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- Page 1 www.solidstatelogic.com Sigma δelta Remote-Controlled Analogue Mix Engine User Guide Sigma δelta. This is SSL.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction About this User Guide Sigma δelta Overview What is Sigma δelta and what was the idea behind it? How do I operate Sigma δelta? How does Sigma work? Setup Concepts 2. Hardware Installation Installation Overview Front Panel Rear Panel 3. - Page 3 DIM SETTINGS iJack Input CHANNELS GLOBAL SETUP SETTINGS SETUP Box NETWORK Box MISCELLANEOUS Box SAVE and LOAD Buttons 6. Sigma δelta-Control Automation Overview The δelta-Control Advantage The δelta-Control GUI δ-Ctrl Single Version δ-Ctrl 16 Version DAW Setup guides Pro Tools + Sigma Pro Tools + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet Logic + Sigma Logic + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet...
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Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction BOUT THIS UIDe Congratulations on purchasing your Solid State Logic Sigma δelta. This User Guide will help you to install and configure your Sigma δelta for your studio. This User Guide is arranged into the following sections: An overview of Sigma δelta’s features Introduction Provides information on Sigma δelta’s physical connections and how to connect... -
Page 5: What Is Sigma Δelta And What Was The Idea Behind It
δ IGMA eLTA vervIew what is Sigma δelta and what was the idea behind it? Sigma δelta consists of three independent elements – one hardware component and two software components – which when combined, form the central hub of a 16 channel music production studio. The hardware is a 2U, remote-controllable analogue mix engine with 16 stereo/mono inputs and outputs, 2 mix buses (A the Sigma δelta mix engine was to bring the sound of an SSL console together with all the workflow advantages of mixing and B), mix bus insert points, comprehensive monitoring, a talkback input and customisable user buttons. -
Page 6: How Does Sigma Work
The following four simple steps are all that is required to automate Sigma channel volume: 1. Open the Sigma Remote app 2. Instantiate a δelta-Control plugin on a DAW track 3. Select the number of the Sigma channel to be automated from the plugin drop-down menu 4. - Page 7 Typical Sigma δelta Setup δelta-Control plugin Audio Interface Mac / PC Audio – Sigma I/O Outboard Sigma Remote App Audio – Sigma I/O Logictivity™ Sigma δelta DHCP Server δelta-Control Remote App Network MCU Control for Sigma HUI Control for DAW Tablet running Sigma Remote app control Control Surface...
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
2. Hardware Installation NSTALLATION vervIew The diagram below gives you an idea of how Sigma δelta connects to your other studio gear. Ethernet Router Converters Tablet (via Wi-Fi) Ethernet Digital MADI RATE CLOCK LEVEL OUTPUTS INPUTS POWER 16 - 4 Switch audio MADI... -
Page 9: Front Panel
rONT ANeL Sigma δelta provides you with 16 stereo line inputs and 16 stereo line outputs on Tascam analogue standard (AES59) 25- pin D-sub connectors. Using the Remote app, the left input of each stereo channel can be selected as a mono source. When an input is set to mono, the channel number on the front panel will glow green. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
ANeL 16 Stereo Channel Inputs Footswitch Clip to secure Input power cable Miscellaneous Alternate Main Monitor Returns and Inputs Monitor Output Output Mix A Output Factory use only Miscellaneous 16 Stereo Channel Outputs Power Inlet Sends and Outputs +12V DC Ethernet ALT L &... - Page 11 CHIP (C CHOP (C HANNeL INPUTS HANNeL DIreCT OUTPUTS All inputs and outputs for Sigma δelta are on AES 59 ‘Tascam’ standard D-sub connectors. Each D-sub carries up to four stereo signals. The inputs and outputs are all operating at line-level. The direct channel outputs are sourced post-fader. Typically, you would connect the outputs from your D/A converter into the CHIPs.
