Riedel Performer-Partyline-AAS manual
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1. EHE EH He Damned roo Bao 252 afiew Siow tom EG i L ofenfigwratione C Live Mode AT 1 Rename the active configuration by typing in the new name max 26 characters per name IN The eight configuration storage places represent the eight DIP switches on the C44 front panel This enables the C44 once the configurations are uploaded to the C44 to recall the configurations without a connection to the AAS The active DIP switch on the C44 is light in grey Here the DIP switch number 8 is active at the C44 To recall a configuration later from the C44 in offline mode activate the eguivalent DIP switch Note When multiple DIP switches are set at the C44 the configuration with the highest active DIP switch number is active Page 13 tl 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 3 IRIEDEL PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 Load from Save to Computer Load or save your configuration to or from your computer with the OPEN SAVE buttons Alternatively use the AAS menu FILE gt OPEN SAVE SAVE AS Note A star next to the AAS title bar indicates a changed but unsaved configuration Before a previously saved configuration is loaded from the computer into the AAS the software asks if the current configuration version should be discarded if changed and unsaved To reload the original Riedel default settings to your AAS load the file default aas which2. NOTES Page 17 PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 NOTES Page 18 24 IRIEDEL The Communications People Riedel Communications GmbH amp Co KG Uellendahler Str 353 42109 Wuppertal Germany Phone 49 0 202 292 90 Fax 49 0 202 292 99 99 sales international riedel net Riedel Communications GmbH amp Co KG Ernst Augustin Str 12 12489 Berlin Germany Phone 49 0 30 67 82 61 0 Fax 49 0 30 67 82 61 59 sales germany riedel net Riedel Austria Communications GmbH Schottenfeldgasse 60 2 1 1070 Wien Austria Phone 43 1 523 66 85 0 Fax 43 1 523 66 85 50 sales austria riedel net Riedel Communications 51 Bukit Batok Crescent 06 07 Unity Centre Singapore 658077 Phone 65 6260 2913 Fax 65 6234 4819 sales asia pacific riedel net Riedel Communications Inc 200 Clearbrook Road Elmsford NY 10523 USA Phone 1 914 592 0220 Fax 1 914 592 0550 sales us riedel net www riedel net interstage Phistersvej 31 2900 Hellerup Danmar k Telefon 3946 0000 fax 3946 0040 www interstage dk pro audio with a smile
3. is on the Performer CD Read from Write to C44 Note The computer needs to be connected correctly to the C44 for this operation check if the AAS shows C44 Connected in the lower right corner Write or read your configuration to or from your C44 with the READ WRITE buttons Before a new configuration is downloaded from the C44 into the AAS the software asks if the current configuration version in the AAS should be discarded if new and unsaved Before a new configuration is uploaded to the C44 from the AAS the software asks if the current configuration version in the C44 should be overwritten if the configuration is new and unsaved Note The AAS software remembers the origin of the data C44 file new being edited When changes are written back to the storage the data was read from the software does not ask for confirmation Note If no DIP switch is set at the C44 changes cannot be written to the C44 although the connection is established correctly Live Mode Note The computer needs to be connected correctly to the C44 for this operation check if the AAS shows C44 Connected in the lower right corner The Offline Mode is the default AAS mode To enable the Live Mode check the box Live Mode in the lower right corner This will immediately download the current cross point configuration from the C44 and all active cross points in the AAS will change immediately from dark green to light green Before t
4. C44 The connection status of the C44 is displayed at the bottom right in the AAS main window Initially the connection status is C44 Not connected because the serial port is not configured A PERFORMER Digital Partyline Audio Assignment Software urations Switches 1lConfiguration 1 2 Configuration 2 3 Configuration 3 5 BEDDBBEDDB 2ODOODOC 4 Configuration 4 5 Configuration 5 6 Configuration 6 7 Configuration 7 8 Configuration 8 Configure the port in the menu Options gt Setup Serial Port of your AAS Page 8 PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 A PERFORMER Digital Partyline Audio Assignment Software Jeg File Edit Disconnect COM1 COM3 urations HIE ICO IO DIO sfaintaininfnininininfaiainiafn It may take a few seconds until all available COM ports are visible When the port is configured and the C44 is switched on and is connected to the PC via the null modem cable the connection status changes to C44 Connected Page 9 PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The C44 system interface has an internal 24 by 24 digital audio matrix with pre defined cross point settings please refer to the Performer Digital Partyline User Manual for det
5. PEAFORIMIEA Digital Partyline Audio Assignment Software for C44 User Manual 9001 2000 TUV CERT DIN EN ISO 9001 2000 Zertifikat 01 100 071754 2008 Riedel Communications GmbH amp Co KG Alle Rechte vorbehalten Dieses Handbuch ist urheberrechtlich gesch tzt Das Kopieren Vervielfaltigen bersetzen oder Umsetzen in irgendein elektronisches Medium oder maschinell lesbare Form im Ganzen oder in Teilen ohne vorherige schriftliche Genehmigung von Riedel ist nicht gestattet Riedel bernimmt keine Gew hr f r die Richtigkeit des Inhalts dieses Handbuchs Die Rechte an anderen in diesem Handbuch erw hnten Marken und Produktnamen liegen bei ihren Inhabern und werden hiermit anerkannt 2008 Riedel Communications GmbH amp Co KG All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Riedel Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Riedel is not responsible for printing or clerical errors All trademarks are the property of their respective owners lt PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 4 2 LIMITED WARRANTY 5 3 SETUP 6 3 1 EER co sca aie FF A FETH 6 3 2 PEROU TTIE ce ee nr eT EE EES E er 6 3 3 EEEE TN E S R E A A HF EAEN E A A 6 3 31 eraut ea Uon _
