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Version: 8.0.0/1
Exported on: 24 October, 2023
 
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  • Page 1       diamond User Manual Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023   To obtain the latest documentation for Lawo products, please visit: https://docs.lawo.com/...
  • Page 2 All entries in this document have been thoroughly checked; however no guarantee for correctness can be given. Lawo AG cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    - System Setup ................................. 49 diamond - Setup Quick Start..............................50 diamond - Configuration Tools ............................56 diamond - Opening a Web UI Session ..........................58 diamond - Control Network Requirements ......................... 59 diamond - Network Settings ..............................60 diamond - Configuring the IP Connection to Power Core....................63...
  • Page 4 7.11 diamond VX - Login and Logout ............................200 7.12 diamond VX - Edit User Labels ............................202 7.13 diamond VX - Load Snapshot and Save Snapshot ......................205 7.14 diamond VX - Settings ................................206 7.15 diamond VX - Initial Settings..............................209 diamond - Configuration.................................212 diamond - Software Tools and Diagnostics ........................
  • Page 5 - User Manual This user manual describes all aspects of the diamond console. It contains information for users, technicians and system integrators. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 5 /  228...

  • Page 6: Diamond - General Information

    - User Manual 1 diamond - General Information Before you start working with diamond, please read the following information. • diamond - About this Documentation • diamond - Important Safety Instructions • diamond - Important Cleaning Instructions Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 6 / ...

  • Page 7: Diamond - About This Documentation

    Contact Details If you need further assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 8: Diamond - Important Safety Instructions

    When working with our hardware components, please read and observe all of the instructions provided in the "General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment" booklet delivered with your devices. Click on the link below to read or download the booklet as a pdf.

  • Page 9: Diamond - Important Cleaning Instructions

    (E) IMPORTANT NOTE General Cleaning / Disinfecting Requirements Lawo hardware products are made from a variety of different materials, and each material might have specific cleaning requirements. Therefore, a general allowance for the disinfection of product surfaces with disinfectants containing alcohol cannot be given.

  • Page 10: Diamond - Getting Started

    - User Manual 2 diamond - Getting Started If you are new to diamond, then please read the following topics to get started. • diamond - Powering On • diamond - Fader Strip Control • diamond - Central Controls •...

  • Page 11: Diamond - Hardware

    - User Manual 3 diamond - Hardware This chapter describes the diamond frame and its hardware components. • diamond - Surface Description • diamond - Frame Expansion • diamond - Mounting Options • diamond - Control Surface Modules •...

  • Page 12: Diamond - Surface Description

    - User Manual 3.1 diamond - Surface Description diamond can exist as a single-frame or multi-frame surface, where each frame is available in a range of sizes and layouts. The images below show three examples. The surface is modular. All slots are equal in width: 1 ME = 168mm, equivalent to 4-faders. There are two module depths: full height (336mm) for standard frames, and half-height (168mm) for the upper slots in extended frames.

  • Page 13: Diamond - Frame Expansion

    - User Manual 3.2 diamond - Frame Expansion This topic explains how a diamond frame can be expanded. 1.    The minimum width = 2-faders. 2.    The width increases in 2-fader steps by adding standard modules. 3.    The depth can be increased by adding extension modules.
  • Page 14 - User Manual 4.    The Virtual Extension (VX) can be added to both standard and extended frames. It occupies the space above two modules, and so is only available for certain frame widths: 2 ME, 4 ME, 6 ME or 8 ME.

  • Page 15: Diamond - Mounting Options

    The Countersunk version is designed to fit flush within your studio furniture. This version comes with different front, rear and side profiles. Mechanical drawings for all frame variants are available from the Lawo Download Center (after login). The images below show some examples.

  • Page 16: Diamond - Control Surface Modules

    3.4 diamond - Control Surface Modules The diamond surface is modular. All slots are equal in width: 1 ME = 168mm, equivalent to 4-faders. There are two module depths: full height (336mm) for standard frames, and half-height (168mm) for the upper slots in extended frames. The standard sizing allows modules to be repositioned to achieve the desired layout.
  • Page 17 - User Manual Fader Module A (711/10) • 4 x 100mm faders • 4 x rotary encoders • 8 x TFT displays • 36 control keys Fader Module B (711/12) • 4 x 100mm faders • 4 x rotary encoders •...
  • Page 18 - User Manual Blind Plate (711/11) • 1 ME (full height) Extension Modules All extension modules are 168mm x 168mm (half-height). They can be fitted to the upper slots in an extended frame, or to a standard frame / lower slot (if a special mounting bar is fitted).
  • Page 19 - User Manual Mounting Extension Modules in a Standard Frame It is possible to mount two extension modules into a full-height slot if a special mounting bar is fitted. The images below show mounting bars fitted to both a standard and extended frame.

  • Page 20: Diamond - Virtual Extension

    The display(s) are secured to the special side profiles that are part of the VX frame. This allows the viewing angle to be adjusted to one of three positions by the user. For instructions, please see diamond VX - Changing the Viewing Angle.
  • Page 21 - User Manual Cable Cover Optionally, a cable cover can be fitted to protect the connections and make the rear of the console look nicer. The cable cover is not included and must be ordered separately. The image below shows the rear of a VX display with the cable cover fitted.

  • Page 22: Diamond - Power Supplies

    Part Number 12V DC Power Supply for a diamond frame 954/99 12V DC Power Supply for a diamond VX module SP4851209 Ordering Information For a new system, the power supplies are included with the frame(s). To order a spare part, please use the part numbers listed above.
  • Page 23 - User Manual Using the DC Power Supplies Before connecting power to a diamond frame, please read and observe all of the instructions in the "General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment" booklet delivered with your devices. (E) WARNING The AC input(s) MUST be connected to the mains using the power cable(s) supplied with the system. ...

  • Page 24: Diamond - Grounding

    3.7 diamond - Grounding Each diamond frame must be grounded for EMC reasons and to ensure the correct operation of the physical controls. If the frame is not properly grounded, then you may see some odd behaviours once the console is operational. For example, the faders do not move as expected.

  • Page 25: Diamond - Cabling Considerations

    - User Manual 3.8 diamond - Cabling Considerations All external connections are made to the frame's connector board which is located on the underside of the frame. Connector Board Position The connector board can be located beneath any module and its position is specified at the time of order. The images below show two examples: a standard frame (on the left) and extended frame (on the right).
  • Page 26 - User Manual For more information about how to configure the communication modes, and the IP connection to Power Core, see the System Setup chapter. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 26 /  228...

  • Page 27: Diamond - Multi-Frame Surfaces

    - User Manual 3.9 diamond - Multi-frame Surfaces diamond is specified using the main frame and extender frame layouts described later. More than one frame can be combined to increase the fader count or create a split-frame surface.  Any additional frames can either daisy-chain to the main frame (via CAN bus) or connect individually to Power Core (via the IP network).
  • Page 28 - User Manual  When configuring Power Core Max... Please note that the real-time input measurement for the channel in ACCESS is supported by Access Group 1 only, and not Access Groups 2 to 4. This affects the dynamic signal level visualizations on the GUI such as the bouncing...

