF knob provides 15 dB boost or cut starting at the frequency selected on the HF Frequency selector switch HF Frequency Selector Switch The HF Frequency Selector selects the frequency that is affected by the HF Knob In the up position shelving begins at 16 kHz when depressed she...

Page 78: ...des local switching of EQ section without the need to attach the module to the Master Section Solo When a Solo button is pressed all paths without Solo pressed are muted allowing only the soloed channels to be heard The Solo LED lights to indicate that the path is soloed Whether an unsoloed path is actually muted or just not heard depends on whether an IPS In Place Solo or MIS Monitor Interrupt So...

Page 79: ...the Right or Even numbered buses Turning the Balance knob to center sends the Left signal to the Left bus and the Right signal to the Right bus at equal levels Soft SoftKey Pressing Soft executes the function programmed for the SoftKey If the function is programmed as a Toggle function pressing Soft repeatedly will toggle the function On and Off The SoftKey is programmed in the Master Section of t...

Page 80: ...ts on the Patch Bay The Return path inputs are accessed on 1 4 inch jacks on the rear of the Stereo Input module Insert Send Int The Insert Send jack is the output of the Main Path s Insert Point It is normalled to the Insert Return jack The Insert Send is typically used as the send to an external device that is to be inserted into the signal path of the Stereo Input Module It may also be used as ...

Page 81: ...Preset 4 16 4 9 3 Storing One or a Few Switches in a Preset 4 16 4 9 4 Using Presets 4 16 4 9 5 Loading and Saving Preset Banks 4 17 4 10 Soft Key 4 18 4 10 1 Soft Key Buttons 4 18 4 10 2 Programming a Soft Key 4 18 4 10 3 Using Soft Keys 4 18 4 11 Solo System 4 19 4 11 1 Introduction 4 19 4 11 2 Solo Modes 4 19 4 11 3 Selection Modes 4 20 4 11 4 Using the Solo System 4 20 4 12 Aux Send Operation ...

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Page 83: ...and route individual audio signals in the console An Input module contains two separate audio paths each with its own fader Except for EQ input sourcing and Polarity Reverse both paths are functionally identical Audio switching and routing for both paths is done by electronic switches under computer control of the SCS Most of the Input module s functions are controlled from a central Master Sectio...

Page 84: ...ion keys surrounding the display A more detailed description of the LCD Menu System can be found in the LCD Reference later in this section 4 2 3 Patch Bay The Patch Bay provides plug in access to the various inputs and outputs of the console Recorders and other external devices are also wired to points in the Patch Bay 4 2 STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 4 Operation August 199...

Page 85: ... inputs of the Input modules and is active 1 Pull all faders down to the bottom of their travel 2 Press All in the Select Groups area of the Master Section The Select buttons on all modules should light 3 Press Tape and Mix On in the Mix Path area of the Master Section Press Stereo Bus in the Mix Path area until it is lit 4 Press Meter in the LCD Display area of the Digital Master module Press the...

Page 86: ... This includes fader automation modes but does not include Solo status Switch Write modes or VCA levels Two module states are stored for each module the Current state and the Previous state This provides an alternate module state that can be recalled on Selected modules by pressing Swap Last State in the Master Section When an Input module is selected and edited it has an additional Undo state tha...

Page 87: ...le is attached any changes made to the Master Section will be immediately enacted upon the Input module and vice versa Single or multiple Input modules may be attached by pressing One or Many before selecting Input modules Copy To Master is the default edit mode of the console Pressing Copy To Master clears all Input module selections and retains the current switch states of the Master Section Cop...

Page 88: ...odule and deselects all previously selected modules Holding any Select button while pressing other Select buttons allows multiple modules to be selected while in One mode Select button operation is the same as Many mode Many Pressing Many causes module selection to operate in an additive mode When Many is active a number of Input modules may be selected simultaneously Pressing an Input module s Se...

Page 89: ... the Master Section for editing Auto Select only works in Copy To Master and One mode None Selected Indicator The None Selected indicator lights when there are no modules selected This can occur when Copy To Master Copy To Module or Set Transparent is pressed or when a selection is cancelled by a timeout Section 4 Operation August 1999 4 7 STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 90: ...fect all modules that are selected Another way of selecting multiple modules is by pressing and holding a Select button while other Select buttons are pressed This feature operates in both One and Many selection modes Multiple modules may also be selected for editing by pressing a Select Group button a topic covered later in this section NOTE Selecting multiple modules may cause some Master Sectio...

Page 91: ...aster Section This switches the EQ in on modules 22 23 and 24 The EQ In and EQ Out buttons on the Master Section stop flashing indicating that the EQ In states on the Selected modules are the same Only the Master Section can have transparent switches Transparent switches cannot be copied to modules This becomes important as you learn to copy the Master Section to Input modules Section 4 Operation ...

Page 92: ...ressing Swap Last State toggles the module between its current state and the last state The Swap Last State button lights when the Last state is active on the Selected modules The Previous State provides an alternate module state that can be configured and exchanged with the current state of the module The Previous State of a module is updated whenever the Swap Last State LED is On and A Snapshot ...

Page 93: ...l Track Assigns toggle between 7 through 12 Setup 1 and 1 through 6 Setup 2 If additional modules are selected while Swap Last State is lit the previous states of the originally Selected modules will be out of sync with those of the newly Selected modules The Swap Last State LED always displays the state of the original selections The Swap Last State LED is reset and turned off when all modules ar...

Page 94: ...lect module 24 to copy its switch states to the Master Section Clear the selection by pressing Copy To Master 2 Make any desired changes to the switches on the Master Section 3 Press Copy To Module then press Many The Copy To Module button lights 4 Select modules 22 23 and 24 The Master Section switch states are copied to those modules as they are selected 4 7 3 Copying Switch Settings to Modules ...

Page 95: ...l switches in the Master Section become transparent While the Master Section is in this condition no switch states can be copied to a module Pressing any button in the Master Section toggles the function in and out of transparent mode Individual functions can now be recalled and copied without affecting the rest of the switches on a module While the Set Transparent LED is lit or flashing pressing ...

Page 96: ...t or the whole track assign can be made transparent by pressing the Clear button 4 8 Select Groups One of the most powerful features of the STATUS 18R is the ability to define master switch settings and execute them on all or a few modules Select Groups provide a way to select groups of modules with one button push You may already have experience with the All button a Select Group button that sele...

Page 97: ...sh 3 Press EQ In in the Mix path area of the Master Section The Mix path EQ In is lit and the EQ Out switch is Off All other switches are still flashing transparent 4 Press Copy To Module then press Group A The EQ has been switched into the Mix paths of modules 22 23 and 24 Groups A B and C can be used for predefining sections of the console Doing this allows you to switch blocks of modules quickl...

Page 98: ...e Then press the desired Preset button 4 9 3 Storing One or a Few Switches in a Preset To store one or a few switches in a Preset 1 Set the switches in the Master Section to the desired states 2 Press Set Transparent twice All Master Section switches will flash 2 Select the switches to be saved in the Preset 3 Hold Many and press the desired Preset button To store the Master Section to a shifted P...

Page 99: ...Q Out will be lit for each path EQ In will not be lit and all other switches will be flashing 2 Press Copy To Module then press All The EQ will be switched out of the Mix and Chan path of every module All modules will still be selected 3 Press Undo to return all EQs to their original states Pressing Undo repeatedly will now toggle the EQs In and Out 4 9 5 Loading and Saving Preset Banks The 8 user...

