Allenheath iDR-4 Manuel d'utilisateur

USER GUIDE Hardware Configuration For software configuration refer to the iDR System Manager Help file Publication AP5230 iDR-4 Digital Audio Mix Pr

10 IDR-4 User Guide System Processing Overview The iDR-4 has 6 analogue inputs and 6 analogue outputs. However, it has the onboard processing for a

iDR-4 User Guide 11 Physical inputs and outputs These are the hardware audio connections including XLRs, TRS jacks and digital expanders. Input an

12 IDR-4 User Guide Delay Each output channel provides delay from 0 up to 340ms. It can be adjusted in ms, metres or feet and has compensation for

iDR-4 User Guide 13 Getting Started - Check the Contents Keep the product packing in case you need to ship the product in the future. You should fin

14 IDR-4 User Guide Installing the iDR-4 The iDR-4 and its expanders are supplied ready for 19” rack mounting. For desk top or shelf mounting remov

iDR-4 User Guide 15 Earthing The connection to mains earth (ground) in an audio system is important for two reasons: Safety - To protect the operato

16 IDR-4 User Guide Starting Offline with iDR System Manager Software You need to install the iDR System Manager software on your PC. This requires

iDR-4 User Guide 17 Checking the iDR-4 Operating Code Version With the face plate removed, press and hold the ESC key to view the current version of

18 IDR-4 User Guide PL-Anet Devs: nnLocked: NOSync Slave: NOForced Mstr: NOAudio Exp: NoneSampling: 48kHzNum Connects: nn*8.5 Comms Opt&apo

iDR-4 User Guide 19 Accessing the iDR-4 Setup Menus Before your PC can take control of the iDR-4 you need to set up its unit name and communication s

2 IDR-4 User Guide This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low

20 IDR-4 User Guide Getting Started – Checking the Hardware The iDR-4 is supplied with its settings pre-configured so that you can turn it on and im

iDR-4 User Guide 21 Communicating with the iDR-4 The iDR-4 is configured using a PC running the Allen & Heath Windows™ iDR System Manager applic

22 IDR-4 User Guide Communicating Using A TCP/IP Connection The iDR-4 uses TCP/IP to communicate with a PC or distributed network via a CAT5 Etherne

iDR-4 User Guide 23 Connecting the iDR-4 Direct to the PC 1 Connect the PC to the iDR-4 Plug the PC Ethernet port into the iDR-4 rear panel NE

24 IDR-4 User Guide Communicating Using an RS232 Dial Up Connection The rear panel RS232 port is for connection to a modem. This lets you communicat

iDR-4 User Guide 25 Connecting the iDR-4 to a Modem 1 Connect the iDR-4 to the modem Use the rear panel RS232 (MODEM) port. Check that the ‘ac

26 IDR-4 User Guide Working with the iDR System Manager Having established a connection between your PC and the iDR-4 you can run the iDR System Mana

iDR-4 User Guide 27 XLR Analogue Inputs and Outputs MIC/LINE Inputs Plug analogue microphone and line sources in these inputs. The connections are

28 IDR-4 User Guide TRS Jack Inputs and Outputs TRS Inputs Physical inputs 3 to 6 are available on balanced TRS jack sockets wired tip hot (+), rin

iDR-4 User Guide 29 Using the monitor Connect the rear panel line outputs 5 and 6 into a stereo amplifier driving monitor loudspeakers. You can se

iDR-4 User Guide 3 Important Safety Instructions – Read First Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future refer

30 IDR-4 User Guide Adding the iDR-in and iDR-out Audio Expanders iDR-in and iDR-out are add-on audio expander units for the iDR-4 and iDR-8 audio

iDR-4 User Guide 31 Fully expanded iDR-4 This diagram shows the iDR-4 with both the input and output expander fitted. Note the connection of DR-

32 IDR-4 User Guide Linking iDR Units Several iDR-4 and iDR-8 units can be daisy chained together such that audio is passed between them using the 8

iDR-4 User Guide 33 Loop back system This example shows two iDR-4 units connected with the audio bus looped back from the last to the first. This

34 IDR-4 User Guide Adding the iDR-switch Expander The iDR-switch is an add-on control expander for the iDR-4 and iDR-8 audio mix processors. It pro

iDR-4 User Guide 35 Important Note: The iDR-switch provides contact closure switch inputs and open-collector logic outputs. How these are wired

36 IDR-4 User Guide Using the logic outputs Each output is opto-coupled to isolate the iDR-switch from the connected equipment. It provides an o

iDR-4 User Guide 37 SysNet and PL-Anet Ports Together with RS232, the SysNet and PL-Anet serial ports are part of the communications options availabl

38 IDR-4 User Guide The iDR-4 Memory System The iDR-4 has onboard flash memory. This is non-volatile memory that retains its settings when power is

iDR-4 User Guide 39 Starting with the Patches The patch system is the key to the iDR system’s unique flexibility. Unlike some systems which simply t

4 IDR-4 User Guide Introduction This user guide is intended for the technical engineer in charge of the installation and configurat

40 IDR-4 User Guide Technical Specification AUDIO INPUT EXPANDERpowerlock linkiDR-inlock link powerAUDIO OUTPUT EXPANDERiDR-outlink power24 IN

iDR-4 User Guide 41 Application Installed, live and special project sound Installer configured, operator controlled Set and forget, remote control

42 IDR-4 User Guide Description iDR-4 2 mic / 4 line in, 6 line out main processor iDR-8 8 mic/line in, 8 line out main processor iDR-in 8 mic/l

iDR-4 User Guide 43 Network Port For system configuration and control using iDR System Manager and PL Client software RJ45 TCP/IP Ethernet MDI/X swi

44 IDR-4 User Guide Software Downloadable from Allen & Heath web site iDR-4 operating code – can be updated via RS232 using Windows™ HyperTermin

iDR-4 User Guide 45 Source Patchbays Emulates a physical patchbay Input channel source – physical input 1-6, expander 9-16, monitor LR, signal genera

46 IDR-4 User Guide Audio Monitor Stereo audio monitor with line output Configurable from line in/out 5 and 6 Ripple through capability for linked un

iDR-4 User Guide 47 Template for Allen & Heath iDR-4 Front Panel Key Label File: iDR-4_label.dot for Microsoft® Word Each label is a table

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iDR-4 User Guide 5 Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 3 Welcome to the iDR-4 ...

6 IDR-4 User Guide Welcome to the iDR-4 The Allen & Heath iDR system is a set of components whose hardware, control and signal processing flexibi

iDR-4 User Guide 7 Main Features • iDR-4 main processing unit 1U, 2 mic/line in, 4 line in, 6 line out audio mix processor with 16x16 channel matr

8 IDR-4 User Guide Front Panel Overview 1 Rack ears Mount the unit into a standard 19” equipment rack. Can be removed for stand alone desk or

iDR-4 User Guide 9 Rear Panel Overview 1 Mains input Use the IEC lead with moulded mains plug suitable for your local mains voltage. The protec