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S-4000 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Unit Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1—Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2—Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

S-4000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3—Components and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4—Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

S-4000S 40 CH I/O Modular Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

S-4000S Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
S-4000S Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

S-4000H 32x8 FOH Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

S-4000H Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
S-4000H Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

S-4000R Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

S-4000R Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
S-4000R Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5—S-4000 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Things to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

About REAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Understanding Cables and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cat5e Ethernet Cable Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Summary of Contents for RSS Digital Snake S-4000

Page 1: ...rovide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit S 4000S Owner s Manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be...

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Page 3: ...nit either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist Do not allo...

Page 4: ...ail polish spray cans etc near the unit Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry soft cloth The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti lation Always grasp only the plug on the power supply cord when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit At regular intervals you should unplug the power plug and clean...

Page 5: ...ower You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that donʼt require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone or other device you intend to use by referring to the documentation that came with it The S 4000S phantom power specification 48 V DC 14 mA Max ...

Page 6: ...Using the Unit Safely 6 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual ...

Page 7: ... with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater dista...

Page 8: ... Notes 8 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials ...

Page 9: ...5 2 Main Features 17 S 4000 System 17 System Components 17 3 Components and Accessories 19 What s Included 19 System Options 20 4 Panel Descriptions 21 S 4000S 40 CH I O Modular Rack 21 S 4000S Front Panel 21 S 4000S Rear Panel 24 S 4000H 32x8 FOH Unit 25 S 4000H Front Panel 25 S 4000H Rear Panel 28 S 4000R Remote Controller 29 S 4000R Front Panel 29 S 4000R Rear Panel 31 5 S 4000 System Overview ...

Page 10: ... Cord Clamp 41 Recessed Rack Mounting 41 DB 25 Connector Guard S 4000H Only 44 Rack Mounting the S 4000R 45 Using the REAC Connector Covers S 4000S and S 4000H 46 Installing the Included Ferrite Cores on Ethernet Cables 47 Connection Overview 48 Setting the REAC Mode 49 Setting the REAC MODE Switches 50 Component Connections 50 AC Power Connections 50 REAC Connections 51 Cable Requirements 51 Conn...

Page 11: ... 66 S 4000S Input Channel Settings 66 Selecting a Channel for Editing 66 Setting the Preamp Gain 67 Input Pad 67 Phantom Power 68 Stereo Link 69 Memory Function 70 Storing a Memory Preset Memory Store Mode 70 Recalling a Memory Preset Memory Recall Mode 70 7 Advanced Use 71 Using Two S 4000R Units in a Single S 4000 System 71 Computer Control S 4000 RCS 72 Where to Get the S 4000 RCS 72 System Req...

Page 12: ...le Wiring RJ45 type Connectors 87 Cat5e Crossover Wiring 87 Cat5e Straight Through Wiring 87 RS 232C REMOTE Connector D Sub DB 9 type 88 S 4000S Audio Connectors XLR type 88 S 4000S Channel Numbers 88 S 4000S XLR Audio Pin Outs INPUT and OUTPUT 89 S 4000H Audio Connectors D Sub DB 25 type 89 Lock Down Screw Thread Size 89 S 4000H DB 25 Audio Pin Outs 90 INPUT 1 8 OUTPUT 1 8 90 OUTPUT 9 16 90 OUTPU...

Page 13: ...f your S 4000 Digital Snake we recommend reading the entire manual The material is presented in the following chapters Main Features briefly describes the features and benefits of the system and its components Components and Accessories lists what s included with the S 4000 System and some of the available system options Panel Descriptions show you where everything is and what it s for S 4000 Syst...

Page 14: ...from one place to another usually over a long distance Since the S 4000 System transfers signals as digital data the system s primary benefit it s called a digital snake In most cases audio snakes are used in sound reinforcement applications that involve a musical performance a theatre presentation or an orator or orators In such applications the primary source of the audio is at a stage area and ...

Page 15: ...that adds information about the topic at hand A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed A warning contains important information that will help you avoid damage to the S 4000 System other equipment or yourself Other S 4000 Digital Snake Documents In addition to the S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual carefully read the following manuals included with the S 4000 System S 4000H ...

