Solid State Logic C10 HD Installation Manual

S V I S I O N O U N D DIGITAL BROADCAST CONSOLE Installation Manual Part Number: 82BCXG02F Version 1.0

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Safety Considerations 3 seCtIon 2: PreParatIon services available From ssL 2-1 Delivery 2-1 Commissioning 2-1 Training 2-1 Factory Warranty 2-2 Physical requirements 2-3 Console Basics 2-3 Remote I/O Units 2-3 Acoustic Isolation 2-4 Air Conditioning Requirements 2-4 Cable Ducting 2-4 Service Access 2-4 technical requirements 2-5 Sync Source 2-5 Mains Input Voltage & Current 2-5 Grounding 2-5 Computer for File Management 2-6 Network Hubs/Switches 2-6 Installation Cabling 2-7 Network Cables 2-7 Sync Cables 2-7 Analogue Cables 2-7 Digital Cables 2-7 Serial cables 2-7 System Wiring Overview 2-8 Fibre cables 2-9 C10 Hd system Components 2-13 C10 HD Console 2-13 Console Processors 2-15 Console Networks 2-15 Connector panels 2-15 Connectors: 2-17 Alpha-Link Live-R 2-19 Alpha-Link 8-RMP 2-21 MORSE System 2-23 Remote GP IO Interface 2-25 SDI-MADI Interface 2-27 system options 2-28 C10 HD Installation Manual Section 1: Introduction | Page i

C10 HD Installation Manual seCtIon 3: InstaLLatIon Mains Connection 3-3 Chassis Earth 3-3 sync Connections 3-3 network Connections 3-5 TCP/IP Network 3-5 SSL Network 3-5 network Configuration 3-6 User Access to Shared Folders 3-6 Service Access 3-6 ‘sbc’ Login (Macintosh OSX) 3-7 ‘sbc’ Login (PC) 3-7 ‘root’ Login 3-7 Logging Out 3-7 Time Zone Selection 3-8 Server Configuration Options – ‘ssl_setup’ 3-9 alpha-Link LIVe-r 3-11 Fibre Cables 3-11 Analogue I/O 3-11 Digital I/O 3-11 8-RMP Remote 3-11 alpha-Link 8-rMP 3-13 Audio Connection 3-13 Remote Control Link 3-13 Remote ID configuration 3-13 Morse stageboxes 3-15 Fibre Cables 3-15 GP I/o – Console and remote GP I/o Box 3-17 Remote GPIO Box 3-17 talkback 3-19 oscillator 3-19 Headphone Input 3-21 rs422 serial Ports – automation/router data 3-23 touchscreen Video output 3-23 ipMIdI 3-25 Network Connection 3-25

Introduction 4-1 File transfer and Backup 4-2 IP Address and Names 4-2 Accessing C10 Shared Folders 4-3 System Backup 4-4 Project Backup 4-5 Transfers 4-5 Eyeconix 4-6 Image Specifications 4-6 Updates 4-6 a: Io Configuration 4-9 Step A1: Check Connections. 4-9 Step A2: Startup Console and Login. 4-9 Step A3: Enter the Routing configuration pages. 4-10 Step A4: Configure MADI connections. 4-11 Alpha-Link Configuration 4-12 Step A5: Name and bundle the IO. 4-13 Grouping multi-channel components: 4-14 Customising IO names: 4-15 Step A6: Group the IO 4-16 Step A7: Select signals for the Quick-Routing function. 4-18 Step A8: Assign fixed routing. 4-19 Step A9: Check the new IO configuration. 4-21 Assigning input sources to channels: 4-21 Routing the channel to the Programme bus: 4-21 Auditioning the Programme bus on the monitors: 4-21 B: Console Configuration 4-23 Step B1: Set the Boot Project 4-23 Step B2: Set Passwords 4-24 Step B3: Create Projects 4-25 Step B4: Assign Centre Section and Touchscreen Softkeys 4-26 Default Project Softkey Assignments: 4-26 The Centre Section Function display 4-27 Step B5: Assign Channel Softkeys 4-28 Step B6: Configure Fader Layers 4-29 Step B7: Name Busses, Softkeys and Layers 4-32 Naming Softkey Assignments 4-33 Step B8: Assign Projects to USER MODES Buttons 4-34 Step B9: Upload Eyeconix Images 4-35 Step B10: Further Preset-Level User Configuration. 4-36 Presets 4-36 Control Linking 4-38 Contents C10 HD Installation Manual Section 1: Introduction | Page iii

File Menu 5-3 Create 5-3 Inspect 5-3 Edit 5-5 Delete 5-6 Copy 5-7 Text File Operations: 5-9 system Menu 5-11 Shutdown 5-11 Sample Rate 5-12 Status 5-13 Clock Settings 5-13 SYNC 5-14 route Menu 5-17 Names 5-17 Groups 5-20 Quickroute 5-23 Ctrl Links 5-24 IO Links 5-25 Alpha-Link Configuration 5-27 DHD Stagebox Configuration 5-28 RIO Setup 5-29 RIO Parameters 5-30 Creating Redundant RIO and MORSE Links 5-35 MORSE Setup 5-36 network Menu 5-37 Netlist 5-37 IP 5-39 Config Menu 5-41 Levels 5-41 GPIO 5-42 AFV Setup 5-46 Pan Formats 5-47 dsP Menu 5-49 Status DSP 5-49 Front Panel Menu 5-51 Scribble 5-51 Settings 5-51 Ethernet FP Setup 5-52 Fader Reset 5-56 router Label Import 5-59 Page iv | Section 1: Introduction C10 HD Installation Manual C10 HD Introduction

Section 1: Introduction | Page v seCtIon 6: aPPendICes a: specifications 6-iv C10 HD Console 6-iv Alpha-Link 8-RMP 6-1 Alpha-Link Live-R 6-1 RIO 6-2 Console Footprint Drawings 6-3 B: Connector details 6-8 DL 96-Pin – Used on the RIO unit Analogue I/O card 6-8 XLR 3-Pin 6-8 D-Type Multipin 6-8 C: Connector Pinouts 6-9 C10 HD Console 6-9 Headphone Input 6-9 TB Out 6-9 Serial 2 (Ross/Sony) 6-9 Serial 1 (Probel) 6-9 12V Output† 6-10 C10 HD Console 6-10 GPI Outputs 1–12 6-10 GPI Inputs 1–12 6-10 AES/EBU Inputs/Outputs A,B,C (1–8, 9–16, 17–24) 6-11 Analogue Input/Output 1–8 (9–16, 17–24) 6-11 Alpha-Link Live-R 6-11 Microphone Input 6-12 Alpha-Link 8-RMP 6-12 Analogue Output 1–8 6-12 Remote GPIO Box 6-13 GPI Outputs 6-13 GP Inputs 6-13 AES/EBU In/Out 1–8 (9–16, 17–24, 25–32) 6-14 RIO – Analogue and Digital I/O 6-14 Analogue In / Out 6-14 RIO – GP IO 6-15 d: audio Interfacing 6-14 e: environmental specification 6-15 F: table Mounting the Console 6-16 G: redundant Processing 6-17 H: the rIo 6-18 J: Morse system 6-22 K: snMP 6-23 L: supported sync rates 6-31 C10 HD Introduction

Introduction 7-iii Safety Information 7-iii s.1 Fader Panel removal 7-1 s.2 Channel Control tile removal 7-2 s.3 Centre Control tile removal 7-3 s.4 Channel tFt screen removal 7-4 s.5 Centre tFt touchscreen removal 7-5 s.6 Power supply removal 7-6 s.7 dsP Processor removal 7-7 s.8 sBC Computer Board removal 7-8 Page vi | Section 1: Introduction C10 HD Installation Manual C10 HD Introduction

… is an overview of the scope of this manual, but, before installing anything, please take time to read this section fully as it also includes important information relating to electrical and to physical safety. seCtIon 1: IntroduCtIon

C10 HD Installation Manual C10 HD Introduction Solid State Logic S V I S I O N O U N D Digital Broadcast Console

Section 1: Introduction | Page 1-1 IntroduCtIon Welcome to Solid State Logic’s C10 HD™ broadcast console. aIM oF tHIs ManuaL This manual aims to provide everything you are likely to need to know about how to install and configure the C10 HD console, whether you are a new user with little operational experience, an operator who is familiar with SSL consoles, or a system administrator who is in charge of the maintenance and configuration of the console. This manual is divided into seven sections which progressively cover the details required to prepare the proposed location, be able to install and commission the console and finally configure the software to achieve a basic level of operation – ie. from delivery to getting audio in and out. Section 1 Introduction – This section. Please take time to read this section fully as it includes important information relating to electrical and to physical safety. Section 2 Preparation – Covers the requirements for the intended location of the room/studio and then lists the peripheral equipment that will be needed. Note that some items and services will need to be supplied by the facility. This section also provides an overview with more detailed descriptions of the main component parts of the C10 HD system. Section 3 Installation – Provides step-by-step cabling instructions and includes a section on the initial setup of the system network. Section 4 Configuration – Covers the first steps necessary to set up the console surface in order to name signals and to make basic I/O routes (This is the section that should result in sound coming out!) Section 5 administration –The console can be configured in different ways depending on the degree of control required by individual users (ie. access levels). This section covers these level settings and also looks at maintenence and remote monitoring functions. Section 6 appendices – These include: Specifications, connector pinouts, configuration details and useful guidelines. Also covered are options that include: Additional I/O, resource sharing capability and processor redundancy. Section 7 servicing Procedures – This section shows how to remove the various console assemblies from the frame. The information provided by this manual is relevant to the all versions of the C10 HD. In certain areas differences exist between the 16-channel fader frame and the 24 and 32-channel frames. These details will be highlighted in the specific section. LIMItatIons Certain configurations of the C10HD console will automatically include commissioning by an SSL engineer so are not covered, or are only mentioned briefly, in this manual. Some detail of these options is covered in the Appendix section. These configurations include: • Consoles fitted with the Redundant processing • Consoles equipped with a MORSE resource sharing router • Remote MORSE stageboxes equipped with SDI I/O cards

C10 HD Installation Manual Introduction syMBoLs used tHrouGHout tHIs ManuaL Electrical safety hazard. General safety warning. Indicates that it is the responsibility of the facility to provide this item or service. Important, useful or otherwise noteworthy information will be indicated with a ruled line above and below. Indicates that additional information may be located on another page or in an Appendix. ContaCtInG ssL For all general enquiries about installation please contact your local SSL representative. For support or training enquiries contact: Customer Support: [email protected] addItIonaL readInG. This manual includes console operational information that will be of use during the console’s initial configuration. More extensive console operational information will be found in the separate Operator’s Reference Manual. SSL also provide extensive on-site training for their consoles; if this is of interest, please contact customer support at the address shown above. i

Section 1: Introduction | Page 1-3 saFety InForMatIon This section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section before undertaking any installation work. deFInItIons ‘Maintenance’ All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel. Note: It is advisable to observe suitable ESD precautions when maintaining electronic assemblies. ‘Non-User Adjustments’ Adjustments or alterations to the equipment may affect the performance such that safety and/or international compliance standards may no longer be met. Any such adjustments must therefore only be carried out by fully trained personnel. ‘Users’ This equipment is designed for use solely by engineers and competent operators skilled in the use of professional audio equipment. ‘Environment’ This product is a class A product intended to form an integrated component part of a professional audio recording, mixing, TV, radio broadcast or similar studio wherein it will perform to specification providing that it is installed according to professional practice. saFety eartH ConneCtIon Any mains powered item of SSL equipment that is supplied with a 3-core mains lead (whether connectorised or not) must always have the earth wire connected to the mains supply ground. This is the safety earth and grounds the exposed metal parts of the racks and enclosures and must not be removed for any reason. Safety Information eLeCtrICaL saFety WarnInG When installing or servicing any item of SSL equipment with power applied, when cover panels are removed, HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CAN EXIST. These hazards include: • High voltages • High energy stored in capacitors • High currents available from DC power busses • Hot component surfaces Any metal jewellery (watches, bracelets, neck-chains and rings) that could inadvertently come into contact with uninsulated parts should always be removed before reaching inside powered equipment.