Page 100: ...ection switches are transparent or undefined 3 If the SoftKey will be used to toggle between two states ie Mix and Chan EQ In and Out press the Toggle button until it is lit If the SoftKey will be used to execute a specific button press ie the Track Assign Clear button do not press Toggle 4 Press the Master Section switches that are to be switched by the SoftKey The switch function stops flashing ...

Page 101: ...ing or a broadcast Executing a solo could mute channels in the cue headphones or the program feed IPS soloing is useful during mixing however because an instrument can be soloed with effects exactly as it is heard in the mix Monitor Interrupt MIS Monitor Interrupt Solo is non destructive A separate Solo bus in the console sums all soloed paths When a solo is executed the Control Room section tempo...

Page 102: ...ing the Solo System The LCD Menu System contains most of the controls for the Solo system The modes in effect are displayed in the Solo Mode section of the Digital Master module The dedicated Solo Clear button is located in the bottom section of the Digital Master module The Mix and Chan Solo Safe buttons are located next to the Solo Modes LEDs on the Master Section MIXIP and CHANIP Mix In Place a...

Page 103: ...h Pressing MOMEN causes the Solo buttons to operate in Momentary mode Pressing a Solo button solos the path releasing the Solo button unsolos it Additive Interlock and Momentary modes can be used in conjunction Soloing a number of paths in Additive mode and then changing to Momentary mode keeps the paths soloed in Additive mode soloed while Momentary solos are executed Pressing Solo Clear cancels ...

Page 104: ...the levels heard in the headphones Pressing a POST switch sources an Aux Send after the path s fader and its associated ON switch This is desirable when using the Aux as an Effects Send where the effect return should change level and mute with its source material Aux sends may be sourced from the Chan and Mix paths simultaneously When the Aux send is sourced from both paths the Mix and Chan path s...

Page 105: ...ne or both module paths Auxes sourced from a single source When Aux 1 4 is lit Auxes 1 through 4 are sourced from the Chan path When off Auxes 1 4 are sourced from the Mix path When Aux 5 8 is lit Auxes 5 through 8 are sourced from the Mix path When off Auxes 5 8 are sourced from the Chan path Auxes sourced from both paths When Aux 1 4 is lit Auxes 1 through 4 are sourced from the Chan path When o...

Page 106: ...itional members assigned to it although in practice it always does The GROUP Menu on the LCD Menu System indicates whether Grouping is On or Off Press the ON button to toggle the state of the Group Status When Grouping is ON The LCD Menu ON LED is On Groups are Active Group Master changes mute solo fader modes etc will affect group members When Grouping is OFF The LCD Menu ON LED is Off Groups are...

Page 107: ...ader will only be used as a Group master it will carry no audio it is recommended that the fader be set to zero on the fader scale before making it a group master This allows the panel markings to indicate the group offset level Indication All path ON LEDs turn Off except for the group that is now being edited To Add a Member to the Group Being Edited 1 Press the ON button of a path whose LED is n...

Page 108: ... button was pressed is part of a group its ON LED will continue to blink or stay On Blink indicates that it is the master of this group On indicates that it is a member of this group The ON LEDs of the other paths will show their status if they are a member or master of this group If they are not a member of this group they will go Off While the VIEW GROUPS LCD Menu is displayed holding down an ON...

Page 109: ... Whenever Grouping is On hitting a fader related button of a Group Master sends that button hit to all of the members of that group This includes the local path which lies beneath the Group Master In truth however it is not the button hit that is sent but the mode that the masters local path changes to For example The local path beneath a Group Master is in Read as indicated by that path s Mode LE...

Page 110: ...pecified period of time when the snapshot is recalled For a ramp time to be stored in a snapshot Automation Auto Glide must be turned On The ramp time stored is equal to the Automation Glide rate Enabling and setting of Automation Glide Rate is explained in 5 4 3 and 5 4 9 4 14 4 Storing Snapshots To Store a Snapshot 1 Press Recall Press the button under SNAPSHOT SAVE 2 Press the Up or Down Arrow ...

Page 111: ...hot names This display can be accessed by pressing the NAME button in the Snapshot Save menu To Enter or Edit a Snapshot Name 1 Press Recall Press the button under SNAPSHOT SAVE 2 Press the Up or Down Arrow key to scroll to the Snapshot number desired The Snapshot register displays EMPTY if there is no snapshot saved under the Snapshot number 3 Press NAME to bring up the Name display 4 Use the Lef...

Page 112: ...key to scroll to the Image number desired The Image name displays EMPTY IMAGE FILE if there is no image saved under the Image number 3 Press NAME to enter or change the Image name if desired The Name display is described later in this section 4 Press SAVE to save the console image to disk If an image already exists for that Image number the LCD display will prompt Image File Exists Overwrite Yes N...

Page 113: ...trolled items Status provides two Image Recall Modes Image Display Mode This mode allows the user to quickly view the current state of all the controls requiring computer assisted nulling on the input module s No nulling may be performed in this mode Nulling Display Mode In this mode the operator uses the LEDs on each module for feedback when nulling the controls Section 4 Operation August 1999 4 ...

Page 114: ...n that nulling is required on a module the three LEDs directly to the left of the Soft key EQ Solo and On are used as Bank Nulled indicators With these indicators an operator can always see if an input module is completely nulled Conversely if any or all of the three LEDs are on the operator can quickly tell which section s of the input module require nulling The Bank Nulled indicators operate as ...

Page 115: ...le by module Fast Switch Nulling allows the engineer to recall and null all mechanical switch settings on the console in one operation NOTE Switch states are also be recalled and nulled in Horizontal and Vertical modes Fast Switch Nulling is provided only as a streamlined switch recall method Horizontal Nulling Mode Horizontal Nulling uses one input module as a null controller to select a module c...

Page 116: ...null all items null only the knobs and switches that you desire To enter Vertical Nulling Mode simply select more modules Vertical Nulling Mode To enter Vertical Nulling Mode simply select two or more modules Vertical Nulling allows up to 7 Input modules to be nulled simultaneously and independently As an operator selects a module item the LED display changes to show nulling information about that...

Page 117: ...all 6 mechanical switches will be displayed simultaneously on a section of the LEDs This is an interactive display mode and continuously updates as the switches are adjusted In this mode the LED Switch mapping is follows In Fast Switch Nulling Mode all switch settings on all modules may be nulled in one operation with the LED indicators providing operator feedback in real time Changing Between Nul...

Page 118: ...or displaying amount of correction required The LED resolution number of degrees per LED is not linear the further from the center the LEDs the more degrees of rotation they represent Nulling Resolution At any time during the nulling process the user can select a knob fader nulling resolution via the LCD Menu Keys Three choices are available Fine Medium Course The tradeoff of Fine versus Coarse re...

Page 119: ...the UPS settings 1 Press Misc 2 Press FILE then UPS 3 Press SAVE The current UPS settings will overwrite those on disk 4 16 3 Loading UPS Settings To load UPS settings from disk 1 Press Misc 2 Press FILE then UPS 3 Press LOAD The new UPS settings will be loaded from disk 4 16 4 Reloading Factory Defaults To reload the factory default UPS 1 Press Misc 2 Press FILE then UPS 3 Press DFLTS Section 4 O...

