Stage 48 - Digidesign
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1. 02 25 Environmental COMPARER ex a ds E hug NEC TUE osa od REAL oda ds kee hee ee eee DUE UR Pul 25 EMC Electromagnetic Compliance 5 a d 3a dei eee us die ee oes RE REE RE ERE ee DRE 25 Contents v Chapter 1 Introduction VENUE Stage 48 from Avid is a configurable remote stage box for VENUE Mix Rack systems and VENUE SC48 consoles that uses highly reliable low latency Ethernet audio snake connec tions Stage 48 supports fully redundant digital snake connec tions Up to two Stage 48 units can be connected to an Ethernet Snake card equipped Mix Rack or SC48 All digital and analog remote I O are digitally controlled fully recallable and fully routable from your console If you purchased an SC48 Remote system a fully loaded Stage 48 is included and provides 32 remote Stage inputs and 16 remote Stage outputs two AI16 Analog Input cards and one AO16 Analog Output card You can also purchase empty Stage 48 remote stage boxes and expand your system s remote I O capabilities by installing com patible VENUE Stage I O cards up to the maximum Stage I O capacity of Mix Rack and SC48 Stage 48 Features A single Stage 48 supports up to 48 channels of remotely located Stage I O Up to two Stage 48 units can be used simultaneously supporting the maximum Stage I O capacity of Mix Rack systems or SC48 consoles 48 input channels and 32 output channels of combined local and remote Stage I O A single Stage 48 provides the fo2. B Empty cards are removed f SC48 and installed 1 to two Stage 48 Er en E qiie r ign Eee Snake card units up to the maximum Stage I O capacity of SC48 systems AO XO or AT16 Output card Al16 Input Card A Converting an SC48 to an SC48 Remote system can only be or empty done by Avid authorized service personnel However own ers are authorized to remove Stage I O cards from SC48 mE PR A OrATIE MUIDU CATO OrEMPIY and install them into Stage 48 Slot B must remain empty when converting a Mix Rack Any user is authorized to convert a Mix Rack to remote For instructions see the Mix Rack Remote Conversion Guide included in the Ethernet Snake card package Chapter 4 Configuring and Installing VO in Stage 48 11 Recommended Stage I O Configurations for Remote Systems Your system can have a combination of local and remote Stage I O The following table shows five recommended Stage I O card configurations for Mix Rack and SC48 systems equipped with the maximum number of Stage I O cards three input cards and two output cards Table 3 Recommended local and remote Stage I O card configurations Local Stage 1 0 Input Card x Output Card Number of Stage 48 Units Stage 48 1 Input Card x Output Card Stage 48 2 Input Card x Output Card OG Other configurations are possible The main requirement is that only one A116 Input card can be located locally Removing Mix Rack Stage I O Cards This section sho
3. How you configure Stage I O in Stage 48 depends on the current configuration of your system Mix Rack and SC48 systems sup port up to 48 Stage inputs three Stage input cards and 32 Stage Converting a Mix Rack outputs two Stage output cards of combined local and remote Stage I O Local Stage I O is Stage I O installed in Mix Rack or SC48 remote Stage I O is Stage I O installed in Stage 48 Mix Rack can be converted for use with Stage 48 remote stage boxes Some or all existing Stage I O cards are removed from Mix Rack and installed in up to two Stage 48 units up to the max v Stage I O are inputs and outputs that are available under imum Stage I O capacity of Mix Rack systems An Ethernet the Stage tabs in the VENUE Patchbay snake card is then installed in slot C of Mix Rack The following table shows the supported I O card configurations Adding a Second Sta ge 48 to Remote for Mix Rack when converting to remote Systems Table 2 Supported remote configuration for Mix Rack If you already have a remote system you can expand the Stage i j Mix Rack 1 0 I O capacity of your system by adding a second Stage 48 and in Card Slot 1 0 Card stalling compatible Stage I O cards in it Top Slot FOH IO card included in all systems and cannot be removed Converting a Standard SC48 d OO A O IOx card or empty If you have a standard SC48 console it can be converted for use with Stage 48 remote stage boxes Some or all existing Stage I O
4. eh ete Le sauteuse Seam name malice lie ete 5 cuf P r m 9 Ethernet Snake CA a ee TITIO TID 8 Chapter 3 Connecting Stage 48 1 1 lees 9 Setting the Device ID s a 3 an se 2 3 8 3 ea Ro Oh OES EA RR 3394 2 3 979 ER eR FRE RER dea ord b d RE os 9 Connecting and Powering UP anaana ad dod oho dic 38 siens RR PCR Oe ee D ode de s a RR Ee Eon CR RE deu ss 9 eonun PP eraa a Eaa 10 Chapter 4 Configuring and Installing I O in Stage 48 11 Soie 2 de di dada ee AERE A a eee SEER d 11 Removing Mix Hack Stag VO Gards 4120444 cee ord 3o raie cites EEEa bee eae KE eae ai 12 Removing 5649 Stage 1 0 Cards s beres Late Bhat et e m oh eed eaa cede dca d iu iake i 14 Installing Stage I O Cards in Stage 48 suu aae Ec rdc dirae de enke keen a 17 Iristalling Stage 48 In a AAC sane KER BEROR PL Ste tase wee bee a RE hoe teow ea dU ir AARE RERE 19 Chapter 5 SOCCHICAUONS 5 4 200020 ao oe Sheds heh ee we en FOE Se bes oh es esas 21 Supported Stage I O Card Audio Specifications 21 Stage 48 Mechanical Specifications ua 2 2d rcs Grac eda dod Oe Cee x ec eor es Saca dd era inen d acid acd 22 Powerand Status LED Indicators Si Li aon Y dede RES ox dem Qa ede ioca dew x re ewe e oda Ee ird dnd 23 Appendix A Compliance Information
