DigiDesign VENUE Personal Q User Manual
VENUE Personal Q
Guide
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Communications & Safety Regulation Information
Compliance Statement
The models PQ Rack and PQ Controller comply with the following standards
regulating emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN55103 – 1, environment E3
• EN55103 – 2, environment E3
• AS/NZS 3548 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
• ICES-003 Class B
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Digidesign,
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, California 94014-3886, USA
650-731-6100
declare under our sole responsibility that the products
PQ Rack and PQ Controller
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
reeived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Digidesign is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this
compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Australian Compliance:
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety
certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60065 7th
/IEC 60065 7th and Canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 60065:03. Digidesign Inc., has
been authorized to apply the appropriate UL & CUL mark on its compliant
equipment.
Warning
Communications Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Digidesign, could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) CAUTION – Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained
in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
13) WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
14) To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center of the plug must
be maintained, if applicable.
15) The AC mains plug or appliance coupler shall be readily available to the
operator as a means of power disconnectioin.
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Personal Q System Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Personal Q System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Expansion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PQ Rack Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PQ Controller Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Connecting the Personal Q System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting Personal Q System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Applying Power to the Personal Q System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Updating PQ System Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting a PQ Controller to a Microphone Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Two Personal Q Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3. Using the Personal Q System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuring the Personal Q System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Up PQ Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring Personal Q Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Controlling a Personal Q Mixer from a PQ Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calling the Console from the PQ Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locking Out PQ Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The VENUE Personal Q (PQ) system lets performers remotely
control their own monitor mixes on a VENUE system using either a VENUE D-Show
paired with a VENUE Stage Rack and a VENUE FOH Rack.
D-Show Main and Profile consoles provide eight built-in, 12 x
2 PQ mixers that can be used to create up to eight independent stereo monitor mixes. After a PQ mixer is set up at the
mix position, it can be controlled by the mix engineer from
the Output section of the console, or by an on sta ge performer
using a PQ Controller.
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Main or VENUE Profile™ console,
Personal Q System Components
The following components are included in a Personal Q
system:
PQ Rack
•PQ Rack unit
•AC power cord
• PQ Link Cable (10ft/3m)
The PQ system carries control data to and from the console, allowing you to adjust PQ mixer input level, input pan/balance,
and output level. The PQ system does not carry audio signals;
audio signals for monitor mixes are output from any physical
outputs on the Stage Rack or FOH Rack.
Personal Q System Features
The Personal Q system provides remote operation of controls
on the console, and mirrors any changes made to the corresponding controls on the console.
The Personal Q system consists of at least one PQ Rack and
one PQ Controller.
PQ Rack Features
• Provides connections for up to eight PQ Controllers
PQ Controller Features
• Four rotary encoder controls with LED rings for level,
pan/balance, solo, and metering of PQ mixer inputs
(1–8, L, R, and User Inputs)
• Four on/off switches for control of PQ mixer input on/off
status
• Rotary encoder control with LED ring for master volume of
PQ mixer output
• Four 6-character displays for input and control names
• Console call feature allows performer to activate call message on console display
• Lockout feature allows performer or console operator to
temporarily lock out PQ Controller from control changes
PQ Controller
(Up to 8 PQ Controllers can be connected to each PQ Rack)
• PQ Controller unit
• PQ Controller cable (50 ft/15 m)
System Expansion Options
The Personal Q system allows independent control of up to
eight individual PQ mixes.
PQ Racks In VENUE systems with two Stage Racks, one PQ
Rack can be connected to each Stage Rack, for a total of two
PQ Rack units. When two PQ Racks are used, dual control of
each PQ mix (up to a maximum of 8 available PQ mixers) is
possible. (This is useful when a single performer has two positions onstage.)
PQ Controllers Each PQ Rack can accommodate 8 PQ Controllers, for a maximum of 16 PQ Controllers (2 controllers for
each of the 8 available PQ mixers) on a VENUE system.
For more information on expansion options for VENUE systems, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com).
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Operational Requirements
Connection Requirements
Temperature and Ventilation
VENUE system components should be operated away from
heat sources and with adequate ventilation.
Storage
VENUE system components should be stored and transported
at temperatures not lower than 0 degrees F (–18 degrees C)
and not exceeding 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Operation
VENUE system components should be operated at temperatures not lower than 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and not exceeding 115 degrees F (46 degrees C).
Water and Moisture
VENUE system components should be operated away from
sources of direct moisture and should be kept clear of liquids
that might spill into the units.
