The linked PDF document provides instructions on connecting an iPad with a CDC five, Cadac CDC six, CDC seven and CDC seven-s mixing console.
Click to open:DOC02-iPad Setup – Issue A – May 2017
The linked PDF document provides a guide on how to change the BIOS battery in a CDC six and seven fitted with a 191964 power distribution board.
Click to download: DOC02 – CDC six – seven – 19196 BIOS Battery – Issue B – Nov 2019
The linked PDF document provides a guide on how to change the BIOS battery in a CDC five, six and seven-s fitted with a 19224 power distribution board.
Click to download: DOC02 – CDC five- six -seven-s – 19224 BIOS Battery – Issue B – Nov 2019
If the centre section of the console surface fails to start-up correctly this is most likely due to the Cached Files being corrupt. This can occur when the console has been switched off incorrectly e.g. has the power pulled.
To fix the issue insert a USB key with the appropriate software for the console (e.g. CDC six Console Software for a CDC six) into the desk.
Press Clear Caches when it pop ups on the screen, then wait for it to finish processing – this may take several minutes.
Pressing Clear Caches on the software command key will fix this issue as it clears out and checks for corruption in the Cadac files.
NOTE: It is advised to use the Clear Caches button whenever you update the console.
WARNING: If the incorrect Console Software version has been used (e.g. CDC six Console Software on a CDC five) pressing Clear Caches will stop the desk from loading, and will require a TOTAL RECALL to fix.
Manually Remove Cashed Files
You can also remove Cached Files manually (or check if they are there) by going into Explorer on the console:
C:\Users\ecomixer\AppData\Local
You can insert an appropriate Console Software USB key in to the console, then double tap on Expert and then press Explorer, which will allow you to then navigating to the folder.
Or by using a USB keyboard attach to the desk.
App Data is a hidden folder so you need to make sure you can see hidden files before you can access it by:
Delete all folders within the Local folder that relate to CADAC and SCC Audio. NO OTHER FOLDERS.
If the corrupted files have been removed then the desk will start up without any issues.
A guide of to where to find and and how to programme the PICS on the CDC five, CDC six, CDC seven and CDC seven-s circuit boards.
Click to open: DOC02 – CDC six – seven – PIC Programming– Issue B – Jan 2017
1. Insert a USB key in to the console with console software on (version is irrelevant) to access the Command Centre:
– Press Clear FailSafe: This will reset the registry and delete centre surface cache
– Restart Console
2. Navigate to drive C:/ using Explorer by either:
Inserting a USB key in to the console with console software on to access the Command Centre and then press ‘Explorer’
Or
Use a USB Keyboard:
– Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
– Open ‘Task Manager’
– Press Alt+f
– Type ‘explorer’ and press enter
The go to C:UsersecomixerAppDataLocal – make sure hidden files are shown to find AppData
– Delete ‘Cadac_Holdings_LTD’
– Restart Console
The linked PDF document provides an overview of the Command Centre and Loader screens on the CDC five, CDC six, CDC seven, CDC seven-s and CDC eight
Click to open: DOC02- Command – Loader Screen Overviews – Issue C – Jan 2017
The CDC five, CDC six, CDC seven and CDC seven-s come pre-configured with a Waves interface card which provides connectivity to the Waves MultiRack SoundGrid via Cat5e cable.
When connected to a suitable laptop or desktop computer with the Waves “Tracks” software installed, will record up to 64 tracks of 24-bit, 96 kHz audio.
In the Input / Output tables below all the “slots” in blue are shared.
Only one item out of each pair can be selected at a time. Once an item is selected the alternative option will be greyed out in the assignment window.
Note: There are no Waves outputs on slots 63 and 64, these slots are dedicated to the headphone output.
