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- Page 1 USER GUIDE LCS SERIES Hardware Reference Matrix3 Audio Show Control System Edition: 2007-09-18 for CueStation 4.6.0...
- Page 2 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 www.meyersound.com 2007 T: +1 510 486.1166 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. F: +1 510 486.8356...
- Page 3 The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsib- ility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Except as permitted by applicable copyright law, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from Meyer Sound.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
LX-300 Start Up Routine Overview A. Power-On Self Test B. Hardware Initialization C. System Firmware Startup EtherTracks Startup Firmware Updates Before You Begin Firmware Update Procedures Special DSP ID Codes Matrix3 Repair Procedures Overview Replacement of Power Fuse Removal and Installation of Modules LX-300 Maintenance Overview Recommended Schedule... -
Page 7: Lx-300 Start Up Routine
The LX-300 contains a digital signal processor and built-in software. When you power-on ("boot") an LX-300, this software is automatically loaded. During the boot, it performs a number of diagnostic tests, initializes the hardware, and loads the latest control software. If the boot software encounters any non-recoverable (fatal) errors, it will attempt to display the error. -
Page 8: Power-On Self Test
Multiple LX-DSP failures indicate a problem with the LX-300 itself. Replace the LX-300 with a known-good LX-300. You may re-use the modules from the non-working LX-300, but they should be treated as suspect until proved good (they may have been damaged by the non-working LX-300.) Return the non-working LX-300 to Meyer Sound for repairs. -
Page 9: System Firmware Startup
• Display "INIT" briefly on the Frame Status. • Display all front panel lights for one second. • Display "E1V6" on the Frame Status. The two digits correspond to the EPROM software version number. • Show the Frame ID in the Frame ID display. This is a two-digit number corresponding to the Frame ID value set on the LX-DSP module. -
Page 10: Ethertracks Startup
Await EPROM upload. Refer to the "Matrix3 Repair Procedures" section for more information. Subsystem Initialization Failure Subsystem initialization failure will usually result in a general system failure. The system will display an error message (see LX-300 Error Codes (p. 43)) and "REBO", and flash the Watchdog LED red and green. Subsystem failure usually indicates a failure in the LX-DSP or LX-LNK modules. -
Page 11: Firmware Updates
The LX-DSP, LX-ELC, LX-VRA, and LX-EXP modules load operating system files into RAM during power-on. These files are stored in flash memory on each of the modules. Because these files are stored in the module, they are referred to as “firmware”. The version number for the firmware files and CueStation must match. If you upgrade to a new version of CueStation, you must also upgrade all firmware files. -
Page 12: Firmware Update Procedures
loading the file again. If you use the Erase Flash command for the EtherTracks module and then switch off the LX- 300 (or power fails), You will have to use VirtualLX and a serial connection to an LX-COS module to recover. If part of the erase procedure had already been started, the flash memory could be corrupted or incomplete and the LX-300 will not start up properly. -
Page 13: Firmware Update Procedures
After you click OK, a blank configuration will be sent to the hardware. This is to prevent audio processing while firmware is uploaded. Another dialog box will appear, allowing you to locate the firmware file(s). All modules should be using the same firmware version as CueStation. There are five firmware files in each release: lx300_vx_x_x_xx.csf (where "x_x_x_xx"... -
Page 14: Firmware Update Procedures
This information is only needed if you are upgrading an older Matrix3 system running BeOS and CueStation 3. CueStation 4 requires an LX-ELC EtherTracks module with 128MB of memory. Systems with older LX-ELC modules must upgrade the 64MB SODIMM to a Meyer Sound-approved 128MB SODIMM. Important There are two different physical memory mappings of the 128MB SODIMM. -
Page 15: Firmware Update Procedures
In the drop-down menu, select Use TCP Connection. An alert box will open with a "System Reset Warning". This is a normal caution. Click Yes. In CueStation 4 open the Mixer Configuration window. Select Configuration > Upload Firmware. Make sure that you comply with the instruction in the alert box that opens and then click OK. -
Page 16: Special Dsp Id Codes
Special DSP ID Codes The ID switch on an LX-DSP module may be used to force the LX-300 to erase flash memory areas in the DSP, EXP, and ELC modules. You may need to do this if flash memory has become corrupted, or if there is a problem after uploading system flash. -
Page 17: Special Dsp Id Codes
