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1. ID W N j IB 3 2 E 4 il 5 INPUTS OUTPUTS The illustration above shows a RedNet D64R with a single PSU input and a single locked network connection acting as the network master with the Sample Rate Converters enabled a PSUs A B Each illuminates if PSU has power input and all DC outputs are present RIEN Network s Each illuminates if a valid connection is present T ales Locked Unit is successfully locked to the network changes to the red cross if not locked T Network Master Illuminated indicating that unit is the network master T EE External Clock Green Illuminates when external clock is selected and locked Amber Illuminates when external clock is selected but not locked Red Illuminates when external clock is selected but not connected Fosecssososocesecesecosocssecososcescccsccsoscescosocceocosocesocesecosocesecocseccsososescesocesccecscsesccscccsocesecosocesocosocesesosececsocoseccsocesebosocesceseccecccsocososcsososebceseccosecesocesecosocesesosocesscesccssccesccsscceocesecesocesocososccecosecesecesecesocsesesosoceecosscceoccsecosocccososecesececccesoceseoo Signal Metering Each input and output channel has a virtual signal indicator Five different states are represented e Black No signal present e Dim green P 126 dBFS e Green 42 dBFS e Amber 6 dBFS e Red 0 dBFS e SRC Indicates sample rate converters are active ID Identification Clicking o2. device will be separated within a border like this A RedNet System User Guide is also available from the RedNet product pages of the Focusrite website The Guide provides a detailed explanation of the RedNet system concept that will help you achieve a thorough understanding of its capabilities We recommend that all users including those already experienced in digital audio networking take the time to read through the System User Guide so that they are fully aware of all the possibilities that RedNet and its software have to offer Should either User Guide not provide the information you need be sure to consult www focusrite com rednet which contains a comprehensive collection of common technical support queries Box Contents e RedNet 6 D64R unit e 1 2 x IEC AC mains cables 2x EC mains cable retaining clips ce instructions on page 10 Bei ony 2m Cat 6 Ethernet cable RedNet 6 only e Safety information cut sheet e RedNet Getting Started Guide e Product registration card provides links to RedNet Control RedNet PCle drivers included with RedNet Control download Audinate Dante Controller installed with RedNet Control Dante Virtual Soundcard DVS Token and download instructions INTRODUCTION Thank vou for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet 6 D64R RedNet 6 Focusrite CLOCK SOURCE INTERNAL Focusrite RedNet 6 D64R MADI Bridge is a 1U 19in rack mount unit that provides an interface between any MADI AES10
3. indicator on the front panel will flash to indicate that the output is out of MADI tolerance Therefore to continue generating a valid RedNet 6 D64R MADI output it would be necessarv to operate the MADI output in 56 channel varispeed mode use sample rate conversion or reduce the network rate to within 1 of nominal sample rate Sample Rate Converters SRC will need to be switched in for any sources that are not using the current system clock as a reference signal This can be particularly useful in post production environments where the network audio is pulled up or down but it is necessary to have the MADI stream run at a base sample rate to interface for example with a mixing console Note that engaging the sample rate converters will increase the overall latency of the device OTHER REDNET SVSTEM COMPONENTS The RedNet hardware range includes various tvpes of I O interface and a PCle digital audio interface card which is installed in the svstem s host computer All the I O units can be considered as Break Out and or Break In boxes to from the network and all are built in mains powered 19 rackmount housings There are also three software items RedNet Control see below Dante Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard USING REDNET CONTROL RedNet Control will reflect the status of the RedNet units present in the system presenting an Image representing each hardware unit To m ID mi i fi Cr ha bii Hi