6. ___________ _____ 7 3 4 ges _ ______ _________ 8 7 3 5 HardwereC De assas YFWYR FF FREE FEN FA E E EANA EE FF HWD FYN 7 35 COM POS uio eR Tr 7 3 6 mio zar Mer TE 8 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW 10 4 1 Qutp t Cross Point CHange s susanne Tom 10 4 1 1 Single Cross Pont Change anne 11 dl Mirrored ______ _ _6__________ 11 A3 Multiple Cross Point Changer 12 4 2 erste ES C IN ar Tre TREE eT 13 dl COLAO EP Ian 13 42 2 TOM Save COMPUTER nee 14 42 3 Read rom Wite TOC au irn 14 4 3 Live MOO YF RH FEWN BET ___________ _ NF AFF 14 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 6 SERVICE 16 Page 3 tl Page 4 IRIEDEL PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 GENERAL Thank you for purchasing this Riedel product In order to make the installation and use of this product as simple as possible we have compiled the following user manual Please carefully read the following information before using or installing the Audio Assignment Software The software is designed to work with the Performer C44 system interfaces version 1 14 or higher If a C44 unit has a version 1 12 or lower please contact your local distributor This document describes how to install the software and how to configure the hardware A short description how to use the softw
7. ails With the Audio Assignment Software AAS the cross points of the C44 digital audio matrix can now be changed and eight different setups can be stored 4 1 Input Output Cross Point Change In the AAS the cross points of the C44 digital audio matrix are visible in the center of the window The arrows on the left side indicate the 24 possible audio sources while the arrows on the bottom side represent the 24 possible audio destinations R PERFORMER Digital Partyline Audio Assignment Software Tow File Edit Options Help w _ rr un DIP Switches apenriguration s ELLew S 6 Configuration 6 7 Configuration 7 8 Configuration 8 E T L 7 gs RIEDEL C44 A 48V AN isi out IN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOSE ME PAS OU VAIR MADE SERVICEABLE INSIDE C IN EEC hw L EVERSERVICI IFIED PERSONNEL www riedel net Digital Partyline DPL Analog AIO Storage Input output Input output Recall Page 10 PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 gt See the Performer Digital Partyline User Manual for a detailed pin out of the C44 connectors shown above 4 1 1 Single Cross Point Change To change a cross point simply click on the cross point with the left mouse button The cross point will chan
8. are is also given NOTICE This manual as well as the software and any examples contained herein are provided as is and are subject to change without notice The content of this manual is for informational use only and should not be construed as a commitment by RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG or its suppliers RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG gives no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual or the software including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG shall not be liable for any errors inaccuracies or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this manual the software or the examples herein RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG reserves all patent proprietary design title and intellectual property rights contained herein including but not limited to any images text photographs incorporated into the manual or software All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content that is accessed through use of the products is the property of the respective owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties 2008 Copyright Riedel Communications GmbH amp Co KG All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission of Riedel Gm
9. bH amp Co KG except as allowed under the copyright laws Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Inc Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner Z amp l RIEDEL PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 2 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of receipt and the media containing the software will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of receipt Any implied warranties on the software or media are limited to ninety 90 days and one 1 year respectively CUSTOM ER REMEDIES RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG s and its suppliers entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG s option either the return of the price paid or the repair or replacement of the software or media that does not meet this limited Warranty and which is returned to RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG with documentary support This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the software or media has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement software or media will be warranted for the r
