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Installation Manual
Software Version 16.2
Part Number: DPR2202-A
Document Number: 163
Manual by: Owen P Walker
Copyright © August 2000
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
COPYRIGHT
The material in this document is copyright to Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd, and may not be quoted
or reproduced in any form without written permission from the company.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
All the software and hardware provided with, or purchased especially for, Fairlight
products has been tested for functionality. Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will make its best efforts to
correct reported defects for future releases subject to technical practicabilities. Fairlight ESP
will also replace any defective media on which software has been delivered provided that the
item to be replaced is returned to the dealer who supported the product within 90 days of
purchase.
Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied
with respect to the system's performance or fitness for a particular purpose.
In no event will Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd be liable for direct or indirect damages arising from
any defect in the product or its documentation. Further, Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will not accept
any liability for any programs, sounds, audio recording or sequences stored in or used with
Fairlight products, including the cost of recovery of such data.
The warranties, remedies and disclaimers above are exclusive and take precedence over
all others, oral or written, express or implied, to the extent permitted by law in the
geographical area of the product's use. No employee of Fairlight ESP, agent, distributor or
employee of an agent or distributor is authorized to offer any variation from this policy.
Copyright 2000:
Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd,
Unit 2, 1 Skyline Place,
French's Forest, NSW 2086,
AUSTRALIA.
Telephone +61 2 8977 9999
Fax +61 2 8977 9900
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE ......................................... 2
CERTIFICATES & COMPLIANCES ........................... 5
CC EMISSION CONTROL .................................. 5
SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................................ 6
MAINS PLUGS & MAINS POWER CORDS .............. 7
OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................ 8
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ............................. 9
1.1 Product Description .............................. 9
1.2 Manual Summary ................................. 9
1.3 System Overview ............................... 10
1.4 Unpacking .......................................... 11
1.5 Equipment Supplied ............................ 11
1.6 System Overview ............................... 12
1.6.1 Prodigy 2 Engine ........................ 12
1.6.2 Prodigy 2 Control Surface .......... 12
1.6.3 Monitor Box ............................... 12
1.6.4 Audio I/O .................................... 12
1.7 Prodigy 2 Control Cable..........................
Interconnections ....................................... 13
1.8 Static Precautions ............................... 14
1.9 Environment........................................ 14
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL INSTALLATION - ENGINE .... 15
2.1 Mechanical Installation ...................... 15
2.2 Electrical Installation .......................... 16
2.3 Engine Rear Panel Connections .......... 17
2.4 Cabling ............................................... 18
2.5 External Cable Length Considerations 18
2.5.1 S
ONY 9-PIN CABLE ....................... 18
2.5.2 VGA CABLE ............................... 18
2.5.3 AUDIO CABLE .............................. 18
2.5.4 D
IGITAL AUDIO CABLES ................. 18
2.6 Connecting The Various Engine...............
Components .............................................. 19
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION - CONTROL .......
SURFACE ..................................................... 20
3.1 Introduction......................................... 20
3.2 Mechanical Installation ...................... 20
3.3 Connecting The Various Prodigy 2 Surface
Components .............................................. 21
............................................................ 21
3.4 Surround Monitor and Remote Mic Amp
Setup. ........................................................ 22
3.5 Electrical Installation .......................... 23
3.5.1 Safety ......................................... 23
3.5.2 Mains input voltage .................... 23
3.5.3 Mains connection ....................... 23
3.5.4 Fuses ......................................... 24
3.6 Internal and External SCSI Devices.... 25
SECTION 4 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............... 26
4.1 Introduction......................................... 26
4.2 Switching on the Equipment ............ 26
4.2.1 Engine .............................................. 26
4.2.2 Prodigy 2 Console ...................... 28
4.3 Prodigy 2 Engine Boot up.................... 29
4.4 Engine Software Installation ............... 31
4.7.1 Installing Software From Exabyte31
SECTION 5 - CONFIGURING DISK DRIVES .......... 32
5.1 External Hard Disk Drives ................. 32
5.1.1 Wide Based Disk Drives ............ 32
5.1.2 Narrow Based Disk Drives ........ 32
5.1.2 Configuring The Engine For Narrow
Use ...................................................... 33
5.1.3 Mixing Wide And Narrow Disk
Drives ................................................. 34
5.2 Checking for Newly Installed SCSI ........
Devices ................................................... 35
5.3 Setting Up Removable Media Devices35
SECTION 6 - BISCUIT PC CONFIGURATION ......... 36
6.2 BIOS Settings ...................................... 37
6.3 Software Installation for Prodigy 2 ..........
Surface..................................................... 38
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B3.3 Main Inputs to Speaker Outputs ......
Specifications (Unity Gain) ................. 60
B3.4 Main & External Analogue Inputs
Specifications...................................... 60
B3.5 Analogue Outputs Specifications 60
B3.6 Monitor Box Connector View ........... 61
B3.7 EDAC Pinout Diagram ................ 62
B4 Monitor Box EDAC Connections.......... 63
C1 Prodigy 2 Surface Configuration.......... 65
C1.1 Surface VGA Cable .................... 65
C1.2 X-Link Cable .............................. 65
C1.3 Prodigy 2 Surface Mixer Cable ... 66
D1 Dimensions ......................................... 67
D1.1 - Prodigy 2 Engine, Surface and
Monitor Box......................................... 67
Prodigy 2 - Surface............................. 68
Prodigy 2 - Monitor Box ...................... 68
D1.2 Prodigy 2 Engine - Power .....................
Requirements ............................................ 69
SECTION 7 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................ 39
7.1 Cleaning The Exterior Of The Units ..... 39
7.2 Cleaning The Monitor Screens ............ 39
7.3 Cleaning The Engine Air Filter ............ 39
New Air Filters .................................... 40
APPENDIX - CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS .......... 41
Introduction ............................................... 41
A1 - Audio I/O Configuration .................... 41
A1.1 Analog Audio I/O Specifications ...... 42
A1.2 Digital Audio I/O Specifications....... 42
QDC Configuration ................................... 43
APPENDIX - CONNECTION & SIGNAL .....................
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 46
A2 Control & Reference Pinouts ............... 46
A3 General Purpose Interface .................. 47
A4 Mixer ................................................... 48
A5 Controller ............................................ 49
A6 Printer .................................................. 50
A7 9-Pin A ................................................. 51
A8 9-Pin B ................................................. 51
A9 9-Pin Slave .......................................... 52
A10 LTC - I/O ............................................ 52
A11 Serial Port .......................................... 53
A12 Midi I/O ............................................. 53
A13 AES Sync I/O ..................................... 54
A14 Modem .............................................. 54
A15 Engine VGA 1.................................... 55
A16 Video Sync - In .................................. 55
A17 Word Clock - In ................................. 55
A18 Word Clock - Out .............................. 55
B1 Example Monitor Box Connections For ...
5.1, LCRS and Stereo ................................ 56
B2 Surround Monitor Schematic ............... 57
B3 Monitor Box wiring .............................. 58
B3.1Standard Connections - Inputs ..... 58
B3.2 Standard Connections - Outputs . 59
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CC EMISSION CONTROL
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.
The Prodigy 2 Surface and Engine conform to the EMC directives :-
EN 55022:1998 Class A - Emissions
EN 55024:1998 Class 3 - Susceptibility
The Prodigy 2 Surface and Engine also conform to the Safety directives :-
UL 1419 - Professional Video & Audio Equipment
IEC 60950 - Information Technology Equipment
For further information on EMC procedures please refer to the following titles:-
Noise Reduction Techniques In Electronic Systems by Henry W Ott
EMC by Tim Williams
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. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Fairlight ESP can affect emission compliance and
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CERTIFICATES & COMPLIANCES
CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION
Equipment Type Supplemented Data: Information Technology
Equipment Class Supplemental Data: Class 1 - Grounded equipment
Installation Catergory
Requirement Category 2 - Local level appliances,
portable equipment etc.
Pollution Degree
Requirement: Level 2 operating environment Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally there may be a temporary conductivity
caused by condensation.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure; that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
L’eclair, dans une triangle, est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur de la
présence de haute tension dangereuse non isolée dans l'enclosure du
produit, qui peut être d’un voltage suffisant pour constituer un risque
d’électrocution.
Das dreieckige Schild mit Blitzsymbol soll den Benutzer vor
unisolierten Hochspannungen innerhalb des Gerätes warnen. Es
besteht Lebensgefahr durch elektrischen Schlag!
