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Repairs 15
Standard of Service 15
Serial Numbers 15
After Sales Modifications 15
Installation 16
Service Personnel 16
Third Party Equipment 16
ESD (Static) Handling Procedures 16
RoHS Legislation 16
ISO 9001 and RAB Registered 16
HEALTH AND SAFETY 18
Important Safety Instructions: 18
Cleaning 18
Explanation of Warning Symbols 18
Earthing 19
Lithium Battery Replacement 19
SYSTEM OVERVIEW 21
Fader Strip 23
Fader Display 24
Control Cell 25
Control Modes 26
Parameter Adjust 27
Console Monitors 28
Studio Monitors 29
Linking Paths 29
Surface Layers 30
Surface Reset 30
USB Ports 31
User Buttons 31
Creating a Preset 46
Loading a Preset 47
Backing Up and Restoring Presets 47
To restore a Preset from an external drive: 47
Editing a Preset 47
Pooled Resources 48
COPY AND PASTE 49
It’s quick and easy to copy properties from one path and paste them to another: 49
Reset to First Source 56
Sources and Frame-Rates 57
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ENERGY SAVER 58
Brightness 58
Dark Mode 58
GENERAL SETTINGS 59
General Settings 59
Surround Leg Suffixes 60
Date and Time 61
EDITING THE NETWORK 62
Viewing Resources 62
Adding and Removing Resources 63
SHOWS 64
Entering the Shows List 66
Active Show 66
Loading a Show 66
Setting up a New Show 66
Duplicating a Show 67
Deleting a Show 67
Editing a Show 67
Moving Shows between Summa Systems with 180 and 128 channels 67
Show Templates—Admin Only 67
Setting Up and Editing Templates—Admin Only 67
Updating Templates—Admin Only 67
Backing Up Shows 68
Restoring Shows 68
Capacity 68
Settings Stored within Shows 68
MEMORIES 70
Loading a User Memory 70
Creating a new User Memory 70
Updating a User Memory 70
Creating Multiple User Memories 70
Storage Capacity 70
Memory Isolation 71
GETTING SIGNALS IN AND OUT 75
FADER LAYOUT 76
Attaching a Path to a Fader 77
Settings 77
Editing Labels 79
Port Labels 79
Cloning Paths 79
Moving Paths to Different Faders 79
Deleting Paths from Faders 80
Lock a Fader to the Surface 80
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INPUT AND OUTPUT PATCHING 81
The I/O Patching Window 81
Selecting Sources and Destinations 81
Understanding Ports 82
Icons 83
Channel Settings 83
Layer View 83
Surface Interaction 83
Connected Destination 83
Information Display 83
Viewing and Sorting 84
Making a Patch 84
Moving a Destination 84
Protect a Patch from Memory Loads 85
Isolating a Patch 85
Removing a Patch 85
Inputs 1 and 2 85
Patching Outputs to Inputs 85
INPUT CONTROLS 86
I/O Box Input Port 86
The Channel Input 86
Input Control Mode 87
Mic/Gain 88
Group Input Controls 88
Linking Input 1 and Input 2 Trims 88
Replay 89
Assigning a Direct Output 97
Removing a Direct Output 97
Downmix/Spill 97
Direct Output Controls 97
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MIX MINUS OUTPUTS 99
Assigning a Mix Minus Output 99
Removing a Mix Minus Output 99
BUS OUTPUTS 100
Mains 100
Tracks and Auxs 100
TONE AND OSCILLATOR 101
Routing Tone to a Channel 101
Routing Tone to Buses 101
Routing Tone to Path Outputs 102
Oscillator Controls 103
Clearing Tone 103
Tone and Talkback Active Notification 103
Tone Idents 104
AFL 111
PFL 111
Output Listen 111
Access from Faders 111
PFL Position in Audio Chain 111
Access from the Touch Display 112
Global Cancel 112
Sending PFL to the Console/Small Monitors 112
METERING 113
METER DISPLAY LAYOUT WITH CUSTOMISATION 114
Customising Meter Layouts 114
Meter Layout Presets 115
Why remove a source’s own input from its foldback mix? 157
Mix Minus Output 157
Mix Minus using the Auto Minus bus 158
Mix Minus using Auxs or Tracks 159
Setting up a Mix Minus output 159
Mix Minus Controls 159
Off Air Conference Bus 162
Surface Controls 162
ROUTING 163
BUSES AND OUTPUTS 164
Direct Outputs and Mix Minus 164
Configuring Buses 164
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ROUTING A SIGNAL 166
CONTRIBUTION 167
DOWNMIXING 169
LoRo and LtRt 169
Downmix Settings 169
Downmix Defaults 170
Offsets 170
EXTERNAL INTERFACING 171
GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 172
GPI Functions 172
Assigning GPIs 172
Moving a GPI destination 173
Removing a Destination 173
User Buttons 173
GPO Functions 174
Assigning GPOs 175
Moving a GPO Function 175
Removing a Destination 175
GPO signal type 175
Testing GPO Functioning 175
