Revox Re:system M10 User manual

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M10 – Introduction
Safety
M10 Unit Views
Installation and Assembly
M10 in a 19” Cabinet
Overview: M10 Connection Panel
Connection Panel Description
Ethernet Interface
M10 Setup
Ethernet Setup
Source Setup
Remote Setup
Scene function
Version Control
Guarantee
Scope of delivery
Disposing of your old device
Technical Data
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M10
Working quietly in the back-ground,
the modular M10 Audio Multiroom
System in 19” format, can be relied
on to supply a complete house with
music. With the plug-in Multiroom
module, up to 32 rooms can be
included. This allows you to choose
in the individual rooms between a
high-quality stereo sound or an
exciting Home Cinema experience.
The Multiroom system is operated
either through a M208 remote control
or a wall-mounted panel, which in
many cases is available in a design to
match existing switch programs. The
GIRA and Feller (CH) companies offer
particularly attractive solutions.
Which music sources can be heard
in the individual rooms depends only
on which modules are in use. The
M10 offers 9 free plug-in slots that
can be populated with modules.
These modules cover a whole range
of options from an analogue record
deck right up to a future-safe
network connection to the
Worldwide Web. The modular
approach, which Revox has followed
for decades was also an essential
element in the development of the
M10.
Once new technologies establish
themselves on the market, Revox can
offer the corresponding module. As a
Revox customer, you just have to buy
the new module for your existing M10
and can start to enjoy the new
technology immediately. No new
operating concept remote controls or
conversions needed.
In this way, we protect your
resources and offer your option to
integrated and use new media simply
and uncomplicatedly.
The M10 offers a USB both on the
front and back of the unit to help the
installer make the basic settings
safely and quickly. There is also the
option for remote maintenance and/
or Multiroom control with the a LAN,
using the integrated network socket.

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Safety
Take note of the label on the back of
the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
In order to avoid the risk of an
electric shock, do not remove any
covers. Maintenance and repairs
should only be carried out by
qualified experts.
This symbol indicates that the unit is
only connected to the mains power
socket through two contacts (phase
and neutral) and has no ground. For
this reason, the unit is particularly
well iso-lated and must pass a strict
insulation test. This guarantees that
even if the neutral line is broken, no
accessible part of the unit is under
voltage. The M10 is equipped with
this protection class in order to
effectively eliminate sound-damaging
ground-loops.
This symbol warns about “dangerous
voltage” within the unit. Touching live
parts can lead to an electric shock,
depending on the level of the voltage.
This symbol indicates important
advice for operation and main-
tenance in the accompanying
documentation.

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Installation and operation
Please check the unit and
accessories for any signs of transit
damage after unpacking. Read the
operation manual through carefully
before starting to use the unit. Keep
the manual for later reference.
A unit that shows signs of
mechanical damage or which has
had liquid in it may not be connected
to the mains supply.
Use the supplied mains cable. The
unit’s power supply and connections
values (mains voltage, frequency)
must be checked before connecting
it to the mains. Fuses used in the
device must comply with the factory
definitions in the “Technical Data”
section.
Safety measures
Unusual operation
Unplug the unit from the mains
immediately in the event of any
unusual noises or odours. Have the
unit checked by your dealer without
delay.
Do not open the unit
The unit may not be opened as there
is a risk of electrification.
Non-use of the unit
If the unit is not going to be used for a
longer period of time, the power
cable should be removed from the
power socket for reasons of safety.
Foreign objects
Liquids, flammable or other objects
should not be inserted in the unit’s
openings as this can lead to faults,
fire or an electrical shock.
Power cable
Never pull on the cable when
plugging the unit in or out. Always
hold the plug.
Splash water
Do not expose the device to splash
water or high levels of humidity. Do
not stand containers filled with liquid,
e.g. flower vases, on the device.

