Euphonix System Euphonix PC 254H System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Document Revision: C Software Version: Internal v7.385 Part Number: 840-10067-01 Release Date: June 2007 EUCON HYBRID PILOT COMPUTER PC 254h ?? Euphonix, Inc. 220 Portage Ave. Palo Alto, California 94306 Phone: 650-855-0400 Fax: 650-855-0410 Web: http://www.euphonix.com e-mail: info@euphonix.
In the interest of continued product development, Euphonix reserves the right to make improvements to this manual and the product it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. System 5, S5, PatchNet, eMix, EuCon, R1, Studio Hub, Audio Deck, Max Air, Reel Feel, Clear Displays, Track Panner, SnapShot Recall, DSC (Digital Studio Controller), Hyper-Surround, Total Automation and Mix View are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc. Manual design and editing by Rob Wenig.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installation and Configuration ............................................................7 1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................7 1.2 System 5 PC Software ...............................................................................7 1.3 Hybrid Pilot Connection and Configuration..............................................7 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.
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Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Chapter 1: Installation and Configuration This chapter introduces the Hybrid Pilot and instructs you how to configure it and the Euphonix System 5 console to work together. 1.1 Introduction As digital audio workstations become more prevalent in the audio production environment, it is vital to smoothly integrate them into the production workflow.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual 1.3.1 Installation and Configuration Network Connections The Hybrid Pilot has two Ethernet ports on the rear panel, one above the other. All connections should be made with straight-through Category 5 network cables. 1. Connect the bottom port to the System 5 console network switch. 2. Connect the top port to the included DHCP-capable network router.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual 1.4 Installation and Configuration Workstation Setup EuCon is a high-speed audio data transfer protocol created by Euphonix. EuCon-aware applications (Nuendo, Pyramix, Logic) offer full control through EuCon commands, while Mackie Control Universal and HUI emulation over the EuCon connection enables control of Pro Tools and other software.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual 2. Installation and Configuration To proceed with installation: a. Minimize all programs. b. Double-click My Computer on the desktop to display the drives on your computer. c. Double-click the CD/DVD drive. d. Double-click the EuConWS executable file in the workstation software folder. The Setup Wizard opens. 3. Click Next and choose a directory to install the software. The default Windows directory is C:\Program Files\Euphonix\EuCon.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Chapter 2: Console/Workstation Operations This chapter discusses starting up the Hybrid Pilot, communicating with the System 5 console, and using the Hybrid Pilot with System 5. 2.1 System 5 PC Startup When the Hybrid Pilot is launched, boot up the System 5 PC and launch eMix. Once launched, check that the list of modules (System 5 Pilot, CM401, CM402, and CM408 modules) includes the Hybrid pilot.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual 5. Console/Workstation Operations Press one of the subpanel buttons to select that workstation. The tracks available from the workstation appear in the main panel. 6. 2.3 Press Auto, and assign them to the System 5 surface as usual. Application Sets The Hybrid enables DAW functions to be performed from the System 5 surface using Application Sets and SmartSwitches (also known as Soft Keys).
