BC-500 User Manual
Contents
1. Description of controls connectors Line A B selector Input level adjustment rotary control Stereo mono selector Clipping indicator 5 Send to auxiliary bus level adjustment rotary control Send to telephone bus level adjustment rotary control Send to master bus selector PFL push button PFL active indicator Send active selector Send level adjustment fader Line A left channel input connector Line A right channel input connector Line B left channel input connector Line B right channel input connector Remote control line A Remote control line B 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ww 15 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 3 BC 533 5 3 1 Functions The telephone input output module BC 533 allows adapting of an external telephone hybrid digital or analogue to the rest of the modules in the system It has one audio input 14 that is fed by an external telephone hybrid at line level This input can be monitored on the PFL bus if the PFL IN push button 8 is pressed and the LED 9 is lit The module s input signal can be sent to the master bus adjusting the send level with the fader 11 and pressing the MASTER selector 7 and also to the auxiliary bus adjusting the send level with the AUX ST rotary control 6 provided that the CHANNEL ON selector is activated pressed to allow the signal to be sent If the fader is put at t2. gt E Pig PART NATE PARTIAS SN ANI ANI a o o Di o o De IMANE lt Y TUTO NT SN GNNOYS WOOMALNI V 0 LAO WOOYALNI V 6 LAO WOOS3LNI V 8 NI WOOS3LNI V NI WOOS3LNI V 9 S3NOHd H V S SHNOHd H AHVONOO3S V 1 SHNOHd H 6 V SHNOHd H AYYNI Yd V 2 1 SANOHd H A3HVNWI3d V L dN MV EM Ir a lt SN 3NI1 OV 3NI1 NI OV NI OV n SOS ERSR SR SSRRIA HOLO3NNOO A XnV 2NOHd HALSVIN xnv A A Z L A A Z QN9 6 ON 8 ON Z ON 9 LOANNOO S ONY ONE ONC SNIH L 9 QN3S H NSLL3SH 1 ONVIVNOIS 34 o 3TVW334 e LYASNI ONIHOLINON 8 AlddNS 43MOd BC 500 Broadcast Audio AEQ 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Microphone inputs Input impedance Input range Equivalent noise Fader attenuation Line input Input impedance Input range Fader attenuation Insert input output on BC 511 Output impedance Nominal output level Input impedance Input range Transformer balanced gt 3kQ 94 dBv Fader max Maste
3. BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 2 POWER SUPPLY 2 1 General The description of the panel where the power connectors are located can be found under Section 5 Extend the sheet including the graphics to obtain a general view and better comprehension of all connections 2 1 1 Before connecting the equipment to mains Warning Do not connect the equipment to mains until you have assured yourself that the voltage selector is correctly set to the requirement in your area as described in Section 2 1 2 It is very important to follow carefully all instructions in this section before connecting the equipment to mains and turning the power on 2 1 2 Voltage selection The AEQ BC 500 is prepared to operate with voltages of 110 or 220 V AC Select the required voltage for your area with the voltage selector figure 1 If you choose 110 V AC you should replace the fuse 0 8 A SLOW that is mounted in the fuse box of the mains connector figure 2 with a 1 6 A SLOW fuse that can be found in the plastic bag that contains this manual To do so take out the fuse box located on the lower part of the mains connector figure 2 and remove the fuse mounted and replace it with the fuse that comes loose in the plastic bag as already mentioned Remember Voltage 220 V AC 0 8 A Fuse type T slow Voltage 110 V AC 1 6 A Fuse type T slow Note The equipment is delivered from factory with the voltage selector set to 220 V AC and its correspon
4. Cable AL1 S is connected to the left input of the studio room monitor amplifier Cable AL2 S is connected to the right input of the studio room monitor amplifier Cable C S is connected to one of the 24 V connectors on the BC 577 Cable M S is connected to the on air signalling lamps Cable B S is connected to the off air signalling lamps The physical connections are described in Section 6 2 NINETEENTH CHANNEL BC 577 Cable 24V S connects to ground of the signalling lamps to the free 24 V connector OTHER CONNECTIONS NOT IN RELATION WITH THE MIXING CONSOLE Cable T E S connects the telephone line output of the telephone hybrid with the telephone set Cable LT E S connects the telephone line input of the telephone hybrid with the telephone line 38 BC 500 Broadcast Audio APLICACIONES ELECTRONICAS QUASAR REPRODUCTION OR USE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT ALLOWED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF CHANCEL 18 CHANNEL 17 CHANNEL 94 CHANNEL 14 CHANNEL 12 GRANNE 17 CHANNEL 11 CHANNEL 19 CHANNEL 3 BC 57B ax BLAM BLANK MODULE SLANK MODULE BC422 5 511 uc upunpcioe f AA i 1 mo ti STUDIO ROOM T di Bus Ps Mw gt M w v Es PERA Loans Lim Olle x a as i MINE mE a HC mnes n Cube 1 N ri h 181 2ty 1 rra ir Ul
5. ottenere t qe AS 29 5 10 1 5 Signaling 30 5 10 2 Description of controls and connectors 31 6 FIGURES AND 85 2 11 32 6 1 Block diagram ue eR P ei 32 6 2 Rear connection 34 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 18822222 35 8 EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS sesane 36 8 1 Examples of connections for broadcasting and similar 36 8 2 Figures 1A y 1B coi ALAS NR M Haec teddies AEN 36 8 2 1 The mixer eit tied Led eeu Acca de d eode caede o Pase oe dd cab eade de deed 36 8 22 TIhe conriections iore pe Pri eet eoo rede a 37 80 Figures 2 and 3 uere Nep ee eee NE e 41 9 DIMENSIONS mE 44 10 DELIVERY PART LIST ioi nter ove Pe aei a isi Perdu 45 10 1 Jumper programming configuration 45 10 2 Delivery part list eoi SSA eter ee ideal 47 APPENDIX 48 3 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 1 General precautions The following precautions should be observed for safety reasons during all operation and maintenance of this appliance Failure to comply with all instructions m
6. 9 522 Mer uem HL A L IN A m Wa miu INB IP CHANNEL 17 VI 670 WH TEC CE Sun m nucum amunt ii eau wn en FEIN Hf ge IE Ph OBE WN TF CHANNEL 18 877 SELL OPERITI N tits LES 16 8 TUG FPA f nord FE HH IHE STUDIO ROOM BC 500 APPLICATION FIG 1B SIMPLE CONNECTION EXAMPLE AEQ Figure 2 with similar symbols as figure 1B shows a main studio corresponding to a small station consisting in two studios A 2x24 connector patch panel receives all signals from the studios and interconnects them and the outside Figure 3 with equal symbols shows a single studio with its equipment A 2x48 connector patch panel connects all equipment for internal studio use 8 3 Figures 2 and 3 41 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer APLICACIONES ELECTRONICAS QUASAR REPRODUCTION OR USE THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT ALLOWED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF TO TA AUTEM A To SATELLITE APITEMAA A tQ E ALT LEP TPES ATER 11 RBH T FECPLA EE OUT ECIAM ov Gi Lee 1 SHT DE STINE 2 FF Qu Urbem DNA IE EPHHOME HUE DRODBAIR PUE Fac T Scape Hp LIVE 1M LINE TM ITUNE LEFT SHTLSME RIGHT GTUNE ziert 2 RESIT TER I JJ tir TU LEFT WAJ BGT PTI TONE FU T Jb 2 LETT UI Hr 3J7 CAFT
7. CHANMEL 18 C ars Bc 500 AP ORTON CONNECTION EXAMPLE WITH PATCH 48x2 AEQ 9 DIMENSIONS i 2 i 7 485 NOTE All dimensions millimetres 44 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 10 DELIVERY PART LIST 10 1 Jumper programming configuration 45 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer Module BC 511 Module BC 522 Module BC 533 Module BC 560 Module BC 540 Module BC 578 Control Module BC 578 Talkback Module PDP 1 1 C Vu Master ON Module PDP 1 3 C Vu PFL OFF AEQ JUMPER STANDARD CONFIGURATION PDP 4 ON PDP 4 OFF PDP 4 OFF PDP 7 ON PDP 8 ON PDP 3 ON PDP 3 1 C ON PDP 3 3 C OFF PDP 5 1 2 PDP 5 2 3 PDP 6 1 PDP 6 3 PDP 7 2 ON OFF ON OFF OFF PDP 5 2 PDP6 1 C PDP 6 3 PDP 7 PDP 8 OFF ON OFF ON OFF PDP 5 OFF PDP 9 PDP 11 PDP 15 ON ON ON PDP 10 PDP 12 PDP 16 ON ON ON PDP 8 PDP 9 PDP 10 ON OFF OFF BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer 46 AEQ The BC 500 audio mixing console is delivered in a standard configuration as described in section 4 2 but can also be delivered with the configuration the customer requests Together with the mixing console is delivered a user s manual and spare fuses for both 110 and 220 V AC 10 2 Delivery part list 47 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ AEQ guarantees that this product has been designed and manufactured under a certified Quality Assu