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Further Safety measures
Do not stand any articles with open
flames, e.g. lit candles on the device.
The M10 is only designed for
operation in temperate, non-tropical
climates.
Avoid locating the unit in a position
which:
- is exposed to direct sunlight
- is directly next to a source of
heat
- has poor ventilation
- has a dusty atmosphere
- is unstable
- has high humidity
You must ensure that neither the
ventilation slots nor the fans on the
back of the M10 are not covered and
that there is sufficient ventilation.
There should be a gap of at least 5
cm in all directions between the M10
and the built-in rack.
Regulations pertaining to the unit
In EU and EEC countries, Revox offers
a guarantee on units bought in the EU,
over and above the statutory rights of
guarantee claims against the seller.
The guarantee covers material and
labour during the period of the
guarantee, which is defined by the
Revox Sales Partners in the individual
countries that make up the EU.
In all countries, the guarantee
services offered by the Revox Sales
Agent are over and above the
statutory regulations. They are only
valid in the country of purchase. Proof
of purchase from an authorised Revox
Partner must be produced to make a
claim on the guarantee.
The guarantee is made null and void in
the case of incorrect intervention
measures or non-professionally
executed repairs.

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M10 Unit views
M10 Front view
M10 Rear view
Note:
Slots A1 and A2 may only be
populated with second generation
modules that have been developed
since the start of 2008.
These can be identified by the
following symbol on the back plane of
the module:
A2 A1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
G²

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Installation and assembly
The M10 is an 19“ build-in unit, which
was principally conceived for
insertion into a 19” cabinet. Thanks to
the integrated unit feet, however, it is
possible to position it outside of a 19”
cabinet.
Installation in a 19“ cabinet
The M10 has variable side-elements
that enable installation in the 19”
cabinet. These can be assembled in 2
different positions on the M10 and
enable the installer to assemble it in
the 19” cabinet in the best possible
way. See the figure below.
The M10 can be installed with the
plug-in slots directed to the front or
the back. See figure on Page 9.
Depending on the cabling strategy,
the plug-in module cables can be fed
in at the front of the unit or concealed
at the back.
In both positions, it is possible to
position the M10 4 cm towards the
inside. This is a particular benefit in
the case of 19” cabinets with a door
as this allows you to plug the cable in
at the front without it being unduly
kinked.
Seitenansicht:
M10 mit vorge-
setztem Halte-
winkel
Side view:
M10 with flush
retaining bracket
Side view:
M10 with forward-
spaced retaining
bracket

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Modifying the retaining
bracket
1. All 6 Allen screws (3
mm) are re-moved
from both sides of the
M10
2. Now, the retaining
bracket is moved
from the front to the
back in the corres-
ponding position.
3. All 6 screws are then
screwed back in as
shown in the figure.
Please note
Also the two outside
screws, which don’t hold
the retaining bracket to
the M10, must be
screwed back in.
!
!

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M10 Installation in a 19“ cabinet
Sectional view of a 19”cabinet with installed M10
A) M10 retaining bracket forward-spaced.
B) M10 retaining bracket inserted.

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M10 – Front side (Partial view)
M10 – Rear (Partial view)
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On/ Off switch
Mains connection with fuse
Operational display LED, green/blue
Error display LED, red
LAN Ethernet connection
USB-B connection for PC
RS232, only for firmware updates
SD card slot, software update
M-Link for Revox interfaces
3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
Overview: M10 Connection panel

