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  • Page 1 APOLLO INSTALLATION MANUAL Digital Broadcast Production Console calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 2 Networking and Bluefin High Density Signal England UK document. The latest version will be available Processing (HDSP) are registered trade marks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a registered trade HX7 8EZ upon request. This publication is for International usage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    APOLLO CONTENTS Information Connection Information Important Information Connection Types Health and Safety Category 5e and 6 Cables Technical Support Fiber Optic Interfaces Cleaning Fiber Optic Interfaces Surface And Rack LAN and Internet connections Surface Dimensions And Assembly 10 Floor Stand Leg Assembly...
  • Page 4 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 5: Information

    APOLLO INFORMATION calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    This All modules and cards should be returned If in doubt, please check with a Calrec includes changes to cabling provided by to Calrec Audio Limited in anti-static Calrec and variations to the recommended wrapping.

  • Page 7: Health And Safety

    Earth cable at least 6mm in cross regulations section (10 AWG). Cleaning For cleaning the front panels of the equipment we recommend anti-static screen cleaner sprayed onto a soft cloth to dampen it only. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Goods & Services is contained in the Company’s standard Terms and Conditions. A copy of this is available on request. Repairs If you need to return goods to Calrec, for whatever reason, please contact the APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 9: Surface And Rack

    APOLLO SURFACE AND RACK calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 10: Surface Dimensions And Assembly

    Calrec Project Engineer. Surface sizes Apollo surface sizes are given in the number of fader modules they can contain. The standard module is 250mm [9.84"] wide and can contain eight faders across its width.
  • Page 11 2554mm [100.55”] 2724mm [107.24”] 11.5 2, 3, 2.5, 2, 2 3010mm [118.50”] 2930mm [115.35”] 2810mm [110.63”] 2980mm [117.32”] 12.5 2, 3, 2.5, 3, 2 3260mm [128.35”] 3180mm [125.20”] 3060mm [120.47”] 3230mm [127. 1 7”] CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 12 Figure 7. FIGURE 7 - ACCESS SPACE REQUIRED BEHIND SURFACE 12 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 13: Floor Stand Leg Assembly

    Right Trim Cover Right Stand Inner Right Stand Leg Left Sweep Left Trim Cover Left Aluminium Plate Left Upper Side Left Stand Outer Left Stand Leg Left Stand Inner Right Aluminium Plate Right Stand Outer CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 14 FIGURE 6 - STAND ASSEMBLY STEP 5 The stand unit is now complete. If breaking down Fasten trim cover to desk bulkhead with the desk, never separate the trim and leg M4x30mm socket head x4 assembly below this state. 14 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 15 Fasten sweep to trims. M3x16mm pozi pan x3 Thread aluminium plate through the trims and fasten M4x20mm pozi pan x2 on the inner side. M4x16mm pozi pan x2 M3 nylock nut x3 M4x60mm socket head x3 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 16: Rack Dimensions And Mounting

    RACK DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING The Apollo rack is a standard 19 inch FIGURE 1 - RACK DIMENSIONS & AIR FLOW width equipment rack, 8 rack units 565mm high. Dimensions Figure 1 shows the side view of the Air exits EZ5708 rack with dimensions. It also...

  • Page 17: Internal Surface Components

    Serial number - Input Power - POE Switch - Power & Reset SPR1 POWER GOOD Panel SPR2 Surface switch Ancillary Power Surface switch Power & Reset Reset Serial number AC IN 1 AC IN 2 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 18 AC IN 2 AC IN 1 AC IN 2 DARK CANCEL FAIL WARNING APFL CANCEL APFL TB MIC RESET SURFACE RESET RESET CONTROL ENABLE 16 Fader Section 24 Fader Section Main Section 24 Fader Section 18 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 19 TB MIC RESET RESET SURFACE RESET CONTROL ENABLE YZ5706 - POE SWITCH SPR1 POWER GOOD Panel SPR2 Surface switch Ancillary Power Surface switch Power & Reset Reset Serial number AC IN 1 AC IN 2 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 20 DYN 2 DYN 2 DYN 2 DYN 2 DYN 2 DYN 2 STEREO PANEL LEVEL MONITOR START START START START START START START START START START START START START START START START Main Section 20 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 21 Surface power connections Apollo uses distributed AC power supplies and so there are no bulky power connections from surface to rack. Each surface has two IEC inlets on the rear. These feed into the internal power distribution which powers all POE switches in the surface directly.
  • Page 22 Serial number AC IN 1 AC IN 2 PC5787 Serial number POE SW 1 POE SW 2 PC POWER (+12V) SPR1/2 SPR1/2 + PC RESET POE SW BALANCED HEADPHONE SPARE PWR ANALOG INPUTS OUTPUTS 22 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 23 LINKS Surface MOUSE MOUSE Switches LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS ETHERNET ETHERNET ETHERNET ETHERNET LOW BATT LOW BATT Ethernet Connections POE Connections POE Switch POE Switch POE Switch 16 Fader Section Main Section Remote Section CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 24 (coded 61,62 etc. Connect to any SPR sockets on any POE switch and PR sockets on surface switches). Connections between rack control processor MAC 7 sockets Violet and surface switch A sockets (coded 71 and 72) 24 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 25: Configuration Pc