To ensure safe operation of this equipment, connect only to an AC power source that contains a protective earthing (PE) conductor. This equipment is designed for connection to single phase supplies with the neutral conductor at earth potential – category TN or TT – and is fitted with a protective fuse in the live conductor only. This equipment is not designed for use with live and neutral connections reversed or where the neutral conductor is not at earth potential (IT supplies). This equipment should not be connected to a power system that switches open the return (neutral) lead when the return lead also functions as the protective earth (PE). All mains powered assemblies must be connected to the same mains phase. In particular, note that as PSU redundancy is standard, the two input leads must NOT be connected across different phases of a 3-phase supply. Mains cables will be coded with either of the following colour schemes: 1 or 2 LIVE: Brown Black NEUTRAL: Blue White EARTH: Yellow/Green Green The ratings label, which details the console power requirements, is located adjacent to the mains inlet connectors on the power input panel beneath the rear of the console. MaIns IsoLatIon and oVer-Current ProteCtIon An external disconnect device is required for this equipment which must be installed according to current wiring regulations. A detachable power cord, as fitted to this equipment, is a suitable disconnect device. An external over-current protection device is required to protect the wiring to this equipment which must be installed according to the current wiring regulations. The fusing or breaking-current is defined in the product specification. In certain countries this function is supplied by use of a fused plug. Some units (specifically, those fitted with PSU Redundancy) utilise multiple power sources. This is clearly marked on the equipment. The finished installation must also be clearly marked to ensure that all sources of power are removed before servicing work begins. PHysICaL saFety The console surface is too heavy for one person to move; ensure sufficient manpower is available when positioning the console. Take particular care if removing a fully populated RIO chassis from an equipment rack. If the console trim is removed for any reason then there may be sharp edges exposed on the frame metalwork. Page 1-4 | Section 1: Introduction C10 HD Installation Manual Safety Information

Section 1: Introduction | Page 1-5 Ce CertIFICatIon The C10 HD system is CE compliant. Note that cables supplied with SSL equipment may be fitted with ferrite rings at each end. This is to comply with the current regulations and these ferrites should not be removed. If any of the console metalwork is modified in any way – particularly the addition of holes for custom switches etc. – this may the adversely affect the CE certification status of the product. FCC CertIFICatIon This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. InstruCtIons For dIsPosaL oF Weee By users In tHe euroPean unIon The symbol shown here, which is on the product or on its packaging, indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. AA AA AA Safety Information

From SSL • Pre-installation: Physical requirements • Pre-installation: technical requirements • installation cabling • c10 hD System components • c10 hD options in thiS Section … … will be found a description of services which are available from SSL that may be useful when planning the delivery and support of the console. To help with the preparation, two pre-installation sections then list all the physical and technical requirements necessary to ensure with a smooth installation. Finally, each component part of a C10 HD system is described in more detail. Section 2: PreParation C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-i

C10 HD Installation Manual Section contentS Services available From SSL 2-1 Delivery 2-1 Commissioning 2-1 Training 2-1 Factory Warranty 2-2 Extended Warranty 2-2 Physical requirements 2-3 Console Basics 2-3 Remote I/O Units 2-3 Alpha-Link I/O 2-3 Additional I/O 2-3 Acoustic Isolation 2-4 Air Conditioning Requirements 2-4 Cable Ducting 2-4 Service Access 2-4 technical requirements 2-5 Sync Source 2-5 Mains Input Voltage & Current 2-5 UPS Provision 2-5 Grounding 2-5 Computer for File Management 2-6 Computer for MORSE Configuration 2-6 Network Hubs/Switches 2-6 Hub for the TCP/IP network 2-6 Hub for the SSL network 2-6 Hub for the ipMIDI network 2-6 installation cabling 2-7 Network Cables 2-7 Sync Cables 2-7 Analogue Cables 2-7 Digital Cables 2-7 Serial cables 2-7 System Wiring Overview 2-8 Fibre cables 2-9 Fibre Standards 2-9 I/O Fibre Connection Arrangements 2-10 Channel Capacity 2-11

2-13 C10 HD Console 2-13 Frame Layout 2-13 Trim 2-13 Legs 2-13 Power Supplies and Isolator Switches 2-13 Heatsink Clearance 2-13 Console Processors 2-15 Audio Processor (DSP) 2-15 Single Board Computer (SBC) 2-15 Processor Redundancy 2-15 Console Networks 2-15 Connector panels 2-15 Connectors 2-17 Alpha-Link LIVE-R 2-19 Fibre Connection 2-19 Connector Summary 2-19 Alpha-Link Live 2-19 Alpha-Link 8-RMP 2-21 Audio and Control Cables 2-21 Connector Summary 2-21 MORSE System (option) 2-23 Remote GP IO Interface 2-25 Input Switching 2-25 Output Switching 2-25 SDI–MADI Interface 2-27 Fibre Connections 2-27 System options 2-28 Loudspeaker Shelf 2-28 Side Arm Trim 2-28 Contents C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-iii

C10 HD Installation Manual 1” equals 25.4mm exactly 1metre equals 3’ 3” roughly 1kg equals 2.2lb roughly

DeLivery All C10 HD consoles are available ex-works and can be collected from SSL’s headquarters in Begbroke, Oxfordshire, UK. Packing and shipment by specialist carrier can be provided at additional cost. Various options are available but generally consoles will be packed into wooden crates suitable for airfreight. commiSSioning C10 HD systems do not include on-site commissioning by an SSL engineer as standard†. Commissioning can be requested at the time of purchase at additional cost and is usually expected to take from 1 to 2 days depending on system size, options included and the I/O capacity. †Commissioning will be automatically included for systems that include processor redundancy, stageboxes equipped with SDI cards or a MORSE router. You should contact your local SSL office or agent at least four weeks prior to delivery to arrange a commissioning date. Before the console can be installed all building work should be completed and the environment MUST be clean. The presence of dust – particularly cement particles – increases the chance of long-term damage being caused to the moving faders and other controls. Such damage may cause the warranty to be rendered invalid. training Two days of standard operator training can be ordered for the C10 HD system. This is normally be scheduled to take place immediately following the commissioning period and is usually carried out by the commissioning engineer. The training period may also be extended by an additional day to cover basic maintenance functions. Any training should be requested at the time of order. For all training we recommend that no more than five persons attend each session. If the use of an interpreter is necessary the training period may need to be extended (at additional cost). Note that travel and subsistence costs are not normally included. For further information please contact SSL’s training department at: [email protected]. Services Available From SSL C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-1

Page 2-2 | Section 2: Preparation C10 HD Installation Manual Factory Warranty All new systems include a 13 month warranty which commences on the date of shipment. This warranty includes: • Technical support – phone, fax and e-mail – via your local distributor or office during normal business hours • Supply of exchange parts* • Service engineer visits (note that travel and subsistence costs are not covered by the warranty) • Maintenance software upgrades * It is not anticipated that a visit from an SSL engineer will be necessary in the majority of cases where a replacement part is required. Console sub-assemblies are designed to be easily removable to facilitate replacement. Additional information can be found in the Servicing Procedures (Section 7) of this manual. extenDeD Warranty The standard warranty period may optionally be extended up to a maximum of 5 years. Three levels of extended cover can be specified: ‘Out-of-hours Pager Support’, ‘Parts supply’ and ‘Parts and Labour’. In each case the travel and subsistence costs are not included. To order extended warranty please contact your SSL representative or e-mail SSL’s Service department at: [email protected].

control surface and separate racks for the connection of input/output. The I/O racks are connected using readily available fibre optical cables so can be located remotely from the console. • The console is self-contained with power supplies, processing functions and DSP resource all contained within the frame. There are no additional power supplies or computer racks to be accommodated. • The console control surface is available in five sizes: 8, 16, 24, 32 or 40 channel faders plus the centre section. (The centre section is fitted with 8 additional faders). • The console surface may be operated on a table or suitable racking. • The sides of the console are flat to reduce the overall width and to simplify the positioning of adjoining furniture. Where consoles are freestanding contoured side arm trims can be included to provide a more comfortable finish. Refer to Appendix A for the console dimension drawings. Systems Integrators will be able to download CAD files of these drawings from the SSL SI website. remote i/o unitS All audio input and output for the C10 console is accessed via remote 19” rack assemblies so some external racking space will be required. aLPha-Link i/o Standard I/O units for the C10 console are the ‘Alpha-Link LIVE-R’ and ‘Alpha- Link 8-RMP’. Each unit is 2U in height and 300mm deep. The quantities of each rack supplied will depend upon the user’s specific requirement of analogue, digital and microphone signals. It is recommended that a 1U ventilation space be added after every two Alpha-Link units when allocating rack space. aDDitionaL i/o • RIO (Remote Input Output) – 7U rack; five slots to accommodate a range of plug-in I/O cards; contains cooling fans. Refer to Appendix H. • MORSE – MORSE Stageboxes are 3U and feature 14 slots into which a range of I/O modules may be fitted. Systems that require resource sharing may also be equipped with the 6U or 3U MORSE router rack Refer to Appendix J. • SDI–MADI – 1U chassis. De-embedds the audio data from up to four SDI audio signals (SD, HD and 3G). • MADI Remote – This feature allows the console to send mic amp control over MADI to third-party amplifiers or routing systems which use the DHD control protocol data, such as Optocore and RocNet systems. i i i Physical Requirements C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-3 C10 HD Console – 24 channel Alpha-Link LIVE-R I/O Unit

C10 HD Installation Manual acouStic iSoLation The console surface and the Alpha-Link I/O units do not contain cooling fans so can be located in recording areas. The optional larger RIO chassis is fitted with temperature controlled low-noise fans so will requires a degree of noise isolation from recording areas. Noise figures for the individual units are listed in Appendix A. air conDitioning requirementS It is unlikely that additional air conditioning will be required after installation of the C10 HD console (with its typical 300W dissipation). It is possible however, that if all studio equipment is taken into consideration, particularly if lighting equipment is included, that the combined heat output could be sufficient to cause the temperature to rise to uncomfortable levels. If a RIO is being used for multiple microphone inputs its heat dissipation can equal that of the console and it should therefore be operated in an air-conditioned environment. Environmental requirements and power dissipation figures for individual system components are listed in Appendices A and E. cabLe Ducting Cable ducting will be required between the console and any outboard racks and the recording areas. Ducting provided should be of sufficient size such that approximately 100mm x 50mm can be allocated for console surface connections. This should be sufficient for the remote I/O cabling and for the T/B Mic etc. in addition to the console connections. Service acceSS Access to sub-assemblies within the frame is from either the front or above the console. If the console is being built into restricted space – as in some mobile installations – then sufficient clearance must be available above the top of the console to allow access to the fixing screws which secure the top trim. Also see the clearance diagram on page 2-13. i i i

equipment. If the generator does not provided multiple buffered outputs then a separate distribution amplifier will also be needed. • Recommended source of sync is: Analogue video (1Vp-p, SDNOTE 1, PAL, NTSC, Composite, B&B). Alternative sources are Wordclock or AES3id. • Sync is required at the console surface. Consoles that feature processor redundancy will require two separate sync cables, one to each processor – sync should not be daisy-chained between units. • Sync is required by each Alpha-Link LIVE-R I/O unitNOTE 2. • Sync will be required by a MORSE router. NOTE 1 – The console processor is also able to accept HD and Tri-level sync reference signals. However, the Alpha-Link LIVE and MORSE units cannot accept HD sync signals so a source of SD sync will still be a requirement. NOTE 2 – Remotely located Alpha-Link LIVE units may optionally be configured to use their incoming MADI signal as the sync reference. Note however, that when operating in this mode, the inherent nature of the MADI signal means there will be a degradation of jitter performance and redundant-processor systems may experience a slight delay and/or drop of audio if it becomes necessary to re-reference to the backup MADI stream. mainS inPut voLtage & current The console surface and all external I/O racks are mains powered. All units are fitted with auto-sensing power supplies so do not require voltage selection adjustment. All power inlets use detachable IEC-type mains leads. The leads supplied are 2m in length and the cable diameter is approximately 6mm. The free end of each lead is unterminated and will need to be connected to a suitable outlet. C10 HD systems are equipped as standard with dual redundant power supplies for ‘On-Air’ resilience so are fitted with two separate IEC mains input connectors. (See note on UPS provision below). The inrush current present when powering the console can be significant – typically ten times the steady current – so the use of ‘slow’ or ‘motor’ rated fuses or circuit-breakers is recommended. The console power rating label will be located adjacent to the mains input connectors beneath the rear of the console. Power ratings are listed in Appendix A. uPS ProviSion Where either supply of mains power is provided from an uninterruptable source (UPS) the output waveform of the UPS equipment must be of the sinusoidal variety. Switched or stepped output waveforms may cause damage to the console power supplies so must not be used. grounDing A standard system should not require any additional grounding over and above that supplied by a correctly installed mains supply. All rack unit cases are permanently bonded to mains earth. A mains earth connection via the mains inlet must be provided. All audio connectors, both analogue and digital, have their screen pins connected directly to the chassis at the point of entry to comply with AES/EBU EMC grounding standards. i Technical Requirements C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-5 Mains supply requirements are: • 100V – 240V ±10% • AC Only • 50 – 60 Hz

