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  • Page 1 Controls Technical Information Hookup Calibration Overview Getting Started and Connections...
  • Page 2 All PreSonus products 要的操作和维护（维修）说明。 in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If your product requires a repair, contact support@presonus.com to arrange for a The lightningflashwitharrowheadsymbolwithinanequilateraltriangleis return-authorization number.
  • Page 3 EU Directives on the Protection of the EnvironmentandOther EuroStuff 欧盟关于保护环境的指令和其他 欧洲的东西 RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2011/65/EU for the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. No lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), PBB orPBDEisintentionallyaddedtothisdevice.Anytracesof impuritiesofthese substances contained in the parts are below the RoHS specified threshold levels.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Reference 最大响 Troubleshooting 故障排除— 23 度参考— 10 3.3.2 85dBSPLStandard Specifications 规格 — 24 Reference 85dB BlockDiagram 方框图 -— 27 SPL 标准参考值 — Remote DB15 Cable Pin-out 远程DB15电缆引脚输 出— 28 4.0 Sample Hookup Diagrams 连接图示例— 13 PRESONUS LIMITED WARRANTY 保证— 29...
  • Page 5 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Owner’s Manual INTRODUCTION 概述 Thank you for purchasing the Central Station Plus, the ultimate monitoring and communicationssystemforrecordingstudios.TheCentralStationuseshigh- grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime andfeaturesapurelypassivesignalpathforultimatesonicperformance. It provides talkback; speaker switching; input-source switching; two loud, clear headphone amplifiers; and a pair of line-level Cue and Main outputs to feed a headphone-distribution system.

  • Page 8: Getting Started 入门指南

    Central Station Plus Getting Started Connect Power 1.0 Getting Started 入门指南 Connect Power 连接电源 Beforeconnecting a powersupply to the CentralStation, ensurethat the power supply meets the input-voltagerequirementsof the regionor country where you areusing it. PreSonusonly supports the powersupply that is shipped with your CentralStation.
  • Page 9 Owner’s Manual 2. Connect your primary audio source (such as an audio interface or mixer main outputs) tothe leftand rightTRS1inputs on theback of yourCentralStation. 3. [Optional]:Connectyoursecondaryaudiosource(suchasaCDorMP3 player) or cue audio source (such as the auxiliary outputs of your interface or mixer)to the left and right TRS 2 inputs on the back of your CentralStation.

  • Page 11: Connecting Monitorspeakers连接监听 扬声器

    Station.Please note that the DB15 cable has a proprietary pin-out; it looks like a standardVGA cable but is wired differently.If you requirea replacementcable, you will need to orderit from www.PreSonus.com. 2. Press the Activate button on the back of your Central Station. When the CSR-1 is properly communcating with your Central Station, the Active light to the left of the Main Volume control on the CSR-1 will illuminate blue.
  • Page 12 Central Station Plus Getting Started 5. Turn the following controls completely counterclockwise:Talkback Mic Level, Headphone Level, Output Level, Aux In Level, and Main Output Level. 6. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the speaker trims for all passivespeakeroutputscompletelycounter-clockwise. 7. Power on your main input source (such as an audio interface or mixer).
  • Page 13 Using the DigitalInput 10. Powerup your power amp or powered monitors and turn the level controls to 0 dB. 11. Press the Speaker Output A button. 12. Press the TRS 1 button in the Main Input Select section. 13. Playa stereosignalfrom your main inputsourceand slowlyturn the volume on the sourceto unity gain.Youmay need to consult the manufacturer of your main input source if you do not know the position of unity gain.

  • Page 14: Using The Digital Input 使用数字输入

    Central Station Plus Getting Started Using the Digital Input 使用数字输入 1. Using a digital S/PDIF cable, connect the S/PDIF coaxial (RCA-style) output fromyour DAW,CDplayer,audio interface,or other digital device to the S/PDIF coaxial input on the Central Station. 2. Press the Digital button on the CSR-1’s Main Input Select section.

  • Page 15: Using The Headphones And Talkback System 使用耳机和对讲系统

    O O w w n n e e r r ’ ’ s s M M a a n n u u a a l l Getting Started Using the Headphones and Talkback System 1.6 Using the Headphones and Talkback System 使用耳机和对讲系统 1.