El simbolo del rayo dentro de un triángulo equilátero, es usado
para indicar la presencia de un voltage peligroso en el interior del
aparato, de suficiente intensidad, como para constituir riesgo de
electrocución a las personas.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d’exclamation dans une triangle est destiné à alerter
l’utilisateur de la présence d’instructions importantes de
fonctionnement et d’entretien dans la littérature accompagnant
l’appareil.
Das dreieckige Schild mit Ausrufungszeichen soll den Benutzer auf
wichtige Bedienungs- und Wartungshinweise in der
Bedienungsanleitung hinweisen.
El simbolo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo equilátero avisa
al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones importantes acerca del
funcionamiento y mantención del aparato en los documentos que se
incluyen.
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MAINS PLUGS & MAINS POWER CORDS
The following lists the recommended Mains Plugs and Leads for use in various countries
throughout the world.
Standards applicable for Mains Plugs Rating Country
ASTA BS1363 1984 10A @ 250VAC UK
BS546, 1950 10A @ 250VAC
India, Kenya, Nigeria, Kuwait,
Parts of Asia and the Far East
IEC695-2-1 & NF-USE 10A @ 250VAC France & Belgium
DIN49441 & CEE 7 Sheet VII 10A @ 250VAC Europe
SEV 10A @ 250VAC Switzerland
CEI23-16 10A @ 250VAC Italy
NEMA5-15P & NEMA6-15P 10A @ 250VAC USA
Standards applicable for Mains Leads Rating Country
CSA22.2 No.42 & UL498 10A @ 250VAC Canada & Japan
ASE 1011 (1959) 10A @ 250VAC Switzerland
CEI 2316 10A @ 250VAC Italy
SRAF 1962 10A @ 250VAC Denmark
AS3112-1990, NZSS198-1967 10A @ 250VAC
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji,
Papua New Guinea, Republic of
China
UL498 & SJT 10A minimum rating with IEC603201 coupler
10A @ 250VAC USA
Mains Attachment Plugs
Mains Power Leads
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OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Users requiring technical support should contact their local Fairlight office or distributor.
Information can also be found on the world wide web at :-
http://www.fairlightesp.com
United Kingdom USA – West Coast
Fairlight ESP Limited
Unit 12, Spectrum House
32-34 Gordon House Road
London NW 5 1LP
England
Tel: +44 171 267 3323 Fax: +44 171 267 0919
Fairlight USA
844 North Seward Street
Ho llyw ood, CA90038
USA
Tel: +1 323 465 0070 Fax: +1 323 465 0080
France
USA – East Coast
Fairlight France
41-43 Rue des Peupliers
92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
Paris
France
Tel: +33 1 4610 9292 Fax: +33 1 4610 9295
Fairlight USA
2 West 45
th
Street, Suite 605
New York, NY 10036
USA
Tel: +1 212 819 1289 Fax: +1 212 819 0376
Germany Japan
Fairlight Deutschland Gmbh
August-Bebel-Strasse 26-53
14482 Potsdam-Babelsberg
Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 331 721 2930 Fax: +49 331 721 2933
Fairlight Japan Inc.
Seijyo 4-2-23, Setagaya-Ku
Tokoyo 157-0066
Japan
Tel: +81 3 5940 1515 Fax: +81 3 5940 1516
Asia - Pacific
Fairlight ESP Pty lim ited
Unit 2, 1 Skyline Place,
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Australia
Tel: +61 2 8977 9999 Fax: +61 2 8977 9900
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Fairlight ESP Prodigy 2 is a non-linear audio recording, editing and mixing solution
from Fairlight ESP. The system marries together the MFX user interface and Prodigy Surface
with the technology of the latest generation of digital audio workstation in a combination that
has a significant impact on productivity and efficiency.
The Prodigy 2 interface incorporates a dedicated editing Consol, a unique graphical user
interface and a dedicated mixing control surface. These tools allow the operator to work
quickly and efficiently without impeding the creativity of the recording and editing process,
and can now be fully utilized in the latest version of Prodigy professional audio suite.
Prodigy 2 offers a number of unique benefits through its adaptation of DSP and
proprietary technology to the audio environment.
For a more detailed explanation of the Prodigy 2 mixing control surface, please refer to the
Prodigy 2 Mix and Automation Manual.
For a more detailed explanation of the Prodigy 2 editor surface and user interface please
refer to the Prodigy 2 Edit User Manual.
1.2 MANUAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this manual is to provide all the technical information required to design a
suitable installation for the Prodigy 2 control and editor surface and the engines. It is assumed
that the installer is familiar with both analogue / digital audio signals and mixing consoles.
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1.3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Prodigy 2 is made up of three interconnecting components, the Prodigy 2 Control
surface, a Surround Monitor Unit and an Engine, which contains all the electronic circuitry,
disk drives and audio I/O necessary run the system.
Note Flat Screens in picture not supplied with system.
Prodigy 2 Control and Editor
Surface
Surround Monitor
Prodigy 2 Engine
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1.5 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
1.4 UNPACKING
It is advisable that before any installation work is attempted that the system be unpacked
and the contents verified. A sizeable area approximately 3 meters square should be suitable.
Using the basic packing list attached record the items you have received and the serial
number where applicable. This will both help you when you have to make an enquiry, by
having the relevant details logged in your Installation Manual, in the event of a packing
omission. At this stage do not power up the system, nor remove electronic modules from the
system, as damage may occur if not handled correctly.
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LENGTH
PRODIGY 2 Console Control surface 1
PRODIGY 2 Engine 19 inch rack (8U) 1
Monitor Box Analogue Monitoring unit (3U) 1
Controller cable 25 D Way to 37 D Way Cable 1 10 Meters
EDAC Connector Kit EDAC Connectors for Monitor Unit 1
X-Link control cable 9 Way to 9 Way Monitor Control 1 10 Meters
Mixer Control cable
25 way MFX to Surface Control
Cable
1 10 Meters
OPTIONAL USER SUPPLIED ITEMS QUANTITY
SVGA Monitor for Surface Display (Panasonic
Panaflat LC50 or LC50S recommended) 1
SVGA Monitor for MFX display (Panasonic Panaflat
LC50 or LC50S recommended) 1
Video monitor for video machines (Panasonic
Panaflat LC50 or LC50S recommended, with
external Composite Video to VGA convertor)
1
1 x 12V electret talkback microphone
1
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1.6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Prodigy 2 consists of the following 3 elements:
1.6.1 PRODIGY 2 ENGINE
This 8U rack contains all of the digital processing, audio inputs and outputs,
synchronization functions, VTR remote control ports, timecode Ports and disk
systems for Prodigy 2. For detailed instructions on installing the FProdigy 2 Engine,
working with hard disks and configuring SCSI or networking ports, please see later
sections within this manual. The Engine has an SVGA output which displays the audio
recording and Editing screens. The user will need to supply a monitor for this,
preferably mounted on the purpose built shelf at the rear of the Prodigy 2 Surface.
1.6.2 PRODIGY 2 CONTROL SURFACE
The Prodigy 2 Surface acts as a physical interface for the engine by means of a high
speed serial connection via a an internal PC within the surface. The PC controls the
automation of the console and allows data to be saved and recalled at any time. The
automation software is operated from the trackball and keyboard fitted into the
Surface.
The editing software is operated from the MFX console built into the surface. This
is also connected via a high speed serial link to the Engine.
The only audio that passes through the Prodigy 2 control surface is the Talkback
Mic signal, which runs through a connector on the top of the surface, through a Mic
preamp to another connector on the rear of the surface, from here it can be connected
to any of the available iputs.
1.6.3 MONITOR BOX
The 3U Monitor box takes care of all the monitoring for Prodigy 2. Six specific audio
outputs from the Engine are connected to the Monitor Box, which is itself then
connected to the Monitor Speakers, metering and Dolby encode/decode units if
required. Please see the Appendix at the back of this Manual for further set up
instructions.
1.6.4 AUDIO I/O
Prodigy 2 comes configured as standard with :-
24 Analog - physical inputs and outputs
24 Digital physical inputs and outputs
The Physical I/O Connections are located on the rear panel of the Prodigy 2 Engine. For
Wiring and Connector details please read page 47 within this Manual.
For more information on the mixer configuration please read the Prodigy 2 Mix Autmation
Manual
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1.7 PRODIGY 2 CONTROL CABLE INTERCONNECTIONS
The following diagram shows the interconnections which need to be made when
connecting the various hardware devices.
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1.8 STATIC PRECAUTIONS
Please take note that all Fairlight manufactured electronic modules are static sensitive and
should be handled under anti static conditions. When working on a system always ensure that
you have an anti static lead connected and that the system is connected to ground through an
earth lead.