Page 16: ...1 Introduction 16 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual ...

Page 17: ...igned XR 1 preamps with massive headroom and clean warm sound gain range from 65 to 10 dBu typical 28 dBu maximum input level Audio signal and system status indicators Two REAC ports one primary one redundant RS 232C interface for S 4000R Remote Controller or computer control MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button for noise free connection of audio sources Connection port for optional redundant power supply S 40...

Page 18: ...nput gain adjustment 1 dB steps Ten memory presets for storing frequently used input setups Eight segment LED meter for precise input signal level monitoring Signal status indicators for all 40 channels System status indicators System lock for protection of channel settings ...

Page 19: ...ed number label sheets for labeling S 4000S input and output channels 1 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 1 S 4000H Installation Manual 1 S 4000R Installation Manual Audio is transferred between the S 4000S and S 4000H via REAC A single cable REAC to REAC device connection requires a Cat5e Ethernet cable wired in a crossover configuration The included Cat5e crossover cable is 10 meters in length...

Page 20: ...oad from www RSSAmerica com SC A0805DM 4 5 meter male breakout cable to connect S 4000H outputs to audio destinations DB 25 connector to 8 male XLR connectors SC A0805DF 4 5 meter female breakout cable to connect audio sources to S 4000H inputs 8 female XLR connectors to DB 25 connector SC W100X Heavy duty 100 meter Cat5e Ethernet crossover cable with Neutrik EtherCon connectors S 240P External Po...

Page 21: ... are three status indicators for each input 48V lights orange when 48V phantom power is supplied from the channel CLIP lights red when the input signal exceeds 0 dB after A D conversion SIG lights green when the input signal is greater than 40 dB after A D conversion The S 4000S includes eight SI AD4 Input Modules providing a total of 32 input channels Preamp gain adjustment and phantom power stat...

Page 22: ...unicating with another REAC device BACKUP REAC port This functions as a redundant backup to the MAIN REAC port REAC communication will automatically switch to this port if the MAIN REAC connection fails Its status indicator flashes when communicating with another REAC device See Chapter 5 for information about the types of Ethernet cables that should be used for making REAC connections See the App...

Page 23: ...S Button The MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button is a momentary switch used to temporarily mute the S 4000 System s audio outputs This allows for noise free connection of audio input sources Press and hold the MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button After approximately 1 5 seconds its indicator lights While the indicator is lit the audio outputs of all connected REAC devices are muted The system outputs will become un muted ...

Page 24: ...utlet and the other end to the INT POWER AC INPUT jack to provide power for the S 4000S s internal power supply Use the cord restraint to prevent the power cord from being accidentally pulled out Use only the supplied power cord to prevent damage to the S 4000S 2 Grounding Terminal If necessary use this terminal to connect the S 4000S chassis to an external grounding source Never attempt to use th...

Page 25: ...nel 1 REAC Ports The S 4000H provides two REAC ports for connecting the S 4000H to another REAC device or an Ethernet switching hub These ports use Neutrik EtherCon RJ45 connectors for a robust connection However standard RJ45 plugs can be connected here as well MAIN REAC port This functions as the primary REAC connection interface Its status indicator flashes when communicating with another REAC ...

Page 26: ... remote control and signal monitoring of the S 4000 System from an external device supporting the RS 232C serial interface protocol Normally you d connect the S 4000R Remote Controller to this connector using the supplied DB 9 cable If you re using the S 4000 RCS on a computer connect the computer s RS 232C port to this connector See Chapters 6 and 7 for information about remote control of the S 4...

Page 27: ... cable to this connector If you wish to purchase third party breakout cables or fabricate your own for use with the S 4000H see Appendix B Connector Information for DB 25 connector requirements and pin out diagrams of the INPUT and OUTPUT connectors 9 Power Status and ALARM Indicators INT This indicator lights when the S 4000H is receiving power from its internal power supply EXT This indicator li...

