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Harman SoundCraft Vi3000 User Manual

Harman SoundCraft Vi3000
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Harman SoundCraft Vi3000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHarman
ModelSoundCraft Vi3000
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Details EMC, LVD, safety standards, FCC rules, and warnings.

Warranty and Legal Information

Covers copyright, part number, revision, company contact details, and disclaimers.

Introduction

Console Overview

Describes the Vi3000's appearance, DSP, FX, Dante connectivity, and expansion options.

Key Features

Highlights FaderGlow, automation, ViSi app compatibility, and optional stagebox.

Safety Notices

Electrical Safety Precautions

Details earthing requirements, mains lead wiring colours, and plug connection.

Servicing and Maintenance

Specifies that only qualified service engineers should perform maintenance.

Warnings

General Operating Precautions

Covers cleaning, installation near heat sources, ventilation, water use, and power cord safety.

Fire and Electric Shock Risk Reduction

Advises against exposing the apparatus to moisture or liquids.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details warranty period, defect reporting, authorised repairs, and exclusions.

Specifications

Audio Performance Metrics

Covers frequency response, THD, noise, EIN, CMRR, sampling, latency, and DSP resolution.

Connectivity and Clocking

Details external sync, I/O levels, impedances, oscillator, channel filters, and EQ specs.

Power and Environmental

Specifies power consumption, storage, operating temperature, humidity, and weight.

Block Diagram

Audio Block Diagram

Illustrates the console's audio signal flow from inputs to outputs.

Quick Start Guide

Console Layout Overview

Introduces console sections, Vistonics II interface, buttons, encoders, and ganging.

Basic Operations

Explains input access, fader pages, output assignment, and monitoring controls.

Editing and Management

Covers copy/paste, snapshots, cuelists, and the main menu system.

Hardware - Local I/O

Main I/O Slots and Configuration

Details the main I/O slots and their various input/output configurations.

Rear Panel Connections

Describes PSU sockets, power switches, DVI, MIDI, USB, and HiQnet interface.

Digital and Expansion Interfaces

Covers AES/EBU, DANTE, MADI, Wordclock, Talkback Mic, and D21m expansion slots.

DANTE / MADI Sources

Interface and Switching Notes

Explains the flexibility of DANTE/MADI interfaces for recording and interfacing.

Recording and Interfacing

Details 64-channel recording via MADI or Dante and network interfacing.

Dante Synchronization

Explains console sync modes for Dante networks (Master/Client).

Operations Overview

Conventions and Colours

Explains manual conventions, bracket usage, and FaderGlow colour coding.

Vistonics Overview

Details the Vistonics II control and display technology and its screen areas.

Console Bays

Describes the division of the console into four bays and their functions.

FaderGlow™

Explains the FaderGlow feature for status indication and error reduction.

Buttons

Details various button groups like System, Edit, Vistonics, and navigation buttons.

Encoders

Describes VST, Channel, and Master section encoders and their functions.

Gangs

Explains the ganging feature for grouping channels and applying parameter changes.

Labelling

Details the console labelling system using on-screen or USB keyboards.

INPUTS

Input Channel Overview

Describes input bay dedication and main control areas for input channels.

Navigating Input Fader Pages

Explains how to navigate fader pages (layers) and remap inputs.

Input Channel Strip Details

Details the input channel strip, including encoders, meters, and status indicators.

Input Encoder Modes

Explains how to set input encoder functions like Gain, Gate Threshold, and Pan.

VST Control for Inputs

Covers VST control of input channel functions like Pre/Post, Pan, and Fast Assign.

Input Section Details

Details input channel touch screen blocks: input select, gain, pad, trim, and filters.

EQ Section Details

Details input channel EQ blocks: frequency, bandwidth, shelf, gain, and EQ on/off.

Dynamics Section Details

Details input channel dynamics blocks: Gate, De-Esser, Compressor, and Limiter.

Busses Section Details

Details input channel Vistonics touch screen blocks for Aux and Group contributions.

Output Section Details

Details input channel output functions: Panning, Insert, Direct Out, and Delay.

OUTPUTS

Output Bus Types

Introduces Auxilliaries, Groups, and LCR Mix busses.

LCR Mix Master Busses

Details the dedicated LRC bus master faders and controls for mix mastering.

Bus Configuration

Explains how to configure console busses and map bus masters to input strips.

Bus Master Control

Describes methods for controlling bus masters and accessing output processing.

Master Bay Vistonics Controls

Details VST controls for bus masters, including Talkback Assign, On/Off, and Solo/Sel modes.

Master Channel Strips

Explains the function of Master Bay channel strips for output bus and VCA control.

Master Bus Processing Chain

Details the processing chain for bus outputs: EQ, GEQ, dynamics, and Pan/Insert.

Graphic Equalisers (GEQ)

Covers the console's 27 BSS Graphic Equalisers and how to access and control them.

MATRIX

Monitoring Matrix Overview

Describes the configurable matrix with up to 16 outputs and 24 sources.

Matrix Control and Source Selection

Explains mapping matrix contributions, selecting sources, and patching.

Matrix Source Parameters

Details controls for matrix sources: ON, Fader, Solo/Sel, Pan, Source, and X Point.

MUTE & VCA GROUPS

Mute and VCA Group Overview

Details support for Mute Groups and VCA Masters, including display indicators.

