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    HAL System Design Guide Halogen Software Version 6.1
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    HAL System Design Guide ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB rane.com
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    Rights Requirements 4 Using the HAL System Documentation 4 Getting Started 6 CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System 8 Overview of HAL Devices 11 Available HAL Models 11 HAL Front and Rear Panels 12 Discontinued HAL Models 18 Discontinued HAL Front and Rear Panels 21
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Infrared Remote Devices 65 IR2 Device 65 Expansion Units 67 HAL1x Expansion 93 Introduction to the Halogen Software 96 Basic Structure 97 Workspace Layout 98 HAL System Connectivity 99 Required Ports 99 Required Processes 100 CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design
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    Design and Installation Tips 177 Installing and Starting the Halogen Software 177 About Halogen Configuration Files 179 Creating, Viewing, and Modifying Notes about a HAL System Configuration 182 Generating Device Labels 183 Generating Hardware Lists 185 Upgrading Halogen Software and
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    the functionality of the initial system. Rane anticipates the development of multiple HAL-ready devices over the coming years that will address needs both new to the industry as well as needs unforeseen at this time. About This Document The purpose of this Design Guide is to provide the background
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE work flow to follow when designing and installing a system, and, most importantly, you'll become aware of the key features the HAL System has to offer-functionality that will save you DAYS of work! Yes-days of work! How is that possible? Read on to find out ... 2
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    HAL System Requirements To use a HAL System, the following items are required: l You must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or higher), Vista (Service can install from Rane website) Recommendations for -bit color l Display Adaptor: supports rendering tier 1 or 2 (
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    in the Halogen Help System. You can find this guide on the Rane website (http://rane.com/hal) as well as on the product DVD. HAL System Installation Guide This guide is offered as a PDF file and includes step-by-step instructions on installing the HAL hardware, loading a configuration, and
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    . You can also download the most up-to-date version of this support package from the Rane website (http://rane.com/hal). Crestron Control Systems Guide This guide, includes an introduction to using external control systems with HAL. It also discusses an example HAL1x configuration and how to set up
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l Windows XP - C:\Program Files\Rane Corporation\Halogen\Guides\Support Packages\Crestron directory. You can also download the most up-to-date version of this support package from the Rane website (http://rane.com/hal). Stardraw Control Systems Guide This guide, includes an
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    . l Room Combine Processor-Perhaps the ultimate time saver in the HAL System is its Room Combine Processor. Whereas you may have approached room combine with your ideas and design expertise. The tools provided by the HAL System remove many of the tedious, time-consuming tasks from days-gone-by
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    provides a broad overview of these components. Hardware Components The primary hardware component in a HAL System is the HAL host device. There is only one HAL device per system. HAL serves as the system's brain to which you connect other slave devices such as analog audio equipment, Remote Audio
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System 9
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Software Component Included in the HAL System is a software application, called Halogen, that you use to configure and manage the entire system. Halogen contains two primary graphical workspaces, the Hardware Workspace and the Processing Workspace, in which you simply drag
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    the HAL System Overview of HAL Devices The HAL host device (which is referred to as HAL throughout this guide) is the brain that controls the entire HAL System. It the system Available HAL Models The following HAL models are currently available. For the most current list of HAL models, see the Rane
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l 4 Logic Inputs l 2 Relay Outputs HAL3s The device connections that are possible 2 Mic/Line-Plus Inputs l 2 Line Outputs HAL Front and Rear Panels This section includes front and rear panel graphics for all current HAL models and descriptions for each major area on the
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System 1. The Power IEC jack connects to AC line voltage, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 2. Fault, Locate, and Power LEDs The Fault LED (red) turns on when something in the hardware goes awry. The first step in troubleshooting the problem is to open the Halogen software
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE NOTE: This Ethernet port problem with the connection. 4. Expansion Bus LED and CAT5e port Use the Expansion Bus port to connect an Expansion Bus device (such as an EXP1x) to the HAL via a shielded CAT 5e cable. To attach additional Expansion Bus devices to your HAL System
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    , or command within the HAL System. For example, you might use a Logic In port to select between two audio channels, or to mute the whole system. 11. Mic/Line Input ports Use these ports to connect analog microphones or line input devices. Note that the Mic In ports support phantom power. 12. Line
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 1. Mic/Line Input LEDs Provides status information about mic/line analog inputs connected to the HAL. The numbers correspond to the mic/line input ports on the rear panel. These LEDs provide information on the following: l Overload LED (red) - indicates that
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System These LEDs provide information on the following: l Overload LED (red) is connected. If the HAL is connected to an Ethernet network but the Link LED is off, this indicates a problem with the connection. 7. The Expansion Bus LED 1A service needed by Halogen to
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE If lit, indicates that an Expansion Bus device is properly connected to the HAL. If an Expansion Bus device is properly connected to the port and powered on yet the status LED remains dark, there is likely a problem with the connection. 8. Fault, Locate, and Power LEDs The
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System For more information about the HAL1 FireWire expansion bus . The new features of the HAL3s open up new application spaces for the product, by supporting microphone input, two additional outputs and two additional inputs via the additional RAD port. The
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Click on Show Discontinued Devices to add discontinued HAL devices to the list as shown below: If you click on the New menu button, Halogen opens the HAL Model Picker dialog box. To display discontinued models, check the Show discontinued devices when creating configurations
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System NOTE: In Halogen version 5.0.1 and later, you cannot create a new configuration for the unsupported HAL1 device. Discontinued HAL Front and Rear Panels This section includes front and rear panel graphics for HAL models no longer in production and
