Mackie OPT.24 User manual

Installation Guide
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24-Channel 24-bit ADAT Optical I/O Card for the HDR24/96 and MDR24/96

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1. Read instuctions — Read, understand and follow all safety and
operating instructions before using this Mackie product.
2. Retain Instructions — Keep these safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on this Mackie product
and in these operating instructions.
4. Disconnect the power source to the HDR24/96 before installing
the OPT•24 I/O Card.
5. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this Mackie product. All
servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department.
Important Safety Instructions
Part No. 0002733 Rev. B 10/02
© 2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Mackie Designs for your
hard disk recording solution. The OPT•24 is a major
step forward in our continued support of the
HDR24/96 and MDR24/96 Hard Disk Recorders.
The OPT•24 provides 24 channels (8x3) of 24-bit
ADAT optical I/O. But what makes it especially
unique and valuable is that it doesn’t use any of the
three I/O slots provided for the analog and digital
I/O cards. Instead, it is installed in a PCI slot next to
the Sync card. Once installed, you have the added
flexibility of choosing between at least two different
input and output formats for your recorded audio.
For example, you can use three analog AIO•8 cards
to bring the audio into the HDR, and use the
OPT•24 to output the audio in 24-bit digital format.
ATTENTION: The installation of this option requires opening the
HDR24/96 and handling sensitive electronic components. Anti-static
precautions
must be taken in order to prevent potential damage to
the unit. Damage caused to the unit due to improper installation or
handling of these components
will not be covered under warranty .
If you do not feel capable of performing this installation, please
call Mackie Tech Support at 800-898-3211 to obtain a referral to
a service center that can perform the installation.
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Important: You must have
version 1.3 or higher of the
HDR24/96 or MDR24/96 OS in
order to use the OPT•24. Follow
the installation instructions with
the software upgrade to install
the new software.
3) Remove the cover by lifting it up at the back
and pulling up and away from the front of the
unit.
Installing the OPT•24
Important: The OPT•24
contains static-sensitive
components. Anti-static
precautions must be taken before
opening the anti-static bag and
handling the OPT•24. Use an
anti-static wrist strap when performing this installation.
These are available at most computer supply stores.
The use of an anti-static mat is also recommended.
1) Turn off the Hard Disk Recorder and remove
the AC linecord from the socket on the rear
panel. We don’t want this to be a shocking
experience for you!
2) Remove 22 screws from the HDR24/96 cover
using a #2 Phillips screwdriver (4 screws
from the top panel, 4 screws from each side,
and 10 screws from the rear panel). These
screws are all one size.

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Installation Guide
Installation Guide
4) Remove the blank cover plate for the ACC1 slot (next to the SYNC card) by removing 1 Phillips-
head screw. Save the screw for installing the OPT•24.
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4) Remove Screw and 
ACC1 Slot Cover Plate
5) Unplug the 2 ribbon cables from the Sync card. Squeeze the tabs on the sides of the connectors and
gently wiggle from side to side to release them from their sockets.
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FRONT PANEL
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5B) Pull Ribbon Cables back
and out of the way
5A) Unplug Ribbon Cables 
from Sync Card

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6) Unplug both ends of the COM cable (040-383-00), located between the front panel Display board (A)
and the Card Cage board (B). Cable ties hold the COM cable in place. Leave the cable inside the
HDR24/96 in case the OPT•24 is ever removed and the COM cable needs to be reconnected.
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6) Remove the COM Cable
from the Display Board (A)
and the Card Cage Board (B)
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8) Connect the 2 ribbon cables that you removed from the Sync card to the 2 top connectors (J3A and
J4A, closest to the edge) on the OPT•24. They will click in place when properly inserted.
7) Connect the 2 short/fat ribbon cables (supplied) to the 2 bottom connectors (J3B and J4B, furthest
from the edge) on the OPT•24. The connectors have a keying tab in the center so they can’t be
plugged in wrong. It doesn’t matter which end of the ribbon cables you connect to the OPT•24.
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8) Connect 2 Ribbon Cables
to OPT¥24 Board
OPT¥24 Board

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Installation Guide
9) Install the OPT•24 into the ACC1 PCI slot by carefully aligning the card’s gold-plated connector
edge to the PCI slot on the motherboard and pushing down gently but firmly until the card is fully
seated into the slot. It may help to gently rock the board front to back until the board is completely
seated.
Note: Make sure the loose connector ends are pointing up so they can be accessed for step 11.
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FRONT PANEL
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9) Install OPT•24 Board 
into the ACC1 PCI slot 10) Install Screw into  the OPT•24 bracket
10) Install the screw that you removed from the blank cover plate to secure the OPT•24 to the HDR chassis.
11) Connect the short ribbon cables from the OPT•24 card to the adjacent Sync card by folding them over the
top of the Sync card (see illustration below and on next page).
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11) Connect the 2 short ribbon 
cables to the Sync Card

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12) Install the supplied replacement COM cable.
a. Install the center connector to the Card Cage board.
b. Install the shorter end to the front panel Display board.
c. Install the longer end to the OPT•24 board.
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12a) Install the replacement COM Cable:
Center connector to Card Cage Board
12b) Shorter end to Front
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Panel Display Board
12c) Longer end to 
OPT•24 Board
13) Replace the cover, reinstall the screws, and
you’re ready to go!
SYNC CARD
VIDEO CARD
OPT•24
Front view of ribbon cable connections between the
Sync Card and the OPT•24

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Installation Guide
Installation Guide
To select the OPT•24 from the screen
(HDR24/96 only):
1. Select Setup from the Windows menu and
click the Digital I/O icon. The Digital I/O
Setup dialog box shows you the current
settings for each of the three I/O cards.
2. Click the Input pulldown menu and select the
input source you want to use for each I/O
card.
3. The OPT•24 outputs are always active, so no
configuration is necessary for the outputs.
Selecting the OPT•24 I/O
This is done in the same way that you setup and
configure the other I/O cards—in the Digital I/O
Setup window (or by pressing the Digi-I/O button on
the front panel).
To select the OPT•24 from the front panel:
1. Press Digi-I/O to enter the Digital I/O Card
Setup screen.
DISK UTIL SYSTEM DIGI-I/O SYNC DEC
2. Select In. The Setup Tape Inputs screen
shows you the current settings for each of the
three I/O cards.
DIGITAL I/O Card Setup
Stat Rate
In Out Bits Convert
3. Press the Select button corresponding to each
I/O card and toggle the selection to the
desired input source.
4. The OPT•24 outputs are always active, so no
configuration is necessary for the outputs.
5. When done, press the Digi-I/O button to exit
the menu.
“Mackie,” the “Running Man” figure, and “OPT•24”
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie
Designs Inc. All other brand names mentioned are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
© 2002 Mackie Designs Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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OPT•24 Inputs and Outputs

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