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448 Appendix M: Parameters Protected By Safes

XL8 Live Performance System

Owner’s Manual

FADER safe

The following diagram details the parameters of the returns protected by the FADER

safe.

Item Control Parameter

1 Fader Fader level

2 ST switch Stereo routing

3 MON switch Mono routing

4 SIS switch Spatial imaging system in/out

5 Panning control knobs Surround panning (includes all surround sound

parameters)

Masters processing

area in GUI

channel strip

aux send

overview in GUI

channel strip

Important Safety Instructions3
EC-Declaration of Conformity5
Licences7
Precautions11
- Table of Contents15
Chapter 1 Introduction27
- About this Manual27
- Training29
- PRO6 User Documentation29
- PRO6 Host Software Version29
- Warranty and Registration29
- Service and Support29
- Key Features32
- Applications33
- System Components (Standard Supply)34
- FOH and MON34
- System Buses34
- MIX Matrix35
- Processing36
- Audio Physical Connections38
- Surround Capabilities39
- Network39
- Reliability (Redundancy)39
- Control Software40
- Gui40
- System Card Expansion40
- Console Linking40
- Integration of Third Party Hardware/Software40
About the PRO6 Control Centre43
- Overview of the PRO6 Control Centre43
- Bay and GUI Layout44
- PRO6 Control Surface45
- Gui46
- Front and Rear Panel Connections47
- External Interfaces and Peripheral Devices48
- MIX Buses48
- Automation49
- Processing Elements49
Setting up the System53
- Initial Set-Up Procedure53
- Unpacking the Equipment53
- Making up a Rack53
- Wiring Instructions54
- Powering the PRO6 System56
- Switching the PRO6 Control Centre On/Off57
- Setting up the DL351 Modular I/O Unit ID58
Before You Start61
- Principles of Operation61
- Operating Modes61
- Hints and Tips62
- Saving Your Work63
Working with the PRO6 Control Centre65
- About the PRO6 Controls65
- About Channel Operation66
- About GUI Operation66
- Common GUI Screen Elements68
- Parameter Values Displayed on Touch68
- Operating the GUI Screen Controls68
- Using the GUI Menu70
- Text Editing71
Navigation73
- An Introduction to PRO6 Navigation73
- About the Navigational Controls74
- About GUI Navigation75
- About the Navigation 'Select' Sections76
- How to Navigate77
Patching81
- Introduction81
- Terms Used in PRO6 Patching81
- About the Patching Screen81
- Patching Tooltips93
- About the Patching Procedure94
- Configuring the Devices94
- Configuring the PRO6 with the Snake Type97
- Setting up the I/O Rack Devices97
- How to Patch99
Basic Operation105
- Setting a MIC Amplifier's Input Gain105
- Setting the High and Low Pass Filters106
- Input Equalisation (E Zone)107
- Input Dynamics Processing (D Zone)108
- Output Processing109
- Using VCA/POP Groups110
- Setting up a MIX112
- Using Fader Flip114
- Setting up the Effects Rack115
- Simple Routing to Master Stereo Outputs117
- Scene and Show Management (Automation)118
- Configuring the Inputs and Outputs124
- Using Copy and Paste124
- User Library (Presets)125
- Surround Panning126
- Two-Man Operation128
- Saving Your Show Files to a USB Memory Stick129
- External AES50 Synchronisation130
- Security (Locking Mode)130
Advanced Operation and Features131
Stereo Linking133
- Changing the Linking Options134
- Linking the Master Channels135
Panning137
- Stereo Panning137
- SIS™ (LCR) Mode138
- Surround Panning139
- Speaker Placement143
Soloing145
- Using solo A/B145
- Solo Hierarchy147
- Solo in Place (SIP)147
Muting149
Monitors and Communications151
- Monitors (a and B)151
- Solo System153
- Signal Generator158
- Talk Osc/Routing159
- Talk MIC161
Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)163
- Configuring the Number of Geqs (and Effects)163
- About the Graphic Eqs Screen165
- About the GEQ Window167
- GEQ Front Panel Features169
- Copying Settings between Geqs170
Internal Effects171
- Overview of the Internal Effects171
- About the Effect Window172
- Working with the Effects173
- Effect Configuration173
- Effect Programs174
- Delay Effect175
- Virtual DN780 Reverb Effect176
- Flanger Effect179
- Phaser Effect180
- Pitch Shifter Effect181
- SQ1 Dynamics Effect182
- 3-Band Compressor Effect182
Control Groups183
- VCA and POP Groups183
- Auto-Mute (Mute) Groups187
- Talk Groups188
- About the Control Group Screens189
- Programming the Groups190
- Configuring the Groups190
Copy and Paste191
- Channels Versus Scenes191
Assignable Controls (I Zone)193
- About the I Zone193
- Controlling a Rotary Control193
- Using the I Zone to Control an Internal Effect/Geq196
- Controlling an Internal Effect Via the I Zone199
- Controlling a GEQ Via the I Zone200
Scenes and Shows (Automation)203
- About Automation203
- Automation Controls204
- Automation Screen205
- Using the Right-Click Menu206
- Scenes207
- Scene Contents208
- Point Scenes208
- Numbering and Navigation208
- Global Scene208
- Initial Snapshot Scene (Scene 0)208
- Date and Time209
- Scene Cue List209
- Editing Scene Properties211
- Adding a New Scene212
- Copying and Deleting Scenes212
- Changing the Order of the Scenes213
- Overriding Store Scope213
- Using Patching in Automation214
- Using Zoom214
- Show Files215
- Rehearsals216
- Safes217
Scope (Automation)219
- About Scope219
- About the Recall Scope Screen219
- Selecting Scope Parameter Sections220
