Euphonix System 5 PC 254H, PC 254H Operation Manual

Euphonix System

Euphonix PC 254H

System 5 Hybrid Pilot

Operation Manual

Document Revision: C

Software Version: Internal v7.385

Part Number: 840-10067-01

Release Date: June 2007

EUCON HYBRID PILOT COMPUTER

Euphonix, Inc.

220 Portage Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94306
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.euphonix.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

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In the interest of continued product development, Euphonix reserves the right to make improvements
to this manual and the product it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.

System 5, S5, PatchNet, eMix, EuCon, R1, Studio Hub, Audio Deck, Max Air, Reel Feel, Clear
Displays, Track Panner, SnapShot Recall, DSC (Digital Studio Controller), Hyper-Surround, Total
Automation and Mix View are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc.

Manual design and editing by Rob Wenig.

Manual written by Storm Staley, Martin Lucas, Chris Konovaliv, Edward Jones, and Rob Wenig.

©2007 Euphonix, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in an y f orm
by any means without written permission from Euphonix, Inc.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful in­terference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a resi­dential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Caution:Any changes or modifications made by the user that are not expressly ap-

proved by Euphonix could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

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 a 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 wider 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) 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.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) 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.

15) WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

16) Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

17) To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the AC receptacle.

18) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

19) This unit is provided with a power supply cord set suitable for 120V AC input only (for U.S.A.
and Canada). For other than U.S.A. and Canada, a qualified person must provide for use with
this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply cord set which is in compliance with the end
use country requirements and has a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2.

20) For units with more than one power cord:

Caution: This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply

cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.

Attention:Cet appareil comporte plus d’un cordon d’alimentation. Afin de prévenir les

chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d’alimentation avant de faire le
dépannage.

21) Operator Accessible Fuse:

Caution: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and

rating of fuse.

Attention:Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer

par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques nominales.

Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Installation and Configuration ............................................................7

1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................7

1.2 System 5 PC Software...............................................................................7

1.3 Hybrid Pilot Connection and Configuration..............................................7

1.3.1 Network Connections..................................................................8

1.3.2 KVM Connection (Optional)......................................................8

1.4 Workstation Setup.....................................................................................9

1.4.1 Network Configuration...............................................................9

1.4.2 EuCon Software Installation.......................................................9

Chapter 2: Console/Workstation Operations....................................................11

2.1 System 5 PC Startup................................................................................11

2.2 Hybrid Operations...................................................................................11

2.2.1 Assigning Workstations and Tracks .........................................11

2.3 Application Sets.......................................................................................12

2.4 Steinberg Nuendo....................................................................................12

2.4.1 Configuration............................................................................12

2.5 Merging Technologies Pyramix..............................................................14

2.5.1 Configuration............................................................................14

2.5.2 Plugin Integration......................................................................17

2.6 HUI Applications.....................................................................................18

2.6.1 Digidesign Pro Tools ................................................................18

2.7 Mackie Control Universal .......................................................................24

2.7.1 Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro.............................................24

2.8 DAD AX24 Microphone Preamplifier....................................................26

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Chapter 1: Installation and Configuration

This chapter introduces the Hybrid Pilot and instructs you how to configure it and the
Euphonix System 5 console to work together.

1.1 Introduction

As digital audio workstations become more prevalent in the audio production envi­ronment, it is vital to smoothly integrate them into the production workflow. The
Euphonix MC and System 5-MC products are full-featured control surfaces able to
control and communicate with multiple software products (Nuendo, Logic, Pyramix,
Pro Tools, etc.).

The System 5 Hybrid Pilot brings that functionality into the System 5 console:

• Tracks can be loaded from DAWs onto the console surface.

• SmartSwitch functionality enables DAW control and editing directly from the
console surface.

• Tracks from different DAWs co-exist on the surface alongside tracks from reg­ular System 5 sources, enabling simultaneous use of many different sources
and total control of the studio from the console.

1.2 System 5 PC Software

Before proceeding make sure your components are up-to-date:

• System 5 software must be version 3.00 or higher.

• System 5 Studio Computer SC262/263 must be imaged with .v03 or higher.

• See System 5 Manual for step-by-step installation instructions.

1.3 Hybrid Pilot Connection and Configuration

The Hybrid Pilot arrives with its software installed and configured, but it must be con­nected properly.

The first time the Hybrid Pilot is booted after connecting to the System 5, it will check
for new software and automatically update itself. This process may take a few minutes
and briefly delay the Hybrid being visible in eMix.

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Euphonix System 5 Hybrid Pilot Operation Manual Installation and Configuration

1.3.1 Network Connections

The Hybrid Pilot has two Ethernet ports on the rear panel, one above the other. All con­nections should be made with straight-through Category 5 network cables.

1. Connect the bottom port to the System 5 console network switch.

2. Connect the top port to the included DHCP-capable network router. The Hy-

brid Pilot ships with DHCP enabled (on the network adapter with the top port),
allowing it to automatically obtain an IP address.

NOTE: Do NOT connect your DAWs to the System 5 console network switch.

For fixed IP configurations please see your netowrk administrator.

1.3.2 KVM Connection (Optional)

The Hybrid Pilot can use the Ontrack ADU-200 relay device (available from Euphonix)
to control a KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) switch with an RJ-45 port, such as the Gefen
eX-Tend-It series. To implement this functionality:

1. Connect the video outputs of your workstations to the KVM inputs.

2. Connect the KVM video output to your main display.

3. Connect the Ontrack ADU-200’s USB plug to one of the Hybrid Pilot’s rear

panel USB ports.

4. Connect a shielded RJ-45 Ethernet cable from the Ontrack’s RJ-45 port to your
KVM’s RJ-45 port.

The cable MUST BE SHIELDED or the switching will not function properly.
Check that the RJ-45 connectors have metal ends.

Now when a Workstation key is pressed on the CM401 subpanel, the Hybrid Pilot sends
a switch command to the KVM and changes your display to reflect that KVM input.

NOTE: Since the Hybrid Pilot does not know the order your workstations were con-

nected to the KVM, we recommend assigning the workstation attached to
KVM input 1 to the first workstation listed in the subpanel, the workstation at­tached to KVM input 2 to the second workstation listed, etc.

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