Page 28: ... to the S 4000H To avoid damage or injury never connect anything to the EXT POWER DC INPUT jack except the DC output of the S 240P External Power Supply Unit 3 Grounding Terminal If necessary use this terminal to connect the S 4000H chassis to an external ground source Never attempt to use the following sources for an external ground connection Water pipes may result in shock or electrocution Gas ...

Page 29: ...cted channel is shown in the LED display The CHANNEL knob and LED display are also used to select memory presets and link odd even channel pairs Stereo Link function See Page 66 to learn how to edit channel settings 3 LOCK Button The LOCK button allows you to lock the S 4000R so that input channel settings cannot be altered The S 4000R is locked when the LOCK button is lit To unlock the S 4000R ho...

Page 30: ...h as condenser microphones and active direct boxes Press the PHANTOM 48 V button so its indicator lights to turn on phantom power on the currently selected input channel To turn off phantom power select the desired channel and press PHANTOM 48 V so its indicator goes out Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power You ris...

Page 31: ... is supplied to the S 4000R Power is supplied via the RS 232C cable when the S 4000R is connected to a powered on S 4000S or S 4000H 11 System Status Indicators REAC This indicator lights when REAC communication is established within the S 4000 System If REAC communication fails this indicator will flash CTRL This indicator lights when the S 4000R is connected to a powered on S 4000S or S 4000H an...

Page 32: ...4 Panel Descriptions 32 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual ...

Page 33: ...e job done analog snakes are bulky heavy and often very expensive On top of that analog signals traveling through hundreds of feet of cable always have some degree of high frequency loss and overall degradation due to cable capacitance inductance and resistance Meets the New Generation The fundamental benefit of the digital snake is that it eliminates long analog audio signal transfers and the sig...

Page 34: ...t cable uses RJ45 plugs which are very similar to standard telephone connectors Cat5e Ethernet Cable Types There are two different types of Cat5e Ethernet cables that you can use with the S 4000 System Though the cables look the same on the outside the RJ45 plugs are wired in different ways With a crossover cable some of the wires inside the cable are crossed over at each RJ45 plug As a result the...

Page 35: ...ix B Connector Information for Cat5e crossover and straight through cable wiring diagrams Ethernet Connectors As mentioned previously Cat5e Ethernet cables use RJ45 plugs Each REAC device provides an RJ45 receptacle for each of its REAC ports MAIN and BACKUP Though the standard RJ45 connection is very reliable in high traffic installations you may want to protect the connection between the RJ45 pl...

Page 36: ...the REAC cable length The maximum length for a single REAC cable is 100 meters However if you need to extend the cable length you can use two straight through cables with a switching hub in line to refresh the REAC signal and extend it another 100 meters Up to four switching hubs can be used for a maximum cable length extension of 500 meters See Chapter 6 for more information you want to split inp...

Page 37: ...o digital data Once in digital form the audio is sent down the Ethernet cable to the receiving REAC device When it arrives there the signal is converted back to analog for connection to an audio device such as an analog mixing console This process of turning analog audio into digital data and back again is called analog to digital A D and digital to analog D A conversion The S 4000S and S 4000H un...

Page 38: ... input is equipped with a 24 bit 96 kHz A D converter two SO DA4 Output Modules Each SO DA4 contains four balanced line level audio outputs Additionally each output is equipped with a 24 bit 96 kHz D A converter one S REAC2 Module This module provides two REAC connection ports one for the main REAC connection the other for a redundant backup one S BP Blank Panel This panel covers the final unused ...

Page 39: ...s near the FOH mixing console However the S 4000H can be used anywhere you need to receive stage audio from the S 4000S at a monitor console a multi channel recording device a broadcast feed etc Additionally multiple S 4000H units can be used for split destinations when connected to the system via an Ethernet switching hub See Chapter 7 for details About the S 4000H s Audio I O The S 4000H s audio...

Page 40: ...00R provides control over the S 4000S s input channels This includes preamp gain adjustment phantom power and pad on off status and channel linking Input level monitoring An eight segment LED meter allows for precise preamp gain adjustment of the S 4000S s input channels Additionally the meter can be used to view signal levels from the S 4000H s audio inputs Signal status The S 4000R provides sign...