  • Page 29: Diamond - Frame Variants

    32 physical faders in 4-fader increments. There is also an option for a stand-alone Central Module. Mechanical drawings for all frame variants are available from the Lawo Download-Center (after login). Use the following part numbers to help locate the correct drawings: •...
  • Page 30 - User Manual Standard Frame Part Number Modules Fitted 10-fader Combo 711/50-03.yy 2 x Fader + 1 x Combo 12-fader Central 711/50-04.yy 3 x Fader + 1 x Central 14-fader Combo 711/50-04.yy 3 x Fader + 1 x Combo 16-fader Central 711/50-05.yy...
  • Page 31 - User Manual Extended Frame Variants (711/51-0x.yy) Extended Frame Part Number Modules Fitted 2-fader Combo Extended 711/51-01.yy Upper: 1 x Combo Extension Lower: 1 x Combo 4-fader Central Extended 711/51-02.yy Upper: 1 x Rotary Extension + 1 x Key...
  • Page 32 - User Manual Extended Frame Part Number Modules Fitted 22-fader Combo Extended 711/51-06.yy Upper: 5 x Rotary Extension + 1 x Combo Extension Lower: 5 x Fader + 1 x Combo 24-fader Central Extended 711/51-07.yy Upper: 6 x Rotary Extension + 1 x Key Extension...
  • Page 33 - User Manual Extended Frame Part Number Modules Fitted 32-fader Extender 711/51-08.yy Upper: 8 x Rotary Extension Lower: 8 x Fader Standard Frame Variants with Virtual Extension (711/60-0x.yy) Standard Frame with VX Part Number  Modules Fitted 4-fader Central with VX 711/60-02.yy...
  • Page 34 - User Manual Standard Frame with VX Part Number  Modules Fitted 8-fader Extender 711/60-02.yy 1 x VX 2 x Fader 16-fader Extender 711/60-04.yy 2 x VX 4 x Fader 24-fader Extender 711/60-06.yy 3 x VX 6 x Fader 32-fader Extender 711/60-08.yy...
  • Page 35 - User Manual Extended Frame with VX Part Number Modules Fitted 14-fader Combo Extended with VX 711/61-04.yy 2 x VX Upper: 3 x Rotary Extension + 1 x Combo Extension Lower: 3 x Fader + 1 x Combo 20-fader Central Extended with VX 711/61-06.yy...

  • Page 36: Diamond - Installation

    - User Manual 4 diamond - Installation This chapter describes how to install the diamond control surface.  To install a complete system, you must install both the control surface and Power Core. The installation of Power Core is covered separately in the "Power Core - User Manual" (available here).

  • Page 37: Diamond - Installation Instructions

    Exchange the MF Key Labels (if applicable) If you need further assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 38: Diamond - Unpacking

    All modules except VX modules are pre-installed. If the Virtual Extension is included, then each VX module is shipped separately. Please check the contents of the shipping boxes, and in the event of any transport damage, contact your local Lawo representative or email support@lawo.com.

  • Page 39: Diamond - Installing The Frame

    If the Virtual Extension is included, then each VX module is shipped separately. These must be mounted into the frame once the frame is installed. For information about the cabling to the VX displays, see diamond - Configuring the Virtual Extension.

  • Page 40: Diamond - Mounting The Vx Modules

    - User Manual 4.4 diamond - Mounting the VX Modules If the Virtual Extension is included, then each VX module is shipped separately. The VX modules must be mounted into the frame, once the frame is installed. All VX modules are identical and so they can be mounted in any order.
  • Page 41 - User Manual 3.    Lift the VX module and fit the first liner, from bottom to top, into the inner channel on one of the side profiles. Then repeat for the other side. The image below shows the left side.
  • Page 42 - User Manual 6.    Secure the VX module to the frame by tightening the spring-loaded bolts using an Allen 2.0 screwdriver. You should tighten until the bolt is flush with the side plate. Do not overtighten or use excessive force.

  • Page 43: Diamond - Exchanging A Control Surface Module

    - User Manual 4.5 diamond - Exchanging a Control Surface Module This topic describes how to change the physical position of a module in the diamond frame. For example, to move the central controls to the middle of the surface.
  • Page 44 - User Manual 3.    From above, pull the module up to release it from the frame. You can use the rotary controls to help get a good grip. Start by popping out the upper posts. Then use your hands to ease the module up and pop out the lower posts.

  • Page 45: Diamond - Wiring

    ETHERNET (RJ45) The ETHERNET port provides a network connection to the diamond IP module. This is the module that sits above the frame's connector board. It is used for the IP connection to Power Core and for the diamond Web UI administration.
  • Page 46 • CAN B operates at 500Kb/s and is included to support products that cannot operate at a higher speed such as Lawo's KSC and GPIO panels. All CAN bus connections must be point-to-point; a switch or hub is not allowed.
  • Page 47 A safe length for the external CAN bus cable <= 4m. Example 2 - two diamond frames: 1 x 5ME and 1 x 3ME. Both frames are standard depth without extension modules. The internal CAN bus cable length is calculated as follows: •...

  • Page 48: Diamond - Mf Key Labels

    - User Manual 4.7 diamond - MF Key Labels By default, the control surface ships with the correct MF key labels for the standard configuration. The labels for each control surface module can be viewed here. If you change the MF key functionality, then you will need to exchange the foil-printed labels. Printed sheets with the most common labels are included with each frame.

  • Page 49: Diamond - System Setup

    - Opening a Web UI Session • diamond - Control Network Requirements • diamond - Network Settings • diamond - Configuring the IP Connection to Power Core • diamond - Control Interface Settings • diamond - Communication Modes •...

  • Page 50: Diamond - Setup Quick Start

    If the diamond surface consists of more than one frame, then you will need to decide how to connect the additional frames: using a CAN bus daisy-chain to the main frame OR making individual IP connections to Power Core. All possible options are explained here...
  • Page 51 - User Manual 3.   Configure the network settings for the frame's IP module. This step is necessary if you wish to fit diamond into an existing network OR install more than one device (to avoid IP conflicts). The settings are edited by opening a Web UI connection to the frame and adjusting the parameters in the "Network" tab.
  • Page 52 Start by opening the "Surface Modules" tab in the diamond Web UI - you will see all modules connected to the IP module (via high-speed CAN). If the list is empty, press the Scan Modules button (at the bottom of the page).
  • Page 53 Interface" parameters (in the "System → Control" tab). It is important to check both sides of the connection, so open a separate browser window for each device. The Mode must be set to CAN+IP in Power Core and either CAN+IP (or IP) in diamond. (The IP option should be used if the frame has only one module.) The Target IP address determines the IP address scheme.
  • Page 54 - User Manual If everything is correctly connected and configured, the surface synchronizes to Power Core once the IP connection is made. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 54 /  228...
  • Page 55 - User Manual 6.    Once the IP connection to Power Core is established, the basic setup of the diamond surface is complete. The next steps are to check the software version(s) running on the hardware components, activate the license(s) and upload a configuration.

  • Page 56: Diamond - Configuration Tools

    Lawo's ON-AIR Designer software. The web browser is used to open the diamond and Power Core Web UIs. The Lawo software installs two applications: ON- AIR Designer and SoP Explorer. During the initial setup, these tools are used as follows.
  • Page 57 The IP Address must be unique and set within the same range as that of the port you are connecting to (i.e. the first three fields must match). You can check the current network settings for Power Core on its front panel display, and those for diamond from the surface displays during boot-up.

  • Page 58: Diamond - Opening A Web Ui Session

    1.    Open a web browser application and enter the system's IP address into the URL field. For example, enter 192.168.101.240 for Power Core or 192.168.101.241 for diamond. Following a successful connection, the "Login" screen appears. The example below shows the login screen for Power Core.

