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- Page 1 Omega InstallatIOn manual Digital Broadcast Production Console with Bluefin HDSP Putting Sound in the Picture calrec.com...
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Page 2: Analog Inputs - Edac Style
Networking and Bluefin High Density Signal document. The latest version will be available Processing (HDSP) are registered trade marks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a registered trade Tel +44 (0)1422 842159 upon request. This publication is for International Fax +44 (0)1422 845244 usage. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Omega COntents Important Information Hydra Audio Networking Health and Safety Hydra Technology Technical Support Typical Hydra Network Example Console Hardware Overview Gigabit Switch System Overview Hydra fixed format Boxes Environmental Considerations Modular Hydra I/O Box Input/Output Port Labelling Fibre Optic Interfaces... -
Page 4: Important Information
April Calrec customer support engineer before carrying out any form of re- Calrec and variations to the recommended 2006 the vast majority of Calrec PCB and soldering. installation as detailed in Calrec cable assemblies will have been produced documentation. -
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
Calrec Repairs For technical assistance within the UK If you need to return goods to Calrec, and Ireland, please contact the Customer for whatever reason, please contact the Support Team at :- Company beforehand in order that you... -
Page 7: Overview
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Page 8: System Overview
OvervIew © Calrec Aud All Rights Res • Available in three frame sizes - 24 MIC/LINE MADI HYDRA fader, 40 fader and 56 fader. INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS • 160 equivalent channels (up to 48 INPUT MATRIX stereo plus 64 mono channels). Up to 24 5. - Page 9 **Wide Area Bulk Cards are used to expand the I/O of the system via a wide area interface such as MADI, or Hydra - Calrec’s sophisticated audio Hydra I/O units can interface up to 96 inputs networking system. HYDRA I/O UNIT and 96 outputs, analogue or digital.
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Page 10: Environmental Considerations
Non-operating: 0% to 90% non suitable fixings during transit to prevent condensing. movement, and possible damage. Calrec Audio Ltd is not liable for any damages to Altitude the touch screen, the touch screen arm,... -
Page 11: Input/Output Port Labelling
& suffixes are not applied. connections are stored with the snap-shot memories. Note that I/O marked in this way cannot be connected in pairs to stereo paths from the control surface. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 12: System Specification
The system can be pre-set with up to adjustable globally from +24 to +36 dB in five external sync sources, plus internal, 2 dB steps such that if the 1st source fails, it will automatically switch to the 2nd, and so on. 12 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 13: Frame Options And Dimensions
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Page 14: Fader Frame Typical Layout
There is also no space to fit either a surround spill or joystick panel, though surround images can still be adjusted in other ways. 1 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 15: Fader Frame Typical Layout
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Page 16: Fader Frame Typical Layout
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Page 17: Console Dimensions
40 Fader Frame 50.8 1290 33.3 15.5 56 Fader Frame 70.7 1796 33.3 15.5 The end profile is the same for all three frame sizes. The floor stand shown is an extra cost option. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... - Page 18 1 Omega with Bluefin...
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Page 19: Equipment Installation
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Page 20: Rack Specifications
INTERFACE UNIT lengths table when planning this and discuss the lengths being provided with Power DVD ROM Power the Calrec project engineer involved with Reset your console. CF / MD The Processing rack has a fan tray built ZN5526 ZN5526... -
Page 21: Processing Rack
J122 J111 J102 POWER 5DV J112 9F D-TYPE DC DIST 005-01 FAIL BOX J127 J115 J104 J107 J106 VIDEO SYNC I/P TTL SYNC I/P METER DATA RJ45-8V H121 H122 J109 HN5638 PROCESSING RACK BACKPLANE CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 22: Power Supply & Distribution Unit
4 x 24V 600W PSU 48dBA Two 24 V Auxiliary outputs are provided 5 x 24V 600W PSU 49dBA via resetable 10 A current trips with LED 6 x 24V 600W PSU 50dBA status indication on the front panel. These 22 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 23: Multi-Rail Power Supply Unit
Should any of the fans slow down or stop, or any voltage rail fall outside specified limits, a PSU Fail signal will be sent to the console and PC to warn the operator of a problem. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 24: Surface - Rack Interconnections
- raCk InterCOnneCtIOns Calrec provide a cable set to inter- The computer touch screen normally re- long interconnections may occasionally connect the control surface and the quires a local mains supply to the control require additional power supplies near to processing racks. - Page 25 REAR VIEW OF ALL UNITS (NOT TO SCALE) OMEGA RACKS J120 J101 DEBUG 2 DEBUG 1 9M D-TYPE 9M D-TYPE J113 J108 J121 J103 AES4- AES3- AES2- AES1- #1-16 #1-16 #1-16 #1-16 FAST LINK J100 RJ45-8V J122 J111 005-01 J102...
