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Roland S-0816 Wheelchair User Manual

1. SIG lights green when the input signal level is higher than 40 dB on a particular channel CLIP lights red when the input signal exceeds 0 dB Once a CLIP indicator lights it stays lit until cleared with the CLIP CLEAR ENTER button The signal status indicators represent the signal level in the digital domain post A D conversion Signals exceeding 0 dB will clip resulting in distortion Clearing the CLIP Indicators When an input signal on a particular channel exceeds O dB the corresponding signal status CLIP indicator will light and the CLIP CLEAR ENTER button will flash CLIP To clear all lit CLIP indicators press CLIP CLEAR ENTER so its indicator l goes out CLEAR To keep a channel s CLIP indicator from lighting again lower the preamp ENTER gain on that particular channel see Page 51 for more information The signal status indicators also warn you when there s a problem with the system See Appendix A Troubleshooting for more information LED Input Meter The S 4000R features an eight segment LED input meter for precise input signal measurement To view an input channel s signal level with the LED input meter turn the CHANNEL knob to select the desired channel 1 16 for the S 1608 and 17 24 for the S 081 6 The LED input meter represents the signal level in the digital domain post A D conversion CLIP will light when the signal exceeds
2. S0816 Digital Snake Qu QQ Q Qu Qs 16 mic line inputs dt t tta ttt aes T tels S e a Rs 16 mic line sources from the stage Monitor Console lt REAC cable SC W100S or Cat5e cable S 0816 8x16 Slave REAC device Sp Digital Snake aT H AAA from stage 8 outputs from console 16 mic line sources o o 90900000000 o 500 0 000 OOOO D O 0000015000000 o anno o ooo oa 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 Ooo oo ooo oo ooo oo ooo oa ooo oo Ooo oo ooo oo D0000000000000000000000000000000 D poo ooo ooo D r f E i r H a a A AR j A oe HH AS T S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 63 8 Applications 32x16 System 2 S 1608 16x8 REAC device 16 outputs from console S SEIS 2 EU S BRELEZ Ge HQ 6 32 mic line inputs 2 S 0816 8x16 Slave REAC device 59816 Digital Snake t a SIT Qo QQ REAC ca
3. When connecting unbalanced sources that require long cable runs over 6 meters a direct box or balancing adaptor placed in line near the source is recommended for the best audio quality and noise rejection HOT To connect high impedance sources such as the output of an electric guitar or bass with passive pickups use a direct box or impedance matching transformer in line Howling feedback could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers This can be remedied by changing the orientation of the microphone s relocating the microphone s to a greater distance from the speakers N lowering volume levels 44 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Input Status Indicators Each S 1608 S 0816 input has three status indicators 48V lights orange when 48 V phantom power is supplied from CUP O the channel sia CLIP lights red wh hei t si dB ights red when the input signal exceeds 0 aay O SIG lights green when the input signal is greater than 40 dB The CLIP and SIG signal status indicators represent the signal level in the digital domain post A D conversion Signals exceeding 0 dB will clip resulting in distortion Preamp gain and phantom power on off status are controlled from the S 4000R See Pages 51 and 52 for more information S 1608 S 0816 Audio Outputs The S 1608 s S 0816 s audio outputs are used to
4. Lit CLIP 2 An exhaust fan on the Master Check the exhaust fan is working REAC unit has stopped working Turn off the power to prevent overheating and damage Consult with the nearest Roland Service Center CLIP 4 L REAC packets error detected on Check REAC cabling SIG 4 the unit connected to the Check REAC connections S 4000R e Check in line switching hub if used on REAC connections it it An exhaust fan on a Slave Split Check the exhaust fan is working REAC unit has stopped working Turn off the power to prevent overheating and damage Consult with the nearest Roland Service Center SIG 2 CHANNEL Flashes This happens whenever one of Look for the source of the error Display Er the previously described e Press CLIP CLEAR ENTER to return to normal S 4000R error indicators lights S 4000R operation or flashes 68 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Appendices Appendix B Connector Information Cat5e Ethernet Cable Wiring RJ45 type Connectors Cat5e Crossover Wiring REAC cable SC W1005 Note Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not used in this application but may be wired in the cable as shown Cat5e Straight Through Wiring TX O 1 TX 4 4 RX RX D D Note Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not used in this application but may be wired in the cable as shown S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 69 Appendices RS 232C REMOTE Connector D Sub DB 9 type M
5. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK intended to alert the user to the presence of important NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the product INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read these instructions 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 2 Keep these instructions particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the 3 Heed all warnings point where they exit from the apparatus 4 Follow all instructions 11 Only use attachments accessories specified 5 Do not use this apparatus near water by the manufacturer 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in unused for long periods of time accordance with the manufacturers instructions 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any heat registers stoves or other apparatus including way such as power sup
6. Use the supplied RS 232C cable to connect the S 4000R s REMOTE connector to the REMOTE connector on either the S 1608 or S 0816 lt a See Appendix B Connector Information for a diagram of the REMOTE RS 232C connector 24 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual S 1608 S 0816 System Overview The S 1608 S 0816 System brings the digital revolution to the world of audio snakes Using computer networking technology the system allows you to transfer 24 channels of high quality audio over an extremely long distance on a single lightweight cable The digital advantage also brings with it easy installation low cost portability and pain free expansion The Old School Traditional audio snakes transfer signals as analog audio They consist of a large diameter cable containing multiple wires one for each channel that carry the audio signals from one location to the other Though they get the job done analog snakes are bulky heavy and often very expensive On top of that analog signals traveling through hundreds of feet of cable always have some degree of high frequency loss and overall degradation due to cable capacitance inductance and resistance Meets the New Generation The fundamental benefit of the digital snake is that it eliminates long analog audio signal transfers and the signal degradation and noise interference that always comes along with them This is accomplished by converting audio signals to digital data
7. g You can also prevent the AC power cord from being unplugged by wrapping it around the handle 34 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Installing the Included Ferrite Core on Ethernet Cables One ferrite core is included with both the S 1608 and S 0816 for installation on Ethernet cables Install a ferrite core on REAC cable SC W100S sold separately or Ethernet cable near the RJ45 plug that will be connected to a REAC port lt a For REAC connections make sure to attach ferrite cores to your cables Use the following procedure to install a ferrite core on an Ethernet cable 1 Liftup the ferrite core s tabs and open the ferrite core 2 Place the REAC cable SC W100S or Ethernet cable in the ferrite core so that the core abuts the base of the cable s connector 3 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 35 36 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Using the REAC Connector Cover S 1608 and S 0816 The REAC port on the S 1608 and S 0816 units feature rugged Neutrik amp EtherCon connectors As discussed in Chapter 5 they can accept either standard RJ45 plugs or RJ45 plugs housed in EtherCon type connectors When using an Ethernet cable with standard RJ45 plugs fit the included REAC connector cover on the REAC port as shown S Gs 10 S S S OQ S Y S S Z SSS SS gt
8. loaded preset is in a state different than the stored version two periods are displayed see the illustration above If you wish to retain the current settings exit as indicated in Step 3 3 Press CLIP CLEAR ENTER to finalize your selection To exit Memory Recall mode without making a selection press RECALL so that its indicator goes out instead 4 f you wish to select another memory preset repeat Steps 2 3 To exit Memory Recall mode press RECALL so that its indicator goes out lt a While a memory preset is recalled all system outputs are temporarily muted 54 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Advanced Use Using Two S 4000R Units in a Single S 1608 S 0816 System As discussed in Chapter 6 the S 4000R can be connected to either the S 1608 or S 0816 However if you have a second S 4000R available separately you can connect one to each unit This allows for control and signal monitoring of the S 1608 S 0816 System at the location of either unit Digital Snake m LOL EO 3 t t t t Ae a m Be mm e The following behaviors occur when two S 4000Rs are used in a single system Only one S 4000R unit can be used to edit S 1608 S 0816 system s channels and recall store memory presets at any one time When one S 4000R unit is in use the other S 4000R un
9. ooo0o0000 58 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 7 Advanced Use Notes on Split Setups A Split REAC device can only receive audio from the Master REAC device it can t receive audio from a Slave REAC device or another Split device When a unit is set as a Split REAC device its audio inputs are disabled An S 4000R can be connected to the REMOTE connector on a Split REAC device However it can only be used for system and signal level monitoring adjustment of Master Slave device s inputs is not possible If you need to adjust the signal level coming from a Split device s outputs use the input trim controls on the receiving device Setting the REAC MODE Switches lt a See Page 38 for a discussion about the REAC MODE switches and how they affect REAC signal flow With their power off set the units as follows 1 On the S 1608 set the REAC MODE switch to M 2 On the primary S 0816 usually at the FOH position set the REAC MODE switch to S 3 On each S 0816 used to receive audio splits from the stage set the REAC MODE switch to SP If the REAC MODE switch setting is changed when the unit is powered on the new setting won t take effect until the unit is powered off and then back on again S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 59 7 Advanced Use REAC Connections For the REAC connections Using Cat5e cables connect the REAC port on the S 1608 S 0816 uni
10. 0 dB 50 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System S 1608 S 0816 Input Channel Settings With the S 4000R unlocked use the following procedures to adjust settings on the S 1608 and S 0816 input channels To retain your changes to the S 1608 S 0816 system s input channel settings lock the S 4000R before powering down the S 1608 S 0816 System When the system is powered up the settings will return lt a to the state they were in when the S 4000R was last locked It s also a good idea to store your custom settings to a memory preset as well refer to Memory Function Selecting a Channel for Editing Use the CHANNEL knob to select the desired S 1608 S 0816 channel for editing 1 24 The currently selected channel is shown in the CHANNEL display Ft LU 1 CHANNEL Setting the Preamp Gain Use the following procedure to set the preamp gain on an S 1608 S 0816 system s input channel 1 Select the desired channel 1 24 with the CHANNEL knob 2 Send an input signal to the selected channel 3 While viewing the input level on the LED input meter use the GAIN knob to adjust the preamp gain to the desired level 10 65 dBu If the signal level exceeds 0 dB the CLIP indicators on the LED input meter and signal status indicators will light and distortion will occur For the best audio quality set the preamp gain so the meter reads between 18 and 3 dB on
11. 0816 System s 24 input channels CLIP lights red when the input signal exceeds O dB after A D conversion Once a CLIP indicator lights it stays lit until cleared with the CLIP CLEAR ENTER button SIG lights green when the input signal level is greater than 40 dB after A D conversion The S 4000R was designed to also be used as a remote controller for the 4000 systems S 40005 or S 4000H Accordingly there are 40 CLIP and SIG indicators When using an S 1608 S 0816 system lt A only channels 1 to 24 are enabled Please see the S 4000S Owner s Manual when using an S 4000 system 2 Memory Buttons RECALL Button STORE Button The S 4000R provides ten memory presets for storing S 1608 S 0816 System s input channel settings Use the RECALL and STORE buttons to recall and store settings s See Page 54 to learn how to recall and store memory presets 3 CHANNEL Knob and CHANNEL Display Use the CHANNEL knob to select an input channel for editing or signal level monitoring The currently selected channel is shown in the CHANNEL display The CHANNEL knob and CHANNEL display are also used to select memory presets and link odd even channel pairs Stereo Link function lt a See Page 51 to learn how to edit channel settings 22 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 4 Panel Descriptions 4 CLIP CLEAR ENTER Button The CLIP CLEAR ENTER button is a dual function butt
