MC2 Audio ti series Manuale utente
MC AUDIO Ltd.,
Units 6-8 Kingsgate,
Heathpark Industrial Estate,
HO ITO ,
Devon EX14 1YG
England
Tel: ++(0)1404.44633
Fax: ++(0)1404.44660
www.mc2-audio.co.uk
© MC Audio Ltd 2009
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Waring Hayes 07/09
If you have any comments or suggestions about this manual, please
contact MC at the address above, or email war[email protected]o.uk
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Contents
Important Safety Information.............................................................................5
Thanks ............................................................................................................................6
Unpacking the unit....................................................................................................6
Introduction..................................................................................................................7
Installation................................................................................................................... 8
Operation.......................................................................................................................
Front Panel Indicators .......................................................................................... 10
1: Power On Indicator ........................................................................................................................................... 10
2: Network Indicators ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3: RS485 Comms Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 10
4: Network Type Badge ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Rear Panel Controls, Connections and Indicators.................................... 11
1: Mains Power Inlet and Power Switch........................................................................................................11
2: RS485 Local Comms Connection ..............................................................................................................11
3: Power Fail Audio Input.....................................................................................................................................11
4: Balanced Audio Outputs.................................................................................................................................11
5: Network Transport Connections..............................................................................................................12
6: Ethersound Extra Network Connection................................................................................................12
7: Identify Switch ...................................................................................................................................................12
8: General Purpose Interface (GPI) Port ....................................................................................................12
Getting Audio Out of the Box, Out of the Box…........................................13
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Remote Control and Monitoring ...................................................................... 14
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Remote Control On-line via a Computer with ICORE ........................................ 14
Introduction to ICORE – a crash course (not literally)...................................17
Going on-line for the first time .........................................................................................................................17
Layout of the Main Window...............................................................................................................................1
Breakout “Front Panel” Controls, Readouts and Indicators ..........................................................25
Remote Monitoring and Control On-line via RS485/Ethernet .........................26
Remote Monitoring Off-line with a Breakout Box...................................................2
The GPI Port................................................................................................................31
Overview .......................................................................................................................................31
Setting a Breakout box to “Network Master”........................................................................................ 32
“Network Master” Pulsed Mode.................................................................................................................... 33
“Network Master” Latched Mode ................................................................................................................. 33
Additional Functions of the GPI port – Mute and Standby............................................................34
Switching Between 48kHz and 6kHz ......................................................35
Resetting the Breakout box to Factory Defaults ..................................36
Appendix I: Updating Device Firmware.......................................................37
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Update Procedure Using ICORE............................................................................................................. 37
Recovery Update Procedure ............................................................................................................................3
Appendix II: Maintenance.................................................................................. 42
Appendix III: Specifications.............................................................................. 42
Index............................................................................................................................. 43
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An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the following European and international Standards for Electromagnetic
Compatibility and Electrical Safety:
Radiated Emissions (EU : EN55013-1 (1996
RF Immunity (EU : EN55103-2 (1996 RF Immunity, ESD, Burst Transient,
Surge, Dips & Dwells
Electrical Safety (EU : EN60065 (1993
Important Safety Information
This unit is fitted with a 3-wire power connector. For safety reasons, THE EARTH
LEAD SHOULD OT BE DISCO ECTED I A Y CIRCUMSTA CE. If ground loops
are encountered consult the section on input connections later in this manual.
WHERE A FIXED MAI S LEAD IS FITTED, THE WIRI G COLOURS ARE:
230V AREAS: EARTH = GREE & YELLOW
EUTRAL = BLUE
LIVE = BROW
120V AREAS: EARTH = GREE
EUTRAL = WHITE
LIVE = BLACK
TO PREVE T THE LIKELIHOOD OF SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, DO OT EXPOSE
THE U IT TO RAI OR MOISTURE.
DO OT PLACE OBJECTS CO TAI I G LIQUID O TOP OF THE APPARATUS.
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO OT REMOVE COVERS. REFER ALL SERVICI G
TO QUALIFIED PERSO EL.
DO OT USE THE U IT IF THE ELECTRICAL POWER CORD IS FRAYED OR
BROKE . The power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance.
ALWAYS OPERATE THE U IT WITH THE AC GROU D WIRE CO ECTED TO THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GROU D. Precautions should be taken so that the means of
grounding of a piece of equipment is not defeated.
