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1. INPUTS INPUT CHANNELS 8 PP INS SEND on INS SEND ji GR METER CH METER CHANNEL OUT E De S f DYN oi Zu PF LE i H pera wee O PROCESSING REGIE PPP AP STEREO INPUT f a AUDITION L G CHANNEL 1 to n kah mt AF N X4 A T LS n max 12 i E ZS x 4 TB A a e SEED i 8 eege ee FP 1 mmmm mama PH FFE ro SES T USBRECIPLAY l 8 PLAYER o i F ums E A TB OMEXTI A 4 4 1 LI amp TB from EXTERN Le KAKA AHH 11 TB from CR ll MCH Slot D21m TB from STUDIO 4 EN D d 64 1 sw Mp4 f 8 STUDIO SOURCE i 9 AES ET M WCLK el Ay ax crsource e uud CR ADD SOURCE e CR SP SOURCE I 99 1 Fest Gen pest 1 Ins WHITE NOISE i PINK NOISE i 4 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 oo 6 6 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console MASTER SEND AND MONITORING Ir a 5828 7 ae nx zz DIR OUT PP DIR OUT AP l INS SEND CHANNEL OUT Al Po
2. 141 mm 5 5 sP CORE 18 mm 0 7 204 mm 8 1 M4 fixation points Max screw length 15 mm 0 6 356 mm 14 e D E 25 mm 1 89 mm 3 5 MA fixation points 10 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 2 3 5 2 Core Frame 177 mm 7 42 mm 1 7 1 T Date printed 26 09 11 SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 11 363 mm 14 3 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 2 3 5 3 6 Fader Extension Optional 287 mm 11 3 67 mm 2 6 82 mm 3 2 MA fixation points Max screw length 15 mm 0 6 356 mm 14 46 mm 1 8 25 mm 1 89 mm 3 5 M4 fixation points 12 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 2 3 5 4 Desk Unit 19 Rack Table Mount Kit Optional 483 mm 19 OQ ooog on c cioo Em ux mm S o olo o i lt olmo OO O E CL Jo O O QIE EI oOo NE III EIS OOOQ MIL III e OOOQ Se
3. The 8 digit channel label area normally indicates the local or remote channel label if a logical input is assigned to the channel strip As long as its rotary knob is touched the display shows the current parameter value depending on the selected function Mic 4 Rotary Touch MEPA 1 EF 4 GALN CAL EN l GALN CAL EN The 2nd label area is used exclusively for indication of the I O sharing producer system name It is blanked as long as the rotary is touched except during input channel routing SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 21 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER Rotary Parameter Rotary Graph Level Meter NEK or AUX Send Level Indication Overload Indication Analog Inputs Overload Indication Digital Inputs The rotary parameter area indicates the parameter name if a rotary function Is assigned to this channel The rotary graph area shows a graphical representation of the value of the assigned rotary function A small bar graph input level meter is provided in each channel s OLED display either indicating the input level or the N X or AUX send level of the channel configurable The value indicated on the meter is depending on the console s headroom setting default value 0 dB indication for 9 dB In this mode the level meter indicates the N X or the AUX send level of the channel As soon as one sample at an analog input reaches full scale modulation the overload indicator is on for appr
4. its default channel strip numbering is 7 12 If it is located at the desk unit s eft side the strip numbering must be swapped with the one of the desk CompactMonTB Module Table Port 0 Port 8 OA1KSCentralFaderG P1KS 151 Config VO Sharing Monitoring Signaling Snapshot TalkBack GPIO oca d ControlRoom GPlOFunctions CustomLogic Desk Common AudioClock User License Manager amp Desk PRI DESK Fader Assign 1 OA1KSFader amp ControlRoom Studio2 Number of strips 1 0 Init First strip number 1 Desk Init Module Table SnapshotKeys Settings UserGUI PRI DESK GPIO Init UserGUI RemtCons P This is done on the Desk Modules page just select 1 as the First strip number of the unit physically located at the Jet and 7 for the next one In the example above the 6 fader extension unit is placed at the ef side of the desk unit SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 4 2 5 6 Headroom and Meters Select Config Settings Headroom The console internal headroom is set here the default setting is 9 dB This means that peak responding level meters with characteristics such as PPM DIN Nordic Analog or Nordic Digital indicate 0 at an internal audio level of 9 dB or 9 dB at an internal audio level of 0 dB The default sensitivity of the analog line inputs is such that an input
5. 7 STUDER by HARMAN deron 1500 Digital Mixing Console SW Version 4 0 Quick Start Guide Disclaimer The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate at the time of publica tion However no responsibility is taken by us for inaccuracies errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for any loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained within it Prepared and edited by Copyright by Studer Professional Audio GmbH Studer Professional Audio GmbH Technical Documentation Order no BD10 943001 0911 Riedthofstrasse 214 CH 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland http www studer ch Subject to change Studer is a registered trade mark of Studer Professional Audio GmbH Regensdorf STUDER Safety Information For Your Own Safety and to Avoid Invalidation of the Warranty Please Read This Section Carefully Note WARNING WARNING Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarised or grounding type plug A pola
6. CustomLogic Desk Common AudioClock E User Admin Default no password set 410dB on Fader Top 410dB on Fader Top OdB on Fader Tc 120 Init Policies Departments License Manager Desk PRI DESK UserGUI PRI DESK UserGUI RemtCons SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 31 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 4 2 5 4 Note The Users page is used to enter the names and passwords for users no 3 20 or up to 64 if defined in the user ml file on a standalone system Please note that the passwords are case sensitive this is important for cor rect user log in By setting User Valid to Off access for a particular user can be canceled not available for Admin and Default user With the current SW version at least a DVI screen and a USB mouse must be connected to the system for user login It is therefor recommended to use the system as default user or to leave the screen mouse and perhaps also the USB keyboard connected Fader Scale Mode 4 2 5 5 On the same page for special applications individually per user O dB on Fader Top may be selected for special applications this shifts the whole fader scale in such a way that unity gain i e 0 dB is at the fader s upper stop instead of 10 dB factory default 6 Fader Extension Module 32 Quick Start Guide Ifan optional 6 fader extension module is used it is presumed that it is located at the right side of the desk unit i e
7. Battery Operation up to 60 VDC Equipment of this protection class must be earthed using the provided earth terminal if one or more external signals are connected to the unit see expla nation at the beginning of this paragraph B4 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC The unit conforms to the protection requirements relevant to electromagnetic phenomena that are listed in guidelines 89 336 EC and FCC part 15 The electromagnetic interference generated by the unit is limited in such a way that other equipment and systems can be operated normally The unit is adequately protected against electromagnetic interference so that it can operate properly The unit has been tested and conforms to the EMC standards of the speci fied electromagnetic environment as listed in the following declaration The limits of these standards ensure protection of the environment and cor responding noise immunity of the equipment with appropriate probability However a professional installation and integration within the system are imperative prerequisites for operation without EMC problems For this purpose the following measures must be followed Install the equipment in accordance with the operating instructions Use the supplied accessories Inthe system and in the vicinity where the equipment is installed use only components systems equipment that also fulfill the EMC standards for the given environment EMC Maintenance ESD ST
8. EQ DYN or DE ES key in the FUNCTION area then press the desired channel s SEL key in order to call up the Mini Vistonics view on the OLED displays Adjust the desired parameters with the channel rotary knobs If a function should have more than six parameters the further parameters may be toggled through with the corresponding oval FUNCTION key Just check it out this whole process is self explaining very intuitive and much easier to perform than to describe 4 2 5 16 Screen Keyboard Mouse 4 2 5 17 Output Line s If the external screen the keyboard and the mouse are no more needed you may want to disconnect them now As usual with USB connections keyboard and mouse may be plugged and unplugged while the system is powered on The external screen also may be plugged to unplugged from the Nano SCore without powering the system down 40 Quick Start Guide Unless you should want to learn more about operation it might be the right moment now to start connecting your transmitter to the Nano SCore and to go on air The PGM bus is mapped to the LINE OUT 1 analog left and LINE OUT 2 right and to the AES EBU OUT 1 2 digital outputs simultaneously SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11
9. Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 4 2 5 3 User Passwords Admin Default User Users Date printed 26 09 11 Set the system administrator and the user password s for future login First select User Admin Admin PIK5 151 Config VO Sharing Admin Monitoring Signaling Snapshot TalkBack GPIO GPlOFunctions CustomLogic Desk Common AudioClock E User Default Users Policies Departments License Manager Desk PRI DESK UserGUI PRI DESK UserGUI RemtCons Save Config Username Admin no password set N 10dB on Fader Top 1 0 Init Desk Init GPIO Init off The system administrator Admin user no 1 automatically has access to all features of the console and its configuration The administrator s default user name and password may be changed using either the on screen or the external keyboard factory default settings are Admin for his user name and ADMIN for his password Please note that the password is case sensitive this is important for correct log in The default user s name is Default it may be changed using either the on screen or the external keyboard if required e g 1f there is only one user of the console A password is neither available nor required for the default user Users P1K5 151 Config WO Sharing Monitoring Signaling Snapshot TalkBack GPIO GPlOFunctions
10. If the unit is installed in a location with large variation of ambient temperature e g in an OB van appropriate precautions must be taken before and after operation refer to Appendix 1 Unobstructed air flow is essential for proper operation Air vents of the unit are a functional part of the design and must not be blocked in any way during operation e g by objects placed upon them placement of the unit on a soft surface or installation of the unit within a rack or piece of furniture Theunit must not be heated up by external sources of heat radiation sun light spotlights B3 Earthing and Power Supply Earthing of units with mains supply class I equipment is performed via the protective earth PE conductor integrated in the mains cable Units with battery operation 60 V class III equipment must be earthed separately Earthing the unit is one of the measures for protection against electrical shock hazard dangerous body currents Hazardous voltage may not only be caused by a defective power supply insulation but may also be introduced by the connected audio or control cables If the unit 1s installed with one or several external connections its earthing must be provided during operation as well as while the unit is not operated If the earthing connection can be interrupted for example by unplugging the mains plug of an external power supply unit an additional permanent earthing connection must be installed us
