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Calrec ZETA Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Zeta InstallatIon Manual Digital Broadcast Production Console calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 2: Analog Mic/Line Inputs - Style

    HX7 8EZ is for International usage. product. Tel +44 (0)1422 842159 Calrec Audio Ltd reserve the right to change All trade marks acknowledged. Fax +44 (0)1422 845244 specifications without notice. E & O.E. Email Enquiries@calrec.com ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Zeta Contents Important Information Audio Input and Output Interfaces Health and Safety AES Input and Output Connections Technical Support Analog Input and Output Connections BNC and XLR Interface Connector Panels Overview EDAC Interface Connector Panels System Overview AES Inputs - BNC Interface...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    April Calrec customer support engineer before carrying out any form of re- Calrec and variations to the recommended 2006 the vast majority of Calrec PCB and soldering. installation as detailed in Calrec cable assemblies will have been produced documentation.

  • Page 5: Health And Safety

    The maximum potential between the terminals exceeds 60 volts, the blanking plates are fitted to avoid the risk of electric shock. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 6: Technical Support

    For technical assistance within the UK and Ireland, please contact the Customer Repairs Support Team at :- If you need to return goods to Calrec, for whatever reason, please contact the Customer Support Company beforehand in order that you Calrec Audio Ltd...

  • Page 7: Overview

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  • Page 8: System Overview

    Wide Area Bulk Cards allow for additional P.C. audio continuity even during PC or I/O via a wide area interface such as MADI or Hydra - Calrec’s sophisticated audio networking system. control reset. • Console and racks boot from power on in less than 20 seconds.

  • Page 9: Typical System Diagram

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  • Page 10: Environmental Considerations

    Relative humidity suitable fixings during transit to prevent Operating: 25% to 80% non condensing. movement, and possible damage. Calrec Non-operating: 0% to 90% non Audio Ltd is not liable for any damages to condensing.

  • Page 11: Input/Output Port Labelling

    Note that I/O marked in this way on different shows and also, the patch cannot be connected in pairs to connections are stored with the snap-shot stereo paths from the control memories. surface. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 12: System Specification

    systeM speCIfICatIon DIGITAL INPUTS Analog input for 0dBFS can be pre-set Word Length 24-Bit globally to +28, +24, +22, +20, +18 or Formats Supported AES/EBU (AES3) +15 dBu Also suitable for use with SPDIF (IEC958 Type 2) signals Interface 110 Ohm transformer balanced, 5V Pk-Pk 75 Ohm unbalanced (BNC), 1V Pk-Pk Pre-fader headroom on analog inputs is Sample Rate Conversion...

  • Page 13: Frame Options And Dimensions

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  • Page 14: Fader Frame Typical Layout

    2 fader fraMe typICal layout The smallest frame houses up to 24 faders, which allows up to 48 paths to be controlled within a frame only 784mm (30.9 inches) wide. Due to the console’s compact size, colour touch screen, keyboard and trackerball are housed separately.

  • Page 15: Fader Frame Typical Layout

    0 fader fraMe typICal layout The medium sized frame houses up to 40 faders, which allows up to 80 paths to be controlled within a frame only 1290mm (50.8 inches) wide. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 16: Fader Frame Typical Layout

     fader fraMe typICal layout The largest frame houses up to 56 faders (the maximum number possible), which allows up to 112 paths to be controlled within a frame only 1796mm (70.7 inches) wide. 1 Ze ta Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 17: Console Plan And Elevation

    The end profile is the same for all three Frame Size frame sizes. An optional floor stand is inches inches available. 24 Fader Frame 30.9 33.3 40 Fader Frame 50.8 1290 33.3 56 Fader Frame 70.7 1796 33.3 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 18: Front Elevation

    front elevatIon 24 FADER 40 FADER 56 FADER 1 Ze ta Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 19: Equipment Installation Information

    Zeta equIpMent InstallatIon InforMatIon calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 20: Rack Specifications

    raCk speCIfICatIons It is recommended that all equipment POWER FAN FAIL over 8Kg (17.5 lbs) in weight, or over 150mm (6 inches) deep is mounted into equipment bays which offer mechanical supports under each PROCESSING RACK (CONTAINS ALL I-O, DSP of the units.

  • Page 21: Processing Rack

    J122 J111 J102 POWER 5DV J112 9F D-TYPE DC DIST 005-01 FAIL BOX J127 J115 J104 J107 J106 TTL SYNC I/P VIDEO SYNC I/P METER DATA RJ45-8V H121 H122 J109 HN5316 PROCESSING RACK BACKPLANE CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 22: Bulk Power Supply And Distribution Unit

    bulk power supply and dIstrIbutIon unIt FRonT ZN5526 ZN5526 ZN5526 24V PSU 24V PSU 24V PSU RW5537 RESET RACK 100 % 100 % 100 % AUXILARY 80 % 80 % 80 % 24V OUTPUTS 60 % 60 % 60 % 40 % 40 % 40 %...

