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DEVA Broadcast DB8008 Maintenance And Operation Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DB8008
Silence Monitor
&
Backup Audio Player
Publish Date: 03-Jun-2013

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  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL DB8008 Silence Monitor & Backup Audio Player Publish Date: 03-Jun-2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Main Screen with AUX Source Readings ................. 27 Main Screen with IP Stream Source Readings ................. 27 Keyboard lock..........................27 Restore Factory Defaults....................... 28 Connecting of DB8008 ........................29 Analog Audio Inputs ........................29 Digital Audio Input ........................29 LAN Port ............................29 Operation ............................
  • Page 3 List of DB8008 Jumper Settings for Analog Signals ..............47 DB8008 Jumpers Location ......................48 DB8008 Configuration with Impedance 10kΩ and Gain 0dB of the Main and AUX Inputs DB8008 Configuration with Impedance 600Ω and Gain -12dB of the Main and AUX Inputs WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS .................
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Since 2003 DEVA Broadcast Ltd. has been ISO 9001 certified. The contractors of DEVA Broadcast Ltd. are satisfied with the permanent business comfort and to their own confession they owe it to a great extent as well as their prosperity to the loyal partnership of our company.

  • Page 6: General Information

    It is designed and built to be simple, flexible, reliable and easy for integration with the existing setups of any single station to a large radio networks. The basic principle of DB8008 is that this unit can detect the silence and switch the output to some of the alternative sources.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Product Features • Fully DSP based core • Intelligent Silence Detector and Backup Audio Switcher • Scheduler for disabling the Silence Detector and Forcing the Source for predefined period of time •...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAIN ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Connectors Balanced XLR 600Ω or high impedance Impedance Level 0dBu or +12dBu Jumper selectable, with software adjustments >80dB Dynamic range Digital Gain Adjust...
  • Page 9 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Alphabetical ascending and descending, Shuffle, Playlist and Shuffled Playback modes playlist Remote file management Build-in FTP server Digital Gain Adjust -10dB to +10dB ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT Connector Balanced XLR...

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    OPTICAL SYNC INPUT Because of the all-digital, minimalist-discrete-component nature of device circuitry, we have not provided schematic diagrams of the DB8008 in this Manual. Please, note that: NO USER-SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    DEVA Broadcast Ltd. declines all responsibility if any one of the safety rules given herein is not observed. DEVA Broadcast Ltd. declines all responsibility if the end-user resells the product.

  • Page 12: Before You Start

    Before you start MAINS VOLTAGE SELECTOR Unless specifically requested at time of order, the DB8008 is set at the factory for operation from 230V, 50/60Hz AC mains. To change the mains voltage for 115V operation, first remove the top cover of the unit. A clearly marked slide switch is next to the AC mains connector on the device circuit board.

  • Page 13: Operating Recommendations

    • We do not recommend installation in rooms with high humidity, dusty places or other aggressive conditions. • Although it is expected that a DB8008 will be installed close to exciters (or transmitters of even higher-power!), please practice reasonable care and common sense in locating the unit away from abnormally high RF fields.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Inspection

    Warranty! Mounting RACK REQUIREMENT The DB8008 mounts in a standard 19-inch equipment rack and requires only 1¾ inches (1U) of vertical rack space. The use of plastic washers is recommended to protect the painted finish around the mounting holes.

  • Page 15: Panel Indicators And Connectors

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Panel Indicators and Connectors FRONT PANEL DB8008 - S & B ILENCE ONITOR ACKUP UDIO LAYER SOURCE IP AUDIO MEMORY PHONES SD CARD PHONES –...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com REAR PANEL ALARM OUT AUX AUDIO INPUT MAIN AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT MADE IN BULGARIA FUSE LEFT RIGHT AES/EBU S/PDIF S/PDIF AES/EBU LEFT RIGHT...

  • Page 17: Gpio Connector Pinouts

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com GPIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS Aux Loss (Collector) IP Audio Loss (Collector) Main Loss (Collector) GP IN (GPI Selector) +3.3V Main Loss (Emitter) IP Audio Loss (Emitter) Aux Loss (Emitter) Main - Active +...

  • Page 18: Navigation Through Lcd Menu

    Navigation Through LCD Menu THE BASICS Upon power-up, the LCD Screen shows the Company Logo and the model of the device. DB8008 Backup Audio Player Firmware: 1.0.250 After a few seconds the Initial screen disappears, replaced by the Main Menu readings.

