User guide

Overview of the Back Panel
The rear panel of the Ventura console incorporates various connectors as
shown in Fig 2 on page 5. For details of suitable connectors and pin- outs,
refer to the Technical Data section, pages 123 to 125.
Power Supply Input
The power connector is for the VENTURA’s external power supply unit.
MIDI Control Connectors
There are three connectors for connecting two or more VENTURA
consoles together or for linking to other MIDI- compatible products:
in For data input from another console/ product
thru For opto-isolated ‘copy’ of data input
out For data output from this console
SMPTE Control Input
The smpte in connector is used to input a SMPTE time code signal to
enable Cue replay to be synchronised to an external backing track or
video, etc.
DMX Control Outputs
There are two connectors, which provide DMX control output for external
DMX- compatible lighting fixtures and equipment:
dmx 1 out
‘Universe 1’, Dimmers 1 to 512
dmx 2 out
‘Universe 2’, Dimmers 1 to 512 (i.e. 513 to 1024)
DMX 2 Control Input
The dmx 2 in connector allows for an external DMX line to be ‘added’ to
the DMX 1 output. Level conflicts are handled on a ‘highest takes
precedence’ basis.
Worklight Connectors
These two connectors allow the fitting of optional ‘gooseneck’ work- lights
(e.g. 2 off CL3100/ L) to assist console operation in low- light conditions.
Sound to Light Inputs
These two connectors allow an audio input to modulate Channel levels and
Sequence stepping:
Audio mic
For balanced or unbalanced audio signals of up
to 1Vr.m.s.
Audio
speaker
For mono or stereo 100V line level signals.
Analogue Control Input
The analogue input connector provides simple remote control of the
Ventura console.
Floppy disc drive
The floppy drive is used to store/load shodata, or to load new firmware.
EXP Port 1 (Expansion Port 1)
Keyboard
For connection of an IBM- compatible QWERTY
keyboard for convenient and quick creation of Cue
labels, etc.
Monitor
For connection of a colour SVGA Monitor ( e. g.
CL2000/ H4) for the main Head- Up Display system.
Trackball
For connection of an optional trackball ( e. g .
CL3100/ T) for easier control of Lamp Pan & Tilt.
EXP Port 2 (Expansion Port 2) – optional
Monitor
For connection of a second colour SVGA Monitor
(e.g. CL2000/ H4) for the secondary Head- Up
Display system.
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