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Zeta OperatOr manual V1.34 Digital Broadcast Production Console calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...
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No part of this manual may be reproduced The established policy of Calrec Audio Ltd. is or transmitted in any form or by any means, to seek improvements to the design, specifications electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and manufacture of all products. It is not always...
Zeta COntentS Important Information Memory System Synchronisation Health and Safety Memory Controls Talkback And Tone Inputs Technical Support Memory Set Up Screen External Monitor Inputs Memory Isolation External Meter Inputs Overview Partial Memories States Introduction Condition Switching Principal Features Metering System...
In order to protect these devices from damage and to protect If in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio your warranty, please observe static Limited for guidance prior to commencing handling procedures, for example, use an any such work.
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...
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ISO 9001 and RAB Registered refined by user input and the Zeta reflects this in its user interface. Fully assignable Calrec Audio Ltd has been issued the control means that any fader can control ISO9001: 2000 standard by the Governing any channel or group.
Last settings fully restored on power- Gate. area interface such as MADI or up or reset. • All groups have Compressor/Limiter. Hydra, Calrec’s sophisticated audio • Automatic change over to hot spares • Pre configured inserts are assignable networking system.
layerIng and aSSIgnable COntrOl Layering Assignable Control Each fader can control two independent Each fader has an Assign button for audio signal paths, named A and B. These each audio path. The Assign buttons are signal paths can be either channels or labelled A and B for channel or group groups, although for easy reference, paths;...
L channel 1 from a different fader). Every and digital ports. Calrec digital consoles & R suffixes are not applied. Inputs and channel will probably have both a mic and...
PORT PORT SELECTED GROUP EXEC MAIN ANCILLARY 1 ANCILLARY 2 FADER > < TONE TONE TONE DIRECT O/P MOVE PATH gettIng Started EXEC INSERT > DESK H/PHONES R OP DIRECT OUTPUT THRESHOLD DESK As a safety measure, ensure that all faders Next, go to the Input Selection area of Now fade up the Main 1 fader and select are minimised, and the control room level...
The secondary processor will take over, and its indicator will change to green. When the primary processor becomes available again, it will automatically take back control from the secondary processor, and the secondary processor will return to standby mode. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
errOr meSSageS (awaCS) If a problem does develop, messages Three types of messages are reported: Information messages can be cleared are delivered on the Automatic by selecting them and then leaving the Warning and Correction System Information messages, eg “Control AWACS screen.
CHannel and grOup faderS Channel and group paths are SS - This LED is not used. controlled by the channel faders. GP - A group is assigned to the path GROUP Any fader can control any channel or group path. main output paths have their own dedicated faders in the main AFL will be heard through the monitor outputs section.
Wild control on the fader, including: • Input Gain • Aux Send Level • Dynamics • • Direct Output Level • Pan and Balance • Stereo Width • Track Output Level IC5524 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
VCa grOupIng Controls Controls Controls VCA groups allow the audio level, Primary and Secondary VCA Masters be made into a secondary master by CUt, AFl and PFl functions of It is possible to select a VCA master as a adding slaves to it. If a slave added to several slave faders to be controlled slave of another VCA group.
The range for both parameters are 10 ms to 5secs, as follows: • 10ms to 100ms in 10ms steps • 100ms to 1sec in 100ms steps • 1sec to 5s in 500ms steps CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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PORT PORT DIRECT O/P MOVE PATH EXEC FADER DIRECT O/P MOVE PATH Input and Output COntrOlS INSERT > DIRECT OUTPUT RECOVERY THRESHOLD RATIO/DEPTH INSERT > FAST SOFT INPUT LINK ATTACK RATIO PORT SELECT GATE INSERT INPUT COMP /GATE PORT SELECT the InPUt controls in the Input/ type.
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The overall audio level reduces as the pan PRE FDR << >> WIDTH feeding the bus. position approaches the centre. LEVEL GAIN L-C-R DELAY FLAT When LCR is switched out the divergence in of a mono channel is switched out. PY5438 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Input and Output COntrOlS the Panels - Input output screen assignment. Control is chosen using the duplicates some of the input/output selection buttons “PC Fader” and “Desk controls on the control surface. Fader” In addition, the user can choose whether to control the currently assigned fader path, or to select a different fader, known as the “PC Fader”...
Delay can also be assigned to Wild values. controls using the User-Chan screen. A screen button is provided, for use instead Interrogation of the rotary control push-switch. Holding down the interrogate button will CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
uSer-CHan SCreen this screen provides controls for of the path you wish to clear, and select MOVE STRIP moves the whole fader channel functions, some of which are CLEAR PATH and then EXEC. strip to a different fader. This means that available on the control surface.
