MA2CHBOX.XL User Manual
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1. Matrix L f D 0 SC ADO ano C AESout A aes Lo y M Matrix Press to navigate P Turn to adjust A o SC Doubleclick for mute O lt x gt ea J unmute SC optical Out A AEsS as ei M Matrix e ee o SC b lt x gt b BNC c SFP BNCOut A aes ARS M Matrix Y EEEO o SC c lt X gt aa SFPOut ACAS jiga m _ M Matrix A es ee eee eee ee y page 42 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation a a a os a ee a o 4 pS C I r r r ml 124 FS r h E Encoder J l F lt x gt Bac pl A Scaling Factor headphones L J p level l l Vv Vv l SS o SC Le A E Encoder S lt X gt daa L lt x gt F fixed Sync Priority A AES Linelevel L 4 Z Vv y A 1 mono Dooa E Encoder C lt x gt 2 stereo A lt x gt F fixed Monitor Mode AES level AA a Sy AA J ae 0 level display off d lt x gt T level display on Display Liar JJ Li l MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 43 of 80 OiccocclkcOout H CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES TT Monitoring Three outputs with individual volume settings are available 6 3 mm TRS jack stereo Connect the headphones here to monitor the selected single channel or the selected channel pair 2 x XLR connector male Requires connected D2. THD 108 dB AN WARNING Do not connect voltage sources to the analog outputs This may cause damage at the output stages WARNING The line output is not servo balanced Do not connect the negative lead to ground This may cause damage at the output stage USB e 1 x USB socket Type B e for embedding de embedding of serial data firmware updates and remote control e Serial UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter e virtual COM Port for Windows XP Vista 7 8 10 page 72 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Appendix A Wiring AES I O Line Out Appendix A Wiring AES I O Line Out DSUB 9 female o 0 lt a Pin Signal e acs Pe imon o moun NOTE The pinout does not comply with the adaptor delivered with MA2CHBOX XT MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 73 of 80 DirectOut TECHNOLOGIES Index A ACCESSOY coccoccccccncncocnnnnnnonos 18 0 A 23 AES to MAD Liasinicinnissss sl C Conformity amp Certificates E E E E 15 ROHS 0 0 ee eee eee 15 WIRE E aorta 15 CONTAC scrinia donne 16 CONTEO aaa E ci 17 CONVENtIONS oen 5 D Defective Parts Modules 12 DIMENSIONS isena 70 DSUB 9 o irriisiaaniasiiias 18 23 OU cu nes cacti aE 73 E Encoder default selection 34 Environmental conditions 21 70 E FIrMWAre nocne 25 cc Ae 11 page 74 of 80 Index I Idle Mode 32 Intended Operation 13 L Level meterinQ o 38 M MA
3. This requires the USB Serial driver Windows being installed first The driver and the installation instructions are avallable at www directout eu 7 Using the power cord provided connect the PSU to a matching power supply WARNING This device must be connected to the mains using the three cord power leads supplied with the system Only supply the voltages and signals indicated 84 V 264 V MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Chapter 3 Installation 8 Turn on the power switch While the device is booting the currently installed firmware is indicated in the display e g firmware version 1 5 de Use the DirectOut Release Map to match your DirectOut device with the latest firmware or software release Link http www directout eu upload dokumente dotec_release_map pdf NOTE To update the firmware an installed USB serial driver Windows and the Update Tool are necessary The software and the installation instructions are available at www directout eu MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 25 of 80 DirreceEOute Chapter 3 Installation TECHNOLOGIES TT 9 Installation of USB Serial driver e download the USB Serial driver e download the Installation Guide for USB Control e follow the installation instructions in the Installation Guide for USB Control TIP Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service page 26 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL
4. Installation Installing the Device CHAPTER 4 Operation Introduction Global Control Input Sync MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 OIl al CO CON OD 0 10 10 11 12 12 13 to 16 17 18 21 21 27 27 28 30 page 3 of 80 DirectOut TECHNOLOGIES Display Menu e 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 page 4 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 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 ia 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 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 5 of 80 OicoccclcLOoutr K Chapter 1 Over