  • Page 16: Overview 概述

    Central Station Plus Overview What’sin the Box 2.0 Overview 概述 What’s In theBox 都包括什么？ In addition to this manual, your Central Station package contains the following: 除本手册外，您的中央站包装还包括以下内容： • Central Station Studio Control Center Central Station 工作室控制中心 • Central Station Power Supply Central Station 电源...

  • Page 17: Features 特点介绍

    Overview O O w w n n e e r r ’ ’ s s M M a a n n u u a a l l Features 2.2 Features 特点介绍 TheCentralStation featureshigh-quality analog circuitry and digital conversion. Three sets of stereo analog inputs enable the Central Station to accepta wide variety of sources.
  • Page 18 • Three sets of stereo speaker outputs with Speaker Select switches and recessed trim pots for each output • Cue section with input-select switch and output-level control • Main section with input-select switch, aux-input level control, output-level control, mute, dim, and mono switches •...

  • Page 19: Calibrating Your Central Station 校准

    Owner’s Manual Calibration Calibrating Speaker Levels 3.3 3.0 Calibrating Your Central Station 校准 In order to createthe most accuratemixing environment,it is important to calibrate each component in your system so that the metering and output levels match. 为了创造最精确的混合环境，必须校准系统中的每个部件，使计量和输出水平 相匹配。 Calibrating the Meter 校准 Meter The meters on your Central Station can (and should) be calibrated to match the meters in your DAW or on your mixer.
  • Page 20 Central Station Plus Calibration Calibratingthe Meter 2. Turnthe outputs ofyourprimaryaudio source (connected toTRS1) to their lowestsetting. 3. Remove all effects processors (such as EQs, compressors, and reverbs) from the signal path and play a clean 0 dB test tone (forexample,a 1 kHz sine wave) through the outputs of your primary audio source.
  • Page 21 Owner’s Manual Calibration Calibrating Speaker Levels 3.3 5. 对连接到TRS 2 和 Aux 输入的次级/提示音源重复步骤1至3。 Calibrating Speaker Levels 校准扬声器音量 Themainpurposeofspeakercalibrationistoensurethataspecific,metered audio level (typically 0 dBVU) equals a certain acoustic level (measured in dB SPL) in your studio environment. Depending upon the method and reference levels used during calibration, proper calibration can help reduce unwanted noise, minimize the risk of damage to your speakers and your ears, maximize the reference capabilities of differentspeaker types,and ensurethat you...
  • Page 22 Central Station Plus Calibration Calibratingthe Meter angled at 45 degrees to ensure an accurate reading. You should also calibrate the left and right monitors independently: pan the test tone hard left, calibrate the left monitor, and then repeat for the right channel.

  • Page 23: Maximum Loudness Reference 最大响 度参考

    Owner’s Manual Calibration Calibrating Speaker Levels 3.3 3.3.1 Maximum Loudness Reference 最大的响度参考 This method of speaker calibration references a 0 dBVU meter reading to the loudest level you want.This is the least technical,most subjective method and is good for environments where there is such a thing as “too loud”(such as an apartment, school, orOSHA-regulatedvenue),orwhenacertainlevelof“louder”needstobeattainable (forexample, for entertaining guests at parties, clubs, and other live venues).
  • Page 24 Central Station Plus Calibration CalibratingSpeakerLevels 10. If you are calibrating a monitoring system with independent subwoofer level control (such as a 2.1 or 2-way speaker system), repeat steps 4 through 8 for the subwoofer level. 11. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for the monitoring systems connected to Speaker Outputs B and C.
  • Page 25 Owner’s Manual Calibration Calibrating Speaker Levels 3.3 3.3.2 85 dB SPL Standard Reference 85 dB SPL 标准参考 This method of speaker calibration references a specific “standard” meter reading to a certain acoustic level. This is the most technical, least subjective method and is good for studios where a specific type of audio is produced or where an industry-standard audio level exists (such as for film or broadcast).
  • Page 26 Central Station Plus Calibration CalibratingSpeakerLevels 5. Pan the test tone so it only plays in the left speaker (hard left). 6. Turn the Main level knob to Unity Gain by turning it fully clockwise. 7. In the Passive Speaker Control section, locate the Speaker Trim controls for L/R Output A.
  • Page 28 C C e e n n t t r r a a l l S S t t a a t t i i o o n n P P l l u u s s Calibration CalibratingSpeakerLevels 6.将主电平旋钮顺时针旋转到统一增益。 7.在无源音箱控制部分，找到L/R输出A的音箱微调控制，用一把平头螺丝 刀将左声道的微调控制完全逆时针旋转。接下来，慢慢地顺时针转动扬声...