8. HADE Le Siri Hal 1 LB 4 v ME Lie a Cr 4 8 MUZRISETLHEHT _ TORN LETT QUE Tamer iA ae tart LLEF TONT ELAR ha ung m OLE SHANI Se INE A 0 BEELLETTIA PERL Supers us Del LE pat gia rid REPRODUCTION OR USE OF TRIS DOCUMENT 15 NOY ALLOWED WITHOUT PERMISSION CIF e ten jinaren is urea mm we Line SPT Le ai KETI PIR raryes nc LEFT 2 1 gpg m vs Qam gt Mt a rior de mm g chau UNE E Farm Tre q A 10 HERA Lar rise ne gt Mes ra xm JURE LPT CMe 2993 inta QUIS ML tiet z LT CERT UE 2 unnm 1 4 DUES Stier 4 gt qai cpu cree nation PUHT MES tani STUDIO ROOM aE En ZHAHnHEL 3 CHANNEL 4 BEM 8 aca CHANNEL A hes CHANNEL Precis i CHANNEL 19 L 8 422 F CHANNEL 12 BLANK MODULE CHANNEL 13 BLANK MODULE 14 BRAIS CHANNEL 15 6c 550 ONY out Basi CHANNEL 1 Scie aria amo emo hmm 71 TS CHANNEL IT Ium acor I TERRA aqu MUI TIT CON re nani ww 4
9. _ 2 FI TwrmnrTo TRS Sue qnot fere mua ETERHAL WINTER NG INTER TIM aped EA SIGNALS SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED FROM THE PARALELL CHANNEL OUTPUT OR THROUGH AN ACTIVE DISTRIBUTCR TO THE DIFFERENT RECORDING DEVICES BC 500 APPLICATION FIG 1A CONNECTION EXAMPLE AFLIGACIONES ELECTRONICAS QUASAR TION OR USE OF THIS DOGUMENT IS NOT ALLOWED WITHOUT PERMISSION REPROD WATS L MOLIER TZ ICON MIC LISSE SoM Viii wir Lem sU x mar i SVEA BR TORRAS NE AT Tun ds CAT Tey CIT Di AIT a n NST CT UT Aer sal a ec gt 2114 310 T a nur e PVT mica purum EOIN u Su rmt Dh Un n 241 TOMIE MURS ONTENI Laus DR DESLERIMEUL u FECUNDUS 1 kEFEE Ta Ut Ez bk UT ia _ INTERS oy TERES OTE _ KN ELSE tT Fr Ti ETAL CHANNEL f criar CHANNEL 2 511 CHANNEL 2 511 CHANNEL 4 ennt 511 Umi JN b LA m CHANNEL 5 IS 522 IN eum nau CHANNEL IE 622 INSR ALA Ua INA m CHANNEL 7 Wai 522 MA nor iiim CHANNEL 8 MAL 522 gt a CHANNEL
10. design Concepts uuu u u 10 4 2 Standard iia iaa ee eee ener ens 11 4 3 7 Available modules reote tias eint Mee pero e dots 11 5 MIXING MODULES DESCRIPTION U 12 Bids BOATS teet er do etre Son sun g um hu RS 12 81517 2EUDCHOTnS oeste E eta psa E E eO ARN CRA Ge 12 5 1 2 Description of controls and connectors a 13 5 22 BCD 22a deed ee niis haapa 14 5 21 FUNGUONS diocese recente ue Ee E aea 14 5 2 2 Description of controls and 15 US WEE LO cT hey anna DAY 16 DO A FUNGUONS iie retient Dg Deme eden ated Qh au RUE dex 16 5 3 2 Description of controls and 17 5 3 3 Example of remote connection of the AEQ TH 12 hybrid to the BC 533 18 5 3 4 Example of remote connection of the AEQ TH 02bEXmkII hybrid to the BC 533 19 S4 BCD SS A Ec 20 554215 HPUNCHONS ara Waxes Deia da tle ena E Dada a xe eta vied sades tala de 20 5 4 2 Adjusting procedure u U U u eee aes 20 9 5 2 C 21 9 9 1 i ori cae ats Da ot bari eta e Sete pe saga aasan T Meg 21 5 5 2 Descriptio
11. level adjustment rotary control 23 Talkback to master selector 24 Talkback to auxiliary selector 25 Talkback to telephones selector 26 Talkback to studio room selector 27 Talkback to intercom selector 28 Talkback microphone 29 Intercom input PFL speaker monitoring selector 30 Signalling connector common 31 Signalling connector break 32 Signalling connector make 33 Power switch ON OFF 34 Voltage input selector 110 220 V 35 Mains connector with fuse 36 I O connector 31 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 6 FIGURES AND DIAGRAMS 6 1 Block diagram 32 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer I Mi 4 bi d LR Hi niis E AES MI M del ques 9 8 i ga AEQ Rear connection panel 6 2 3NI1 OIN Z LX3 0 0 CH 21 26 18 Z 1X3 9 8 q 241X392 7 Z 1X3 2 9 1X3 9 S L 1X3 2 v L 1X3 9 1 1X3 02 7 1X3 9 4 SNIT SIN 3NI1 OIA Inc N ENT 29 ANIT OIN 1 vua NONINOO ANVIN LNW ALON3X 8 0 U HOLINOWN TOH LNOO 8 6 H HO LINON 8 8 7 HOLINOW 8 Z 1 HOLINOIN TOH LNOO 8 9 GNNOYD HOLINOW 8 S 74 HOLINOIN Olan s g 4 HOLINOW Olanis 8 YOLINOW OIGNLS 82 7 HOLINOW OIGNLS 8 L
12. pressing the MASTER selector 14 the auxiliary output signal is sent by means of the AUX selector 15 the PFL by means of the PFL selector 16 and the external signals that are coming in through the CONNECTOR 36 are sent by means of their respective EXT1 17 and EXT2 18 selectors The level of the signal or signals selected for monitoring in the control room is adjusted by means of the MONITOR LEVEL rotary control 19 for the studio room speakers and by means 28 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ of the H PHONES LEVEL rotary control 20 for the studio room headphone outputs located on the O CONNECTOR 36 There are two outputs for headphone connection named PRIMARY HEADPHONES and SECONDARY HEADPHONES The signal is the same on both outputs This block also cancels all PFL assignments on the various channels when the PFL RESET button 21 is pressed 5 10 1 3 Talkback PFL and intercom block TALKBACK This module manages a series of functions that complete the AEQ BC 500 functionality and performance Below each one of them is explained in detail This block allows talkback by means of the included MIC T BACK microphone 28 to e Master outputs to BC560 pressing the MASTER selector 23 If you want to deactivate this function remove the jumpers from PDP3 and PDP4 and place them on PDP5 and PDP6 e Auxiliary outputs to BC540 pressing the AUX selector 24 If you want to deactivate this function rem
13. 550 5 7 1 Functions 550 auxiliary stereo output module carries out the function of summing all signal inputs assigned to its bus This module delivers the mono output signal on the connector 1 as well as the stereo output signal on the connectors 2 left channel and 3 right channel Output level control is carried out inside the module by means og the blue coloured potentiometer CN2 It is pre adjusted in factory for a nominal output level of 4 dBm equivalent to the fader set at 0 position 5 7 2 Description of controls and connectors 1 Mono output 2 Left channel output 8 Right channel output 24 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 8 BC 560 5 8 1 Functions The BC 560 auxiliary stereo mono sum output module carries out the function of summing all signal inputs assigned to its bus The output level is controlled by means of the fader 1 This module delivers the mono output signal on the connector 2 as well as the stereo output signal on the connectors 3 left channel and 4 right channel By way of the internal programming jumpers it is possible to turn a BC 560 module into a BC 540 module 5 8 2 Description of controls and connectors 1 2 3 4 Master output level adjustment fader Mono output Left channel output Right channel output 2 NH 25 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 9 BC 577 5 9 1 F
14. AEQ BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer USER S MANUAL ED 05 04 SP AE i A E Q S A manufacturer of this equipment is a Registered Company in accordance with UNE EN ISO 9001standard by Aenor with reg no ER 080 1 96 INDEX 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS scien seseccttscccuesetesscrtuescevecncessecusesaceevedesscteuseteetencuesteneesed 4 1 1 General precautions u uu eoru ies pa apas ee ee 4 111 Read allinstr ctlons u ee L tat 4 1 1 2 Power and ground connections He 4 1 1 3 Protection against voltage fluctuations 4 11 4 Water and humidity 25 oot b ere Fete eter 4 1 1 5 Ventilation fire and flammable vapours 4 1 1 6 MAINTENANCE ide e odo ute e Desa ade widen estat obe dede Pert adds 4 VAN EIC RU EE 5 2 POWER SUPPLY x Z e ee retire edm 6 2 1 General S uqu ER 6 2 1 1 Before connecting the equipment to mains a 6 2 1 2 Moltage sel ctiOn 5 eU Rte 6 2 1 3 Equipmernt power Oh inscio coetu aat etd cc LEE ecu eg CE Lege RR assia 7 2 4 4257240 V n oet e e de e ce ES EA ASA 8 3 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 5 irren re Ihi e a 9 344 tepido abet iut 9 4 MIXING CONSOLE DESCRIPTION U 10 4 1 Basic