4. 00 431 2609 This device complies with part 15 of the 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 For USA To the User 1 Do not modify this unit This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority granted by the FCC to use this product 2 Important This product satisfies FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with other equipment Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment 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 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause har
5. 64R MADI input select is auto sensing by default although manual override is provided in the RedNet Control application When Auto mode is selected and both coaxial and optical inputs are present RedNet 6 D64R will automatically prefer the optical input If the optical cable is removed from the RedNet 6 D64R input the unit will automatically switch to the coaxial input If Auto Input is selected while no valid coaxial or optical input is present both the optical and coaxial input indicators will flash The RedNet 6 D64R MADI output has three varispeed states selectable in the RedNet Control application e Varispeed e Fixed e Follow MADI input In addition to the varispeed states the RedNet 6 D64R MADI output is capable of a range of sample rates These can be selected in the RedNet Control application e Single 44 1 or 48 kHz e Dual 88 2 or 96 kHz e Quad 176 4 or 192 kHz e Follow MADI input When a MADI input is present the MADI output of RedNet 6 D64R will automatically match the MADI Input Pull Up and Pull Down Operation RedNet 6 D64R is able to operate at a specified pull up or pull down percentage as selected in the Dante Controller application When operating in 64 channel ie non varispeed mode MADI is not capable of operating at greater than approximately 1 of the nominal sample rate This may become a problem when the network clock domain is pulled up beyond 1 of nominal In this condition the Output Varispeed
6. D will flash when either a the signal is out of MADI tolerance beyond 196 of nominal and the unit is NOT in 56 channel mode or b if MADI follow Rx is set and an invalid input is detected Rear Panels RedNet 6 C AC ONLY 100 240V e I a e 50 60 HZ 300A Focusrite REDNET CAUTION A eh PA jit 7 FISK OF FLEET SHOOK MADI COAXIAL MADI OPTICAL WORD CLOCK oN oN ETHERNET AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR QUI i gur IN our IN i WARNING I A a a S i l JA mm MN TOUT NES ei gt FIN N A f AN gt aol 9 Koo 9 Y EN l Nee RedNet D64R CO sonar or PEN Focusrite C Pa jit L DN A N B MADI COAXIAL MADI OPTICAL WORD CLOCK REDNET M p i OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN II DV Q 1 S aS NEY SEWDA WA g ma b HEDA A O NA NA Ji INA V Nm emm 1 li PSUA ts MA corn PSUB PRIMARY SECONDARY b bid ca id il C Q 9 WW QO 1 IEC Mains Inlet PSU A Standard IEC receptacle for connection of AC mains RedNet 6 D64Rs feature Universal PSUs enabling them to operate on any supply voltage of between 100 V and 240 V Note that initial use requires fitment of the plug retaining clip see page 10 POOP eee UOC eee ree re ree rrr rer terre rer rrr rer errr errr rer terre rrr rer rer rrr re rer rrr rer errr err
7. RD CLOCK Orange LED illuminates to indicate an external Word Clock sync is in use Front Panels Continued RedNet 6 ES O O IETW SAMPLE RATE CLOCK SOURCE INPUT CLOCKSOURCE STATUS REDNET KH Lal NAI mm COAXIAL WH REDNET m SRC j d umm LOCKED EM 48kHz um MADI INP UT mm OPTICAL WH MADI INPUT mm O P VARISPEED Focusrite mm POWER REDNET am MADI mm WORD CLOCK RedNet D64R NETWORK SAMPLE RATE CLOCKSOURCE MADIINP UT MADI CLOCK SIGNAL REDNET l D64R EN PRIMARY 44 1 kHz EN INTERNAL EH COAXIAL EM SRC mm IN 7 E REDNET sia mm NADL INPUT mm OPTICAL II MAD NPU T our Focusrite ON MB SECONDARY x2 WB WORD CLOCK EN PSUA x4 EN WORD CLOCK Em AUTO EN VARISPEED mm PSUB IM LOCKED ULL UP DOWN O v of lo 6 MADI Input Indicators If a selected input signal is either invalid or not present the input source LED will flash e COAXIAL Orange LED indicates that Coax is the selected input or that AUTO is selected and the BNC input is valid e OPTICAL Orange LED indicates that Optical is the selected input or that AUTO is selected and the Optical input is valid DOAR e AUTO Indicates that input selection is automatically set Optical preferred This LED will flash if Auto is selected but neither input COAX or Optical is valid Peer rere ree rarer rrr re reer rer er
