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...
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.
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 •...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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- 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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
(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...
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-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...
(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...
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+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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
• 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...
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...
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