Never work on the system while powered up unless you are authorized by Fairlight to do
so. As a matter of practice always touch the external chassis of the system before opening the
front panel or disconnecting cables. If cards are not handled under anti static procedures your
machine may sustain damage which could either cause a complete failure or may cause
intermittent crashes and subsequential system failure.
When handling cards please ensure that they are placed in anti static bags when not in the
system. For shipment purposes electronic modules should be placed in an anti static bag and
then suitably surrounded with loose packaging materials in a solid card board box.
Cards shipped to Fairlight without the correct anti static packaging will have their warranty
voided. If you have any enquiries on this matter please feel free to contact your local Fairlight
office or distributor.
1.9 ENVIRONMENT
The system is designed to be operated in a clean air-conditioned environment. Generally,
an area comfortable for people ( 20°C - 21°C ) should be suitable. The rack mounted units and
disk drives, use fans for ventilation. Users may find it desirable to install these units away
from the operator/console location. Note that cable lengths, as detailed in Section 2.5 -
External Cable Length Considerations, should be taken into account when planning the
installation.
Make sure that the rack unit can access cool air through the opening on the front of the
Engine and expel warm air from the back. As with all computer systems, the system will
operate more reliably if static generating floor coverings are avoided.
Do not fit the Engine into a closed environment except where ducted air is forced through
the Rack. Do not run the Engine whilst it is on the ground as it will accumulate dust, which
may eventually cause a failure.
The Engine is normally installed in a suitable 19" rack which is at least 600 mm deep, or has
an open back section. It is recommended that external hard drives be mounted on a rack tray,
above or below the Engine, using the shortest possible cables to prevent SCSI bus corruption.
Please Avoid:
Fitting the Engine where air circulation will be restricted.
Installing the Engine close to heat sources.
Installing in dusty or damp area.
Installing in an area subject to vibration.
Installing in area with strong magnetic or electric fields
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SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL INSTALLATION - ENGINE
The Engine, takes up 8 RU, when fitted into a 19" rack. It operates from either 100-120v or
200-250v, 50-60Hz with the mains input being auto-switching, as such there are no switches to
be set. When used on mains supplies of 220 to 240 volts, the IEC mains connector should be
fitted with an 5 amp mains input fuse. A 10 amp fuse should be used for supply voltages of 100
to 120 volts. At least two people are required to fit the Engine into a 19" rack as the unit is quite
heavy. If available it is suggested that a third person be made available for the initial
installation into the rack, such that a person can guide the Engine into the rack, from the rear.
The Engine should be fitted so that there are no restrictions to the ventilation, at the rear of
the unit. If external SCSI devices are to be connected it is recommended that these be placed
on a rack tray above or below the Engine.
It should be noted that typically the Engine unit is fitted with a boot drive with SCSI I.D. "0"
( although the boot drive can be any ID ). As the unit uses fans for its forced ventilation
system, these generate an amount of ambient noise. The Engine should be located in an air
conditioned machine room away from the studio and other heat generating equipment.
1 Install the Engine into a 19" Rack unit. Once this is done, the front facia of the Engine must
be removed to allow 8 retaining screws to be fitted.
2 To mount the Engine into the rack, remove the front dress panel and insert 4 retaining
screws on to both the left and right rack mounts. Once this is done reattach the front dress
panel.
2.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Engine Front Panel
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4 Retaining Screws
4 Retaining Screws
Engine front Facia
2.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The Engine is designed to run from a single phase power source with one of its current
carrying conductors at or near ground earth ground potential ( the neutral conductor). Only
the line (live) conductor is fused for over-current protection. Systems that have both current
carrying conductors live with respect to ground , such as phase-to-phase in multi-phase
systems are not recommended as power sources.
It is recommended that both the Engine and Console are connected to the same electrical
supply or ring main which ideally should be regulated and smoothed. If the power source is
likely to be unexpectedly cut then both the units should be fed from a backed up power source
such as a UPS.
For Power Requirments, See Appenix A21 at the back of this Manual.
Mains connections should be fitted with the appropriate type of plug. See Section “Mains
Plugs & Power Chords” at the front of this Manual.
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2.3 ENGINE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
The Engine rear is split into two distinct sections; the System I/O Panel, located to the right
and the Audio I/O Section, located to the left.
The System I/O Panel contains all the synchronization needed to allow communication
with external devices including RS-422, Midi, LTC, AES Sync, Serial, ethernet and GPIO .
To allow communication with the Prodigy 2 surface, a Mixer port is provided.
To allow comunication with the MFX Console, a Controller port is provided.
The System I/O Panel also contains the VGA Output, Word Clock and Video Sync In.
The Audio I/O Section can contain up to a maximum of 3 QDC cards, which perform all
analogue and digital I/O Connections and Processing.
Each QDC card can contain a maximum of -
16 Analogue Inputs and 32 Analogue Outputs.
or a maximum of 32 Digital Inputs and 32 DigitalOutputs and 16 Analogue Inputs per
board.
Please refer to the Appendix - page 48, for further details on the Audio I/O and System I/O
Panels.
QDC Card
System I/O Panel
Prodigy2 Engine Back Panel
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2.5 EXTERNAL CABLE LENGTH CONSIDERATIONS
Poor cabling can be the bane of a good system. Earth loops, floating inputs and outputs
and extended runs are just some of the issues to be addressed when planning an installation.
2.5.1 SONY 9-PIN CABLE
The 9-Pin cable connects the Engine to a Sony 9-pin protocol machine. The recommended
maximum length for this cable is 30 meters. Again it is recommended that the power be
switched off at one end when connecting to protect the drivers.
2.5.2 VGA CABLE
The Video cable connects the VGA output from the Engine to the attached Monitor. It is a
15-way shielded 50 Ohm cable with high density D-type connectors at each end. A maximum
length of 20 meters is typical.
2.5.3 AUDIO CABLE
Standard shielded audio cable is suitable.
2.5.4 DIGITAL AUDIO CABLES
Digital cables connected to the Prodigy 2 system must be of the correct 110 Ohm
impedence.
The interconnecting cables suppled as standard may not be long enough for your
installation, in which case you must provide longer cables. The following information gives
specific wiring details and highlights any special requirements, however as with all equipment
not supplied with the Prodigy 2 system, it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that these
cables comply fully with the applicable safety and EMC regulations.
2.4 CABLING
Once the mechanical installation of the Engine is complete, a number of cables must be
connected. Some of these connect various components together and may have been supplied
with the Prodigy 2 system, others provide connection to the rest of the environment.
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2.6 CONNECTING THE VARIOUS ENGINE COMPONENTS
Once cabling issues have been dealt with the various Engine connections need to be made.
1 Connect an IEC Power lead to the back of the Prodigy 2 Engine.
2 Connect the 15 way D connector of a Video cable to VGA 1 connector on the System
I/O Panel on the rear of the Prodigy 2 Engine.
3 Connect the Console Controller cable to the connector on the System I/O panel
located on the rear of the Prodigy 2 Engine.
4 Connect any external SCSI drives to the external SCSI card (if fitted) and ensure that
the last device is terminated. Ensure that the SCSI I.D.'s are not in conflict with each other.
5 Connect all Synchronization cables such as LTC, Word clock, Video Black burst etc.
6 Connect all audio input and output cables to the QDC cards located on the rear of the
Prodigy 2 Engine.
7. Connect an IEC power lead to the back of the Prodigy 2 surface.
8. Connect the mix cable to the Mixer port on the back of the Engine.
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SECTION 3 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION - CONTROL SURFACE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The Prodigy 2 and MFX Console provides a control surface to allow the engineer to
work quickly and efficiently. For more information regarding the operational use of the
console please refer to the Prodigy 2 Edit User Manual and the Prodigy 2 Mix Automation
Manual.
3.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
The Prodigy 2 surface should be sat on a level horizontal surface.
Prodigy 2 Surface Rear Panel
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3.3 CONNECTING THE VARIOUS PRODIGY 2 SURFACE COMPONENTS
1. Position the console to allow access to the rear connector panel.
2. Locate the Engine and Surround Monitor, with their associated power and control
cables :-
3. Before making any cable connections, ensure that power is disconnected from all
equipment. This will prevent electrical damage to components within the equipment.
4. From the Controller Port, connect the 37 way to 25 way the 25 way cable to the
Controller Port, on the rear of the Prodigy 2 Engine.
5. Fromthe X-Link Port, connect the 9 way to 9 way D type Cable to the Surround
Monitor Box X-Link Port.
6. From the Mixer Port, connect the 25 way male to 25 way male cable to the Mixer
Port on the System I/O Panel, on the back panel of the Prodigy 2 Engine.
7. From Midi Ports, connect to a Midi compatible device. A cable is not supplied but
pin out information can be located at the back of this Manual within the Appendix.