REMOTE CONTROL – CSCP 176
CSCP 176
Setting Up CSCP 176
CONFIGURING LAN PORTS 178
CONSOLE FACILITIES 181
ON AIR PROTECTION 182
Changing Modes 182
On Air Mode via GPI 182
SYSTEM STATUS MONITORING 184
Notifications 184
COLLECTING SYSTEM LOGS 185
NETWORK SYSTEM RESILIENCY 186
TERMINOLOGY 187
FEATURES BY SOFTWARE VERSION 195
FEATURES 196
V1.1 196
V2.0 196
V2.1 196
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V3.0 196
V3.1 197
V3.1.1 197
V3.2 197
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INFORMATION
Should you require any technical assistance with your Calrec product please contact your regional Calrec
distributor. Customers within the UK or Ireland should contact Calrec directly.
For a complete list of worldwide distributors by region, go to www.calrec.com or contact us for more
information.
Nutclough Mill
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 8EZ
UK
For pre-delivery technical enquiries, UK and Ireland customers should contact the Calrec project manager assigned to
their order. Post delivery, the Calrec Customer Support team will take care of your technical enquiries.
Our UK Customer Support team work closely with our global distributor network to provide the highest level of after sales
support. Your distributor should be your first point of contact and will often be able to provide an instant solution, be it
technical advice, spares or a site visit by an engineer.
Calrec UK customer support and our global technical team provide free of charge technical support and advice by phone
or e-mail to all customers.
Calrec after sales support includes:
• Free of charge comprehensive technical advice and support by phone and e-mail
• Repairs
• Quick supply of replacement or loan hardware in the event of a failure
• Provision of export documentation for the return of faulty parts
• Operational training
• Maintenance / technical training
• Supply of replacement components
• Supply of documentation
• Service contracts
We offer a range support contracts which can be arranged directly through Calrec for UK and Ireland customers or by
contacting your local agent. We offer 24/7 telephone support, regular health checks and extended warranty, amongst
other benefits. Please contact our customer support team for more information on support contracts.
Product Warranty
A full list of our conditions and warranties relating to goods & services is contained in the Company’s standard Terms and
Conditions. A copy of this is available on request.
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Repairs
If you need to return goods to Calrec, for whatever reason, please contact your regional distributor or Calrec customer
support beforehand for guidance, as well as to log the details of the problem and receive a reference number.
For customers outside the UK and Ireland, shipping via the distributor saves customers from dealing with exportation
paperwork. If there is a need to send direct to Calrec, contact us beforehand to log the incoming repair and for
assistance with exportation documents.
Standard of Service
We strive to ensure the highest possible standards. If you have any comments on the level of service, product quality or
documentation offered to you by Calrec, please contact the Calrec Customer Support team in the UK who will endeavour
to address the issues. Calrec welcomes all customer feedback.
For feedback specific to this document, please contact enquiries@calrec.com.
Whenever you contact Calrec Customer Support please have the following information to hand:
• Name
• Company
• Email address
• Full details of enquiry (e.g. fault report)
• Serial number of faulty hardware (if applicable)
Once this information has been provided, a service ticket will be created to log your enquiry. The service ticket reference
number will be given via email.
Serial Numbers
All units produced by Calrec are given a serial number and are booked into a central record system at the time of
manufacture. These records are updated whenever a piece of hardware is dispatched to or received from a customer.
When contacting Calrec Customer Support with a hardware inquiry it is important that the correct Calrec serial number is
provided to enable the customer support team to provide a high level of service. Summa serial numbers can be found on
the label on the rear of the chassis.