C10 HD Installation Manual comPuter For FiLe management The console processor – in addition to providing the DSP capability – functions as the file sever to its internal RAID storage array. It will be necessary to have access to a computer which can communicate with this server (using SAMBA share) to access operator project files, to update the console’s system software, to perform basic configuration and to gain access to SNMP status information. The PC used for communication with the Blackrock can either be connected over the facility’s TCP/IP network or can be a local Ethernet connection. Also see the note on network hubs below. Note that if connecting directly to a local PC then the network cable may need to be of the ‘crossover’ type. The computer selected will need to have an SSH terminal client installed – ‘PuTTY’, for example, if using a PC. Macintosh users can use the ‘Terminal’ utility included with OSX. The Blackrock processor does not support wireless networking. comPuter For morSe conFiguration If a MORSE router has been specified it will also require connection to a PC. The PC chosen can be the same one as used for file management providing it can be equipped with two separate network ports (MORSE router connects to the SSL network, file management uses TCP/IP and the two networks need to be kept separate). See console networks page 2-15?? netWork hubS/SWitcheS Although not necessary in all cases, some configurations will require external hub/switchs to be supplied order to create the separate data networks that are needed to properly control and manage the console systems. Switchs provided must be 100mb capable. hub For the tcP/iP netWork Consoles that feature redundant processing will require two separate network links to the file-management PC so an external TCP/IP hub or switch will need to be provided. (The provision of a hub is often the most convenient method of connecting single processor consoles to the network PC.) See page 3-4 for additional network cabling information. hub For the SSL netWork If more than one external GP IO unit is used, or of a system includes a MORSE switch plus a GP IO unit, then a separate external hub/switch will required to extend the SSL network to these devices. See page 3-4 for additional network cabling information. hub For the iPmiDi netWork If a redundant ipMIDI link to a workstation is required than an additional hub will be needed. See page 3-25 for additional ipMIDI cabling information. i i i

to be connected for initial testing. Systems are not supplied with the longer runs of network, fibre, sync or other cabling necessary to connect remote I/O boxes or to integrate with associated studio systems. The cables which form part of the studio infrastructure will need to be sourced and installed by the facility or systems integrator. netWork cabLeS Standard RJ45 Cat-5e or Cat-6 Ethernet cables can be used. The maximum permissable length of any cable run is 100m. Cables will need to be installed between the console surface and the file management PC or its network switch. Separate cables may be required to connect a MORSE router or to remote GP IO units See page 3-4 for additional network cabling information. Sync cabLeS Sync must be distributed using 75Ω coaxial cable terminated with 75Ω BNC connectors. The sync signals provided must be from a common source to all equipment. For example, if both video and Wordclock signals are being used then Wordclock must be generated by, or locked to, the video sync generator. anaLogue cabLeS The console surface includes an inbuilt talkback microphone with amplifier and a headphone socket is mounted under the consols’s front buffer. To use these features audio wiring will need to be installed between the console and suitable I/O units and/or the facility’s comms system. DigitaL cabLeS Cables used for any AES I/O circuits should be 110R balanced. For installations that distribute AES-3 using unbalanced coaxial cabling suitable 75Ω BNC adapter-panels are available to order from SSL. SeriaL cabLeS C10HD systems include the ability to communicate with routers and automation systems. RS422 serial cables will need to be installed between the console surface and the remote devices. Two serial ports are fitted to the console. i Installation Cabling C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-7

C10 HD Installation Manual POWER INPUT TYPE GAIN 0 10 18 28 37 45 55 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dB OVL -15dB +48v POWER INPUT OUTPUT SAMPLE RATE CLOCK METERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AD DA XS AES INT EXT 44.1k 48k 96k 38.2k AES ANA MADI EXP POWER INPUT OUTPUT SAMPLE RATE CLOCK METERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AD DA XS AES INT EXT 44.1k 48k 96k 38.2k AES ANA MADI EXP 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON FUNCTION SELECT USER MODES EQUALIZER MONITOR CONTROLS DYNAMICS MASTER INSERT DELAY MISC LEVELS 12K3 AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON SLOPE MODE MODE IN IN MODE SLOPE MODE IN IN LOAD PROGRAMME OUTPUTS MIX-MINUS BUSSES AUDIO SUB GROUPS AUX BUSSES STEREO COMMS MONITOR MAIN MINI Solo Clear USER ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS ? ROUTING Source Destination SET GROUP PARAM CH SET COPY/ SWAP EDIT LAYER Status Menu 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 ∞ ATT AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON AFL PFL ON SyStem Wiring overvieW For the majority of installations cabling will need to be installed between units as indicated below: Alpha-Link Live-R C10 HD Console Alpha-Link 8-RMP Router and/or Automation System Sync Comms SSL Network TCP/IP Network Sync Source and Distribution Amplifier Only required for systems that include MORSE router RS422 1 & 2 TB Mic Out Headphone In Headphone Amp MORSE Stagebox MORSE Router Audio Fibre MADI Audio – Duplex optical fibre SSL Network – Ethernet TCP/IP Network – Ethernet Sync Distribution – 75R Coax Analogue Audio – Balanced Router / Control – RS422 Serial

LIVE-R, SDI-MADI and MORSE units all use duplex fibre for audio interfacing. Redundant systems will require two individual fibre links to each outboard unit; see the examples on the following page. The Alpha-Link 8-RMP microphone amplifiers do not require audio fibre connection to the console. They connect to a local Alpha-Link LIVE-R unit using analogue and network cabling. It is a sensible practice to install spare cable runs to allow for system expansion or to replace any leads that may subsequently become damaged. The table below details the connectors used to interface the individual I/O units. FIbRE COnnECTORS * MORSE units are fitted with multimode adapters as standard. Singlemode interfaces are available to special order only and will have extended lead-times. Fibre StanDarDS The default fibre interface adaptors fitted are suitable for multimode fibre connections. RIO stageboxes and MORSE units may optionally be ordered with singlemode versions for any of the fibre links. (The corresponding port on the console processor must also be changed to singlemode.) Alpha-Link LIVE is only available with multimode interfaces. All SSL fibre interfaces use flat (PC) termination not angled (APC). Singlemode and multimode interfaces and connectors are almost identical in appearance, however, they are operationally incompatible – the two different standards cannot be mixed for any individual link. The table below lists the maximum cable lengths permissable for the fibre interface standards available. FIbRE STAnDARD MAxIMuM DISTAnCES Data Type Fibre Type Specification Maximum Length note MADI Multimode 50/125um 550m Default fitment “ Multimode 62.5/125um <300m “ Singlemode 9/125um 2,000m Source Destination Data Type Connectors Standard C10 Console Alpha-Link LIVE-R MADI LC – SC Multimode only C10 Console RIO MADI LC – LC Multimode or Singlemode C10 Console MORSE Router MADI LC – SC Multimode or Singlemode* C10 Console MORSE Stagebox MADI LC – SC Multimode or Singlemode* MORSE Router MORSE Stagebox MADI SC – SC Multimode or Singlemode* C10 Console SDI – MADI box MADI LC – ST Multimode only Installation Cabling C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-9

C10 HD Installation Manual 1. InDIVIDuAL MADI Single processor: Single MADI I/O card fitted (4 ports) – four separate MADI ports are available for the connection of I/O units. 2. LInk-REDunDAnT MADI Single processor – Single MADI I/O card fitted (configured as 2 x redundant ports) – backup fibre links to each I/O unit provide for continued operation even if the primary fibre is lost. 3. PROCESSOR-REDunDAnT MADI Dual processors – Single MADI I/O card fitted to each (4 ports) – separate links from each processor to each I/O unit. The ability to swap cores provides for continued operation in the event of a fibre loss or primary processor failure. Note that the connection of port 1 on the I/O unit to the Backup processor is the correct arrangement. 1 3 2 4 Standard Ports 5 7 6 8 Optional upgrade Console MADI POWER INPUT OUTPUT SAMPLE RATE CLOCK METERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AD DA XS AES INT EXT 44.1k 48k 96k 38.2k AES ANA MADI EXP 1 2 Standard Ports Optional upgrade Console MADI POWER INPUT OUTPUT SAMPLE RATE CLOCK METERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AD DA XS AES INT EXT 44.1k 48k 96k 38.2k AES ANA MADI EXP 1 2 1 2 Standard Ports 5 7 6 8 Optional upgrade Console MADI 1 3 2 4 Standard Ports 5 7 6 8 Optional upgrade Console MADI 1 3 2 4 Standard Ports 5 7 6 8 Optional upgrade Console MADI POWER INPUT OUTPUT SAMPLE RATE CLOCK METERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AD DA XS AES INT EXT 44.1k 48k 96k 38.2k AES ANA MADI EXP 1 2 Remote I/O Alpha-Link Live-R, MORSE stagebox or RIO Remote I/O Alpha-Link Live-R, MORSE stagebox or RIO Remote I/O Alpha-Link Live-R, MORSE stagebox or RIO Console Processor Console Processor Main Processor Backup Processor MADI 2, 3 & 4 MADI 1 MADI 2, 3 & 4 MADI 2 MADI 1 MADI 1 i/o Fibre connection arrangementS

channels. Specifically, Alpha-Link Live units use up to 48 channels; MORSE stageboxes use up to 56 channels per MADI link. Fibre cabLing examPLeS (See oPPoSite) The number of fibre connections that will need to be run between the processor and each remote i/o locations will depend on the type of connection chosen. All I/O units are fitted with two audio connectors to facilitate the installation of redundant audio links. Installation Cabling C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-11

C10 HD Installation Manual System Components c10 hD controL SurFace Layout (32ch) connector PaneL Location Power and I/O Connector Panels Individual Bay Isolator switches (PSU Bay) Heat Sinks for Power Supplies and DSP units Leg Attachment M8 Hex Channel Control Tile Top Trim Channel TFT Screen Centre TFT With Touch Screen Side Arm Trim (Optional) Headphone Socket Front Buffer Centre Control Tile Fader Tile

c10 hD conSoLe Frame Layout C10HD consoles can be specified with 8, 16, 24, 32 or 40 channel faders plus the 8-fader master section (usually referred to as the centre section). The centre section can be located in any of the console channel bays. Producer’s tables, 19” racking or corner sections are not available. The physical size of the console does not limit the number of DSP processing channels available; this is determined solely by the quantity of DSP resource specified for the processor. Processing is available in quantities of 64, 96, 128 or 160 channels. All processing functions are internal to the console frame – there are no remote PSU or computer racks to be accommodated. Input/output is handled by remote I/O units which connect to the console using MADI fibre cables. trim The frame is supplied with flat sides to reduce the overall width. Where a console is freestanding contoured side arms are available to provide a comfortable finish. These arms must be specified at the time of order. LegS Consoles of 16 channels and above are normally supplied with legs as shown opposite. The legs can be removed if the console is to be used on a table or where it is more convenient to mount the console to a separate chassis – such as in an OB vehicle. Four threaded inserts are fitted to the base of each channel bay which should be used to secure the console. Legs are not available for the 8-channel console. Console fixing inserts are metric M8 standard. Ensure that a minimum of 10mm and a maximum of 25mm thread protrusion is available to secure the console. The supporting table must not extend beyond the flat base of the console into the rear connector panel area. Doing so would not allow sufficient space for the fibre cables to exit without excessive bending strain and possible risk of fracture. Refer to Appendix F for additional details of how to table mount the console. PoWer SuPPLieS anD iSoLator SWitcheS The console includes double power supplies, either of which is capable of powering the console thus providing power redundancy. All PSU units are autoranging; mains inputs are accessed via a standard IEC male connectors. The location of the power supplies in the frame is dependant upon the console frame size – see page 2-14 for bay layout drawings. The PSU frame section is fitted with individual isolator switches for each console channel bay plus the processor card(s). heatSink cLearance The rear panels of PSU and DSP channel bays are fitted with protruding heatsinks so care must be taken when planning the installation of studio furniture – such as shelving – across the rear of the console. Sufficient space must be left to allow the free flow of air from the rear grills and above the heatsink fins. Clearance behind the console must not be less than 25mm and clearance above the console not less than 50mm. i System Components C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-13 System Components 25 50 Minimum Heatsink Clearances

C10 HD Installation Manual System Components connector PaneLS – 8ch anD16ch FrameS connector PaneLS – 24ch anD 32ch FrameS O I O I PUSH Main I/O Panel Power Inputs 1 & 2 Main I/O Panel Backup I/O Panel Power Inputs 1 & 2 Backup I/O Panel Channels 1 – 8 Leg Attachment Inserts (M8 – 4 per bay) Frames viewed from below. Legs not shown for clarity. Channels 17 – 24 Channels 25 – 32 (32 ch frame only) Channels 9 – 16 (16 ch frame only) Centre Section Channels 1 – 8 Channels 9 – 16 Centre Section

Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-15 conSoLe ProceSSorS The console frame is equipped with two independent control processors: The digital signal processor DSP and the single board computer SbC. All processing is contained within the console frame; there are no external computer racks to be accommodated. auDio ProceSSor (DSP) The operation of the surface controls and the digital signal processing functions are managed by a dedicated proprietary PCIe processor card – the DSP card. The MADI audio fibre connections to the remote I/O racks are made to this card. This processor is mounted to the centre of the main I/O connector panel DSP processor resource can be specified as either 64, 96, 128 or 160 full-function channels at 48kHz. DSP resource is always available to channel strips so does not have to be assigned during project setup. Consoles running V3 software that were originally specified with fewer than 160 DSP channels may subsequently be expanded by means of a license upgrade. (Earlier consoles may require hardware upgrade prior to installing V3 software). SingLe boarD comPuter (Sbc) The SBC is a separate industrial PC that provides storage for console configurations, operator projects and functions as the network file server for the internal RAID disc storage array. The SBC runs SSL’s own embedded Linux operating system (so there are no 3rd party licensing requirements). The SBC is also able to provide SNMP monitoring data to facilitate remote service diagnostics when connected to an external PC via the standard TCP/IP network. ProceSSor reDunDancy Console sizes of 16 channels and above can be specified with duplicate DSP and SBC assemblies to provide full processor redundancy. Refer to Appendix G for additional information relating to redundant processing. conSoLe netWorkS The console uses two separate Ethernet networks: • The first is used solely by the console to transfer data between its individual processing elements. The console control panels, the DSP processor and the SBC processor are all linked within the frame to form one local network – this is the SSL network. The SSL Network will only need to be extended outside the console frame to communicate with optional remote peripherals such as the GP IO relay box or a MORSE router. • The second network connection is provided for communication with a remote PC. This network is used for file transfer and monitoring functions and is a standard TCP/IP network. Although both of these networks conform to the Ethernet standard the data transfer settings are different so It is important that these two networks are kept separate at all times. connector PaneLS All connections (apart from the jack socket for headphones) are made to the rear of the console. Connector panels face downwards so that cables do not protrude beyond the rear panels. Consoles equipped with processor redundancy will have the additional processing hardware and connectors fitted to the backup I/O panel. The mounting pillars for the D-sub connectors fitted to the connector panels use the UNC-440 thread. i