15. DP1 is short circuited it connects the appliance s analogue ground with the mains earth 29 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ Below is shown the connection and wiring diagram of the signalling system 5 10 1 5 Signalling POWER SUPPLY 30 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer 5 10 2 Description of controls and connectors awaa TAL RA TM STUDIO 32 ss 22 34 INTERCOM 1 Power indicator V ANALOG 2 Power indicator V ANALOG 3 PFL SEL monitoring VU meter selector 4 Control room master monitoring selector 5 Control room auxiliary monitoring selector 6 Control room PFL monitoring selector 7 Control room external input 1 monitoring selector 8 Control room external input 2 monitoring selector 9 Control room monitor level adjustment rotary control 10 Control room headphone level adjustment rotary control 11 Normal self operation selector 12 Control room headphones 1 output 13 Control room headphones 2 output 14 Studio room master monitoring selector 15 Studio room auxiliary monitoring selector 16 Studio room PFL monitoring selector 17 Studio room external input 1 monitoring selector 18 Studio room external input 2 monitoring selector 19 Studio room monitor level adjustment rotary control 20 Studio room headphone level adjustment rotary control 21 PFL reset push button 22 PFL speaker
16. EX 1 Switch for remote control of incoming call on internal hybrid 2 Call LED 3 Send to hybrid level adjustment rotary control 4 Hybrid PFL send selector MASTER 5 Hybrid PFL send LED 6 Frequency extender activation key 11 7 Multiplex function activation key PFLIN 8 Send to auxiliary bus level adjustment rotary control 9 Send to master bus selector 10 Hybrid PFL input program return selector 11 Hybrid PFL input program return LED 12 Program return send activation selector 13 Send level adjustment fader 14 Telephone set connector 15 Telephone line connector CHANNEL ON a a 22 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 6 BC 540 5 6 1 Functions The BC 540 auxiliary stereo mono sum output module carries out the function of summing all signal inputs assigned to its bus The output level is controlled by means of the fader 1 This module delivers the mono output signal on the connector 2 as well as the stereo output signal on the connectors 3 left channel and 4 right channel By way of the internal programming jumpers it is possible to turn a BC 540 module into a BC 560 module 5 6 2 Description of controls and connectors 1 2 3 4 Auxiliary output level adjustment fader Mono output Left channel output Right channel output 23 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 7
17. High frequencies equalization rotary control Low frequencies equalization rotary control 5 Clip indicator Send to auxiliary bus level adjustment rotary control Send to telephone bus level adjustment rotary control Send to master bus selector PFL push button PFL active indicator Send activate selector Send level adjustment fader Insert connector Microphone level input connector Line level input connector 10 11 12 13 14 15 wa 13 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 2 BC 522 5 2 1 Functions The double stereo line input module BC 522 allows to connect two stereo inputs 12 and 13 are for the left and right channels of line A and 14 and 15 for the left and right channels of line B Line A or line B is selected with the push button 1 If the selector is not pressed the input will be line A and if depressed line B In this case the yellow indicator on the selector will be activated Once selected the input the level is adjusted with the rotary control 2 GAIN To avoid clipping at the adjusted level a LED indicator 4 CLIP lights up when the maximum gain is reached If it would be necessary to transform this input signal to mono the button 3 has to be pressed If it would be necessary to monitor this signal the PFL button 8 has to be pressed sending this way the signal to the PFL bus This mode is indicated by means of the LED 9 being lit The sign
18. IC or LINE position by means of the jumpers PDP5 and PDP6 The signal can also be sent to the auxiliary bus adjusting the send level with the rotary control 6 This send can be programmed with the jumpers PDP1 PDP2 PDP6 and PDP7 PDP1 and PDP2 Select the type of send to the auxiliary bus If the configuration jumper is located in PDP1 it is set to POST fader send and if located in PDP2 it is set to PRE fader send PDP3 and PDP4 Select the send to the telephone buses by means of the rotary control 7 PDP4 is for Telephone 1 and PDP3 Telephone 2 5 1 2 Signalling and monitor signal muting works only when the channel is in microphone position PDP5 2 3 Signalling and monitor signal muting works also when the channel is in line position for example when an external microphone mixer is connected PDP6 1 C The send to the auxiliary bus is muted or not according to the position of the CHANNEL ON selector 11 or if the fader s 12 is at end of track position PDP6 3 C The send to the auxiliary bus is independent of the CHANNEL ON selector s 11 position and of the fader s 12 end of track position PDP7 2 C The send to the auxiliary bus is muted or not according to the CHANNEL ON selector s 11 position 12 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer 5 1 2 AEQ Description of controls and connectors MTN INSERT POINT MIC LINE Mic line input selector Input level adjustment rotary control
19. Signalling activation switch Signalling 24 V DC Signalling ground 4 Signalling supply voltage selector 110 220 V AC Fuse for signalling power supply Mains connector Mains output to monitor module 27 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 10 BC 578 5 10 1 Functions The monitoring and power supply module BC 578 carries out the functions of e Studio and control room monitoring e Talkback management e System general power supply e Master and PFL Vu meters control located up front on the chassis e Feeds the PFL speakers located beside the Vu meters Due to this this module can be divided in the following sub blocks e Control room monitor and metering module CONTROL MONITOR e Studio room monitor module STUDIO e Talkback PFL and intercom module TALKBACK e Power supply 5 10 1 1 Control room monitor and metering block CONTROL MONITOR This block manages the signal sends to the control room monitors The master output signal is sent pressing the MASTER selector 4 the auxiliary output signal is sent by means of the AUX selector 3 the PFL by means of the PFL selector 6 and the external signals that are coming in through the I O CONNECTOR 36 are sent by means of their respective EXT1 7 and EXT2 8 selectors The level of the signal or signals selected for control room monitoring is adjusted by means of the MONITOR LEVEL rotary control 9 for the control room speakers an
20. U Lir T Our Ss ENT El STE EPIS TOT LET Our gt DT Sea TELEFON UT THEN Qi REC Our DHT 207 IN TUR LEFT pero 9 AIH gt Ca gt gt TELrPHINE T DI UTE UTHER SO Diya tH NEPA omm wwe SIMILAR STUDIO 12 PAIRS MEET lt n CHANNEL 4 8 61 CHANNEL amp CHANNEL BCc 522 CHANNEL 7 pcs CHANNEL 8 oca CHANNEL S pcs gt zz CRANHEL 1 s Bc422 CHANNEL 1 BLAM MODULE CHAUNEL 17 PLANK MOGL LE OMANNEL 13 SLAM MODULE peat CHA MHIL 14 any fca tos 18 nc so z HAIR 16 CHANNEL 17 nebon ECHTE un tup editi TTVO Men Im VEHI ow to ntmamn ean nome CHANNEL 18 4 STUDIO ROOM PHONE ETE c I Fa 7T DUM BC 500 APPLICATION FIG 2 PLAIN CONNECTION EXAMPLE TWO STUDIOS AND PATCH 24x2 APLICACIONES ELECTRONICAS QUASAR TOSXELUTEEMI _ iere Hiag UNC InTTRUMBUTE _ MAPA T 250 sari aa von r r HUA mmo TELLETT Mur Se nei sar litru A a UME ina UW