12. 1608 S 0816 System See Appendix B Connector Information for a diagram of the REMOTE RS 232C connector 18 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 4 Panel Descriptions 5 Digital Out Connector Optical Type This optical type digital out connector outputs the audio signal input to INPUT 1 2 of the S 1608 S 0816 6 MUTE ALL OUTPUTS Button The MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button is a momentary switch used to temporarily mute the S 1608 S 0816 System s audio outputs This allows for noise free connection of audio input sources MUTE ALL Press and hold the MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button After approximately 1 5 seconds its SUUR indicator lights While the indicator is lit the audio outputs of all connected REAC Q devices are muted Bacon through the system when MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is released the sound may be distorted until the The system outputs will become un muted after MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is released If audio is passing j system outputs are completely un muted If the exhaust fan has stopped working for any reason the MUTE ALL OUTPUTS indicator will flash See Appendix A Troubleshooting 7 REAC MODE Switch This switch sets the S 1608 s or S 0816 s REAC device behavior M configures the S 1608 S 0816 as a Master REAC device S configures the S 1608 S 0816 as a Slave REAC device SP configures the S 1608 S 0816 as a Split REAC device The REAC MODE switches must be set properly
13. REAC splitter to extend the REAC cable or to split connect a separate S 1608 or S 0816 Ethernet connection standards recommend using straight through cables to connect devices to the ports on a switching hub and crossover cables when connecting hub to hub However some lt a switching hubs provide ports that allow the use of either crossover or straight through cables the port will detect the type of cable that s connected and adjust the signal transfer accordingly Consult the switching hub s documentation to determine which type of cables you should use with it lt a See Appendix B Connector Information for Cat5e crossover and straight through cable wiring diagrams Ethernet Connectors As mentioned previously Cat5e Ethernet cables use RJ45 plugs Each REAC device provides an RJ45 receptacle for its REAC ports HUP QA a REAC m 1 1 RJ45 plug REAC RJ45 receptacle Though the standard RJ45 connection is very reliable in high traffic installations you may want to protect the connection between the RJ45 plug and its receptacle To this end REAC RJ45 receptacles utilize rugged Neutrik EtherCon connectors When used with RJ45 plugs housed in EtherCon connectors this provides a robust latching connection similar to that provided by an XLR connector Neutrik offers EtherCon connectors for the fabrication of new cables models NEBMC 1 and NE8MC 1 B and EtherCon connectors that can be added to a pre made Ethernet cabl
14. at the system s audio outputs To avoid this turn down the volume and or power off any devices connected to the S 1608 S 0816 Or connect disconnect the REAC cable while MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is held If the REAC cable is disconnected while MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is held it s possible that one of the S 1608 or S 0816 will remain in a muted state when MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is released If this occurs use the following procedure 1 Reconnect the REAC cable 2 Pressand release MUTE ALL OUTPUTS S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 41 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Notes About Handling Cat5e Cables REAC Cables Do not subject the Cat5e cable to stress or physical shock Do not bend the Cat5e cable within a range of 25 mm Do not fasten Cat5e cables in a tight bundle Avoid laying multiple Cat5e cables in a parallel orientation over long distances Avoid laying Cat5e cables near noise sources AC power cables motors fluorescent lighting etc Connecting the S 4000R Remote Controller Using the supplied RS 232C cable connect the S 4000R s REMOTE jack to the REMOTE jack on either the S 1608 or S 0816 RS 232C cable es e Power is supplied to the S 4000R through the REMOTE connection The S 4000R s POWER indicator will light when receiving power If you require a longer cable t
15. exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance In households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit O Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it O Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices S Be especially careful when using extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord s outlet must never exceed the power rating watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through O Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page O Do not put anything that contains water e g flower vases on this unit Also avoid the use of insecticides perfumes alcohol nail polish spray cans etc near the unit Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry soft cloth O The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation AN Always grasp only the plug on the power supply cord when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or GA this
16. follows 1 On the S 1608 set the REAC MODE switch to M 2 On the S 0816 set the REAC MODE switch to S If the REAC MODE switch setting is changed when the unit is powered on the new setting won t take effect until the unit is powered off and then back on again S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 39 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Component Connections AC Power Connections On the S 1608 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet and the other end to the POWER AC INPUT jack to provide power for the S 1608 s internal power supply On the S 0816 Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet and the other end to the POWER AC INPUT jack to provide power for the S 0816 s internal power supply JE Use only the supplied power cords to prevent damage to the units REAC Connections Cable Requirements A single cable REAC to REAC connection requires a standard Cat5e Ethernet cable with RJ45 plugs wired in a straight through or crossover configuration The maximum length for a single cable is 100 meters 330 feet S 1608 S 0816 As a reminder a REAC to REAC connection means connecting directly from REAC device to REAC device with neither REAC Splitter S 4000 SP nor Ethernet switching hub in between SC W100S or Cat5e cable lt Maximum length 100 meters gt 40 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Us
17. for the system to work See Chapters 6 and 7 for information on configuring the system and setting the REAC MODE switches 8 REAC Indicator This indicator lights when REAC communication is established within the S 1608 S 0816 System If REAC communication fails this indicator will flash and then go out 9 Power Indicator This indicator lights when the S 1608 S 0816 is receiving power from its internal power supply S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 19 4 Panel Descriptions S 1608 S 0816 Side Panel Soo Owner s Manual AC IN O o E 0000000000 0000000000 e O E ee D LJ 1 POWER AC INPUT Jack Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet and the other end to the POWER AC INPUT jack to provide power for the S 1608 s or S 0816 s internal power supply Use the cord clamp on the side panel to prevent the power cord from being accidentally pulled out JE Use only the supplied power cord to prevent damage to the S 1608 S 0816 2 Grounding Terminal If necessary use this terminal to connect the S 1608 S 0816 chassis to an external grounding source Never attempt to use the following sources for an external ground connection Water pipes may result in shock or electrocution Gas pipes may result in fire or explosion Telephone line ground or lightning rod may be dangerous in the event of li
18. free download from www rolandsystemsgroup net X X Please see Computer Control S 4000 RCS Page 56 for information regarding the S 4000 RCS There is no usage fee for the software but the communication fees for downloading are your responsibility S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 31 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Installation Installing the Rack mount kit S 1608 and S 0816 The S 1608 and S 0816 can be used in a free standing configuration or rack mounted using the installed rack mount kit Precautions for Rack Mounting When mounting the S 1608 or S 0816 in a rack observe the following precautions to ensure efficient and effective cooling Ensure that the location provides good air flow and ventilation Do not allow the vents to become obstructed Avoid using the S 1608 or S 0816 in sealed type rack mounts As this type of rack does not permit heated air within the rack to be expelled the heated air is drawn into the S 1608 or S 0816 as a result thus preventing adequately efficient cooling f the rack s rear panel is not removable ensure that a ventilation port or exhaust fan is provided at the top of the rack s rear panel to expel any accumulated heat If the S 1608 or S 0816 is mounted in a portable rack remove both the front and rear rack covers before use to ensure that the S 1608 s or S 0816 s front and rear panels remain unobstructed Use due caution when mounting the S 160
19. n the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit accessories are subject to change without prior notice S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Appendices Number of Channels Specifications S 0816 FOH UNIT 8 in 16 out AD Conversion Sample Rate 96 0 kHz Signal Processing 24 bits DA Conversion Sample Rate 96 0 kHz Signal Processing 24 bits Frequency Response 2 dB 0 dB 4 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 0 05 96 or less Pad On Input Gain 4 dBu 22 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range 110 dB Cross Talk Nominal Input Level 80 dB or less Input Gain 4 dBu typ 65 to 10 dBu PAD Off 45 to 10 dBu PAD On 1 dB step Max 28 dBu Input Impedance 20 dB On Off 14 k ohms Nominal Output Level 4 dBu Max 22 dBu Output Impedance 600 ohms Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohms or greater Residual Noise Level IHF A typ 80 dBu or less Equivalent Input Noise Level E I N Network Latency Connectors 124 dB 375 microseconds when using REAC cable only 1 AD gt REAC gt DA Latency about 1 2 ms Input x 16 XLR type balanced phantom power Output x 8 XLR type balanced DIGITAL OUT connector x 1 Optical type REAC Connector x 1 RJ 45 EtherCon type Remote Connector x 1 RS 232C DB 9 type Indicators POWER Indicator x 1 REAC
20. reU Pone e A Scar a e ores dete edes 46 System Status Iridicators b eee ET eee ee TR DRE IR Ie e E a e Re A e e 47 Power Indicators cgo LR A D Ue Ea x Y ERR RA e n een 47 REAC System Indicators REAC Communication momo 47 REMOTE CTRL Indicators Remote Communication 0 cc cee eee eee eens 47 Muting the System Outputs llle A e eens 48 Using the S 4000R Remote Controller llle 49 Lock Mode veu erene ero meee otooto iie ee ee C te AA SOS ete aS 49 Monitoring Input Signals 2 ee A eee 50 Signal Status Indicato Ss srest eset eey ce eee I 50 Clearing the CLIP Indicators RI IIR IA 50 LED Input Meter cone ettet eue ee eee aa E ny pO SOE oom 50 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 7 Table of Contents S 1608 S 0816 Input Channel Settings Ih 51 Selecting a Channel for Editing e 51 Setting the Preamp Gain 90 d TT RR R NRT RRR I R 51 Iput Pid PPP 52 Phantom Power suis R A ea ba pad eg ag RRR RRR i See a ea eg SENOS 52 Stereo Ta ues e irte ed SS gd e oh ee ene eae a vs C te ota Pu e EE do site 53 M rnrory F nGCHOF ue e net nete ne he edet tes der pr oorr bo boot de ee as 54 Storing a Memory Preset Memory Store Mode oo 54 Recalling a Memory Preset Memory Recall Mode 0 0s eee eee eee eee 54 7 Advanced USO iia RE EE NR RE ERE ERU RS PER RENE T 55 Using Two S 4000R Units in a Single S 1608 S 0816 System 0 eee eee eee 55 Computer Con
21. receive audio signals connected to the S 0816 s S 1608 s audio inputs Connect the S 1608 s S 0816 s balanced audio outputs to the balanced audio inputs of the desired devices If you need to connect the S 1608 s S 0816 s audio outputs to unbalanced devices use a direct box or balancing adaptor in line or a cable adaptor with the wiring described in the previous section S 1608 S 0816 Audio Inputs When audio outputs from an S 1608 or an S 0816 are connected to inputs of external devices such as mixing consoles please be sure to turn off the phantom power supply from these external devices Noise may come out while MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is pressed and all outputs are muted if phantom power is supplied from the external device S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 45 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Powering Up Powering Up Connect and power up devices in the following order Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices Additionally in each of the following steps allow each piece of equipment to finish its power up sequence before proceeding to the next step 1 Connect the S 1608 S 0816 system components as described previously 2 Connect audio devices to the S 1608 and S 0816 inputs and outputs as described previously 3 Turn on any devices connected to the S 1608 and S
22. s possible to use the S 1608 S 0816 with S 4000S or S 4000H in the following configuration should not attach nor remove the module Be sure to consult with the nearest Roland Service Center Please visit www rolandsystemsgroup net for the latest information about the S 1608 S 0816 System The S 4000S input output module SI AD4 SI AES4 SO DA4 SO AES4 is set up as shown below You S 1608 16x8 S 1608 EEZ ics minin O ammi wmm Digital TA mmn REAC cable SC W100S or Cat5e cable S 0816 8x16 e 9 OG G e mmm Digital fab amici REAC cable SC W100S or Cat5e cable S 4000H od 3 3 3 bi ital RM oc 00 o Eo iii ma eO HH HU o III E e e T MILLE TIT t sp dob gt I C REAC cable SC W100S Be sure to set the REAC mode of the S 4000H Be sure to set the REAC mode of or Cate cable to S SLAVE the S 1608 to M MASTER OUTPUT 17 24 and 25 32 on the S 4000H do OUTPUT 1 8 on the S 1608 do not output anything not output anything 66 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Appendices Appendix A Troubleshooting The components in the S 1608 S 0816 System provide many different indicators that show the current system status Additionally the units pr
23. unit O At regular intervals you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust O and other accumulations away from its prongs Also disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire O Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children gt O Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet d hands when plugging into or unplugging from an AD outlet or this unit O Before moving the unit disconnect the power plug from the outlet and pull out all cords from external devices e O Before cleaning the unit unplug the power cord from the outlet Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area pull the plug on the power cord out of the e outlet O Keep AC Cord Clamp and any screws for the rack mount bracket and AC Cord Clamp you may remove Q and the included the ferrite core REAC cover and rubber feet in a safe place out of children s reach so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally O Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power Y