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 1. The Power IEC jack connects to AC line voltage, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 2. Fault, Locate, and Power LEDs The Fault LED (red) turns on when something in the hardware goes awry. The first step in troubleshooting the problem is to open the Halogen software and check the status
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    , or command within the HAL System. For example, you might use a Logic In port to select between two audio channels, or to mute the whole system. 11. Mic/Line Input ports Use these ports to connect analog microphones or line input devices. Note that the Mic In ports support phantom power. 12. Line
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Use these ports to connect analog line output devices, such on the mic/line input 2. Line Input LEDs Provides status information about line analog inputs connected to the HAL. The numbers correspond to the line input ports on the rear panel. These LEDs provide information on
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System l Overload LED (red) - indicates that the line output is the hardware goes awry. The first step in troubleshooting the problem is to open the Halogen software and check the status of this HAL device. 1A service needed by Halogen to establish a connection with
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The Locate LED flashes green when you place this HAL device in Locate Mode (via the fit your needs, however, Rane offers various RAD models. Most RAD models are designed to fit in a standard U.S. two, three, or four gang switchbox. The HAL System offers a variety of RAD
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    located within the shielded CAT 5e (or better) cable connecting them to the HAL system of multiprocessors. The exposed metal of all RADs and DRs is connected to the above may short two fingers of the building ground system. If this creates a problem, then use of non-conductive junction boxes, or
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The Parts of a RAD Following is an illustration of the front of a typical RAD, accompanied by descriptions of the RAD's various hardware features: 1. Label: a location
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System 10. Locate mode: The Halogen software application contains a feature allowing you to verify the physical location of a specific RAD or HAL device. When you place a RAD in Locate mode, the Power, Comm, Audio Tx, and Audio Rx LEDs on the front of the
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Pager1 RAD Setting up paging in the HAL System is as easy as adding zones to groups and speaks into the microphone. The Pager1 hardware, which is automatically discovered by the system when connected to a HAL, is a table-top RAD that accepts a gooseneck via a locking 3-pin
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System RAD16z The RAD16 is a popular device for adding flexible I/O capability to Halogen systems. The new RAD16z adds are needed. The addition of Logic I/O allows a RAD16z to support operations like push-to-talk microphones, preset recall, lighting and projector
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE characteristic when bridging between locations with divergent technical grounds, eliminating any need for individual isolation transforms on audio inputs and outputs. Application Example - Small Meeting
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Application Example - Galvanic Isolation The application shown below represents a HAL system where a RAD16z must connect to audio devices in another part of the building with a divergent technical ground. This can require galvanic isolation from a HAL host or individual
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    Introduction to the HAL System For more details, see the manuals that accompany the AM1 and AM2. More information on these RADs is also available in the Halogen Help System. RAD26 - One Room RAD The RAD26 provides support for all of the audio I/O and control required to support a typical small room
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Key Features l Connects to any Halogen system RAD port via an RPI power injector (included) l Audio and Logic I/O are galvanically isolated from the RAD port 36
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System l Flexible Inputs o Two universal Mic/Line/Line-Plus Inputs n Rear panel output accommodates +24 volts at 0.5 A l DR3-style remote control capable of simultaneously supporting a mix of Level, Selector, Toggle and Command controls on a higher resolution color
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Power Injector (RPI) power supply to be connected "inline" with its power available for condenser mics. A presenter can easily plug a laptop, tablet or smartphone into the sound system. A regular consumer cable with stereo 3.5 mm line plugs will work. When no plug is present,
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System Application Example - Hotel or Cruise Ship Guest Room This entire ship or resort. A guest can easily plug a laptop, tablet or smartphone into the sound system, using a regular consumer stereo 3.5 mm line plug cable. On cruise ships, important messages from
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Application Example - Massage Studio This configuration provides a masseuse an AUX plug can override another music source. Background music can be sent from a HAL multiprocessor elsewhere in the building. Emergency pages are always available and will override a local
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    provides a USB audio interface to the HAL system capable of simultaneous stereo playback and recording. Since the RAD27 uses native operating system drivers, no driver installation is required on either Windows operating system or Apple OS X. Once the operating system recognizes the RAD27, the blue
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE System Preferences > Sound > Input: OS X Playback and Recording: 42
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    open. For instance, you can play from iTunes into the HAL system and record from the HAL system into GarageBand. Windows Computer Setup When Windows detects the RAD27, it , showing the Playback tab: Select the Rane RAD27 device and click the Set Default button. Now switch to the Recording tab: 43
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Select the Rane RAD27 device and click the Set Default button. With Windows XP and Vista, any audio applications currently running will continue to use the previously selected
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    service all of these needs in all of these rooms, wouldn't it be much more cost-effective to have just a few of the needed RADs installed on, say, a rollable A/V cart that can be used when needed? The answer is, of course, YES! So how can you accomplish this RAD portability in a HAL System
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE WARNING! The port to which the RADX is connected MUST be configured for Because a RADX must be configured for a specific RAD model, we recommend that you label each RADX in your system with the RAD model it can accept. NOTE: The RADX has an XLR-style 8P8C modular jack in it-to
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    the Rane website. RAD24 This device adds the following additional capability to a HAL system: A system, HAL automatically discovers and addresses it. In addition, just as with RADs, DRs use point-to-point wiring which eliminates problems of cable length, termination, and addressing. Troubleshooting
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    a problem, then use of non-conductive junction boxes, or insulating mounting methods are recommended (or very much required!). Available Digital Remote Models Following are the types of DRs currently available for your HAL System. The DR models available will vary over time as Rane's engineers
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System DR1 A DR1 provides a single level control. A DR1 is used most commonly to control volume. NOTE: A DR1 requires a one-gang standard switchbox for installation into a wall.
