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Compact Stagebox Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Copyright by Studer Professional Audio GmbH Studer Professional Audio GmbH Technical Documentation Order no. 5031902 (0213) Riedthofstrasse 214 CH-8105 Regensdorf - Switzerland http://www.studer.ch Subject to change without prior notice Studer is a registered trade mark of Studer Professional Audio GmbH, Regensdorf...
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• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau- tion when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped Note: It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Studer or its authorised agents. Studer cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel • WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus • Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc. Warning: Do not use this apparatus in very dusty atmospheres, or in atmospheres containing flammable gases or chemicals • THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Under no circumstances...
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Safety Information • The mains supply disconnect device is the mains plug. It must remain accessible so as to be readily operable when the apparatus is in use • If any part of the mains cord set is damaged, the complete cord set should be replaced. The following information is for reference only. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: • Protective Earth (Ground): Green/Yellow (US: Green or Green/ Yellow) • Neutral: Blue (US: White) • Live (Hot): Brown (US: Black) As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: • The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol • The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N • The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed • This unit is capable of operating over a range of mains voltages, as marked on the rear panel Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Safety Information Conforming to this directive will minimise the risk of hearing damage caused by long listening periods. A simple rule to follow is: The longer you listen, the lower the average volume should be. Please take care when working with your audio system –...
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Installation General Installation Instructions Please consider besides these general instructions also any product-specific instructions in the ‘Installation’ chapter of this manual. Unpacking Check the equipment for any transport damage. If the unit is mechanically damaged, if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit, it must not be connected to the AC power outlet, or it must be immediately disconnected by unplugging the power cable.
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Installation / EMC Class I Equipment (Mains Operation) Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable, the latter has to be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug (IEC 320 / C13 or IEC 320 / C19) with respect to the applicable regulations in your country.
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EMC / Maintenance / ESD • Use a system grounding concept that satisfies the safety requirements (class I equipment must be connected with a protective ground conduc- tor) and that also takes into consideration the EMC require ments. When deciding between radial, surface, or combined grounding, the advantages and disadvantages should be carefully evaluated in each case.
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ESD / Repair • When performing a repair by replacing complete assemblies, the removed assembly must be sent back to the supplier in the same packing material in which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the case, any claim for a possible refund will be null and void. • Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD protected areas (EPA, e.g.
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Repair / Disposal SMD Components Studer has no commercially available SMD components in stock for service purposes. For repair, the corresponding devices have to be purchased locally. The specifications of special components can be found in the service manual. SMD components should only be replaced by skilled specialists using appro- priate tools.
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Conformity Declarations of Conformity This equipment complies with the EMC directives 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC This product is approved to safety standards IEC 60065:2001 (Seventh Edition) +A1:2005 EN60065:2002 +AMD1:2006 + A11:2008 UL60065-07 CAN/CSA C22.2 No60065.03 + AMD01:2006 And EMC standards EN55103-1:2009 EN55103-2:2009 Warning: Any modification or changes made to this device, unless explicitly approved by the manufacturer, will invalidate the authorisation of this device.
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Under these conditions the unit or system starts and works without any prob- lem. Beyond these specifications, possible problems are described below. Ambient Temperature Units and systems by Studer are generally designed for an ambient tempera- ture range (i.e. temperature of the incoming air) of +5 °C to +40 °C. When rack mounting the units, the intended air flow and herewith adequate cooling must be provided. The following facts must be considered: • The admissible ambient temperature range for operation of the semicon-...
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Appendix evaporation (sublimation) may be expected; otherwise the system must be heated and dried while switched off. A system without visible internal formation of ice or condensation should be heated up with its own heat dissipation, as homogeneously (and subsequently as slow) as possible;...
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Appendix Appendix 2: Mains Connector Strain Relief For anchoring connectors without a mechanical lock (e.g. IEC mains connec- tors), we recommend the arrangement below: Procedure: The cable clamp shipped with your unit is auto-adhesive. For mounting please follow the rules below: • The surface to be adhered to must be clean, dry, and free from grease, oil, or other contaminants.
