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Cadac J-Type Installation & User Manual

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  • Page 1 .g8;2' Audio Mixing Console -056#..#6+10#n#95'4#1#07#.
  • Page 2 While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents in this manual, CADAC Audio Mixing Consoles are subject to continuous development, hence the information in this manual may not reflect the latest product updates.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7934 Stereo VCA Fader..............8-2 7935 Stereo Input Motor fader ............8-4 7936 VCA Channel fader .............. 8-7 7937 Channel Motor fader ............8-9 7955 DC Master fader..............8-12 7956 DC Master Motor fader ............8-14 $SSHQGLFHV 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111#$330, ,QGH[ 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 #,1'(;04 Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 4 Table of contents J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 5 Air flow required for safe operation may otherwise be restricted. Where the console is to be operated in its flight-case, then this must be located in such a way that it allows for proper ventilation. 6HUYLFH Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 6 General Precautions Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 7 - original mono inputs can be combined with programmable dual input and stereo channels to achieve the precise routing and mix required for every cue. This is complemented by the J-Type’s versatile matrix - with up to 16 sub and 32 matrix group outputs.
  • Page 8 Introduction J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 9: &Rqqhfwlqj#Wkh#Pl

    Audio Bus - frame to frame FIG 1-1. Frame Rear Connections The connections on the J-Type console rear frame include the following (from left to right): Audio Bus - frame to frame, up to 4 frames can be connected. PFL output to next frame.
  • Page 10 41614 3RZHU#VXSSO\#V\VWHP#GHVFULSWLRQ Cadac consoles are designed to allow the use of two independent power supply sys- tems in a redundant configuration – “main” and “backup”. Both sets of power supply units are used to power the console system so that under normal conditions, the ‘load’...
  • Page 11 41615 $&#SRZHU#UHTXLUHPHQWV CADAC power supply units are designed to run from a minimum of 208 V up to a maximum of 260V, 50/60Hz a.c. In many parts of the world the normal a.c. single- phase supply is 100-127V, this means that the CADAC power supply units must be connected across two of the phases in the three-phase a.c.
  • Page 12 ;353#´469µ#VZLWFK0PRGH#SRZHU#VXSSO\#XQLW The older version of 8020 +13v/48v unit is based on one ADVANCE F20006 ‘power- block’, with additional circuitry as shown on CADAC drawing number C3.8016. The new version is based on PowerOne PSUs (serial number 34949 onwards). The a.c. input is connected to the PSU via a 3-core cable, CMA reference 3183TQ –...
  • Page 13 (the voltage between one of the phases and neutral) exceeds 127V. The installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician who understands your partic- ular installation and the local safety and wiring regulations. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 14 6. Connect a PSU cable between the “SYSTEM 2" rack and the “PSU SYSTEM 2" connector on the EXTENSION FRAME 1. 7. Repeat procedures 5. and 6. for EXTENSION FRAME 2 (a 3 frame console). 368#6<67(0#4#+“4;9, 368#6<67(0#5#+“4;9, 368#6<67(0#4#+7;92.469, 368#6<67(0#5#+7;92.469, FIG 1-6. Power connections J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 15 CONNECTED AT BOTH ENDS FIG 1-7. Remote start of 8019/8020 up to serial number 34950 Great care must be taken with the wiring of the switch(es) to ensure that no short-cir- cuits can occur between any two power supply units. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 16 FIG 1-8. Remote start of 8019 PSU (from serial number 34950) VIEW FROM SOLDER CUP/TAG SIDE “START” MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON 300R OVER TEMPERATURE 300R POWER FAILURE FIG 1-9. Remote start of 8020 PSU (from serial number 34950) J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 17 4161: ;733#VZLWFK0PRGH#SRZHU#VXSSO\#XQLW FIG 1-10. 8400 power supply unit. CADAC 8400 switch-mode power supply units are designed to run from a minimum of 208V up to a maximum of 260V a.c, 50/60Hz. The 8400 is rated thus +13V@92A, ±18V@44A and 48V@5A.
  • Page 18 PSU 8400 with multiple switches. Great care must be taken when wiring the switch(es) to ensure that no short-circuits can occur between any two power supply units. FIG 1-12. Remote start of PSU 8400 with a single switch J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 19 CCM are connected directly to the extension frame using the supplied ‘fader comms’ cable. The frame containing the CCM sends motor data fader data, via the 7303 interface module (always mounted directly below the CCM on J-type consoles). Thus, a 3 frame console would require two “FADER COMMS” cables: “FADER COMMS on EXTENSION FRAME 1 TO “FADER COMMS 2”...
  • Page 20 Two sets of four LEDs are incorporated into the CCM front panel to give the operator visual indication that the “main” (PSU System 1) and “backup” (PSU System 2) power supply units are working correctly. A cable, labelled “PSU IND.” is supplied to interconnect the CCM and the console frame. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 21 Power cannot be delivered from the input modules to the 48V bus if the copper bar is missing, because the screened microphone input cables will not be terminated. It may also cause damage to the motor faders. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 22 32 MB RAM (Windows’98 or NT prefer 64 MB minimum) 20 MB free hard disk space PS/2 keyboard (older 5-pin DIN keyboard can be used with adapter) PS/2 mouse or pointing device (9-pin’D’-serial devices cannot be used) J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 23 PC interface. These connectors should be connected directly into a computer. It is also possible to connect the RJ45 sockets to a hub. For details about this, contact CADAC technical support. FIG 1-18. Séance front panel connections - BNC and RJ45 0RXVH .H\ERDUG...
  • Page 24 4181< )DVW#FRSSHU#FRPPXQLFDWLRQV CADAC’s 15 way “fast copper communications” cables are used to connect between the Séance box’s fast comms connectors and the CCM. The cable plugged into Fast comms PC1 on the Séance box must be connected to PC1 on the CCM.
  • Page 25 1. CCM PC1 to Séance box PC1. 2. CCM PC2 to Séance box PC2. 3. CCM KEYS to Séance box KEYS. Details on Seance set-up can be found in the Seance Interface 7975 User & Installa- tion manual. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 26 Two serial port configurations are in common use with 9 way or 25 way 'D-Type' con- nectors. The two computers will only “track” each others’ Cue position if the SAM tracking fea- ture has been enabled, see the SAM manual for details. J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 27: Connect Main Frame Facilities From Modules To Frame