  • Page 59: Diamond - Control Network Requirements

    - User Manual 5.4 diamond - Control Network Requirements The diamond surface always connects to Power Core via TCP/IP Ethernet. This connection can be made either directly (point-to-point) or via a network (LAN or WAN). When connecting via a network, then this can be shared with other devices, such as in the regular "house network" of a typical broadcast facility.

  • Page 60: Diamond - Network Settings

    Powering On. On the diamond surface, you can reset the ETHERNET port to its default IP address by pressing the 3 upper left buttons on the IP module (during boot-up). Note that this also resets the communication mode of the module to IP.
  • Page 61 - User Manual 3.    In the Power Core Web UI, select the "System → Control Network Devices" tab. This page shows the settings for both of the control network interfaces: Device dwc0 and Device dwc1.  Important: After updating the system to a new version, it is recommended to clear the cache of the web browser (to avoid old information being displayed).
  • Page 62 - User Manual 5.    In the diamond Web UI, select the "Network" tab. In this instance, there is only one Network Device (for the ETHERNET port). As before, you can edit the IP Address, Network Mask and Gateway. Remember to click Apply to save any changes, and re-open the Web UI to check a change of IP address.

  • Page 63: Diamond - Configuring The Ip Connection To Power Core

    CAN bus cable (CAN A). Each diamond frame connects individually to Power Core via IP. If you have a diamond frame that is wider than 4 modules, then it behaves like two separate frames (with two ETHERNET / CAN connector boards).
  • Page 64 To check or edit the settings, open a Web UI connection to both the diamond frame and Power Core, and log in as either Supervisor or Administrator. Then look for the "Control Interface" parameters (in the "System → Control" tab). It is important to check both sides of the connection, so open a separate browser window for each device. ...
  • Page 65 - User Manual If you make any changes to the "Control Interface" settings, then you must reboot the device(s). The screenshots below shows an example of a multicast configuration using the default multicast IP address group. If everything is correctly connected and configured, the surface synchronizes to Power Core once the IP connection is made.
  • Page 66 - User Manual Configuring a Surface with Multiple Frames The following options apply if the diamond surface has more than one connector board. For example, if there is more than one frame OR the frame is wider than 4 modules (5ME or above).
  • Page 67 To use Multicast IPs, the Target IP address fields in the "Control Interface" settings must be identical. Take care to check all of the diamond IP frames and Power Core. For the example above, open three Web UI sessions: one for Power Core and one for each diamond frame, and remember to reboot the devices if you make changes to the "Control...

  • Page 68: Diamond - Control Interface Settings

    This topic describes the "Control Interface" parameters that are used to configure the IP connection between the surface and Power Core. The correct settings for your system will depend on the number of diamond frames that make up the surface and how you wish to connect them. All possible options are described here.
  • Page 69 To use Unicast, enter the reciprocal IP address. So, enter the Power Core control port IP address here. Target Port Number - sets the port number for the Power Core connection. The default is 6040. Note that there is no Interface field in diamond (as there is only one Ethernet interface per connector board). Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 69 / ...
  • Page 70 - User Manual Using a Different Network Interface on Power Core It is possible to use any of the Power Core network ports for the IP connection to the diamond surface. For simplicity, it is recommended to use dwc0.

  • Page 71: Diamond - Communication Modes

    - User Manual 5.8 diamond - Communication Modes As part of the system setup, a communication mode must be assigned to each control surface module. There are three possible options: CAN+IP, CAN or IP. • CAN+IP - allows a module to communicate with other modules via CAN, and Power Core via IP. This is the default setting for the frame's IP module (that sits above the Ethernet connector board).
  • Page 72 - User Manual The communication modes are shown on the surface displays during boot-up. In the example below, the frame's IP module is the upper Fader Extension module (assigned to slot 39). Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 72 /  228...
  • Page 73 - User Manual How to Reset the Communication Mode(s) A module can be reset to either IP or CAN using the following key combinations (while the module is booting). Reset to IP To reset a module's communication mode to "IP" and IP address to the default (192.168.101.241), press and hold the 3 upper left keys (during boot-up).
  • Page 74 - User Manual Reset to CAN To reset a module's communication mode to "CAN" and slot ID to "0", press and hold the 2 upper left keys (during boot-up). The images below show the correct key combinations. Reset to CAN+IP The mode CAN+IP can be assigned to an IP module by opening a Web UI connection and changing the Mode parameter in the "Control Interface"...
  • Page 75 Press and hold the 2 upper left keys (during boot-up) - the communication mode is set to "CAN". Open a Web UI connection to the diamond frame (using the network settings assigned to the IP module). Log in as either Supervisor or Administrator. The default passwords are orion for Supervisor and hydra for Administrator.

  • Page 76: Diamond - Slot Ids

    ID/address defined in the configuration. The image below shows how this works for a diamond surface with multiple frames. You can see the ON-AIR Designer 'Frame → Surface' configuration (at the top) and the console frames (below). The slot IDs are highlighted in different colors to show the assignments to each diamond frame.
  • Page 77 - User Manual Log in as either Supervisor or Administrator. The default passwords are orion for Supervisor and hydra for Administrator. Select the "Surface Modules" tab and look at the Act. Slot values - these show the active slot ID for each module. ...
  • Page 78 - User Manual Using the Alternate Mappings The alternate mappings (Map 1 to 4) can be used, during operation, to provide access to different sets of faders and/or central controls. For example, if an assistant has a frame with two Fader Modules, they can use mappings to access up to four different sets of faders.

  • Page 79: Diamond - Configuring The Virtual Extension

    2.    The host PC must connect to Power Core via the control network. To configure the system, you will need to know the IP address of the Power Core control port. This is described in diamond - Network Settings.
  • Page 80 5.    Before you can launch the VisTool session, you must install and activate the VisTool license. A license for the standard configuration is included with the system. See License Activation for instructions. 6.    Once everything is installed and connected, the diamond VX app can be launched from the host PC. See diamond - Powering On. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 80 / ...

  • Page 81: Diamond - Operation

    - EQ ◦ diamond - Dynamics ◦ diamond - De-Esser ◦ diamond - Limiter ◦ diamond - Relative System Level and the Dynamics Processing ◦ diamond - Delay • diamond - Sum Bus Parameters • diamond - Metering •...

  • Page 82: Diamond - Control Surface Overview

    6.1 diamond - Control Surface Overview diamond comes in a range of flexible sizes and layouts, scaling from 2 to 60 physical faders. The smallest frame consists of a single module (2-fader Combo). This can be expanded by adding 4-fader modules to increase the width, and/or extension modules to increase the depth.
  • Page 83 7. Central MF Keys & Rotary Controls - configurable MF keys and large rotary controls. The functionality is defined by the configuration.  To use an external keyboard for naming operations, such as editing user labels, connect the keyboard to the host PC (running the Lawo GUI application VisTool). Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 83 /  228...
  • Page 84 Both Fader and Combo Modules are available in A and B versions. Different versions can be mixed within the same surface if this is desired. Central vs Combo Module (for the central controls) For the central controls, diamond must include either a Central or Combo module: • The Central module is dedicated to central controls and provides the most functionality.

