HELIX RAPIDE DN9331 Graphic Controller
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1. gt 13 RLARR VE Graphic EQ Menus When proportional constant or reciprocal responses are selected the Q field becomes active and displays the current value For proportional responses the Q value indicated is that for a fully boosted or cut EQ stage To continue through the Graphic EQ Menus press the already illuminated Channel Access switch 4 3 Graphic EQ Auto Gain Menu Left and right encoders are now active and illuminated Encoders are used to switch Auto Gain on or off by selecting Yes or No initial default respectively This menu will not be displayed if selected channel is assigned to a digital console graphic EQ as Auto Gain is not supported nor will it be displayed if group or global selections are made HELIK RAPID N DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER gt m le SET UP POWER 1 ETHERNET a A y gt This menu allows you to enable the Auto Gain function that adjusts the signal gain of the selected channel to reflect the amount of cut or boost applied in each band To continue through the Graphic EQ Menus press the already illuminated Channel Access switch 4 4 Graphic EQ Flat Menu Centre encoder is now active illuminated and is used to switch EQ Flat between Yes and No default D No er a Da KA n y tee HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER eS CE POWER SET UP 2 ETHERNET TP Any indivi2. SET UP SET UP POWER POWER 2 ETHERNET 7 ETHERNET d d lt A SA lt A A In the Graphic EQ Channel Display none of the encoders is active 4 2 Graphic EQ Response Menu Entry to the Graphic EQ Response Menu is via the Graphic EQ Channel Display for the currently selected channel group or global selection by pressing the already illuminated Channel Group Global Access switch The left and centre encoders are now active illuminated Use left encoder to select Type and centre encoder to change Q The settings displayed relate to the channel currently selected If a group of channels are selected or If all channels are selected using the Global function the Graphic EQ Response Menu is not displayed as shown in the right hand diagram below If the selected channel is assigned to a digital console graphic EQ this menu will not be displayed as only the DN370 style response is supported nor will it be displayed if group or global selections are made yo gt DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER Constant 10 0 DN360 Cy STORE Cy STORE SET UP SET UP This menu allows you to select the type of graphic EQ and also the Q of the EQ stages Five types of Graphic EQ response are supported which are proportional constant and symmetrical plus emulations of the DN360 and DN27 responses The default type of graphic EQ is proportional POWER POWER O O ETHERNET f gt
3. 1 12 Matrix 1 6 HELIX RAPIDI 9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER STS Solo Cir Type Num Siena None Solo Clear Mix Out 1 16 L R Set Up Menus 5 6 Channel Long Name Set Up Menu This is the sixth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the Solo Tracking Set Up Menu see Section 5 5 This menu is only entered provided a channel access button has been selected It allows you to set the long maximum 11 characters name for a selected channel of Helix EQ In this menu pressing another channel access button will enable long name entry for that channel Both left and centre encoders are active illuminated but the right encoder is inactive extinguished Left encoder selects character position within the name for editing while the centre encoder selects the actual character n n ra n ae l HELIK RAPIDE DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER lt P MN sou Long name chr CE SET UP POWER 1 ETHERNET re d L gt Chan 1A Sidefill L When the channel long name settings are complete continue through the Set Up Menu by pressing HOME SET UP Note If selected channel has previously been allocated to a digital console graphic EQ this menu will be read only and will show the eight character name of the assigned digital console graphic EQ In this case none of the encoders will be active 5 7 Channel Short Name Set Up Menu This is the sev
4. 3 Solo Tracking Console Type Menu This is the third level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by selecting Yes at the Multi master mode menu see Section 5 1 It allows you to set the type of STS compatible console if any that is connected to your HELIX RAPIDE serial port The seven options for this setting are None H1000 H2000 H3000 H4000 L3000 and Siena Only the left encoder is active illuminated for this menu and this is used to change the setting if required HELIK RAPIDE DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER 5 Siena MA SET UP POWER Ci ETHERNET SE A aa A RE A Ensure correct setting is displayed before pressing HOME SET UP to move to next menu level 5 4 Channel Set Up Menu This is the fourth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the STS Console Type menu see Section 5 3 It allows you to assign channel access buttons so that they control individual channels of either a digital console or a Helix Graphic EQ Pressing one of the channel access buttons will display its current assignment which can then be changed using the left and right encoders Left encoder selects mode HELIX or CONSOLE while right encoder selects channel HELIK RAPIDE DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER lt r ET Mode Channel E a SET UP n Q Q Q When all the settings are set ap
