OTARI Status 18R User Manual

Safety Instructions
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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 System Description
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1-1
1.1.1 Analog Features
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1-1
1.1.2 Digital Control Features
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1-1
1.1.3 Dual Path Design
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1-1
1.1.4 Minimum Noise Gain Summing
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1-2
1.1.5 Low Noise VCA Implementation
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1-2
1.2 Using this Manual
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1-2
1.2.1 Section Descriptions
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1-2
1.2.2 Terminology
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1-3
1.3 STATUS Specifications
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1-4
Section 2 Installation
2.1 Introduction .............................................2-1
2.2 Preparation ..............................................2-1
2.2.1 Physical Precautions ..............................2-1
2.2.2 Ventilation Considerations .........................2-1
2.2.3 Electrical Power Considerations....................2-1
2.2.4 Cable ............................................2-2
2.2.5 Cable Routing ....................................2-2
2.2.6 Grounding and Shielding ..........................2-2
2.3 Uncrating................................................2-3
2.4 Inspection ...............................................2-4
2.5 Shipping Bracket Removal and Leg Installation ............2-4
2.6 Interfacing Audio.........................................2-4
2.6.1 Cable Access.....................................2-4
2.6.2 Interface Connectors ..............................2-5
2.6.3 Interfacing Microphone Cables.....................2-5
2.6.4 Interfacing Audio to Consoles
with Patchbays ...................................2-6
2.6.5 Interfacing Audio to Consoles
without Patchbays ...............................2-10
2.6.6 Interfacing Time Code............................2-13
2.7 Connecting Power Supply Cables .......................2-14
2.8 Connecting Eagle Automation ...........................2-14
2.8.1 Automation PC Specifications ....................2-14
2.8.2 Console Connection .............................2-14
2.9 Interfacing the Optional PicMix Surround
Monitor System.........................................2-15
2.10 Set-up And Initial Turn-on..............................2-15
2.10.1 Normalizing the Console ........................2-15
2.10.2 Powering the Console ..........................2-16
2.10.3 Monitor System Setup ..........................2-16
Section 3 Controls and Indicators
3.1 Overview3.1 Overview..................................3-1
3.1.1 Console Layout...................................3-2
3.1.2 Digital Master Module .............................3-3
3.1.3 Input Module .....................................3-4
3.1.4 Input Module LED Meter and Status Display........3-5
3.1.5 LCD Menu System................................3-5
3.2 Master Section ..........................................3-6
3.2.1 Overview .........................................3-6
3.2.2 Track Assign Source ..............................3-6
3.2.3 Track Assignment.................................3-7
3.2.4 Aux Sends .......................................3-8
3.2.5 Solo Safe .......................................3-10
3.2.6 Write, Update ...................................3-10
3.2.7 Channel Path and Mix Path ......................3-10
3.2.8 Edit Buttons.....................................3-12
3.2.9 Selection Buttons................................3-14
3.2.10 Soft Key .......................................3-16
3.2.11 Presets ........................................3-17
3.3 Digital Master Module...................................3-18
3.3.1 LCD Display.....................................3-18
3.3.2 Function Keys F1–F3 ............................3-18
3.3.3 Solo Clear.......................................3-19
3.3.4 Solo Mode ......................................3-19
3.3.5 Talkback ........................................3-21
3.3.6 Control Room ...................................3-21
3.3.7 Meter Display....................................3-22
3.4 Input Module ...........................................3-23
3.4.1 Input............................................3-23
3.4.2 Aux .............................................3-23
3.4.3 EQ..............................................3-24
3.4.4 Fader Section ...................................3-25
3.4.5 Select Button....................................3-26
3.5 Analog Master Section..................................3-27
3.5.1 Oscillator........................................3-27
3.5.2 Aux Masters.....................................3-27
3.5.3 Talkback/Comm.................................3-27
3.5.4 Studio/Effects ...................................3-28
3.5.5 Control Room ...................................3-29
3.5.6 Stereo Mix ......................................3-30
3.6 Master Meter...........................................3-31
3.7 Patchbay...............................................3-32
3.7.1 Introduction .....................................3-32
3.7.2 Master Section Patch Points .....................3-32
3.7.3 Input Module Patch Points .......................3-35
3.7.4 Tie Lines ........................................3-36
3.8 Stereo Input Module ....................................3-37
3.8.1 Introduction .....................................3-37
3.8.2 Input Section ....................................3-37
3.8.3 Aux Section .....................................3-37
3.8.4 Return Path EQ..................................3-38
3.8.5 M/S Section.....................................3-39
3.8.6 Main Path EQ ...................................3-39
3.8.7 Select Button....................................3-40
3.8.8 Fader Section ...................................3-40
3.8.9 Stereo Patch Points .............................3-42
Section 4 Operation
4.1 Introduction .............................................4-1
4.2 Console Components....................................4-1
4.2.1 Input Module .....................................4-1
4.2.2 Digital Master Module .............................4-2
4.2.3 Patch Bay ........................................4-2
4.3 Getting Started ..........................................4-3
4.3.1 Booting the Console ..............................4-3
4.3.2 Initial Setup.......................................4-3
4.4 Module Editing Basics ...................................4-4
4.4.1 Introduction ......................................4-4
4.4.2 Module States ....................................4-4
4.4.3 Switch States.....................................4-4
4.4.4 Selecting a Module ...............................4-5
4.4.5 Edit Buttons ......................................4-5
4.4.6 Selection Buttons .................................4-6
4.5 Editing Input Module Switches............................4-8
4.5.1 Setting Switches on One Module ..................4-8
4.5.2 Setting Switches on a
Number of Modules...............................4-8
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OTARI Status 18R Specifications

General

Brand	OTARI
Model	Status 18R
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English