24. 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Panel Descriptions S 1608 Stage Unit S 0816 FOH Unit S 1608 Front Panel oss by Roland S 1608 STAGE unt e Ee oo oo Sn nn nn nn on on nn nn nn on nn nn a Q2 MUTE ALL OUTPUTS S 0816 Front Panel se aal uake FOH unr D 01 Ab n C gt S ii G uec T eB pS N er POWER S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 17 4 Panel Descriptions 1 INPUT Connectors Each Input Channel provides balanced input jacks with female XLR connectors Each input has a variable gain preamp that accepts signals from 65 to 10 dBu 28 dBu maximum Additionally there are three status indicators for each input CLIP lights red when the input signal exceeds 0 dB after A D conversion SIG lights green when the input signal is greater than 40 dB after A D conversion 48V lights orange when 48V phantom power is supplied from the channel Although changes may not seem smooth when adjusting preamp gain using an S 4000R remote controller or an S A000RCS remote control software on a computer this is not a malfunction Some noise is also generated when switching between the following gain levels This is
25. 0816 units audio inputs 4 Turn on the power of the S 1608 and S 0816 units Use the included AC power cord to connect between an AC outlet and the AC IN connector on the side panel Power is supplied to the S 1608 S 0816 and the POWER indicator lights up The S 1608 and S 0816 units are equipped with protection circuits A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before the units will operate normally 5 Turn on the power to the audio devices mixing consoles power amplifiers monitor speakers etc connected to the S 1608 and S 0816 units audio outputs Note It s always best to power on any speakers or amplification systems last Powering Off Perform the following steps to power off the S 1608 S 0816 System 1 Turn down the volume and power off any devices connected to the S 1608 and S 0816 units inputs and outputs Note It s always best to turn down the volume and power off any speakers or amplification systems first 2 If an S 4000R is connected to the system press and hold the S 4000R s LOCK button until its indicator lights Locking the S 4000R retains the current S 1608 and S 0816 input settings when the power is turned off 3 To power off the S 1608 and S 0816 units unplug the power cords from the AC outlets 46 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System System Status Indicators The S 1608 S 0816 and S 4000R have system status indicators that al
26. 1608 S 0816 System Overview The System Components A Closer Look S 1608 Stage Unit The S 1608 is the stage connection interface for the S 1608 S 0816 System Its box design supports 24 channels of audio input and output I O As standard it comes in a 16x8 configuration 16 audio inputs and 8 audio outputs S 0816 FOH Unit The S 0816 is the front of house FOH connection interface for the S 1608 S 0816 System As such its I O configuration is the opposite of the S 1608 8 audio inputs and 16 audio outputs As it name suggests the S 0816 FOH Unit s main application is near the FOH mixing console However the S 0816 can be used anywhere you need to receive stage audio from the S 1608 at a T monitor console a multi channel recording device a broadcast feed etc Additionally multiple S 0816 units can be used for split destinations when connected to the system via an Ethernet switching hub See Chapter 7 for details About the Remote Controlled Preamps Each input on the S 1608 and S 0816 employs a newly developed variable gain preamp Designed for warm and accurate sound reproduction the preamp accepts input signal levels from 65 to 10 dBu Additionally it provides an enormous amount of headroom before distortion an incredible 28 dBu maximum input level Each preamp s gain is controlled remotely from the S 4000R or S 4000 RCS allowing you to optimize signal levels right at the connection interface If you re conne
27. 40 SIG Indicators 1 40 POWER Indicator REAC Indicator CTRL Indicator Level Meter CHANNEL Display 8 segments 2 digits GAIN Indicators 15 steps Memory 10 memory presets Power Supply Supplied from connected device S 1608 or S 0816 through the remote cable Dimensions 215 W x 87 D x 54 6 H mm 8 1 2 W x 3 7 16 D x 2 3 16 H inches Weight 0 8 kg 1 Ib 13 oz Operation Temperature 0 to 40 degrees Celsius 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Remote Cable 3 meter Rack mount brackets Installation Manual In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit accessories are subject to change without prior notice 74 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Appendices imensions B Dimensions S 1608 Appendix E Note Dimensions are shown in millimeters 75 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Appendices Dimensions S 0816 Note Dimensions are shown in millimeters 1 40 482 465 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 76 Appendices Dimensions S 4000R Note Dimensions are shown in millimeters 00000000 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 77 Index A A D D A Conversion 29
28. 8 and S 0816 audio connections are explained in Chapter 6 4 Turn on any devices connected to the Master and Slave REAC devices audio inputs 5 Turn on the power on the REAC splitter s or the switching hub s 6 Power up the Master Slave and Split devices so that their POWER indicators light 7 Turn on the power to the audio devices mixing consoles power amplifiers monitor speakers etc connected to the Master Slave and Split devices audio outputs S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 61 Applications 16x8 System S 1608 16x8 REAC device S 1608 nri 8 outputs from console SS gee SERRE ea m Be e 16 mic line inputs Ta o REAC cable SC W100S or Cat5e cable S 0816 8x16 Slave REAC device ses Digital Snake rant qutuut tt aa i 555555595 5 939 19 1 1 epe L la Be a 16 mic line sources from stage l 8 outputs from console 203800000000 o B 99290 000000 0 a OOOOOsOOOOss B 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 oooooopoooooooo0oooooooooooooooon0 000000500000000000000000000000000 gogoooo0o00000 62 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 8 Applications 16x8 System with 16 Channel Split S 4000 SP or S switching hub S 1608 16x8 REAC device rene 8 outputs from console
29. 8 or S 0816 in a rack or other enclosure so you don t get your fingers wedged or pinched 1 Turn off the power on all equipment and disconnect all cables from the S 1608 or S 0816 unit 2 Remove only the screws shown in the following diagram 4 screws total 32 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System 3 Using the 4 screws you removed in Step 2 install the rack mount bracket as shown S 4000R The S 4000R Remote Controller is designed for handheld or desktop use If desired it can be rack mounted by installing the included rack mount brackets Use the following procedure to install the rack mount brackets on the S 4000R 1 Disconnect the RS 232C cable from the S 4000R unit 2 Install the S 4000R rack mount brackets with the supplied screws as shown in the following diagram S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 33 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Using the AC Cord Clamp The S 1608 and S 0816 units have AC cord clamps to prevent the cord from being pulled out accidentally 1 Remove only the screws shown in the following diagram 2 screws total and detach the AC cord clamp 2 AS shown in the figure clamp the AC power cord with the AC Cord Clamp and secure with the screws 2 removed in Step 1 q QUES 7 Y OSOS ZZ ts eI Ll LN
30. 95 1608 S 0816 Disi tal Suake Digital laake O Cc L O OL gt a S 1608 STAGE UNIT Est A ess fa 07 07 07 67 07 a7 ae ERES S 4000R REMOTE CONTROLLER Owner s Manual Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Owner s Manual Pg 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Owner s Manual Pg 3 4 and IMPORTANT NOTES Owner s Manual Pg 5 These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit Owner s Manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION http www rolandsystemsgroup net WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ii Bano DO NOT OPEN 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 ATTENTION risque DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION
31. AC Cord Clamp 34 C cables Cat5e Ethernet cables crossover 26 27 40 41 57 60 handling Cat5e cables 42 length extension 41 straight through 26 27 40 41 57 60 wiring diagrams 69 microphone 43 CHANNEL knob S 4000R 22 51 CLIP clear 23 50 CLIP indicators S 1608 S 0816 18 45 S 4000R 22 50 68 computer control See S 4000 RCS connection overview S 1608 S 0816 System 37 crossover cable Cat5e See cables CTRL indicator 24 47 68 D Dimensions S 0816 76 S 1608 75 S 4000R 77 E error indicators 68 Ethernet cables See cables Ethernet connectors RJ45 27 Wiring 69 Ethernet switching hub about 28 requirements for REAC use 57 71 using for cable length extension 27 41 using for split application 57 using with redundant connection 41 60 F fan exhaust 21 Ferrite core 35 FHO front of house 11 G GAIN knob S 4000R 23 51 l INPUT connectors 18 43 44 wiring 70 Input meter S 4000R 23 50 L linking input channels 53 locking the S 4000R 49 M memory presets See S 4000R memory presets multiple S 4000R units using 55 MUTE ALL OUTPUTS 43 48 0 OUTPUT connectors 18 45 wiring 70 P PAD button 23 52 phantom power setting 24 52 status indicator 18 45 pin out diagrams 69 70 power connections S 1608 S 0816 40 S 4000R 42 powering off 46 powering up S 1608 S 0816 System 46 S 1608 S 0816 System with splits 61 Preamp 30 R rack mo
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33. Indicator x 1 REMOTE Indicator x 1 MUTE ALL OUTPUTS Indicator x 1 Power Supply AC 115 V AC 117 V AC 220 V AC 230 V AC 240V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 45W Phantom Power 48 V 14 mA each input remote controlled Dimensions 401 W x 135 0 D x 177 0 H mm 15 13 16 W x 5 3 8 D x 7 H inches Weight 5 5 kg 12 lbs 3 oz Operation Temperature 0 to 40 degrees Celsius 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Power Cord x 1 REAC Connector Covers x 1 Ferrite Core x 1 Rubber Foot x 4 Rack Mount Kit x 1 Owner s Manual Options REAC Splitter S 4000 SP Cat5e Ethernet Crossover Cable with Neutrik R EtherCon R Plug SC W100S 100 m 1 When a REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or a switching hub is used in line with REAC cables the network latency will increase by the amount of processing delay introduced by the splitting device itself The actual delay is dependant upon the specifications of the splitting device though the maximum delay amount for a single splitting device should be about 200 microseconds 0 dBu 0 775 V rms n the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit accessories are subject to change without prior notice S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 73 Appendices Specifications S 4000R REMOTE CONTROLLER Connectors Remote Connector 1 RS 232C DB 9 type Indicators CLIP Indicators 1
34. L d REAC connector cover Remove the REAC connector cover when using Ethernet cables SC W100S with EtherCon type connectors Attaching the Rubber Feet Attach these as required such as when you re using the S 1608 or S 0816 without mounting it on a rack or the like Peel off the double sided tape from the rubber feet and affix the rubber feet at the locations shown in the following figure S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Connection Overview JE To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections S 1608 16x8 REAC device 8 outputs from console 16 mic line inputs amp L 2s E L REMOTE connector on S 1608 or S 0816 lt lt REAC cable SC W100S or Cat5e cable S 0816 8x16 Slave REAC device 5 0816 Digital Snake RS 232C cable e Sun ue Say 16 mic line sources from stage 8 outputs from console S 4000R Remote Controller 201500000000 2 HDD 2 O OO OOOO P O 0000012000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 S BE BEBE E EE B AAA ERE o erates ooaaodao D DDD DDD 0000500050000 ar D o EHE aa 005000000 na mE S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snak
35. Roland Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket When using the unit with a rack or stand outlet with a protective earthing connection recommended by Roland the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Do not open or perform any internal modifications on If not using a rack or stand you still need to make sure the unit Y that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the DEP HUMANI EA ERE Ra E EUNT AN unit and keep it from wobbling O Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts S within it except when this manual provides specific The unit should be connected to a power supply only i instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the rear side of unit O Use only the attached power supply cord Also the supplied power cord must not be used with any other O Never use or store the unit in places that are Q device Subject to temperature extremes e g direct WN a A sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord nor on top of heat generating equipment or are CO place heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the S s Damp e g b
36. These manuals provide important information concerning the proper operation of each unit and detail precautions for using the units safely 12 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Main Features S 1608 S 0816 System REAC transmission protocol provides up to 40 channels of 24 bit 96 kHz audio transfer over a single Cat5e Ethernet cable The S 1608 S 0816 system can transfer up to 24 channels which are 16 channels from the S 1608 and 8 channels from the S 081 6 Transmission distance of 100 meters 330 feet with REAC cable length can be extended using REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hubs Extremely low device to device transmission latency The network latency between REAC devices is under 375 microseconds and the analog signal latency from INPUT of one side to OUTPUT of the other side of S 1608 S 0816 system is about 1 2 millisecond It can be rack mountable by fitting Rack mounting hardware kit Free software for system control from a PC or Mac System Components S 1608 Stage Unit Stage unit with 16 inputs and 8 outputs on XLR connectors All new precision designed preamps with massive headroom and clean warm sound gain range from 65 to 10 dBu typical 28 dBu maximum input level Audio signal and system status indicators REAC port for connecting with S 0816 or other REAC device RS 232C interface for S 4000R Remote Controller or computer control MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button for noise free conne