Page 120: ...edded in each time code word This control does not affect the operation of time code and normally does not need to be set START Pressing START toggles time code on and off from the time displayed Press RESET to return the display to Start time 4 17 2 Using the Time Code Generator To stripe a tape with time code 1 Hold Shift and press Automation 2 Press TCGEN 3 Press SET and then START Enter the ti...

Page 121: ...rting a New Mix 5 30 5 6 5 Isolating Switches 5 31 5 6 6 Setting End of Mix Processing 5 32 5 6 7 Setting All Faders to Write 5 33 5 6 8 Writing a Mix Pass 5 34 5 6 9 Playing Back the Mix 5 34 5 6 10 Writing Single Faders 5 35 5 6 11 Using the Auto Button 5 35 5 6 12 Punching In Data 5 36 5 6 13 Archiving Saving the Mix 5 36 5 6 14 Recalling Mixes 5 37 5 6 15 Undo and Redo 5 37 5 7 Introduction to...

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Page 123: ...performance UART The presence of this UART can be determined by running MSD at the C prompt if the DOS directory is available A pointing device such as a mouse or trackball A second COM port is required if the pointing device uses a serial interface If your console is equipped with the Dynamics option and you wish to use the Dynamics Graphical User Interface GUI you must use the second COM port fo...

Page 124: ... requested information then click Next You will then be asked where you want the Eagle files installed The default folder is C Program Files Otari Eagle 6 If you must have Eagle installed on a different drive or folder click on BROWSE and specify the correct path When you are done click on Next It is highly recommended that you utilize the default folder and drive to facilitate customer support 7 ...

Page 125: ... cable into the connector labeled AUTOMATION PC situated on the back of the Auxiliary Panel 2 Power down the Status console and remove the existing console Master Disk Insert the new Status console Master Disk for Eagle Automation and repower the console Allow the console to bootup completely with the Recall menu visible before continuing 3 On the PC click on the Start button on the taskbar and se...

Page 126: ...this message box 11 Quit Eagle automation by clicking on the close box at the top right corner of the main window Click on the Start button on the Taskbar and select Shut Down Select Restart the Computer and click on Yes to reboot your PC 12 When Windows 95 has finished starting and the Desktop is available start Eagle again via the Start Menu or an alternate method 13 After Eagle has completed lo...

Page 127: ...the console Timecode Reader separately To view and edit mixes off line Eagle can be used without a console connected however you will not be able to write dynamic fader data run timecode or control switches or faders on the Console screen Just install Eagle on the PC you wish to use without performing the Console Preference settings You can create mixes using the Fader or Switch Mix Edit screens t...

Page 128: ...tton is pressed the assigned path sequences to the next logical automation mode The automation mode in effect will be displayed on the associated W Write and U Update LEDs When Fader Flip is used on a module the Auto button and its W and U LEDs still control the assigned fader For example If the Auto button is set to control the LOWER path pressing Fader Flip will make the Auto button control the ...

Page 129: ...accidental recording Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift SWITCH UNDO MKCUE OPTS ALLRD RECORD PLAY SAFE Shift Button Function Select Buttons Automation Menu Button Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last...

Page 130: ...ough Auto button mode styles ENDPS Selects the End Pass Fader Mode screen GLIDE Toggles fader glide On and Off ARCH Pressing ARCH saves the current mix to disk and increments the Write mix number AUTREC Toggles Auto Record On and Off Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift BUTN STYLE ENDPS ...

Page 131: ...VITC Input Sets incoming time code rate Displays Diagnostics Page Returns to Automation Options Menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift RATE SRC 29 LTC DIAG DONE Press to set time code in option Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Modu...

Page 132: ...e code Sets User bits Returns to TCGEN menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift START LP END UBITS DONE Toggles looping On and Off Press to set Start and Loop End time code Sets time code rate Resets to Start time code Toggles generator On and Off Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc...

Page 133: ...ases Glide time Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift GLIDE RATE 2 FRMS ü DONE ï STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 Eagle Automation August 1999 5 11 ...

Page 134: ...tion 5 Eagle Automation STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual 5 12 August 1999 Pull Down Menu Windows 95 Interface Info Bar displays system statistics and information Mix Controls for creating saving and undoing mixes Event Field shows current or next event or action Tool Bar Track Sheet Labels are displayed here Time Line shows linear view of mix and events Moves can be viewed by scrubbing ...

Page 135: ...ole window to display the Cursor Function menu then Left click the function desired When Actuate is chosen console faders and switches can be directly controlled from the Console window When faders or switches are selected they are under master control of the Console Controls window When Pan is chosen the cursor moves the faders and switches within the Console window STATUS 18R Operation and Maint...

Page 136: ...rent Time pointer shows the current location in the mix When time code is stopped the pointer can be dragged to show the state of the console at any point in the mix Captured or entered events are displayed as bars on the Time Line Cue points are captured by tapping the Space Bar or entered by clicking New on the Events window Section 5 Eagle Automation STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 137: ...of the window are used to filter the events being viewed Events can be isolated by any combination of type item or path The buttons on the right side of the window are used to edit highlighted events If required a time code prompt will appear for entering a new event location New Creates a new event Del Deletes the highlighted event Dup Duplicates the highlighted event Move Moves the highlighted e...

Page 138: ... number 5 5 8 Time Code Window Options Time Code Reader Frame Rate should be set to the frame rate of the incoming time code reference Source LTC VITC determines if the time code reference is read from the Audio or Video timecode input Feet Frames If the time code display option is set to Feet Frames this field is used to set the amount of film frames in a foot Time Code Offset allows the mix to b...

Page 139: ...es to be punched in at a specific time PLAY Pressing PLAY deactivates Record SAFE When in Safe mode the REC and PLAY buttons operate normally but nothing is written to data This is used to prevent Rec from accidentally being pressed Clicking SAFE toggles Safe mode on and off 5 5 11 Tool Bar The Tool Bar contains buttons that take you directly to frequently used windows and functions If a button is...

Page 140: ...opriate tab in the Mix Edit window Merge copies a section from a previous mix to the same place in the the current mix Copy copies a section from the current or a previous mix to anyplace in the the current mix Swap copies switch or fader data between paths in the the current mix Switches lets you set or erase switch data in the the current mix Faders lets you trim or set fader levels in the the c...

Page 141: ...ewrite switches by using Merge to copy all Mute and EQ switch data from the original mix STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 Eagle Automation August 1999 5 19 Selects modules to be edited Saves Loads and Resets module and item selections Selects Path Items to be edited Merge Tab Applys or Undoes edits Closes Window Selects source mix number Selects source mix name Timecode where ...

Page 142: ... Copy can also be used to copy a complete mix to another timecode range should the multitrack have timecode problems and need to be restriped Section 5 Eagle Automation STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual 5 20 August 1999 Selects modules to be edited Saves Loads and Resets module and item selections Selects Path Items to be edited Copy Tab Applys or Undoes edits Closes Window Selects sourc...

Page 143: ...changed Move Moves the source items mix data to the destination items then deletes the source items mix data As an example Swap can be used to remap faders and switches when transferring a mix file between two different consoles or to duplicate switch moves on multiple switches STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 Eagle Automation August 1999 5 21 Selects modules to be edited Save...

