Midas Heritage 4000 Manual

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MidasKlark Teknik Building,

Walter Nash Road,Kidderminster.

Worcestershire.DY11 7HJ.England.

Tel:+44 1562 741515Fax:+44 1562 745371

Email: [email protected]: midasconsoles.com

OPERATORS MANUAL

MIDAS Heritage 4000 ConsoleDOC02-H4000

Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specificationmay be subject to change without notice.

Operators ManualIssue 1.1 - February 2004

and features


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IEC-60065-Edn7-Midas

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulateddangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heedall warnings.

4. Followall instructions.

5. Donot use this apparatus nearwater.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturersinstructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has twoblades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third groundingprong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does notfit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, andthepoint where they exit from theapparatus.

11. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

13. Unplug this apparatus duringlightningstormsor when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus is damaged inany way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects havefallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operatenormally, or has beendropped.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We,

of, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7HJ.

Declare that a sample of the following product:-

to which this declaration refers, is in conformity with the following directives and/or standards:-

Klark Teknik Group (UK) Plc

Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage (s) Current Freq

A Subsidiary of Telex Communications, Inc.

Heritage 4000 Professional Audio 115V AC 8.0A 50/60HzMixing Desk 230V AC 4.0A

Directive(s) Test Standard(s)

LVD EN60065 Harmonics EN61000-3-2 Flicker EN61000-3-3

Generic Standard using EN55103 Limits and Methods EN50081/2 Class B Conduct Emissions EN55103Class B Radiated Emissions EN55103Fast Transient Bursts EN61000-4-4Static Discharge EN61000-4-2 Basic Electrical Safety EN60204

Signed:........ ... .... ... .... ... ... Date: 1st September 2003Name: Simon Harrison

Authority: Research and Development Director, Klark Teknik Group (UK) Plc

Attention!

Where applicable, the attention of the specifier, purchaser, installer or user is drawn to special limitationsof use which must be observed when these products are taken into service to maintain compliance withthe above directives. Details of these special measures and limitations to use are available on requestandare available in product manuals.

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Operators Manual - Page 2

Installation & Operation Considerations Page 3

Mono Input Module Page 4

Stereo Input Module Page 10

Auxtender Pod Page 16

VCA Master Faders Page 20

Group Output Module Page 24

Matrix Output Module Page 28

Master Output Module Page 30

Monitor Output Module Page 34

Console Automation Page 38

Automation and Console Linking Walkthrough Page 46

Weights and Dimensions Page 54

Block Diagrams Page 58

Features and Specifications Page 68

Wiring Diagrams Page 3

MIDI Page 50CANBUS Page 53

Overview Page 69Technical Specification Page 70

Rear Panel Page 56

Channel Cribsheet Page 66

Contents

Thank you for purchasing a Midas Heritage 4000 mixing console. The Heritage 4000 has been developed by listening totheneeds of live sound engineers and builds upon the flexibility of theHeritage3000.

Offering a total of forty (40) aux sends plus stereo masters, the Heritage 4000 is a comprehensive monitor console. Withits flexible assignable buss routing, the Heritage 4000 can be quickly configured making the Heritage 4000 just ascomfortable at theFront of House.

As you would expect from Midas, the story does not end there. The Heritage 4000 features Midas XL4 microphone pre-amps and channel equalisation, VCA and mute automation and independent level control over each and all outputs. Allbackedup, of course, with thestandard Midas Three Year Warranty.

Please take the time to fill out the registration card and, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, read thisoperators manual.

Finally, Enjoy your new Midas Heritage 4000 Console!

Thank youhank you


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ATTENTIONThe following special limitations must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibilityperformance.

Power Connection

Control Connections

INSTALLATION

Position

Power

Theconsole shouldonly be operated with thepower supply connected to ground via theground in themainsconnector.

The console should only be operated with high quality screened control cables. All connector shells should be of metalbodiedconstruction such that theshellprovidesa screenwhen connected to theconsole.

All DEE connector shells should be connected to thecablescreen.

All XLRand DINconnectors shouldhave pinone (1) connected to thecablescreen.

There are a number of points to consider when installing a mixing console, many of these points will have already beenaddressedeven before theconsole is unpacked, however it is worth repeating them.

The console should be located in a convenient location commensurate with the use to which the console is being put.Ideally a cool area is preferential not too close in proximity to electrical distribution equipment or other sources of interference. Provisionshould be made for some flat surface surrounding theconsole to prevent its useas a table top.

The consoles power supply should be located as far away from the console as the connecting cable will allow. It should beset for thevoltage supply available in your area andplugged into themainsoutlet using thecable provided.

!THE POWER SUPPLY SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED WITH

THE MAINS EARTH DISCONNECTED

Please note that the power supply contains LETHAL VOLTAGES greatly in excess of the mains voltage and that its rails can produce extremely large currents which

could burn out equipment and wiring if shorted. All testing and servicing shouldONLY be carried out by a qualified engineer.

5-Pin Midas Can Bus

RS-232

Pin 1 - +18V (100mAmax.)Pin2 - Can LowPin3 - 0V CanPin 4 - Can HighPin 5 - -18V(100mAmax.)

Pin 2 - Receive dataPin3 - Transmit dataPin5 - GND

To ensure compatibility between the console andinterconnects, always ensure connectors and cable are of reputable quality.

Female XLR

Male XLR

Quarter Inch Jack

Pin1 - Screen/GroundPin 2 - Hot SignalPin 3 - Cold Signal

Pin1 - Screen/GroundPin 2 - Hot SignalPin 3 - Cold Signal

Note: Sockets areviewed from thefront face.

Sleeve - Screen/GroundRing - Cold SignalTip - Hot Signal

To ensure the correct and reliable operation or your Midas Heritage 4000 console, only high quality balanced screenedtwisted pair audio cable andmetalbodied connectors should be used.

Connections

1

1

2

2

3

3

P U S H

RS-232



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Mono Input Module



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Stereo Input Module



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Auxtender Pod



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XLR

Pin 1 - Screen/GroundPin 2 - Hot SignalPin 3 - Cold Signal

Note: Sockets are viewed from the front face.

Auxtender Pod Rearuxtender Pod RearConnections to the auxtender pod can be found on the rear in the centre. Channelconnections (i.e. stereo aux sends for each channel) are connected internally so there is noneed to makefurther connections.

