Ross MB-652-DUO User manual

MB-652-DUO
2RU Monitoring Bridge
User Manual

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MB-652-DUO · User Manual
• Ross Part Number: MB652DUODR-004-02
• Release Date: January 16, 2018.
Copyright
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EMC Notices
United States of America FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
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MB-652-DUO User Manual (Iss. 02) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 1
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Features.................................................................................................................. 1-2
Functional Block Diagram................................................................................................... 1-3
User Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
DashBoard Control System ................................................................................... 1-4
Controls on the Physical Panel.............................................................................. 1-4
Installation 2
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Static Discharge..................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 2-2
Front Panel Overview .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Rear Panel Overview ........................................................................................................... 2-4
Physical Installation............................................................................................................. 2-6
Installation Requirements...................................................................................... 2-6
Power Supplies ...................................................................................................... 2-6
To connect the power cables for the MB-652-DUO ............................................. 2-6
Ethernet Cabling for the MB-652-DUO................................................................ 2-7
SDI Cabling........................................................................................................... 2-7
AES Input Cabling ................................................................................................ 2-7
Analog Input Cabling ............................................................................................ 2-7
Configuring the DIP Switches ............................................................................................. 2-8
Setting the IP Address ........................................................................................... 2-8
Master Password Override .................................................................................... 2-8
SW4 ....................................................................................................................... 2-8
Configuration 3
Using the Front Panel Display ............................................................................................. 3-2
Using DashBoard................................................................................................................. 3-4
To launch DashBoard............................................................................................ 3-4
To access the MB-652-DUO interface .................................................................. 3-4
Using a Master Password in DashBoard.............................................................................. 3-5
Setting the Master Password ................................................................................. 3-5
Setting the DIP Switch .......................................................................................... 3-5
To set a new master password for the MB-652-DUO........................................... 3-5
Accessing a MB-652-DUO ................................................................................... 3-6
To use a valid user account ................................................................................... 3-6
To use the Master Password.................................................................................. 3-6
Network Configuration ........................................................................................................ 3-7
Before You Begin.................................................................................................. 3-7
Automatic Configuration using DHCP ................................................................. 3-7
To establish communications with the MB-652-DUO.......................................... 3-7
Custom User Configuration via DashBoard.......................................................... 3-7
To configure the network settings via DashBoard ................................................ 3-7

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Audio Configuration ............................................................................................................3-9
Channel Source Selection ...................................................................................... 3-9
Mode Selection ...................................................................................................... 3-9
Adjusting the EQ Levels........................................................................................ 3-9
To adjust an equalizer band ................................................................................... 3-9
Line Out Control.................................................................................................. 3-10
Monitoring the Loudness Value......................................................................................... 3-11
Software Upgrades ............................................................................................................. 3-12
Upgrade Components .......................................................................................... 3-12
Upgrade Overview............................................................................................... 3-12
Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 3-13
Upgrading the DashBoard Connect Software...................................................... 3-13
To upgrade the DashBoard Connect software ..................................................... 3-13
Upgrading the Monitoring Bridge Software, FPGA, and DSP ........................... 3-13
To upgrade the monitoring bridge software ........................................................ 3-13
To upgrade the FPGA.......................................................................................... 3-14
To upgrade the DSP............................................................................................. 3-14
Upgrading the Auxiliary Inputs Software and FPGA.......................................... 3-14
To upgrade the auxiliary inputs software ............................................................ 3-15
To upgrade the auxiliary inputs FPGA ................................................................ 3-15
DashBoard Menus 4
Network Connect Interface .................................................................................................. 4-2
Device Tab............................................................................................................. 4-2
Network Status Tab ............................................................................................... 4-2
Network Tab .......................................................................................................... 4-3
MB-652-DUO Interfaces ..................................................................................................... 4-4
Status Tab .............................................................................................................. 4-4
Product Tab............................................................................................................ 4-4
LKFS Tab .............................................................................................................. 4-4
Settings Tab ........................................................................................................... 4-5
Equalizer Tab......................................................................................................... 4-6
Default Values ....................................................................................................... 4-6
MB-AUX-DUO Interfaces................................................................................................... 4-7
Status Tab .............................................................................................................. 4-7
Product Tab............................................................................................................ 4-7
Settings Tab ........................................................................................................... 4-7
Specifications 5
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Service Information 6
Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................................................................... 6-2
Warranty and Repair Policy ................................................................................................. 6-3
In Case of Problems............................................................................................... 6-3

MB-652-DUO User Manual (Iss. 02) Introduction • 1–1
Introduction
In This Chapter
The following topics are discussed:
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• User Interfaces
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing a Ross Video MB-652-DUO Monitoring Bridge. Thank you for
joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers!
Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your MB-652-DUO,
please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support
staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.