    IUDPH See figure 1-21 below for instructions on how to connect main frame facilities from modules to frame. 7R#IUDPH#WRS#EDU )URP#&2006#PRGXOH )URP#&2006#PRGXOH 1H[W#IUDPH 368#PRQLWRU /LWWOLWHV 1H[W# IUDPH FIG 1-21. Connecting the main frame facilities from modules to frame. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 28 41:14 6\VWHP#SRZHU0XS#SURFHGXUH CADAC consoles are designed to work continuously with two power supply systems - ‘main’ and ‘backup’. The ‘main’ power supply pair (1 off ‘18v’ unit and 1 off 13v/48v unit) are designated ‘System 1’. The ‘backup’ power supply pair (1 off ‘18v’ unit and 1 off 13v/48v unit) are designated ‘System 2’...
  • Page 29 J-Type CCM -07\SH#&&0 &&0#)URQW#3DQHO#VZLWFKHV#DQG#GLVSOD\V Please refer to fig 2-1 below for the location of the switches and displays on the J- Type CCM front panel issue 7835 described below. FIG 2-1. J-type CCM control panel. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 30: Ccm Rear Panel Connectors

    368#6\VWHP#4#DQG#368#6\VWHP#5 The J-Type console is designed to be able to use two sets of power supplies simulta- neously. These eight LEDs continuously show the status of the two sets of ±18V, +13V and 48V power supply units. See 2.2 CCM Rear Panel connectors for connec- tion details.

  • Page 31: Fader Interface Module (7303)

    J-Type CCM $OO#0RGXOH#,VRODWH#VHW#DQG#FOHDU These two switches allow global switching of ISOLATE for programmable modules such as routers and groups. Note that these switches have no effect upon faders. Separate switches for global fader isolate are included on the 7303 Interface module, (see 2.4 Fader Interface Module 7303).

  • Page 32: The System Setup Menu

    35(9#DQG#1(;7#EXWWRQV Cause the previous or next cues to be recalled from the PC to the console. &&0#UHDU#SDQHO#FRQQHFWRUV Please refer to figure 2-3 for the location of the connectors on the J-Type III CCM module rear panel described below. )DVW#&RSSHU#&RPPXQLFDWLRQV#,22 Two cables provide the “fast copper” data link between the CCM and up to two IBM®...
  • Page 33 J-Type CCM FIG 2-3. J-Type CCM rear panel +E,# 368#,QGLFDWRUV A cable with a 15 way 'D-Type' male connector at one end to a 15 way 'D-Type' female connector at the other end is supplied for interconnection between the PSU Indicators male connector on the CCM and the PSU Indicators female connector on the console frame.
  • Page 34 J-Type CCM .H\V See 1.5.13 Connect Seance to console and 1.5.14 Using the Video and Keyboard Change Over Function with Seance. )DGHU#FRPPXQLFDWLRQV See 1.4.1 Audio Bus/Data Bus Connections. +J,# (YHQWV The 25 way male 'D-Type' connector labelled EVENTS allows the EVENT relay con- tacts to be wired out for external equipment control.
  • Page 35 The selection of the clock speed for the CCM module determines which type of com- munications is to be used. The CPU clock speed jumpers are found on the 7249 J- Type CCM MkII and 7835 J-type CCM MKIII Main Processor Board . Communications system...
  • Page 36 6HW####&OHDU 6HW###&OHDU %\3DVV ,VRODWH FIG 2-5. J-type mkIII fader power start up option selection.‘ 51714 $OO#)DGHU#%\SDVV When the SET switch is pressed, all faders in the console are put in BYPASS mode. When the CLEAR switch is pressed, all faders in the console are put in normal VCA mode.
  • Page 37 Assuming all is found to be well, the display then changes to “cadac J-Type” and the CCM is ready to be used. This is one of the “root” displays, and it is always possible to get back to this point by pressing the [Esc] key (it may be necessary to press [Esc] several times).
  • Page 38 2-10 J-Type CCM 51814 6DYLQJ#D#&XH To save a Cue, the CCM must be at one of its “root” displays, (see above for descrip- tions of the root displays). You can always get back to the root display by pressing the [Esc] key one or two times.
  • Page 39 J-Type CCM 2-11 “root” displays, (see above for descriptions of the root displays). You can always get back to the root display by pressing the [Esc] key one or two times. Press the [Mem] key. Enter the number of the internal memory required.
  • Page 40 Each Map is stored in non-volatile memory within the CCM. Map- ping operations should only need to be performed if the layout of the modules within the frame have been changed. A new console is always mapped by CADAC before it leaves the factory.
  • Page 41 J-Type CCM 2-13 Continue until all the routers have been mapped. The display in the CCM will show the total number of routers mapped. If you are satisfied that the routers have been mapped correctly, press to [↵] stop mapping and store the new map, otherwise press [Esc] to cancel this operation.
  • Page 42 The left and right arrow keys may be used to select each fader in turn, group 1 through 16, then channel 1 upwards. The numbers displayed after the colon repre- sent the raw fader data. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact CADAC. 519143 7HVW#PRWRU#IDGHUV In the system menu, select “...
  • Page 43 J-Type CCM 2-15 Press [↵], followed by the Down Arrow button, until the display shows “ Test Motor Fders? ” Press [↵]. The Motor faders should now move up and down (they move slower at the bottom end). Check that all Motor faders are moving at the same rate and that they run smoothly.
  • Page 44 2-16 J-Type CCM Press [↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ ]. The display shows “Comms busses OK” for a few seconds before returning to “ Test Comms?” If there is a fault, a fault code is displayed indicating the type of fault.
  • Page 45 J-Type CCM 2-17 51914; 6KRZ#7LPH In the system menu, select “ Test System?” using the Up or Down arrow button. The display shows “ Test System?”. Press [↵], followed by the Down Arrow button, until the display shows “ Show Time? ”...
  • Page 46 2-18 J-Type CCM 8VHU#6HWXS 519155 (QDEOH#RSWLRQV The Enable switches on the CCM have a “second function” capability. This allows you to override the setting of one or both MIDI ports and/or the Events for one Cue only. When “2nd Function on” is selected, the software will interpret a “double key press”...
  • Page 47 J-Type CCM 2-19 Press the [↑] or [↓] cursor keys again until “P & N keys?” appears in the CCM dis- play. Press [↵], to select the option. The CCM display will show either: “P & N keys: lit” “P & N keys: unlit”...
  • Page 48 2-20 J-Type CCM Press the [↑] or [↓] cursor keys until “User Setup?” appears in the CCM display. Select the sub-menu by pressing [↵]. ⇑⇓“ . The CCM display will respond with “User Setup Press the [↑] or [↓] cursor keys again until “MIDI All Notes Off?” appears in the CCM display.
  • Page 49 J-Type CCM 2-21 *URXS0/LQN#RQ In Group-Link mode, the DC master faders can “move” channel faders. AUX from VCA does not have the same meaning as in a non-motor fader system. When AUX VCA is not selected on a channel fader:...
  • Page 50 2-22 J-Type CCM 51915< 5HYHUW#0RGH Revert Mode allows motor faders to return to their original positions if they have been manually put in their position. The time they take to do this may be programmed (see below) and the operating circumstances which prompt them to “revert” may be set...