Page 144: ...d Maintenance Manual 5 22 August 1999 Selects modules to be edited Saves Loads and Resets module and item selections Selects Path Items to be edited Switches Tab Applys or Undoes edits Closes Window Timecode where edit starts Timecode where edit ends Length of edit can be entered or calculated from Start and End Times Set or Toggle switches Snapshot to be used as basis for setting switches Use cur...

Page 145: ...ll be written till the end of the mix To End of Mix Levels and switch states in effect when time code stops are written till the end of the mix overwriting any data previously written This option is useful when laying down the initial pass of a mix At End Of Pass The At End Of Pass options determine what happens to the fader modes in effect at the end of the pass Set All Faders to Read Sets all fa...

Page 146: ...The option selected here determines where the Console Controls Master Fader the Big Fader locates when faders are selected None Big Fader is not affected by a selection Zero Reference Big Fader goes to i0i reference mark when a selection is made Average Selected Levels The Big Fader goes to the average level of all selected faders Faders Update Mode Moving Faders Only These radio buttons determine...

Page 147: ...ess frequently A good number to start at is 10 Remember that you can always archive manually using the ARCH Archive buttons on the console and the Mix Controls window This should be done for any pass that you know you will want to return to When a mix is archived manually the Auto Archive pass counter is automatically reset UNDO REDO Depth The UNDO REDO Depth parameter determines how many passes a...

Page 148: ... and Chan columns appear under the associated path on the Console window While entering text the following QWERTY keys are used for navigation TAB Advance to next box right then down Right Arrow Move Right one box Left Arrow Move Left one box SPACE Clear box contents if boxed Section 5 Eagle Automation STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual 5 26 August 1999 ...

Page 149: ...mber of modules that the Eagle software is configured to address 5 5 19 Console Preferences Settings Use the Settings tab to configure the Comm Serial port that Eagle Automation uses to communicate with the console STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 Eagle Automation August 1999 5 27 ...

Page 150: ...hot automation is most useful for making global changes to console switch and fader settings while dynamic automation is better for storing the continuously changing moves of individual faders and switches Snapshot automation complements Dynamic automation by providing the basic levels from which dynamic moves can be created Eagle s Console window shows various views of the console s faders and sw...

Page 151: ...e pull down menu next to the time code number in the Time Code window Selects LTC or VITC Input Sets incoming time code rate Displays Diagnostics Page Returns to Automation Options Menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift RATE SRC 29 LTC DIAG DONE Press to set time code in option Meter ...

Page 152: ...kball 5 6 4 Starting a New Mix When Eagle is first started a new mix called untitled1 is automatically created This mix can be named when it is first saved using the ARCH ARCHIVE button or Save Mix Ctrl S in the Files menu To start a new untitled mix click NEW in the Mix Controls window or select New Mix Ctrl N in the Files menu To open a previously saved mix select the Files Menu by clicking FILE...

Page 153: ...ay switch automation options 3 Press ISOLT to isolate all switches from automation 4 Press Automation to return to the main automation menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift TOGGLE MATCH LVMOM LEAVE READ UPDATE WRITE ISOLT Locks Leave On untill Read is pressed or end of pass Enables M...

Page 154: ...x processing as follows 1 Click on the Windows menu and select Mix Processing 2 Click on Write Changes To End of Mix While To End of Mix is in effect written fader levels and switch states in effect when time code stops will be written till the highest time code number and become the basic levels of the mix NOTE After writing the initial mix pass you may want to set Mix Processing to End of Time C...

Page 155: ...u While SAFE is On faders in Write mode will not be written to data 4 Run tape and set your mix levels to the point that you would like to start saving mixes Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift SWITCH UNDO MKCUE OPTS ALLRD RECORD PLAY SAFE Shift Button Function Select Buttons Automation...

Page 156: ...e are at least 90 frames approximately 3 seconds of continuous valid time code This prevents a pass being created as a result of searching through a tape and listening briefly for audible cues 5 6 9 Playing Back the Mix To listen to the mix that you ve just created 1 Press ALLRD on the Automation LCD Menu All faders will return to Read mode 2 Start the recorder from any location Time code will run...

Page 157: ...or an explanation of all the automation modes available on your console 5 6 11 Using the Auto Button The module Auto button provides a way to change fader modes for one path locally on the module itself The path that the button affects and the automation modes applied Styles are set in the LCD Menu System Each time the Auto button is pressed the path s automation mode changes to the next appropria...

Page 158: ...r press CTRL S on the QWERTY keyboard Archiving increments the Write Mix number so that the archived mix can no longer be written to Future passes will be written to the next highest mix number The archived mix can be recalled at any time as the basis for a new mix Read Write and Original mix numbers are displayed in the Mix Processing window Eagle can archive passes automatically if desired Setti...

Page 159: ...h time you click UNDO the Undo stack decrements one pass Clicking REDO increments the Undo Stack one pass If you undo and write another pass you can no longer redo to the undone passes It is always a good idea to manually archive a mix that you may want to recall later so that it won t be inadvertently removed from the undo stack Archiving a mix clears the Redo stack a point to keep in mind when a...

Page 160: ... Toggle a switch in Update Read drops into Write and toggles state the first time it is pressed Further presses toggle the switch s state This is most useful when writing initial switch moves Match When the switch entry mode is set to Match a switch in Update Read drops into Write but does not toggle state the first time it is pressed Further presses toggle the switch s state This is most useful w...

Page 161: ...g by pressing UPDATE or READ in the Switch LCD Menu To hear the mutes that were written simply play the tape Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc One Many F1 None Selected F2 F3 SoftKey Toggle Module Undo Set Transparent Swap Last State Auto Select Shift TOGGLE MATCH LVMOM LEAVE READ UPDATE WRITE ISOLT Locks Leave On untill Read is pressed or end of pass Enables Momentary Leave Sets all switche...

Page 162: ...to global Switch Update mode by pressing Automation then SWITCH then UPDATE on the console s LCD Menu 3 Set the entry mode to Toggle by pressing TOG on the same menu 4 Start the recorder At the mute s new start point press the path On switch The path will mute and the switch will be in Update Write mode The On and Off states of the switch are now being written to data When you have passed the old ...

Page 163: ... scrub the mix by dragging the Time Line window s current time pointer to find the mute point 2 Click the Events window Tool Bar button the stopwatch or select the Events window from the Eagle Windows menu The Events window lists switch events grouped by timecode number Clicking on the expand box in the Actions column expands the event into its individual switch events 3 Use the Move or Nudge butt...

Page 164: ...t the selection Clicking Clr clears all selections 5 8 2 How to Select Switches Switch selection is additive meaning that selecting a switch adds to the current selection Click the Console Controls Clr button to clear all selections If Select mode is not active click the right mouse button while the cursor is over the Console window Click on Select if it is not checked Left click the switches that...

Page 165: ...tches to Write 4 Click REC in the Record Controls window to write the faders and switches to data 5 Start time code and begin mixing All fader levels and switch states are written to data Stop timecode when finished writing a pass 6 Press ALLRD in the Automation LCD Menu to set all faders and switches to Read 7 Start time code The fader levels and switch settings will be played back Individual fad...

Page 166: ... the Start prompt You can select the mix start or end or the current time by clicking on the pull down menu next to the prompt 5 Enter the time code where you want the merge to end in the End prompt Or you can enter the amount of time into the Length prompt and have Eagle calculate the end time for you 6 Click Apply at the bottom of the window You can audition the edit any time after you click App...