The auxtender pod adds two (2) insert points (left and right), two (2) direct inputs (left andright) and two (2) outputs (left and right) per stereoauxiliary.

The balanced insert points are connected by two (2) quarter inch (0.25) TRS jack plugsconventionally wired. Onesend and onereturn for both left and right per stereo aux.

Two (2) balanced line-level direct inputs are provided (one left, one right) for each stereoaux.

Output from the consoles stereo auxes are provided on the rear of the auxtender pod by twobalanced XLRplugs conventionally wired (one left oneright).

Insert

Direct In

Output

P U S H

P U S H

insert

left

directin left

outputleft

send

right

directin right

output

right

return

To ensure the correct and reliable operation or your Midas Heritage 4000 console, only high quality balancedscreened twisted pair audio cable andmetalbodied connectors should be used.

The following diagrams are included as a guide for audio connections only, wiring for specialist cables orconnections may vary.

Connections

1

23

p o d o u t p u t

m o d u l e

solo

mute

output level+10

0

balancel r

l+21+18+15+12+9+6+3

0-3-6-9

-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36

r directinput

level

0

+10

MIDAS H4012

insert

INS

TALK

SAFE

SOLO

MUTE

PRE

10

9

vca

Output Moduleutput ModuleMeters

Direct Input

Pre (insert)

Mute (insert)

Solo (insert)

TALK

INS

Balance

Output Level

SafeMute

Solo

VCA9/10

- The 20 LED meters provide peak level meteringof the stereo aux output of the desk.

- The level of the direct inputs (Left and Right) sent to the output is continuously variable from off (-inf)to +10dB.

- When depressed the direct input signals are connected to the output channel PRE-Insert,

otherwisethe direct input signals are connected to the output channel POST-Insert.

- The direct input signals aremuted when themute switch is depressed.

- The direct input signals are sent to the main Stereo AFL buss and to the main Mono PFL buss.

- The console talk buss is sent to the stereoaux output.

- When depressed, the stereo aux insert points (on the rear of the aux-extender pod) are engaged into theaux output signalpath. Otherwisethe insert points aredisabled.

- Sets thestereo balance for theoutput.

- The stereo aux output level is continuously variablefrom off(-inf) to +10dB

- When enabled, thestereo aux mute is removed from theautomation system.- Mutes theoutput of thestereo aux. This canalso be controlled by the mute snapshot system.

- Routesthe stereoaux signal to the Stereo AFL and mono PFL busses.

- Enables thestereo aux to be controlled by VCAgroups 9 and/or 10 including VCA mutes.

Quarter Inch JackSleeve - Screen/GroundRing - Cold SignalTip - Hot Signal

To ensure compatibility between the console andinterconnects, always ensure connectors and cable are of reputable quality.

SRT



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VCA Master Fader



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The VCAand automute assignments aremade using the assign keys.

The automation system must be unlocked and the correct assign mode selected (VCA or Mute). Seetheautomation section in this manualfor more information.

To add a mute or VCA assignment, the desired assign keys should be selected. Normally pressing anassign key will deselect the previous one. Should more than one key be desired, a long press of thedesired key will select the additional key without cancelling the previous selection.

To complete the assignment, select thechannel to be assigned to the VCA or automute (see below).

VCA Master FaderCA Master Fader

VCA Assign KeysCA Assign Keys

v c a m a s t e r

f a d e r

v c a a s s i g n k e y s

The VCA Master Fader panel contains ten (10) long-throw assignable VCA Faders. The Heritage4000s input channels may be assigned to any of the ten VCAs. The Auxtender and Assignable BussOuts may be assignedto VCAs9 and 10 only.

- The VCA mute switch acts on any post fader input channel or sub-group that is assigned tobe controlled fromthe corresponding VCA master.

Themute canalso be controlled by thesnapshot automation system.

- When depressed, the VCA is removed from snapshot automation control over theVCAfader and VCAmutes.

- The VCA solo switches are used to monitor the VCA faders by creating a mix of all theinputs andsub-groups assigned to that VCA fader androuting thesignal to thesolo busses.

If the VCA solo is pressed in briefly, the solo will latch on or off. If the solo is pressed in for more thanone second then the latch is cancelled and the solo will be cancelled as soon as the switch isreleased.

When theconsole is in solo ADD mode, input channels take priority over VCAfader solos.

- Thefaderadjusts theeffective output level provided by theVCA continuously from off(-inf)to +10dB.

Theeleven (11) LEDs adjacent to the fader have a number of purposes depending upon themode of the automation system:

- All the statusLEDsare off.

In this mode, the status LEDs are used to prompt the operator where to move the fader. When the fader is not atthe position stored in the current snapshot one or two LEDs will flash to indicate its preset position. A singleflashing LED indicates that the fader should be brought to this position. Two flashing LEDs indicate that the fadershould be positioned between the two. As the fader is moved towards the desired position the LED will lightcontinuously. Once thefader is in thecorrect position allLEDs will be extinguished.

When a scenes contents are being checked (see the automation section) the status LEDs will indicate the faderposition by illuminating oneor two LEDs as described above.

When in virtual fader mode (see the automation section), the atomation system generated a virtual fader, set tothe level of the fader at the time the snapshot was stored. The status LEDs will display the level of the fader byilluminating allthe LEDs from -inf to the position of thevirtual faderA

MUTE

AUTO (Safe)

VCA Solo

Fader

Status LEDs

When in VCA or Mute Assignment Mode

Fader Manual Recalland NULL

Fader Position Check

Virtual FaderRecall

assignkeys

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

2

solo

10

10

5

5

0

20

30

40

50

dB

safe

MUTE

AUTO

solo

10

10

5

5

0

20

30

40

50

dB

safe

MUTE

AUTO



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To assign a channel to a VCA fader or the automute system, the automation system must beunlocked andthe correct assignmode selected (VCA or Mute).

Select thedesired automute or VCAusingthe assign keys (see above)and press thechannel SETkey.

The channel SET key can be usedin two ways:

- A long press will erase the previous VCA or automute settings for the channel and take the newsetting given by theassign keys.

- A short press will not erase the previous VCA or automute settings for the channel. Instead, theselectedassign keys will togglethe assigns for thechannel.