  • Page 51: 3Urjudppdeoh#Prgxohv#0#Lqsxw 11111111111111111111111111111111 #604

    7865 Stereo Input Channel 3URJUDPPDEOH#PRGXOHV#0#LQSXW J-Type programmable modules add switch RESET and/or potentiometer RECALL automation to the original Fader, Events and MIDI automation available as standard to the J-Type console system. :;98#6WHUHR#,QSXW#&KDQQHO The left and right inputs have separate controls for gain, 20dB pad, phase-change, phantom power, on/off and PFL.

  • Page 52: 7865 Stereo Input Channel

    Gain control for the stereo left input, giving continuously variable gain from the mini- mum of 10dB to 60dB. 61415 ,QSXW#/HIW#3)/ Press this button to ‘listen’ to the signal on the stereo left hand only (pre routing and EQ). J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 53 Press the “PRE EQ” button to derive the ‘direct output’ signal ‘pre’ the channel EQ. 6141< ¶3DQ#3RW·#,QVHUW Press this button to insert the ‘pan pot’. 614143 ,QSXW#5LJKW#*DLQ As 3.1.1 for the ‘right-hand’ input. 614144 ,QSXW#5LJKW#3)/ As 3.1.1 but for the ‘right-hand’ input. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 54 (or outer) knob controls ‘panning’ for the Right input. When the ‘Pan Pot’ Insert switch is selected, either input signal can be ‘panned’ between any pair of odd and even Sub Groups. Note that the ‘pan pot’ also controls ‘panning’ to the Stereo Auxiliary Send. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 55 Press the “ON” button to switch the aux send section into circuit. 614155 6WHUHR#$X[#6HQG#¶3UH0)DGHU· The default setting for the channel auxiliary send circuits is ‘off’ and post-fader. Press the “PRE FD” button to derive the stereo aux send signal pre-fader. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 56 3.1.35 LP Filter In/Out 3.1.38 LP Filter Frequency 3.1.36 HP Filter In/Out 3.1.39 HP Filter Frequency 3.1.37 EQ and Filters Pre and Post Insert 3.1.40 Insert In/Out 3.1.42 Main PFL 3.1.41 All Modules Isolate 3.1.43 Channel Mute J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 57 (either side of the centre frequency selected by the ‘Frequency’ control) have boost/cut applied. As the value of Q is increased, the bandwidth is reduced, so that a very much smaller range of frequencies have boost/cut applied. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 58 When you are rehearsing a sequence of cues, there may not be time to record the changes in all of the cues that are affected. When you press the ‘ISOLATE’ button, J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 59 CHECK switch, (located on the OSC Module). If a channel is muted (MUTE switch ‘On’) and the CHECK switch is pressed, the muted channel is unmuted, but all other channels are forced into MUTE. This allows the originally muted channel(s) to have a ‘SOLO’ function. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 60 FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT LEFT INPUT RIGHT INSERT SEND RIGHT INSERT SEND LEFT INSERT RETURN RIGHT INSERT RETURN RIGHT DIRECT OUTPUT LEFT DIRECT OUTPUT RIGHT J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 61 The 7496 Dual Input Channel is one of two fully programmable mono input channels where all switch data and potentiometer position can be saved to and recalled from a cue, using the CADAC Sound Automation Manager software. The inputs have controls for gain, 20dB pad, phase change, phantom power, on/off and PFL.
  • Page 62 61515 ,23#4#1XOO#/(' The Null LED will be illuminated if the position of the I/P 1 gain pot is different from the programmed position. To recall the programmed position, rotate the potentiome- ter until the LED goes ‘out’. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 63 As 3.2.3, but for input 2. 615144 ,23#5#²53G%#3DG As 3.2.4 but for input 2. 615145 ,23#5#3KDQWRP#3RZHU As 3.2.5, but for input 2. 615146 ,23#5#3KDVH#&KDQJH As 3.2.6, but for input 2. 615147 ,23#5#2Q22II As 3.2.7, but for input 2. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 64 Selecting MAT A will cause the MAT A LED to flash and the routing to matrix A (1-16) is again selected by the appropriate square button. When selected ON the relevant LED will illuminate. This action does not affect the state of the Sub Groups. 615155 0DWUL[#%#VHOHFW As for 3.2.21. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 65 When the ‘Pan Pot’ Insert switch is selected, the input signal can be ‘panned’ between any pair of odd and even Sub Groups. The position of the ‘pan’ potentiometer is recorded during a SAVE command. The inner pot is for Sub Groups, the outer for Matrix. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 66 The default setting for the channel auxiliary send circuits is ‘off’ and post-fader. Press the “PRE” button until the PRE FD LED illuminates to derive the aux send sig- nal pre-fader. NOTE: Only one of the options 3.2.26 or 3.2.27 can be selected at the same time. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 67 615169 6WHUHR#$X[#6HQG#¶3DQ#3RW·#1XOO#/(' The Null LED will be illuminated if the position of the ‘stereo aux pan pot’ is different from the programmed position. To recall the programmed position, rotate the potenti- ometer until the LED goes ‘out’. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 68 (either side of the centre frequency selected by the ‘Frequency’ control) have boost/cut applied. As the value of Q is increased, the bandwidth is reduced, so that a very much smaller range of frequencies have boost/cut applied. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 69 Press the “LP IN” button to put the Low Pass Filter into the channel signal chain. 61517: +3#)LOWHU#¶,Q22XW· Press the “HP IN” button to put the High Pass Filter into the channel signal chain. 61517; (4#DQG#)LOWHUV#¶3UH·#RU#¶3RVW·#,QVHUW The default routing for the EQ and Filter sections is ‘post’ the insert point. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 70 This LED will ‘flash’ when any potentiometer on the module is at a different position to that recorded in the current cue. 615189 ¶5HFDOO·#1XOO#'LUHFWLRQ#/('V A pair of LEDs that indicate the direction you need to turn the current potentiometer J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 71 Important note: Pin 1 on the XLR connectors and the ‘sleeve’ connections on the jack sockets are connected to FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN DIRECT OUTPUT Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 72: 7496 Dual Input Channel