37. al components names are often shortened and referred to simply as 1608 S 0816 and S 4000R When a procedure or description refers to the entire system the name S 1608 S 0816 System is used Additionally the names of buttons knobs and connectors are shown exactly as they appear on the system components As a result these names are shown completely in capital letters For example the button labeled LOCK will appear in the manual as the LOCK button or simply LOCK as in Press LOCK One button on the S 4000R serves a dual purpose The button s name indicates both of its functions CLIP CLEAR ENTER Usage Conventions The purpose of the S 1608 S 0816 System is to function as an audio snake a device used to transfer multiple audio signals from one place to another usually over a long distance Since the S 1608 S 0816 System transfers signals as digital data the system s primary benefit it s called a digital snake In most cases audio snakes are used in sound reinforcement applications that involve a musical performance a theatre presentation or an orator or orators In such applications the primary source of the audio is at a stage area and that audio is sent via the snake to a mixing position also referred to as the front of house or FOH position Of course there are many other usage applications for an audio snake such as transferring audio to a recording setup a broadcast fee
38. altiti insieme ai rifiuti domestici Ai sensi dell art 13 del D Lgs 25 luglio 2005 n 151 Este s mbolo indica que en los pa ses de la Uni n Europea este producto debe recogerse aparte de los residuos dom sticos tal como est regulado en cada zona Los productos con este s mbolo no se deben depositar con los residuos dom sticos Tento symbol vyjadruje e v krajin ch E sa mus zber tohto produktu vykon va oddelene od domov ho odpadu pod a nariaden platn ch v konkr tnej krajine Produkty s t mto symbolom sa nesm vyhadzova spolu s domov m odpadom See s mbol n itab et EL i maades tuleb see toode olempr gist eraldi koguda nii nagu on igas piirkonnas m ratletud Selle s mboliga Este s mbolo indica que nos pa ses da UE a recolha deste produto m rgitud tooteid ei tohi ra visata koos olmepr giga ever ser feita separadamente do lixo dom stico de acordo com os regulamentos de cada regi o Os produtos que apresentem este s mbolo n o dever o ser eliminados juntamente com o lixo dom stico is simbolis rodo kad ES alyse is produktas turi b ti surenkamas atskirai nuo buitini atliek kaip nustatyta kiekviename regione Siuo simboliu pa enklinti produktai neturi b ti i metami kartu su buitin mis Dit symbool geeft aan dat in landen van de EU dit product gescheiden atliekomis van huishoudelijk afval moet worden aangeboden zoals bepaald per gemeente of regio Producten die van dit sym
39. and operation of the system and provides many tips and diagrams to help you configure the Digital Snake for your particular application To get the most out of your S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake we recommend reading the entire manual The material is presented in the following chapters Main Features briefly describes the features and benefits of the system and its components Components and Accessories lists what s included with the S 1608 S 0816 System and some of the available system options Panel Descriptions show you where everything is and what it s for S 1608 5 0816 System Overview discusses the concept of the Digital Snake and explains some of the technologies that make up the system Using the S 1608 S 0816 System shows you how to hook everything together and use the system s components Advanced Use discusses advanced topics such as controlling the system with a computer and splitting the audio to multiple destinations Applications provides diagrams for various S 1608 S 0816 System setups Appendices details system status and error indicators troubleshooting cable pin outs and technical specifications S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 1 Introduction Conventions Used in the Manual Names The S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake System is comprised of three primary components S 1608 Stage Unit S 0816 FOH Unit N S 4000R Remote Controller Throughout the text the individu
40. at5e Crossover Wiring REAC cable SC AWTIO0S eee 69 Cat5e Straight Through Winning e III 69 RS 232C REMOTE Connector D Sub DB 9 type ee 70 S 1608 S 0816 Audio Connectors XLR type lese 70 Appendix C Ethernet Switching Hub Requirements llle 71 Appendix D Specifications gt s sorsi ce A 3h 72 Specifications S 1608 STAGE UNIT I 3h 72 Specifications S 0816 FOH UNIT llle IH ences 73 Specifications S 4000R REMOTE CONTROLLER lesse I 74 Appendix E Dirmenslons 1 s vem ee e e Mte Pee lequel testudo eec E cede ene Be 75 Dimensions STO rssi eani is e E a utu lacht he ER 75 Dimensions 0816 0 RRR ER E E RR eee ee eee eee 76 Dimensions S 4000R ssr cur RR RRR hh RR mph Rhe R ck m oy hoe e R RR bbe es 77 hj ce T 78 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 9 Introduction Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the RSS S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake System Featuring the new REAC Roland Ethernet Audio Communication interface the S 1608 S 0816 System brings the audio snake into the digital age The S 1608 S 0816 System is designed to be extremely easy to configure and set up and is at home in any application where multichannel audio transfer is required About This Manual How the Manual is Organized The S 1608 5 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual explains the S 1608 S 0816 System s primary components and functions It also details the connection
41. aths washrooms on wet floors or cord producing severed elements and short circuits are Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards e Humid or are D DD LLL e E dieran Do not allow any objects e g flammable material POSER Te TANNA als coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks Dusty orare etc to penetrate the unit Subject to high levels of vibration NO The Name Plate is attached to the rear panel Please see Specifications Page 72 and Page 73 for information regarding electronic specifications S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual UJ THE UNIT SAFELY O This unit either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist 9 O Immediately turn the power off remove the power plug from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or e f smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or Theunit has been
42. aximum recommended cable length 15 meters E LE BO ate Included RS 232C cable i 9v CAMINAN ECC C Note Pins 1 4 and 9 are not used in this application but may be wired in the cable as shown S 1608 S 0816 Audio Connectors XLR type S 1608 S 0816 XLR Audio Pin Outs INPUT and OUTPUT Balanced connections recommended GROUND oD Unbalanced connections GROUND HOT 70 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Appendices Appendix C Ethernet Switching Hub Requirements To be used in a REAC system an Ethernet switching hub must meet the following requirements 1000BASE T transmission speed IEEE802 3ab Gigabit Ethernet Support for 100BASE TX devices IEEE802 3u Fast Ethernet Bi directional full duplex communication Connect REAC devices only to switching hub ports that support 100BASE TX The transmission protocol for REAC is based on 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet To transfer up to 40 channels of digital audio REAC uses the full bandwidth of this protocol However some 100BASETX switching hubs cannot handle this amount of data traffic Gigabit Ethernet switching hubs can handle a larger amount of data traffic so we recommend them for use with REAC devices just be sure that the Gigabit switching hub you use supports 100BASE TX devices When using switching hubs in line for REAC cable length extension a maximum of four hubs can be used Total cable length with four sw
43. ble SC W100S or Cat5e cable i m Nos Snake uu uu ut tt Seeeeeee from stage 16 outputs from console l 32 mic line sources 0 O 2 O O OO OOOO b 952 0000000 O 0000020000 a o 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000080000 0000000000000000 Soo 88909 anana HR BBB BBB Annan nAn ooo oa 0000000 000 ana ooo anoo ana 00000 64 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 8 Applications 32x16 System with 32 Channel Split S 4000 SP or 2 S 1608 16x8 Master REAC device Ethernet switching hub T L 16 outputs Css essee igital Snake S from console III EEET E SE q SE _ REEE e n E Bo e ENEE EREE R i REAC cable SC W100S 2 S 0816 8x16 Split REAC device 32 mic line inputs or Cat5e cable Digital ake SS z uuu tt a a Ca 3 Monitor Console REAC cable SC W100S E a m m a or Cat5e cable y 32 mic line sources 16 outputs from console from stage o O o O O OO OOOO 5 nnn 5 0000000 0 00000520000 5 o 0000000000000 DODO0A0000000000 DOOOCOOODOUOOOCO ODOOCODODOCOCOUO ooo 88888858 88HBBBBH CE CELE 5555555 80090000000000000 00000000 00000000 TERRE TERT TERTII DPI AY S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 65 8 Applications Connection to S 4000S S 4000H It
44. bleshooting S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 47 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Muting the System Outputs LESEN ES ELS ES Ordinarily when plugging and unplugging devices to and from the audio inputs and outputs on the S 1608 and S 0816 units the volume TERIS of all devices connected to the S 1608 S 0816 System s audio outputs should be lowered O 1 However this may be impractical in some circumstances In such cases you can temporarily mute the sound coming from the S 1608 S 0816 System s audio outputs Indicator 1 On the S 1608 or S 0816 front panel press and hold the MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button After approximately 1 5 seconds its indicator will light No sound is output while the indicator is lit 2 When you have finished making input connections to the unit release MUTE ALL OUTPUTS The system outputs will become un muted after releasing MUTE ALL OUTPUTS If audio is passing through the system when MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is released the sound may be distorted until the system outputs are completely un muted Note that MUTE ALL OUTPUTS only mutes the outputs of the S 4000 System and not the outputs of other devices Before connecting the audio outputs on the S 1608 and S 0816 units to the audio inputs of other devices always turn down the volume or turn off the power on the receiving devices When an S 4000R is connected to the system its CHANNEL display flashes when the audio o
45. bool zijn voorzien mogen niet samen met huishoudelijk afval worden verwijderd is simbols nor da ka ES valst s o produktu j iev c atsevi i no m jsaimniec bas atkritumiem k noteikts katr regiona Produktus ar o simbolu nedr kst izmest kop ar m jsaimniec bas atkritumiem Dette symbol angiver at i EU lande skal dette produkt opsamles adskilt fra husholdningsaffald som defineret i hver enkelt region Produkter med dette symbol m ikke smides ud sammen med husholdningsaffald Ta simbol ozna uje da je treba proizvod v dr avah EU zbirati lo eno od gospodinjskih odpadkov tako kot je dolo eno v vsaki regiji Proizvoda s tem znakom ni dovoljeno odlagati skupaj z gospodinjskimi odpadki Dette symbolet indikerer at produktet m behandles som spesialavfall i Bx bn y menm 3mone noit y r ocer hsr EE don persen ox pe3peit EU land iht til retningslinjer for den enkelte regionen og ikke kastes HO yxuired it oeumncitydb 6pr d6 niikitokb 6pnccsIMMOd6 yY MH me ds sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall Produkter som er merket med HnmnueyA6 psr kbue pec nulOr 6 perebnd6 pnx u9cenxa 6xd dn yoMBnan dette symbolet m ikke kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall nen pc3peit n6 pnccsipimdoit MOxA me h niiki6kb 6pnccsIMMOt9 o O O O O O O OQ O O e e 0 o O e Information When you need repair service call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your countr
46. ccidentally Maintenance O For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impregnated with a mild non abrasive detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth O Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Additional Precautions Unfortunately it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit s memory once it has been lost Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data O Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions O When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation O To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels especially when it is late at night When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Neut
47. ces About the Symbols Used for instructions intended to alert the The A symbol alerts the user to important instructions or user to the risk of death or severe iniu warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is NWARNING should the unit be used improperly y determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly The S symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained A CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it other adverse effects caused with respect means that the unit must never be disassembled to the home and all its furnishings as well DEA The symbol alerts the user to things that must be to domestic animals or pets carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the C case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet Il ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SEE O Before using this unit make sure to read the O This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that instructions below and the Owner s Manual is recommended by
48. conds If routed through the S 4000 SP REAC splitter or a switching hub an approximate 200 microsecond delay is added for each device Hot swappable connection Understanding Cables and Connections Hooking REAC devices together is extremely easy as connections are made using Cat5e short for Enhanced Category 5 Ethernet cable This cable is a standard in the computer connection world in fact you may be using an Ethernet cable in your home or office right now to connect your computer to a high speed modem a printer or a network This lightweight cable uses RJ45 plugs which are very similar to standard telephone connectors Cat5e Ethernet Cable Types There are two different types of Cat5e Ethernet cables that you can use with the S 1608 S 0816 System Though the cables look the same on the outside the RJ45 plugs are wired in different ways With a crossover cable some of the wires inside the cable are crossed over at each RJ45 plug As a result the two RJ45 plugs on each end of a single cable are wired differently straight through cable the wires inside the cable are connected to each RJ45 plug in the same arrangement each plug is wired the same 26 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 5 S 1608 S 0816 System Overview In the following cases either a crossover or a straight through cable can be used N When directly connecting the S 1608 and S 0816 via REAC When using the S 4000 SP
