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EXBOX.64 Manual - Version 2.0

CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts

WARNING!

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. 

Intended Operation 

The EXBOX.AES is designed for for conversion,  
re-clocking and refreshing MADI signals (AES10).

Summary of Contents for EXBOX.64

Page 1: ...EXBOX 64 User s Manual Version 2 0...

Page 2: ...anteed that all product names products trademarks requisitions regulations guidelines speci cations and norms are free from trade mark rights of third parties All entries in this document have been th...

Page 3: ...it works 8 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues facts 10 Before Installing This Device 10 First Aid in case of electric shock 11 Defective Parts Modules 12 Updates 12 Intended Operation 13 Conditions of Warranty 1...

Page 4: ...30 CHAPTER 5 Application Examples 31 Signal Conversion 31 Range Extension 31 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 32 Maintenance 34 CHAPTER 7 Technical Data 36 Appendix A Wirin...

Page 5: ...l 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 Convention...

Page 6: ...DI 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...

Page 7: ...s 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...

Page 8: ...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 Both input signals are not...

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Page 10: ...ately by pulling out the power lead All devices must be grounded The device is grounded through its IEC power connections All devices must be connected to the mains using the three cord power leads su...

Page 11: ...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 insulatin...

Page 12: ...t 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 con guration operation or connection...

Page 13: ...ges 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...

Page 14: ...ut 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...

Page 15: ...stances This device was constructed ful lling the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002 95 EC WEEE Directive on Waste Elec...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...de 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 Two different MADI I O con gurations...

Page 18: ...page 18 of 40 EXBOX 64 Manual Version 2 0 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 19: ...cient air circulation for cooling WARNING The synthetics of the delivered pads might cause stains on damageable surfaces To avoid staining of furniture surfaces it is recommended to place a protective...

Page 20: ...hapter 3 Installation Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction 3 Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port s b...

Page 21: ...power supplies with separate fuses The shipment includes one external power supply unit Additional power supply units are available from your local DirectOut representative 4 Connect signal cable s fo...

Page 22: ...nal 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 The connected power sup...

Page 23: ...tect the device should it need to be dispatched for service 6 Optional Connect an USB cable to the USB port for firmware updates This requires the USB Serial driver Windows being installed first The d...

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Page 25: ...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 wri...

Page 26: ...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 Global Control 0...

Page 27: ...page 27 of 40 EXBOX 64 Manual Version 2 0 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...

Page 28: ...Socket 2 x SC Socket 1 x BNC coaxial 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...

Page 29: ...less 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...

Page 30: ...EXBOX 64 Manual Version 2 0 CHAPTER 4 Operation USB USB USB socket 2 0 type Mini B Connect here for rmware updates NOTE Needs DirectOut USB Serial driver to be installed The driver is available at www...

Page 31: ...oaxial MADI 2 input coaxial is fed to MADI 1 output optical Range Extension 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 out...

Page 32: ...leshooting and Maintenance Issue Possible reason Solution Device doesn t work Power supply is broken Check that the power supply switch is on that the device is connected to the power supply and that...

Page 33: ...o 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...

Page 34: ...2 0 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance To clean the device use a soft dry cloth To protect the surface avoid using cleaning agents The device should be disconnected from the power s...

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Page 36: ...on 5 W typical Power Supply 2 x Hirose socket HR10 9 V 24 V DC external WARNING The connected power supply must provide a current limiting to a maximum of 2 5 A Environmental Conditions Operating temp...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...0 Appendix A Wiring Sketches Appendix A Wiring Sketches Hirose HR10 DC PSU Pin Signal 1 DC 2 DC 3 DC 4 DC NOTE To ensure proper operation all pins should be connected Ground is connected with the cha...

Page 39: ...nts 16 Conventions 5 D Defective Parts Modules 12 Dimensions 36 E Environmental conditions 19 F First Aid 11 I Intended Operation 13 M MADI formats 7 P Power supply 7 R Range Extension 31 S Sample Rat...

Page 40: ...DirectOut GmbH T 49 3727 5665 100 F 49 3727 5665 101 www directout eu Leipziger Strasse 32 09648 Mittweida Germany...

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