    3-22 7496 Dual Input Channel J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 73 The 7830 Dual Input Channel is one of two fully programmable mono input channels where all switch data and potentiometer position data can be saved to and recalled from a cue, using the CADAC Sound Automation Manager software. The inputs have controls for gain, 20 dB pad, phase-change, phantom power, on/off and PFL.
  • Page 74 ‘20dB’ pad is inserted before the input amplifier. 61618 ,23#4#3KDQWRP#3RZHU Press this button to connect 48V phantom power to the input connector. This func- tion has a slow ’ramp-up’ (approximately 30 seconds to get from 0v to 48V). J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 75 When you are rehearsing a sequence of cues, there may not be time to record the changes in all of the cues that are affected. When you press the ‘ISOLATE’ button, previously Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 76 Sixteen switches that allow you to route the channel signal to one or all of the Sub Group routing bus’. 616153 #¶3DQ#3RW·#,QVHUW Press this button to insert the ‘pan pot’. The adjacent LED indicates function has been selected. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 77 LED goes ‘out’. 616155 ¶3DQ#3RW· When the ‘Pan Pot’ Insert switch is selected, the input signal can be ‘panned’ between odd and even Sub Groups. The position of the ‘pan’ potentiometer is recorded during a SAVE command. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 78 The default setting for the channel auxiliary send circuits is ‘off’ and post-fader. Press the “ON” button to switch the aux send section into circuit. 616158 $X[#6HQG#/HYHO Level control for an auxiliary send section. The position of the ‘level’ potentiometer is recorded during a SAVE command. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 79 616164 6WHUHR#$X[#6HQG#¶3DQ#3RW·#1XOO#/(' The Null LED will be illuminated if the position of the ‘stereo aux pan pot’ is different from the programmed position. To recall the programmed position, rotate the potenti- ometer until the LED goes ‘out’. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 80 As the value of Q is increased, the bandwidth is reduced, so that a very much smaller range of frequencies have boost/cut applied. The position of the ‘Q’ potenti- ometer is recorded during a SAVE command. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 81 Upper LED “dB” Null LED for ‘Boost/Cut’ pot Middle LED “Q” Null LED for ‘Q’ pot Lower LED “Hz” Null LED for ‘Frequency’ pot To recall the programmed position, rotate the appropriate potentiometer until the LED goes ‘out’. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 82 ±18 dB Frequency Variable from 20Hz to 200Hz The positions of the ‘boost/cut’ and ‘freq’ potentiometers are recorded during a SAVE command. 616177 (4#¶,Q22XW· Press the “EQ IN” button to put the equalizer in the channel signal chain. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 83 This function ‘isolates’ the module switch and potentiometer recall data from the computer. There are many instances during a production rehearsal, when module routing or level changes need to be made to solve a problem. When you are rehears- Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 84 A pair of LEDs that indicate the direction you need to turn the current potentiometer to achieve the ‘null’ position. When the ‘null’ point is reached, both LEDs will turn ‘off’. Turning any pot will make it the current pot. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 85 Important note: Pin 1 on the XLR connectors and the ‘sleeve’ connections on the jack sockets are connected to FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN DIRECT OUTPUT Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 86: 7830 Dual Input Channel

    3-36 7830 Dual input channel J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 87: 3Urjudppdeoh#0Rgxohv#0#6Xe/#0Dwul

    The 7925 Group Module is fully programmable. All switch data, potentiometer posi- tion recall data and Sub-to-Matrix Level data can be saved to and recalled from a cue, using the CADAC Sound Automation Manager software. The Sub Group has a VCA fader that can be controlled from any DC Master fader installed in the console, and the fader position can be saved to a cue.
  • Page 88 71416 0DWUL[#$#,QMHFW#/HYHO#1XOO#/(' The Null LED will be illuminated if the position of the Matrix A Inject pot is different from the programmed position. To recall the programmed position, rotate the potenti- ometer until the LED goes ‘out’. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 89 714144 0DWUL[#%#223#/HYHO#0HWHU As 4.1.1, but for Matrix B. 714145 714145 714145 714145 0DWUL[#%#,QMHFW#/HYHO As 4.1.2, but for Matrix B. 714146 0DWUL[#%#,QMHFW#/HYHO#1XOO#/(' As 4.1.3, but for Matrix B. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 90 As 4.1.5, but for Matrix B. 714149 0DWUL[#%#/HYHO As 4.1.6, but for Matrix B. 71414: 0DWUL[#%#/HYHO#1XOO#/(' As 4.1.7, but for Matrix B. 71414; 0DWUL[#%#3)/ As 4.1.8, but for Matrix B. 71414< 0DWUL[#%#0XWH As 4.1.9, but for Matrix B. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 91 SELECT, LOCK and RESTORE to select/control audio level at each cross point. 714154 6XE#WR#0DWUL[#'LVSOD\ The display indicates which Sub to Matrix cross point that is being adjusted. 714155 6XE#WR#0DWUL[#/HYHO#&RQWUROOHU This rotary control is used to adjust the Sub to Matrix Level, indicated by a ring of Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 92 Resets after the cross-point is selected to the rotary control. 714158 6XE#WR#0DWUL[#,VRODWH Isolates the Sub to Matrix routing buttons from the Cue Automation. It also inhibits the recall of the stored Sub to Matrix VCA levels. 714159 6XE#WR#0DWUL[#6HOHFWLRQ#/RFN Used to lock the SELECT mode ON. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 93 Indicates which DC Master controls the Sub Group. 71415; 6XE#*URXS#'&#0DVWHU#6HOHFW Assigns the Sub Group level control to a DC Master. 71415< 6XE#*URXS#223#/HYHO#0HWHU 20-segment LED meters indicate the output level of the Sub Group. 714163 6XE#*URXS#223#/HYHO#)DGHU Controls the Sub Group output level. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 94 Switches sub group INSERT in/out. 71416< *URXS#0RGXOH#,VRODWH Switches the complete module in or out of the Cue Automation. 714173 6XE#*URXS#3)/ Illuminated sub group PFL switch. 714174 3RWHQWLRPHWHU#5HFDOO#:DUQLQJ When flashing indicates that one or more control is not at its preset position. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 95 Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT SUB GROUP INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN SUB GROUP OUTPUT INPUT MATRIX A INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN MATRIX A OUTPUT INPUT MATRIX B INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN MATRIX B OUTPUT Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 96: 7925 Programmable Group Module

