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TC Electronic DB-8 Hardware Installation Manual

TC Electronic DB-8 Hardware Installation Manual

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HARDWARE & INSTALLATION - CONTENTS
Introduction
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting the DB-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Quick Setup guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Mainframe
Front & Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rack-mounting advise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DSP Card & connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
AES-3 Coax Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The TC Icon Software Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Subnet Mask and TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front panel/Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mouse, keyboard and monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front/Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Moving-faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
and mounting on mic-stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Additional I/O Cards
Installing additional I/O cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ADA 24/96 setup parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ADA 24/96 Bypass/Mute mode . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Software, Network and Licenses
Updating DB-8 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DB-8 in a Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting Subnet Mask and TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . .15
TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Getting started ......2 Connecting the DB-8 ....2 Quick Setup guide .

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED This is an illustration of how to connect a standard DB-8 as it comes with one Mainframe and one TC Icon software Editor. We recommend reading through the entire Hardware & Installation section before operating. Connections Install the TC Icon Software Editor Follow the intallation-instructions according to page 6 of this chapter.

  • Page 3: Front & Rear Panel

    Use this standard chassis ground lift if you encounter Slots must be filled consecutively in alphabetic order. problems with “hum.” The DB-8 DSP card fits in the DSP slot only. When I/O cards are mounted, dip switches on the cards must be set MIDI In, Thru and Out accordingly.

  • Page 4: Dsp Card & Connection

    Recommended impedance: 110ohm. the chain is necessary. As the DB-8 is expected to be the last unit in such a chain One end is equipped with an AES/EBU 25 pin DSub (or the only), the factory default setting on the DB-8 DSP connector, the other end is equipped with four male XLR's card is: TERMINATED (75ohm).

  • Page 5: Aes-3 Coax Card

    AES-3 COAX CARD Hardwire Bypass at power off Caution! At power off the frame is hardwire-bypassed via relays The servicing instructions are for use ensuring NO signal loss. by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do General Handling not perform any servicing other than When inserting or removing any modules, avoid touching...

  • Page 6: Tc Icon Software Editor

    The software is free to download for evaluation BUT to that the required MS Installer program is NOT already on actually operate a DB-8 via the Editor a license for you computer you should download the: each connected mainframe must be purchased from TC Icon Software Editor (PC only) TC Electronic.

  • Page 7: Subnet Mask And Tcp/Ip

    SUBNET MASK AND TCP/IP Introduction TCP/IP address If your setup is a standard DB-8 with a Mainframe and a The TCP/IP address is unique to each unit connected in TC Icon and no other units connected you do not need to the network.

  • Page 8: Remote Cpu

    REMOTE CPU - FRONT/REAR PANEL This section describes the optional TC Icon hardware remote. The TC Icon consists of the Icon itself and the 19” Remote CPU. Remote CPU front panel POWER REMOTE CPU/SYSTEM 6000 POWER ON Power Key Power On LED Switches power On/Off.

  • Page 9: Tc Icon

    TC ICON FRONT REAR TC Icon Front TC Icon Rear Screen TC Connection Cable. The TC Icon screen is a touch-sensitive capacitive screen. Use the special TC Icon cable supplied with the unit ONLY! The resolution is 640 x 480 16 bit color resolution. The No other cables can be used.

  • Page 10: Installing Additional I/O Cards

    1. Switch OFF the unit and disconnect the main and +30dBu in 6dB increments. power cord. The analog Input level enables you to match the DB-8 2. Remove the DUM-1 option plate(s) or module by Mainframe Input to the Output of e.g. your mixer. If the loosening the 2 screws.

  • Page 11: Ada 24/96 Bypass/Mute Mode

    ADA 24/96 Bypass or Mute mode Fig 1 In ”Power Off” mode the DB-8 with ADA 24/96 cards installed can work in two different ways. Either the Output can be muted or the Input can be bypassed directly to the Output.

  • Page 12: Updating Db-8 Software

    • Wait approximately 2 minutes while the software is copied. For general instructions on how to operate the TC Icon • When the LED on the right side of the DB-8 turns please see the DB-8 Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 13 • Wait while the software is loaded. loaded is found on the disc. Power on/off to reboot. • When the LED on the right side of the DB-8 turns • An error occurred while reading the disc. Either the file or constantly green, and the floppy-drive has stopped, the disc is corrupt.

  • Page 14: Db-8 In A Local Area Network

    To find the TCP/IP address and the Subnet Mask settings on your computer: If your setup is a standard DB-8 with a Mainframe and Go to Control Panel, Network, Configuration, double click a TC Icon and no other units connected you do not on TCP/IP and you will see the following.

  • Page 15: Setting Subnet Mask And Tcp/Ip

    SETTING SUBNET MASK AND TCP/IP Setting the Subnet Mask of the Mainframe DB-8 via the TC Icon • Go to the Setup Select pages. • Select the Main Frame on which you wish to change Subnet Mask. • Press Subnet Mask key and type in the desired Subnet Mask.

  • Page 16: Illustration Of A Db-8 In A Network

    DB-8 IN A NETWORK Hubs For optimal performance use a 100Mbit Hub. We recommend Hubs from 3Com and Cisco.

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