11. S bargraph can be selected as well This is indicated either by L and R or by M and S or M and S 20 below the on screen meters on the LED bargraph meters the M and S dots at the far left of the scale are active in M S mode Additional red clipping indicators are provided at the top of the LED bargraphs The Digital FS Meter always displays the current level with reference to full scale modulation 0 dB The current headroom setting defines the transition point from the green to the red part of the LED bargraph meters Additional red clipping indicators are provided at the top of the LED bargraphs Meter Integration Time The meter integration time i e the rise time can be set here to 0 1 5 and 10 ms milliseconds the default value is 10 ms If VU Standard or British Standard is selected the integration time is fixed and the Meter Integration Time field is grayed out Date printed 26 09 11 SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 33 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER VU Meter Lead British Standard Peak Audio Level British Standard M S Mode Note PPM DIN Scale NordicAnalog Scale NordicDigital Scale British Standard Scale L R Mode British Standard Scale M S Mode VU Standard Scale Digital FS Scale Note The default VU meter lead 1s 4 dB it can be adjusted in steps of 2 dB within a range of 0 to 10 dB Can be selected in steps of 1 dB within a range of 48 to 0 dB default value 10 dB Level re
12. Switzerland AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 5 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 1 2 Definitions Acronyms Abbreviations AF Bal Broadcast PFL CAB CR CUE DJ Masters Mic N X Pan PF PFL PFL Cut on Channel Active S2 TB USB DVI After fader as opposed to PF pre fader Balance for stereo input sources If the broadcast PFL mode also referred to as PFL cut on channel active function is enabled audio signals are cut from the PFL bus if the channel is ON and the fader is open In such a case the PFL key on the fader strip is illuminated in amber Computer assisted broadcast system Control room Listening after Pan but before channel ON switch Disk jockey Main sums PGM A PGM B REC Microphone Similar to N 1 mix minus clean feed Panorama for mono input sources Pre fader as opposed to AF after fader Pre fader listening If the PFL cut on channel active function also referred to as broadcast PFL mode is enabled audio signals are cut from the PFL bus if the channel is ON and the fader is open In such a case the PFL key on the fader strip is illuminated in amber Studio Talkback Universal Serial Bus Digital Video Interface 6 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 2 GENERAL 2 1 Utilization for the Purpose Intended The
13. UI 6 km n ri L ii aes _ ma Ed ae P Date printed 26 09 11 Em PROGRAM The most important section of the meter bridge is the one with the PROGRAM and MONITOR level meters Both are 29 segment stereo bargraph meters with an additional correlation display 6 different meter characteristics may be configured but only identical characteristics for both the PROGRAM and MONITOR meters are possible The correlation meter gives a clear indica tion of the signal s mono compatibility The higher i e the more positive the indication the better the compatibility In case of a strong and persistent negative indication a phase inversion problem may be present ON AIR CR and ST lamps indicate red light for open microphones The 7 segment display normally indicates time of day but can be switched over to act either as a manual or a fader stop watch The keys around the 7 segment display are provided for future functions SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 25 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 4 INITIAL SETUP 4 1 There are some settings that must be made during installation of the console such as entering user names and passwords or setting the current date and time since this depends on the local time zone This procedure is described in the following chapter It is assumed that it is performed by the user designated as the system administrator Some Basics First Mouse and Keyboard Operation Impo
14. e PE 1 i 1 U H l 1 U 1 1 i l o 2 9929 8 999099 R e Lg D ei D ei o n ei a VD o 100 TITTI LE ENEAN AAAA Mu Hia MAN HHHH IA BMA CUTIE MANAN et R A RASAS ALAIN NNI NAA SAKA SIR Ni RSS NS ERE NAN WY N imul ec SSA 90 85 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 i Air temperature C 721 3 3 CEI 1994 Climatogram for class 3K3 Xl Appendix STUDER Appendix 2 Mains Connector Strain Relief For anchoring connectors without a mechanical lock e g IEC mains connec tors we recommend the following arrangement Procedure The cable clamp shipped with your unit is auto adhesive For mounting please follow the rules below The surface to be adhered to must be clean dry and free from grease oil or other contaminants Recommended application temperature range is 20 C to 40 C Remove the plastic protective backing from the rear side of the clamp and apply it firmly to the surface at the desired position Allow as much time as possible for curing The bond continues to develop for as long as 24 hours For improved stability the clamp should be fixed with a screw For this purpose a self tapping screw and an M4 bolt and nut are included Place the cable into the clamp as shown in the illustration above and firmly press down the internal top cover until the cable is fixed XII STUDER Appendix Appendix 3 Software License Use of the softwar
15. 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 codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed This unit is capable of operating over a range of mains voltages as marked on the rear panel This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment gen erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R gle ment sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals it has the capability to produce sounds that when monitored through a moni tor
16. is displayed and its SEL key is illuminated now all other channel labels are blanked so that the user clearly sees what he adjusts and in which channel The parameters of this particular channel are displayed on the OLED displays and can be adjusted with the corresponding rotary encoders and The different parameters can be switched on or off using the corresponding 6 keys Inactive parameters are clearly indicated by greying them out If a complete parameter set such as the EQ section can also be switched on off as a whole always the key at the far right is used for this purpose If a function has more than six parameters such as the EQ or DYN sections pressing its oval key successively toggles through all available parameter pages This whole process is very intuitive just have a go with it For more details refer to the OnAir 1500 operating instructions manual There is one master rotary control in this section for setting the most important bus send levels Its function can be assigned to the desired bus with the 1 4 keys 1 for the PGM bus 2 for the REC bus 3 and 4 for AUX1 and AUX2 busses The send level of the currently selected bus is displayed by the LED ring around the rotary control if the user has no access to send levels the red LED at the bottom of the ring is on In addition the currently selected bus can be switched on off with the ON key and switched to mono with the MONO key these keys are illu
17. level of 6 dBu results in an internal audio level of 9 dB and hence in a level meter indication of 0 if overall gain is set to 0 dB If a different console headroom setting is desired it can be set in a range of 0 to 20 dB in steps of 1 dB Settings P1KS 151 Config Logicallnputs LogicalOutputs FixedOutputs FixedOutMeter InsertSends InsertRetums Masters ExternPFLs ExternMonSre PPM DIN SystemTime 1 0 Init UserFunctions de PartialOutputRoutings Selections Desk Init VO Sharing on Monitoring Signaling Snapshot TalkBack GPIO GPlOFunctions CustomLogic Desk Common AudioClock User lows D License Manager ika KI ili GPIO Init Exit Main Meter Mode Selects PPM DIN peak program meter NordicAnalog NordicDigital VU Standard British Standard or Digital FS full scale meter characteristics for the LED bargraph meters The self adhesive meter scale labels have to be selected accordingly please also refer to the next chapter Additional red clipping indicators are provided at the top of the LED bargraphs If British Standard meters are configured additional selections are provided by a click within the on screen meter area Either L R in red green or M S mid side i e the sum of and the difference between the two channels in white yellow on the screen in green orange on the LED bargraph meters For the M S setting an additional 20 dB boost for the
18. off with your fingers or a soft vinyl eraser or patted away with some adhesive tape Do not use any solvent for cleaning the bargraph modules Reassembly is in the opposite order Make sure to set the fader sliders to approx their center position before positioning the PCB in the top panel When inserting the screws make sure that they smoothly fit into their threads by turning them counterclockwise first until you hear feel a click Then turn clockwise to tighten them but don t overdo it SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 35 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 4 2 5 8 Select Setup If it is ok with you to have the channel ON off function on single keys i e first key press channel on next key press channel off you can skip this step If however you require separate channel ON and OFF keys you should select Setup 2 now on the Admin Setup page 27 Jul 2011 Bright Fader Firm Date ness CAL ware Time Setup GEN STUPER Setup 2 Fader Stopwatch 00 00 00 Stopwatch A dialog box appears that must be confirmed for safety reasons 27 Jul 2011 Bright Fader Firm Date ness CAL ware Time Config Setup GEN STUMER ant to change the Fader Stopwatch 00 00 00 Stopwatch 36 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 4 2 5 9 Inputs Date printed 26 09 11 The default input mapping 1 6 for a 6 fader desk 1 12 for a desk with t
19. or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the appara tus No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains etc Do not use this apparatus in very dusty atmospheres or in atmospheres containing flammable gases or chemicals THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED Under no circumstances should the safety earth be disconnected from the mains lead Safety Information STUDER Note Working Safely With Sound Permissible Noise Exposure b A The mains supply disconnect device is the mains plug It must remain accessible so as to be readily operable when the apparatus is in use If any part of the mains cord setis damaged the complete cord set should be replaced The following information is for reference only The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Protective Earth Ground Green Yellow US Green or Green Yellow Neutral Blue US White Live Hot Brown US Black 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
20. output all corresponding TB keys work in parallel This key may also be a TB CUE key if setup 2 is active The purpose of CUE is to feed the after fader after pan and pre ON audio signal of the desired channel AUX send or master program record to the PFL bus If active the key is illuminated in yellow The REC function is used to assign the channel signal directly to the record bus regardless of the fader position the ON key and the bus assignment If active the key is illuminated in red If one of the oval function keys in the central section is active the Mini Vis tonics view for parameter editing is activated for this channel upon pressing this key SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console Assignment Display Date printed 26 09 11 Fader Rotary Display Label Second Label At the left of the REC and SEL keys an indicator field with a red overload LED six yellow LEDs for channel to bus assignment indication for PGM REC and N 1 1 4 busses and a blue channel active LED A channel is considered as active if it is switched ON its fader is open this channel is assigned to an master bus and the master control is open Since the audio path is fully digital the signal does not pass through the faders linear track mono faders with a stroke length of 100 mm are used When opening the fader fader start or signaling commands can be released depending on
