VENUE D-Show™ Sidecar Guide
for VENUE D-Show Systems
PN 9321-62798-00 REV A 08/10
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Contents
Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
VENUE D-Show Sidecar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. Connecting and Configuring a VENUE D-Show Sidecar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the D-Show Main Unit and Sidecars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Configuring the Main Unit and Sidecars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attaching the D-Show Main Unit and Sidecars (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appendix A. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Chapter 1: Overview
Each VENUE D-Show® Sidecar adds 16 input channels to the
VENUE D-Show Main unit console.
A total of three Sidecars can be connected to the D-Show Main
unit, for a maximum of 56 Input Channel faders.
Water and Moisture
VENUE components should be operated away from sources of
direct moisture and should be kept clear of liquids that might
spill into the units. If condensation is present on a unit, leave
the unit to dry in ambient air for at least one hour before powering the unit on.
Components
Cleaning and Maintenance
Included Components
The following components are included with a Sidecar:
• Sidecar unit
• Console Link cable
• 2 AC power cords
• Set of Hex wrenches for attaching the Sidecar
Operational Requirements
If you need to clean the surface of any VENUE component, use
a dry cloth. Do not apply any cleaning solutions, spray cleaners, or abrasives to the surface.
Power Connections
Each power supply in the Sidecar requires its own power connection. Each power supply is auto voltage-selecting (100V to
240V). A modular IEC power cable is provided for each power
supply in the unit.
Temperature and Ventilation
VENUE components should be operated away from heat
sources and with adequate ventilation.
Storage
VENUE components should be stored and transported at temperatures not lower than 0 degrees F (–18 degrees C) and not
exceeding 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Operation
VENUE components should be operated at temperatures not
lower than 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and not exceeding
115 degrees F (46 degrees C).
Chapter 1: Overview 1
VENUE D-Show Sidecar
D-Show Sidecar Top Panel
Encoder
Assignment
Section
Input
Channel
Section
Global Modifier
and
Fader Bank
switches
D-Show Sidecar top panel
Input Channel Section
Global Modifier and Fader Bank Switches
Each D-Show Sidecar has 16 channel strips that provide access
to Input Channels. Input Channels are used to control input
signals from the VENUE Stage Rack, VENUE FOH Rack, and
Pro Tools playback options.
Each D-Show Sidecar has a set of Global Modifier and Fader
Bank switches that mirror the function of the corresponding
switches on the D-Show Main unit.
Encoder Assignment Section
Each D-Show Sidecar includes Encoder Assignment controls
that are used to assign functions to the two rows of rotary encoders. These controls mirror the state of the same controls on
the Main Unit.
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D-Show Sidecar Back Panel
Light port
Power switches
AC power connectors
Console Link
In and Out connectors
Termination switch
D-Show Sidecar back panel
Console Link In and Out Connectors
The Console Link In and Out connectors use 110-Ohm
AES/EBU (Digital) XLR cables to connect the Sidecar to the
D-Show Main unit or to other Sidecars.
All Console Link connections require 110-Ohm AES/EBU
(Digital) cable. Do not use standard audio-grade microphone cable to connect the Main Unit and Sidecars.
Termination Switch
The Termination switch is used to terminate the Console Link
chain. On the last Sidecar in a chain, this switch should be set
to “Terminate.” On all other Sidecars, this switch should be set
to “Thru.”
Power Switches
The Power switches apply power to the Sidecar.
AC Power Connector
The AC Power connectors accept a standard AC power cable.
The D-Show Sidecar is auto-power selecting (100V to 240V)
and automatically works with a standard modular power
cords when connected to an AC receptacle in any country.
For full redundancy, connect both AC power connectors to
your power source and turn both power switches to the On
position.
Light Port
The powered light port supports an optional 3-pin XLR console light.
Chapter 1: Overview 3
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Chapter 2: Connecting and Configuring a
VENUE D-Show Sidecar
Connecting the D-Show Main Unit and Sidecars
VENUE D-Show Main unit and Sidecars are connected with Console Link cables, which are 110-ohm AES/EBU digital cables. One
15-foot (4.6 meter) cable is provided with each Sidecar. The maximum length permissible for each Console Link cable is 25 feet
(7.6 meters). Up to three Sidecars can be connected to the “Sidecar 1–3” port on the D-Show Main unit.
To connect the Main Unit and Sidecars:
1 Connect the Console Link In port on the back panel of the nearest Sidecar to the “Sidecar 1–3” port on the back panel of the
Main Unit.
2 On the successive Sidecars, connect the Console Link In port to the Console Link Out port on the previous Sidecar.
3 On the last Sidecar only, terminate the Console Link connection with the Terminate switch.
Termination switch
set to “Thru”
Termination switch
set to “Thru”
Termination switch
set to “Terminate”
Console Link connections for Main Unit (left) and Sidecars (right)
Chapter 2: Connecting and Configuring a VENUE D-Show Sidecar 5
Configuring the Main Unit and Sidecars
The D-Show Main Unit and Sidecar can be placed in any order, and the input channel strip order configured accordingly.
You can then bank input channels across the available input
channel strips. Banking can be configured to affect all connected units globally, or configured for split (local) banking of
faders and encoders.
Expanded System Layout
On expanded systems, by default, input channel strips 1–16
appear on the leftmost Sidecar and progress to the right.
Sidecar 1
(Bus ID 1)
Sidecar 2
(Bus ID 2)
Strips 1–16
17–32
Main Unit
(Bus ID 3)
Determining Control Surface Layout
Standard System Layout
33–40
Input channel strip numbering on an expanded system
In a standard configuration (one Main Unit and a single Sidecar on the left), input channel strips 1–16 appear by default on
the Sidecar module, and channel strips 17–24 appear on the
Main Unit.
