Roland S-1608 Bedienungsanleitung

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Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    Owner’s Manual S-1608 STAGE UNIT S-0816 FOH UNIT S-4000R REMOTE CONTROLLER Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual Pg. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual Pg. 3–4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual Pg. 5). These sections provide important inform[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilatera[...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 3 THE UNIT SAFELY 001 ● Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ..................................................................................................... 001-50 ● Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protectiv[...]

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    THE UNIT SAFELY 4 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 010 ● This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you [...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 5 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y” on pages 2 and 3–4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 ● Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance [...]

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    6 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual T able of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT NO[...]

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    Table of Contents S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 7 6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installing the Rack-mount kit . . . . . . [...]

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    Table of Contents 8 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual S-1608/S-0816 Input Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Selecting a Channel for Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Setting the Preamp Gain . . . [...]

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    Table of Contents S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 9 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 S-1608 and S-0816 Units: System Status [...]

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    10 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the RSS S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake System. Featuring the new REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) interface, the S-1608/S-0816 System brings the audio snake into the digital age. The S-1608/S-0816 System is designed to be extremely easy to con?[...]

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    1—Introduction S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 11 Conventions Used in the Manual Names The S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake System is comprised of three primary components: • S-1608 Stage Unit • S-0816 FOH Unit • S-4000R Remote Controller Throughout the text, the individual components’ names are often shortened, and referred to si[...]

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    1—Introduction 12 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Note, T ip, and W arning Icons Throughout the S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’ s Manual , you’ll occasionally come across areas highlighted in gray that provide extra information related to the feature or operation described in the main text. The symbols in the left-hand margin [...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 13 2 Main Features • REAC transmission protocol provides up to 40 channels of 24-bit, 96 kHz audio transfer over a single Cat5e Ethernet cable. The S-1608/S-0816 system can transfer up to 24 channels which are 16 channels from the S-1608 and 8 channels from the S-0816. • T ransmission distance of 100[...]

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    2—Main Features 14 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual S-4000R Remote Controller • Simple, easy-to-use remote control unit • Provides control of preamp gain, phantom power , and pad for each S-1608/S-0816 input channel • Clean input gain adjustment (1 dB steps) • T en memory presets for storing frequently used input setups • Ei[...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 15 3 Components and Accessories The following components and accessories are included with the S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake. Main Components 1—S-1608 Stage Unit 1—S-0816 FOH Unit 1—S-4000R Remote Controller Accessories for S-1608 1—AC power supply cord (2.5 meters) 1—REAC connector cover 1—Rac[...]

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    3—Components and Accessories 16 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual These items are available system options: • S-4000 Remote Control Software (S-4000 RCS) —Computer control software for PC/Mac (free download from www .rolandsystemsgroup.net) • SC-W100S —Heavy duty 100 meter Cat5e Ethernet crossover cable with Neutrik® EtherCon?[...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 17 4 Panel Descriptions S-1608 Front Panel fig.4-01.eps S-0816 Front Panel fig.4-01.eps S-1608 Stage Unit / S-0816 FOH Unit S-1608_e.book 17 ページ 2007年4月23日 月曜日 午後12時57分[...]

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    4—Panel Descriptions 18 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 1—INPUT Connectors Each Input Channel provides balanced input jacks with female XLR connectors. Each input has a variable gain preamp that accepts signals from -65 to +10 dBu (+28 dBu maximum). Additionally , there are three status indicators for each input: • CLIP —lights[...]

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    4—Panel Descriptions S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 19 5—Digital Out Connector (Optical T ype) This optical type digital out connector outputs the audio signal input to INPUT 1/2 of the S-1608/S- 0816. 6—[MUTE ALL OUTPUTS] Button The [MUTE ALL OUTPUTS] button is a momentary switch used to temporarily mute the S-1608/ S-0816 Syst[...]

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    4—Panel Descriptions 20 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual S-1608/S-0816 Side Panel fig.4-02.eps 1—POWER AC INPUT Jack Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet, and the other end to the POWER AC INPUT jack to provide power for the S-1608’ s or S-0816’ s internal power supply . Use the cord clamp on the[...]

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    4—Panel Descriptions S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 21 4—Air Intake V ents 5—Cooling Fan Exhaust V ents The S-1608/S-0816 contains cooling fans that prevent the unit from overheating. The air intake vents provide fresh air for the cooling fans and the fans expel hot air through these vents. 6—REAC Port The REAC Port is for con[...]