21. the configuration Arotary encoder and its key are available in every fader strip The function of these elements can be assigned with the FUNCTION keys in the central sec tion If the rotary knob in the fader strip is touched the channel label display shows the corresponding value depending on the selected function Several functions are selectable such as input routing input gain balance N X level etc The adjacent key can be e g Enter or On Off depending on the selected function Ifa logical input is assigned to the channel strip the channel display indicates the channel label a second label blank except in I O sharing mode or during input routing level and gain reduction bar graphs the rotary graph as well as the function currently assigned to the rotary knob rotary parameter As long as the rotary knob is touched the channel label displays the current parameter value There is a function called screen saver available for the OLED displays It automatically reduces the display brightness after a configurable period of time The original brightness is restored as soon as a desk key is operated or a touch sensitive knob is touched Using this function is strongly recommended in order to increase the lifetime of the OLED channel displays d Channel Label Value M 1 C 4 0 Second Label J 2nd Labl 7 Level Meter Rotarv Graph Kaes Gain Reduction Meter Rotary Parameter
22. user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel De persons having appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a repair action and of measures to minimize the danger of themselves The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Headphones safety warnings contain important information and useful tips on headphone outputs and monitoring levels Assemblies or sub assemblies of this product can contain opto electronic devices As long as these devices comply with Class I of laser or LED prod ucts according to EN 60825 1 1994 they will not be expressly marked on the product If a special design should be covered by a higher class of this standard the device concerned will be marked directly on the assembly or sub assembly in accordance with the above standard In Case of Electric Shock Warning gt If the Person is Unconscious Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source By switching the equipm
23. 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 3 8 Connector Pin Assignments MIC LINE IN LINE OUT AES EBU SYNC IN AES EBU OUT CR DJ HP CR GUEST HP Sleeve Ring Tip GPI GPO 1 8 13 1 ay 25 Plug Solder Crimp View 14 or Socket Front View Inputs Outputs Note 24V DC IN 18 Quick Start Guide XLR 3f XLR 3m XLR 3f m Pin Signal Input Signal Output 1 Screen Screen 2 In Out 3 Jin Out Headphones 6 3 mm TRS socket Pin Signal Sleeve Screen GND General purpose I O 25 pin D type fem UNC 4 40 thread plugs supplied GPO 1 8 1 GPl ta GPO 1a 14 GPI 1b GPO 1b 2 GPl2a GPO 2a 15 GPI 2b GPO 2b 3 GPI3a GPO 3a 16 GPI3b GPO 3b 4 GPl4a GPO 4a 17 GPI4b GPO 4b 5 GPI5a GPO 5a 18 GPI5b GPO 5b 6 GPI6a GPO 6a 19 GPI 6b GPO 6b 7 GPl7a GPO 7a 20 GPI7b GPO 7b 8 GPI8a GPO 8a 21 GPI8b GPO 8b 9 JGND OV GND 0 V 2225 Vcc 5V Vec 5 V 10 13 GND 0 V GND 0 V 600 mA max total Control inputs GPI Xa b are fully independent and electrically isolated They may be used either with the internal 5 V DC V supply voltage or with external voltages of 5 24 V DC regardless of the polarity Control outputs GPO Xa b are fully independent electrically isolated relay contacts active closed Contact rating is 0 5 Aat 125 V AC 0 7 Aat 30 V DC or 0 3 Aat 100 V AC The internal 5 V DC V supply and or the ground GND terminal
24. 20dBul T 1 11 adBu T 1 11 2dBu T 111 edBu T 111 Date printed 26 09 11 The factory key cap setting is channel ON off combined on a single key De first key press channel on next key press channel off You can as well have separate channel ON and OFF keys but then the key caps labeled PFL need to be replaced by the caps labeled OFF The key caps can easily be pulled off from the rubber key mat using their recesses at their left and right sides the new ones can be snapped on then Information on selecting these key func tions will follow later SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 27 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 4 2 3 Options 6 Fader Extension For mechanically linking a 6 fader extension module to a desk unit two linking straps and 4 screws MA x 10 Allen key no 3 are shipped with the extension module The linking straps fit into the slots of the side trim strips of both the desk unit and the extension module and are fixed with the screws from the bottom The 6 fader extension module is intended to be located at the right ofthe desk unit Its fader strips are therefore numbered from 7 12 per default If it is desired to have it at the left of the desk unit an additional configuration step will be necessary configuration information follows later Desk Unit Rack Table Mounting Kit A943 074000 The rack mounting brackets for the desk unit can also be used for flush mounting the desk unit within a
25. B ST TB EXT TB 1 TB 2 Jingle Player Keys Snapshot Keys SNAP 1 SNAP 4 SAVE SNAP SYS MSG 3 11 4 Meter Bridge If active the PFL signal is switched to monitoring as soon as at least one channel PFL key is activated Shifts the whole monitoring section to control the studio monitoring if illu minated all functions indicated are now displaying the studio settings The 24 square keys in the lower part of this section have transparent snap on caps if their functions need to be re configured corresponding labels may be inserted below the caps The factory default configuration is as follows For listening to the PGM REC OFF AIR and PFL busses For listening to the AUX1 AUX2 N X1 and N X2 busses For communication to the studio to an external line to the AUXI and AUX2 busses For selecting two different station identifier jingles JINGLE 1 and JINGLE 2 and sound effects such as APPLAUSE and BOOing sounds from a USB stick plugged to the core To recall the private snapshots SK 1 SK 4 These keys have to be pressed while LOAD SNAP is held For saving console settings in a snapshot Whenever there is a system message from the console such as a user warning or an error message this key starts flashing If pressing it the OLED display next to the FUNCTION rotary knob will display the corresponding help or error information H TI Eau REC BUS BUS RECORDER ja Ei ER EX MANDANG
26. Customer but have not been developed by Studer The following conditions are applicable to programs of third parties The right to use third parties programs is governed by the License Agree ment attached hereto if applicable which is an integral part of this Agreement The Customer shall sign any and all License Agreements for all further programs of third parties installed on the system The Customer shall be deemed to have received all License Agreements upon delivery of the system and or its options Studer shall accept no responsibility or liability for and gives no warran ties express or implied as to the programs of third parties The Customer waives any and all claims versus Studer for any consequential damages which might occur due to defects of these programs Principle Customized Configurations Studer grants the Customer the non exclusive right to use the License Ma terial in one copy on the system and or its options as laid down by the Sales Agreement concluded between the parties and all Terms and Conditions which shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of the Sales Agreement This right is assignable according to the Assignability paragraph hereinafter The Customer is not entitled to alter or develop further the License Material except within the expressly permitted configuration possibilities given by the software installed on the system or elsewhere All altered programs includ in
27. ORING f 4 l 4 FUNCTION c GAIN f e EN ER EN HP VOL LSP VOL B INPUT fa E SPLIT OFF TB AIR GUEST g PFLTO B S E H BBB M 09 6966 r a B m A E B 4 o 4 EI 4 w ST Ba H 10 MASTER APPL AUSE E JING JING filli b LE1 H A ra e Pi Ka Ei SAVE SNAP LOAD SNAP K o o MSG FUNCTION Controls Rotary Assign Keys Rectangular Keys Oval Keys Date printed 26 09 11 The four rectangular keys in the top row INPUT GAIN CAL 1 and 2 are used for input routing gain or cal and N X 1 2 settings Less important func tions without dedicated keys such as pan orama or bal ance are selected with the FUNCTION rotary knob The oval keys in the FUNCTION area INPUT DEES EQ DYN 1 4 ASN are dedicated to assign functions to the encoders and their keys in the fader strips The function of the key depends on the selected parameter and can be e g On Off or Enter SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 23 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER Mini Vistonics 3 11 2 MASTER Controls This is where the feature called Mini Vistonics comes in When pressing e g EQ the key is illuminated in red If selecting now one of the channels by pressing its SEL key the light bars at the bottom of the channel OLED displays are illuminated in red as well Only this channel s label
28. OnAir 1500 mixing console is intended for professional use It is presumed that the unit is operated only by trained personnel Servicing is reserved to skilled technicians A The electrical connections mav be connected oniv to the voltages and signals designated in this manual 2 2 First Steps 2 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection Your new mixing console is shipped in a special packing which protects the units against mechanical shock during transit Care should be exercised when unpacking so that the surfaces do not get marred Verify that the content of the packing agrees with the items on the enclosed shipping list Check the condition of the equipment for signs of shipping damage If there should be any complaints you should immediately notify the forwarding agent and your nearest Studer distributor It is recommended to retain the original packing material because it offers the best protection in case your equipment ever needs to be transported 2 2 2 Accessories 2 Rotary knobs black C042 010520 2 Caps for Rotary knobs black C042 010613 2 Fader knobs red A911 000042 2 Fader knobs orange A911 000043 2 Fader knobs yellow A911 000044 2 Fader knobs green A911 000045 2 Fader knobs blue A911 000046 6 Key caps printed OFF A943 071033 6 Key caps printed CUE TB A943 071035 12 Key caps 12 5 x 12 5 mm A943 071029 20 Key caps 16 x 12 5 mm A943 071030 Cat5 cable to Nano SC
29. UDER C Maintenance Use a system grounding concept that satisfies the safety requirements class I equipment must be connected with a protective ground conduc tor and that also takes into consideration the EMC requirements When deciding between radial surface or combined grounding the advantages and disadvantages should be carefully evaluated in each case Use shielded cables where shielding is specified The connection of the shield to the corresponding connector terminal or housing should have a large surface and be corrosion proof Please note that a cable shield con nected only single ended can act as a transmitting or receiving antenna within the corresponding frequency range Avoid ground loops or reduce their adverse effects by keeping the loop surface as small as possible and reduce the noise current flowing through the loop by inserting an additional impedance e g common mode choke e Reduce electrostatic discharge ESD of persons by installing an appropri ate floor covering e g a carpet with permanent electrostatic filaments and by keeping the relative humidity above 30 Further measures e g con ducting floor are usually unnecessary and only effective 1f used together with corresponding personal equipment Whenusing equipment with touch sensitive operator controls please take care that the surrounding building structure allows for sufficient capacitive coupling ofthe operator This coupling can be impr
