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  • Page 1 Zeta OperatOr manual V1.36 Digital Broadcast Production Console calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 2 England UK will be reflected in subsequent issues of this Processing (HDSP) are registered trade marks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a registered trade HX7 8EZ document. The latest version will be available upon request. This publication is for International usage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Zeta Memory System Condition Switching COntentS Memory Controls General Purpose Outputs Memory Set Up Screen General Purpose Inputs Memory Isolation Serial Interface Partial Memories Router Label Setup Screen Router Label Association Screen Metering System Important Information MADI Health and Safety...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    In its completed form, this equipment has other than those made or approved by been designed to have a high level of Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may immunity to static discharges. However, invalidate the console’s warranty. This when handling individual boards and...

  • 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

    Hebden Bridge request. HX7 8EZ England Repairs If you need to return goods to Calrec, for whatever reason, please contact the Tel: +44 (0) 1422 842159 Company beforehand in order that you Fax: +44 (0) 1422 845244 can receive advice on the best method Email: support@calrec.com...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Zeta OVerVIew calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Calrec Audio Ltd has been issued for their ergonomics to be continuously the ISO9001: 2000 standard by the refined by user input and the Zeta reflects Governing Board of ISOQAR. this in its user interface. Fully assignable control means that any fader can control The award, for both UKAS and RAB any channel or group.

  • Page 9: Principal Features

    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.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Layering And Assignable Control

    In addition to the above, the channel faders are assignable, in that the operator can choose which faders to use for the mono channels, stereo channels or groups. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 12: Paths And Ports

    L and digital ports. Calrec digital consoles channel 1 from a different fader). Every & R suffixes are not applied. Inputs and...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    PY5438 INPUT LINK PORT SELECT INSERT SIDE CHA MAIN MINUS DIRECT INPUT Drums TONE FDR19A 220H FADER TONE CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT...

  • Page 14: Touch Screen Layout

    tOuCH SCreen layOut the system is designed to minimise be overwritten unless they have been the need for the operator to use the saved. This allows changes to be tried out screen once the console has been without losing the original settings and preset.

  • Page 15: Error Messages (Awacs)

    If un-cleared errors are still present, an icon will flash in the AWACS button. Selecting this button at any time will switch back to the AWACS screen. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 17: Fader Area

    Zeta fader area calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 18: Channel And Group Faders

    GROUP CHannel and grOup faderS R OP Pres 1 Channel and group paths are Assign Button LEDs Mic 1 controlled by the channel faders. A set of indicative LEDs give more any fader can control any channel or information about the path. group path.

  • Page 19: Channel Control

    (A or B), or in yellow). by defining a “block” or “Region” of faders. It is possible to assign the same control to Wilds 1 or 2 for all fader paths. IC5524 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 20: Vca Grouping

    VCa grOupIng VCa groups allow the audio level, CUt, aFl and PFl functions of several Controls slave faders to be controlled from one master fader. A VCA group is made or edited by holding Controls Controls down the fader’s assign button (A or B) of the fader to be master and pressing the assign buttons of faders to be added or removed as slaves.

  • Page 21: Automatic Cross-Fading

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  • Page 23: Inputs And Outputs

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  • Page 24: Input And Output Controls

    PORT PORT DIRECT O/P MOVE PATH EXEC FADER DIRECT O/P MOVE PATH Input and Output COntrOlS INSERT > DIRECT OUTPUT THRESHOLD RECOVERY RATIO/DEPTH INSERT > FAST SOFT INPUT LINK ATTACK RATIO PORT SELECT GATE INSERT COMP INPUT /GATE the InPUt controls in the Input/ The lower and upper level endstops still PORT SELECT SIDE CHAIN...

  • Page 25: Assignable Inserts

    When LCR is switched out the divergence WIDTH LEVEL GAIN mix minus bus, even if the channel is not in of a mono channel is switched out. L-C-R FLAT DELAY feeding the bus. PY5438 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 26 the Panels - Input output screen duplicates some of the input/output controls on the control surface. 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” to which settings can be applied independently of the current assignment.

