Black Box BBR64-MADI User manual

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BLACKBOX RECORDER
BBR64-MADI &
BBRDante
User Manual
V 2.2 rev 0
Date: July 2011
Congratulations on your purchase of the JoeCo BlackBox Recorder. This document
will lead you through the basics of how to set up and use the product. The BlackBox
Recorder (BBR) has been designed to be as simple as possible to set up and operate.
Consequently you will find that this user manual is not a long document and can be
read from cover to cover in a short while. However, we strongly recommend that you
do read it just in case there are some aspects of the product that are not immediately
obvious.
This manual covers the following variants of the BlackBox Recorder: BBR64-MADI and
BBR-DANTE and should be read in conjunction with the Quick Start guide.
More information is available in the LOGIN area of the JoeCo Website
www.joeco.co.uk . Visitors can gain immediate access to more detailed information
whilst EndUsers once approved are eligible for software upgrades and other
downloads.
If you need information in a hurry register as a Visitor and upgrade to an EndUser
later on.
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Contents
BLACKBOX RECORDER.................................................................................................. 1
BBR64-MADI & BBRDante ........................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Information .................................................................................. 3
WARNING - Read the following before proceeding :........................................... 3
Copyright Warning ................................................................................................... 4
Opening the box....................................................................................................... 5
Box Contents........................................................................................................ 5
Controls and interfaces ............................................................................................ 6
Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 6
Rear Panel........................................................................................................... 7
Installation................................................................................................................ 9
Deciding where to install ..................................................................................... 9
Wiring the BBR into your console........................................................................ 9
Deciding on a disk drive..................................................................................... 10
Connecting a disk drive...................................................................................... 11
Power connection.............................................................................................. 12
Checking that everything works ........................................................................ 12
Normal operation................................................................................................... 13
Recording........................................................................................................... 13
Playback............................................................................................................. 14
File Names ......................................................................................................... 15
Virtual Sound Checking...................................................................................... 18
Monitoring......................................................................................................... 19
Summary of Combined Controls in MAIN Screen .............................................. 20
Using the Menu...................................................................................................... 20
Menu Structure and operation.......................................................................... 21
Setting up adjustable parameters...................................................................... 21
Software updates............................................................................................... 30
Linking multiple BlackBox Recorders together....................................................... 32
Safe’n’Sound Record Recovery.......................................................................... 34
Using a PS2 keyboard ............................................................................................. 35
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 36
Summary Of Alert Messages.............................................................................. 38
JoeCo Conditions of Use......................................................................................... 40
Software Licence Agreement ................................................................................. 42
Warranty Information ............................................................................................ 45
Product Returns ..................................................................................................... 47
Product and End User Registration ........................................................................ 48

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Important Safety Information
WARNING - Read the following before proceeding : N:
Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future
reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the equipment. Follow the
operating instructions printed in this User Guide.
Do not remove covers: Operate the equipment with its covers correctly fitted.
Refer any service work on the equipment to competent authorised technical
personnel only.
Power sources: Connect the equipment using the mains power adapter supplied.
Power cord routing: Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on,
stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
Grounding: Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of the power cord
adapter or plug. Do not remove or tamper with any ground connection in the power
cord.
Water and moisture: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the
equipment to rain or moisture or use it in damp or wet conditions. Do not place
containers of liquid on it which might spill into any openings.
Ventilation: Do not obstruct any ventilation. If the equipment is to be operated in a
flight-case ensure that it is constructed to allow adequate ventilation.
Heat and vibration: Do not locate the equipment in a place subject to excessive
heat or direct sunlight as this could be a fire hazard. Locate the equipment away from
any devices which produce heat or cause excessive vibration.
Servicing: Unplug the power immediately if the unit is exposed to moisture, spilled
liquid, the power adapter becomes damaged, during lightening storms, or if smoke,
odour or noise is noticed. Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only.
Installation: Install the equipment in accordance with the instructions printed in
this User Guide. Use the equipment connections for their intended purpose only.
Precautions
Environment: Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration both when
operating and storing. Avoid drinks spillage, tobacco ash, smoke, and exposure to
rain and moisture. If the equipment becomes wet, remove power immediately. Allow
to dry out thoroughly before using again.
Cleaning: Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The equipment is best
cleaned with a dry lint-free cloth. Do not remove the cover to clean the unit.

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Damage: To prevent damage to the equipment cosmetics, avoid placing heavy
objects on the unit, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or subjecting the unit
to rough handling and vibration.
Transporting: The equipment should be transported in the original packing or
purpose built flight case to protect it from damage during transit.
Cables: Plan the location of the equipment so that the connecting cables are not
fully extended. Full extension of the cables can stress the equipment and cables and
may result in undesired performance. Ensure that all cables are located such that
they cannot be stood on or tripped over.
Copyright Warning
JoeCo’s recorder products are designed to enable you to record and
reproduce material to which you own the copyright, or material which the
copyright owner has granted you permission to record and/or reproduce.
It is illegal to record, reproduce, distribute, sell, hire, lend, perform or
broadcast all or part of a work (written or musical composition, broadcast,
performance or similar) whose copyright is held by a third party without
permission of that third party.
Do not use this Product for purposes that could infringe a copyright held by a
third party. JoeCo and its authorised distributors and resellers assume no
responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party
copyrights arising through your use of this Product.

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Opening the box
Box Contents
Inside the box you will find the following:
BlackBox Recorder
Power Supply
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
The BlackBox Recorder is not a standard multitrack recorder nor is it a digital
audio workstation (DAW). It has been designed specifically for Live
applications and will not necessarily be appropriate for use in a studio
situation. It will typically be used to record audio material onto a USB2 drive
for subsequent editing and processing in a DAW.
A number of specific features have been added to make it suitable and safe
in a Live environment; playback lockout, protection against accidentally
ending a recording, virtual sound checking, no general purpose operating
system, etc.
Some features often found in other multitrack machines are not present in
the BlackBox Recorder such as overdubbing and punch in facilities.