DREAM Sidecar Installation and User Manual
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1. Station manual for operational procedures that will assist in testing its oper ation within the studio environment TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 3 1 NOTES 3 2 Chapter 3 Specifications WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS Connector sex described is the panel mount connector on the rear of the unit Meter USB Description USB and DC Power connection Connector 5 Pin XLR Male XLR5 SIGNAL PAIR PIN 1 USB 1 PIN 2 0V PIN 3 12V PIN 4 0V PIN 5 USB 1 SHELL SHIELD 1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT DREAM Station Main Meter Panel Width 555 mm 21 85 Depth 50 mm 2 Height 120 mm 4 7 Fitted Height 215 mm 8 5 Fitted Depth from rear 85 mm 3 4 of Sidecar Net Weight 2 5 kg Note All specifications subject to change without notice WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS Index i Index A Add Panel AMIX119 A C Configuration Connecting sr a Cons con irre D Dept usa eae ee A Dimensions DREAM Start F Meter oc ons an Modify Panel u R Remove Panel S Specifications A s iges an Bees U USD A INDEX2. DREAM Station scpt1 Station Channel Meter Panel Installation Manual DREAM Software Version 1 1 Part No DBE1201 A Document No 220 Pe mo Hana nee E aai nbsa 1 Important Notice COPYRIGHT The material in this document is copyright to Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd and may not be quoted or re produced in any form without written permission from the company Fairlight is a trademark of Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their re spective Owners LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY All the software and hardware provided with or purchased especially for Fairlight products has been tested for functionality Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will make its best efforts to correct reported defects for future releases subject to technical practicabilities Fairlight ESP will also replace any defective media on which software has been delivered provided that the item to be replaced is returned to the dealer who supported the product within 90 days of purchase Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to the system s performance or fitness for a particular purpose In no event will Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd be liable for direct or indirect damages arising from any defect in the product or its documentation Further Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will not accept any liability for any programs sounds audio recording or sequences stored in or used with Fairlight products in clud
3. he Meter Panel must be added to the Station console configuration This is achieved with the Cons con application Step 1 While the DREAM Start splash screen is displayed hold down the Shift key and press Pause Break and type SU Enter to enter super user mode Step 2 Use the trackball to click on the Binnacle Cut key to launch Cons con the console configuration utility Alternatively click on My Computer on the Windows desktop and navigate to C Projects mixers fmc system Cons con exe 2 4 Step 3 Select Station console type and click the Add Panel button to add panels one at a time Step 4 Select panel number Panel 15 then select StationMainMeters type Click OK to add the panel To remove an accidentally added panel select the panel and click Remove Panel To modify a panel select the panel and click Modify Panel E console Configurati on Console Type Station Panel ld Exit dd Save Add Panel Modify Panel Delete Panel Remove All Figure 3 ConsCon Window Configuring Two Meter Units If two Channel Meters are to be fitted the Fairlight distributor must be informed prior to shipping in order for the panel configuration of the second meter to be modified When two Channel Meters are present the first meter is configured with panel ID 15 the second meter with ID 16 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING Once the Station Channel Meter has been installed configured and calibrated refer to the
4. ing the cost of recovery of such data Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice Fairlight ESP reserves the right to change any part of this document without notice The warranties remedies and disclaimers above are exclusive and take precedence over all others oral or written express or implied to the extent permitted by law in the geographical area of the product s use No employee of Fairlight ESP agent distributor or employee of an agent or distributor is au thorized to offer any variation from this policy Copyright O 2002 Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd Unit 2 1 Skyline Place French s Forest NSW 2086 AUSTRALIA Telephone 61 2 8897 9999 Fax 61 2 8897 9900 OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Users requiring technical support should contact their local Fairlight office or dis tributor Information can also be found on the world wide web at http www fairlightesp com FAIRLIGHT OFFICES WORLD WIDE USA West Coast Fairlight USA 844 North Seward Street Hollywood CA90038 USA Tel 1 323 465 0070 Fax 1 323 465 0080 United Kingdom Fairlight ESP Limited Unit 12 Spectrum House 32 34 Gordon House Road London NW5 1LP England Tel 44 20 7267 3323 Fax 44 20 7267 0919 Germany Fairlight Deutschland Gmbh August Bebel Strasse 26 53 14482 Potsdam Babelsberg Berlin Germany Tel 49 331 721 2930 Fax 49 331 721 2933 Asia Pacific Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd Unit 2 1 Skyline P