Page 167: ...vent time by clicking on the pull down menu next to the prompt 5 Enter the end time code of the piece that you want to copy in the End prompt Or enter the amount of time into the Length window and have Eagle calculate the end time for you 6 In the Copy To prompt enter the starting time code of the place where the piece is to be copied 7 Click Apply at the bottom of the window You can audition the ...

Page 168: ...peration list underneath To Module A box will appear Click on the module numbers that you want to copy data to If a single module is selected in the From Module box is selected you can select multiple modules to copy to If a block of modules in the From Module is selected you will only be able to select a contiguous block for the To Module 5 Click on the Mix or Chan path items that you want to cop...

Page 169: ...nging the source data Move copies the source data to the destination items then deletes the source data Swap exchanges the source and destination data 8 Click Apply at the bottom of the window You can audition the edit any time after you click Apply Click Undo to cancel the edit or click Close to keep the edit and close the window STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 Eagle Automat...

Page 170: ...n Set Off Turns all selected switches Off Use Current Settings Sets the switches to the states they are currently set to on the console Erase Data Erases dynamic switch data for the selected switches future enhancement 6 Click Apply at the bottom of the window You can audition the edit any time after you click Apply Click Undo to cancel the edit or click Close to keep the edit and close the window...

Page 171: ... Use Current Settings Sets faders to the levels they are currently set to on the console Erase Data Erases dynamic fader data for the selected faders future enhancement 6 Type the fader level desired or use the nudge buttons to set the fader level Increments are in tenths of a dB 7 Click Apply at the bottom of the window You can audition the edit any time after you click Apply Click Undo to cancel...

Page 172: ...to save all of the snapshots that you want to automate To Create Snapshot Events 1 Press Recall below the LCD Menu System to display the Snapshot load save screen 2 Press SNAPSHOT LOAD The Snapshot Load menu appears 3 Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to scroll to the snapshot number desired Press LOAD while time code is running to recall the snapshot and enter it into the Event list Repeat this ste...

Page 173: ...ch to change state Eagle Automation adds switch events to the Events List when switches are written to data during mixing Switch Events can also be added using the Switches tab in the Mix Edit Window When a number of switch changes happen during a single event a summary of the switch event is displayed in the Events window Double clicking on the expand box in the Actions column expands the switch ...

Page 174: ...r which can then be adjusted by typing a number dragging the mouse up or down or clicking the up and down nudge buttons to the left of the prompt Time Code Number Selection The number in the prompt can be entered or copied to another prompt Clicking twice on any field highlights the complete number which can then be entered from the keyboard The highlighted time code can also be copied to another ...

Page 175: ...nd mutes cannot be written to data regardless of the modes that the faders are in Write is a fader mode When a fader is in Write it overwrites fader levels that have been written to automation by the Write and Update modes Record is a record mode shown on the Video Display When Eagle is in Record mode levels and mutes can be written to data If all paths are in Read nothing will be written to data ...

Page 176: ... disabled globally without changing the Glide Rate parameter described earlier by toggling the GLIDE button in the OPTS Menu When disabled faders must be manually moved to their match points during Leave Write and Leave Update modes Enabling or disabling Auto Glide affects all faders 5 9 4 Read Manual Faders While in Read mode fader levels are reproduced according to the data received from the Aut...

Page 177: ... and Leave Write are transition modes that allow you to enter and leave the Write mode seamlessly Enter Write and Leave Write are described later in this section You can go to Update mode from Write without matching the fader to the level in data When the transition to Update is made the fader level is offset to match the previous Write level From Update press Update to go to Leave Update 5 9 6 En...

Page 178: ...ut all paths into Update press All in the Master Section then press the Master Section Update buttons If the Auto button style is set to Update pressing Auto from Read will put the assigned path into Update When any path is put into Update Record is automatically enabled on the Automation PC Mode Indication Write LED Off Update LED On To go to Leave Update mode Press Update To go to Offset Write m...

Page 179: ...g written may be offset from the actual position of the fader When Update is returned to from Offset Write the Write and Update levels are matched for a seamless exit Write and Offset Write Write and Offset Write are different modes Write can only be entered from Read mode When in Write the actual fader level is written to data Offset Write can only be entered from Update mode When in Offset Write...

Page 180: ...d mutes cannot be written to data regardless of the modes that the faders are in Write is a fader mode When a fader is in Write it overwrites fader levels that have been written to automation by the Write and Update modes Record is a record mode shown on the Video Display When Eagle is in Record mode levels and mutes can be written to data If all paths are in Read nothing will be written to data d...

Page 181: ...Menu System The selected rate affects all faders Auto Glide can be disabled globally without changing the Glide Rate parameter described earlier by toggling GLIDE in the OPTS Menu When disabled faders must be manually moved to their match points during Leave Write and Leave Update modes Enabling or disabling Auto Glide affects all faders 5 10 4 Read While in Read mode fader levels are reproduced a...

Page 182: ...essly Enter Write and Leave Write are described later in this section You can go to Update mode from Write without matching the fader to the level in data When the transition to Update is made the fader level is offset to match the previous Write level From Update press Update to go to Leave Update 5 10 6 Leave Write Leave Write is a transition mode that provides a means of matching a fader s knob...

Page 183: ...While in Read mode select a module and press a Master Section Update button If you don t touch the fader nothing will change If you raise or lower the fader the moves that are playing back will be raised or lowered by the amount that you move the fader It is sometimes useful to set the fader at 0 when entering Update mode The fader dB scale then shows the amount that the track is raised or lowered...

Page 184: ...nsing You must use Fader Flip to control the CHAN VCA using the MIX moving fader 5 10 10 Touch Write Touch Write causes the fader to remain in Read mode until it is touched at which time it switches to Write When the fader knob is released the fader remains in Write until it is explicitly taken out of Write or the pass ends If the fader remains in Write at the end of the pass it automatically retu...

Page 185: ...en press Write twice Mode Indication Write LED Off blinks when touched Update LED On To go to Write mode Press Write To go to Read mode Press Update Pressing Auto while a path is in Touch Update will put the path into Read regardless of the Auto button style Applications of Touch Update Touch Update is commonly used after a original mix has been written This mode allows you to watch the existing f...

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Page 187: ...uired Equipment 6 2 6 3 3 Calibrating Input Modules 6 2 6 4 Setting Bus Output Levels 6 4 6 4 1 Calibrating Track Bus Outputs 6 4 6 4 2 Calibrating Stereo Bus Outputs 6 4 6 4 3 Calibrating Stereo Mechanical Meters 6 5 6 5 Assigning Talkback to Aux Sends 6 6 6 6 Internal Termination of VITC Input 6 7 6 7 Changing AC Voltage 6 8 6 8 Setting Module Types 6 8 6 9 Saving and Clearing Console NOVRAM 6 9...

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Page 189: ...ing Tape Input Sensitivity The Tape Input on each STATUS Input module can be set to operate with nominal 4 or 10 dBu inputs As shipped the modules are set for 4 dBu operation The level set only affects the Tape Input module outputs are unaffected The Tape Input level is set by changing switch S2 on each Input module When the switch is not depressed Out the Tape Input is set for 4 dBu operation Whe...