Mute Groups Operation

Explains how to configure and activate mute groups.

VCA Group Operation

Covers VCA group configuration, faders, and solo/select functions.

Aux VCA Groups

Details VCA control of Aux sends for monitor engineers and setup procedures.

MONITORING

Monitoring System Overview

Describes the three main monitoring outputs: Monitor A, B, and Headphones.

Console Monitoring Controls

Details controls for Monitor A/B select, faders, solos, setup, and headphone levels.

Monitoring Setup Options

Covers assignments for monitoring sources, solo modes, and delay settings.

Mon Setup Sub-screen

Details patching and labelling for User A/B monitoring sources and output solos.

SOLO System

Solo System Behavior

Explains PFL, AFL, and SIP solo modes and their operation.

Solo Operation Logic

Describes solo activation, clearing, input priority, autocancel, and follow solo modes.

METERING

Console Metering Overview

Explains Vi3000 metering levels, gain reduction, and touchscreen meter functions.

Input Channel Metering

Details input level and gain reduction meters on the channel strip.

Bus Master Metering

Describes meters for bus masters, mix masters, and monitor busses.

EDIT & LIBRARY SYSTEM

Copy, Paste, Undo, and Library Storage

Covers copying, pasting, undoing operations, and library management.

Copy, Paste, and Undo Functions

Details copy options, block copying, parameter copying, and paste functionality.

Library Basics

Explains library functionality, folders, default library, and user libraries.

Library File Screen Operations

Describes navigating the library, file paths, and export/import operations.

SNAPSHOTS, CUELISTS, FILTERS

Snapshot, Cuelist, and Global Filtering Overview

Introduces snapshots, cuelists, global filtering, and isolation concepts.

Snapshot, Cuelist, and Global Filter Controls

Details console controls for snapshot setup, data sockets, and storing snapshots.

Cuelist Control Functions

Explains cue selection, deletion, creation, duplication, and movement.

Cue Details and MIDI/GPIO/Snapshot Settings

Covers cue details, MIDI, GPIO, and snapshot-specific settings within the cuelist.

Snapshot Filtering Options

Explains snapshot filtering, global filtering, and snapshot scope.

TALKBACK & OSCILLATOR

Talkback and Oscillator Controls Overview

Introduces talkback and oscillator controls grouped in the master bay.

Talkback and Oscillator Controls

Details setup, XLR connector, level control, and internal talkback routing.

Talkback Routing Options

Covers routing talkback externally and using talkback presets.

Oscillator Setup and Use

Explains oscillator waveform selection and patching to buses or channels.

Talkback Setup and Use

Details talkback source selection, external output, and preset assignment.

Talkback Return Setup and Use

Covers enabling talkback return, gain adjustment, and return assignment.

MAIN MENU & SETTINGS

Main Menu Overview

Introduces the main menu accessed via the MENU button for system settings.

Main Menu Tab

Details brightness and desk lock settings available in the Main menu tab.

Shows Management

Covers loading, copying, saving, and managing shows and show files.

Show File Recorded Data

Details settings recorded within Show Snapshots and Audio Settings.

GPIO Configuration

Explains GPIO channel configuration, card details, and pin assignments.

Sync Settings

Details digital audio clock configuration, internal and external clock sources, and Dante sync modes.

Tie Lines

Describes tie lines as direct connections for signal paths without processing.

FX Configuration

Explains configuration of the four internal Lexicon FX processors and their parameters.

MIDI Setup

Covers general MIDI setup, listing RX/TX channels, device names, and timecode settings.

Log and Error Management

Details the log page for viewing errors, automatic scrolling, and clearing the log.

General Settings

Covers miscellaneous settings like date/time, meter peak hold, and EQ units.

System Monitoring and HiQnet Setup

Explains system monitoring, HiQnet setup, desk/stagebox info, and VM² configuration.

FX Algorithms and Parameters

Reverbs Overview

Explains reverb effects and categorizes types like Halls, Plates, and Chambers.

Reverb Parameters

Details reverb parameters such as Pre Delay, Reverb Time, Size, Diffusion, and Shape.

Delays Overview

Explains delay effects and categorizes types like Studio, 2-Tap, Modulated, Mono, and Pong.

Delay Parameters

Details delay parameters like Tempo, Tap Tempo, Delay Time, Delay Type, and Feedback.

Miscellaneous FX Overview

Covers modulated and pitch-varying effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato.

Misc FX Parameters

Details parameters for Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato, Rotary, and Pitch Shift.

Using The Lexicon FX Processors

FX Patching Methods

Explains patching FX units as Aux Send, FX Return, and Insert.

Tap Tempo Functionality

Details how to use the TAP button and assign it to F-keys for tempo synchronisation.

VM² - Wireless System Monitoring

VM² Overview and HiQnet Connection

Describes VM² status display for AKG wireless mics and HiQnet network connection.

HiQnet Network Configuration

Covers IP configuration, address entry, and enabling HiQnet functionality.

VM² Device List and Mapping

Details the device list, microphone discovery, and associating devices with connectors.

Status Displays Overview

Explains where VM² wireless status information is displayed on the console.

Channel Strip Status Indicators

Details icons for microphone mute, clipping, RF strength, battery level, and network error.

VM² VST Section Information

Provides detailed VM² information accessible via the VST section zoom view.

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