21. al can be send to the following busses Master adjusting the send level with the fader 11 and pressing the selector 7 Telephone adjusting the send level with the rotary control 6 always with the selector 10 activated lit The signal can also be sent to the auxiliary bus adjusting the send level with the rotary control 5 This send can be programmed with the jumpers PDP1 PDP2 PDP3 PDP4 PDPS and PDP6 PDP1 PDP2 PDP3 PDP4 Select the type of send to the auxiliary bus If the configuration jumper is located in PDP1 and PDP3 it is set to POST fader send and if located in PDP2 and PDP4 it is set to PRE fader send 5 2 The CHANNEL ON selector 10 mutes or not the send to the auxiliary bus PDP6 1 C The CHANNEL ON selector 10 and the fader 11 mute or not the send to the auxiliary bus PDP6 3 C The send to the auxiliary bus is never muted by the CHANNEL ON selector 10 nor the fader s 11 end of track position PDP7 PDP8 Allows assigning the send signal from this module to the telephone busses Put the configuration jumper in PDP7 to assign to telephone bus 1 or in PDP8 to assign to telephone bus 2 or on both to assign to both busses The remote control is activated closing contacts when the CHANNEL ON selector 10 is pressed According to the position of the INPUT A B button 1 the output A 16 or B 17 are activated 14 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer 5 2 2 11
22. ay result in serious alterations in regard of the functions and performance of the equipment AEQ will not be responsible for any damage or loss due to the incorrect handling of the equipment 1 1 1 Read all instructions Before connecting the unit to mains and start operating it is absolutely necessary to carefully read all the instructions in this manual and to do so in the established order If these basic rules are respected you will obtain the maximum performance of the equipment from the very start and at the same time you will avoid incorrect or improper operation that could cause damage to the equipment or personnel 1 1 2 Power and ground connections To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equipment should be connected to mains earth The equipment is provided with an earthed Euro plug If it should be necessary to change the plug bear in mind that the green yellow cable is earth 1 1 3 Protection against voltage fluctuations In some areas where voltage fluctuations are common it is highly recommended to connect the equipment to an external protection in order to guarantee the tension received by the equipment is the one specified in this manual 1 1 4 Water and humidity The operation of the equipment in humid environments near water or wet floors should be avoided at all costs Nor should it be used in environments where the atmospheric humidity is so high that it will produce regular condensation inside the equ
23. com for talkback OB units micro line control etc e Programmable On Air signalling on input modules 24 V power supply 10 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ The AEQ BC 500 Audio Mixing Console is delivered with the following standard configuration 4 2 Standard configuration BC 501 Chassis with capacity for 20 modules audio metering and PFL monitoring BC 578 Monitor and intercom control for selfoperation and studio control BC 511 Mic line mono input module BC 522 Double stereo input module for two stereo input connections BC 533 Input output module for external telephone hybrid control BC 540 Auxiliary stereo mono sum output module BC 560 Master programme stereo mono sum output module BC 502 Blank module A f This initial configuration can be equipped with four additional modules BC 511 BC 522 BC 533 maximum two per mixer and BC 577 maximum one per mixer 4 3 Available modules The AEQ BC 500 Audio Mixing Console has a variety of modules allowing it to be configured according to each user s specific needs Furthermore its modular construction allows the future incorporation of other modules that the market demands CODE MODEL DESCRIPTION 732000216 BC 511 Mic line mono input module 732000217 BC 522 Double stereo input module for two stereo input connections 732000218 BC 533 Input output module for external telephone hybrid control 732000219 BC 540 Auxiliary stereo mo
24. d by means of the H PHONES LEVEL rotary control 10 if the H PHONES headphones outputs 12 and 13 located on the lower part of the module are used This level can be metered on the PFL SEL VU Meter if the switch 3 PFL SEL is pressed selecting SEL In this block two function modes can be selected studio control or selfoperation by means of the NORMAL AUTOCONTROL selector 11 The NORMAL mode allows the muting of the studio room speakers and the connection of signalling on opening any microphone module If AUTOCONTROL self operation mode is selected by means of the selector 11 the control room speakers are also muted when any microphone channel is opened This block also delivers the signal to the PFL speakers and the metering instruments The mixer is fitted with two VU meters One of them is assigned permanently to master L and R and the other one to PFL SEL Nonetheless the function of both VU meters can be modified by means of the configuration jumpers located on the rear part of the VU meter board PDP3 1 C PDP1 1 C Master assignment PDP3 3 C PDP1 3 C PFL SEL assignment PDP4 2 C PDP2 2 C Auxiliary assignment The 0 Vu adjustment is carried out by means of the potentiometers P1 and P2 on the same board To access this board remove the mixer s rear panel 5 10 1 2 Studio room monitor block STUDIO The STUDIO block manages the signal sends to the studio room monitors The master output signal is sent
25. ding 0 8 A fuse mounted in the fuse box Note The equipment is delivered from factory with a Euro plug mains connector In some countries this connector must be replaced following the local requirements If your area does not comply with Euro plug requirements please replace the mains connector before continuing SZ FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ Once carried out the eventual modifications and verifications described in Section 2 1 2 the equipment is ready to be connected to mains Before connecting the power cord to mains make sure that the power switch figure 4 is set to POWER OFF Once connected to mains set the power switch to POWER ON If all the instructions has been followed the power LEDs ANALOG V and V will light indicating that the equipment is receiving the correct voltage figure 3 The power on operation has been carried out successfully Turn off the equipment and proceed with the audio signal connections as described in Section 3 2 1 3 Equipment power on D o 2 578 AALO t E 0 WASTER MASTER MARTER 442 au FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ The power supplies of the Mixing Console BC 500 that were manufactured since October 1993 have a connection inside by means of which the functioning values of the mains voltage can be changed The equipment is set up from fact
26. djustment is needed on installation The telephone line and telephone set are connected by means of RJ 11 type connectors which are located at the rear of the module There are two functions that distinguish the BC533H MPX module from the BC533 module which are multiplex and frequency extender MULTIPLEX When this function is activated in both BC 533H MPX modules if the console features two modules both telephone lines intercommunicate FREQ EXTENDER When this key is enabled the frequency extender function is activated and all transmitted frequencies are shifted 250 Hz upwards and all received frequencies are shifted 250 Hz downwards For a correct operation of this function at the remote end has to be done the reverse procedure by means of a AEQ TH 02 EXMKII or TLE 02D hybrid This module has special features which are programmed by means of the jumpers described below PDP1 Selects how the signal received at the hybrid is sent to the auxiliary bus Put the jumper in position 1 to send the signal post fader and in the opposite position to send it pre fader PDP2 PDP3 If you want to connect the module to the telephone bus 1 both jumpers have to be put in position 1 and to connect it to telephone bus 2 both jumpers have to be put in the opposite position 21 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 5 2 Description of controls and connectors SET LINE FREQ EXTENDER MULTIPL