8. An external VGA Monitor is required to display the Automation software program.
This Monitor and cable are not supplied, but should be connected to the VGA Port.
This is a 15 way Hi Density connector, the pin out information can be located at the
back of this Manual within the Appendix.
9. From the GPIO Ports, connect to a GPIO compatible device.
Mixer Controller
MFX
Mouse
X-Link
VGA
Mouse
Keyboard
Status Leds
+5
+15
-15
+12
LPT1
MIDI In
MIDI Thru
GPIO A
GPIO B
MIDI Out
RS232
Mic
Ether
RS422
FAN
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3.4 SURROUND MONITOR AND REMOTE MIC AMP SETUP.
The Surround Monitor unit communicates with the surface using a shared data bus. Each
unit on the data bus must have a unique ID number. The ID number can be in the range of 1 to
16. The position of the unit on the bus does not relate to the ID number.
The Surround Monitor Unit must be set for ID 2.
The first unit on the data bus connects to the PC using a 9 way D to 9 way D type cable.
Each additional unit is connected to the bus using the 9 way D type data link cables.
It is recommended that the Remote Mic Amp be connected at the end of the data bus. The
ID set up for this unit is entered using the menus on the front control panel. The control cable
for the RCMA is a 9 way D to male XLR. This connects from the Data Out connector on the
Monitor unit to the Master Control Input on the RCMA.
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3.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The Engine is designed to run from a single phase power source with one of its current
carrying conductors at or near ground earth ground potential ( the neutral conductor). Only
the line (live) conductor is fused for over-current protection. Systems that have both current
carrying conductors live with respect to ground , such as phase-to-phase in multi-phase
systems are not recommended as power sources.
It is recommended that both the Engine and Control surface are connected to the same
electrical supply or ring main which ideally should be regulated and smoothed. If the power
source is likely to be unexpectedly cut then both the units should be fed from a backed up
power source such as a UPS.
Mains connections should be fitted with the appropriate type of plug. See Section “Mains
Plugs & Power Cords” at the front of this Manual.
3.5.1 SAFETY
Like all mains powered equipment, The console must be earthed. If hum problems
arise, or if earth loops are suspected, it is never correct or safe to remove the earth from
the unit having a three core mains input cable. Some other solution to break the earth loop
can always be found.
Power supply units contain lethal voltages. Always disconnect the mains from the
console before opening or removing covers.
3.5.2 MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE
The power supply automatically adjusts for a wide range of input voltages.
Input voltages should be either between 90 and 132 volts or between 180 and 264 volts.
Despite the self adjusting input system, it is preferable for the mains to remain at a
constant value and to be free from transients.
3.5.3 MAINS CONNECTION
Do not replace the cable supplied with the power supply.
The mains cable contains three cores which are colour coded:
Brown live
Blue neutral
Green/yellow earth
The earth connection must always be made.
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3.5.4 FUSES
When used on mains supplies of 220 to 240 volts, the IEC mains connector should be fitted
with an 5 amp mains input fuse. A 10 amp fuse should be used for supply voltages of 100 to
120 volts. Only 20mm anti surge (T) types should be fitted opening the power supply.
To gain access to the Power Distribution Board the front panel supporting the keyboard
and the mfx console must be removed from the front of the Prodigy 2 Console.
Note The Board is always located below the Power supply
Danger - Shock hazard - power cord must be disconnected before removing mfx console
and keyboard panel.
Prodigy 2 Surface Internal Power Distribution Board
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Additional 3.5” Drive Bay
3.6 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SCSI DEVICES
The Prodigy 2 Engine has been designed to accept two 3.5 Inch drives and 2 5.5” drive
bays internally which can take either Kingston Technology drive enclosures or an Exabyte
enclosure. The system typically comes configured with one system disk which contains the
O/S9 Operating System and application software. This allows for 3 media drives to be fitted
internally in the system.
With a second SCSI Controller installed within the Engine an additional 4 SCSI devices
can be attached externally.
Typically Exabyte drives should be set to ID “5” when connected on either SCSI Buss.
Optical based devices should be set to ID “3”. When connected on either SCSI bus.
It is recommended that a rack tray be fitted either above or below the Engine to hold
external SCSI devices. The last device on the chain should be terminated with all other
devices being looped through. The cables should be the shortest length possible to avoid
SCSI bus corruption.
See Section 5 - Configuring Disk Drives
2 Kingston or Exabyte Drive Bays
System Boot
Drive
FAME 2 Engine Front Facia
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4.2 SWITCHING ON THE EQUIPMENT
4.2.1 ENGINE
1. Ensure all SCSI cables and terminators are connected. See Section 5 Configuring
Disk Drives.
2. Power up all SCSI devices.
3. Verify monitor cable is connected and then power up the monitor.
4. Ensure all Sync Input/Output cables are connected and secure.
5. Turn down the master faders on the mixing console and disconnect any
speakers.
6. Ensure all digital and analog Input / Output cables are connected and secure.
7. Ensure MFX Console cable is connected and secure.
8. Ensure 9 pin control cable is connected and secure.
9. Power up the Engine via the switch on the back panel then press the switch
on the front panel.
At this point the system is booting up if all has gone to plan. Initially you will observe a
gray and blue text screen, containing system configuration information. The system will
continue booting until the Disk recorder program is loaded.
SECTION 4 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The following describes the procedure for powering on the Console and the Engine.
CAUTION : NEVER ATTEMPT TO ATTACH SCSI BASED DISK DRIVES OR OTHER CABLING
WHILE THE SYSTEM IS RUNNING. ALWAYS POWER OFF BEFORE CONFIGURING ANY
CABLES.
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Front Panel Power Switch
Back Panel Power Switch
Prodigy 2 Engine Back Panel
Prodigy 2 Engine Front Panel
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4.2.2 PRODIGY 2 CONSOLE
1. Turn on the power switch on the back of the Prodigy 2, the Console and internal PC
will boot up.
Power Switch
Prodigy 2 Console Back Panel
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4.3 PRODIGY 2 ENGINE BOOT UP
At this point the system should be booting up and the following text should be seen on
the graphical interface.
1. Take note of the SCSI devices being found in case a problem is encountered.
2. If the Prodigy 2 Engine has been configured to be part of a network, check that the
Engine is attaching to the network. For further details on connecting to an Local Area
Network, please refer to the Prodigy 2 Edit User Manual
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3. As the boot up process continues check that the MFX Console is being seen.
4. If a problem is encounter with audio I/O check that the system is logging the QDC
card or cards within the system.
5. If problems persist please contact a local Fairlight office or distributor.
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4.4 ENGINE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
From time to time software will need to be installed onto the Prodigy 2 Engine. The
following describes the steps which need to be taken to install software.
4.7.1 INSTALLING SOFTWARE FROM EXABYTE
To update software from Exabyte when no release files are available;
1. Ensure that an Exabyte drive is connected and set to ID 5
2. Power up the Exabyte drive
3. Place the Exabyte software tape in the drive.
4. Power up the Prodigy 2 Engine.
5. Press the < Space Bar > immediately on powering up the system. You may need
to press the < Space Bar > a few times. The aim is to stop the system booting from a
hard drive if one is connected.
6. The displayed prompt is " Select a boot method from above menu: ".
7. Type " ROM " < Return > to boot to Rom.
8. Type " Upgrade -T " < Return>. This tells the system to boot from the Exabyte at
ID 5.
Follow the procedure as appears on the screen. You will be asked if you want to
reformat the drive. Answer NO to this if there are projects you require on the drive.
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SECTION 5 - CONFIGURING DISK DRIVES
5.1 EXTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVES
An additional SCSI controller can be added to the system and fitted in one of three PCI
slots on the PXY Main Processor Board. With the controller physically installed an additional 7
SCSI devices can be connected to the system.
5.1.1 WIDE BASED DISK DRIVES
The Ultra Wide single ended SCSI specification is used within the internal and external SCSI
busses. This allows for ultra fast transfers speeds from a disk drive up to 40 megabytes a
second.
The SCSI controller comes configured with a single ended 68 Pin configuration connector.
Only a Fairlight supplied SCSI Controller can be installed and configured with the Engine.
All cabling to SCSI devices must be kept as short as possible. The maximum length for the
entire buss must not exceed more than 1.5 meters. It is highly recommended that drive
enclosures with an active backplane be used to reduce cable lengths.
Some disks have SCSI terminating resistors in place and these should be checked and
resistors removed when extra disks are being added to the system.
The last disk drive at the end of the chain must be terminated using an active
terminator.Lower transfer rates and SCSI errors will result if the buss is not correctly
terminated.