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IN/OUT status of these controls using the Wild control push-switch. This feature is CLR will clear the selected Wild control optional, so it can be enabled or disabled from its assignment. using the OPTIONS - MISC screen. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
1805LR STUDIO - 4. - 27. + 8. PORT PORT EXEC FADER DIRECT O/P MOVE PATH eQ and fIlterS INSERT > DIRECT OUTPUT THRESHOLD RECOVERY RATIO/DEPTH GAIN FAST SOFT INPUT LINK ATTACK RATIO PORT SELECT GATE INSERT COMP /GATE SIDE CHAIN CONTROLS COMP EXP/GTE MAIN...
This is useful for when the same dynamics settings need to be applied to more than one channel. With the channel selected, press Link 1 or 2 to assign the channel to the bus. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
CHannel COpy eight sections of a channel or All together can be copied to another channel or channels using the User- Copy screen. First select the fader path you wish to copy, by pressing its fader assign button. Select the controls you want to copy, using the selection buttons I/PS, EQ/FLTR, DYN, PAN, FDR, RTG, AUX, WILDS or ALL.
15 seconds. As the console operates independantly of the PC, rebooting or failure of the PC will affect neither the audio nor the operation of the console. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
COnSOle funCtIOnS LIVE MEMORY DEFAULT CONSOLE CLEAR REPLAY EXEC 04 08 76 CLEAR SET UP CLEAR CHANNEL GLOBAL METER SEL SELECTED MEMO MAIN ANCILLARY 1 ANCILLARY 2 the console function buttons provide the TECH-INFO screen. This is a default an easy way of clearing down console memory, which could contain the fixed >...
rOutIng and traCk Output COntrOlS Routing Buttons feeds using the BUS button on the Input/ Routes to tracks, groups or main outputs for Output panel. the currently assigned path can be made or removed by pressing the numbered When in Interrogate mode, it is possible buttons in the routing section.
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0dB. A master fader allows the level of all the tracks to be controlled simultaneously. Tone or Talkback can be fed to the selected track or all at once using the selection buttons. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
auxIlIarIeS 8 mono auxiliary output busses are Interrogate Mode available. these busses can be paired INTER (latching) puts the panel into up for stereo, using the User-Busses Interrogate mode. If the Aux ON buttons screen. are held down, the fader assign buttons of all the paths feeding that bus will remain The displays above each rotary control show what lit.
The function of the fader bargraph can be set to display either the pre fader level or the amount of gain reduction applied by the Dynamics setting. This is done on the User-Chan screen. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
buSSeS SCreen The User-Busses screen allows Pre-send Cut the width of the main, group and Options are available for the pre-send to auxiliary busses to be defined. be cut : • when the channel or group is cut • when the channel or group fader is closed Mains •...
Talkback is available to individual tracks using the TB button in the track output section of the control surface, or using the Panels-Track Output screen. Talkback is available to Studio LS using the button in the monitor selector section. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
mOnItOrIng, meter SeleCt and lS COntrOl the monitor Selector is used to select the source to monitor, and the meter Selector is used to select what to display on the meters. If the loudspeaker system is surround, stereo and mono sources will still be heard in stereo and mono, with no signals on the other speakers.
Monitor Selector Buttons A similar screen exists to allocate monitor sources to the monitor selector buttons. Changes to the monitor configuration on these screens can only be done in “Technician” Mode. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
OSCIllatOr SCreen this screen provides controls for the testing stereo monitoring and metering. oscillator, which is used to generate It allows the tone to be interrupted on the test tones for alignment and testing. left side only, or on the left and right sides in an alternating pattern.
memOry COntrOlS 99 memories can be held in the Flash rom for different console arrangements. In addition , the PC back-up can allow an unlimited number of memories, which are easily recalled into the Flash rom . memories can be stored to removable media, which can be useful when many different operators use the same console, or when the console...
“Restore Memories” . Memories can be re-named by selecting “Re-Label Memories”. Selecting “Clear All Memories” will remove all memories from the Flash ROM (this is only available when the console is in Technician mode). CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
memOry ISOlatIOn the Isolate screen allows channel and group settings to be isolated from memory recall. this means their current settings will not be over- written when a memory is loaded. Isolated Ports The right side of the screen shows all fader paths.
When enabled, all memory saves are partial memory saves. When disabled, all saves are full console saves. Partial memory save option does not have to be enabled to allow previously saved partial memories to be loaded. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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tft meterS high quality tFt screen based meters can be incorporated into the console upstand either instead of or alongside moving coil or leD bargraph style meters. the user can dynamically change the layout of the tFt meters and their arrangement.