    4-10 7925 Programmable Group Module J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 97 VCA switch on the module and the fader position can be saved to a cue. The Inject Input has an On/Off switch, an associated LED and a Level potentiometer. The INSERT facility enables selection of the INSERT to the Aux Input. They also have MUTE, PFL and ISO. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 98 Potentiometers for adjusting the inject level into the Aux Sends. 71516 ,QMHFW#OHYHO#18//#/(' This LED illuminates if the setting of the potentiometer deviates from the previously programmed position. Rotate pot until LED extinguishes. 71517 ,QMHFW#VZLWFKHV Mixes the signal on the Inject Input into the Aux Mix. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 99 Selects INSERT to the Aux Input. 7151: ,VRODWH#VZLWFKHV Isolates the Aux Send from the Cue Automation. 7151; 3)/#VZLWFKHV Illuminated PFL switch. PFLs can be interlocked from the 7974 Comms module. 7151< 0XWH#VZLWFKHV Mute for each Aux output. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 100 )DGHU#1XOO#/(' This LED indicates that the fader is not at its recorded position. slide fader until LED extinguishes. 715146 1XOO#/('V Indicate in which direction to rotate the pot or slide the fader to reach the Null point. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 101 INJECT INPUTS 1 AND 2 INSERT SENDS 1 AND 2 INSERT RETURNS 1 AND 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 INJECT INPUTS 3 AND 4 INSERT SENDS 3 AND 4 INSERT RETURNS 3 AND 4 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 102: 7972 Programmable Aux Groups Module

    4-16 7972 Programmable Aux Groups Module J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 103: Programmable Routing - Slave Mod. Mk Ii

    Sound Automation Manager software. Any or all inputs can be routed to any or all J-Type Sub, Matrix and Aux groups. The Sub and Matrix group selection is shown on the LED display mounted near the top of the module and the Aux 'ON' and 'PRE' functions are displayed to the left of the Aux Send pots.
  • Page 104 4.3.1 Routing to Sub & Matrix Groups 71614 5RXWLQJ#WR#6XE#)#0DWUL[#*URXSV 48 led's that indicate the module routing to the Sub and Matrix Group busses as pro- grammed using the Sound Automation Manager software for the current Cue or local memory. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 105 1 (off position) and 3 (depressed), while the other selects inputs 2(off position) and 4(depressed). 71617 ,QSXW#/HYHO#FRQWUROV A continuously variable level control potentiometer for each line level audio input to the module, having a range of ∞ to 0dB. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 106 An individual MUTE switch is included for each input to allow the operator to instan- taneously switch off the incoming audio signal manually. This is a latching switch, so that once depressed, the mute function stays in operation until cancelled by pressing the switch again. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 107 4.3.10 MUTE Switch 7161; $X[#4#WR#43#2#6WHUHR#$X[ The Aux ON / PRE functions are controlled from the Sound Automation Manager software while the level sent to the aux bus is set via the pot, having a range of ∞ to Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 108 When a module is isolated, it cannot read switch data information from the CCM local memories or the PC. 716146 5HFDOO At the present time the RECALL button has no other function other than to map the router. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 109 FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT 1 OUTPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT 2 INPUT 3 OUTPUT 3 INPUT 4 OUTPUT 4 INSERT RETURN INSERT SEND Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 110 4-24 7548 Programmable Routing - Slave Mod. Mk II J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 111: 1Rq0Surjudppdeoh#Prgxohv#0#Lq#Dqg#Rxw 11111111111111111 #804

    1RQ0SURJUDPPDEOH#PRGXOHV#0#LQ# DQG#RXW The original concept of the J-type console was to provide the Theatre and Live Sound industries with a high quality, high reliability manual system with fader, MIDI and Events automation. Consequently, a number of modules for the J-type are not programmable.
  • Page 112 CD-players, professional reel- to-reel tape machines; etc. 81415 A PFL switch is provided on each MIC I/P to allow the operator to instantaneously “monitor” the audio signal coming into the channel. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 113 Sets direct output to pre/post EQ 8141< 3UH#)$' Sets direct output to pre-fader. 814143 'LUHFW#2XWSXW#/HYHO Presets the direct output level. 814144 5RXWLQJ#WR#6XE#*URXSV Switches select the Input routing to the Sub Groups. 814145 6XE#*URXSV#,1 Enables sub group panning Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 114 5.1.19 Aux Send 11 and 12 On/Off 814147 $X[#6HQGV#4#WR#43 Ten mono Auxiliary Sends with individual level controls. 814148 $X[#6HQGV#4#WR#43#SUH2SRVW#IDGHU#VZLWFK The Aux Sends can be switched pre/post fader independently. Default setting for the switch is POST fader. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 115 Aux Sends 11 and 12 are arranged as stereo pair. A pan control is included as well as a level control. 81414; $X[#6HQGV#44#DQG#45#SUH2SRVW#IDGHU#VZLWFK Switches the Aux Sends 11 and 12 pre/post fader. 81414< $X[#6HQGV#44#DQG#45#2Q22II Switches the Aux Sends 11 and 12 On/Off. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 116 FrequencyVariable from 400Hz to 4kHz 814155 /0)#%RRVW2&XW#FRQWURO A dual concentric potentiometer where the ‘inner’ knob is the ‘Boost/Cut’ control for the EQ section and the outer knob is the ‘Frequency’ potentiometer. Boost/Cut±18dB FrequencyVariable from 60Hz to 600Hz J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 117 ‘PRE INS’ button to re-route the EQ and Filters section ‘pre’ the insert point. 814164 ,QVHUW Switches the Insert Send signal to pick up the Insert Return 814165 3)/#VZLWFK This switch allows the operator to instantaneously “monitor” the audio signal in the channel. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 118 Important note: Pin 1 on the XLR connectors and the ‘sleeve’ connections on the jack sockets are connected to FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN DIRECT OUTPUT J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 119: 6907 Input Channel

    EQ section has controls for ±18dB boost/cut, variable frequency and Q. The high and low frequency sections are switchable from bell to shelf . An overall EQ in/out switch is also provided. The normal PFL and Mute switches are situated near the bottom of the module. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 120 81516 26&231*#%XV#6HOHFW The “~” switch connects the OSC/PNG bus to the input amplifier. You may select a sine wave tone for line-up purposes, or pink noise for loudspeaker calibration (selectable on OSC/PNG/COMMS module). J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 121 Sixteen switches for routing the input signal to one or all of the available sub groups. 8151< 3$1#,Q22XW Press the PAN switch to put the PAN control in circuit. 815143 When the PAN control is in circuit, the input signal can be “panned” between any pair of odd and even sub groups. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 122 To select an Aux Send and have its signal derived from before the channel fader, select PRE and ON. 815145 $X[LOLDU\#6HQGV#44#DQG#45 Aux Sends 11 and 12 are arranged as a stereo pair, thus a PAN control is included as well as a level control and the PRE and ON switches. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 123 The PRE and ON switches work in the same way as described in 815146 &RQWURO#IRU#+)#ERRVW2FXW Defines the amount of equalization (±18dB) applied to the high frequency band. 815147 +LJK#)UHTXHQF\#&RQWURO This control allows you to choose the “centre” frequency at which the boost/cut is applied. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 124 Defines the amount of equalization (±18dB) applied to the mid frequency band. 815156 /RZ#)UHTXHQF\#&RQWURO This control allows you to choose the “centre” frequency at which the boost/cut is applied. 815157 /)#(4#,Q22XW Switches the EQ section In/Out of circuit. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 125 CHECK switch (located on the OSC module). If a channel is muted (MUTE switch ‘On’ and the CHECK switch is pressed, the muted channel is unmuted, but all other channels are forced into MUTE. This allows the originally muted channel(s) to have a ‘SOLO’ function. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 126 Important note: Pin 1 on the XLR connectors and the ‘sleeve’ connections on the jack sockets are connected to FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INSERT RETURN INSERT RETURN OUTPUT J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 127 Matrix send pots. The module has pots to set the level of an inject signal. The signal is directly injected into the mixing amplifiers of the A or B matrix groups via XLRs on the rear panel. The module is also equipped with output level pots for A & B matrix groups. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 128: 6908 Sub And Matrix Module