[DO OT REMOVE THE LID. Removing the lid will expose you to potentially
dangerous voltages. There are no user serviceable parts inside.]
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Thanks
Thank you for choosing an MC
2
Ti Series
Breakout box for your application.
Please spend a little time reading through this manual, so that you obtain the
best possible performance from the unit.
All MC
2
products are carefully designed and engineered for cutting-edge
performance and world-class reliability. If you would like further information
about this or any other MC
2
product, please contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Unpacking the unit
After unpacking, please check the unit carefully for any damage. If any is found,
immediately notify the carrier concerned - you, the consignee, must instigate any
claim. Please retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.
THIS WAY UP
MC2 AUDIO Ltd.,
Units 6-8 Kingsgate,
Heathpark Industrial Estate,
HONITON,
Devon EX14 1YG
England
Tel: ++(0)1404.44633
Fax: ++(0)1404.44660
www.mc2-audio.co.uk
Breakout Operator’s Manual Page 7
Introduction
Your
Ti Series
Breakout box is a multi-channel analogue output device, designed
to work with the most popular network audio protocols, and offers 8 or 16
channels of high performance audio outputs.
Additionally, the unit may be connected to a computer through ICORE, the
software package designed to integrate with all the
Ti Series
devices. This
opens up remote control of the unit’s output levels and allows outputs and the
unit itself to be named on the network for easy identification.
A programmable GPIO port allows for off-line monitoring of
Ti Series
amplifiers
and other Breakout boxes on the network. The configuration of this port is
programmable through ICORE, allowing the unit to integrate easily with voice
evacuation and building management systems.
The RS485 communications from the computer are bridged automatically onto
the Ethernet based audio network, allowing any Breakout to act as an off-line
monitor.
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Installation
Electrical Considerations
The Breakout box has been manufactured to comply with your local power supply
requirements but, before connecting the unit to the supply, ensure that the
voltage (printed on the rear panel) is correct, and that a mains fuse of the correct
type and rating has been fitted.
Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on
the back of the unit. Damage caused by connecting to incorrect AC
voltage is not covered by the warranty.
Mechanical Considerations
To ensure that this equipment performs to specification, it should be mounted in
a suitable rack or enclosure.
When mounting the unit in a rack or enclosure, ensure that there is adequate
ventilation. The cooling fan sucks cool air in through the RHS and blows warm air
out of the LHS of the unit through the ventilating grills.
Take care when mounting other equipment in the same rack.
Please also refer to the maintenance section on page 37 of this manual.
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Operation
Read all documentation before operating your equipment and retain all
documentation for future reference.
Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit and do not operate the unit
while standing in liquid.
Do not block fan intake or operate the unit in an environment that could impede
the free flow of air around the unit.
If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment, it should be
cleaned of any collected debris at regular intervals. (Please also refer to the
maintenance section on page 37 of this manual.)
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Front Panel Indicators
1: Power On Indicator
This illuminates shortly after power up, following the system checks, and shows
that the network card is present and functioning correctly. One flash at start-up
means 48kHz sample rate, two flashes means 96kHz. Please see page 35 for how
this can be changed. This LED will also flash when the unit is scanned when
going on-line remotely with ICORE, or if the “Identify” button is pressed.
Please see page 12 for more details of this feature.
2: Network Indicators
The “Link” and “Activity” LEDs follow those on the network card and will
illuminate when a network connection is present and detected by the card.
3: RS485 Comms Indicators
The RX and TX LEDs show comms activity on the RS485 bus, and are also used in
conjunction with the the etwork LEDs to show master mode configuration on
start-up – see page 33 for more details of this.
4: Network Type Badge
The badge denotes the fitted network card – please note that a firmware update
will be required if the network card is changed. Please see page 37 for more
information on this.
5: Output Metering
These analogue meters show the absolute output level for each channel on the
unit and are affected by remote level control adjustments and mutes. They are
for approximate signal indication only and not designed for system alignment.
Ti
MULTICHANNEL NETWORK OUTPUT
MC
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-18
0dB
-12
-3
-18
0dB
-12
-6
-3
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
POWERNETWORK RS485
ON
LINK ACTIVE R T
ICORE
1
2
3
5
4
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