Page 41: ...Clamp The S 4000 and S 4000H units have AC cord clamps to prevent the cord from being pulled out accidentally Recessed Rack Mounting If desired the rack mount brackets on the S 4000S and S 4000H units can be reinstalled so that the units face plates are recessed when mounted in a rack This can be useful for protecting the front panel connections in high traffic installations as the connectors plug...

Page 42: ...rom the S 4000S unit 2 Remove only the screws shown in the following diagram 12 screws total and detach the rack mount bracket from one side of the unit as shown 3 Using the 12 screws you removed in Step 2 reinstall the rack mount bracket as shown Note that 8 screws are used to secure the rack mount bracket and 4 screws are reinstalled along the rear edge of the side panel 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 t...

Page 43: ...t brackets for recessed rack mounting 1 Turn off the power on all equipment and disconnect all cables from the S 4000H unit 2 Remove only the screws shown in the following diagram 6 screws on each side 12 screws total and detach the rack mount brackets from the sides of the unit as shown 3 Using the screws you removed in Step 2 reinstall the rack mount brackets as shown ...

Page 44: ...re plugged in the front panel and prevent them from being bent due to accidental stress or the weight of the connector s cable 1 Turn off the power on all equipment and disconnect all cables from the S 4000H unit 2 Slide the DB 25 connector guard over the S 4000H front panel lugs as shown 3 To hold the connector guard in place use the supplied screws as shown Make sure that the connector guard is ...

Page 45: ... handheld or desktop use If desired it can be rack mounted by installing the included rack mount brackets Use the following procedure to install the rack mount brackets on the S 4000R 1 Disconnect the RS 232C cable from the S 4000R unit 2 Install the S 4000R rack mount brackets with the supplied screws as shown in the following diagram ...

Page 46: ...nectors As discussed in Chapter 5 they can accept either standard RJ45 plugs or RJ45 plugs housed in EtherCon type connectors When using an Ethernet cable with standard RJ45 plugs such as the cable included with the S 4000 System fit the included REAC connector covers on the REAC ports as shown S 4000S S 4000H Remove the REAC connector covers when using Ethernet cables with EtherCon type connector...

Page 47: ...bles Install a ferrite core on the Ethernet cable near the RJ45 plug that will be connected to a REAC port Use the following procedure to install a ferrite core on an Ethernet cable 1 Lift up the ferrite core s tabs and open the ferrite core 2 Place the Ethernet cable in the ferrite core so that the core abuts the base of the cable s connector 3 Push the tabs until they close securely with a snapp...

Page 48: ...6 Using the S 4000 System 48 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Connection Overview S 4000H 8x32 Slave REAC device S 4000R Remote Controller RS 232C cable ...

Page 49: ...AC device a Split device cannot send audio signals When setting the REAC MODE switches here are the most important rules you need to know There must be and can only be one Master REAC device in a system There must be and can only be one Slave REAC device in a system There can be many Split REAC devices in a system In most circumstances it s best to make the main stage connection unit the Master RE...

Page 50: ...ng won t take effect until the unit is powered off and then back on again Component Connections AC Power Connections On the S 4000S Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet and the other end to the INT POWER AC INPUT jack to provide power for the S 4000S s internal power supply On the S 4000H Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet and the...

Page 51: ...to REAC device with no switching hub in between The S 4000 System includes a 10 meter Cat5e Ethernet crossover cable This cable length is appropriate for testing and small installations If a longer cable length is required you ll need to provide Cat5e Ethernet cabling with the appropriate length for your particular application If a crossover cable is not available two Cat5e straight through cables...

Page 52: ...her end to the MAIN REAC port on the S 4000H The BACKUP REAC port provides a redundant REAC connection in case the MAIN REAC connection fails This redundancy requires a second Cat5e cable For the redundant REAC to REAC connection Connect one end of a second Cat5e crossover cable to the BACKUP REAC port on the S 4000S and the other end to the BACKUP REAC port on the S 4000H If redundant operation i...