Input Waves Local IO 1 Waves 1 - 2 Waves 2 - 3 Waves 3 - 4 Waves 4 - 5 Waves 5 - 6 Waves 6 - 7 Waves 7 - 8 Waves 8 - 9 Waves 9 - 10 Waves 10 - 11 Waves 11 - 12 Waves 12 - 13 Waves 13 - 14 Waves 14 - 15 Waves 15 - 16 Waves 16 - 17 Waves 17 - 18 Waves 18 - 19 Waves 19 - 20 Waves 20 - 21 Waves 21 - 22 Waves 22 - 23 Waves 23 - 24 Waves 24 - 25 Waves 25 - 26 Waves 26 - 27 Waves 27 - 28 Waves 28 - 29 Waves 29 - 30 Waves 30 - 31 Waves 31 - 32 Waves 32 - 33 Waves 33 - 34 Waves 34 - 35 Waves 35 - 36 Waves 36 - 37 Waves 37 - 38 Waves 38 - 39 Waves 39 - 40 Waves 40 - 41 Waves 41 AES in 1L 42 Waves 42 AES In 1R 43 Waves 43 AES In 2L 44 Waves 44 AES In 2R 45 Waves 45 AES In 3L 46 Waves 46 AES In 3R 47 Waves 47 AES In 4L 48 Waves 48 AES In 4R 49 Waves 49 Mic In 1 50 Waves 50 Mic In 2 51 Waves 51 Mic In 3 52 Waves 52 Mic In 4 53 Waves 53 Mic In 5 54 Waves 54 Mic In 6 55 Waves 55 Mic In 7 56 Waves 56 Mic In 8 57 Waves 57 - 58 Waves 58 - 59 Waves 59 - 60 Waves 60 - 61 Waves 61 - 62 Waves 62 - 63 Waves 63 - 64 Waves 64 - Output Waves Local IO 1 Waves 1 - 2 Waves 2 - 3 Waves 3 - 4 Waves 4 - 5 Waves 5 - 6 Waves 6 - 7 Waves 7 - 8 Waves 8 - 9 Waves 9 - 10 Waves 10 - 11 Waves 11 - 12 Waves 12 - 13 Waves 13 - 14 Waves 14 - 15 Waves 15 - 16 Waves 16 - 17 Waves 17 - 18 Waves 18 - 19 Waves 19 - 20 Waves 20 - 21 Waves 21 - 22 Waves 22 - 23 Waves 23 - 24 Waves 24 - 25 Waves 25 - 26 Waves 26 - 27 Waves 27 - 28 Waves 28 - 29 Waves 29 - 30 Waves 30 - 31 Waves 31 - 32 Waves 32 - 33 Waves 33 - 34 Waves 34 - 35 Waves 35 - 36 Waves 36 - 37 Waves 37 - 38 Waves 38 - 39 Waves 39 - 40 Waves 40 - 41 Waves 41 AES Out 1L 42 Waves 42 AES Out 1R 43 Waves 43 AES Out 2L 44 Waves 44 AES Out 2R 45 Waves 45 AES Out 3L 46 Waves 46 AES Out 3R 47 Waves 47 AES Out 4L 48 Waves 48 AES Out 4R 49 Waves 49 Line Output 1 50 Waves 50 Line Output 2 51 Waves 51 Line Output 3 52 Waves 52 Line Output 4 53 Waves 53 Line Output 5 54 Waves 54 Line Output 6 55 Waves 55 Line Output 7 56 Waves 56 Line Output 8 57 Waves 57 - 58 Waves 58 - 59 Waves 59 - 60 Waves 60 - 61 Waves 61 - 62 Waves 62 - 63 - Headphones L 64 - Headphones R
This document is a guide to adjusting the screen resolution for the 6.5” screen on both the CDC six, CDC seven and CDC seven-s to the correct factory settings.
Click to open: DOC02 – Adjusting 6.5” Screen Resolution – Issue B – Jan 2017
1. Insert a USB key in to the console with console software on (version is irrelevant) to access the Command Centre:
2. If Clear FailSafe failed to fix the issue, insert a USB key in to the console with console software on to access the Command Centre:
3. If you cannot access the Command Centre with a USB key attach a USB keyboard to the console:
Insert a USB key in to the console with console software on to access the Command Centre:
The linked PDF document provides instructions for “flipping” the small 6.5” screen
Click to open: DOC02- Screen Flip Issue B – Jan 2017
If you are having issues with using a USB key containing a Waves license for a CDC console that has been generated on an Apple Mac, or on a new USB key, you will need to follow the instructions below on how to reformat the key.
On the Mac open: Applications | Utilities | Disk Utilities.
Then erase the USB key as per the screen shot:
Then open Waves Central and add the license to the USB key as normal.
If you don’t first do the erase / reformat step on a new, or Mac formatted, USB key a PC, or CDC console, cannot see the USB key – however a Mac and Waves Central will.