  • Page 85: Diamond - Fader Strip Control

    This enables lots of signals to be controlled by very few physical faders. diamond supports two different layouts for its fader strip controls: either Fader A or Fader B. In each case, it is only the physical layout that differs; there is no difference in the operation.
  • Page 86 - User Manual Operation 1. Rotary Control The rotary control adjusts input gain and pan (plus stream selection for Ravenna sources). The operation is system-defined and provides the same fixed functionality regardless of the configuration. Press down on the rotary control to step through the available parameters and turn to adjust the current value. The parameter name and value appear briefly in the display.
  • Page 87 - User Manual 5. Fader The fader adjusts the channel level from -∞ to +9dB. The fader is motorized and touch-sensitive. It also has a notch that is set to 0dB and an overpress function that is triggered when you pull back on the fader.

  • Page 88: Diamond - Source-Specific Functions

    - User Manual 6.3 diamond - Source-Specific Functions The MF keys on each fader strip are programmed by the configuration and are defined per source. They can be used to customize the functionality of the console. For example, to have PFL on a large or small MF key.
  • Page 89 - User Manual MF keys for Fader A (with extension module) Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 89 /  228...
  • Page 90 • Full yellow = automix on. In diamond, up to 4 independent automix groups can be configured. The group number, and other parameters, are adjusted from the AGC controls when a source is in access. The automix parameters are described in more detail later. See Automix.
  • Page 91 - User Manual ON (Channel On/Off) This key turns the channel on or off. The ON key has two possible states. The colors used can be modified by the ON-AIR Designer. The following colors are used in the standard configuration: •...

  • Page 92: Diamond - Central Controls

    - User Manual 6.4 diamond - Central Controls For the central controls, diamond must include either a Central or Combo module: • The Central module is dedicated to central controls and provides the most functionality. • The Combo module provides two additional fader strips as well as central controls, and so there is some reduction in functionality.
  • Page 93 - User Manual The operation of the Ambient Light Detectors (1) and Central Function Keys (3) are system-defined. The MF keys and rotary controls (4) are defined by the configuration. The Central Rotary Controls (2) are configurable (when all Function Keys are off) and system-defined (when a Function Key is selected).
  • Page 94 - User Manual Standard Configuration - for Central module Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 94 /  228...
  • Page 95 - User Manual Standard Configuration - for Combo module Operation 1. Ambient Light Detectors The two detectors provide automatic adjustment of the surface brightness according to the ambient light levels. The detector receiving the most light always wins. So if something covers just one of the detectors by accident, this is ignored.
  • Page 96 - User Manual Talkback & Monitoring In the standard configuration, when all Function Keys are off, the Central Rotary Controls are defined for talkback and monitoring. The Central Module provides four sets of functions: • TB (talkback) - input level control.
  • Page 97 - User Manual control's function and current value. The surrounding MF keys provide monitor source selection and other options for each output. On a Combo module, there are fewer monitor source selection keys for the CR output (6 instead of 8), and there are no dedicated Dim keys for the CR and HP outputs.

  • Page 98: Diamond - Powering On

    Power Core. Please follow the Troubleshooting steps (below). 4.    To start the Virtual Extension (VX) GUI, turn on the host PC and double-click on the Start diamond desktop icon. If the surface is not fitted with the Virtual Extension option, then similar functionality can be achieved by starting the diamond Desktop App.
  • Page 99 This message appears if there is a problem with the network connection to Power Core. • Check the network cabling from the surface, and the IP addresses of the diamond frame and Power Core. • Check the "Control Interface" settings in both diamond and Power Core.
  • Page 100 - User Manual • The last known PTP Master/Slave mode may not be reinstated if Power Core is set to operate as PTP Slave only. • If you perform a cold start, then the system ignores the warm start data and resets to the default values stored in the configuration.

  • Page 101: Diamond - Fader Strip Assign

    - User Manual 6.6 diamond - Fader Strip Assign Any available source can be assigned to any fader strip. This allows you to choose which sources are active in the mix. The list of available sources is defined by the configuration and may include any source, sum bus or VCA master. ...
  • Page 102 - User Manual • To cancel out of strip assign mode without changing the current assignment, press the Access key once - it returns to low white (the default mode). On the GUI... • Select a page (e.g. Mics) and touch an available source to assign it to the fader. If you choose a red or a blue source, then it is moved to the new fader strip at its current level.

  • Page 103: Diamond - Input Gain And Pan

    - User Manual 6.7 diamond - Input Gain and Pan The quickest way to adjust input gain, or the left/right pan position, is to turn the fader strip rotary control. For a microphone source, two separate input gains are available: mic gain in the analog domain (before the A-D converter) and channel gain in the digital domain (after the converter).

  • Page 104: Diamond - Auto Gain

    - User Manual 6.8 diamond - Auto Gain Auto Gain is available for all mic sources. It can be used to set the analog (mic preamp) gain automatically. The system works by measuring the incoming signal level over a period of 5 seconds. Using an average of that measurement, it then sets the mic gain value automatically.

  • Page 105: Diamond - Stream Selection

    - User Manual 6.9 diamond - Stream Selection On a Ravenna source, it is possible to select a stream from the network using the fader strip rotary control and soft keys. This allows you to change which streams are active in the mix quickly and easily.
  • Page 106 - User Manual Once the subscription is successful, the Source Display updates to show the Group name, Stream name and Source name. For example: • core02 = the Group name (detected from the network). • pgm1 =  the Stream name (detected from the network).
  • Page 107 - User Manual Status Meaning Message Appears if the stream jitter is extremely high and cannot be dealt with; if the stream stops for some Unstable reason; or if the PTP clock information is missing. You can open the RAVENNA pages (in the Web UI) to view additional information on specifics.

  • Page 108: Diamond - Bus Assign

    - User Manual 6.10 diamond - Bus Assign Once a source is assigned to the surface, it can be routed to any of the available summing buses.  The list of available summing buses is defined by the configuration. Up to 32 buses are supported, where each one can be mono, stereo or 5.1.
  • Page 109 - User Manual 2.   Use the fader strip soft keys (and rotary control) to change the assignments (and adjust the send levels). • To toggle an assignment (on/off), press the soft key. • To change an assignment to pre-fader, touch the rotary control for about 1 second and, while holding, press the soft key.
  • Page 110 - User Manual Under 'Destinations', select an output category (e.g. Ravenna Outputs) and choose an output (e.g. Rav Out 02) - the selection flashes in blue. Press Connect - the connection is made. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023...