The global offset level will surround signals appear. The order can adjust the brightness of all screens by the be shuffled by selecting a signal from value selectable in the same way, from -5 to +4. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
adjuStIng tft SCreen layOut the user can (with some rules) different columns. Changing the number control the layout of the rows and of rows only affects meters in the selected columns on the tFt screens. the meter’s half of the screen. numbered buttons on the options - meters - layout screen allow the Columns...
Save to File will save the configuration a live broadcast. It does however allow being viewed/edited to c:/zeta/cust1/ changes to be tried out without losing the meter without loading it onto the console.
PHASE MU5380 MU5278 MU5352 MV5501 In addition to tFt meter, Calrec can digital maximum. The bargraphs can have supply either bargraphs, moving two yellow markers at specified points Coil VU or PPm meters. All Calrec to mark the “nominal” and “peak” levels.
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Input pOrtS SCreen this screen allows patching of input sources to channel inputs, insert returns, direct inputs or to output ports. on the control surface, ports may also be assigned using the Port Select controls. this screen shows the patching for channel inputs. (1) Source Lists All of the available ports can be grouped into suitable lists using the Options - Port...
PATCH, REMOVE and console settings can be isolated using the to display “Patch locked!” MOVE FROM buttons will be replaced with Mem- Isolate screen. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
aSSIgnable InSert SendS A pool of assignable inserts are The input ports connected to the insert provided for use in channel or return can also be seen. These are set up group paths. output ports for the on the I/O - Input screen. assignable insert sends are set up on the I/o - output screen, by Once this is done the insert can be...
Once connected, the insert is switched into the channel path using the buttons in the The input sources for assignable insert Input/Output section. returns can be patched, moved and removed here in the same way that channels inputs are patched. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
InSert SCreen once the assignable insert sends and two halves of the pair can be used for returns have been set up on the I/o separate mono signals. The inserts can be - Input and I/o - output screens, they viewed as pairs (best for patching to stereo can be patched here to channels and paths) or individual (best for patching to...
The output ports for main insert sends can be patched, moved and removed here in the same way as bus outputs are patched. The input ports connected to the main insert return can also be seen. These CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
maIn InSert returnS the main insert returns are set up on The main inserts are dedicated to the main the I/o - InPUt screen, by selecting outputs. “main Inserts” from the list of Input Views. Once the ports have been set up the insert can be switched into the main path using the buttons in the Input/Output section.
Options - Mon TB & Tone - MON SEL (EXT I/P) screen. The LS monitor insert is switched in and out using the button in the monitoring section of the control surface. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
dIreCt Output pOrtS The output ports for the direct outputs, can be patched on the I/O - OUTPUT screen, by selecting “Direct Outputs” from the list of Output Views. external meter Output pOrtS The output ports for external meters, such as a DK phase scope, can be patched on the I/O - OUTPUT screen, by selecting “To 3rd Party Meter”...
“Outputs” from the list of Input Views. dIreCt Input pOrtS Input ports can be patched to direct inputs on the I/O - INPUT screen, by selecting “Direct Inputs” from the list of Input Views. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Input uSage SCreen the Input Usage screen shows a The input ports can be viewed by list, using summary of all input port connections. the selection buttons on the right of the screen. The “More Lists” button gives access to lists which have been allocated to subsequent views.
pOrt lISt allOCatIOn All of the available input and output ports can be grouped into lists using the options - Ports lists screens. these lists are then available on the I/o patching screens and can be made available on the control surface port selection controls.
Ports within a list can be grouped into “sets” by selecting them from the list and selecting “Create Set”. Sets remain together in the list. Ports within a set are sorted alphabetically, but can be moved CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
SOrtIng and managIng pOrt lIStS this screen allows a number of list On the I/O patching screens, all the lists views to be created. list views allow in View 1 will be available for selection in the user to change the order the lists the main patching area.
Then the changes will be transmitted flash once the list configuration is set to the console and saved to C:/zeta/ up. Although the list configuration itself cust1/lists. If any changes are made...
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Supervisor mode. This default memory messages, which form a history could contain the input port set-ups which which can be used by Calrec match the studio wiring, and settings for engineers to diagnose any problems which relays, optos, and running levels. It could may arise.
It is intended that all set-up procedures and configuration may be carried out and maintained by an engineer or technical operator. Technician mode allows unrestricted access to all features of the system, permitting an authorised CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
OptIOnS - mISC SCreen The Options - Misc Screen allows Assign Panel Rotary Control Push- All A/All B Action various console functions to be set. Switch Sets Default Value A short press on the ALL A and ALL B Each rotary control incorporates a switch buttons on the control surface will switch which is operated by pushing the control.