If condensation is present on a VENUE system component,
leave the unit to dry in ambient air for at least one hour before
powering the unit on.
Power Connections
PQ Rack Each PQ Rack requires its own power connection.
Make sure your power source is correctly rated for the number
of units you are connecting. A surge protected power source
(not included) is highly recommended.
PQ Controllers Each PQ Controller is powered by the PQ Rack
through its PQ Controller cable connection.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If you need to clean the surface of a VENUE system component, use a dry cloth. Do not apply any cleaning solutions,
spray cleaners, or abrasives to the surface.
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PQ Rack Overview
PQ Controller ports (1–8)
PQ Link connector (to Stage Rack)
PQ Controller Connection Fault/Comm indicators PQ Link Fault/Comm indicatorsPQ Rack Power/Power Fault indicators
Power switch
AC Power connector
PQ Rack Front Panel
Figure 1. PQ Rack Front Panel
PQ Controller Ports Each of the 8 PQ Controller Ports accepts a
male 4-pin PQ Controller cable, for connecting a PQ Controller. The PQ Controller port numbers (1–8) correspond directly
to the PQ mixer number (1–8) that is controlled on-screen or
on the console.
PQ Link Connector The PQ Link connector accepts a female
4-pin PQ Link cable, for connecting the PQ Rack to a Stage
Rack. The maximum cable length for this connection is 15 ft
(4.6 m).
PQ Rack Back Panel
PQ Rack Power/Power Fault Indicators These indicators light
to show application of power (green) and any power fault or
interruption (red) for the PQ Rack.
PQ Connection Comm/Fault Indicators These indicators light
to show active communication to a PQ Controller (green) and
any connection fault or interruption (red), for the corresponding PQ Controller port.
PQ Link Comm/Fault Indicators These indicators light to show
active communication between the PQ Rack and a Stage Rack
(green) and any connection fault or interruption (red).
Figure 2. PQ Rack Back Panel
AC Power Connector The AC power connector accepts a standard modular AC power cord. The PQ Rack power supply is
auto-power selecting (100V to 240V, 50 Hz to 60 Hz) and automatically works when connected to an AC receptacle in any
country.
Power Switch The Power switch applies power to the PQ Rack
and activates all PQ Controllers connected to the PQ Rack.
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PQ Controller Overview
Encoder displays
Rotary
Encoders
On/Off switches Inputs 1–4
selector
Inputs 5–8
selector
L/R/User Inputs
selector
Setup switch
Master Volume/Call
control
Lockout switch
Encoder Mode
switch
and
indicators
PQ Controller Top Panel
Figure 3. PQ Controller Top Panel
Encoder Displays The encoder displays show the name/value
of the PQ mixer input currently controlled by the corresponding rotary encoder.
Rotary Encoders The rotary encoders control the currently displayed parameter (level or pan/balance) when turned, or solo
the currently displayed PQ mixer input when pressed. The encoder rings display input level or pan settings, or indicate input meter levels, depending on the encoder mode.
On/Off Switches The On/Off switches turn the currently displayed PQ mixer input on or off.
Setup Switch The Setup switch puts the PQ Controller in
Setup mode, which displays the port number for the PQ Controller, and lets you adjust display brightness and contrast on
the PQ Controller.
Inputs 1–4 Selector The Inputs 1–4 selector displays PQ mixer
inputs 1–4 on the rotary encoders and displays for adjusting
level and pan/balance.
Inputs 5–8 Selector The Inputs 5–8 selector displays PQ mixer
inputs 5–8 on the rotary encoders and displays for adjusting
level and pan/balance.
L/R/User Inputs Selector The L/R/User Inputs selector displays the Main Left, Main Right, Center/Mono, and user-assignable inputs on the rotary encoders and displays for adjusting level and pan/balance.
Master Volume/Call Control The Master Volume/Call control
changes the PQ mixer output volume when turned, or raises a
call message on the console display when pressed.
Lockout Switch The Lockout switch temporarily locks the local controls of the PQ Controller to prevent inadvertent
changes to controller settings. This function does not lock out
control of the PQ mixer from the console. The Lockout switch
lights when lockout is activated from the controller, and
flashes when lockout is activated from the console.
Encoder Mode Switch and Indicators The Encoder Mode
switch and indicators toggle control of input level, input
pan/balance, or input metering on the rotary encoders and
LEDs for the currently displayed input.
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