Long Press

Short Press

Input Fadernput Fader

set

i n p u t

f a d e r

10

10

5

5

0

20

30405070

dB

solo

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

set

safes

MUTE

FDR

AUTO

EG:VCA 1,2,3 and 4 are already assigned to a channelVCA 2 and 5 are selectedon the assign keysThechannel select key is [short] pressed

Steps: Result:Thechannelwill nowbe additionally assigned to VCA5Thechannelsassignment to VCA2 will be toggled

i.e. The channel will now have VCA assignments to1,3,4 and 5.



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Group Output Module



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Group Moduleroup Module

Group Outputsroup OutputsThe Heritage 4000s assignable buss (group) outputs are located together on the rear of the console main body.Pairs of group outputs andtheir corresponding insertpoints anddirect input arelocated together

The group insert point is provided by two balanced TRS quarter-inch jack sockets, one send and one return peroutput. The top insert point on the console will insert into the odd numbered output while the lower insert pointwill insert into theeven numbered output.

The output from the group is provided by a balanced male XLR socket. Again the top socket is used for the oddnumbered output while thelower socket is used forthe even number output.

The direct input is connected to the group by a single balanced female XLR socket. Again the top socket is used fortheodd numbered group outputwhile thelower socket is used for theeven numbered group output.

In total theHeritage4000 has24 group outputs, direct inputs andgroup inserts.

The group module controls the signals sent to theassignable buss from theinput channels.

- TheLED bargraphmetershows thepeak POST-Fader group output.

- An important feature of the Heritage 4000 is the flexible buss routing. This isachieved by using thebuss mode select switch at thetop of thegroup module strip.

The configuration of the buss is set by pressing the switch which will cycle the buss mode throughthree possible options:

- Stereo Aux- Mono Aux- Sub-group Output

The console will cycle through these three options indefinitely each timethe switch is pressed, . This allows the console to be reconfigured quicklyandwith ease.

- The direct input level is continuously variable from off (-inf) to +10dB. The directinput signalis summed with thegroup signal allowing for effects returns or thecombination of a number of consoles. A direct input is provided forboth theodd and even numbered group.

- When depressed, the direct input is applied to the group signal pre-insert.Otherwise, the direct signal is applies post-insert.

- When depressed, thedirect input signalis muted from thegroup at all points.

- When depressed, the direct input signal is sent to the mono PFL and stereo AFL masterbusses. The behaviour of the solo switch follows the solo behaviour of the rest of the console.If in solo ADD mode, all input channels will take priority over this solo.

The H4000 has 8 mono matrix outputs. 8 matrix output sends are provided on each groupmodule for both the odd and even numbered outputs. The matrix send level is continuouslyvariablefrom off(-inf) to +6dB.

- When enabled, the matrix sends are sourced from the group signal PRE-fader.Otherwise, thesignal is sent from thegroup modulePOST thegroup output fader.

- When enabled, the matrix sends are sourced from the group signal before it isapplied to theinsert point (pre-insert). Otherwise, thesignal is sourced after theinsert return(post-insert).

LED Bargraph Meter

Buss Mode Select

GreenRedOff

Level

Pre (insert)

Mute

Solo

Pre (fader)

Pre (insert)

Group Direct Inputs

MATRIX Sends

0 0

+6 +6

8 8

faderfader

insertinsert

matrix PRE PRE

PRE PRE

0 0

+10 +10level level

insert insert

direct inputs

MUTE

SOLO

PRE

MUTE

SOLO

PRE

green = stereo aux

red = mono aux

+21++18++15++12+

+9++6++3+

0-3--6--9-

-12--15--18--21--24--27--30--33--36-

l r g r o u p m o d u l e

M ID AS H S0 01 1

mute mute

split

solo solo

group

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

1 1

2 2

3 3

4

5

6

7

4

5

6

7

10

10

5

5

0

20

3040

SOLO

SAFE SAFE

INS INS

TALK TALK

vca9 9

10 10

ll

cc

r rp an p an

to masters

MONO

ST

MONO

ST

0 0

+6 +6

8 8

fader fader

insertinsert

matrixPRE PR E

PRE PR E

0 0

+10 +10level level

insert insert

direct inputs

MUTE

SOLO

PRE

MUTE

SOLO

PRE

green = stereo aux

red = mono aux

+21++18++15++12++9++6++3+

0-3--6--9-

-12--15--18--21--24--27--30--33--36-

l r

Return

Return

Send

Send

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

1

1

2

2

g r o u p o u t p u t s



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Matrix Module



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Master Output Module



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Monitor Module



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The Heritage 4000 local outputs are located on the rear of the console. Six male XLR sockets conventionally wiredare provided - two (2) each for Left, Right and Mono (centre). The local ouputs are labelled Local Ouputs and BSpeaker.

Six (6) balanced TRS quarter-inch jack sockets provide the send and return sockets for the local output inserts(two (2) for each Left, Right and Mono).

Monitor Moduleonitor Module

Monitor Connectionsonitor Connections

Meters

1kHz

Freq

Pink

Level

Generator to Internal

Generator to External

Talk to All

Talk Mic

Mic Gain

Level

Talk to Internal

Talk to External

Pre (Meter Change Over)

- ThebargraphLED meters show thepeak levels of theleft and right monitor paths.

- The 1kHz switch overrides the variable frequency control, replacing it with a constant1kHz sine tone.

- The freq control gives continuous adjustment of the oscillator signal frequency from50Hz to 5kHz.

- Thepink switch overridesthe oscillator and replaces it with a pink noise generator.

- The generator level control gives continuous adjustment of the signal generator peakoutput from off(-inf) to +10dB.

- This switch connects thesignal generator to theconsoles internal talkall and talk select busses.

- This switch connects the signal generator to the external output talkXLR.

- When enabled, this switch overrides all other talk buss switches and routes the talkmic or generator to alloutputs.

- The talk mic socket is a conventionally wired balanced microphone socket accepting150 ohm microphone signals.

- The gain of the talk mic is continuously variable from +20dB to +60dB. Note: Thetalk micis operated in conjunction with a peak limiter which is factory setat +10dBu.

- Thelevel of thetalk micis continuously variablefrom off(-inf) to +10dB.

