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PRO2 host software version 3

PRO2 Live Audio System

Owner’s Manual

PRO2 host software version

This manual is for an PRO2 Control Centre running host software version 1.15 and later.

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Default Chapter4
- Limitation of Liability4
Licences5
- Table of Contents9
Chapter 1: Introduction19
- About this Manual19
- PRO2 Host Software Version21
- Service and Support21
Chapter 2: PRO2 Live Audio System23
- Features23
- Applications24
- System Components (Standard Supply)25
- Offline Editor25
- System Configurations26
- Signal Flow29
- MIX Matrix30
- Processing30
- Surround Capabilities32
- Network32
- Resilience to Failure (Redundancy)33
- Latency Management33
- Operating System33
- Gui33
- Integration of Third Party Hardware33
Chapter 3: About the PRO2 Control Centre35
- Overview of the PRO2 Control Centre35
- PRO2 Control Surface36
- Connections38
- Keyboard38
- External Interfaces38
Getting Started41
Chapter 4: Setting up the System43
- Initial Set-Up Procedure43
- Unpacking the Equipment43
- Installation43
- Optional Equipment44
- Making up a Rack45
- Connecting up46
- Other Connections47
- Powering the PRO2 System48
- Switching the PRO2 Control Centre On/Off49
Basic Operation51
Chapter 5: Before You Start53
- Principles of Operation53
- Hints and Tips53
- Saving Your Work53
Chapter 6 Working with the PRO2 Control Centre55
- About the PRO2 Controls55
- About GUI Operation56
- GUI Screen Layout56
- Status Bar57
- Parameter Values Displayed on Touch58
- Operating the GUI Screen Controls58
- Using the GUI Menu60
- Text Editing60
Chapter 7: Navigation61
- An Introduction to PRO2 Navigation61
- Channel Navigation61
- Advanced Channel Navigation62
- About GUI Navigation64
Chapter 8: Patching65
- Introduction65
- Terms Used in PRO2 Patching65
- About the Patching Screen65
- Patching Tooltips77
- About the Patching Procedure78
- Configuring the Devices78
- Setting up the I/O Rack Device(S)80
- How to Patch82
Chapter 9: Basic Operation87
- Setting a MIC Amplifier's Input Gain87
- Setting the High and Low Pass Filters88
- Input Equalisation (E Zone)89
- Input Dynamics Processing (D Zone)90
- Output Processing91
- Using Vca/Population Groups92
- Setting up a MIX94
- Setting up the Effects Rack97
- Simple Routing to Master Stereo Outputs99
- Automation100
- Configuring the Inputs and Outputs104
- Using Copy and Paste105
- User Library (Presets)106
- Surround Panning107
- Area B Operation108
- Saving Your Show Files to a USB Memory Stick109
- External AES50 Synchronisation110
- Security (Locking Mode)110
Advanced Operation and Features111
Chapter 10: Stereo Linking113
- Changing the Linking Options114
Chapter 11: Panning115
- Stereo Panning115
- SIS™ (LCR) Mode116
- Surround Panning118
- Speaker Placement119
Chapter 12: Soloing121
- Solo a121
- Solo B122
- Solo Hierarchy123
- Solo in Place (SIP)123
- Solo Modes123
Chapter 13: Muting125
Chapter 14: Monitors and Communications127
- Monitors (a and B)127
- Solo System130
- Signal Generator134
- Talk Osc/Routing135
- Talk MIC136
Chapter 15 Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)139
- Overview of the Geqs139
- About the Graphic Eqs Screen139
- About the GEQ Window141
- GEQ Front Panel Features142
- Configuring the Number of Geqs (and Effects)143
- Copying Settings between Geqs144
Chapter 16: Internal Effects145
- Overview of the Internal Effects145
- About the Effect Window146
- Working with the Effects147
- Effect Programs147
- Delay Effect148
- Virtual DN780 Reverb Effect150
- Flanger Effect152
- Phaser Effect153
- Pitch Shifter Effect155
- SQ1 Dynamics Effect156
- 3-Band Compressor Effect157
- Dynamic EQ158
Chapter 17: Control Groups161
- VCA and Population Groups161
- MCA Groups164
- Auto-Mute (Mute) Groups165
- About the Control Group Screens166
- Configuring the Groups168
Chapter 18: Copy and Paste169
- Copying through Channels/Scenes169
Chapter 19: Assignable Controls171
- Operating the Channel Fader Assignments172
- Controlling a Rotary Control173
- Controlling an Internal Effect/Geq175
- Controlling a GEQ177
Chapter 20: Scenes and Shows179
- About Automation179
- Automation Controls180
- Automation Screen181
- Using the Right-Click Menu181
- Scenes182
- Scene Contents183
- Point Scenes183
- Numbering and Navigation183
- Initial Snapshot Scene (Scene 0)183
- Date and Time184
- Scene Cue List184
- Editing Scene Properties186
- Adding a New Scene187
- Copying and Deleting Scenes187
- Changing the Order of the Scenes188
- Overriding Store Scope188
- Using Patching in Automation189
- Using Zoom189
- Show Files190
- Rehearsals191
- Safes192
Chapter 21 Scope (Automation)195
- About Scope195
- About the Recall Scope Screen195
- Selecting Scope Parameter Sections197
- Saving Scope Parameters in a Scene201
- Using Store Scope201