  • Page 111: Diamond - Source Parameters

    DSP blocks (per source). This is done by editing the system configuration using the ON-AIR Designer (under "Source → Parm"). Signal Flow The diagram below shows the signal flow for a diamond source. The signal processing blocks are: •...
  • Page 112 For example, press Input to adjust the input and pan parameters. There are seven DSP functions to choose from. The controls use the Lawo LUX color-coding for easy identification: Input (yellow), AGC (yellow), EQ (blue), Dyn (magenta), DeEss (magenta), Limiter (magenta) and Delay (cyan).
  • Page 113 - User Manual DSP parameters can be protected so that only certain users can make changes. If this is the case, then you must be logged in (with DSP parameter rights) in order to open the relevant pages. The rights can be edited by an administrator of the user access rights system.
  • Page 114 - User Manual On the GUI... All of the parameters are shown on a single page: • For switched parameters, touch the button to turn the option on or off: lit = on; unlit = off. • For variable parameters, touch and drag anywhere inside the parameter box: either left/right or up/down. Or use the on- screen + and - buttons.
  • Page 115 - User Manual In the example below, the EQ is turned off. For convenience, the following operations can be accessed from the top of every page: • Assign Source - press to open the 'Assign Source' dialog box. From here you can assign a different source to the selected fader strip.
  • Page 116 - User Manual diamond - Input and Pan Parameters Input and pan parameters are available for all sources. The exact parameters depend on the format of the source and how it is connected. Mono Sources For a microphone source, you can adjust input parameters in the analog domain (before the A-D converter) AND in the digital domain (after the converter).
  • Page 117 - User Manual M/S Decode M/S is a stereo recording technique that uses two coincident microphones, one pointing to the front (Middle) and the other (bi-directional) at right angles to provide the stereo ambience (Side). The system provides M-S to X-Y decoding to turn a Middle and Side signal into normal Left and Right stereo.
  • Page 118 - User Manual Operation To access the parameters, press an Access key (on the fader strip) followed by Input (on the Central Function Keys and/or GUI). Then adjust the parameters from either the surface or GUI. On the surface... There are two pages of parameters: one for the input section and one for pan.
  • Page 119 - User Manual When a stereo source is in access, the parameters are as follows. • For the Gain/Basis control: turn to adjust channel Gain; press down and turn to adjust Basis (width). • To change the mode from Stereo to M/S, turn the rotary control.
  • Page 120 - User Manual On the GUI... All of the parameters are shown on a single page. • If an option is greyed out, then the parameter is not available. For example, the stereo compatibility options are not available for a mono source.
  • Page 121 - User Manual diamond - Automatic Gain Compensation The Automatic Gain Compensation (AGC) page provides access to the automix parameters. The number of available automixers is determined by the Power Core license. At maximum capacity, up to 4 independent automix groups can be configured.
  • Page 122 - User Manual On the surface... There is one page of parameters. • Turn the Group rotary control to choose the automix group. • Enable the AMix soft key to turn on the automixing. • Turn the Weight and Speed rotary controls to adjust the behavior.
  • Page 123 - User Manual diamond - EQ EQ processing is available for all sources. The EQ section includes a 3-band parametric EQ plus 2-band filters. Parametric EQ There are three bands of parametric EQ: Low, Mid and High. Each band can operate across the full frequency range and is set independently.
  • Page 124 - User Manual On the surface... There are two pages of parameters: one for the parametric EQ and one for the filters. • Press down on the left (master) rotary control to toggle between the pages. • The EQ soft key acts as the master on/off for the complete section: 3-band parametric EQ + 2-band filters. This key appears in the same position on both pages.
  • Page 125 - User Manual On the GUI... The parameters for all five bands are shown simultaneously, and there is a visualization that shows the overall frequency response. • The EQ button acts as the master on/off for the complete section: 3-band parametric EQ + 2-band filters.
  • Page 126 - User Manual diamond - Dynamics Dynamics processing is available for all sources. The dynamics section includes a compressor, expander and gate. (Limiting can be applied via the independent limiter.) Each processor has its own on/off, plus there is a master on/off for the complete section. The on/off status is best checked by looking at the GUI (where you can see the Dynamics on/off plus the on/off for the individual sections: Compressor, Expander and Gate).
  • Page 127 - User Manual On the surface... There are three pages of parameters: one for each processor. • Press down on the left (master) rotary control to step through the pages.  • The Dyn soft key acts as the master on/off for the complete section. This key appears in the same position on all pages.
  • Page 128 - User Manual On the GUI... All of the dynamics parameters are shown simultaneously, and there is a visualization that shows the overall response (input versus output level). The visualization includes a white ball that represents the output level of the dynamics section (Compressor, Expander and Gate).
  • Page 129 - User Manual diamond - De-Esser A de-esser is available for all sources. It can be used to apply gain reduction for sibilant frequencies, and is a useful tool for dealing with human speech. De-esser Parameters The following parameters are available for the de-esser: •...
  • Page 130 - User Manual On the GUI... All of the parameters are shown on a single page. • Enable the De-Esser button to turn on the processing. • Touch and drag the Type parameter to set the voice type. • Touch and drag the Reduction parameter to increase (or decrease) the amount of gain reduction.
  • Page 131 - User Manual diamond - Limiter In addition to the dynamics processing, a separate limiter is available for all sources. Limiter Parameters The following parameters are available for the limiter: • Threshold - threshold in dBr, range is dependent on RSL.
  • Page 132 - User Manual On the GUI... All of the parameters are shown on a single page, and there is a visualization that shows the overall response (input versus output level). The visualization includes a white ball that represents the output level of the limiter. This changes dynamically as the signal level varies.
  • Page 133 - User Manual diamond - Relative System Level and the Dynamics Processing This topic explains how the Relative System Level, defined by the ON-AIR Designer configuration, affects the operation of the dynamics processing. Overview The dynamics elements of the Power Core use relative decibels, or dBr, as opposed to dBFS. So when you are using the dynamics elements (compressor, expander, gate, limiter, de-esser), the threshold values for those elements are in dBr, not dBFS.
  • Page 134 - User Manual diamond - Delay Delay can be added to all sources. The delay time can be adjusted in milliseconds (ms), meters (m) or frames (frs). The maximum delay time is 5.3 seconds. Delay Parameters For a 48kHz, PAL system, the values can be adjusted as follows: •...
  • Page 135 - User Manual On the GUI... All of the parameters are shown on a single page. • Press the Delay button to switch the prepared delay time in or out of circuit. • Touch and drag any of the three parameter values, or use the on-screen + and - buttons, to set the delay time.

  • Page 136: Diamond - Sum Bus Parameters

    - User Manual 6.12 diamond - Sum Bus Parameters The number of available sum buses, and whether 5.1 and DSP are supported, is determined by the Power Core license. Note that a stereo bus uses 2 resources and a 5.1 bus uses 6 resources.

  • Page 137: Diamond - Metering

    6.13 diamond - Metering diamond supports a number of metering elements that can be used to configure input and output metering. The number of meters, and their design, are determined by the configuration. Options include the meter type, source, scale and color- coding.
  • Page 138 - User Manual Metering on the GUI Channel Strip Meters In the standard configuration, the 'Channel Strip' page provides dedicated metering for every fader strip. The metering point is fixed and comes after the source's input section and before all processing.
  • Page 139 - User Manual To open the dialog box, press an Access key (on the fader strip) followed by a page option (on the GUI) - e.g. Dynamics. Peak Metering In the standard configuration, all of the peak meters are dynamic Peak Program Meters (PPMs). The number of individual bargraphs is defined automatically by the format of the source/bus: 1 for mono;...
  • Page 140 Compliance with Metering Standards Version 1.0 of the diamond standard configuration is compliant with EBU meters and levels. Other variants will follow to support SMPTE and other regions. The table below describes the relevant parameters. diamond Standard Configuration...

  • Page 141: Diamond - Monitoring

    6.14 diamond - Monitoring diamond supports a number of audio elements that can be used to configure monitor source selection and master control. The number of monitor outputs, and their operation, is determined by the configuration. Usually, there are two main monitor outputs controlled from the lower part of the Central or Combo module.
  • Page 142 ON-AIR Designer (under "Audio Output → <I/O> Out → Default Audio").  If you are running the diamond VX app, then you can use the 'Routing' page (on the GUI) to connect a monitor output to a destination: •...
  • Page 143 - User Manual The images below show the functionality of the Central and Combo modules defined by the standard configuration.  CR & HP - Central Module CR & HP - Combo Module Monitor Source Selection For the Control Room and Headphone outputs, there are 16 monitor sources available. The current selection lights in cyan (for CR) and green (for HP).
  • Page 144 - User Manual Using the Soft Select key 1.    Press and hold the Soft Select key to open the assignment window (on the GUI) - the key turns yellow to indicate that "assign mode" is active. 2.    Choose an option using the on-screen buttons and then touch X to close the window.
  • Page 145 - User Manual Using the Mode key 1.    Press the Mode key to open the mode options (on the GUI). 2.    Choose an option using the on-screen buttons and then touch X to close the window. The selected Modes, for CR and HP, are stored in the system's warm start data. This means that the last selection is remembered until you cold start the system.
  • Page 146 - User Manual Studio & Guest Monitoring The images below show the functionality of the Central Rotary Controls defined by the standard configuration.  Central Rotary Controls - Central Module Central Rotary Controls - Combo Module For the Studio and Guest outputs, there are two monitor source select keys: either PGM 1 or Soft. The Soft Select key works in the same way as for the CR and HP outputs: press and hold to pre-select a monitor source (from the GUI);...