5. Set Up Menus 5 15 Menu Sequence Flow Diagram Home Page Nothing Selected HOME SET UP ELGAR connection HELIX Get All RIGHT ENCODER HOME SET UP Channel Set Up HOME SET UP Solo Tracking Set Up HOME SET UP Channel Long Name Set Up HOME SET UP Channel Short Name Set Up HOME SET UP y LCD Contrast HOME SET UP LED Brightness fa pl 27 Solo Tracking Console Selection HOME SET UP HOME SET UP Name Working Memory HOME SET UP Power Up Logo HOME SET UP IP Address HOME SET UP IP Address Subnet Mask HOME SET UP gt RLARR VENN Set Up Menus MERA 28 Technical Specification 6 TECHNICAL SPECI FICATION Terminations Rear Panel Power Ethernet Solo Tracking System Power Requirements Voltage Consumption Material Chassis rear panel and cover Front panel Dimensions Height Width Depth minimum Depth maximum Bulgin PF11 snap fit IEC mains inlet with integral fuse Eight Neutrik NE8FBH Ethercon connectors 9 pin D type connector 100 to 240V AC at 50 60Hz 250W Zinc plated steel Aluminium 264 mm 10 1 2 6U 483 mm 19 85 mm 3 3 8 150 mm 6 Rack mounted case has angled rear panel to allow freestanding operation Weight Nett Shipping 29 RLERKR a Nn tu MI IN hd Technical Specification REARA ELU
6. be done at any level in the menu structure The memory store process is used to save the current settings of the HELIX RAPIDE to memory 4 N DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER ES STORE TO1 TEM DEFAULT HOME abor t m HOME SET UP 2 ETHERNET The first press of STORE results in a display advising you that pressing HOME SETUP at any stage in this process will abort the sequence Use the left encoder which will be active and illuminated to step through the user memories By default the most recently recalled memory is offered as the target memory If there have been no previous memory recalls the first user memory is offered as the target memory Once your chosen memory location is displayed pressing STORE again enables you to enter a new name for the stored memory RLARR anl 10 Template Memories 3 3 1 Naming Your Store The second press of the STORE button activates the left and middle encoders which are now illuminated A o HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER eS Ges STORE TO1 CH lt gt m SET UP POWER C ETHERNET e i The name shown is that of the current working memory contents or initially DEFAULT as shown in the example Use the left and middle encoders to select the position and character so that your chosen name is shown on the bottom row gt DEFAUL T 3 3 2 Saving Your Store Pressing STORE a third time completes the memory store s
7. expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not remove covers Refer servicing to qualified personnel only This unit is fitted with a standard fused IEC mains power socket The unit contains a switch mode power supply that automatically adjusts itself to 50 60Hz mains supplies in the 100V to 240V 10 AC range This information is printed on the rear of the unit below the mains inlet socket Before connecting this unit to the mains supply ensure that the fuse fitted is the correct type and rating as indicated on the rear panel For safety reasons the mains earth lead should never be disconnected In the event of ground loop problems disconnect the signal screen at one end of the connecting cables note that this can only be done when the unit is used within a balanced system Installation Considerations Location Do not install this unit in a location subjected to excessive heat dust or mechanical vibration Allow for adequate ventilation around the unit making sure the unit s fans and vents are not obstructed To prevent excessive heating of the unit avoid mounting the unit directly above power amplifiers or other devices that radiate significant amounts of heat Where necessary use fan cooled racks Rack mounting When installing this unit in a rack you must ensure that 1U of rack space is left free above the unit for efficient ventilation Electric Fields Should this product be used tn an electromagnetic f
8. extinguished in this menu Contrast changes occur in real time as the active encoder is used to change the contrast value HELIH RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER g gt LCD Contrast 11 CE SET UP When the contrast setting is complete continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP POWER d gt 5 9 LED Brightness Menu This is the ninth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the LCD Contrast Menu see Section 5 8 Using the right hand encoder you can set the brightness of the integral LEDs on a scale of 1 16 The left and middle encoders are inactive and not illuminated in this menu Brightness changes occur in real time as the active encoder is used to change the brightness value HELIK RAPID e DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER gt CE HOME When the brightness setting is complete continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP RERRA Uuli 22 Set Up Menus 5 10 Name Unit Menu This is the tenth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the LED Brightness Menu see Section 5 9 It allows you to change the name of the unit from its default of Klark Teknik Rapide Left and centre encoders are active illuminated and are used to change the character position and the character itself respectively HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPH