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Page 12: Software Installation And Configuration
3. Software Installation and Configuration Sigma δelta requires the following software to be installed onto your computer: • Sigma remote app – control of your Sigma δelta • δ-Ctrl plugins – to automate Sigma; Single or 16 version as appropriate, δelta-Monitoring and δelta-Mix Bus •... -
Page 13: Ilok
δ NSTALLING THe eLTA ONTrOL LUGINS δ-Ctrl Single Plugin (Mac) Open the disk image and mount the SSL Delta Control Plug-in.pkg; follow the installation steps as shown below: δ-Ctrl Single Plugin (windows) Open the zip file and run the SSL Delta Control Setup.exe file; follow the installation steps as shown below: iLok The plugin uses the industry standard iLok copy protection scheme –... -
Page 14: Δelta-Monitoring And Δelta-Mix Bus
δ-Ctrl Single Plugin vs δ-Ctrl 16 Plugin The δ-Ctrl Single plugin was derived from the Duality and AWS automation systems; an individual plugin for each channel of the console. The δ-Ctrl 16 plugin was designed to contain all 16 fader, pan and switch parameters for Sigma within one plugin instance. Benefits of the Single Plugin •... -
Page 15: Installing Ipmidi Software
In the Nucleus Remote click on Edit Profiles to bring up the Profile Editor popup and click Restore. In the pop-up which appears, locate the file Sigma Delta.zip from the software download and click on Open. The restored Profile will appear in the Profile list which can be assigned to a Nucleus layer in the usual manner. -
Page 16: Network Setup
4. Network Setup eNerAL Sigma δelta communicates with its Remote app and the δelta-Control plugin over a standard TCP/IP Ethernet connection. The ipMIDI software driver uses multicast UDP, rather than TCP/IP, to ensure minimum latency. Routers that support high data transfer rates should be used. Some domestic routers have experienced problems, so please check your router specification if problems occur. -
Page 17: Network Connection Examples
eTwOrk ONNeCTION XAMPLeS 1. Fixed IP – Direct Connection This is the simplest way to setup Sigma with your computer. Sigma comes configured to use a fixed IP on first startup. Ethernet Connection Computer Please note that Macintosh computers with multiple Ethernet ports can only use one of those ports at any one time! Using Mac ‘Airport’... - Page 18 Network Connection Configuration – Macintosh • On your computer go to System Preferences and click on the Network icon. • Set Configure IPv4 to Manually then fill in the IP Address and Subnet Mask boxes with the numbers shown. The IP address should be in the 192.168.1.X range with a Subnet of 255.255.255.0.
- Page 19 2. router (and Switch) Connection using DHCP – Allows Access to Internet This connection method allows you to connect multiple devices to your network and access the internet at the same time. The premise behind this method is that your Internet router acts as a DHCP server, dynamically assigning IP addresses to all the devices on your network.
- Page 20 Network Connection Configuration – Macintosh • Go to System Preferences and click on the Network icon. • Set Configure IPv4 to Using DHCP. Network Connection Configuration – windows • Go to Network and go into Local Area Connection Properties. • Open up the option Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4). •...