5. redundant Sig LEDs will be lit for each Stage 48 Il If the Sig LED does not light after you have connected a Stage 46 make sure the ID switches on any connected Stage 46 units are set properly ID Switch The ID switch sets the internal ID of the Stage 48 Select 1 when connected to ports labeled Stage 1 on the SC48 Ethernet Snake card When using two Stage 48 units set the ID switch to 2 on the second Stage 48 the Stage 48 connected to the port labeled Stage 2 on the SC48 Ethernet Snake card 6 Stage 48 Power and Status LED Indicators The Power and Status LEDs light green yellow or red to indicate the status of Stage 48 See Power and Status LED Indicators on page 23 for more information on Stage 48 Power and Status LED codes Recessed Pushbutton The Recessed Pushbutton either resets the Stage 48 or initiates a firmware update depending on how long the button is held when pressed Pressing and holding the Recessed Pushbutton between one 1 and five 5 seconds resets Stage 48 Use this to power cycle Stage 48 if the power switch is inaccessible Pressing and holding the Recessed Pushbutton for at least five 5 seconds puts Stage 48 in firmware update mode The Status LED flashes green A If you have entered firmware update mode by accident you can reset Stage 48 by power cycling the unit using the back panel Power switch CY Check www avid com support for VENUE support includ ing Stage 46 f
6. specified 0 dBU 0 775Vrms AO16 Analog Input Card Chapter 5 Specifications 21 XO16 Analog Digital Output Card XO16 Analog Line Outputs Parameter Specifications Limit Units Condition Comment Maximum Output Level 24 max dBu ENE D A Converter Latency 0 58 pms 00 Fs 48kHz XO16 Digital Outputs Parameter Specifications Limit Units Condition Comment Type Format AESS IEC 60958 Type I Impedance Word Length Sample Rate Dithering Noe Channel Status Info Pro Audio 48K No Emphasis Max Cable Length 100 All measurements at Fs 48 kHz with 150 Ohm source impedance and 600 Ohm load impedance unless otherwise specified 0 dBU 0 775Vrms Stage 48 Mechanical Specifications Stage 48 Mechanical Specifications 8 75 x 17 05 x 18 inches 222 x 433 x 455 mm without ears 8 75 x 19 x 18 inches 222 x 481 x 455 mm with ears Dimensions H x W x D Rack Spaces U Stage I O Card Slots Empty 30lb 13 5kg Full 42 51b 19 3kg Weight Power Requirements 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 140 W Primary and Redundant Snake Connectors RJ45 Neutrik etherCON 2 Shielded Cat5e 350 MHz or better Neutrik etherCON connectors required Snake Cable Type Max Snake Cable Length 100 metre 323 feet 22 Stage 48 Power and Status LED Indicators Power LED Indicator Status LED Indicator Stage 48 Only Stage 48 and Ethernet Snake Card The Power LED lights to indicated the power status of Sta
7. when it is installed in the rack 3 Mark this cable end A to help identify the cable when con necting it to the Ethernet Snake card 4 Loosenthe two captive thumbscrews that secure the card to the chassis of Mix Rack 5 Repeat the procedure to remove the card from slot C of Mix Rack Mark the cable end B 6 If you want to relocate the AI16 card in slot D to Stage 48 re move the card and mark the cable end C 7 If you want to relocate the output card in slot E to Stage 48 re move the card and mark the cable end D Moving an Al16 Input Card to Slot D To move an AI16 card to slot D of Mix Rack you must first move two internal I O card brackets in slot D to secure the back of the AI16 card to the chassis of the rack A Only perform this procedure if you want your Mix Rack re mote configuration to include one local AI16 input card To move an Al16 Card to slot D 1 Inside the open front panel of Mix Rack locate the two interior IO card brackets attached to the left and right sides of Mix Rack in slot D 2 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the brackets The screws are accessed on the outside of the rack 3 Align the brackets with the bracket holes just behind the orig inal bracket holes and attach using the original screws 4 Hold the card by its edges and gently slide the card into slot D 5 Secure the card to the chassis of Mix Rack by tightening the captive thumbscrews 6 Connect th
8. 3 24 Stage 48 Appendix A Compliance Information Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help 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 recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product Proposition 65 Warning A This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Perchlorate Notice This product may contain a lithium coin battery The State of California requires the following disclosure statement Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Recycling Notice D ae EMC Electromagnetic Compliance Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity e FCC Part 15