9. pann bare 6 1 2 2 Rack MOUNT a dee atu hal Ge 6 T2 LEONMEECIOFS ANA SWILCN GCS aia or tasas 6 2 SETTING STAR TED See aa min ile a sak aa nn en kaa de aka dan er e n e pe e do e va ia R L 7 2 1 Working With The Programming PanNel cccccccccccccccccccn nn 7 222 MONNEN Ae ld a done een on do Ses cn de 7 2 3 WISER MENUS ets ated a dat hin ki tenet di 8 254 RON ALOS RAR on kt an ta AAN da 8 ES RECALLING AND STORING TEMPLATE MEMORIES 44e 9 341 Understanding Templates atras oia 9 Suze MEMO VRECI a nt bi pa n e atea e oriol ond ann 9 3 21 Recall Sequence Flow Braga SES a ol AA 10 S635 Memory Studio 10 3 3 4 Naming TOURS TORO gece shied konti a kot bo ok iia 11 3 3 2 Saving QU SOS ele ka e a Re a l be kk man e n an se n ea e ao e aerate pa ia ak tetas 11 LS StOre Sequence FIOW DIANA Ye w a kak kb ei rant ok ae a ka ak ka DO a e ken et 11 4 WORKING WITH GRAPHIC EQ MENUS elt eat tet taataataae saaa nc rr 13 LL Graphic EQ Channel DIS play evi de l ok e tl ak ank ak kk kt ip SE Oak pe n ab 13 A 25 Graphic EQ Response Menllize ase os aki kolin sont ei eta as 13 Los Graphic BO AU Galli Men dao iS de one 14 Ad Graphic EO Flat MENU usen Natan ewan AZA Da BO TO arate NO 14 4 5 Graphic EQ Menu Sequence Flow Diagram sisi 15 5 USING Ser OP MENUS sous tas ante t kote te ko fat kika ian Dire 17 Sel sMultismaster Mode MENU aida 17 Sw Mel Get AN MENU sa ar dei oun ua on ii ne 17 S3 SOlOshFac
10. setting is as required continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP 5 13 Ethernet Communications Set Up Menu This is the thirteenth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the Power Up Logo Menu see Section 5 12 It is used to select the mode of operation for Ethernet Communications and where Manual Mode is chosen to select IP Address octet When the setting is as required continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP 5 13 1 IP Address Options The IP Address may be set automatically by a master unit Auto IP or by a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server or manually using the encoders on this unit In the case of Auto IP or DHCP operation the IP Address will be displayed read only and cannot be altered via the front panel unless manual mode is selected Default mode is Auto IP 5 13 2 Auto IP Mode The IP Address values displayed are read only Right encoder is active illuminated and may be used to change the mode of operation HELIK RAPID AN DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER La RECALL E CE HOME SET UP 7 ETHERNET RLARR LE 24 Set Uo Menus 5 13 3 DHCP Mode IP Address values displayed are read only Right encoder is active illuminated and may be used to change the mode of operation HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER 5 13 4 Manual Mode In Manual left encoder is used to select t
11. Director Telex Communications UK Limited Attention Where applicable the attention of the specifier purchaser installer or user is drawn to special limitations of use which must be observed when these products are taken into service to maintain compliance with the above directives Details of these special measures and limitations to use are available on request and are available in product manuals Company registration No 2414018 A Subsidiary of Telex Communications Inc Thank You For Using This Klark Teknik Product Our engineers have designed this product with uncompromising dedication to providing the superb audio performance ease of use and rugged reliability that meets the demands of live sound engineering Please take time to complete and return the Klark Teknik three year warranty registration card and to obtain maximum performance with minimum effort refer to this user manual Please ensure that you read both the Important Safety Instructions and Attention pages Finally enjoy your new HELIX RAPIDE DN9331 CONTENTS ARE NON L cud settee dd de ke ep sted et ao ai ei tin 1 1 INTRODUCING THE HELIX RAPIDE GRAPHIC CONTROLLER ve et eesteserettesseoseoestoseooos 3 Tie 2 ES LE ne ev k do A tea esf ave pe na ae ee Oo ee e DA e e e fek A e a e e er n O 4 12e Real ANEL ES ESS days pate taa ki tends See Se RAN ka TA lowes Son n St a a Re SA ak ee abite bien does 6 A O aie pie it ti ek Gan sata ban ya pla ie Place ot et D
12. HELIX RAPIDE DN9331 Graphic Controller Operator Manual Klark Teknik Klark Teknik Building Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7H England Tel 44 1562 741515 Fax 44 1562 745371 Email info uk telex com Website www klarkteknik com HELIX RAPIDE DN9331 Graphic Controller Operator Manual DOCO2 DN9331 Issue A May 2006 Telex Communications UK Limited In line with the company s policy of continual improvement specifications and function may be subject to change without notice This Operators Manual was correct at the time of writing E amp OE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 CAUTION DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRI QUE NE PAS OUVRIR These symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products ee E MN a 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance Servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Re
