Studer D950 User Manual

D950 Digital Mixing System
Date printed: 03.09.03 SW V3.3 Getting started 2-1
CHAPTER 2
2 Getting Started................................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.1 Utilization for the Purpose Intended .........................................................................................................................2-3
2.2 First Steps .................................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.3 Adjustments, Repair..........................................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.4 Accessories, Options.........................................................................................................................................2-4
2.3 System Startup and Shutdown...................................................................................................................................2-5
2.4 Basic Operating Principles........................................................................................................................................2-5
2.4.1 Operating Desk Concept................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.2 MultiDesk – Multiple Operating Surfaces ........................................................................................................2-6
2.4.3 The Graphic Controller (GC)............................................................................................................................ 2-6
2.4.4 Automation Functions.....................................................................................................................................2-12
2.4.5 Channels, Routing, and Buses.........................................................................................................................2-13
2.4.6 Processing Blocks........................................................................................................................................... 2-14
2.4.7 Monitoring and Communication .....................................................................................................................2-15
2.5 The Assignable Operating Desk .............................................................................................................................2-16
2.5.1 Basic Desk Functions......................................................................................................................................2-16
2.5.2 Fader Unit .......................................................................................................................................................2-21
2.5.3 Input/Output Unit............................................................................................................................................2-24
2.5.4 Audio Display Unit .........................................................................................................................................2-28
2.5.5 Central Facilities Unit (CFU)..........................................................................................................................2-29
2.5.6 Master Menu Selector (MMS) ........................................................................................................................2-30
2.5.7 Central Assign Unit (CAU).............................................................................................................................2-32
2.5.8 Automation Control Unit (ACU) ....................................................................................................................2-33
2.5.9 Bank Select Unit (BSU)..................................................................................................................................2-34
2.5.10 TB Mic/Display Control Unit .........................................................................................................................2-36
2.5.11 Control Room Monitor Unit ...........................................................................................................................2-37
2.5.12 Multi-Format Monitor Unit.............................................................................................................................2-38
2.5.13 Studio Monitor Unit........................................................................................................................................2-40
2.5.14 20-Pushbutton Source Selector....................................................................................................................... 2-41
2.5.15 Assignable Source Selector.............................................................................................................................2-41
2.5.16 PFL, Talkback, Headphones...........................................................................................................................2-42
2.5.17 Multi-Format Panning Unit.............................................................................................................................2-44
2.5.18 Keyboard and Track Ball Units ......................................................................................................................2-45

Studer D950 Specifications

General

Brand	Studer
Model	D950
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English