  • Page 23: Multi-Rail Power Supply Unit

    Should any of the fans slow down or stop, or any voltage rail fall outside specified limits, a PSU Fail signal will be sent to the console and PC to warn the operator of a problem. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 24: Pc Information

    LAN. Usernames and Passwords It is recommended that this user is used Calrec will not be responsible for the The PC will initially be set up with two sets during configuration of the PC and the...

  • Page 25: File Backup

    (such as saving even if not edited). If the file needs to be e-mailed to Calrec for any reason it should always be zipped to protect the file time/date stamp. A new backup copy of this file should be made after a console upgrade.

  • Page 26: Gpio Connections

    gpIo ConneCtIons Connections to the general purpose inputs and outputs are provided on 50 way female D-Type connectors on the rear of the console. 32 opto inputs, 16 opto outputs and 40 Darlington outputs are available. METER DATA RJ45-8V PSU MON/RESET RS232 GPI #2 GPI #1...
  • Page 27 15 . 34 Normally Made a/b Relay 8 16 . 35 Normally Open a/b Relay 8 17 . 36 Chassis 18 . 37 Chassis Chassis Relay Specification - 50V, 1A (switched power not exceeding 30W) CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 28: Talkback Mic & Headphone Signal Format And Connections

    talkbaCk MIC & HeadpHone sIgnal forMat and ConneCtIons The talkback and headphone signals The reset panel contains the following DIL SWITChES RT5323 - BROADCAST FACILITIES & RESET PANEL are carried between the console talkback microphone circuitry: backplane and the power monitoring RT5323 and distribution unit using a multi- •...
  • Page 29 GPI #1 9M D-TYPE RS422#2 RS422#1 DEBUG#2 DEBUG#1 FAST LINK D37F-SP-PF 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE RJ45-8V RJ45-8V RJ45-8V RJ45-8V RJ45-8V 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE POWER 8DV GPI #4 GPI #3 POWER 8DV HN5317 CONSOLE INTERFACE CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 30: Serial Interface

    serIal InterfaCe The system currently supports the following serial interfaces: • Cue Director • Nexus Router • TSI Image Video 1000 Serial port setup and label associations are made using the Options-Serial I/F screens. Serial Port Settings Screen The console has a serial interface port for allowing equipment to be connected to the system.

  • Page 31: Madi

    ST - Multi-mode BNC (75Ohm) medium and receive over a coaxial OR JM5450 DC (24V) SC - Multi-mode BNC (75Ohm) JM5451 AC (100-240V) SC - Multi-mode BNC (75Ohm) optical medium. A switch allows receiver selection. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 33: Hydra Audio Networking

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  • Page 34: Hydra Technology

    LAN, being be easy to use and maintain. The system’s created out of a central Gigabit switch control software constantly monitors © Calrec Aud All Rights Res with connections to each mixing console the network, performing essential and Hydra I/O box, in a star formation.

  • Page 35: Typical Hydra Network Example

    & Equipment The above diagram shows 4 control to the console Gigabit interface with the 3051-31- rooms, each with a Calrec digital lowest IP address on the network. console. The Gigabit interface unit for each console transmits and receives Private Network...

  • Page 36: Console Hardware

    Alpha and Sigma systems can have up Gigabit port on the unit is not used. The own unique IP address, which the system to 8 WAB interfaces; Omega and Zeta unit runs at Gigabit speed all the time, and uses to identify each network connection.

  • Page 37: Gigabit Switch

    Mode devices are connected to it, and routes data to the correct destination port. It is It is for this reason that Calrec do not restrictions, the redundant PSU must capable of continuously receiving data at warrant our products for any Hydra...

  • Page 38: Hydra I/O Boxes

    Hydra I/o boxes These robust, self-contained boxes 12 MIC/LInE In & 4 LInE oUT (AD5608) can provide audio input and output facilities for use in areas such as: • Equipment Room Rack • Studio Wall Box • Studio Gantry / Lighting Grid •...
  • Page 39 Port 2 active (green) RS232 port is provided, such that system networks together. Status (x8 red) diagnostics can be performed by a Calrec approved engineer. Connection to the If a Hydra I/O box needs to be swapped In addition, each input connector has...

