Peavey COBRANET AUDIO BRIDGE CAB 16D User manual

CAB™16 Series
CobraNet™Audio Bridge
CAB 16i
CAB 16o
CAB 16d
User Manual

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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using this appliance, read the operating guide for further warnings.
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riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
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operación y mantenimiento en la información que viene con el producto.
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Deje todo mantenimiento en manos del personal técnico cualificado.
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pouvant être d’amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique.
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GENERAL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS!
To prevent electrical shock or potential fire hazards, do not expose the CAB 16 to moisture or rain.
Before using this product, read the user manuals for further warnings and cautions.
The following cautions should e carefully o served when installing, wiring or using this product:
DO NOT use any other power supply or ca le other than the one provided with this unit.
DO NOT remove the top cover of the unit. There are no user servicea le parts inside. Refer service
to qualified personnel.
DO NOT use solvents or other cleaners to clean the unit. Basic external care requires only a damp
cloth. Disconnect the power supply cord efore cleaning.
Read all safety and installation instructions and retain all documentation for further reference.
The CAB 16 should e installed so that its mounting position does not interfere with proper venti-
lation.
This product should not e installed or placed near a source of heat.
Power supply cords and associated connectors should e unplugged from the power source when
the unit is not used for long periods of time, or will e stored.
If this product is to e mounted in an equipment rack, install rear support if required y the rack
manufacturer.
Care should e taken to ensure that the installation is clear of possi le sources of contamination.
Make sure that the product’s ventilation openings are not exposed to possi le sources of liquid,
gases, or other contaminants.
This product should e inspected y a qualified service technician if the power supply cord or con-
nector has een damaged, if the unit has een dropped, or if a foreign su stance has gained access
to the interior electronic and electrical components.
The information contained in this manual is su ject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics is not lia le
for improper installation or configuration. The information contained herein is intended only as an aid to
qualified personnel in the design, installation and maintenance of engineered audio systems. The installing
contractor or end user is ultimately responsi le for the successful implementation of these systems.
All creative content in this manual, including the layout, art design, content, photography, drawings, specifi-
cations and all other intellectual property is Copyright © 2000 Peavey Electronics Corporation, except where
noted. All rights reserved.
Manual by WR.

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Thank You! 7
What’s In The Box? 7
Covered Products 7
8
Assumptions 8
Installation 9
Hardware vs. Software Devices 10
The Test View 11
Panel Features
Connections
Setting The Hardware Base Address 30
Setting The Co raNet Audio Bundle 31
Testing, Testing..... 32-33
Testing, Testing.....Digital Style! 34-35
Tech Support & Warranty Registration 36
CAB 16i 12
CAB 16i Front Panel 16
Co raNet®22
Audio 23
CAT 5 ca le is your friend.... 26-27
Linking 28
CAB 16i Rear Panel 17
CAB 16o Front Panel 18
CAB 16o Rear Panel 19
CAB 16d Front Panel 20
CAB 16d Rear Panel 21
CAB 16o 13
CAB 16d 14-15
CAB™16 Series User Manual
Table of Contents
Additional Resources 37
Specifications 38-39
Warranty Statement 40
Linking Examples 29
RS-485 23
S/PDIF 24-25
Software Device Features
Features

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Table Of Contents
The CAB™components and their relationships (Figure 1) 10
The Co raNet™audio transport devices and their control panels (Figure 2) 10
Recommended Test View Configuration (Figure 3) 11
Typical Network Connections (Figure 4) 22
Direct Connection Example (Figure 5) 22
Analog and Digital Audio Connections (Figure 6) 23
RS-485 Serial Data Connections (Figure 7) 23
CAB 16i Link Connection Example (Figure 13) 28
CAB 16o Link Connection Example (Figure 14) 29
Hardware Base Address Switches (Figure 16) 30
Hardware & Software Addressing Controls (Figure 17) 30
Co raNet Input and Output Controls (Bundle Num ers in the OFF position) (Figure 18) 31
CAB Device Audio Bundle Num er controls shown in the OFF position. (Figure 19) 31
Test Configuration (CAB 16i, CAB 16o) 32-33
Test Configuration (CAB 16d) 34-35
Illustrations
CAB 16d Link Connection Example (Figure 15) 29
Standard “normal” CAT 5 ca le (Figure 9) 26
S/PDIF resistor network configurations (Figure 8) 25
CAT 5 Wire/Connector cross reference chart, standard & crossover ca le types (Figure 10) 27
CAT 5 ca le and RJ-45 termination details (Figure 11) 27
CAT 5 “crossover” ca le (Figure 12) 27