8. REDNET6 REDNET D64HR MADI BRIDGE User Guide fa mm LOCKED um 48kHz m x4 mm MADI INPUT mm OPTICAL EB MADI INPUT mm O P VARISPEED Focusrite mm POWER REDNET mm PULL UP DOWN mm WORD CLOCK MADI um WORD CLOCK O NETWORK SAMPLE RATE CLOCK SOURCE INPUT CLOCK SOURCE STATUS REDNET mm CONNECTED um 44 1kHz m x2 um INTERNAL um COAXIAL mm REDNET mm SRC Ko iu NETWORK SAMPLE RATE CLOCK SOURCE MADI INPUT MADI CLOCK SIGNAL l DG4R MEE PRIMARY NN 44 1 kHz BIN INTERNAL II COAXIAL mm SRC mm n L NEM REDNET MAD BRIDGE mm but II NADI INPUT NEN OPTICAL BIN MADI INPUT uH OUT Focusrite ON MEE SECONDARY MEN x2 II WORD CLOCK S ma x II WORD CLOCK um AUTO BIN VARISPEED WI LOCKED WB PULL UP DOWN Focusrite www focusrite com FA9096 02 IMPORTANT SAFETV INSTRUCTIONS a ese ox m 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades w
9. SPECIFICATIONS Supported Sample Rates 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 496 0 1 0 196 4 167 at 24 bit Electrical Standard Recommended Cable Connector Optical Standard Recommended Cable Multi mode Graded index 62 5um core 125um cladding Connector Output PSU amp Network Front Panel Indicators Power IPSU Al Green LED Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present PSUB D64R only Green LED Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present Green LED Indicates that a network connection is present on Primary port when in Redundant mode When in Switched mode a valid network connection at either Primary or Secondary network port will cause this LED to illuminate Network Secondary Green LED Indicates that a network connection is present on secondary port when in D64R only redundant mode Not used in switched mode Green LED When unit is network slave shows valid network lock When unit is network Network Locked master shows lock to indicated clock source Flashing indicates external clock is selected but not connected Orange LED for each SRC RedNet MADI Input and Word Clock Network Connected Primary Network Modes D 4R Only Redundant Allows unit to connect to two independent networks Switched Connects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy chaining of device Channel Count a 1 Quad Varispeed 14 14 3 74 4 32 kg PS
10. UIs 1 2 x Internal 100 240V 50 60Hz consumption 30VA 20 Focusrite RedNet Warrantv and Service All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for manv vears subject to reasonable care use transportation and storage Verv manv of the products returned under warrantv are found not to exhibit anv fault at all To avoid unnecessary inconvenience to you in terms of returning the product please contact Focusrite support In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident in a product within 12 months from the date of the original purchase Focusrite will ensure that the product Is repaired or replaced free of charge A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post purchase transportation storage or careless handling nor damage caused by misuse Whilst this warranty Is provided by Focusrite the warranty obligations are fulfilled by the distributor responsible for the country in which you purchased the product In the event that you need to contact the distributor regarding a warranty issue or an out of warranty chargeable repair please visit www focusrite com distributors The distributor will then advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue In every case it will be necessary to provide a copy of the original invoice o
11. ample rate conversion is disabled the MADI output will be synchronous with the RedNet network In this case the selection of clock source for the unit is made under RedNet Clock Source in the RedNet Control application If MADI and the Network are to run synchronously the following rules must be followed e With Network as the clock source it is important that any device sending a MADI signal to RedNet 6 D64R is also receiving a word clock signal from the RedNet 6 D64R or another RedNet unit e With Word Clock In as the clock source any device which is sending a MADI signal to RedNet 6 D64R must also receive a valid clock signal from the same source as RedNet 6 The RedNet 6 D64R Word Clock Output may be switched via the RedNet Control application to output one of four clock signals e Network Clock e Network Clock base rate e MADI Input e Word Clock Input Note Switchable 75 ohm termination can be selected via RedNet Control MADI Modes RedNet 6 D64R supports both varispeed and non varispeed MADI modes Non varispeed mode enables up to 64 channels I O at 48 kHz Varispeed mode enables up to 56 channels I O at 48kHz The MADI input of RedNet 6 D64R will automatically detect the channel count of incoming signals meaning the user does not need to adjust any settings When Follow Rx located in MADI Output menu is set the MADI output of RedNet 6 D64R will automatically be set to match the incoming MADI signal The RedNet 6 D
