AVT MAGIC AE4 User manual

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Quick Guide
AVT DAB Headend
V1.0 –2023/10

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▪The described system comprises at least of
▪1 ×AVT Audio Encoder MAGIC AE4 or MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go and
▪1 ×AVT Multiplexer MAGIC DABMUX plus or MAGIC DABMUX Go
▪Setting up more complex scenarios (e.g. redundant
solutions, ETI output, internal audio encoders, …) could be
derived from the following descriptions.
Preamble
The following document is intended to help
setting up a DAB Headend with AVT components

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System Components
Database / Playout
Studio
Transmitter
MAGIC AE4
DAB+ Encoder *MAGIC DABMUX plus DAB Multiplexer *
*) AVT MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go encoder and AVT MAGIC DABMUX Go multiplexer could be used in a similar way.

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Basic IP Configuration
Before connecting the devices’ Ethernet
interfaces to your production network,
their IP addresses must be configured.

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Basic IP Configuration: MAGIC AE4 / AE1 DAB+ Go
▪Use MENU button on front display to set up
IP addresses and netmask:
▪Navigate to SYSTEM SETTINGS →LAN INTERFACE
▪Adjust IP address, subnet mask and gateway parameters to your
needs.
▪Connect MAGIC AE4/ MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go device to your
production network

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Use the rotary
push button
to navigate to
SETTINGS
Press the
MENU
button
Basic IP Configuration: MAGIC DABMUX plus
MENU
Select
Network
Select
IP parameters
Adjust the
IP Parameters
Reboot the
MAGIC DABMUX
device
«Reboot»

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▪Adjust IP settings of a notebook or management PC to the network
192.168.96.1/255.255.255.0
▪Use a direct ethernet connection or an ethernet switch
to connect to MAGIC DABMUX Go on http://192.168.96.102
▪Login as admin (default password avtWH_WP)
▪Navigate to System →Settings →Network and
set up the desired IP address.
▪Do not forget to reboot the device after
IP parameter change!
Basic IP Configuration: MAGIC DABMUX Go
As the MAGIC DABMUX Go devices does not feature a
display the initial IP setup requires a management PC.

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Basic IP Configuration Completed
It is now safe to connect the devices to your
production network.

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System Integration
Data Source(s)
Audio Source
Transmitter
MAGIC AE4
DAB+ Encoder MAGIC DABMUX plus DAB Multiplexer
Audio via AES67 / Ravenna
Audio via AES/EBU / Analogue
Power Supply
Ethernet
Management
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet-Switch
Power Supply

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System Configuration
Devices can be configured and monitored from their
integrated web user interfaces.
To access, navigate with your web browser* to
http://<IP-Address-of-Device>
*) Currently supported browsers are Firefox v68+, Chrome v79+, Edge v80+

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▪Navigate to web interface of
MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go or MAGIC AE4
▪Open Time Settings
▪Set NTP to On
▪Enter IP address of reliable NTP Server 1
▪Save configuration with Apply or OK.
Audio Encoder Time Configuration

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▪Navigate to web interface of
MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go or MAGIC AE4
▪Open Encoder Settings
▪Open Audio tab and set:
▪Streaming Mode to AVTMUX
▪Multiplexer Control Port:
Any suitable port
(recommended port range 6000-6999)
▪Open Output tab and set:
▪Output 1: Network / IP / Port:
IP address of the DABMUX device;
Any suitable port on the DABMUX
(recommended port range 7000-7999)
Audio Encoder Configuration

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▪Navigate to web interface of
MAGIC DABMUX device.
▪Basic information is visible for all users.
▪Configuration changes require a log-in as admin user.
▪Default admin password: avtWH_WP
Multiplexer Web Interface
It is highly recommended to change the default
passwords before going into productive operation!

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▪Go to Multiplexer →System →Settings →Time
▪Chose NTP as Time Source
▪Enter IP address of reliable NTP server
for NTP SERVER 1.
▪If available, also enter
NTP SERVER 2.
▪Press to save
configuration.
Multiplexer Time Configuration

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▪Go to Multiplexer →Content Inputs
▪Press
▪Name: Internal label to identify input
▪Type: AVTMUX
▪Audio Port: Configured port of the AE4
(recommended port range 7000-7999)
▪Control IP: IP address of the audio encoder
▪Port: Control port
▪Press and on top.
Multiplexer Input Configuration

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DAB Ensemble and Service Parameter
To define basic DAB Ensemble parameter please make
sure to contact your local regulator’s office first.
Typically, the values for Ensemble ID and all used
Service ID values are organized on national level.
Using invalid or duplicate Ensemble ID or Service ID
values might result in technical disturbance, unwanted
receiver behaviour and even be a public rights violation!

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▪Navigate to Multiplexer →Ensembles
▪Create a new ensemble configuration:
▪Configure general ensemble parameters.
▪Use the three dots and select to add a new service
▪Configure general service parameters.
▪Select the [Primary]` Component:
▪Adjust subchannel and audio parameters.
▪Main Input allows you to select previously created audio input source.
▪Use and to store the ensemble configuration.
▪The button enables the output of the ensemble.
Multiplexer Ensemble Configuration

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▪Go to Multiplexer →System →Settings →EDI Output
▪Enable Destination 1
▪Set destination IP address
and port
▪Recommended port range
50000 - 60000
▪Save configuration with
Multiplexer Output Configuration

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▪To set up redundant components additional conditions may
apply. Please make sure to feel confident about your
configuration before using it in productive scenarios.
▪All devices can be configured to be password protected.
Please use this feature to avoid malicious access and
accidental configuration changes.
▪If you decided to use the MAGIC DABMUX Encoder Edition,
please be aware that login mechanisms and look-and-feel
are derived from the MAGIC DABMUX devices instead of
MAGIC AE1Go / MAGIC AE4.
Remarks for more complex setup scenarios

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Support Hotline
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▪Device manuals, additional information
and downloads can be found on the
AVT website (https://www.avt-nbg.de)
▪AVT offers DAB Training workshops that
are customized to your needs.
Whether you need to learn about
DAB basics, best operational practices or
detailed guidelines how to make most of
your equipment, we will adopt
accordingly.
▪For any support business, please
contact us via E-Mail, Ticket-System
and/or telephone.
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