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If the above instructions are followed the procedure should be routine; if they are not, you could run the risk of damaging the console's logic chips. Again, to avoid ANY possibility of this damage, whenever possible we strongly recommend powering down the console before replacing any modules. RD-12 / March 99...
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Attention! Console Clock Battery Backup To activate battery backup of the console’s clock simply pull out the yellow strip from the clock display card, that is mounted on the inside of console meterbridge, as shown on the picture below. Console Clock Display Card R R R R R M M M M M ! ! ! ! !
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E X T R A C T O R T O O L S Module Removal Tools Your Audioarts RD-12 audio console is equipped with two "module extractor tools" which are mounted underneath the console armrest, to the far right (just above and to the left of the righthand mainframe headphone jack).
AUDIO CONNECTIONS ..................2-5 CONTROL CONNECTIONS ................... 2-6 Remote ON & OFF ....................2-6 Talkback to Control Room ..................2-6 On Tally ........................2-6 Off Tally ........................2-7 page Contents – 1 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Nov 03...
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Cue Interrupt ......................5-3 Cue Mute ........................5-3 Mono Cue ......................... 5-3 Hook-ups ..................5-4 AMP A, B Connectors — AUDIO ................5-4 AMP B Connector — CONTROL ................5-4 page Contents – 2 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Jan 00...
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Tallies ........................9-4 Cue Dropout ......................9-5 Gain Trimpots ......................9-5 Internal Programming Options - Piggyback PCB ...... 9-5 External In ......................... 9-5 Cue Pre/Post ......................9-5 Gain Trimpots ......................9-5 Hook-ups ..................9-6 page Contents – 3 RD-12 / March 99...
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AMP A, B Connectors - CONTROL ................. 12-4 AMP D Connector - AUDIO ..................12-5 AMP C, D Connectors - CONTROL ................ 12-5 Chapter 13 - Tape Remote Module; optional Overview ..................13-2 Hook-ups ..................13-3 page Contents – 4 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / June 00...
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Digital/Audio Line Select Rackmount Schematic (LSR-500) ......15-15 Tape Remote Module Schematic (TRD-500) ............. 15-17 Intercom Module Schematic (ICMD-500) ............15-18 Appendix - Replacement Parts List Replacement Parts List ............. A-2 page Contents – 5 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Aug 00...
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The VU/Timer Cable................... 1-6 Energizing......................1-6 Audio and Control Wiring............1-7 Connection Procedures ..................1-7 Insert Points......................1-7 Unbalanced Connections ................... 1-7 Hand crimp tool wiring instructions..............1-8 page 1 – 1 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Nov 03...
Console placement should avoid proximity to any electro- magnetic fields, such as large power transformers, motors, and fluores- cent lighting fixtures. The required cut-out width is 31 5/8” for RD-12 or 43 5/8” for RD-20, and cut-out front-to-back dimension is 18 3/8”.
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(and is often by code) tied to the above-mentioned earth ground at one point. This point is the SYSTEM EARTH GROUND. page 1 – 3 RD / Oct 00 RD-12 / March 99...
Under no circumstances should the metal cover be removed! If you have a problem with the power supply, the SPS-180R unit must be returned to Audioarts for repair. page 1 – 4 RD-12 / Nov 03 RD-12 / March 99...
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Power Supply PS Cable Pinout Phantom Digital Ground Digital Ground Power Supply End Console End Digital+ 10-pin Connector 8-pin Connector Digital+ Female Male Analog Ground -V in +V in page 1 – 5 RD-12 / March 99 RD / Nov 2003...
Once you have verified proper power-up, unplug the rackmount power supplies to de-energize the console. You may now proceed to wire up audio and control connections. page 1 – 6 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Nov 03...
I N S T A L L A T I O N a n d P O W E R Audio and Control Wiring All audio and control I/O connections to the RD-12 console are made through 12-pin AMP type connectors. The supplied 12-pin connectors use crimp type pins.
(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 RD-12 / Jun 2004 RD-12 / March 99...
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Nylon Housing. STEP 3. Push ball at top of extractor down toward pin terminal; pin terminal will extract from Nylon Housing. page 1 – 9 RD-12 / Jun 2004 RD-12 / March 99...