12. device and the RedNet Ethernet audio system Support for up to 64 channels of digital audio I O at standard sample rates 44 1 48kHz from a MADI system 32 channels at 96kHz and 16 at 192kHz eessososeccsocececesocssecoseccsososesesocesecesccsecosecceocesecosocesecoseccsocosecssccesecosocesecosocesoscocososceoccsocesososeccsocesecosocesecosecesosesecescsesecesccsocosecceoccecocosocceososeccsocoscecssocesebosocesecssoccesccescosocceocosccesocesecosocesecosoccsososecesocesecesccesecsscceoceosccosocccecosoccseso T Dual Ethernet connectors primary and secondary on the rear panel allow maximum network T reliability with seamless switchover to a standby network in the unlikely event of a network failure These ports may also be used to daisv chain additional units when operating in Switched mode Redundant power supplies PSU A and B with separate input sockets on the rear panel allow one supply to be connected to an uninterruptible source Each PSU s status can be monitored remotely over the network or from the front panel Cree ee eee eee reer er ee reer errr reer rere errr rere e reece rer rre crete errr errr errr reece rrr creer reece er rere rrr ere reer rece c terre cre ree rer rer rere errr rer errr rrr re cree rere e rrr re reer eres terres eer re reer ere ree reece rte r errr rere r revere errr reser rrr crete errr rrr rere e rer rere rrr errr rere reer errr reece errr rer rrr rere errr reste rer rire rere The MADI connection ca
13. en 4 eee e sure ctaaauericeees snag eeuer eee tuners seu tees bee ees 12 MAUIIMOQCS aroser perri hee heed see or ees apenmna NIC GMRNCURRRPE RENT eda PEIUS 13 Pull Up and Pull Dowrn Operetloni x 7 a tiami aa saaa ea cea ee eaaa i a a a R A 14 Sample Rate CONVEMTETS sn sea am drita de atado aaa aa a l de 14 OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2 00 cece es 15 USING REDNET CONTROL a a a a AA 15 Signal Metering ee 403 479 93 9 9 9 9 9 dt 1 diri ee 15 IBA U fe e Tar b ee o parne nn EENET EE nR 16 TOOLS ME U 222 6000 5 46 odes Sec doe Aces nt A tn A a EE 16 APPEND i a 17 eosdem BBMmmmM 17 Ethernet bau EET 17 PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS eee n n KM MM n n 18 Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service Lee nerka 21 Registering Our POOL CL s sa bdejna 21 Customer Support and Unit Servicing eee 21 TROUDICSNOOUNG ua a ucs ecuro rikk miti Fou rac d Bed ib BE SHE RO ESE Rb f fo HESS ODES 21 About this User Guide This User Guide applies to both the RedNet 6 and RedNet D64R MADI Bridge interfaces It provides information about installing each unit and how either can be connected into your system All references relating to the RedNet 6 are also applicable to the RedNet D64R In any instances where names or values differ the screening or value for the D64R unit will be appended in square brackets eg Power PSU AJ D64R Any information that is relevant to only one
14. g used Redundant mode or an additional port on an integral network switch on the primary network Switched mode 3 MADII O BNC Coax Input and output BNC connectors for 750 coaxial cable 4 MADII O Optical Duplex SC optical connector Fibre standard is 62 5 125 Multimode 5 Word Clock Out Provides an output of the chosen system clock reference can be switched between base rate or network rate 6 Word Clock In Allows synchronisation of the Dante network to house word clock Power Connection This information is only applicable to the RedNet D64R IEC Power Cord Retaining Clip RedNet D64R is supplied with IEC power cord retaining clips These prevents accidental disconnection of a power cord during use When the unit is first installed the retaining clips will need to be attached to power input sockets on the rear panel Insert each clip by squeezing together the legs as shown in the first image below aligning the pins with the through holes on the IEC fixing posts one at a time and then releasing Ensure that the orientation of each clip is as shown in the other images below or the effectiveness will be compromised Phvsical Characteristics 308mm 12 13 465 0mm 18 3 Focusrite 31 8mm 1 25 RedNet 6 D64R dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above RedNet 6 D64R requires 1U of vertical rack space and at least 350 mm of rack depth to allow for cables RedNet 6 D64R weigh