  • Page 27: Input Delay

    The screen shows information shaft, nudge up and nudge down buttons relevant to the active input. accordingly. The I/P DELAY button in the Input/ Output section of the control surface CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 29: Console Functions

    Zeta COnSOle funCtIOnS calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 30: User-Chan Screen

    uSer-CHan SCreen this screen provides controls for channel functions, some of which are available on the control surface. the right side of the screen shows the fader paths a and B. To make changes, select the required fader path either from the screen or by pressing its fader assign button, and use the controls on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 31 Wild controls, by to a block of wild controls, each fader’s holding down the required input button on wild control will have a different numbered track output level control, beginning with CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 32: Eq And Filters

    eQ and fIlterS PORT 1805LR STUDIO - 4. - 27. + 8. PORT PORT EXEC FADER DIRECT O/P MOVE PATH INSERT > DIRECT OUTPUT THRESHOLD RECOVERY RATIO/DEPTH GAIN FAST SOFT ATTACK INPUT LINK RATIO PORT SELECT GATE INSERT COMP /GATE SIDE CHAIN CONTROLS COMP EXP/GTE...

  • Page 33: Dynamics

    Depth 0dB to 40dB Fast attack 300µs (normal 16ms) Ratio 2/1 or SOFT Gate Threshold 0dB to -40dB Recovery 75ms to 4 sec + AUTO (Max anti-clockwise setting) Depth 0dB to 40dB Fast attack 300µs (normal 16ms) CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 34: Routing And Track Output Controls

    rOutIng and traCk Output COntrOlS Routing Buttons Routes to tracks, groups or main outputs for the currently assigned path can be made or removed by pressing the numbered buttons in the routing section. In addition to the indicative LEDs on the fader strip, the button LED will light to indicate that the route is made.
  • Page 35 The default button can be used to set the selected track output to 0dB. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 36: Auxiliaries

    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.

  • Page 37: Channel Copy

    SRC or phantom power when inputs are of the same type. WILDS copies the Wild assignments but not their settings. EQ/FLTR copies EQ and filter settings (includes IN/OUT, Alternate and CH/DYN ALL copies all of the above. settings). CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 38: Main Outputs

    maIn OutputS Unlike channel and group faders, Faders Section the main fader design is not dual The ALL A and ALL B buttons switch all path. mains 1 and 2 have their own the channel faders to display either their A dedicated faders.

  • Page 39: Busses Screen

    One use of this feature is to give the producer a feed to the “cue speaker” when the announcer or commentator microphones are closed during a commercial or other break in a live broadcast. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 40: Broadcast Facilities Panel

    brOadCaSt faCIlItIeS panel The Broadcast Facilities panel Rack Reset allows the console condition Pressing the ENABLE and RACK RESET (Transmit, Rehearse) to be set; button resets the racks only, the control console and rack resets to be surface is unaffected. performed;...

  • Page 41: Console Functions

    LINE 1 up memory, from which more specific SELECTOR 2 memories could be created. CR LS MONITOR TONE Global Console Clear Clears the console of all settings. Replay This button is not used. LEVEL MP5321 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 42: Talkback

    talkbaCk talkback is available to all 8 Patching Talkback Inputs auxiliaries, both main outputs, 6 Talkback inputs are patched using the external sources (via GPo switching), OPTIONS - MON TB TONE - Talkback all tracks, direct outputs and Studio and Tone screen. All Talkback buttons are subject to On-Air Talkback is available to all 8 auxiliaries and inhibits, set up using condition switching...

  • Page 43: Monitoring, Meter And Ls Control

    M/S meter (fed from the same downmix). be fitted. These would need additional the PFL LS output. APFL CLEAR, clears They can be PPM’s, VU’s, Bargraphs, audio outputs from the I/O Rack. any latched buttons. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 44: Monitor Setup Screens

    mOnItOr Setup SCreenS the options - mon tB tone screen allows the user-definable monitor lS and selector buttons to be set up. Monitor LS Buttons The left side of the screen shows a representation of the monitor LS controls. The right side of the screen lists all the available monitor sources.