Page 190: ...rogress reports and help messages The module Status LEDs display progress on a module basis Calibration Procedure IMPORTANT Calibration data is stored in the console s non volatile RAM Initiating the calibration procedure overwrites existing calibration data with new calibration data Do not initiate calibration unless you intend to complete the calibration process NOTE Modules must be set for 4 dB...

Page 191: ...tone into each input module s Tape In jack until the module s Status Display LEDs light When this happens proceed to the next module until all modules have acquired the 19 5 dBu signal 6 Set the oscillator output for 1 kHz at 4 dBu When set press any LCD selection key to start the 4 acquire process When the module s Level and Status Display LEDs light proceed to the next module until all modules h...

Page 192: ...usting trim pots on the rear panel of the Digital Master module and the Analog Master PC board Assy No 181582 or PB 1GXA To access the Analog Master remove the Auxiliary panel adjacent to the Digital Master module To calibrate the Stereo bus out levels 1 Patch a 4 dBu 1 kHz sine wave into an Input module Tape input Assign the Mix path of the module to the Stereo Mix bus 2 Pan the Mix path Pan Pot ...

Page 193: ...essed by removing the two plastic plugs on the rear of the meter bridge The trim pot for each meter is located on a PC board inside the top of the access hole Adjust the trim pot so the meter reads 0 VU when the Stereo Bus output is 4 dBu There is no adjustment for the Stereo LED meters STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 6 Alignment and Maintenance August 1999 6 5 Aux Master Pots ...

Page 194: ...ux 6 R68 Aux 3 R73 Aux 7 R69 Aux 4 R74 Aux 8 R70 If a resistor is installed the Talkback Mic will sum to the associated Aux Bus when TB Slate or Comm is pressed Turn off the console and remove modules 17 24 The diagram below shows the location of the Aux TB resistors on the motherboard All Aux TB resistors are 10 kΩ 1 4 Watt 5 tolerance bent on 6 inch centers Section 6 Alignment and Maintenance ST...

Page 195: ... after the last input in the chain As shipped the STATUS VITC time code input is not 75 Ohm terminated If internal termination is required install JP1 on the console s time code board as shown The Time Code board Assy No 181574 or PB 51DA is located beneath the blank auxiliary panel near the front of the console STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 6 Alignment and Maintenance August...

Page 196: ...re parameters in the Misc LCD Menu To configure the console hardware 1 Press Misc HDWRE and then MODLS 2 Pressing the ü and ï MODULE selection keys increments or decrements the module number Pressing the ü and ï TYPE selection keys sequences the module types through the following choices Mono Input Mono Input Module is installed Stereo Input Stereo Input Module is installed None Module has been re...

Page 197: ...ade into the console and reboot the console by powering down for a few seconds then re powering 6 After the console boots up under the new Version software select the Misc menu Press HDWRE Reset each module type from NONE to the appropriate type written down in Step 2 using the TYPE Up Down arrow buttons on the right of the LCD 7 When you have completed setting module hardware exit the Hardware me...

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Page 199: ...ts peak signal level for meter display Toggles with AVG Selects Gain Reduction for meter display Selects CHAN as the source for meter display Toggles with MIX and GROUP Selects MIX as the source for meter display Toggles with CHAN and GROUP Selects GROUP as the source for meter display Toggles with CHAN and MIX Meter Main Menu Appendix A LCD Menu Reference ...

Page 200: ...hen In Place Solo is not selected Toggles with AFL Temporarily defeats Solos in effect Toggle On and Off Selects the Additive selection mode for Solo buttons Toggles with INTRLK and MOMEN Selects the Interlock selection mode for Solo buttons Toggles with ADD and MOMEN Selects the Momentary selection mode for Solo buttons Toggles with ADD and INTRLK Solo Main Menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation...

Page 201: ...ed to IPL solo mode YES Clear NO Don t Clear Solo Options 2 6 Shift Solo Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc Select previous option Select next option Prohibits IPL Solo from being selected for the Mix path YES Prohibit IPL Solo NO Allow IPL Solo Solo Options 3 6 Shift Solo ü BLOCK IPL SOLO ï IN MIX PATH NO STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix A LCD Menu Reference ...

Page 202: ...Chan path YES Prohibit IPL Solo NO Allow IPL Solo Solo Options 4 6 Shift Solo Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc ü ISOLATE SOLOS ï FROM AUTOMATION NO Select previous option Select next option Isolates Solos from Automation YES Isolate NO Solos controlled by Automation system Solo Options 5 6 Shift Solo Appendix A LCD Menu Reference STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 203: ... Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc ü INCLUDE IPL SOLO IN SOLO DEFEAT NO Select previous option Causes IPL Solos to be temporarily defeated when DEFEAT is pressed on the Solo Menu Otherwise only MIS Solos are defeated YES IPL and MIS Solo Defeat NO MIS only Solo Options 6 6 Shift Solo ...

Page 204: ...oggles Grand Master ON OFF Selects Grand Master Setup Group Main Menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc GRP SETUP PRESS PATH ON VIEW MASTERS DELETE ALL Selects the View Groups mode When selected Pressing a path s On button displays its Master and Members Causes only Master Faders flashing to be displayed Momentary action When pressed with Shift deletes all Fader Groups Group GROUP SETUP Dele...

Page 205: ...call Automation Misc VIEW GROUPS DONE Returns to the Group Setup display Group GROUP SETUP VIEW Pressing a path s On button displays its Master and Members Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc CREATING GROUP DELETE DONE Deletes Current Group Return to the Group Setup display Group GROUP SETUP Creating Group ...

Page 206: ...elected Toggling a path s On button excludes it from Grand Master control Deletes the Grand Master Group GRAND SETUP Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc EXCLUDE PRESS PATH ON CLEAR ALL DONE Clears all excluded paths Return to the Grand Master Setup display Group GRAND SETUP EXCLUDE Toggling a path s On button excludes it from Grand Master control Displays all Group Masters and Members and Gran...

Page 207: ...ad Image display Knobs Switches and Faders Inactive when mixing to timecode Selects the Save Image display Knobs Switches and Faders Inactive when mixing to timecode Recall Main Menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc SNAPSHOT NAME ü LOAD 50 ï Increments snapshot number Range 1 to 50 Loads the snapshot switch settings into the console and sets switches Decrements snapshot number Range 1 to 50...

Page 208: ...s the console switch settings into a snapshot Decrements snapshot number Range 1 to 50 Recall SNAPSHOT SAVE Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc Ö SNAPSHOT NAME Ü ü ï ö DONE Move cursor to left Name of Snapshot as entered in Name Display Name shows EMPTY if no Snapshot is saved Move cursor to right Decrements a single character Increments a single character Increments 8 characters at a time Ent...

Page 209: ...er Range 1 to 15 Loads the image file into the console Console changes to Null Display Mode Press Recall to resume normal operation Decrements image file number Range 1 to 15 Recall IMAGE LOAD Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc LOADING IMAGE FILE 04 Recall IMAGE LOAD Loading Temporary Display Name of Snapshot as entered in Name Display Name shows EMPTY if no Image is saved ...

Page 210: ... are not nulled Toggles with UPPER and EQ Selects Coarse nulling resolution Toggles with MED and FINE Selects Medium nulling resolution Toggles with COARSE and FINE Selects Fine nulling resolution Toggles with COARSE and MED Selects Fast Switch Nulling mode Recall IMAGE LOAD Nulling Status Menu Display changes when modules are selected for Horizontal or Vertical nulling Deselect all modules to ret...