5. 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 35 of 80 OiccoccclcOoutr K CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES ST Push the encoder knob for more than 2 seconds to enter the menu page 36 of 80 O 3 O 0 Cc a Y Selected audio input for headphones out Values o SC input b BNC input c SFP input A AES input M matrix Selected audio input for line out Values o SC Input b BNC input c SFP input A AES input M matrix Selected audio input for AES out Values o SC Input b BNC input c SFP input A AES input M matrix Selected audio input for SC optical out Values o SC input b BNC input c SFP input A AES input M matrix Selected audio input for BNC coaxial out Values o SC Input b BNC input c SFP input A AES input M matrix Selected audio input for SFP output Values o SC input b BNC input c SFP input A AES input M matrix MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation Firmware 1 3 introduces AES input as source for the MADI outputs selecting lt A gt for the MADI outputs parameter lt 0 gt lt b gt lt c gt will feed the two AES input channels alternately to all MADI output channels NOTE The software remote offers access to more settings matrix channel based signal routing M channel mode for the output signal frame format for th
6. 2 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts Two different optical SFP modules are available from DirectOut GmbH e Multimode SFP transceiver with LC connectors No 11900 129 e Singlemode SFP transceiver with LC connectors No 11900 130 Specification of the optical SFP modules SFP Multimode Singlemode Powerbudget dB 11 dB Protocols Fast Ethernet OC3 Gigabit Ethernet STM1 Gigabit Fibre Channel Bandwidth from 100 Mbit s 1 050 Gbit s Bandwidth 155 Mbit s 1 250 Gbit s MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 19 of 80 D 1 re e eOe CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts TECHNOLOGIES H Multimode Simgiemode Receiver overload See page 20 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Chapter 3 Installation Chapter 3 Installation Installing the Device 1 Open the packaging and check that the contents have been delivered complete and undamaged 2 Place the device on a non slip horizontal surface The delivered pads may be affixed to the bottom of the cabinet Ensure a clean and dry surface before affixing the pads WARNING AN The synthetics of the delivered pads might cause stains on damageable surfaces To avoid staining of furniture surfaces it is recommended to place a protective plate under the device WARNING AN Avoid damage from condensation by waiting for the device to adapt to the environmental temperature Proper operation can only be guaranteed between temperatures of 5 C and 45 C
7. Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation CHAPTER 4 Operation Introduction This chapter describes the basic operation of the device Note that throughout this manual the abbreviation FS refers to sample rate or sample frequency So when dealing with scaling factors the following sample rates can be written as e 441kHz or 48kHz 1 F5 e 88 2kHz or 96 kHz ZFS e 1 6 4kHz or 192 kHz 4FS MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 27 of 80 Direcc tOute CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES lt 222 Global Control C13 socket Connect the power supply here 84 264 V AC NOTE The display indicates that a working power supply is connected to the power supply unit Note that an unlit display does not guarantee that the device is free of voltage lo ensure that the device is completely disconnected from mains voltage the power chord s must be disconnected page 28 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation Power 1 Switch Enable disable power supply Volume 1 Encoder Press and turn for all operations channel selection volume menu settings Press short to toggle between volume and channel selection Vol Ch or to navigate through the menu Press for more than 2 seconds to toggle between Vol Ch and the menu Press twice double click to mute unmute the output lurning the encoder knob at volume selection will also unmute the output Mute is available for the
8. UP or decrease DOWN volume level Checkbox to mute unmute all outputs that are set to encoder Display of channel selection of the MADI signal for the headphones line out and AES output Arrow keys to increase UP or decrease DOWN numeric selection STEREO Checkbox to toggle between MODE stereo or mono mode For information about the parameters please refer to CHAPTER 4 Operation on page 27 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote Settings Device settings Device Settings Idle Mode Set Volume y Y Show Levelmeter C Transparent Mode AES Line Output Level Encoder AES Output Level Fixed y Idle Mode Pulldown menu to set the idle mode to elther volume level or channel selection Show Checkbox to toggle level meter Levelmeter display on or off in idle mode Transparent Checkbox to toggle bit Mode AES transparency of AES input to MADI output and vice versa Line Output Pulldown menu to set the line Levels output to a fixed level or to follow the encoder setting AES Output Pulldown menu to set the AES3 Levels output to a fixed level or to follow the encoder setting This setting may interfere with a connection method using the MADI link MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 55 of 80 DirerccelOue_ CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES a Serial Embedder Routing Baud Rate 115k2 Baud Rate Pulldown