49. cting the S 1608 S 0816 System to an analog mixing console you may be wondering why you need adjustable gain at the S 1608 S 0816 System s inputs After all you have gain adjustment at the console inputs right Well there are a few very good reasons to adjust the signal level at the S 1608 S 0816 System s inputs Better analog signal quality By adjusting the input gain so close to the source the analog signal travels through less analog cabling before the signal level is optimized Shorter analog cabling means less possibility of noise and signal deterioration Better digital signal quality A D converters take snapshots of the analog audio during the digital conversion process By optimizing the signal level before the A D converter a much higher resolution snapshot can be taken and higher resolution means better signal quality Memory presets add digital mixer features to the analog mixer One of the big advantages of a digital mixer is the ability to store and recall frequently used setups By taking advantage of the 10 memory presets in the S 4000R or 100 presets using the S 4000 RCS you can bring some digital functionality to your analog mixer More on the S 4000R in a little bit lt a The analog output for S 1608 S 0816 has line level fixed at 4 dBu maximum output of 22 dBu 30 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 5 S 1608 S 0816 System Overview S 4000R Remote Controller The S 4000R f
50. ction of audio sources S 0816 FOH Unit Front of house unit with 8 inputs and 16 outputs on XLR connectors All new precision designed preamps with massive headroom and clean warm sound gain range from 65 to 10 dBu typical 28 dBu maximum input level Audio signal and system status indicators REAC port for connecting with S 1608 or other REAC device RS 232C interface for S A000R Remote Controller or computer control MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button for noise free connection of audio sources S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 13 2 Main Features S 4000R Remote Controller Simple easy to use remote control unit Provides control of preamp gain phantom power and pad for each S 1608 S 0816 input channel N Clean input gain adjustment 1 dB steps Ten memory presets for storing frequently used input setups Eight segment LED meter for precise input signal level monitoring N Signal status indicators for all 24 channels System status indicators System lock for protection of channel settings 14 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Components and Accessories What s Included x The following components and accessories are included with the S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Main Components 1 S 1608 Stage Unit 1 S 0816 FOH Unit 1 S 4000R Remote Controller Accessories for S 1608 1 AC power supply cord 2 5 meters 1 REAC connector cover 1 Rack mounting hardware k
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52. d or any other application where multiple audio signals are transferred and managed Occasionally the manual refers to a physical location for the system s components as the stage mixing or front of house location These terms are used only for the sake of brevity or to illustrate the signal flow of the system in terms understood by a typical audio engineer However they are not meant to imply that the system is unsuited for a particular alternate application The S 1608 S 0816 System will function just as well in any installation where an audio snake is required S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 11 1 Introduction Note Tip and Warning Icons Throughout the 1608 5 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual you ll occasionally come across areas highlighted in gray that provide extra information related to the feature or operation described in the main text The symbols in the left hand margin define the nature of this extra information A warning contains important information that will help you avoid damage to the S 1608 S 0816 System other equipment or yourself A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed lt a A note is something that adds information about the topic at hand Other S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Documents In addition to the 5 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual carefully read the following manuals included with the S 4000 System S 4000R Installation Manual
53. e models NEBMC and NE8MC B lt a A REAC port s RJ45 receptacle can accept either a regular RJ45 plug or one housed in an EtherCon connector S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 27 5 S 1608 S 0816 System Overview About Ethernet Switching Hubs An Ethernet switching hub sometimes referred to simply as a switch is an interface that allows multiple devices called nodes in Ethernet lingo to communicate with each other in an Ethernet network The switching hub has multiple ports with RJ45 receptacles and each network device is connected to one of these ports When one of the network devices transmits information the switching hub s internal electronics makes sure this information is passed on to the intended receiving device Since REAC is based on Ethernet technology switching hubs can be used to extend the functionality of the REAC system Use a switching hub when you need to extend the REAC cable length The maximum length for a single REAC cable is 100 meters However if you need to extend the cable length you can use two cables REAC cables or Cat5e cables with a switching hub in line to refresh the REAC signal and extend it another 100 meters Up to four switching hubs can be used for a maximum cable length extension of 500 meters See Chapter 6 for more information you want to split input audio from a Master REAC device to one or more Split REAC devices See Chapter 7 for infor
54. e Owner s Manual 37 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Setting the REAC Mode The S 1608 and S 0816 each feature a REAC MODE switch This switch sets the REAC behavior of each device and determines how audio is transferred throughout the system Each unit s REAC MODE switch must be set properly for correct system operation REAC MODE NS Ww a D 0 m 0 SS The REAC MODE switch has three different settings M configures the unit as a Master REAC device A Master REAC device can send audio signals to Slave and Split REAC devices N receive audio signals from a Slave REAC device S configures the unit as a Slave REAC device A Slave REAC device can receive audio signals from a Master REAC device N send audio signals to a Master REAC device SP configures the unit as a Split REAC device A Split REAC device can receive audio signals from a Master REAC device a Split device cannot send audio signals When setting the REAC MODE switches here are the most important rules you need to know e There must be and can only be one Master REAC device in a system There must be and can only be one Slave REAC device in a system N There can be many Split REAC devices in a system In most circumstances it s best to make the main stage connection unit the Master REAC device and the FOH unit the Slave REAC device This configuration allows you to split the stage audio to multiple dest
55. e USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Unauthorized changes or modificatio
56. e ee Dae Meee Re Reheat t euin e eu 33 Using the AC Cord Clamp 0 0 eee ce eee ence eee 3 34 Installing the Included Ferrite Core on Ethernet Cables 0 0 e eee eee eee 35 Using the REAC Connector Cover S 1608 and S 0816 2 cee eee eee 36 Attaching the Rubber Feet o o ooooooooooocooo e 36 Conn ction OVERVIEW 25 0505 SS ei dL EAE E RTRC HNR a AA BE e UR ERU v 37 Setting the REAC Modes sssri a0 dra een ete ee eeu e etu ere ute era iater he ea bee e 38 Setting the REAC MODE Switches lees RI eh 39 Component Connections e ee RR RR RR IR Rue e en ee e es dle s R n EUR nen 40 AC Power Connections esee enebeIpete A E E E EE 40 REAC Connections zuo red hod e e eere ere repa edes buie ere dede neg ege EE RR Rs 40 Cable Requirements x 2 2 5 due a erogare Poche vero a oe ee ee oed n 40 REAC Cable Length Extension aet eiie RRR TRR RRR RRR TRR Ih 41 REAC Connection Notes e 9 ee eens 41 Notes About Handling Cat5e Cables REAC Cables 42 Connecting the S 4000R Remote Controller 2 42 Audio Connections cu eee ELE eed eee OR RU P PEERS T A 43 S 1608 S 0816 Audio Connections l c 9 s 43 S 1608 S 0816 Audio Inputs 0 2 llle 9 I hh 44 Input Status Indicators llle I ee eee eens 45 S 1608 S 0816 Audio Outputs llle eee eee eee 45 Powering UP air A A LX VM Le aet 46 Powering UD iii ore hod dee e aaah eade dd a Ra P de EE E 46 Powering Off ooi ARA eee eese e
57. eceiving devices to prevent possible damage S 1608 S 0816 Audio Connections 16 XLR inputs connect mics connect to instruments amplifiers mixing etc i uuttt consoles etc ce B Ge e 8 XLR outputs The S 1608 s S 0816 s balanced audio I O is provided on XLR type jacks The wiring diagram for these jacks is shown in the following illustration Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect GROUND HOT To prevent hazard or damage ensure that only microphone cables and microphones conforming to IEC 268 15A are connected ES JE French language Afin d viter tout risque ou dommage ne brancher que des c bles de for Canadian Safety Standard microphone et des microphones conformes la norme IEC 268 15A S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 43 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System V S 1608 S 0816 Audio Inputs The S 1608 s S 081 6 s audio inputs are used to send source audio signals to the S 0816 s S 1608 s audio outputs Connect the output of balanced audio devices microphones instrument outputs etc to the balanced audio inputs on the S 1608 S 0816 front panel To connect unbalanced sources use a direct box such as the BOSS DI 1 or balancing adaptor in line a cable adaptor with the following wiring GROUND 1
58. ghtning 3 AC Cord Clamp This clamp holds the AC power cord in place See Page 34 for more information 20 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 4 Panel Descriptions 4 Air Intake Vents 5 Cooling Fan Exhaust Vents The S 1608 S 0816 contains cooling fans that prevent the unit from overheating The air intake vents provide fresh air for the cooling fans and the fans expel hot air through these vents Be sure never to block the cooling fan exhaust vents and air intake vents Doing so may cause the S 1608 S 0816 to overheat and be damaged 6 REAC Port The REAC Port is for connecting the S 1608 S 0816 to another REAC device REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hub This port uses Neutrik EtherCon RJ45 connectors for a robust connection Standard RJ45 plugs can be connected here as well See Chapter 5 for information about the types of Ethernet cables that should be used for making REAC x connections See the Appendices for Ethernet cable wiring diagrams and Ethernet switching hub requirements 7 Security Slot http www kensington com S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 21 4 Panel Descriptions S 4000R Remote Controller S 4000R Front Panel STEREO LINK CLIP CHANNEL 1 Signal Status Indicators These indicator lights show signal status for each of the S 1608 S
59. han the one provided you can use an off the shelf RS 232C cable or fabricate your own See Appendix B Connector Information for an RS 232C pin out diagram The S 4000R can be connected to either the S 1608 or S 0816 Connect it to whichever device location is most convenient for you The REMOTE connections can be hot swapped that is connections can be made when the S 1608 and S 0816 units are powered on This allows you to move the S 4000R from stage to FOH without shutting down the system s power first Multiple S 4000R units can be simultaneously connected to all S 1608 and S 0816 units in the S 1608 S 0816 System See Chapter 7 for more information 42 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Audio Connections When making audio input connections with the S 1608 and or S 0816 units powered on always press and hold the MUTE ALL OUTPUTS button on the respective unit s front panel so its indicator lights This will mute the sound coming from the S 1608 S 0816 System s audio outputs and prevent possible damage to connected speakers and other devices See Page 48 for more information about MUTE ALL OUTPUTS Note that MUTE ALL OUTPUTS only mutes the outputs of the S 1608 S 0816 System and not the outputs of other devices Before connecting the audio outputs on the S 1608 and S 0816 units to the audio inputs of other devices always turn down the volume or turn off the power on the r
60. icroseconds when using REAC cable only 1 AD gt REAC gt DA Latency about 1 2 ms Connectors Indicators Input x 16 XLR type balanced phantom power Output x 8 XLR type balanced DIGITAL OUT connector x 1 Optical type REAC Connector x 1 RJ 45 EtherCon type Remote Connector x 1 RS 232C DB 9 type POWER Indicator x 1 REAC Indicator x 1 REMOTE Indicator x 1 MUTE ALL OUTPUTS Indicator x 1 Power Supply Power Consumption AC 115 V AC 117 V AC 220 V AC 230 V AC 240V 50 60 Hz 45W Phantom Power 48 V 14 mA each input remote controlled Dimensions 401 W x 135 0 D x 177 0 H mm 15 13 16 W x 5 3 8 D x 7 H inches Weight 5 5 kg 12 lbs 3 oz Operation Temperature 0 to 40 degrees Celsius 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Power Cord x 1 REAC Connector Covers x 1 Ferrite Core x 1 Rubber Foot x 4 Rack Mount Kit x 1 Owner s Manual Options REAC Splitter S 4000 SP Cat5e Ethernet Crossover Cable with Neutrik R EtherCon R Plug SC W100S 100 m 1 When a REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or a switching hub is used in line with REAC cables the network latency will increase by the amount of processing delay introduced by the splitting device itself The actual delay is dependant upon the specifications of the splitting device though the maximum delay amount for a single splitting device should be about 200 microseconds 0 dBu 0 775 V rms
