MADI.BRIDGE User‘s Manual Version 1.
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Table of contents About This Manual 5 How to Use This Manual................................................................................ 5 Conventions................................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1: Overview 6 Introduction.................................................................................................... 6 Feature Summary...........................................................................................
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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 Welcome to MADI.BRIDGE, DirectOut’s solution for easy and elegant routing and switching of up to 8 MADI signals. It features six coaxial (BNC) and two optical (SC) MADI I/Os to link between MADI devices from any manufacturer. Recently updated and redesigned, it acts as a patchbay, signal distributor, signal buffer and input selector all in one device.
CHAPTER 1: Overview Applications MADI.BRIDGE can be used for distributing, converting, selecting and reclocking MADI signals. Typical applications include: • signal distribution • input selection • conversion between coaxial and optical and vice versa • reclocking (‘signal refresh’) • ... Scheme Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 Port 8 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.
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 Updates DirectOut products are continually in development, and therefore the information in this manual may be superseded by new releases. To access the latest documentation, please visit the DirectOut website: www.directout.eu. This guide refers to firmware version 2.4 Intended Operation The MADI.BRIDGE is designed for routing and distributing of digital audio signals. In this context digital audio refers to a MADI signal (AES10).
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 Contents The contents of your MADI.BRIDGE package should include: • 1 x MADI.BRIDGE (19’’, 1 RU) • 2 x power chord • 1 x fixing unit for power plug • 1 x Manual To complete the delivery please download from the DirectOut website: www.directout.eu • USB Serial driver T IP Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. Remote Control To manage the device via remote control it is required to install the globcon remote control.
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CHAPTER 3: Installation CHAPTER 3: Installation Installing the Device 1. Open the packaging and check that the contents have been delivered complete and undamaged. NOT E The surface of the pane at the front panel is covered by a protection layer. The foil can be peeled away from a corner. Avoid damaging the surface by using a sharp or rough tool. The fingernail works perfect. 2. Fix the device in a 19’’ frame with four screws, or place it on a non-slip horizontal surface.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 5. Optional: Connect a 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. 6. Optional: Connect MIDI cables to the DIN connectors for remote control. N OT E Remote control is available via globcon - see page 12.. 7.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 8. Turn on the power switch: While the device is booting the currently installed firmware is indicated in the front panel displays - e.g. firmware version 2.1. NOT 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. 9.
CHAPTER 3: Installation Select the device from the list and click ‘Add’ Confirm your selection with ‘OK’ The device is displayed in the overview of globcon Double-Click the tiny display of the device to open the control. More information and video tutorials about globcon are available at www.globcon.pro. MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.
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 Global Control The display on the front panel indicates the power supply.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Signal Input / Output The device is equipped with six BNC coaxial (75 Ω) and two SC optical MADI ports. 2 1 2 1 BNC OUT / IN port 1 to 6 2 x BNC socket (coaxial) OUT: MADI output (64 ch), connect for MADI output signal here. * IN: MADI input (64 ch), connect MADI input signal here. SC OUT / IN port 7 & 8 2 x SC socket (optical) OUT: MADI output (64 ch), connect for MADI output signal here. * IN: MADI input (64 ch), connect MADI input signal here.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Preset Memory Different signal routing scenarios can be stored into presets. Before recalling a preset a 64 dot matrix shows a preview of the routing. This allows to navigate through all presets without changing anything at this time. PRESETS Segment display (red) indicates the input source for the MADI output.
CHAPTER 4: Operation DOT Matrix The dot matrix is useful: • to preview stored presets before recalling them • to monitor the active signal routing, when preset memory is set to none (empty display) The red dots mark a 1:1 routing; i.e. output and input signal are identical.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Device Lock The device settings can be locked against unwanted modification. Both disable of local access and disable of remote access are available individually. LOCK KEYS Push button to enable / disable local lock. Press to lock / unlock the front panel. LOCK KEYS LED (red), indicates the lock state of the front panel. OFF = lock inactive ON = lock active LOCK REMOTE Push button to enable / disable remote lock.* Press to lock / unlock the remote access.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Servicing / Remote Control MIDI The MIDI I/O is provided for remote control* of the device. Since the input receives control data and the output sends status information of the device, both connections are required for remote control. MIDI OUT / IN 2 x DIN 5-pin connector OUT: MIDI output, connect for MIDI output signal here. IN: MIDI input, connect MIDI input signal here. * Remote access is available via MIDI using globcon control - see page 12.
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance CHAPTER 5: 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.
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CHAPTER 6: Technical Data CHAPTER 6: Technical Data Dimensions • Width 19’’ (483 mm) • Height 1 RU (44.5 mm) • Depth 7.8’’ (200 mm) • Weight about 2 kg Power Consumption • 15 W Power Supply • 2 x C13 sockets • 84 V - 264 V AC / 47 Hz - 63 Hz / Safety class 1 Environmental Conditions • Operating temperature +5°C up to +45°C • Relative humidity: 10% - 80%, non condensing MADI Ports SC optical (2) • 2 x SC socket FDDI (input / output) • ISO/IEC 9314-3 • Wave length 1310 nm • Multi-Mode 62.
Appendix A - Remote Control MIDI Program Changes Appendix A - Remote Control MIDI Program Changes MIDI Program Changes consist of two bytes. The first byte normally defines the command ‚Program Change‘ and the MIDI channel, the second one is a data value byte. The Program Change command in the MADI.BRIDGE is used as follows: Code Function 0xC0 0x loads preset 0..9 (vv = 0..9). 0xC 0x selects source vv (vv = 0..8) for output n (n = 1..8) MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.
Index Index C Conformity & Certificates CE......................................................... 11 RoHS.................................................... 11 WEEE................................................... 11 Contact..................................................... 11 Contents................................................... 12 Conventions................................................ 5 I Intended Operation................................... 10 D Defective Parts/Modules...............
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