15. ith 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart A Use onlv with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified bv the manufacturer taa apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped No naked flames such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord If the mains plug supplying the apparatus incorporates a fuse then it should only be rep
16. laced with a fuse of identical or lower rupture value The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Laite on liitett v suojamaadoituskoskettimilla va rustettuumpistorasiaan Apparatet m tikoples jordet stikkontakt Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THERISKOF FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification Focusrite RedNet Responsible party American Music and Sound Address 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone 8
17. mful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense For Canada To the User This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada RoHS Notice Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed where applicable to the European Union s Directive 2002 95 EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances RoHS as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS namely sections 25214 10 25214 10 2 and 58012 Health and Safety Code Section 42475 2 Public Resources Code CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 cc cece eee es 2 About this User GUIDE D BOX COMO a a ERRE D INERODUCMONI sirrdir rip daro dc saunders shueeesertiaaniereesnbederssanecass tae 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE i ia i jla 7 RedNet 6 D64R Connections and Features 0 0 ccc ce ene ee 7 goal l 2aso5 haere ee ettienencechmeaweddemenee ceed os nee tere eyesore ees 7 HOO Tl exu aaa S SURE UE REREATEEmELAERERLERGRuETAACATE REEF E 9 Power CONNCCHOM ccc5s4448Geeeeeucageeosdendppanecsah REDE EERE REENE 10 IEC Power Cord Retaining CUD isi ia i o ee ae 10 Physical Characteristics LT 11 Power Requirements L 11 REDNET 6 D64R OPERATION 200 cece eee eee eee eens 12 First Useand Firmware U Dt a a os renee cae IRE quere qu e vdd 12 Bien
18. n the ID icon wit identify the physical device being controlled by flashing its front panel LEDs Tools Menu Clicking on the Tools icon Q will gain access to the following system settings MADI Input Selection One can be selected at any time e Coaxial e Optical e Network base rate SRC Sample Rate Conversion e Enable Tick option On Off e MADI Output Rate One can be selected at any time Follow Rx Single Rate Double Rate Quad Rate e SRC Clock Source One can be selected at any time MADI Input Word Clock RedNet RedNet Clock Source Only one can be selected at any time e Internal RedNet 6 D64R is network master but running from internal clock e MADI input e Word Clock Note When selecting any clock source RedNet 6 D64R will become a preferred master Preferred Master On Off state Word Clock Output One can be selected at any time e Network e Network base rate e MADI Input e Word Clock Input Word Clock Termination Tick option On Off Terminates word clock input BNC with 750 MADI Output Varispeed Only one can be selected at any time e Follow RX e Fixed 64 32 16 e Varispeed 56 28 14 APPENDIX Connector Pinouts Ethernet Connector Pin Cat 6 Core Connector type RJ 45 etherCON receptacle White Orange Applies to Ethernet Dante Orange White Green Blue White Blue Green White Brown Brown 1 2 e 4 9 6 7 8 PERFORMANCE AND
19. n use both BNC coax and standard duplex fibre interfaces A Sample Rate Converter SRC on each input and output allows instant operation with any MADI source irrespective of the sample rate or clocking of the Dante audio network Word Clock I O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation of the Dante network or the MADI stream to house clock plus syncing external equipment to the Dante network The front panel contains a set of LEDs to confirm network status sample rate clock sources and MADI interface settings INSTALLATION GUIDE RedNet 6 D64R Connections and Features Front Panels RedNet 6 O NETWORK SAMPLERATE CLOCKSOURCE INPUT CLOCKSOURCE STATUS o REDNET wm CONNECTED mm 44 1kHz m x2 mm INTERNAL em COAXIAL mm REDNET mm SRC J d mH LOCKED EH 4SkHz m xd um MADI INP UT mm OPTICAL mmm MAD INPUT EE O P VARISPEED Focusrite O e REDNET mm PULL UP DOWN wm WORD CLOCK MADI um WORD CLOCK a e a RedNet D64R NETWORK SAMPLE RATE CLOCKSOURCE MADIINP UT MADI CLOCK SIGNAL G DGAR II PRIMARY 44 1 kHz IN INTERNAL EN COAXIAL E SAC mm n j EI REDNET ee BIN MADI INPUT EIN OPTICAL WIN MADI NPU T QUT Focusrite ON NEN SECONDARY x2 ME WORD CLOCK EN PSU A BE VARISPEED ow x4 WORD CLOCK AUTO mm PSU B Wm LOCKED PULL UP DOWN 0 O a 1 AC Power Switch 2 Power Indicator s e Power PSU A Illuminate