9. also excluded explicitly The general terms and conditions of business of DirectOut GmbH are applied MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 13 of 80 Dire e eOe CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts TECHNOLOGIES TTT page 14 of 80 Conditions of Warranty This unit has been designed and examined carefully by the manufacturer and complies with actual norms and directives Warranty is granted by DirectOut GmbH over the period of two years for all components that are essential for proper and intended operation of the device The date of purchase Is applied for this period Consumable parts e g battery are excluded from warranty claims WARNING All claims of warranty will expire once the device has been opened or modified or if instructions and warnings were ignored For warranty claims please contact the dealer where your device was acquired MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts Conformity amp Certificates CE This device complies with the basic requests of applicable EU guidelines The appropriate procedure for approval has been carried out RoHS Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances This device was constructed fulfilling the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002 99 EG WEEE Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Due to the directive 2002 96 EC for waste di
10. menu to select the transfer rate of the serial communication Values 115200 38400 19200 baud Remote In Pulldown menu to select signal port for Incoming control data Values USB SC BNC SFP SC UART Pulldown menu to select signal Out source of outgoing control data at the SC output Values SC BNC SFP USB Remote In oft In case of a communication loss via MADI link you may reset the serial embedder matrix to regain ac cess via the local USB port see page 51 page 56 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote BNC UART Pulldown menu to select signal Out source of outgoing control data at the BNC output Values SC BNC SFP USB Remote In off SFP UART Pulldown menu to select signal Out source of outgoing control data at the SFP output Values SC BNC SFP USB Remote In off USB UART Pulldown menu to select signal Out source of outgoing control data at the USB port Values SC BNC SFP USB Remote In Scheme BNC SFP MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 57 of 80 DirerccelOue_ CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES a page 58 of 80 MIDI over MADI Routing MIDI over MADI Embedder SC Out enc y Pulldown menu to select signal port of outgoing MIDI data at the SC output Values off SC BNC SFP Pulldown menu to select signal port of outgoing MIDI data at the BNC output Value
11. the person Is unconscious Check their pulse and reanimate if their respiration IS poor Lay the body down and turn It to one side Call for a doctor immediately Having sustained an electric shock Always consult a doctor MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 11 of 80 D 1 r e e eOe CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts TECHNOLOGIES Defective Parts Modules WARNING This device contains no userserviceable parts Therefore do not open the device In the event of a hardware defect please send the device to your DirectOut representative together with a detailed description of the fault We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous configuration operation or connection before sending parts for repair Updates DirectOut products are continually in develooment and therefore the information in this manual may be superseded by new releases lo access the latest documentation please visit the DirectOut website www directout eu This guide refers to firmware version 1 5 page 12 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts Intended Operation The MA2CHBOX XL is designed for monitoring MADI signals AES10 or AES signals AES3 via headphones or line output or AES WARNING AN No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above Consecutive damages are
12. 5 MA2CHBOX Remote Matrix The routing matrix offers access to single channel level of each I O To use the adjusted routing select Matrix as audio source in the overview LineOut Matrix Inputs are arranged vertically outputs horizontally Hid MA2CHBOX Remote Control Software fo B Command MA2CHBOX XL 0904020F01030C000209060009080A0F ut 7 sco SC Out 32 UNC In 1 UNC In 2 UNC In 3 ONC In 4 BNC Tn 5 BNC Tn 6 BNC Tn 7 BNC In A BNC In 9 BNC In 10 BNC In 11 UNC In 12 UNC In 13 UNC In 14 UNC In 15 BNC In 16 BNC In 17 BNC In 18 BNC In 19 BNC In 20 BNC In 21 BNC In 22 UNC Ln 25 UNC In 24 UNC In 25 UNC In 26 BNC In 27 BNC Tn 28 BNC In 79 BNC In 30 BNC In 31 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 61 of 80 DirectOut TECHNOLOGIES CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote The different I Os are organized in pages So there are seven input pages and seven output pages SC 33 64 BNC 1 32 BNC 33 6 The MADI I Os are split into portions of 32 channels each to suit a better overview page 62 of 80 Input Co SC Sono BNC 232 BNC sez 64 Sele S2 SFP 33104 AES Output Seo SC S34 BING 1232 BNC 33 64 SEIS SFP 33 64 AES LINE Button to access the page of the particular input port Example SG Ta SC port channel 1 to 32 SC port channel 33 to 64 AES AES3 port channel 1 2 oC 33 64 Button to access the page of the particular output port Example Sol SC port chann