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On/Off switch
The M10 can be completely
separated from the mains supply with
the on/off switch. This is
recommended if the Revox Multiroom
System is not going to be used for a
few weeks during a vacation, for
example.
The M10 must remain switched on
during normal operation so that
access to the Multiroom System from
the connected rooms is available at
all times.
Mains connection with fuse
The M10 power connection is adapted
to the corresponding voltage of the
country of purchase when it is
delivered. Nevertheless, we
recommend that you compare the
operating voltage shown on the rating
plate with the local supply before
starting the unit up.
Fuse:
A faulty fuse may only be replaced with
one with the following values:
1.6 A, slow-acting at 100 - 120 V~
0.8 A, slow-acting at 200 - 240 V~
Note:
The M10 mains supply is fitted with a
non-grounded rubber connector. For
this reason, only the supplied mains
cable may be used.
Power LED
There is an operational display LED
both on the front and the back of the
M10 and gives an indication of the
operational state of the M10.
The following states are shown:
LED blue
The M10 is connected to the mains
through the on/off switch and is in
standby mode.
There are no faults present.
LED green
One or more Multiroom rooms are
active.
There are no faults in the software or
hardware present.
Error LED red
There is an error display LED both on
the front and the back of the M10 and
gives an indication of any operational
faults at the M10.
The following states are shown:
LED red - off
There are no faults in the software or
hardware present.
LED red – flashing slowly
A first generation module has been
installed in slot A1 or A2. Only second
generation modules
G²
are allowed in
these slots.
Description: M10 Connection panel

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LED red – flashing quickly
A) Temperature is too high
There is overheating in the M10
housing. The maximum permitted
temperature value has been exceeded
even though the fan is active.
Countermeasure(s):
- Check the installation
environment
- Check the ventilation slots
- Check the fan
B) Power levels are too high
The permitted power value has been
exceeded at one or more of the
internal M10 power units.
Countermeasure(s):
Check the connected cables (M-Link,
USB, etc.) for short circuits.
Are all modules inserted correctly in
the M10?
C) Software problem
There is a fault in the data traffic.
Countermeasure(s):
- Carry out a firmware update
- Check the modules. Is the module
type and its software correct for
each slot?
LAN Ethernet connection
A connection to an Ethernet LAN can
be established through the RJ45
socket. The Ethernet interface is
configured manually during the M10
setup. DHCP functionality is not
supported.
The two LEDs integrated in the RJ45
socket indicate the status of the data
connection.
The Revox Multiroom System can be
controlled through the Ethernet
interface. Either through the Revox
Service programs, e.g. M230 or the
primary domestic control system, e.g.
GIRA Home Server.
There is a very flexible UDP protocol
available for domestic control system
programmers.
Further information about this clear-
text protocol can be found under
www.revox.de
A maximum of 10 Clients can have
parallel access to the M10. The MAC
address is noted on the bottom of the
M10.
You will find further documentation
about the Ethernet interface starting
from Page 16
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USB-B connection for PC
There is an USB-B interface both on
the front and the back of the M10 that
can be operated from a PC.
Both USB interfaces are switched in
parallel and for this reason should
never be used at the same time. Use
either the front or the rear USB
interface.
The M10 setup and the module
installation can be done using the
Revox M230 or M-Scope PC
programs.
Working with these programs and the
M10 configuration are des-cribed in a
later chapter.
Firts operation
The M10 is connected to a Note-book
or PC using the supplied USB cable.
After connecting, a Windows
message appears on the screen that
a new device has been recognised
with the name Revox M10-USB Link.
The corresponding driver must be
installed to set the unit up. See next
chapter: Installing the USB driver
Installing the USB driver
When you install M-scope you can
automatically install the USB driver at
the end of the installation routine.
The installation is completed when
the M10 via USB was connected with
the PC. This is also necessary if you
want to use M-scope only at the IP
level using the Ethernet interface!
When you then reconnect the M10 to
the Notebook/PC, the M10 should
now be recognised automatically.
Note:
Each USB chip in the M10 has an
individual code that is stored by
Windows. For this reason, the driver
installation must be carried out again
for each new M10.