9. 48 2 To connect a second Stage 48 do the following For the primary snake connect an Ethernet cable from the Stage 2 A port on the Ethernet Snake card in SC48 to the port A on Stage 48 Forthe redundant snake connect a cable from the Stage 2 B port on the Ethernet Snake card in SC48 to port B on Stage 48 Stage inputs 33 48 17 32 p gt 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 AVI Power Stage 48 Stage 48 2 ID switch set to position 2 optional Chapter 3 Connecting Stage 48 9 3 Connect the included IEC power cable s between the Power connector s on any Stage 48 units present and your power source 4 Press the Power switch on the first Stage 48 to power on the device The Status LED indicator is lit solid yellow while the Stage 48 initializes 5 If applicable for the second Stage 48 connect power and power on the device 6 Wait for the Stage 48 s to initialize Initialization is complete when the Power and Status LEDs on the Stage 48 front panel are lit solid green A A flashing red Power LED indicates a potential power prob lem Power down unplug Stage 48 and verify the power source See Recessed Pushbutton on page 6 for informa tion on LED indicator codes 7 Power on Mix Rack or SC48 and wait for the Ethernet Snake card to initialize indicated by a lit green Status LED Audio will not pass until the Ethernet Snake card is fully initialized 8 Both
10. 48 Installing Stage 48 in a Rack Stage 48 can be installed in a standard 19 inch rack When in stalling Stage 48 in a rack it is recommended that you install the included rear brackets for stability Your rack must be equipped with rear rack rails A Make allowances for cooling air to be available to the front panel surface side vents of the chassis enclosure There should also be no restrictions at the back of the unit espe cially around the back panel fan vents To install Stage 48 in a rack 1 Slide Stage 48 into the rack 2 Secure the front of Stage 48 to the rack using rack screws not included 3 Using the included rear brackets on the back of the rack line up the bracket screw holes to the rack s rear rails so that Stage 48 sits on the rear bracket flanges 4 Attach the rack brackets to the rear rack rails using rack screws Chapter 4 Configuring and Installing I O in Stage 48 19 20 Stage 48 Chapter 5 Specifications Supported Stage 1 0 Card Audio Specifications Al16 Analog Input Card 6 dB analog steps with 0 1 dB dig Gain 10 to 60 ital increments and crossfade at analog relay switch point Max Input Level Max Input Level Level Each leg to ground 10 mA max per channel Max gain 150 ohm source 20 Hz 20 kHz BW unweighted Minimum gain pad OFF 1 dBFS output 20 HZ 20 kHz BW All measurements at Fs 48 kHz with 150 Ohm source impedance and 600 Ohm load impedance unless otherwise
11. 8 Stage 2 port A is used for the pri mary snake connection and port B is for the redundant snake con nection Snake Act and Sig LEDs Each primary and redundant snake connection has its own Activ ity Act and Signal Sig LED The system 1s ready for use when all Stage 48 units are connected and all Act and Sig LEDs are lit solid Act LED The Act LED lights solid to indicate that AVB Ethernet traffic is currently active on the connected Snake If a redundant snake is connected then both primary and redundant Act LEDs will be lit for each connected Stage 48 Sig LED The Sig LED lights solid indicates that a valid communication connection exists between the Stage 48 and console If a redun dant snake is connected then both primary and redundant Sig LEDs will be lit for each connected Stage 48 8 Stage 48 Stage 2 redundant snake port Status LED Indicator The Status LED lights green yellow or red to indicate the status of the Ethernet Snake card See Status LED Indicator on page 23 for more informa tion Ethernet Snake card Status LED codes Recessed Pushbutton Pressing and holding the Recessed Pushbutton for at least five 5 seconds puts Stage 48 into firmware update mode v Check www avid com support for VENUE support includ ing Stage 48 firmware downloads and firmware update in structions Chapter 3 Connecting Stage 48 This section describes how to connect and power up the compo nents of your sys
12. AV i gt Stage 48 for VENUE Systems PN 9320 65036 00 REV D 12 12 Legal Notices This guide is copyrighted 2012 by Avid Technology Inc hereafter Avid with all rights reserved Under copyright laws this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid 003 96 I O 96i I O 192 Digital I O 192 I O 888 24 I O 882 20 I O 1622 I O 24 Bit ADAT Bridge I O AudioSuite Avid Avid DNA Avid Mojo Avid Unity Avid Unity ISIS Avid Xpress AVoption Axiom Beat Detective Bomb Factory Bruno C 24 Command 8 Control 24 D Command D Control D Fi D fx D Show D Verb DAE Digi 002 DigiBase DigiDelivery Avid Digidesign Audio Engine Digidesign Intelligent Noise Reduction Digidesign TDM Bus DigiDrive DigiRack DigiTest DigiTranslator DINR DV Toolkit EditPack Eleven EUCON HD Core HD Process Hybrid Impact Interplay LoFi M Audio MachineControl Maxim Mbox MediaComposer MIDI I O MIX MultiShell Nitris OMF OMF Interchange PRE ProControl Pro Tools M Powered Pro Tools Pro Tools HD Pro Tools HD Native QuickPunch Recti Fi Reel Tape Reso Reverb One ReVibe RTAS Sibelius Smack SoundReplacer Sound Designer Il Strike Structure SYNC HD SYNC I O Synchronic TL Aggro TL AutoPan TL Drum Rehab TL Everyphase TL Fauxlder TL In Tune TL MasterMeter TL Metro TL Space TL Utilities Transfuser Trillium Lane Labs Vari Fi Velvet X Form and XMON are trademarks or re
13. Class B EN 55103 1 E2 E3 EN 55103 2 E2 E3 AS NZS CISPR 22 Class B CISPR 22 Class B FCC Compliance for United States Radio and Television Interference Communication Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any modifications to the unit unless expressly approved by Avid could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Australian Compliance N1708 Canadian Compliance This Class B digit