30. amp 6 4 N X 3 LINE 7 Mono LINE OUT 7 5 N X4 LINE 8 Mono LINE OUT 8 MCH I O 6 USB 1 2 Stereo USB CH182 MCH I O 7 USB 3 4 Stereo USB CH384 MCH I O 8 USB 5 6 Stereo USB CH586 MCH I O 9 USB 7 8 Stereo USB CH788 10 PGM AES 1 2 Stereo AES EBU OUT 1 2 11 REC AES 3 4 Stereo AES EBU OUT 3 4 12 N X 2 AES 5 6 Stereo AES EBU OUT 5 6 13 N X 3 AES 7 Mono AES EBU OUT 7 14 N X 4 AES 8 Mono AES EBU OUT 8 4 2 5 12 Signal Source s Connect your monitor amplifier speakers or powered speakers to the CR MON LS L R connectors at the rear of the core and or your headphones to the CR DJ HP socket at the front of the core If your monitor amplifier or powered speakers feature a level control turn it to minimum In addition a cable from the Nano SCore s LINE OUT 10 SPEAKER output to the desk s SP RJ11 socket is required in order to have the PFL talkback signal on the integrated desk speaker A A 4 2 5 13 Input Settings Close all faders switch all channels off and reduce the gain of all channels to minimum Connect your audio signal sources to the core or at least one of them for a first check Make sure that phantom power is only activated for a microphone requir ing it and only after having connected the microphone to its input to avoid damaging the microphone and or the console Strictly avoid activating the phantom power for unbalanced input signals Date printed 26 09 11 Set the input gain of th
31. ate printed 26 09 11 modules can easily be rubbed off with your fingers or a soft vinyl eraser or patted away with some adhesive tape Do not use any solvent for clean ing the bargraph modules If you want to retain the label the procedure is somewhat more complicated and requires removing the desk s top panel To do so first power the console off and disconnect the 2 cables at the desk s rear Remove the front rear and side trim strips or rack mount hardware Allen key no 3 Pull off all rotary and fader knobs and set all fader sliders to approx their center position Cover your work surface with a clean layer of soft material such as foam rubber and place the desk upside down on it Remove the 20 screws accessible through the holes in the bottom cover and lift it off Allen key no 2 5 The smaller screws Allen key no 2 fix the cross brace to the bottom cover and should not be removed The large PCB is fixed to the top panel with several latches at its edges Start in one corner and manually unclip the latches one by one while carefully lifting the PCB up Once the PCB is completeley loose it can be flipped over Thoroughly heat the label to approx 50 60 C 120 140 F with a hair dryer before attempting to remove it Pulling it away very slowly may help that most of the adhesive remains on the label Store the label on the label sheet for later use Any residual adhesive on the bargraph modules can easily be rubbed
32. ations o cedo ne bee a e ER ERE a EO STER ERE E 15 3 2 Color TE 15 3 3 Options License Key Code nnne RUE HH RUE ELM E CHER EE AER 15 3 4 USB Memo Device i aan aga eto m nte eg 16 3 5 Desk Rear VIEW 16 3 6 Core Brot VIEW iii ea er Urt tu a a 16 3 7 Core Re t View vise iksi bec ais ans dati arene aiio te a i fa o e d rn Ge EO eae ieee tls 17 3 8 Connector PimvA Ssigmments 5 ret eR EHE SE EE EE ee 18 3 9 sain dor LES 19 3107 EadderSsectioh Ka ANAN I EUER One eeh Seeerei 20 3 11 Central Section EE 23 3 11 1 FUNCTION Controls Rotary Assign Keys 23 3 112 MASTER Controls enero eene e Na GRO CERE ln hh EE EL EE DR RE CORE ME ER ae 24 3 11 3 MONITORING and Talkback Control 24 3 144 Meter Bridge iii asas aaa ana p etu aie ie e eR ERE E HERE EUREN RU Ep EE e E SUE 29 Date printed 26 09 11 SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 1 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER LEM UCINIIT 26 4 1 Some Basics First Mouse and Keyboard Operation esses ener eee nter trennen 26 4 2 Settip PROCS eia MET 27 4 2 1 Output Levelli e E 27 4 2 2 Ide mr 27 4 2 3 op MC E GENENG RA SAS E E T E KN ING BEN 28 4 2 4 EE 29 4 2 5 Initial Conf purr TUI S 29 ADS Start the Conti urati ti 00 rette i Eege 29 422022 Date Ti
33. ding sums and N X Monitoring and talkback TB functions Other functions such as routing insert snapshot and system administration 3 3 Options License Key Code Date printed 26 09 11 When adding an option to the system CAB Ember ProBel or CMS support T O sharing the System ID code is used together with the option s license key in order to generate the Option Key code that is entered using the configura tion tool Unavailable options will not be displayed SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 15 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 3 4 USB Memory Device Important Any USB memory device MUST NOT BE REMOVED from its socket DURING DATA ACCESS only remove it after its LED has stopped flash 3 5 Desk Rear View ing in order to avoid data loss CORE SP Note 3 6 Core Front View The OnAir 1500 desk has two connectors only RJ45 for the Cat5 link to the core and RJ11 for the analog audio link from the core s SPEAKER XLR socket to the integrated PFL speaker The CORE cable is not only used for communication between desk and core but also for supplying power to the desk Sr S SE _ STUDER o C9 O CR DJ HP CR GUEST HP DATA LOGIN REC PLAY MCH UO Note 16 Quick Start Guide Stereo TRS headphones sockets for the DJ and a guest in the control room USB socket u
34. duction of the M meter can be selected from 3 or 6 dB default value 3 dB Meter characteristics Main Meter Mode are always identical for both the PROGRAM and MONITOR meters having different characteristics for the PROGRAM and MONITOR meters wouldn t make sense cry EN 10 0 10v it o I Xr pod qp ur o 30 24 18 E d od om TITTI TITITIKUDDITITUTIITITI 20 10 lo 0 V t OE OU OT AC For the Digital FS meter scale the transition between the green and red areas depends on the current headroom setting the picture above shows the default headroom setting of 9 dB 4 2 5 7 Meter Scale Labels A 34 Quick Start Guide A selection of six different characteristics for the LED bargraph meters can be configured as described in the chapter above Attach the self adhesive meter labels matching the meter characteristics Proceed with care labels once attached are difficult to be removed without damaging the surface of the LED bargraph modules or the label itself If a label needs to be removed nevertheless there are two possibilities lt f you don t mind losing the label cut it in two parts with a sharp knife at about 16 17 mm from the right hand edge there is a narrow gap between the level and correlation bargraph modules underneath the label The two parts can be peeled off easier then Residual adhesive on the bargraph SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console D
35. e channel you want to monitor To do so first press the rectangular GAIN CAL key in the FUNCTION area to assign the gain parameter to the channel strip rotary knobs Then adjust the gain in the desired channel Use the OLED channel bargraph meter as a guide Set this channel s fader to the 0 dB mark and switch it ON Since it is mapped SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 39 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 4 2 5 14 Monitoring to the PGM bus by default the send level may be adjusted now by pressing the 1 and ON keys in the master section and turning the MASTER LEVEL control clockwise The blue channel active LED in the channel strip will illuminate and you will see the current PGM bus level on the PROGRAM bargraph meter A Select the channel vou want to monitor as the monitoring source or select PFL in the MONITORING section and activate the PFL function ofthe desired channel Set the monitor volume with HP VOL for headphones or LSP VOL for the control room monitor loudspeakers while using the MONITOR bargraph level meter as a guide Carefully or in case of using a microphone as signal source very carefully acoustical feedback may damage your hearing or your speakers open the level control of your monitor amplifier or powered speakers You should hear the input signal now 4 2 5 15 Signal Processing For signal processing adjust EQ dynamics and de esser by first pressing the corresponding oval
36. e is subject to the Studer Professional Audio Software License Agreement set forth below Using the software indicates your accep tance of this license agreement If you do not accept these license terms you are not authorized to use this software Under the condition and within the scope of the following Terms and Con ditions Studer Professional Audio GmbH hereinafter Studer grants the right to use programs developed by Studer as well as those of third parties which have been installed by Studer on or within its products References to the license programs shall be references to the newest release of a license program installed at the Customer s site Programs Covered by the Agreement License Programs of Studer Programs of Third Parties Right of Use The following Terms and Conditions grant the right to use all programs of Studer that are part of the System and or its options at the time of its delivery to the Customer as well as the installation software on the original data disk and the accompanying documentation License Material In this Agreement the word Programs shall have the meaning of programs and data written in machine code Using the software indicates your acceptance ofthis license agreement If you do not accept these license terms you are not authorized to use this software Programs of third parties are all programs which constitute part of the System and or its options at the time of delivery to the
37. e replacement front and rear profiles and the mounting brackets from the kit with the same screws T T T T d A L JIL JIL E JE JILI IL JIL JIL JIL C BC CCS als Us Ue Ue Us olololololo olololololo BIBIBIBIBIE BIBIBIBIBIB olololololo olololololo E ololololola a B lolololololo Y y 28 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 4 2 4 Connections A Connect the desk and an extension unit if available to the core using Cat5 cable Make sure not to accidentallv confuse these cables with other network cables since they also carry the supply voltage for the desk unit and an optional 6 fader extension module Connect a DVI computer screen USB mouse and keyboard to the core If there is no keyboard available you can also operate the on screen keyboard with the mouse in cases where a keyboard is needed however using a hardware computer keyboard is somewhat more convenient These external compo nents are only needed for the initial configuration and may be disconnected for normal operation Connect the whole system to the mains supply and power it up When the console has booted after approx 40 seconds the screen
38. ent off By unplugging or disconnecting the mains cable or By pushing the person away from the power source using dry insulating material such as wood or plastic After having suffered an electric shock always consult a doctor Do not touch the person or his clothing before the power is turned off otherwise you stand the risk of suffering an electric shock as well Lay the person down Turn him to one side Check the pulse Reanimate the person if respiration is poor Call for a doctor immediately Installation STUDER B General Installation Instructions B1 Unpacking Please consider besides these general instructions also any product specific instructions in the Installation chapter of this manual B2 Installation Site Check the equipment for any transport damage If the unit is mechanically damaged if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit it must not be connected to the AC power outlet or it must be immediately disconnected by unplugging the power cable Repair must only be performed by trained personnel in accordance with the applicable regulations Install the unit in a place where the following conditions are met The temperature and the relative humidity of the environment must be within the specified limits during operation of the unit Relevant values are the ones at the air inlets of the unit refer to Appendix 1 Condensation must be avoided