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Page 26: Pc Information
LAN. Usernames and Passwords It is recommended that this user is used Calrec will not be responsible for the The PC will initially be set up with two sets during configuration of the PC and the... -
Page 27: 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 28: Snmp Messaging
Calrec digital consoles provide SNMP messages from the console’s AWACS fault reporting system. The message sent is the same text that is Setting up SNMP reporting The SNMP server software needs to be displayed when clicking on specific fault configured to process the messages it reports on the AWACS screen. -
Page 29: Gpio Connections
33 . 49 33 . 49 17 . 50 CHASSIS 17 . 50 CHASSIS 17 . 50 CHASSIS 17 . 50 CHASSIS Opto Specification - 5 - 24 V Darlington Specification - 30 V, 5 mA CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... - Page 30 15 . 34 Normally Made a/b Relay 8 16 . 35 Normally Open a/b Relay 8 17 . 36 Chassis 18 . 37 Chassis Chassis Relay Specification - 50 V, 1 A (switched power not exceeding 30 W) 30 Omega with Bluefin...
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Page 31: Dolby Dp570 & Dp564 Setup
Interconnections need to be made On the Dolby unit: Repeat the process for all the GPI pins 24 between the Dolby unit and the Omega - 31 (as drawing/spreadsheet) <label> means press the button with the GPIO relays. These are in, and have <esc>... -
Page 32: Talkback Mic & Desk Headphones
The talkback microphone connects to the console via the XLR connector on the Broadcast Facilities panel of which the Omega has three alternative versions. The RT5685 shown below left provides not only the broadcast mode controls, but reset buttons and the talkback mic. - Page 33 • Headphone D to A converter • Headphone amplifier • An internal DIL switch to reverse the phase of the right leg of headphone audio (SW4) CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
- Page 34 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE D37F-SP-PF METER DATA FAST LINK RS422#2 RS232 9M D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE 50F D-TYPE RJ45-8V RJ45-8V RJ45-8V GPI #3 GPI #4 RS232 DEBUG#2 RS422#1 DEBUG#1 9M D-TYPE RJ45-8V RJ45-8V RJ45-8V HN5637 CONSOLE INTERFACE 3 Omega with Bluefin...
