SABINE Navigator Operating Manual

SABINE Navigator Operating Manual

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Summary of Contents for SABINE Navigator

  • Page 1 www.Sabine.com...
  • Page 2: Summary Of Features

    Store and recall files, setups, programs • Control and link up to 16 Navigators (-EN units) • Future-proof FREE Flash RAM upgrade capability: upgrade your firmware and software using Sabine’s Upgrade Wizard Operating Guide Version 2: for Sabine Navigators with: •...
  • Page 3 Council Directive: 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC (EMC Directives) Standards to which conformity is declared: EN 60065: 1993 EN 60742: 1995 EN 55103-1: 1997 EN 55022: 08:94 + a1:05:05 EN 55103-2: 1997 Manufacturer's Signature: Date: SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 Name: Doran Oster, Sabine President...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.1 INSTALLED AUDIO ..................................6 3.2 PRODUCTION AUDIO .................................. 7 Section Four: Using Navigator Front Panel Controls ......................8 4.1. QUICK START GUIDE TO THE NAVIGATOR FRONT PANEL ..................... 9 Section Five: Operating the Navigator ..........................10 5.1 INPUT MENUS .................................... 10 5.2 OUTPUT MENUS ..................................
  • Page 5: Section One: Introduction

    Quick Start page. The instructions apply to all Navigators except where noted. Later in this guide is an overview of installing and using the Navigator Remote Control Software. For more detailed information please see the Help section of the software.
  • Page 6: Section Two: Front & Back Panel Views

    XLR connectors Connectors for fuse, power switch, Connect to serial port Ethernet, CobraNet, and voltage selector of PC or Digital I/O NAV4800 Front Panel NAV4800 Back Panel NAV8800 Front Panel NAV8800 Back Panel Phoenix 3-pin Connectors Navigator Op Guide 051226.pmd...
  • Page 7: Section Three: Navigator Applications

    ECTION HREE AVIGATOR PPLICATIONS Section Three: Navigator Applications 3.1 INSTALLED AUDIO House of Worship NAV4800 Laptop Control Conference Room - Distributed Audio NAV8800...
  • Page 8: Production Audio

    ECTION HREE AVIGATOR PPLICATIONS 3.2 PRODUCTION AUDIO Stereo 3-way, with Subs NAV4800 Laptop Control Left, Center, Right NAV3600 Navigator Op Guide 051226.pmd...
  • Page 9: Section Four: Using Navigator Front Panel Controls

    SING AVIGATOR ONTROLS Section Four: Using Navigator Front Panel Controls 1. Mute keys - Mute/Unmute input and output channels. When an input channel is muted, the corresponding red LED will be lit. 2. Gain/Menu keys - Selects the corresponding channel for the LCD menu display indicated by a green LED.
  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide To The Navigator Front Panel

    The Navigator is now ready to go. 4.1.1 Configuring The Navigator Working with your Navigator is easy. Follow these basic steps to get started. For details on working within each menu, please read Section Five on operating the Navigator. 1. Signal Routing: You first need to get your inputs routed to the appropriate outputs. You can do this in two ways.
  • Page 11: Section Five: Operating The Navigator

    Section Five: Operating the Navigator INPUT MENUS Each of the Navigator input channels has a separate Menu key. There are 7 function menus for each input channel, and you cycle through these by pressing the Menu keys. The first line in the LCD indicates which input channel you are editing, and shows the name of that channel if you have added one (for example, IN_1: ____), The menus are arranged in a linear fashion.
  • Page 12 · ATTACK: Attack time. Ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps; from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps. · RELEASE: Release time. Can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the attack time. · RATIO: Set compression ratio, 1:1 to 40:1 (Limit). Navigator Op Guide 051226.pmd...
  • Page 13: Output Menus

    OUTPUT MENUS Each output channel of the Navigator has a separate menu key. There are 6 menus for each output channel. The menus cycle in a linear fashion, just like the input menus. Use the Cursor keys to select a parameter to edit, and use the Data Wheel to make your edits.
  • Page 14 · ATTACK: Attack time. Ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps; from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps. · RELEASE: Release time. Can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the attack time. · RATIO: Set compression ratio, 1:1 to 40:1 (Limit). Navigator Op Guide 051226.pmd...
  • Page 15: System Menus