39. g but not limited to the products altered within the permitted configuration possibilities are covered by this License Agreement XIII Appendix STUDER Reverse Engineering Copying the License Material Disclosure of License Material Assignability Rights to License Material Reverse engineering is only permitted with the express consent of Studer The consent of Studer can be obtained but is not limited to the case in which the interface software can not be provided by Studer In any case Studer has to be informed immediately upon complete or partial reverse engineering The Customer is entitled to make one copy of all or parts of the License Material as is necessary for the use according to this Agreement namely for backup purposes The Customer shall apply the copyright of Studer found on the License Material onto all copies made by him Records shall be kept by the Customer regarding the amount of copies made and their place of keeping The responsibility for the original program and all copies made lies with the Customer Studer is entitled to check these records on first request Copies not needed anymore have to be destroyed immediately The License Material is a business secret of Studer The Customer shall not hand out or in any way give access to parts of or the complete License Material to third parties nor to publish any part of the License Material without prior written consent of Studer The Customer shall protect t
40. he optional 6 fader extension unit is as given in the table below Physical Input Ve Format Location Sign MIC LINE IN 1 1 MIC 1 Mono CR On MIC LINE IN 2 2 MIC 2 Mono CR On MIC LINE IN 3 3 MIC3 TBtoST2 Mono ST2 On TALK MIC LINE IN 4 4 MIC A TBtoST2 Mono ST2 On TALK MIC LINE IN 5 amp 6 5 LINE 5 6 Stereo MIC LINE IN 7 amp 8 6 LINE 7 8 Stereo MIC LINE IN 9 amp 10 7 LINE9 10 Stereo MIC LINE IN 11 amp 12 8 LIN11 12 Stereo MIC LINE IN 13 9 LINE 13 N X3 Mono TALK MIC LINE IN 14 10 LINE 14 N X4 Mono TALK MIC LINE IN 15 11 LINE 15 Mono AES EBU IN 1 amp 2 12 AES 1 2 Stereo AES EBU IN 3 amp 4 13 AES 3 4 Stereo AES EBU IN 5 amp 6 14 AES 5 6 Stereo AES EBU IN 7 amp 8 15 AES 7 8 Stereo MCH I O USB CH182 16 USB 1 2 Stereo MCH I O USB CH384 17 USB 3 4 Stereo MCH I O USB CH586 18 USB 5 6 Stereo MCH I O USB CH7 amp 8 19 USB 7 8 Stereo It is recommended to leave the input mapping as it is for the moment In case anybody should have tinkered around with your console before and the input mapping has been modified already there is an easy way to revert to the default values Click on Admin Config and start the configuration tool by selecting the Config Tool Start button Then click on the I O Init button at the right edge of the screen Log
41. he License Material and any copies made according to the paragraph above by appropriate defense measures against unauthorized access This obligation of non disclosure is a perpetual obligation Third parties are entitled to have access to the License Material if they use the License Material at the Customer s site in compliance with this Agreement Under no circumstance are third parties entitled to have access to the instal lation software on the original data media The Customer shall safeguard the original data media accordingly The rights granted to the Customer according to this License Agreement shall only be assignable to a third party together with the transfer of the system and or its options and after the prior written consent of Studer With the exception of the right of use granted by this License Agreement all proprietary rights to the License Material especially the ownership and the intellectual property rights such as but not limited to patents and copyright remain with Studer even if alterations customized changes or amendments have been made to the License Material Studer s proprietary rights are acknowledged by the Customer The Customer shall undertake no infringements and make no claims of any patent registered design copyright trade mark or trade name or other intellectual property right Warranty Disclaimer and Liability XIV For all issues not covered herewithin refer to the General Terms and Co
42. his admissible average heat increase an air flow of 2 65 m min is required A rack dissipating P 800 W requires an air flow of 0 8 2 65 m min which corresponds to 2 12 m min Ifthe cooling function of the installation must be monitored e g for fan failure or illumination with spot lamps the outgoing air temperature must be measured directly above the modules at several places within the rack The trigger temperature of the sensors should be 65 C to 70 C The unsealed system parts connector areas and semiconductor pins allow for a minute formation of ice or frost However formation of dew visible to the naked eye will already lead to malfunctions In practice reliable opera tion can be expected in a temperature range above 15 C if the following general rule is considered for putting the cold system into operation If the air within the system is cooled down the relative humidity rises If it reaches 100 condensation will arise usually in the boundary layer between the air and a cooler surface together with formation of ice or dew at sensi tive areas of the system contacts IC pins etc Once internal condensation occurs trouble free operation cannot be guaranteed independent of tempera ture Before putting into operation the system must be checked for internal for mation of condensation or ice Only with a minute formation of ice direct STUDER Appendix Relative air humidity 96 evaporatio
43. icallnputs P1KS 151 El Config CLEAR Sources Logical In 2 Logicallnputs LogicalOutputs FixedOutputs FixedOutMeter InsertSends Basic Label InsertRetums Label read only MIC 2 Mic 3 Masters ExternPFLs ExtemMonSrc Alias Input2 Input3 Settings SystemTime UserFunctions Input Format Mono Mono PartialOutputRoutings Selections VO Sharing Monitoring Signaling Snapshot TalkBack GPIO GPlOFunctions CustomLogic Desk Common AudioClock User License Manager 120 Init Desk Init Int Slot 1 Mic Ch 1 Int Slot 1 Mic Ch 2 Int Slot 1 Mic C GPIO Init Mic Off SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 37 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER Basic Label Label read only 38 Quick Start Guide This will start the automatic I O configuration that depends on the current physical inputs and outputs of the console I O configuration is reset to the values from the table above Save it by a click on Save Config A channel label that is normally displayed in the channel strip and on the Screen if this input is selected If desired the default labels may be overwritten by labels of your choice Select Config Logicallnputs Enter the input parameters and labels accord ing to your specific requirements The label may have up to eight characters Logicalinputs Logical In 4 Logical In 5 LogicalOutputs ss FixedOutputs Ed ran NEG Config FixedOu
44. ically balanced tbd Frequency Response 0 dB gain 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 dB 1 dB 58 dB gain 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 dB 3 dB THD Noise 30 dBrs 0 dB gain 20 Hz to 20 kHz 107 dBrs 1 dBfs 0 dB gain 1 kHz 80 dB Equivalent Input Noise Max gain Ri 200 Q 123 dBu Crosstalk 0 dB gain 1 kHz 105 dB Max gain 1 kHz 87 dB Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 50 Hz to 16 kHz 55 dB 2 3 2 Line Output Conditions Details Value Impedance Electronically balanced tbd Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 dB 0 3 dB THD Noise 1 dBrs 1 kHz 90 dB 30 dB s 20 Hz to 20 kHz 103 dB Crosstalk 1 kHz 115 dB Output Level Globally adjustable with hardware switch steps 6 9 12 15 18 6 to 24 dBu 20 22 24 dBu for 0 dBrs 2 3 3 Ambient Conditions Operating Temperature Range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 2 3 4 Power Supply Conditions Details Primary Input Voltage Range Auto ranging with power factor correction EN UL approved 80 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz DC Input For redundancy purposes 24V DC Date printed 26 09 11 SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 9 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 2 3 5 Dimensions 2 3 5 1 Desk Unit 447 mm 17 6 SE Og a O00 OOO 000 COO OOO COO goga QOQ DOO BOO O O m TT
45. ing the provided earth terminal Avoid ground loops hum loops by keeping the loop surface as small as possible by consequently guiding the earth conductors in a narrow parallel way and reduce the noise current flowing through the loop by inserting an additional impedance common mode choke STUDER Installation EMC Class I Equipment Mains Operation Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable the latter has to be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug IEC 320 C13 or IEC 320 C19 with respect to the applicable regulations in your country Before connecting the equipment to the AC power outlet check that the local line voltage matches the equipment rating voltage frequency within the admissible tolerance The equipment fuses must be rated in accordance with the specifications on the equipment Equipment supplied with a 3 pole appliance inlet protection conforming to class I equipment must be connected to a 3 pole AC power outlet in such a way that the equipment cabinet is connected to the protective earth For information on mains cable strain relief please refer to Appendix 2 Female Plugs IEC320 Front Side View L N 3 N PE IEC 320 C13 IEC 320 C19 European Standard North American Standard CENELEC NAS Brown L Live Black Blue N Neutral White Green Yellow PE Protective Earth Green or Green Yellow Class III Equipment
46. ish are provided for selection This is inde SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 4 2 Setup Procedure pendent of how the keys are labeled Factory default setting English US When using the external keyboard some extended functionality is available such as expanding collapsing items in the configuration menu tree using the arrow keys or the copy paste function using the Windows standard keyboard shortcuts Ctrl C and Ctrl V this is very convenient when entering multiple similar labels or user names Please note that the t Shift and Caps Lock functions of screen and USB keyboards are independent this is particularly important when entering passwords since these are case sensitive 4 2 1 Output Level Disconnect the mains cable Unscrew the line output module from the Nano SCore 4 screws Allen key no 2 5 The module can be carefully pulled out far enough without having to remove any wiring Set the desired maximum output level i e the output level for 0 dB with DIP switch SW 1 according to the PCB silkscreen Reinstall the line output module afterwards e 2460 HH sees H EEM w ge Sen E HE D A Ee Se Bela Lg m m mm immi a diis D Et FT E 4 2 2 Key Caps 24dBul TT 1 f
47. ization to an external AES EBU signal on a female XLR WCLK IN for synchronization to an external word clock signal on a BNC socket looped through to WCLK THRU for daisy chaining several units VIDEO IN for synchronization to an external video signal on a BNC socket For syncing external units to the internal word clock WCLK OUT is used 9 pin D type connector for communication with a CAB system 3 RJ45 sockets for the links to the desk to an optional 6 fader extension unit and to an optional external talkback box These sockets may be used for a computer screen keyboard and mouse They are used for the initial console setup or later if an individual system configu ration is required They can also be thought of as an emergency scenario if the desk should fail the user GUI is very similar to the one known from the OnAir 2500 and OnAir 3000 consoles with the exception that of course the computer screen has no touch functionality RJ45 network socket used for RELINK I O sharing and other networked applications Mains input on an IEC 320 C13 socket Main power switch for the whole system 4 mm ground earth terminal Connector for an external 24 V DC power supply may be used for redundant supply too D21m card slots for two single width or one double width card s for input and or output expansion General purpose inputs and outputs for control signals such as red light or fader start SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 17 OnAir