  • Page 29: Sample Hookup Diagrams

    O O w w n n e e r r ’ ’ s s M M a a n n u u a a l l Sample Hookup Diagrams Separate Control Room and Recording Room 4.1 4.0 Sample HookupDiagrams 连接图 The Central Station is an extremely flexible tool and can be used in all stages of the recording and music-production process.
  • Page 30 Central Station Plus Sample Hookup Diagrams Separate Control Room and Recording Room (continued) Separate Control Room and Recording Room (continued) 独立的控制室和 录音室（继续）。 FIRESTUDIO PROJECT (Computer Interface) CSR-1 Optional SPDIF Digital Output CD Player Remote Control or Main L/R Analog Output...

  • Page 31: Mixdown / Mastering Setup 混音/母带设置

    O O w w n n e e r r ’ ’ s s M M a a n n u u a a l l Sample Hookup Diagrams Mixdown / Mastering Setup 4.2 Mixdown / Mastering Setup 混音/母带设置 Here is a typical mix down or mastering setup in which the Central Station’s 24-bit, 192 kHz digital-to-analog converter is being used to compare the music being created (mixed or mastered) with a commercial CD.
  • Page 32 Central Station Plus Controls and Connections Front Panel Layout Passive SpeakersB Headphone Distribution Amp Power...

  • Page 34: Part Ii: Reference 参考资料

    Central Station Plus Controls and Connections Front Panel Layout PART II: REFERENCE 参考资料 5.0 Controls andConnections 控制装置和连接 Front Panel Layout 前面板的布局 5.1.1 Talkback 谈话回放 • Talkback microphone. The built-in talkback microphone is an electret condenser microphone and is positioned just below the Talkback Level knob.
  • Page 35 O O w w n n e e r r ’ ’ s s M M a a n n u u a a l l Sample Hookup Diagrams Phones。将耳机连接到Central Station 的两个耳机放 大器。 Dual-function LevelControl。当旋转时，旋钮调整相关 耳机放大器的电平。当按下时，它在主音频输入和提示 音频输入之间切换，作为相应耳机放大器的来源。 除非 "Cue" 被选为来源，否则对讲机不会被接入耳 机。...
  • Page 36 Central Station Plus Controls and Connections FrontPanelLayout 5.1 Back Panel Layout 5.1.3 Cue/Main Select Cue/Main 选择 The Central Station comes equipped with separate Cue and Main signal paths. The Cue signal path includes the talkback-microphone signal and sendsthissignaltotherecordingartistviaanexternalheadphoneamp or thetwoonboard headphone amps.TheMain signalpath is intended for the control room and does not include the Talkback signal.

  • Page 37: Controls And Connections

    Owner’s Manual Controls and Connections 5.1.4 Meter The Central Station comes equipped with dual, independent, tricolored, 30-segment LEDs for metering the audio signal.The scale is represented indBfsand dBuforusewithanalogoutboardequipmentanddigital audio workstations, sound cards, and other digital systems. Central Station 配备了双路独立的三色30段 LED 灯，用于计量音频信号。 标度以dBfs和dBu表示。用于模拟外置设备和数字音频工作站、声卡和其...
  • Page 38 Central Station Plus Controls and Connections Back Panel Layout 5.1.5 Passive SpeakerControl 无源扬声器控制 Speaker Select (A,B,and C).These buttonsactivate stereospeakerline- • level outputs A, B, or C. Speaker Select A and B cannot be enabled at the sametime.SpeakerSelectCcanbe enabledconcurrentlywith either A or B. Because of this, Speaker C is typically used for a subwoofer.
  • Page 39 POWER This is the connection for the Central Station’s proprietary external power supply. Only this power supply should be used with your Central Station. Replacement power supplies can be purchased directly from PreSonus or from a musical-equipment retailer. Central Station 专...