Reset to 1st desk boots up the options will revert to AES sources is restricted to the first six If the first source has failed, and the their previous settings. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
talkbaCk and tOne InputS the input sources for talkback and (2) Patching loaded separately. Changes to options reverse talkback are patched on The Talkback and tone inputs are take effect as soon as they are made, but, this screen. the ports for the mono, listed in the main section of the screen.
(for diagnostic purposes). The main line monitor inputs are applicable when the main line output Assignment is made by selecting a source and a monitor input, and selecting Patch. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
external meter InputS the input sources for external meters Assignment is made by selecting an input can be patched here in the same source and a meter, and selecting Patch. way that channel inputs are patched. there can be up to 32 external meter Save Options to Disk and Flash inputs, which are mono, stereo or 5.1 The Options screens are used to preset...
When PFL to MON is not selected, PFL Input 1 and 2 Gain Linking control assignments will also move with the overrides the Small LS. The gains of inputs 1 and 2 can be linked path. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
COndItIOn SwItCHIng this screen provides a mechanism for only override the desk buttons or not). the system’s condition switching to be set up. The functions provided are to cater for different requirements. Therefore some combinations of settings will seem invalid. Save Options to Disk and Flash There are three modes which the system The Options screens are used to preset...
(with “Misc Functions” Pulse On - Relay is set to pulse when the selected), or they can be set to operate function is activated. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
general purpOSe InputS Connections for 32 opto-isolated With Auto Fade selected, this screen assignments can be locked and unlocked inputs are provided on the rear of the allows general purpose inputs to be once set up, using the Opto Lock button, console.
rOuter label Setup SCreen Some routers incorporate a label have a selection button on this screen. To interface which is used for the associate labels to the interface, select transmission of source (input) and the label, or region of labels, and select destination (output) descriptions the serial port function button.
madI Front reAr JM5407 BULK SERIAL IN/OUT PORT SCSI - 36F 9F D-TYPE the rack mounted mADI Interface unit contains two independent, AeS 10 mADI compatible interfaces. The two ports are interfaced to the console via a Wide Area Bulk (WAB) card, which occupies one of the AES/ bulk card slots in the Processing Rack.
A Gigabit Ethernet port is provided to The PC will initially be set up with two the front and rear of the PC for the enable the PC to be connected to a Calrec sets of usernames and passwords: option to add an external modem of Hydra Audio Network, which is an option your choice.
(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.
Wide Area Bulk Card and Hydra Gigabit resources and control data between network constructed from standardised Interface Unit. 2 Hydra I/O Racks are also Calrec digital consoles. structured cabling. shown, each with up to 96 inputs/outputs available to any console on the network.
4 control video). The Hydra I/O Racks synchronise The Network Editor consists of a set of rooms, each with a Calrec digital to one of the consoles via the network. screens for : console. once powered, the hydra I/o racks broadcast “heartbeats”...
Hydra I/O raCk COnfIguratIOn this screen allows the user to The Hydra sources can be grouped into manually setup the type of input and lists along with local sources to make them output modules occupying each slot easier to access either on the front end in a hydra I/o rack.
Load Into Desk” is selected. Then, console. having to re-boot the system. the changes become active and the configuration is saved to the hard disk. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Hydra I/O SOurCe lIStS This screen allows the user to view configurations are linked to network the hydra sources, their location and configurations. When a network type. A similar screen is available to configuration is saved, it is associated with view the output ports.
The preferred continue. port will be highlighted. If a port is not heart-beating, its indicator will light red (But the device could still be in use through the other port). CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
patCHIng Hydra SOurCeS once set up, hydra sources are Hydra Source Ownership sources, either altogether, individually, or selectable on the console and I/o When a networked source is patched, by adding them to a “Grab List”. When one screens just like local sources, and ownership of it assigned to the console.
CHannel and grOup faderS - Style 1 faderS Channel and group paths are controlled by the console’s channel AFL will be heard in surround through PFL is provided on the fader GROUP faders. each fader can control two the monitor loudspeakers (main or small), overpress and on the button.
Ethernet network and VCA masters to be used as slaves in delay in and out button are available on the Calrec’s serial port. A converter is required another VCA group. input\output\eq panel. Delay values can to interface the TSI 1000’s RS422 to the be assigned to inputs 1 and 2 seperately.
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There are 32 External meter inputs. Interrogation will not be permitted from the External meters on TFTs can now be A change to the way I/O port lists work: screen. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Wild control. occurrence of mono ports following each other when assigned to two stereo channels Links to Operator Manual pdf in Calrec when Left to Both or Right to Both are used. group from Windows Start menu. A change to the screen indicators for primary V1.34 includes:...
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