- This switch connects the talk mic signal to the consoles internal talk all andtalk select busses. Note: Local outputs are attenuated by 20dB when this switch is activated tohelp prevent feedback.

- This switch connects thetalk micsignal to theexternaloutput talk XLR.

- In normal operation, input meters are pre-fade (but post eq andpost insert) andoutput and buss meters arepost-fade. When theMeter ChangeOver switchisenabled, themetering is changed to monitor theinput amplifier level and thebuss driver level.i.e. theinput meters becomepre-fade, pre-eqand pre-insert. Thebuss andoutput meters

become pre-fade.

Note: themonitor meter is theonly meter on the console not changed.

Signal Generator

Talk

+21++18++15++12++9++6++3+

0-3--6--9-

-12--15--18--21--24--27--30--33--36-

100

1k

freq10k

level

0

1kHz

PINK

generatorinternal

generatorexternal

signalgenerator

+10

300

TALK to allinternal

PREmeter

changeover

levelmic gain

talk mic

talk internal

talk external

+10+20 +60

+40 0

LOCAL L LRMR MB SPEAKER

MONITOR

RETURN SENDRETURN SEND RETURN SEND

R M L

m o n i t o r

m o d u l e

M ID AS XL 03 1

+21++18++15++12++9++6++3+

0-3--6--9-

-12--15--18--21--24--27--30--33--36-

monitor

add mode

phones

0

+10

MUTE

SOLO

SOLO

level

masters

input

level

pre fade(pfl)

TALK to allinternal

PREmeter

changeover

10

10

5

5

0

20

3040

dB

10

10

5

5

0

20

3040

dB

mute mute

solo clear

PADON

RLl-r reverse

left only

-20dB

sumO MONO

output b

output b

mono outputmono source

TALK

SOLO

MONO

SOLO

MONO

ST

C/O

C/O

EXT

stereo outputstereo source

0

+10

0

+10

mute

100

1k

freq10k

level

0

1kHz

PINK

generatorinternal

generatorexternal

signalgenerator

+10

300

levelmic gain

talk mic

talk internal

talk external

+10+20 +60

+40 0



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MIDAS XL031

monitor

add mode

SOLOpre fade(pfl)

10

10

5

5

0

20

3040

dB

10

10

5

5

0

20

3040

dB

mute mute

solo clear

SOLO

Monitor Moduleonitor ModuleMute (left)

Mute (right)

Solo (add mode)

Solo (pre fade PFL)

Solo Clear

Fader

- toggles the mute on the left hand side of the local monitor outputs.

- toggles themute on the right hand side of the local monitor outputs.

- The solo add mode switch changes the behaviour of the consoles solooperation. See the panel below for detailed information)

- The solo PFL switch sends the mono PFL bus signals to the headphonesand local monitor outputs in place of thestereo AFL solo buss signals.

- The solo clear button has two functions:-

1 - The solo clear button will light to indicate that a solo is in place on the console.

2 - Pressing the solo clear button while lit will clear any activesolos on the desk.

- The monitor fader allows continuous adjustment of all three local monitor outputsignals from off(-inf) to +10dB.

Normal Solo Function

Solo Add Mode

Solo Clear

Whena channel solo is activated, the signal is sent to the PFL mono and the AFL stereobusses.

If the switch is pressed for a short time, it will latch the solo on or off. The solo system is, by default, autocancelling. This means that when a solo is pressed, any previous solos will be released. However, if a number of solos are pressed within a short period (i.e. almost at the same time) of each other, a number of solos can beoperated simultaneously.

If a solo switch is pressed for more than one second, the solo latch is disabled and the solo is cancelled as soon asthesolo switch is released.

When in solo add mode (solo add mode switch on the monitor module) the auto cancelling solo function is disabledallowing multiple solos to be activated. Thereis a priority order for thesolo systemin this mode which is:-

(High) Input Solos

VCA Solos(Low) Direct In Solos

Group SolosOutput Solos

In the case of a high priority solo being placed after lower priority solo, the higher priority solo will be sent to thePFL and AFL busses and the lower priority solo will not. Once the higher priority solo is removed, the lower prioritysolo will thenbe sent to the AFL and PFL busses.

The Solo Clear switch onthe monitor modulewillilluminate to show that a solo is in place on the console.

Pressing theSolo Clear switchon the monitor module will release all activesolos on theconsole.

Solo Behaviourolo Behaviour

m o n i t o r

m o d u l e

M ID AS XL 03 1

+21++18++15++12++9++6++3+

0-3--6--9-

-12--15--18--21--24--27--30--33--36-

monitor

add mode

phones

0

+10

MUTE

SOLO

SOLO

level

masters

input

level

pre fade(pfl)

TALK to allinternal

PREmeter

changeover

10

10

5

5

0

20

3040

dB

10

10

5

5

0

20

3040

dB

mute mute

solo clear

PADON

RLl-r reverse

left only

-20dB

sumO MONO

output b

output b

mono outputmono source

TALK

SOLO

MONO

SOLO

MONO

ST

C/O

C/O

EXT

stereo outputstereo source

0

+10

0

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LOCK

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To make assignments to any of the Heritage 4000s VCA or automutes, the system mustfirst be unlocked by pressing thelock key (mode switches).

Pressing the lock key will toggle the console lock between off and on. When the switch isilluminated, changes are not permitted.

After 90 seconds of inactivity, thesystem will automatically returnto a locked state.

To make assignments to the VCA, VCA mode must be selected by pressing the VCA key. Thismay only be done when the console is unlocked. VCA mode is enabled when the VCA key isilluminated.

To make assignments to the Automute system, Mute mode must be selected by pressing

the mute key. Again, the system must be unlocked to do this. Mute mode is enabled whentheMute key is illuminated.

To make a channel assignment to a VCA or automute, the console must be unlocked and themode must be selected. Then the desired VCA (or automute) can be selected using theassign keys.

A short press of the assign key will select the key and clear all previous selections. A long press, however, willallow multiple selections to be made. Pressing an assign key that is illuminated (selected) will cause it to be de-selected andthe internal LEDwill be extinguished.

A short press will toggle thechannelsexisting assigns with theselected assign keys.

i.e.If a channel has a mute assignment to 1,2 & 3In Mute mode, Assign keys 2 & 4 are selectedThechannelsSET keyis pressed

Mute 1, 3 & 4 are assigned.