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    4—Panel Descriptions 22 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual S-4000R Front Panel fig.4-05.eps 1—Signal Status Indicators These indicator lights show signal status for each of the S-1608/S-0816 System’ s 24 input channels. • CLIP—lights red when the input signal exceeds 0 dB (after A/D conversion). Once a CLIP indicator lights, it [...]

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    4—Panel Descriptions S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 23 4—[CLIP CLEAR / ENTER] Button The [CLIP CLEAR / ENTER] button is a dual-function button. It’ s used to: • clear the clip indicators —When an input signal connected to one of the system’ s audio inputs exceeds 0 dB (in the digital domain), the corresponding clip indicat[...]

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    4—Panel Descriptions 24 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 9—[PHANTOM +48 V] Button Each S-1608/S-0816 System’ s input channel can provide +48 V phantom power to connected devices that require it (such as condenser microphones and active direct boxes). Press the [PHANTOM +48 V] button so its indicator lights to turn on phantom power[...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 25 5 S-1608/S-0816 System Over view The S-1608/S-0816 System brings the digital revolution to the world of audio snakes. Using computer networking technology , the system allows you to transfer 24 channels of high-quality audio over an extremely long distance on a single lightweight cable. The digital ad[...]

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    5—S-1608/S-0816 System Overview 26 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual About REAC About At the heart of the S-1608/S-0816 System is the REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) interface. This proprietary protocol is based on the Ethernet technology that’ s used in computer networks, and allows for the transfer of up to 40 channels o[...]

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    5—S-1608/S-0816 System Overview S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 27 In the following cases, either a crossover or a straight-through cable can be used. • When directly connecting the S-1608 and S-0816 via REAC • When using the S-4000-SP REAC splitter to extend the REAC cable or to split connect a separate S-1608 or S-0816 Ethernet[...]

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    5—S-1608/S-0816 System Overview 28 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual About Ethernet Switching Hubs An Ethernet switching hub—sometimes referred to simply as a “switch”—is an interface that allows multiple devices (called “nodes” in Ethernet lingo) to communicate with each other in an Ethernet network. The switching hub has [...]

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    5—S-1608/S-0816 System Overview S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 29 T o be used in a REAC system, an Ethernet switching hub must meet the following requirements: • 1000BASE-T transmission speed (IEEE802.3ab, Gigabit Ethernet) • Support for 100BASE-TX devices (IEEE802.3u, Fast Ethernet) • Bidirectional (full-duplex) communication[...]

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    5—S-1608/S-0816 System Overview 30 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual S-1608 Stage Unit The S-1608 is the stage connection interface for the S-1608/S-0816 System. Its box design supports 24 channels of audio input and output (I/O). As standard, it comes in a 16x8 configuration—16 audio inputs and 8 audio outputs. S-0816 FOH Unit The [...]

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    5—S-1608/S-0816 System Overview S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 31 S-4000R Remote Controller The S-4000R functions as a remote controller for the S-1608/S-0816 System. It can be connected to either the S-1608 or S-0816 unit, whichever is most convenient for you. • Input channel control —The S-4000R provides control over the S-160[...]

