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Part Number: 910366 Rev. A

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Page 1 © Young Chang Co., Ltd. 2002. All rights reserved. Kurzweil ® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Young Chang®, Kurzweil ®, V. A. S. T. ®, KDFX®, Pitcher®, and LaserVerb®, RSP8 ™, HUB7 ™, KSP8 ™, K2600™, K2500™, and K2000™...
Page 2 Young Chang International Contacts Contact the nearest Young Chang ofﬁce listed below to locate your local Young Chang/ Kurzweil representative. Young Chang America, Inc. P.O. Box 99995 Lakewood, WA 98499-0995 Tel: 1-253-589-3200 Fax: 1-253-984-0245 Young Chang Co., Ltd. 178-55 Gajwa-Dong...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Page 4 RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE Warning: Changes or modiﬁcations to this instrument not expressly approved by Young Chang could void your authority to operate the instrument. Important: When connecting this product to accessories and/or other equipment use only high quality shielded cables. Note: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Using the RSP8 ......1-1 HUB7 ....... . . 1-1 KSP8 Software .
Page 7: Using The Rsp8
Chapter 1 Using the RSP8 The RSP8 is a remote control for Kurzweil’s KSP8 multi-bus signal processor that provides you convenient access to all of the KSP8’s front panel functions. The RSP8 also gives you eight knobs for adjusting effect and other parameters, along with a joystick for surround panning.
Page 8: Ksp8 Software
KSP8 software (as shown on the KSP8 startup screen) is lower than 1.5, and you have not been provided with a software update, contact your Kurzweil dealer, or check for the latest updates by logging on to our web site: http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com...
Page 9: Setting Up Your Rsp8
Setting Up Your RSP8 Setting Up Your RSP8 The RSP8 lets you access up to seven KSP8s from any location that’s convenient for you. You can either: set the RSP8 on top of a table or mixing desk (the bottom of •...
Page 10: Connecting Your Rsp8
Using the RSP8 Connecting Your RSP8 Your RSP8 is supplied with a fully-shielded 16 meter (52 foot) connecting cable. Plug one end of this cable into the Remote connector on the back of your KSP8, then plug the other end into the rear of your RSP8.
Page 11: Aftermarket Cables
Connecting Your RSP8 Aftermarket Cables If the original cable becomes damaged or you would like to use a different length cable, you can buy replacements from sources listed on the www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com web site. The required cable characteristics are: A. MiniDin-8 male plug at each end B.
Page 12: Starting Up Your Rsp8
Using the RSP8 Starting Up Your RSP8 When you ﬁrst start up your RSP8, either by plugging in the connecting cable or by powering up the KSP8 to which it is attached, there will ﬁrst be a short pause, after which all LEDs turn on for 1 second then turn off.
Page 13: Remote Configuration Menus
Remote Configuration Menus Remote Conﬁguration Menus Most RSP8 features work automatically when you connect it to a KSP8. Some of the specialized functions, however, may require some conﬁguration before you can use them. To access the Remote Conﬁguration Menus (either from the front panel of the KSP8, or from the RSP8 itself), press the MASTER soft button, then UTIL followed by REMOTE.
Page 14 Using the RSP8 Menu Items on the Remote:SETUP Page The Remote:SETUP page includes the following: Knob Mode – Quick, MIDI, Auto • Speciﬁes whether the eight control knobs on the RSP8 control the values of Quick and EQ/Sends parameters (Quick), send MIDI data (MIDI), or do either (Auto) depending on the currently displayed page.
Page 15: Using The Joystick
Using the Joystick Using the Joystick The RSP8’s joystick is a positioning control that gives you maximum ﬂexibility when panning or sending MIDI controller values. The most convenient place to start using the joystick is the Remote:JOYSTIK page, and the quickest way to get to this page is to press and hold the joystick button on the RSP8.
Page 16: The Remote:joystik Page
Using the RSP8 The Remote:JOYSTIK Page The parameters for the joystick are all displayed on the Remote: JOYSTIK page. You can reach this page by either pressing the JOYSTIK soft button on any Remote Conﬁguration Menu, or by pressing and holding the joystick button on the RSP8. Note that being on this page doesn’t make the joystick active;...