SCSI I.D.'s can be 0 through to 6. SCSI I.D. 7 is reserved for the SCSI controller.
5.1.2 NARROW BASED DISK DRIVES
Narrow Based SCSI Disk Drives may be attached to the buss but must always be the last in
the chain after any Wide disks are connected.
A quality 68 pin to 50 pin Adaptor must be used when connecting from the SCSI buss to a
narrow disk drive.
The end of the Buss must be terminated using an active SCSI terminator plugged into the
last drive in the chain.
When using narrow based disk drives along the SCSI buss the Engine must be configured
for Narrow use only.
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5.1.2 CONFIGURING THE ENGINE FOR NARROW USE
Connect disk drives to external SCSI buss port.
Power on the disk drives and Engine
When the BIOS screen appears PRESS THE SPACE BAR, before the -
“Press Key To Display Boot Menu” Countdown ends.
Under Booting Procedure press RC and press Enter .
A message should appear next on screen asking
“Do you want to use the recommendedNVRAM Configuration” PRESS N
Press C then Enter - to “Reconfigure The System Setup”
Press Return untill the cursor has moved down to the 11 th line -
Slot 1 SCSI Wide........
At this point you will need to know which PCI slot the SCSI Controller Card has been fitted
in. Looking at the Merlin Engine from the rear will show which slot the card is in -
Slot 1 is the top most slot
Slot 2 is the middle slot
Slot 3 is the Bottom slot
Use the Enter key on the Console Keyboard to move down the list to the correct
slot.
Next press 0 on the Console Keyboard to change from Wide to Narrow use.
Then Press Enter untill the following message appears on screen
“Enter the NVRAM Section you wish to Update”
Select Q and then press Enter.
A message will appear -
“NVRAM Configuration is complete ....System will now restart”
Press Return on the Console Keyboard.
The configuration is now complete.
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5.1.3 MIXING WIDE AND NARROW DISK DRIVES
Wide and Narrow based disk drives can be mixed on the same SCSI buss at the same
time -
Narrow Based SCSI Disk Drives must always be the last in the chain after any Wide disks
are connected.
If the Engine is configured to run in Wide Mode, a quality 68 pin to 50 pin Adaptor must be
used when connecting from the SCSI buss to a narrow disk drive.
Please note the High Data Byte must be terminated when using an Adaptor, to allow for
correct termination wide converting to a Narrow disk drive.
Remember to always terminate the last drive in the chain.
If the Engine is configured to run in Narrow mode, an Adaptor without High Byte
termination may be used.
Remember to always terminate the last drive in the chain.
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5.2 CHECKING FOR NEWLY INSTALLED SCSI DEVICES
Once you have mounted all external and internal SCSI devices, the following will aid
you in determining if they are all detected.
1. Ensure that the Prodigy 2 Engine is completely reassembled and that there are no
loose cables.
2. Power up the Prodigy 2 Engine.
3. Press the SPACE BAR once a gray display is seen. If you miss the time window in
which the Space bar must be pressed, simply reboot and try again.
4. The displayed prompt is " Select a boot method from the above menu: ".
5. From the prompt type " SCAN " < RETURN >.
6. Observe that all SCSI devices are detected.
7. You may need to run this command a couple of times as some drives are much
slower to boot than the Engine.
8. If a SCSI device is not seen, power down the system and check all SCSI ID's and that
the SCSI and power cables are connected.
5.3 SETTING UP REMOVABLE MEDIA DEVICES
To set up optical drives for use on the Prodigy 2 Engine, it is not necessary to format the
media. All that is required is that the following command be run on the media;
DISKINIT /tdwx -w -n="Name" ( e.g. Boot )
This command must be run from the shell on the Prodigy 2 Engine, so you will need to quit
from the main disk recorder application to the shell.
When media is not in use it is strongly recommended that the media is ejected from the
drive to ensure that the media has not deteriorated due to the level of heat in the drive itself.
CAUTION - KEEP MEDIA AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND STRONG MAGNETIC
FIELDS AS THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DISK.
Please Note - The system automatically detects new SCSI devices. For example if an Optical
drive is connected at boot up and the media is not present the device will be seen on the
Project page, however it will indicate no media. On placing a suitable formatted media in the
drive the device will become available for use.
Hard drives will also be automatically detected if they are installed correctly.
Please avoid connecting external devices by breaking the SCSI chain while the system is
running as it can either crash the system or if a project is open lead to project corruption
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SECTION 6 - BISCUIT PC CONFIGURATION
The Prodigy2 Surface has an embedded miniature PC, within the chasis, which runs all the
automation software.
The PC comprises of a single board based Cyrix 233Mhz computer with 64 MB SDRAM and
an on board flash memory card instead of a conventional hard drive, with a 16MB capacity,
running IBM PC DOS 2000, an advanced version of MS-DOS 6.22.
A high speed link card called the HSL card connects on to the PC board. This is a
proprietary Fairlight designed card which converts MIDI, serial, parallel and the X link signals
between the Prodigy 2 Surface and the Engine.
Below is a simplified picture of the board layout showing the connections used.
SVGA Connector
PS/2 Keyboard + Mouse Connector
Power Connector
PC 104 Connector
64MB SDRAM
16MB Compact
Flash Disk Card
Top of card
Underside of card
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HSL Comms Card
Dip Switches should be set to OFF
MIDI Connector
X-Link Connector
Prodigy2 Surface to Engine
1035 Comms Connector
6.2 BIOS SETTINGS
Once the Prodigy Control Surface has been powered up, the VGA output will display the
biscuit PC’s start up screen. If the BIOS configuration needs to be accessed the :-
<DEL>
key should be pressed.
The following settings are used by Fairlight when configuring the BIOS of the Biscuit PC.
First select the option to display the BIOS FEATURES SETUP
Boot sequence A,C,SCSI
Boot Up NumLock Status OFF
Press ESC to exit this menu.
Select IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
Primary Master N
Primary Slave N
Secondary Master Y
Secondary Slave N
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Goto INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
Build In CPU Audio Disabled
Video Memory 4.0 M
Then Save and exit the BIOS setup.
6.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR PRODIGY 2 SURFACE
From time to time software will need to be installed onto the Prodigy 2 surface.
Prodigy software comes on one floppy disk.
Insert the disk into the floppy disk drive on the front of the Prodigy 2 Surface and type
the following command at the dos prompt :-
a:install
press enter, then follow the on screen instructions.
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To ensure good airflow through the Engine, the air filter in the front panel must be
periodically cleaned. It is usually sufficient to simply remove accumulated dust using a
vacuum cleaner to suck it out of the front panel grille. From time to time, however, the front
panel will have to be removed to give the filter a thorough clean or even replace it altogether.
The front dress panel should removed to allow access to the Air Filter.
1. Gently lift the dress panel away from the Engine.
2. Unclip the Air Filter and remove it from the front facia of the 2nd panel.
3. Once the air filter has been removed, clean it thoroughly by washing it in warm water
with mild detergent. Make sure it is completely dry before reinstalling it.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO GET INSIDE ANY ENCLOSED ASSEMBLY OR
COMPONENT. DO NOT CLEAN ANY PLASTIC MATERIALS WITH ORGANIC CLEANING
SOLVENTS, SUCH AS BENZENE, TOLUENE, XYLENE, ACETONE, OR SIMILAR COMPOUNDS,
BECAUSE THEY MAY DAMAGE THE PLASTIC. CAUTION: DO NOT USE CLEANING FLUIDS,
OTHER THAN THOSE MENTIONED IN THE GRAPHICS MONITOR MANUAL, TO CLEAN THE
SCREEN - THE SPECIAL COATING COULD BE DAMAGED.
7.1 CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNITS
You should clean the Prodigy 2 system units often enough to prevent dust or dirt from
accumulating. Dirt acts as a thermal insulating blanket that prevents effective heat dissipation
and may provide high-resistance electrical leakage paths between conductors or components
in a humid environment.
Clean the dust from the outside by wiping with a soft cloth or small brush. A brush is
especially useful for removing dust from around connectors and cooling grilles. Use a cloth
dampened in water that contains 50% Isopropyl alcohol to remove hardened dirt. You should
not use abrasive cleaners.
7.2 CLEANING THE MONITOR SCREENS
The Graphics Monitor has a special coating on the screen which prevents glare. A cleaning
cloth is normally supplied with most Graphics Monitors and the instructions given in the
monitor manual should be followed.
7.3 CLEANING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER
SECTION 7 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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4. Reverse the above steps to attach the front dress panel back into place.
Air Filter
NEW AIR FILTERS
If the filter cannot be cleaned properly or is worn out, a new one should be ordered. Please
contact your local Fairlight office or distributor for further assistance.