13. DI formats 7 Menu Map ricardo nadaa 42 MIDI over MADI Routing 58 O Output balanced icc 24 72 P Power SUDDIY aaa 7 R Remote Control 47 S Sample rates 7 Scaling Fact uste 27 Serial Embedder Routing 56 A 5 SFP Modules cn 19 UO an me eee 66 re 30 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 T Technical data 70 Troubleshooting 66 U OCS danos 12 WOR COMO urraca cas 47 W Warranty cooccooccccccccncccnnnnnnnoss 14 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Index page 75 of 80 DirectOut nike TECHNOLOGIES page 76 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Notes MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 77 of 80 DirectOut nike TECHNOLOGIES page 78 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Notes MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 79 of 80 DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 T 49 3727 9969 7 50 09648 Mittweida F 49 3727 99697 52 Germany www directout eu
14. SB control please read the guide Installation USB control See www directout eu MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 47 of 80 Dire e eOe CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES HH page 48 of 80 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote Introduction The software application MA2CHBOX Remote offers access to all settings of the device Some features are accessible exclusively via the remote application e matrix channel based signal routing M e adjustable channel mode for the output signal e adjustable frame format for the output signal 2 FS e bittransparent processing of AES input signal e configuration of serial embedder routing e routing of MIDI over MADI data Requirements e OS version Windows XP Vista 7 8 10 e DirectOut USB Serial driver installed e Firmware version 1 5 or higher NOTE The driver and installation instructions are available at www directout eu All settings are stored inside the device Presets can be stored and recalled for quick configuration changes MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote MA2CHBOX XL 0904020F01030C000209060009080A0F AUDIO SOURCE VOLUME SC BNC MUTE SFP CHANNEL CLOCK SOURCE AES 2 STEREO MODE Y LineOut CLOCK RANGE Phones SAMPLE RATE SETTINGS The overview informs about the input signal state and offers access to the clock setting signal routing and the volume level and channel selection Click
15. SETTINGS to access the settings of the device the serial embedder and the MADI output format Click MATRIX to access the routing matrix for individual assembling of the audio signal routing MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 49 of 80 D 1 re e eOe CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES TT page 50 of 80 Connecting the device Remote control is available via two different methods a Serial data via USB b Serial over MADI embedded RS 232 data The USB Serial driver is required for method a only However It is required to have the driver installed anyway for initial setup and as fallback once a cabling or other issue interrupts the communication via the MADI link eee E ee E Select Serial COM port f Save Load Settings Load Matrix Load All About Quit To connect the device via USB e Go to Command and Select Serial COM port e Click Connect or use the connect button T MATRIX MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote Remote control via method b needs a looped MADI connection with the connected device s for bidirectional communication and appropriate settings of the serial embedder matrix Baud Rate 115k2 y See Settings on page 55 for information about the serial embedder matrix A Rese Serial Embedder J NOTE In case of a communication loss via MADI link you may reset the serial embedder matrix to regain a
16. SUB 9 adaptor at the rear panel 1 x XLR connector male Requires connected DSUB 9 adaptor at the rear panel page 44 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation DSUB 9 to XLR adaptor Pinout DSUB 9 See Appendix A Wiring AES I O Line Out on page 73 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 45 of 80 DirectOut TECHNOLOGIES page 46 of 80 CHAPTER 4 Operation Signal Input Output BNC OUT IN SC OUT IN AES I O LINE OUT 2 x BNC socket coaxial OUT MADI output 64 ch connect for MADI output signal here IN MADI input 64 ch connect MADI input signal here 1x SFP cage Insert SFP module here and connect MADI input output 2 x SC socket optical OUT MADI output 64 ch connect for MADI output signal here IN MADI input 64 ch connect MADI input signal here 1 x DSUB 9 connector female Connect delivered DSUB 9 adaptor here for XLR connection of AES O and Line Out empty cage module not included in delivery See Accessory on page 18 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation WARNING Only use the delivered adaptor or observe correct pin assignment see Appendix A Wiring AES I O Line Out on page 73 Servicing Remote Control An integral USB port is used for firmware updates and remote control USB 2 0 socket Type B Connect here for firmware updates and remote control NOTE For U