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    32 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 6 Using the S-1608/S-0816 System Installing the Rack-mount kit S-1608 and S-0816 The S-1608 and S-0816 can be used in a free standing configuration, or rack-mounted using the installed rack-mount kit. 1. T urn off the power on all equipment and disconnect all cables from the S-1608 or S-0816 unit. 2.[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 33 3. Using the 4 screws you removed in Step 2, install the rack-mount bracket as shown. fig.6-03.eps S-4000R The S-4000R Remote Controller is designed for handheld or desktop use. If desired, it can be rack- mounted by installing the included rack-mount brackets. Use t[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 34 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Using the AC Cord Clamp The S-1608 and S-0816 units have AC cord clamps to prevent the cord from being pulled out accidentally . 1. Remove only the screws shown in the following diagram (2 screws total), and detach the AC cord clamp. fig.6-01.eps 2. As shown in the ?[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 35 Installing the Included Ferrite Core on Ethernet Cables One ferrite core is included with both the S-1608 and S-0816 for installation on Ethernet cables. Install a ferrite core on REAC cable SC-W100S (sold separately) or Ethernet cable near the RJ45 plug that will be[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 36 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Using the REAC Connector Cover (S-1608 and S-0816) The REAC port on the S-1608 and S-0816 units feature rugged Neutrik® EtherCon® connectors. As discussed in Chapter 5, they can accept either standard RJ45 plugs or RJ45 plugs housed in EtherCon- type connectors. Wh[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 37 fig.6-14.eps_90 Connection Overview To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. S-1608 16x8 (Master REAC device) S-0816 8x16 (Slave REAC device) 8[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 38 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual fig.6-15.eps The S-1608 and S-0816 each feature a [REAC MODE] switch. This switch sets the REAC behavior of each device, and determines how audio is transferred throughout the system. Each unit’ s [REAC MODE] switch must be set properly for correct system operation[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 39 Setting the [REAC MODE] Switches fig.6-16.eps The [REAC MODE] switch on the S-1608/S-0816 is recessed from the front panel so that its setting can’t be changed inadvertently . T o change the switch setting, use a blunt-tipped instrument such as a ball-point pen, me[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 40 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual AC Power Connections On the S-1608: • Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet, and the other end to the POWER AC INPUT jack to provide power for the S-1608’ s internal power supply . On the S-0816: • Connect one end of the supplied[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 41 REAC Cable Length Extension If necessary , the REAC cable length can be extended by placing a REAC Splitter S-4000-SP or Ethernet switching hub in-line to refresh the REAC signal. Multiple splitters and switching hubs can be used (up to four total), with a maximum ca[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 42 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Notes About Handling Cat5e Cables (REAC Cables) • Do not subject the Cat5e cable to stress or physical shock. • Do not bend the Cat5e cable within a range of 25 mm. • Do not fasten Cat5e cables in a tight bundle. • Avoid laying multiple Cat5e cables in a para[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 43 S-1608/S-0816 Audio Connections fig.6-24.eps The S-1608’ s (S-0816’ s) balanced audio I/O is provided on XLR-type jacks. The wiring diagram for these jacks is shown in the following illustration. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 44 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual S-1608/S-0816 Audio Inputs The S-1608’ s (S-0816’ s) audio inputs are used to send source audio signals to the S-0816’ s (S-1608’ s) audio outputs. Connect the output of balanced audio devices (microphones, instrument outputs, etc.) to the balanced audio inpu[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 45 Input Status Indicators Each S-1608/S-0816 input has three status indicators: fig.6-28.eps • +48V —lights orange when +48 V phantom power is supplied from the channel. • CLIP —lights red when the input signal exceeds 0 dB. • SIG —lights green when the inp[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 46 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Powering Up Connect and power up devices in the following order: 1. Connect the S-1608/S-0816 system components as described previously . 2. Connect audio devices to the S-1608 and S-0816 inputs and outputs as described previously . 3. T urn on any devices connected [...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 47 The S-1608, S-0816, and S-4000R have system status indicators that allow you to monitor the integrity of the component connections when the system is powered up. Power Indicators S-1608/S-0816 fig.6-30.eps This indicator lights when the unit is receiving power from i[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 48 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual fig.6-35.eps Ordinarily , when plugging and unplugging devices to and from the audio inputs and outputs on the S-1608 and S-0816 units, the volume of all devices connected to the S-1608/S-0816 System’ s audio outputs should be lowered. However , this may be impract[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 49 When the S-4000R is connected to the S-1608/S-0816 System, you can: • control S-1608 and S-0816 input channel functions —including preamp gain, pad, and phantom power . • monitor signal level status of the system’ s input channels —including the presence of[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 50 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Monitoring Input Signals Signal Status Indicators The S-4000R has two rows of signal status indicators that allow you to monitor the signal activity on the S-1608/S-0816 System’ s 24 audio inputs (1–16 for the S-1608 and 17–24 for the S-0816). fig.6-37.eps • [...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 51 S-1608/S-0816 Input Channel Settings With the S-4000R unlocked, use the following procedures to adjust settings on the S-1608 and S-0816 input channels. Selecting a Channel for Editing Use the [CHANNEL] knob to select the desired S-1608/S-0816 channel for editing (1?[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 52 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Input Pad fig.6-42.eps Each S-1608/S-0816 system’ s input channel features a switchable input pad. When the pad is engaged, the channel’ s input sensitivity is reduced by 20 dB. Use the pad when connecting a “hot” audio source to an S-1608/S- 0816 system’ s[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 53 Stereo Link The Stereo Link function allows you to link odd/even adjacent S-1608/S-0816 system’ s input channel pairs (1/2, 3/4, etc.). When channels are linked, gain and pad settings made on one channel of the linked pair will be duplicated on the other . This can[...]