13. HIC CONTROLLER gt CE HOME No SET UP POWER C ETHERNET d w 5 2 Helix Get All Menu This is the second level for the Set Up menus and is accessed only if No is selected at the Multi master mode menu see Section 5 1 If Yes is selected at the Multi master mode menu you are taken to the Solo Tracking Console Type menu in Section 5 3 This menu allows you to perform a GET ALL operation to detect the number of Helix units that are connected to your HELIX RAPIDE Then you can either get the graphic EQ data values for each channel detected or set the graphic EQ data values for the detected channels If you want to skip this level of the menu press HOME SET UP button to move directly to the next menu level Left encoder sets the number of Helix channels that HELIX RAPIDE should look to detect while turning right encoder one click clockwise executes the selected operation HELIK RAPIDA HELIK RAPIDE DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER CS DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER 3 z 32 Please wait E E SET UP SET UP 2 ETHERNET 2 ETHERNET After either a GET ALL has been initiated your HELIX RAPIDE will go and look for the number of channels set by the left encoder and the display shown above right will appear After the HELIX RAPIDE has completed its search for units it will automatically continue to the second level menu 17 RLARR VE Set Up Menus 5
14. IC CONTROLLER CS MN EN Name unit lt gt chr Klark Teknik Rapide UN En SET UP POWER ae Q Q Q L i A Sn ESAS APA ES e ll When naming is complete continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP 5 11 Name Working Memory Menu This is the eleventh level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the Name Unit Menu see Section 5 10 It allows you to change the name of the working memory Left and middle encoders are active illuminated and are used to change the character position and the character itself respectively HELIH RAPIDA a DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER D Name Memory lt gt chr DEFAULT MM SET UP 7 ETHERNET d ko S IA ES When naming is complete continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP RLARR Uuli 23 1 w Set Up Menus 5 12 Power Up Logo Menu This is the twelfth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the Name Working Memory Menu see Section 5 11 It is used to determine whether the Klark Teknik logo and software version are displayed on power up Left encoder which is active illuminated allows you to change between Logo On default and Logo Off So oS a Sh N A HELIX RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER lt p Logo On Ca STORE SET UP POWER Ci ETHERNET a A f 2 gt e When the
15. ad these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Use the mains plug to disconnect the app
16. aratus from the mains WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE Y MLARN 1 Mi Lo i LI LI Telex Communications UK Limited Klark Teknik Building Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcs DY11 7HJ England Tel 44 1562 741515 Fax 44 1562 745371 www midasconsoles com www klarkteknik com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Telex Communications UK Limited of Klark Teknik Building Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7H Declare that a sample of the following product Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage s HELIX RAPIDE Graphic Equaliser 115V AC 1000mA 50 60Hz DN9331 Remote Controller 230V AC 500mA to which this declaration refers is in conformity with the following directives and or standards 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive amended by 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive amended by 93 68 EEC Generic Standard Using EN55103 Limits and Methods EN50081 1 Class B Conducted Emissions PAVI EN55103 Class B Radiated Emissions PAVI EN55103 signed A Date 10th May 2006 Name Simon Harrison Authority Research and Development
17. dual faders on the currently addressed unit s that are bypassed will have their bypass active condition cancelled and will be set active as a result of an EQ Flat being executed This is the final Graphic EQ menu and pressing the already illuminated Channel Group Global Access switch will return you to the Graphic EQ Channel Display RLARR anl 14 Graphic EQ Menus 4 5 Graphic EQ Menu Sequence Flow Diagram Graphic EQ Assignment Display poor CHANNEL GROUP GLOBAL Graphic EQ Response GROUP GLOBAL DIGITAL CONSOLE Graphic EQ Auto Gain Auto EQ l I I I i I i I I I I I I I I I l AT I CHANNEL I I I i I i I I I I I I I I CE CHANNEL GROUP GLOBAL Graphic EQ Flat CHANNEL GROUP GLOBAL 15 BBE ELU Graphic EQ Menus RLARR Enn 16 Set Up Menus 5 USING SET UP MENUS Entry to the Set Up Menu is via the Home Page see Section 2 2 display that appears when there are no channels currently selected The Set Up menu becomes active when HOME SET UP is pressed for one second Progress through the series of Set Up Menus shown in Section 5 15 by repeatedly pressing the HOME SET UP button until the menu you are seeking appears 5 1 Multi master Mode Menu This is the entry level for the Set Up menus and allows a PC running ELGAR to control any HELIX units within a system The default setting is No HELIK RAPID N DN9331 GRAP