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RS232 interface
The serial interface is used
exclusively for configuring the M10
and for installing new firmware, if the
USB or Ethernet interface is blocked.
It is not possible to operate third-
party devices with it, nor is it possible
to connect external RS232 interfaces,
e.g. EIB data interface.
You can only get access to the M10
via its serial interfaces through the
Revox service programmes M-Scope
or M230.
Card slot for SD cards
A firmware update can be carried out
using an SD (Secure Digital card.
SDHC cards > 2 GB are not
supported.
M-Link for Revox interfaces
The M-Link is a Revox interface,
which various Revox interfaces can
be connected to, e.g. M200 Domotic
interface, M201 IR interface, etc.
Both the RJ11 sockets are
electrically parallel switched. You
should only use a
non-crossed , 4-
core telephone cable with a RJ11
plug for this connection (6P4C
modular).
Headphone socket
The audio signal from the plug-in
modules in the M10 can be listened
to over the headphone socket during
installation. The signal is also
reproduced through the M10’s
integrated speaker as a mono signal.
In the case of intrusive environmental
noises, a secure check of the audio
signal is possible using the
headphone output.
The output is made in stereo. The
source selection (plug-in module)
and the volume setting are done
through the Revox service programs,
e.g. M230.
- Socket for 3.5 mm jack plug
- Output rating: Max. 1 watt
- Impedance: > 16 Ω

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Ethernet interface
The Ethernet interface enables the
M10 to be integrated into a LAN. In
this way, each computer that is also
integrated in the LAN can access the
Revox system, using the corresponding
Revox control software.
PDAs or Tablet PCs are also suitable as
control devices, which enable a
wireless connection with feedback. For
this purpose, you need an additional
Access Point or WLAN Router for the
radio transmission, as shown in the
Figure
Function Plan on Page 19.
The corresponding M230 or M231
control softwares can be found on the
Revox Homepage.
As well as operation through the Revox
service programs, the M10 also offers
the option to influence the Revox
Multiroom System and/ or to let
feedback messages be directed
specifically into a visualisation, through
the use of a primary (domestic) control
system.
The programmer can get a simple
access to the Revox system through a
UDP protocol (Revox M-Text / M-XML
protocol).
A further tool that is supported by the
M10 Ethernet interface is the M233
Display for Display panels in visualised
domestic controllers.
The following page gives you an initial
overview of the M-Text and M-XML
protocol.
Please visit the Download area on
the Revox Homepage for further
information.

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M-Text Protocol (UDP)
As well as understanding the Revox
internal M-Link protocol, the M10
Ethernet interface with the software
version 1.10 or higher also
understands the clear text
commands (M-Text protocol) in ASCII
format.
This makes it possible to integrate the
Revox system in a domestic control
system, e.g. with the GIRA Home
Server.
As the name M-Text implies, it is a very
understandable protocol, which
simplifies the programming, as
commands are not in an encrypted
form but in English.
The following is an example of a
Revox M-Text command where the
function is instantly recognisable. In
this case it concerns setting the
volume to 15 (of 40 steps):
xx:SET:VOLUME:15
If you use M-Text commands (UDP)
in addition to other Revox application
like M203, M232, etc. over TCP, you
should use different ports for them.
TCP always will use port 5524.
Therefore you should use for your
UDP tasks the following other ports:
4032, 6536, 7728, 8728, 10308, 18042,
24022, 27944, 31286.
In this case M-Text mode has to be
set to “Forced”.
M-XML Protocol
With this protocol the display of the
M-Series can be reproduced,
inclusive of the complete image of
lists, e.g. of the Multimedia module.
Either 1:1 or as well in partitions. In
addition the M-Text protocol is
implemented so that it can be
reproduced with the M-XML
protocol.
The M-XML protocol communicates
with a service that we call M-Server.
This service needs to be installed on
a server that has to run whenever
operating is required. This can be for
example a Mini PC or a touch display,
that is inserted in the wall and in
general runs permanently.
The M-Server communicates then
with the M202 Ethernet interface.

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Connection
Point-to-Point
A Crossover cable is used if the M10
is connected directly to a PC.
Distribution with Router
A Patch cable (1:1) is used of the two
devices are connected over a router.
You will find an overview of a possible
Ethernet network on the next page. The
defined IP addresses are only examples
and must be modified to meet the needs
of the particular installation.
DHCP is not supported by the M10.
This means that all the necessary
settings for a fault-free integration of
the M10 in an Ethernet system must
be made manually. You will find
details about this in the Chapter
M10
Setup
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Functional plan
The IP addresses shown above are only examples and must be modified to meet the
needs of the particular installation.