Stage 48 for VENUE Systems PN 9320-65036-00 REV B 2/12
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Stage 48 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction VENUE Stage 48 from Avid ® is a configurable remote stage box for VENUE SC48 consoles that uses highly reliable, low-latency, and fully redundant Ethernet audio snake connections. Up to two Stage 48 units can be connected to an Ethernet Snake card-equipped SC48 console. All digital and analog remote I/O are digitally controlled, fully recallable and fully routable from your console.
Operational Requirements About www.avid.com Temperature and Ventilation The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your system. The following are just a few of the services and features available. VENUE devices should be operated away from heat sources and with adequate ventilation. Status and warnings are provided for temperature, power and other factors by the Power and Status LEDs located on the front panel of Stage 48.
Conventions Used in This Guide All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands: Convention Action Options > System In the VENUE software, click Options to display the Options page, then click the System tab.
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Chapter 2: Overview This section describes the front and back panel features of Stage 48, and the front panel features of the Ethernet Snake card that is installed in SC48. Stage 48 If you purchased an SC48 Remote system, a fully populated Stage 48 with two AI16 Analog Input cards and one AO16 Analog Output card is included. If you purchased an empty Stage 48, no I/O cards are present in the I/O card section.
Snake Act and Sig LEDs Power and Status LED Indicators Each primary and redundant snake connection has its own Activity (Act) and Signal (Sig) LEDs. The system is ready for use when all Stage 48 units are connected and all Act and Sig LEDs are lit solid. The Power and Status LEDs light green, yellow, or red to indicate the status of Stage 48. Act LED The Act (activity) LED lights solid to indicate that AVB Ethernet traffic is currently active on the connected Snake.
Stage 48 Back Panel Fan vents Power switch AC power connector Figure 2. Stage 48 back panel Power Switch The Power switch applies power to the Stage 48. AC Power Connector The AC power connector accepts a standard IEC AC power cable. The Stage 48 is auto-power selecting (100VAC to 240VAC). It automatically works with a standard modular power cable when connected to an AC receptacle in any country. Stage 48 airflow is from the front and sides of the chassis enclosure to the back.
Ethernet Snake Card This section describes the front-panel features of the Ethernet Snake card. The Ethernet Snake card is installed in SC48. Stage 1 Act and Sig LEDs Status LED Stage 1 primary snake port Recessed pushbutton Stage 2 Act and Sig LEDs Stage 2 primary snake port Stage 1 redundant snake port Stage 2 redundant snake port Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Connecting Stage 48 This section describes how to connect and power up the components of your system, and how to confirm your system’s available Stage I/O. Connecting and Powering Up Primary and redundant snake connections are made using Ethernet cables. Setting the Device ID Do not power up SC48 or any Stage 48 units before making Ethernet snake connections. After connecting the snakes, it is important to follow the proper power up sequence.
3 Connect the included IEC power cable(s) between the Power connector(s) on any Stage 48 units present and your power source. 4 Press the Power switch on the first Stage 48 to power on the device. The Status LED indicator is lit solid yellow while the Stage 48 initializes. If applicable, for the second Stage 48 connect power and power on the device. 5 Wait for the Stage 48(s) to initialize. Initialization is complete when the Power and Status LEDs on the Stage 48 front panel are lit solid green.
Chapter 4: Configuring and Installing I/O in Stage 48 This section shows how to configure remote I/O, and how to install compatible VENUE Stage I/O cards in Stage 48. The following Stage I/O cards are compatible with Stage 48.
Removing I/O Cards from SC48 SC48 Stage I/O cards that you want to relocate to one or to two Stage 48 units can be removed from SC48 prior to sending it to an Avid-authorized service technician. You can then install these cards in Stage 48. Removing AI16 Input Cards In order to convert your SC48 to an SC48 Remote system, the first two AI16 input cards (installed in slots A and B of the console) must be removed. To remove AI16 cards: 1 Shut down your system, and turn off power to the SC48. Figure 3.
8 Removing an Output Card Loosen the two interior captive thumbscrews that secure the card to the console chassis. Output cards can be removed from SC48 and installed in Stage 48. The following procedure shows how to remove an output card from slot D of SC48. Mark the cable end “A.” This will allow the cable to be easily identified when the Ethernet Snake card is installed. 9 To remove an AO16 card: 1 Shut down your system, and turn off power to SC48.
To lock the Top Panel in the vertical position, tighten the two interior captive thumbscrews located on the top left and top right sides of the console. 5 On the back of the console, remove the four screws that secure the card to the console chassis. 8 Gently slide the card out of the slot. If necessary, use a flat-edged tool to pry the card away from the chassis. 9 Do not pry the card from the top. Doing so can damage the copper strips located along the top of the card. Figure 11.
Carefully pull the panel partially away from the rack, making sure not to damage the fan cable attached to the back panel. 5 Installing I/O Cards in Stage 48 After you have removed Stage I/O cards from SC48, or if you have purchased new compatible Stage I/O cards, you can install them in Stage 48. Stage 48 has three slots that accept Stage I/O cards. I/O cards are connected to pre-installed 50-pin ribbon cables located inside Stage 48.
Secure each card to the front panel of Stage 48 using four front panel mounting screws. 9 Inside Stage 48 via the open back panel, tighten the two captive thumbscrews to secure the I/O card to the Stage 48 chassis. Use a screwdriver to make sure the card is properly secured. 10 Cut the cable tie that is securing the ribbon cable bundle, making sure to not damage the ribbon cables. Remove the cable tie from Stage 48. 12 Figure 21.
Installing Stage 48 in a Rack Stage 48 can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. When installing Stage 48 in a rack, it is recommended that you install the included rear brackets for stability. Your rack must be equipped with rear rack rails. Make allowances for cooling air to be available to the front panel surface side vents of the chassis enclosure. There should also be no restrictions at the back of the unit, especially around the back panel fan vents.
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Chapter 5: Specifications Supported Stage I/O Card Audio Specifications AI16 Analog Input Card Parameter Specifications Type Balanced, XLR3-Female Gain Limit Units Condition/Comment +10 to +60 dB 6 dB analog steps with 0.1 dB digital increments and crossfade at analog relay switch point Max Input Level +32 dBu Pad ON Pad 20 dB Input Impedance, pad OFF 5.5k Ohm Each leg to ground Input Impedance, pad ON 3.
XO16 Analog/Digital Output Card XO16 Analog Line Outputs Parameter Specifications Type Balanced, XLR3-Male Impedance 50 Maximum Output Level +24 D/A Converter Latency 0.
Power and Status LED Indicators Status LED Indicator Power LED Indicator (Stage 48 and Ethernet Snake Card) (Stage 48 Only) The Status LEDs on the Ethernet Snake Card and the Stage 48 light to indicate status as follows: The Power LED lights to indicated the power status of Stage 48 as follows: Status LED Power LED Status LED Indicates Status LED Indicates Green solid Initialization is complete and the device is ready to pass audio.
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