Page 53: ... use of either crossover or straight through cables they will detect the type of cable that s connected and adjust the signal transfer accordingly Consult the documentation for the switching hub to determine what type of cables can be used Using an Ethernet Switching Hub with Redundant REAC Connections If an Ethernet switching hub with at least four ports is used in line for cable length extension...

Page 54: ... REAC connection fail However in some circumstances this switch over may result in brief noise at the system s audio outputs If the REAC cable is disconnected while MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is held it s possible that one of the S 4000 units will remain in a muted state when MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is released If this occurs use the following procedure 1 Reconnect the REAC cable 2 Press and release MUTE ALL OUTPU...

Page 55: ...n off the shelf RS 232C cable or fabricate your own See Appendix B Connector Information for an RS 232C pin out diagram The S 4000R can be connected to either the S 4000S or S 4000H Connect it to whichever device location is most convenient for you The REMOTE connections can be hot swapped that is connections can be made when the S 4000S and S 4000H units are powered on This allows you to move the...

Page 56: ...not the outputs of other devices Before connecting the audio outputs on the S 4000S and S 4000H units to the audio inputs of other devices always turn down the volume or turn off the power on the receiving devices to prevent possible damage S 4000S Audio Connections The S 4000S s balanced audio I O is provided on XLR type jacks The wiring diagram for these jacks is shown in the following illustrat...

Page 57: ...ts Connect the output of balanced audio devices microphones instrument outputs etc to the 32 balanced audio inputs on the S 4000S front panel To connect unbalanced sources use a direct box such as the BOSS DI 1 or balancing adaptor in line or a cable adaptor with the following wiring When connecting unbalanced sources that require long cable runs over 6 meters a direct box or balancing adaptor pla...

Page 58: ...D conversion Signals exceeding 0 dB will clip resulting in distortion Preamp gain and phantom power on off status are controlled from the S 4000R See Pages 66 69 for more information S 4000S Audio Outputs The S 4000S s audio outputs are used to receive audio signals connected to the S 4000H s audio inputs Connect the S 4000S s eight balanced audio outputs to the balanced audio inputs of the desire...

Page 59: ...utputs to the balanced inputs on the receiving device This cable has a DB 25 connector on one end and eight male XLR connectors on the other If the receiving audio device s inputs are provided on DB 25 connectors DB 25 to DB 25 cables with the appropriate wiring can be used Refer to the documentation for the receiving device for information on its DB 25 input wiring S 4000H Audio Inputs The S 4000...

Page 60: ... devices Additionally in each of the following steps allow each piece of equipment to finish its power up sequence before proceeding to the next step 1 Connect the system components as described previously 2 Connect audio devices to the S 4000S and S 4000H inputs and outputs as described previously 3 Turn on any devices connected to the S 4000S and S 4000H units audio inputs 4 Turn on the front pa...

Page 61: ...rnal Power Supply Unit connected to its rear panel EXT POWER DC INPUT jack Visit www RSSAmerica com or contact an RSS dealer for information about the S 240P External Power Supply Unit S 4000R The POWER indicator on the S 4000R will light when it s receiving power from an S 4000S or S 4000H REAC Communication REAC Ports S 4000S S 4000H The indicator on the REAC port MAIN and or BACKUP flashes when...

Page 62: ...nformation about the system status indicators see Appendix A Troubleshooting Powering Off Perform the following steps to power off the S 4000 System 1 Turn down the volume and power off any devices connected to the S 4000S and S 4000H units inputs and outputs Note It s always best to turn down the volume and power off any speakers or amplification systems first 2 If an S 4000R is connected to the ...

Page 63: ...ystem outputs will become un muted a few seconds after releasing MUTE ALL OUTPUTS If audio is passing through the system when MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is released the sound may be distorted until the system outputs are completely un muted Note that MUTE ALL OUTPUTS only mutes the outputs of the S 4000 System and not the outputs of other devices Before connecting the audio outputs on the S 4000S and S 4000...

Page 64: ...nnel selection on the S 4000R When the S 4000R is connected to a unit set as a Split REAC device only system and signal level monitoring is possible See Chapter 7 for more about split setups In the following sections we ll show you how to use the S 4000R s functions Before proceeding make sure that the S 4000R is connected to the S 4000S or S 4000H as described on Page 55 Lock Mode The S 4000R has...