  • Page 19: Menu Structure

    Alarm Alert: DISABLED Client Sender Address 8.SNMP Alarm Alert: DISABLED Agent SNMP Agent: DISBALED 9.Alarm Signal Type: CONTINUOUS Output Polarity CLOSED 10.SD Card Free Space: 1700MB Used Space: 1210MB 11.Device Site Name: DB8008 General MAC: 00-04-A3-00-00-00 12.Back - 19 -...
  • Page 20 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com 1.Audio >Main Audio Input: ANALOG Config Main Audio Gain : -5dB 1.Audio Main Audio Input: ANALOG Config >Main Audio Gain : -5dB 1.Audio >Aux Audio Input:...
  • Page 21 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com 2.IP Audio >IP Stream #1 Settings Config IP Stream #2 Settings 2.IP Audio IP Stream #1 Settings >Decoder: Config >IP Stream #2 Settings URL#1 2.IP Audio >IP Stream #3 Settings...
  • Page 22 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com 3.Silence >Primary Source : MAIN Detector Backup Source#1: 3.Silence Primary Source : MAIN Detector >Backup Source#1: 3.Silence >Backup Source#2: IP AUDIO Detector Backup Source#3: 3.Silence...
  • Page 23 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com 5.WEB >User Name: user MOVE CURSOR Server Password : pass SPIN VALUE 5.WEB User Name: user EDIT MODE Server >Password : pass CONFIRM &...
  • Page 24 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com 7.E-mail >Alarm Alert: DISABLED Client Sender Address 7.E-mail Alarm Alert: DISABLED Client >Sender Address 7.E-mail >Account User Name Client Account Password MOVE CURSOR 7.E-mail Account User Name...
  • Page 25 DISABLED Agent SNMP Agent: DISBALED 8.SNMP Alarm Alert: DISABLED Agent >SNMP Agent: DISBALED 8.SNMP >Read Community : DB8008 Agent Write Community: DB8008 MOVE CURSOR 8.SNMP Read Community : DB8008 SPIN VALUE Agent >Write Community: DB8008 EDIT MODE CONFIRM & BACK 8.SNMP...
  • Page 26 10.SD Card >Format SD Card WARNING! All Data will be LOST! Back To proceed press ->, Other to cancel. 10.SD Card Format SD Card >Back 11.Device >Site Name: DB8008 General MAC: 00-04-A3-00-00-00 11.Device Site Name: DB8008 General >MAC: 00-04-A3-00-00-00 MOVE CURSOR 11.Device...

  • Page 27: Lcd Menu Explained

    This screen shows IP Stream input Source, its Gain and Output Level. KEYBOARD LOCK To prevent unauthorized local access DB8008 offers password protected keyboard locking. By default the keyboard is unprotected. To enable protection, navigate to 11.Device General and change Keyboard Lock to ENABLED. From Keyboard Pass select desired 4 digit password.

  • Page 28: Restore Factory Defaults

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS When an emergency recover is necessary, which probably will never be used, DB8008 can Restore Factory Defaults from its non-volatile memory. Disconnect/Remove all external appointments except the Mains Power. Navigate to 11.Device General >Restore Factory Defaults using the Keyboard.

  • Page 29: Connecting Of Db8008

    ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Using a cable ending with two standard XLR connectors connect the analog signal source to the analog audio inputs of DB8008. Do not exceed maximum input level. This may permanently damage DB8008. WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Using a cable ending with a standard XLR connectors connect the AES/EBU signal source to the digital audio input of DB8008.

  • Page 30: Operation

    If you do not know the encoder’s IP address you can hear it through the headphones when you turn on DB8008. The other option to find out the IP address is using UPnP discovery in local networks (see “UPnP discovery in Local Networks” on page 45).
  • Page 31 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com The picture below is illustrating MAIN page opened: NOTE: As shown on the picture below a Username and Password will be requested (see “WEB Server Settings”...

  • Page 32: Main

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com MAIN This page contains information regarding DB8008 Source Levels. From Source selection buttons select preferred audio source. By selecting “AUTO” DB8008 will select automatically audio source in accordance with “Audio Backup Settings” - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Status

    E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com STATUS This page contains information regarding current Network and IP Audio status of DB8008. Under Network Status are shown MAC address and current IP address, Network mask and Gateway and the method in which they are assigned: Static Allocation or allocated by DHCP server.

  • Page 34: Db8008 Configuration

    Applying New Settings In order new settings to take effect, it is necessary to press the SAVE button. Please keep in mind that some of the new settings can reset (reboot) DB8008. Network Settings • DHCP – as DHCP Client is used to automatically obtain the Network Settings. It can be enabled or disabled.