To assign theVCA or Mute to an input channel, press the channel SETkey.

A long press on the channel SET key will clear any previous assignments and make new assignments according tothe assign keys.

Mute and VCA assignments may be cleared at the same time. Pressing the VCA and Mute mode switches formore than half a second will select both VCA and Mute modes. Ensuring all the assign keys are off, long-press the channel SET key for the channel to be erased. This will clear all Mute and VCA assignments for thechannel.

Similarly, to clear only the Mute or VCA assigns, repeat the steps above except select only VCA or Mutemode.

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To recall an automute, press the automute recall switch. Any channel that is assigned to thatautomute will be muted/unmuted.

If a channel is assigned to more than one automute, its mute will not be released until allautomute switches to which that channel areassigned arereleased.

The Heritage 4000 automation and assignment system uses an on-board micro card to controlthefunctionof theconsole.

In fact, the H4000 has a redundant micro card should a fault occur on the other. For reliability,

changes to the console are stored to both micro cards so that the information held on each isidentical.

Beneath the virtual fader recall mode switch on the mode switches console are two indicatorLEDs anda switch.

Thetwo LEDs indicate which of the two micro cards are currently in operation or that there is a fault:-

Green LED - Card Active

Red LED - Card is damaged or not responding - Call an engineer as soon as possible

Theswitch canbe used to switch between the two micro cards should onefail.

No LED - Card inactive

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there will be no control over faders and outputlevels WILL change. Treat the A/B switch with

the same caution as power up/down.

The dot in the upper left hand corner of the numericdisplay indicates that the scene number indicatedis the scene in current usage.

The dot in the lower right hand corner of thenumeric display indicates that the scene numberindicatedhold scene data (i.e. is not empty).

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The lower 6 keys are usedto navigate or load the scene and act memories.

The act/scene changeover key switches between act or scene mode. The current modeis indicated under the numeric display.

The up and down keys allow the user to scroll through the scene or act memories on theconsole and navigate through menus. The numeric display shows the number of thememory but note that using theup/down keys does not load the memory.

Pleasenote thefunction of dots on thenumeric display (asshown on page38).

Thelast, now and next allow quick therecall of memories.

- Recalls the snapshot memory indicated on the numericaldisplay.

- Recalls the snapshot memory that numerically precedes the snapshot memorythat is currently activeor stored.

- Recalls the snapshot memory that numerically proceeds the snapshot memorythat is currently activeor stored.

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Snapshots of the consoles automation controls can be stored as SCENES or as ACTS.Essentially, there is no difference between an act and a scene memory except the way inwhich they are numbered.

As in a play or script, scenes are subsets within an act.

STORE

INSERT

COPY

DELETE

CHECK

Pressing the store key will store the current console assignments and settings to thesnapshot memory (as indicated on the numeric display).

NOTE: To prevent overwriting snapshot memories, the console can be locked. See laterin this section.

The insert key allows the operator to insert a snapshot memory (at the numberindicated on the numeric display). All snapshot memories in the same scene after thispointwill be re-numbered (incremented by one).

Thecopy function allows the snapshot (indicated on the numeric display) to be copied toa temporary memory location. This can then be stored or inserted in the normal mannerOR a fast scene number can be assigned to the scene by pressing the desired fast scenekey.

Thedelete key will deletethe contents of the scene indicatedon thenumeric display.

The check key can be used to preview the contents of a scene memory without actuallyrecalling the memory.

Mute settings will be shown in the SAFE switches so that the actual channel mutes arenot obscured. Whilst in this mode, the act/scene changeover and the up/down switchescanbe used to step through the memories on the console.


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Fader

Virtual Fader RecallMode

Real Fader Mode

Virtual FaderMode

Thefaderswitch enables thefaderassignment/display mode for thefadertray LEDs.

Thevirtual fader recall mode switch enables theoperation of thevirtual fader system.

In real fader mode, all of the internal VCA systems are controlled by the real (physical)faders. The automation system can assist in the control of each real fader by prompting theuser using the11 LEDs next to each fader.

The fader positions stored in a snapshot memory can be viewed by recalling the scene andpressing the virtual fader recall mode switch. The LEDs will flash to indicate the storedposition of the fader. As the fader is moved towards the position shown, the LED will stayalight continuously until the fader is in the correct position. If the fader is just under thestored position, a LED will light above the fader position. If the fader is just over the storedposition, a LED will light below the fader position until the fader is positioned to the correctlevel.

In virtual fader mode, the console automation takes control of all the internal VCA systemsand displays a representation of the virtual fader position using the 11 LEDs next to the realfader. Additional adjustment trimscan be added if necessary.

If the console is unlocked to RECALL mode or higher, scenes may be recalled but not storedor overstored. If fader adjustments are required, the fader must be picked up by taking itto the 0dB level. Fader adjustments then remain active for all subsequent scenes recalled(unless the adjustment is cleared).

If the console is unlocked to STORE mode or higher, scenes may be recalled, stored and

overstored. When storing a snapshot, the virtual fader level is always stored, regardless of the real fader. If fader adjustments are required, the fader must be picked up by taking itto the current virtual fader position. When a new scene is recalled, the fader adjustment isremoved forcing theuser to pick up thefader again beforemaking further adjustments.

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The Heritage 4000s automation system can be locked so that its memories cannot bechanged, erased or overwritten by mistake.

This is done in the SYSTEM menu (more explanation of this later in this section) under theLOCK section.

Four (4) options are available which will limit the amount of access granted to users of theconsole.

All automation and assignment functionsdisabled

Only recall and assignment functions are available

Scene storage/editing, recall and assignment are available

All functions are available

This protection is designed as a protection against accidental rather than securityprotection as it is not password protected.

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Virtual fader recall vs store

The differences between virtual fader recall and virtual fader store modes are discussed in more detail:-

Recall Mode Store Mode

Recall a new scene and leds will indicate the currentvirtual fader positions. Note that that these ledsalways indicate the actual fader setting that iscontrolling the audio.

Recall a new scene and leds will indicate the currentvirtual fader positions. Note that that these ledsalways indicate the actual fader setting that iscontrolling the audio.