Page 17 Using the Joystick Chan - Off, 1–16, Cur, Stu • For MIDI or Auto mode, sets the MIDI channel for MIDI data sent from this axis. “Cur” means that the channel used by the current FXBus will automatically be selected. “Stu” tracks the studio channel (as set on the Master page).
Page 18: What The Joystick Transmits
Using the RSP8 What the Joystick Transmits The RSP8’s joystick can transmit 4 values: X, Y, Rad and Angle. You can conﬁgure these values to: control surround sound panners on the KSP8’s FXSEND • pages send MIDI controller values to KSP8 parameters •...
Page 19 Using the Joystick is the bottom-to-top position. In other words, X and Y basically describe a point within a square. Because the joystick has a circular base, however, the combinations of X and Y that are “in the corners” are not generally available. The other 2 parameters, Rad and Angle, also describe the position of the joystick handle, but using polar geometry: the location of the point in the circle is expressed as a distance from the center...
Page 20: Joystick Modes
Using the RSP8 Joystick Modes You can set the joystick to be in Auto, MIDI, or Pan mode. Auto Mode Auto is the default joystick mode, and means that the joystick automatically performs panning and/or MIDI capabilities, depending on the currently displayed screen. When the currently displayed page is a Studio:FXSEND page for a 5.1 panner, for example, the joystick will perform panning.
Page 21 Using the Joystick When performing surround panning, what you see on the joystick display will depend on the type of panner you have selected: On a mono-to-5.1 panner, the positioning dot moves with the handle and represents the sound location. With the 3-Way panners, three dots appear on the joystick display;...
Page 22: Using Midi To Record Panning Information
Using the RSP8 MIDI Mode When you use the joystick to send MIDI controller data, you will need to route that data to the desired parameters. Do this using Studio and Chain MODs, as described in the KSP8 User’s Guide. MODs let you route the joystick (or any MIDI controller) to any parameter in the unit.
Page 23 Using the Joystick Assuming you have not yet customized the joystick settings, you will see the screen shown on page 1-10. Switch the bank parameter to 2, and you will see that all four Channel values change from Cur (current FXBus channel) to Stu (Studio channel).
Page 24 Using the RSP8 Now press the store button and save the studio by either pressing the store button again (to save wherever the dialogue suggests) or by selecting a new ID# then pressing store again. Make sure the joystick is enabled by pressing it once. The LED should come on to indicate that it is on.
Page 25 Using the Joystick that if you are using a digital input, you select the proper source, such as AES/EBU 1L for Input 1. Select the panner you want to use on the FXSEND page (FX1-6 X-Y, FX1-6 R-Theta, or FX1-6 3- Way).
Page 26: Using Midi For Effect Modulations
Using the RSP8 Using MIDI for Effect Modulations You can also use the joystick to control effect parameters within a KSP8 chain. In this case, the MIDI controller will be patched in as a Chain Mod (C MOD) instead of a Studio Mod, as in the previous example.
Page 27 Using the Joystick For simplicity, we will look at stereo chains only. First, choose studio #1, 4SterIn>4SterFX, and make sure you have audio at reasonable levels going into your KSP8 on channels 1-2, with audible output of KSP8 output channels 1-2 through your monitoring system.
Page 28 Using the RSP8 To record controller movements for chains on other buses, simply change to another bus, say, FXBus3-4. Because we set the channel for the controllers to Cur (current) on the Remote:JOYSTIK page, the controller data will be transmitted to the current bus, FXBus3- 4, and will appear in your sequencer on MIDI channel 3.
Page 29: Using The Control Knobs
Using the Control Knobs Using the Control Knobs The RSP8’s control knobs let you conveniently control the eight parameters on the currently displayed QUICK page, as well as send MIDI controller data to control Chain or Studio MODs. The Remote:KNOBS Page The Remote: KNOBS page is where you see and set parameters for the control knobs.