Prodigy 2 Engine Front Panel
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APPENDIX - CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The following information contains all the wiring details to allow users to connect
peripheral devices to the back panel of the Engine.
A1 - AUDIO I/O CONFIGURATION
Prodigy 2 uses a Fairlight ESP designed proprietary card called the QDC, for all its audio
I/O and processing. A number of QDC cards can be configured within a Engine.
The following pages describe the wiring pin outs for each QDC, to enable installation
personnel to configure and wire the system.
QDC card
Prodigy 2 Engine Rear Panel
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A1.1 ANALOG AUDIO I/O SPECIFICATIONS
Connector 50 way 3 Row D Female
Input Balanced
Input Level +24dbu max
Input Sensitivity +4dbu nominal (adjustable)
Input Attenuation Range Impedence > 10k Ohms
Output Electronic balanced differential
Output Level +24dbu max at 0dBFS, nominal +4dbu
Output Impendence < 55 Ohms
Output Load >600 Ohms
A1.2 DIGITAL AUDIO I/O SPECIFICATIONS
Connector 50 way 3 row D Female
Channels 16 stereo pairs per I/O Module
Sample Rates 32KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48KhZ
0.1% run up and run down
Input Type > 200mV differential
Output level >4.3V TTL
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QDC CONFIGURATION
Each QDC card comes with three connectors, each housing 50 pins. The following table
shows the Audio I/O Configuration - the connectors and Pinouts for Prodigy 2. In the
standard configuration more than one QDC card is required to enable all analog and digital
I/O.
QDC Pin Outs Connector
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Analog Inputs Anal og Out puts Digital Inputs Digi tal Outputs
Port QDC Con Pi ns
+ GND -
Port QDC Co n Pins
+ GND -
Port QDC Con Pi ns
+ GND -
Port QDC Con Pins
+ GND -
A In 1 1 1 17 33 50 A Out 1 1 1 9 25 42 D In 1 - 2 1 2 17 33 50 D Out 1 - 2 1 2 13 29 46
A In 2 16 32 49 A Out 2 8 24 41 D In 3 - 4 16 32 49 D Out 3 - 4 12 28 45
A In 3 15 31 48 A Out 3 7 23 40 D In 5 - 6 15 31 48 D Out 5 - 6 11 27 44
A In 4 14 30 47 A Out 4 6 22 39 D In 7 - 8 14 30 47 D Out 7 - 8 10 26 43
A In 5 13 29 46 A Out 5 5 21 38 D In 9 - 10 1 2 9 25 42 D Out 9 - 10 1 2 5 21 38
A In 6 12 28 45 A Out 6 4 20 37 D In 11 - 12 8 24 41 D Out 11 - 12 4 20 37
A In 7 11 27 44 A Out 7 3 19 36 D In 13 - 14 7 23 40 D Out 13 - 14 3 19 36
A In 8 10 26 43 A Out 8 2 18 35 D In 15 - 16 6 22 39 D Out 15 - 16 2 18 35
A In 9 1 3 17 33 50 A Out 9 1 3 17 33 50 D In 17 - 18 2 2 17 33 50 D Out 17 - 18 2 2 13 29 46
A In 10 16 32 49 A Out 10 16 32 49 D In 19 - 20 16 32 49 D Out 19 - 20 12 28 45
A In 11 15 31 48 A Out 11 15 31 48 D In 21 - 22 15 31 48 D Out 21 - 22 11 27 44
A In 12 14 30 47 A Out 12 14 30 47 D In 23 - 24 14 30 47 D Out 23 - 24 10 26 43
A In 13 13 29 46 A Out 13 13 29 46
A In 14 12 28 45 A Out 14 12 28 45
A In 15 11 27 44 A Out 15 11 27 44
A In 16 10 26 43 A Out 16 10 26 43
A In 17 2 1 17 33 50 A Out 17 2 1 9 25 42
A In 18 16 32 49 A Out 18 8 24 41
A In 19 15 31 48 A Out 19 7 23 40
A In 20 14 30 47 A Out 20 6 22 39
A In 21 13 29 46 A Out 21 5 21 38
A In 22 12 28 45 A Out 22 4 20 37
A In 23 11 27 44 A Out 23 3 19 36
A In 24 10 26 43 A Out 24 2 18 35
24 Track Analog I/O 24 Track Digital I/O 2 QDC Cards
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32 Track Digital I/Os – 32 Track Analog I/Os
Analog Inputs Analog Outputs Digital Inputs Digital Outputs
Port QDC Con Pins
+ GND -
Port QDC Con Pins
+ GND -
Port QDC Con Pins
+ GND -
Port QDC Con Pins
+ GND -
A In 1 1 1 17 33 50 A Out 1 1 1 9 25 42 D In 1 - 2 1 2 17 33 50 D Out 1 - 2 1 2 13 29 46
A In 2 16 32 49 A Out 2 8 24 41 D In 3 - 4 16 32 49 D Out 3 - 4 12 28 45
A In 3 15 31 48 A Out 3 7 23 40 D In 5 - 6 15 31 48 D Out 5 - 6 11 27 44
A In 4 1
4
30 47 A Out 4 6 22 39 D In 7 - 8
30 4
7
D Out 7 - 8 10 26 43
A In 5 13 29 46 A Out 5 5 21 38 D In 9 - 10 1 2 9 25 42 D Out 9 - 10 1 2 5 21 38
A In 6 12 28 45 A Out 6 4 20 37 D In 11 - 12 8 24 41 D Out 11 - 12 4 20 37
A In 7 11 27 44 A Out 7 3 19 36 D In 13 - 14 7 23 40 D Out 13 - 14 3 19 36
A In 8 10 26 43 A Out 8 2 18 35 D In 15 - 16 6 22 39 D Out 15 - 16 2 18 35
A In 9 1 3 17 33 50 A Out 9 1 3 9 25 42 D In 17 - 18 2 2 17 33 50 D Out 17 - 18 2 2 13 29 46
A In 10 16 32 49 A Out 10 8 24 41 D In 19 - 20 16 32 49 D Out 19 - 20 12 28 45
A In 11 15 31 48 A Out 11 7 23 40 D In 21 - 22 15 31 48 D Out 21 - 22 11 27 44
A In 12 14 30 47 A Out 12 6 22 39 D In 23 - 24 14 30 47 D Out 23 - 24 10 26 43
A In 13 13 29 46 A Out 13 5 21 38 D In 25 - 26 2 2 9 25 42 D Out 25 - 26 2 2 5 21 38
A In 14 12 28 45 A Out 14 4 20 37 D In 27 - 28 8 24 41 D Out 27 - 28 4 20 37
A In 15 11 27 44 A Out 15 3 19 36 D In 29 - 30 7 23 40 D Out 29 - 30 3 19 36
A In 16 10 26 43 A Out 16 2 18 35 D In 31 - 32 6 22 39 D Out 31 - 32 2 18 35
A In 17 2 1 1
7
33 50 A Out 17 2 1 9 25 42
A In 18 16 32 49 A Out 18 8 24 41
A In 19 15 31 48 A Out 19 7 23 40
A In 20 14 30 47 A Out 20 6 22 39
A In 21 13 29 46 A Out 21 5 21 38
A In 22 12 28 45 A Out 22 4 20 37A In 23 11 27 44 A Out 23 3 19 36
A In 24 10 26 43 A Out 24 2 18 35
A In 25 2 3 1
7
33 50 A Out 25 2 3 9 25 42
A In 26 16 32 49 A Out 26 8 2
4
41
A In 27 15 31 48 A Out 27 7 23 40
A In 28 14 30 47 A Out 28 6 22 39
A In 29 13 29 46 A Out 29 5 21 38
A In 30 12 28 45 A Out 30 4 20 37A In 31 11 27 44 A Out 31 3 19 36
A In 32 10 26 43 A Out 32 2 18 35
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APPENDIX - CONNECTION & SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
A2 CONTROL & REFERENCE PINOUTS
Prodigy 2 Engine System I/O Panel
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A3 GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE
Connector 37 Pin D Male
Input TTL (1 LS Load)
Output/Bank TTL (max 5 TTL loads)