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License Programs of Studer The following Terms and Conditions grant the right to use all programs of Studer that are part of the System and/or its options at the time of its delivery to the Customer, as well as the installation software on the original data disk and the accompanying documentation (‘License Material’).
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Reverse engineering is only permitted with the express consent of Studer. The consent of Studer can be obtained but is not limited to the case in which the interface software can not be provided by Studer. In any case Studer has to be informed immediately upon complete or partial reverse engineering.
Compact Stagebox General Utilization for the Purpose Intended The Studer Compact Stagebox is intended for professional use. It is presumed that the unit is operated only by trained personnel. Servicing is reserved to skilled technicians. The electrical connections may be connected only to the voltages and signals designated in this manual.
Compact Stagebox Features The Compact Stagebox is ideal for owners of Studer OnAir and Vista mixing consoles. It is a cost-effective possibility to extend the number of (remote) inputs and/or outputs by up to 48 analog inputs or outputs, for example.
For more information on the D21m system please refer to the ‘D21m I/O System Operating Instructions’ document available from www.studer.ch in the ‘Downloads’ - ‘User Guides’ - ‘Studer D21m I/O System’ area. Details The Compact Stagebox contains the D21m MADI HD card providing the con- nection to the console, three slots for input and/or output modules (A/C/E), and two slots for optional D21m I/O modules (K/L).
For using this module in the Studer Compact Stagebox or in a Studer console (Vista 1 or OnAir 1500), jumper J1 must not be plugged. In order to change its setting, remove the...
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Compact Stagebox Analog Line Output Module The line output module features 16 electronically balanced line outputs. A set of relays mutes the outputs in case of a power failure. The output level can be set with DIP switches for all outputs simultaneously (see below). Factory default setting is +15 dBu for 0 dB .
For more information on the D21m system please refer to the ‘D21m I/O System Operating Instructions’ document available from www.studer.ch in the ‘Downloads’ - ‘User Guides’ - ‘Studer D21m I/O Sys- tem’ area. GPIO (General Purpose Inputs/Outputs) Two 25-pin D-type connectors are provided, handling 8 GP (general purpose) control inputs and outputs, activated remotely from the console surface.
Setup Examples Compact Stagebox and Studer Consoles Note The example below shows the setup with the NanoSCore of a Studer OnAir 1500 console, but applies in a similar way with other Studer consoles, see the table below. Studer OnAir 1500 Core...
Mains In 2 Note The Studer Vista 1 console needs a D21m MADI card installed for connecting to the Compact Stagebox. The integrated optical MADI interface cannot be used for this connection since it offers no support for the MADI-embedded input control signals.
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Compact Stagebox Remove the blank panels and insert the MADI card. After powering the console up again and starting the Vista application, the recessed RECONFIG button must be pressed. A message window may appear in the Vista application. Click on the Ok button and wait for a couple of seconds until a new message window I/O Hardware change detected –...
‘D21m I/O System Operating Instructions’ document, available either from www.studer.ch in the ‘Downloads’ - ‘User Guides’ - ‘Studer D21m I/O System’ area, or on the product disc (CD or DVD) shipped with your console. Vista 1 is predefined for use with a Studer Compact Stagebox featuring 32 mic/line inputs and 16 line outputs.
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Compact Stagebox Procedure • For all screws in question a no. 2.5 Allen screwdriver is used. • Remove the top cover of the Compact Stagebox (2 countersunk screws M4×8 on top, 13 screws M4×6 around the upper edge). • Unplug the module’s flat cable(s) from the backplane PCB, and the supply loom from the module.
For more information on the D21m system please refer to the ‘D21m I/O System Operating Instructions’ document available from www.studer.ch in the ‘Downloads’ - ‘User Guides’ - ‘Studer D21m I/O System’ area. Fan Air Filter Service • For cleaning or replacing the air filter mat, just pull the black guard frame away from the fan air inlet and remove the filter mat.
1: Air Temperature and Humidity’ on page X at the beginning of this manual Weight Value 2 × mic/line input modules, 1 × line output module, 1 × D21m Studer Compact Stagebox, 10 kg / 22 lbs typical configuration MADI HD card, no D21m I/O cards (2 blank panels only) SW V4.1...
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