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  • Page 1 MAGIC AE1 DAB DAB Audio Encoder Hardware/Software Manual...
  • Page 3 M A G I C A E 1 D A B D A B A u d i o E n c o d e r H a r d w a r e / S o f t w a r e M a n u a l...
  • Page 5 Phone : +49 911 5271-0 Fax: +49 911 5271-100 Support : support@avt-nbg.de Printed in Germany, August 2006 © AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in parts is prohibited without the written consent of AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    The Status Display - Operation during a connection 26 Working with Presets 27 WINDOWS PC SOFTWARE 29 Hardware requirements 29 Installing the Windows PC Software 29 MAGIC AE1 DAB main window 30 5.3.1 Operating elements 31 Menu file 32 5.4.1 Operation Settings Presets 32 5.4.2...
  • Page 8 Submenu Software Download 53 5.6.5 Submenu Set Factory Settings 54 Menu Extras 55 5.7.1 Submenu System Monitor 55 Menu Help 57 5.8.1 Submenu About MAGIC AE1 DAB 57 MENU STRUCTURE 59 A1.1 Basic Settings 60 A1.2 Operation Settings 61 A1.3 Presets 62 A1.4...
  • Page 9 C o n t e n t GENERAL 75 A4.1 Ordering numbers 75 A4.2 Scope of delivery 75 A4.3 Declaration of Conformity 75 SERVICE INFORMATION 77 A5.1 Software Updates 77 A5.2 Support 77 A5.3 Repairs 77 INDEX 79 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 83...
  • Page 10 C o n t e n t...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    I n t r o d u c t i o n I N T R O D U C T I O N The system MAGIC AE1 DAB is implemented as DAB Audio Encoder and has ana- logue and digital AES/EBU audio interfaces. For monitoring each system contains an own decoder which allows a control of the system and to asses the audio qual- ity.
  • Page 12 I n t r o d u c t i o n Display Delete entry Save as Quick Dial Presets Load Save Delete Preset Ringing Tone Signal Processing Keypad 9600, none Status information Login Shift Mon. MPEG Parameter Max Mono Rate Max LSF Rate Mono Mode Mono L+R/2...

  • Page 13: Safety

    S a f e t y S A F E T Y Introduction The unit described has been designed to the latest technical parameters and complies with all current national and international safety requirements. It oper- ates on a high level of reliability because of long-term experience in development and constant and strict quality control in our company.
  • Page 14 S i c h e r h e i t Text Conventions In this manual the following conventions are used as text markers: Accentuation: Product names or important terms LCD Text : Labelling on the front display of the system PC Text: Labelling in the PC Software The symbol TIP marks information which facilitates the operation of the system in its daily use.

  • Page 15: Construction

    C O N S T R U C T I O N The functions of the MAGIC AE1 DAB are implemented in a single unit. The system is additionally equipped with a module for MPEG Coding. The system is designed for mounting in a 19"...
  • Page 16 C o n s t r u c t i o n PAG E 16...

  • Page 17: System Description

    S Y S T E M D E S C R I P T I O N The functional elements of the system are pictured in Fig. 2. FIG. 2 FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF MAGIC AE1 DAB DAB AUDIO ENCODER Functionality The MAGIC AE1 DAB System incorporates a X.21 interface for a direct connec- tion to the e.g.
  • Page 18 The configuration and operation can be primarily carried out via the front keypad and the illuminated display. Configuration and control is especially comfortable with the MAGIC AE1 DAB Win- dows PC Software which is included in delivery and which communicates with the system via the RS232 interface Six programmable TTL contacts can be used for external signalling.

  • Page 19: Putting The System Into Operation

    With its dimensions (W × H × D) of 431 mm × 44,5 mm (1 U) × 250 mm the MAGIC AE1 DAB system can be used either as desktop device or mounted in 19 inch racks. Corresponding 19“ mounting brackets are included in delivery.

  • Page 20: Operational Elements On The Front Side

    P u t t i n g t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n Operational elements on the front side The system has an illuminated graphical display with a resolution of 160 x 32 Pix- els and 19 operating buttons.

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    P u t t i n g t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n Wiring diagram The figure below show the typical wiring diagram of a DAB system. FIG.
  • Page 22 P u t t i n g t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n PAG E 2 2...

  • Page 23: Operation Via Display And Keypad

    O P E R A T I O N V I A D I S P L A Y A N D K E Y P A D In this chapter all basic configurations for the operation of the MAGIC AE1 DAB system are explained.

  • Page 24: Setting The Audio Interface: Analogue Or Digital

    4.2.1 Setting the Audio interface: Analogue or digital MAGIC AE1 DAB incorporates analogue as well as digital Audio interfaces which you can adjust separately. The digital AES/EBU interfaces have integrated Sam- ple Rate Converters to adjust the digital Audio source to the transmission clock.

  • Page 25: Activating And Configuring The Pad Interface

    O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y a n d K e y p a d Mono Mode – To configure the desired Mono mode select the menu .

  • Page 26: The Status Display - Operation During A Connection

    O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y a n d K e y p a d The Status Display - Operation during a connection The status window can always be reached by pressing the button.

  • Page 27: Working With Presets

    K e y p a d Working with Presets Basic Settings Operation Set- The MAGIC AE1 DAB differentiates between tings Basic Settings are settings that do not change during normal operation like e.g. display contrast, date/time etc. These parameters cannot be saved as preset since a configuration is usually only required when the system is put into opera- tion.
  • Page 28 O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y a n d K e y p a d PAG E 2 8...