  • Page 40: Digitalinputs 数字输入

    Central Station Plus Controls and Connections Back Panel Layout 5.2 Back Panel Layout 5.2.2 Digital Inputs (24-bit/192 kHz) 数字输入 (24-bit/192 kHz) Central Station automatically reads and locks to the sample rate of the incoming digital stream and can receive and lock to sample rates of44.1, 48,96, and 192kHz.

  • Page 41: Line Outputs 线路输出

    Owner’s Manual Controls and Connections 5.2.4 Line Outputs 线路输出 These outputs are ideal for connecting external headphone- distribution systems or external mastering units. Again, only balanced cables should be used when connecting your Central Station to these devices. Because of the Central Station’s passive circuitry, using unbalanced cables can reduce the output level and can introduce noise into your system.

  • Page 42: Analog Inputs 模拟输入

    Central Station Plus Controls and Connections Back Panel Layout 5.2.5 Analog Inputs 模拟输入 These inputs are for your audio sources (mixer, audio interface, CD player,etc.). Only balanced cables should be used when connecting the balanced TRS inputs of your Central Station to these devices. Because of the Central Station’s passive circuitry, using unbalanced...

  • Page 43: Talkback Section 对讲部分

    Owner’s Manual Controls and Connections 5.2.7 TalkbackSection 谈话部分 • Pedal. Unbalanced ¼”TS connector for use with a momentary footswitch. • Activate button. Activates the external microphone input to be the sourcefortheTalkbacksystemand bypasses the onboard Central Station microphone. Please note: the onboard CSR-1 microphone is always active regardless of whether or not the external mic is activated.

  • Page 44: Csr-1: Central Station Remote (Optional)远程 控制（可选项） -21

    输入源切换和扬声器输出切换功能。允许你把Central Station 和你的设 备一起放在机架上，在你的桌面上使用CSR-1，以获得最终的控制和灵 活性。本节将让您熟悉CSR-1的控制功能。 Please Note: Your Central Station Plus system can be used with or without the CSR-1 connected. When using your Central Station without the remote, simply control all functions from the main unit. 请注意：你的 Central Station Plus 系统可以在连接 CSR-1 的情况下使用，...
  • Page 45 Owner’s Manual Controls and Connections 5.3.1 CSR-1 Controls Below isadiagramofthe CSR-1controls.Eachcontrolcorresponds directly to the same control on the Central Stration. All CSR-1 functions controltheircorrespondingCentralStationfunctions,exceptforthe Talkback Mic level.The Central Station and CSR-1 retain independent control over their respective onboard talkback microphones. 下面是CSR-1的控制示意图。每个控制都直接对应于中央控制台上的相同控制。...
  • Page 46 Central Station Plus Controls and Connections Back Panel Layout Input Select Buttons TRS1: Patches the analog TRS1 input to the Mains. TRS2: Patches the analog TRS2 input to the Mains. Digital: Patches the current digital input selection to the Mains.

  • Page 47: Technical Information 技术信息

    Owner’s Manual Technical Information icrophoe. 对讲机和电平：对讲机音量可以调整CSR-1上的内置电容式麦克风的增益。 由于CSR-1的对讲机在连接外部麦克风时仍然有效，建议你在使用外部对讲机时，将麦克风音量调低。 6.0 Technical Information 技术信息 Frequently Asked Questions 常见问题 Why can’t I hear the talkback microphone? • Only headphones with a Phones Source of“Cue” can hear the talkback microphone. • Connect and/or calibrate your talkback microphone according to Section 1.5. •...
  • Page 48 Central Station Plus Technical Information Frequently Asked Question • 确保正确的扬声器选择按钮被点亮，其扬声器电 平调节旋钮被调高。 • 解除通话、单声道、静音和调光按钮。然后慢慢 调高主电平旋钮。 • 将你的扬声器移到不同的输出端，以验证输出是 否正常。 • 将输入源直接连接到你的扬声器，以验证扬声器 是否正常工作。 I have everything turned all the way up, but my speakers still aren’t loud enough. What gives? 我把所有东西都调高了，但我的扬声器还是不够响。什 么原因？ •...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting 故障排除

    PreSonus Customer Support: 在使用Central Station 时，如遇到任何困难，再联系 PreSonus 客户支持之前，请先尝试以下方法： • Check our Web site at www.presonus.com for answers to frequently asked questions and for troubleshooting techniques specific to the Central Station. • Turnthe poweroff and then on by disconnecting and reconnecting your Central Station’s power cable.
  • Page 50 Central Station Plus Technical Information Frequently Asked Question 如需技术援助，请访问我们的网站 www.presonus.com，在美国中部时间上午9点 至下午6点（格林尼治标准时间06:00）期间， 请致电1-225-216-7887，或 发电子邮件至： techsupport@presonus.com When contacting technical support, please have the following information at hand: • A brief description of what equipment and connections are being made to your Central Station.