Page 30 Using the RSP8 Chan - Off, 1–16, Cur, Stu • For MIDI or Auto mode, sets the MIDI channel for data sent from this knob. “Cur” means that the channel used by the current FXBus will automatically be selected. “Stu” tracks the studio channel, as set on the Master page.
Page 31 Using the Control Knobs Changing Quick Parameters with Control Knobs In Auto or Quick mode, you can use the RSP8’s control knobs to control the eight parameters on the currently displayed QUICK page. All you need to do is make a Studio:QUICK or Chain:QUICK page the currently displayed page.
Page 32 Using the RSP8 Quick mode also enable you to change EQ/Sends parameters with the control knobs. The page displaying the parameter(s) you wish to control must be the current (i.e., visible) page on the screen. Use the RSP8 knobs to control the items on the screen, as shown in the illustration below.
Page 33 Using the Control Knobs Sending MIDI Data with Control Knobs In Auto or MIDI mode, you can use the control knobs to send MIDI data either to MODs on an attached KSP8, to the KSP8’s MIDI Out port, or to both places (depending on the setting of the MIDI Xmit parameter on the Remote:SETUP page).
Page 34: Intuitive Entry With Control Knobs Or Joystick
Using the RSP8 Intuitive Entry with Control Knobs or Joystick When setting up Studio or Chain MODs, there’s a handy intuitive entry shortcut that you may want to use. (Intuitive entry is covered in detail in the KSP8 User’s Guide.) Highlight the appropriate Source ﬁeld on an S MOD or C MOD page, then hold the enter key and move the controller you want to use (e.g., one of the control knobs) to automatically select that MIDI controller.
Page 35: Using The Hub7
Chapter 2 Using the HUB7 Adding a HUB7 to your KSP8/RSP8 setup allows you to access up to 7 KSP8s from a single RSP8. The HUB7 also serves as a repeater, allowing you to greatly extend the cable distance between KSP8s and an RSP8. The illustration below shows the HUB7 front panel, including all of the indicators and ports: The 7 KSP8 ports connect to up to 7 KSP8 and compatible...
Page 36: Which Ksp8 Are You Talking To
Using the HUB7 Which KSP8 Are You Talking To? The Remote:SELECT page lets you activate any remotely attached KSP8. Press the SELECT soft button on any Remote page to bring up the Remote: SELECT page. The host number of the currently active KSP8 will be prominently displayed on this page, and there will be soft buttons for each of the other hosts (KSP8s) attached to the HUB7.
Page 37: Configuration Examples
Configuration Examples Conﬁguration Examples The examples in the three ﬁgures that follow show three possible ways to conﬁgure your system using one or two HUB7s: Repeater for long cable In this conﬁguration, the HUB7 is placed near the RSP8. A long cable, up to 300 meters (980 feet), then runs from the KSP8 to one of the KSP8 ports of the HUB7.
Page 38 Using the HUB7 Concentrator for up to 7 KSP8s This is similar to the example above except that more KSP8s are added. Each added KSP8 connects to a KSP8 port on the HUB7 up to a total of 7. Any combination of the KSP8 ports may be used.
Page 39 Configuration Examples Concentrator and Repeater When there are many KSP8s in a cluster and all are far away from the RSP8, you can use a pair of HUB7s to connect up to six KSP8s, as shown in Figure 2-3. 300 M max. (each cable) Port 7 is connecting the two hubs, so...
Page 40: Hub7 Connecting Cables
However, since it is usually impossible to tell which connector pins form pairs in aftermarket cables, it is strongly suggested that hub cables be ordered through dealers listed on the Kurzweil Music Systems web site. You’ll also ﬁnd instructions for building your own cables at...
Page 41: Hub7 Power Adapter
HUB7 Power Adapter HUB7 Power Adapter If the hub power adapter should become lost or defective, replacements are available from your Kurzweil dealer. Aftermarket adapters may also be suitable if they conform to the following speciﬁcations. (NOTE: European customers must obtain specially ﬁltered replacements from Kurzweil only.)
Page 42 Using the HUB7...