C10 HD Installation Manual main i/o PaneL backuP i/o PaneL Backup panel connectors are only fitted on systems that include redundant processing PUSH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Talkback Output SBC Mouse Touch- screen MADI Ports 1–4 Standard MADI Ports 5–8 Option Same as Main Panel SBC VGA Sync Input Not Used Touch- screen VGA 12V Out RS422 Serial Port 1 Port 2 Headphone Input SSL Net 2 SSL Net 1 ipMIDI SSL Net 3 TCP/IP Net GPI Out GPI In 10 9 8 10 9 8 7 7 7 7 6 5 SSL Net 2 SSL Net 1 TCP/IP Net 5 4 11 12 3 2 1

The centre control tile of the console is fitted with a talkback microphone. The output signal is balanced analogue at approximately 0dBu. Page 3-19. HEADPHOnE InPuT XLR-3 female Connector wired to a 1/4” stereo Jack socket fitted under the left hand end of the console’s front buffer. This is a wired connection only; the console is not fitted with any amplification or a level control. Page 3-21. GP InPuT D25 male OuTPuT D25 female 12 circuits of GP input and output. Inputs are opto-isolated voltage triggered, outputs are via DIL relay. Outputs can be configured to be either momentary or latching. Page 3-17. RS422 SERIAL PORTS D9 male Two 9-pin serial ports are available for the connection of 3rd party equipment to provide router naming and automation control. Automatic control backup will be included on systems that are equipped with processor redundancy. Allocation of function is setup in system software. Page 3-23. nETWORk COnnECTIOnS RJ45 SSL Net 1&2 – Must always be linked to connect the DSP processor to the internal SSL network. Page 3-5. SSL Net 3 – Available for the connection of the optional MORSE router or remote GP IO units. Note that it will be necessary to supply an external Ethernet hub/switch if multiple units are to be connected. TCP/IP – Must be connected to a PC via the facility’s Ethernet network. Page 3-5. TOuCHSCREEn USB Available for the connection of an external keyboard/trackball for text input as an alternative to the touchscreen. A suitable combined keyboard/trackball is available to order as an option. SbC – VGA & MOuSE HD15F USB Direct keyboard and monitor connections to the SBC Linux PC. A permanent connection is not required – these ports are available for access during initial system configuration where no network computer is available. MADI I/O LC Fibre Fibre interface ports for the connection of remote I/O units. Four ports are supplied as standard – each fitted with a multimode duplex LC fibre interface adapter. A second four port card can be specified (as shown opposite) to provide additional I/O capacity. Page 2-10, 3-11. IPMIDI RJ45 Direct network connection to facilitate communication with a suitably equipped DAW. Page 3-25. SynC BNC Input for system reference. A sync reference common to all equipment will be required if using digital peripherals. The input is not internally terminated and must be fitted with the external tee-piece and terminator provided. Two sync cables will be required for redundant processor systems – sync must not be daisy-chained between units. TOuCHSCREEn VIDEO OuT D9 female Video output of the centre section touchscreen. Can be connected to an external XGA monitor for backup or training purposes – note that the display is in portrait orientation. Page 3-23. 12V OuTPuT D9 female Used only to power the optional SSL relay fibre-changeover switch. Do not use for any other function. Not fitted to the 16-channel frame or to consoles without processor redundancy. i i i i i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 i i 12 i i System Components C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-17

C10 HD Installation Manual WORD CLOCK OUT REMOTE RMP 1 POWER WORD CLOCK VIDEO IN USB AES/EBU - C AES/EBU - B AES/EBU - A OUT 1 IN 1 OUT 2 IN 2 MADI ANALOGUE 17 – 24 ANALOGUE 9 – 16 ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 9 – 16 IN 9 – 16 OUT 17 – 24 IN 17 – 24 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 RMP 2 RMP 3 ANALOG 1 – 8 ANALOG 17 – 24 ANALOG 9 – 16 AES / EBU – A AES / EBU – B AES / EBU – C OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN EXPANSION PORT MADI OUT MADI IN IN WORD CLOCK OUT REMOTE RMP - 1 RMP - 2 RMP - 3 POWER VIDEO IN aLPha-Link Live-r/Live 300mm rear PaneL connectorS – aLPha-Link Live-r rear PaneL connectorS – aLPha-Link Live 2U

Output levels at 0dBfs are user adjustable to cover the range +14dBu to +24dBu.* Each Alpha-Link LIVE-R provides 24 channels of line-level analogue input & output and also 24 channels of AES/EBU input & output. Digital channels 1–8 feature sample rate conversion on their inputs; circuits 9–24 operate at the system sample rate. Line level outputs from the 8-RMP remote mic amps connect to the Alpha-Link LIVE-R analogue inputs. When allocating audio circuits ensure that a sufficient number of connectors are reserved for any microphone channels. Fibre connection Alpha-link LIVE-R units are connected to the Blackrock processor using fibre optic cabling. Suitable cables should be installed by the facility. Fibre specification is: 50/125µm multimode duplex LC to SC. Each unit is equipped with two MADI connectors*. MADI-1 is the default input. Should the MADI-1 signal become lost – as a result of a broken or disconnected fibre – the unit will automatically switch to its MADI-2 input. Each Alpha-Link is supplied with one 2m fibre cable. This cable is intended to be used for initial testing only. It is the responsibility of the facility to provide the longer fibre cables necessary to remotely locate the Alpha-Link units. connector Summary *Alpha-Link LIVE-R only, see below. See Section 6-11 for the connector pinouts. aLPha-Link Live Alpha-Link Live is operationally the same as the ‘LIVE-R except in the following areas: • Only a single MADI fibre connector is included. See panel layout opposite. • Two versions of the unit are available which provide either +18dBu or +24dBu analogue output level at 0dBfs. This setting is NOT user-selectable so the version required must be specified at the time of order. • The ‘RMP 1, 2 & 3’ control connectors have a different pinout. Standard Ethernet cables CANNOT be used. Refer to Appendix page 6-12. • The additional ‘Expansion Port’ connector is not used so does not require a connection. i i System Components C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-19 name Connector Description Analogue D25 F 8 channels, balanced, line-level audio input or output per connector. AES/EBU D25 F 4 AES/EBU input pairs plus 4 AES/EBU output pairs per connector. MADI SC Fibre MADI audio data link to the console DSP processor. Remote 1,2,3 RJ45 Control link to the 8-RMP remote mic units. Standard Ethernet cables can be used.* Video In 75Ω BNC Video sync input required. (Alternatively, sync can derived from the incoming MADI stream but with slightly reduced technical performance.) Wclock Out 75Ω BNC Provides a source of Wordclock output locked to console sync input. USB MDR 56 No connection required. Service diagnostic use only.*

C10 HD Installation Manual 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 MIC/LINE IN 1 MIC/LINE IN 2 MIC/LINE IN 3 MIC/LINE IN 4 MIC/LINE IN 5 MIC/LINE IN 6 MIC/LINE IN 7 MIC/LINE IN 8 LINE OUT 1 – 8 CONNECT TO ALPHA-LINK PORT NUMBER POWER aLPha-Link 8-rmP 300mm Rear Panel Connectors 2U

on-air reliability. Switchable phantom power is available on each input. The 8-RMPs connect directly to an Alpha-Link LIVE-R unit, not to the console surface. Up to three units can be connected to each Alpha-Link LIVE-R. auDio anD controL cabLeS Analogue outputs from the 8-RMP are at line level and should be connected to an Alpha-Link LIVE-R using 8-circuit balanced audio cable. Remote control information is provided by a separate RJ45 data cable.* Pairs of audio-plus-control cables can be ordered from SSL in lengths of 1m, 5m, 10m and 25m. Cable pinouts are listed in the appendices. The maximum recommended cable length between each Alpha-link 8-RMP and an Alpha-Link LIVE-R is 50m. connector Summary See Section 6-12 for the connector pinouts. *Pinout of the data cable will differ depending on whether Alpha-Link Live or Alpha-Link LIVE-R is being used. Refer to previous section for further information. i name Connector Description Mic/Line In XLR3 F Microphone input. Pin 2 +ve. Switchable phantom power. Line Out D25 F 8 channel balanced audio outputs, line level. Remote RJ45 Control data connection to Alpha-Link LIVE-R.* System Components C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-21

C10 HD Installation Manual morSe Stagebox morSe 3u router Mic/Line In TX Isolated Line Output Line In & Line Out AES/EBU In/Out Input SRC Line Input Line Output Tx Isolated AES/EBU In/Out SDI Embedder/ De-embed’

The MORSE (MOdular Resource Sharing Engine) system provides a cost-effective, scalable solution for the sharing of local or remote audio I/O and managing control data. The system is specifically designed for on-air reliability and features optional redundancy on all data links and fault tolerant proprietary software. The system comprises a central router to which remote stageboxes and consoles may be connected via optical MADI links to provide a resource sharing solution. The router is available as a 3U rack with up to 24 individual links available or as a 6U rack with up to 48 links. Stageboxes can be connected to the router so that any I/O signal is then able to be allocated to any Blackrock processor connected to the router. If however resource sharing is not a requirement stageboxes can be directly connected to the processor. Both router and stagebox can support redundant fibre link connection. Each stagebox provides 14 slots for input modules so can each can be fitted with up to 56 channels of I/O. Plug-in modules are available that provide: Microphone level input, line level analogue I/O, AES, MADI and HD-SDI embedding and/or de- embedding. A 2nd redundant power supply can be fitted. Stageboxes are connected to the router or console using one or two duplex optical MADI links. The analogue operating level can be adjusted to cover the range +15, 18, 21 or 24dBu. The Stagebox layout and range of I/O cards is shown opposite. The fibre links between the Blackrock and the MORSE router are available as multimode or as singlemode to special order. Blackrock to MORSE fibre leads are LC – SC duplex. The MORSE system is more fully described in a separate SSL document ‘Morse Specification Guide’ part number: 82S6SMO10A. System Components C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-23

C10 HD Installation Manual 0 F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 - 12 13 - 24 IN 1 - 12 13 - 24 OUT 25 - 36 37 - 48 IN OUT POWER A POWER B NETWORK ADDRESS CONSOLE BOX 25 - 36 37 - 48 170mm 1U remote gP io interFace Rear Panel

The SSL remote GP IO unit is a 1U rack mounted chassis and is available in two versions that provide either 24 or 48 channels of GP input and output. The chassis features two mains power supplies thus providing ‘On-Air’ redundancy. GP IO boxes are connected to the console surface by a standard Ethernet connection. Connection is made to the SSL network and should therefore be kept separate from the facility’s IT infrastructure. Input and output signals can be either latching or momentary; this setting is individually assigned in software via the touch screen. When set to momentary the input trigger signal duration must be greater than 50mS. Refer to Section 6-13 for the connector pinouts. The internal mains power supplies are of the fully isolated type. It is recommended that a separate earthed lead is attached to the rear of the chassis to ensure a permanent ground connection. An M3 threaded insert is provided on the rear panel for the ground lead. inPut SWitching Inputs are triggered by applying a voltage of between 4V and 30V (AC or DC) across each pair of inputs pins. The current drawn is approximately 10mA. A 0V reference is available on all input connectors. A protected source of +12V available on all output connectors. outPut SWitching The switch closures are via DIL relay. Contact rating is 100Vdc, 125Vac, 100mA max. Do not use the output contacts to directly switch capacitive or reactive loads; always use an external relay with a suitable contact rating. If used for discrete track arming with associated tally, the tally must return to the same number input as the arming output signal, (ie. The tally for GP Out 1 will be on GP In 1). i System Components C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-25

C10 HD Installation Manual IN SDI-4 OUT IN SDI-3 OUT IN SDI-2 OUT IN SDI-1 OUT AES OUTPUTS (UNBALANCED) MADI ETHERNET PSU 1 PSU 2 REF IN WK OUT AES OUT GP I/O RS-422 198mm 1U SDi–maDi interFace Rear Panel MADI reDunDant Fibre connection uSing oPti-coax MADI Opti-Coax Media Converter SC – LC fibre ST – LC fibre 75Ω BNC – BNC

redundancy. The unit provides the interface between SDI video bitstreams and digital audio. SDI-MADI extracts up to 16 audio channels from each of the unit’s four SDI inputs to provide a total of up to 64 audio channels in both MADI (AES10id-2008) and AES3 (AES3-1992) formats. SDI inputs independently auto-sense between 3G, HD and SD standards and provide loop-through outputs for downstream equipment. With a comprehensive range of synchronising options and switchable sample rate convertors, the SDI-MADI is designed to reliably and seamlessly integrate into any broadcast environment where SDI-embedded audio channels require format conversion. More detailed installation and operational information can be obtained from the separate installation manual which can be downloaded from the SSL website: http://www.solid-state-logic.com/broadcastsound/Xlogic%20SDI-MADI/documentation.asp Fibre connectionS Connection to the Blackrock computer is by single unidirectional fibre (a return path from the Blackrock is not required). Note that the fibre connector on the SDI–MADI unit is the ST version. If a redundant connection to the Blackrock is required this can be implemented by utilising the BNC copper-MADI connector on the rear panel. This signal is a duplicate of the primary MADI but will need to be converted to fibre media – this can be achieved by using the SSL copper-to-fibre media converter ‘Opti-Coax’. The diagram opposite shows the redundant connection. i System Components C10 HD Installation Manual Section 2: Preparation | Page 2-27

C10 HD Installation Manual SyStem oPtionS LouDSPeaker SheLF A flat secure shelf is available for the positioning of loudspeakers, monitors etc. Each shelf is 400mm wide by 253mm deep. A shelf is securely attached by locating under the front of the top trim and then screws are used to fix to the console’s back panel. SiDe arm trim Standard side panels of the consoles are flat to simplify the positioning of adjoining furniture. A smooth contoured arm in contrasting silver finish is available which can be attached to the side panels to provide a more comfortable and attractive finish.