    12V supply. The 9 pin D-Type connector sends the converted 12V signal to the configuration PC. The pin assignment can be found in Figure 3 and a diagram illustrating the connections is shown in Figure 4. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 26 FIGURE 3 - PC POWER SUPPLY PIN The configuration PC communicates Two Ethernet ports are available on the ASSIGNMENTS with the rest of the Apollo system over configuration PC to allow connection Ethernet in a similar way to the surface to external computer networks. The 9 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable panels.
  • Page 27 Even though the PC is not required for CONTROL CONTROL ENABLE ENABLE operation of the system, Calrec does recommend that the PC is regarded as an integral control device for the system. It should not be used as a general purpose PC. If 3...

  • Page 28: Rack

    Fiber or Ethernet cable the processing, power and network physically next to each other. (with a recommended second cable from modules in the Apollo system. the backup processor for redundancy). DSP module The example in Figure 1 shows the...
  • Page 29 External synchronization signals can be is not necessarily the active primary by connecting POE switches in one patched into Apollo via the four BNC module. Should always be on for both surface section to surface switches in a connections at the top of the rack. More modules in good state.
  • Page 30 Ethernet, USB, keyboard, towards each other while pushing to seat mouse and VGA ports provide diagnostic the connection.. A click should be heard access for Calrec when the module is seated fully. approved service engineers. Be sure to depress the red latches when removing or installing modules.
  • Page 31 Note that Hydra1 based I/O boxes, switches or consoles can not be LINKS connected to these inputs. USB port providing diagnostics access for Calrec approved service LINKS engineers. Ethernet socket providing diagnostics access for ETHERNET Calrec approved service engineers. LED Indicators.

  • Page 32: Synchronization

    IE where more Sync source selection The video inputs can be fed with analogue than one Apollo or Artemis consoles The sync sources to be used have to be or digital video in NTSC, PAL or a variety...

  • Page 33: Hydra2 Io

    APOLLO HYDRA2 IO calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 34: Hydra2 Unit Overview

    7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND.
  • Page 35 MAC 6 MAC 7 MAC 6 normal operation. AC IN AC IN Rack connections Connections from IO boxes to the Apollo LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS rack are made via the Router or Expander modules. For full connection redundancy, each IO box should be connected to both...
  • Page 36 Hydra2 port 2. Note: LEDs 7 & 8 should never be active (On) simultaneously. They may be inactive (Off) simultaneously e.g. a Hydra system reset or failed connections. 36 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 37: Network Configuration

    OPTIONS section of the main application Console outputs (Figure 2). In this screen, touch the INPUT Outputs from an Apollo console can be ALLOC or OUTPUT ALLOC button to patched back into the console without access the available input or output ports.
  • Page 38 REMOVE relevant mic buss number button below. PORTS button. The function of the mic open busses will be detailed in the GPO section of this document. 38 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 39 The number of the set will appear next to the ports. The order of the ports within the set can be changed by selecting a port and touching the up or down arrow buttons. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 40 Studio A or from Studio B. Output alias files can also be created in a similar way. The full process is described in the Operator Manual. 40 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 41: Gpio

    7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND.
  • Page 42 This will bring up a popup window showing the available port lists. Selecting a list will re-populate the post list using the selected filter. The list of console functions can be filtered using the FILTER FUNCTIONS button above. 42 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 43 GPO signals are currently fixed to Latch mode. Latch mode sends a constant voltage while the function is active Test GPO A test button is present on every GPO output to manually trigger the GPO signal. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 44: Dolby Unit Control

    DOLBY UNIT CONTROL The Apollo has both audio signal Configuring the external device FIGURE 1 - CURRENT LIMITING path and remote control facilities for It is important always to refer to the Each Relay common needs use with encoded surround signals...

  • Page 45: Console Functions

    APOLLO CONSOLE FUNCTIONS calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 46: Oled Lifespan

    OLED LIFESPAN The Apollo control surface uses a conditions of the room, rather than be set combination of TFT's, LED's and to the default maximum. OLED's to display information. The small color graphic displays that We also recommend that the inactivity...