    Peak reading 20 segment LED meters read the outputs of the A & B matrix groups. 81616 ,QVHUW#VZLWFKHV Insert Return introduces the external processing unit into the signal path. 81617 0DWUL[#RXWSXW#OHYHO#SRWV Controls the output level of the A & B matrix groups. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 129 Illuminated switches for the A & B matrix groups. Selection is additive and is not con- trolled by the PFL interlock facility. 81619 087(0PDWUL[#JURXSV Illuminated MUTE switches for the A & B matrix groups. They are marked with their group identity. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 130 These 32 pots constitute the level sends from the sub group of this module to the matrix groups and are identified 1A/B to 16A/B. The signal level to the Matrix send pots is controlled by the Sub Group fader. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 131 816145 3)/0VZLWFK Illuminated PFL-switch for the Sub Group. Selection is additive and is not controlled by the PFL interlock facility. 816146 087(0VZLWFK Illuminated MUTE-switch for the Sub Group. It is identified with its Sub Group num- ber. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 132 Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT SUB GROUP INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN SUB GROUP OUTPUT INPUT MATRIX A INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN MATRIX A OUTPUT INPUT MATRIX B INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN MATRIX B OUTPUT J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 133: 1Rq0Surjudppdeoh#Prgxohv#0

    The Auxiliary group output module carries the bus mixing amplifiers and outputs for Auxiliary groups 1 to 10. Aux outputs 11 and 12 can be found on the Oscillator, Ste- reo Aux and PFL-module. Only one section is described in detail below. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 134 91416 Illuminated PFL-switches for the auxiliary groups. Selection is additive and is not controlled by the PFL interlock facility. 91417 087( Illuminated MUTE-switch for the Auxiliary groups. All mute switches are identified with their respective group number. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 135 6909 Auxiliary Group module 91418 0RGXOH#5HDU#3DQHO#&RQQHFWRUV# Outputs1 to 10 Balanced aux group outputs from the module, delivered to XLR 3-32 connectors. Aux Group Outputs 1 to 10 Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 136 OSC/PNG bus selec- tion, phase change, routing to Sub Groups and the usual PFL and Mutes. There are additional controls for input gain trim and panning. Only one section is described in detail below. J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 137: 6912 Stereo Return Module

    This is essentially a ‘trim’ control that allows a range of input signal levels to be accepted. With a gain range of ±15dB, it can be readily seen that equipment having the two most popular output signal levels, -10dBm and +4dBm, can be easily acco- modated. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 138 FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT 1 LEFT INPUT 1 RIGHT INPUT 2 LEFT INPUT 2 RIGHT INPUT 3 LEFT INPUT 3 RIGHT INPUT 4 LEFT INPUT 4 RIGHT J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 139 Additionally, each of the four outputs can be routed to any of the Matrix Groups avail- able on the console, via four banks of rotary switches. Comprehensive muting facilities are provide for each output and Matrix routing selec- tions. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 140 Input A does not have to be switched ON in order to work since it is ON by default unless Input B is switched ON or the faders “AUX VCA” is ON, which would switch B ON and A OFF. Input A can still be selected by pressing the ON/OFF switch in 6.3.1. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 141 32 possible Matrix Groups. 9161: )0/#5RXWLQJ#087( An illuminated locking switch for muting the signal to the Front Left Matrix routing switches. 9161; )05#5RXWLQJ#087( An illuminated locking switch for muting the signal to the Front Right routing switches. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 142 32 possible Matrix Groups. 916144 %0/#5RXWLQJ#087( An illuminated locking switch for muting the signal to the Back Left Matrix routing switches. 916145 %05#5RXWLQJ#087( An illuminated locking switch for muting the signal to the Back Right Matrix routing switches. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 143 Front Left, Front Right, Back Left and Back Right. 916148 4XDG#3DQ#3RW A quadraphonic pan pot with ‘joystick’ actuator. The control is used to ‘pan’ the input signal(s) between any two or all four possible outputs. This technique is widely used for creating ‘surround sound’ effects. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 144 Quad Panning module or Input Channel is muted, then the operation of the CHECK switch will turn all the muted Quad Panning modules and Input Channels ‘on’ again, as it forces all of the unmuted modules ‘off’. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 145 FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT A INPUT B INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN OUTPUT FRONT LEFT OUTPUT FRONT RIGHT OUTPUT BACK LEFT OUTPUT BACK RIGHT Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 146: 7106 Quad Panning Module

    6-14 7106 Quad Panning module J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 147: 1Rq0Surjudppdeoh#Prgxohv#0#Dqfloodulhv 1111111111111111 #:04

    This module contains a zero bounce Sine Wave oscillator with eleven switched fre- quencies; a Pink Noise generator; the mixing amplifiers and outputs for Aux Groups 11 and 12 and the PFL mixing amplifiers. Additional controls include the CHECK switch and the console illumination on/off and dimmer. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 148 Note that this is not a true ‘solo’ function, because if more than one channel is muted, then the operation of the check switch will turn all the muted channels ‘on’ again, as it forces all of the unmuted channels ‘off’. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 149 Press the CHANNELS switch to route the selected oscillator to the OSC/PNG bus, for use with Input Channels. Press the ‘~’ switch on the required Input Channels to use the selected oscillator as the channel input signal. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 150 Two 20 segment LED meters that show the output signal level being sent from the Stereo Aux group. 9<43#2VFLOODWRU/#3)/#)#6WHUHR#$X[#PRGXOH 7.1.11 Aux Groups 11 & 12 O/P meters 7.1.12 Aux Groups 11 & 12 O/P fad- 7.1.13 Aux Groups 11 & 12 PFL switches 7.1.14 Aux Groups 11 & 12 MUTE switches J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 151 A 20 segment LED meter that reads the PFL Direct output level. 9<43#2VFLOODWRU/#3)/#)#6WHUHR#$X[#PRGXOH 7.1.15 PFL Direct O/P level pot 7.1.16 PFL Direct O/P Level meter 7.1.17 PFL Direct O/P Mute 7.1.18 PFL to headphones O/P level 7.1.19 PFL I/P level meter 7.1.20 PFL to headphones Mute Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 152 :1414< 3)/#,23#OHYHO#PHWHU A 20 segment LED meter that reads the PFL I/P level. :14153 3)/#WR#KHDGSKRQHV#0XWH A MUTE switch is included here so that the O/P to the headphones can be turned off. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 153 FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. OSC INPUT OSC/PNG OUTPUT AUX LEFT OUTPUT AUX RIGHT OUTPUT PFL DIRECT OUTPUT PFL HEADPHONES LITTLITES Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 154: 6910 Oscillator, Pfl & Stereo Aux Module