48. ke care that your used equipment cannot be abused To avoid abuse delete sensitive data from any data storage media After having disconnected your used equipment from the mains supply make sure that the mains con nector and the mains cable are made useless STUDER Conformity G Declarations of Conformity G1 Class A Equipment FCC Notice Caution This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R gle ment sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Also refer to relevant information in this manual Appendi
49. lay all items They can be moved by left clicking and holding the mouse pointer on the bar followed by a mouse movement as known from Windows operation In case of large selection lists with a vertical scroll bar also the mouse wheel is supported for scrolling the list Enter the desired label user name or password etc either by clicking with the left mouse button on the on screen keyboard or with the external key board Please note that the Shift and Caps Lock functions of screen and external keyboards are independent this is important when entering user passwords Confirm with Enter cancel with Esc On the screen keyboard Caps Lock is active i e dark by default as shown left Please note that the shift function activated by the Shift button on the screen is automatically canceled after having entered one character When the configuration tool is displayed on the external screen the page windows may be minimized maximized or resized as commonly known from standard Windows operation By double clicking on the window s title bar or by clicking on the lt minimize BI maximize or BI restore down buttons in the window s upper right corner Window size may also be con tinuously varied by dragging its edge or frame to the desired size For the keyboard layout the language settings made with the configuration tool under User GUI Settings Keyboard Layout are valid for the time being English US and Dan
50. mes Time LONG rire eet enm p Oda ente tos caves dese aas 30 42 5 User PASS WORKS cct pite oW ORO Utere OE ortae rem ipea e OR 31 AZSA Fader Scale Mode oie E ERE EIE HEY TR EAE XR HD E RO ened eae ee 32 4 2 5 5 6 Fader Extension Module 32 42 35 06 Headroom and Meters eee aree rer eee pa e ve ee t ed Er enr dere gr eO es 33 42 57 Meter Scale labels 1 riot d eon rte Unde ut dat eT ponas 34 4 25 8 Select Setup sasana sanak asas S 36 MM C 37 4 2 5 10 BUS OTItPULS sis itr pe deese ee aee KEEP eks EEN ee Apok ew 39 APP SAT Montor e EE 39 42 5 12 Ee E EE 39 429119 InDUC EE 39 42 5 14 MOBILOEIDE eie e re rdc E E edere da th dn ce ee Ais 40 2 25 15 Signal PrOCeSSIDE o porri ed dra dde UR e re Perry d ote ede ub aen UE 40 42 5 16 Sereen Keyboard Mouse ene ie do E tee cbr kae pire ena e Ve SEBA WA FERE Ena CAE dee RUBER EHE SEE EE REDE EVE DEDE ENENG 40 22 5 L7 Output E 1E EE 40 2 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 1 INTRODUCTION Main Features Date printed 26 09 11 Modular design with extremely low profile desk I O and DSP in separate Nano SCore 6 fader layout with 100 mm manual faders may be upgraded to 12 faders by adding attaching an optional 6 fader module OLED Organic LED displays in fader strips and central section for clear high contrast indica
51. minated if active 3 11 3 MONITORING and Talkback Controls 24 Quick Start Guide CR ST SP TB RET GUEST HP HP SPLIT CUT DIM MONO The monitoring section primarily controls the control room CR and studio monitoring Two rotary controls with LED rings by default set and indicate the volumes of the DJ headphones and the CR monitor loudspeakers Shifts the whole monitoring section to control the studio monitoring if illu minated all functions indicated are now displaying the studio settings By pressing the momentary keys below the rotary controls their functions are modified to control The volume of the built in PFL speaker The volume of the talkback return signal The volume of the guest headphones Activates split mode for the DJ headphones where the left ear listens to mono PFL and the right ear follows the mono monitoring source 6 3 mm TRS jack sockets for the DJ and Guest headphones as well as line outputs dedicated to CR and studio monitoring are available on the core Cuts mutes the monitor loudspeakers if pressed or indicates a cut event if illuminated Dims attenuates the monitor loudspeakers if pressed or indicates a dim event if illuminated Sets the monitor loudspeaker signal to mono if pressed SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console PFLTO MON CR ST Monitoring Source Selectors PGM REC OFF AIR PFL 1 4 Talkback Destination Selectors T
52. mmasteR 5 reen a LIM 4 Pee ow os fest RB PL 4 d REC MASTER FADER pn PFL 4 ah 4 4 iy NA ja oes gt l CUE pn PFL sh LR XN X4 CUE PF L Le JP 4 T CR SP SRC exa TE l CR SP a eur MONO DIM DIM LAY J PI SLATE TALK Cur PFL CRY 1 TB to Extern TB to Extern al TB to Ext 1 4 TB to Ext Liz CR TB RET SE TALK 1 1 TB to STUDIO LS ra STGUESTHR al 1B STMONLSP wal STUDIO TB RET CUT H om vu DN l STUDIO SRC STDJHP X 4 TBtoSTUDIOHP TALK 7 STUDIO SRC d l _ STUDIO TB to CR TALK A P 3 ADD MODE cur Lal CR GUEST HP NONE TB with PFL SP CRSRC Mono vo Mono 4 cur HH TB gt o DIM Lal CR MON LSP y CRADD SRC Mona 7 Sach DJ HP MODE 1 MIX MON N MONtoL MON 75 No i j f TE CR DJ HP CR SP SRC H UC NG H pm PE lt ses TB TB to CR HP TALK CONTROL ROOM Date printed 26 09 11 SW V4 0 OUTPUTS AES 1 2 3 4 H 5 6 718 lool oe Re NI 66 66 66 AA 10 o SP 11 12 2L CRMONLSP R 13 gt Wal Jr 14 L STMONLSP 15 16 oR L STDJHP oR oL e CRDJHP oL o R GUEST HP USB REC PLAY RECORD MCH Slot D21m I 0 1 15 7 10 HUR 2 23 9 10 HUR 10 11 10 HUR OnAir 1500 STUDER Regensdorf
53. n sublimation may be expected otherwise the system must be heated and dried while switched off A system without visible internal formation of ice or condensation should be heated up with its own heat dissipation as homogeneously and subsequently as slow as possible the ambient temperature should then always be lower than the one of the outgoing air If it is absolutely necessary to operate the cold system immediately within warm ambient air this air must be dehydrated In such a case the absolute humidity must be so low that the relative humidity related to the coldest system surface always remains below 100 Ensure that the enclosed air is as dry as possible when powering off i e before switching off in winter aerate the room with cold dry air and remove humid objects such as clothes from the room These relationships are visible from the following climatogram For a con trolled procedure thermometer and hygrometer as well as a thermometer within the system will be required Example 1 AnOB van having an internal temperature of 20 C and a relative humidity of 40 is switched off in the evening If the temperature falls below 5 C the relative humidity will rise to 100 7 g m dew or ice will be forming Example2 An OB van is heated up in the morning with air of 20 C and a relative humidity of 40 On all parts being cooler than 5 C dew or ice will be forming Absolute air humidity g m em mm m N NON NN
54. ndi tions of Sales and Delivery being part of the sales contract STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console ONAIR 1500 QUICK START GUIDE 1 Hseiniest r c ANA 3 1 1 OnAir 1500 Audio Block Diagram cire tre repr RR rr Ub dee P EE PERIERE Re Ee a D aerea 4 1 2 Definitions Acronyms Abbreviations o ertet e e e GR RELIER ERE HE ERE Eed 6 2 eric H 7 2 1 Utilization for the Purpose Intended 2500 C gode eee tbe ee eoo HERE ERE EE REESE ELE ERI d 7 2 2 Le GE 7 2 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection eeen orr ee eter e bo eto Ie or a ST a Ka KEN 7 2 2 2 A CESSOMIES ic i HE p ED REESE EUER HER Be REGE i ER GE AE E EE REOS 7 2 2 3 Adjustments Repair EE 8 2 2 4 USB Memory Device DD E 8 2 3 RR Le 9 2 3 1 Mic Line Input EE 9 2 3 2 Line Outputs EE 9 2 3 3 Ambient Conditions 4i ea anaa aa aa te hanc in eei f eeu ecd Di I dea eL eH 9 2 3 4 Power SUPPLY ciet e rode al TREE TNR EE e e GUE HE UTER U eR A eter pete Ta ad 9 2 3 5 Ree EE 10 2 35 T Desk Uti coop UNIES tear ED are re EUM IE 10 2 3 5 2 Core EE 11 2 3 5 3 6 Fader Extension Optional cs 5 5 5 titi tree e ie ue eT E REC Fat Ue fee i 12 2 3 5 4 Desk Unit 19 Rack Table Mount Kit Optional sss enne 13 2 3 5 5 6 Fader Extension Table Mount Kit Optional sse 14 3 PIS 15 3 1 Momentary Latchirig Key Activ
55. ne of the external PSU if used without any audio parameter settings getting lost SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 19 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 3 10 Fader Section OLED Display Rota Encoder Key Ch Assign B Select Record Overload Ch Active Talkback o 100 mm Fader Channel ON OFF PFL pa 20 Quick Start Guide ON PFL 5 TB REC SEL The fader section with the OLED organic LED display contains six fader strips only one of them shown in the illustration on the left approx 6096 original size The fader strip has been designed with a minimum of operating elements Parameter settings are available through the new feature nicknamed Mini Vistonics or via an external screen mouse and keyboard Rarely used and system administration functions such as system configuration can be accessed via the external elements only These are normally connected to the console only if used Every fader strip contains 3 large keys the functions of which depend on the selected setup the fader a rotary encoder with associated key and a graphical OLED channel label display There is an additional indicator field with a red overload LED six yellow LEDs for channel assignment indication and a blue channel active LED A channel is considered as active if it is switched ON its fader is open this channel is assigned to a master bus and the master control i
56. ngs for operation with the internal real time clock or an external time reference signal are made Time Date The system time and date may be set either on this page or on the Admin Date Time page When clicking in one of these fields a keyboard pops up for entering the current date and time For entering the colons in the Time Save User Backspace Save License 170 Init Time Sync Ref The type of external time reference signal can be selected here from None MONITORA time information according to the Monitora protocol e g from a Studer DigiMedia CAB system or NTP if the console has access to an internet time server over a network If None is selected the console operates on its own internal real time clock NTP Time Server I NTP has been selected above the NTP time server s web address is set here When clicking on this button a keyboard appears for entering the address IP addresses are supported for defining the NTP time server as well Please note that a correct Time Zone setting is required since the NTP time Is the same throughout the world Time Zone Enter your local time zone here In the example above the GMT 01 00 Amsterdam Berlin Bern Rome Stockholm Vienna time zone is selected Automatic Daylight Saving Automatic daylight saving time for the internal watch can be activated here according to the selected time zone this 1s independent from the current external time sync reference 30 Quick Start
57. ore 5 m C054 201048 RI cable for PFL speaker 5 m tbd Sheet with self adhesive meter labels A943 071019 A943 074503 for Nano SCore Beie E Part no 1 Allen key 2 5 mm C098 002023 USB Stick tbd Mains cable tbd This Quick Start Guide BD10 943001 Date printed 26 09 11 SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 7 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER A943 074503 to 6 Fader Ext Options Qty Description 6 Key caps printed OFF A943 071033 6 Key caps printed CUE TB A943 071035 20 Key caps 16 x 12 5 mm A943 071030 1 Linking Set 2 threaded plates 4 screws M4 x 8 A943 074600 1 Allen key 3 mm tbd Cable Cat5 RJ45 shielded to Nano SCore 5 m C054 201048 Description Part no Rack table mount kit for 6 fader desk A943 074000 Table mount kit for 6 fader extension module A943 074100 Monitoring TB box OnAir 1500 A943 073000 Cable Cat5 RJ45 shielded to Nano SCore 20 m C054 201078 2 2 3 Adjustments Repair Cleaning Danger A Replacing the Supplv Unit Cleaning AN A All internal adjustments as well as repair work on this product must be per formed by expert technicians The primary fuse is located within the power supply module and cannot be changed In case of failure the complete power supply unit must be replaced Please ask your nearest Studer representative Do not use any liquids to clean the exterior of the unit A soft dry cloth or brush will