Page 65: ...LEAR ENTER button The signal status indicators represent the signal level in the digital domain post A D conversion Signals exceeding 0 dB will clip resulting in distortion Clearing the CLIP Indicators When an input signal on a particular channel exceeds 0 dB the corresponding signal status CLIP indicator will light and the CLIP CLEAR ENTER button will flash To clear all lit CLIP indicators press ...

Page 66: ... 4000S input channels To retain your changes to the S 4000S input channel settings lock the S 4000R before powering down the S 4000 System When the system is powered up the settings will return to the state they were in when the S 4000R was last locked It s also a good idea to store your custom settings to a memory preset as well see the next section for information The S 4000H s eight input chann...

Page 67: ...rtion will occur For the best audio quality set the preamp gain so the meter reads between 18 and 3 dB on the input signal s loudest peaks 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 to adjust other channels preamp gain The indicator lights surrounding the GAIN knob show the currently selected channel s gain setting To adjust the input level on an S 4000H input adjust the level at the sending device Input Pad Each S 4000S...

Page 68: ...f when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that don t require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it This instrument s phantom power 48 V D...

Page 69: ...EL knob clockwise 3 Release CLIP CLEAR ENTER When channels are linked their channel numbers are displayed with two periods as shown in the following examples With the S 4000R unlocked use the following procedure to unlink a channel pair 1 Using the CHANNEL knob select one channel of the linked pair that you wish to unlink 2 While holding CLIP CLEAR ENTER turn the CHANNEL knob counterclockwise 3 Re...

Page 70: ...CLEAR ENTER to finalize your selection To exit Memory Store mode without storing the current settings press STORE so that its indicator goes out instead 4 If you wish to store the current settings to another memory preset repeat Steps 2 3 To exit Memory Store mode press STORE so that its indicator goes out Recalling a Memory Preset Memory Recall Mode To recall a memory preset 1 Press and hold RECA...

Page 71: ... and signal monitoring of the S 4000 System at the location of either S 4000 unit The following behaviors occur when two S 4000Rs are used in a single system Only one S 4000R unit can be used to edit S 4000S channels and recall store memory presets at any one time When one S 4000R unit is in use the other S 4000R unit automatically enters a locked state and its LOCK button flashes See Using the S ...

Page 72: ...ty of all input channels from one screen 100 memory presets Store and recall up to 100 different S 4000S input setups Integrated monitoring and control of multiple systems You can connect up to four S 4000 Systems to multiple RS 232C ports on a personal computer This allows for control and signal monitoring of multiple systems from a single interface Where to Get the S 4000 RCS The S 4000 RCS is a...

Page 73: ...g of Multiple Systems There are two ways to accomplish remote control and signal level monitoring of multiple systems Multiple S 4000R Units Connect one or two S 4000R units to each S 4000 System and control each 32x8 setup independently A personal computer with multiple RS 232C serial ports and the S 4000 RCS Connect a REMOTE jack from each S 4000 System to an RS 232C port on the personal compute...

Page 74: ...ignal splitting can reduce the source signals quality and greatly increase the potential for introducing noise into the entire sound reinforcement system via ground loops and RF interference Using REAC splitting the stage audio in an S 4000 System is extremely easy Simply add a switching hub and an S 4000H unit for each split destination hook them together with Cat5e cables and you re ready to go ...

Page 75: ...r s Manual 75 7 Advanced Use Split Connection Overview Master REAC device S 4000H 8x32 Slave REAC device S 4000R Remote Controller RS 232C cable S 4000H 8x32 Split REAC device 32 mic line sources from the stage Monitor Console ...

Page 76: ...w setting won t take effect until the unit is powered off and then back on again REAC Connections For the primary REAC connections Using Cat5e straight through cables connect the MAIN REAC ports on the S 4000S H units to ports on the switching hub For the redundant REAC connections Using Cat5e straight through cables connect the BACKUP REAC ports on the S 4000S H units to ports on the same switchi...

