XMON EUCON™ Software Application Guide
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction to the XMON EUCON Software Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About This Guide.
Chapter 1: Introduction to the XMON EUCON Software Application The XMON EUCON™ Software Application is a simple EUCON-enabled utility that lets you control the XMON hardware from a Pro Tools® | S6. Once configured, the Control Room and Monitor section can be locked to XMON, letting you continue to control XMON monitoring from the control surface while switching to other software applications and workstations.
About This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands: : Convention Action File > Save Choose Save from the File menu Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button Right-click Click with the right mouse button The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.
XMON Interface XMON Front Panel Power switch Mute indicator MIDI Receive indicator Mute switch Figure 1. XMON front panel Power Switch The Power switch applies power to the XMON Interface. Mute Indicator The Mute indicator shows the mute status of XMON. MIDI Receive Indicator The MIDI Receive indicator shows MIDI activity between XMON and the control surface. Mute The Mute switch mutes all XMON outputs. It is not possible to unmute XMON with this switch.
Chapter 2: Installing XMON This chapter includes the following: • Making audio connections • Installing the USB-to-MIDI Adapter • Connecting the Control Cable Breakout Adapter • Connecting a Talkback microphone • Installing and configuring the XMON EUCON Software Application Making Audio Connections Figure 3. XMON audio connections Monitoring is based on the XMON analog interface, which is remotely controlled from the XMON EUCON Software Application and the S6 Control Room section.
XMON-to-Pro Tools | HD Audio Wiring Diagram The following diagram shows basic XMON connections for a Pro Tools | HD system with an HD I/O that has 16 analog outputs.
Installing the USB-to-MIDI Adapter The included USB-to-MIDI adapter allows supported control surfaces to communicate with the workstation on which the XMON EUCON software is installed. To install the USB-to-MIDI adapter: 1 Connect the USB end to a USB port on the workstation on which you will be installing XMON EUCON software. 2 Leave the MIDI IN and OUT jacks unconnected for now (these will be connected after installing the breakout cable.
Use the following instructions to connect Talkback as appropriate for your talkback mic requirements. To connect a Talkback microphone: 1 Connect an XLR cable to the Talkback Thru port on the back of the Master Module (a 90o connector is recommended). 2 Do one of the following, depending on the type of microphone you want to use for talkback: 48V To use a microphone that requires 48V phantom power, connect the other end of the cable to the input of a mic preamp with phantom power (not included).
Locking S6 to XMON The Control Room and Monitor section of S6 must be locked to the XMON software application to retain control of the studio levels while other applications or another workstation is in focus. To lock the Control Room section to the XMON EUCON Software Application: 1 Make sure the S6 is attached to the workstation running the XMON EUCON Software Application. 2 Make sure the XMON EUCON Software Application is in focus (the front-most application).
Chapter 3: Using XMON This chapter explains how to use XMON with S6 and includes the following sections. • “XMON to EUCON Mapping” on page 9 (all systems) • “Using XMON with S6” on page 10 XMON to EUCON Mapping This section clarifies the terminology used for the XMON and S6. Control Room The Control Room section on S6, MC Pro and System 5-MC can route input sources to three sets of outputs. Main Spkrs Routes selected source(s) to the Main 1–8 (7.1-channel) outputs on the XMON hardware.
Using XMON with S6 This section explains the following monitoring features when using XMON with S6. • “Selecting Sources” on page 10 • “Setting Control Room, Monitor, and Dim Levels” on page 12 • “Speaker Management” on page 13 Selecting Sources S6 lets you assign XMON input sources to the Control Room and Monitor outputs. To select input sources for the Control Room: 1 Press the lower Setup switch in the Control Room section to display the Monitoring screen. 0.
You can re-order Sources in the upper row so that they appear in different Source boxes. To re-order sources in the Source row: 1 Tap the Source name shown in the upper row. A yellow outline surrounds the name, and the Source Select list appears in the center of the Touchscreen with the current assignment highlighted. Figure 11. Selecting a Source to re-order 2 Tap in the Source Select list to select a different Source to occupy the currently selected Source box.
