Euphonix SH612 User manual

Euphonix SH612
Studio Hub User Guide
Part Number: 840-07577-03
SH612 Version:3.06
S5 Version: 2.5
R-1 Version: 3.0
Euphonix Inc.
220 Portage Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94306
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.euphonix.com
e-mail: inf[email protected]om
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ....................................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1: Getting Started ....................................................................................................5
1.1 Introduction to the SH612............................................................................5
1.1.1 Features ............................................................................................5
1.1.2 Power On Sequence .........................................................................6
1.2 MADI Connections for the R-1 ...................................................................6
1.3 AES Sync.....................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Front and Rear Panel Interface..............................................................11
2.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................11
2.1.1 LCD Display ..................................................................................11
2.1.2 Menu Controls................................................................................12
2.1.3 Sample Rate Controls/Indicators ...................................................13
2.1.4 MADI Indicators ............................................................................15
2.2 Rear Panel Connectors...............................................................................16
Chapter 3: Menu Reference and Technical Specifications .........................19
3.1 Menu Reference .........................................................................................19
3.1.1 Quick Setup Menu .........................................................................20
3.1.2 Sample Rate Setup Menu...............................................................21
3.1.3 Time Code Setup Menu .................................................................22
3.1.4 Video Setup Menu .........................................................................25
3.1.5 MADI Routing Menu.....................................................................27
3.1.6 Utility Menu...................................................................................29
3.1.7 Transport ........................................................................................30
3.2 SH612 Technical Specifications................................................................31

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List of Figures
1-1 AES sync connections for the SH612 .................................................................................7
2-1 SH612 Front Panel ............................................................................................................11
2-2 LCD Display .....................................................................................................................11
2-3 LCD Menu Display ...........................................................................................................12
2-4 Menu Controls on Front Panel ..........................................................................................12
2-5 Sample Rate LEDs and Buttons ........................................................................................14
2-6 MADI Buttons ..................................................................................................................15
2-7 SH612 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................16
3-1 Main Menu ........................................................................................................................19
3-2 Quick Setup Menu ............................................................................................................20
3-3 Sample Rate Setup Menu ..................................................................................................21
3-4 Time Code Setup Menu ....................................................................................................22
3-5 Video Setup Menu ............................................................................................................25
3-6 MADI Routing Menu ........................................................................................................27
3-7 Utility Menu ......................................................................................................................29

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
1.1 Introduction to the SH612
The SH612 provides the central point from which to send MADI and synchronization
signals in System 5 and R-1 configurations. Since each SH612 is configured and in-
stalled by Euphonix for use with the R-1 and/or System 5, you will not often need to
modify most of its parameters. This User Guide provides a technical reference for the
SH612 but will not cover system hookup in general (see the System 5 Technical Over-
view in your manual binder).
All SH612 functions can be controlled from its front panel or through a software inter-
face connected to System 5 or R-1. The SH612:
• provides the master clock signal for all digital audio components;
• routes and merges the 28-channel, 48 kHz MADI output streams from all
connected digital audio devices and transmits them to the DF64 (System 5) or
AudioDeck (R-1) MADI inputs as 56- or 28-channel MADI streams. At
96 kHz, signals are not merged but simply transmitted to the DF64.
1.1.1 Features
The SH612’s sync sources, sample rates, and sample rate modes are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 SH612 Features
Sync
Sources Sample Rates Sample Rate Modes
Word Clock 44.1 kHz Output a specific sample rate
AES 48 kHz Lock the system to an external
sample rate
Blackburst or
Composite video 88.2 kHz
Derive the sample rate from a
lower resolution signal (i.e., LTC,
MTC, or Video)
VITC, LTC, MTC 96 kHz
Internal
Pull-Down and Pull-Up versions of
each rate as well as custom rates
in the range 31–100 kHz