CAB™16 Series User Manual
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CAUTION!
The CAB 16 Series products are Ethernet (Co raNet™) network products designed to operate on a network ack-
one or infrastructure. The design, implementation and maintenance of this infrastructure is critical to the opera-
tion and performance of the CAB 16 Series products. Peavey Electronics does not support nor service network ca ling, hu s,
switches, patch ays, wall plates, connector panels or any other type of network interconnect device. Please ensure that these
components and their associated installation techniques have een properly designed and installed for Co raNet audio appli-
cations.
This manual is written specifically for the CAB 16 Series products uilt with Firmware Version 2.6.8. Specific functionality
relating to earlier firmware is not covered in this manual. In the event that your CAB 16 includes an earlier firmware release,
you should contact the Peavey Architectural Acoustics Technical Services Group for information on how this may, or may not,
impact your installation. Installation or upgrading firmware within the CAB 16 is not covered in this manual.
Several associated products are required to complete a working system using the CAB 16. This manual frequently makes refer-
ence to these other products, ut does not provide specific configuration or installation information on them. Please refer to
the manuals for these products for information. Every product, oth Peavey products and third party devices, must e proper-
ly installed for the CAB 16 to operate in accordance with its pu lished specification.
This product is fan cooled with an intake fan on one side of the unit. The exhaust is located on the other side. Do not lock
the fan or any vents when installing this product. Proper cooling is essential to maintain proper operation and long-term sta-
ility in this product. Install this product in EIA approved equipment racks only.
The information contained in this manual is su ject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics is not lia le for improper
installation or configuration. The information contained herein is intended only as an aid to qualified personnel in the design,
installation and maintenance of engineered audio systems. The installing contractor or end user is ultimately responsi le for
the successful implementation of these systems.

Welcome
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Thank You! Thank you for purchasing the CAB™16 Series Co raNet™Audio Bridge. This
product is designed to provide years of trou le-free operation, and high qual-
ity audio performance. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your new CAB 16
Series product, and will find other products in the Peavey Architectural
Acoustics product line to supplement your system. We are confident that
you will find the CAB 16 Series products, as well as other Architectural
Acoustics products to e of the highest quality availa le.
This manual was written to provide as much information as possi le for
your new Peavey Architectural Acoustics product. It is our sincere desire
that you enjoy your purchase. We feel that the est way to fully enjoy any
purchase is to have an in-depth understanding of the product’s features,
functionality and performance characteristics. We hope that this manual,
along with the manuals of our other products, will provide this. If you
require additional information that this manual does not provide, please let
us know. We are always looking for etter ways to provide information
a out our products, and your input is always appreciated. If you have a
comment a out this manual, or would like to make a suggestion, please
write to: Peavey Electronics Corp., Architectural Acoustics Division, 711 A
St., Meridian, MS 39301. Thank you again for using Peavey!
What’s In The Box? The CAB 16 Series products are packaged in a single container. This contain-
er includes the following items:
1- CAB 16i, CAB 16o or CAB 16d Co raNet Audio Bridge
1- IEC remova le power supply line cord
(120VAC Domestic, 230VAC Export)
18- 3-screw Euro connectors*
1- User Manual/Literature Package
* Asterisk indicates that these items are shipped installed on the CAB 16
Series product.
If any of these items are missing, please contact your Authorized Peavey
Architectural Acoustics contractor/dealer.
Covered Products This User Manual covers the following CAB 16 Series products:
CAB 16i Co raNet Audio Bridge and matching software devices for
MediaMatrix. (16 line inputs)
CAB 16o Co raNet Audio Bridge and matching software devices for
MediaMatrix (16 line outputs)
CAB 16d Co raNet Audio Bridge and matching software devices for
MediaMatrix (8 digital audio (AES3 or S/PDIF) channels in and out)
All of these products have similar feature sets and audio performance charac-
teristics. This manual provides information on all products, and the differ-
ences are notated within the context of the su ject matter. When the topic
is common to oth units, no differentiation is noted, nor required.

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CAB™16 Series User Manual
Features
Assu ptions
- Co raNet™ethernet audio transport
- Single rack space package
- Forced air cooling
- Front panel analog audio metering
- Front panel network status monitoring
- 24 it D/A and A/D converters
- Discreet analog design
- Digital control of analog functions
- 16 line level inputs (16i only)
- 16 line level outputs (16o only)
- 8 AES3 or S/PDIF digital audio inputs and outputs (16d only)
- Full analog gain stage w/digital control (except 16d)
- User defined network hardware address
- Remova le connectors for audio and external controls
- Industry standard RJ-45 connector for connecting to ethernet
Co raNet network
- RS-485 port for transporting serial data across the network
- Support for stand alone operation
In stand alone applications, the CAB 16 Series is a very powerful tool.
Ease of use, external control options and a simple interface make it per-
fect for many applications where simple audio transport is required.
Among the many applications the CAB 16 Series was designed for
include:
- Theme Parks
- Presentation Rooms
- Board Rooms
- Courtrooms
- Auditorium/Cafetorium
- Lecture Hall Sound Reinforcement
- Meeting Rooms
- Convention Centers
- Paging
- Background Music
- Retail Spaces
- Restaurant/Bar Sound
The CAB 16 Series is a prefect choice for many audio applications
where transport of audio signal must occur over long distances. Used in
conjunction with MediaMatrix products, the CAB 16 Series provides
the highest level of audio systems performance, functionality and con-
trol.
The CAB 16 Series of Co raNet Audio Bridges are designed for
advanced MediaMatrix systems. It is assumed that you have a working
knowledge of MediaMatrix hardware and software as well as comput-
ers, Windows NT and ethernet networks. If you do not have this
knowledge, please refer the configuration and installation of this prod-
uct to qualified personnel. For in-depth information on MediaMatrix,
refer to the online help. Additional resources are listed in this manual.