  • Page 147: Diamond - Pfl And Afl

    - User Manual 6.15 diamond - PFL and AFL diamond supports up to 5 monitoring buses that can be used to configure PFL and AFL. • PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) can be used to listen to a source while its fader is closed (off-air). This allows you to check an incoming signal before opening the fader.
  • Page 148 - User Manual In the example below, the sources Mic 02 and Play 1 are in "PFL active", while Cdc 1 is in "PFL Prepare". Fader Overpress / Backstop PFL The fader overpress can be enabled or disabled from the Setup menu. When enabled, the operation is momentary: •...
  • Page 149 - User Manual PFL Monitoring In the standard configuration, the PFL output is switched automatically to the headphones (HP) whenever a PFL is active. The previous monitor source is re-instated once all active PFLs are cleared. If PFL is selected (as a Contol Room monitor source), then PFL is switched to both outputs: HP and CR. ...
  • Page 150 - User Manual PFL Modes The PFL mode defines how the surface keys operate: as PFL, AFL, or a combination. The default PFL mode is "SUM", but this can be changed by editing the configuration (using the ON-AIR Designer). The PFL mode can also be changed by an operator (from the Setup menu).

  • Page 151: Diamond - Talkback

    - User Manual 6.16 diamond - Talkback The TB or Talk keys can be used to talk to a source or monitor output. The number of talkback keys, and their operation, is determined by the configuration. The configuration possibilities are explained later. For now, it is useful to know that: •...
  • Page 152 - User Manual 4. Talkback Level On a Central module, the talkback level can be adjusted from the first Central Rotary Control. This function is not supported by a Combo module. In both cases, the initial level is set to 0dB.

  • Page 153: Diamond - Conference And N-1

    - User Manual 6.17 diamond - Conference and N-1 The number of N-1/mix minus returns is determined by the configuration. By default, each source’s N-1 is generated from the programme bus so that the source hears PGM 1 minus themselves. ...
  • Page 154 - User Manual 2.    Use the buttons under 'Conference & N-1' as follows. If an option is greyed out, then the parameter is not available.  • Conference - touch this button to add or remove the source from the conference system. The button colors are the same as on the surface (described below).
  • Page 155 - User Manual Conference System Example In the example that follows, there are three conference members: Mic 01 (the host), Mic 02 (a studio guest) and Codec 1 (a phone-in guest). When all three source faders are closed, the Conf keys turn full yellow and the sources receive the conference bus minus themselves.

  • Page 156: Diamond - Vca Grouping

    - User Manual 6.18 diamond - VCA Grouping A VCA group can be used to control the level of several sources or summing buses from a single fader. Up to 8 VCAs can be configured (using the ON-AIR Designer). The number of available VCAs is determined by the Power Core license.
  • Page 157 The VCA grouping applies to the fader level and channel on/off status. In Lawo radio systems, VCA groups use non-moving faders. This means that when you move a VCA group, its member faders remain stationary even though their level is changing.

  • Page 158: Diamond - Snapshots

    Usually, an Unlock key is configured to prevent accidental save or load snapshot operations. The GUI snapshots are managed by the Lawo application VisTool. Two types of snapshot are supported: full snapshots (to save all settings) and source snapshots (to save settings for the source in access). The operation is determined by the configuration.
  • Page 159 - User Manual diamond - Snapshot Settings This topic describes what is saved and loaded by snapshots. What's Stored in a Snapshot? The following settings are saved in all snapshots: • Fader Strip Assignments – the assignment of sources and buses to all fader strips.
  • Page 160 - User Manual Treedefinition path: "Surface -> Fader Module" (via Snapshots tab) This option can be used to isolate specific fader strips. It can be used as an alternative, or in addition, to the "Load max. Fader No." •...
  • Page 161 - User Manual diamond - Using the System Snapshots The eight system snapshots are stored on Power Core and are managed from the surface using the Save and Load keys (on the central controls module). They always save and load settings globally, and are ideal for tasks such as resetting the console to a default starting point.
  • Page 162 - User Manual Loading a Snapshot The steps below describe how to load a system snapshot. 1.    Press and hold Unlock followed by Load. You can see which memories contain data by looking at the color of the numbered soft keys: •...
  • Page 163 - Using the GUI Snapshots The GUI snapshots are managed by the Lawo GUI application VisTool. They are stored in the "Visconfigurations.mdb" file defined in VisTool Editor's 'Global Settings'. Usually, this is located on the host PC so that there is one set of GUI snapshots for each VisTool instance.
  • Page 164 - User Manual Saving a Full Snapshot In the standard configuration, you must be logged in to save and load full snapshots.  1.   Select Sign In (from the user menu) and login in the usual manner. Following a successful login, you can select your username (top right) to access the Load Snapshot and Save Snapshot buttons.
  • Page 165 - User Manual Loading a Full Snapshot 1.   Select Load Snapshot (from the user menu) to open the 'Load Snapshots' dialog box. Here you will see all of the snapshots stored in the "User Snapshots" group. If your system supports other snapshot groups, then these can be selected via the more...
  • Page 166 - User Manual Saving a Source Snapshot In the standard configuration, source snapshots are saved from the 'Source Parameter' dialog box. This opens automatically when a source is in access. 1.  On the surface, press a fader strip Access key to select the source you wish to save.
  • Page 167 - User Manual Loading a Source Snapshot Source snapshots can be loaded either to the source in access or to the original source. The first option is particularly useful if you have saved a library of source snapshots, or wish to copy and paste settings between sources.
  • Page 168 - User Manual Loading Settings to the Original Source 1.   Select Load Snapshot (from the user menu) to open the 'Load Snapshots' dialog box. 2.   Select a source snapshot and select OK. In this instance, there is no source in access and so the snapshot settings are loaded to the original source (shown in the 'Source' column).

  • Page 169: Diamond - The Setup Menu

    - User Manual 6.20 diamond - The Setup Menu The Setup menu can be used to change the fader options or PFL mode. The current values are stored in the system's warm start data (on Power Core). This means that any changes affect all users and remain in place until the next cold start.
  • Page 170 - User Manual Fader OverPress This option enables or disables the fader overpress. When enabled, you can pull back on a fader to trigger the overpress function (e.g. PFL). Note that the faders move up (or down) slightly when the option is turned on (or off). ...
  • Page 171 - User Manual Changes the operation of the PFL keys from pre-fader listen to after-fader listen. In this mode, multiple AFLs can be selected. AFL must be turned off by deselecting the AFL key. AFL/PFL Combines AFL and PFL operation. The PFL keys operate as AFL when a fader is open and PFL when a fader is closed.