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Synchronization signals are distributed via four AES Sync (AES/EBU), Word Clock,
video, or MTC outputs to System 5 or R-1 components. The SH612 can generate or
lock to Time code, or convert between different formats. All standard time code rates
are supported:
•Film: 24 fps
•PAL/SECAM: 25 fps
•Color NTSC: 29.97 (drop and non-drop)
•black and white video rate
•MIDI sequencers: 30 fps (drop and non-drop)
The SH612 routes digital audio via 12 MADI In and 12 MADI Out ports, each with the
capacity to receive or transmit up to 56 channels (up to 24-bit, 48 kHz). For sample
rates exceeding 50 kHz, each MADI channel can carry only 28 digital audio channels.
1.1.2 Power On Sequence
Attach the provided IEC-compatible power cable to the IEC inlet. Connect the other
end to a wall outlet with appropriate plug adapter if necessary. The SH612 power sup-
ply automatically adjusts to any voltage in the range 110–240 V.
We recommend powering up the SH612 before the digital devices to which it is con-
nected. The SH612 conducts a brief self-test routine upon power-up and displays the
firmware revision number. When the Main Menu is displayed, power up the attached
converters.
NOTE: Please refer to the power up routine for System 5 before attempting to power the
DF64 Digital Frames and the Pilot Computers.
1.2 MADI Connections for the R-1
These are the standard MADI connections for the R-1:
• MADI Ports 1–4 are for converter or I/O devices
• MADI Port 7 is for AudioDeck 1
• MADI Port 8 is for AudioDeck 2
• MADI Port 9 is for AudioDeck 3
• MADI Port 10 is for AudioDeck 4
• MADI Ports 5, 6, 11, and 12 are for additional MADI devices that require a
custom route to be used with the R-1 (see Section 3.1.5 - MADI Routing Menu).

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1.3 AES Sync
AES Sync signals originate from the SH612. AES Sync signals can be looped a maximum
of four times. If additional AES signals are required, use an AES distribution amplifier.
The four AES sync outputs on the SH612 deliver AES sync to:
• The FC631 card on the DF64(s)
• AM713(s) and DM714(s)
• MA703(s) and MD704(s)
• Other devices that accept AES Sync whose sample rate needs to be locked to
the System 5 sample rate.
Figure 1-1 AES sync connections for the SH612
Daisy Chain to FC631
Cards on all DF64s
Daisy Chain to all
MADI Input Devices
Daisy Chain to all
MADI Output Devices
Connect to any
Additional Devices
Which Require
AES Sync
The SH612 Can Lock to
the AES Sync Signal From
Another Device at this Port
THRU
AES/SYNC
SH 612
IN OUT
WORD

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Make the following AES Sync connections:
• Attach the provided XLR-to-Lemo cable from one of the AES Sync Out con-
nectors on the SH612 to the AES Sync In connector on the FC631 card of the
first DF64.
• Attach the provided Lemo-to-Lemo cable from one of the AES Sync Out ports
on the first DF64 to the FC631 card of the second DF64 (if present). Daisy
chain this connection to additional DF64s.
• Attach the provided yellow XLR cable from one of the AES Sync Out connectors
on the SH612 to the AES Sync In of the AM713 or DM714. Daisy chain this
connection to other AM713(s), DM714(s), MD704, or other digital devices
with an AES Sync input.
• Attach the provided yellow XLR cable from one of the AES Sync Out connectors
on the SH612 to the AES Sync In of the MA703 or MD704. Daisy chain this
connection to other MA703(s) or MD704(s).
• Attach the provided yellow XLR cable from one of the AES Sync Out connectors
on the SH612 to the AES Sync In of other devices with AES Sync inputs
whose sample clocks must be locked to System 5 (i.e., the R-1).
• The Word Clock output of the SH612 can also be used to sync to an external
device or group of devices using daisy chain cabling.
NOTE: The AES Thru port on the Euphonix converters is always active. If daisy chained de-
vices are powered off, downstream devices will lose sync.

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Chapter 2: Front and Rear Panel Interface
2.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 SH612 Front Panel
2.1.1 LCD Display
The LCD window uses two lines of 40 characters to display the status of current settings
or the menu system.
Status Display
Figure 2-2 LCD Display
Menu Display
The Menu system has the following hierarchy:
Menu -> Submneu -> Parameter -> Parameter Value
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Source
Time Code
Output mode
Sample Rate
Current Time
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Figure 2-3 LCD Menu Display
2.1.2 Menu Controls
Six front panel controls interface to the menu system:
Figure 2-4 Menu Controls on Front Panel
Info
Press Info to display the current firmware version.
Arrow Keys
The arrow keys do one of the following three things depending on the context in which
they are used:
• Scroll through menus and parameters
• Move the cursor through display fields
• Adjust parameter values
Escape
Press the Escape key to:
• move one menu level up;
• move from the Main Menu to the Status Display;
• cancel the current operation (but not previous selections).
Main Menu – Use Spin Knob to Select
Time Code Setup Menu âßà
Menu name
Submenu name, parameter, or value
Indicates submenus are
available for scrolling with
arrows or SpinKnob
Press to view submenu contentsSelect
Info
Escape Select

