System 5 Installation Guide
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction System 5 is an elaborately featured digital audio mixing system that can be configured to meet the requirements of large-scale film production, on-air broadcast, post-production, and music.
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Chapter 2: System 5 Overview This chapter provides a basic overview of the System 5 theory of operation, I/O solutions, and system requirements. Chapter 3, “System 5 Console” presents the console in detail, including physical and environmental specifications. Chapter 4, “Connecting System Components” illustrates how to interconnect system modules and components.
TT002B The TT002B is a single-port, RS422 (Sony 9-pin) USB device and MMC machine controller that ships with all System Computers. The TT002B locks to a machine and reads LTC more quickly than the devices it replaced (TT002, TT007, MOTU Midi Interface, and GP132). To control more than one machine, a Sound Master, Colin Broad RM6, or similar device is required. The System 5 software can auto-sense the TT002B. The setup options are done from the Machines page on the CM401T, and the System Preferences Page.
External Internal 37 way Female D- board header Type 1 1 20 2 2 3 21 4 3 5 22 6 4 7 23 8 5 9 24 10 6 11 25 12 7 13 26 14 8 15 27 16 9 17 28 18 10 19 29 20 11 21 30 22 12 23 31 24 13 25 32 26 14 27 33 28 15 29 34 30 16 31 35 32 17 33 36 34 18 35 37 36 19 37 GPI 1 GPO 1 GPI 2 GPO 2 GPI 3 GPO 3 GPI 4 GPO 4 GPI 5 GPO 5 GPI 6 GPO 6 GPI 7 GPO 7 GPI 8 GPO 8 GPI 9 GPO 9 GPI 10 GPO 10 GPI 11 GPO 11 GPI 12 GPO 12 GPI 13 GPO 13 GPI 14 GPO 14 GPI 15 GPO 15 GPI 16 GPO 16 GND(for GPI1~16) COM1 (for GPO1~4) COM2 (for GPO
Control Surface Each control surface must include one CM401T Master Module and at least one CM408T Eight-Fader Module. The System 5 control surface modules are listed in the table below. Depending on the system configuration, the surface modules may have redundant PSUs.
DAW Control The SC264 uses the Avid EUCONTM high-speed network protocol to communicate with DAWs via a 100 Base-T network switch. Using EUCON, the console can simultaneously control up to five DAWs, including Pro Tools, Nuendo, Logic Pro, and Pyramix. EUCON network switch connection options include: • SC264D using virtual Hybrid Pilot (Fusion only) • PC254H Hybrid Pilot (S5, S5BP) SNMP SNMP monitoring is available in the DF66 and DF70 SuperCores and the CO600 MADI Changeover Switch.
Digital I/O The DM714 AES-to-MADI Converter and MD704 MADI-to-AES Converter are stand-alone 2RU units. The DM714 contains 13 AES inputs (26 channels) with SRC, and two analog inputs. The MD704 contains 13 AES and two analog outputs. Units are available with 110- XLR or 75- BNC connections. Avid Modular I/O Avid Modular I/O System 5 configurations consist of one or more 3RU frames with redundant PSUs that can be fitted with a variety of I/O modules.
Monitoring The MC524 Monitor-Comms Interface provides the following monitoring features: • Main (7.1), Alt 1 (5.1), and Alt 2 (stereo) control room speaker outputs • SLS (7.1), and Cues 1-3 (each stereo) studio speaker outputs • Two talkback and four listen mic preamps A dedicated MA703 MADI-to-Analog Converter feeds audio to the MC524. The MA703 is connected to the DF66 MADI out 1, which is reserved for monitor outputs.
Estimating System Requirements This section helps estimate your system’s installation requirements. Contact an Avid representative for an exact specification. Most of the studio details considered here are relevant to any digital mixing system. The Mixer Model’s relationship to the number of Line Cards is illustrated in the tables below. A Mixer Model consists of the attributes in a column. Note that the DF66 can have 1–6 Line Cards installed, while the DF70 always has eight.
System 5 (Music), System 5BP (Broadcast-Post) with DF70 at 48 kHz Cards 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 424 454 404 362 344 380 312 48 48 48 64 96 64 48 8 8 2 8 8 8 48 24 24 24 16 8 24 24 Bus Processors 8 0 48 64 48 24 48 Solo 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Mix Minus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Externals 24 24 24 72 72 32 32 538 560 552 588 578 534 514 Channels Mix Group Aux Total Paths System 5 (Music), System 5BP (Broadcast-Post) with DF70 at 96 kHz Cards 8 8 8 8 202 222
System 5 (Post), System 5BP (Broadcast-Post) at 96 kHz Cards 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 22 26 54 72 104 126 158 176 124 148 Mix 8 8 8 8 8 12 12 12 24 48 Group 8 2 8 16 16 24 24 24 24 8 Aux 8 6 8 8 8 12 12 12 24 16 Bus Processors 0 0 0 4 4 6 6 0 6 0 Solo 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Mix Minus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Externals 8 8 8 8 8 16 16 16 16 8 56 52 88 121 150 198 230 242 220 230 Channels Total Paths Number of CM4
MADI I/O Components The following tables summarize the I/O capabilities of Avid’s MADI converters for System 5. The DF66 MADI I/O depends on the number of SP663 DSP cards installed. Each card provides four MADI I/Os for a maximum of 24 MADI inputs and 23 MADI outputs (MADI out 1 is reserved for the MA703/MC524 monitor connection). For modular I/O, only mic, analog, AES, and embedder/de-embedder modules are shown.
