SoundCraft DC 2020 Bedienungsanleitung

SOUNDCRAFT

USER GUIDE

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1.1

Introduction 1.2

Typical-Use Environment 1.3

Warranty 1.4

Installation 2.1

Dimensions 2.2

Assembling The Console Stand 2.3

Precautions and Safety Instructions 2.4

Installation 2.6

Connections 2.7

Connecting the DC2020 to a MAC or to a PC 2.9

Installing the MAC or PC Emulation Software 2.10

Patchbay EDAC Pin Identification Chart and

Pinouts 2.11

Block Diagrams 3.1

Functional Descriptions 4.1

Mono Inputs 4.3

Mono Input 4.4

Group/Stereo Input 4.11

Group/Stereo Input 4.12

Auxiliary Master 4.15

Auxiliary Master 4.16

Studio Outputs & FB Masters 4.19

Studio Outputs & Foldback Masters 4.20

Oscillator & Talkback Panel 4.23

Oscillator and Talkback Panel 4.24

Control Groups 4.27

Control Groups 4.28

Stereo Master 4.31

Stereo Master 4.32

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Control-room Phones and Speakers 4.35

Control-room Phones and Speakers 4.36

Patchbay 4.39

Patchbay Fascia 4.40

Patchbay Wiring 4.41

Automation Guide 4.47

Introduction 4.49

Introduction to the Automation 4.50

Project Management 4.55

Introduction 4.56

The Automation Pages 4.61

The Automation Pages 4.62

Alphanumeric Keypad 4.64

Channel List 4.65

Channel Solo-In-Place Safe 4.66

Default Mode On Stop 4.67

Default Settings 4.68

Edit Midi Events 4.69

Glideback 4.70

Group Assignments 4.71

Meterbridge Set-up 4.72

Midi Events 4.73

Mix 4.75

Mix Information 4.77

Mix List 4.79

Monitor Solo-In-Place Safe 4.81

On Line Mix Edit Options 4.82

Presets 4.83

Project 4.89

Project Configuration 4.91

Project Utilities 4.92

Record Enable 4.93

Record Track Remap 4.94

Remap Console 4.95

Set-up 4.96

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Stereo Inputs Safe 4.97

Stop Edit Options 4.98

Studio 4.99

Studio Configuration 4.100

Studio Utilities 4.101

Switch Select On Tape Stop 4.102

Tape Machine Selection 4.103

Timecode Generator 4.104

Title Configuration 4.105

Title Utilities 4.107

Track List 4.108

User 4.109

User Configuration 4.110

User Utilities 4.111

Automated Mixing 4.113

Starting The Automation 4.114

Automated Mixing 4.115

Cue Points 4.116

Automated Fader and Switch Modes 4.117

Using Control Groups 4.120

Moving the Tape 4.122

Mixing a New Title 4.123

Editing an Existing Mix 4.124

Starting a New Mix 4.125

Drop-in/Drop-out During the Original

Track-laying 4.126

Specifications 5.1

Specifications 5.2

Appendices

Notes For Machine Control

for Software Release 7.00 A.1

DC2020 Error Messages B.1

DC2020 Printer Port C.1

DC2020 Diagnostics Disk D.1

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Introduction

DC2020 Introduction 1.1

Introduction

Overview

The DC2020 is an in-line studio mixing console. It is available in three sizes; 24,

32 and 40 input channels. Each of these is available with a patchbay.

The console features the following:

•Mix Automation, which controls:

4 switches and 1 fader per input channel (Aux1 ON, Aux3 ON, Channel CUT,

Monitor CUT and the Monitor Fader);

Automated switches (Global mode switches) and fader on the Master Section;

Project Management functions;

Tape Machine transport functions.

•A 4-band semi-parametric EQ which is splittable and switchable between chan-

nel and monitor paths.

•Four Stereo Returns with a 2-band EQ.

•Four Stereo Groups.

•Four Automated Control Groups.

•Six Auxiliaries.

•LED Meterbridge, with a choice of meter laws plus Timecode display.

•MIDI IN/OUT/THRU.

•SMPTE IN/OUT.

•Video Sync Input

•Printer Interface.

•Serial Interface to Remote Tape Machines.

•Serial Interface to PC or MAC for Touch-screen Emulation.

•A Hard-disk Drive.

•Extended RAM for longer mixes.

•One IBM PC-format 3.5" Floppy-disk Drive.

•Touch-sensitive LCD display of Automation functions.

1.2 DC2020 Introduction

Typical-Use Environment

The console is designed to be used with a multi-track tape machine or any

LTC/MIDITimecodegeneratingdevice.Timecodeisreadby theconsoletoprovide

the time base for the Mix Automation.

Software

The program which runs the automation system within the console is held on the

hard-disk drive. Newreleases may be loaded onto thehard-disk drive via thefloppy

drive.

Power Supply Unit

The DC2020 uses an APS520 Power Supply Unit. Note that this power supply has

powerful cooling fans: it is therefore advisable to install it away from the control

room.

Good Housekeeping

We strongly recommend that you take regular backups of your hard disk.

This is done by selecting the appropriate backup option from one of the following

screens: Studio Utilities, User Utilities, Project Utilities or Title Utilities.

Shutting-Down The Console

It is important that you do not switch the power supply off without first shutting

down the automation system correctly.

This isdone by selecting theShutdownConsole from one of the following screens:

Studio Utilities, User Utilities, Project Utilities or Title Utilities.

The Shutdown Consoleutility writes the contents of RAM to disk, closes all of the

open disk files and then prompts you to switch the console off.

DC2020 Introduction 1.3

Warranty

1Soundcraft means Soundcraft Electronics Ltd.

End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation.

Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End

User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this pur-

pose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.

Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.

2 If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment

to theEnd User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and/or

workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or usability thereof is

materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned

to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer

or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components. Any components

replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.

3 Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in

transit (both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid.

4 This warranty shall only be available if:

a) the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions con-

tained in Soundcraft’s manual; and

b) the End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the de-

fect appearing; and

c) no persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer

have effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the

Equipment; and

d) the End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft

recommends, with only such operating supplies as meet Soundcraft’s specifica-

tions and otherwise in all respects in accordance Soundcraft’s recommendations.

5 Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty

or negligent handling, chemical or electro-chemical or electrical influences, acci-

dental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deficiency in electrical power, air-condition-

ing or humidity control.

6. The benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User.

7. End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in ad-

dition to and do not affect any other rights to which they may be entitled against

the seller of the Equipment.

1.4 DC2020 Introduction

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