17. and a maximum relative humidity of 80 non condensing Ensure that the unit has sufficient air circulation for cooling MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 21 of 80 Dir ege t Oute Chapter 3 Installation TECHNOLOGIES TT 3 Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port s before use NOTE Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction 4 Connect signal cable s for the MADI signals page 22 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Chapter 3 Installation 5 Connect the signal cables for the analog and AES3 audio signals to the DSUB 9 adaptor Connect the adaptor to the DSUB 9 plug at the rear panel The adaptor converts from DSUB 9 male to e 2x XLR male Line Out L R e 1x XLR male AES3 output e 1x XLR female AES3 input WARNING AN Do not connect voltage sources to the analog outputs This may cause damage at the output stages Observe the technical specifications listed in this document MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 23 of 80 Dir ege LO ULHW Chapter 3 Installation TECHNOLOGIES TTT page 24 of 80 WARNING The line output is not servo balanced Do not connect the negative lead to ground This may cause damage at the output stage Observe the technical specifications listed in this document 6 Optional Connect an USB cable to the USB port for remote control or firmware updates
18. ccess via the local USB port MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 51 of 80 Dire e eOe CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES TT page 52 of 80 Overview Signal State CLOCK SOURCE CLOCK RANGE SAMPLE RATE SYNC Information about lock sync state of input signal Individual display of MADI input signal format frame format and channel mode Pulldown menu to select clock Source Pulldown menu to select scaling factor SAMPLE Display of the base rate of the RATE device clock For information about the parameters please refer to CHAPTER 4 Operation on page 27 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote Audio Source AUDIO SOURCE gt PE BNC SPP AES LineOut Phones Pulldown menu to select signal source for SC optical output Pulldown menu to select signal source for BNC coaxial output Pulldown menu to select signal source for SFP output Pulldown menu to select signal source for AES3 output Pulldown menu to select signal source for analog line output Pulldown menu to select signal source for headphones output For information about the parameters please refer to CHAPTER 4 Operation on page 27 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 53 of 80 Dire e eOe CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES TTT page 54 of 80 Volume Channel VOLUME f MUTE CHANNEL 3 STEREO MODE f Display of volume setting Arrow keys to Increase
19. e output signal 2 FS bit transparent processing of AES input signal configuration of serial embedder routing routing of MIDI over MADI data MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 37 of 80 OicoccclcLOoutr K CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES HEIK 4 lt T gt lt X F lt x gt Selected input scaling factor values 1 1 F5 2 2F5 4s4FS Y O T da el V Y z V w Y Y S lt x gt Sync Source Values o SC input b BNC input c SFP input A AES input C lt x gt Monitor mode is indicated Values 1 mono 2 stereo d lt x gt Level metering display during idle mode Values O off 1 on page 38 of 80 A 96k Frame signal at the input that is defined as clock source will override the setting and force the scaling factor to 2 FS temporarily The set value is restored once a 48k Frame signal is detected Override is indicated by blinking display of 1 FS or A oy If only one input is locked the setting is ignored and this input is used as clock source MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation Monitoring of either a stereo pair or a single mono channel stereo gt odd channels to left and even channels to right Mono gt left and right are identical This setting affects the indication of channels too see lt Numbers gt Decimal points Using AES as input source lt AA gt will override the setting and force to stereo temporari
20. el 1 to 32 SC port channel 33 to 64 AES LINE AESS3 port amp LineOut amp Phones channel 1 2 oC 33 64 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote Setting deleting crosspoints e move the cursor to the desired position a small green square and transparent bars point the active position e click into the square to set delete the crosspoint To set more than one crosspoint you may click and hold the left mouse button and move the cursor The pointed crosspoints will be set upon release of the mouse button crosspoint output is set on the selected Input page crosspoint output is set on a non selected input page BNC In 1 BNC In 2 BNC In 3 BNC In 4 BNC In 5 BNC In 6 BNC In 7 BNC In 8 BNC In 9 BNC In 10 BNC In 11 BNC In 12 BNC In 13 BNC In 14 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 63 of 80 D 1 re e eOe CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES page 64 of 80 Presets The settings of the device and routing matrix can be stored to a single file The settings can be reloaded separately from the same file This allows to use the settings independently from each other e g you may reload another routing setup without changing the clock source Disconnect Ctrl C Select Serial COM port Stores all settings in one file mbx Load Restores all device settings Settings except the routing matrix Load Restores the setting of the routing Matrix matrix onl