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Appendix A RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting RSP8 Diagnostics Your RSP8 has extensive built-in diagnostics that let you verify proper operation and also isolate and characterize problems. To start diagnostics immediately at power-up: With connecting cable unplugged, press and hold the 4, 5, and 6 buttons.
Page 44: Rsp8 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting If the Controls diagnostic is running, press soft buttons 3 and 4 (marked EXIT) together. That will take you to the main diagnostic menu. Exit from the diagnostics will brieﬂy show the RSP8 startup screen then resynchronize to the currently selected KSP8's screen. Main Diagnostic Menu The Main Diagnostic Menu lets you select and run one of eight individual hardware diagnostics.
Page 45: Description Of The Individual Diagnostic Tests
RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In case of failure, the soft button legends change as follows: RETRY – Rerun the current diagnostic STOP – Stop burnin and return to the Main Diagnostic Menu. SKIP – Skip this diagnostic and continue, skipping it again each cycle.
Page 46 RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting EEPROM Test Veriﬁes that the small non-volatile memory used to hold joystick calibration and other permanent data has retained valid data from the last time this test was run. It also veriﬁes that this data can be successfully updated. Note: If the EERPOM chip has been changed, the EEPROM Initialize test must be run ﬁrst (see below).
Page 47 RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting When run, the display will immediately show either “LB” for loopback or “BF” for buffered to indicate which test its running. When connected to a KSP8, “buffered” should be chosen automatically. After running for several seconds, the display will show either PASSED or one or more failure types.
Page 48: Description Of The Controls Diagnostic
RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting EEPROM Initialize Interactively calibrates the joystick and 8 control knobs then writes the calibration data into the non-volatile EEPROM. When run, the screen ﬁrst changes to show joystick calibration instructions. The calibration data is at the bottom of the display and consists of minimum and maximum readings for the X and Y axes of the joystick.
Page 49 RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Buttons – When any button is pressed, its name will be shown after “BUTTON:” and its row/column address shown after “ADDRESS:”. The latter can be helpful when troubleshooting short circuits in the button wiring. Response to changes in button status is also very fast allowing easy detection of intermittent button contacts.
Page 50 RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting similar range. If the actual range is much smaller than this or hits +127 or -128, you may lose some resolution or range in actual use. Joystick movement also draws on the joystick display area. Look for smooth tracking without sudden jumps or jags and also a reasonably round total movement area that closely approaches or just kisses the boarders.
Page 51: In Case Of Problems
RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In Case of Problems RSP8 does not power-up (LEDs do not ﬂash, display remains dark) 1. Defective cable. 2. Incorrect cable (not one-to-one wired). 3. Other cable end not plugged into KSP8 or RSP8 port of HUB7. 4.
Page 52 RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Communication errors (bad characters on screen, ﬂickering LEDs) 1. Defective cable. 2. KSP8 power cord is not grounded. 3. Excessive ground potential difference between KSP8(s) and HUB7/RSP8. Try insulating the Hub-7 and/or RSP8 enclosure from other equipment enclosures. Joystick does not have full range of parameter control 1.
Page 53 RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting KSP8 Front Panel behaves strangely when RSP8 is unplugged at the RSP8 end. 1. Remote cable is not of twisted-pair construction, or the wrong connector pin numbers are paired. 2. Unplug the remote cable at the KSP8 end. An angry rodent is gnawing your RSP8 cable.
Page 54 RSP8 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Appendix A-12...
Page 55 Knob Mode 1-8 Backlight 1-8 Knobs 1-23 KSP8 Software version needed for Cables 1-5 RSP8 1-2 Control Knobs 1-23 Kurzweil website 2 changing Quick param- eters with 1-25 sending MIDI data with Microphone stand adapter 1-27 MIDI Xmit 1-8 Diagnostics...
Page 56 Index RSP8 1-1 diagnostics A-1 microphone stand adapter 1-3 Setup 1-3 RSP8 display 1-6 shortcuts joystick button 1-9 reaching Remote Con- figuration Menus 1-7 selecting hosts 2-2 Standby with HUB7 2-2 theta 1-13 Troubleshooting A-9 website 2 X 1-12 Y 1-12 Index-2...

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