Monitor A–D Sources The following input sources are available for Monitor A–D: • Control Room L/R • Talk (Talkback) • Cue 1 (Monitor A, B, and C) • Cue 2 (Monitor A, B, and D) • Cue 3 (Monitor A, B, and E) Access to Monitor E can only be selected in XMON EUCON software as described in “Monitor D and E” on page 9. Setting Control Room, Monitor, and Dim Levels You can adjust Control Room, Monitor, and Dim levels from the S6 Monitoring section.
Dim Level Dim can be engaged from S6, and Dim level can be set directly from the S6 Touchscreen. To engage Dim: Press the Dim switch below the Control Room knob. To set the Dim level: Adjust the Touchscreen knob assigned to Dim, or adjust the Dim level in the Misc tab of XMON EUCON Software.
Appendix A: DB-25 Connectors This section shows a wiring diagram for each of XMON’s eight DB-25 connectors, and their pinout tables. All audio connections are made to the back panel of the XMON interface, shown below. All audio connectors are standard female DB-25 connectors. The connector for communication with S6 is a 15-pin female connector.
Main Inputs Main Inputs Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Main Input 1 (L) 24 12 25 Main Input 2 (Lc) 10 23 11 Main Input 3 (C) 21 9 22 Main Input 4 (Rc) 7 20 8 Main Input 5 (R) 18 6 19 Main Input 6 (Ls) 4 17 5 Main Input 7 (Rs) 15 3 16 Main Input 8 (LFE) 1 14 2 GND 13 SHIELD GND connector housing Surround Inputs Surround Inputs Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Surround Input 1 (L) 24 12 25 Surround Input 2 (Lc) 10 23 11 Surround I
Stereo Inputs Stereo Inputs Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Stereo Input 1 (Left) 24 12 25 Stereo Input 1 (Right) 10 23 11 Stereo Input 2 (Left) 21 9 22 Stereo Input 2 (Right) 7 20 8 Stereo Input 3 (Left) 18 6 19 Stereo Input 3 (Right) 4 17 5 Stereo Input 4 (Left) 15 3 16 Stereo Input 4 (Right) 1 14 2 GND 13 SHIELD GND connector housing Cue Outputs Cue Outputs Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) SLS Output (Left) 24 12 25 SLS Output (Ri
Main Speaker Outputs Main Speaker Outputs Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Main 1 (L) 24 12 25 Main 2 (Lc) 10 23 11 Main 3 (C) 21 9 22 Main 4 (Rc) 7 20 8 Main 5 (R) 18 6 19 Main 6 (Ls) 4 17 5 Main 7 (Rs) 15 3 16 Main 8 (LFE) 1 14 2 GND 13 SHIELD GND connector housing Alt Speaker Outputs Alt Speaker Outputs Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Alt 1 (L) 24 12 25 Alt 2 (Lc) 10 23 11 Alt 3 (C) 21 9 22 Alt 4 (Rc) 7 20 8 Alt 5 (R)
Talkback/Listenback Pinouts Talkback/Listenback Signal Name Hot (+) Cold (–) Ground (shield) Talkback 2 Mic Input 24 12 25 Listen Mic 1 Input 10 23 11 Listen Mic 2 Input 21 9 22 AFL Input 1 20 7 8 AFL Input 2 6 18 19 Mini Speaker Out (L) 4 17 5 Mini Speaker Out (R) 15 3 16 Talkback/Slate Out 1 14 2 GND 13 SHIELD GND connector housing 15-Pin Connector Pinouts The XMON 15-pin connector pinouts conform to the pin numbering scheme shown below.
Appendix B: Specifications XMON Mechanical Specifications XMON Mechanical Specifications Height 2U rack, 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) Width 19 inches (48.26 cm) Depth 14 inches (35.56 cm), plus 3 inches (7.62 cm) for cable access Power 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 0.5 A Power Connector IEC, 3-pin North American standard Control Connector 15-pin D-Sub XMON Audio Specifications XMON Audio Specifications Gain Range -90 dB to +30 dB, 1 dB steps, 0.5 dB trim Frequency Response 20 Hz – 200 kHz, +/-0.
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