System 5 Module and Component Summary System 5’s components are summarized in the table below. System 5 Modules, Console, and Components Component CM401T Master Module Function Number Notes 1 required CM401T includes TB Mic and expansion port to wire TB external switches. These two modules comprise the center section of the console. The CM402T offers eight additional channels. CM402T Expanded Channel Module optional CM403 Film/Post Module Houses joystick panner and film monitor panels.
System 5 Modules, Console, and Components DM714 AES/EBU to MADI Converter Provides 24 AES/EBU to MADI Converters, a dual-channel Aux Digital Input (AES/EBU or S/PDIF available), and 2 channels optional Aux Analog Input. Requires digital sync reference. Optional 75- BNC AES/EBU connectors. MD704 MADI to AES/EBU Converter Provides 24 MADI to AES/EBU Converters, dual-channel Aux Digital Output (AES/EBU or S/PDIF available), and 2 channels Aux Analog Output. optional Requires digital sync reference.
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Chapter 3: System 5 Console The System 5 Console consists of one CM401T Master Module and other optional components that include the CM402T Expanded Channel Module, the CM408T Eight Channel Module, the CM403 Film/Post Module, and the CM409HTP Track Panner Module. Console Component Connections Each console component has the following connections: Power Connector (IEC) Accepts standard IEC power cord (provided). An auto-switching supply accepts voltages in the range 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz.
+5 V (pins 3, 6, 14, 17) Pin 1 TB to MON A (SLS) Pin 2 Pin 15 TB to MON B (CUE 1) Pin 16 Function Pin 4 TB to MON C (CUE 2) Pin 5 Pin 18 TB to MON D (CUE 3) Pin 19 Switch Talley Talkback to Mon A (SLS) Switch 1 (pin 2) LED 1 (pin 1) Talkback to Mon B (Cue 1) Switch 2 (pin 16) LED 2 (pin 15) Talkback to Mon C (Cue 2) Switch 3 (pin 5) LED 3 (pin 4) Talkback to Mon D (Cue 3) Switch 4 (pin 19) LED 4 (pin 18) Typical talkback wiring (top) and switch function table (bottom) 22 System
Console Dimensions 4.0 in 72.0 in 4.0 in 41.0 in System 5 Console top dimensions 41 in 30.5 in 39.5 in 29.5 in 24.
11.96 33.65 CM40X module top dimensions (inches) 1.75 2.43 120.0 9.12 9.69 24.63 60.0 100.0 1.61 3.08 2.49 29.
System 5MC top console depth (inches) System 5MC side console dimensions (inches) Chapter 3: System 5 Console 25
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Chapter 4: Connecting System Components This chapter discusses facility power quality issues, shows how to make sync, MADI, and control connections, and lists console and module specifications. See “Typical Room and Equipment Layout for System 5” on page 28 before planning an installation to learn about suggested equipment locations.
Grounding The main service entrance should contain the only neutral-ground bond, except in the case of a separately derived system, such as an isolation transformer. Avid recommends that the neutral-to-ground voltage in a 120 V, single-phase system be less than 3 V RMS. In high-availability systems, a neutral-to-ground voltage above 0.5 V has been identified as a possible source of disturbances. Ground leakage currents should be 0.0035 A or less.