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Talkback........................2-4 Superphone Output Assign ..................2-5 Hook-ups..................2-5 AUDIO CONNECTIONS..................2-5 CONTROL CONNECTIONS................... 2-6 Remote ON & OFF ....................2-6 Talkback to Control Room ..................2-6 On Tally........................2-6 Off Tally........................2-7 page 2 – 1 RD-12 / March 99...
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All audio and control input and output signals are made via four 12- pin AMP type connectors. page 2 – 2 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / June 00...
Mutes When a microphone is live in a room, that room’s monitor speakers must be muted to prevent feedback. The RD-12 console has three mute control lines: control room, studio one and studio two. Each of these may be activated by either an A or B microphone input. The first three positions...
ON/OFF switches. Talkback Typically, one of the console’s RD-12 input modules will be used for the control room (CR) console operator’s microphone. The fourth position of dipswitch SW1 allows that microphone to also function as a talkback mic.
Note the insert points are normally bypassed by PCB-mounted slide switch SW7 (see page 2-3). Regardless of this switch setting, the Insert Out pins may be used as a channel direct output if desired. page 2 – 5 RD-12 / March 99...
(Pins 5, 6 of C and D). This will turn the module OFF. Note this is a non- latching mode; the module will turn ON again as soon as the closure stops. (User-supplied momentary contact switch required.) page 2 – 6 RD-12 / March 99...
In either case, current should not exceed 30 milliamps. is suggested. Off Tally Identical to “On Tally” (preceding) only this function keys off the module’s channel OFF switch. Off Tally A is Pin 10(D); Off Tally B is Pin 10(C). page 2 – 7 RD-12 / March 99...
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CONTROL CONNECTIONS ................... 3-6 Remote ON & OFF ....................3-6 On Tally ........................3-7 External START & STOP ..................3-7 Ready ........................3-7 Typical Hook-Up Diagram ..................3-8 page 3 – 1 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Jan 00...
All audio and control input and output signals are made via four 12- pin AMP type connectors mounted in the bottom of the console’s mainframe, directly underneath each individual module. page 3 – 2 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / July 99...
Mutes Like MMD-5 inputs, an SLD-5 module can be programmed to mute studio speakers when the channel is ON. The RD-12 console has three mute control lines: control room, studio one and studio two. Each of these may be activated by either an A or B input source. The first three positions...
OFF switch is locked up. With SW7 set to PULSE this type of problem is eliminated; the module is turned off and left immediately ready for further control input. page 3 – 4 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Aug 01...
READY provide a 5 volt signal to Pin 8 (C), positive relative to Pin 6 (C). As long as the voltage is maintained, the module’s OFF LED will be illuminated. A diagram showing typical connections is shown on the next page. page 3 – 7 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Jan 00...
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A OFF- ITC Delta III DB-25 Connection Instructions ITC Delta III Cart Player ref: RD-12 Stereo Line Input Module (SLD-5) (Use two AMP male connectors on each end of cable) page 3 – 8 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Apr 00...
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AMP A, B Connectors — Analog Audio............4-3 AMP D Connector — Digital Outputs............... 4-4 Master Output Module 2 (AUD and UTIL) AMP A, B Connectors — Analog Audio............4-4 AMP D Connector — Digital Outputs............... 4-4 page 4 – 1 RD-12 / March 99...
O U T P U T M O D U L E S Output Modules (OMD-5) Module Overview Each RD-12 console has two master output modules: the first handles the console’s Program outputs (OM1), the second Audition and Utility (OM2). OM1 output module has installed jumpers J3, J4 for Program output;...
Bypass” (preceding section) if you intend to use these points. Pin 10 – PGM Rt Insert In SH Pin 12 – PGM Rt Insert In HI Pin 11 – PGM Rt Insert In LO page 4 – 3 RD-12 / March 99...
Control Room Module (CRD-5) Module Overview The CRD-5 module is the RD-12 console operator’s monitor module. It allows him to listen to the console’s three stereo outputs (PGM, AUD & UTL) as well as two external stereo line level inputs brought directly into the module.