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    6—Using the S-1608/S-0816 System 54 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Memory Function The S-1608/S-0816 system features 10 user-storable memory presets. A memory preset contains channel settings (preamp gain, pad, phantom power , and stereo link) for all of the S-1608/S-0816 system’ s 24 input channels. Using memory presets, you can [...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 55 7 Advanced Use As discussed in Chapter 6, the S-4000R can be connected to either the S-1608 or S-0816. However , if you have a second S-4000R (available separately), you can connect one to each unit. This allows for control and signal monitoring of the S-1608/S-0816 System at the location of either un[...]

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    7—Advanced Use 56 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual The S-4000 Remote Control Software (S-4000 RCS) allows for the remote control and monitoring of the S-1608/S-0816 System from a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. Functionally , using the S-4000 RCS is similar to using the S-4000R Remote Controller, but with the convenie[...]

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    7—Advanced Use S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 57 T raditionally , when using an analog snake system, audio splits are taken directly at the source. This requires the use of expensive and bulky transformer-based audio splitters, as well as an additional analog snake for each split destination. Besides this, analog signal splitting ca[...]

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    7—Advanced Use 58 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Split Connection Overview fig.7-02.eps_90 REMOTE connector on S-1608 or S-0816 S-4000R Remote Controller RS-232C cable S-4000-SP or Ethernet switching hub S-0816 8x16 (Split REAC device) S-1608 16x8 (Master REAC device) * when connected to a Split device, levels and parameters can be [...]

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    7—Advanced Use S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 59 Notes on Split Setups • A Split REAC device can only receive audio from the Master REAC device—it can’t receive audio from a Slave REAC device (or another Split device). • When a unit is set as a Split REAC device, its audio inputs are disabled. • An S-4000R can be connected[...]

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    7—Advanced Use 60 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual REAC Connections For the REAC connections: • Using Cat5e cables, connect the REAC port on the S-1608/S-0816 units to ports on the REAC splitter S-4000-SP or the switching hub. fig.7-03.eps The cable length from each REAC device to the REAC Splitter S-4000-SP or the switching hub mus[...]

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    7—Advanced Use S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 61 Audio Connections and Power Up Connect and power up devices in the following order: 1. Connect the system components as described here and in Chapter 6. 2. Connect audio devices to the Master and Slave REAC devices’ inputs and outputs. 3. Connect audio devices to the Split REAC devi[...]

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    62 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 8 Applications fig.8-01.eps_80 16x8 System S-1608 16x8 (Master REAC device) S-0816 8x16 (Slave REAC device) REAC cable SC-W100S or Cat5e cable 8 outputs from console 16 mic/line inputs 8 outputs from console 16 mic/line sources from stage S-1608_e.book 62 ページ 2007年4月23日 月[...]

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    8—Applications S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 63 fig.8-02.eps_90 16x8 System with 16 Channel Split Cat5e cables S-4000-SP or Ethernet switching hub S-1608 16x8 (Master REAC device) 8 outputs from console 16 mic/line inputs S-0816 8x16 (Split REAC device) REAC cable SC-W100S or Cat5e cable S-0816 8x16 (Slave REAC device) 16 mic/line [...]

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    8—Applications 64 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual fig.8-03.eps_90 32x16 System REAC cable SC-W100S or Cat5e cable (2) S-1608 16x8 (Master REAC device) (2) S-0816 8x16 (Slave REAC device) 16 outputs from console 32 mic/line sources from stage 32 mic/line inputs 16 outputs from console S-1608_e.book 64 ページ 2007年4月?[...]

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    8—Applications S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 65 fig.8-04.eps_70 32x16 System with 32 Channel Split (2) S-1608 16x8 (Master REAC device) 16 outputs from console 32 mic/line inputs S-4000-SP or Ethernet switching hub (2) S-0816 8x16 (Slave REAC device) (2) S-0816 8x16 (Split REAC device) REAC cable SC-W100S or Cat5e cable REAC cable [...]

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    8—Applications 66 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual ][ It’ s possible to use the S-1608/S-0816 with S-4000S or S-4000H in the following configuration. Connection to S-4000S/S-4000H The S-4000S input/output module (SI-AD4, SI-AES4/SO-DA4, SO-AES4) is set up as shown below. You should not attach nor remove the module. Be sure to consul[...]