61. if you mistakenly supply phantom power to JE dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that don t require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it This instrument s phantom power 48 V DC 14 mA Max 10 POWER Indicator This indicator lights when power is supplied to the S 4000R Power is supplied via the RS 232C cable when the S 4000R is connected to a powered on S 1608 or S 0816 11 REAC Indicator This indicator lights when REAC communication is established within the S 1608 S 0816 System If REAC communication fails this indicator will flash 12 CTRL Indicator The indicator lights when the S 4000R is connected to a powered on 1608 or S 0816 and communication is established S 4000R Rear Panel 9 fess e OX by Roland REMOTE C Q Naag 15 OF THE FCC RULES THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE p l PSSS T MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OI FOLLOWING TWO COI THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART F THE INDITIONS ooo CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY CET APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DE LA INTERFERENCE RECEIVED CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION MAT RIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA 1 REMOTE Connector
62. inations see Chapter 7 You can expand your system by using an additional S 0816 at a split location This will deliver the 16 inputs from the Stage Master unit but will not allow any return channels The additional S 0816 will require the use of the S 4000 SP or a standard gigabit Ethernet switching hub in order to switch the Ethernet data Your split location S 0816 REAC mode must be set to Split SP Setting the REAC Mode If you set the REAC mode of a split location S 0816 as a REAC Slave device S the system will not work properly It creates a communication problem in the REAC routing system In order to maintain correct REAC routing perform the following 1 Turn off the power of all REAC devices according to Powering Off Page 46 2 Set the REAC MODE switches of all REAC devices properly 3 Turn on the power of all REAC devices again according to Powering Up Page 46 See Chapter 7 for information on setting up Split REAC devices with a REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hub 38 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Setting the REAC MODE Switches The REAC MODE switch on the S 1608 S 0816 is recessed from the m front panel so that its setting can t be changed inadvertently To change xs the switch setting use a blunt tipped instrument such as a ball point pen N lt S Dx mechanical pencil etc S With their power off set the units as
63. ing the S 1608 S 0816 System REAC Cable Length Extension If necessary the REAC cable length can be extended by placing a REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hub in line to refresh the REAC signal Multiple splitters and switching hubs can be used up to four total with a maximum cable length of 100 meters between hubs Total cable length with four switching hubs 500 meters See Chapter 5 for a discussion about Ethernet cables See the Appendices for a cable wiring diagram and Ethernet switching hub requirements Use Cat5e straight through cables to connect REAC devices to the ports on the switching hub If multiple hubs are used use Cat5e crossover or straight through cables to connect hub to hub SC W1008 or Cat5e cable SC W100S or Cat5e cable REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hub i Y 1608 TI AAA S 0816 Up to 100 meters gt UD to 100 meters gt Some switching hubs have ports that allow the use of either crossover or straight through cables lt a they will detect the type of cable that s connected and adjust the signal transfer accordingly Consult the documentation for the switching hub to determine what type of cables can be used REAC Connection Notes The REAC connection can be hot swapped that is connections can be made when the S 1608 and S 0816 units are powered on In some circumstances this connection may result in brief noise
64. input channels This protects the current channel settings from accidental changes during a live performance LOCK N To lock the S 4000R press LOCK so its indicator lights When locked S 1608 and S 0816 channel settings cannot be adjusted ON To unlock the S 4000R press and hold LOCK until its indicator goes out approximately 1 5 seconds When unlocked S 1608 and S 0816 channel settings can be adjusted To retain your changes to the S 1608 and S 0816 input channel settings lock the S 4000R before powering down the S 1608 S 0816 System When the system is powered up the settings will return to the state they were in when the S 4000R was last locked It s also a good idea to store your custom settings to a memory preset as well refer to Memory Function X When the S 4000R is in a locked state you can still use the CHANNEL knob to select channels whose signal level you want to monitor with the LED input meter S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 49 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System x x Monitoring Input Signals Signal Status Indicators The S 4000R has two rows of signal status indicators that allow you to monitor the signal activity on the S 1608 S 0816 System s 24 audio inputs 1 16 for the S 1608 and 17 24 for the S 0816 S 1608 INPUT 1 16 S 0816 INPUT 1 8 Not used with the S 1608 S 0816 system T RIN PINE
65. it 1 left side rack mount bracket 1 Right side rack mount bracket 1 AC cord clamp Attached to the side panel of the S 1608 1 Ferrite core 4 Rubber Foot 1 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual When using the S 1608 S 0816 system you must have a REAC cable We recommend using the separately available SC W100S REAC cable for REAC to REAC connections Commercially available Cat5e ethernet cable may also be used Please see Things to Know Page 26 for information regarding the REAC cable Accessories for S 0816 1 AC power supply cord 2 5 meters 1 REAC connector cover 1 Rack mounting hardware kit 1 left side rack mount bracket 1 Right side rack mount bracket 1 AC cord clamp Attached to the side panel of the S 1608 1 Ferrite core 4 Rubber Foot 1 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Accessories for S 4000R 1 RS 232C cable 3 meters 1 Rack mounting hardware kit 2 Rack mount brackets 4 Screws 1 S 4000R Installation Manual S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 15 3 Components and Accessories System Options These items are available system options S 4000 Remote Control Software S 4000 RCS Computer control software for PC Mac free download from www rolandsystemsgroup net N SC W100S Heavy duty 100 meter Cat5e Ethernet crossover cable with Neutrik amp EtherCon connectors S 4000 SP REAC Splitter 16 S 1608 S
66. it automatically enters a locked state and its LOCK button flashes lt a See Using the S 4000R Remote Controller in Chapter 6 for information on operating the S 4000R S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 55 7 Advanced Use Computer Control S 4000 RCS The S 4000 Remote Control Software S 4000 RCS allows for the remote control and monitoring of the S 1608 S 0816 System from a personal computer equipped with an RS 232C port Functionally using the S 4000 RCS is similar to using the S 4000R Remote Controller but with the conveniences provided by a personal computer S 4000 RCS features S 1608 5 0816 input channel control screen View and adjust settings for all S 1608 S 0816 System s channels from one screen Comprehensive input level meter screen View input activity of all input channels from one screen 100 memory presets Store and recall up to 100 different S 1608 S 0816 input setups Integrated monitoring and control of multiple systems You can connect up to four S 1608 S 0816 Systems to multiple RS 232C ports on a personal computer This allows for control and signal monitoring of multiple systems from a single interface Where to Get the S 4000 RCS The S 4000 RCS is available as a free download from www rolandsystemsgroup net Refer to the documentation included with software for instructions on using it with the S 1608 S 0816 System System Requirements The S 4000 RCS is avai
67. itching hubs 500 meters See Chapter 6 for more information Consult the switching hub s documentation for information on its proper use When a switching hub is used in line with REAC cables the network latency will increase by the amount of processing delay introduced by the hub itself The actual delay is dependant upon the specifications of the hub though the maximum delay amount for a single hub should be about 200 microseconds Z X X yy S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 71 Appendices Appendix D Specifications Specifications S 1608 STAGE UNIT Number of Channels 16 in 8 out AD Conversion Sample Rate 96 0 kHz Signal Processing 24 bits DA Conversion Sample Rate 96 0 kHz Signal Processing 24 bits Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 2 dB 0 dB O 4 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 05 96 or less Pad On Input Gain 4 dBu 22 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range 110 dB Cross Talk 80 dB or less Input Gain 4 dBu typ Nominal Input Level 65 to 10 dBu PAD Off 45 to 10 dBu PAD On 1 dB step Max 28 dBu PAD 20 dB On Off Input Impedance 14 k ohms Nominal Output Level 4 dBu Max 22 dBu Output Impedance Recommended Load Impedance 600 ohms 10 k ohms or greater Residual Noise Level IHF A typ 80 dBu or less Equivalent Input Noise Level E I N 128 dB Network Latency 375 m
68. lable for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems Please visit www rolandsystemsgroup net for the latest S 4000 RCS version and current computer and operating system requirements Splitting Stage Audio to Multiple Destinations As we ve discussed previously REAC uses Ethernet networking technology to transfer audio signals Besides providing great sound quality and inexpensive and convenient installation this allows for one more huge benefit pain free audio splits using REAC splitter S 4000 SP or standard Ethernet hardware By integrating a REAC splitter S 4000 SP or an Ethernet switching hub into the REAC system source signals from REAC Master unit can be split to multiple additional REAC Split units This allows you to send stage audio to multiple destinations in addition to the FOH position such as a monitor console a multitrack recorder a remote truck a broadcast feed N a secondary FOH console anywhere else you need to send stage audio 56 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 7 Advanced Use Traditionally when using an analog snake system audio splits are taken directly at the source This requires the use of expensive and bulky transformer based audio splitters as well as an additional analog snake for each split destination Besides this analog signal splitting can reduce the source signals quality and greatly increase the potential for introducing noise into the entire sound reinfo
69. low you to monitor the integrity of the component connections when the system is powered up Power Indicators S 1608 S 0816 This indicator lights when the unit is receiving power from its internal power supply POWER S 4000R The POWER indicator on the S 4000R will light when it s receiving power from an S 1608 or S 0816 POWER O REAC System Indicators REAC Communication The S 1608 S 0816 and S 4000R have REAC indicators that light when REAC communication is established If communication fails these REAC indicators flash and then go out O REMOTE CTRL Indicators Remote Communication The S 1608 and S 0816 have REMOTE indicators and the S 4000R has CTRL indicator that show when RS 232C communication is established within the system On the 1608 and 0816 units REMOTE lights when an RS 232C device such as the S 4000R is connected to the S 1608 S 0816 System and communication is established If no RS 232C device is connected to the S 1608 S 0816 System or if a device is connected and communication is not established REMOTE will not light If the RS 232C device is disconnected after communication REMOTE indicator has been established REMOTE will flash for 10 seconds On the S 4000R CTRL lights when communication is established with the S 1608 S 0816 System If communication fails CTRL will flash lt a For more information about the system status indicators see Appendix A Trou
70. lows the gain level to be verified with numerical values See the Roland website for the version that supports this feature and how to upgrade http www rolandsystemsgroup net 7 Input Signal Level Meter This eight segment LED meter indicates signal level for the currently selected input channel 8 LOCK Button The LOCK button allows you to lock the S 4000R so that input channel settings cannot be altered The S 4000R is locked when the LOCK button is lit To unlock the S 4000R hold the LOCK button until its light goes out To retain the current S 1608 S 0816 System s input channel settings lock the S 4000R before lt a powering down the S 1608 S 0816 System When the system is powered up the settings will return to the state they were in when the S 4000R was last locked S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 23 4 Panel Descriptions 9 PHANTOM 48 V Button Each S 1608 S 0816 System s input channel can provide 48 V phantom power to connected devices that require it such as condenser microphones and active direct boxes Press the PHANTOM 48 V button so its indicator lights to turn on phantom power on the currently selected input channel To turn off phantom power select the desired channel and press PHANTOM 48 V so its indicator goes out Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power You risk causing damage
71. mation on splitting audio to multiple destinations ESI E EEEEREERE ON 3 AIR Broadcast feed ter S 4000 SP or sme Digital J ake ess switching hub quema a uua E a Digital jaake a iur or a u a a ar S 0816 Split Monitor console Main console XK REAC device modes including Master Slave and Split are discussed starting on Page 38 28 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 5 S 1608 S 0816 System Overview To be used in a REAC system an Ethernet switching hub must meet the following requirements 1000BASE T transmission speed IEEE802 3ab Gigabit Ethernet N Support for 100BASE TX devices IEEE802 3u Fast Ethernet Bidirectional full duplex communication Connect REAC devices only to switching hub ports that support 100BASE TX The transmission protocol for REAC is based on 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet To transfer up to 40 channels of digital audio REAC uses the full bandwidth of this protocol However some 100BASE TX switching hubs cannot handle this amount of data traffic Gigabit Ethernet switching hubs can handle a larger amount of data traffic so we recommend them for use with REAC devices just be sure that the Gigabit switching hub you use supports 100BASE TX devices Consult the switching hub s documentation for information on its proper use A D D A Conversion and Signal Optimization Before an analog audio signal can be transmitted thr