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Select
Press the Select key to:
• enter the menu system from the status display;
• display a submenu or parameter from a list;
• display parameter values;
• select the highlighted parameter value.
The menu display automatically reverts to the status display 15 seconds after the last
menu action.
SpinKnob
The SpinKnob performs almost identical functions to the arrow keys, except when the
display includes multiple fields that can be adjusted, in which case the arrow keys po-
sition the cursor and the SpinKnob sets values.
The SpinKnob:
• scrolls through the display fields, menus, submenus, parameters, and values;
• adjusts parameter values.
Rotate the SpinKnob clockwise to:
• increase the numeric value;
• move down through a list of menus, parameters, or values;
• move the cursor to the right across the display.
Rotate the SpinKnob counterclockwise to perform the inverse function of those listed
above.
2.1.3 Sample Rate Controls/Indicators
The front panel has two keys dedicated to the Sample Rate Source and Sample Rate
settings, and 14 LEDs that display their status. Since these controls and indicators are
so frequently used, they have been included on the front panel for convenience without
requiring access to the Menu tree (although they are available in the menus).
Sample Rate Source Key
Press the Sample Rate Source key to display the Sample Rate Source menu. Use the
SpinKnob or arrow keys to highlight the appropriate Sample Rate Source value. Press
Select to activate the displayed value and revert to Status Display mode. The LED
corresponding to the selection illuminates.

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Sample Rate Key
Press the Sample Rate key to display the Sample Rate menu. Use the SpinKnob or
arrow keys to highlight the desired Sample Rate setting. Press Select to activate the
displayed value and revert to Status Display mode. The LED corresponding to the se-
lection illuminates.
Figure 2-5 Sample Rate LEDs and Buttons
Sample Rate LEDs
96, 48, and 44.1 (kHz) represent the nominal sample rates. The Custom LED illuminates
to indicate other rates within the range 31–100 kHz.
The Pull-Up or Pull-Down LEDs illuminate when the sample rate is set to a Pull-Up
or Pull-Down rate of one of the three nominal or Custom rates.
The Dual Ref LED illuminates to indicate that the time code and sample rate clock
sources for the SH612 each reference a separate external signal. This means that syn-
chronization must be accomplished externally to the SH612 or the signals may drift.
The SH612’s response to drift varies depending on the mode. Drift is allowed in the
Jam Continuous (1% only) and Jam Once modes. It is only in either of these two
modes that the Dual Ref LED lights. In all other cases the LED is not lit.
The TC Lock LED indicates time code lock status:
• Solid LED: Locked to valid time code signal
• Flashing LED: No lock because expected time code signal not present
• Unlit LED: SH612 is generating internal time code
Sample Rate
44.1
48.0
96
Pull-Up
Dual Ref
Custom Video Sync
Sample Rate Source
Video
AES
Word Clock
TC Lock
Other
Internal
Pull-Down

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2.1.4 MADI Indicators
Twelve back-lit buttons indicate the MADI input channel status.
Figure 2-6 MADI Buttons
Each button corresponds to the physical MADI input/output port of the same number.
The SH612 software detects the physical MADI ports connected upon startup and con-
tinuously monitors all MADI input ports to detect valid MADI signals. If the SH612
detects MADI input port activity, it lights the corresponding key (bright-solid). If
MADI signal activity is not detected or is not valid, the key lights dim-solid.
Press any of the 12 buttons to view and edit the patch configuration for the correspond-
ing MADI port in the display (Edit Route mode).
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
M A D I

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2.2 Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 2-7 SH612 Rear Panel
AES Sync In (female XLR): Connect to house AES Sync source.
AES Sync Out Ports (four male XLR): Outputs AES Sync. We recommend using
AES Sync for all System 5 MADI devices closer than 50 ft from the Studio Hub.
Typically, Out 1 connects to the DF64s, Out 2 connects to MADI input devices, and
Out 3 connects to MADI output devices. Out 4 is a spare for any additional devices
requiring AES Sync.
Word In (BNC): Connect this port to the house Word Clock source.
Word Out (BNC): Connect this port to any device that requires Word Clock. Typically,
MADI Converters located more than 50 ft from the Studio Hub use Word Clock instead
of AES Sync. The Word Clock at this port is always locked to the selected sync source.
MADI In / Out Ports (24 BNC) Digital audio in and outs. These connect to the MADI
Converters. See the MADI Hookup diagrams in the System 5 Technical Overview for
details on these connections.
Vid-Sync In (BNC): The Vid-Sync In port can accept blackburst or composite video
as a master clock signal. No output occurs at the Video Out port when using this port.
Video In (BNC): The Video In port can accept blackburst or composite video or any-
thing with VITC embedded as a master clock signal. The signal input to Video In port
is sent through to the Video Out port. VITC delivered to the input or internally created
can be routed to Video Out.
Video Out (BNC): Outputs VITC time code when a video signal is present at the Video
In port.
THRU
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SH 612
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IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
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CONTROL IEEE 1394VIDEOVID-SYNCWORD
IN OUT
LTC
IN
OUT
IN OUT THRU
SERIAL MC
RS-422
MTC/MMC OUT