10. e null modem cable delivered with the C44 for the connection Update the C44 to version 1 14 through your Service partner Disconnect from the Artist Performer frame Set higher DIP switch to OFF Disable mirrored cross points mode Set activate any DIP switch Set activate any DIP switch Page 15 tl Page 16 IRIEDEL PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 6 SERVICE If you have any further questions we offer comprehensive customer service options for this product including Telephone Skype service e E mail service e Faxservice Configuration support e Trainings e Repairs Your primary point of contact for any service issues is your local dealer In addition Riedel Customer Service in Wuppertal Germany is also available to assist you Telephone 49 0 202 292 9400 Skype riedel communications service Monday Friday 8am 5pm Central European Time Fax 49 0 202 292 9419 Or use the contact form on our webpage www riedel net For repairs please contact your local dealer Your dealer will be able to help process your repair as fast as possible and or arrange for the delivery of spare parts The address for repairs sent directly to Riedel Communications 15 Riedel Communications GmbH amp Co KG Repairs Uellendahler Str 353 D 42109 Wuppertal Germany R I RIEDEL PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0
11. emainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever 5 longer NO OTHER WARRANTIES To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG and its suppliers disclaim all other representations warranties conditions or other terms expressed or implied including but not limited to implied warranties or conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to the software media and accompanying written material This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have others that are in accordance with your jurisdiction NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in no event shall RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG and its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation direct or indirect damages for personal injury loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use the product even if RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG has been advised of the possibility of such damages In any case RIEDEL Communications GmbH amp Co KG and its suppliers entire liability under any provision of this agreement shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the software the media and accompanying written materials Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
12. ge color An inactive cross point is grey while an active cross point is dark green offline mode light green live mode A PERFORMER Digital Partyline Audio Assignment Software o File Edit Options Help HHH HHHOH HHHH Configurations Js aa DODDDDOO T a efe COO OE oon S 0OOBDDOO G01 or seite oa EET Ft 1 E b ENSEM S RUSSIE rn use sfentigaration l HY HR gt Im 5onngwration lt 2 00090 2s TT oa ann a s ooatigaration The red cross hairs helps to see which cross point the mouse pointer is pointing at If the mouse pointer is held over a cross point for about three seconds a cross point quick info appears e g AES 2a to AES 4a 4 1 2 Mirrored Cross Points On startup this function is deactivated Go to Options and click on the Mirrored Cross Points to enable the mirrored cross point function Do the same to disable the function again Once the function Is activated each cross point change will also apply to the related mirrored cross point reverse audio In other words if the DPL 1a to 3b input cross point is set the related output cross point 3b to 1a is set Note This function also applies to the multiple cross point change described below Page 11 Al Page 12 4 1 3 IRIEDEL PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 Multiple Cross Poi
13. he Live Mode is enabled the software asks if the current configuration in the AAS should be discarded if new and unsaved In the Live Mode all cross point changes will be written to the C44 immediately During the processing the cross point is yellow Note If no DIP switch is set at the C44 the Live Mode is not possible and changes cannot be written to the C44 although the connection is established correctly Page 14 RFORM ER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Cross Point Color Concept Grey Dark green Light green Yellow Red border Problem No connection to C44 C44 does not follow DIP switch setting Toggling a cross point affects another cross point too Live Mode not possible although connection is established correctly Changes cannot be written to C44 although connection is established correctly Cross Point Function Inactive Active offline mode Active online mode Processing Selected for cross point tool right mouse click Cause Wrong no COM port selected Wrong COM port settings Wrong no null modem cable between computer and C44 Wrong C44 version Artist Performer frame connected to the C44 AES I O ports Higher DIP switch might be activated Mirrored cross points mode is enabled No DIP switch set active No DIP switch set active Solution Select appropriate COM port gt COM port settings Use th
14. limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Page 5 tl Page 6 IRIEDEL PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 SETUP The Audio Assignment Software AAS and operating environment can easily be implemented by carrying out the following simple and straightforward instructions What s needed The following items are reguired in order to install and establish the software set up e Personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 XP VISTA with a RS232 interface e Audio Assignment Software included in C44 package e Null modem cable included in C44 package e Performer C44 device PC Requirements The minimum PC specification recommended for running the Audio Assignment Software successfully is as follows e Minimum 1GHz Pentium processor 5 MB of free hard disk space e 512 Minimum of 1024 x 768 monitor resolution capable of displaying 256 colours e Microsoft Windows 2000 XP VISTA operating system e RS232 connector alternative USB to RS232 converter or similar e Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 installed e CDROM drive CD R e Mouse or other pointing device Software Installation To install the Audio Assignment Software AAS on your computer simply insert the Riedel Performer CD into your CD Rom drive and follow the instructions The installation process should start automatically admini