+5V fused current < 1A
GPIO
1GND
2GPIO6
3GPIO5
4GND
5 GPIOBO2
6 GPIOBO1
7GND
8 GPIOIN6
9 GPIOIN5
10 GN D
11 GP IO IN 2
12 GPIOIN1
13 GN D
14 GPIOOUT6
15 GPIOOUT5
16 GN D
17 GPIOOUT2
18 GPIOOUT1
19 GN D
20 GPI0B07
21 GN D
22 GPI
23 GPIO BO 3
24 GN D
25 GPIO BO 0
26 GPIO IN7
27 GN D
28 GPIO IN4
29 GPIO IN3
30 GN D
31 GPIO INO
32 GPIOOUT7
33 GN D
34 GPIOOUT4
35 GPIOOUT3
36 GN D
37 GPIOOUT0
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A4 MIXER
Connector 25 pin D Female
1GND
2 RxFFN
3RxCLKN
4RxDATN
5RxWRN
6NC
7NC
8 TxFFN
9TxCLKN
10 TxDATN
11 TxWRPN
12 HSSLDETn
13 SYNCN
14 RxFFP
15 RxCLKP
16 RxDATP
17 RxWRP
18 NC
19 GND
20 TxFFP
21 TXxCLK P
22 TxDATP
23 TxWRP
24 GND
25 SYNCP
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A5 CONTROLLER
Connector 25 pin D Male at Engine
25 Pin D Type Connector Signal 37 Pin D Type Connector Signal
PIN 1 GND PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 CONTx PIN 7 CONTx
PIN 3 CONRx PIN 24 CONRx
PIN 5 H_TxDATA PIN 6 H_TxDATA
PIN 7 GND PIN 10 GND
PIN 9 GND PIN 33 GND
PIN 10 CONTxPOS PIN 13 CONTxPOS
PIN 11 CONRxPOS PIN 12 CONRxPOS
PIN 20 H_RxDATA PIN 25 H_RxDATA
PIN 23 CONTxNEG PIN 31 CONTxNEG
PIN 24 CONRxNEG PIN 30 CONRxNEG
37 pin D Male at Surface
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A6 PRINTER
Connector Standard 25 pin D female
PIN 1 PSTROBEn
PIN 2 PDR0
PIN 3 PDR1
PIN 4 PDR2
PIN 5 PDR3
PIN 6 PDR4
PIN 7 PDR5
PIN 8 PDR6
PIN 9 PDR7
PIN 10 PRACKn
PIN 11 PRBUSYn
PIN 12 PRERROR
PIN 13 PRSELECT
PIN 14 PRAUTOFDn
PIN 15 PRFAULTn
PIN 16 PRINTITn
PIN 17 PRSELINn
PIN 18 GND
PIN 19 GND
PIN 20 GND
PIN 21 GND
PIN 22 GND
PIN 23 GND
PIN 24 GND
PIN 25 GND
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A7 9-PIN A
Connector 9 pin D female
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 9ARxA
PIN 3 9ATxB
PIN 4 GND
PIN 5 NC
PIN 6 GND
PIN 7 9ARxB
PIN 8 9ATxA
PIN 9 NC
A8 9-PIN B
Connector 9 pin D female
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 9BRxA
PIN 3 9BTxB
PIN 4 GND
PIN 5 NC
PIN 6 GND
PIN 7 9BRxB
PIN 8 9BTxA
PIN 9 NC
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A9 9-PIN SLAVE
Connector 9 pin D female
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 9BTxA
PIN 3 9RRxB
PIN 4 GND
PIN 5 NC
PIN 6 GND
PIN 7 9BTxB
PIN 8 9BRxA
PIN 9 GND
A10 LTC - I/O
Connector 9 pin D male
Input Level -20dbm to +10dbm
Output Level 0dbm
Important note: Unbalanced loads connected to LTC OUT should NOT ground the
LTC OUT NEGATIVE signal.
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 LTC A NEGATIVE
PIN 3 LTC OUT NEGATIVE
PIN 4 GND
PIN 5 LTC B POSITIVE
PIN 6 LTC A POSITIVE
PIN 7 GND
PIN 8 LTC OUT POSITIVE
PIN 9 LTC B NEGATIVE
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A11 SERIAL PORT
Connector Standard 9 pin D male
PIN 1 SER_DCD
PIN 2 SER_Rx
PIN 3 SER_Tx
PIN 4 SER_DTR
PIN 5 GND
PIN 6 SER_DSR
PIN 7 SER_RTS
PIN 8 SER_CTS
PIN 9 NC
A12 MIDI I/O
Connector 9 pin D female
PIN 1 NOT CONNECTED
PIN 2 MIDI IN NEGATIVE MIDI IN DIN PIN 5
PIN 3 MIDI OUT NEGATIVE MIDI OUT DIN PIN 5
PIN 4 GND MIDI THROUGH DIN PIN 2
PIN 5 MIDI THROUGH POSITIVE MIDI THROUGH DIN PIN 4
PIN 6 MIDI POSITIVE MIDI IN DIN PIN 4
PIN 7 GND MIDI OUT DIN PIN 2
PIN 8 MIDI OUT POSITIVE MIDI OUT DIN PIN 4
PIN 9 MIDI THROUGH NEGATIVE MIDI THROUGH DIN PIN 5
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A13 AES SYNC I/O
Connector 9 pin D Male
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 AES IN NEGATIVE
PIN 3 AES OUT POSITIVE
PIN 4 BIPHASE TACH
PIN 5 BIP DIRECTION
PIN 6 AES IN POSITIVE
PIN 7 GND
PIN 8 AES OUT NEGATIVE
PIN 9 NOT CONNECTED
A14 MODEM
Connector 9 pin D Male
PIN 1 MOD_DCD
PIN 2 MOD_RX
PIN 3 MOD_TX
PIN 4 MOD_DTR
PIN 5 GND
PIN 6 MOD_DSR
PIN 7 MOD_RTS
PIN 8 MOS_CTS
PIN 9 NC
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PIN 1 RED
PIN 2 GREEN
PIN 3 BLUE
PIN 4 GND
PIN 5 GND
PIN 6 GND
PIN 7 GND
PIN 8 GND
PIN 10 GND
PIN 11 GND
PIN 12 NC
PIN 13 HSYN C
PIN 14 VSYN C
PIN 15 NC
A15 ENGINE VGA 1
Connector 15 pin High Density D Female
Resolution 1024(H) x 768(V )
Frequency HSYNC: 60khz VSYNC: 75hz SVGA STANDARD
A17 WORD CLOCK - IN
Connector BNC
Input Optically Isolated
Output Impedance 75 Ohms
A16 VIDEO SYNC - IN
Connector BNC
Input Level 1V p-p 75 Ohms Terminated Internally
A18 WORD CLOCK - OUT
Connector BNC
Output Level > 4.3V TTL
Output Impedence 75 Ohms
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INS SEND 1-4
INS RET 1-4
Return T/B
Studio T/B
Ext. I/Ps 7 & 8 (Studio
Feeds - M1)
Ext. I/Ps 1 to 6
(Monitor EXT)
Stereo I/P 1&2 (Post Dolby
Insert EXT Monitor)
Meter O/Ps 1-8
SPEAKER 7, 8
SPEAKER 1B, 2B
SPEAKER 1A, 2A,
and 3-6
Main I/Ps 1 to 6
(Monitor INT)
Main Monitors
L,R,C,SUB,LS,RS
Main Output Metering
Nearfield Monitors L
&
Studio Speakers or
Headphone amps
Main I/Ps 7 & 8 (Studio
Feeds - C/R)
Studio T/B microphone
O/P
Console T/B microphone
O/P
From Cue send Outputs
rom FAME 2 Engine
Outputs 24,23,20,19,16,15
From Patch (External Source)
Dolby EncodeDolby Decode
2-T REC machine
LT/RT
O/Ps
I/Ps
Sends
1-4
Engine I/P 22
Sends
1,2
only
Derived Stereo O
B1 EXAMPLE MONITOR BOX CONNECTIONS FOR 5.1, LCRS AND STEREO
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B2 SURROUND MONITOR SCHEMATIC
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B3.1STANDARD CONNECTIONS - INPUTS
B3 MONITOR BOX WIRING
The Monitor Box provides all the monitoring and meter switching for the Prodigy 2 Engine.
It offers a total of 8 Speaker Feeds plus extra inputs and outputs for Metering, Dolby(r)
Encoder/Decoder insertion and Nearfield speakers. The main Speaker Feeds are allocated as
follows:
1 : LEFT 2: RIGHT 3: CENTRE
4: SURROUND in LCRS mode or BOOM in 5.1 mode
5: LEFT SURROUND in LCRSS mode
6: RIGHT SURROUND in LCRSS mode
7: STUDIO LEFT 8: STUDIO RIGHT
Speaker paths 1-6 are controlled by the "Control Room" Monitor pot.