  • Page 47: Monitor Setup

    MONITOR SETUP As all Apollo IO is provided via Hydra2 FIGURE 1 - MONITOR PATCHING IN THE MAIN APPLICATION boxes, monitors should be connected to available Hydra2 output ports and then patched within the main application. The monitor patching is performed in the MON TB MTR PATCH screen in the GENERAL section as shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 48: Metering

    METERING A range of metering solutions can Sending signal to external meters The meters accept both analog and 110 be integrated into the flexible Apollo ohm digital input signals connected via The signal to be metered should be routed system.

  • Page 49: Talkback Connections

    Hydra2 units to be patched reset panel as shown in Figure 1. A male to the relevant inputs in the Apollo system. XLR socket is present on the rear of the Select the input port from the list on the...

  • Page 50: Headphone Connections

    PC5787 PC5787 Serial number Serial number Apollo can provide up to three stereo headphone output connectors, each able to receive an individual feed. POE SW 1 POE SW 1 POE SW 2...
  • Page 51 For more information on source selection and the Monitor controls please refer to the Operator Manual. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 52 52 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 53: Connection Information

    APOLLO CONNECTION INFORMATION calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 54: Connection Types

    6 Cables' section of this document. The length limits for reliable operation Fiber connections can be dramatically reduced if the internal All Calrec GBIC fiber connections, cable construction is deformed. This can multimode and singlemode use duplex occur when excessive tension is applied, LC connectors.

  • Page 55: Category 5E And 6 Cables

    The cable ties should only be tight enough to sufficiently support the cable bundle, and not to deform the outer cable sleeve/jacket. One solution can be to use the hook and CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 56: Fiber Optic Interfaces

    If the Optical Power Budget less the expansion and contraction stresses. combined losses of Connectors/Splices • Strain especially during the installation Calrec recommends that Singlemode and Fiber is a positive number then the process which can cause the fibers to connections be used where possible as system will work.
  • Page 57 • Ensure the unit power is turned off during cleaning. • Ensure that other power/light sources are disabled during the cleaning of optical interfaces. • Do not install any unauthorized modifications to the optical devices. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 58: Cleaning Fiber Optic Interfaces

    5. Immediately install a protective cover over the end of the cable to avoid re- contamination or insert the fiber back 58 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 59 If contaminants still remain, repeat the process. Following these guidelines should provide a successful installation and ensure optimum reliability and system performance. For further information or advice please feel free to contact Calrec. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 60: Lan And Internet Connections

    Temporary, easy access Ethernet connection If a permanent LAN connection is not required, or the Apollo may be mobile, the second adaptor may be used to provide a quick temporary Ethernet connection. 60 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...
  • Page 61 RJ45 socket on the other end of the adaptor. This connection is shown in Figure 2. Remote updates If remote updates are necessary, Calrec will connect with the system through a secure SSL connection. Updates and diagnostics should be possible as long as...
  • Page 62 62 APOLLO Digital Broadcast Production Console...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    APOLLO SPECIFICATIONS calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 64: Operational Specification

    OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATION Hydra2 networked IO box specifications are detailed in Figure 1. Apollo surface specifications are detailed in Figure 2. The Apollo rack specifications are detailed in Figure 3. General Equipment with input power >100W (Console & DSP/Router Rack) employs high efficiency power supplies with active power factor correction.
  • Page 65 FIGURE 2 - APOLLO SURFACE SPECIFICATIONS The console has two AC power inlets feeding two sets of internal power supplies. Although the console will operate with one inlet supply we recommend both inlets are powered. This will ensure continued operation should a PSU or AC source fail.

  • Page 66: Audio Performance Specification

    AUDIO PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION The following tables provide the audio performance specification for Apollo audio system. • Figure 1 provides AES3 input specs • Figure 2 provides AES3 output specs • Figure 3 provides analog input specs • Figure 4 provides analog output specs •...
  • Page 67 -1dBFS, 20Hz to 10kHz - Better than 0.0002% Distortion Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5dB (Analog Input to Output) FIGURE 6 - SYNCHRONIZATION INPUTS NTSC/PAL Video Tri-Level 48Hz Synchronization Internal Crystal Reference TTL Wordclock (48kHz) AES/EBU (AES3) Digital Input (48kHz) CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 68 Calrec Audio Ltd Nutclough Mill Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire England UK HX7 8EZ Tel +44 (0)1422 842159 Fax +44 (0)1422 845244 Email Enquiries@calrec.com calrec.com (926-136 Iss.7)

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