18. e illuminated and selects Type Right encoder is only active illuminated when a type option requires a channel number this applies to all types except None and Solo Clear Centre encoder is not available extinguished If the selected channel access button has already been assigned to a digital console graphic EQ this page will display the read only message as shown below In this example none of the encoders are active illuminated HELIH RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER eS MN ou STS Type Num x Digital Console CE HOME SET UP i ETHERNET Press HOME SET UP to move to next menu level 19 RLARR Ulmiin Set Up Menus 5 5 2 STS Solo Tracking Options The possible selection options for each type are shown in the following table None H1000 None None Solo Clear Input 1 56 I P ABCD A D Group 1 10 Aux 1 10 Matrix 1 8 ChMatrix lu ll 56u 56l 5 5 3 H2000 None Solo Clear Input 1 56 Group 1 12 Aux 1 12 Matrix 1 8 HELIK RAPIDE DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER STS Input REARA ELU Type Num 32 H3000 None Solo Clear Input 1 56 Group 1 24 Matrix 1 8 Solo Tracking Set Up Examples 20 H4000 None Solo Clear Input 1 56 Group 1 24 St Aux 1 8 Matrix 1 8 L3000 None Solo Clear Input 1 56 St Fx Rt 1 4 Group 1 8 Mix
19. ee item 3 HELIX RAPIDE has a sticky memory of the last channel selected in each bank and on entry to any bank the last selected channel will be automatically selected and the corresponding button illuminated Pressing the HOME SETUP button to return to the Home Page cancels this sticky memory function Thirty two momentary action channel access buttons are used to access the individual graphic EQ channels in a bank The channel access buttons have integral blue LEDs and are arranged in two rows of sixteen Successive presses of one of the channel access buttons will navigate the user through the Graphic EQ Menu options for the assigned channel Each row of 16 channel access buttons has a write on strip located underneath it to enable users to manually mark up channel assignments In addition each of the bank buttons has an adjacent write on strip to the left hand side 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 to 4 GROUPS buttons GLOBAL button BYPASS button HOME SETUP button STORE button RECALL button Liquid crystal display LCD Encoders Meters ETHERNET LED POWER button DN9331 Description Four momentary action buttons with integral blue LEDs allow for relative adjustment of group members When a group is selected both its respective group button and the buttons of the group members are illuminated Pressing and holding a group button for more than three seconds causes the HELIX RAPIDE to enter Gr
20. enth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing the HOME SET UP from the Channel Long Name Set Up Menu see Section 5 6 This menu is only entered provided a channel access button is selected It allows you to set the short three character name for a selected channel of Helix EQ While in this menu pressing another channel access button will enable short name entry for that channel Both left and centre encoders are active illuminated but the right encoder is inactive extinguished Left encoder selects character position within the name for editing while the centre encoder selects the actual character VOX HELIH RAPIDE DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER 5 MN ou Short name lt gt chr MM SET UP POWER Cl ETHERNET O d w j SS gt When channel short name settings are complete continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP Note If the channel selected has previously been allocated to a digital console graphic EQ this menu will be read only In this case none of the encoders will be active 21 RLARR ll Set Up Menus 5 8 LCD Contrast Menu This is the eigth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the Channel Short Name Set Up Menu see Section 5 7 It allows you to set the contrast of the alohanumeric LCD display on a scale of 0 to 22 using the right encoder The left and centre encoders are inactive
21. ents contains a list of all channels in all banks in that group 3 2 Memory Recall Pressing the RECALL button will initiate the template memory recall sequence this can be done at any level in the menu structure HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER eS MN cu RECALL T01 TEM m HOME SET UP POWER 2 ETHERNET e d 4 RECALL OK HOME abort gt Once RECALL has been pressed you can use the left encoder can to step through the 16 template memories in turn A message is displayed reminding you that pressing the HOME will abort the memory recall A record of the last memory recalled in the list of user memories is kept so that you can start from there when the recall memory is next pressed If this is the first time of use then it will start with the first memory in its list as the target memory When the required memory is displayed pressing RECALL again recalls the settings of that displayed memory into the working memory However if you press HOME SETUP instead of RECALL the memory recall sequence is aborted and you will be returned to the top of the menu structure 9 RLARR Ulmiin Template Memories 3 2 1 Recall Sequence Flow Diagram Top Of Menu Nothing Selected RECALL Select Menu To Be Recalled Memory Contents Recalled Into Working Memory HELIX Get All 3 3 Memory Store Pressing the STORE button initiates the template memory store sequence this can