20. r rer rere errr rer rer re rer rr rrr rrr rer rrr re rrr reer errr reer rer re rer rrr rer errr reer terre rrr rer rer rere r rrr rer rrr rere reer re rrr reece rrr errr errr errr rer rr rrr rrr rere errr err re reer rr rer rrr rarer rrr rer errr errr rer rer errr errr rer rrr rr rrr rer rer rer re rere 1a IEC Mains Inlet B Input connector for backup mains power source Power supply B remains on standby but will seamlessly take over if PSU A develops a fault or loses its mains input supply If an uninterruptible supply UPS is available it is recommended that this is applied to input B errr eee ee eee rere reece errr rer re ree rer reece rer ree rer terre rrr rer terre cer ree rec rrr re rer rrr re ree reece reer rer rere errr rere reece cree reser e reece errr ses rrr rec rere errr ree re reer errr reer rer re rer rere rece e reser rrr creer rere errr terre reer rere reer rere r rrr re reer rere r terres reer errr rrr rer rere rrr re reer rr rect er rere errr restr r errr rrr rer 2 Network Port Primary RJ45 etherCON connection for the Dante network Use standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cables to connect to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet 6 D64R to the RedNet network Adjacent to each network socket are LEDs which illuminate to indicate a valid network connection plus network activity See page 7 for connector details 2a Secondary Network Port Secondary Dante network connection where two independent Ethernet links are bein
21. r store receipt to the distributor In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase directly then you should contact the reseller from whom you purchased the product and attempt to obtain proof of purchase from them Please do note that if you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite distributor to honour this limited warranty although you may request an out of warranty chargeable repair This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller defined as a reseller which has purchased the product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited in the UK or one of its Authorised Distributors outside the UK This Warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase Registering Your Product For access to Dante Virtual Soundcard please register your product at www focusrite com register Customer Support and Unit Servicing You can contact our dedicated RedNet Customer Support team free of charge Email rednetsupport dfocusrite com Phone UK 44 0 1494 462246 Phone USA 1 310 322 5500 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your RedNet 6 D64R we recommend that in the first instance you visit our Support Answerbase at www focusrite com answerbase 21
22. rr errr errr errr rrr rer rere errr rer re rrr rer rrr rer errr errr rrr re reer rere reer rer rr rer rrr rere errr rer rrr rece ster rarer rrr rer rer rer rere reer reer errr rer rer rere errr rere rrr rere r errr errr errr rer rere rere rere errr rrr rer rrr rere r rrr rer rer re rer rer reer reece rier rere rere rer rere errr rer rere reer errr errr rere rrr 7 Clock Source MADI Clock e REDNET Orange LED Indicates that MADI signal is using the network clock e MADI INPUT Orange LED indicates that MADI output clock is locked to the input rate e WORD CLOCK Orange LED indicates that MADI input output is locked to the incoming word clock signal on rear panel BNC 8 MADI Status Signal 00000000009000000090090000090090000900000090090000900090009009009090900909000009009009099000909009009090909009009900900090090090000090000090990090090909009090909009009090090090009090909000009000900909000009090990090090000990900909900900909009009009090009009090000909009009090000090009009000000090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000097 D64R 9 INPUT Green LED indicates a signal present at the selected MADI input The LED will i light if any of the channels in the input stream has a value of 42dB fs or higher e OUTPUT Green LED indicates a signal present at the selected MADI output Illuminates as for Input signal e O P VARISPEED VARISPEED Orange LED indicates that the unit is running in 96 channel MADI mode This LE