To adjust a virtual fader move the real fader to0dB. When the fader is at 0dB the red set led willilluminate indicating that the virtual fader is readyfor adjustment. Moving the fader will add an offsetto the original stored scene. The amount of offset isclearly indicated by the physical position of thefader above or below the 0dB line. The virtual faderposition can also be viewed via the leds (plus anyadjustment offsets).

To adjust a virtual fader move the real fader to thesame position as the virtual fader. When the faderhas reached this point the red set led will illuminateindicating that the virtual fader is now tracking the real fader. Moving the real fader will there foradjust the position of the virtual fader and this isindicated by changes in the virtual fader leds.

If a new scene is recalled the fader adjustmentsmade will be added to the new scene also. Theadjustment can be removed by returning the faderto the 0dB position or by clearing the fader to -infin as detailed below.

If a new scene is recalled the fader adjustments willall be cleared and the set leds will extinguish toindicate that faders are not tracking even if theirposition suggests that they are (because they arenot set to -infin).

In order to make the virtual fader leds as clear toview as possible it might be desirable to clear allnon adjusted faders to -infin. To do this press thevirtual fader switch and then move any fader that isto be cleared to the -infin position. Press thevirtual fader switch again and the faders will beready to be active again. Only faders which do notneed adjustment should be cleared as any virtualfader level changes made prior to clearing will beremoved at the next scene recall.

In order to make the virtual fader leds as clear toview as possible it might be desirable to clear allnon adjusted faders to -infin. To do this press thevirtual fader switch and then move any fader that isto be cleared to the -infin position. Press thevirtual fader switch again and the faders will beready to be active again. Any virtual fader levelchanges made prior to clearing will still be activebut they will be cleared at the next scene recall.


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It is possible to pick up all the faders and then setthem to 0dB if adjustment is not required. There isno need to clear them. This is a user preference.

If faders are not cleared prior to recalling a newscene it may be advisable to clear themimmediately afterwards to avoid confusion.

Any virtual fader can be isolated from further scenerecall by pressing the AUTOmation SAFE switch.After the switch is pressed it will also be possible to pick up the virtual fader at the recalled positionand adjust it using the real fader (exactly the sameas for store mode). Any subsequent scene recallwill have no effect on the virtual fader position.

Any virtual fader can be isolated from further scenerecall by pressing the AUTOmation SAFE switch.After the switch is pressed it will also be possible to pick up the virtual fader at the recalled positionand adjust it using the real fader. Any subsequentscene recall will have no effect on the virtual faderposition.

To regain virtual fader control switch theAUTOmation SAFE switch off and then recall thecurrent (or next required) scene. Virtual fadercontrol will resume as the scene is recalled. Thefader will not be picked up and can be moved to -infin if desired as long as it does not pass through

0dB. If it does pass through 0dB it will pick up inthe normal way.

To regain virtual fader control switch theAUTOmation SAFE switch off and then recall thecurrent (or next required) scene. Virtual fadercontrol will resume as the scene is recalled. Thefader will not be picked up and can be moved to -infin if desired as long as it does not pass through

the virtual fader position. If it does it will pick up in the normal way.

Any input channel virtual fader can be totallyisolated by pressing the FADER SAFE switch. At thispoint the virtual fader will "snap" to match the realfader position and any master VCA and automationcontrol will be removed. To regain virtual fadercontrol switch the fader safe off and recall a newscene. The real fader can then be cleared to -infinin the normal way.

Any input channel virtual fader can be totallyisolated by pressing the FADER SAFE switch. At thispoint the virtual fader will "snap" to match the realfader position and any master VCA and automationcontrol will be removed. To regain virtual fadercontrol switch the fader safe off and recall a newscene. The real fader can then be cleared to -infinin the normal way.

It is not possible to store a scene in this mode. Themain reason this is not allowed is because multipleoverstores of faders which have adjustments madewould result in incremental virtual fader positionchanges which in most cases would not be desired.

When storing a scene the information loaded intothe scene memory will always be as displayed bythe leds. This still applies if a fader is isolated bythe fader safe or automation safe switches.

The Heritage 4000 has a flexible fader mode system which, used properly, will allow the user to benefit from thefull functionality of the console. There is no right or wrong way to use the fader modes as this will be largelydictated by theenvironment in which theconsole is being used and theapplication.

It is worth spending some time to familiarise yourself with the fader modes and automation systems so that theymay be tailored to your specific needs, but as a guide:-

Used for the initial setup of a show and during early rehearsals. Also used for situations where no prior setup hasbeen possible. Fader positions stored to the automation memory are as per the real faders so great care must betaken to set them correctly prior to overstoringany adjustments.

Used for later rehearsals and for shows where there is a large degree of change from night to night due to venueconditions or ad libs etc. Each scene recalled is as it was stored but may need adjustment to suit the prevailingconditions. Adjustments are clear and fast to implement with the real fader taking over from the virtual fader asrequired. Overstoring is easily possible so as to fine tune thedata in theautomation memory.

Used for events and shows that are well rehearsed and predictable. Each scene recalled is as it was stored plus anoffset adjustment from the real fader if required. Any changes that are made are active for all subsequent scenesuntil such a time as they areremoved by theoperator. Overstoring is not possible.

REAL FADER STORE andRECALL modes

VIRTUAL FADER STORE mode

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Automation and Linkingutomation and LinkingUnlocking the Console:

Locking the Console:

Storing a Scene:

To unlock the mixing console press the SYSTEM menu button. Using the up/down keys scroll through themenu until LOCK is displayed, press CONFIRM. Using the up/down keys scroll through the menu until thedesired level of unlock is displayed on the screen, then press the confirm button.

To lock the mixing console press the SYSTEM menu button. Using the up/down keys scroll through the menuuntil LOCK is displayed, press CONFIRM. Using the up/down keys scroll through the menu until TOTL isdisplayed on the screen, then press the CONFIRM button.

The LOCK button located on the MODE SWITCHES disables the Assign keys, Mode switches and Set switcheson the Centre section and input faders.

Setting up a scene, Assigning VCA, Mutes, Faders etc.

Ensure that the lock button is not illuminated on the mode switches (if it is, press the button to extinguishthe LED).

Press the VCA mode button so that it is illuminated. This has now selected the VCA mode on the inputmodules.