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Page 35: Serial Interface
Function column. Only the serial functions which flashes when a valid message is the system. which are enabled for the console will be received from the user serial port. available for selection. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 36: Madi
BNC (75Ohm) over a coaxial AND optical medium and JM5450 DC (24V) SC - Multi-mode BNC (75Ohm) receive over a coaxial OR optical medium. JM5451 AC (100-240V) SC - Multi-mode BNC (75Ohm) A switch allows receiver selection. 3 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 37: Hydra Audio Networking
Omega Hydra audIO netwOrkIng calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 38: Hydra Technology
IT technology, but an integral part of • Status representation of all devices configurable I/O may be connected onto the Calrec audio system. It is therefore on the network the network, providing remotely located normally quoted and supplied as part of •... -
Page 39: Typical Hydra Network Example
The above diagram shows 4 control Synchronization Local I/O 3051-31- rooms, each with a Calrec digital con- Consoles sharing sources must be Local I/O in the console’s own racks sole. The Gigabit interface unit for synchronized (e.g. to station sync or video). -
Page 40: Console Hardware
Alpha and Sigma systems can have up Gigabit port on the unit is not used. The own unique IP address, which the system to 8 WAB interfaces; Omega and Zeta unit runs at Gigabit speed all the time, and uses to identify each network connection. -
Page 41: Gigabit Switch
Mode devices are connected to it, and routes data to the correct destination port. It is It is for this reason that Calrec do not restrictions, the redundant PSU must capable of continuously receiving data at warrant our products for any Hydra... -
Page 42: Hydra Fixed Format Boxes
As standard, one IEC input connector is fitted to power both internal PSUs. The units incorporate a cooling fan Optionally, a second IEC can be fitted module. Each PSU module and the fan to allow a unit to be powered from 2 Omega with Bluefin... - Page 43 Calrec SDI boxes come in two dif- ferent versions one for use with HD 4 SDI IN & PASS THROUGH (VI5672) (high definition video) and the other for SD (standard definition). As with the analog and AES-3 boxes, these SDI interfaces connect to the network via an Ethernet port on the rear of the unit.
- Page 44 RS232 port is provided, such that system networks together. Status (x 8 red) diagnostics can be performed by a Calrec approved engineer. Connection to the If a Hydra I/O box needs to be swapped In addition, each input connector has...
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Page 45: Modular Hydra I/O Box
M allowing a twelfth input or output networking system to one or more module to be fitted into slot L. Earthing Calrec digital consoles. The box is fitted with an external earth Ground Lift Switches stud on the rear, for connection to an... - Page 46 (50 mm) from the fans and rear air outlets, and also any walls or other Modular Hydra I/O Box 35.2 surfaces. (Fully Populated) Optional Rack Mounted PSU 15.6 (with 2 plug-in units) Optional Rack Mounted PSU 25.3 11.5 (with 4 plug-in units) Omega with Bluefin...
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Page 47: Fibre Optic Interfaces
Hydra Network using SFP GBICs (Small Form-factor Pluggable Gigabit OPTICAL Interface Converters). These CABLE TYPE CONNECTOR CALREC PART GBIC - HP REF POWER convert the Gigabit Ethernet data DISTANCE BUDGET into light waves using a laser diode Copper CAT... - Page 48 275 m / SX - AFBR - 491-087 7.5 dB Multimode 905 feet 5717LZ Calrec offer 1U rack mounting tray, part Fibre 50/125mm SX - AFBR - EC5453 and this can be fitted with one LC Duplex 550 m / Multimode...
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Page 49: Cleaning Fibre Optic Interfaces
For further information or advice please If streaks or contaminants still remain, contact Calrec. repeat the process using a fresh lens tissue. CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 50: Category 5E And 6 Cables
The cable ties should only be tight enough to sufficiently support the cable bundle, and not to deform the outer cable sleeve/jacket. 0 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 51: Audio I/O Interfaces
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Page 52: Aes Input And Outputs
Processing Rack belonging which the system’s AES inputs and to that slot are used to connect to the outputs are connected. Each of the equipment being interfaced. connectors provides 16 AES pairs. 2 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 53: Analog Input And Outputs
8 stereo outputs. MIC/LINE INPUTS 1-8 MIC/LINE INPUTS 9-16 MIC/LINE INPUTS 17-24 MIC/LINE INPUTS 25-32 SLOT CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR J104 J101 J103 J111 J115 J120 J121 J122 J127 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 54: Bnc And Xlr Interface Panels
BNC Input Panel (Rear) INPUTS 17-32 INPUTS 1-16 SCSI - 36F SCSI - 36F SN5031-2 BNC Output Panel (Front) OUTPUTS SN5032-2 BNC Output Panel (Rear) OUTPUTS 17-32 OUTPUTS 1-16 SCSI - 36F SCSI - 36F SN5032-2 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 55: Edac Interface Panels
Mic/line inputs use a hand wired cable the same way with the large pin at the top Calrec supplied cables, normally of 1, 3 or assembly of twin and screen cables. The which is the same end of the connector 5 metres but this length can affect pricing. -
Page 56: Analog Inputs - Xlr
Inputs - xlr Up to 3 analog input (ADC) cards can The Calrec SN5389 panel has female Each of the input connectors provides be fitted into the processing rack, connectors so the user cables need connections for 4 stereo inputs. The each providing 16 stereo inputs. -
Page 57: Analog Outputs - Xlr
16 male XLRs can be numbered 1-3. Each slot has 2 dedi- connected to the DAC connectors on the The Calrec SN5666 panel has male cated output connectors on the rear rear of the rack via MDR cabling. -
Page 58: Analog Inputs - Edac Style 1
Ideally the EDAC interface panels within the rack, and each slot has 4 should be located within 5 m (16.5 ft) of rear of the rack via Calrec custom cabling dedicated input connectors on the the Processing rack. rear of the rack, to which the system’s to achieve Style 1 (4 pairs per EDAC). - Page 59 ADC connectors on the dedicated input connectors on the should be located within 5 m (16.5 ft) of rear of the rack via Calrec custom cabling rear of the rack, to which the system’s the Processing rack.