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE NOTE: A DR2 requires a two-gang standard switchbox for installation into a wall. DR3 The DR3 is extremely flexible, as it can control both selection and volume.
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System NOTE: A DR3 requires a two-gang standard switchbox for installation into a wall. port must pull the port voltage lower than the logic low threshold, which is specified in the Rane data sheet for the DR4. One way to do this is to connect a physical normally
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l Selector: In this option, you can configure one or more Logic In ports to control the state of a corresponding selector control in the Control palette
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System The following table shows how changing the physical switch position affects the Logic In ports and the corresponding Selector control: Switch Position Logic In Port 4 3 2 1
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The other type of physical selector device that you can use with a DR4 Logic In is called a 'Binary Selector'. This type of device converts a physical
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System The following table shows how changing the physical switch Processing Workspace to control the state of the Logic Out port. When the toggle control is unchecked, HAL sets the corresponding DR4 Logic Out port to logic high (5 V) and when the toggle is checked
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE the corresponding level control will be set to 100%, because it is over the allowed 5 V limit. One way to use a DR4 Analog Control Input port is to connect a physical potentiometer as shown in the diagram below, which shows the Rane VR2 Volume Remote connected to a DR4. By
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    HAL system and are ideal for linking to the wall toggle controls in a Room Combine block. This allows automatic room configuration changes to occur as moveable walls change positions in the physical room. These ports are read-only and are not configurable, but are intended for use with a Rane
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Logic Out ports are used to signal another device. A common implementation Logic In Ports Use these TTL 5-volt digital logic input ports to communicate to the HAL System via an external control device. You can configure each Logic In port to control a selector, toggle,
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    HAL System Provides information about the health of the shielded CAT 5e connection between the DR4 and HAL or EXP1. The Comm LED (on the top row) lights solidly if the DR's data communications pair is working properly. The Power LED (on the bottom row) lights solidly if a HAL ports on a HAL. You can
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The DR5 provides eight LED output ports that are along with descriptions of the hardware features. 1. Digital Remote Port Use this port to connect the DR5 to the HAL or EXP1 via a standard shielded CAT 5e cable. You must use a standard Ethernet cable for this connection.
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    box. Alternatively, you can mount it near a room combine switch panel. DR6 The DR6 is a fully customizable touch-screen remote for the HAL system. It supports multiple pages or tabs and any set of levels, toggles, selectors and/or commands. Using the Control Page Designer, you can drag, drop
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Connection Diagram The DR6 uses a Remote Power Injector (RPI) that connects between a DR port and the DR6 device. The RPI provides power for the DR6 and has a dedicated port for the connection to the DR port on a HAL or EXP and another for the connection to the DR6 device: 62
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System DR6 Wall Plate The DR6 includes a wall plate that lets you mount the device in a variety of ways: The assembled rear view showing the CAT 5e cable connection to the RPI: 63
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Remote Power Injector (RPI) 64
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Infrared Remote Devices Wouldn't it be great if the HAL system could sense when unchecked). If you place a moveable wall between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver, the HAL system can automatically know when the wall is open or closed. By linking the IR Remote toggle
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    2: Introduction to the HAL System When wired correctly, green indicators on the IR2R and IR2S are always lit. Only when the door is open and the IR2R is receiving infrared from the sender does the IR2R's amber indicator light. The HAL does not check the IR2 wiring for errors. The IR2R's green
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Expansion Units This section provides an overview of available HAL Expansion Units. The original HAL1 has been discontinued and is now a legacy system that includes a FireWire Expansion Bus and supports a single expansion unit type, the EXP1. Halogen version 3.0.0 introduced
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    2: Introduction to the HAL System HAL1x Expansion Units A single HAL device contains a fixed number of inputs, outputs, RAD ports, DR ports, Logic ports and DSP processing. Expansion devices allow you to expand these resources to fit your application. The expansion bus supports connection of up to
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE To extend farther than 100 meters, the HAL1x expansion bus is compatible with unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters where multi-mode optical fiber allows a maximum distance of 1 km (0.6 miles) and single-mode allows 12 km (7.5 miles) between each EXP device. 69
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    using a daisy-chain configuration. EXP1x Device The EXP1x is a RAD and DR Expansion Unit for the HAL1x expansion bus. It adds 8 RAD ports to your HAL System (providing a maximum of 16 additional input and 16 additional output channels). The EXP1x provides power to the RADs while
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE As with all the HAL1x Expansion Units, the EXP1x connects to HAL via a shielded CAT 5e with a cable length maximum of 100 meters (300 feet). If you need more RAD ports than are available on the HAL device, adding an EXP1x is the solution. NOTE: The Expansion Bus is a daisy-
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System Use one of these jacks to connect the EXP1x to the connected to one another and to the HAL port yet this status LED remains dark, there is likely a problem with the connection between the last device in the chain (HAL or Expansion Unit) where this LED is
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    , you must manually configure multicast Flows within Dante Controller. See the Dante Controller User Guide for details such Rane-customized file specifically for the EXP2x. Audinate does not have this, or any firmware file; the Dante manufacturer controls the firmware file. Yet, like all HAL System
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    the Help entry "Understanding the Role of Firmware in the HAL System." What Ethernet switch can I use for my Dante network maximum of 100 meters (300 feet). NOTE: The Expansion Bus is a daisy-chain topology supporting up to 32 expansion devices. See "HAL1x Expansion Units" on page 68 for details on
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE TIP: You can also use the Dante Controller Identify function to connect the EXP2x to another Expansion Unit, thus forming a daisy chain. The Link LED lights when the HAL is communicating with the EXP2x. 4. Primary Dante Network Jack and LEDs Use this port to connect to the
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System 1. Dante Rx and Tx Audio Channel Signal LEDs When this connected to one another and to the HAL port yet this status LED remains dark, there is likely a problem with the connection between the last device in the chain (HAL or Expansion Unit) where this LED is
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The Locate LED, which flashes when toggled from within the Halogen software, helps identify a specific EXP - useful if you have more than one EXP installed.
