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Version 1.2

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  • Page 1 KYRA User‘s Manual Version 1.2...
  • Page 2 DirectOut GmbH cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect informa- tion provided throughout this manual. DirectOut GmbH reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. DirectOut Technologies® is a registered trademark of the DirectOut GmbH. © DirectOut GmbH, 2016 page 2 of 36...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Factory Reset ....................27 CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ................... 29 Maintenance ....................29 CHAPTER 6: Technical Data Appendix A: Wiring AES I/O, Line Out DSUB-9 (female) ..................32 Index Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 3 of 36...
  • Page 4 4 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    N OT E S ! are used for important points of clarification or cross references. WAR NI N GS! alert you when an action should always be observed. Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 5 of 36...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview Introduction

    CHAPTER 1: Overview Introduction Welcome to KYRA, DirectOut’s monitoring device for signal control in MADI environments. KYRA provides three MADI inputs and outputs, an analog stereo line out and an AES I/O. Up to four stereo or eight mono channels can be summed with individual levels onto a main mix.
  • Page 7: Applications

    CHAPTER 1: Overview Applications KYRA can be used for monitoring, line checking and mixing of digital signals. Typical applications include: • creation of individual monitor feeds for commentators • fl exible signal control of a MADI or AES signal • basic mix of 4 stereo or eight mono channels •...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Legal Issues & Facts

    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. page 8 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 9: First Aid (In Case Of Electric Shock)

    Check their pulse and reanimate if their respiration is poor. Lay the body down and turn it to one side. Call for a doctor immediately. • Having sustained an electric shock, always consult a doctor. Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 9 of 36...
  • Page 10: Updates

    This guide refers to firmware version 1.7 . Intended Operation The KYRA is designed for monitoring and mixing of digital audio signals. In this context digital audio refers to a MADI signal (AES10) and an AES signal (AES3). WARN ING ! No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above.
  • Page 11: Conformity & Certificates

    09648 Mittweida Germany Only stamped parcels will be accepted! WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540 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 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 11 of 36...
  • Page 12: Contents

    CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your KYRA package should include: • 1 x KYRA (19’’, 1 RU) • 1 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/en/support/downloads/kyra.html...
  • Page 13 - 5.00 dBm - 3.00 dBm (Receiver overload) Temperature (min) 0° Celsius 0° Celsius Temperature (max) 70° Celsius 70° Celsius Type of DDM/DOM internal internal Extinction Ratio 8.20 dB 9 dB Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 13 of 36...
  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Installation

    NOT E ! Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will protect against soil- ing which can lead to malfunction. Connect signal cable(s) for the MADI signals. page 14 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 15 Optional: Connect an USB cable to the USB port for remote control or fi rmware updates. This requires the USB Serial driver (Windows) being installed fi rst. The driver and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. Link: http://www.directout.eu/en/support/downloads/kyra.html Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 15 of 36...
  • Page 16 NOT E ! To update the fi rmware an installed USB Serial driver (Windows) and the Update Tool are necessary. The software and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. page 16 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 17 Installation of USB Serial driver • download the USB Serial driver • download the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ Link: http://www.directout.eu/en/support/downloads/kyra.html • follow the installation instructions in the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 17 of 36...
  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Operation

    Unlit leds at the front panel do 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. page 18 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 19: Input Selection

    The channel mode (56ch <> 64ch) is detected automatically. All MADI outputs carry the signal of the selected MADI input. The device will switch to 2 FS operation automatically when a 96k Frame signal has been detected. Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 19 of 36...
  • Page 20: Channel Selection

    (stereo) or the selected single channels (mono). While turning the level encoder the display changes to the level setting. As soon as an encoder is pushed, a decimal point lights up in the display. page 20 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 21 -48 dBFS > -48 dBFS > -24 dBFS > -12 dBFS > -6 dBFS N OT E ! The channel settings can be locked - see “Channel Lock” on page 27 . Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 21 of 36...
  • Page 22: Mix Level / Master Volume Setting

    (stereo) or the selected single channels (mono). While turning the level encoder the display changes to the level setting. ** As soon as an encoder is pushed, a decimal point lights up in the display. page 22 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 23 +0 .. +9 0 to +9 dBFS Level/Volume Display Output master volume level/volume range mute -99 to -50 dBFS -49 to -24 dBFS -23 to 0 dBFS +1 to +9 dBFS Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 23 of 36...
  • Page 24: Monitoring

    Speakers 2 x XLR connector (female) Line Out Requires connected DSUB-9 adaptor at the rear panel. 1 x XLR connector (female) AES Out Requires connected DSUB-9 adaptor at the rear panel. page 24 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 25: Signal Input / Output

    WAR NI N G! Only use the original adaptor or observe correct pin assignment - see “Appendix A: Wiring AES I/O, Line Out” on page 32. Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 25 of 36...
  • Page 26: Servicing / Remote Control

    An integral USB port is used for fi rmware updates and remote control. USB 2.0 socket (Type B) Connect here for fi rmware updates and remote control. NOT E ! Remote Control will be available in a future release. page 26 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 27: Channel Lock

    • Source Panel 1 to 4: ch. 01 / 03 / 05 / 07 • Mix volume +0 • Master volume phones / speakers 40 • Master volume AES / line +0 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 27 of 36...
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 4: Operation page 28 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using clean- ing agents. N OT E ! The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 29 of 36...
  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Technical Data

    • 1 x SFP (empty cage without module) Sample Rate • 30 - 50 kHz @1 FS • 60 - 100 kHz @2 FS MADI Format (I/O) • 48k Frame, 96k Frame • 56 channel, 64 channel page 30 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 31: Line Output

    • 2 speakers 2 W / 4 W (rated / max.) • mean SPL 81 dB (1 W / 1 m) • 1 x USB socket (Type B) • for firmware updates and remote control Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 31 of 36...
  • Page 32: Appendix A: Wiring Aes I/O, Line Out Dsub-9 (Female)

    Line Out L - Line Out R - AES RX - AES TX - Line Out L+ Line Out R+ NOT E ! The pinout does not comply with the adaptor delivered with MA2CHBOX.XT. page 32 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 33: Index

    Updates ........... 10 Feature Summary ........6 Firmware ..........16 First Aid ............. 9 Warranty ..........10 Fuses ............30 WEEE See Conformity & Certificates: WEEE Input Selection ......... 19 Intended Operation ........10 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 33 of 36...
  • Page 34 Notes page 34 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.2...
  • Page 35 Notes Kyra Manual - Version 1.2 page 35 of 36...
  • Page 36 DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 T: +49-3727-5665-100 09648 Mittweida F: +49-3727-5665-101 Germany www.directout.eu...

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