DirectOut Technologies MA2CHBOX.XL Manuale utente
MA2CHBOX.XL
User‘s Manual
Version 1.2
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Table of contents
About This Manual 5
How to Use This Manual 5
Conventions 5
Chapter 1: Overview 6
Introduction 6
Feature Summary 7
Applications 8
How it works 8
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts 10
Before Installing This Device 10
First Aid (in case of electric shock) 11
Defective Parts/Modules 12
Updates 12
Intended Operation 13
Conditions of Warranty 14
Conformity & Certificates 15
Contact 16
Contents 17
Accessory 18
Chapter 3: Installation 21
Installing the Device 21
CHAPTER 4: Operation 27
Introduction 27
Global Control 28
Input / Sync 30
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Display / Menu 32
Menu Map 42
Monitoring 44
Signal Input / Output 46
Servicing / Remote Control 47
CHAPTER 5: MA2CHBOX Remote 48
Introduction 48
Connecting the device 50
Overview 52
Settings 55
Matrix 61
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 66
Troubleshooting 66
Maintenance 69
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data 70
Appendix A: Wiring AES I/O, Line Out 73
DSUB-9 (female) 73
Index 74
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About This Manual
About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
This manual guides you through the installation and
operation of the device.
Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the
manual or Index Directory at the end of the document
to locate help on a particular topic. You can access
more information and latest news by visiting on the
DirectOut website at www.directout.eu.
Conventions
The following symbols are used to draw your
attention to:
TIPS!
indicate useful tips and shortcuts.
NOTES!
are used for important points of clarification or cross
references.
WARNINGS!
alert you when an action should always be observed.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
Welcome to the MA2CHBOX.XL, DirectOuts two
channel monitor for MADI and AES signals.
The MA2CHBOX.XL can monitor any mono channel
or any stereo pair of 64 audio channels from a MADI
stream or the incoming AES signal.
An internal routing matrix provides signal routing
between all I/Os.
Interfaces:
• MADI I/O (SC optical, BNC coaxial, SFP cage)
• AES3 I/O
• Line Out (stereo)
• Headphone output (stereo)
• USB Port for transmission of serial data
(‘Serial over MADI’), remote control and
firmware updates.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Feature Summary
MADI Ports 1 x SC multi-mode connectors
1 x SFP (empty cage without module)
1 x coaxial BNC connectors
AES Port 1 x AES3 I/O
(adaptor DSUB-9 to XLR male/female)
Line Output 1 x stereo, balanced, + 24 dBu
(adaptor DSUB-9 to XLR male/female)
Headphone Output 6.3 mm TRS jack, stereo, + 18 dBu
USB Port USB 2.0 port for remote control, (de-)
embedding serial data and firmware
updates
supported OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
MADI Formats 56/64 channel, 48k/96k Frame, S/MUX 2/4
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz +/-
12.5%
Audio Routing Matrix Audio signal routing on a per channel
basis.
Serial Embedder
Routing
Matrix to (de-)embed and route RS-232
data.
MIDI over MADI
Routing
Matrix to route embedded MIDI data
Power Supply This device is equipped with one wide
range power supply (84 V to 264 V AC / 47
Hz to 63 Hz / safety class 1).
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Chapter 1: Overview
Applications
Providing 194 input channels and 198 output channels
the MA2CHBOX.XL can be used for monitoring and
signal distribution. Further it can act as (de-)embedder
of serial data.
Typical applications include:
• signal control of MADI signals within a signal
chain; e.g. on stage for line check.
• external monitors- the selected channel pair for
monitoring is copied to the Line out and/or AES
output feeding e.g. external monitors.
• recording with redundant systems- the
incoming MADI signal is mirrored to the other
MADI outputs feeding secondary recording
systems.
• signal distribution- all I/Os are accessed via
routing matrix which is controlled by a software
remote.
How it works
The input is selected for each output individually in
the menu. By turning the encoder knob, the desired
channel pair is accessed or the volume adjustment is
done.
The internal routing matrix is configured by a
software remote and stored in the device.
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Chapter 1: Overview
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Before Installing This Device
WARNING!
Please read and observe all of the following notes
before installing this product:
• Check the hardware device for transport
damage.
• Any devices showing signs of mechanical
damage or damage from the spillage of liquids
must not be connected to the mains supply,
or disconnected from the mains immediately by
pulling out the power lead.
• All devices must be grounded. The device is
grounded through its IEC power connections.
• All devices must be connected to the mains
using the three-cord power leads supplied with
the system. Only supply electrical interfaces
with the voltages and signals described in these
instructions.
• Do not use the device at extreme temperatures.
Proper operation can only be guaranteed
between temperatures of 5ºC and 45ºC
and a maximum relative humidity of 80%, non-
condensing.
• The cabinet of the device will heat up. Do not
place the device close to heating sources (e.g.
heaters). Observe the environmental conditions.
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