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Owner’s Manual

PRO Series Live Audio Systems

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Important Safety Instructions5
Instructions de Sécurité Importantes6
PRO6 EC-Declaration of Conformity7
PRO9 EC-Declaration of Conformity11
Licences13
- General Precautions17
Precautions17
- Safety Warnings17
- Audio Connections18
- Handling the Equipment18
- Electric Fields19
- Optional Equipment19
- Special Accessories19
Recommandations21
- Connexions Audio22
- Table of Contents25
Contents36
Overview43
Chapter 1: Introduction45
- About this Manual45
- Training47
- PRO Series User Documentation47
- PRO Series Host Software Version47
- Warranty and Registration47
- Service and Support47
Chapter 2: PRO Series Live Audio Systems49
- Introducing the PRO349
- Introducing the PRO649
- Introducing the PRO949
- Overview50
- Key Features51
- Applications55
- System Components56
- FOH and MON59
- System Buses59
- MIX Matrix60
- Processing62
  - Processing Components62
  - Input Channel Processing62
  - MIX Channel Processing63
  - Output Channel Processing63
  - Effects Processing and Geqs64
- Audio Physical Connections64
- Surround Capabilities64
- Network65
- Reliability (Redundancy)65
- Control Software65
- Gui66
- System Card Expansion66
- Console Linking66
- Integration of Third Party Hardware/Software66
Chapter 3: About the Control Centre69
- Overview of the Control Centre69
- Bay and GUI Layout70
- Control Surface71
- Gui72
- Front and Rear Panel Connections73
- External Interfaces and Peripheral Devices74
- MIX Buses74
- Automation75
- Processing Elements75
Getting Started77
Chapter 4: Setting up the System79
- Initial Set-Up Procedure79
- Unpacking the Equipment79
- Making up a Rack79
  - Outboard Equipment Rack Requirements79
- Wiring Instructions80
- Powering the System84
- Switching the Control Centre On/Off85
- Setting up the ID of the Unit(S)86
Basic Operation of the PRO Series87
Chapter 5: Before You Start89
- Principles of Operation89
- Operating Modes89
- Hints and Tips90
- Saving Your Work91
  - Saving a Show Versus Storing a Scene91
  - Shutting down the Control Centre Properly91
Chapter 6: Working with the Control Centre93
- About the PRO Series Controls93
- About Channel Operation94
- About GUI Operation94
  - Click95
  - Drag95
- Common GUI Screen Elements95
- Parameter Values Displayed on Touch96
- Operating the GUI Screen Controls96
- Using the GUI Menu98
- Text Editing99
Chapter 7: Navigation101
- An Introduction to Navigation101
- Navigating the Input Channels101
- Navigating the MIX Buses106
- Navigating the Output Channels108
- Navigation Via the GUI110
- Fault Finding a Problem Channel111
Chapter 8: Patching113
- Introduction113
- Terms Used in PRO Series Patching113
- About the Patching Screen113
- Patching Tooltips130
  - Standard Tooltip130
  - List Tooltip130
- About the Patching Procedure131
- Configuring the Devices131
  - About the Configuration Window132
  - Device Configuration Procedure132
- Configuring the Snake Type134
- Setting up the I/O Rack Devices134
  - Device Set-Up Procedure135
- How to Patch136
Chapter 9: Basic Operation141
- Setting a MIC Amplifier's Input Gain141
- Setting the High and Low Pass Filters142
- Input Equalisation (E Zone)143
- Input Dynamics Processing (D Zone)144
- Output Processing145
- Using VCA/POP Groups146
  - Configuring VCA/POP Groups147
- Setting up a MIX148
  - MIX Bus Routing150
  - Linking150
- Using Fader Flip150
- Setting up the Effects Rack151
- Simple Routing to Master Stereo Outputs153
- Scene and Show Management (Automation)154
- Configuring the Inputs and Outputs160
- Using Copy and Paste160
  - Copy and Paste Rules and Restrictions161
- User Library (Presets)161
- Surround Panning162
- Two-Man Operation164
- Saving Your Show Files to a USB Memory Stick165
- External AES50 Synchronisation166
- Security (Locking Mode)166
Advanced Operation and Features167
Chapter 10: Stereo Linking169
- Changing the Linking Options170
- Linking the Master Channels171
Chapter 11: Panning173
- Stereo Panning173
- SIS™ (LCR) Mode173
- Surround Panning175
  - About the Controls in Surround Mode176
- Speaker Placement178
Chapter 12: Soloing179
- Using solo A/B179
- Solo Hierarchy181
- Solo in Place (SIP)181
Chapter 13: Muting183
Chapter 14: Monitors and Communications185
- Monitors (a and B)185
  - Delay (GUI Only)187
- Solo System187
- Signal Generator192
- Talk Osc/Routing194
  - Internal Talk Groups195
- Talk MIC196
  - Internal Talk MIC196
  - External Talkback197
Chapter 15 Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)199
- Overview of the Geqs199
- About the Graphic Eqs Screen200
- About the GEQ Window201
