EXBOX.64 User‘s Manual Version 2.
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Table of contents About This Manual How to Use This Manual Conventions 5 5 5 Chapter 1: Overview Introduction Feature Summary Applications How it works 6 6 7 8 8 CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Before Installing This Device First Aid (in case of electric shock) Defective Parts/Modules Updates Intended Operation Conditions of Warranty Conformity & Certificates Contents Contact Accessory 10 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 16 18 Chapter 3: Installation Installing the Device 19 19 CHAPTER 4: Operation Introdu
USB 30 CHAPTER 5: Application Examples Signal Conversion Range Extension 31 31 31 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Maintenance 32 32 34 CHAPTER 7: Technical Data 36 Appendix A - Wiring Sketches Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) 38 38 Index 39 page 4 of 40 EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
About This Manual About This Manual How to Use This Manual This manual guides you through the installation and operation of the device. Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the manual or Index Directory at the end of the document to locate help on a particular topic. You can access more information and latest news by visiting on the DirectOut website at www.directout.eu. Conventions The following symbols are used to draw your attention to: TI P S ! indicate useful hints and shortcuts.
Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Introduction EXBOX.64 is an active signal converter and re-clocker for MADI signals. Two MADI I/Os (1 x optical SC and 1 x coaxial BNC) enable MADI signals to be converted from optical to coaxial and vice versa. The input signals, which are not required to be in sync with each other, are cross patched to the corresponding output. The output signal is re-clocked at the output, thus refreshing the signal for cable length extensions. page 6 of 40 EXBOX.
Chapter 1: Overview Feature Summary MADI Ports* 2 x SC multi-mode connectors or 1 x SC multi-mode connector 1 x coaxial BNC connectors USB Port USB 2.0 port for firmware updates MADI Formats 56/64 channel, 48k/96k Frame, S/MUX 2/4 Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz ±12.5% Power Supply external, 2 x Hirose connector (9 - 24 V) * The device is available in two different versions - see page 17. EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
Chapter 1: Overview Applications EXBOX.64 can be used for conversion and refreshing of MADI signals (AES10) and dialects of MADI. Typical applications include: • conversion of MADI signals (coaxial <> optical) • refreshing the signal for cable length extension (bridging the optical port) How it works The input signals are cross patched: i.e. input of the coaxial port is output at the optical port and vice versa. The output signal is re-clocked and - at the coaxial port - refreshed electrically.
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Before Installing This Device WAR NING! Please read and observe all of the following notes before installing this product: • Check the hardware device for transport damage. • Any devices showing signs of mechanical damage or damage from the spillage of liquids must not be connected to the mains supply, or disconnected from the mains immediately by pulling out the power lead. • All devices must be grounded.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts First Aid (in case of electric shock) WA R N I N G ! • Do not touch the person or his/her clothing before power is turned off, otherwise you risk sustaining an electric shock yourself. • Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source as follows: -- Switch off the equipment. -- Unplug or disconnect the mains cable. • Move the person away from the power source by using dry insulating material (such as wood or plastic).
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Defective Parts/Modules WAR NING! This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Therefore do not open the device. In the event of a hardware defect, please send the device to your DirectOut representative together with a detailed description of the fault. We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous configuration, operation or connection before sending parts for repair.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Intended Operation The EXBOX.AES is designed for for conversion, re-clocking and refreshing MADI signals (AES10). WA R N I N G ! No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above. Consecutive damages are also excluded explicitly. The general terms and conditions of business of DirectOut GmbH are applied. EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Conditions of Warranty This unit has been designed and examined carefully by the manufacturer and complies with actual norms and directives. Warranty is granted by DirectOut GmbH over the period of two years for all components that are essential for proper and intended operation of the device. The date of purchase is applied for this period. Consumable parts (e.g. battery) are excluded from warranty claims.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Conformity & Certificates CE This device complies with the basic requests of applicable EU guidelines. The appropriate procedure for approval has been carried out. RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) This device was constructed fulfilling the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002/95/EC.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contact DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany Phone: +49 (0)3727 5665-100 Fax: +49 (0)3727 5665-101 Mail: sales@directout.eu www.directout.eu Contents The contents of your EXBOX.64 package include: • 1 x EXBOX.64 • 1 x external power supply unit (9 - 24 V) • 1 x Manual To complete the delivery please download from the product page on the DirectOut website (www.directout.eu): • USB Serial driver • latest firmware page 16 of 40 EXBOX.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Two different MADI I/O configurations are available: 1 x SC-Socket, 1 x BNC coaxial 2 x SC-Socket Single-Mode / Multi-Mode The SC ports are multi-mode as default. It is possible to equip the device with single-mode SC ports. The housing of single-mode ports is colored blue. multi-mode EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Accessory BOX.MOUNT XL - for optimal rack mount of up to three devices in a 19’’ frame (No: DOAPA0886): page 18 of 40 EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3: Installation Installing the Device 1. Open the packaging and check that the contents have been delivered complete and undamaged. 2. Place the device on a non-slip horizontal surface. The delivered pads may be affixed to the bottom of the cabinet. Ensure a clean and dry surface before affixing the pads. WA R N I N G The synthetics of the delivered pads might cause stains on damageable surfaces.
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port(s) before use. SC/SC Version BNC/SC Version NOT E ! Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction. page 20 of 40 EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
Chapter 3: Installation 4. Connect signal cable(s) for the MADI signals. 5. Using the power cord of the external power supply provided, connect the device to a matching power supply and connect the output of the power supply to the Hirose connectors at the rear panel. This device may operate with only one power supply. To provide power supply redundancy, it is recommended to connect both PSU 1 and PSU 2 to independent power supplies with separate fuses.