58. oved by an additional conducting surface in the operator s area connected to the equipment housing e g metal foil underneath the floor covering carpet with conduc tive backing All air vents and openings for operating elements faders rotary knobs must be checked on a regular basis and cleaned in case of dust accumulation For cleaning a soft paint brush or a vacuum cleaner is recommended Cleaning the surfaces of the unit is performed with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush Persistent contamination can be treated with a cloth that is slightly humidified with a mild cleaning solution such as dishwashing detergent For cleaning display windows commercially available computer TV screen cleaners are suited Use only a slightly damp never wet cloth Never use any solvents for cleaning the exterior of the unit Liquids must never be sprayed or poured on directly For equipment specific maintenance information please refer to the corre sponding chapter in the operating and service manuals Electrostatic Discharge during Maintenance and Repair Caution VI A Observe the precautions for handling devices sensitive to electrostatic discharge Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD The lifespan of assemblies containing such components can be dras tically reduced by improper handling during maintenance and repair Please observe the following rules when handling ESD sensitive componen
59. ox 300 ms the 1dea is that the probability of an A D converter reaching full scale without clipping is close to zero Any full scale levels within the path are considered to be overloads Full scale modulation at a digital input is not considered to be an overload it is simply the output level of a source Overload Indication REC PGM Outputs Auto Take Over Indication Gain Reduction Meter 22 Quick Start Guide If one sample of an output signal reaches full scale the corresponding over load indication is on for approx 300 ms The physical value and the internal processed value of the fader may be dif ferent This can be the case after routing snapshot or CAB changes If the values are different auto take over mode is enabled The channel display indicates by FDR UP or FDR DOWN in which direction the fader knob has to be moved As soon as the fader knob has been moved a bit the display changes to a numerical value such as 15 UP or 27 DOWN When the fader position matches the internal value TAKEOVER flashes three times the whole process is quite self explanatory The narrow upside down bar graph in each channel s OLED display is used as a gain reduction meter It is activated if the channel s compressor limiter is active it can also be configured to be active in De Esser mode SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 3 11 Central Section 3 11 1 E 48 MONIT
60. rised 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 If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use cau tion when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 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 fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Studer or its authorised agents Studer cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel 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
61. rtant Button Touch Phase K riva E List Selection 2 Snp1 m Routing Matrix e 5 N Cal Rotary Emulation 3 5 NB Scroll Bars Keyboard Entries Caps jil Lock Window Size External USB Keyboard 26 Quick Start Guide For the initial setup the console must be operated from an external USB keyboard and an USB mouse together with a DVI monitor screen Experi ence showed that an S VGA monitor with a DVI adapter will not work The screen display will be familiar for users having operated the OnAir 2500 or OnAir 3000 systems already except that the external screen doesn t feature any touch screen functionality The following rules apply for operation Left click e g for user login on the Home page or for switching phase inversion on the CHAN Input page on off as shown left Either right click on the desired item e g selection from the snapshot list or use the rotary emulation mode as described below On every routing page displaying the routing matrix input output mic group bus assign a cross point is quickly selected by a right click Rotary emulation mode can be used as well as described below Set the mouse pointer to the black field hold the right mouse button down and move the mouse left or right in order to change the displayed value or to select from a list e g on the SNAP or ROUT pages Scroll bars are displayed in the configuration tool whenever the screen is too small to disp
62. rting individual labels However in the following descriptions and examples the default key labels are used 3 1 Momentarv Latching Key Activation 3 2 Color Code A lot of key presses during console operation are repetitive for comparing settings or to make quick checks for monitoring purposes Studer has reduced the amount of needed key presses tremendously by incorporating a special logic for these cases The control surface distinguishes long and short key presses and reacts accordingly Pressing and holding a key will automatically reverse its activation upon release of the key this is however applied only where appropriate All keys featuring momentary latching activation are labeled with a symbol throughout this guide For example holding down a talkback key for one second or longer will auto matically cancel the talkback connection upon key release If the connection should continuously be activated just hit the key without holding it Further examples are for momentary latching operation are switching audio functions on and off e g EQ filters dynamics or PFL Blue Green Red Orange Yellow Purple Gray Steel Blue A consistent color coding of the different functions has been implemented The color coding conventions are as follows Input functions including high pass filter and test generator Dynamics De Esser functions Equalizer EQ functions AUX functions Fader and bus functions inclu
63. s may be used to generate an output signal Total current drawn from all 5 V DC terminals must not exceed 600 mA 10 pin Hirose male 22 28 V DC 22 28 V DC n c no internal connection Power alarm output n c no internal connection n c no internal connection n c no internal connection GND GND Power alarm enable co OO JO Om P Ga Na BS e SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 3 9 System Power Power Supply Redundancy UPS JE SES LINE OUT m wm40 AES EBU IN TEE E 100 240V 100W 50 60Hz D l MAIN e mi EN Date printed 26 09 11 The OnAir 1500 s Nano SCore is equipped with an autoranging primarv power supply unit input voltage range 80 240 V AC 50 60 Hz with power factor correction The mains switch is located at its rear next to the power inlet The power supply is EN and UL approved The console can be equipped with a second external 1U power supply unit supplying 24 V DC for redundancy in addition to the mains power inlet For extra safety against line loss cases supplying the console by an UPS un interruptible power supply is recommended The console is normally switched on and off with the studio master mains switch it may also be switched on and off with the mains switch on the Nano SCore or with the o
64. s open The large keys have snap on caps for convenient labeling This allows for example to have ON and OFF keys at the lower end of the channel strip if required or to assign a different function such as fader start to the TB key if the source is e g a CD player These settings are input source related and will automatically follow the source in case the routing is changed The illustration at the left shows the factory default key labeling Pressing the key toggles the channel on off function default configuration In the audio path the on off switch is located after fader and panning On status is indicated by illuminating the key This key may also be a channel ON key only if setup 2 is active Channel on off is disabled if the channel strip is configured as master fader The purpose of PFL pre fader listening is to feed the pre fader audio signal of the desired channel AUX send or master program record to the PFL bus If active the key is illuminated in yellow If the PFL Cut on Channel Active function also referred to as broadcast PFL mode is enabled audio signals are temporarily cut from the PFL bus as long as the channel is ON and the fader is open In such a case the PFL key is illuminated in amber This key may also be a channel OFF key if setup 2 is active For N X owner channels this key s function is TB talkback to the N X return If more than one owner is configured to the same N X
65. sed for the user login memory stick and for data backup pur poses USB socket used for a USB memory stick for jingle playback Provided for future functions REC PLAY and MCH I O cannot be used simultaneously the desired socket must be selected with the slide switch between the two SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 3 7 Core Rear View MICILINE IN MACILINE IN LINE OUT ne Je i i M LINE OUT ze m a Em EEN a ee ou Lr 100 240y 100W 50 60Hz MAIN 24V EXT GND 9 a B 9 6 MIC LINE IN LINE OUT AES EBU IN OUT SYNC AUTOMATION DESK EXTENSION TB BOX DVI and USB ETHERNET 100 240V 100W 50 60Hz MAIN GND 24V EXT 11 12 GPI GPO 1 8 Date printed 26 09 11 The rear side of the Nano SCore features the following elements 16 electronically balanced inputs on female XLRs with remote controlled individual gain low cut filter and 48 V phantom power 16 electronically balanced line outputs on male XLRs with globally jumper selectable output level 7 of these outputs are used for monitoring 4 stereo AES EBU digital inputs and outputs each 3 different external SYNC inputs AES for synchron
66. ss OOOQ o L 466 mm 18 4 TL e Ca Te Ca IS LE sopra dk E 6 6 9 d U ENDE U 443 mm 17 4 E Es Y me E ae 9 o E N LZ EX 75 mm 3 8 Date printed 26 09 11 SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 13 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 2 3 5 5 6 Fader Extension Table Mount Kit Optional 323 mm 12 7 140 mm 5 5 L 280 mm 11 355 mm 14 8 HU L 306 mm 12 cl CORE Km U 283 mm 11 2 KA le 14 Quick Start Guide SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 3 BASIC OPERATION Key Labels Normal operation of the Studer OnAir 1500 has been kept as simple as pos sible since it will mainly be operated by technically inexperienced users This has been achieved by minimizing the number of operating elements The OLED displays just show the elements that are currently needed Some of the keys can be freely configured and assigned They either have printed caps that can be replaced by other printed caps that are contained in the accessories set or they have transparent caps that allow inse
67. system or headphones can damage hearing over time The table below is taken from the Occupational Safety amp Health Administration directive on occupational noise exposure 1926 52 Duration per day h Sound level dBA slow response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 0 5 110 0 25 115 STUDER Safety Information Conforming to this directive will minimise the risk of hearing damage caused by long listening periods A simple rule to follow is The longer you listen the lower the average volume should be Please take care when working with your audio system if you are manipulating controls which you don t understand which we all do when we are learning make sure your monitoring level is turned down Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade Look after them and they will look after you Most importantly Dont be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best results A1 Safety Symbol Guide CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ACHTUNG GEFAHR ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAG PPP CLASS1 LED PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT A2 First Aid WA For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove covers No