Section 3: Installation | Page 3–i • System overview Diagram • Power Supply • Sync Source • network connections • network configuration • alpha-Link Live and Live-r • alpha-Link 8rmP • gP i/o • talkback and oscillator • headphones • ipmiDi in thiS Section … … are step by step instructions about how to connect the console to its peripherals and any optional items. Note that there is a section describing the initial setup of the IP network. Section 3: inStaLLation

C10 HD Installation Manual Section contentS mains connection 3-3 Chassis Earth 3-3 Sync connections 3-3 network connections 3-5 TCP/IP Network 3-5 SSL Network 3-5 Control of a MORSE router 3-5 network configuration 3-6 User Access to Shared Folders 3-6 Service Access 3-6 ‘sbc’ Login (Macintosh OSX) 3-7 ‘sbc’ Login (PC) 3-7 ‘root’ Login 3-7 Logging Out 3-7 Time Zone Selection 3-8 Server Configuration Options – ‘ssl_setup’ 3-9 Assigning a Server Hostname (Option 8) 3-9 alpha-Link Live-r 3-11 Fibre Cables 3-11 Analogue I/O 3-11 Digital I/O 3-11 Unbalanced Digital I/O 3-11 8-RMP Remote 3-11 alpha-Link Live 3-11 alpha-Link 8-rmP 3-13 Audio Connection 3-13 Remote Control Link 3-13 Remote ID configuration 3-13

3-17 Outputs 3-17 Inputs 3-17 Remote GPIO Box 3-17 Network Connection 3-17 Chassis Ground 3-17 Address Selection Switches 3-17 talkback 3-19 Talkback Level 3-19 oscillator 3-19 headphone input 3-21 rS422 Serial Ports – automation/router Data 3-23 touchscreen video output 3-23 ipmiDi 3-25 Installing The ipMIDI Driver 3-25 Network Connection 3-25 Configuration – PC 3-25 Configuration – Mac 3-26 C10 HD Installation Manual Section 3: Installation | Page 3-1 Contents

C10 HD Installation Manual conSoLe mainS inLet PaneL Sync connectionS Console Main I/O Panel Console Backup I/O Panel Sync Source BNC ‘T’ Adapter and 75R termination Chassis earth bolt Optional 2nd sync feed for ‘Mirrored’ configuration 2nd sync for redundant systems Option Sync Distribution Amplifier C10 Console Alpha-Link LIVE-R MORSE Router

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-3 mainS connection All units are fitted with auto-ranging power supplies which will accept mains voltages which range from 100 to 240V ±10% without adjustment. The mains rating label is located adjacent to the mains input socket on the centre section power inlet panel. THE MAINS SAFETY EARTH MUST BE CONNECTED. THE TWO POWER SOURCES MUST NOT BE FROM DIFFERENT PHASES OF A 3-PHASE SUPPLY. For live transmission work it is normally recommended that one of the power feeds should be from an uninterruptable source – please also refer to note on page 2-5 relating to UPS units. chaSSiS earth An M6 earth bolt is provided on the mains input panel. This is an optional safety earth connection for external equipment or for where the power supply ground may be inadequate. This chassis connection is directly linked to the earth pin of the incoming power lead. Sync connectionS A sync input signal is required by the Blackrock processor(s), each Alpha-Link LIVE-R* and the MORSE router (if fitted). Sync signals are not required by Alpha-Link 8-RMP or RIO units. Refer to the diagram opposite for the recommended sync distribution arrangement. Note that the Blackrock processor(s) do not include internal termination. Termination needs to be provided by fitting the BNC adapter and termination plugs; these items are located in the console’s trim kit. * If an Alpha-Link LIVE unit is positioned at a remote location where it is impossible to provide a sync signal the unit can be configured to use its incoming MADI signal as the sync reference. See page 8 of the Alpha-Link LIVE-R User Manual regarding clock source selection. HOWEVER, when operating in this mode there will be a degradation of jitter performance and redundant-processor systems may experience a slight delay and/or drop of audio whilst the unit re-references to its backup MADI stream. i Refer to Appendix page 6-31 for the full list of supported sync frame rates

C10 HD Installation Manual 1 - 12 13 - 24 IN 1 - 12 13 - 24 OUT 25 - 36 37 - 48 IN OUT POWER A POWER B NETWORK ADDRESS CONSOLE BOX 25 - 36 37 - 48 Ethernet Switch 0.3m Lead Console Main I/O Panel Console Main I/O Panel Console Backup I/O Panel TCP/IP network SSL network netWork connectionS – SingLe ProceSSor netWork connectionS – reDunDant ProceSSor PLuS morSe anD gP io TCP/IP Network SSL Network (spare) Ethernet Switches Not supplied PC to control MORSE routes Option Remote GP IO MORSE Router ‘PuTTY’ Samba SNMP and MORSE config ‘PuTTY’ Samba SNMP Optional 2nd network links for ‘Mirrored’ configuration Facility’s Internet Network Option

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-5 netWork connectionS Assemble the two console networks as indicated by the appropriate diagram opposite. • Standard cat-5e or cat-6 Ethernet cables are suitable for all network connections. • Hubs should preferably be of an ‘auto-negotiating’ type or of at least 100BaseT capacity. • The SSL and TCP/IP networks must be kept separated. tcP/iP netWork The remote PC, network hub and interconnecting cables are not supplied and will need to be sourced by the facility. The PC may also be directly connected to the console’s TCP/IP Network port without the need for a hub. Note that in this configuration the Ethernet cable used will need to be of the ‘crossover’ type. The console does not support wireless networking. SSL netWork The SSL network is a closed proprietary network used to transfer data between the different items of SSL equipment – including the optional MORSE router. For single consoles, or for systems without a MORSE router or a GPIO box, the only connection that needs to be installed is the 0.3m link between the DSP card and the SSL network port on the connector panel. (This lead will be located in the console’s trim kit). Redundant systems, multiple console installations or systems that include a MORSE router will almost certainly require an external Ethernet switch to be supplied. controL oF a morSe router The routing matrix in a MORSE router can always be controlled by using the console’s touchscreen. Routing, and optional scheduling, can also be controlled remotely using a PC by purchasing an appropriate license. The file management PC can also be used to control a MORSE router providing it is equipped with two independent network cards. This configuration will also allow additional suitably licensed PCs access the router.

C10 HD Installation Manual netWork conFiguration Once the physical connections between the console and the network PC have been established it is then likely that whoever manages the facility’s IT network will wish to perform some initial system administration. The networked computer used will need to have an SSH (secure shell) client programme installed. Macintosh users will be able to use the ‘Terminal’ application that is included with the OSX operating system. For PC users it will be necessary to install a 3rd-party terminal emulator application. (Most terminal applications support ssh connection; the free, downloadable application ‘PuTTY’ is a suitable example). This program will be used to communicate with the C100 HDS administration programmes. Mac ‘Terminal’ settings should be: [Preferences…/Terminal type: – Xterm Color], [Window Settings.../Display/Wide Glyphs – unchecked] to give the correct colour display. To be able to log-in to the console’s SBC server it will be necessary to know its IP address. The default IP details are listed below. It is recommended that the processors are given usernames to simplify future logins; if a hostname has already been allocated then the IP address can be replaced by the hostname – refer to page 3-9. uSer acceSS to ShareD FoLDerS A user network login is provided on the console’s internal Blackrock server. This account provides access to all the Samba shared folders used for the storage of projects and backups as well as the uploading of ‘Eyeconix’ images. Service acceSS A technical-level login account ‘SbC’ (Single Board Computer) is also provided on the Blackrock server. This account provides terminal access to all user files. System administrators should always log-in using this account. The default login details are shown on the right. Some system settings may require a ‘root’ password – see ‘Administrator access’ below. Access to shared folders IP: 192.168.1.2 (static) Login name: root Password: pavili0n Service access IP: 192.168.1.2 (static) Login name: sbc Password: sbc123 ADMInISTRATOR ACCESS Note that in order to modify the SBC server’s default settings it will be necessary to log in as ‘root’. Only log-in as root when prompted and always log-out when finished. This login has the full range of access permissions and is able to change or delete system level files. The root password is ‘pavili0n’ [Note the use of the numeral 0].

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-7 ‘Sbc’ Login (macintoSh oSx) • Launch the ‘Terminal’ application on the Mac. (‘Terminal’ is located in ‘Applications / Utilities’) • At the terminal prompt type the following command: ‘ssh [email protected]’ Where: ‘ssh’ is the command for a secure shell connection. ‘192.168.1.2’ is the IP address of the computer when shipped from the factory and ‘’ indicates the ‘Return’ key on the computer keyboard. • Enter the sbc password ‘server’ . You should now be logged-in to the console server. Note that in the example shown the server has already been assigned the name ‘electra’. ‘Sbc’ Login (Pc) • Once PuTTY is installed on your computer click on its icon to launch the terminal program. • Enter: ‘192.168.1.2’ in the ‘Host Name’ field and click ‘Open’ • You will be prompted for the login level, enter: ‘sbc’ • Enter the sbc password ‘server’. You should now be logged in to the console server with root access. Note that in the example shown the server has already been assigned the name ‘electra’. Other terminal emulator programmes may omit the configuration window stage. For these applications the connection command used in the Macintosh example may be appropriate. ‘root’ Login • Type ‘ssh [email protected]’ or enter ‘root’ at the login prompt in place of ‘sbc’. • Enter the root password ‘pavili0n’ . Logging out Because the root login has full access permissions it is recommended that after running either setup program the connection to the server is closed. This will prevent unintentional alteration of critical files. • At the server prompt type ‘exit’ .

C10 HD Installation Manual time Zone SeLection The console’s real time clock is set to observe GMT at the factory and should not be adjusted. It will however, be necessary to enter the studio’s global location in order to set the appropriate world time-zone offset value, (unless of course, the studio is also located in a zone that observes GMT). To enter the timezone selection utility: • Log in to the console server as ‘root’ using the appropriate method shown previously. • At the server prompt type: ‘system-config-time’ . Ignore the warning about text entry. • Use the Up/Down arrows to choose the appropriate continent and country locations from the lists provided. • Tab to ‘OK’ or ‘Cancel’ and press the space-bar to accept. Do not select the ‘System clock uses UTC’ box. • Once the selection has been made the programme will return to the ‘root’ prompt. Remember to log out of the root level access when finished. If the console is fitted with a backup processor it is important to input the correct time zone to both the main and the backup servers – the servers will not synchronise correctly if set to different time-zones. It can take 10–15 minutes for dual Blackrock systems to become synchronised.

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-9 Server conFiguration oPtionS – ‘SSL_SetuP’ The default network settings for the console server, such as its hostname and the IP address allocation method, can be changed to suit the client’s IT infrastructure. System settings are configurable via a system setup menu as shown below. It is important that values for the network settings are provided by whoever administers the facility’s IT systems. To access the server’s set-up menu: • Log in to the console server as ‘root’ using the appropriate method shown previously. • At the server prompt type: ‘ssl_setup ’ • The set-up program offers a list of options available to the user. Each option provides on-screen prompts. Refer to Appendix K for further information relating to the use of SNMP. aSSigning a Server hoStname (oPtion 8) It is recommended that the console SBC server is given a hostname; particularly if using DHCP as the IP assignment method. This name can then be used to identify the server for future logins (In the example on the previous pages it will be noticed that the server has already been named as ’electra’). NOTE. In order for the change of name to become effective it will be necessary to reboot the Linux core of the SBC computer. DO NOT assign a new hostname if the console is in use as network changes can result in a temporary loss of control. NOTE. For consoles fitted with redundant processors the two SBC servers must be assigned different names. To assign a hostname and to reboot the core: • Assign a new hostname string using the ssl_setup program as shown above. • Save and exit the setup program using the (s) option. (The may be a network restart message). • Then, at the server prompt type: ‘reboot ’ You will then be logged out and the core will restart immediately. i

C10 HD Installation Manual AES/EBU - A OUT 1 IN 1 OUT 2 IN 2 MADI ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 AES/EBU - A OUT 1 IN 1 OUT 2 IN 2 MADI ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 AES/EBU - A OUT 1 IN 1 OUT 2 IN 2 MADI ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 AES/EBU - A OUT 1 IN 1 OUT 2 IN 2 MADI ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 AES/EBU - A OUT 1 IN 1 OUT 2 IN 2 MADI ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 AES/EBU - A OUT 1 IN 1 OUT 2 IN 2 MADI ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 Fibre connectionS – SingLe maDi Fibre connectionS – Link reDunDancy Fibre connectionS – Link PLuS ProceSSor reDunDancy Alpha-Link 1 Alpha-Link 2 Console Connector Panel MADI card configured as 2 x redundant ports Main Blackrock Backup Blackrock MADI – Main MADI – Backup