    · 1, 2, 3, 4 – Input channel source for the current output channel. This is your sub-mixer for each output of the Navigator. Values range from 0.00 (Maximim level) to -40, then OFF, which mutes that input for the output you are editing.
  • Page 16 · FREQ MODE: Selects the frequency control mode for EQ and crossover filters. Can be 36 steps/octave or All Frequencies (1 Hz resolution). · DELAY UNIT: ms, ft or m. · DEVICE#: Assigns the device ID from 1 to 16. This ID is useful when a network of more than Navigator Op Guide 051226.pmd...
  • Page 17: Input/Output Reference Guide

    · PORT: Choose control port. RS232 for direct connection to a computer, or CAT-5 for Ethernet. Security The Navigator enables the user to secure the unit and prevent undesired changes in the setup. In order to make changes to the security levels the user must enter the correct password.
  • Page 18: Feedback Control And Parametric Equalization

    AVIGATOR 5.5. FEEDBACK CONTROL AND PARAMETRIC EQUALIZATION Operation of the FBX Feedback Exterminator section of the front panel of your Navigator is simple, but may require a brief explanation for those of you unfamiliar with Sabine FBX products and/or terminology.
  • Page 19: Fbx Operating Instructions

    FBX Bypass The default filter setting for your Navigator are 6 FBX Fixed Filters and 2 FBX Dynamic Filters per input channel. You may change that mix of filters, and this should be done before you enter Setup Mode. You Be sure and take can always alter the mix of FBX filters and repeat the Setup procedure.
  • Page 20 Sensitivity & Persistence settings, which will slightly slow down the speed of filter placement, but decrease any possibility of mistaking program audio for feedback. Lower settings are recommended when you need faster reaction during speech-only programs. Navigator Op Guide 051226.pmd...
  • Page 21: Section Six: Using Navigator Remote Software

    -EN version which includes the built-in Ethernet interface for use with a network switch/hub). Connect the computer’s COM port to the back of the Navigator RS-232 jack labeled SERIAL. Do not use any connectors that are wired for a null modem.
  • Page 22: Upgrading Navigator Firmware And Software

    XDT files: These files are the equivalent of one of the 30 programs that can be stored within the Navigator. All parameters for one Navigator are stored in a .XDT file. You can store as many of these as you need on your PC.
  • Page 23: Navigator Remote - Control Screens

    6.5. NAVIGATOR REMOTE - CONTROL SCREENS Guide to Main Screen Controls: • File (New, Open Save): Files (.xdt) are used to store and recall parameters of the Navigator on your computer. Equivalent to Programs, which are stored in the Navigator. •...
  • Page 24 XOver Slope: Set the slope of the filter by using the arrows at the bottom of the column or you can edit the slope graphically by using your mouse and grabbing the handle that appears next to the filter icons at the bottom of the plot. Navigator Op Guide 051226.pmd...
  • Page 25: Creating A Navigator Network

    IP addresses to the Navigators, and the third is connecting your network using the Navigator software. You only have to do this once. From then on you will simply choose Connect and you will be controlling your network.
  • Page 26 5. Save your setup! Choose ‘Save Setup’ and create a file. This will save all those IP addresses. You can load this file on another computer if you need to control the same Navigator network. 6. While in network mode the Link function is enabled. You can link all the main functions across devices and channels.
  • Page 27: Section Seven: Navigator Engineering Specifications

    ECTION EVEN PECIFICATIONS Section Seven: Navigator Engineering Specifications Inputs and Outputs Compressor/Limiter Input Impedance:>10k Ohms Threshold: +20 dBu to -20 dBu Output Impedance:50 Ohms Ratio: 1:1 through infinity Maximum Level:+20dBu Knee: soft/hard 4 Type: Electronically balanced Attack:0.3 to 100ms Release:2 to 32X the attack time Audio Performance Freq Response:+/-0.1dB (20 to 20kHz)
  • Page 28: Section Eight: Cautions & Warranty

    Attention! Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas laisser l'appareil sous la plouie ou à l'humidité. The Navigator is supplied with one of the following AC power cords: Achtung! Dieses Gerät muss schutzgeerdet sein. Japan 100 VAC Achtung! Gefar eines elektrischen Stormschlags.
  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY VALID ONLY WHEN PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN THE negligence. Sabine does not assume liability for personal injury or property damage arising out of or UNITED STATES OR CANADA. ALL EXPORTED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO WARRANTY...
  • Page 30 Sabine, Inc. 13301 Highway 441 Alachua, Florida 32615-8544 USA Phone: (386) 418-2000 Fax: (386) 418-2001 Register your Sabine product online at www.Sabine.com ©2005 Sabine Inc.

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