DirectOut Technologies MA2CHBOX.XL User manual

MA2CHBOX.XL
User‘s Manual
Version 1.2

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Copyright
All rights reserved. Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce
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expressly prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained from the
DirectOut GmbH.
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owners. It 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

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Table of contents
About This Manual 5
How to Use This Manual 5
Conventions 5
Chapter 1: Overview 6
Introduction 6
Feature Summary 7
Applications 8
How it works 8
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts 10
Before Installing This Device 10
First Aid (in case of electric shock) 11
Defective Parts/Modules 12
Updates 12
Intended Operation 13
Conditions of Warranty 14
Conformity & Certificates 15
Contact 16
Contents 17
Accessory 18
Chapter 3: Installation 21
Installing the Device 21
CHAPTER 4: Operation 27
Introduction 27
Global Control 28
Input / Sync 30

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Display / Menu 32
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

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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!
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.

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Chapter 1: Overview
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:
• MADI I/O (SC optical, BNC coaxial, SFP cage)
• AES3 I/O
• Line Out (stereo)
• Headphone output (stereo)
• USB Port for transmission of serial data
(‘Serial over MADI’), remote control and
firmware updates.

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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
Routing
Matrix to (de-)embed and route RS-232
data.
MIDI over MADI
Routing
Matrix to route embedded MIDI data
Power Supply This device is equipped with one wide
range power supply (84 V to 264 V AC / 47
Hz to 63 Hz / safety class 1).

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Chapter 1: Overview
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:
• signal control of MADI signals within a signal
chain; e.g. on stage for line check.
• external monitors- the selected channel pair for
monitoring is copied to the Line out and/or AES
output feeding e.g. external monitors.
• recording with redundant systems- the
incoming MADI signal is mirrored to the other
MADI outputs feeding secondary recording
systems.
• signal distribution- all I/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.

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Chapter 1: Overview

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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Before Installing This Device
WARNING!
Please read and observe 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 5ºC and 45º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.

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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 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.

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Defective Parts/Modules
WARNING!
This device contains no user-serviceable 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 development,
and therefore the information in this manual may be
superseded by new releases. To access the latest
documentation, please visit the DirectOut website:
www.directout.eu.
This guide refers to firmware version 1.5.

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WARNING!
No compensation can be claimed for damages
caused by operation of this unit other than for the
intended use described above. Consecutive damages
are also excluded explicitly. The general terms and
conditions of business of DirectOut GmbH are
applied.
Intended Operation
The MA2CHBOX.XL is designed for monitoring
MADI signals (AES10) or AES signals (AES3) via
headphones or line output or AES.

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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.

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Conformity & 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
2002/95/EC.
WEEE
(Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment)
Due to the directive 2002/96/EC for waste disposal
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!
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 93924963

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Contact
Sales:
DirectOut GmbH, Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida,
Germany
Phone: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
99697-52
www.directout.eu
Manufacturer:
IMM Elektronik GmbH, Leipziger Str. 32, 09648
Mittweida, Germany
Phone: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
6205-56
www.imm-gruppe.de

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Contents
The contents of your MA2CHBOX.XL package
include:
• 1 x MA2CHBOX.XL
• 1 x DSUB-9 to XLR adaptor
• 1 x power chord
• 1 x Manual
To complete the delivery, download the USB serial
driver and software remote application from the
website.
Link: http://www.directout.eu

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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
Signal XLR
Line Out L male
Line Out R male
AES3 input female
AES3 output male
Pinout DSUB-9: See „Appendix A: Wiring AES I/O,
Line Out“ on page 73.

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Two different optical SFP modules are available from
DirectOut GmbH:
• Multimode SFP transceiver with LC connectors
(No: 11900-129)
• Singlemode SFP transceiver with LC connectors
(No: 11900-130)
Specification of the optical SFP modules:
SFP Multimode Singlemode
Wavelength TX 1310 nm 1310 nm
Wavelenght RX 1310 nm 1310 nm
Distance 2 km 10 km
Powerbudget (dB) 11 dB 12 dB
Protocols Fast Ethernet OC3/
STM1
Gigabit Ethernet,
Gigabit Fibre
Channel
Bandwidth from 100 Mbit/s 1.050 Gbit/s
Bandwidth 155 Mbit/s 1.250 Gbit/s
Laser FP FP
Receiver Type PIN PIN
Connector LC LC
Wavelength TX min 1260 nm 1260 nm
Wavelength TX max 1360 nm 1360 nm

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SFP Multimode Singlemode
Wavelength RX min 1260 nm 1260 nm
Wavelength RX max 1620 nm 1600 nm
Transmit min - 19.00 dBm - 9.00 dBm
Transmit max - 14.00 dBm - 3.00 dBm
Receive min - 30 dBm - 21.00 dBm
Receive max
(Receiver overload)
- 5.00 dBm - 3.00 dBm
Temperature (min) 0° Celsius 0° Celsius
Temperature (max) 70° Celsius 70° Celsius
Type of DDM/DOM internal internal
Extinction Ratio 8.20 dB 9 dB