  • Page 35: Ftp Server Settings

    IP Address in Network Settings (WAN IP address = IP address). Direct DB8008 connection is illustrated below: DB8008 WAN IP FTP CLIENT If a networking device (router for example) is used, then the DB8008 WAN IP Address must be equal to that of the router as illustrated below: NETWORK DB8008 ROUTER...

  • Page 36: Main Audio Input Settings

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Main Audio Input Settings • Input – select Analog, AES/EBU, S/PDIF or optical input to be used. • Gain Adjust - Audio gain adjust from -10 to 10 dB. Default value is 0dB. AUX Audio Input Settings •...

  • Page 37: Audio Output Settings

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Audio Output Settings Sample Rate - select output sample rate to be used. Available rates are: - External Sync PRO - 32 kHz PRO - 44.1 kHz PRO - 48 kHz PRO - External Sync CONS...

  • Page 38: Ip Audio Stream Settings

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com IP Audio Stream Settings • URL – URL of the stream server. Up to 3 URLs can be defined. Up to 63 characters can be entered.

  • Page 39: Scheduler

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com SCHEDULER Active - used to activate or deactivate selected Scheduler entry Force - used to select Audio Source for the time period between Start and Stop Time Start Time - select time and date for audio source forcing End Time - select date and time after which device will switch to Auto Source Select.

  • Page 40: Management

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com MANAGEMENT Firmware Update To update the device firmware, please follow the next steps: • Select the new firmware file. • Press the “Upload” button. •...

  • Page 41: Alarm Output

    Name of the device. This name is used to identify the device in a local network and is used as title on all web pages. Up to 63 alpha-numeric characters can be entered. Reboot Rebooting of DB8008 can be done by following the next steps: • Press the “Reboot” button. • The following warning window will appear: •...

  • Page 42: Factory Defaults

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Factory Defaults Restoring DB8008 to its Factory Defaults can be done by following the next steps: • Press the “Restore” button. • A new window as the one shown below will appear: •...

  • Page 43: Ip Audio Settings

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com IP Audio Settings • URL: blank (empty) • Decoder: MPEG1 (MP3) • Channels: Stereo • Sample Rate: 44.1 • Gain Adjust: 0dB •...

  • Page 44: Audio Source Switching

    High Priority Sources is no more “silent” i.e. Main audio level is above “Audio Recover Threshold” for more than “Audio Recover Time”. IP Audio Source of DB8008 has one main (URL1) and two alternative (URL2, URL3) IP Audio Sources. Switching between streams is immediate and is performed automatically when connection with the current stream is lost.

  • Page 45: Upnp Discovery In Local Networks

    E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com UPnP discovery in Local Networks DB8008 implements UPnP which lets you easily find it in your local network. For this purpose your system should have UPnP enabled (see “UPnP Activation” on page 46). To discover the device follow the next steps: •...

  • Page 46: Upnp Activation

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com UPnP Activation NOTE: The following explanations apply to Windows XP SP2 or SP3! If you use another operating system, please contact your system administrator. Open “My Network Places”.

  • Page 47: List Of Db8008 Jumper Settings For Analog Signals

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Appendix A LIST OF DB8008 JUMPER SETTINGS FOR ANALOG SIGNALS Input Gain Jumpers 0 dB -12 dB Channel Position JP7, JP9...

  • Page 48: Db8008 Jumpers Location

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com DB8008 JUMPERS LOCATION 1 2 3 JP1, JP2, = 10 kΩ JP4, JP8, JP3, JP6, JP7, JP9, = 0 dB = -12 dB JP11, JP14 = 600 Ω...

  • Page 49: Db8008 Configuration With Impedance 10Kω And Gain 0Db Of The Main And Aux Inputs

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com DB8008 CONFIGURATION WITH IMPEDANCE 10KΩ AND GAIN 0DB OF THE MAIN AND AUX INPUTS 1 2 3 JP1, JP2, = 10 kΩ...

  • Page 50: Db8008 Configuration With Impedance 600Ω And Gain -12Db Of The Main And Aux Inputs

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com DB8008 CONFIGURATION WITH IMPEDANCE 600Ω AND GAIN -12DB OF THE MAIN AND AUX INPUTS 1 2 3 JP1, JP2, = 10 kΩ...

  • Page 51: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    A. Equipment will not be accepted for Warranty or other repair without a Return Authorization (RA) number issued by DEVA Broadcast Ltd. prior to its return. An RA number may be obtained by calling the factory. The number should be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping carton.

  • Page 52: Product Registration Card

    Your signature* *Signing this warranty registration form you are stating that all the information provided to DEVA Broadcast Ltd. are truth and correct. DEVA Broadcast Ltd. declines any responsibility for the provided information that could result in an immediate loss of warranty for the above specified product(s).

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