14. Stage outputs 1 16 are located in the bottom slot of Stage 48 and appear in the Patchbay under Analog Card D If an additional optional output card is installed either locally in SC48 or in a second Stage 48 outputs are available as channels 17 32 OUTPUTS Ch 31 Stage 31 ea E E m nu i Stage Outputs in the Patchbay os If you have converted a standard SC48 to an SC48 Remote system the local and remote I O channel configuration may differ Chapter 4 Configuring and Installing I O in Stage 48 This section shows how your system can be configured how to The following table shows the supported I O card configurations remove Stage I O from Mix Rack and SC48 and how to install for SC48 when converting to remote compatible VENUE Stage I O cards in Stage 48 Table 1 Supported remote configuration for SC48 The following Stage I O cards are compatible with Stage 48 SC48 I O VO Card e AII6 Analog Input card Gare sigt sons BED eee e AT16 A 6 A Net Output card Al16 Input Card or empty Ay The VENUE 1016 and IOx Option cards cannot be installed AO XO or AT16 Output card or empty Stage 48 However 1016 and IOx cards can be installed in Mix Rack or SC46 to expand your system s overall I O ca pacity _ amp AO XO AT16 or 1016 card or empty Bottom slot Main IO card left side included in all systems and cannot be removed Slot A must remain empty when converting an SC46 Configuring Stage I O
15. Ventilation VENUE devices should be operated away from heat sources and with adequate ventilation Status and warnings are provided for temperature power and other factors by the Power and Status LEDs located on the front panel of Stage 48 Storage The Stage 48 should be stored and transported at temperatures not lower than 0 degrees F 18 degrees C and not exceeding 140 degrees F 60 degrees C Operation The Stage 48 should be operated at temperatures not lower than 40 degrees F 4 degrees C and not exceeding 104 degrees F 40 degrees C Water and Moisture The Stage 48 should be operated away from sources of direct moisture and should be kept clear of liquids that might spill into the device If condensation is present on the device leave the de vice to dry in ambient air for at least one hour before powering the device on Cleaning and Maintenance If you need to clean the surface of the Stage 48 use a dry cloth Do not apply any cleaning solutions spray cleaners or abrasives to the surface Power Connections The power supply in the Stage 48 requires its own power connec tion The power supply is auto voltage selecting 100VAC to 240V AC A modular IEC power cable is provided for power connections 2 Stage 48 About www avid com The Avid website www avid com is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your system The fol lowing are just a few of the services and feature
16. al apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le material brouilleur du Canada CE Compliance EMC and Safety CE Avid is authorized to apply the CE Conformit Europ nne mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Korean EMC Regulations o 71712 7FS S Ba AAA SE7 I7 EM F c E ze ISAM ABS AS SAHOE om a AISA ARBRE ASHE 25
17. e card to the chassis of Mix Rack 9 Remove the mounting screws that secure the card to the back panel of Mix Rack and gently slide it out of the slot Carefully set the card aside for installation in Stage 48 10 Repeat the procedure to remove the card from slot B of Mix Rack Mark the cable end B 11 Repeat to remove the card from slot C Mark the cable end no 12 If you want to relocate the AO16 Output card in slot D to Stage 48 remove the card and mark the cable end D 13 Do one of the following depending on your desired configura tion e Ifthe Mix Rack has an output card in slot E that you want to relocate to a Stage 48 remove the card and mark the cable end E then proceed to Next Steps for Converting Mix Rack on page 13 e If you are moving an AI16 card to slot D of Mix Rack pro ceed to Moving an AI16 Input Card to Slot D on page 13 Removing Cards from 10x Equipped Mix Racks This section describes how to remove cards from an IOx equipped Mix Rack IOx is installed in slot A of Mix Rack AI16 Input cards are installed in slots B D and an output card is installed in slot E To remove cards from an lOx equipped Mix Rack 1 Inside the Mix Rack locate the AI16 card in slot B 2 Disconnect the ribbon cable attached to the card by pushing the tabs on the card s port outwards to release the cable The ribbon cables attached to the Stage I O cards will be connected to the Ethernet Snake card
18. e port Port B LEDs LED Power Primary snake port Port A LED Recessed Pushbutton Figure 1 Stage 48 fully populated version included with SC48 Remote systems shown I O Card Section Ethernet Snake Ports The Stage 48 I O card section consists of three slots that accept The Stage 48 provides two Ethernet ports for making primary and the following VENUE input and output cards redundant digital snake connections to the Ethernet Snake card in Mix Rack or SC48 Shielded Cat5e 350 MHz or better cable e AII6 Analog Input card with Neutrik etherCON connectors are required e AOI6 Analog Output card e XO16 Analog Digital Output card Port A Te eee UE are Port A is used for the primary snake connection Port B Port B is used for the redundant snake connection Chapter 2 Overview 5 Snake Act and Sig LEDs Each primary and redundant snake connection has its own Activ ity Act and Signal Sig LEDs The system is ready for use when all Stage 48 units are connected and all Act and Sig LEDs are lit solid Act LED The Act activity LED lights solid to indicate that AVB Ethernet traffic is currently active on the connected Snake If a redundant snake is connected then both primary and redundant Act LEDs will be lit for each Stage 48 Sig LED The Sig signal LED lights solid to indicate that a valid commu nication connection exists between the Stage 48 and console If a redundant snake is connected then both primary and