Erasing Flash Memory Caution If you erase the LX-ELC flash, you must upload replacement firmware files to the LX-ELC module before it will work again. You will need an LX-COS module for serial connection or a network connection to an LX-ELC module on another LX-300 in the system that has not been erased. -
Page 19: Matrix3 Repair Procedures
Physical repair of the Matrix3 system is limited to replacement of expansion modules. Overview Skills Required • Removal of LX-300 from audio system. • Removal and installation of expansion modules. • Return of LX-300 to system, including cable re-connection. Required Tools and Components •... -
Page 20: Removal And Installation Of Modules
Removal and Installation of Modules All modules must be installed to a valid slot position. Incorrect assignment of modules to slots may result in hardware failure or poor performance, although the modules themselves will not be damaged. Caution Circuit card assemblies contain Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) components. Take appropriate precautions when handling expansion modules. -
Page 21: Removal And Installation Of Modules
Power on the LX-300, and observe the System LED and Frame Status displays. A detailed description of the boot process is provided in the Within four seconds of power-on, the System LED must display and remain solid green (except after the first all-indicators-on test, when it will momentarily flicker red). -
Page 23: Lx-300 Maintenance
Check that the ventilation blowers are working by feeling for airflow at each vent. The blower vents are located on the front panel, to either side of the displays. If there is low or no airflow, replace the LX-300 and return the non-functional chassis to Meyer Sound for servicing. LX-300 replacement procedures are described in... -
Page 24: Operational Testing
Important Tighten the left-hand captive machine screws on double-width modules first, to prevent warping the panel. The chassis will be secured to its rack using four captive machine screws, located at either edge of the front panel. There may be optional mounting points at the rear of the LX-300. Tighten these as appropriate. Do not over-tighten. You may choose to clean the front panel of LX-300s using ordinary glass cleaner. -
Page 25: Hardware Specifications
This chapter presents detailed electrical, mechanical and physical specifications for the Matrix3 and its modules. LX-300 Specifications This illustration shows a typical Matrix3 back panel. The valid slot assignments are provided below. Table 2. LX-300 Chassis Slot Assignments Slot ... -
Page 26: Power Requirements
Power Requirements Operating Environment 0° to 40° Celcius (32° to 100° Fahrenheit). 5% to 95% humidity, non-condensing. Low dust levels. Warning The internal temperature, as reported in the System Status window, is typically 10º C hotter than the operating en- vironment. -
Page 27: Component Specifications
Table 3. LX-300 IEC AC Power Connector Name Ground Neutral Component Specifications LX-ML8 Mic/Line Analog Audio Input The LX-ML8 provides eight balanced XLR audio inputs with software-controlled microphone and line level gain settings. The analog audio is converted to 24bit/48kHz digital data for processing by the LX-DSP. Up to two analog input cards (for a total of sixteen input channels) can be used in a single LX-300. -
Page 28: Component Specifications
Pin-outs: LX-ML8 Balanced Female XLR Name Shield Signal+ +Analog balanced input Signal- -Analog balanced output LX-Ai8 Analog Audio Input Provides eight balanced-XLR analog audio signal inputs. Performs 24bit/48kHz digital conversion with three conversion scaling settings. Channels Eight analog inputs. Frequency Response 20Hz —20kHz. -
Page 29: Component Specifications
ADA Scale: Inputs A to D Scale Settings CueStation INPUTS window Component Specifications Digital Signal Level Input Scale Setting Input Signal +6 dBu = 1.55 Vrms 0 dBfs 2.2 V p-p +16 dBu = 4.9 Vrms CLIP 6.9 V p-p +26 dBu = 15.5 Vrms CLIP 21.9 V p-p... -
Page 30: Component Specifications
LX-Ao8 Analog Audio Output Provides eight balanced-XLR analog audio signal outputs. Performs 24bit/48kHz digital conversion with three conversion scaling settings. Channels Eight analog outputs. Frequency Response 20Hz —20kHz. Sampling 24bit/48kHz. Dynamic Range 98dB. S/N Ratio -74dB. <0.005% Output Load Impedance 600 ohms (balanced line-to-line) Pin-out: LX-Ao8 balanced male XLR Name... -
Page 31: Component Specifications
ADA Scale: Outputs D to A Scale Setting CueStation OUTPUTS window - 2 dBfs -16 dBfs Component Specifications Analog Output Signal Level Output Scale Setting 0 dBfs + 6 dBu +16 dBu +26 dBu + 4 dBu +14 dBu +24 dBu -10 dBu - 0 dBu +10 dBu... - Page 32 Component Specifications LX-CBR CobraNet Audio Interface Provides CobraNet 20bit/48kHz digital audio data transmission over Ethernet networks. Pin-out CobraNet communications: Use standard CAT5 cabling. LED Status Indicator Link Watchdog Conductor Fault RX Data RX Error TX Data TX Error Green LED indicates normal operation. Red LED indicates a fault or error condition.