22. equence and returns you to the top of the menu structure 3 3 3 Store Sequence Flow Diagram Top Of Menu Nothing Selected Top Of Store Menu Current Template Memory Number Selected LEFT ENCODER Select Target Memory For Store Enter Memory Name Working Memory Contents Stored 11 RLARK Salih Template Memories RLARR Enn 12 Graphic EQ Menus 4 WoRKING WITH GRAPHIC EQ MENUS The Graphic EQ menu set is active if either an individual channel a group of channels or all channels via the GLOBAL button is selected Further presses of the appropriate individual channel group or global access button will step you through the menu This section describes the options available within the menus A Sequence Flow Diagram which Shows the inter relationship of the Graphic EQ menu pages can be found at the end 4 1 Graphic EQ Channel Display This is the Graphic EQ top level menu and displays the name assigned to the channel either the Helix long name or the digital console eight character name on the top line The lower line displays either the STS solo tracking assignment in the case of Helix EQs or the digital EQ type This is the display that you will normally see during operation while the programming panel is not being used for any process HELIK RAPIDA HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER lt p DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER lt P STS Aux 8 Console Master L E E
23. he IP address octet and the centre encoder is used to select a number in the range of 0 255 for each octet Right encoder changes the mode of operation Default IP Address is 192 168 1 1 HE LIK RAPIDA 9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER IP Addr lt gt Num Mode 192 168 1 1 Man 25 MERA Set Uo Menus 5 14 Ethernet Subnet Mask Menu This is the fourteenth and final menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP from the Ethernet Communications Menu see Section 5 13 This menu effectively follows on from the previous menu and allows you to set the Ethernet IP Address Subnet mask on each unit when the IP address is set manually 5 14 1 Auto IP DHCP In Auto IP and DHCP modes this Subnet mask is read only and all encoders are inactive extinguished HELIK RAPID DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER lt r 255 255 0 0 HOME SET UP POWER 2 ETHERNET d AA A A 5 14 2 Manual In Manual mode left encoder is used to select the IP address octet and centre encoder selects a number in the range of 0 255 for each octet Right encoder is inactive extinguished Default Subnet mask is 255 255 0 0 When the Ethernet subnet settings are complete exit the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP A HELIK RAPIDA oo DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER MN cau Subnet Mask lt gt Num 0 255 255 0 MN so SET UP POWER Ci ETHERNET O y gt RERRA Uuli 26
24. ield that is amplitude modulated by an audio frequency signal 20Hz to 20kHz the signal to noise ratio may be degraded Degradation of up to 60dB at a frequency corresponding to the modulation signal may be experienced under extreme conditions 3V m 90 modulation After Unpacking Please retain the original packing for use should you need to transport or ship this unit Please inspect the unit carefully for any signs of damage that may have occurred in transit and notify the courier immediately if you feel that any damage has occurred 1 RLBRR Enti RLARR El DN9331 Description 1 INTRODUCING THE HELIX RAPIDE GRAPHIC CONTROLLER The HELIX RAPIDE DN9331 is a motorised 31 band graphic equaliser remote controller compatible with both the Midas range of digital consoles and the Klark Teknik digital equalisation system This controller offers instant recall of fader positions by the use of 31 console quality high resolution motorised faders A flexible user interface allows custom remote channel assignments across four banks of 32 channel selection buttons Four freely assignable group buttons and a global all channels button allow relative adjustment of channels especially important when the priority is to stop on stage feedback first and determine the source second CHANNEL r MELIA RAPID 0990000000000000 m En 23 23 nm sa 8 HP EE 0 CS GO 0250 E w 5 30 E ES mm 3 33 MS d
25. k 5 dd M Wi ES ka Mk RAPIDE Front View The HELIX RAPIDE is the networking centre of the Show Command System An eight external port Ethernet hub is incorporated into the device allowing the connection of Helix digital equalisers and system processors with wired or wireless connections to laptop or tablet PCs running the ELGAR Helix EQ RCS and System Controller RCS HELI X RAPIDE Rear View The HELIX RAPIDE is backwards compatible with the original Helix DN9340 and DN9344 digital equalisers that may be interfaced using Ethernet to serial converters but only to host software version 4 00 and later 3 RLBRR Enti DN9331 Description 1 1 Front Panel e 6 3 34 NE 0 60 a s kn HE kk 200 26 do a a 500 km ki ki Ze 3 405 d d 4d VW Ces kw 2 1 Motorised faders 2 A B C and D bank selection BANKS buttons 3 1 to 32 channel access CHANNELS buttons 4 Write on strips RLARK istil Ki ejej CRC ka JOaDeDdododocooDuonc 10 12 5 9 14 11 de a Es 15 dee RNE 6 15 16 TLL ENS TTI TITEL Ea O CE Thirty one servo controlled motorised 100 mm faders represent the ISO standard frequencies defined in BS EN ISO 226 1997 Four momentary action bank buttons labelled A B C D have integral blue LEDs that are used to select which of the four available banks of 32 channels is selectable using the channel access key switches s