Rack Elevations Single and redundant core systems with rack specifications Typical Console Layout System 5 Console Chapter 4: Connecting System Components 29
Audio Connections Microphone Studi o Mic Lines 1-48 ML530 OUTPUTS INPUTS 1-12 48 Analog 48 Analog AM713 48 Analog AM713 13-24 ML530 OUTPUTS INPUTS 1-12 13-24 Mic Line Interface Analog to MADI Digital I/O AES/EBU Device Inputs 1-48 MD704 48 channels (24 AES/EBU pairs) MD704 MADI to AES/EBU AES/EBU Device Outputs 1-48 DM714 48 channels (24 AES/EBU pairs) DM714 Devices requiring format conversion 1-56 In 1-56 Out AES/EBU to MADI FC726 Cabling dependant on device type FORMAT CONVERT
Synchronization Connections PSU #1 OUTPUTS ML530 Maximum Cable Distances: Word: 165 ft (50 m) Alternate Sync Distances: AES 110 ohm: 328 ft (100m) AES 75 ohm: 3281 ft (1000m) PSU #2 Modular I/O INPUTS 1-12 W/C In 13-24 AM713 OUTPUTS ML530 INPUTS 1-12 W/C In 13-24 AM713 Mic Line Interface Studio House Video Analog to MADI Word Clock Distribution Amplifier Studio Master Clock W/C In FC726 Format Converter W/C In MD704 W/C In MD704 MADI to AES/EBU W/C In MA703 W/C In MA703 W/C
Synchronization Issues It is important to avoid, or at least minimize, timing differences between signal paths so timing errors do not pose an audible problem. It is good practice to send sync signals to all system components from one source. Feed each distribution amplifier directly from the master clock source, and do not loop sync signals. The following guidelines illustrate correct sync distribution. Word clock or AES/EBU sync may be used, but word clock has lower cabling and labor costs.
Recommended Digital Sync Generators Lucid • SSG192: Greatest number of features, most user friendly NVision • SG4410: Convenient modular design, no pull up/down rates Apogee • Big Ben: Convenient modular design, six word clock outputs Recommended Sync Distribution Amplifiers NVision • DA4010: AES/EBU • DA4023: Word Clock (48 kHz only) Lucid • AESx4 AES/EBU • CLKx6 Word Clock Chapter 4: Connecting System Components 33
MADI Connections DF66 with 1 DSP Line Card DF66 Maximum MADI Cable Distance: 165 ft (50m) Source Destination MADI Outputs MADI Inputs MADI Inputs A B C D MADI Outputs A B C D MA703 MADI to Analog Converter for MC524 Monitor Interface SP663 DSP Line Card One DF66 with >1 DSP Line Cards Source MADI Outputs up to 16 more Source outputs .......... DF66 MA703 MADI to Analog Converter for MC524 Monitor Interface MADI Inputs MADI Inputs A B C D ......... MADI Outputs MADI Outputs A B C D ....
To/From MADI Converters* DF66 - 1 (Main DSP) MADI I/O 1 1 2 3 2 DSP A MADI 3 I/O 4 4 1 1 1 System MADI I/O DSP B 2 MADI I/O 3 2 CO600 4 4 2 3 4 3 MADI I/O DF66 - 1A (Backup DSP) - Each Green interconnect line represents four (4) MADI connections. - A single CO600 can hold four (4) CO601 Changeover cards. - Each CO601 is capable of handling 4 In, 4 Out MADI connections from and to input/output converters. It distributes/switches these inputs/outputs to and from each DF66 DSP core.
Control Connections Up to six additional Mic/Line Interfaces Sony 9-pin MMC MTC LTC ML530 OUTPUTS Maximum Distances INPUTS 1-12 Ethernet: 91.4 m (300ft) TCC Control: 228.6 m (750ft) MIDI: 6m (20ft) RS422: 1200m (3937ft) KVM: 152.
System 5 Console and Module Specifications The following table summarizes important specifications for System 5 components. System 5 Console and Module Specifications Component Height Width Depth Weight Power Consumption Heat Dissipation CM401T Master Module 13.25” 34 cm 12” 30 cm 33.5" 84 cm 35 lb 16 kg 250 W 853 BTU/hr CM402T Expanded Channel Module 13.25” 34 cm 12” 30 cm 33.5" 84 cm 35 lb 16 kg 250 W 853 BTU/hr CM403 Film/Post Module 13.25” 34 cm 12” 30 cm 33.
System 5 Console and Module Specifications DF70 Digital Frame 8.75" 222 mm 19" 482 mm 26" 660 mm 79.3 lb 36 kg 400 W 1400 BTU/hr CO600 Changeover Switch 3.5” 89 mm 2RU 17”432 mm (19”/483 mm faceplate) 11.7” 296 mm 18.7 lb 8.5 kg 100 W 345 BTU/hr AM713 Analog to MADI Converter 3.5” 89 mm 2RU 17”/432 mm (19”/483 mm faceplate) 18.5” 470 mm 17 lb 7.7 kg 50 W 175 BTU/hr MA703 MADI to Analog Converter 3.5” 89 mm 2RU 17”/432 mm (19”/483 mm faceplate) 18.5” 470 mm 17 lb 7.
Appendix A: Compliance Information Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity: • FCC Part 15 Class A • EN55103-1 E4 • EN55103-2 E4 • AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A • CISPR 22 Class A FCC Compliance for United States Communication Statement This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of wi
Safety Compliance Safety Statement This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60950-1:2007, 2nd Ed and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Ed. Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment. Warning 13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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