27. e equipment follow these guidelines In case the do not they have to be replaced or modified since they can cause problems with regard to the phase of the audio signal Pin connector male Socket connector female PIN ASSIGNMENT Appliance 1 2 3 Note 1 Mono channel Shield Positive Return If a balanced balanced polarity microphone is tedt Mono channel Shield and return Positive Note 1 id unbalanced polarity amplifier input the pin number 3 Mono channel Shield and negative Positive Positive return and f the input balanced power polarity and power power oue npa Phantom power should be connected to pin Mono channel Shield Positive Negative return and number 1 balanced polarity and power power Power A B 9 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 4 MIXING CONSOLE DESCRIPTION 4 1 Basic design concepts The AEQ BC 500 Audio Mixing Console has been designed mainly to be used in radio broadcast studios as well as in OB vans local TV and audio installations where the quality and reliability are basic factors The criteria for the development and manufacturing of this mixer has been the result of our acquired experience on radio broadcasting and the direct contact with professionals in this sector this permitting us to compile the request for a mixing console from local radio and TV broadcasters and meet their demand with this mixing console AEQ BC 500 lts design and configuration assures a fast assimilat
28. hat the nucleus of the transformer reaches clip and then very slowly reduce the level of the signal until it is cancelled It is recommended to carry out this operation every year Note In case the user needs to relocate or incorporate new input modules in the equipment this should be carried out as follows 1 Turn off the equipment pressing the power switch located on the rear part of the monitor module BC 578 2 Take out the module s that you desire to change or relocate unscrewing the screws that hold the module to the chassis 3 Lift the module and unplug the flat cable located in the lower section of the printed circuit to free the module form the internal bus connection If any one is connected unplug the connectors at the rear part of the module Proceed the same way in inverted order to install new modules 1 1 7 Warranty A E Q warrants for a period of one year since the equipment s date of purchase the free replacement at the factory s Technical Service Department of every faulty part due to defects in labor and materials This warranty includes the labor needed for the replacement and the equipment s tune up This warranty does not include shipping costs equipment s installation and start on neither cleaning or replacement of parts subject to normal operative wear of the product Also this warranty will not apply in case of damage or defect due to misuse or manipulation of the equipment by unauthorized personnel
29. he failure is caused by defects of the materials design or workmanship The repair will be carried out in any of the AEQ authorized Technical Service Center This guarantee does not include the freight charges of the product to or from such Authorized Technical Service Center 4 No Extension of the Guarantee Period for repaired product shall be applied Nor shall a Substituted Products in application of this Guarantee be subject to Guarantee Period Extension 5 The present guarantee will not be applicable in the following situations Improper use or Contrary use of the product as per the User or Instruction Manual violent manipulation exhibition to humidity or extreme thermal or environmental conditions or sudden changes of such conditions electrical discharges or lightning oxidation modifications or not authorized connections repairs or non authorized disassembly of the product spill of liquids or chemical products 6 Under no circumstances whether based upon this Limited Guarantee or otherwise shall AEQ S A be liable for incidental special or consequential damages derived from the use or from the impossibility of using the product AEQ shall not be liable for loss of information in the disks or data support that have been altered or found to be inexact neither for any accidental damage caused by the user or other persons manipulating the product 48 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer
30. he minimum position it will have the same effect as if the CHANNEL ON selector 10 was pressed deactivating all the return sends gone out The output signal 13 of this module is obtained by summing all signals sent to the telephone busses PHONE 1 or PHONE 2 from the BC 511 BC 522 and BC 578 channels The monitoring of the signal is carried out on the PFL bus activating the PFL OUT selector 4 and when the LED is lit 5 This output signal is the signal that is being sent to the external telephone hybrid adjusting its level on the GAIN rotary control 3 This module also features an interface for remote control 12 of external hybrids if this would be necessary as for example when using the AEQ TH 02Exmkll In this case an incoming call is indicated by the RING LED 2 being lit and the connection of the hybrid to the telephone line hook on hook off can be remote controlled by means of the CONNECT push button 1 The remote control connector is a DB 9 male This module features special functions that can be programmed through the configuration jumpers described below PDP1 PDP2 Select the type of send to the auxiliary bus of the signal received from the hybrid If the configuration jumper is located in PDP1 it is set to POST fader send and if located in PDP2 it is set to PRE fader set PDP3 PDP4 Select the remote modes PDP3 sends Vcc through the AIR contact pin nr PDP5 5 of the connector 13 PDP4 sends ground thro
31. ion of the functions by the user The logical distribution of the controls and the automatic functions of monitoring mute and signalling simplifies the operators labour lts modular concept allows the replacement of any module in a few moments The high standards and quality of the components used in its manufacture guarantee a long active life of this equipment The AEQ BC 500 audio mixing console parting from a standard factory configuration can be customized following the user s special requirements lt can easily be expanded and incorporate new input modules or simply be redistributed following the users preferences Some of the characteristics that make the BC 500 ideal equipment for local radio and TV stations are e Self operation or studio control push button selection e VCA signal control on fader e Indirect control of the master send e Electronically balanced busses e Transformer balanced inputs and outputs electronically balanced inputs in BC 522 y BC 533 Electronically balanced external inputs 1 and 2 RF filters on microphone inputs Latching XLR metal connectors Auxiliary sends pre post fader selectable by user Remote mute and PFL from studio room Clipping indicators on input modules BC 511 Stereo PFL External telephone hybrid I O module with separate PFL and I O controls optional internal hybrid e Stereo outputs with simultaneous mono sum e Separate control of studio and control room headphones e 4 wire inter