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations 5. Make sure you are downloading the correct license, then click Next. 6. Make sure your USB dongle is attached to your workstation, select the target device to which the license will be assigned, and click Next. 7. Press Download to transfer the license onto your USB dongle. 8. Close the wizard and open Nuendo. The Nuendo EuCon Adapter must be installed during the EuConWS software installation.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations EuCon Adapter Preferences This section discusses EuCon Adapter Preferences for track assignment and transport control. Studio Sends The Studio sends are on page 2 of the Aux Send Knobset. Knob 1 is send 1’s pan, Knob 2 is send 1’s level. Knob 2’s switches control on/off and pre/post, exactly like the aux knobs. The four-character displays show S1 L for the level and S1 P for the panner.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations Home: Restores the first bank of soft keys Show Settings: Opens the Pyramix Settings dialog box (alternatively, choose All Settings from the Settings menu in Pyramix Virtual Studio). 3. Click Show Settings. A dialog appears showing a list of the various types of adjustable settings on the left side.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual 4. Console/Workstation Operations Click Controller. The right pane shows any installed controllers. However, at this point the pane is empty unless other interface controllers have been previously installed. 5. Click the Add button. The Controller Properties dialog opens. Figure 2-2 Controller Properties dialog 6. Type the desired Hybrid name in the Name field (i.e., Hybrid in Studio 2). 7. Select the Enable checkbox. 8.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations 10. Select EuCon from the Transport drop-down menu. If EuCon is not in the drop-down menu, it is probably because the EuCon Client is not running. Check that the EuCon Client menu tray icon is present. If not, launch the EuCon Client using the shortcuts in the Start menu or the Euphonix folder. Leave the Station ID at its default setting of 1 unless you have multiple controllers, in which case simply increment the setting (i.e.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual 2.6 Console/Workstation Operations HUI Applications HUI is a control protocol developed by Mackie that works with most DAWs. The HUI protocol is limited by the original HUI specification, and thus the Hybrid must emulate the physical controls of the actual HUI hardware. 2.6.1 Digidesign Pro Tools Pro Tools is a multitrack recording DAW that is compatible with the HUI controller.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations Figure 2-4 Euphonix Preferences pane To install required EuCon HUI components to control Pro Tools: 1. Launch Pro Tools. 2. Choose Peripherals from the Operations menu. The Peripherals dialog opens. 3. Click the MIDI Controllers tab.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations Figure 2-5 Pro Tools Peripherals dialog Pro Tools has configuration boxes for the four possible controllers. We recommend configuring all four HUI controllers. 4. Select HUI from the Type drop-down box for each controller to configure. 5. Configure each controller to have the input and output MIDI ports set for Pro Tools in the Euphonix Preferences Pane (see Figure 2-4).
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations Using and Modifying Plugins The Hybrid can instantiate and edit Pro Tools plugins. Make sure the channel you are editing is in the first HUI since only these channels support plugin instantiation and editing. Channels on the first HUI show a blue border around the track name in the Pro Tools Edit and Mix windows. If the channel is not in the first HUI, use the HUI channel forward/back buttons on the CM401 Soft Keys.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations To edit plugin settings: 1. Press the Channel Insert Soft Key. 2. Press the Soft Key corresponding to the plugin to edit (Select 1–4). The left-most four Soft Knobs now become the first four plugin parameters. 3. Turn the Soft Knobs to edit the settings. 4. If the plugin has more than four parameters, turn the Insert Parameter Scroll Soft Knob (top-right of Soft Knobs section) to display the additional page(s).
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations Editing Plugins on CM408 Module 1. Make sure the channel you wish to edit is in the first HUI indicated by a blue border around the track name in the Edit and Mix windows. 2. To display parameters on the CM408 channel strips, press the Insert On button adjacent to knob 7. 3. Quickly double-press the Insert On button again to cycle through each Insert on the Pro Tools track. 4.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual 2.7 Console/Workstation Operations Mackie Control Universal Mackie Control Universal is a widely used MIDI-based protocol that controls application parameters and supports metering in many DAW applications. The extent to which Mackie Control can be used depends on the specific application’s implementation. The Hybrid uses its own MIDI-over-Ethernet driver (incorporated into the EuCon software) to easily control these programs without MIDI cables.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations Figure 2-7 Add Control Surface dialog (Soundtrack Pro) 3. Click the Control Surfaces tab at the top. Now both programs can follow the same instructions. 4. Click the + button. The Add Control Surface dialog opens. Figure 2-8 Add Control Surface dialog 5. Select Mackie Control from the Control Surface Type drop-down menu. 6. For the Input and Output Connection drop-down menus, select the MIDI send and receive ports.
Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Console/Workstation Operations 8. Repeat the process to add up to four controllers. 9. When finished adding controllers, click the OK button to close the dialog in Final Cut Pro. In Soundtrack, click the Close button at the top left to close the Preferences. 10. Restart the application or computer if initial communication is not achieved. The Hybrid connects and updates with new track information. 2.