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System EXP3x Device The EXP3x is an 8-channel analog output & DSP Expansion Unit for the HAL1x expansion bus. It adds full support for eight zones of Distributed Background Music and Paging, including 2 RAD ports, 6 DR ports and all of the required Digital Signal
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE NOTE: This block is identical in function and use to the Compressor in the HAL, excluding the side-chain input. l 5-Band Parametric EQ block with High-cut and Low-cut filters. NOTE: This block is identical in function and use to the Parametric filter block in the HAL except
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    processor or zone processor in the HAL device. RAD Ports The EXP3x features two RAD ports that provide local support for AV I/O or additional DRs. satellite feed l System output(s) to performance stage l Additional AV output from system to Bar area or digital signage feed l System output(s) to filler
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l Toggle: The Toggle configuration allows the state of a toggle control in the Control palette of the Processing Workspace to control the state of the Logic Out port. When the toggle control is unchecked, HAL school constant voltage paging are supported. In this application,
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System Provides information about the health of the shielded CAT , all four LEDs flash red. Note that flashing red is a good thing: the cable's good - just program HAL and you're done. l Audio Rx LED - lights solidly if the EXP1 receive pair is working properly. l
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 1. Line Output LEDs Provide information about EXP3x analog outputs. The If a Digital Remote is connected on a port but its Enabled LED is off, there is likely a problem with the shielded CAT 5e connection or with the Digital Remote itself. If an Enabled LED is flashing, it
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System EXP5x Device The EXP5x is an Expansion Unit available for the HAL expansion bus. It provides twelve universal analog inputs. Each input supports Balanced Line, Line-Plus, Dynamic Mic or Condenser Mic. The EXP5x also provides four DR ports for Source
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The Locate LED, which flashes when toggled from within the Halogen software, If a Digital Remote is connected on a port but its Enabled LED is off, there is likely a problem with the shielded CAT 5e connection or with the Digital Remote itself. If an Enabled LED is flashing,
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    to the HAL System 3. Expansion Bus LED If lit, indicates that the Expansion Unit is properly connected to the HAL. If Expansion Units are properly connected to one another and to the HAL port yet this status LED remains dark, there is likely a problem with the connection between the HAL or last
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE EXP7x Device The EXP7x is an 8-channel AEC DSP Expansion cable with a maximum length of 100 meters (300 feet). NOTE: The Expansion Bus is a daisy-chain topology supporting up to 32 expansion devices. See "HAL1x Expansion Units" on page 68 for details on latency, cable type
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System Use one of these jacks to connect the EXP5x to the HAL, using a shielded CAT 5e (or better) cable. Use the other jack to connect the EXP5x to another Expansion Unit, thus forming a daisy chain. The Link LED lights when the HAL is communicating with the EXP5x
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE HAL1 Expansion Unit (Discontinued) A single HAL1 device contains a fixed number should not pose a problem. 1A form of connectivity similar to USB, meant to connect peripherals such as MP3 Players and digital cameras to the computer. Legacy HAL Systems used FireWire to connect
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    to a HAL1 device. EXP1 Device (Discontinued) The EXP1 is an Expansion Unit available for the legacy HAL1 expansion bus. It adds 8 RAD ports to your HAL System (providing a maximum of 16 additional input and 16 additional output channels. The EXP1 provides power to the RADs while
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The EXP1 connects to HAL1 via a FireWire1 cable, which has a maximum USB, meant to connect peripherals such as MP3 Players and digital cameras to the computer. Legacy HAL Systems used FireWire to connect EXP1 units to the HAL1 device. FireWire operates around 30 times faster
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    connected on this port and all Enabled lights are off, this indicates a problem with the shielded CAT 5e connection or with the RAD. If the Enabled such as MP3 Players and digital cameras to the computer. Legacy HAL Systems used FireWire to connect EXP1 units to the HAL1 device. FireWire operates
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Discontinued EXP Models The following EXP models are no longer in production. For the most current list of EXP models, see the Rane website. EXP1 This device adds the following additional capability to a HAL1 system: l 8 Remote Audio Device (RAD) ports l You can install a
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System Once you have configured the DR5 in the Hardware Workspace, Toggle controls appear in the HW Control palette of the Processing workspace. You can then link each control to any other Toggle control in your system. The following diagram shows the Control
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE What is Latching and how do I use it? The other way to configure a is in one position and to unmute it when the switch is in the other position. This is what the HAL system does when you configure a Logic In port to be a Toggle and set it to Latching. Setting a physical
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    a Logic In port? You can use physical momentary or multiple position switches, relay contacts, or active logic circuits. The Logic In port for each HAL system device has a pull-up resistor which keeps the port signal at a logic high (5 V) when nothing is connected. To change the state of the Logic
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Basic Structure The Halogen software is divided into three main sections: configurations to HAL devices. Manage and configure the software application itself. l Hardware Workspace: Specify, configure, and troubleshoot the physical hardware components of your audio system. 97
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    's "Get on the Plane"indicator. This can save you days of system troubleshooting - and associated cash. Workspace Layout As you may have noticed in , you drag it into the Hardware Map and drop it on the appropriate HAL port (appropriate ports are highlighted based on the device you are adding). When
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l Use the context-sensitive help built into the application. Simply point your cursor to an area in the software, right-click, and then click Help in the menu that appears. The Help system opens, displaying a topic specific to that area of the user interface. l For a more
