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  • Page 1 Studer OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel (i.e., persons having appropriate technical training and experience neces- sary to be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a repair action, and of measures to minimize the danger of themselves).
  • Page 3 Installation/Maintenance/ESD General Installation Instructions Please consider besides these general instructions also any product-specific instructions in the “Installation” chapter of this manual. Unpacking Check the equipment for any transport damage. If the unit is mechanically damaged, if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit, it must not be connected to the AC power outlet, or it must be immediately disconnected by unplugging the power cable.
  • Page 4 ESD/Repair Class I Equipment (Mains Operation) Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable, the latter has to be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug (IEC320/C13 or IEC320/C19) with respect to the applicable regulations in your country.
  • Page 5 Installation/Maintenance/ESD tor) and that also takes into consideration the EMC requirements. When deciding between radial, surface, or combined grounding, the advan- tages and disadvantages should be carefully evaluated in each case. • Use shielded cables where shielding is specified. The connection of the shield to the corresponding connector terminal or housing should have a large surface and be corrosion-proof.
  • Page 6 ESD/Repair material in which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the case, any claim for a possible refund will be null and void. • Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD protected areas (EPA, e.g. area for field service, repair or service bench) and only be touched by persons who wear a wristlet that is connected to the ground potential of the repair or service bench by a series resistor.
  • Page 7 Repair/Disposal SMD Components Studer has no commercially available SMD components in stock for serv- ice purposes. For repair, the corresponding devices have to be purchased locally. The specifications of special components can be found in the serv- ice manual. SMD components should only be replaced by skilled specialists using ap- propriate tools.
  • Page 8 CE Declaration of Conformity Studer Professional Audio GmbH, CH-8105 Regensdorf, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Studer OnAir 500, Digital Mixing Console (starting with serial no. 1001) to which this declaration relates, according to following regulations of EU directives and amendments •...
  • Page 9 Ambient Temperature Units and systems by Studer are generally designed for an ambient tem- perature range (i.e. temperature of the incoming air) of +5...+40 °C. When rack mounting the units, the intended air flow and herewith adequate cool- ing must be provided.
  • Page 10 Appendix evaporation (sublimation) may be expected; otherwise the system must be heated and dried while switched off. A system without visible internal formation of ice or condensation should be heated up with its own heat dissipation, as homogeneously (and subse- quently as slow) as possible;...
  • Page 11 Appendix Appendix 2: Mains Connector Strain Relief For anchoring connectors without a mechanical lock (e.g. IEC mains con- nectors), we recommend the following arrangement: Procedure: The cable clamp shipped with your unit is auto-adhesive. For mounting please follow the rules below: •...
  • Page 12 The following Terms and Conditions grant the right to use all programs of Studer that are part of the System and/or its options at the time of its deliv- ery to the Customer, as well as the installation software on the original data disk and the accompanying documentation (“License Material”).
  • Page 13 Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering is only permitted with the express consent of Studer. The consent of Studer can be obtained but is not limited to the case in which the interface-software can not be provided by Studer. In any case Studer has to be informed immediately upon complete or partial reverse engineering.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console CONTENTS Introduction ..................................1-1 Key Features ................................1-2 Feature Overview ..............................1-3 Studer OnAir 500 Block Diagram ..........................1-4 General .................................... 2-1 Utilization for the Purpose Intended ........................2-1 First Steps ................................. 2-1 2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ..........................2-1 2.2.2...
  • Page 15 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 4.22 RCS Channel Sel ..............................4-25 4.23 RCS Setup ................................4-25 4.24 Remote Inputs .................................4-26 4.25 Software Version ..............................4-27 4.26 System ..................................4-27 4.27 Talkback Assign ..............................4-28 4.28 TDIF Outputs .................................4-29 4.29 TDIF Out Adv.................................4-30 4.30 2nd Meter Source ..............................4-31 Talkback ..................................
  • Page 16 Preparing the PC .............................. 11-2 11.1.3 Transferring the Software ..........................11-3 11.2 Re-Initializing the OnAir 500 ..........................11-5 11.2.1 Total Reset of the OnAir 500 .......................... 11-5 11.2.2 Effects/Dynamics Presets Reset ........................11-5 11.2.3 Snapshot Presets Reset ............................ 11-6 11.2.4 Restoring the Factory Default Preset ......................
  • Page 17 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Date printed: 30.07.04 0-4 Contents...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    The instantly familiar “analog” con- trol style of the Studer OnAir 500 ensures that users do not have to fight with the technology in order to start using the powerful features on offer. The added benefits of automation to the professional radio presenter are obvious –...