1. Insert a USB key in to the console with console software (version is irrelevant) on to access the Command Centre and then press ‘Explorer’
2. This can also be done by sing a USB Keyboard:
Insert a USB stick with software inside (version is irrelevant) into the USB slot which will bring up the CDC Command Centre.
Press the button named Touch Screen Calibrate then press the button labelled Monitor Mapping.
Each screen will prompt you to touch it, when you do this on each of the screens respectively you will have successfully re-calibrated the screens.
However, the Touch Me pop-up may not be visible on the 6.5″ screen on the CDC six, seven, seven-s or eight. To calibrate the screens either:
Insert a USB key containing a copy of the Console Software. This will automatically open the console’s CDC Command Centre.
Double press the Expert View button found at the bottom right-hand corner of the large screen.
Press Copy Logs; the console will then download the log files to the USB key. This may take some time if there are a lot of log files.
It is advised that you delete the logs – press Clear All Logs – if it takes more than a couple minutes to copy. Do not do this if you are using the desk, only if you are finished with it, as it closes the console software down in order to delete the logs.
Remove the USB key from the console. Zip-up the files and email them to Cadac’s service department, or your local distributor, for diagnostics.
1. Insert a USB key in to the console with console software on (version is irrelevant) to access the Command Centre
2. Using a USB Keyboard
Important: Backup all show files that are on the console
If you are updating from V4.** it is recommended that you should do the following instead:
After this you should have the latest version of software on your console.
As standard the CDC five, CDC six, CDC seven, CDC seven-s and CDC eight have 2 pairs of MegaCOMMS connectors on the rear. This will allow up to 2 MegaCOMMS compatible units to be connected to the console. However if the console is connected to a CDC MC Router this allows the console to be connected to further 11 MegaCOMMS devices.
The CDC six, CDC seven and CDC seven-s will run on a single external PSU 4800, however a second external PSU will add redundancy. The CDC five has one internal PSU, however an additional PSU 4800 can be added for redundancy.
The PSU 4800 can also be used as a redundant supply for the CDC I/O 6448 stagebox.
The linked PDF document provides Instructions on how to reformat the Waves drive on the CDC six or CDC seven.
Click to open: DOC02-Formatting Waves Drive – Issue B – Jan 2017
If you have attempted a factory reset but you are still having issues on start-up with your console try the following procedure as some of the folders in Windows may have been inadvertently locked.
Note:
The best course of action is to do what is known as a Total Recall. A Total Recall will completely wipe the console of its current software version and allow you to then re-install the console software.
Follow the steps below and you will end up with a working console. BUT before you do this procedure save any show files that are on the console as they will be deleted.
1. Download the CDC Console Software from the website
2. Then unzip this file into the route directory of an empty USB stick
3. Plug the USB stick into a USB port on the console, while the console is switched on
4. The CDC Command Centre with the upgrade menu will appear on the main screen
If the Command Centre does not start, connect a USB keyboard to the console:
5. Double Tap the button Expert View in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen
6. Press the icon highlighted in red Total Recall, this will restart the console
7. Remove the USB stick when the console shuts down
8. The console will reboot, select English when prompted to choose language
9. Next the console will indicate that it cannot find any software – there will be a large red warning screen, do not worry. It says invalid console because the Total Recall has removed all the console data.
10. At this point insert the USB, and the console will shut down
11. Remove the USB when the console shuts down
12. The Console will then reboot automatically. When the console loader appears, it will try to load the software and eventually say ‘Please Re-load Software’ in the black text box, at this point insert the USB key once more.
13. Then CDC command centre will then appear, press Update Software, and then Power down and remove the USB
14. Restart the console. This restart will NOT work
15. Turn the Power Supply Unit off and then back on, followed by turning the console back on
16. On the next start up, the software will be fully installed, and the Total Recall has been successfully performed
The linked PDF document provides a guide to setting up the CDC five, CDC six, CDC seven-s and CDC eight for iPad remote control.
Click to open: DOC02-iPad Setup – Issue A – May 2017
The linked PDF document provides instructions for the installation of Waves software necessary to run Tracks Live on a PC / Mac for use with CDC eight, seven-s, six or five console.
Click to open: DOC02-Installation of Waves Track Live on a PC or Mac
The linked PDF contains the instructions for the installation and configuration of Waves ‘Tracks Live’ on a PC / Mac for use with a Cadac CDC six, seven and eight console.
Click to open: DOC02-Waves Tracks Live Installation PC Mac – Issue B – July 2016 (1)