21. encoder knob the idle mode becomes active i e the menu is left automatically and the display switches back to level metering or vol or channel selection NOTE Firmware 1 3 04 2014 introduces a default setting for either channel or volume selection in idle mode see Idle Mode on page 34 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation MADCHBOK EL 2 CHAMMEL MAO MONITORA WITH ALS PO AND LIN The selected channel pair is indicated In stereo mode odd numbers are Number indicated only e g lt 05 gt Is selected amp monitoring of MADI channels 05 left Decimal and 06 right Point s In mono mode all channels are indicated Blinking of left decimal point indicates Mute active Blinking numbers indicate channel not avallable at scaling factor 2 FS or 4 FS or in 56ch mode The adjusted volume level is indicated The signal can be varied within a range of 96 dBFS to O dBFS in steps of 1 dB An additional boost up to 9 dB can be applied Blinking numbers indicate Mute active MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 33 of 80 OicoccclcLOoutr K CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES TT Idle Mode To change default encoder selection in idle mode e switch off on device e push encoder knob during firmware display e the selection is indicated by the right decimal point A This setting is also available in the software remote page 34 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version
22. ge the signal cable MADI signal Signal source Is Change the source at the input is defective or not stable or use appropriate cables bad signal condition Jitter gt 1 ns e g due to exceeded length or bad screening attenuation of signal cable Clicks in the Input source Is Check the status of input LED audio signal not in sync with and check clock setting of the clock master of connected device the box MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 67 of 80 DOICTOe CELOUVUELCHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance TECHNOLOGIES Te Possible reason Inout LED Is always blinking Display blinking in CH selection Display is black page 68 of 80 Input signal is not in sync with device or input signal is not Stable or bad signal condition Jitter gt 1 ns e g due to exceeded length or bad screening attenuation of signal cable Channel is not available due to scaling factor or 56 ch mode used No signal is present and level meter during idle mode is enabled Change the source or use appropriate cables Check the scaling factor in the menu or check the input signal Check input signal or switch off level meter see page 42 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance To clean the device use a soft dry cloth To protect the surface avoid using cleaning agents NOTE The device should be disconnected fr
23. ly After a short period of time without using the encoder knob the idle mode is activated The display then indicates the input level for the left and right channel individually The three horizontal bars of the segment display mark the values 30 dBFS 18 dBFS and 6 dBFS The decimal point indicates a signal different from digital zero MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 39 of 80 Oire e te Oue CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES gt gt h lt x gt Level of headphones out Values E encoder output level variable follows the volume setting L lt x gt Level of Line out Values F fixed output level fixed E encoder output level variable follows the volume setting A lt x gt Level of AES out Values F fixed output level fixed E encoder output level variable follows the volume setting lf the value is set to E Encoder the output will mute If the encoder is pressed twice X Y O pS du V Y V gt V page 40 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 41 of 80 Dire cecOut_ CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES gt gt eea a Menu Map r Ss ox X T 1 T o scC Press gt 2s h lt x gt ENE SFP Volume headphones A AES a M Matrix Y y A AA Wa TT SC Ly ee b BNC P 2 SFP Channel ia LineOut A AES a PA M