  • Page 51: Specifications 规格

    Owner’s Manual Technical Information Specifications 规格参数 Audio Inputs 音频输入 TRS1 & TRS2 Type 类型 ¼”TRS Passive-Balanced 无源平衡型 InputImpedance 输入阻抗 2-5Ω (depends on speaker load and trim) S/NRatio 信噪比 >140 dB THD+N < 0.0005% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu) Frequency Response 频率响应 >...
  • Page 52 Central Station Plus Technical Information Specifications 6.3 Specifications Main 主要内容 Type 类型 ¼”TRS Active-Balanced OutputImpedance 输出阻抗 51Ω THD+N <0.0025% Frequency Response 频率响应 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5 dB Cue 提示 Type 类型 ¼”TRS Active-ImpedanceBalanced 有源阻抗平衡型 OutputImpedance 输出阻抗 51Ω THD+N < 0.003% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu) Frequency Response 频率响应...
  • Page 53 PackageType 包装类型 Dimensions 尺寸 19 (W) X 1.75 (H) X 5.50 (D) inches Weight 重量 5.0 lbs. As acommitmenttoconstantimprovement,PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification. 作为对不断改进的承诺，这里所述的任何规格，PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.公司保留在任何时候修改的权利，不...
  • Page 54 Central Station Plus Technical Information Specifications INPUT METERS INPUT SWITCHING MAIN OUTPUT TRS 1 MASTER SPEAKER A VOLUME MUTE MONO TRS 2 SPEAKER B COAX SPEAKER C TOSLINK SPDIF OUTPUT SWITCHING REMOTE PHONES FOOTSWITCH INTERNAL HEADPHONE ELECTRET SWITCHING LEVEL EXTERNAL...
  • Page 56 Central Station Plus Technical Information Remote DB15 Cable Pin-out Remote DB15 Cable Pin-out 远程DB15电缆 Pin-out P1 Pin P2 Pin Twisted Remote Function Number Number Pair 远程功能 Right-High Send Right-High Return Level Right-Low Send Right-Low Return Level Left-High Send Left-High Send...

  • Page 57: Presonus Limited Warranty 保证

    PreSonus Limited Warranty 6.6 PRESONUS LIMITEDWARRANTY PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase.This warranty is enforceableonly by the original retail purchaser.Tobe protectedby this warranty, the purchaser must completeand returnthe enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase.During the warranty period, PreSonus...
  • Page 58 Central Station Plus Technical Information Remote DB15 Cable Pin-out PreSonusAudioElectronics,Inc. 7257 FloridaBlvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 www.PreSonus.com ® Baton Rouge • USA • www.presonus.com...
  • Page 61 Owner’s Manual Addedbonus: PreSonus’previouslyTopSecretrecipefor… Jambalaya PreSonus 食谱...什锦饭 Ingredients: • 5 lbs link andouille sausage • 3 lbs boneless chicken • 2 lbs ground beef • 3 lbs onions (yellow or purple) • 2 stalks of celery • 1 lb bell peppers (green or red) •...
  • Page 62 可供20人食用 © 2012 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AudioBox, DigiMax, FireStudio, Nimbit, PreSonus, QMix, StudioLive, and XMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture, Impact, Mixverb Presence, RedLightDist, SampleOne, Studio One, and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd.
  • Page 63 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 注意：未经PreSonus Audio Electronics明确批准的对本设备的更改或修改可 能会使用户在FCC规则下操作设备的权力失效。本设备未经 PreSonus Audio Electronics 明确批准的更改或修改可能会使用户在 FCC 规则下操作本设备的...
  • Page 64 A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. 7257 Florida Boulevard • Baton Rouge, ® Louisiana 70806 USA •1-225-216-7887 Part# 820-CS0010-B www.presonus.com...

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