19. e ribbon cable marked C to the connector on the card 7 Proceed to Next Steps for Converting Mix Rack on page 13 Next Steps for Converting Mix Rack Install Stage I O cards in Stage 48 See Installing Stage I O Cards in Stage 48 on page 17 e Find the Mix Rack Remote Conversion Guide in the Ethernet Snake card package and install the Ethernet Snake card in Mix Rack Usethe include Stage 48 Quick Setup Guide or see Chapter 3 Connecting Stage 48 in this guide for instructions on how to connect power on and confirm system I O Chapter 4 Configuring and Installing I O in Stage 48 13 Removing SC48 Stage I O Cards You can remove SC48 Stage I O cards prior to sending it to an Avid authorized service technician for conversion You can then install these cards in Stage 48 Removing Al16 Input Cards In order to convert your SC48 to an SC48 Remote system the first two AI16 input cards installed in slots A and B of the con sole must be removed duit f B d Figure 10 Correct alignment of Top Panel slot and pivot post T Alt us o remove AI16 cards 5 Tolock the Top Panel in the vertical position tighten the two 1 Shut down your system and turn off power to the SC48 interior captive thumbscrews located on the top left and top 2 Disconnect any power cables from SC48 as well as any other men SAGA RA Sl audio cables and peripherals attached to the console 3 Remove all screws that secure the T
20. ge 48 The Status LEDs on the Ethernet Snake Card and the Stage 48 as follows light to indicate status as follows Power LED Status LED i A green solid Power LED indicates that Initialization is complete and the device is Green solid i Green solid Stage 48 is powered on and ready for use ready to pass audio A red flashing Power LED indicates a Yellow solid The device is initializing No audio passes Red flashing Stage 48 voltage problem alert Power down during initialization Stage 48 and verify the power source iii ii A solid yellow Power LED indicates a down the device then restart Stage 48 fan failure Power down the unit disconnect power remove the back panel A firmware update for the device is in prog and make sure the fan cable is properly con Green flashing ress No audio passes during a firmware nected see Installing Stage I O Cards in update Stage 48 on page 17 for instructions i ime SUR A firmware update has failed Check con A yellow flashing Power LED indicates a Red flashing nections to the computer and retry the Stage 48 power supply temperature alert update Yellow flashing This may indicate that the device is over heating Power down Stage 48 and check that the unit is properly ventilated Yellow flashing A Stage 48 or Ethernet Snake card circuit board temperature alert Power down the device and check that the back of the device is properly ventilated Chapter 5 Specifications 2
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22. irmware downloads and firmware update in structions Stage 48 Back Panel Fan vents Power switch AC power connector Figure 2 Stage 48 back panel Power Switch The Power switch applies power to the Stage 48 AC Power Connector The AC power connector accepts a standard IEC AC power ca ble The Stage 48 is auto power selecting 100V AC to 240VAC It automatically works with a standard modular power cable when connected to an AC receptacle in any country A Stage 48 airflow is from the front and sides of the chassis enclosure to the back Do not block the fan vents on the back panel of Stage 46 Chapter 2 Overview 7 Ethernet Snake Card This section describes the front panel features of the Ethernet Snake card The Ethernet Snake card is installed in Mix Rack or SC48 Stage 1 Act and Sig LEDs Stage 2 Act and Sig LEDs 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Ethernet Snake Stage 2 primary snake port Status LED Stage 1 primary snake port Recessed pushbutton Stage 1 redundant snake port Figure 3 Ethernet Snake Card Ethernet Snake Ports The Ethernet Snake card provides two pairs of Ethernet ports for making primary and redundant digital snake connections to up to two Stage 48 units Stage 1 Ports A and B Port A is used for the primary snake connection and port B is for the redundant snake connection to the first Stage 48 Stage 2 Ports A and B When using a second Stage 4
23. le remove the four screws that secure the card to the console chassis 9 Gently slide the card out of the slot If necessary use a flat edged tool to pry the card away from the chassis A Do not pry the card from the top Doing so can damage the copper Strips located along the top of the card pit a E f Talk Pr Figure 21 Removing the card from the slot 10 If required repeat to remove the card from slot E 11 If you are finished removing cards do the following to close and secure the Top Panel Loosen the captive thumbscrews and carefully lower the Top Panel into position Replace the screws that secure the Top Panel to the console chassis Installing Stage I O Cards in Stage 48 After you have removed Stage I O cards from Mix Rack or SC48 or if you have purchased new compatible Stage I O cards you can install them in Stage 48 Stage 48 has three slots that accept Stage I O cards Stage I O cards are connected to pre installed 50 pin ribbon cables located inside Stage 48 To install Stage I O cards in Stage 48 1 Power down Stage 48 2 Remove power and audio cables from Stage 48 3 On the front panel of Stage 48 locate the slots where you want to install the cards It is recommended that you install cards in Stage 48 starting with the top slot If you are installing a com bination of input and output cards in one Stage 48 it is recom mended that you install input cards above output card