Page 77: ...cribed here and in Chapter 6 2 Connect audio devices to the Master and Slave REAC devices inputs and outputs 3 Connect audio devices to the Split REAC devices outputs S 4000S and S 4000H audio connections are explained in Chapter 6 4 Turn on any devices connected to the Master and Slave REAC devices audio inputs 5 Turn on the power on the switching hub s 6 Turn on the front panel power switches on...

Page 78: ... synchronizing devices via MIDI Time Code MTC triggering MIDI sound modules and samplers and integrating MIDI remote control devices Notes on REAC MIDI Communication MIDI data received at the MIDI IN connector of the Master REAC device is transmitted unchanged to the MIDI OUT connectors of the Slave REAC device and any SPLIT REAC devices MIDI data received at the MIDI IN connector of the Slave REA...

Page 79: ...S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 79 32x8 System S 4000S 32x8 Master S 4000H 8x32 Slave Applications 8 ...

Page 80: ...8 Applications 80 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 32x8 System with 32 Channel Split ...

Page 81: ...S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 81 8 Applications 64x16 System ...

Page 82: ...8 Applications 82 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 64x16 System with 64 Channel Split ...

Page 83: ...st actions for troubleshooting and safe system operation S 4000S and S 4000H Units System Status Indicators Indicator Status Definition Troubleshooting Action MAIN REAC Port BACKUP REAC Port Flashing REAC communication is established None normal operation Dark No communication Make sure all REAC devices are turned on Check Cat5e cable connections Check the Cat5e cable s for damage Is the proper ca...

Page 84: ... Appendix C CTRL Lit RS 232C communication established None normal operation Dark No device is connected to REMOTE jack None normal operation Flashing No RS 232C communication Check the RS 232C cable for damage Are you using an RS 232C cable with the proper wiring See Appendix B If connected to a computer is the computer on Is the computer s RS 232C port functioning properly S 4000S and S 4000H Un...

Page 85: ...cable type being used See Page 51 If a switching hub is used is it working If a switching hub is used is it properly connected See Page 53 76 If a switching hub is used does it have the proper specification See Appendix C CTRL Lit RS 232C communication established None normal operation Flashing System power up None normal operation No RS 232C communication Check the RS 232C cable for damage Are yo...

Page 86: ...nnected to the S 4000R Check MAIN and BACKUP REAC cabling Check MAIN and BACKUP REAC connections Check in line switching hub if used on MAIN and BACKUP REAC connections SIG 2 Lit An exhaust fan or fans on a Slave Split REAC unit has stopped working Shut down the unit s to prevent overheating and damage Flashing Recovery from the above error None SIG 3 Lit Abnormal high temperature detected on a Sl...

Page 87: ...t5e Ethernet Cable Wiring RJ45 type Connectors Cat5e Crossover Wiring Note Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not used in this application but may be wired in the cable as shown Cat5e Straight Through Wiring Note Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not used in this application but may be wired in the cable as shown ...

Page 88: ...e S 4000S Channel Numbers To facilitate custom labeling for a particular installation or multiple S 4000 Systems the S 4000S is shipped from the factory without channel number labels on its input and output modules The illustratration below shows the S 4000S s channel numbers as they correlate to the S 4000H s audio I O and input channel selection on the S 4000R If desired use the included adhesiv...

Page 89: ...lanced connections recommended Unbalanced Connections S 4000H Audio Connectors D Sub DB 25 type Lock Down Screw Thread Size The S 4000H s INPUT and OUTPUT connectors have threaded nuts for locking a DB 25 connector in place Use DB 25 connectors that have lock down screws with 4 40 UNC thread size ...

Page 90: ...s 90 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual S 4000H DB 25 Audio Pin Outs Balanced connections are recommended G Ground C Cold H Hot For unbalanced connections connect cold to ground INPUT 1 8 OUTPUT 1 8 OUTPUT 9 16 ...

Page 91: ...S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 91 Appendices OUTPUT 17 24 OUTPUT 25 32 ...