FIGURE 1 - LABEL ON REAR OF CHASSIS
After Sales Modifications
Please be aware that any modifications other than those made or approved by Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may
invalidate the console’s warranty. This includes changes to cabling provided by Calrec and variations to the recommended
installation as detailed in Calrec documentation.
Modifications to this equipment by any party other than Calrec Audio Limited may invalidate EMC and safety features
designed into this equipment. Calrec Audio Limited can not be liable for any legal proceedings or problems that may
arise relating to such modifications.
If in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio Limited for guidance prior to commencing any modification work.
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Installation
In many installations the AC power connectors will not be readily accessible, effectively making the equipment
permanently connected. The installation should be carried out in accordance with all applicable installation rules and
regulations.
Service Personnel
The AC power disconnect devices are the 2 x IEC (IEC60320-1 C13/C14) couplers located at the rear of each unit.
WARNING: The apparatus has a dual power system. It is essential that BOTH AC power IEC couplers are disconnected
to prevent exposure to hazardous voltage within the unit.
Third Party Equipment
Integrating third party equipment into a Calrec system may compromise the product’s ability to comply with the Class B
radiated emission limits set in the EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) standard EN55022.
Calrec Audio Limited can not be responsible for any non-conformities due to use of third party equipment. If in doubt,
please contact Calrec Audio Limited for guidance prior to integrating any third party equipment.
ESD (Static) Handling Procedures
In its completed form, this equipment has been designed to have a high level of immunity to static discharges. However,
when handling individual boards and modules, many highly static-sensitive parts are exposed. In order to protect these
devices from damage and to protect your warranty, please observe static handling procedures, for example, use an
appropriately grounded anti-static wrist band. Calrec will supply an electrostatic cord and wrist strap with all of its digital
products.
All modules and cards should be returned to Calrec Audio Limited in anti-static wrapping. Calrec Audio Limited can
supply these items upon request, should you require assistance. This applies particularly to digital products due to the
types of devices and very small geometries used in their fabrication, analogue parts can however still be affected.
RoHS Legislation
In order to comply with European RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) legislation, Calrec PCB and cable
assemblies are produced with lead-free (tin/copper/silver) solder instead of tin/lead solder.
In the unlikely event of a customer having to carry out any re-soldering on Apollo, Artemis or Hydra2 hardware, it is
imperative that lead-free solder is used; contaminating lead-free solder with leaded solder is likely to have an adverse
effect on the long-term reliability of the product. Circuit boards assembled with lead-free solder can be identified
(in accordance with IPC/JEDEC standards) by a small oval logo on the top-side of the circuit board near the PCB
reference number (8xx-xxx). The same logo is used on the connector hoods of soldered cable assemblies.
If in doubt, please check with a Calrec customer support engineer before carrying out any form of re-soldering.
ISO 9001 and RAB Registered
Calrec Audio Ltd has been issued the ISO9001: 2008 standard by the Governing Board of ISOQAR.
The award, for both UKAS and RAB registration, is the most comprehensive of the ISO9000 international standards.
Granted in recognition of excellence across design, development, manufacture and after- sales support, the certification
follows a rigorous and thorough review of Calrec’s internal and external communication and business procedures.
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FIGURE 2 - LEAD FREE
FIGURE 3 - LEAD FREE STICKER
FIGURE 4 - UK AS REGISTRATION
FIGURE 5 - ANAB REGISTRATION
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions:
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles,and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus
• When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• Not intended for outdoor use.
• This equipment must be EARTHED.
• Before starting any servicing operation, equipment must be isolated from the AC power supply. The disconnect
devices are the 2 x IEC connectors (IEC 60320-1 C13/C14 couplers).
• Do not allow ventilation slots to be blocked. Do not leave the equipment powered up with the dust cover fitted.
Cleaning
For cleaning the front panels of the equipment we recommend using a soft anti-static cloth, lightly dampened with water if
required.
Explanation of Warning Symbols
Triangular warning symbols contain a black symbol on a yellow background, surrounded by a black border.
The lightning flash with arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle, as shown below, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of dangerous voltages and energy levels within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock or injury.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle, as shown below, is intended to prompt the user to refer to important
operating or maintenance instructions in the documentation supplied with the product.