(down). This will send a summed L+R cue signal to both cue left and right signal paths. Note the factory default setting for this switch is stereo cue. page 5 – 3 RD-12 / March 99 RD / July 99...
C and D connectors (near the console armrest) accept the module’s two external source inputs, and output two additional pre- level control studio outputs.All audio connections are (+4dBu bal- anced) analog signals. page 6 – 2 RD-12 / March 99...
TB signal. Note also if a studio is muted, talkback cannot be heard. However, if a studio is programmed to DIM instead of MUTE, talkback audio could presumably make it from the studio monitor speakers to the open studio mic. page 6 – 3 RD-12 / March 99...
M E T E R O U T P U T M O D U L E Meter Output Module (MOD-5) Chapter Contents Module Overview................ 7-2 Internal Programming Options ..........7-2 Hook-ups..................7-2 page 7 – 1 RD-12 / March 99...
Meter Output Module (MOD-5) Module Overview Each RD-12 console has one meter output module, which drives the console’s three pairs of left-right VU meters: PGM, AUD and UTL. Recessed front panel trim pots calibrate the three meter pairs. A VU TRIM cover strip (not shown) can be used to prevent trimpot access once calibration is set.
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C P U & D S P M O D U L E S CPU Central Processor (CPU-5 Module) DSP Digital Processor (DSP-5 Module) Chapter Contents Module Overview................8-2 AES Clock Sync......................8-2 CPU-5 Display ......................8-2 page 8 – 1 RD-12 / March 99...
Appendix). AES Clock Sync If you wish to sync your RD-12 console to an external clock source (or use the console master clock signal to control an external device) the AES Sync port is available on the DSP-5 module AMP A connector: Pin 1 –...
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Internal Programming Options - Piggyback PCB ....9-5 External In....................... 9-5 Cue Pre/Post ......................9-5 Gain Trimpots ......................9-5 Hook-ups..................9-6 AUDIO CONNECTIONS (AMP A, B)..............9-6 AUDIO and CONTROL CONNECTIONS (AMP C, D) ........... 9-6 page 9 – 1 RD-12 / March 99...
Generally used to to record phone segments in advance of actual airplay. Composite Minus Callers – This includes everything but the callers. Callers Only – No talent, no DJs, no music; just caller voices. page 9 – 3 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / June 99...
SW3 position 1 activates the on-air tally control line Remote tallies hooked-up to the console SW3 position 2 activates tally 2 at the Control Room mod- SW3 position 3 activates tally 3 ule (CRD-5) page 9 – 4 RD-12 / March 99...
AMP C connector Pin 8 – Callers Only Out LO Pin 10 – To Hybrid 1 Out SH Pin 12 – To Hybrid 1 Out HI Pin 11 – To Hybrid 1 Out LO page 9 – 6 RD-12 / March 99...
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START/STOP COMMON connections are the emitters, while the START and STOP connections are the collectors, of the opto’s NPN transistors. Correct polarity must be observed when using these outputs. page 9 – 7 RD-12 / March 99...
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L I N E P R E S E L E C T O R M O D U L E Line Preselector Module- Analog (LSA-5; optional) Chapter Contents Overview .................... 10-2 Internal Programming Options ............10-2 Hook-ups.................... 10-3 Audio Inputs........................10-3 Outputs ..........................10-4 page 10 – 1 RD-12 / March 99...
All audio input and output signals are made via four 12-pin AMP connectors mounted in the bottom of the console’s mainframe, directly underneath this module. Internal Programming Options There are no internal programming options on the LSA-5 module. page 10 – 2 RD-12 / July 99 RD-12 / March 99...
1 1 1 1 input is dipswitch-selectable for either analog or digital) and outputs both an analog and digital stereo signal, which may be wired back to RD-12 2 2 2 2 console input ports. Wiring between the console’s LSD-5 preselector module and the rackmount switcher is via two factory supplied pin-for-pin DB-25 connector cables: the module’s upper DB is used for control;...