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Page 35: Component Specifications
LX-DSP System Processor Performs matrix mixing automation and control, using the TI-TMS320C6701 Digital Signal Processor. This DSP card also holds 32MB SDRAM and 8MB Flash memory, allowing stand-alone operation once programmed with an automation cue list. The DSP is also interfaced to four relay contact outputs, four digital sensor inputs and two analogue sensor inputs for control and reading of external devices. -
Page 36: Component Specifications
Component Specifications LX-EXP Expansion DSP The expansion DSP card provides additional processing power for the LX-300. LX-VRA VRAS DSP The VRAS DSP provides reverberation, and early and late reflections capabilities for the Matrix3. -
Page 37: Component Specifications
Each LX-ELC module that is used for Wild Tracks requires a network connection to transfer audio files. Wild Tracks drives provided by Meyer Sound do not have internal termination. An external terminator must be used. LVD Ultra 160 active termination is provided. -
Page 38: Component Specifications
An optional optical transceiver module extends the maximum transmission range. Use only Link cables from Meyer Sound. These are Fibre Channel cables that have been qualified for high speed data use. They have a yellow label at each end that is marked "LX-Link". -
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Page 40: Component Specifications
LX-COS Comm/Sync Provides a communications link to the CueStation host computer system (or the computer hosting your custom control software), a SMPTE Time Code signal generator and receiver, and MIDI I/O. Ports RS232 serial, RS422 serial, MIDI In/Out, XLR SMPTE In/Out Pin-outs Table 4. -
Page 41: Component Specifications
Table 7. Five-pin DIN Female MIDI Out Name Shield Reference current Data Send data Table 8. XLR Female SMPTE In Name Shield +data +Balanced analog input -data -Balanced analog input Table 9. XLR Male SMPTE Out Name Shield +data... -
Page 43: Lx-300 Error Codes
Multiple LX-DSP failures indicate a problem with the LX-300 itself. Replace the LX-300 with a known-good LX-300. You may re-use the modules from the non-working LX-300, but they should be treated as suspect until proved good (they may have been damaged by the non-working LX-300.) Return the non-working LX-300 to Meyer Sound for repairs. -
Page 44: Frame Status Error Messages
Error Code IE14 IE16 IE17 IE18 IE19 IE20 IE21 IE22 IE23 IE24 IE25 IE26 IE27 IE28 IE29 IE30 IE31 IE32 IE33 IE34 IE35 IE36 These errors are self-explanatory, and indicate a problem with the system software. Frame Status Error Messages Some errors are shown as a text message on the Frame Status display. -
Page 45: Cuestation Log Window Messages
Repeated occurrence of an error indicates a fault with the associated expansion module ("DMA0" corresponds to an Analog Audio Input module; "DMA1" to a CobraNet module). CueStation Log Window Messages CueStation's Log window reports a number of errors from the Matrix3 system. These can be helpful in diagnosing the root cause of a failure. -
Page 47: Appendix
Level Control Systems can not assume responsibility for damage caused during shipping. When possible, return product using the original packaging. ATTN: Repair Services Meyer Sound Canada 100 Kal Lake Rd Suite 23 Vernon, BC, CANADA V1T 9G1...