Chapter 3: Installation WAR NING The external power supply must be connected to the mains using the three-cord power leads supplied with the device. Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (9 - 24 V DC) to the device. WAR NING The connected power supply must provide a current limiting to a maximum of 2.5 A. page 22 of 40 EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
Chapter 3: Installation 6. Optional: Connect an USB cable to the USB port for firmware updates. This requires the USB Serial driver (Windows®) being installed first. The driver and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. N OT E To update the firmware an installed USB serial driver (Windows®) and the Update Tool are necessary. The software and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. 7.
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CHAPTER 4: Operation CHAPTER 4: Operation Introduction This chapter describes the basic operation of the device. Note that throughout this manual, the abbreviation FS refers to sample rate or sample frequency. So, when dealing with scaling factors, the following sample rates can be written as: • 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz = 1 FS • 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz = 2 FS • 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz = 4 FS EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Global Control 0/1 Switch Enable / disable power supply. ON LED (green): indicates the status of both power supply units LED OFF = Power supply inactive LED ON = Power supply active NOT E The green LED (ON) indicates that a working power supply is connected to the power supply unit. Note that an unlit LED does not guarantee that the device is free of voltage. To ensure that the device is completely disconnected from mains voltage, the power chords must be disconnected.
CHAPTER 4: Operation PSU 1 Hirose socket Connect the power supply here (9 - 24 V DC). PSU 2 Hirose socket Connect the power supply here (9 - 24 V DC). EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Connecting MADI The MADI ports are used for transmission of 64 audio channels (AES10). Two different MADI I/O configurations are available: 1 x SC-Socket 1 x BNC coaxial 2 x SC-Socket MADI 1 OUT SC socket (optical) MADI output (64 ch), connect for MADI output signal here. MADI 1 IN SC socket (optical) MADI input (64 ch), connect MADI input signal here. MADI 2 OUT SC socket (optical) or BNC socket (coaxial), 75 Ω MADI output (64 ch), connect for MADI output signal here.
CHAPTER 4: Operation N OT E Both output ports don’t carry a signal unless a valid input signal has been detected at the corresponding input ports. MADI 1 SYNC LED (green) indicates the use of MADI 1 input and its lock status. LED OFF = no signal LED ON = signal present MADI 2 SYNC LED (green) indicates the use of MADI 2 input and its lock status. LED OFF = no signal LED ON = signal present EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
CHAPTER 4: Operation USB USB USB socket (2.0, type Mini B) Connect here for firmware updates NOT E Needs DirectOut USB Serial driver to be installed. The driver is available at www.directout.eu. page 30 of 40 EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
CHAPTER 5: Application Examples CHAPTER 5: Application Examples Signal Conversion MADI 1 (SC) IN OUT MADI 2 (BNC) IN OUT MADI 2 MADI 1 The input signal from MADI 1 input (optical) is fed to MADI 2 output (coaxial). MADI 2 input (coaxial) is fed to MADI 1 output (optical). Range Extension MADI 1 (SC) IN OUT MADI 2 (BNC) IN OUT MADI 2 The input signal is fed to MADI 2 input (coaxial). As the MADI 1 port (optical) is bridged the signal is output at the MADI 2 output (coaxial).
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting To identify a possible defect with the device please consult the following table. If the fault cannot be resolved using these instructions, please contact your local DirectOut representative or visit support.directout.eu. Issue Possible reason Solution Device doesn’t work. Power supply is broken.
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Issue Possible reason Solution No signal at the output port. Signal cable defective. Exchange the signal cable. No signal at the output port. Connectors of the signal cable are dirty. Use an air supply to carefully remove any dust. Never use objects for cleaning. or Exchange the signal cable. MADI signal at the input is not stable. Signal source is defective or bad signal condition (Jitter > 1 ns) - e.g.
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. NOT E The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. page 34 of 40 EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
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CHAPTER 7: Technical Data CHAPTER 7: Technical Data Dimensions • Width 140 mm • Height 42 mm • Depth 146 mm Weight • 0.8 kg Power Consumption • 5 W (typical) Power Supply • 2 x Hirose socket (HR10) • 9 V - 24 V DC (external) WAR NING The connected power supply must provide a current limiting to a maximum of 2.5 A.
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data MADI Port SC optical • 1 or 2 x SC socket FDDI (input / output) • ISO/IEC 9314-3 • Wave length 1310 nm • Multi-Mode 62.5/125 or 50/125 Sample Rate • 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz ± 12.5 % MADI Format (I/O) • 48k Frame, 96k Frame • 56 channel, 64 channel • S/MUX 2/4 USB Port • USB 2.0, type Mini B EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
Appendix A - Wiring Sketches Appendix A - Wiring Sketches Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) Pin 1 2 4 3 Signal 1 DC + 2 DC + 3 DC - 4 DC - NOT E To ensure proper operation all pins should be connected. Ground is connected with the chassis of the plug (safety class 1). page 38 of 40 EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.
Index Index A Accessory............................ 18 M MADI formats....................... 7 B BOX.MOUNT XL.................. 18 P Power supply........................ 7 C Conformity & Certificates CE.................................... RoHS............................... WEEE.............................. Contact................................ Contents.............................. Conventions.......................... R Range Extension.................
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