26. king Console Type MO A WE ES tos tin iia ei a a a p tie nue 18 SA Channel Set UP Mena las 18 did STO racking Set Up Men ecards 19 535 al Making CHANG CS aac ccd RAM a ks aa 19 II S1S SO010 TARA OPON S ty bat kl los en 20 dida SOIO0 TAC KINT SC Up EXAMN OS Latin e a tk a ank as inde 20 5 6 Channel Long Name Set Up Menu issues 21 ay Channel Shore Name Set Up Wen std e e dou kek ta kek a Ge oo e n a Geeta canine 21 3 07 LED Contrast MO AU abi ka lod tn di tan ana aye da ak tv ak n a ie n a a l e e kt es by kep kaba 22 5 95 LEDs Brigntiess MENU ais AA e a AAA 22 5710 Name Unit MON lc 23 Sole Name Working Memory Meneses aaa 23 12 POWE UP LOGO Mesina til saciar 24 5 13 Ethernet Communications Set Up Menu iii 24 DL IPAddress OPUN eraris kan e eat a n e since e n ao 24 Di Z AUO IP OUE kk bote tee aa IS 24 Silo DAGA MOS tiro otr 25 alle Mantal ModE rotar ens een ne aa a n ne on hs ae Can pa ke bata eee 25 SA Ethernet SUDNEE Mask MENU av way al ice abi a pon a ts 26 Blas AUP DHC P area te Nas fete opus koke GO ae DA NO A AYIN 26 dz Mand alurus Bout ae ban ae a me ka 220 26 5 15 MENU Sequence Fow Diag aMrs base e en ki ki eel 27 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION atari A 29 ATTENTION Please ensure that you read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at the front of this manual and the SAFETY WARNINGS and INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS given below Safety Warning To prevent shock or fire hazard do not
27. me by repeatedly pressing HOME SET UP 7 RLARR lili Getting Started 2 3 User Menus There are two types of user menu Graphic EQ and Set Up The Graphic EQ menu is active when an individual channel is selected or when a group of channels or all channels via the Global key are selected The Set Up menu becomes active when the HOME SET UP key is pressed for one second A full description of these menus is given in Sections 4 and 5 of this User Guide 2 4 Templates The HELIX RAPIDE can store up to 16 templates which are stored recalled and edited via the programming panel A full description of these processes is given in Section 3 RLARR Enn 8 Template Memories 3 RECALLING AND STORING TEMPLATE MEMORIES 3 1 Understanding Templates The HELIX RAPIDE can store up to 16 template memories which contain preset data that you can recall to save you having to set up the HELIX RAPIDE each time The template memories are accessed via the programming panel where they can be stored recalled and renamed Each of the 16 template memories contains the following e Template memory name see Section 3 3 1 e STS console type see Section 5 3 e STS type see Section 5 5 e Banks A to D channel access button assignments see Section 5 4 Please note that some fields may be empty as they are dependent on EQ mode STS console selections etc e Group assignments 1 to 4 see item 5 on page 5 Each of the four group assignm
28. on 2 2 1 Working With The Programming Panel Parameters for the HELIX RAPIDE are monitored and controlled using the programming panel shown below Graphic Equaliser Settings and System Configuration Settings can both be accessed and controlled using this panel Each menu page uses a standard layout that relates the displayed parameters to the three data entry encoder control knobs which are used to adjust those parameter values Template memory store and recall is also controlled using the programming panel n gt 0 Q o Q Pr HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER El EF S E HOME SET UP encoder control C ETHERNET annular ring For any given menu page active encoder controls are indicated by the illumination of the annular ring Surrounding the control 2 2 Home Page The Home Page is the default page on power up No channels or groups are selected and all faders are in the OdB flat position The LCD shows the unit name on the top line with the name of the current working memory displayed on the second line HELIK RAPIDA DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER a x unit name Klark Teknik Rapide can be customised DEFAULT currently selected memory name None of the encoders are active and their associated annular rings are not illuminated Elsewhere on the unit all the channel and group select buttons are active to allow selections to be made A return to the Home Page can be made at any ti