24. llowing e Upto 48 channels of remote Stage I O to Mix Rack or SC48 systems Compatibility with Mix Rack and SC48 Stage I O cards such as AI16 Analog Input cards AO16 Analog Output cards XO16 Analog Digital Output cards and AT16 A Net Output cards e Primary and redundant Ethernet digital snake connections with automatic snake failover in the event of connection failure Locking Neutrik etherCON RJ45 ports Front panel Power and Status LED indicators What s Included e Stage 48 remote stage box One 1 IEC power cable North American standard Four 4 rear rack brackets recommended for rear support when mounting a Stage 48 in standard 19 rack Four 4 extenders and eight 8 Phillips head screws for in stalling compatible output cards in Stage 48 Stage 48 Guide e Stage 48 Quick Setup Guide Health and Safety Guide Registration Card Additional Required Components e Shielded Cat5e 350 MHz or better Ethernet cable with Neu trik etherCON connectors for the primary digital snake connection An Ethernet Snake card installed in Mix Rack or SC48 pre installed in SC48 Remote The Ethernet Snake card can only be installed in SC48 by Avid authorized service personnel Optional Components A second shielded Cat5e 350 MHz or better Ethernet cable with Neutrik etherCON connectors for the redundant snake connection Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Operational Requirements Temperature and
25. move the card from slot B of the console Mark the cable end B 13 If required repeat to remove the card from slot C Mark the ca ble end C 14 If you are finished removing cards do the following to close and secure the Top Panel Loosen the captive thumbscrews and carefully lower the Top Panel into position Figure 17 Correct alignment of Top Panel slot and pivot post Replace the screws that secure the Top Panel to the console chassis Chapter 4 Configuring and Installing I O in Stage 48 15 5 To lock the Top Panel in the vertical position tighten the two interior captive thumbscrews located on the top left and top right sides of the console 9420 58332 00 A D dar Ae amp TT Eht ry b A GI Q GA Y 2 T x Figure 18 Tightening the top left captive thumbscrew 6 Locate the card in slot D and loosen the two interior captive thumbscrews that secure the card to the console chassis il IA ll IH UON DEAN Figure 19 Loosening the captive thumbscrews 7 Disconnect the 50 pin ribbon cable by pushing the retaining clips outwards 2 RAC eut Jnnt 7 A Fal co jm tows A abet A Figure 20 Worms the 50 pin ribbon cable A Leave the disconnected ribbon cable in the console Do not attempt to remove it Tuck the unconnected end of the cable and any excess cabling in the gap along the inner right side of the console 16 Stage 48 8 On the back of the conso
26. near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other equipment including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 11 Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the equipment 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 13 For products that are not rack mountable Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart equipment combination to avoid injury from tip over 14 Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 15 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 16 For products that are a Mains
27. of the equipment in the rack should be such that ahazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading 4 Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern 5 Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example use of power strips Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ss see eee eee eee hs nns 1 Stage 48 Features xu 4 239 4 x anew he Bor o i RR TR aed Ad ee UR DUC dE a ow he oe wd ie ae s Rc taie ne 1 Whats IMCIMGCUs 2s eee oe ET COELO T TEC SEED he ee es E ee oo ee eee ee ees 1 Additional Required Components 0 ce ee ehh yh hh ee eens 1 Optional Components 2 dc qe dv mE goo se bbs eR EORR ed hed ere ee he ae od MR ee Dee des 1 Operational Requirements c a gc ch C Ro ed Ae ee a A ee RC C8 a de Re RCRUR TR RR d 2 ADOUE NIV avid COM cera E oe cn ek b rta OR he ee ee one he ee eee we eee ek RER ee oem toi 2 RES AO TRTITITITUITCCCOTCC TIT TITRE TERTII TIE 2 Conventions Used in This Guide ies ea nre emm eee ee ee CR RO X ee eee ee es 3 Chapter 2 Overview teste cers dea eo Sob eee
28. onventions to indicate menu choices and key commands Convention In the VENUE software click Options gt System Options to display the Options page then click the System tab File gt Save Choose Save from the File menu Hold down the Control key and Control N press the N key Hold down the Control key and click Control click the mouse button Right click Click with the right mouse button The names of Commands Options and Settings that appear on screen are in a different font The following symbols are used to highlight important informa tion Ly User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your sys tem A Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other VENUE guides Chapter 1 Introduction 3 4 Stage 48 Chapter 2 Overview This section describes the front and back panel features of Stage 48 and the front panel features of the Ethernet Snake card Stage 48 If you purchased an SC48 Remote system a fully populated Stage 48 with two AI16 Analog Input cards and one AO16 Analog Output card is included If you purchased an empty Stage 48 no I O cards are present in the I O card section Stage 48 Front Panel I O card section NA LS Stage48 e Act and Sig Status ID Switch Redundant snak