  • Page 19: Key Features

    The built-in MIDI ports allow full backup and restore of console presets via MIDI system-exclusive data transfers. Key Features The Studer OnAir 500 offers the following features: • Six assignable 100 mm faders •...

  • Page 20: Feature Overview

    24 bit, 128 × oversampling A/D converters. A further eight analog inputs can be achieved by connecting an external mic/ line input interface box to the TDIF port found on the rear of the Studer OnAir 500. Analog Outputs The Studer OnAir 500 offers an array of analog outputs.

  • Page 21: Studer Onair 500 Block Diagram

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Studer OnAir 500 Block Diagram INPUTS INPUT/FADER CHANNELS CONFIG. BY LCD SCREEN INP SEL GAIN Σ PROGRAM PAN/ FADER Σ AUDITION PRE 1 MIC/LINE 1 DIR OUT AUX1 AUX 1 INSERT AUX2 AUX 2 PRE 2...
  • Page 22 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console MAIN OUTPUTS MASTER AND MONITORING METER 2 METER 1 PROGRAM Σ PROGRAM A Σ FADER AUDITION Σ AUDITION Σ FADER MONITOR LINE OUT/ CLEANFEED 3 LINE OUTPUT STEREO LINKABLE LINE OUT/ ROUTER CLEANFEED 4 DIR OUT...
  • Page 23 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console (cont.) The 100 mm long-throw faders found on the Studer OnAir 500 work just as Faders you would expect on an analog console. The top end of the fader is calibrated at 0 dB (unity gain). The master faders can be bypassed via the setup menu so that both the PROG and AUD bus outputs are fixed at unity gain.

  • Page 24: General

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console GENERAL Utilization for the Purpose Intended The OnAir 500 mixing console is intended for professional use. It is presumed that the unit is operated only by trained personnel. Servicing is reserved to skilled technicians. The electrical connections may be connected only to the voltages and signals designated in this manual.

  • Page 25: Adjustments, Repair

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Do not use any liquids to clean the exterior of the unit. A soft, dry cloth or Cleaning: brush will usually do. Never use any solvent for cleaning any surface of your unit! For cleaning the display windows, most of the commercially available win- dow or computer/TV screen cleaners are suited.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Technical Specifications 2.3.1 Typical Values (subject to change without notice) Microphone/Line Level Inputs Input Sensitivity: –42...+18 dBu for 0 dB Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ Frequency response: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz…20 kHz Phantom power, switchable: 48 V...

  • Page 27: Mechanical Dimensions

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 2.3.2 Mechanical Dimensions 20 mm 636 mm Date printed: 02.08.04 2-4 General...

  • Page 28: Operating Elements

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console OPERATING ELEMENTS Power Switch The mains power switch is located on the rear side of the console, next to the power inlet. In case of DC operation of the console using an external power supply, a battery or an UPS, the power switch is without function.
  • Page 29 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Date printed: 30.07.04 3-2 Operating Elements...

  • Page 30: Channel Strip

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Channel Strip Input Display [1] This four-character display normally indicates the currently active channel input (the name of which can be edited, refer to chapter 4.12). If the channel’s dynamics processor is active, it indicates compressor/limiter gain reduction and gate activity instead (see chapter 6).
  • Page 31 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console [10] [16] [13] [12] [17] [11] [18] [14] [19] [15] Date printed: 30.07.04 3-4 Operating Elements...

  • Page 32: Edit Strip

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Edit Strip The edit strip is a central panel offering all of the usual facilities you would expect to find on a standard channel strip. The edit strip can be applied to any channel by pressing the channel’s SELECT button [4]. It will remain active on the selected channel until the SELECT button of another channel is pressed.
  • Page 33 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console [10] [16] [13] [12] [17] [11] [18] [14] [19] [15] Date printed: 30.07.04 3-6 Operating Elements...
  • Page 34 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console GAIN [17] When using EQ, the total amount of signal present on a channel can be radi- cally changed. This can result in clipping, even if the original signal level was ideal before EQ was applied. Clipping is indicated by the OVL LED on the corresponding channel strip.
  • Page 35 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console [22] [21] [20] [22] [21] [20] Date printed: 30.07.04 3-8 Operating Elements...