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    for working with the HAL System and for establishing a connection between Halogen and HAL. Process Halogen.exe‡ hal1.pcops.exe‡ python.exe‡ RaneLink II Purpose Location Use to design your entire audio system and connect to your HAL device. C:\Program Files\Rane Corporation\Halogen\Halogen.exe
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Working with DHCP, Static IP Addresses, and Routers Does your installation require the use of DHCP or static IP addresses? Do you need to set up DNS and a Gateway so that your HAL can synchronize its internal clock with an NTP Server? Never fear, it's as simple as can be. But
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    CHAPTER 2: Introduction to the HAL System l If the DHCP server doesn't support the Gateway and DNS, or the HAL is on a network without a DHCP server, both the Default Gateway and at least the Preferred DNS address need to be configured. The Alternate DNS address
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    it once, and then you wire it again and again. The HAL System designers examined the common characteristics of this often cumbersome and difficult configuration The Distributed Program Bus is not intended to be manually wired to other blocks in your system, thus it has no output node. Instead, the
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    block) and then connect them to the Distributed Program Bus. You provide custom names for each input. And you're done! NOTE: An audio system can contain only one Distributed Program Bus. To then incorporate those inputs into your zones, you drag Zone Processor blocks (from the DSP palette) into
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Can I perform pre- or post-processing on Distributed Program Bus audio sources? You can perform pre-processing on the input to the Distributed Program Bus.
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    , and source selection (although to provide remote control over the volume and selection, you need to link to a DR or other remote device). Although the HAL System Zone Processor takes care of many tasks for you, there are typically a few things you'll need to think about and configure. See the next
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE As you can see, the Zone Processor contains three connected processing blocks: a this behavior. By giving the jukebox input a higher priority than the background music, the HAL System, when it detects a signal from the jukebox input source, knows to give that input source
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    , see Creating a Zone Processor in the Halogen Help System. About Paging A key characteristic of the HAL System is its simplification of common audio design tasks-and the HAL paging system is a prime example. If you have designed paging systems before, you have likely encountered the matrix mixer
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE using presets to control zone configurations. Instead, what you do block (or Room Combine Processor) to your system, it automatically includes a Paging Zone block. In essence, the HAL System automatically wires the zone to the paging system. You don't need to wire anything! In
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    location for configuring the routing and priority of your pages The Paging Manager (there is only one in a HAL System) is where you work with all the building blocks to create the paging system you want. In essence, it is in the Paging Manager that you route your paging input to your paging
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE is paging into Scenario A, Paging Station Y tries to page into have to worry about numeric identifiers and priorities when it comes to emergency paging. The HAL System includes a special block designed specifically for emergency paging situations. See below for details. What
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    . For more details on how the Pager1 works, see "Pager1 RAD" on page 30. How do I configure emergency paging within the HAL paging system? The HAL System includes a special Emergency Paging Zone block that includes features specific to emergency paging. Its Ducker Depth, Hold Time, and Ramp Back
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE the emergency block and end user level controls for the zone for paging into all zones, do not use the Emergency page zone for this purpose. The HAL paging system is designed so that all paging stations play nicely with one another, respectfully notifying a paging station
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    (adding or removing zones) as you go. What are some best practices to follow or issues to consider when configuring and working with the HAL paging system? BEST PRACTICE: For a specific zone, place its Emergency Paging Zone block directly before the zone's output block. If necessary to protect your
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE About Control Links This section contains the background information you'll need for working effectively with HAL System control control. You don't want them in the software either! So how, in a HAL System, do you give users control out in the locations where it's needed? The
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    Design Features What types of control links are there? The HAL System includes four types of control links (Level, Selector, Toggle, a percentage value between a configurable minimum and maximum gain value). Several HAL processing blocks contain level controls that you can include in a level control
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE item from a list. Uses for a Selector control might include selecting a music channel, a preset, a room combination, and so on. You would typically link a Selector control to a DR capable of displaying a list (for example, a DR2 and a DR3). HAL processing blocks that contain
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    selection, and a Toggle link maintains the toggle state (on or off). A Command link has no value. 5A link between two or more system controls that causes the controls to track one another. The control link contains the link participants, activation state, current value, Link Master designation, and
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Let's say you plan to use a DR1 in the lobby of a it in certain situations and deactivate it in other situations. You could, of course go into the software and manually select or deselect the Active checkbox any time you want to change the state of a control link. But this
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    CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features The originating control is known as the source and the other control is the target: When you drop the link icon from the first control onto the link icon of the second control, a dialog box appears containing up to three possible actions: l If the two controls
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l If the target control is a participant in any other control I have to wait until my hardware is installed before testing the control links? No! A tremendous benefit of HAL System control linking is the ability to test a link as soon as you create it. No hardware is needed.