Installation
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Installation The CAB™16 Series product is designed to mount in a standard EIA electron-
ic equipment rack. Because the CAB 16 includes forced air cooling, adding
rack mounted vent panels is not required for most installations. However, it
is recommended that common sense e applied to large installations where
multiple units are mounted in a single rack. It is generally accepted that a
ratio of 2:1 is a good rule of thum that usually provides adequate perform-
ance. In installations where adverse conditions exist, and room temperatures
are likely to rise, additional vents should e installed.
Do not lock the fan or any vents when installing the CAB 16. Proper cool-
ing is essential to maintain proper operation and long-term sta ility in this
product.
When dressing off wiring harnesses, take care with CAT 5 ca les. Do not
tie-wrap undles of CAT 5 wire too tight. Leave plenty of room for ends,
allowing the ca le to progress naturally from the RJ-45 connector. Creating
tightly wrapped CAT 5 wire undles can cause loose crimp joints and defec-
tive terminations.
To successfully install your new CAB 16 Series product, and perform the
testing examples contained in this manual, you will need the following com-
ponents:
• A MediaMatrix®MiniFrame 208nt-cn or MM™-760nt, MM™-960nt or
MM™-980nt Mainframe.
• MWare 3.1.2 or later software.
• PC Monitor, mouse and key oard.
• At least 1 MM™ DSP-cn Co raNet™DPU card for MediaMatrix.
• At least 1 CAB 16i and 1 CAB 16o Co raNet™Audio Bridge, OR 2 CAB16d
Co raNet Audio Bridges.
• At least 1 generic fast ethernet 100 Base T network switch*.
• An assortment of CAT 5 ca les.
• An audio source, power amplifier and loudspeaker.
In MediaMatrix, the minimum Co raNet network consists of a single
MediaMatrix frame housing at least one MM DSP-cn Co raNet DPU card,
CAB 16i and CAB 16o audio ridge and a single ethernet switch. Of course,
most systems will include many more DSP-cn cards and CAB devices, ut
this is the most asic configuration.
* The selection of a proper network switch is critical for a successful imple-
mentation. Although Co raNet is an ethernet protocol, there are perform-
ance issues that must e considered when selecting this switch for use in
Co raNet audio systems.
For the latest list of Co raNet compliant products, please refer to Peak
Audio’s we site at http://www.peak audio.com.

CAB™16 Series User Manual
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Hardware vs. Software Devices
The CAB 16 Series of products is an integration of physical hardware and software. Within Co raNet™, there are even further
integrations, that eing the network itself, and the actual piece of equipment, in this case, the CAB 16. In software, the equip-
ment is represented y a “Device” within the MediaMatrix MWare application. The Co raNet network is represented y a tra-
ditional MediaMatrix wiring lock with inputs and outputs. The “wire” etween these locks is the configuration of audio sig-
nal flow with the MediaMatrix’s DPU. For proper operation of these products, a thorough understanding of all of these
devices is required.
There is a very asic relationship etween the CAB 16 physical product and its accompanying software device. Essentially, the
software device is the “Control Panel” for the hardware. There are no physical controls on the CAB 16 itself, so all functions for
it are accessi le only from its software ased control panel. This control panel is a yellow ox la eled “CAB 16”, and can e
found under the Input/Output, Co raNet section of the Device Menu within the MediaMatrix software. There is one for each
model of CAB 16 product. I like to refer to this device as the “Taxi”, since it’s a yellow CAB......get it?
The figure elow shows the relationship etween the Taxi, its control panel and the actual CAB hardware.
The second half of this equation, as mentioned a ove, is the audio transport. This transport is the Co raNet network that car-
ries audio from one location to another. Within MediaMatrix, this is represented y a lock with “wire nodes” on it that repre-
sent the actual input and output points for the system. What is very important to note is that the hardware unit, the CAB
itself, and the audio transport device DO NOT necessarily match up. For example, it is possi le to have one output wiring
lock assigned to multiple CAB 16o units although generally, the input side is always a one-to-one relationship. In the figure
elow, you can see the two network locks. The one with the nodes on the right of the lock is an audio “input” position, the
one with the nodes on the left side of the lock is an audio “output” position. Each of these also has a control panel. The con-
trol panels for each are very similar, so don’t get them mixed up. You can tell which one is the “input” side y the “Receiving”
la el on the channel LEDs. These LEDs indicate that an audio data stream is successfully eing received from a distant network
location.
Fig. 1, The CAB components and their relationships.
Fig. 2, The Cobra et audio transport devices and their control panels.
Input Side of
Audio Path
Output Side of
Audio Path
Co raNet Input
Control Panel
Co raNet Output
Control Panel