Using the ASSIGN KEY select which master VCA you wish to assign to a particular input module (1-10).Quickly pressing a key will clear all other buttons enabled so only the one selected is illuminated, pushand holding the key down for 0.25 seconds will not disable other buttons previously enabled.

On the input channels you wish to assign to the master VCA(s) selected press the SET Button, therelevant LED(s) on the input channel will illuminate. If the SET button is pressed quickly the VCA'sselected on the assign keys will toggle those already selected on the channel. If the SET button ispressed and held for a short time then any VCA's already selected on that channel will be cleared and

replaced with those selected by the assign key.

Ensure that the lock button is not illuminated on the mode switches. If it is, press the button toextinguish the LED.

Press the MUTE mode button so that it is illuminated. This has now selected the mute mode on theinput modules.

Using the ASSIGN KEY select which Automutes you wish to assign to a particular input module (1-10).Quickly pressing a key will clear all other keys enabled so only the one selected is illuminated, pushand holding the key down for 0.25 seconds will not disable other buttons previously enabled.

On the input channels you wish to assign to the Automutes selected, press the channel SET Button. Therelevant LED(s) on the input channel will illuminate. If the SET button is pressed quickly the Automutesselected on the assign keys will toggle those already selected on the channel. If the SET button ispressed and held for a short time then any Automutes already selected on that channel will be clearedand replaced with those selected by the assign key.

Ensure the Virtual Fader recall mode button is not illuminated and the faders are in normal mode, if thisis enabled the new fader position will not be stored.

Move the faders to the desired position. The only other automated buttons on the console to be set arethe Input Mutes, Master VCA Mutes, Group Mutes, Matrix Mutes and Master Mutes.

The numbers in the display can be altered as follows. Select either Act or Scene using the ACT/SCENEC/O switch. You will see either act or scene illuminate below the display.

The digits can then be altered between 00-99 using the UP and DOWN keys. This function is looping soif you are on 00 you can go directly to 99 by scrolling down.

To store a scene press STORE. If the scene is new then it will be stored and the screen will displaydone.

Assigning VCAs:

Assigning Mutes:

Fader Position:

Selecting a memory number and storing the memory:

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Halting a Cross fade:

Bypassing a Cross fade:

Previewing a Scene:

Recalling Scenes:

Assigning A Scene To A Fast Scene Key:

Deleting a Scene From A Fast Key:

Deleting A Scene:

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To Pause a crossfade during recall press the CANCEL button. The crossfade can be resumed again bypressing the CONFIRM button.

A crossfade can be bypassed by pressing the confirm button as the crossfade is being applied, this willimmediately take you to the finished scene.

To preview a scene without affecting your mix, select the scene number on the display using the ACT/SCENE,UP and DOWN buttons. Once the desired number is displayed, press the CHECK button. The automatedswitch configuration and fader positions stored for that scene can be viewed without changing the actualsettings.

The Automute Safe buttons on the inputs will display the input mute state.

The master VCA mutes will display the Master VCA mute setting with out altering the Audio.

The Group and Matrix Mute Safe buttons will display the checked scene mute status.The display will also scroll through the other stored scene information, telling you if midi in is enabled andthe channel assigned. The MIDI out information stored with the scene, cross fade value and program changenumber the scene will respond to.

Pressing the CHECK button will drop you back into normal mode.

There are 3 methods by which scenes can be recalled:

Stepping through existing scenes using the LAST and NEXT buttons. This steps through the scenes innumerical order.

Select the act/scene number using the ACT/SCENE, UP and DOWN buttons, when the correct scenenumber is displayed in the screen press the NOW button and the scene will be recalled.

A scene can be assigned to a fast scene key (1-10). In this instance the scene is recalled by just pushingthe fast scene key.

Recall the scene you wish to assign to a FAST SCENE KEY.

Press the COPY button, followed by the FAST SCENE KEY button you wish to assign that ACT/SCENE to.The screen will then display done.

Press and hold down the FAST KEY you want to delete.

When the YES and NO button start to flash you can now select either YES or NO to delete or canceldeletion of the FAST KEY.

Recall the scene you wish to delete, Or display the scene number on the screen using the ACT/SCENE,UP and DOWN buttons. When this is done press the DELETE button.

You will be asked to confirm this. Press the CONFIRM button the screen will then say done when thescene is deleted.

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Midi In Assignment:

Setting The Console to Respond to MIDI Changes:

Setting Up a Midi Device:

MIDI Sysex Dumps:

The console settings can be accessed via the AUTO submenu after pressing the System button. Thissubmenu option is only available when in SYS Lock-Mode.

After selecting AUTO, there are two further sub-menus:

1. ENAB -(ENABle), this is the master switch for this function and can be set to YES or NO.Toggling this switch will not delete the other setup parameters for this function.

2. SETP - (SETuP), this is where we set the actual midi parameters that are used for this function.These parameters define the midi command that the console will respond to, and decode the requiredact/scene number. The two parameters that can be set are as follows:

a. The midi command, this can be either of the following midi commands:

N ON - (Note ON)NOFF - (Note OFF)

SNGP - (Song Pointer)PRCH - (Program Change)

b. The MIDI channel, this covers the full 16 channels possible, the display shows CH 01 - CH 16.

Notes:1. To respond to an external midi request to change the act/scene number, the following conditions must betrue:

a. The AUTO - ENAB menu setting must be set to YES.

b. The console must not be in TOTL (TOTaL) Lock-Mode.

c. The console use must not be performing any menu operations.

To cause the console to automatically change its act/scene, a MIDI command can be sent using the pre-programmed command & channel (as set on the console). The actual act/scene number is encoded into theMIDI command data that is sent.

The required MIDI command data can be constructed by setting the midi command parameters as follows:

Note ON/OFF : These MIDI commands have two parameters, as follows:

1. NOTE, this parameter is equivalent to the required ACT number.

Each note has a numerical equivalent (see table below)

2. Velocity, this parameter is equivalent to the required SCENE number.

Example: To program a change to ACT 20, SCENE 44, - Set the note to G#-1,set velocity to 44.

Song Pointer - The command is a numericalvalue and is equivalent to the combined ACT & SCENE number.