Chapter 22 Events (Automation)203
- About Events203
- About the Edit Event Window204
- Programming Events205
Chapter 23 Crossfades (Automation)209
- About the Crossfade Edit Event Window209
- How a Crossfade Operates212
- Crossfade Groups213
- Global Events215
- Manually Controlling a Crossfade216
Chapter 24 User Libraries (Presets)217
- About the Preset Manager Screen217
- Managing User Libraries219
- Deleting Presets from a User Library220
Chapter 25: File Management221
- About the Files Screen221
Chapter 26: Using Other Devices with the PRO2223
- Using Multiple Digital Consoles223
- Using an External USB Mouse224
- Using a USB Keyboard224
- Using an External Monitor224
Chapter 27 Changing the Preferences225
- Setting the Meter Preferences225
- Configuring a Virtual Soundcheck225
- Configuring Playback226
- Restoring the PRO2 Defaults226
- Checking the Build Information226
- Using Patching in Automation226
- Selecting the Surround Mode227
- Setting the Time and Date227
- Setting the User Interface Preferences227
- Setting the Navigation Mode228
- VCA Unfolding229
- Changing the Default Input/Output Names229
- On-Scene Store230
- Changing the Signal Processing Preferences230
- Adjusting PRO2 Illumination230
- Selecting the Function of the Foot Switch(Es)230
- Selecting the Fan Speed231
- Remote Control Server231
- Configuring the Channels, Groups and Internal Units231
Chapter 28 Delay Compensation (Latency)233
- Insert Compensation233
- GEQ Compensation234
- GUI Delay Compensation Options234
- Monitor Mode (Align with Masters)236
- Zones237
- Masters to Matrix Tap-Off-Point238
- Typical Configurations239
Chapter 29: Panel Connections245
- Rear Panel Connections245
- Control Surface253
Chapter 30: Input Channels255
- Input Channel Routing255
- Input Channel Areas256
- Inputs on the GUI257
- Input Metering259
- Channel Configuration Controls260
- MIC Amp Input Gain (Preliminary Input Processing)262
- Dynamics (D Zone)267
- Insert274
- EQ (E Zone)275
- Mixes277
- Master Controls279
- Solo, Mute and Fader281
- Aux Returns282
Chapter 31: Output Channels283
- Output Channel Routing283
- Output Channel Areas on the Control Surface284
- Outputs on the GUI285
- Output Metering289
- Talk290
- Dynamics and EQ290
- Mute, Safes, Level and solo296
- Output Channel Configuration Controls297
- Mixes300
- Masters300
Chapter 32: GUI Menu301
- GUI Menu Flowchart302
- GUI Menu Options303
Appendix A: Application Notes307
- Spatial Imaging System (SIS™)307
- PRO2 Compressor Modes (Dynamic)307
- PRO2 Input Channel EQ Modes310
- PRO2 Output Channel EQ Modes311
Appendix B Functional Block Diagrams313
- Mono Input Channel Signal Flow314
- Returns Signal Flow315
- Aux/Group Signal Flow316
- Master Signal Flow317
- Mono MIX Signal318
- Monitor Signal Flow319
- Comms Signal Flow320
- Dynamics Signal Flow321
Appendix C Technical Specification323
- PRO2 General Statistics323
- PRO2 General Specifications324
- PRO2 Audio Performance Specifications325
- PRO2 System Inputs and Outputs329
- Inputs and Output Characteristics331
- Main Processing Functions332
- Status Functions335
Appendix D Troubleshooting337
- No Audio337
- Troubleshooting Automation337
Appendix E Updating the PRO2 Host Software347
- About the PRO2 Updater347
- About the Updater Screen348
- Using the PRO2 Updater350
Appendix F Parameters Affected by Scope355
- Introduction355
- Overview356
- Inputs357
- Returns (Aux Returns)368
- Auxes (Aux Sends)374
- Matrices381
- Masters387
- GEQ Rack394
- Effects Rack396
- Groups398
Appendix G Parameters Affected by Automate Patching399
- Inputs399
- Auxes400
- Matrices400
- Masters401
- Effects401
- System Devices402
- Monitors402
Appendix H Parameters Protected by Safes403
- Overview403
- Inputs404
- Auxes (Aux Sends)414
- Returns (Aux Returns)423
- Matrices428
- Masters437
- Groups446
Appendix I Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste449
- Inputs450
- Aux458
- Return464
- Matrix467
- Master473
Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste449
- Overview449
Appendix J Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking479
- Input Channels480
- Aux Returns492
- Aux Sends500
- Matrix510
- Masters518
Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking479
- Overview479
Appendix K: Parameters Copied through Scenes529
- Inputs (Input Channels)530
- Aux Returns (Return Channels)540
- Aux Sends (Aux Channels)546
- Matrix (Matrix Channels)553
- Geqs559
- Effects559
- Vca/Population (Groups)560
- Masters (Master Channels)560
- Misc (Miscellaneous)567
Appendix L: Service Information569
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions569
- Routine Maintenance569
- Cleaning the Control Centre569
- Cleaning the GUI Screen570
- Equipment Disposal570
  - Other Important Information578
  - Important Information579

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