  • Page 172: Diamond - Working With Extension Modules

    - User Manual 6.21 diamond - Working with Extension Modules The diamond surface supports three extension modules that can be used to extend the fader strip and central controls. • Rotary Extension - 16 x rotary controls (with control keys).
  • Page 173 - User Manual Fader Extension Modules The Rotary Fader Extension and Combo Extension modules add 4 sets of controls to each fader strip. Their main purpose is to provide source parameter control. When this is switched off, the control keys operate as MF keys 6 to 9.
  • Page 174 - User Manual Central Extension Modules The number of central controls can be extended by adding a Key Extension, Combo Extension or Rotary Central Extension module.  The Key Extension and Combo Extension modules provide MF keys that can be freely configured for central functions. The functions are defined by the configuration, and usually include the global "page"...
  • Page 175 - User Manual Rotary Central Extension - Controls Source Parameter Control If the console is fitted with Fader Extension modules, then it is possible to adjust source parameters directly from the fader strip. This allows users to adjust parameters, such as EQ or Dynamics, for more than one source at a time.
  • Page 176 1.    On the Central Extension module, select a page of parameters – for example, EQ. The Fader Extension controls update globally across the console. The controls use the Lawo LUX color-coding for easy identification, so yellow for input and pan, blue for EQ, magenta for Dynamics and cyan for Delay.
  • Page 177 - User Manual • EQ on – enables both the 3-band parametric EQ and 2-band Filters. • Dynamics on – enables the master on state for the dynamics: compressor, gate and expander. The Status page provides a quick way to turn each of the following DSP modules on or off: EQ, Limiter, Dynamics and Delay.

  • Page 178: Diamond Vx - Operation

    - User Manual 7 diamond VX - Operation This chapter describes how to operate the diamond VX GUI. The examples used in this chapter describe the standard configuration delivered with every system. If your GUI looks different, then you may be running a custom configuration. You can learn more about how to customize the GUI, using VisTool Editor, in the "VisTool User Guide"...

  • Page 179: Diamond Vx - Changing The Viewing Angle

    - User Manual 7.1 diamond VX - Changing the Viewing Angle The viewing angle of each Virtual Extension module can be adjusted to one of three positions to suit your own personal preference. 1.    From the rear of the frame, loosen the two fastening screws by turning them in an anticlockwise direction.

  • Page 180: Diamond Vx - Getting Started

    The VX software runs on a Windows 64-bit PC that must be supplied by the customer. A license to run the standard configuration is included with every console. It is expected that the customer has prepared and connected the host PC. How to do this is described in diamond - Configuring the Virtual Extension.
  • Page 181 - User Manual 1.    Touch the user name (e.g. Sophia) and select Settings (from the user menu). You must be logged in to access the Settings button. 2.    Select the Surface tab (to access the 'Settings → Surface' options).
  • Page 182 - User Manual The images below show the correct settings for each possible layout. Please note that any changes made from the "Settings" dialog box are not persistent, and are reset to the default values once the app restarts. Therefore, to make the changes permanent for all users, you should edit the Swap Slot positions and Combo Module options in the "Emberdefault.ini"...

  • Page 183: Diamond Vx - Operating Principles

    (or disabled) from the 'Settings → Top Bar' dialog box. Working from left to right, the elements are: • LAWO logo and product name (diamond Broadcast Console) - for information only. • Current page name (e.g. Channel Strip). Touch the Page button to change the page.
  • Page 184 - User Manual To change the page, touch the Page button (below the current page name) and choose an option from the drop-down menu.  There are four available pages as follows. • Channel Strip - visual feedback for the sources assigned to the fader strips and/or central functions.
  • Page 185 - User Manual Dialog Boxes (Overlays) The following dialog boxes appear automatically in response to an operation from either the surface or GUI. In each case, the dialog box appears on top of the current page (as an overlay).

  • Page 186: Diamond Vx - Channel Strip Page

    This area provides dedicated input metering for every fader strip. The user can decide to show peak metering, momentary loudness or both using the Channel Strip option (in the 'Settings → Meters' dialog box).  For more information about the metering scales and characteristics, see diamond - Metering. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 186 / ...
  • Page 187 - User Manual Processing This area shows the on/off status of each DSP module: unlit = off, lit = on. The icons use the Lawo LUX color-coding as follows: High Pass Filter EQ Compressor De-Esser Expander Gate Limiter Delay To turn a module on/off, or adjust its settings, press a fader strip Access key to open the Source Parameters and then choose the relevant page.
  • Page 188 For each of the main bus outputs, the metering point comes after all processing including the fader. For the monitoring outputs, the metering point comes after the monitor source selector and before the volume (including mute/dim).  For more information about the metering scales and characteristics, see diamond - Metering. User Keys The 8 user keys are defined by the configuration.
  • Page 189 - User Manual Video The four video thumbnails are defined by the configuration. In the standard configuration, nothing is assigned and so each preview must be configured using VisTool Editor. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 189 /  228...

  • Page 190: Diamond Vx - Playout Page

    - User Manual 7.5 diamond VX - Playout Page The 'Playout' page displays a specific web page where the "web address" is defined by the configuration. Typically, it is used to access the studio's playout server. An example is shown below.

  • Page 191: Diamond Vx - Browser Page

    - User Manual 7.6 diamond VX - Browser Page The 'Browser' page opens a generic web browser where you can open any web page. The operation is controlled using two elements: the navigation bar (at the top) and bookmarks (on the left).

  • Page 192: Diamond Vx - Routing Page

    - User Manual 7.7 diamond VX - Routing Page The 'Routing' page can be used to edit the audio connections to the Power Core outputs. The page is divided into two halves: Sources (on the left) and Destinations (on the right). The available sources and destinations are defined by the configuration and are divided into categories using the side panel tabs.

  • Page 193: Diamond Vx - System Health

    - User Manual 7.8 diamond VX - System Health The Health indicator shows the health of the system. A white tick shows that everything is ok. If there is a problem, then a red exclamation mark appears. 1.    In each case, touch the Health indicator to show more information (in the 'System Health' dialog box).

  • Page 194: Diamond Vx - Timer Operation

    - User Manual 7.9 diamond VX - Timer Operation The standard configuration supports two independent timers: Timer 1 and Timer 2. Both timers can be displayed on the GUI's 'Channel Strip' page by assigning one of the master slots to Timers (as described earlier).
  • Page 195 - User Manual Count-up Mode In count-up mode, the timer counts up from 00:00 and continues counting until the timer is stopped or reset. Timer (off) Timer (running) Count-down Mode In count-down mode, the timer counts down from a starting value (called the Preset time) and turns red once a mid-point (the Alarm time) is reached.
  • Page 196 - User Manual To set the Preset and Alarm times, touch the current time value to open the 'Timer Properties'. Type a number into the minute and second fields, or touch the + and - buttons to increase and decrease the current values.
  • Page 197 - User Manual Setting the Triggering Method The triggering method is selected using the Auto button (on the GUI) or Timer Auto key (on the Central module): • Auto on (lit) = automatic start/stop. • Auto off (unlit) = manual start/stop.
  • Page 198 - User Manual In our example, Mic Only is selected (in step 3) and so the timer starts automatically when a Mic source fader opens. If another Mic source fader opens, then the timer continues to run. The timer stops once all Mic source faders are closed.

  • Page 199: Diamond Vx - User Menu

    Switch User - open the 'Login' dialog box to switch user or change the current user password. • Sign Out - sign out.  • Close App - close the diamond VX app. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 199 /  228...