- Saving Scope Parameters in a Scene223
- Using Store Scope224
Events (Automation)225
- About Events225
- About the Edit Event Window226
- Programming Events227
Crossfades (Automation)231
- About the Crossfade Edit Event Window231
- How a Crossfade Operates234
- Crossfade Groups235
- Global Events237
- Manually Controlling a Crossfade238
User Libraries (Presets)239
- About the Preset Manager Screen239
- Managing User Libraries240
- Deleting Presets from a User Library241
File Management243
- About the Files Screen243
- About the Master Controller File Synchronisation Window245
Using Other Devices with the PRO6247
- Using Multiple Digital Consoles247
- Using an External USB Mouse248
- Using an External USB Keyboard248
- Using an External Monitor249
Changing the User Settings251
- Setting the Meter Preferences251
- Configuring a Virtual Soundcheck252
- Restoring the PRO6 Defaults252
- Checking the PRO6 Build Information252
- Setting the Configuration Preferences253
- Changing the User Interface Preferences254
- Changing the Signal Processing Preferences254
- Configuring the Channels, Groups and Internal Units255
- Changing the Default Input/Output Names255
- Adjusting PRO6 Illumination255
- Setting the Time and Date256
Delay Compensation (Latency)257
- Insert Compensation257
- GEQ Compensation258
- GUI Delay Compensation Options258
- Monitor Mode (Align with Masters)260
- Zones261
- Master to Matrix Post-Processing Option261
- Solo Bus Delay Compensation262
- Typical Configurations263
Panel Connections269
- Front Panel Connections269
- Rear Panel Connections270
Inputs281
- Input Channel Routing281
- Input Channel Areas of the Control Surface282
- Input Fast Strips, Channel Strips and MIX Buses283
- Inputs on the GUI284
- Input Metering286
- Channel Configuration Controls287
- MIC Amp Input Gain (Preliminary Input Processing)290
- Dynamics (D Zone)294
- Insert300
- EQ (E Zone)301
- Mixes304
- Master Controls, Solo/Mute and Fader307
Outputs311
- Output Channel Routing311
- Output Channel Areas on the Control Surface312
- Output Fast Strips, Channel Strips and MIX Buses313
- Outputs on the GUI314
- Output Metering319
- Talk320
- Dynamics and EQ320
- Mute, Safes, Level and solo326
- Output Channel Configuration Controls327
- Mixes330
- Masters330
GUI Menu331
- GUI Menu Flowchart332
- GUI Menu Options333
Appendices335
Appendix A Application Notes337
- Spatial Imaging System (SIS™)337
- PRO6 Compressor Modes (Dynamic)337
- PRO6 Input Channel EQ Modes341
- PRO6 Output Channel EQ Modes343
Appendix B Technical Specification345
- PRO6 General Statistics345
- PRO6 General Specifications346
- PRO6 Audio Performance Specifications347
- PRO6 System Inputs and Outputs351
- PRO6 Input and Output Characteristics357
- PRO6 Main Processing Functions359
- PRO6 Status Functions362
Appendix C Klark Teknik DN370 GEQ363
- Notes363
- Using the GEQ363
- Audio Signal Path365
Appendix D Klark Teknik DN780 Reverb367
- Parameter Application Notes367
- About the Special Effects Programs368
- Technical Specifications371
Appendix E I/O Modules373
- DL441 Analogue Input Module373
- DL442 Analogue Output Module374
- DL443 Analogue Jack I/O Module374
- DL452 Digital I/O Module375
Replacing a Module377
Appendix F Replacing a Module379
Appendix G Troubleshooting379
- No Audio379
- Diagnostics379
- Swapping the Active Network382
- Swapping the Active Master Controller382
- Synchronising the Files383
- Mapping a GUI Screen to Another Bay384
- Reset Switches384
- Troubleshooting Automation385
Troubleshooting379
Appendix H Updating the PRO6 Host Software393
- About the PRO6 Updater393
- About the Updater Screen394
- Using the PRO6 Updater396
Updating the PRO6 Host Software393
Appendix I Documentation399
- System User Documentation399
- Supplementary Documentation399
Documentation399
Appendix J Reference Tables401
- Definition of the Primary Buses401
- Navigating to the Patching Screen402
Reference Tables401
Appendix K Parameters Affected by Scope405
- Introduction405
- Overview406
- Inputs407
- Returns (Aux Returns)417
- Auxes (Aux Sends)423
- Matrices431
- Masters437
- GEQ Rack444
- Effects Rack446
- Groups448
Parameters Affected by Scope405
Appendix L Parameters Affected by Automate Patching449
- Inputs449
- Auxes450
- Matrices450
- Masters451
- Effects451
- System Devices452
- Monitors452
Parameters Affected by Automate Patching449
Appendix M Parameters Protected by Safes453
- Overview453
- Inputs454
- Auxes (Aux Sends)462
- Returns (Aux Returns)470
- Matrices475
- Masters483
- Groups491
Parameters Protected by Safes453
Appendix N Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste495
- Overview495
- Inputs496
- Aux504
- Return510
- Matrix514
- Master519
Appendix O Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking525
- Overview525
- Inputs526
- Aux537
- Return547
- Matrix552
- Master560
Appendix P Parameters Copied through Scenes569
- Inputs (Input Channels)570
- Aux Returns (Return Channels)579
- Aux Sends (Aux Channels)583
- Matrix (Matrix Channels)589
- Geqs595
- Effects595
- VCA/POP (Groups)596
- Masters (Master Channels)596
- Misc (Miscellaneous)602
Appendix Q Service Information603
- Routine Maintenance603
- Cleaning the Control Centre603
- Cleaning a GUI Screen603
- Equipment Disposal603
Glossary605

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