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    versus a DR in a control link? Yes, you can connect switches to your HAL's Logic In ports and then include these controls in a control link. And yes state of the toggle. This means that you can use DRs or external control system toggles to control a Logic In toggle, which is handy in some situations,
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE the toggle to be a read-only control-a characteristic that has ramifications for allowing you to link the switch connected to the Logic In port to other two position selectors in your system. It is important to note that, in addition to being a read-only control, the Logic In
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    DR1 Level control can be active in only one of the links. How does HAL decide which link governs the DR1 Level control in this situation? The answer? moment the control link is activated. Depending on the complexity of your system, it's possible you'll never need to think about or concern yourself
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE example, if you plan to be deactivating and re-activating control links, you definitely need to understand the Link Master! To fully explain the Link Master function, let's begin with a scenario. Suppose that you have two Level controls in your system (LevelA and LevelB). In
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    After activating the link: CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features What happens if LevelB participates in another control link (Link2) which is higher priority than Link1? If Link2 is activated, its control link value and all its participants take on the value of the Link2 Link Master (which could be
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Both Link 1 and Link 2 are active: 127
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    control always becomes the Link Master and disables your ability to change its designation as the Link Master. This is done because the HAL System cannot alter a read-only device. l Dynamic selectors (selectors that automatically change their number of selections to match the link in which they are
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE There are a few situations, however, in which your choices for Link which a control link's Link Master designation is created: 1. You create the control link. 2. You manually change the Link Master designation for the control link. 3. You add a read-only control to the
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    CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features BEST PRACTICE: A handy way to view the links in which a control is a participant is the Link References dialog box. From this dialog box, you can also access details about each displayed link. To access a control's Link References dialog box, simply click the
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE About Room Combine Designing the audio for a room combine environment is easy, right? It's no big deal that the system must adapt to changing physical spaces. In fact, it's probably one of your favorite types of systems to design. Or is it? Our guess is that you're shaking
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    until you've configured all five rooms. This simple procedure combined with the streamlining provided by the Distributed Program Bus and the HAL Paging System make it possible for you to complete a room combine design with a minimum amount of wiring and time ... without creating a single preset! How
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE To the left is an image of a Room Combine Processor block. The block displays the base rooms in your room combine (as well as providing
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    graphic, that each movable wall has a checkbox and a control associated with it: Selecting a checkbox (manually or via a linked remote control) tells the HAL System that the associated wall is open. The system then activates the room configuration that results from the opening of the wall. On the
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE NOTE: As base rooms and walls are arranged in the Room Combine but takes the total number of room processors above 150 the configuration can no longer be applied to a HAL. Next? Designate the inputs and outputs for each of your base rooms. In reality, you would probably
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    CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features HAL paging system and automatically shows up in the Paging Manager-as noted by the green Zone rectangle in each room. On the output side, each base room
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE As you can see, the Room Processor contains the blocks (already routed Out nodes from both base rooms. In essence, the inputs and outputs from the constituent base rooms now service the combined room and a page into either base room will be heard in the combined space. The
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    CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features section to learn the answers to all these questions. TIP: The information in this section makes sense only after absorbing the basics of working with the Room Combine Processor block. If you have not reviewed What are the basics of working with this block? (
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l Or create the link by opening the Room Processor for each room and configuring the link between the Level control and the remote device (we'
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    -scenes such that a page into any of the combined base rooms is heard in the entire space. Returning to our above example, if using the HAL System, the receptionist's page into the Flamingo Room would be heard in the entire area (Flamingo, Palm, and Dolphin). Let's take a look. Following is the Room
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE And this is how the three paging zones appear in the Paging you can configure and how to configure it, see Configuring Individual Room Processors in the Halogen Help System. But what if you want to include processing that isn't available in the Room Processor? You can accomplish
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    , you can test these wall controls before any hardware is installed by manually selecting or deselecting them within the Halogen software. But you eventually need to are closed. With this information, the HAL System then knows which rooms to activate (in other words, which configurations to take
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Another option for providing control to end users is to link to the Toggle controls associated with each movable wall. What is the typical work flow for designing a HAL System room combine? Following is a typical work flow (in the form of questions) that you would follow when
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    processing in one or more rooms? Open the relevant Room Processors to do so. In reality, you could stop here and have a functioning room combine system. But it's likely you will want to configure remote control of the room configuration and you may also want to customize the processing for each
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE About Presets This topic contains the background information you need to work effectively with HAL System presets. In addition to reviewing these conceptual details and best practices, we highly recommend that you review the included preset examples and the detailed
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    the impact of applying a preset, it's helpful to also understand the concept of working values, which are nothing more than the current active settings in a HAL System. In other words, what you currently hear or what you currently see in the Halogen Processing Map (when connected to the
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE The following table lists the parameter values for both the current system and for the preset: dialog box) would like this: 1A dynamic list of active presets maintained by the system that changes as presets are asserted, activated, and deactivated. The presets are listed
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    CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features As you can see, the most recently applied preset has the highest priority. So how does that play out for block parameters that exist in multiple presets? To find out, let's follow the life of a single block as multiple presets are applied. We'll use a RAD1 Mic
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Block Parameters Sensitivity Gain PresetA 26 PresetB 37 PresetC 26 +24 V Phantom Power Not Checked Checked Checked Level Gain -60 -41 -60 Off @ Min Checked