32. ipment 1 1 5 Ventilation fire and flammable vapours The equipment should never be placed near or over a source of heat The use of electrical or electronic equipment in environment close to fire or flammable vapours is a risk that has to be avoided at all costs All ventilation grills must be unobstructed to allow hot air out and assure a proper ventilation of the equipment 1 1 6 Maintenance Any maintenance of this equipment should be carried out by authorized technical service personnel AEQ will not be responsible for any damage caused by unauthorized maintenance operations Nor will AEQ be responsible for any damage caused to other equipment or persons due to such unauthorized maintenance Always bear in mind that the equipment contains high voltage and that there exists the risk of an electrical shock Handle the equipment with due care and precaution BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ The AEQ BC 500 Broadcast Mixing Console does not need any pre adjustments Once carried out all programming described in this manual by user or in factory it is not necessary to carry out any additional adjustments for optimum performance As an advice to the user it should be mentioned that the input transformers of the different modules should be demagnetised periodically since this factor will influence the total distortion of the equipment To carry out this operation it is enough to apply a 25 Hz signal at an appropriate level to achieve t
33. ipment that normally accompany the mixing console 8 2 Figures 1A y 1B The figures 1A and 1B are describing the same connections of the mixing console In figure 1A the rear part of the console has been reproduced in its real proportions Every connector is accompanied by a number and an arrow that indicates the direction of the signal in or out In this figure we have also reproduced peripheral equipment that receives or sends signals to the console If we connect the numbers on the console and the peripherals we obtain the way the cable should be connected This cable should be balanced and screened and connected to the console following the terminal numbering serigraphed on its rear part for each type of connector see Section 6 2 and to the peripheral as indicated by the manufacturer Figure 1B represents the same system as figure 1A but with different and more schematic symbols and console and peripherals are physically connected with a line As you can see the numbers and the arrows are identical to the ones in figure 1A The positioning of the devices that are described in figure 1B will introduce us to the later comprehension of figure 2 and figure 3 these describing somewhat more complex situations Now we proceed with the description of the studio represented in figures 1A and 1B 8 2 1 The mixer The BC 500 audio mixing console in its standard configuration for which the examples of connections has been elaborated is as
34. lace PDP 3 Return the BC 533 module back into the console and carry out the connections CONNECTION OF THE AEQ TH 12 HYBRID TO THE BC 533 MODULE MULTIPIN CONNECTOR 18 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 3 4 Example of remote connection of the AEQ 02 hybrid to the BC 533 Very important Before carrying out the connection pull the BC 533 module out of the console and then 1 Remove PDP 3 2 Place PDP 4 and PDP 5 Return the BC 533 module back into the console and carry out the connections CONNECTION OF THE AEQ TH 02EXmkil HYBRID TO THE BC 533 MODULE TH 02bEXmkII BC 533 l AIR REMOTE so 5 CONNECT RING op 1 RING GND 9 lt 9 GND I Es Gc 4 Ie p a pi se MULTIPIN CONNECTOR MULTIPIN CONNECTOR To see an example of the connection to an EAGLE audio codec consult the user s manual of this equipment 19 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 4 BC 533H 5 4 1 Functions The BC533H channel has the same functions than the BC 533 and externally looks like it but it includes a basic telephone hybrid Thus the telephone line will be connected directly to the module by way of the XLR connector with no need to use additional equipment Telephone line connection is made on the female XLR connector pins 2 and 3 and the auxiliary telephone is connected on the male XLR connecto
35. level 15 microphone or line is selected with the MIC LINE push button 1 Once the input is selected its level is adjusted with the GAIN rotary control 2 The module allows the insertion of an external signal through the connector 13 and its later equalization with the rotary controls TREBLE 3 and BASS 4 these corresponding respectively to high frequencies and low frequencies A signal processor for example a compressor limiter can be connected here To avoid clipping at the adjusted level a CLIP LED indicator 5 lights when maximum gain is reached This metering point comes after the insertion If it would be necessary to monitor this signal the PFL button 9 has to be pressed sending this way the signal to the PFL bus This mode is indicated by means of the LED 10 being lit Equally the signal can be sent to the following busses Master adjusting the send level with the fader 12 and pressing the MASTER selector 8 Telephone adjusting the send level with the PHONE rotary control 7 always with the CHANNEL ON selector 11 activated lit Whenever the CHANNEL ON 11 selector is pressed the signalling ON AIR is also activated and the monitor signal is muted Likewise when in the studio room the REMOTE MUTE button is pressed send signals are muted and the PFL of this module is activated and the signalling and monitor signal mute remains active It is possible to configure if this works when the channel is in M
36. m studio room monitor outputs Control room mon output impedance Output level Absolute noise Headphones output impedance Output level Intercom Input impedance Input sensitivity Output impedance Output level Signalling BC 577 Power requirements Signalling voltage Power supply Power requirements Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Weight 750 4 dBv Max monitor level Master output 4 dBv 72 dBv 700 20 dBv H Phones level max Master output 4 dBv gt 4kQ 10 dBv lt 75 Q 25 dBv max 110 220 V AC 6 10 50 60 Hz 24 V DC 20 VA 110 220 V AC 6 10 50 60 Hz 160 VA 310 mm 12 20 830 mm 32 67 590 mm 23 22 30 kg 35 BC 500 Broadcast Audio MIxer AEQ 8 EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS 8 1 Examples of connections for broadcasting and similar purposes In this section we are going to give you a series of application examples for the AEQ BC 500 audio mixing console These can also be seen graphically as the figures are enclosed at the end of this section The main application of this mixing console is in radio broadcast studios Due to this fact and although it has mssible application in other environments as mobile units radio and TV broadcasting sound reinforcement auxiliary microphone mixer stereo line mixer small production etc we will describe the different wiring of progressive complexity that connects the console with the circuits and equ
37. n of controls and 22 5 0 IeL SD 23 0 0 1 EUDCons io rcu diana aa aou ia E METRE duce e de 23 5 6 2 Description of controls and 23 bu lt lt BOB 90 se oles screed d es o ape ETFs aps eue od Patel ng 24 5 7 1 Functions ed oe sd Bo dod isa eee 24 5 7 2 Description of controls and connectors 24 5 8 BCD OS 25 5 8 1 Functions ied eod ce Eo dod potu sssi 25 5 8 2 Description of controls and 25 5 9 BOTT oet NS O na ee E EE 26 2 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer 5 9 12 EUDICHOLDS edidi pa Li upaya Serra asus E E enden uaa merda Ri aus bs 26 5 9 1 1 Voltage selection lesen ete ene nennen nnn nennen 26 5 9 2 Description of controls and connectors 27 5 10 865782 th aaah has URN RARE ER RARI ent 28 5 10 1 FUNCHONS u eines Sa ed Aes iode cional asa saus us 28 5 10 1 1 Control room monitor and metering block CONTROL MONITOR 28 5 10 1 2 Studio room monitor block STUDIO 28 5 10 1 3 Talkback PFL and intercom block TALKBACK 29 5 10 14 Power supply