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Page 21: System Workflow Tips
ySTeM OrkFLOw TIPS This is a suggested workflow for the Sigma δelta system, incorporating Sigma hardware, Remote app, δelta-Control plugin, control surface and DAW. Boot Order It is recommended to boot Sigma, the control surface and the Remote app before the DAW and δelta-Control plugins. If at any point Sigma, the control surface or the Remote app is closed/rebooted with the DAW and δelta-Control plugins open, the system should be re-booted from the start to ensure proper communication. -
Page 22: Web Browser Interface
δ 1.0.3. PGrADING FrOM IGMA X TO IGMA eLTA web Browser Interface This method of controlling Sigma remains available to allow translation of Sigma settings to the Remote app. Leaving it open can disrupt proper communication in the δelta system. Important: The web browser interface should be closed at all times except when copying settings as outlined below. -
Page 23: The Remote App Interface
5. Sigma δelta Operation eMOTe NTerFACe Once the app is running and connected, you have access to all of Sigma’s functions. The interface is arranged as follows: Buttons for Saving and Three Buttons for Sigma’s Recalling Settings Operational Control Page 23... -
Page 24: Master
MASTer as monitoring source or insert points in/out – will also be reflected on Sigma δelta’s front panel. When launching the Remote app you will be looking at the MASTer page. Most functions that can be set by the app – such Master Meter The front panel Master Meter is to the right of the 16 App Control Panel... -
Page 25: B To A Function
B TO A Function The output of Mix Bus B can be injected into Mix A by engaging the B TO A button. This would be useful for applying parallel compression to drums on Mix B (using the Mix B insert point) before blending the compressed drums into Mix A (containing the uncompressed instruments). -
Page 26: H/P Box
H/P Box The H/P box on the front panel indicates which sources are feeding the headphones on both the front panel 1/4” jack output and the line-level output on the rear panel D-Sub connection. This may be any combination of MIX A, MIX B or eXT. Sigma’s talkback input can be switched on/off with the T/B button. -
Page 27: Channels
CHANNeLS Solo Channel Mix Bus Analogue Gain Mono Button Button Name Assignments Readout Position Button channel. As with the MASTER page, many of these functions are reflected on Sigma δelta’s front panel. The CHANNeLS page controls functions such as gain, pan, mix bus routing or mono/stereo selection for each Each channel on the Sigma front panel displays the input level (pre-fader) with a six-segment LED display. -
Page 28: Global Setup
GLOBAL SeTUP The GLOBAL SeTUP section at the bottom of the CHANNeLS tab provides a number of useful quick functions. NAMeS: This button will automatically rename the channels of Sigma to be the same as the first 16 names in your DAW session. -
Page 29: Settings
SeTTINGS Unlike the MASTer and CHANNeLS pages of Sigma, the SeTTINGS page does not mirror any section of the front panel. This page contains many important setup aspects of Sigma. SeTUP Box Unit Name This box allows you to name your Sigma δelta unit. This will be useful if using more than one Sigma. DAw/Protocol Selection This must be set in order to allow Sigma to correctly translate automation data from the DAW. - Page 30 MIDI Ports CHANNeLS 1-8 Select the MIDI Port number corresponding to the master section and channels 1-8 of the MCU/EuCon controller layer designated for Sigma communication. CHANNeLS 9-16 Select the MIDI Port number corresponding to channels 9-16 of the MCU/EuCon controller layer designated for Sigma communication.
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Page 31: Network Box
NeTwOrk Box You are able to choose between a FIXeD IP address or DHCP configuration. The static IP address of Sigma defaults to 192.168.1.201. Please see NeTwOrk SeTUP section for more information. MISCeLLANeOUS Box This section contains a number of miscellaneous settings. Meter Scale Meter scaling is applied globally to all channel meters and the master meter. - Page 32 SOFTwAre UPDATe The Software Update button is used to update Sigma’s internal software. You must have the ethernet cable connected to perform the update. Below the button you will see the current version of Sigma software you are running. There may be infrequent updates provided for Sigma.
- Page 33 reBOOT BUTTON When you make a change in the SeTTINGS page that requires Sigma to be restarted in order for the change to have effect, a message will prompt you to perform a restart. The Software Update button will temporarily change to a reBOOT button. Click this to restart Sigma.
