The hinged meterbridge will require 14” above the countertop surface and 4 3/4” behind the rear meterbridge to open freely. Do not connect the R-55 console to its power supply (and do not connect the power supply to the AC power line) until instructed to do 7.6341...
The first step is to ground the console. Note that as supplied from the factory, console rackmount power supply common, audio ground, and the R-55 mainframe are connected together at the console, but are NOT connected to electrical ground and the chassis of the power supply.
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10-32 screws and insulating washers between rails and faceplates. Once the system is properly grounded, proceed with the console power supply installation and connection (next section). page 1 – 4 R-55 / Mar 2003...
Note that color. while the AC power cord ground wire terminates at the power supply chassis, it does NOT connect to the R-55 console common; the console itself must be grounded separately. (See previous section, "System Ground".) page 1 –...
Audio and Control Wiring All audio and control I/O connections to the R-55 console are made through multipin DB-25 connectors located on the top of each module. The output module also has a DB-9 connector. The factory supplied hand crimping tool is used for all I/O wiring connections to and from the console (see instruction on page 1-8).
Modules Layout The R-55 console’s mainframe comes supplied with 12 line level input modules, an output module, and a control room/studio module. Each module type has its assigned slot (see drawing on page 1-10). To handle mic level inputs, a quad mic preamp is included.
(see next page). Note that metallized plastic hoods for each connector are also supplied with the console. (4) Final step: jaws fully closed; the insulation tabs have been crimped. page 1 – 8 R-55 / Jun 2004 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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It should never be necessary to discard a con- nector due to a wiring error. (5) Place extractor tip over pin terminal to be removed. page 1 – 9 page 1 – 8a R-55 / Jun 2004 R-55 / Mar 2003...
4) A short piece of heatshrink tubing (pictured here before being slid into place) completes the connection. 5) Re-insert the pin into the DB-25 shell, spreading the vee apart to lock it in place. page 1 – 9 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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2. MASTER OUTPUT AND CONTROL ROOM/STUDIO MODULES HAVE THEIR DEDICATED SLOTS (AS SHOWN). 3. LAST THREE SLOTS AT THE RIGHT END OF THE FRAME SHOULD BE USED FOR OPTIONAL TAPE REMOTE OR ANY NON-POWERED OPTIONAL MODULES. R-55 CONSOLE - MODULES LAYOUT page 1 - 10...
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Cough ........................2-5 External START & STOP ..................2-5 Ready ........................2-5 Talkback to Control Room ..................2-5 On Tally ........................2-6 Tally B ........................2-6 DB Connector Pinout Drawing ..........2-7 page 2 – 1 R-55 / Mar 2003...
Mutes An SL-55 module can be programmed to mute speakers when the channel is ON. The R-55 console has two mute control lines: control room and studio. Each of these is activated by an A input source. The dipswitch SW1 programs these muting functions:...
Pin 14 – Remote On Pin 15 – On Tally Pin 16 – Remote Off Pin 17 – TB to CR Pin 18 – +5V Digital Pin 19 – Digital Ground page 2 – 4 R-55 / Mar 2003 R-55 / Aug 2009...
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This will cause the module’s pre fader signal to be sent to the console’s Cue bus, where it may be heard by the console operator. This non-latching condition continues until the closure is released. (Requires user-supplied momentary action TALKBACK switch at the studio microphone loca- tion.) page 2 – 5 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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An external tally light (i.e., LED) can be powered from the input module by connecting the external LED to +5V Digital (Pin 18) and the B Tally port. Current should not exceed 30 milliamps. page 2 – 6 R-55 / Mar 2003...
LINE B IN RT LO LINE B IN RT HI DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC TALLY B +5V DIGITAL START/STOP COMMON TB TO CR STOP REMOTE OFF START ON TALLY READY REMOTE ON COUGH page 2 – 7 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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Hook-ups ..................3-3 DB-25 Connector - Audio ..................3-3 DB-9 Connector - Audio ..................3-3 DB-9 Connector - Control ..................3-3 Tally 1 and Tally 2 ....................3-4 DB Connector Pinout Drawing ..........3-5 page 3 – 1 R-55 / Mar 2003...