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-11 aLPha-Link Live-r Connect sync source as described in the earlier section page 3-3 Refer to Appendix page 6-11 for the connector pinouts. Fibre cabLeS 2m fibre cables are supplied with each Alpha link Live-R which can be used for initial testing or if the units are adjacent to the Blackrock processor. It is the responsibility of the facility or system integrator to supply longer fibre cables that may be necessary to allow the Alpha-Link units to be remotely located. Each unit will require one or two fibre cable runs depending on the method of connection to the Blackrock. The diagrams opposite show the different connection arrangements. • Cable specification is: 50/125µm, multimode, duplex LC (at the Blackrock) to SC (at the Alpha-Link). • Singlemode 9/125µm cables cannot be used. • It is recommended that spare cables are run to remote units to allow for damage or future expansion. Suitable cables are readily available from networking and computer supply outlets. anaLogue i/o Balanced analogue inputs and outputs are available via the D25 connectors. Each connector provides eight channels. DigitaL i/o Four input circuits and four output circuits of 110Ω balanced AES/EBU are provided on each connector. Use only appropriately matched 110Ω cable for the connection of digital equipment. Digital channels 1–4 feature SRC conversion on their inputs. All other digital inputs operate at the system sample rate. unbaLanceD DigitaL i/o A 1U, 32-channel, BNC converter/breakout panel is available for the connection of 75Ω unbalanced digital equipment. Panels can be ordered with either 1m or 3m connection cables. Note that 3m is the maximum distance at which the panel can be located. 8-rmP remote For remote control connection to separate Alpha-Link 8-RMP microphone amplifier units. See following pages. aLPha-Link Live The Alpha-Link Live unit does not feature twin MADI fibre ports. The creation of redundant connections to this unit will therefore require the use of an external fibre changeover switch. i

C10 HD Installation Manual REMOTE RMP 1 AES/EBU - C AES/EBU - B AES/EBU - A ANALOGUE 17 – 24 ANALOGUE 9 – 16 ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 9 – 16 IN 9 – 16 OUT 17 – 24 IN 17 – 24 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 RMP 2 RMP 3 MIC/LINE IN 1 MIC/LINE IN 2 MIC/LINE IN 3 MIC/LINE IN 4 MIC/LINE IN 5 MIC/LINE IN 6 MIC/LINE IN 7 MIC/LINE IN 8 LINE OUT 1 – 8 CONNECT TO ALPHA-LINK PORT NUMBER POWER MIC/LINE IN 1 MIC/LINE IN 2 MIC/LINE IN 3 MIC/LINE IN 4 MIC/LINE IN 5 MIC/LINE IN 6 MIC/LINE IN 7 MIC/LINE IN 8 LINE OUT 1 – 8 CONNECT TO ALPHA-LINK PORT NUMBER POWER aLPha-Link Live-r to aLPha-Link 8-rmP connection Front PaneL iD conFiguration MADI Link To Console POWER INPUT TYPE GAIN 0 10 18 28 37 45 55 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dB OVL -15dB +48v ACTIVE ID 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 Alpha-Link Live-R Alpha-Link 8-RMP 1 Alpha-Link 8-RMP 2 Remote Control Link (See notes) D25M – D25M 8 channel balanced audio

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-13 aLPha-Link 8-rmP auDio connection Microphone inputs are via XLR 3-pin female connectors. The line-level outputs are accessed on a 25-way D-type female connector. A pin-to-pin individually screened, balanced audio cable should be used to connect the 8-RMP output to one of the Alpha-Link LIVE-R analogue input connectors. Standard cables are available to order in 1m, 5m, 10m and 25m lengths. The maximum recommended length of the audio cable between Alpha-Link LIVE-R and 8-RMP is 50m. remote controL Link A separate RJ45 lead must be installed to provide control for the Gain, Pad and Phantom Power settings. Where connection is made to an Alpha-Link LIVE-R then standard Ethernet cables can be used. Alpha-Link Live units use a custom pinout for the ‘Remote’ connector so standard Ethernet network leads cannot be used. If making your own cables, refer to page 6-10 for the pinout of the custom control lead. Audio and control leads are available to order in standard 1m, 5m, 10m and 25m lengths. Refer to page 6-12 for the connector pinouts. remote iD conFiguration The 8-RMP units are configured with an identification number (ID-1, 2 or 3) via the front panel buttons to match the corresponding ‘Remote’ port used on the controlling Alpha-Link. A unit configured to be ID-1, for example, will not respond if connected to Alpha-Link LIVE-R ‘Remote’ ports 2 or 3. i TO COnFIGuRE THE CHAnnEL ID PORT: a. Switch off the power, remove the RJ45 control lead and re-apply power to the 8-RMP unit. If the unit is already communication with the Alpha-Link LIVE-R it will not be possible to alter the configuration. b. Press and hold the ‘TYPE’ and ‘GAIN switches down together for about 1 second. This will enter the configuration mode. c. The ‘0’ level LED will begin to flash. This indicates that the unit is in its channel ID setup mode. (If either the ‘10’ or ‘16’ LEDs is lit instead then press the ‘INPUT’ button once or twice until the ‘0’ LED lights). d. One of the ‘+48v’ lights will also be lit. This indicates the current channel ID number. e. To alter the current channel ID number press the ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ buttons on the front panel until the required channel is indicated. NB. It is possible to set channel numbers above ID3. Settings ID4 and above are invalid and will result in a loss of control of the unit. f. Press the ‘TYPE’ and ‘GAIN switches down together for about 1 second. This will exit the configuration mode. Remember to reconnect the control lead. 4 3 2 1

C10 HD Installation Manual Fibre connectionS – SingLe maDi Fibre connectionS – Link reDunDancy Fibre connectionS – Link PLuS ProceSSor reDunDancy Stagebox 1 Stagebox 2 Main Connector Panel MADI card configured as 2 x redundant ports Main Processor Backup Processor MADI – Main MADI – Backup Port A Port B Port A Port B Port A Port B Port A Port B

MORSE router. The MORSE router can be assembled and configured in different ways to suit specific requirements for resource sharing and redundancy. Systems that include a router will be individually tailored and then commissioned by SSL engineers so are not covered by this document. Fibre cabLeS 2m fibre cables are supplied with each 3U stagebox which can be used for initial testing or if the units are adjacent to the Blackrock processor. It is the responsibility of the facility or system integrator to supply longer fibre cables that may be necessary to allow the Alpha-Link units to be remotely located. Each unit will require one or two fibre cable runs depending on the method of connection to the Blackrock. The diagrams opposite show the different connection arrangements. • When connecting to redundant Blackrock processors the main processor should be connected to input ‘B’ of each stagebox and the backup processor connected to input ‘A’. • Standard interface specification is: 50/125µm, multimode, duplex LC (at the Blackrock) to SC (at the stagebox). • Singlemode versions of the stagebox MADI interface card can be specified at the time of order. • It is recommended that spare cables are installed to remotely located units to allow for possible damage or future expansion. Suitable ready made fibre cables are available from networking and computer supply outlets. MORSE Stageboxes C10 HD Installation Manual Section 3: Installation | Page 3-15

13 - 24 IN 1 - 12 OUT 25 - 36 IN OUT POWER A POWER B NETWORK ADDRESS CONSOLE BOX 25 - 36 37 - 48 GP IO Page 3-16 | Section 3: Installation C10 HD Installation Manual GP I/O Box Rear Panel gP voLtage inPut circuit chaSSiS grounD connection gP io connectionS 0 F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 - 12 13 - 24 IN 1 - 12 13 - 24 OUT 25 - 36 37 - 48 IN OUT POWER B NETWORK ADDRESS CONSOLE BOX 25 - 36 37 - 48 GPI Input Connectors 25-way D-type Male GPI Output Connectors 25-way D-type Female PUSH GPI Input Connectors 25-way D-type Male M3 Insert RJ45–RJ45 Network Lead Address Selection Switches GPI Output Connectors 25-way D-type Female SSL Network A B GP Inputs are triggered by applying an AC or DC voltage of between 4V and 30V. The current drawn is approximately 10mA. V

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-17 gP i/o – conSoLe anD remote gP i/o box All GP IO circuits are fully isolated from the internal electronics – inputs are opto-isolated and outputs are via relay. The input and output signals can be either latching or momentary; this parameter is individually assigned in software via the touch screen. When set to momentary the input signal trigger duration must be not less than 50mS. If used for discrete track arming with associated tally, the tally must return to the same number input as the arming output signal, (ie. the tally for GPI Out 1 will be on GPI In 1). outPutS All output switch closures from the console or the GP IO Box are via DIL relay. Do not use these outputs to directly switch capacitive or reactive loads; always use a separate external relay with suitable contact rating. inPutS The Inputs circuits are of the configuration shown opposite so an external voltage must be applied to trigger each input. A voltage suitable for the input trigger is available on the output connectors and a 0V reference is provided on the input connectors. Refer to page 6-13 for the connector pinouts. remote gPio box netWork connection Installation simply requires that the unit be connected to the console’s SSL Network using a standard Ethernet cable. Note that if a MORSE router is being used, or if multiple GP IO boxes are connected to the same console, then an Ethernet switch/hub will need to be included to provide the additional SSL network connections. chaSSiS grounD The internal mains power supplies are of the fully isolated type. It is recommended that a separate earthed lead is attached to the rear of the chassis to ensure a permanent ground connection. An M3 threaded insert is provided on the rear panel for the ground lead. aDDreSS SeLection SWitcheS The default ‘BOX’ switch setting for the initial GP IO unit is ‘1’. If a second unit is connected to the same console network then the address switch of the second unit will need to be set to position ‘2’ – and so on for each additional unit up to the maximum of 15. The ‘CONSOLE’ switch will only require adjustment in installations where there will be more than one console connected to the same SSL network. The switch must be set to the same position as the console ID switch (located beneath the centre control tile) in order for the console to communicate with a GP IO box. The default setting of both ID switches is 1. Note that it is not possible for two consoles to share control of the same IO unit. inDicatorS i DIL Relay Ratings: • 100V DC, 125V AC • 100mA max. PoWer LeD State Indication Steady illumination Both PSUs powered Flashing slowly One PSU powered StatuS LeD State Indication Flashing quickly Ethernet activity Flashing slowly Network not connected

Page 3-18 | Section 3: Installation C10 HD Installation Manual AES/EBU - A ANALOGUE 1 – 8 OUT 9 – 16 IN 9 – 16 OUT 1 – 8 IN 1 – 8 Gain / Threshold taLkback SyStem taLkback LeveL Talkback Output Alpha-Link Rear Panel D25 Female VR2 VR1 Internal TB Mic Comms system - and/or - Remote IO Analogue input Rear of Centre Master Tile Gain Level Adjustment Limiter Threshold Adjustment

C10 HD Installation Manual Section 3: Installation | Page 3-19 taLkback The C10 HD console contains an in-built talkback microphone and amplifier. The microphone is located next to the main monitor level pot on the centre-control tile. The output is balanced and at line level (approximately 0dB) and the circuit features an inbuilt compressor. See following page for TB gain adjustment information. • The TB output signal is provided on an xLR 3-pin male connector fitted to the console connector panel. • Install a single balanced audio cable between the Talkback Output XLR and the facility’s comms system and/or an analogue input circuit on an I/O unit (RIO or Alpha-Link LIVE). The input circuit number chosen can then be assigned as the talkback source via the console touchscreen. taLkback LeveL The talkback microphone level is factory adjusted to provide an output level of approximately 0dBu during typical speech volume. The input gain of a comms system should be adjusted to match this level. If adjustment of the TB output level is necessary then presets for microphone gain and limiter threshold are available on the rear of the master controls panel in the centre section. Note that the compressor threshold may need to be increased – by turning preset VR1 clockwise – BEFORE attempting to increase the amplifier gain, VR2. oSciLLator The C100 HDS provides an inbuilt software oscillator. The oscillator signal can be assigned to any console output without the need for external cabling. Alternatively, external hardware oscillators (either analogue or digital, mono, stereo or 5.1) may be supplied. In this configuration one or more circuits should be allocated on the appropriate analogue or digital input connector; these signals can then be allocated as the oscillator inputs via the touchscreen.