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Page 34: Sigma Δelta-Control Automation
6. Sigma δelta-Control Automation vervIew δ-Ctrl is a native AAX/RTAS/VST/VST3/AU plugin that allows the user to automate Sigma channel Volume and Mute data, as though they were standard DAW Plugin parameters. The δ-Ctrl plugin is inserted into a DAW mixer channel, which then receives and sends control data for the assigned Sigma channel via a high speed Network connection. -
Page 35: Δ-Ctrl Single Version
δ eLTA ONTrOL -Ctrl Single version 1 Drop-down Console Type menu. Options are: Duality, AWS or Sigma 2 Drop-down Console Object menu. For Sigma, Channel is the only option 3 Drop-down Console Object Number menu. Control-click to enable/disable the Auto Increment feature. Object number is greyed out when active 4 Mute Switch –... -
Page 36: Δ-Ctrl 16 Version
-Ctrl 16 version Mono Switch – Indicates the channel configuration (mono/stereo). Click to toggle. When a channel is stereo, the Pan control will no longer function 2 Mix A/B Switches – Indicates channel routing. Click to toggle 3 Pan Pot – Pan position for mono channels. Click-and-drag mouse left/right to control and write automation 4 Channel Label –... -
Page 37: Daw Setup Guides
DAw S eTUP GUIDeS the Sigma Remote app, δelta plugin, and ipMIDI software, and established a network connection to Sigma. Please see the This section will provide a guide for how to configure Sigma in various setups. This section presumes you have installed relevant sections if you have not already done this. - Page 38 δ-Ctrl 16 Plugin Setup 1. Insert the -Ctrl 16 plugin on any track. 2. Make sure that your track automation status is set to either Read, Touch, or Latch. As the -Ctrl plugin uses standard DAW automation tracks, you can now automate Sigma using the Pro Tools automation system. The default state of the plugin is with all switches off and the absolute value of the fader at ∞, these are the initial breakpoints stored in the track automation playlists in the DAW.
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Page 39: Pro Tools + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet
Pro Tools + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet This example will describe how to use a control surface & tablet with Sigma and Pro Tools. The control surface used in this example is a Nucleus using MCU protocol over ipMIDI ports; however, this setup will work with any MCU enabled controller. If your control surface is ip based like the Nucleus, you will need to use an Ethernet switch to connect both devices to one Ethernet port on your computer –... - Page 40 Pro Tools Session Setup The Pro Tools Session Setup is identical to that on page 37. The control surface will send control messages directly to the Sigma Remote app, which will then relay them to the Sigma hardware and -Ctrl plugin(s) (as shown in the diagram below).
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Page 41: Logic + Sigma
Logic + Sigma In this example we will configure control of all 16 channels of Sigma using the the -Ctrl 16 plugin in Logic. Sigma remote Settings 1. Open the Sigma Remote application and go to the ‘Settings’ page. 2. Set ‘Control Protocol’ to Delta (MCU) from the drop-down box (see image). -
Page 42: Logic + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet
Logic + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet This example will describe how to use a control surface & tablet with Sigma and Logic. The control surface used in this example is a Nucleus using MCU protocol over ipMIDI ports; however, this setup will work with any MCU enabled controller. If your control surface is ip based like the Nucleus, you will need to use an Ethernet switch to connect both devices to one Ethernet port on your computer –... - Page 43 Logic Session Setup The Logic Session Setup is identical to that on page 41. The control surface will send control messages directly to the Sigma Remote app, which will then relay them to the Sigma hardware and -Ctrl plugin(s) (as shown in the diagram below).
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Page 44: Cubase/Nuendo + Sigma
Cubase/Nuendo + Sigma In this example we will configure control of all 16 channels of Sigma using the the -Ctrl plugin in Cubase/Nuendo. Sigma remote Settings 1. Open the Sigma Remote application and go to the ‘Settings’ page. 2. Set ‘Control Protocol’ to Delta (MCU) from the drop-down box (see image). - Page 45 4. Make sure that your track automation status is set to either Read, Touch, or Latch. As the -Ctrl plugin uses standard DAW automation tracks, you can now automate Sigma using the Cubase/Nuendo automation system. δ-Ctrl 16 Plugin Setup 1. Insert the -Ctrl 16 plugin on any track. 2.
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Page 46: Cubase/Nuendo + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet
Cubase/Nuendo + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet This example will describe how to use a control surface & tablet with Sigma and Cubase/Nuendo. The control surface used in this example is a Nucleus using MCU protocol over ipMIDI ports; however, this setup will work with any MCU enabled controller. - Page 47 Cubase/Nuendo Session Setup The Cubase/Nuendo Session Setup is identical to that on page 44. The control surface will send control messages directly to the Sigma Remote app, which will then relay them to the Sigma hardware and -Ctrl plugin(s) (as shown in the diagram below).
