Vi3000 User Guide
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1. INTRODUCTION gt SAFETY by HARMAN WARNINGS e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions e Heed all warnings e Follow all instructions e Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat resistors stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat e Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Do not use this apparatus near water e Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet e Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience rececta cles and the point where they exit from the apparatus e Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer e Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mo2. than Soundcraft if any from whom the End User purchased the Equipment pro vided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual 2 If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and or usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defec tive components Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft 3 Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft and postage must be prepaid 4 This warranty shall only be available if a The Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft s manual b The End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing and c No persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment and d The End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends with only such oper
3. Soundcraft Vi3000 USER MANUAL 1 0 Introduction by HARMAN Welcome To The Vi3000 New Look The Soundcraft Vi3000 features an all new appearance with a more efficiently designed control surface 36 faders 24 mono stereo busses and a sweeping black screen panel with four Vistonics II touchscreen interfac es with sleek updated 3D graphics Because the Vi3000 has four touchscreens it s the only console in its class that can be used by two engineers at the same time And at show time Settings libraries copy paste functions sophisticated automation and radio mic status monitoring FaderGlow processing from dbx BSS Lexicon and Universal Audio Optional Realtime Rack and more will not let you down SpiderCore DSP The Vi3000 is a console with friends in high places Sound quality is assured by Soundcraft SpiderCore a brand new 40 bit floating point DSP engine that mixes FPGA and DSP technology in a unique combination that maximises I O routing and DSP mixing capability in a footprint small enough for inclusion within a control surface FX Internal FX come courtesy of 4 independent stereo Lexicon multi effects units each providing a choice of 14 reverbs 7 delays and 8 pitch shifting effects patchable to input channels aux outputs and channel inserts BSS third octave Graphic EQ is available on every bus output with fader bays illuminating in red to indicate GEQ mode And More FX The Vi3000 can al
4. ating supplies as meet Soundcraft s specifications and otherwise in all respects in accordance Soundcraft s recommendations 5 Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty faulty or negligent handling chem ical or electro chemical or electrical influences accidental damage Acts of God neglect deficiency in electrical power airconditioning or humidity control 6 The benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User 7 End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in addition to and do not affect any other rights to which they may be entitled against the seller of the Equipment 1 2 INTRODUCTION gt WARRANTY a
5. isture does not operate normally or has been dropped e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When the cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over e No naked flame sources such as lighted candles or cigarettes etc should be placed on the apparatus e Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus e No user serviceable parts Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer through the appropri ate Soundcraft dealer e Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains etc e It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Sound craft or its authorised agents Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel 1 1 INTRODUCTION gt SAFETY a Soundcraft Vi3000 USER MANUAL 1 2 INTRODUCTION gt WARRANTY by HARMAN WARRANTY 1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation Dealer means the person other
6. so accommodate the new Soundcraft Realtime Rack a hardware software unit designed in col laboration with plug in manufacturer Universal Audio that provides access to 74 industry standard UAD plug ins 7 r DANTE As Standard The Vi3000 is the first Soundcraft console to incorporate a Dante interface as standard for seamless digital audio networking with Dante enabled devices Connectivity In addition to a full complement of analog and digital in puts and outputs the console provides MIDI USB Ether net DVI out Dante MADI record feed outputs redundant power supply and other connections The Vi3000 has two expansion bays that can be fitted with MADI Stagebox cards to connect multiple Soundcraft Stagebox input expander modules Shine A Light Along with its greatly expanded functionality the Vi3000 retains all the features that have made the Soundcraft Vi Series the consoles of choice for live sound engineers worldwide such as FaderGlow illuminated faders that display different colors according to function the ability to store and recall snapshots and cues compatibility with Soundcraft s ViSi app that allows remote control from an iPad Optional 64 channel stagebox With up to 48 on board mic inputs Vi3000 is happy to work with existing analogue multicore systems Also available is an optional remote stagebox housing 64 analogue mic line inputs and 32 analogue line outputs with 48V phantom power and a 80H
7. z HPF before the A D converters Mic amp gain can be controlled remotely from the console surface 1 0 Introduction Zz Soundcraft Vi3000 USER MANUAL 1 1 INTRODUCTION gt SAFETY SAFTEY NOTICES For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED Under no circumstances should the mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Earth Green and Yellow Green Yellow US Neutral Blue White US Live Brown Black US As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L Ensure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed The internal power supply unit contains no user serviceable parts Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer 1 1 INTRODUCTION gt SAFETY jp Soundcraft Vi3000 USER MANUAL 1 1
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