  • Page 45: Oscillator Screen

    OPTIONS - MON TB TONE - Talkback TONE CLEAR clears all oscillator routes and Tone. made, providing an easy way of removing test tones from signal paths. Enable Indicator The Enable indicator shows that the Oscillator controls are enabled. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 47: Memory System

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  • Page 48: Memory Controls

    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...

  • Page 49: Memory Set Up Screen

    “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...

  • Page 50: Memory Isolation

    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. The right side of the screen shows all fader paths.

  • Page 51: Partial Memories

    The Channel Number field in the fader table is a selectable button, which selects or deselects all partial memory components for the channel occupying that fader. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 53: Metering System

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  • Page 54: Tft Meters

    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 screen layout is configured such that each half of the screen can have 4 or 6 columns, allowing 8 or 12 meter positions...

  • Page 55: Tft Meter Setup Screen

    The global offset level will adjust the brightness of all screens by the value selectable in the same way, from -5 to +4. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 56: Adjusting Tft Screen Layout

    adjuStIng tft SCreen layOut the user can (with some rules) control the layout of the rows and columns on the tFt screens. the numbered buttons on the options - meters - layout screen allow the meter panels to be selected for set-up.

  • Page 57: Meter Configuration

    COPY TO END allows you 1/8 of the screen width (that half of the to do this after the first meter has had a screen being set to 4 columns wide), then source allocated. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 58: Saving And Restoring Meter Configurations

    SetUP screen Save to File will save the configuration the original settings and these original and the layouts designed on the being viewed/edited to c:/zeta/cust1/ settings can be restored without having to layoUt screen. meter without loading it onto the console.

  • Page 59: Standard Metering Options

    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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  • Page 61: On-Screen Patching

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  • Page 62: Input Ports Screen

    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...
  • Page 63 GRAB ALL button changes to GRAB LIST. The grab list can be viewed on the I/O - Grab List screen. Selecting GRAB LIST allows the console to take ownership of all Hydra ports on the grab list. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 64: Output Ports Screen

    Output pOrtS SCreen the I/o - output screens allow patching of console output signals to main, auxiliary and track output ports, insert sends and direct outputs. It is also for setting up monitor, talkback, oscillator and external metering outputs. this screen shows the patching for bus outputs.
  • Page 65 Operation of the locking system is only available in “Technician” or “Supervisor” mode which are password protected to add an extra layer of security. Modes are selected using the TECH - User Mode screen. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 66: Assignable Insert Sends

    aSSIgnable InSert SendS a pool of assignable inserts are The output ports for assignable insert Once connected, the insert is switched provided for use in channel or sends can be patched, moved and into the channel path using the buttons in group paths.

  • Page 67: Assignable Insert Returns

    I/O - Output screen. Once this is done the insert can be connected to any channel or group either using the Insert screen or by using the port selection controls on the control surface. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 68: Insert Screen

    InSert SCreen once the assignable insert sends and The Fader View buttons select which paths or individual (best for patching to mono returns have been set up on the I/o - are on display. paths). Input and I/o - output screens, they can be patched here to channels and All the inserts can be accessed on the left Note: If groups are set to be mono, only...

  • Page 69: Main Insert Sends

    The input ports connected to the main using the buttons in the Input/Output insert return can also be seen. These are section. set up on the I/O - INPUT screen. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 70: Main Insert Returns

    maIn InSert returnS the main insert returns are set up on The output ports connected to the main the I/o - InPUt screen, by selecting insert send can also be seen. These are “main Inserts” from the list of Input set up on the I/O - Output screen.

  • Page 71: Monitoring, Talkback And Oscillator Outputs

    Options - Mon list of output Views. 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...