C10 HD Installation Manual PUSH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 heaDPhone connectorS XLR Headphone Input Headphone Output Jack

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-21 heaDPhone inPut The console is fitted with a stereo 1/4” headphone jack socket beneath the front buffer at the left hand end of the console. This socket is internally wired to an XLR 3-pin socket fitted to the connector panel. The headphone output is directly connected to the input. There is no internal amplification or level control. Page 6-9 for the connector pinouts. It is the responsibility of the facility to ensure that all cabling necessary to make use of the headphone function is installed prior to the console being commissioned. i

C10 HD Installation Manual PUSH Serial Port 1 Touchscreen Video Out Serial Port 2 SeriaL Port anD xga outPut connectorS

Two serial control services are available on C10 HD systems: 1. Router name transfer using the Probel PB08 protocol. 2. Remote control automation using the Sony ELC or Ross Overdrive protocols. An license upgrade is required to activate the Automation feature. Refer to Appendix G of the C10 Operators Manual for further details of the automation feature. It will be necessary to install appropriate cabling between the console and the remote equipment. Two serial ports are located on the console main connector panel. Note that the console includes internal switching so that the serial ports will automatically become redundant on systems that feature dual Blackrock processors. Either serial service can be assigned to the serial connectors. The port allocations are stored in system text files which can entered via the touchscreen terminal. touchScreen viDeo outPut A duplicate of the centre section touch-screen image is available on an XGA connector beneath the console. The connector is located on the additional connector panel; pinout follows standard HD-15 VGA. Please note that the image output is in portrait orientation, not landscape, so an external monitor will need to be able to rotate by 90°. Image resolution is 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, i Serial Ports C10 HD Installation Manual Section 3: Installation | Page 3-23 Serial Port File allocation Physical Port Software Identification Console Serial Port 1 12 Console Serial Port 2 13

C10 HD Installation Manual Main Connector Panel Backup Connector Panel Redundant systems only Network lead RJ45 – RJ45 Workstation Computer iPmiDi DaW connection

Section 3: Installation | Page 3-25 iPmiDi The C10 HD console is able to communicate with a DAW directly via Ethernet. To use the interface a third party ipMIDI software driver will need to be installed on the DAW computer. Using this method of communication allows the C10 HD to be used with a wide variety of DAW applications on a number of different platforms. The C10 HD uses a ‘HUI’ compatible protocol. Please refer to your DAW manual for details on how to configure the DAW application for C10 HD under HUI control. inStaLLing the iPmiDi Driver Download to your workstation computer either the IP_MIDI_MAC disk image (Macintosh) or the IP_MIDI_PC file (Windows). These folders contain the latest version of the ipMIDI applications and include installation instructions. The files are downloadable form the SSL website using the following URL: http://www.solid-state-logic.com/support/Consoles/C%20Series/downloads.asp netWork connection The console features a dedicated ipMIDI connector for linking to DAW controllers as shown opposite. Connect this port directly to your workstation computer’s Ethernet connector using a standard Ethernet lead. (If using a PC, it may be necessary for the Ethernet lead to be of the ‘crossover’ type). The ipMIDI data may also be connected to the workstation computer via a local network. Note however that ipMIDI implementation uses is a multicast UDP protocol which can increase the network traffic. On larger systems it may be of advantage to configure the facility’s network routers to block the ipMIDI data from destinations other than the DAW computer. The ipMIDI multicast group adderss is 255.0.0.37. conFiguration – Pc After downloading the ipMIDI files from the link shown above, run the ‘setupipmidi_1.x.exe’ application (note that the revision number will depend on the version you are installing) by double clicking on it. You will have to restart the computer at the end of the setup process. Once the computer has restarted, right click on the ‘ipMIDI’ icon in the task bar and set the number of MIDI ports to 12 in the resulting pop-up. If you are upgrading an older copy of ipMIDI it will be necessary to uninstall the previous version (using Add/Remove programs) before running the installer. The IP address of the console’s ipMIDI port is 192.168.1.2. This is a static address and cannot be altered. Enter this number into the ‘Default gateway’ field of the TCP/IP Properties window.

C10 HD Installation Manual conFiguration – mac After downloading the ipMIDI files from the link shown previously, double click on the ipMIDI.pkg file to run the installation program – note that you will be asked to log out and in again once the installation has completed . Once you have logged back in, open Audio MIDI Setup and double click on the ipMIDI icon. Set the number of MIDI ports to 12 in the resulting pop-up. If you are upgrading an older copy of ipMIDI you must uninstall it before running the installer. To uninstall ipMIDI simply delete: . You should empty the Trash after deleting the .bundle file before running the installer. The IP address of the console’s ipMIDI port is 192.168.1.2. This is a static address and cannot be altered. Enter this number into the ‘Router’ field of the Ethernet Network window.

Backup • A: i/o configuration • B: console configuration in thiS Section … … you will be guided through all of the initial system configuration tasks which are needed in order to complete the console’s commissioning. It is important that everything described in the Installation Section has been completed. Section 4: conFiGURAtion C10 HD Installation Manual Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-i

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Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-iii Section contentS intRodUction 4–1 File tRAnSFeR And BAckUp 4–2 IP Address and Names 4–2 Accessing C10 Shared Folders 4–3 System Backup 4–4 Project Backup 4–5 Transfers 4–5 Eyeconix 4–6 Image Specifications 4–6 Updates 4–6 A: i/o conFiGURAtion 4–9 Step A1: Check Connections. 4–9 Step A2: Startup Console and Login. 4–9 Step A3: Enter the Routing configuration pages. 4–10 Step A4: Configure MADI connections. 4–11 Alpha-Link Configuration 4–12 Step A5: Name and bundle the IO. 4–13 Grouping multi-channel components: 4–14 Customising IO names: 4–15 Step A6: Group the IO 4–16 Step A7: Select signals for the Quick-Routing function. 4–18 Step A8: Assign fixed routing. 4–19 Step A9: Check the new IO configuration. 4–21 Assigning input sources to channels: 4–21 Routing the channel to the Programme bus: 4–21 Auditioning the Programme bus on the monitors: 4–21 B: conSole conFiGURAtion 4–23 Step B1: Set the Boot Project 4–23 Step B2: Set Passwords 4–24 Step B3: Create Projects 4–25 Step B4: Assign Centre Section and Touchscreen Softkeys 4–26 Default Project Softkey Assignments: 4–26 The Centre Section Function display 4–27 Step B5: Assign Channel Softkeys 4–28 Step B6: Configure Fader Layers 4–29 Step B7: Name Busses, Softkeys and Layers 4–32 Naming Softkey Assignments 4–33 Step B8: Assign Projects to USER MODES Buttons 4–34 Step B9: Upload Eyeconix Images 4–35 Step B10:Further Preset-Level User Configuration. 4–36 Presets 4–36 Control Linking 4–38 Configuration

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Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-1 conFiGURAtion intRodUction This section provides system administrators with step-by-step guides for the basic configuration of the C10HD. The procedures described here presume Administrator-level access to the console, and should not be attempted until the procedures in the Installation Guide have been completed. Before beginning the software confirguation of the control surface please ensure that the networked PC is available and can be used for file backup – refer to the following section ‘File transfer and Backup’. Part A then guides you through the console’s IO configuration – naming, grouping and routing the IO, and creating Quickroute lists. Part B describes the initial configuration of the Control Surface, especially regarding Preset-level access. More detailed configuration of the console is described in Section 5 of this manual. The illustration below shows the layout of the console and the names used to describe each area: The screens above the fader strips are referred to as Channel Information Displays, and the touchscreen above the Centre Section is simply referred to as the Touchscreen. 2 ASG 3 ASG 4 ASG 5 ASG 6 ASG 7 ASG 8 4 1 PGM 2 4 2 4 1 M 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A FUNCTION SELECT EQUALIZER MONITOR CONTROLS DYNAMICS MASTER INSERT DELAY MISC LEVELS 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -20 USER MODES 5kO 12K3 REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON REM M PROT S AFL PFL ON PAN 1 2 L C R RS LFE LS DIM CUT FLIP MONO 5.1 O T/B TONE DIM MINI AFL PFL MODE MODE IN IN 3 4 5 6 7 8 I/P O/P RTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MODE IN IN GAIN LF LF GAIN LMF GAIN HMF Q HMF SLOPE Q MODE SLOPE Q Push for units AUX RATIO RLS/ATK Q THRESH GAIN CUT/SOLO MIX MINUS Push for ATK O.O 2OO O.O 4OO QO.5 O.O 1kO QO.5 O.O O.O O.O 1.O 3OO 15Su O.OO mSec N X IO UNCTI FU CT LEC EL S E 1 3 5 2 OD M 4 U A Z ALIZ QUA E N 6 7 1 I 8 2 R M ER ZE 3 5 7 4 6 8 X E 8 9 11 13 OD M 10 12 MI INUS M AMICS NA YN D N 13 15 AN P I 14 16 T Push R NSER IN N N P P R /I / O I for TK A LAY EL D N TE R I F O L SLOPE Q O. OO 2 F O M L ODE M O. 4OO O.5 Q F O ODE M M H O. 1kO O.5 Q F 5kO O M H SLOPE Q . O O O RATI LS/ATK R O. O.O 1.O OO 3 Push 0 u 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 12 - 14 - 16 - 20 - for nits u 15S O.O Se m OO c e U R F USER S ODES M L AIN G N Q GAIN Q M AIN G M THRESH R ER ASTE MA AIN G R 0 O ONITO MO ROLS ONTR C 2 L C R O S E RS LF L O ISC MI LS EL EVE L E I M T/B ON T DI IN M O 5 M T O L DI U C F M SOL UT/S C 1 O IP L N O . 5 M T RE M PRO S R P M T RE M RO S PROT S REM M M T RE M PRO S M T RE M PRO S L L AF F P M T RE M PRO S PROT S REM M R T M PRO S L F EM M IP L N L L AF F P O A N L L AF F P O N FL A O N FL P N L L AF F P O N L L AF F P O N L L AF F P O FL A N FL P O N L P F A O FL P Function Select Panel Master Channel Master Section Centre Fader Buttons 10 2 12 4 14 6 16 8 Fader AFL PFL ON 9 1 11 3 13 5 15 7 ASG 9-16 PGM 1 PGM 2 1 P 2 ASG 3 ASG 4 ASG 5 ASG 6 ASG 7 ASG 8 4 2 4 1 S 2 4 1 M 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A O 2 2 5 S S R 2 6 a t N X S M M M M PG 1 PG 2 M M M M M F F F F O 4 1 12 10 2 4 11 9 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 N N M 8 1 16 14 6 8 13 15 5 7 1 1 1 1 1 C ader F G 6 AS -1 9 G M M M M M N L N L L AF F P O N N L N N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T T 0 0 0 T T 0 0 Routing Controls Quik-Controls Scribble Keys On and Listen Controls FADER STRIP CENTRE SECTION Introduction

An essential part of system mainteneance is carrying out the process of file and data backup. It is for this reason that a networked PC must be available for the storage of backup filesa and user projects. C10 supports standard network protocols to communicate with a remote PC via a TCP/IP connection. Shared folders on the C10 system disk can be mounted on the remote PC using the Windows SMB/CIFS protocol and the C10 Diagnostic terminal can be opened using a SSH (secure shell) client such as PuTTY. For information regarding connecting the console to an external computer, please see Sections 2-11 and 3-5. ip AddReSS And nAmeS The default IP Address of a C10 as shipped direct from the SSL factory is 192.168.1.2. It is likely that this address will have been changed by the IT administrator or the commissioning engineer so will no longer be appropriate. Secondly, if the server has been set to obtain an IP address using DHCP then the console’s address will no longer be a constant value. The simplest method of reliably logging in to the server, either from the terminal or to access the Samba shared folders, is if the SBC server has been assigned a suitable hostname. This name can then be entered in place of the IP address whenever you wish to connect with the server. Refer to section 3-9 for setup information relating to hostname and other network settings It will be seen in the following examples that the SBC servers used to provide the images have been assigned the hostnames ‘pdaC10master’ and ‘pebble’. Page 4-2 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide File Transfer and Backup

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-3 AcceSSinG c10 ShARed FoldeRS ‰ Click on the ‘Run…’ icon in the Windows Start menu list ‰ In the ‘Run’ box, type ‘\\ ’ ‘\\’ indicates that we wish to mount a shared file ‘’ is the name of the C10 SBC server – ‘pdaC10master’ in this case (or the IP address if known). indicates the ‘Return’ key on the computer keyboard. ‰ In the connect window, login as ‘sbc’ followed by the system password. The default password is ‘sbc123’. This will result in a view of the shared folders on the C10 system, similar to that shown below: Ignore the Printers and Faxes Folder, it may or may not be visible. File Transfer and Backup

Backups have to be initiated from the terminal login so the SSH terminal client will be required (eg. ‘PuTTY’ for PC users or ‘Terminal’ for Mac OSX). ‰ [PC] Open the SSH application on the networked PC and login to the C10 system; the username is ‘sbc’ and the password is ‘server’. ‰ [Mac] Open the ‘Terminal’ application and enter: ‘ssh sbc@’ and then enter the password ‘server’. ‘’ can be either the name or the IP address of the server. The compressed back-up files will be stored in the shared ‘System Backup’ folder. ‰ To check that there is sufficient space for the backup type the following command line: ‘df -h /home’ If the percentage used is greater than 90%, move an existing back up out of the System Backup folder to a local drive on the PC or to any mounted removable or networked storage. ‰ To create the new backup type: ‘backup_system_disk’ This will create a time and date stamped backup file in the system_backup folder. The backup process copies the entire C10 System Disk and so will take a considerable time (~20 min) to complete. It is of course recommended that any backups created are also stored off-line elsewhere by copying via the PC to an external removable storage device or to a designated networked drive. Page 4-4 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide File Transfer and Backup

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-5 pRoject BAckUp Projects backed-up via the Copy button in the Project menu will be located in the Project Backup folder and can then be archived to the local PC disk, a removable storage device such as a USB memory stick, or to networked storage. tRAnSFeRS The Transfers folder is a bridge between the C10 system File system and an external PC. The Transfer Folder is visible in the Copy menu available from the STUDIO File Menu commands detailed later in this section and any files copied to that directory can then be transferred to a folder on the local PC or archived as required. Files edited on the PC can, in turn, be placed in the Transfers folder and then copied back into the C10 system folder. The Transfers folder provides a simple mechanism for transferring diagnostic logs and text based configuration files, such as the lists that define the C10 Free Controls, GPIO functions and DAW control menus, so that they can be edited on a PC. File Transfer and Backup