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Page 60: Analog Outputs - Edac Style 1
Style 1 - 8 pairs per 38 way EDAC 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis On EDACs, the first pin is HOT (phase), the second pin is COLD (anti- phase) and H.LL are chassis connections. 8 WAY EDAC INTERFACE PANEL SN5080 0 Omega with Bluefin... - Page 61 Chassis 18 . 36 Chassis STEREO LINE OPs 19-24 On EDACs, the first pin is HOT (phase), the second pin is COLD (anti-phase) and H.LL are chassis connections. 8 WAY EDAC INTERFACE PANEL SN5080 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 62: Aes Inputs - Bnc
16 . 34 16 . 34 17 . 35 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis 18 . 36 Chassis BNC INPUT I/F PANEL (REAR) INPUTS 17-32 INPUTS 1-16 SCSI - 36F SCSI - 36F SN5327 2 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 63: Aes Outputs - Bnc
16 . 34 16 . 34 17 . 35 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis 18 . 36 Chassis BNC OUTPUT I/F PANEL (REAR) OUTPUTS 17-32 OUTPUTS 1-16 SCSI - 36F SCSI - 36F SN5388 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 64: Aes Inputs - Xlr
Pin 2 is HOT (PHASE) 13 . 31 Pin 3 is COLD (ANTI-PHASE) 14 . 32 15 . 33 16 . 34 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis XLR INPUT I/F PANEL (REAR) SCSI - 36F INPUTS SN5328 Omega with Bluefin... -
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Pin 3 is COLD (ANTI-PHASE) 12 . 30 13 . 31 14 . 32 15 . 33 16 . 34 17 . 35 18 . 36 Chassis XLR OUTPUT I/F PANEL (REAR) SCSI - 36F OUTPUTS SN5390 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 66: Aes Inputs - Edac
14 . 32 MM.NN Line IP 7R 15 . 33 PP.RR Line IP 8L 16 . 34 SS.TT Line IP 8R 17 . 35 H.LL Chassis 18 . 36 Chassis 8 WAY EDAC INTERFACE PANEL SN5080 Omega with Bluefin... -
Page 67: Aes Outputs - Edac
AES 13 14 . 32 MM.NN AES 14 15 . 33 PP.RR AES 15 16 . 34 SS.TT AES 16 17 . 35 H.LL Chassis 18 . 36 Chassis 8 WAY EDAC INTERFACE PANEL SN5080 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 68: Specification For Mdr Cables
FULLY SCREENED 15 . 33 16 . 34 17 . 35 18 . 36 X Metres 36W MDR PLUG 36W SHIELDED COVER STOCK CODES 3M10136-6000EL 3M 103336-3210-00 OR EQUIVALENT OR EQUIVALENT 312-079 1M 312-078 3M 312-077 5M Omega with Bluefin... - Page 69 CalreC Putting Sound in the Picture...
- Page 70 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 (926-117 Iss.6)
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