68. tMeter emm InsertSends Save User S Lic 1 0 Init Desk Init GPIO Init CustomLogic Desk Common AudioClock User License Manager When clicking for example on the upper LINE 5 6 button i e the label of Logical In 5 a keyboard for editing the channel label appears At the top of the keyboard the current channel label is displayed For editing just type the desired label name please note that the screen keyboard always appears with Caps Lock active Once finished click on Enter If the current label is ok and should be retained click on ESC instead Please note that Save Config must be clicked in order to permanently save your edits This is the label actually displayed in the channel strip and in the GUI nor mally this corresponds to the Basic Label mentioned above However it may be temporarily overwritten by I O sharing label import from an external router control system VSM via Pro Bel a caller name imported from the Call Management System CMS or during CAB operation via the Monitora protocol It is marked read only since it cannot be modified manually here SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 4 2 5 10 Bus Outputs 4 2 5 11 Monitor Outputs The default output mapping is as follows Log Output Source Label Format Physical Output s 1 PGM LINE 1 2 Stereo LINE OUT 1 amp 2 2 REC LINE 3 4 Stereo LINE OUT 3 amp 4 3 N X 1 LINE 5 6 Stereo LINE OUT 5
69. table Remove the front rear and side trim strips 2 screws on each side 3 screws on front and rear Allen key no 3 Retain the screws for later use Attach the replacement front and rear profiles and the rack mounting brackets from the rack table mounting kit with the same screws The desk depth will then be 355 mm 14 i e it occupies 8 units if mounted vertically in a rack T T T T T T p E l 0000 N S oooo 0095 4 el IL JE LIS e e olmolmo oloo o oloo o oO Jo jop olo Oo olo o ololo oja oO ojo oo 0000 S QOOQ o 199000 oloo OOOO0 COOC oJOQQO o C000 5 0000 97 0000 LLL cscs COOC oooo O0O0O00 O O O q ololo V E G E I 1 1 1 1 1 H 1 6 Fader Extension Unit Table Mounting Kit A943 074100 The desk mounting brackets for the 6 fader extension unit cannot be used for rack mounting the unit since the module is less than 13 wide Remove the front rear and side trim strips 2 screws each on the sides front and rear Allen key no 3 Retain the screws for later use Attach th
70. tion Red lights for on air and open mic indication in control room and studio T O in established signal formats 16 analog mic line inputs 16 line outputs 4 stereo AES EBU inputs with SRC 4 stereo AES EBU outputs Additional optional I O in AES EBU MADI ADAT TDIF formats etc available 8 GPI O for control purposes Every channel input with four band parametric EQ and full dynamics com pressor limiter noise gate expander de esser One stereo program bus one stereo record bus one audition bus and four stereo Mix Minus N 1 N X AUX busses USB jingle player Easy networking and integration thanks to I O sharing Relink and CMS Studer Call Management System support Complete integration with Radio Automation Systems optional Ember and Monitora protocols via serial interface or tunnelled via TCP IP Configurable router control via ProBel Connections for DVI computer screen and USB mouse keyboard used during initial setup Configurable key functions in case customization is needed SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 3 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 1 1 OnAir 1500 Audio Block Diagram V4 0
71. tock for service purposes For repair the corresponding devices have to be purchased locally The specifications of special components can be found in the service manual SMD components should only be replaced by skilled specialists using appro priate tools No warranty claims will be accepted for circuit boards that have been damaged Proper and improper SMD soldering joints are illustrated below MD lioitiling llion liomionint NS NN Io mm Dori Y c i rm D misit Dismounting A e e lolming SH lon Disoilll NG Deem D mm z ba hen mid ia intinmmol ining Mounting mis o A abe B Lunn 2 a d Wan AT ng im em LI VIII Packing Materials Used Equipment The packing materials have been selected with environmental and disposal issues in mind All packing material can be recycled Recycling packing saves raw materials and reduces the volume of waste If you need to dispose of the transport packing materials please try to use recyclable means Used equipment contains valuable raw materials as well as materials that must be disposed of professionally Please return your used equipment via an authorized specialist dealer or via the public waste disposal system ensuring any material that can be recycled is Please ta
72. ts lt ESD sensitive components should only be stored and transported in the packing material specifically provided for this purpose STUDER ESD Repair Repair When performing a repair by replacing complete assemblies the removed assembly must be sent back to the supplier in the same packing material in which the replacement assembly was shipped If this should not be the case any claim for a possible refund will be null and void Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD protected areas EPA e g area for field service repair or service bench and only be touched by persons wearing a wristlet connected to the ground potential of the repair or service bench by a series resistor The equipment to be repaired or serviced as well as all tools and electrically semi conducting work storage and floor mats should also be connected to this ground potential The terminals of ESD sensitive components must not come in uncontrolled contact with electrostatically chargeable or metallic surfaces voltage puncture discharge shock hazard To prevent the components from undefined transient stress and possible damage due to inadmissible voltages or compensation currents electrical connections should only be established or separated when the equipment is switched off and after any capacitor charges have decayed By removing housing parts or shields energized parts may be exposed For this reason the following preca
73. usually do For cleaning the display windows most of the commercially available window or computer TV screen cleaners are suited Use only a slightly damp never wet cloth Never use any solvent 2 2 4 USB Memory Device Core Front Core Rear Important 8 Quick Start Guide DATA LOGIN REC PLAY MCH UO AN The OnAir 1500 s Nano SCore is equipped with different USB slots that are used for different purposes Used for saving loading console snapshots This also offers a convenient possibility for backup purposes or for copying parameter settings snapshots or the complete configuration from one console to a next one A USB memory stick for jingle audio data playback connects here Not implemented yet The two USB sockets at the rear allow connecting a USB mouse and keyboard in order to facilitate configuration settings 1f required USB memory devices MUST NOT BE REMOVED from the socket DURING DATA ACCESS only remove any of them after its LED has stopped flashing in order to avoid data loss SW V4 0 Date printed 26 09 11 STUDER OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console 2 3 Technical Specifications preliminary subject to change without notice 2 3 1 Mic Line Input Conditions Details Value Gain Individually adjustable per input in steps of 1 dB 5 to 58 dB Phantom power 48 V and low cut filter individually switchable per input for 0 dBrs Impedance Electron
74. utions must be observed Maintenance may only be performed by trained personnel in accordance with the applicable regulations The equipment must be switched off and disconnected from the AC power outlet before any housing parts are removed Even if the equipment is disconnected from the power outlet parts with hazardous charges e g capacitors picture tubes must not be touched until they have been properly discharged Do not touch hot components power semiconductors heat sinks etc before they have cooled off If maintenance is performed on a unit that is opened while being switched on no un insulated circuit components and metallic semiconductor hous ings must be touched neither with bare hands nor with un insulated tools Certain components pose additional hazards Explosion hazard from lithium batteries electrolytic capacitors and power semiconductors Observe the component s polarity Do not short battery terminals Replace batteries only by the same type Implosion hazard from evacuated display units Radiation hazard from laser units non ionizing picture tubes ionizing Caustic effect of display units LCD and components containing liquid electrolyte Such components should only be handled by trained personnel who are prop erly protected e g protection glasses gloves VII Repair Disposal STUDER E1 SMD Components F Disposal Studer has no commercially available SMD components in s
75. will show the Home page as possibly already known from the OnAir 2500 and OnAir 3000 sys tems 4 2 5 Initial Configuration It is assumed that the following settings are performed by the user who has been designated as the future system administrator 4 2 5 1 Start the Configuration Tool Date printed 26 09 11 Click on Admin Config and start the configuration tool by selecting the Config Tool Start button 27 Jul 2011 Bright Fader Firm Date Ww ness CAL ware Time STULA H Desk Settings Config Tool Backup Restore Config Setup GEN lt empty gt Reboot Fader Stopwatch 00 00 00 Stopwatch 00 00 00 SW V4 0 Quick Start Guide 29 OnAir 1500 Digital Mixing Console STUDER 4 2 5 2 Date Time Time Zone Set the date clock and time zone Select Config SystemTime IM SystemTime P1K5 151 Config Logicallnputs LogicalOutputs FixedOutputs T E FixedOutMeter InsertSends InsertRetums Masters ExtemPFLs ieee ExtemMonSrc Time Sync Re za Setti Save Config Save User 27 07 2011 170 Init swisstime ethz ch PartialOutputRoutings GMT 01 00 Amsterdam l Selections Berlin Bern Rome Desk Init VO Sharing Time Zone Stockholm Vienna Monitoring Signaling Snapshot TalkBack GPIO GPlOFunctions CustomLogic Desk Common AudioClock User License Manager zs GPIO Init xil Exit On this page all setti
76. x STUDER Appendix 1 Air Temperature and Humidity General Ambient Temperature Normal operation ofthe unit or system is warranted under the ambient condi tions defined by EN 60721 3 3 set IE32 value 3K3 This standard consists of an extensive catalogue of parameters the most important of which are ambient temperature 5 40 C relative humidity 5 85 1 e no formation of condensation or ice absolute humidity 1 25 g m rate of temperature change 0 5 C min These parameters are dealt with in the following paragraphs Under these conditions the unit or system starts and works without any prob lem Beyond these specifications possible problems are described below Frost and Dew Example Units and systems by Studer are generally designed for an ambient tempera ture range i e temperature of the incoming air of 5 C to 40 C When rack mounting the units the intended air flow and herewith adequate cooling must be provided The following facts must be considered The admissible ambient temperature range for operation of the semicon ductor components is 0 C to 70 C commercial temperature range for operation The air flow through the installation must provide that the outgoing air is always cooler than 70 C Average heat increase of the cooling air shall be about 20 K allowing for an additional maximum 10 K increase at the hot components n order to dissipate 1 kW with t

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