72. n to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name S 1608 S 0816 Type of Equipment Stage Unit FOH Unit Responsible Party Roland Systems Group U S Address 425 Sequoia Drive Suite 114 Bellingham Washington 98226 USA Telephone 360 594 4282 For EU Countries K Symbolen anger att i EU l nder m ste den h r produkten kasseras separat fr n hush llsavfall i enlighet med varje regions best mmelser Produkter med den h r symbolen f r inte kasseras tillsammans med mum hush llsavfall T m merkint ilmaisee ett tuote on EU maissa ker tt v erill n kotitalousj tteist kunkin alueen voimassa olevien m r ysten mukaisesti T ll merkinn ll varustettuja tuotteita ei saa h vitt kotitalousj tteiden mukana This symbol indicates that in EU countries this product must be collected separately from household waste as defined in each region Products bearing this symbol must not be discarded together with household waste Dieses Symbol bedeutet dass die
73. near the source allowing them to be transferred hundreds of feet with absolutely no loss in sound quality Additionally since the multiple signals are transferred over a single lightweight cable the enormous bulk of the analog snake s multichannel cable is also eliminated j po 114 Lond E m Ed Digits ER lD AGREES 0011 00111000 11001010 10101 Digital data stream S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 25 5 S 1608 S 0816 System Overview Things to Know About REAC At the heart of the S 1608 S 0816 System is the REAC Roland Ethernet Audio Communication interface This proprietary protocol is based on the Ethernet technology that s used in computer networks and allows for the transfer of up to 40 channels of digital audio over a single Cat5e Ethernet cable The S 1608 S 0816 system transfers a total of 24 channels of audio signal 16 channels from the S 1608 and 8 channels from the S 0816 REAC features and benefits 40 channels of digital audio transfer at a 24 bit 96 kHz sampling rate Cable length up to 100 meters 330 feet N Cable length extension using REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hubs Easy device splits using REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hubs Extremely low device to device transmission latency The REAC network latency is about 375 microseconds The signal latency for analog input to another analog output is about 1 2 millise
74. not a malfunction Three locations when Pad ON 3 2 13 14 19 30 dBu Three locations when Pad OFF 17 e 18 33 34 49 O 50 dBu The S 4000R upgrade allows the gain level to be verified with numerical values See the Roland website for the version that supports this feature and how to upgrade http www rolandsystemsgroup net Preamp gain adjustment and phantom power status can be controlled from the S 4000R Remote Controller or from a computer using the S 4000 RCS 2 OUTPUT Connectors Each Output Channel provides balanced output jacks with male XLR connectors Signal output is 4 dBu typical 22 dBu maximum 3 REMOTE Indicator The REMOTE indicator lights in orange when an S 1608 S 0816 system is communicating with another device via the RS 232C connection If no RS 232C device is connected or if a problem occurs in transmitting via the RS 232C connection the indicator flashes or goes off See Page 47 for more information 4 REMOTE Connector This D Sub 9 pin female connector is provided for remote control and signal monitoring of the S 1608 S 0816 System from an external device supporting the RS 232C serial interface protocol Normally you d connect the S 4000R Remote Controller to this connector using the supplied DB 9 cable If you re using the S 4000 RCS on a computer connect the computer s RS 232C port to this connector See Chapters 6 and 7 for information about remote control of the S
75. on It s used to clear the clip indicators When an input signal connected to one of the system s audio inputs exceeds 0 dB in the digital domain the corresponding clip indicators on the S 4000R light and the CLIP CLEAR ENTER button flashes To turn off all clip lights press CLIP CLEAR ENTER so that it stops flashing finalize a selection When a selection is made such as a memory preset press CLIP CLEAR ENTER to finalize the selection 5 PAD Button Press the PAD button so its indicator lights to engage a 20 dB pad on the currently selected input channel To disengage the pad select the desired channel and press the PAD button so its indicator goes out 6 GAIN Knob Use this knob to set the preamp gain for the currently selected S 1608 S 0816 System s input channel Indicator lights surrounding the GAIN knob show the current gain setting Each S 1608 S 0816 System s input channels gain range is 45 to 10 dBu with the pad on and 65 to 10 dBu with the pad off Although changes may not seem smooth when adjusting preamp gain using an S 4000R or an S 4000RCS remote control software on a computer this is not a malfunction Some noise is also generated when switching between the following gain levels This is not a malfunction Three locations when Pad ON 3 2 13 14 19 30 dBu Three locations when Pad OFF 17 e 18 33 O 34 49 O 50 dBu The S 4000R upgrade al
76. ou risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that don t require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it The S 1608 S 0816 phantom power 48 V DC 14 mA Max gt S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and USING THE UNIT SAFELY on pages 2 and 3 4 please read and observe the following Power Supply O Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter such as a refrigerator washing machine microwave oven or air conditioner or that contains a motor Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or damage to speakers or other devices O This device has no power switch Disconnect the plug from the power outlet whenever shutdown of power is required The power cord s plug should be connected to the closest available power o
77. ough REAC it must first be converted to digital data Once in digital form the audio is sent down the Ethernet cable to the receiving REAC device When it arrives there the signal is converted back to analog for connection to an audio device such as an analog mixing console This process of turning analog audio into digital data and back again is called analog to digital A D and digital to analog D A conversion The S 1608 and S 0816 units employ extremely high quality 24 bit 96 kHz A D and D A converters on all audio inputs and outputs for the very best possible sound quality Additionally the S 1608 S 0816 system provides variable gain preamps on each of its 24 audio inputs This allows for signal optimization at the source resulting in the highest A D conversion quality RS 232C Serial Interface The S 1608 and S 0816 feature REMOTE connectors that support the RS 232C serial interface protocol RS 232C is a standard communications interface found in computers The S 1608 S 0816 System can be controlled from a remote device utilizing RS 232C such as the included S 4000R Remote Controller or a personal computer running the S 4000 Remote Control Software S 4000 RCS If RS 232C devices are connected to the REMOTE connectors on both the S 1608 and S 0816 the XK system can be controlled from either device though only one remote device can control the system at any given time S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 29 5 S
78. ovide error indicators that let you know whenever a potentially serious problem is detected in the system The following tables show the meaning of the various status and error indicators and suggest actions for troubleshooting and safe system operation S 1608 and S 0816 Units System Status Indicators REAC Communication is established None normal operation Flashing No REAC communication Make sure all REAC devices are turned on Check Cat5e cable connections Check the Cat5e cable s for damage Is the proper cable type being used See Page 40 e If a switching hub is used is it working e If a switching hub is used is it properly connected See Page 41 60 If a switching hub is used does it have the proper specification See Appendix C Dark System power up None normal operation REMOTE Lit REMOTE communication None normal operation established Dark No device is connected to None normal operation REMOTE jack Flashing No REMOTE communication Check the RS 232C cable for damage Are you using an RS 232C cable with the proper wiring See Appendix B f connected to a computer is the computer on e ls the computer s RS 232C port functioning properly MUTE ALL All outputs are muted None normal operation OUTPUTS All outputs are un muted None normal operation Flashing All outputs are in the process of None normal operation un muting The exhaust fan has stopped Check the exha
79. ply cord or plug is damaged liquid amplifiers that produce heat has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with not operate normally or has been dropped 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 For the U K WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol D or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED THE UNIT SAFELY About Z WARNING and Z CAUTION Noti
80. rcement system via ground loops and RF interference Using REAC splitting the stage audio in an S 1608 S 0816 System is extremely easy Simply add a REAC splitter or a switching hub and an S 0816 unit for each split destination hook them together with Cat5e cables and you re ready to go Besides this setup convenience REAC splits provide pristine audio quality once the input signals are converted to digital data in the S 1608 they can be split as many times as you wish with absolutely no loss in quality What You ll Need To split the S 1608 s 16 channels of input audio you ll need a REAC splitter S 4000 SP or an Ethernet switching hub with enough ports to connect each REAC device an additional S 0816 unit for each split destination N REAC cable SC W100S or Cat5e cables Ethernet connection standards recommend using straight through cables to connect devices to the ports on a switching hub and crossover cables when connecting hub to hub However some x switching hubs provide ports that allow the use of either crossover or straight through cables the port will detect the type of cable that s connected and adjust the signal transfer accordingly Consult the switching hub s documentation to determine which type of cables you should use with it Ethernet Switching Hub Requirements To work with REAC an Ethernet switching hub must meet the following requirements 1000BASE T transmission speed IEEE802 3ab Gigabit E
81. rik and EtherCon are registered trademarks of Neutrik Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Windows R is known officially as Microsoft R Windows R operating system Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I I 9 Ih 2 TEHEUINET SAEELY oo esos a rl ARR eie e CHR eT Dole Polo E ose tent Sante nee Eee eg 3 IMPORTANT NOTES gc 2 RERE LEG e is cl oe ee KRENN RRR a ee er ehe Rc rh Ret etn 5 T Introductioti oh ERE Hed Gee See ES he eee ERES 10 Welcome cli 5 oe SG PEE EEE ek A pt ee A Wl po GR 10 About This Manual s soie par voy 3 Y RN AAA ee wae eee aA 10 2 Main Features s v was a iube wale ate omit me wis Mea weeks 13 S 1608 S 0816 System rr risers ce een hh 9 hn 13 System COMPONEN 6 bee Se ees A et one sce cee oe 13 3 Components and Accessories ooooooooooooooo eee 15 Whats INCIUGEO ese uve n n Gok ted Nd turd Dork Ot Ri A MIR ie Se ee ST 15 System OPUONSi csetera Re etos etes E LNA REA ta Bates we Neg s 16 4 Panel Descriptions sers pU RETRO m a ERR E rue RR S RR 17 S 1608 Stage Unit S 0816 FOH Unit essel ee eee ence nee 17 5 1608 Front Panel L uva REESE Re cx ostende dte teet R 2555 54 17 0816 Fron
82. ses Produkt in EU L ndern getrennt vom Hausm ll gesammelt werden muss gem den regionalen Bestimmungen Mit diesem Symbol gekennzeichnete Produkte d rfen nicht zusammen mit den Hausm ll entsorgt werden Ez a szimb lum azt jelenti hogy az Eur pai Uni ban ezt a term ket a h ztart si hullad kt l elk l n tve az adott r gi ban rv nyes szab lyoz s szerint kell gy jteni Az ezzel a szimb lummal ell tott term keket nem szabad a h ztart si hullad k k z dobni Symbol oznacza e zgodnie z regulacjami w odpowiednim regionie w krajach UE produktu nie nale y wyrzuca z odpadami domowymi Produkt w opatrzonych tym symbolem nie mo na utylizowa razem z odpadami domowymi Ce symbole indique que dans les pays de l Union europ enne ce produit doit tre collect s par ment des ordures m nag res selon les irectives en vigueur dans chacun de ces pays Les produits portant ce symbole ne doivent pas tre mis au rebut avec les ordures m nag res Tento symbol ud v e v zem ch EU mus b t tento v robek sb r n odd len od dom c ho odpadu jak je ur eno pro ka d region V robky nesouc tento symbol se nesm vyhazovat spolu s dom c m odpadem Questo simbolo indica che nei paesi della Comunit europea questo prodotto deve essere smaltito separatamente dai normali rifiuti domestici secondo la legislazione in vigore in ciascun paese I prodotti che riportano questo simbolo non devono essere sm
83. sing memory presets you can quickly reconfigure the S 1608 S 0816 for frequently used audio input setups If the S 4000R is in a locked state it s not necessary to unlock the unit before selecting or storing presets The unit is automatically unlocked when entering a Memory mode Storing a Memory Preset Memory Store Mode To store the current settings to a memory preset 1 Press and hold STORE until its indicator lights solid 2 Turn the CHANNEL knob until the desired memory preset 0 9 is shown in the CHANNEL display The currently loaded preset displays a period next to the preset number If the currently loaded preset is in a state different than the stored version two periods are displayed Currently loaded preset Currently loaded preset edited 3 Press CLIP CLEAR ENTER to finalize your selection To exit Memory Store mode without storing the current settings press STORE so that its indicator goes out instead 4 f you wish to store the current settings to another memory preset repeat Steps 2 3 To exit Memory Store mode press STORE so that its indicator goes out Recalling a Memory Preset Memory Recall Mode To recall a memory preset 1 Press and hold RECALL until its indicator lights solid 2 Turn the CHANNEL knob until the desired memory preset 0 9 is shown in the CHANNEL display The currently loaded preset displays a period next to the preset number If the currently