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    CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features Apply PresetA Block Parameters Working Values Before Applying Preset Sensitivity Gain 43 Working Values After Applying PresetA 26 +24 V Phantom Power Not Checked Not Checked Level Gain -34.6 -60 Off @ Min Checked Checked Mute Not Checked Not
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Block Parameters Working Values Before Applying Preset Off @ Min Not Checked Working Values After Applying PresetB Not Checked Mute Checked Not Checked In essence, when working with presets, simply remember that the working values of a system block always reflect the
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    preset in the priority list that contains this block. If no other preset is active that contains this block, it falls back to your system default settings (the Baseline). Assuming the default Baseline value for this Mute parameter is deselected (un-muted), deactivating the Toggle preset un-mutes the
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE So what are some other characteristics that distinguish the three different preset types from one another? And how do you decide which type to use? See the About Presets topic in the Halogen Help System appropriate for your particular system. No problem. You can easily
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    Baseline, which places it at the top of the preset priority list and overlays every setting of every processing block in your system. System Startup Options: You can configure HAL to power up into one of two possible states: its most recent state or the baseline preset. For details, see Configuring
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE that is configured to behave as a Selector. If you created a for example, increases the volume), can I capture that new value for future use? Yes you can. HAL System presets contain a handy feature called Scratch Pad, that tracks and stores changes made to any of the preset
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    for that preset. 8. Continue until you have added the properly-configured block to all the presets that contain it. 9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 for each system block contained in one or more of your presets. 10. If more than one of your presets contain control links, review the control link priority
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE your Baseline. You can configure your entire system and save it to the Baseline all at once (with the exception of the Baseline, of course, as it contains every block in the system. Including the same block in different types of presets makes management of the presets and the
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    take actions in a HAL System using a time of day clock. The Event Manager interface is intended for Halogen programmers (not end users) to create and configure all events. Events allow actions such as an automatic preset recall at 8 am every Sunday for a traditional church service, and then a second
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE What differences are there between the date and time when using Halogen versus the date and time when Connected live to a HAL Time (UTC/GMT). Setting the HAL Time Zone is a manual adjustment that must be done on initial HAL configuration or any time HAL is installed in a new
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    CHAPTER 3: Key Audio Design Features Toggle Events Toggle events both look and behave like checkboxes - they are either on or off, active or inactive. Any or all toggles (checkboxes with links) within Halogen can be linked to a toggle event. This includes: l Toggle preset Active checkbox l Toggle
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE monitor the current state. To allow end users to change the inactive, use a toggle. Examples are: l Open l Applause l On Air l Happy Hour l Worship In Session l System Power On l SPL exceeded l Emergency l Intermission l Recording l Caution, Bridge Up l Sorry, We're Closed l
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    button to activate the event. 3. Inactive Trigger link (not applicable/available in command events) - To manually end an event that is active, link to the Inactive Trigger link. This allows event deactivation from a - especially when making changes or tweaks to a live HAL system that is in use. 162
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE About Control Pages This section contains the background information you need to work effectively with HAL System Control Pages. In addition to reviewing these conceptual details and best practices, we highly recommend that you review in Halogen online help the included Web
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    link them to any other linkable control of the same type in your HAL configuration. The process is the same as how you link controls together for the control. For example, you can create a link for a control system toggle by dragging the link icon from a toggle in the Control Page Designer palette
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Halogen then creates a control on the page: Controls that you've placed in the control page layout area represent the controls on the page, but
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    pages, Halogen allows you to add additional elements to a page: Page Element Image Purpose Choose .jpg, .png, and .gif files from your PC file system and add them to your control pages. Workspace Label Similar to a workspace label in the processing workspace, these let you add text labels to
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE l Change the page color theme - Halogen supports several built-in themes for control pages Page Designer palette: You can also flexibly assign each page to be available on the HAL web server and/or to DR6 devices in your configuration. For more information see Configure Page
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    ways to do this: Page Links A page link is a button on a control page that tells the HAL web server or DR6 device to change from the current page to another page configured in the system. To create a page link, you simply click on the page that you want to link to in
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE DR6 Auto-Navigation Settings The DR6 device provides built-in auto-navigation features: l a set of navigation tabs l a single button that opens a navigation popup window You can use either one of these options for any DR6 in your system. For more information see (DR6) Device
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    control page element in the page layout area. The Enable checkbox is a linkable property in the dialog that opens. Can more than one device access HAL web control pages at the same time? Yes! Multiple devices can connect to the
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE same page or different pages. Can an external control system connect and interact with HAL when control pages are in use? Yes! Because HAL Control Pages uses the External Controls infrastructure, it is possible to use HAL Web control pages, DR6 control pages and other
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    dialog and selecting Web: or a DR6 device, depending on your application. Since the same web server runs in both Halogen and in the HAL, you do not need a HAL device to check the initial versions of your web pages. In a similar way, the DR6 Viewer dialog provides a simulator for a DR6, which also
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE BEST PRACTICE: Add more users and configure page assignments in the Configure Page Access dialog if you want to prevent unauthorized users from accessing HAL control pages. 173
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    details of installing a HAL System, see the HAL System Installation Guide. NOTE: A hardcopy of the Installation Guide is included in the product box. You can also find a PDF version on the product DVD as well as on Rane's website. Recommended Workflow for Creating a HAL System Although there is
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    and quickly test different hardware configurations. Inside or Outside of Halogen To learn more about the hardware available for your HAL System, see "Introduction to the HAL System" on page 8. Specify hardware in Halogen. Open the Halogen software application. In this step, you'll be working in