23. s 3 74 4 32 kg and for installations in a fixed environment eg a studio the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support If the units are to be used in a mobile situation eg flight cased for touring etc consideration should be given to using side support rails within the rack RedNet 6 D64R generates little significant heat and is cooled by natural convection Ventilation is via slots in the enclosure at both sides Do not mount RedNet 6 D64R immediately above any other equipment which generates significant heat for example a power amplifier Also ensure that when mounted in a rack the side vents are not obstructed Power Requirements RedNet 6 D64R is mains powered It incorporates Universal power supplies which can operate on any AC mains voltage from 100 V to 240 V The AC connections are made via a standard 3 pin IEC connectors on the rear panel When PSU A amp PSU B are both connected PSU A becomes the default supply and therefore draws more current than B If a backup mains supply is provided from an uninterruptible source it is recommended that this is connected to input B One or two mating IEC cables are supplied with the unit these should be terminated with mains plugs of the correct type for your country The AC power consumption of the RedNet 6 D64R is 30VA Please note that there are no fuses in RedNet 6 D64R or other user replaceable components of any type Please refer all
24. s when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present DOAR e PSU B Illuminates when an AC input Is applied and all DC outputs are present When both supplies are functioning and have AC inputs PSU A will be the default supply 3 RedNet Network Status Indicators e CONNECTED PRIMARY Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet d network Also illuminates to indicate network activity when operating in Switched mode l 3 D64R e SECONDARY Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network Not used when operating in Switched mode e LOCKED Illuminates when a valid sync signal is received from the network or when the RedNet 6 D64R unit is Network Master Flashes if external clock is selected but not connected 4 RedNet Sample Rate Indicators Five orange indicators 44 1 kHz 48 kHz x2 multiple of 44 1 or 48 x4 multiple of 44 1 or 48 and sample rate PULL UP DOWN These Indicators illuminate individually or in combination to indicate the sample rate being used For example for a 96kHz Pull Up Down setting the 48kHz x2 and Pull Up Down indicators will illuminate b RedNet Clock Source Indicators When RedNet 6 D64R is the clock master of the Dante network one of the following indicators will illuminate e INTERNAL Orange LED Indicates that unit is locked to its internal clock e MADI INPUT Orange LED indicates that unit is locking to MADI input e WO
25. servicing issues to the Customer Support Team see Customer Support and Unit Servicing on page 21 REDNET 6 D64R OPERATION First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet 6 D64R may require a firmware update when it is first installed and switched on Firmware updates are initiated and handled automatically by the RedNet Control application It is important that the firmware update procedure is not interrupted either by switching off power to the RedNet 6 D64R unit or the computer on which RedNet Control is running or by disconnecting either from the network From time to time Focusrite will release RedNet firmware updates within new versions of RedNet Control We recommend keeping all RedNet units up to date with the latest firmware version supplied with each new version of RedNet Control Digital Clocking RedNet 6 D64R is able to operate across two separate clock domains e The RedNet network clock e The MADI audio clock It is not necessary for these two domains to be synchronous so independent clock sources can be used This is made possible by the use of sample rate converters in the product s audio input output Three possible clock sources are available e Network RedNet 6 D64R can also act as network master clock e MADI Input e Word Clock Input When sample rate conversion is enabled the clock source of the MADI output and the RedNet 6 D64R can be selected independently in the RedNet Control application When s
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