    6910 Oscillator, PFL & Stereo Aux module J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 155 31Hz to 16kHz. The PFL system is logic controlled and can function in one or two ways: by cancelling a previ- ous selection as each new PFL is selected, or in the traditional additive method using the PFL HOLD button. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 156: 7974 Oscillator, Comms & Pfl Module

    7.2.6 Talk-back 7.2.8 Oscillator frequency selector 7.2.10 OSC/PNG ON switch 7.2.9 Output to channels 7.2.11 PNG 7.2.12 XLR 7.2.13 Output to subs 7.2.14 Oscillator Fine 7.2.14 Oscillator level Coarse :1514 %DODQFHG#;/5#,QSXW Balanced XLR input for a communications microphone. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 157 Press the CHANNELS switch to route the oscillator or the Pink Noise generator to all channels. The channels also need to have the “~” switch ON. :15143 26&231*#21#VZLWFK Press this button to switch the oscillator/PNG/XLR functions ON. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 158 7.2.15 Board lights ON 7.2.19 COMMS microphone Gain 7.2.17 Phantom power ON 7.2.18 High Pass filter ON 7.2.21 Send level to Sub Groups 7.2.20 Routing to Subs ON/OFF 7.2.23 Send level to Aux Groups 7.2.22 Routing to Aux ON/OFF J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 159 Rotary control for adjusting the COMMS microphone send level to the Sub Groups. :15155 5RXWLQJ#WR#$X[#*URXSV#2122)) Press the desired button(s) to route the COMMS microphone to any or all of the Aux Groups. :15156 6HQG#OHYHO#WR#$X[#*URXSV Rotary control for adjusting the COMMS microphone send level to the Aux Groups. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 160 Press this button to over-ride the MUTE-switch. :1515: 3)/#'LUHFW#RXWSXW#087( Press this button to mute the PFL direct output. :1515; 3)/#'LUHFW#RXWSXW#OHYHO Rotary control for adjusting the direct output level. :1515< 3)/#+HDGSKRQHV#087( Press this button to mute the PFL headphones output. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 161 In either of the two cases described in 4.6.31, the PFL CLEAR button may be used to clear the selections from the PFL output. This button will enable as soon as any PFL is activated. This button will illuminate to show that a PFL is switched ON somewhere in the system. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 162 FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. OSC INPUT OSC OUTPUT BOARD LIGHTS PFL DIRECT OUTPUT PFL OUTPUT PFL OUTPUT TALKBACK MICROPHONE J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 163 Comms 1 can route to Sub Groups only, but Comms 2 can route to Sub Groups and Aux Groups. Additionally, Comms 2 has a front panel mounted microphone input connector and Talkback switch. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 164: 6913 Communications Module

    Sixteen switches that allow you to route the Comms 1 input signal to any or all of the Sub Groups. :1617 &RPPV#4#3)/ A PFL switch is included in each communications channel to allow instantaneous monitoring of the input signal. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 165 This potentiometer is used to set the gain of the Comms 2 input amplifier. the gain is continuously variable from 10dB to 60dB. :161< &RPPV#5#5RXWLQJ#WR#6XE#JURXSV Sixteen switches that allow you to route the Comms 2 Input signal to any or all of the sub groups. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 166 7.3.10 Comms 2 Aux Group Routing Level switches controls 7.3.12 Comms 2 PFL 7.3.13 Comms 2 MUTE 7.3.14 Talkback switch :16143 &RPPV#5#$X[#*URXS#5RXWLQJ#OHYHO#FRQWUROV Eleven potentiometers to control the signal level sent to the Aux Groups selected by the Aux Group Routing switches. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 167 Comms 2 section in Talkback mode, the procedure is as follows: (a) Set up the required routing and adjust the input and output levels. (b) Press the Comms 2 Mute switch, so that no output is being sent. (c) Press Talkback to talk. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 168 Important note: Pin 1 on the XLR connectors and the ‘sleeve’ connections on the jack sockets are connected to FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT COMMS 1 OUTPUT COMMS 1 INPUT COMMS 2 OUTPUT COMMS 2 INTERCOMM J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 169: 6978 Communications Module

    ‘All’ Sub groups and individual routing switches for the Aux Groups. Comms 3 is slightly different in that it has a front panel mounted mic input connector and a Talkback switch. Since all three sections are similar, only Comms 1 is described in detail. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 170 7.4.7 Comms 1 Aux Group Routing Level 7.4.6 Comms 1 Aux Group Routing switches controls 7.4.8 Comms 1 PFL 7.4.9 Comms 1 MUTE 7.4.10 Talkback switch :1714 &RPPV#6#0LF#,QSXW#&RQQHFWRU Front panel mounted XLR connector for Talkback microphone, used with Comms 3. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 171 When you want to use the Comms 3 section in Talkback mode, the procedure is as follows: (a) Set up the required routing and adjust the input and output levels. (b) Press the Comms 3 Mute switch so that no output is being sent. :17144 &RPPV#5#DQG#6 See 7.4.1 to 7.4.9 Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 172 Important note: Pin 1 on the XLR connectors and the ‘sleeve’ connections on the jack sockets are connected to FRAME. This is to ensure that the console can comply with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. INPUT COMMS 1 INPUT COMMS 2 INPUT COMMS 3 OUTPUT COMMS 3 INTERCOMM J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 173: 7934 Stereo Vca Fader