38. no sum output module 732000220 BC 560 Master programme stereo mono sum output module 732000221 BC 578 Monitor and intercom control for selfoperation and studio control 732000222 BC 577 Power supply 24 V for On Air signalling 732000223 BC 501 Chassis with capacity for 20 modules audio metering and PFL monitoring 732000215 BC 502 Blank module 732000242 BC 533H Module with internal telephone hybrid 732000243 BC 533H MPX Module with internal digital telephone hybrid 732000224 BC 550 Master programme output module without fader The BC 500 audio mixer features two telephone busses If you are using two BC 533 BC 533H BC 533H MPX modules in the same BC 500 mixer each one should be configured to work on a different telephone bus Due to this it will never be possible to work in conference multiplex between both BC 533 BC 533H channels In case you require this function you can use either two BC 533H MPX modules or a BC 533 with an external hybrid with multiplex like for example the digital telephone hybrid AEQ THO2 Exmkll the ISDN audio codec AEQ Eagle or the multiconferencing system Systel 6000 This kind of equipment delivers only one send and one return audio signal for the conference 11 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 MIXING MODULES DESCRIPTION 5 1 BC 511 5 1 1 Functions The microphone line mono input module BC 511 allows to connect two independent inputs one at microphone level 14 and one at line
39. onnect a stereo line in this case a satellite receiver output to line input B EIGHTH CHANNEL BC 522 Cables 13 E and 14 E connect a stereo line in this case compact disc player 1 output to line input A Cables 15 E and 16 E connect a stereo line in this case the RIIA output of turntable 1 to line input B NINTH CHANNEL BC 522 Cables 17 E and 18 E connect a stereo line in this case compact disc player 2 output to line input A Cables 19 E and 20 E connect a stereo line in this case the RIIA output of turntable 2 to line input B TENTH CHANNEL BC 522 Cables 21 E and 22 E connect a stereo line in this case a cartridge recorder output to line input A Cables 23 E and 24 E connect a stereo line in this case a cassette deck output to line input B ELEVENTH CHANNEL BC 522 Cables 25 E and 26 E connect a stereo line in this case a cartridge player output to line input A Cables 27 E and 28 E connect a stereo line in this case a video recorder or TV set stereo audio output to line input B THIRTEENTH CHANNEL BC 533 Cable H1 S connects the audio input of a telephone hybrid to the channel output Cable H2 E connects the audio output of a telephone hybrid to the channel input Cable RI E S connects the remote control of the telephone hybrid FOURTEENTH CHANNEL BC 560 Cable 29 S in this specific case this output is not being used However it can be used to send a mono program signal to a spa
40. ory for a 110 220 V voltage figure 5 and with the voltage selector in the 220 V position For a 110 V voltage follow the instructions in this user s manual Section 2 1 2 If in your area the mains voltage is 125 V or 240 V do the connection in figure 6 for programming the equipment for 125 240 V Now if you turn the voltage selector to the 240 V position the equipment will be set for 240 V mains voltage In addition if you require 125 V mains voltage follow the same instructions in this user manual as for 110 V 2 1 4 125 240 V BE BS Bam ii Li 1 t HH IPTE PH n Ll TL i E ux 4 LILI d rm ELS Ge J IX bong a nn m 4 Lus IL E 110 220 V 125 240 V FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 3 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 3 1 General Note It is recommended to extend the graphical description of audio connections Section 5 in order to visualize and improve comprehension of the following instructions The connectors of the BC 500 have been made in accordance with the recommendations of AES 14 1992 ANSIS 4 48 1992 This recommendation is based upon the IEC 268 12 of 1987 Audio Systems Equipment Part 12 Connector application for Radio Broadcasting and similar use Make sure that the audio cables that you are connecting to th
41. ove the jumpers from PDP7 and PDP8 and place them on PDP9 and PDP10 e Telephone outputs to BC533 pressing the PHONE selector 25 The jumpers PDP1 and PDP2 allow when they are placed the talkback to be sent to the telephone bus 1 and or 2 respectively e Studio room monitors and headphones on I O CONNECTOR 36 pressing the STUDIO selector 26 e 4 wire intercom mode communication on I O CONNECTOR 36 pressing the INTERCOM selector 27 It also allows the PFL speaker level adjustment by means of the SPEAKER LEVEL rotary control 22 This rotary control also controls the level of the input signal of the intercom I O CONNECTOR 36 when this input is activated by means of the INTERCOM switch 29 The intercom input and output is only active when the INTERCOM INPUT ON switch 29 is pressed 5 10 1 4 Power supply This module contains the power supply that delivers the correct voltage to all the other modules in the system This power supply is fitted with the mains AC MAINS connector with an EMI filter and a fuse 35 the voltage input SELECT selector 34 POWER switch 33 as well as two status indicators V ANALOG 1 and V ANALOG 2 located in the front of the module Their task is to indicate the internal system voltages To allow optimum heat dissipation the power supply s heat sink is located externally 37 The toroidal transformer is located inside the chassis In the control room monitor module when jumper P
42. point of the channel to insert a loop SECOND CHANNEL BC 511 Cable M2 E connects the main studio microphone for use in studio room to the MIC input Cable 02 E connects for example a microphone line dedicated line or point to point line input to the LINE input Cables 43 S and 44 E connect for example a personal multi effect for the announcers voice to the insertion point of the channel to insert a loop THIRD CHANNEL BC 511 Cable M3 E connects a guest studio microphone for use in studio to the MIC input without selecting self operation mode when it is used thus muting studio monitors when this microphone is opened Cable 03 E connects for example a microphone line dedicated line or point to point line input to the LINE input No connection to the insertion point has been made FOURTH CHANNEL BC 511 Cable M4 E connects a guest studio microphone for use in studio room to the MIC input Cable 04 E connects for example a microphone line dedicated line or point to point line input to the LINE input No connection to the insertion point has been made SIXTH CHANNEL BC 522 Cables 05 E and 06 E connect a stereo line in this case a tape recorder output to line input A Cables 07 E and 08 E connect a stereo line in this case an external stereo line to line input B SEVENTH CHANNEL BC 522 Cables 09 E and 10 E connect a stereo line in this case a DAT player output to line input A Cables 11 E and 12 E c
43. r pins 2 and 3 Both connectors are located in the rear panel and the connection is made like shown on the label on this panel TELEPHONE LINE PIN 2 3 TELEPHONE SET 2 3 5 5 4 2 Adjusting procedure This module includes an automatic line impedance adaptation system but an adjusting procedure is necessary during the installation Steps 1 Switch the mixer off 2 Remove the two screws which hold the BC 533H module to the chassis take the module carefully out without disconnecting the ribbon cable by putting the module in a horizontal position 3 Turn the power on 4 Connect the telephone line and auxiliary telephone set to their right connectors on the module s rear panel Make a call Once established push the CONNECT switch 5 Send 1 kHz tone you must measure 0dB at PFL OUT 6 Press the PFL IN reception button to activate it and adjust VR1 on the hybrid board PBA 472 001 209 until you get a minimum level in the PFL VU meter 7T Switch the mixer off again insert the module in the original position and tighten the screws 20 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 5 BC 533H MPX 5 5 1 Functions The BC533H MPX channel has the same functions than the BC533 module but features a digital telephone hybrid Thus the telephone line will be connected directly to the module by way of the RJ 11 connectors with no need to use additional equipment Due to the hybrid s digital processing no a