15. nt Change To change more than one cross point at the same time use the right mouse button cross point tool instead of the left With this tool all cross points in a defined rectangle are changed at the same time Simply set with a first right click one corner of the cross point Square This cross point s outline stays red and its status and color is not changed Now select opposite corner of the rectangle Immediately afterwards the selected area of cross points becomes marked red and a context menu appears A PERFORMER Digital Partyline Audio Assignment Software m File Edit Options Help AES Configurations DIP Switches ECH _ figuration 6 DPL AIO f 1S Set main digonal cross points figuration 7 figuration 8 Set all digonal cross points re Add main diagonal cross points eee ze Add all diagonal cross points Within this context menu the following cross point tool functions can be used Cross Point Tool Function ssas Set all selected cross points Sets all cross points within the sguare ss Clear all selected cross points Clears all cross points within the sguare as Set main diagonal cross points Sets the main diagonal cross points and clears all others cross points within the sguare ese Set all diagonal cross points Sets all main diagonal cross points and clears all other cross poin
16. rts of the C44 the Audio Assignment Software is disabled All C44 audio cross points are in a 1 to 1 mode The AAS indicates C44 Connected Artist Thus the AAS can only be used if the C44 is in a stand alone mode Note If no DIP switch is set active at the C44 the AAS cannot be set to Live Mode or changes cannot be written to the C44 although the connection is established correctly Hardware Connection Connect the null modem cable to the PC and the C44 RS232 connector Ensure the C44 is powered correctly DCint amp DC ok LEDs at the front light up RIEDEL C44 Power AAS Interface Interface RS 232 Start the Audio Assignment Software on your computer Start gt Programs gt Riedel Communications COM Port Settings Normally the AAS configures the used com port automatically when it is selected To change the COM port setting of your computer simply go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and select System In the new window click on the hardware tab and select the device manager Within the device manager select your COM port and click with the right mouse button on it Select properties from the list Go to the port settings tab and change the settings of the COM port if required Page 7 PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 COM port setting Value Baud rate 38400 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop bit 1 Flow control None 3 6 Establish Connection to
17. strator rights required However If it doesn t open the CD content with your MS explorer and run the SETUP EXE file The AAS installation context should start now Follow the instructions on the display The Audio Assignment Software is a One Click Install application After running setup exe you will find an application reference in your start menu under Start gt Programs gt Riedel Communications If the installation aborts during the setup process because Microsoft NET Framework is NOT installed on your computer please run the Microsoft NET Framework 2 01 dotnetfx exe from the installation CD The Installation of the Framework may take several minutes When finished please run the SETUP EXE again The installation should now finish without any problems PERFORMER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 Z amp l RIEDEL 3 3 1 3 4 3 5 3 5 1 Default Configuration File The installation CD contains the default C44 audio matrix configuration file which is not required for the installation To set the C44 back to default please copy the file default aas to the AAS working directory of your choice The file default aas contains the default AAS configuration which is also the initial configuration of the C44 when shipped It can be used to reload the initial configuration into the C44 once it has been changed Important Prerequisites Note If the C44 is connected to a Riedel matrix via the digital Artist po
18. ts within the sguare a Add main diagonal cross points Sets the main diagonal cross points and leaves all others cross points untouched within the sguare Add all diagonal cross points Sets all diagonal cross points and leaves all other cross nL points untouched within the sguare P E RFORM ER Audio Assignment Software User Manual Version 1 0 4 2 Load Save Configurations Configurations can stored to computer drives directly or to the C44 4 2 1 DIP Switch Storage Places The AAS provides eight storage places for eight different configurations on the right side To change between the configurations simply click with the left mouse button on the configuration names and the cross point view will change accordingly The active configuration name is highlighted red Here in the screenshot below configuration three is active PERFORMER Digital Partyline Audio Assignment Software lt C44 gt Jc 189 File Edit Options Help I HO HEH HYD 3 Ud ECH HEH HOH gt Im IH ENTER gu inn gt Tr Tai rrr rrr th EE EHUN MH I PEL nT SD TEDD ER ER TE ED TO EU CD DU ie 3 EHEHEHEHEHEH MTH TH gn TH EI ii ine Configurations i 9 4 Ho i my ER OD ER OU ER ON OY b H H HH HHH Hl amp gt ee af HOE DIP switches DOD pee a gt
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