  • Page 40: Modular Hydra I/O Box

    All 14 slots may be used by any of the I/O box could be changed according to Calrec digital consoles. modules in any combination. However, it the requirements of its use. To aid this...
  • Page 41 The AC line cord is the mains disconnect Extensions of the rack sides slot into for each module. The AC line cords should If in doubt, please consult Calrec’s these rear supports, allowing the rack to have an IEC320 connector to plug into customer support team.

  • Page 42: Network Redundancy

    8 Gigabit interface units; Omega and interruption, typically 3-4 seconds. message report to the console will inform Zeta systems can have up to 3. During the user that a Gigabit port on a Hydra I/O set up, the user selects how many Gigabit Each Hydra I/O box has a second port box is no longer available.

  • Page 43: Audio Input And Output Interfaces

    Zeta audIo Input and output InterfaCes calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 44: Aes Input And Output Connections

    aes Input and output ConneCtIons AES Inputs and Outputs J120 J101 DEBUG 2 DEBUG 1 9M D-TYPE 9M D-TYPE J113 J108 J121 J103 FAST LINK 005-01 J100 RJ45-8V J122 J111 J102 POWER 5DV J112 9F D-TYPE DC DIST 005-01 FAIL BOX J127 J115 J104...

  • Page 45: Analog Input And Output Connections

    MIC/LINE INPUTS 17-24 MIC/LINE INPUTS 25-32 inputs are connected. Each of the input SLOT CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR connectors provides connections for 4 J104 stereo inputs. J101 J103 J111 J115 J120 J121 J122 J127 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 46: Bnc And Xlr Interface Connector Panels

    bnC and xlr InterfaCe ConneCtor panels Audio inputs and outputs may be XLR InPUT PAnEL (FRonT) connected directly to the console I/P 1 I/P 2 I/P 3 I/P 4 I/P 5 I/P 6 I/P 7 I/P 8 I/P 9 I/P 10 I/P 11 I/P 12 I/P 13...

  • Page 47: Edac Interface Connector Panels

    Varicon 56 Way Free Socket 400-008 516-056-000-401 Varicon 56 Way Metal Hood 400-038 516-230-556 Solder Type Varicon Pins 400-025 516-290-500 Varicon Pin Extraction Tool 516-280-200 Crimp Type Varicon Pins 400-024 516-290-590 (XLR) Neutrik NC-3-FC 410-007 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 48: Aes Inputs - Bnc Interface

    aes Inputs - bnC InterfaCe Each AES I/o card in the Processing The diagram below shows how the AES Each BNC interface panel can interface rack provides 32 AES inputs and 32 input connectors are connected to 32 32 AES inputs. Therefore if all AES inputs AES outputs.

  • Page 49: Aes Inputs - Xlr Interface

    11 . 29 12 . 30 13 . 31 14 . 32 15 . 33 16 . 34 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis XLR InPUT I/F PAnEL (REAR) SCSI - 36F INPUTS SN5328 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 50: Aes Inputs - Edac Interface

    aes Inputs - edaC InterfaCe Each AES I/o card in the Processing The diagram below shows how AES Each connector on the panel can rack provides 32 AES inputs and 32 inputs are connected to an 8 way EDAC interface 16 AES inputs. Therefore if all AES outputs.

  • Page 51: Aes Outputs - Bnc Interface

    16 . 34 16 . 34 17 . 35 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis 18 . 36 Chassis BnC oUTPUT I/F PAnEL (REAR) OUTPUTS 17-32 OUTPUTS 1-16 SCSI - 36F SCSI - 36F SN5388 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 52: Aes Outputs - Xlr Interface

    aes outputs - xlr InterfaCe Each AES I/o card in the Processing The diagram below shows how the AES Each XLR interface panel can interface rack provides 32 AES inputs and 32 output connectors are connected to XLR 16 AES outputs. Therefore if all AES AES outputs.

  • Page 53: Aes Outputs - Edac Interface

    13 . 31 MM.NN AES 14 14 . 32 PP.RR AES 15 15 . 33 SS.TT AES 16 16 . 34 H.LL Chassis 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis 8 WAy EDAC InTERFACE PAnEL SN5080 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 54: Analog Mic/Line Inputs - Style 1

    ADC connectors on the dedicated input connectors on the should be located within 3m (9.8ft) of rear of the rack via Calrec custom cabling rear of the rack, to which the system’s the rack. to achieve Style 1 (4 pairs per EDAC).
  • Page 55 ADC connectors on the dedicated input connectors on the should be located within 3m (9.8ft) of rear of the rack via Calrec custom cabling rear of the rack, to which the system’s the rack. to achieve Style 2 (6 pairs per EDAC).