P P P P G G G G M M M M Each R-55 console has two pairs of left-right VU meters: PGM and A A A A U U U U D D D D SWT (switched) located on the console’s meterbridge.
CR mute is activated, and the Tally 2 closure is activated whenever the studio mute is activated. The ports can be used to control externally powered tally lights that requires a continuous closure to function. page 3 – 4 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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EXT IN RT HI CUE OUT SH CUE OUT LO ANALOG CUE OUT HI AUDIO GROUND OUTPUT TALLY 1 N.O. TALLY 1 COM PORTS AUDIO GROUND TALLY 2 COM TALLY 2 N.O. page 3 – 5 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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Internal Programming Options ..........4-3 Cue Interrupt ......................4-3 CR/Cue Mute ......................4-3 Studio Mute ......................4-3 Studio Dim ......................4-3 Hook-ups ..................4-4 DB-25 Connector — AUDIO ................... 4-4 DB Connector Pinout Drawing ..........4-5 page 4 – 1 R-55 / Mar 2003...
Module Overview P P P P G G G G M M M M The CRS-55 module is the R-55 console operator’s monitor module. It allows the operator to listen to the console’s two stereo (PGM & AUD) A A A A U U U U D D D D outputs, two mono (MONO &...
However, if the studio is pro- grammed to DIM instead of MUTE, talkback audio could presumably make it from the studio monitor speakers to the open studio mic. page 4 – 3 R-55 / Mar 2003...
Pin 15 – CR Lt Out HI Pin 3 – CR Lt Out LO Pin 2 – CR Rt Out SH Pin 1 – CR Rt Out HI Pin 14 – CR Rt Out LO page 4 – 4 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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HDPN LT OUT HI HDPN RT OUTSH HDPN RT OUT HI CR LT OUT SH CR LT OUT LO CR LT OUT HI CR RT OUT SH CR RT OUT LO CR RT OUT HI page 4 – 5 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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Hook-ups ..................5-3 AUDIO CONNECTIONS ..................5-3 CONTROL CONNECTIONS ................... 5-3 Remote ON & OFF ....................5-4 External START & STOP ..................5-4 On Tally ........................5-4 DB Connector Pinout Drawing ..........5-5 page 5 – 1 R-55 / Mar 2003...
(his mic and phone) are assigned to PGM and turns them ON. He then deactivates caller CUE to hear the normal feed. O O O O F F F F F F F F page 5 – 2 R-55 / Mar 2003...
Pin 21 – Call Out HI Pin 9 – Call Out LO Control Connections These include remote on and off, and on tally functions. Pin 3 – Start Pin 4 - Stop Pin 5 - Start/Stop Common page 5 – 3 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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Or an external tally light (i.e., LED) can be powered from the input module by connecting the external LED to Digital Ground (Pin 19) and the On Tally port. In either case, current should not exceed 30 milliamps. page 5 – 4 R-55 / Mar 2003...
CALL IN LO CALL IN HI CALL OUT SH CALL OUT LO I/O PORTS CALL OUT HI ANALOG DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC +5V DIGITAL START/STOP COMMON STOP REMOTE OFF START ON TALLY REMOTE ON page 5 – 5 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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Internal Programming Options ............6-2 Hook-ups ....................6-3 Left DB-25 “A” Connector—Audio Inputs ................6-3 Left DB-25 “A” Connector—Audio Outputs ................ 6-3 Right DB-25 “B” Connector—Audio Inputs ................. 6-3 DB Connector Pinout Drawing ............6-5 page 6 – 1 R-55 / Mar 2003...
All audio input and output signals are made via two DB-25 multi-pin connectors mounted at the top of the module and located underneath the hinged meterbridge. Internal Programming Options There are no internal programming options on the LS-55 module. page 6 – 2 R-55 / Mar 2003...