24. o 4 co a TECHNOLOGIES MA2CHBOX XL User s Manual DirectOut TECHNOLOGIES Copyright All rights reserved Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce any document or graphic in whole or in part for any reason is expressly prohibited unless prior written consent is obtained from the DirectOut GmbH All trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners lt cannot be guaranteed that all product names products trademarks requisitions regulations guidelines specifications and norms are free from trade mark rights of third parties All entries in this document have been thoroughly checked however no guarantee for correctness can be given DirectOut GmbH cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual DirectOut GmbH reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice DirectOut Technologies is a registered trademark of the DirectOut GmbH DirectOut GmbH 2015 page 2 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Table of contents About This Manual How to Use This Manual Conventions Chapter 1 Overview Introduction Feature Summary Applications How It works CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts Before Installing This Device First Aid in case of electric shock Detective Parts Modules Updates Intended Operation Conditions of Warranty Conformity amp Certificates Contact Contents Accessory Chapter 3
25. om the power supply during the cleaning process MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 69 of 80 Dire e eOe CHAPTER 7 Technical Data TECHNOLOGIES TT CHAPTER 7 Technical Data Dimensions e Width 140 mm e Height 42 mm e Depth 146 mm Weight e 0 8kg Power Consumption e 5W typical Power Supply e 84V 264V AC 47 Hz 63 Hz Safety class 1 Environmental Conditions e Operating temperature 5 C up to 45 C e Relative humidity 10 80 non condensing MADI Port SC optical e 1 x SC socket FDDI input output e ISO IEC 9314 3 e Wave length 1310 nm e Multi Mode 62 5 125 or 50 125 MADI Port BNC coaxial e 2 x BNC socket input output e Impedance 75 Q e 0 3 V up to 0 6 V peak to peak page 70 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 7 Technical Data MADI Port SFP e 1 x SFP empty cage without module Sample Rate e 30 50 kHz 1 FS e 60 100 kHz O 2 FS e 120 200 kHz O 4FS MADI Format I O e 48k Frame 96k Frame e 56 channel 64 channel AES3 I O e 1 x DSUB 9 adaptor to XLR included in delivery e AES3 balanced input output Phones e 1 xTRS jack 6 3 mm stereo e Level 18 dBu e SNR 114 2 dB 1171 dBA e THD N 103 dB e THD 106 dB MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 71 of 80 Dire e eOe CHAPTER 7 Technical Data TECHNOLOGIES TT Line Output e 1 x DSUB 9 adaptor to XLR included in delivery e balanced output e Level 24 dBu SNR 114 5 dB 1173 dBA e THD N 105 5 dB
26. one wide range power supply 84 V to 264 V AC 47 Hz to 63 Hz safety class 1 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 7 of 80 OicoccclcLOoutr K Chapter 1 Overview TECHNOLOGIES TT page 8 of 80 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 e signal control of MADI signals within a signal chain e g on stage for line check e external monitors the selected channel pair for monitoring is copied to the Line out and or AES output feeding e g external monitors e recording with redundant systems the incoming MADI signal is mirrored to the other MADI outputs feeding secondary recording systems e signal distribution all l 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 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 Chapter 1 Overview MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 9 of 80 DirectOut CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts TECHNOLOGIES page 10 of 80 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts Before Installing This Device WARNING Please read and obser
27. outputs Headphones Line Out and AES It is applied only to outputs that are set to Encoder E in the menu see section Level Settings on page 40 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 29 of 80 Oicoc cc tOute CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES TT Input Sync EA pre Input Four inputs are avallable e MADI SC optical e MADI BNC coaxial e MADI SFP cage e AES DSUB 9 adaptor Sync The device is clocked according the setting specified in the menu See S lt x gt MENU on page 38 NOTE Auto Sync If only one signal is connected it will be used as clock source ignoring the sync setting page 30 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 4 Operation LED green indicates sync status of the lt SC gt lt BNC gt lt SFP gt lt AES gt input LED OFF no signal LED flashing signal present asynchronous LOCK LED ON signal present synchronous SYNC If no inout detects a valid signal all four LEDs will pulse MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 31 of 80 OiccocclkcOout H CHAPTER 4 Operation TECHNOLOGIES gt gt lt gt page 32 of 80 Display Menu The 7 segment display indicates the selected channel pair adjusted volume level menu settings The display is used in two modes e dle mode volume or channel selection or level metering e menu mode menu settings After a short period of time without using the