  • Page 200: Diamond Vx - Login And Logout

    - User Manual 7.11 diamond VX - Login and Logout In the standard configuration, some functions are protected by the User Access Rights system. This means that you must be logged in before they become available. By default, every system comes with a single "admin" user. Once the "admin" user is logged in, they can add more users from the 'Admin' pages.
  • Page 201 - User Manual Logging Out The steps below describe how to log out. It is recommended to log out before leaving the system unattended. 1.    Touch the user icon and select Sign Out (from the user menu). 2.    You are asked to confirm - select Sign Out to continue.

  • Page 202: Diamond Vx - Edit User Labels

    - User Manual 7.12 diamond VX - Edit User Labels The user labels editor can be used to edit the system name and user labels for each source and summing bus. Note that you must be logged in to access the editor.
  • Page 203 - User Manual The two userlabel lines are optional and can be completed as required. Remember to turn on the Show Userlabels option in the 'Settings → Surface' dialog box to see the labels on the surface and GUI.
  • Page 204 - User Manual Saving & Loading User Labels The contents of the editor are saved and loaded by all snapshots. This allows you to save different sets of labels for different applications or programmes. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023...

  • Page 205: Diamond Vx - Load Snapshot And Save Snapshot

    - User Manual 7.13 diamond VX - Load Snapshot and Save Snapshot The Load Snapshot and Save Snapshot buttons (in the user menu) can be used to load or save a full snapshot. These functions are described later. See Using the GUI Snapshots. ...

  • Page 206: Diamond Vx - Settings

    - User Manual 7.14 diamond VX - Settings The 'Settings' dialog box can be used to customize the operation for the current user. Please note that any changes made are not persistent, and are reset to the default values once the app restarts. The default values can be changed by editing the "Emberdefault.ini"...
  • Page 207 - User Manual 'Settings -> Source Input' This tab opens the 'Source Input' page. It can be used to assign a Power Core input to a source.  It is designed so that any Line, Ravenna or MADI input can be assigned to the more generic sources, such as Playouts and Codecs.
  • Page 208 - User Manual 'Settings -> Surface' This tab includes five options that affect the displays on the surface or the GUI layout. The first two options change what is shown in the fader strip 'Source Display'. Each option can be turned on or off independently. ...

  • Page 209: Diamond Vx - Initial Settings

    7.15 diamond VX - Initial Settings The "Emberdefault.ini" file stores the initial settings for the diamond VX app. The settings load whenever the diamond VX app starts. This allows you to customize the operation by editing and saving the file, and then restarting the app.
  • Page 210 - User Manual String Parameters The following parameters can be used to enter a text string. For example, to define the 'Browser Page' bookmark URLs and labels. Name Description Default Additional Information gpio/String 1 Bookmark 01 URL gpio/String 2...
  • Page 211 - User Manual Name Description Default Additional Information gpio/String 26 Sync between Sessions for PPM View !! NO DEFAULT this information is written in the session to sync Sessions. Not available for changes! gpio/String 27 Topbar Line 01 diamond...

  • Page 212: Diamond - Configuration

    - User Manual 8 diamond - Configuration The operation of the diamond console can be customized using the ON-AIR Designer, Lawo's configuration tool for radio on-air systems. Please refer to the ON-AIR Designer documentation for more information. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 212 / ...

  • Page 213: Diamond - Software Tools And Diagnostics

    - User Manual 9 diamond - Software Tools and Diagnostics This chapter describes the tools available for fault finding and diagnostics. • diamond - Software Revisions and Updating Firmware • diamond - Web UI Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023...

  • Page 214: Diamond - Software Revisions And Updating Firmware

    - User Manual 9.1 diamond - Software Revisions and Updating Firmware It is important that all system components, including the control surface modules, are running the correct firmware. For information about the current release, including the release notes and installers, please see Radio Products - Software Versions.

  • Page 215: Diamond - Web Ui

    It can be reached by entering the IP address or hostname of the diamond frame into a web browser (e.g. 192.168.101.241 if the default IP is in use). The computer you use must be connected to the same network as the diamond frame. For more information, see diamond - Configuration Tools and Opening a Web UI Session.
  • Page 216 - User Manual System Information The System Information tab is the first tab to be shown following a successful login. It displays basic information about the frame such as the serial number, software / firmware version numbers and speed of the two CAN bus connections. It is for diagnostic use only;...
  • Page 217 • Enable FTP - by default, this option is turned on to allow file transfers to the diamond surface via FTP. Turn this option off to prevent FTP access. The Reboot System button at the bottom of this area can be used to reboot the frame's IP module. During this time you will see the "boot-up"...
  • Page 218 - User Manual Power Core Control Interface In Administrator mode, the "Powercore Control Interface" section becomes visible. These parameters define the IP connection to Power Core (as described earlier). Web UI Preferences In Administrator mode, the "Web UI Preferences" section becomes visible. These options adjust what is shown in the browser's "title"...
  • Page 219 - User Manual Statistics The Statistics tab shows information about the CAN bus. It can be used to analyse the number of messages sent and received, and if there are any TX or RX problems. To reset all of the message/error/flag counters to zero, click on the Reset buttons at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 220 - User Manual Network The Network tab provides access to the network settings for the frame's ETHERNET port. Network Device This section displays the port's Host Name (defined by the ON-AIR Designer configuration) and MAC address, plus the network IP Address, Network Mask and Gateway (if used). The Link Speed and State show the speed of the connection and its current status (up or down).
  • Page 221 The active slot ID can be changed either, permanently, by editing the Dflt (default) value or, temporarily, by loading one of the alternate mappings (Map 1 to 4). How to do this is described in diamond - Slot IDs. Identify - click to identify a module - the top left button on the module flashes three times.
  • Page 222 - User Manual Module Tests The Module Tests tab can be used to test the components on a module. Module - enter a slot number to choose a module. Keys/LEDs - click on a key to light its LED; click on Test all LEDs to light all keys; click on AutoTest to start the auto test sequence.

  • Page 223: Diamond - Service Procedures

    At this time, there are no specific service procedures for the diamond control surface. Should you require assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 224: Diamond - Data And Specifications

    • diamond - Part Numbers • diamond SC - Specification Mechanical drawings and data sheets (including weights and dimensions) are available from the Lawo Download- Center (after login). Please use the diamond - Part Numbers to locate the correct information. Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 224 / ...

  • Page 225: Diamond - Part Numbers

    - User Manual 11.1 diamond - Part Numbers This topic lists the part numbers for the diamond surface and Power Core. diamond Surface Part Number Description Frames Standard Frame 711/50-0x.yy Extended Frame 711/51-0x.yy  Standard Frame with Virtual 711/60-0x.yy Extension Extended Frame with Virtual 711/61-0x.yy...
  • Page 226 See Power Core - Power Supplies. Spare Parts USB dongle 250-5998-000 1 x LAWO USB dongle for Power Core. Replacement screws for I/O card 271A0106-000 2 x screws for new type I/O card/cover plate. See Power Core - Replacing an I/O Card.

  • Page 227: Diamond Sc - Specification

    Source groups, User Keys, etc. Metering Version 1.0 of the diamond standard configuration is compliant with EBU meters and levels. Other variants will follow to support SMPTE and other regions. The table below describes the relevant parameters. diamond Standard Configuration...
  • Page 228 - User Manual MF Key Labels Standard Modules Fader A Fader B Combo A Combo B Central Extension Modules Rotary Extension Combo Extension Key Extension Version: 8.0.0/1 Exported on: 24 October, 2023 228 /  228...

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