- GEQ Front Panel Features202
- Configuring the Number of Geqs (and Effects)203
- Copying Settings between Geqs204
Chapter 16: Internal Effects205
- Overview of the Internal Effects205
  - Rack Unit Number Allocation206
- About the Effect Window206
- Working with the Effects207
- Effect Configuration207
- Effect Programs208
- Delay Effect208
- Virtual DN780 Reverb Effect210
- Flanger Effect212
- Phaser Effect213
- Pitch Shifter Effect215
  - Feedback216
- SQ1 Dynamics Effect216
- 3-Band Compressor Effect217
Chapter 17: Control Groups219
- VCA and POP Groups219
- Auto-Mute (Mute) Groups222
- Talk Groups223
- About the Control Group Screens224
  - Management Section224
- Programming the Groups225
- Configuring the Groups226
Chapter 18: Copy and Paste227
- Channels Versus Scenes227
Chapter 19 Assignable Controls (I Zone)229
- About the I Zone229
- Controlling a Rotary Control229
  - About the Assignable Controls Window230
- Using the I Zone to Control an Internal Effect/Geq232
  - About the Assignable Controls Panel on the GUI232
  - Rack and Unit Control Navigation233
- Controlling an Internal Effect Via the I Zone235
- Controlling a GEQ Via the I Zone236
Chapter 20: Scenes and Shows239
- About Automation239
- Automation Controls240
  - Next LCD Button241
- Automation Screen241
- Using the Right-Click Menu242
- Scenes243
- Scene Contents244
- Point Scenes244
- Numbering and Navigation244
- Global Scene244
- Initial Snapshot Scene (Scene 0)244
- Date and Time245
- Scene Cue List245
  - Configuring the Scene Cue List View247
- Editing Scene Properties247
- Adding a New Scene248
- Copying and Deleting Scenes248
- Changing the Order of the Scenes249
- Overriding Store Scope249
- Using Patching in Automation250
- Using Zoom250
- Show Files251
  - Managing Show Files251
  - Managing Show Files on the Files Screen252
- Rehearsals252
- Safes253
Chapter 21 Scope (Automation)255
- About Scope255
- About the Recall Scope Screen255
- Selecting Scope Parameter Sections257
  - Selecting Bus Parameters260
- Saving Scope Parameters in a Scene261
- Using Store Scope261
Chapter 22 Events (Automation)263
Chapter 23 Crossfades263
- Global Scene263
- Connecting up the MIDI/GPIO Equipment264
- About Events263
- About the Edit Event Window264
- Programming Events265
Crossfades (Automation)269
- About the Crossfade Edit Event Window269
  - About the Crossfade Parameters270
  - Crossfade Set up Section in the Edit Event Window271
- How a Crossfade Operates272
- Crossfade Groups273
- Global Events275
- Manually Controlling a Crossfade276
Chapter 24 User Libraries (Presets)277
- About the Preset Manager Screen277
- Managing User Libraries278
- Deleting Presets from a User Library279
Chapter 25: File Management281
- About the Files Screen281
- About the Master Controller File Synchronisation Window283
Chapter 26: Using Other Devices with the PRO Series285
- Using Multiple Digital Consoles285
  - Synchronising the Consoles285
  - Sharing DL431 MIC Splitter a and B Inputs286
- Using an External USB Mouse286
- Using an External USB Keyboard286
- Using an External Monitor287
Chapter 27: Changing the User Settings289
- Setting the Meter Preferences289
- Configuring a Virtual Soundcheck290
- Restoring the PRO Series Defaults290
- Checking the PRO Series Build Information290
- Setting the Configuration Preferences291
- Changing the User Interface Preferences292
- Changing the Signal Processing Preferences292
- Configuring the Channels, Groups and Internal Units293
- Changing the Default Input/Output Names293
- Adjusting PRO Series Illumination293
- Setting the Time and Date294
Chapter 28 Delay Compensation (Latency)295
- Insert Compensation295
- GEQ Compensation296
- GUI Delay Compensation Options296
- Monitor Mode (Align with Masters)298
- Zones299
- Master to Matrix Post-Processing Option299
- Solo Bus Delay Compensation300
- Typical Configurations301
Chapter 29: Panel Connections307
- Front Panel Connections307
- Rear Panel Connections308
Chapter 30: Inputs319
- Input Channel Routing319
- Input Channel Areas of the Control Surface320
- Input Fast Strips, Channel Strips and MIX Buses321
- Inputs on the GUI322
  - GUI Input Fast Strips322
  - GUI Channel Strips (Inputs)322
- Input Metering324
- Channel Configuration Controls325
- MIC Amp Input Gain (Preliminary Input Processing)328
- Dynamics (D Zone)332
- Insert340
- EQ (E Zone)341
  - EQ Graph343
- Mixes345
- Master Controls, Solo/Mute and Fader348
- Outputs353
Chapter 31 Outputs353
- Output Channel Routing353
- Output Channel Areas on the Control Surface354
- Output Fast Strips, Channel Strips and MIX Buses355
- Outputs on the GUI356
  - Output Fast Zone (Overview Screen)356