Example: To programme a change toACT 45, SCENE 02, - set the value to 4502


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Automation and Linkingutomation and LinkingMIDI Sysex Dumps:

Saving The Memory From The H4000 To A File

Down Loading A Show Into The H4000

Linking Heritage Consoles together Via CAN:

To store the recall a memory between the console and a midi device (such as an Yamaha MDF3 midi Filer) orthe windows software available from Midas, select the SYSTEM menu, using the UP and DOWN keys selectDATA and press CONFIRM. Using the UP and DOWN keys select either SAVE or LOAD and press CONFIRM.There are 2 communication options, either MIDI (through the midi port rear of the console or via RS232.

Select either MIDI or SERIAL using the UP and DOWN buttons and press CONFIRM. The screen will thenindicate the function being carried out and notify the user when finished.

Connect the null modem cable.

Select the Show menu and click on 'Download From Console'. A window will open and set up the Commport. The message

Waiting for Show data will then be displayed.

Select the 'SYSTEM' menu on the H4000 and scroll to 'DATA'. Press 'CONFIRM', then scroll to 'SAVE' andpress 'CONFIRM'. Now scroll to 'RS-232' and press 'CONFIRM'. The show memory from the H3000 will then

be down loaded into the computer. When the data transfer is complete, the H4000 will ask you to confirmthe STORE OK, press 'CONFIRM'.

Select the Show menu in Hsutil and click on Save To File.

A prompt will appear asking for a show a name. Give the file type as *.shw.

Click on OK and the file will be saved.

Connect the null modem cable.

Select Show menu and click on 'Load From File'. Using the browse function select the show you wish todownload into the console and click on OK. A window will open telling you the loading is complete, click onOK.

Select the Show menu in Hsutil and click on Upload to console. A window will open asking you to hit uploadwhen console is ready.

Select the SYSTEM menu on the H4000, and scroll to 'DATA' then press 'CONFIRM'. Scroll to 'LOAD' andpress 'CONFIRM'. Now scroll to RS232 and press 'CONFIRM'.

Click on the 'Upload' button.

When the file is downloaded successfully, the H4000 will prompt you to press 'CONFIRM'. The show memoryfrom the computer will now be loaded into the H4000.

A maximum of 6 consoles can be linked via the CAN bus connector located at the rear of the Heritageconsoles. Any mixture of any Heritage consoles may be linked H4000, H3000,H2000 or H1000. They arelinked using a cable the description of which is given on the next page. If you have more than 2 consoles in asystem the end consoles(either end of the cable) must have the RED termination button in the out position(default), all other consoles must have this Red button pressed in.

When linked only one console can be the master at any one time, all other linked consoles are slaves. Thefollowing functions are linked:

Master VCA ControlMaster AutoMute ControlVCA Master SoloSolo in Place ModeScene Storage and Recall (See attached Note 1)Mode Switches

Automation Assignment KeysSolo OnSolo Clear (See Note 2)



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Note 1

All scene memory information remains local to the console so when saving or loading memories to or fromthe console by either computer file or midi sysex dump, each console must be done individually. Whensetting up a multiple console system it is recommended that programming is done from the start with allconsoles linked. This is to avoid recalling a scene that does not exist on a slave console. If this is done you

will see a warning message on the Master indicating that the scene does not exist and prompting forconfirmation at which point the master will recall the required scene but the slave will remain on the lastexisting scene recalled.

MIDI may only be stored locally on a console, if you wish to program midi outs on slave console you mustfirst make this the master or stand alone ( this will be described later) and then program your midi outmessages as normal.

Note 2

As the Solo add and Clear function of the Heritage 1000 are controlled differently to that of the 4000, 3000and 2000. The solo CLR and ADD functions are not linked and must be triggered locally on any 1000 linkedinto a system.

Press the SYSTEM menu and using the UP and DOWN keys scroll to CONS then press CONFIRM.

Using the UP and DOWN keys select either Master or Slave then Press CONFIRM.

You will then be prompted to choose the ID number of the console using the UP and DOWN keys you have achoice of ID 1 to 8. No two consoles in the same system may have the same ID.

Pressing CONFIRM will then synchronize the console with the system.

Note When a console is in slave mode CONS is the only item of the SYSTEM menu that can be accessed. If aslave console is reconfigured to be a master it will automatically make the original master console a slavewhen the CONFIRM button is pressed.

Switching a Console to Master or Slave:




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S p e c i f i c a t i o n

C A N C A B L E

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1

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f 1

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3 0 0 0

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4 0 0 0

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1

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2 - 9 9

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d t o P

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2

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N / A

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C a b l e

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C a b l e

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N o

C o n n e c t i o n

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C a b l e

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We i g h t s a n d D i m e n s i o n s



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Weights and Dimensionseights and Dimensions

3 6 3 . 0 0 m m ( 1 4 . 2 9 )

1 8 9 . 0 0 m m ( 7 . 4 4 )

1 0 5 4 . 0 0 m m ( 4 1 . 4 9 )

1 2. 0 0

5 6 6 . 0 5 m m ( 2 2 . 2 8 )

D i m e n s i o n

B

D i m e n s i o n

A

4 8 c h a n n e l

f r a m e

5 6 C h a n n e l

F r a m e

6 4 C h a n n e l

F r a m e

D i m e n s i o n A = 2 2 6 8

. 0 0 m m ( 8 9

. 2 9 0 )

D i m B = 2 2 2 5

. 0 0 m m

( 8 7

. 5 9 0 )

W e i g h t * 2 5 5 k g ( 5 6 0

. 0 l b s )

D i m e n s i o n A = 2 5 5 9

. 0 0 m m ( 1 0 0

. 7 4 0 )

D i m B = 2 5 1 6

. 0 0 m m

( 9 9

. 0 5 0 )

W e i g h t * 2 9 3 k g ( 6 4 5

. 7 l b s )

D i m e n s i o n A = 2 7 8 0

. 0 0 m m ( 1 0 9

. 4 4 9 )

D i m B = 2 7 3 7

. 0 0 m m

( 1 0 7

. 7 5 6 )

W e i g h t * 3 0 0

k g ( 6 6 1

. 2 l b s )

* o u t

o f f l

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Rear Panel Descriptionear Panel Description


M a s t e r

o u t p u t s

S t e r e o A u x

O u t p u t s

/ i n

s e r t s

R S - 2

3 2

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M a s t e r

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