29. on power up When in the Home Page pressing and holding this button for one second navigates the user to the Set Up Menu This momentary action button is used to store template memories This momentary action button is used to recall template memories This alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD has two lines of 20 characters and is backlit by a blue LED Three rotary encoders are used for data entry Each has an illuminated annular ring Two eleven segment LED meters provide input and output metering These are active when an individual channel is selected but are inactive in Group and Global Modes and in the Home Page An LED indicates data communication activity between the HELIX RAPIDE main processor and the onboard Ethernet Switch It is illuminated at all times when the unit is powered on and flashes while data is being received or transmitted Press to switch the unit on or off 5 RLBRR Enti DN9331 Description 1 2 Rear Panel Mains input socket Ventilation slots DO NOT OBSTRUCT L ETHERNET i ETHERS THERET A W ETHERNET 3 2 ETHERNET ETHERNET A DORE FT 5 li A FT 3 al li sua Sa i i i m F LY ELTAGE sure A L a e eo e a a k n Be S N E MIL MAT F E ol l j lo NE IAN RA lp a k a 1 a Fan unit DO NOT it e STS connector Ethernet connectors OBSTRUCT EANGI 1 2 1 Ventilation A guarded fan unit is used to achieve powered airflow within the unit and ventilation slots f
30. orm part of the airflow system The fan unit and ventilation slots must remain unobstructed at all times that power is applied to the unit 1 2 2 Rack Mounting Important When installing the unit in a rack you must ensure that 1U of rack space is left free above the unit for efficient ventilation 1 2 3 Connectors and Switches A rear panel mains circuit breaker rocker switch is sited alongside the mains input connector The unit has the following connectors e A Bulgin PF11 snap fit IEC mains inlet with integral fuse e A 9 pin D type Solo Tracking System interface connector e Eight Neutrik NE8FBH Ethercon connectors RLARR VE 6 Getting Started 2 GETTING STARTED Once you are ready to use HELIX RAPIDE and connect it to your system it should come as no Surprise to find that your new unit s settings conform to the factory defaults A primary purpose of this guide is to enable you to configure and customise your HELIX RAPIDE so that its performance best meets your needs Images within this guide generally relate to a unit that conforms to those factory defaults and you Should be aware that customisation and configuration might mean that the images in this guide differ Slightly from those you see on the unit To begin the customisation and configuration process you will first need to be familiar with the use of the programming panel so it is recommended that you check out this section before jumping directly to Secti
31. oup Set Up Mode which allows individual channels to be toggled in and out of the group In Group Set Up Mode the selected group button the currently selected bank button and the selected channel button will remain illuminated when added to a group or flash if unselected Channels in more than one bank can all be part of the same group and the bank buttons remain active while a group is selected This applies both in normal group operation and group set up mode Each time a group is selected the user is presented with all faders at OdB Group mode may be cancelled by pressing either the HOME SETUP button or GLOBAL button This function is disabled when unit is connected to ELGAR The GLOBAL momentary action button when pressed enables Simultaneous control of every channel in a bank This button has an integral blue LED Global Mode may be cancelled by pressing HOME SETUP or one of the group buttons This function is disabled when unit is connected to ELGAR This momentary action button with integral red LED allows the selected channel group of channels or all channels in the case of Global Mode to bypass the graphic equalisation function This function toggles on and off with successive key presses Pressing this momentary action button navigates the user to the Home Page Any currently active channel or group of equalisation will be deselected and all the faders will return to the OdB position This is the default state
32. propriately continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP HELIX RAPID DN9331 GRAPHIC CONTROLLER is W se SET UP POWER 2 ETHERNET d J w HELIX 1B CONSOLE 1B POWER gt RERRA Uuli 18 Set Up Menus 5 5 STS Solo Tracking Set Up Menu Note The STS Solo Tracking Set Up Menu only becomes available in circumstances where it is relevant If the Solo Tracking Console Type Menu see Section 5 3 indicates that there is no STS compatible console connected to your HELIX RAPIDE serial port this menu will not appear Where a console is connected the menu options displayed will depend on the STS console type selected in the menu When appropriate this menu appears as the fifth level menu within the Set Up menu sequence and is entered by pressing HOME SET UP at the Channel Set Up Menu see Section 5 4 It allows you to set the solo tracking assignment for each of the channel access buttons When the solo tracking assignments are correct continue through the Set Up Menus by pressing HOME SET UP 5 5 1 Making Changes Please be aware that the content of this menu is context sensitive so the options available are determined by the console type that has been selected on the Solo Tracking Console Type Menu see Section 5 3 Pressing one of the channel access buttons will display its current assignment which can then be changed using the encoders Left encoder is always activ
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