To add images, simply copy or paste them into the folder and they will then automatically appear in the console LOAD EYECON popup; see the Operator’s Reference Manual for additional information. imAGe SpeciFicAtionS Images can be either .bmp or .jpg format and should have a colour depth of 24 bits (which is the default setting on most graphics programmes) File names can be a maximum of eleven characters. Although images will be automatically re-sized, for best results you should prepare the images such that they have a width of 109 pixels and a height of 83 pixels. UpdAteS C10 software update files are placed in this folder. Full details are provided in the install notes that accompany a C10 software update. Page 4-6 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide File Transfer and Backup

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-7 A: io conFiGURAtion Step A1: check connectionS. Ensure that the system is connected and powered according to the Installation section and any additional facility-specific interconnection drawings. Step A2: StARtUp conSole And loGin. ‰ Power up the console. Once the console has fully booted, log in as Administrator: ‰ Touch the padlock button towards the bottom right-hand corner of the Touchscreen: This will activate the login display: ‰ Touch Administrator, enter the Administrator password in the keyboard which appears, and touch ok. The Administrator password is initially simply set to ‘A’. For details regarding changing the user-level passwords, see Tutorial B. Project Information Strip A: IO Configuration

On systems with a redundant core, note that whenever system settings are changed, a flashing Press to Synchronise icon will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. You do not need to synchronise the redundant system until you have completed all of your configuration and are ready to exit the Maintenance pages. ‰ Press the menU ( ) button towards the right-hand end of the Project Information Strip at the base of the Touchscreen: ‰ Press the StUdio ( ) button, located towards the right-hand end of the User Toolbox which appears: ‰ Touch the RoUte ( ) button which now appears at the bottom of the screen. Maintenance Menus User Toolbox Project Information Strip Page 4-8 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide A: IO Configuration

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-9 Step A4: conFiGURe mAdi connectionS. ‰ Touch the io links button to open the link Use display, which is used to determine how external IO is linked to the console. The pop-up shows graphical representation of the eight possible MADI links to the console processor. Those which are not fitted are greyed out and crossed out in red, as shown for Links 5 to 8 above. ‰ Stab on the MADI socket to which the Alpha-Link is attached. The Select link Use pop-up will appear, from which that IO link’s connection can be defined. ‰ Stab the IO format for the link (e.g. Alphalink). The pop-up will close automatically. ‰ Repeat this process for all MADI links which are being used. A: IO Configuration

link number and format, and any link-specific details. ‰ Alpha-Link modules display a single blue box which defines the address for the IO included in them. Stabbing on the box brings up a calculator pop-up on which the address can be defined. Note that each device needs to have a unique device number. Links to other mAdi units display the IO channels currently assigned to that link – these are automatically assigned by the console. Note that on a redundant system, the processors have to be configured independently and must be identical. If the IO Links page is incorrectly configured on one processor, the redundancy indicator at the top of the Touchscreen will still display Sync OK. ‰ When using redundant fibre Links to an Alpha-Link LIVE-R the MADI ports will need to be configured as redundant pairs by stabbing the dual button. See Section 5-35 for additional details. AlphA-link conFiGURAtion ‰ Stabbing on the config button for an Alpha-Link module brings up the Alpha-link i/o Setup display, in which each input to the 8-RMP unit can be selected: ‰ Touch each blue box to switch between Alpha line in and Alpha mic in, then touch outside the display to close it. ‰ Touch the Save button in the link Use display before touching outside of the display to close it. If you are configuring links to MORSE stageboxes or B-RIO units, please refer to the Operator’s Manual Section 7 for additional details. Page 4-10 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide A: IO Configuration

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-11 Step A5: nAme And BUndle the io. ‰ Touch the names button to open the io names display, which is used to name physical inputs and outputs, and create suitable multichannel ‘bundles’. It has two pages: Sources and destinations: Initially, sources are listed with default names. These names are constructed as follows: - The IO type is displayed first, with sources from an Alpha-Link prefixed Alpha. IO type labels include the following: io type label AES input AES Mic card Mic Line in on Alpha-Link or DHD Stagebox IO card Line Line in on DHD Stagebox Line In card 5260 Line in on B-RIO card ADC DHD Stagebox SDI card Embed - Signals to/from cards which include both inputs and outputs then display input (ip or in) or output (op or out) - Signals to/from B-RIO racks and DHD stageboxes are appended with their module number (as defined in the link Use display – See Step A4) hyphenated with the individual signal number. For example, the fourth mic input on the second Alpha-Link will be listed as Alpha mic ip 2-4. A: IO Configuration

MADI link being used (See Section 7). Input and output signals are configured separately. ‰ Touch Sources to bundle and name inputs, or touch destinations to bundle and name outputs. GRoUpinG mUlti-chAnnel componentS: You may bundle sources together to allow a neater arrangement of associated channels: ‰ Touch create new i/o and a pop-up appears: ‰ Select the box next to the name legend and enter a suitable title for the bundle. ‰ Press the box next to the Format legend and choose from mono, SteReo or 5.1 – this will set the number of sources you can choose under the components legend. ‰ Simply press each component in turn and choose the appropriate physical input according to your wiring. Note that the name of the bundle is prefixed with m for mono, St for stereo and 5.1 for (you guessed it) 5.1, and the components are prefixed with Sl for stereo left and SR for stereo right, or l for 5.1 left, R for 5.1 right, c for 5.1 centre, lFe for 5.1 LFE, lS for 5.1 left surround and RS for 5.1 right surround. Component signals retain their physical connection name (AeS in 1-1 etc.), so that troubleshooting or physical overpatching may be performed easily in the future. ‰ Press ok to make this new bundle (note that any customised component names are erased when you do this) or touch Quit to cancel. ‰ To dissolve an I/O bundle, touch the io names / Undo i/o box and then the list item you wish to remove – all the components will become individual again. Page 4-12 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide A: IO Configuration

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-13 Components are displayed in green in the names list underneath their bundle name. In the example below, AES digital inputs 1-1 to 1-6 are fed from a DVD player, so they have been made into a 5.1 source called dVd: cUStomiSinG io nAmeS: When you are sure of a signal’s connection to the outside world, you may give it a more obvious name (eg. mic A-1, tie line 4, cd). MORSE router Sources and Destinations will appear in the list in blue, indicating that it is not possible to rename these signals from the console. ‰ Touch an entry in the Full name list, enter a new name in the QWERTY pop-up which appears, and press ok. With the name All box lit, renaming one input will automatically add the numeral 1 to the given name and simultaneously rename all subsequent inputs of that type with incrementing numbers. The Scribble column shows how the name will appear in the 8-character scribble strip displays on the console and the 4 char column shows how the names will appear in the 4-character Master Channel displays – both are automatically derived from the Full name column, but these may individually be edited for better clarity and less ambiguity if required. Note that renaming the Full Name will result in both shortened versions being renamed. It is therefore important to settle on the Full Name before editing the shortened versions. ‰ When you’ve finished modifying items in the Sources or destinations list, make sure you select the Save box before repeating the process for the other list. When both lists are configured, touch anywhere outside the display to close it. A: IO Configuration

‰ Touch the Groups button to open the io Groups display, which is used to arrange inputs and outputs into user- friendly Groups – these are the groups seen within the console routing system so clarity and logical arrangement will definitely help you when routing. The console has number of pre-configured groups, many of which are inherent to the console’s structure, such as Audio Sub Groups. Custom groups can be created for any grouping that suits your operational context, such as Digital, Analogue, Mics, Studio Floor etc. The pop-up has two pages, Sources and destinations, each of which has three scroll windows: ‰ Touch Sources to group inputs, or touch destinations to group outputs. While the following description describes Sources grouping, the destinations page works in precisely the same way. When the Sources button (upper left) is selected, the right-hand window shows all of the sources in one long list, ready to be subdivided by signal type into the Source Groups shown in the left hand list. The middle window lists those sources already placed into whichever source group is currently selected (in the example shown above, dVd, cd, AeS in 1-9 to 1-15 are already placed in the digital source group). If your console is connected to a MORSE router, any IO sourced via that router will be coloured blue to distinguish it from other IO. See the MORSE supplement in Appendix B of this manual for more details. ‰ For each new group to be created, touch new, enter the name for the new group in the pop-up which appears, and press ok. Group delete and Rename functions are also available. Page 4-14 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide A: IO Configuration

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-15 To add signals to a group: ‰ Select the group in the left-hand column. ‰ Scroll the right-hand list to display a signal to be included, then touch that signal. It will appear in the centre column. ‰ To find specific sources within the list, touch Find, type a keyword into the pop-up which appears and press enter. This will filter the right-hand source list to simplify finding a particular source, ‰ To move all similarly named sources into the current source group, select one of the sources, then touch move All. It is recommended that you rename and reorder both the list of Source Groups and the signals within each group to put the most important and frequently accessed signals at the top: ‰ Select a source group or a source within a group, then use the two move boxes under that list to move it through the list. Alternatively, sources within a group can be re-arranged using the Sort A-Z and move boxes under the io Actions menu, or removed from the group to allow it to be placed somewhere else using the Remove box. The mic live box toggles a logic flag for the selected source within the middle list, allowing it to put the console in ‘On Air’ mode whenever it is live to either of the Programme outputs. This can be applied to analogue line and digital inputs as well as true mic inputs, and is shown by a small mic icon to the right of the source name (not seen in this screenshot). ‰ When you’ve finished grouping the Sources or destinations list, make sure you select the Save box before repeating the process for the other list. When both lists are configured, touch anywhere outside the display to close it. Note that all the options work in the same way as for the Sources page, except for Mic Live, which has no function when dealing with destinations A: IO Configuration

The io Groups display is also used to configure the Quick-Routing lists which will be used by Preset-level users both for selecting input channel sources and for selecting sources and destinations within the RoUtinG panel in the top right-hand corner of the Touchscreen. To select a Source for a Quickroute list: ‰ Ensure that the io Groups display is displaying Sources. ‰ Select a Source which is to be added to a Quickroute list. ‰ Press the Quickroute button, located under the Remove button in the io Groups display, and the Quickroute pop-up will appear: Note that multiple sources can be selected before pressing Quickroute. ‰ Touch Quickroute list to which the Source is to be added; the pop-up closes automatically. ‰ Select a new Source and repeat the process. A pointing hand appears next to signals to indicate that they have been directed to a Quickroute list. ‰ To select a Destination for the Centre Section RoUtinG panel, touch the destinations box in the top-left of the io Groups display. Destinations are then selected in exactly the same way as Sources. ‰ Remember to press Save in the io Groups display after configuring the Quickroute lists. ‰ Press the console ( ) button in the lower right-hand corner of the Touchscreen to exit the console’s configuration pages. Page 4-16 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide A: IO Configuration

Section 4: Configuration | Page 4-17 Step A8: ASSiGn Fixed RoUtinG. All fixed installation routing, such as monitor and meter outputs, can be set up using the consoles main routing procedure: ‰ Touch the menU ( ) button, located towards the right-hand end of the Project Information Strip near the bottom of the Touchscreen, followed by the miSc ( ) button in the User Toolbox which appears: ‰ In the sub-menu that appears, touch the RoUte ( ) button to open the Signal Routing display in the lower left-hand corner of the Touchscreen: In addition, the right-hand side of the Master Control Strip will display Set, Setc, ShoW, inc, mUlti, and All buttons. Note that, while on this occasion these buttons are activated using the ROUTE button, functions are normally assigned to these buttons using the buttons in the left-hand side of the Master Control Strip. Routing operations follow a logical ‘source to destination’ sequence of steps and, to aid in this, the lists display any current source and destination assignments. The display is navigated using Centre Section MASTER Scroller and associated left and right buttons. The Scroller’s cursor is indicated by a red surround on the currently selected entry, and each selection turns yellow when it is confirmed. The Scroller’s left button can be used to deselect the current selection and move the cursor back through the left-hand lists. Note that at each stage of the routing process, helpful guidance is shown across the top of the display. 1 PGM 2 4 4 A MASTER I M R ER ASTE MA Master Scroller Master Control Strip User Toolbox A: IO Configuration

- PGM monitor signals (and their downmixes) are taken pre-tone, pre-talkback. - PGM and ASG ‘bus’ (as opposed to ‘output’) signals provide a raw, pre-processing feed from the bus. ‰ Turn the Scroller to select the required entry in the Source Group list and press the Scroller (or the its right button) to confirm the Source Group selection. The cursor will move to the Source list for that Source Group. ‰ Turn the Scroller to select the required Source within the Source Group list and press the Scroller to confirm the Source selection. ‰ Press the Scroller’s right button to move to the next list. The next list displays , along with any currently assigned destinations. ‰ Select and press the Scroller. will turn yellow and the cursor will move to the Destination Group list. ‰ Turn the Scroller to select the required entry in the Destination Group list and press the Scroller to confirm the Destination Group selection. The cursor will move to the Destination list. ‰ Turn the Scroller to select the required Destination within the Destination Group list and press the Scroller to confirm the Destination selection. ‰ Confirm the new route, by pressing the Set button. Routing operations are described in more detail in the Operator’s Manual. Page 4-18 | Section 4: Configuration C10 HD Installation Guide A: IO Configuration