Pin 6 – Line 3 Lt In LO Typical DB-25 Pin 5 – Line 3 Rt In SH connector Pin 4 – Line 3 Rt In HI Pin 17 – Line 3 Rt In LO page 11 – 4 RD-12 / March 99...
Pin 6 – Line Rt Out LO Typical DB-9 connector DIGITAL OUTPUTS (DB-9): Pin 2 – AES Out SH Pin 1 – AES Out HI Pin 6 – AES Out LO page 11 – 6 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Oct 99...
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AES 7 IN HI AES 8 IN SH AES 8 IN LO AES OUT SH AES OUT LO AES 8 IN HI AES OUT HI DIGITAL INPUTS (DB-25) page 11 – 7 RD-12 / Oct 99 RD-12 / March 99...
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Hook-ups ................... 12-4 AMP B Connector — AUDIO ................12-4 AMP A, B Connectors — CONTROL ..............12-4 AMP D Connector — AUDIO ................12-5 AMP C, D Connectors — CONTROL ..............12-5 page 12 – 1 RD-12 / March 99...
AMP type connectors mounted directly beneath the module on the console mainframe’s bottom pan. There are four connectors: AMP A and B (towards the console meterbridge) handle inputs; AMP C and D connector (near the console armrest) outputs. page 12 – 2 RD-12 / March 99...
3 - Ext -V position 4 - Ext +D Station Select Each ICM in daisy-chain hookup has own address, which is programed with “stations” slide switches SW2-SW9. Each ICM has only one slide switch “ON”. page 12 – 3 RD-12 / March 99...
Pin 6 - Station call line 1 Pin 5 - Station call line 2 Pin 3 - Station call line 3 AMP B connector Pin 2 - Station call line 4 Pins 1, 4 - Audio Common page 12 – 4 RD-12 / March 99...
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Pin 5 - Station call line 2 Pin 3 - Station call line 3 AMP D connector Pin 2 - Station call line 4 Pins 1, 4 - Audio Common page 12 – 5 RD-12 / March 99 RD-12 / Aug 00...
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T A P E R E M O T E M O D U L E Tape Remote Module (TRD-5; optional) Chapter Contents Module Overview ................13-2 Hook-ups .................... 13-3 START/STOP Function Control I/O .................. 13-3 Full-Function Control I/O ....................13-5 page 13 – 1 RD-12 / June 00...
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A A A A R R R R W W W W M M M M M M M M T T T T S S S S T T T T page 13 – 2 RD-12 / June 00...
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M E T E R B R I D G E a n d C L O C K Meterbridge and Clock Chapter Contents Overview ..................14-2 Replacement Parts ..............14-2 Clock .................... 14-2 Controls ........................14-2 Setting the Time ....................... 14-3 Battery Backup ......................14-3 Operational Modes ....................14-3 page 14 – 1 RD-12 / March 00...
It can also be programmed to count in either 12 hour or 24 hour modes, and the internal counters can be slaved from another clock or other sources of 1 Hz timing signals (TTL levels). Contact factory technical support for further information. page 14 – 3 RD-12 / March 00...
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NOTE: PHASE SYMBOLS DENOTE SIGNAL POLARITY AGND IN PHASE OUT OF PHASE VCCadc VCCadc -2dBu LINE LT TRIM LINE1LTHI 4.99K 4.99K +4dBu BAL 22uF C49 SSM2143 100uF C18 LINE1LTLO 0V DC +2.5V DC 74ACT08 VHC4053 AGND AGND SS14 0.001uF 0.001uF 40.2K SS14 AGND...
Replacement Parts List ............... A-2 For the most part there are no user-replaceable parts in the RD-12 console. Exceptions are those controls and components that in the course of normal use may need maintenance (i.e., faders, pots, ON/OFF switches, indicator lamps, etc.). A complete list of available components is shown on the next page.
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A P P E N D I X REPLACEMENT PARTS — RD-12 AUDIO CONSOLE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION WS P/N SLD-5 ADC MODULE COMPLETE ANALOG STEREO LINE INPUT MODULE "002601" SLD-5SRC MODULE COMPLETE DIGITAL STEREO INPUT MODULE WITH SAMPLE RATE CONVERTER "002600"...
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