44. r 0 17 dBv lt 123 dBv 200 Q 20 Hz 20 kHz 00 12 dB Transformer balanced Electronic symmetry on BC 522 gt 6 5 32 dBv Fader max Master 0 25 dBv 00 12 dB lt 1 8 6 dBv Input 0 dBv Fader 0 Master 0 Output master 4 dBv gt 500 12 dBv Fader max Master 0 25 dBv Input output telephone hybrid interface 533 Output impedance Output level Input impedance Input range External Inputs 1 and 2 Input impedance Input level Send and equalization Auxiliary send Phone send Master send Equalization BC 511 Master and Auxiliary stereo outputs Output impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level 3 dB Bandwidth Absolute output noise 100 Q 2 dBv Output master 4 dBv Master fader 0 Channel fader 0 Phone channel send max gain 533 max gt 8kQ 18 dBv Fader channel max Master 0 25 dBv Electronic symmetry gt 5kQ 2 dBv For 0 dBv at monitor output 00 12 dBv 00 0 dBv on pre fader 00 12 dBv 00 12 dBv Low frequencies 16 dBv High frequencies 16 dBv lt 75 Q 4 dBv 18 dBv D lt 0 2 30 Hz 20 kHz 25 dBv D lt 0 2 60 Hz 20 kHz 27 dBv D lt 0 2 72 Hz 20 kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz lt 70 dBv 20 Hz 20 kHz Fader master Max All sends muted lt 80 dBv 20 Hz 20 kHz Fader master 0 All sends muted lt 85 dBv 20 Hz 20 kHz Fader master 70 All sends muted Control roo
45. rance System and according to the ISO 9001 2002 Standard AEQ therefore Guarantees that the necessary test protocols to assure the proper operation and the specified technical characteristics of the product have been followed and accomplished This includes that the general protocols for design and production and the particular ones for this product are conveniently documented APPENDIX A E Q WARRANTY 1 The present guarantee does not exclude or limit in any way any legally recognized right of the client 2 The period of guarantee is defined to be twelve natural months starting from the date of purchase of the product by the first client To be able to apply to the established in this guarantee it is compulsory condition to inform the authorized distributor or to its effect an AEQ Sales office or the Technical Service of AEQ within thirty days of the appearance of the defect and within the period of guarantee as well as to facilitate a copy of the purchase invoice and serial number of the product It will be equally necessary the previous and expressed conformity from the AEQ Technical Service for the shipment to AEQ of products for their repair or substitution in application of the present guarantee In consequence return of equipment that does not comply with these conditions will not be accepted 3 AEQ will at its own cost repair the faulty product once returned including the necessary labour to carry out such repair whenever t
46. re link for example Cable 30 S connects the left input of a compressor limiter to the left program output Cable 31 S connects the right input of a compressor limiter to the right program output FIFTEENTH CHANNEL BC 540 Cable 32 S connects the auxiliary mono output to an outgoing mono line for example dedicated or point to point line Cable 33 S connects the left auxiliary programme output to the left input of recording devices tape recorders DAT cartridge recorders cassette decks etc Cable 34 S connects the right auxiliary programme output to the right input of recording devices tape recorders DAT cartridge recorders cassette decks etc Signals 33 and 34 are distributed to all recording devices 37 BC 500 Broadcast Audio MIxer SIXTEENTH CHANNEL BC 578 occupies the space of three modules Cables 35 E and 36 E are connected to the stereo output of the tuner for program monitoring Cables 37 E and 38 E are connected to the stereo output of a second tuner for program monitoring Cable 39 E is connected to the output of an intercom control Cable 40 S is connected to the input of an intercom control Cable AS S is connected to the headphone level control for the guests in the studio room Cable RM S is connected to the remote mute switch Cable AC1 S is connected to the left input of the control room monitor amplifier Cable AC2 S is connected to the right input of the control room monitor amplifier
47. sembled on a chassis with capacity to house 20 modules one of them the monitor module in a special width 3 times the other modules The first 4 modules are mono mic line modules BC 511 The fifth module is a blank module BC 502 to give space for future expansion of additional input modules The sixth to the eleventh are double stereo line input modules BC 522 The twelfth module is a blank module BC 502 to give space for future expansion of additional input modules The thirteenth module is a telephone line I O module BC 533 The fourteenth module is an auxiliary stereo mono sum output module BC 540 The fifteenth module is a master program stereo mono sum output module BC 560 The sixteenth and seventeenth module included are blank modules BC 502 The eighteenth module is the power supply and monitoring module BC 578 36 BC 500 Broadcast Audio MIxer AEQ Bear in mind that the symbol E represents an incoming signal S an outgoing signal and E S and incoming outgoing signal In examples 1A and 1B we have made the following connections 8 2 2 The connections FIRST CHANNEL BC 511 Cable M1 E connects the self operation microphone used in the control room to the MIC input Cable 01 E connects for example a microphone line dedicated line or point to point line to the LINE input Cables 41 S and 42 E connect for example a personal multi effect for the announcers voice to the insertion
48. ugh the AIR contact PDP5 connects contacts GND and AIR pins nr 9 and 5 of the connector 13 PDP6 Telephone bus 1 PDP7 Telephone bus 2 The BC 533 can be connected to the telephone bus 1 or telephone bus 2 You should always bear in mind that you must not connect two BC 533 modules to the same telephone bus SUB D CONNECT CONNECT Pin 5 Sr Pin1 RING 1 D a Es PIP4 PIP3 GND Pind GND ij 16 500 Broadcast Audio AEQ 5 3 2 Description of controls and connectors 1 4 0 1 Switch for remote control of incoming call on external hybrid 2 Call indicator 7 3 Send to external hybrid level adjustment rotary control External hybrid send PFL selector 5 External hybrid send PFL indicator Send to auxiliary bus level adjustment rotary control Send to master bus selector External hybrid PFL input program return selector External hybrid PFL input program return indicator 10 Program return sending activate selector 11 Send level adjustment fader 12 Remote control connector 13 Output to telephone hybrid 14 Input from telephone hybrid 17 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 3 3 Example of remote connection of the AEQ TH 12 hybrid to the BC 533 Very important Before carrying out the connection pull the BC 533 module out of the console and then 1 Remove PDP 4 and PDP 5 2 P
49. unctions The BC 577 carries out the function of delivering the right voltage to the signalling lamps in the studio and control room in a completely stand alone way It is equipped with a DC MAINS mains connector 6 a protective FUSE 5 and a SELECT voltage selector 4 The module is activated by means of the ON OFF switch 1 and the direct tension of 24 V is delivered between the 24 V 2 and 0 V DC 3 contacts This power supply can deliver up to 20 W In order to simplify the wiring and to increment the flexibility the module is equipped with an 7 AC LINK a mains output to be connected to the mains connector of the monitoring and power supply BC 578 module 5 9 1 1 Voltage selection The BC 577 is prepared to operate with voltages of 110 or 220 V AC Select the required voltage for your area with the voltage selector figure below If you choose 110 V AC you should replace the mounted fuse with the one that can be found in the plastic bag that contains this manual Remember Voltage 220 V AC 1 A fuse type T Voltage 110 V AC 2 2 A fuse type T Note The equipment is delivered from factory with the voltage selector set to 220 V AC and its corresponding fuse mounted The diagram for signalling wiring can be seen in section 5 9 1 5 Signalling 26 BC 500 Broadcast Audio Mixer AEQ 5 9 2 Description of controls and connectors s 2 le agra 4 5 cose s DA
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search