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    S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 67 Appendices The components in the S-1608/S-0816 System provide many different indicators that show the current system status. Additionally , the units provide error indicators that let you know whenever a potentially serious problem is detected in the system. The following tables show the meaning of th[...]

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    Appendices 68 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual S-4000R Unit: System Status Indicators Indicator Status Definition T roubleshooting Action POWER Lit Power is received • None (normal operation) Dark No power is received • Make sure all REAC devices are turned on • Check the RS-232C cable for damage • Are you using an RS-232C cabl[...]

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    Appendices S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 69 Cat5e Ethernet Cable W iring (RJ45-type Connectors) Cat5e Crossover W iring (REAC cable: SC-W100S) fig.app-01.eps Note: Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in this application, but may be wired in the cable as shown. Cat5e Straight-Through W iring fig.app-02.eps Note: Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are n[...]

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    Appendices 70 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual RS-232C (REMOTE) Connector (D-Sub, DB-9-type) Maximum recommended cable length: 15 meters. Note: Pins 1, 4 and 9 are not used in this application, but may be wired in the cable as shown. S-1608/S-0816 Audio Connectors (XLR-type) S-1608/S-0816 XLR Audio Pin Outs (INPUT and OUTPUT) Balanced c[...]

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    Appendices S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 71 T o be used in a REAC system, an Ethernet switching hub must meet the following requirements: • 1000BASE-T transmission speed (IEEE802.3ab, Gigabit Ethernet) • Support for 100BASE-TX devices (IEEE802.3u, Fast Ethernet) • Bi-directional (full-duplex) communication Connect REAC devices [...]

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    Appendices 72 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Specifications: S-1608 ST AGE UNIT *1: When a REAC Splitter S-4000-SP or a switching hub is used in-line with REAC cables, the network latency will increase by the amount of processing delay introduced by the splitting device itself. The actual delay is dependant upon the specifications o[...]

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    Appendices S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 73 Specifications: S-0816 FOH UNIT *1: When a REAC Splitter S-4000-SP or a switching hub is used in-line with REAC cables, the network latency will increase by the amount of processing delay introduced by the splitting device itself. The actual delay is dependant upon the specifications of t[...]

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    Appendices 74 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual [Specifications: S-4000R REMOTE CONTROLLER * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit accessories are subject to change without prior notice. Connectors Remote Connector: 1 (RS-232C, DB-9-type) Indicators CLIP Indicators (1–40) SIG Indica[...]

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    Appendices S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 75 Dimensions: S-1608 Note: Dimensions are shown in millimeters. fig.app-12.eps Appendix E: Dimensions 101.6 177 135 482 465 401 177 135 S-1608_e.book 75 ページ 2007年4月23日 月曜日 午後12時57分[...]

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    Appendices 76 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Dimensions: S-0816 Note: Dimensions are shown in millimeters. fig.app-13.eps 135 101.6 177 135 482 465 177 135 401 S-1608_e.book 76 ページ 2007年4月23日 月曜日 午後12時57分[...]

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    Appendices S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual 77 Dimensions: S-4000R Note: Dimensions are shown in millimeters. fig.app-14.eps 215 87.8 54.3 60.9 89.2 54.6 S-1608_e.book 77 ページ 2007年4月23日 月曜日 午後12時57分[...]

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    78 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner’s Manual Index A A/D-D/A Conversion , 29 AC Cord Clamp , 34 C cables Cat5e Ethernet cables crossover , 26–27, 40–41, 57, 60 handling Cat5e cables , 42 length extension , 41 straight-through , 26–27, 40–41, 57, 60 wiring diagrams , 69 microphone , 43 CHANNEL knob (S-4000R) , 22, 51 CLIP clear , 23, 50 C[...]

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    For EU Countries GR SI LV LT SK CZ EE PL HU FI SE NO DK NL PT ES IT DE FR UK For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : S-1608 / S-0816 Stage Unit / FOH Unit Roland Systems Group U.S. 425 Sequoia Drive Suite 114, Bellingham, Washington, 98226 USA [...]

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    04569478 07-04-1N *04569478-01* Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of May 1, 2007 (RSS) ASIA INDONESIA PT. Citra IntiRama JL. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 632-4170 TAIWAN ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD[...]