  • Page 36: Monitoring Section

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Monitoring Section Both STUDIO MONITOR and CONTROL ROOM MONITOR sections operate in an identical manner and can be thought of as “zones”. In the CONTROL ROOM zone, the presenter and usually the console are lo- cated.
  • Page 37 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console [23] [31] OnAir [30] STUDER [32] [24] [25] [26] [27] [29] [28] [35] [36] [34] [33] Date printed: 30.07.04 3-10 Operating Elements...

  • Page 38: Master Section

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Master Section LC Display [23] Global console parameters and channel settings can be viewed and edited from this screen. The LC display can operate in one of six modes which are selected either by pressing one of the four buttons directly underneath the...
  • Page 39 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console [23] [31] OnAir [30] STUDER [32] [24] [25] [26] [27] [29] [28] [35] [36] [34] [33] Date printed: 30.07.04 3-12 Operating Elements...
  • Page 40 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console PROG / AUD Master Faders [33] The master faders are identical in specification to the channel faders, they adjust the amount of signal sent to the PROG and AUD main stereo output buses. These two faders can be completely bypassed (i.e., set to full output at 0 dB) via the setup menu if required.

  • Page 41: Meter Bridge

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Meter Bridge [41] [43] [37] [38] [39] [40] [42] [45] [44] For the metering, two 2-channel 30-LED bargraph meters (METER 1 and METER 2) are provided. Both have either PPM or VU characteristics (indi- cated by the yellow PPM or VU LEDs). The characteristics selection is fac- tory-set and has been specified at the time of ordering your console.
  • Page 42 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console CUE / TALKBACK Speaker [40] The built-in speaker can relay signals from the CUE bus and talkback signals (i.e., talkback from an external location, fed via the REV TB1 IN connector on the rear panel).
  • Page 43 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Date printed: 30.07.04 3-16 Operating Elements...

  • Page 44: The Menu Pages

    You may now use the PARAMETER encoder to select one of the menu pages that you would like to enter. Press the SETUP button to enter the selected menu page. The menu list as found on the Studer OnAir 500: s t u i t u...

  • Page 45: Analog Inputs

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Analog Inputs Menu Tree Diagram: (Values indicated in italics and brackets are valid for OnAir 500 Modulo 12-fader versions only) The analog inputs page allows fast access to all of the analog inputs available 16 Lockout Status 1 Analogue Inputs Mic/Lin 1…4(8)
  • Page 46 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Once you have selected the desired input you may then use the i (down) arrow button to select the gain adjustment field, then adjust the gain by using the PARAMETER encoder. Note: It is recommended that input gain adjustments are performed in conjunction...

  • Page 47: Assign Channel

    For 12-fader OnAir 500 Modulo versions only: Please note that the SPDIF1 input can be routed to the faders 1...6 only, while the SPDIF2 input can be routed to the faders 7...12 only.
  • Page 48 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Alternatively, if the SELECT button is pressed on channel 1 while the INPUT 2 button is not illuminated (meaning that input 1 is active), the LC display will read: Source Selection Ch01.1: M/L1 Now use the PARAMETER encoder to scroll through the selection of different inputs until you reach the desired input source.

  • Page 49: Auto Muting

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Auto Muting The OnAir 500's channel faders can be configured in such a way that when a designated fader is opened, a number of different mute activations can be performed. The available options are as follows:...

  • Page 50: Channel Phases

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Channel Phases In certain applications it may be necessary to reverse the phase of one side of an incoming stereo source to correct for phase problems. There may also be times when inverting the phase of a (mono) microphone may be necessary to prevent phase problems with other microphones set up nearby.

  • Page 51: Clock Source

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Clock Source The OnAir 500 can operate at either 44.1 or 48 kHz when set to it s own internal wordclock, but can also be configured to lock to incoming wordclock appearing at either the AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital inputs.

  • Page 52: Digital Outputs

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Digital Outputs The OnAir 500 has two AES/EBU digital outputs and one S/PDIF digital output. These outputs can be configured to output a number of different source signals. Configuring the Digital Outputs: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display. This will enter the setup mode.

