Device Lock ....................22 Servicing / Remote Control ................. 23 CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ................... 24 Maintenance ....................24 CHAPTER 6: Technical Data Appendix A - Remote Control MIDI Program Changes Index MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1 page 3 of 32...
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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. MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1 page 5 of 32...
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.
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’) • ...
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 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
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. MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1 page 9 of 32...
This guide refers to firmware version 2.1 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). 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 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...
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Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port(s) before use. NOT E ! Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction. Connect signal cable(s) for the MADI signals. page 14 of 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
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WAR NI N G! This device must be connected to the mains using the three-cord power leads supplied with the system. Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (84 V – 264 V). MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1 page 15 of 32...
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• follow the installation instructions in the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ T I P! Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. page 16 of 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
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Note that an unlit display does not guarantee that the device is free of voltage. To ensure that the device is completely disconnected from mains voltage, the power chord(s) must be disconnected. page 18 of 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
1 to 8 down = decreasing value A change will have immediate effect at the signal output. The active signal routing is stored in the device and recalled after power cycle. MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1 page 19 of 32...
In the segment displays the decimal point adjacent to the number indicates, that the displayed information differs from the current and active preset. So a RECALL would change the signal routing at the outputs. page 20 of 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
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5 to 8 are fed with signal of input port 4 OUTPUTS 1:1 routing: output and input signals are identical each N OT E A 1:1 routing may cause a feedback loop at the connected device. MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1 page 21 of 32...
Press to lock / unlock the remote access. LOCK LED (red), indicates the lock state of the REMOTE remote access.* OFF = lock inactive ON = lock active * Remote access will be available with a future release. page 22 of 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
The USB port is used for fi rmware updates and remote control* of the device. USB 2.0 socket (Type B) Connect here for fi rmware updates and remote control. * Remote access will be available with a future release. MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1 page 23 of 32...
To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. NOT E ! The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. page 24 of 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
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• 56 channel, 64 channel MIDI (I/O) • 2 x DIN 5-pin connectors • Optocoupled, ground-free input • MIDI Thru functionality • 1 x USB socket (Type B) • for firmware updates and remote control page 26 of 32 MADI.BRIDGE Manual - Version 1.1...
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<vv>...
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