  • Page 72: Direct Output Ports

    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”...

  • Page 73: Input-Output Ports

    “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...

  • Page 74: Input Usage Screen

    Input uSage SCreen the Input Usage screen shows a The input ports can be viewed by list, summary of all input port connections. using the selection buttons on the right of the screen. The “More Lists” button gives access to lists which have been allocated to subsequent views.

  • Page 75: Port List Management

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  • Page 76: Port List Allocation

    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.

  • Page 77: Port List Order

    “Start Port Selection” allows a number of that list are displayed in alphabetical order ports to be selected from the list. Once in the main section of the screen. the required ports are selected, they can CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 78: Sorting And Managing Port Lists

    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.

  • Page 79: Saving And Restoring Lists

    Then the changes will be transmitted the list configuration is set up. Although to the console and saved to C:/zeta/ the list configuration itself is saved cust1/lists. If any changes are made...
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  • Page 81: Engineering Information

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  • Page 82: Tech Screen

    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.

  • Page 83: Operational Modes

    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...

  • Page 84: Options - Misc Screen

    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.

  • Page 85: Synchronisation

    Reset to 1st if they are not saved, the next time the AES sources is restricted to the first six desk boots up the options will revert to their previous settings. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 86: Talkback And Tone Inputs

    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, if they are not saved, the next time the listed in the main section of the screen.

  • Page 87: External Monitor Inputs

    (for diagnostic purposes). Assignment is made by selecting a source and a monitor input, and selecting Patch. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 88: External Meter Inputs

    external meter InputS the input sources for external meters can be patched here in the same way that channel inputs are patched. there can be up to 32 external meter inputs, which are mono, stereo or 5.1 surround. External input ports are selected from the available lists on the left of the screen.

  • Page 89: States

    The editing of VCA groups is enabled to that fader in the patching list. and disabled using the buttons on this screen. This provides protection against accidental changes. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 90: Condition Switching

    COndItIOn SwItCHIng this screen provides a mechanism for the system’s condition switching to be set up. There are three modes which the system can be in: Transmit (TX or On Air), Rehearse, or Neither. These are controlled from the ON AIR and REH buttons on the broadcast facilities panel or from external inputs set up on the GPI screen.

  • Page 91: General Purpose Outputs

    When setting the relay to pulse, there are three different options. Pulse On - Relay is set to pulse when the function is activated. Pulse Off -Relay is set to pulse when the function is de-activated. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 92: General Purpose Inputs

    general purpOSe InputS Connections for 32 opto-isolated inputs are provided on the rear of the console. In addition to this, there are 8 double pole change-over GPIo relays on the rear of the Bulk Power Supply and Distribution Unit. the GPI screen allows the general purpose inputs to be set up.

  • Page 93: Serial Interface

    The function can be given a name by typing up to six characters in the USER REF column. For each function there is an indicator which flashes when a valid message is received from the user serial port. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 94: Router Label Setup Screen

    rOuter label Setup SCreen Some routers incorporate a label interface which is used for the transmission of source (input) and destination (output) descriptions between itself and other equipment. When an audio signal from a Router is connected to the console, its associated label is transmitted to the console via a serial interface.

  • Page 95: Router Label Association Screen

    If the Router fails to communicate for longer than ten seconds then the Router label text is cleared and the fader labels revert back to displaying the input port label. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 96: Madi

    madI Front rear JM5407 BULK SERIAL IN/OUT PORT SCSI - 36F 9F D-TYPE the rack mounted maDI Interface unit Fiber Copper MADI contains two independent, aeS 10 Power Max Cable Typ. Cable Unit Connection Connection maDI compatible interfaces. Length Length JM5407 DC (24V) ST - Multi-mode...

  • Page 97: Pc Information

    PC to be connected to a of usernames and passwords: add an external modem of your choice. Calrec Hydra Audio Network, which is an If a modem is added, and a suitable option which can either be purchased with...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Hydra Audio Networking

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  • Page 100: Hydra Technology

    I/o resources and control principles of preceding Ethernet converters that can be used to build data between Calrec digital consoles. technologies and provides a data rate of the network, however some proprietary 1000 Mbps over copper or optical fibre.