Speaker paths 7 & 8 are controlled by the "Studio" Monitor pot
NAME DESCRIPTION LOCATION SOURCE
EXT I/P 1 Source for Speaker 1 when
monitoring switched to
"External"
EDAC 4 Patchbay for connection of external
source
EXT I/P 2 As above, speaker 2 EDAC 4 As above
EXT I/P 3 As above, speaker 3 EDAC 4 As above
EXT I/P 4 As above, speaker 4 EDAC 4 As above
EXT I/P 5 As above, speaker 5 EDAC 4 As above
EXT I/P 6 As above, speaker 6 EDAC 4 As above
EXT I/P 7 Source for Studio Speaker
LEFT when switched to "M1"
position
EDAC 4 Normally, directly from the auxiliary feed
used to send to Headphones, for example
AUX A LEFT
EXT I/P 8 As above, Studio RIGHT EDAC 4 As above
MAIN I/P 1 Source for Speaker 1 when
monitoring switched to
"Internal"
EDAC 4 MFX outputs assigned to "CR Monitor" as
appropriate for the operating mode
MAIN I/P 2 As above, speaker 2 EDAC 4
MAIN I/P 3 As above, speaker 3 EDAC 4
MAIN I/P 4 As above, speaker 4 EDAC 4
MAIN I/P 5 As above, speaker 5 EDAC 4
MAIN I/P 6 As above, speaker 6 EDAC 4
MAIN I/P 7 Source for Studio Speaker
LEFT when switched to "C/R"
position
EDAC 4 Normally, Monitor Box "INS SEND 1" to
obtain a signal which follows exactly the
main monitor selection
MAIN I/P 8 As above, Studio RIGHT EDAC 4 As above, "INS SEND 2"
STEREO I/P 1 External monitoring input for
speaker path 1 which is POST
Dolby Insert Return, for
monitoring LT,RT encoded
EDAC 4 Output of stereo machines used to record
Dolby encoded stereo LT,RT from the
Dolby encoder.
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B3.2 STANDARD CONNECTIONS - OUTPUTS
NAME DESCRIPTION LOCATION DESTINATION
SPEAKER 1A Feed for Speaker 1 EDAC 8 Main Monitor amplifier L
SPEAKER 2A Feed for Speaker 2 EDAC 8 Main Monitor amplifier R
SPEAKER 3 Feed for Speaker 3 EDAC 8 Main Monitor amplifier C
SPEAKER 4 Feed for Speaker 4 EDAC 8 Main Monitor amplifier Surround (LCRS
Mode)
Main Monitor amplifier Sub (5.1 Mode)
SPEAKER 5 Feed for Speaker 5 EDAC 8 Main Monitor amplifier Surround L
SPEAKER 6 Feed for Speaker 6 EDAC 8 Main Monitor amplifier Surround R
SPEAKER 7 Feed for Studio Speaker LEFT EDAC 8 Studio Speaker or headphones amplifier
L
SPEAKER 8 As above, Studio Speaker
RIGHT
EDAC 8 Studio Speaker or headphones amplifier
R
Meter O/P 1 Meter feed from speaker path
1. NOTE signal is
UNBALANCED, -6dB.
EDAC 8 Customer supplied external meters.
These meters will meter whatever is
switched to the main monitors, and are
switchable PRE DOLBY, POST DOLBY,
POST MONO or POST Monitor Pot.
Meter O/P 2 As above, speaker 2 EDAC 8 As above
Meter O/P 3 As above, speaker 3 EDAC 8 As above
Meter O/P 4 As above, speaker 4 EDAC 8 As above
Meter O/P 5 As above, speaker 5 EDAC 8 As above
Meter O/P 6 As above, speaker 6 EDAC 8 As above
Meter O/P 7 as above, Studio Speaker L. EDAC 8 As above, but will meter Studio speaker
selection
Meter O/P 8 As above, Studio Speaker R. EDAC 8 As above.
The Monitor Schematic provides more detailed signal flow information.
The Monitor Box is controlled by Prodigy 2 via the X-Link cable, and must have its front
panel ID set to 2. This is achieved by inserting a thin pointer into the small hole on the front
panel and pressing the concealed switch there repeatedly until the numeral "2" is displayed
on the front panel indicator. The unit must be switched on to achieve this, and the setting is
remembered until a full reset or software download.
Audio connections are made via 4 x 56 way EDAC connectors, the Surround Monitor Rear
View diagram shows the relevant EDAC circuits. Refer to the diagrams for the relevant EDAC
pin outs.
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There is a 25 way D type connector on the rear of the unit. This connector provides the
Return Talkback switch as shown in the following diagram. When a switch closure is made as
shown, any signal present on the "Ret.TB" connections on the Monitor Box will be routed to
the Main Monitors.:
B3.3 MAIN INPUTS TO SPEAKER OUTPUTS SPECIFICATIONS (UNITY GAIN)
Frequency Response 10 Hz Flat to 200KHz (-3dB)
Noise DIN -87dBu
Distortion 20Hz to 20kHz at 0dBu <0.0025%
B3.4 MAIN & EXTERNAL ANALOGUE INPUTS SPECIFICATIONS
Connectors 56 way EDAC socket
Input Balanced
Input Level (Max) +26dBu
Input Sensitivity + 4dBu
Input Impedance 40K ohm Balanced
B3.5 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS SPECIFICATIONS
Connectors 56 way EDAC socket
Output Impedance 65 ohms Balanced
Output Level (Max) +26 dBu
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B3.6 MONITOR BOX CONNECTOR VIEW
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B3.7 EDAC PINOUT DIAGRAM
Each EDAC can have up to 18 circuits, numbered 1 to 18.
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B4 MONITOR BOX EDAC CONNECTIONS
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C1 PRODIGY 2 SURFACE CONFIGURATION
C1.1 SURFACE VGA CABLE
15 Way D Female Connector
PIN FUNCTION
PIN 1 RED
PIN 2 GREEN
PIN 3 BLUE
PIN 4 GND
PIN 5 GND
PIN 6 GND
PIN 7 GND
PIN 8 GND
PIN 9 GND
PIN 10 GND
PIN 11 NC
PIN 12 NC
PIN 13 HSYNC
PIN 14 VSNYC
PIN 15 NC
C1.2 X-LINK CABLE
9 Way D Female Connector at surface end. 9 Way D Male Connector at Monitor Box
end.
PIN FUNCTION
PIN 1 TX
PIN 2 NC
PIN 3 RX
PIN 4 NC
PIN 5 GND
PIN 6 NC
PIN 7 NC
PIN 8 NC
PIN 9 NC
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C1.3 PRODIGY 2 SURFACE MIXER CABLE
25 Way D Male Connector at the Engine, 25 Way Female Connector at the Prodigy
2 Surface end.
PIN FUNCTION
Pin 1 Screen Screen
Pin 2 XMT -FF (-) XMT -FF (-)
Pin 3 XMT - CLK (-) XMT - CLK (-)
Pin 4 XMT - DAT (-) XMT - DAT (-)
Pin 5 XMT - WR (-) XMT - WR (-)
Pin 6 N/C N/C
Pin 7 N/C N/C
Pin 8 RCV - FF (-) RCV - FF (-)
Pin 9 RCV - CLK (-) RCV - CLK (-)
Pin 10 RCV - DAT (-) RCV - DAT (-)
Pin 11 RCV - WR (-) RCV - WR (-)
Pin 12 N/C N/C
Pin 13 FRAME (-) FRAME (-)
Pin 14 XMT - FF + XMT - FF +
Pin 15 XMT - CLK + XMT - CLK +
Pin 16 XMT - DAT + XMT - DAT +
Pin 17 XMT - WR + XMT - WR +
Pin 18 N/C N/C
Pin 19 N/C N/C
Pin 20 RCV -FF + RCV -FF +
Pin 21 RCV - CLK + RCV - CLK +
Pin 22 RCV - DAT + RCV - DAT +
Pin 23 RCV - WR + RCV - WR +
Pin 24 N/C N/C
Pin 25 FRAME + FRAME +
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D1 DIMENSIONS
D1.1 - PRODIGY 2 ENGINE, SURFACE AND MONITOR BOX
360mm
500mm
460mm
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PRODIGY 2 - SURFACE
Height: 340 mm
Width: 1487mm
Depth: 940 mm including shelf
Weight: 190 kg
DC Power Consumption: 400 VA
Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC, auto sensing.
PRODIGY 2 - MONITOR BOX
Height: 3U
Depth: 405mm
Weight: 7kg approx.
Power Consumption: 60 VA
Voltage: Switched 110 – 120 /220 - 240 VAC
Fuse rating 3.15 Amp
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D1.2 PRODIGY 2 ENGINE - POWER REQUIREMENTS
Input 85-275 VAC
49-63Hz 300VA
10A - 110V
6.3A- 240V
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