  • Page 53: Digital Out Adv. (Advanced)

    This will normally involve setting the Sample Rate Flag (Fs) to the same wordclock setting that the OnAir 500 is receiving, and setting the Word Length (WL) to match that of the device connected to the OnAir 500’s S/PDIF digital output.
  • Page 54 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Changing Settings: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display. This will enter the setup mode. Use the PARAMETER encoder to scroll through the menu pages to locate the menu page. The SETUP button will flash upon selec- Digital Out Adv.

  • Page 55: Display Settings

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Display Settings Setting the Display Contrast: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display. This will enter the setup mode. Use the PARAMETER encoder to scroll through the menu pages to locate the menu page. The SETUP button will flash upon selec- Display Settings tion.

  • Page 56: Guest Headphones Level

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 4.10 Guest Headphones Level The GUEST headphones output level is adjusted on the Guest Headphones menu page. Adjusting the Guest Headphones Level: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display. This will enter the setup mode.

  • Page 57: Input Naming

    DYN, EDIT, or PRESETS buttons twice. 4.13 Line/CF Outputs The OnAir 500 has four line/cleanfeed outputs that can be used either as direct outputs (post-fader) for any mixer channel, or for creating a “mix minus” output from either of the PROG or AUD buses (this is useful for sending a cleanfeed signal back to an incoming telephone caller).
  • Page 58 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console the designated talkback microphone signal to an external talkback routing system. Any of the four line/cleanfeed outputs can be configured as mono direct outputs for a selected channel (e.g. for use with a single microphone), or as a “mono summed”...
  • Page 59 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Press the SETUP button found below the LC display. This will enter the setup mode Use the PARAMETER encoder to scroll through the menu pages to locate the menu page. The SETUP button will flash upon selec- Line/CF Outputs tion.

  • Page 60: Lockout Pin

    4.14 Lockout PIN The lockout PIN menu allows a personal identification number (PIN) to be chosen for accessing the lockout capabilities of the OnAir 500. Any number with a maximum of four digits may be used. Selecting the Lockout PIN: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display.

  • Page 61: Lockout Setup

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console The display then reads “ ”, confirming that New PIN set for Lockout your new PIN can be used for setting up the lockout facility. Pressing the flashing SETUP button again will exit the menu.

  • Page 62: Lockout Status

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Press the flashing SETUP button to enter the menu. The LC display will read: All Functions Unlocked You may now use the z and i (up/down) arrow buttons to step through the various options (see table above) and use the PARAMETER encoder to select the chosen facility to be either “...

  • Page 63: Machine Starts

    The remote port offers 12 contact closures (refer chapter 12 for wiring information). Each input on the OnAir 500 can be assigned to a remote output. The remote start facility will then be active on whichever channel fader the relevant input is assigned to.
  • Page 64 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Use the PARAMETER encoder to select one of the modes “ ”, “ ”, Latch or “ ” (pulse). Moment When the selected input is assigned to a channel, it is now possible to audition the remote start facility by opening and closing the channel, or by toggling the channel ON button on and off.

  • Page 65: Master Faders

    DYN, EDIT, or PRESETS buttons twice. 4.19 MIDI Backup A MIDI data filer or MIDI sequencer can be used for archiving OnAir 500 set-up information for recall at a later stage. Copying presets from one console to another one is possible as well.
  • Page 66 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Receive Data Execute? Use the PARAMETER encoder to select the type of MIDI action you want to perform (see the table above for a full description of each option). Press the i (down) arrow button to select “...

  • Page 67: Mono Output

    DYN, EDIT, or PRESETS buttons twice. 4.21 CUE Autocancel The OnAir 500 can be setup globally so that any active CUE button will be cancelled by opening the fader on the same channel. Selecting the CUE Autocancel Function: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display.

  • Page 68: Rcs Channel Sel

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 4.22 RCS Channel Sel When operating the console together with an RCS computer-assisted broad- cast system (also refer to chapter 10.2), the allocation of the playout channels A...D of the RCS system to the console channels must be defined.

  • Page 69: Remote Inputs

    DYN, EDIT, or PRESETS buttons twice. 4.24 Remote Inputs There are four remote inputs accessible via the REMOTE 1 connector on the rear panel of the OnAir 500. The remote inputs can perform the following functions: i t p...

  • Page 70: Software Version

    4.25 Software Version menu is used to check which version of software Software Version is currently installed in the OnAir 500. Checking the Software Version: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display. This will enter the setup mode.