  • Page 101: Typical Hydra Network

    Hydra netwOrk the above diagram shows 4 control Network Exclusivity • Configuration of Hydra I/O Racks rooms, each with a Calrec digital In order to guarantee fully deterministic • Offline editing of Hydra I/O and console. once powered, the hydra...

  • Page 102: Modular I/O Box

    When the internal ambient temperature Calrec digital consoles. Dimensions 7U X 482mm (19 inch ) reaches 60°C (140°F), the OVER TEMP Modular Structure...

  • Page 103: Modular I/O Box Configuration

    The Hydra sources can be grouped into lists along with local sources using the Options - Port Lists screens. This allows easier access either on the front end application or on the port selection controls on the control surface. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 104: Fixed Format Boxes

    fIxed fOrmat 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 105 Ethernet ports. In addition, an RS232 port is provided, such that system PSU OK (green) diagnostics can be performed by a Calrec Fan Fail (red) Port 1 connected (yellow) Port 1 active (green) Port 2 connected (yellow)

  • Page 106: Sdi Boxes

    1000BASE-SX (for distances up to 550 m) and 1000BASE-LX (for distances up to 10 km) are available. SDI signals can only be patched to the inputs of Zeta consoles running V1.36 or later software. DImenSIonS & WeIGhtS Approx Depth Acoustic Noise Width (incl.

  • Page 107: Sdi Inputs

    8 legs of audio per AES pair so signals and for Dolby E encoded signal each Dolby decoder extracts four pairs of pairs within the SDI pairs. A possible input signals. patch scenario is the one shown below CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 108: Network Configuration

    netwOrk COnfIguratIOn this screen allows the network to be configuration is saved to the hard disk. If configured. Open Active Config any subsequent changes are made, the “Save to File, Load Into Desk” button will “Open Active Config” retrieves the flash to indicate that the configuration settings that the system is currently on the screen does not match the active...

  • Page 109: Hydra I/O Source Lists

    Once the network is configured, Hydra input and output ports can be allocated to lists along with local I/O using the Options - Port Lists screens. These lists are saved as list configurations. List CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 110: Device Status

    deVICe StatuS the Device Status screen provides a If neither port is heart-beating, then the graphical overview of the status of all device is no longer available, and it will devices configured on the network. appear greyed out on the screen. If the device does not appear to be heart- beating, but it is not greyed out, then the console can access the device, but the...

  • Page 111: Patching Hydra Sources

    Grab Ownership In addition, grab buttons on the I/O - Please note that Hydra inputs cannot be Input screen allow the console to grab patched to Hydra outputs. ownership of the patched network CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 113: Programming Utility

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  • Page 114: Programming Utility

    To use the programming utility, go the console PC. The programming utility can be launched by going to the START button on the task bar, then Calrec Zeta and then Prog Utility. The programming utility has four pages, one for each of the mixer’s four main processors.
  • Page 115 This Zeta the main console processor and hub memory is loaded on boot up. This allows processor is on the same unit. The main the mixer to recover the current settings.
  • Page 116 DRAM found 0 1 2 3 --!!— Loading kernel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx CALREC UN4805-8 kernel Rev 1.0 xx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx If the above message is not displayed then the processor is not in kernel mode. In which case you should re-try. If after...
  • Page 117 Calrec for repair. To verify the software of the processor card, select SEND RACK S/W. To verify all the files in the secondary / back-up RACK processor, go to the DSP Rack 2 page and repeat the above.
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  • Page 119: Setup Application

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  • Page 120: Setup Application

    Calrec Setup application. To open the setup application, please go to the PC’s START button on the task bar, and then select CALREC ZETA and then SETUP APPLICATION. The software will initially display the console page, as shown to the right.