28. s off SC BNC SFP Pulldown menu to select signal port of outgoing MIDI data at the SFP output Values off SC BNC SFP MIDI over MADI means that the MIDI data is carried by user bit of audio channel 56 The MIDI matrix allows to distribute or route the embedded MIDI data between the three MADI l Os However it does not embed an external MIDI signal into a MADI stream or deembed from an incoming MADI stream MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote Scheme SC BNC SFP SC BNC SFP NOTE The output selection off in both serial embedder and MIDI matrix means that the user bits of the incoming MADI signals stick with the routed audio signal Exception Transparent Mode AES active is used see page bb serial over MADI user bit audio channel 1 to 9 MIDI over MADI user bit audio channel 56 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 59 of 80 DicoccLOVULW CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote TECHNOLOGIES Te Output Format Output Format scout 56ch 96k Frame BNC Out 56ch 96k Frame SFP Out O 56h 96k Frame SC Out Checkbox to toggle the channel BNC Out mode of the MADI output signal SFP Out between 56 ch and 64 ch 56ch SC Out Checkbox to toggle the frame BNC Out format of the MADI output SFP Out signal between 48k Frame and 96k Frame 96k Frame 96k Frame is available at 2 FS operation only page 60 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER
29. sposal this device must be recycled For correct recycling please dispatch the device to IMM Elektronik GmbH Leipziger Str 32 09648 Mittweida Germany Only stamped parcels will be accepted VVEEE Reg No DE 93924963 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 15 of 80 Dire e eOe CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts TECHNOLOGIES H page 16 of 80 Contact Sales DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Str 32 09648 Mittweida Germany Phone 49 0 3727 99697 50 Fax 49 0 3727 99697 52 www directout eu Manufacturer IMM Elektronik GmbH Leipziger Str 32 09648 Mittweida Germany Phone 49 0 3727 6205 0 Fax 49 0 3727 6205 56 www imm gruppe de MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts Contents The contents of your MA2CHBOX XL package include e 1x MA2CHBOX XL e 1x DSUB 9 to XLR adaptor e 1 x power chord e 1 x Manual To complete the delivery download the USB serial driver and software remote application from the website Link http www directout eu MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 17 of 80 Dire cet Out_ CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts TECHNOLOGIES TTT page 18 of 80 Accessory The Line Out and AES3 I O are available as a DSUB 9 socket For adaption between DSUB 9 and XLR plugs an adaptor is offered DSUB 9 to XLR adaptor AES output Pinout DSUB 9 See Appendix A Wiring AES 1 0 Line Out on page 73 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1
30. ve 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 5 C and 45 C 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 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues amp facts First Aid in case of electric shock WARNING Do not touch the person or his her clothing before power is turned off otherwise you risk sustaining an electric shock yourself Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source as follows Switch off the equipment Unplug or disconnect the mains cable Move the person away from the power source by using dry insulating material such as wood or plastic If
31. view TECHNOLOGIES TT page 6 of 80 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 e MADI I O SC optical BNC coaxial SFP cage e AES3 I O e Line Out stereo e Headphone output stereo e USB Port for transmission of serial data Serial over MADI remote control and firmware updates MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 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 Matrix to de embed and route RS 232 Routing data MIDI over MADI Matrix to route embedded MIDI data Routing Power Supply This device Is equipped with
32. y Load all Restores all settings including routing matrix MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 5 MA2CHBOX Remote MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 page 65 of 80 DOICTOeCELOUVUELCHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance TECHNOLOGIES ne CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting To identify a possible defect with the device please consult the following table If the fault cannot be resolved using these instructions please contact your local DirectOut representative or visit support directout eu Possible reason Device Power supply Is Check that the power supply doesn t work broken switch is on that the device is connected to the power supply and that the socket Is working Defective fuses must be exchanged by qualified service personal only Optical port Optic is dirty Use an air supply to carefully does not remove any dust work Never use objects for cleaning No signal at Connections Check the connections the output input output and change the cables if port are mixed up necessary Check the routing matrix page 66 of 80 MA2CHBOX XL Manual Version 1 2 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Possible reason No signal at Signal cable Exchange the signal cable the output defective port No signal at Connectors of Use an air supply to carefully the output the signal cable remove any dust port are dirty Never use objects for cleaning or Exchan
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