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FIGURE 1 - DANGEROUS VOLTAGES
FIGURE 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Earthing
This is a Class I product. An Earth connection MUST be provided in each AC power cord.
The Earth Bolt connection at the rear of the console should be connected to Earth using Earth cable at least 6mm
in cross section (10 AWG).
Lithium Battery Replacement
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2
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SURFACE OVERVIEW
The Summa surface is shown here in its smallest format, 12+8, which includes one 8 fader section with a large TFT
touchscreen (touch display), and one 12 fader section with a large TFT display (meter display). Summa is available in two
larger formats: 24+8 and 36+8. Each have the same 8 fader section with multiple 12 fader panels. All surface sections
of the Summa are described in detail in the following pages.
FIGURE 1 - SUMMA 12+8 SURFACE
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CONTROL SURFACE SECTIONS
Fader Strip
Each Summa 12 fader panel is made up of 12 fader strips, each combining a motorised fader, several push buttons and a
small TFT fader display. The image below explains the operation of each button.
FIGURE 1 - FADER STRIP
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Fader Display
Each fader strip includes a small TFT display. The image below highlights each icon which can appear on the display.
FIGURE 2 - FADE R D I SPLAY
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Control Cell
A control cell combines a small TFT display, an illuminating button and a rotary control. There are two control cells
situated above each fader strip. The function of these control cells varies depending on which control mode you have
selected.
In access mode , all control cells on the surface show EQ and dynamics controls for the currently accessed path.
In function-specific—strip—control modes, the control cells correspond to the faders below them, for example, in pan
mode, each control cell operates the pan controls for the fader below.
FIGURE 3 - CONTROL CELL
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Control Modes
Control modes allow you to set how the control cells function across the surface. The two main styles of layout are the
‘strip’ modes, which are function-specific and follow a channel strip style layout (i.e control cells are associated to the
fader directly below them), and access mode, in which all control cells show dynamics and EQ controls for the currently
accessed path. See “Control Modes” on page 44 for more information.
FIGURE 4 - CONTROL MODES
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Parameter Adjust
The parameter adjust control combines a rotary control and a push button, and can be used to adjust all touch display
controls—as you tap to select controls on the touch display they are automatically linked to the parameter adjust button
and rotary control. Controls are mapped logically to the rotary control and button; switches and buttons on the touch
display are attached to the physical button, and level controls and menu scrollers are attached to the rotary control.
FIGURE 5 - PARAMETER ADJUST
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Console Monitors
Two sets of loudspeakers can be fed from Summa’s console monitor bus, one ‘main’ and one ‘small’ set. There is also
provision for a separate loudspeaker for monitoring the console’s PFL feed. The console monitors section of the surface
allows control of all sets of loudspeakers. The image below explains each loudspeaker control in detail.
FIGURE 6 - CONSOLE MONITORS
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Studio Monitors
Summa has three dedicated studio monitor feeds for relaying signals back to the studio floor. This section of the surface
provides level, mute and talkback control for these feeds.
FIGURE 7 - STUDIO MONITORS
Linking Paths
When paths are linked, adjustments to the parameters of one linked path are also made for all other linked paths.
Adjustments are made relatively across all paths, preserving any offsets. The CLEAR button, as shown here, provides a
quick way to clear all path linking on the surface. See “Control Linking” on page 135 for more information.
FIGURE 8 - LINK BUTTON
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Surface Layers
The Summa surface has six layers in total, allowing fader-control of 6 times as many paths as there are faders on the
surface. You can switch between layers using the layer selection buttons 1–6 on the surface. When selecting a layer, all
fader positions, button states and control cell states change immediately to reflect faders on the newly selected layer.
FIGURE 9 - SURFACE LAYERS
Surface Reset
The surface reset button is recessed to avoid it being pressed accidentally. If a reset is required a pointed implement
should be used to push it. Two types of surface reset can be performed using the surface reset button:
• If a non-critical error occurs, such as a user interface crash or freeze, press the reset button and release within 5s.
The surface will reboot from local memory which is stored on an internal SD card. The reset LED will flash green
throughout.
• If a more serious error occurs, such as the surface not booting correctly or a corruption of the user interface, a full
reprogram should be performed: Press and hold the reset button and release after 5s. The surface is reprogrammed
from memory stored within the core processing rack. The LED will flash Red throughout.
FIGURE 10 - SURFACE RESET
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