  • Page 71: Talkback Assign

    The talkback facility will switch off as soon as the channel fader is opened again (for further information on the talkback capabilities of the Studer OnAir 500, please refer to chapter Assigning the Talkback Microphone: Press the SETUP button found below the LC display.

  • Page 72: Tdif Outputs

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 4.28 TDIF Outputs The TDIF connector on the rear panel is very useful for creating more inputs and outputs in either digital or analog formats. It can easily be connected, for example, to an eight-track digital tape machine or a hard disk recorder for playback or recording, or it could be connected to an external TDIF interface to expand both analogue or digital input capabilities.

  • Page 73: Tdif Out Adv

    The sample rate flag must be set to the same wordclock setting that the OnAir 500 is receiving; i.e. if the external clock being sent to the OnAir 500 is 48 kHz, then the sample rate flag is set to 48 kHz as well.

  • Page 74: 2Nd Meter Source

    O/P Buffer 4.30 2nd Meter Source The OnAir 500 has a second set of meters that can be selected to monitor either of the PROG or AUD buses, or to display the signal currently selected in the CONTROL ROOM MONITOR section.
  • Page 75 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 4-32 Menu Pages Date printed: 10.08.05...

  • Page 76: Talkback

    It is quite possible for guests, performers or indeed the presenter (DJ) to be located in either the control room or the studio. The default settings of the OnAir 500 assume that the presenter is operating the console from the control room (this is commonly known as self-op).

  • Page 77: Scenario 2 - Presenter In Studio (Talkback Swap On)

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Scenario 2 - Presenter in Studio (Talkback Swap On) In this scenario an engineer is operating the console from the control room, and the presenter is in the studio. allows the REV TB1 (reverse talkback) in-...

  • Page 78: Dynamics

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console DYNAMICS The OnAir 500 offers gating, compression and limiting capabilities to each input channel on the console. The choices are: • Gate • Compressor • Compr Gate (compressor + gate) • Limiter • LimiterGate (limiter + gate)

  • Page 79: Compressor

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Compressor A compressor is a device that acts almost like an “automatic hand” placed on a channel fader. It can reduce the level of signals that are too loud thus pre- venting signal overload. This is achieved by setting a threshold level, whereby signals that exceed this threshold are reduced (compressed) by a pre-determined amount (the ratio setting).

  • Page 80: Limiter

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Limiter The limiter functions in a very similar manner to the compressor and shares the same parameter options, except for the ratio control. The limiter has a very high, fixed ratio setting that is not adjustable. The reason for this is that the limiter is normally used as a safety mechanism to prevent a sudden loud signal from overloading the channel.

  • Page 81: Adjusting Dynamics Processor Settings

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Adjusting Dynamics Processor Settings Once you have assigned a dynamics processor to a channel, you may use the z and i (up/down) arrow buttons to step through the relevant parameters and adjust them accordingly. The available parameters are as follows:...

  • Page 82: Dynamics Presets

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Dynamics Presets 6.7.1 Storing and Naming a Dynamics Preset Once you have programmed the dynamics processor to your requirement, you may store it for later recall by proceeding as follows: Make sure the DYN button is selected.

  • Page 83: Deleting A Dynamics Preset

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 6.7.3 Deleting a Dynamics Preset To delete a dynamics preset, proceed as follows: Make sure the DYN button is selected. Press the flashing PRESETS button. The LC display will read: 1:XXXXXXXXX Dyn Prset Recall Use the PARAMETER encoder to select the dynamics preset you want to de- lete.

  • Page 84: Lexicon™ Effects

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console LEXICON™ EFFECTS The Studer OnAir 500 has a built-in Lexicon™ digital effects processor, of- fering a range of effects that can be used to add another dimension to on air or production applications. The effects are accessed by using either the AUX 1 or AUX 2 sends (or both in stereo mode) to send signal from a selected channel into the Lexicon™...

  • Page 85: Applying The Effect To A Signal

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Applying the Effect to a Signal Once you have selected the desired effect, you will want to apply it to one or more of the channel signals in order to hear how it sounds. Press the SELECT button on the channel to which you want to apply the ef- fect (this will select the edit strip to the channel).

  • Page 86: Deleting An Effect

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Confirm the storing procedure by pressing the flashing FX EDIT button (or cancel by pressing the PRESETS button). The LC display will now read: Rename Preset? <Large Hall > You may now use the PARAMETER encoder and the t u z i arrow buttons to rename the effect.
  • Page 87 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Date printed: 30.07.04 7-4 Effects...