  - GUI Channel Strips356
- Output Metering360
- Talk361
- Dynamics and EQ361
- Mute, Safes, Level and solo367
- Output Channel Configuration Controls369
- Mixes371
- Masters372
Chapter 32: GUI Menu373
- Elements of the GUI Menu374
- GUI Menu Flowchart375
- GUI Menu Options378
Appendices381
Appendix A Application Notes383
- Spatial Imaging System (SIS™)383
- PRO Series Compressor Modes (Dynamic)383
  - Description383
  - Compressor Envelope Modes385
- PRO Series Input Channel EQ Modes387
  - Basic Specification387
  - Description of the Input Channel EQ Modes387
- PRO Series Output Channel EQ Modes389
  - Basic Specification389
  - Description of the Output Channel EQ Modes389
Appendix B Technical Specification391
- PRO Series General Statistics391
- PRO Series General Specifications393
- PRO Series Audio Performance Specifications394
- PRO Series System Inputs and Outputs398
- PRO Series Input and Output Characteristics404
- PRO Series Main Processing Functions406
- PRO Series Status Functions410
Appendix C Klark Teknik DN370 GEQ411
- Notes411
- Using the GEQ411
- Audio Signal Path413
Appendix D Klark Teknik DN780 Reverb415
- Parameter Application Notes415
- About the Special Effects Programs416
- Technical Specifications419
Appendix E I/O Modules421
- DL441 Analogue Input Module422
- DL442 Analogue Output Module423
- DL443 Analogue Jack I/O Module424
- DL444 Analogue D-Type I/O Module426
  - Connecting to Eight Xlrs429
  - Pinouts for the Remote Status Connector430
- DL452 Digital I/O Module431
Appendix F Replacing a Module433
- Replacing a Module433
Appendix G Troubleshooting435
- No Audio435
- Diagnostics435
  - About the Diagnostics Inspector Window437
- Swapping the Active Network438
- Swapping the Active Master Controller438
- Synchronising the Files439
- Mapping a GUI Screen to Another Bay440
- Reset Switches440
- Troubleshooting Automation441
Appendix H Updating PRO Series Host Software449
- About the PRO Series Updater449
- About the Updater Screen450
- Using the PRO Series Updater452
Appendix I Documentation457
- System User Documentation457
- Supplementary Documentation458
Appendix J Reference Tables459
- Definition of the Primary Buses459
- Navigating to the Patching Screen460
Appendix K Parameters Affected by Scope463
- Introduction463
- Overview464
- Inputs465
- Returns (Aux Returns)475
- Auxes (Aux Sends)481
- Matrices489
- Masters495
- GEQ Rack502
  - Patching502
  - Geq503
- Effects Rack504
  - Patching504
  - Effects505
- Groups506
Appendix L Parameters Affected by Automate Patching507
- Inputs507
- Auxes508
- Matrices508
- Masters509
- Effects509
- System Devices510
- Monitors510
Appendix M Parameters Protected by Safes511
- Overview511
- Inputs512
- Auxes (Aux Sends)520
- Returns (Aux Returns)528
- Matrices533
- Masters541
- Groups549
Appendix N Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste553
- Overview553
- Inputs554
- Aux562
- Return568
  - Compressor568
- Master576
Appendix O Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking581
- Overview581
- Input Controls582
- Inputs582
- Direct Input583
- Direct Output583
- Filters584
- Dynamics585
- Insert587
- Bus Sends589
  - Master Routing590
  - Fader591
  - Delay592
  - Input Controls593
  - Direct Input594
  - Direct Output594
  - Filters594
  - Dynamics595
  - Insert596
  - Bus Sends598
  - Master Routing599
  - Fader600
  - Delay601
- Direct Output602
- Input Controls602
- Return602
- Direct Input603
- Dynamics603
- Filters603
- Insert603
- Bus Sends604
- Master Routing605
- Delay606
- Fader606
- Direct Output607
- Input Controls607
- Matrix607
- Direct Input608
- Filters608
  - Dynamics609
  - Insert610
- Bus Sends612
- Master Routing612
- Fader613
- Delay614
- Input Controls615
- Master615
- Direct Input616
- Direct Output616
- Filters616
  - Dynamics617
  - Insert618
  - Bus Sends620
  - Fader620
  - Master Routing620
  - Delay621
Appendix P Parameters Copied through Scenes623
- Config Sections624
- Inputs (Input Channels)624
- Comp./Output Dyn626
- Gates627
- Recall Scope631
- Store Scope631
- Routing632
- Aux Returns (Return Channels)633
- Effects649
- Geqs649
- VCA/POP (Groups)649
- Misc (Miscellaneous)656
Appendix Q Service Information657
- Cleaning a GUI Screen657
- Cleaning the Control Centre657
- Equipment Disposal657
- Routine Maintenance657
Glossary659

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Series	PRO SERIES
Sample Rate	96 kHz
Word Clock	Yes
Type	Digital Mixing Console
Mix Buses	Up to 24
Connectivity	AES50
Control Surface	Motorized Faders
EQ Bands	4-band Parametric EQ per channel
Effects	Multiple internal effects engines
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Processing	40-bit floating point