84. tPanel sses esos o er e pee AAA A eee E 17 S 1608 S 0816 Side Panel eeii ee ec ee cee eee hh hes 20 S 4000R Remote Controller llle hh nr 22 S 4000R Front Panel ie ie doe de ano ode Teni ta TR RR aad 22 S 4000R Rear Panel 0 eee eee 9 I A I I 24 5 S 1608 S 0816 System Overview eee ee ee wees 25 GONCE P e TERRA AE IO AA AAN AA A LAA 25 Things to KNOW ccc bie BEER LLLI ed ba ba RE dees 26 About REAC 3 e vy A RUM UU TEES Ice a eo eb EEE REA 26 Understanding Cables and Connections eee 26 Cat5e Ethernet Cable Types I Ih 26 Ethernet Connectors e e e 9 I ah 27 About Ethernet Switching Hubs 0 I 28 A D D A Conversion and Signal Optimization 0 cee eens 29 RS 232C Serial Interface 1 ce eee eee eee I 9 teens 29 The System Components A Closer Look 2 0 eee II 30 1608 Stage Unit iis shio p ethoiblitehe be6if e eH S A 30 0816 FOR Unit zc S ee RR A ERN Dei NT E ER 30 S 4000R Remote Controller ee eee II Ah 31 Computer ContrOlvcs 222r e debida eatis oq ete 31 6 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Table of Contents 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System e oo 32 Installation noL heats aac AAA Gee Vp OR PU UR R in dte dte de 5 RE 32 Installing the Rack mount KL RII 32 1608 and S 0816 ereraa eee ee RARE ERE EA EE 32 Precautions for Rack Mounting 0 cee I eens 32 S 4000R ssh ite ee ate on eu
85. the input signal s loudest peaks 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 to adjust other channels preamp gain lt a The indicator lights surrounding the GAIN knob show the currently selected channel s gain setting S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 51 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System x Input Pad Each S 1608 S 0816 system s input channel features a switchable input pad When the pad is engaged the channels input sensitivity is reduced by 20 dB 15 o Use the pad when connecting a hot audio source to an S 1608 S 20dB 0816 system s input one whose signal exceeds 0 dB and causes the clip indicator to light even when the channel s GAIN knob is at its lowest setting Use the following procedure to engage the input pad on a particular channel 1 Select the desired channel 1 24 with the CHANNEL knob 2 Press PAD so its indicator lights 3 Repeat Steps 1 2 to engage the input pad on other channels To turn off a pad select the channel with the CHANNEL knob and then press PAD so its indicator goes out While a channel s input pad setting on off is changed its output is temporarily muted to avoid noise Phantom Power Each of the S 1608 S 0816 system s inputs can supply 48 V phantom power to devices that require it such as condenser microphones or active direct boxes Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom po
86. thernet Support for 100BASE TX devices IEEE802 3u Fast Ethernet Bi directional full duplex communication Connect REAC devices only to switching hub ports that support 100BASE TX S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 57 7 Advanced Use Split Connection Overview S 4000 SP or Ethernet switching hub IS 995599 1608 16x8 Master REAC device S 1608 l 8 8 outputs from console Co S7 EAEE REAC cable SC W100S L la Oe e or CatSe cable S 0816 8x16 Split REAC device Digital Snake EEES 16 mic line inputs Q 2 EE x EE IEOS OFO E ss m n 16 mic line sources from the stage pm onm Monitor Console REAC cable SC W100S REMOTE connector or Cat5e cable on S 1608 or S 0816 when connected to a Split device levels and S 0816 8x16 Slave REAC device parameters can be _ monitored but not adjusted 50816 SS Digital Snake rms RS 232C cable du ES cu at 16 mic line sources from stage 8 outputs from console S 4000R Remote Controller 250500000000 a 222 0 O 000000 O 000002500001 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 ooo000000 0005000580005059800005000000 ooo 000005800050050000 ooo0090000 BEBBHSBHEBBOSESRSE
87. trol S 4000 RCS 56 Where to Get the S 4000 RCS e I A eens 56 System Requirements sales oe R R ie rehenes SWR e yn en 56 Splitting Stage Audio to Multiple Destinations e IR 56 What You ll Need 2325222959 Lig bbb bb bb ARRAN ASMA ANA Soon eiu e eas a 57 Ethernet Switching Hub Requirements e 57 Split Connection Overview 2 2 0 eee eee 9h 58 Notes on Split Setups tte N 448 i dah deb ae intacta dada dada 59 Setting the REAC MODE Switches 0 0 0 cece cece eee eee eee 59 REAC Connections eor Re Sold sto Mele T R alk oe REREAD ER OS DS e e eS 60 Audio Connections and Power Up 2 2 cece I II 61 6 Applications 5 cec o eO AAA 62 16x98 System o etes ev v eee qe er t qn n wn den tene dvo EN 62 16x8 System with 16 Channel Split llle II 63 ILMO System ER ETE A A egre ree ed La c Ro cater eed 64 32x16 System with 32 Channel Split llle III 65 Connection to S 4000S S 4000H l l hs 66 8 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual Table of Contents Appendices reid Cie sow saad Cilia he Stun Se gine AA 67 Appendix A Troubleshooting 0 cece ee eee I R RR R NR 67 S 1608 and S 0816 Units System Status Indicators llle 67 S 4000R Unit System Status Indicators Ih 68 S 4000R Unit Error Indicators llle I een eee 68 Appendix B Connector Information e e I Ih 69 Cat5e Ethernet Cable Wiring RJ45 type Connectors oo 69 C
88. ts to ports on the REAC splitter S 4000 SP or the switching hub REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or Switching hub S 0816 Masia UA 7T 155685 55888 T Slave Cable length up M meters Cable 9 up to 100 meters S 081 Den 1608 Split Split The cable length from each REAC device to the REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or the switching hub must not exceed 100 meters If you need to extend the cable length of a particular REAC device connection lt a beyond 100 meters a separate REAC splitter or switching hub must be used in line See REAC Cable Length Extension in Chapter 6 for more information As mentioned earlier in the manual some switching hubs have ports that allow the use of either crossover or straight through cables they will detect the type of cable that s connected and adjust XK the signal transfer accordingly Consult the documentation for the switching hub to determine what type of cables can be used 60 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 7 Advanced Use Audio Connections and Power Up Connect and power up devices in the following order In each of the following steps allow each piece of equipment to finish its power up sequence before e proceeding to the next step 1 Connect the system components as described here and in Chapter 6 2 Connect audio devices to the Master and Slave REAC devices inputs and outputs 3 Connect audio devices to the Split REAC devices outputs lt a S 160
89. unctions as a remote controller for the S 1608 S 0816 System It can be connected to either the S 1608 or S 0816 unit whichever is most convenient for you Input channel control The S 4000R provides control over the S 1608 S 0816 System s input channels This includes preamp gain adjustment phantom power and pad on off status and channel linking Input level monitoring An eight segment LED meter allows for precise preamp gain adjustment of the S 1608 S 0816 System s input channels Signal status The S 4000R provides signal status indicators for all of the S 1608 S 0816 System s 24 input channels Clip indicators The S 4000R provides channel clip indicators for all of the S 1608 S 0816 System s 24 input channels Memory presets 10 memory presets allow you to store and recall frequently used S 1608 S 0816 System s input channel setups The S 4000R was designed to also be used as a remote controller for the S 4000 systems S 4000S or S 4000H Accordingly there are 40 CLIP and SIG indicators When using an S 1608 S 0816 system lt a only channels 1 to 24 are enabled Please see the S 4000S Owner s Manual when using an S 4000 system Computer Control All functions that can be controlled from the S 4000R can also be controlled from a personal computer equipped with an RS 232C port s and running the S 4000 Remote Control Software S 4000 RCS Up to four S 1608 S 0816 Systems can be controlled at once The S 4000 RCS is a
90. unting S 1608 S 0816 32 S 4000R 33 REAC about 26 cables 26 40 41 checking Indicators 47 67 68 connecting cables 40 42 connecting cables for splits 60 connection cover 36 connectors RJ45 27 redundant connections 41 using Ethernet switching hubs 28 41 57 60 REAC MODE about 38 switch setting 38 39 switch setting for splits 59 redundant connections See REAC REMOTE connector S 1608 S 0816 18 42 S 4000R 24 42 remote control See S 4000R S 4000 RCS remote controlled preamps about 30 REMOTE indicator 18 47 RJ45 connectors 27 69 RS 232C 29 wiring 70 Rubber feet 36 S 4000 RCS 31 56 S 4000R clearing CLIP indicators 50 connecting 42 hot swapping 42 LED input meter 50 Lock function 49 memory presets recalling 54 storing 54 pad setting 52 phantom power setting 52 preamp gain setting 51 selecting channels 51 signal status indicators 50 Stereo Link 53 using 49 54 using multiple S 4000R units 55 Specifications S 0816 73 5 1608 72 S 4000R 74 Split audio 56 61 straight through cable Cat5e See cables switching hub See Ethernet switching hub troubleshooting 67 68 unlocking the S 4000R 49 vents 21 XLR connectors 18 unbalanced connections 44 wiring 70 78 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89 336 EEC and LVD 73 23 EEC For th
91. ust fan is working working properly Turn off the power to prevent overheating and damage Consult with the nearest Roland Service Center S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 67 Appendices S 4000R Unit System Status Indicators Dark No power is received Make sure all REAC devices are turned on Check the RS 232C cable for damage Are you using an RS 232C cable with the proper wiring See Appendix B REAC Communication is established None normal operation Flashing System power up None normal operation No REAC communication Make sure all REAC devices are turned on Check Cat5e cable connections Check the Cat5e cable s for damage s the proper cable type being used See Page 40 e If a switching hub is used is it working If a switching hub is used is it properly connected See Page 41 60 e If a switching hub is used does it have the proper specification See Appendix C CTRL Lit REMOTE communication None normal operation established Flashing System power up None normal operation No REMOTE Check the RS 232C cable for damage communication Are you using an RS 232C cable with the proper wiring See Appendix B S 4000R Unit Error Indicators CLIP 1 Lit The REAC connection has failed Check REAC cabling SIG 1 Check REAC connections Check in line REAC Splitter S 4000 SP or switching hub if used on REAC connection Flashing Recover trom dne atov ene
92. utlet to the device this should be within immediate reach during use Placement O Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference O This device may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated O Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move a
93. utputs are muted using MUTE ALL OUTPUTS If the REAC cable is disconnected while MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is held it s possible that one of the S 1608 S 0816 units will remain in a muted state when MUTE ALL OUTPUTS is released If this occurs use the following procedure 1 Reconnect the REAC cable 2 Press and release MUTE ALL OUTPUTS 48 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Using the S 4000R Remote Controller When the S 4000R is connected to the S 1608 S 0816 System you can control 1608 and S 0816 input channel functions including preamp gain pad and phantom power monitor signal level status of the system s input channels including the presence of signal and overload clip monitor the level of the system s input channels using the eight segment LED input meter monitor system status using the various indicators on the S 4000R panel store and recall 10 different sets of S 1608 S 0816 system s channel settings When the S 4000R is connected to a unit set as a Split REAC device only system and signal level monitoring is possible See Chapter 7 for more about split setups In the following sections we ll show you how to use the S 4000R s functions Before proceeding make sure that the S 4000R is connected to the S 1608 or S 0816 as described on Page 42 Lock Mode The S 4000R has a Lock mode that blocks the editing of S 1608 S 0816 system s
94. wer You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that don t require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it This instrument s phantom power 48 V DC 14 mA Max Use the following procedure to turn on phantom power on a particular channel PHANTOM 48V 1 Select the desired channel 1 24 with the CHANNEL knob 2 Press PHANTOM 48 V so its indicator lights ON 3 Repeat Steps 1 2 to turn on other channels phantom power To turn off a channel s phantom power select the channel with the CHANNEL knob and then press PHANTOM 48 V so its indicator goes out While a channel s phantom power setting on off is changed its output is temporarily muted to avoid noise 52 S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Stereo Link The Stereo Link function allows you to link odd even adjacent S 1608 S 0816 system s input channel pairs 1 2 3 4 etc When channels are linked gain and pad settings made on one channel of the linked pair will be duplicated on the other This can be convenient when audio devices with stereo outputs are connected to the S 1608 or S 0816 With the S 4000R unlocked use the following procedure to link a pair of channels 1 Using the CHANNEL knob select one channel of the pair that you
95. wish to link together For example if you wish to link Channels 7 and 8 choose either 07 or 08 2 While holding CLIP CLEAR ENTER turn the CHANNEL knob clockwise 3 Release CLIP CLEAR ENTER When channels are linked their channel numbers are displayed with two periods as shown in the following examples Channels 7 and 8 linked Channels 23 and 24 linked n T nc LU LI LI With the S 4000R unlocked use the following procedure to unlink a channel pair 1 Using the CHANNEL knob select one channel of the linked pair that you wish to unlink 2 While holding CLIP CLEAR ENTER turn the CHANNEL knob counterclockwise 3 Release CLIP CLEAR ENTER Stereo Link Notes Only odd even adjacent pairs can be linked 1 2 3 4 etc N When a channel pair is linked the current gain and pad settings of the odd numbered channel will be copied to the even numbered channel When a channel pair is unlinked each channel s gain and pad settings will remain in the same state as when they were linked While channels are linked their phantom power status can still be set independently S 1608 S 0816 Digital Snake Owner s Manual 53 6 Using the S 1608 S 0816 System Memory Function The S 1608 S 0816 system features 10 user storable memory presets A memory preset contains channel settings preamp gain pad phantom power and stereo link for all of the S 1608 S 0816 system s 24 input channels U
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