Pin 6 – Line 3 Lt In LO Pin 5 – Line 3 Rt In SH Pin 4 – Line 3 Rt In HI Pin 17 – Line 3 Rt In LO page 6 – 3 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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Pin 3 – Line 4 Lt In LO Pin 2 – Line 4 Rt In SH Pin 1 – Line 4 Rt In HI Pin 14 – Line 4 Rt In LO Typical DB-25 connector page 6 – 4 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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LINE 3 RT IN HI LINE 4 LT IN SH LINE 4 LT IN LO LINE 4 LT IN HI LINE 4 RT IN SH LINE 4 RT IN LO LINE 4 RT IN HI page 6 – 5 R-55 / Mar 2003...
T A P E R E M O T E M O D U L E Tape Remote Module (TR-55; optional) Chapter Contents Module Overview ................. 7-2 DB Connector Pinout Drawings START/STOP Function Control I/O ..................7-3 Full-Function Control I/O ....................7-4 page 7 – 1 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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P P P P L L L L Y Y Y Y A A A A are powered by the source machine. There are no internal connections between the tape remote panel and the console’s power rails. page 7 – 2 R-55 / Mar 2003...
A inputs of SL-55 modules 1-4. Phantom power is available at each input port; it may be selectively activated by a dipswitch SW1 (the factory default is OFF). page 8 – 2 R-55 / Mar 2003...
Pin 4 – +Phantom V Pin 5 – +V In Pin 6 – +V In Pin 7 – -V In Pin 8 – -V In Pin 9 – Analog Ground Pin 10 – Analog Ground page 8 – 5 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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MIC 3 OUT LO OUTPUT PORTS MIC 3 OUT SH ANALOG MIC 2 OUT HI MIC 2 OUT LO MIC 2 OUT SH MIC 1 OUT HI MIC 1 OUT LO MIC 1 OUT SH page 8 – 6 R-55 / Mar 2003...
• connect the required audio wiring to the 12-pin plug terminals on the QMP-4 card, referring to the “Hook-Ups” chart (see pages 8-3 - 8-5); • close the meterbridge. This completes the optional QMP-4 installation procedure. page 8 – 7 R-55 / Mar 2003...
HOLD button allows you to hold the display for a longer viewing duration, while still allowing the counter to continue in the background. Releasing the button will then display the current count. page 9 – 2 R-55 / Mar 2003...
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MBR-55 Mother Board (Right)................10-15 Timer........................10-16 Timer Display......................10-18 PS-6040 Power Supply................... 10-19 LED-3 Meter LED Lamp ..................10-21 R-55 Frame......................10-22 R-55 Connector Kit ....................10-24 R-55 Console......................10-25 R-55 Spare Parts Kit....................10-26 page 10 – 1 R-55 / Mar 2003...
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH RED LED/ NO CAP 510095 AUTO SWITCH PUSHBUTTON SWITCH YELLOW LED/ NO CAP 510096 AUTO/S/S/RESET/HOLD SWITCH CAP WHITE SWITCH CAP 530004 DS1-DS6 SINGLE SEGMENT GREEN LED DISPLAY 610018 PCB_CLD220D PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 700590 R-55 / Aug 2003 page 10 - 18...
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220 OHM 5% .25W CARBON FILM RESISTOR 430214 R10, R11 330 OHM 5% .25W CARBON FILM RESISTOR 430215 CR1-CR3 500Ω TRIM POT 500019 DS1-DS4 RED LED 600017 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, PS6040 700205 POWER TRANSFORMER 800005 R-55 / Mar 2003 page 10 - 19...
SPARE PARTS KIT PARTS LIST ITEM# DESCRIPTION WIRED SELMARK CARBON STEREO FADER FOR R-55 053578 DB25 INDIVIDUAL CRIMP PIN PLUG FOR 220 200100 CONNECTOR KIT MALE PIN FOR DB25 PLUG, W/S 200100 200101 METALIZED PLASTIC STRAIGHT HOOD FOR DB25 PLUG,...
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STOP FROM LOGIC START TRIM CUE LOGIC TAPE REMOTE Optional CALLER MONO MONO TRIM TR/FF-55 STOP PLAY TRIM SUPERPHONE Optional MONO SPN-55 Model R-55 System Flow Diagram TIMER AUTO HOLD RESET START page 11 - 2 R-55 / Feb 2004...
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