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Control (9-pin DIN): Use this RS422 port for software control of the SH612 from
System 5 (but not for the R-1).
IEEE 1394 ports (3): Use this IEEE 1394 high-speed communication protocol for soft-
ware control of the SH612 from the R-1 (but not for System 5).
NOTE: The SH612 can now be controlled by either its serial 9-pin Control port or by its IEEE-
1394 port. The unit may appear to be disabled if the port selected for software control
does not match the actual port currently connected. If software control is not working
in System 5 version 2 or R-1 version 3 (and later versions of each), follow these steps:
1. Start the SH612 and press Select once to enter the Main Menu.
If the SH612 does not display its Main Menu, press the Escape key several
times until the status display is shown, then press Select again.
2. Turn the SpinKnob to highlight Utility Menu and press Select.
3. Turn the SpinKnob to highlight Control Port and press Select.
For System 5, turn the SpinKnob to highlight RS422 and press Select.
For an R-1, turn the SpinKnob to highlight (IEEE) 1394 and press Select.
4. Press Escape twice to show status again.
5. Reboot the SH612 to implement the control port change.
Serial MC RS422 (9-pin DIN): Input port for Machine Control signals. Not used in
System 5.
MTC/MMC In (5-pin DIN): Input port for MIDI Time Code or MIDI Machine Control
signals.
MTC/MMC Out (5-pin DIN): Output port for MIDI Time Code or MIDI Machine
Control signals.
MTC/MMC Thru (5-pin DIN): Duplicates the signal applied to the MTC/MMC In port.
LTC In (1/4" phono and XLR): Input SMPTE LTC.
LTC Out (1/4" phono and XLR): Generates SMPTE LTC at the time code frame rate
set by the System 5 software.
Power Connector (IEC): Accepts standard IEC power cord (provided). An autoranging
switching supply accepts voltages between 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz.

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Chapter 3: Menu Reference and Technical
Specifications
3.1 Menu Reference
All menus are depicted but only those parameters that require description are discussed
in the submenu sections.
The Main Menu’s submenus are listed in this section. Each submenu contains parameters,
values, and possibly additional submenus.
Figure 3-1 Main Menu
Main
Menu
Sample Rate Setup
Menu
Time Code Setup
Menu
MADI Setup
Menu
Sample Rate
Source
Sample Rate
Source
Sample Rate Sample Rate
Word Clock In
Oversample Rate
Word Clock Out
Oversample Rate
Quick Setup
Menu
Select
Select Select
Select Select
Esc
Esc Esc
Esc Esc
Video Setup
Menu
Select Esc
Utility Setup
Menu
Select Esc
R-1 Transport
Interface
Time Code
Source
Time Code
Frame Rate
Time Code
Mode
Video Field
Rate
Time Code
Source
Time Code
Frame Rate
Time Code
Offset
Time Code
Freewheel Duration
Time Code
Mode
Jam Sync
Mode
LTC Output
Gaiin
Drift Warning
Threshold
Video Field
Rate
Video Jam
Sync
VITC
Write Line #
BITC
\Window Position
VITC
Read Line #
BITC
\Window Enable
BITC
\Window Color
MADI Port
Definitions
Add Route
Store Routing
Matrix
Recall Routing
Matrix
Select Esc
Factory Routing
Matrices
User Routing
Matrices
Store
Setup
Recall
Setup
Varispeed
Display
Edit Route

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3.1.1 Quick Setup Menu
The Quick Setup menu has the most commonly used parameters gathered in one menu for
quick and easy access. Refer to the individual menus for explanation of each parameter.
Figure 3-2 Quick Setup Menu
Sample Rate
Source AES
Sample Rate
Quick Setup
Menu
Select
Select
Esc
Esc
Time Code
Source
Time Code
Frame Rate
Time Code
Mode
Video Field
Rate
Word Clock Internal Video Sync Video TC Source
96000 Hz
Select
Esc
48000 Hz 44100 Hz 49000 Hz
Custom
Pull Up/
Pull Down Menu
VITC
Select
Esc
LTC MTC
24
Select
Esc
25 29.97 29.97 drop 30 30 drop
Generate
Select
Esc
External External
Varispeed
50 Hz
Select
Esc
59.94 Hz 60 Hz
Select
Esc
100000 Hz
PAL
96096 Hz
NTSC
95904 Hz
NTSC
92160 Hz
PAL
50000 Hz
PAL
48048 Hz
NTSC
47952 Hz
NTSC
46080 Hz
PAL
45937.5 Hz
PAL
44144 Hz
NTSC
44056 Hz
NTSC
42336 Hz
PAL