    -07\SH#IDGHUV This section contains information about the following J-type faders: 7934 Stereo VCA Fader 7935 Stereo Input Motor Fader 7936 VCA Channel Fader 7937 Channel Motor Faders 7955 DC Master Fader 7956 DC Master Motor Fader Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 174 Display indicating DC Group assignment. ;1416 $X[#9&$ Aux from VCA can be set to ‘on’ or ‘off’ with this push-button or by programming as part of a cue. When Aux VCA is ‘on’, the associated LED will light up. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 175 Two 20-segment LED bargraph meters indicate the stereo channels level post EQ and INSERT points. ;141< )DGHU#2SHQ This LED lights when the fader is open and not muted (and when any assigned DC Master is open and not muted). Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 176 Display indicating DC Group assignment. ;1516 $X[#9&$ Aux from VCA can be set to ‘on’ or ‘off’ with this push-button or by programming as part of a cue. When Aux VCA is ‘on’, the associated LED will light up. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 177 All faders can be put in By-pass by pressing the ALL FADERS BY-PASS “SET” switch on the master fader control panel below the CCM module. Similarly, all faders can be taken out of By-pass mode b pressing the ALL FADER BY-PASS “CLEAR” switch on the same panel. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 178 Two 20-segment LED bargraph meters indicate the stereo channels level post EQ and INSERT points. ;15146 )DGHU#2SHQ This LED lights when the fader is open and not muted (and when any assigned DC Master is open and not muted). J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 179 Aux from VCA can be set to ‘on’ or ‘off’ with this push-button or by programming as part of a cue. When Aux VCA is ‘on’, the associated LED will light up. Aux VCA ‘off’: If any of the Aux Sends on a channel are set to send signal post-fader, Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 180 20-segment LED bargraph meter indicate the channels level post EQ and INSERT points. ;161< )DGHU#2SHQ This LED lights when the fader is open and not muted (and when any assigned DC Master is open and not muted). J-Type Revision J2005-2...

  • Page 181: 7937 Channel Motor Fader

    Programmable MUTE button mutes all the pre and post fader sends and routing. Only AUX is muted if AUX VCA is ON. ;1715 +H[DGHFLPDO#GLVSOD\ Display indicating DC Group assignment. ;1716 $X[#9&$ Aux from VCA can be set to ‘on’ or ‘off’ with this push-button or by programming as Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 182 All faders can be put in By-pass by pressing the ALL FADERS BY-PASS “SET” switch on the master fader control panel below the CCM module. Similarly, all faders can be taken out of By-pass mode b pressing the ALL FADER BY-PASS “CLEAR” switch on the same panel. J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 183 20-segment LED bargraph meter indicate the stereo channels level post EQ and INSERT points. ;17146 )DGHU#2SHQ This LED lights when the fader is open and not muted (and when any assigned DC Master is open and not muted). Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 184: 7955 Dc Master Fader

    When MUTE is ‘on’, the audio signal(s) controlled by the group does not appear at the console outputs. ;1816 ,VRODWH When this button is pressed, the fader is disconnected from the computer system. It cannot send commands to the computer and it cannot receive commands to the J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 185 ;1817 )DGHU A standard 100 mm fader controlling all channel VCA faders selected to it. ;1818 )DGHU#2SHQ This LED illuminates as soon as the fader moves away from infinity, unless its MUTE is set ‘on’. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 186 If the upper LED is illuminated, the fader is above the ‘null’ point and if the lower LED is illuminated, the fader is below the null point ;1916 087( When MUTE is ‘on’, the audio signal(s) controlled by the group does not appear at the console outputs J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 187 The fader position can be saved and recalled as part of a normal cue or in a dynamic cue. ;191< )DGHU#2SHQ This LED illuminates as soon as the fader moves away from the infinity, unless the MUTE is set ON. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...

  • Page 188: 7956 Dc Master Motor Fader

    8-16 7956 DC Master Motor fader J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 189 The solder tag should be as long as possible so that the length of the 'short wire' is a minimum. The twisted pair (from the signal pins - pin 2 & pin 3) are soldered onto the motherboard adjacent to the 'input RFI filter' compo- nents. Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 190 APP-II %1##6ZLWFK00RGH#3RZHU#6XSSO\#8QLWV CADAC 8019 and 8020 switch-mode power supply units were introduced during November 1998. The a.c. input supply has been ‘standardised’ at 208V to 240V 50/ 60Hz. The 8019 “18V” unit is rated at 100A per rail and the 8020 “13V” unit is rated at 100A.
  • Page 191 ;353#´469µ#VZLWFK0PRGH#SRZHU#VXSSO\#XQLW The 8020 +13v/48v unit is based on one ADVANCE F20006 ‘power-block’, with addi- tional circuitry as shown on CADAC drawing number C3.8016. The a.c. input is connected to the PSU via a 3-core cable, CMA reference 3183TQ – BASEC approved, rated at 20A.
  • Page 192 The CADAC consoles have a system of logging these unexpected events (and some of the user actions) in the battery backed memory of the Central Control Module.
  • Page 193 If this error occurs the user should empty the Error Log and refer to the User Manual for instructions. 0,',#$#RYHUIORZ 0,',#%#RYHUIORZ New MIDI data has been received from the automation system, but since the output Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 194 This error is reported when the CCM tries to pass a command to the “motor fader communications processor” and experiences a problem. The following error codes are defined: Command Queue is full 8VHU#$FWLRQV Sometimes you may log a particular action requested by the user (or performed by J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 195 1HZ#&ORFN=#Q0+] The CCM is able to work with older CADAC automaton software that requires serial RS232 communications. To do this, we have to change the crystal clock frequency of the micro-processor in the CCM. This is recorded in the Error Log with one of two...
  • Page 196 7. Move the fader, ensuring operation is smooth. In most cases, the above cleaning and re-lubrication will improve the operating feel of a well-use fader. If it does not, then please consult Penny & Giles for further guid- ance. J-Type Revision J2005-2...

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    CCM Front Panel 2-1 CCM Keys 1-14 CCM rear panel connectors 2-4 Changing the power-up state 2-9 Channel Mapping 2-13 Clear Error Log 2-17 clock speed for the CCM module 2-7 Connecting to a 3-phase outlet 1-4 Debug port 1-14 Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 198 Motor fader behaviour when switching between modes 2-21 mouse 1-13 NOT ISOLATE mode 2-7 power supply cables 1-11 Power supply system description 1-2 power supply units 1-2 Programmable Group Mapping 2-13 programmable jumper(s) 2-9 Programmable Modules 3-1 J-Type Revision J2005-2...
  • Page 199 Test System 2-14 Twin masters 2-21 U-LINK 1-5 U-LINK cable 1-5 User Setup 2-14, 2-18 Using the “Remote-Start” function 1-6 Using the Video and Keyboard Change over function with Séance 1-16 VGA 1-14 View Error Log 2-17 Revision J2005-2 J-Type...
  • Page 200 INDEX-4 Wiring the switches 1-6 XLR connections APP-I J-Type Revision J2005-2...

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