29. op Panel to the console chassis Tee PEN ee eee CNT TEL E Tr MUN RON REN LUN BIN a NR RR ar ee ed n z ESS EM M NJ JT IT IL IP ID IT IL EX LI Figure 8 Removing the 26 Top Panel screws 4 Hold the front edge of the Top Panel and carefully lift it up wards to a vertical position A If you sense any resistance when lifting the Top Panel up 6 Locate the card installed 1n slot A of the console wards do not force it The Top Panel has slots that pivot on posts attached to the sides of the console chassis Figure 10 7 Disconnect the 50 pin ribbon cable by pushing the retaining Removing the Top Panel screws may cause the Top Panel to clips outwards slide towards the front of the console so that the Top Panel slots are not correctly aligned with the posts If this occurs slide or push the Top Panel towards the rear of the console before lifting making sure the posts are correctly aligned with the slots Figure 9 Lifting the Top Panel to vertical C 1 Figure 12 Disconnecting the 50 pin ribbon cable A The disconnected ribbon cable is left in the console Do not attempt to remove it 14 Stage 48 8 Mark the cable end A This will allow the cable to be easily Removing an Output Card identified when the Ethernet Snake card is installed Output cards can be removed from SC48 and installed in 9 Loosen the two interior captive thumbscrews that secure the Stage 48 The following procedure shows how
30. ou have cho tive thumbscrews to secure the I O card to the Stage 48 chas sen to install cards into sis Use a screwdriver to make sure the card is properly e Fora card installed in the top slot of Stage 48 use the cable secured that is labeled in Figure 29 as 1 e Fora card installed in the middle slot use the cable that is labeled in Figure 29 as 2 e For a card installed the bottom slot use the cable that is la beled in Figure 29 as 3 Figure 26 Tightening a captive thumbscrew 11 Inside Stage 48 locate the pre installed 50 pin I O card ribbon cable bundle ie Z9 VO card ribbon cables 14 Connect the cable to the I O card by making sure the plastic key on the connector is aligned with the slot on the port Se cure the connection by moving the retaining clips on each side of the socket connector inward Check to make sure the ribbon cable is connected securely 15 Reconnect the fan cable 16 Replace the back panel of Stage 48 17 Secure each card to the front panel of Stage 48 using four front panel mounting screws 18 To connect your Stage 48 to your SC48 and to confirm I O card installation proceed to Chapter 3 Connecting Stage 48 Figure 2 a 7 VO card ribbon cable bundle front v 12 Cut the cable tie that is securing the ribbon cable bundle mak ing sure to not damage the ribbon cables Remove the cable tie from Stage 48 Figure 28 Cable tie to be removed 18 Stage
31. powered device The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the equipment Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture 17 For products containing a lithium battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type 18 The power inlet is the main disconnect device and should remain accessible Disconnect the power cord before servicing the unit 19 The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40 C 20 Disconnect power from mains before opening the product console and Stage 48 Rack Mount Safety Instructions 1 Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient Therefore consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma specified by the manufacturer 2 Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Stage 48 airflow is from the front of the chassis enclosure to the rear Make allowances for cooling air to be available to the front panel surface and no restrictions at the rear 3 Mechanical Loading Mounting
32. s I O card slots Figure 22 An empty Stage 48 s I O card slots 4 Remove the card slot covers 5 Remove the ten back panel mounting screws PIN Do not remove the four fan mounting screws that are closest to the fan port Mounting screws remove all Fan mounting screws do not remove Figure 23 Stage 48 I O back panel 6 Carefully pull the panel partially away from the rack making sure not to damage the fan cable attached to the back panel Figure 24 Removing the back panel 7 Disconnect the fan cable before removing the panel entirely Set the panel aside Disconnecting the fan cable 8 If you are installing output cards in Stage 48 do the following before proceeding Locate the included extenders For each output card use two extenders and two of the in cluded Phillips head screws to attach the extenders to the back of the card Orient the extenders so that the long side of the extenders lay flat i aae amet ER te ts a 9t Pt 9 1 9 ae 7 CORRE VR ET ER Y We RT Wo ys gt MES ob i e 4S Ae 7 gal hen L4 AA NE RER et A me SS Q ad a e ous Figure 25 AO16 Output card with extenders 9 Foreach I O card you are installing hold the card by its edges and gently slide the card into the slot Chapter 4 Configuring and Installing I O in Stage 48 17 10 Inside Stage 48 via the open back panel tighten the two cap 13 Use the following cables depending on the slots y