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    that make the testing and trou- within HAL Sys- bleshooting process much easier than in days gone by. tem and Halogen For details, see Troubleshooting in the Halogen Help System as well as in the HAL System Installation Guide. 10 Relax! Outside of HAL System-maybe even outside of work! 176
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    completing your design and handing it off to an installer, review the HAL System Installation Guide. It contains valuable information about the installation work flow as well as details on troubleshooting an installation. Installing and Starting the Halogen Software A DVD containing the Halogen
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 5. The License Agreement appears. After reading the agreement, check the box that indicates you accept the terms, and then click Next. 6. Indicate the location in which Halogen should be installed. By default, Halogen is installed in C:\Program Files\Rane Corporation\Halogen
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    page 99 and "Required Processes " on page 100 About Halogen Configuration Files For the HAL System to properly operate your audio system, you must, of course, configure it first-specifying your system's hardware components, inputs and outputs, processing blocks, control links, audio flow, and so on
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE WARNING! There are certain changes that, if made on a live HAL device, cause a recompile of HAL's DSP the Delay DSP Processing blocks. If a recompile is required, Halogen disconnects from HAL. We recommend avoiding this situation unless you're sure it is what you want
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    CHAPTER 4: Designing and Installing Your HAL System The HAL Configuration Viewer will run and display a window with information about the configuration file: 181
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Creating, Viewing, and Modifying Notes about a HAL System Configuration Halogen provides a simple text editor in which you can capture notes about a specific HAL configuration that may help you remember or help other people understand the details of that particular
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    CHAPTER 4: Designing and Installing Your HAL System Generating Device Labels Most RADs (with the exception of the RAD16z placement of the labels: To eliminate confusion and also streamline audio routing and troubleshooting, the channel names on the physical RADs should match the channel names in
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE 7. Click View to open the file. 8. When you are satisfied with the create the label document yourself. To do so, download the Microsoft Word template from the Rane website. Enter the channel names, apply the appropriate fonts and/or colors, print the document, and cut
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    benefit of this feature within Halogen's Hardware Workspace is avoiding the following phone call we sometimes get at the factory: "Yeah, I'm installing a HAL System and have 14 Rane remotes, but there are only 12 ports to plug them in the rack room." A costly mistake in both time and money. 2. The
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE TIP: Running multiple versions of Halogen on one computer: Installers can run and every version - one at a time - on the same computer. Here are details: http://blog.rane.com/2013/01/15/tip-running-multiple-versions-of-halogen-on-one-computer/ To upgrade the Halogen software:
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    HAL System l DR-Backlight is off, progress bar displays on LCD screen along with the text Updating firmware .... The DR screen displays Connecting ... when the update has completed. On the HAL are details: http://blog.rane.com/2013/01/15/tip-running-multiple-versions-of-halogen-on-one-computer/ 187
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    then falls back to the next preset in the preset priority list. Whenever you activate a preset, it goes to the top of this priority list. A HAL System feature that makes this preset behavior possible and viable is its Baseline preset- another new concept for you Drag Net users (although it has some
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE TIP: As a Drag Net user, were you often tempted to include every relevant block in every preset, even if the preset didn't change a value in the block-just to be sure of every parameter value when recalling the preset? Rest assured that, in the HAL System and manually create
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    is no daisy chaining or star wiring. In addition there is no termination required and no need for termination switches. l The HAL system is capable of powering any DR produced by Rane-at a cable length up to 1000'. What does this mean for you? No more power calculations or external power supplies
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    requirements 4 AM1 and AM2 RADs 34 Asserting vs. activating presets 151 Base Rooms 132 Baseline preset 153 Best Practices control links 129 for HAL Paging System 114 for presets 156 for Web Controls 171 Blocks contained in Zone Processor 106 Emergency Paging Zone 112 in multiple active presets 147
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    12 Generate Equipment Lists 185 Generating device labels 183 Grounding 27, 48 HAL Configuration Viewer 179 HAL device front panel description 15, 24 overview 11 rear panel description 12, 21 HAL System documentation 4 introduction 8 HAL1 device maximum connections 19 HAL1x device maximum connections
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    10, 96 requirements for running 3 uninstalling 187 upgrading 185 HALs available models 11 discontinued models 18 Hardware components, introduction 8 Help System 4 Installation installing Halogen 177 Introduction to HAL System 8 IP addresses, using static 101 IR Remotes IR2 hardware description
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    with priorities and numbers 110 Paging Station 109 Paging status 111 Paging System best practices 114 components 109 paging status 111 recommended work flow 113 111 Rear panel description, Discontinued HAL 21 Rear panel description, HAL 12 Remote Audio DevicesSee RADs Required ports 99 Required
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    control 93 concept 115 Toggle preset concept 153 Uninstalling Halogen 187 Upgrading Halogen/HAL firmware 185 Workflow for configuring HAL Paging System 113 for creating presets 156 for creation of entire HAL audio system 174 Room Combine 132, 143 Zone Processing overview 105 Zone Processor blocks
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    is asserted or activated, it goes to the top of the list and its parameter values overlay the current working values for the corresponding system parameters. When a preset is deactivated it is removed from the list. AES3 A standard from the Audio Engineering Society used for the transport of digital
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE C Command Has no state. A Command control simply allows you to into which you place all the other controls participating in the link. Control Link Type The HAL System includes four types of control links (Level, Selector, Toggle, and Command). All controls participating in
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    , a variety of which are available for your HAL System, provide system users with easy control of volume, audio selection, preset recall, and more-out in the locations where the control is needed. DNS Short for Domain Name System, DNS is a directory service that translates domain names or host names
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Level control Generally associated with volume, Level controls have a area network). O offline mode When you are not connected to a HAL device, you are in offline mode. online mode When you are connected to a HAL device, you are in online mode. P Paging Scenarios One or more
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    system service needed by Halogen to establish a connection with HAL. HAL and then convert it to analog before sending it to its attached audio equipment. RADs are capable of transmitting and receiving up to four channels of digital audio (two in each direction). To better fit your needs, however, Rane
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    HAL SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE Selector Allows the end user to make a selection from a list. Uses for a so on. static IP addresses An IP address that does not change. Static IP addresses must be manually assigned to devices. subnet mask An IP address has two components, the network address and the host
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HAL
System Design Guide
Halogen Software Version 6.1