  • Page 121: Console Settings

    PFL is often used to check that an audio source is present before begin faded up. If the check box is selected the PFL is automatically de-selected when the fader is opened. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 122 Aux clear On the mixer control surface, is a button to clear down the auxiliary settings of the selected channel, as highlighted by the green box to the right. The option below, allows the user to define the aux clear function.
  • Page 123 PC Network connection It is possible to connect the mixer’s PC to the user’s computer LAN (Local Area Network). It is also possible for the Calrec main application distribute AWACS (Advanced Warning And Correction System) messages across the network.

  • Page 124: Meters / Levels

    meterS / leVelS Operating Levels The specification of operating levels varies with different broadcasters. The options below allow the user to set the mixer operating levels to their own specification. These settings should be correct, when the mixer is delivered. Analogue audio is measured in dBu and digital audio is measured in dBFS.
  • Page 125 Calrec meters The parameters below allow the user to set the operating levels of Calrec meters. The settings do not affect external meters, or internal meters which are not manufactured by Calrec, such as DK and RTW. Calrec bargraphs have individual segments permanently illuminated yellow, to show the customer’s line up and peak...

  • Page 126: Monitoring

    mOnItOrIng Control room The page to the right allows the user to set the required format of the main and small loudspeaker outputs. To change the settings, click on the grey box on the loudspeaker output. Then, using the option buttons at the bottom of the window, select the required loudspeaker outputs.
  • Page 127 Misc outputs The width of each misc output speaker can also be set, as is done with the main and small LS outputs. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 128: Inputs And Outputs

    InputS and OutputS Inputs The Inputs page allows the user to label each input port, simply by click on the ‘user label’ column for each input port. Each label can be no longer than six characters and no labels can be repeated. A full description for each port can be added and although the description will not appear on the mixer control surface, it...

  • Page 129: Inserts

    The selected lists will then appear in the ‘new list order’ section. When you are happy with the list order, select ‘update current order’. Lists for input and output ports are configured using the PC Main application. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 130: Main Line Mon

    maIn lIne mOn The monitoring of the main outputs can be the output of the mixer, or an external input. For example, a user may wish to monitor the output of the studio or even an off air receiver, as oppose to the mixer’s internal signal.

  • Page 131: Appendix A - Offline Editor

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  • Page 132: Part 1 - On The Console Pc

    ‘the laptop’, though of course it could be any desktop PC. The version of the Calrec Offline Editor application to be installed on the laptop must mirror the version of the console software in use. If the laptop is going to be used with non Bluefin desks, it will need the offline application for version 1.36 and...

  • Page 133: Part 2 - On The Laptop Pc

    This will give you the option to create a shortcut to the application in your preferred program group but will default to ‘Calrec OfflineEditor’. The application files are installed to the same directory as the installer file.
  • Page 134 Loading a desk into the laptop Start the offline editor by double clicking on the desktop shortcut, or by going via the Calrec OfflineEditor program group. The first time the editor is run, no bundles will be listed. Once you have loaded bundles into the application, subsequent launches will list the available bundles.
  • Page 135 Offline Editor application. new one. offline working on another computer. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 136: Part 3 - On The Console Pc

    part 3 - On tHe COnSOle pC Loading a modified bundle On the console PC, go to the TECH screen and the OFFLINE EDITOR page which opens the now familiar ‘bundle operations’ screen. Browse for the modified bundle file using the ‘Load a bundle from’...

  • Page 137: Appendix B - Style 1 Faders

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  • Page 138: Channel And Group Faders

    CHannel and grOup 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.

  • Page 139: Appendix C - Version Changes

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  • Page 140: Version Changes

    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.
  • Page 141 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...
  • Page 142 Wild control. the occurrence of mono ports following each other when assigned to two stereo Links to Operator Manual pdf in Calrec channels when Left to Both or Right to group from Windows Start menu. Both are used.

  • Page 143: Notes

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  • Page 144 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 (926-081 Iss.16)

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