5. lace Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Australia Tel 61 2 8977 9999 Fax 61 2 8977 9900 MANUAL ERRORS AND OMISSION USA East Coast Fairlight USA 2 West 45 Street Penthouse New York NY 10036 USA Tel 1 212 819 1289 Fax 1 212 819 0376 France Fairlight France 41 43 Rue des Peupliers 92100 Boulogne Billancourt Paris France Tel 33 1 4610 9292 Fax 33 1 4610 9295 Japan Fairlight Japan Inc 3 3 11 Ikejiri Setagaya Ku Tokyo Japan 154 0001 Tel 81 3 5432 4151 Freecall Japan only 0120 213 643 Fax 81 3 5432 4533 To help ensure that Fairlight provides the most accurate and comprehensive docu mentation please report any errors or omissions to documentation fairlightesp com au Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction INTRODUCTION a ra AAA y Dae TR Ae DEE ER 1 1 ABOUT THISMANUA L piu satirer eiun ET ale 1 1 USING THE STATION CHANNEL METER PANEL 000 AD A 1 1 Chapter 2 Installation INTRODUCTION a a as de A says 2 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ooo 2 2 TOO REQUIERA SOAS ER A a ER 2 2 CONNECTING THE STATION METER PANEL 2 2 Connecting TWO Melels zart aa an E A ES DAA A ARA A e A ec ate eS 2 3 CONFIGURATION 2244 53 AA AAA ARA AS E E EO EATA 2 3 USB Installdions AA 2 3 CONS CON A AAA A AA ARA a EA 2 3 Configuring Two Meter Units dt ee rate an ash kee teas 2 4 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING a a a EEE RAR 2 4 Chapter 3 Specifications WIRING AND CONNECTION DETAILS 2 2222 co onen 3 2 Mete
6. m the female XLR labelled Meter or Expansion on the rear of the Sidecar to the male XLR on the Station Channel Meter Panel INTRODUCTION 2 3 Connecting Two Meters When more than one Sidecar is present the meters should be connected as shown below The Sidecars must both be connected directly to the Station Sidecar 1 CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION If the Meter Panel has been purchased separately from the Station the Station must Station be configured to establish communication with the Meter Panel via USB Follow Figure 2 Connecting Two Sidecars these steps to configure the Meter Panel The steps are described in detail below 1 Connect the Meter Panel prior to turning on the Station or Sidecar 2 Turn on the Sidecar then the Station During start up Windows will detect the new Meter Panel hardware Install the USB drivers as described below 3 Run the console configuration utility Cons con to add the Meter Panel to the Station configuration USB Installation The USB driver for the Meter Panel must be installed the first time it is connected to the system Step 1 Ensure the Meter Panel is connect to the Station and that the Sta tion is running Step 2 During boot up the Windows Found New Hardware dialog box will appear Click the Browse button and navigate to the follow ing directory CADREAM Drivers USB driver W2000 Select FairUsb infand click OK to complete the driver installation Cons con T
7. r US Basitha ass en ee ee ee A ee 3 2 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 3 2 DREAM Station Main Meter Panel o 3 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction INTRODUCTION The DREAM Station Channel Meter Panel provides high resolution signal level metering for the Fairlight DREAM Station integrated mixer editor The Station is part of a new family of products from Fairlight which marries together QDC processing with an ergonomic physical control surface in a combination that has a significant impact on productivity and efficiency The Station and Station Sidecar combination offers a flexible and scaleable solution to a range of audio production and post production tasks ABOUT THIS MANUAL The DREAM Station Channel Meter Panel Installation Manual provides the infor mation necessary to install and operate the unit with a DREAM Station Sidecar This manual should be used in conjunction with the DREAM Station and Sidecar Installation and User Manuals to obtain complete instruction in the use and instal lation of the complete system This manual is designed to familiarize sound editors and engineers with the facilities provided by the Station Channel Meter Panel The terminology and concepts used in this manual assume a reasonable knowledge regarding audio principles and studio procedures USING THE STATION CHANNEL METER PANEL The Station Channel Meter Panel includes twelve 55mm multi segment bargraph LED signal level me
8. ters The Station Channel Meter Panel displays the signal level of the feeds associated with the faders in the current Sidecar fader set The meters display feed levels only Ifa bus or link group is included in a fader set those meters will show no signal Use the fader set keys to display the feeds you wish to meter on the Sidecar The Station Channel Meter Panel displays peak program level INTRODUCTION NOTES 2 2 Chapter 2 Installation INTRODUCTION The DREAM Station Channel Meter Panel is designed to be mounted directly to the rear of the DREAM Sidecar One simple cable connection between the Sidecar and Meter Panel using the five pin XLR cable supplied is also required MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Tools Required e 1x4 2 Pozi drive screw driver e Small open ended or adjustable spanner Step 1 Carefully unpack the Station Channel Meter Panel Step 2 Remove the two screws on the rear of the Sidecar as indicated below Retain these screws Step 3 Align the Station Channel Meter mounting brackets with the mounting holes on the rear of the Sidecar Step 4 Fasten the mounting brackets by inserting the M4 hex head bolts supplied with the Channel Meter Carefully tighten the bolts with a spanner Meter Connectors Meter Panel A Mounting Screws Figure 1 Station Console Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING THE STATION METER PANEL Step 1 Connect the 5 pin XLR USB cable part no AMIX119 A fro
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