  • Page 88: Presets

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console PRESETS The PRESETS button allows access to the menu from where the 128 snap- shot presets are stored, named, recalled and deleted. The snapshot presets are one of the most powerful functions of the OnAir...

  • Page 89: Storing A Snapshot Preset

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Storing a Snapshot Preset Press the PRESETS button to enter the presets menu. The LC display will read: 1:<Empty> Store Preset Press the i (down) arrow button. The Store Preset field begins to flash along with the PRESETS button.

  • Page 90: Recalling A Snapshot Preset

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Once you have completed the naming process press the PRESETS button. The LC display will show: Renamed Preset! And then revert to showing: 1:Preset 001 Recall Preset Press the PRESETS button again to exit the menu.

  • Page 91: Deleting A Snapshot Preset

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Deleting a Snapshot Preset Press the PRESETS button to enter the presets menu. The LC display will read: 1:Preset 001 Recall Preset Use the PARAMETER encoder to select the snapshot preset that you want to delete.

  • Page 92: Timer Operation

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console TIMER OPERATION The OnAir 500 contains two timers. These can be controlled either directly from the buttons on the meter bridge, or automatically from the channel fad- ers. Manual Operation The TIMER 2 button indicates which timer the START, STOP, and RESET but- tons will operate.
  • Page 93 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Now press the u (right) arrow button and use the PARAMETER encoder to select your desired mode according to the table below: i t c e f f i r T f f e m i t...

  • Page 94: Automation Operation

    OnAir 500 Console 10.1.1 Control Connections and Setup Each input of the OnAir 500 can be assigned to one of the relay outputs; the relay will then be active on whichever channel fader the relevant input is assigned to. These relay contacts are normally open by default. For correct operation,...

  • Page 95: Audio Connections

    DigiMedia screen. Connect this channel to one of the external monitoring inputs (EXT 1 through EXT 4) on the rear of the OnAir 500; these inputs are located on the ANALOGUE I/O connector. For connector pin assignment refer to chapter 12.2.3.

  • Page 96: Onair 500 And Rcs System

    OnAir 500, carrying the track sequencing information. Select a clock frequency on the OnAir 500 to match the sampling rate of the RCS PC. That is, if the audio was recorded at 44.1 kHz, you will need to go...

  • Page 97: Operation

    When a track finishes that’s it, it’s up to you to trigger the next track. The Satellite mode is not used in conjunction with the OnAir 500. Once a channel has been nominated as an RCS channel, the ON button be- comes a trigger button for the RCS PC, and in doing so ceases to operate as channel ON/OFF.

  • Page 98: Software Update / Re-Initializing

    • If you have a Mac, you will also have to obtain a 9-pin D-type to 8-pin mini-DIN adapter for use with a PC serial cable. Note: For software updates, please contact your local Studer distributor. 11.1.1 Preparing the Hardware Switch the PC and the console off and connect them using the serial cable.

  • Page 99: Preparing The Pc

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 11.1.2 Preparing the PC Start HyperTerminal by double-clicking the “Hypertrm” icon in Windows\ProgramFiles\Accessories\HyperTerminal. Although any communication program that supports Xmodem file transfer protocol may be used, these instructions show “HyperTerminal” (Mac users may use “Z-Term” instead).

  • Page 100: Transferring The Software

    PC is configured as described, the following procedure needs to be com- pleted to enable the new software to be downloaded: Make sure that the OnAir 500 is switched off. Hold down the “U” key on your PC keyboard whilst switching the OnAir 500 on.
  • Page 101 Once the flash memory has been programmed, the following message will appear: “GOOD: Upgrade complete. Please ReBoot OnAir500 NOW” Reboot the OnAir 500 at this point (i.e., switch it off, wait a few seconds, then switch it on again). Date printed: 30.07.04...

  • Page 102: Re-Initializing The Onair 500

    11.2.1 Total Reset of the OnAir 500 Totally resetting the OnAir 500 will take it back to the status it was in when it left the factory and will delete all information stored in the console. This mode is useful if you have purchased the console second-hand and would like to reset it to its default state.

  • Page 103: Snapshot Presets Reset

    If the display stops at preset no. 1, this means that lockout is on, preventing Notes: you from recalling the factory default settings. Refer to chapter 4.15. To completely re-initialize the OnAir 500, returning it to the status it was when it left the factory, please refer to chapter 11.2.1. Date printed: 30.07.04...

