Appsys ProAudio Multiverter MVR mkII User manual

Multiverter
Digital Format Converter
MVR mkII
User's Manual
multiverter

User's Manual
Table of Contents
1. GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................
1.1. Conventions used in this manual.......................................................................................
1.2. Safety precautions..............................................................................................................5
1.3. Foreword..............................................................................................................................5
1. . Box Contents........................................................................................................................5
2. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................6
2.1. Front view............................................................................................................................6
2.2. Rear view.............................................................................................................................6
2.3. Overview..............................................................................................................................7
2. . User interface......................................................................................................................7
3. CONNECTIONS OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................12
3.1. AC Power............................................................................................................................12
3.2. DC Power...........................................................................................................................12
3.3. AES3...................................................................................................................................12
3. . ADAT/SPDIF optical...........................................................................................................13
3.5. MADI SFP 1/2.....................................................................................................................13
3.6. MADI BNC..........................................................................................................................13
3.7. AES50/MADI-TP 1/2...........................................................................................................1
3.8. Dante..................................................................................................................................15
3.9. FlexLink..............................................................................................................................15
3.10. Wordclock.........................................................................................................................16
3.11. Network............................................................................................................................16
3.12. MIDI..................................................................................................................................17
3.13. USB...................................................................................................................................17
3.1 . RS 85...............................................................................................................................17
. PRESETS...................................................................................................................................18
.1. Preset Recall.......................................................................................................................18
.2. Preset Store.......................................................................................................................19
.3. Changed presets...............................................................................................................19
. . Auto-Store..........................................................................................................................20
5. ROUTING..................................................................................................................................21
6. CLOCKING.................................................................................................................................27
6.1. ClockShield........................................................................................................................27
6.2. Clock source selection......................................................................................................27
7. MONITOR...................................................................................................................................32
8. HEADAMP CONTROL / CONTROL DATA FORWARDING......................................................3
8.1. Control Data Forwarding..................................................................................................3
8.2. Headamp control..............................................................................................................3
9. PANEL LOCK.............................................................................................................................37
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10. ADVANCED TOPICS................................................................................................................38
10.1. Pinout jumpers................................................................................................................38
10.2. Test tone mode................................................................................................................ 0
10.3. Configuration settings.................................................................................................... 0
10. . List of configuration settings......................................................................................... 3
10.5. Audio Interface self-test.................................................................................................. 6
10.6. LED and button test........................................................................................................ 7
10.7. SRC-6 self-test................................................................................................................ 7
10.8. Remote control on a Network separate from Dante Audio......................................... 8
11. FIRMWARE............................................................................................................................... 9
11.1. Version check.................................................................................................................... 9
11.2. Upgrade............................................................................................................................50
11.3. FPGA/Control Firmware..................................................................................................50
11. . Dante Firmware................................................................................................................50
12. COMMAND LINE REFERENCE..............................................................................................55
13. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................57
1 . ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................59
1 .1. MTA-6 Adapter for MADI-TP.........................................................................................59
1 .2. SRC-6 Samplerate Converter Module.........................................................................59
1 .3. "Flexiverter" Extension boxes........................................................................................60
15. APPENDIX...............................................................................................................................61
15.1. Warranty...........................................................................................................................61
15.2. Manufacturer contact.....................................................................................................61
15.3. FCC Compliance..............................................................................................................61
15. . Recycling..........................................................................................................................62
15.5. About this document......................................................................................................62
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1. GENERAL
1.1. Conventions used in this manual
A button on the front of the device is shown like this: Set
A particular LED on the front of the device is shown like this: ☼ WCLK
Text indicated on the seven-segment display is shown as 02
Operations in a particular control method are indicated by a diamond:
Front panel, ◆ Web ◆or Command line ◆
A section marked with a warning sign mark tells you that
the information is particularly important to avoid damage
or malfunction.
Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicates an action
that must be performed (“Required”)
A section marked with a prohibited sign tells you that the
action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”)
A section marked with a “information” icon indicates a
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MVR mkII
1. . Safety precautions
This device is intended to be used in a professional
environment with restricted access only.
1.3. Foreword
Thank you for purchasing one of the most innovative digital audio converters on
the market. The multiverter was designed with true vendor independence and
interoperability in mind, with the idea to make all your gear interact seamlessly.
Please don't hesitate to tell us your feedback, thoughts and ideas, we try hard to
make the multiverter your most valuable tool!
1.4. Box Contents
MVR mkII multiverter device, with (1) MADI SFP installed (Multimode 1310nm)
AC power cord (country specific)
This manual
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