Page 92: ...n 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet To transfer 40 channels of digital audio REAC uses the full bandwidth of this protocol However some 100BASE TX switching hubs cannot handle this amount of data traffic Gigabit Ethernet switching hubs can handle a larger amount of data traffic so we recommend them for use with REAC devices just be sure that the Gigabit switching hub you use supports 100BASE TX devices Whe...

Page 93: ... Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohm or greater Residual Noise Level IHF A typ 92 dBu Equivalent Input Noise E I N 128 dB Network Latency 375 microseconds when using REAC cable only AD REAC DA latency about 1 2 milliseconds Connectors Input 32 XLR balanced phantom power 4 ch input module x 8 Output 8 XLR balanced 4 ch output module x 2 REAC MAIN BACKUP RJ 45 EtherCon type Remote Connector 1 RS 232...

Page 94: ...30 W Current Draw for optional power supply Model S 240P 6 A Phantom Power 48 V 14 mA each input on SI AD4 remote controlled Dimensions 482 0 W x 336 0 D x 266 4 H mm 19 W x 13 1 4 D x 10 1 2 H inches Weight 17 kg 37 lbs 8 oz Operation Temperature 10 to 35 degrees Celsius 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Power cord REAC cable 10 m CAT5e crossover cable REAC connector covers 2 Ferrite cores ...

Page 95: ...y about 1 2 milliseconds Connectors Input 1 D sub 25 pin connector balanced 8 channels Output 4 D sub 25 pin connectors balanced 8 channels each REAC MAIN BACKUP RJ 45 EtherCon type Remote Connector 1 RS 232C DB 9 type MIDI Connectors IN OUT 5 pin DIN type Indicators EXT Indicator External power supply INT Indicator REAC Indicator CTRL Indicator ALARM Indicator MUTE ALL OUTPUTS Indicator Power Sup...

Page 96: ...es Celsius 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Remote Cable 3 meter Rack mount brackets Owner s Manual Dimensions 482 0 W x 386 7 D x 133 H mm 19 W x 15 1 4 D x 5 1 4 H inches Weight 9 4 kg 20 lbs 12 oz Operation Temperature 10 to 35 degrees Celsius 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Power cord REAC connector covers 2 Connector guard Ferrite cores 2 Rack mount brackets Owner s Manual Opti...

Page 97: ...S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 97 Appendices Appendix E Dimensions Dimensions S 4000S Note Dimensions are shown in millimeters ...

Page 98: ...Appendices 98 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Dimensions S 4000H Note Dimensions are shown in millimeters ...

Page 99: ...S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 99 Appendices Dimensions S 4000R Note Dimensions are shown in millimeters ...

Page 100: ...Appendices 100 S 4000 Digital Snake Owner s Manual ...

Page 101: ...S connection overview S 4000 System 48 crossover adaptor 34 51 crossover cable Cat5e See cables CTRL indicator 23 26 31 62 84 85 D DB 25 connectors S 4000H 59 wiring 89 91 DB 25 connector guard 44 Dimensions S 4000H 98 S 4000R 99 S 4000S 97 E error indicators 85 Ethernet cables See cables Ethernet connectors RJ45 35 wiring 87 Ethernet switching hub about 36 requirements for REAC use 36 92 using fo...

Page 102: ...cables 51 54 connecting cables for splits 76 connection covers 46 connectors RJ45 35 MIDI communication via 78 REAC MODE about 49 switch setting 49 50 76 switch setting for splits 76 redundant connections 52 54 using Ethernet switching hubs 36 53 54 74 76 REAC MODE See REAC redundant connections See REAC REMOTE connector S 4000H 26 55 S 4000R 31 55 S 4000S 23 55 remote control See S 4000R See also...

Page 103: ...modules Specifications S 4000H 95 96 S 4000R 96 S 4000S 93 94 Splits audio 74 77 straight through cable Cat5e See cables switching hub See Ethernet switching hub T troubleshooting 83 86 U unlocking the S 4000R 64 V vents 24 25 27 28 X XLR jacks S 4000S 21 22 56 unbalanced connections 57 wiring 89 XR 1 Preamp 38 39 ...

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Page 107: ...o communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increa...

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