  • Page 104: Connectors, Test Hookup

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console CONNECTORS, TEST HOOKUP 12.1 Connector Panel Connectors 12-1 Date printed: 10.08.05...

  • Page 105: Connector Set

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 12.1.1 Connector Set Mating connector sets: order no. 1.942.469.00 for the 6-fader versions, 1.942.468 for the 12-fader Modulo version. 12.2 Connector Pin Assignments 12.2.1 Audio Inputs MIC/LINE, STE L/R, REV TB1/FWD TB2 IN (electronically balanced); AES IN, AES 11 (transformer-coupled) s i s –...

  • Page 106: Miscellaneous Audio Inputs/Outputs

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 12.2.3 Miscellaneous Audio Inputs/Outputs MIC 1/2 INSERT (unbalanced) Sleeve Ring s n I t r e s n I t r e ANALOGUE I/O (all el. balanced) . t x f e l – t .

  • Page 107: Control Inputs/Outputs

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 12.2.4 Control Inputs/Outputs REMOTES 1 l o r l o r The master remotes comprise dedicated, normally-open relay contacts which operate from the studio and control room mute logic and can be used for on- air signaling.
  • Page 108 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console RS232 LINK The LINK connector has no function for the time being. It has been provided for the implementation of future options. MIDI IN . c . . c . . c . – t MIDI OUT .
  • Page 109 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 12.2.5 External 24 V Supply 24V DC ..For DC operation it is mandatory that a UL approved, external fuse is con- Notes: nected in series with one of the supply lines (T 3.15 A H 250 V UL/CSA).

  • Page 110: Test Hookup

    500. Connect the other end to the nearest plug socket and set the console power switch to on (“I”). The OnAir 500 will take around 40 seconds to boot up. Please be patient! It is quite normal for all the LEDs on the control surface to light up while boot- ing.

  • Page 111: Input Assignment

    The first step is to decide which input connector – in this case MIC/LINE 1 – we want to use and assign it to eitherINPUT 1 or INPUT 2 of one of the chan- nels found on the OnAir 500. In the following example we are going to use INPUT 1 of channel 1.

  • Page 112: Connecting An Input

    Phantom Pwr before connecting to any of the MIC/LINE inputs on the rear of the OnAir 500. This also applies to the reverse talkback input (REV TB1 IN) which functions in the same manner. Press the t (left) arrow button to move to the section.

  • Page 113: Add Some Eq To The Signal

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 12.3.7 Add some EQ to the Signal When a SELECT button is pressed on a channel, the edit strip will be as- signed to that channel, offering facilities such as panning (PAN/BAL), equal- ization (HF, MF, FREQ, LF), AUX 1 and AUX 2 sends, and aGAIN trim control.

  • Page 114: Return To The Normal Configuration

    Although many studios have their own designations, for our monitoring pur - poses the room in which the OnAir 500 is located would be called the control room, and a separate area (e.g. an interview booth or a talk studio) would be called the studio.
  • Page 115 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console 12-12 Connectors Date printed: 10.08.05...

  • Page 116: Index

    OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console INDEX Adjusting Dynamics ................6-4 DC Operation ................... 2-1, 3-1 Adjustments .................... 2-2 Default Preset ..................11-6 AES 11 ....................4-8 DigiMedia ....................10-1 AESEBU Digital Inputs ................4-8 Digital Inputs ................... 1-3 Analog Inputs ................... 1-3, 4-2 Digital Out Adv.
  • Page 117 OnAir 500 Digital Mixing Console Pro Flag ....................4-10 INPUT 2 ....................3-3 PROG ....................3-7, 3-9 Input Display ................... 3-3 PROG Master Fader ................3-13 Input Naming ..................4-14 PROGRAM ................... 3-14 Input Setup ..................... 4-4 Installation ....................2-1 RCS Channel Sel .................
  • Page 118 Copyright by Studer Professional Audio GmbH Studer Professional Audio GmbH Printed in the UK Order no. BD10.275063 (Ed. 0805) Technical Documentation Althardstrasse 30 CH-8105 Regensdorf – Switzerland http://www.studer.ch Subject to change Studer is a registered trade mark of Studer Professional Audio GmbH, Regensdorf...

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