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34. tem and how to confirm your system s available Stage I O Setting the Device ID Before connecting and powering up your system you must set the device ID for any Stage 48 remote stage boxes you will be con necting to Mix Rack or SC48 To set the Stage 48 device ID 1 On the first Stage 48 using a small flathead screwdriver set the ID switch to position 1 2 On the second Stage 48 using a small flathead screwdriver set the ID Switch to position 2 Stage 48 ID switch set to position 1 left and 2 right SC48 or Mix Rack Primary snake pe ot Radundant snake inputs 1 32 Stage outputs 1 16 eB Stage48 Stage 48 1 ID switch set to position 1 Figure 4 Connecting Stage 48 primary and redundant snake connections Stage outputs Connecting and Powering Up Primary and redundant snake connections are made using Ether net cables A Do not power up any devices before making Ethernet snake connections After connecting the snakes it is important to follow the proper power up sequence To make snake connections and power up your system 1 For the first Stage 48 do the following Forthe primary snake connection connect an Ethernet ca ble from the Stage 1 A port on the Ethernet Snake card in SC48 to the port A on Stage 48 To make an optional redundant connection connect an Ethernet cable from the Stage 1 B port on the Ethernet Snake card in SC48 to the port B on Stage
35. the Act and Sig LEDs on Stage 48 s and the Ethernet Snake card in Mix Rack or SC48 should be lit for all connected Ethernet snakes v If the Sig LED does not light after you have connected a Stage 46 make sure the ID switches on all connected Stage 46 units are set properly 9 You should now confirm your I O in VENUE Confirming I O After making snake connections and powering up your system you can confirm your system s available Stage I O To confirm I O in your system 1 Goto Options gt Devices to view your system hardware status The newly installed hardware should be displayed All local and remote Stage I O appears in the Mix Rack or SC48 Stage I O slots in the graphic MIX RACK Detail of Options gt Devices page showing installed I O in Mix Rack 10 Stage 48 SC48 Left SC48 Detail of Options gt Devices page showing installed I O in SC48 2 Go to the Patchbay page and click the Stage tab to verify that the inputs and or outputs are available in the Patchbay In pre configured SC48 Remote systems Stage I O in the Patch bay corresponds with physical I O as follows Inputs Stage inputs 1 32 are located in the top two slots of Stage 48 and appear in the Patchbay under Analog Card A and Analog Card B Inputs 33 48 are located in slot C of the console and ap pear in the Patchbay under Analog Card C INPUTS Ch 31 Stage at mf if P B ro E Fil Stage Inputs in the Patchbay Outputs
36. to remove an out card to the console chassis put card from slot D of SC48 To remove an AO16 card 1 Shut down your system and turn off power to SC48 2 Disconnect any power cables from SC48 as well as any other audio cables and peripherals attached to the console 3 Remove the 26 screws that secure the Top Panel to the console chassis ae ts z ge li leo en Figure 13 Loosening the captive thumbscrews mouret Removing the 26 FOD FARE SES 4 Hold the front edge of the Top Panel and carefully lift it up wards to a vertical position 10 On the back of the console remove the four screws that secure the card to the console chassis 11 Gently slide the card out of the slot If necessary use a If you sense any resistance when lifting the Top Panel up flat edged tool to pry the card away from the chassis wards do not force it The Top Panel has slots that pivot on posts attached to the sides of the console chassis Figure 17 A Do not pry the card from the top Doing so can damage the Removing the Top Panel screws may cause the Top Panel to copper strips located along the top of the card slide towards the front of the console so that the Top Panel slots are not correctly aligned with the posts If this occurs slide or push the Top Panel towards the rear of the console before lifting making sure the posts are correctly aligned with the slots Figure 14 Removing the card from the slot 12 Repeat the procedure to re
37. ws how to remove Stage I O cards from a stan dard Mix Rack and from an IOx card equipped Mix Rack This section also shows how To remove cards from Mix Rack 1 Shut down the VENUE system and turn off power to the Mix Rack 2 Disconnect all cables from Mix Rack 3 Remove the Mix Rack s front panel cover by unscrewing its mounting screws 1 Phillips 12 Stage 48 Mounting screws remove all eeseeee8ee eeeee8 ee8e8 8 AI I I I I LL LL M M M T LL LL LL 12222 2222222227222 2424 O Figure 5 Mix Rack front panel 4 On Mix Rack Stage I O cards are installed in slots A E On Mix Rack s back panel identify the I O card slots and the cards you want to remove for use in Stage 48 23000 Figure 6 Mix Rack back panel slots A E 5 Inside the Mix Rack locate the AI16 card in slot A v If your Mix Rack is equipped with an IOx card in slot A proceed to Removing Cards from IOx Equipped Mix Racks on page 13 6 Disconnect the ribbon cable attached to the card by pushing the tabs on the card s port outwards to release the cable The ribbon cables attached to the Stage I O cards will be connected to the Ethernet Snake card when it 1s installed in the rack 7 Mark this cable end A to help identify the cable when con necting it to the Ethernet Snake card 8 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews that secure th
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