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Overview
The MB-652-DUO Monitoring Bridge is a compact, 2RU audio monitoring bridge for embedded
audio, with AES and analog audio. Designed to meet the demands of broadcast audio monitoring
requirements, the MB-652-DUO is capable of de-embedding up to 16 channels of audio from an
incoming SDI signal. The audio monitoring bridge provides both visual and aural monitoring
with built-in front panel display and speakers.
The 16 digital VU/PPM meters monitor all 16 channels of embedded audio, while an intuitive
control surface allows for easy channel source and mode selection for the built-in speakers. A
meter and numerical display provides loudness measurements according to ITU1770/1771
LKFS. Additional information such as true peak, input signal data and type are also displayed on
screen.
High quality, full-range speakers, along with a high performance class D stereo amplifier, offer
excellent sound quality suitable for any monitoring environment. The front panel also includes a
volume control and a 1/4 inch headphone jack. The rear of the MB-652-DUO provides two SDI
inputs with reclocked SDI outputs, AES and analog audio inputs, and two channels of analog
audio outputs.
Features
The following features come standard on the MB-652-DUO:
• Two 3G/HD/SD SDI inputs
• Two reclocked SDI outputs
• One analog input
• One AES input
• One stereo monitor output
• Left, Right, SUM, Left Total/Right Total (Lt/Rt) downmix modes
• Push to Mute rotary shaft encoder
• High quality 1/4” long-frame headset jack
• 16 VU/PPM bar graph meters
• Provides ITU 1770/1771 LKFS measurements
• Full range speakers
• Class D power amplifier

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Functional Block Diagram
Figure 1.1 outlines the workflow of the MB-652-DUO.
Figure 1.1 MB-652-DUO — Simplified Block Diagram
VFD
16 VU/Peak Meters
LKFS Meter
16
CHANNELS
DAC
SDI OUT 1
SDI OUT 2
Amplifier
SDI IN 1
SDI EQ
and
Reclock
AES IN
MON OUT
GPIO
ANALOG
IN
SDI IN 2
16 Channel
DMX
SDI
Input
Select
SDI EQ
and
Reclock
Channel Select
Sum/Downmix
Loudness Meter
ADC

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User Interfaces
The MB-652-DUO is intended to be controlled via the DashBoard client software, as well as
through the physical controls on the panel.
DashBoard Control System
The DashBoard client software enables you to monitor and configure the MB-652-DUO from a
computer. The DashBoard software is available for download from our website.
The MB-652-DUO includes three DashBoard interfaces: Network Connect, MB-652-DUO, and
MB-AUX-DUO. These interfaces are accessed by expanding the MB-652-DUO node in the
DashBoard Tree View and selecting the appropriate sub-node. The Network Connect interface
enables you to set up ethernet communications, and monitor those communications. the
MB-AUX-DUO interface shows status of the second SDI input. The MB-652-DUO interface
includes operational controls for the physical panel such as selecting the input source for the
speakers and adjusting the volume level for the speakers.
For More Information on...
• configuring the MB-652-DUO for network communication, refer to the section
“Network Configuration” on page 3-7.
• menus in DashBoard for the MB-652-DUO, refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus” on
page 4-1.
• installing and using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.
Controls on the Physical Panel
The front panel of the MB-652-DUO provides the ability to monitor the LKFS and true peak
values, the input signal format, and meters that represent VU/PPM data and loudness
measurements. Buttons are provided to route audio sources to the speakers, selecting the
operating mode, and volume control.
The rear panel provides connections for the power supply, BNCs for the SDI inputs and outputs, a
BNC for the AES input, and 3-pin blocks for analog audio in and out.
For More Information on...
• the control and monitoring features of the front panel, refer to the section “Front Panel
Overview” on page 2-3.
• the connections provided on the rear panel, refer to the section “Rear Panel Overview”
on page 2-4.