  • Page 56: Analog Line Outputs - Style 1

    analog lIne outputs - style 1 Each analog output (DAC) card in the 2 Cables are required for each DAC Each of the output connectors provides Processing rack, provides 16 stereo card fitted - 8 stereo outputs on each connections for 8 stereo outputs. The outputs.
  • Page 57 Chassis 18 . 36 Chassis STEREO LINE OPs 19-24 On EDACs, the first pin is HOT (phase), the second pin is COLD (anti-phase) and H.LL are chassis connections. 12 WAy EDAC InTERFACE PAnEL SN5145 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 59: Appendix A - Unipower Bulk Power Supplies And Seperate Distribution

    Zeta appendIx a - unIpower bulk power supplIes and seperate dIstrIbutIon calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 60: Unipower Bulk Psu

    unIpower bulk psu This information is for consoles using the Unipower bulk power supplies and seperate distribution unit. If your console uses the combined bulk power supply and distribution unit, please refer to the information in the main part of this manual.

  • Page 61: Psu Monitoring And Distribution Unit

    • 2 x RS422 to RS232 converters to interface the rack control processors to the PC. • Opto-isolated fan fail and PSU fail inputs. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 62 psu MonItorIng and dIstrIbutIon unIt This information is for consoles using 8 change over relays are also available the Unipower bulk power supplies and on the rear of the Power Monitoring and seperate distribution unit. If your console Distribution Unit. uses the combined bulk power supply and distribution unit, please refer to the information in the main part of this...
  • Page 63 TO RACK 2 INPUTS FUSED 24V 24V TO RACK 1 24V TO RACK 2 24V TO PSU 1 24V TO PSU 2 24V TO PSU 3 RELAY OUTPUTS ZH5374 - PSU COMBINER, DISTRIBUTION & MONITOR UNIT CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 65: Input And Output Labelling Sheets

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  • Page 66: Aes Inputs

    aes Inputs AES Card 1 - Inputs 1-32 Connector Label for LR pair 2nd Label Input Circuit Description (or 1st of 2 mono) 6 characters (only if pair dedicated to 2 mono signals) 1L + 1R 2L + 2R 3L + 3R 4L + 4R 5L + 5R 6L + 6R...

  • Page 67: Aes Inputs

    5L + 5R 6L + 6R 7L + 7R 8L + 8R 9L + 9R 10L + 10R 11L + 11R 12L + 12R 13L + 13R 14L + 14R 15L + 15R 16L + 16R CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 68: Aes Outputs

    aes outputs AES Card 1 - Outputs 1-32 Connector Label for LR pair 2nd Label Output Circuit Description (or 1st of 2 mono) 6 characters (only if pair dedicated to 2 mono signals) 1L + 1R 2L + 2R 3L + 3R 4L + 4R 5L + 5R 6L + 6R...

  • Page 69: Aes Outputs

    5L + 5R 6L + 6R 7L + 7R 8L + 8R 9L + 9R 10L + 10R 11L + 11R 12L + 12R 13L + 13R 14L + 14R 15L + 15R 16L + 16R CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 70: Mic/Line Inputs

    MIC/lIne Inputs ADC Card 1 - Inputs 1-32 Connector Label for LR pair 2nd Label Input Circuit Description (or 1st of 2 mono) 6 characters (only if pair dedicated to 2 mono signals) 1L + 1R 2L + 2R 3L + 3R 4L + 4R 5L + 5R 6L + 6R...

  • Page 71: Mic/Line Inputs

    6L + 6R 7L + 7R 8L + 8R 9L + 9R J122 10L + 10R 11L + 11R 12L + 12R 13L + 13R J127 14L + 14R 15L + 15R 16L + 16R CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 72: Line Outputs

    lIne outputs DAC Card 1 - Outputs 1-32 Connector Label for LR pair 2nd Label Output Circuit Description (or 1st of 2 mono) 6 characters (only if pair dedicated to 2 mono signals) 1L + 1R 2L + 2R 3L + 3R 4L + 4R 5L + 5R 6L + 6R...

  • Page 73: Line Outputs

    5L + 5R 6L + 6R 7L + 7R 8L + 8R 9L + 9R 10L + 10R 11L + 11R 12L + 12R 13L + 13R 14L + 14R 15L + 15R 16L + 16R CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 74: Notes

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  • Page 76 Calrec Audio Ltd reserve the right to Whilst the Company ensures that all change specifications without notice. E & details in this document are correct at the O.E. time of publication, we reserve the right to alter specifications and equipment The established policy of Calrec Audio without notice.

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