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Page 48: Ableton Live + Sigma
Ableton Live + Sigma In this example we will configure control of all 16 channels of Sigma using the the δ-Ctrl plugin in Ableton Live. Sigma remote Settings 1. Open the Sigma Remote application and go to the ‘Settings’ page. 2. - Page 49 4. As the -Ctrl plugin uses standard DAW automation tracks, you can now automate Sigma using the Ableton Live automation system. δ-Ctrl 16 plugin Setup 1. Drag the -Ctrl 16 plugin onto any track. 2. As the -Ctrl plugin uses standard DAW automation tracks, you can now automate Sigma using the Ableton automation system.
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Page 50: Ableton Live + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet
Ableton Live + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet This example will describe how to use a control surface & tablet with Sigma and Ableton Live. The control surface used in this example is a Nucleus using MCU protocol over ipMIDI ports; however, this setup will work with any MCU enabled controller. - Page 51 Ableton Live Session Setup The Ableton Live Session Setup is identical to that on page 48. The control surface will send control messages directly to the Sigma Remote app, which will then relay them to the Sigma hardware and -Ctrl plugin(s) (as shown in the diagram below).
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Page 52: Other Daws + Sigma
Other DAws + Sigma Sigma remote Settings 1. Open the Sigma Remote application and go to the ‘Settings’ page. 2. Set ‘Control Protocol’ to Delta (MCU) from the drop-down box (see image). This will prompt a reboot of your Sigma. DAw Settings 1. -
Page 53: Mixing With Δelta -Control Daw + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet
DAw + Sigma + Control Surface + Tablet This example will describe how to use a control surface & tablet with Sigma and your DAW. The control surface used in this example is a Nucleus using MCU protocol over ipMIDI ports; however, this setup will work with any MCU enabled controller. - Page 54 DAw Session Setup The DAW Session Setup is identical to that on page 52. The control surface will send control messages directly to the Sigma Remote app, which will then relay them to the Sigma hardware and -Ctrl plugin(s) (as shown in the diagram below).
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Page 55: Using Daw Editing Tools
δ IXING wITH eLTA ONTrOL Automation data is created with the same tools as an other plugin parameter. Level rides can be entered via the fader on curves. As with any plugin, δelta-Control follows the current DAW track automation status. If Sigma is being controlled from the GUI via a mouse or track ball, or by making use of the DAW editing tool set to draw automation breakpoints and an MCU compatible control surface, then touching a fader will initiate automation write. -
Page 56: Third Party Controllers
HIrD ArTy ONTrOLLerS euCon controllers There are 2 ways to configure EuCon controllers to control Sigma; accessing the δ-Ctrl plugins (δ-Ctrl 16, δ-Ctrl Monitoring, and δ-Ctrl Mix Bus) directly via DAW control or setting up the EuCon surface to output MCU to the Sigma Remote Application directly (no DAW required). -
Page 57: Logic + Eucon + Sigma
-Ctrl Mix Bus and euCon The -Ctrl Mix Bus plugin is mapped to page 1 of parameters as follows: Control encoder Mix A Level Mix B Level SUM (A) SUM (B) INSERT A INSERT B B to A -Ctrl Monitoring and euCon The -Ctrl Mix Bus plugin is mapped to page 1 of parameters as follows: Control encoder... -
Page 58: Eucon Control Of The Sigma Remote Application
euCon Control of the Sigma remote Application Artist Mix + Sigma The Avid Artist Mix surface can be used to control Level and Pan (Mono channels only), Stereo/Mono mode and the Solo and Mute state for the 16 Sigma input channels, as well as display Channel names entered via the Sigma Remote Control App. - Page 59 • Connect an Artist Mix and ensure it is shown in the My Surfaces list in the EuControl Settings App. As soon as the Sigma Remote App is the current open application, the Artist Mix will be controlling Sigma Channels 1 - 8. Use the ‘Nudge’...