Page 211: ...d FINE Selects Medium nulling resolution Toggles with COARSE and FINE Selects Fine nulling resolution Toggles with COARSE and MED Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc VERTICAL NULLING COARSE MED FINE SWITCH Enters Fast Switch Nulling Mode Press EXIT to return Recall Vertical Nulling Mode Displayed when multiple modules are selected during Recall mode Selects Coarse nulling resolution Toggles wi...

Page 212: ...s the name display where the image name can be entered or changed Saves the image to floppy disk Decrements file number Range 1 to 15 Recall IMAGE SAVE Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc IMAGE FILE EXISTS OVERWRITE YES NO Selects YES Overwrite the file Selects NO Do not overwrite the file Recall IMAGE SAVE Overwrite Name of Snapshot as entered in Name Display Name shows EMPTY if no Image is s...

Page 213: ...Off Places all paths in the Read mode Selects the Mix Record mode Toggles with SAFE Changes the Automation from Record to Play mode Selects the Mix Safe mode on the PC Toggles with REC Automation Main Menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc TOGGLE MATCH LVMOM LEAVE READ UPDATE WRITE ISOLT Selects the Read mode for all paths Interlocks with WRITE UPDT and ISOL Selects Update mode for all paths...

Page 214: ...ate Write Offset Write Archives the current Mix pass and increments the Write pass number Toggles Auto Glide On and Off Automation OPTS Press Automation to Return to Main menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc END PASS FADER MODES READ RESTORE NOCHG Sets all faders to Read mode when time code stops Returns all faders to the mode they were in at the start of the pass Faders remain in their se...

Page 215: ... Master Mute display Selects hardware configuration displays for modules moving faders and dynamics Selects the File menu for User Preferences Snapshots Presets and NOVRAM Selects the Master Section Preferences menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc AUX BUS MASTER MUTES 1 2 1 4 5 8 7 8 Mutes Aux buses 1 2 Mutes Aux buses 1 4 Mutes Aux buses 5 8 and Aux 7 8 to track assign Mutes Aux buses 7 8...

Page 216: ...n window Selects dynamics configuration window Misc HDWRE Hardware Press Misc to return to Main menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc ü MODULE 09 MB TYPE ü ï MONO INPUT ï Increments module number Changes module type for all 8 modules on the same motherboard 1 8 9 16 17 24 Increments module type Decrements module number Decrements module type Misc HDWRE MODLS Configures module types in conso...

Page 217: ...ber of the first moving fader on the console This number is usually 1 Decrements the module number of the first moving fader on the console Decrements the quantity of moving faders on the console Misc HDWRE MOVFAD Configures Moving Fader hardware Press Misc to return to Main menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc DYNAMICS WITH CONTROLLER Sequences these dynamics options WITH CONTROLLER NO CO...

Page 218: ...ements timeout duration seconds Range 0 to 15 Misc MASTER 1 3 Sets timeout for Set Transparent mode Press Misc to return to Main menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc ü COPY TO MODULE ï TIMEOUT 0 OFF 05s Selects previous preference Increments timeout duration seconds Range 0 to 15 Selects next preference Decrements timeout duration seconds Range 0 to 15 Misc MASTER 2 3 Sets timeout of Copy ...

Page 219: ...15 Decrements timeout duration seconds Range 0 to 15 Misc MASTER 3 3 Sets timeout of Status and Function meter display modes Press Misc to return to Main menu Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc NOV FILE UPS SNAPS PRSTS Selects NOVRAM import export menu Selects User Preference Load Save Default menu Selects Snapshot Load Save menu Selects Presets Load Save menu Misc FILE Selects the File menu ...

Page 220: ...Misc NON VOLATILE RAM EXPORT IMPORT Exports NOVRAM image to disk Imports NOVRAM image from disk Misc FILE NOV Non volatile RAM Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc ALL USER PREFERENCES LOAD SAVE DEFLTS Loads User Preferences from disk Saves User Preferences to disk Restores UPS defaults Misc FILE UPS User Preference System ...

Page 221: ...isc SNAPSHOT BANK FILE LOAD SAVE Loads the entire Snapshot Bank file from disk Saves the entire Snapshot Bank file to disk Misc FILE SNAPS Snapshot Bank File Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc PRESET BANK FILE LOAD SAVE Loads the Preset Bank file from disk Saves the Preset Bank file to disk Misc FILE PRSTS Preset Bank File ...

Page 222: ...next option Determines if Aux Sends 1 4 will mute when a Chan source path is muted YES Don t Mute NO Mute Misc Options 1 4 Shift Misc Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc ü CHAN TRACKING MODE ï ENABLED AUX 5 8 NO Selects previous option Selects next option Determines if Aux Sends 5 8 will mute when a Chan source path is muted YES Don t Mute NO Mute Misc Options 2 4 Shift Misc ...

Page 223: ...revious option Determines if Aux Sends 5 8 will mute when a Mix source path is muted YES Don t Mute NO Mute Misc Options 4 4 Shift Misc Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc ü MIX TRACKING MODE ï ENABLED AUX 1 4 NO Selects previous option Selects next option Determines if Aux Sends 1 4 will mute when a Mix source path is muted YES Don t Mute NO Mute Misc Options 3 4 Shift Misc ...

Page 224: ...display Selects the Time Code Generator display The Eagle screen faders are reset to the same position as the console faders For VCA fader console Automation Options Shift Automation Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc GLIDE RATE 4 FRMS ü DONE ï Increments the glide rate Range 2 Frames to 128 seconds Returns to the Automation Options display Decrements the glide rate Range 2 Frames to 128 seco...

Page 225: ... August 1999 A 27 Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc RATE SRC 25 LTC DIAG DONE Sets the incoming time code rate 24 25 29 or 30 FPS Sets the time code source Toggles LTC VITC Selects the Diagnostics display Returns to the Automation Options display Automation Options TCIN Time Code Input ...

Page 226: ...Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc BACK 00000 REV 00000 ü FAST 00000 SLOW 00000 ï Resets BACK counter Backward time code Shows incoming time code number Shows if incoming time code is valid Shows incoming time code rate Shows if time code rate is within mixing limits Y N Resets REV Counter Reverse time code frames Selects previous display Resets FAST Counter Fast time code frames Resets SLOW ...

Page 227: ...me hops Resets SKIP Skipped time code frames Selects previous display Resets DROUT Time code dropouts Resets STND Standing time code frames Selects next display VALID 00000 MIX 00000 ü DRCHG 00000 ï Resets VALID Time code valid count Resets MIX Time Code at mix speed count Selects previous display Resets DRCHG Time code direction change count Selects next display Automation Options TCIN DIAG Diagn...

Page 228: ...00 ü OVERRUN 0000000000 ï Resets PC SLOW Serial port diagnostic Selects previous display Resets OVERRUN Serial port diagnostic Selects next display OBUFOVF 0000000000 ü MSGERR 0000000000 ï Resets OBUFOVF Serial port diagnostic Selects previous display Resets MSGERR Serial port diagnostic Selects next display Automation Options TCIN DIAG Diagnostics Page 5 Automation Options TCIN DIAG Diagnostics P...