Sidecar
(Bus ID 1)
Strips 1–16
You can place Sidecars on either side of the Main Unit, and
customize the order of input channel strips by changing the
Bus IDs of the units. See “Setting Control Surface Bus IDs” on
page 6.
Main Unit
(Bus ID 2)
Sidecar 1
(Bus ID 1)
Main Unit
(Bus ID 2)
Sidecar 2
(Bus ID 3)
17–24
Strips 1– 6
Input channel strip numbering on a standard system
You can place the Sidecar on the other side of the Main Unit,
and customize the order of input channel strips by changing
the Bus IDs of the units. See “Setting Control Surface Bus IDs”
on page 6.
Main Unit
(Bus ID 1)
Sidecar
(Bus ID 2)
17–24
25–40
Alternative input channel numbering on an expanded system
Setting Control Surface Bus IDs
All units have a Bus ID selector in the upper left of the control
surface top panel. Input channel strip numbering is determined by the Bus ID setting on each unit. Lower-numbered
bus IDs correspond to lower-numbered input channels.
To set the Bus ID on a unit:

With a small flat-head screwdriver, set the Bus ID as follows:
• Set the ID to 1 to have input channel numbering start on
that unit. Typically, this will be the leftmost unit in your
system.
Strips 1–8
9–24
Alternative input channel strip numbering on a standard system
• Set the ID to 2 on the unit you want to have the second
set of input faders. For example, on a standard D-Show
system (one Sidecar and one Main Unit) where the Sidecar is at the left of the Main Unit, the Main Unit should
be set to Bus ID 2.
• Set the ID of other units to match the layout of input
channels.
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Attaching the D-Show Main Unit and
Sidecars (Optional)
The D-Show Main unit and any Sidecars can be fastened together for storage, transportation and setup as a unit, or left as
free-standing units.
Sidecars can be attached to the right or the left side of the
Main unit.
Sidecar
To attach a Sidecar to a Main unit or to another Sidecar:
1 Turn off the power and remove the power cable from each
unit.
2 Place the units side-by-side on a flat, level work surface, ar-
ranged as you want to fasten them together.
3 Remove the 5 external hex screws in the plastic side cap on
the facing side of each unit.
Main Unit
Sidecar attached to the left side of the Main unit
Main Unit
Sidecar
Removing external screws from the plastic side caps
4 Remove the hex screws on the 3 top panels (fader panel, en-
coder panel, and meter bridge panel) on the facing side of
each unit. Be sure to keep the panel screws.
Sidecar attached to the right side of the Main unit
D-Show consoles should be fastened together only by an authorized technician.
In addition to the included hex wrenches, the following tools
are required to attach D-Show units:
• #1 Philips screwdriver
• #2 Philips screwdriver (normal length)
• #2 Philips screwdriver (short length) for tight spaces
• Small, flat head screwdriver for lifting top panels
The process of attaching D-Show consoles will at times require
two or more people to move the console.
Removing screws from top panels
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5 Using the small flat head screwdriver, carefully lift the panels from each unit.
8 Remove the 7 internal Philips screws connecting the plastic
side cap on the facing side of each unit. There are four screws
along the length of the unit, and three in the meter bridge
area.
Lifting top panel from the unit
6 Carefully disconnect the cables leading to each top panel,
making note of each connection so you can reconnect it later.
Removing internal screws from the side caps
9 Remove the plastic side caps.
10 Move the units together and attach them from the five inside holes as indicated below, using the longer Philips screws
(provided). All screws are inserted from left to right (the head
of each screw should be inside the leftmost of the two units).
Do not tighten the screws.
Screw holes
Disconnecting cables to the top panels
7 Remove each top panel from the facing side of each unit.
Location of screw holes for attaching units
Sidecar with top panels removed from right side of unit
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11 Carefully align the top and front edges of the two units
while slowly tightening each of the five internal screws.
Attaching the units with the internal screws
12 After the units have been attached, replace the top panels
on each unit using the same screws you removed earlier, reconnecting their cables before fastening them to the chassis.
13 Turn the unit over and carefully place it face down on a
protected flat surface, so that only the meter bridge and front
edge of the units contact the floor.
14 Attach the provided brackets to the front and back rail slots
on the bottom of the unit, using four small flat head Philips
screws on the raised section and eight pan head Philips screws
with lock washers on each side.
Attaching brackets to the bottom of the units
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Appendix A: Compliance Information
Environmental Compliance
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the
European Union
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)
Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating
emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN55103-1 E3
• EN55103-2 E3
• AS/NZS CISPR Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
FCC Compliance for United States
Radio and Television Interference
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not
be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of
your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection
and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office
or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Perchlorate Notice
This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California requires
the following disclosure statement: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
Recycling Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Avid, 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard
Daly City, CA 94014-3886, USA
650-731-6300
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
VENUE D-Show Sidecar
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Communication Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by
Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Australian Compliance
Avid
Appendix A: Compliance Information 11
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
CE Compliance
(EMC and Safety)
13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment,
the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15) For products that are a Mains powered device:
The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant
equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
16) For products containing a lithium battery:
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
17) For products with a power switch:
The main power switch is located on the back panel of the VENUE D-Show
Sidecar unit. It should remain accessible after installation.
Safety Compliance
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety
certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60065 7th
/IEC 60065 7th and Canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 60065:03. Avid Inc., has been
authorized to apply the appropriate UL & CUL mark on its compliant equipment.
Warning
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this equipment near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
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18) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C.
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