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Page 60: Avid S3 + Sigma
Avid S3 + Sigma Setup of EuCon preference pane for MCU control over the Sigma Remote App is the same for Artist Mix and the Avid S3 (as detailed previously). • Connect an S3 surface and ensure it is shown in the My Surfaces list in the EuControl Settings App. Note that an S3 surface always uses DHCP and can not be set to a static IP address. -
Page 61: Other Controllers
Ensure it is in the My Surfaces list. Open the Sigma Remote Control App and assign Euphonix MIDI Port 1 to Channels 1-8, and Euphonix MIDI Port 2 to Channels 9-16. Sigma will now require a reboot. As soon as the Sigma Remote Application is the open application, the iPad app will be controlling Sigma. Please note that this use of PT | Control is not qualified by Avid, who at the time of writing only specify the following software as compatible: - PT 12.1 or later... -
Page 62: Ssl Δ-Mix Bus Plugin
7. Controlling Sigma Mix Busses & Monitoring from δelta plugins surface), install the SSL δelta Control Mix Bus and SSL δelta Control Monitoring plugins. For automating Sigma mix bus levels, or for direct control of your monitor section via the DAW (particularly using a EuCon The δ-Monitoring and δ-Mix Bus plugins have separate installers;... - Page 63 SSL δ-Monitoring Plugin The δ-Monitoring Plugin remotely controls your Sigma monitoring switches / levels. It is designed to be used alongside the δ-Mix Bus plugin, and δ-Single/δ-16 plugin; all channel, mix bus and monitor settings will be stored within each DAW project for faster recall.
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Page 64: Using Two Sigmas Together
8. Using Two Sigmas Together Currently, the Delta Plugin and Sigma Remote support only one Sigma to be used at any time. However, there is still a way to automate two Sigma’s: One will be controlled/automated using Delta (MCU) and another by your DAW / Midi Absolute (legacy mode). -
Page 65: Appendices
Appendices A – C & P PPeNDIX ONNeCTOrS INOUTS ‘CHIP’ – Channel Input Connectors † ‘CHOP’ – Channel Output Connectors † Connector Type: 25-way D-type Female Connector Type: 25-way D-type Female Description Description Channel 4 Right (+ve) Channel 4 Right (+ve) 14 Channel 4 Right (–ve) 14 Channel 4 Right (–ve) 15 Channel 4 Left (+ve) - Page 66 Appendix A – Connectors & Pinouts... Continued Main Monitor Output Alternate Monitor Output Mix A Output Connector Type: XLR 3-pin Male Connector Type: XLR 3-pin Male Connector Type: XLR 3-pin Male Description Description Description 0V (Chassis) 0V (Chassis) 0V (Chassis) Signal +ve Signal +ve Signal +ve...
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Page 67: Appendixb - Signal Flow Block Diagram
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Page 68: Appendixc - Support
C – S PPeNDIX UPPOrT FAQs Support information for the entire SSL range is always available through our online support site: www.solidstatelogic.com/support If you can’t find the answer or solution for your particular issue, questions and queries can be submitted to our support staff. - Page 69 required Software In order for Sigma to integrate with your DAW, ipMIDI software must be installed on your computer. Configuration of Sigma will require the use of the Remote app. Please login to your SSL account via the website (top right-hand side) or create a new account by clicking ‘Register’ (also found at the top-right of the web page).
- Page 70 Hardware The diagram below can be used in conjunction with our troubleshooting support videos for replacing Sigma’s hardware. {PL2A} {PL2B} {PL7} {SK5} Page 70...
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Page 71: Appendix D - Specifications
In such cases Solid State Logic will return the unit in a suitable box, which you will be charged for. • Do not include the power cable, manual or any other items – Solid State Logic can not guarantee to return them to you. Page 71... - Page 72 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, OX5 1RU, England As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation.
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