Page 229: ...SYNC Serial port diagnostic Selects previous display 00 00 00 00 RATE RESET SET LP ON 25 START Resets the time code to the starting value Selects the Time Code Generator Setup display Turns on off Loop function Sets the Generator Frame Rate 24 25 29 29D 30 or 30D 29 29 97 D Frop Frame Starts and Stops the Time Code Generator Automation Options TCIN DIAG Diagnostics Page 7 Automation Options TCGEN ...

Page 230: ...mbers in display to zero Increments number above cursor Decrements number above cursor Returns to previous display Automation Options TCGEN SET START TCG Start Time Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc START LP END UBITS DONE Selects the Starting Time Code Setting display Selects the Loop End Time Code Setting display Selects the User Bits Setting display Returns to previous display Automation ...

Page 231: ...zero Increments number Hex above cursor Decrements number Hex above cursor Returns to previous display Automation Options TCGEN SET UBITS User Bits Meter Solo Group Recall Automation Misc Ö 00 00 00 00 Ü ZERO ü ï DONE Moves cursor to the left Moves cursor to the right Returns all numbers in display to zero Increments number above cursor Decrements number above cursor Returns to previous display Au...

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Page 233: ... 5 2 Compressor Limiter Parameters B 12 B 5 3 Linking B 12 B 5 4 External Keying of Noise Gates B 13 B 5 5 External Keying of Compressor Limiters B 13 B 5 6 Dynamics Presets B 14 B 5 7 Saving and Loading Dynamics Preset and Image Files to Floppy B 15 B 5 8 Viewing Gain Reduction on the Console Meters B 16 August 1999 Appendix B Dynamics Option ...

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Page 235: ...STATUS Dynamics option adds some features to the basic set Masking This is the amount of time after a gate is triggered before it can be retriggered Hold Sets the amount of time before the open gate starts to close after the signal drops below the threshold What is a Noise Gate for A noise gate in its simplest application allows the recording engineer to remove unwanted background sounds from desi...

Page 236: ...1 Normal compression ratios are between 2 1 and 5 1 Very high compression ratios such as those above 10 to 1 effectively limit the output signal level therefore compressors that allow high compression ratios are called compressor limiters If the compression ratio is set to 2 1 this means that for every 2 dB of input signal above the threshold the output signal increases by only 1 dB Compression ra...

Page 237: ...effectively clamped to that threshold The STATUS Dynamics option is very useful as an effect limiter in these situations Sustain A compressor s ability to reduce variations in signal level can be put to use in creating sustain effects with instruments in this example a guitar If the compression ratio is set to say 3 1 and the threshold is set to a level well below that of the guitar s note the gui...

Page 238: ...cs processors Connect the power supply cable between the power supply and the dynamics pod by inserting the circular plugs and turning each locking ring until it stops AUDIO KEY INPUTS C1 C4 and G1 G4 The AUDIO KEY INPUTS DB 25 connector provides analog inputs to the console wide gating and keying buses All inputs are balanced 4 dBu A total of eight balanced audio inputs are available 4 for Gates ...

Page 239: ...5 18 19 6 3 16 17 4 2 15 14 1 25 14 13 CHASSIS CHASSIS G3 C3 CHASSIS C2 G2 G1 C1 G1 CHASSIS G3 C3 G2 C2 CHASSIS CHASSIS C1 CHASSIS G4 C4 CHASSIS C4 CHASSIS G4 C Compressor G Gate Audio Key Inputs Connector Pinout 1 5 3 8 9 4 2 7 6 1 9 6 5 N C S 1 N C N C S 2 N C N C S 2 S 1 S Switch Closure Digital Key Inputs Connector Pinout ...

Page 240: ...cs or individual gates or compressor limiters Select metering of dynamics on the console meters The Preset section is linked to the Preset parameter knob and has controls to Load one of 8 preset settings into the currently selected compressor limiter gate or both 1 preset equals 1 compressor limiter setting and 1 gate setting Save the current compressor limiter setting gate setting or both to a pr...

Page 241: ...ter is off Bypass All Gates Button Bypass All Gates bypasses all gates on the console When the Gates LED is on all gates are bypassed All On Off and gate parameters are retained when Bypass All Gates is in effect Bypass All C Ls Button Bypass All C Ls bypasses all compressor limiters on the console When the C Ls LED is on all compressor limiters are bypassed All On Off and compressor limiter param...

Page 242: ...number selected on the LCD The On Off state of the Gate button The On Off state of the C L button See B 5 6 for more information about dynamics presets Save Button Pressing Save while holding the Preset Key Link selection button saves the current gate and or compressor limiter settings into the currently selected preset The preset number and device s saved depends on the state of following control...

Page 243: ...er to control any combination of three parameters for the gate and compressor limiter With this feature for example the compressor limiter threshold release and ratio parameters can be displayed and adjusted at the same time To select parameters hold the Select button down and turn a rotary encoder knob The display will sequence through all available parameters for the selected device so that a cu...

Page 244: ... The display also shows error and help messages for the dynamics modules The following illustration shows the various parts of the display These abbreviations are used for the parameter names THR Threshold ATT Attack REL Release DPTH Depth HOLD Hold MASK Mask RAT Ratio PRST Preset KEY Key LINK Link OUT Output AUTO Auto Gain B 10 August 1999 Appendix B Dynamics Option STATUS 18R Operation and Maint...

Page 245: ...ime that the noise gate will stay open before the Release time takes effect after the trigger level drops below the Threshold level The Hold time is adjustable from 1 ms to 5 seconds Masking Adjusts the amount of time that must pass before a gate can be retriggered This is useful for minimizing false triggering when the gated sound has a predictable waveform The Masking time is adjustable from 1ms...

Page 246: ...ted output level is automatically compensated for as the compression ratio is increased Key The Key button allows an alternate keying source to be selected for the compressor limiter Another module or an external analog bus can be selected Turn the rotary encoder knob to cycle through all available options B 5 3 Linking Modules may be linked as a stereo pair so that both module s dynamics operate ...

Page 247: ...eshold setting no longer applies and dashes are displayed on the LCD Due to the architecture of the STATUS Dynamics option the following restrictions apply when keying noise gates from external buses Noise Gates may key off console wide external buses G1 through G4 or switch buses S1 I1 S2 or I2 External bus selection is exclusive if an external bus is selected by any noise gate on the local proce...

Page 248: ...lection button When Save is held the display indicates that the Preset button must be pressed to save the preset Loading Presets Presets may be loaded to just the gate just the compressor limiter or both You may select which device will be loaded from the Preset by toggling the Gate or C L button until its LED is On To load a Preset 1 Press the Preset Key Link selection button and turn the left Pr...

Page 249: ... One Preset and one Image file can be saved to the console floppy disk using the LCD Menu System Saving Preset and Image Files 1 Press Misc on the LCD Menu System Press FILES 2 Press DYN to display the Dynamics File Menu 3 Press SAVE under PRESETS to save the current Presets to the console floppy Press SAVE under IMAGE to save the current Dynamics setup to the console floppy Loading Preset and Ima...

Page 250: ...e STATUS 18R console the Chan Meter button does not function The Mix Meter button displays all path s dynamics whether they are assigned to the Mix or Chan path B 16 August 1999 Appendix B Dynamics Option STATUS 18R Operation and Maintenance Manual Module Bypass All Meter Bypass C L On Gate On Gates C Ls Chan Mix Chan Mix Meter Mix Button 12 6 12 24 36 48 6 0 Tape Stereo Track 13 14 1 2 3 4 15 16 ...

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