  • Page 29: Windows Pc Software

    Please insert the CD included in delivery in your CD-ROM drive. The software au- tomatically starts your Internet browser. Possible safety warnings can be ignored for the moment. Please press under Install Software the MAGIC AE1 DAB but- ton. Subsequently, the setup program is executed.

  • Page 30: Magic Ae1 Dab Main Window

    S o f t w a r e MAGIC AE1 DAB main window After starting the MAGIC AE1 DAB application, the main window is displayed au- tomatically (see Fig. 6). The connection status between PC and system is displayed in the top right corner of the window: PC ONLINE: Connection is okay.

  • Page 31: Operating Elements

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.3.1 Operating elements Program button On the Program button the information about the current program is shown. The → → program name can be configured via Configuration Basic settings →...

  • Page 32: Menu File

    Basic Settings To Import/Export the system configuration please use the submenu Basic Set- tings. The file format is binary and cannot be edited. 5.4.3 Submenu Exit Via the submenu Exit you exit the MAGIC AE1 DAB software. PAG E 3 2...

  • Page 33: Menu Configuration

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e Menu Configuration FIG. 8 MENU CONFIGURATION 5.5.1 Submenu COM Port The system is connected via the serial RS232 interface with a 1:1 connecting ca- ble to a PC. The configuration of the COM Port of the PC can be carried out under →...

  • Page 34: Submenu Magic Ae1 Dab

    5.5.2 Submenu MAGIC AE1 DAB Via the submenu MAGIC AE1 DAB the system can be configured comfortably. It is distinguished between Basic Settings, which do not have to be changed during the operation and the actual Configuration for the current application. In contrast to a configuration, the basic settings cannot be saved as Preset (see CHAPTER 5.5.3).
  • Page 35 W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e – Mono R: Only the right channel of the audio input will be encoded – Mono (L+R)/2: If you have connected a Stereo signal this setting allows the generation of a Mono signal.

  • Page 36: Pad Interface

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.1.2 PAD Interface Via the configuration PAD Interface you can enable the PAD Insertion from an external PAD inserter. The standard settings are compliant to the synchronous frame mode of the IRT Recommendation.

  • Page 37: Basic Settings

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.2 Basic Settings NOTICE All configurations made under Basic Settings cannot be saved as Preset (see CHAPTER 5.5.3). 5.5.2.2.1 General FIG. 12 GENERAL Key Tone •...
  • Page 38 W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e – 115200, None Program Name • The entered Name of the program will be shown on the Program button (see Page 31) in the PC software main window as well as in the status line of the system display.

  • Page 39: Audio Interface

    5.5.2.2.2 Audio Interface MAGIC AE1 DAB supports analogue as well as digital AES/EBU Audio interfaces. If the digital interfaces are used, a separate Sample Rate Converter is available for the input and the output so that external adjustments are not required if there are different digital sources and drains.

  • Page 40: Relay / Ttl

    5.5.2.2.3 Relay / TTL The MAGIC AE1 DAB system incorporates six GPIO Pins (TTL) which can be pro- grammed separately as input or output. Additionally, two Relays are available. The operating mode of a TTL-Pin - Input or Output is selected via the option Di- rection.
  • Page 41 Switch is closed: Pin 9 =TTL 1 is set to 0V (Pin 5): Connection is established Switch is opened: Pin 9 =TTL 1 is set to +5V: Line is disconnected 15-pol. SUB-D connector to MAGIC AE1 DAB (TTL/RELAY) PAG E 41...
  • Page 42 W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e TTL-Pin as Output ATTENTION Please pay attention to the maximum switch current of 10 mA respectively the maximum switch voltage of 5V per TTL output. FIG.
  • Page 43 W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e Relay ATTENTION Please pay attention to the maximum switch current of 200 mA respectively the maximum switch voltage of 48V per relay output. The following description applies for both configuration windows Relay 1 and Re- lay 2.

  • Page 44: Login

    ATTENTION The entered password is saved in the system. It is highly important that you enter your password carefully. If you have forgotten your password, only the AVT Service can re-activate the system. • Under USER you assign the user Password. For safety reasons you must confirm the password under Confirm Password.
  • Page 45 Registration → – Extras System Monitor → – Help About MAGIC AE1 DAB Only User Password is configured: The password must be entered always. Afterwards all menus are available. Immediately available menus: → – Help About MAGIC AE1 DAB User Password and Administrator Password are configured: The password must always be entered.

  • Page 46: Date And Time

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.4 Date and Time Via the panel Date and Time it is possible set the internal clock of the system. To synchronise the System Time to the PC Time press the button Transmit PC Time.

  • Page 47: Submenu Presets

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.5.3 Submenu Presets Via Presets you can load already created configurations. 5.5.3.1 Manage Presets → Your created Presets can be managed via the menu Configuration Presets →...

  • Page 48: Activation Of A Preset

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e • Likewise, it is possible to export configurations to a data carrier. The button Export saves the configuration selected from the list as ‘.pst‘ file. By clicking on the button the file browser is opened and you can choose the location where the file is saved.

  • Page 49: Menu Administration

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e Menu Administration FIG. 22 MENU ADMINISTRATION 5.6.1 Submenu Registration The data concerning production as well as the enabled options can be displayed under the submenu Registration. FIG.
  • Page 50 W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e FIG. 24 PASSWORD ENTRY TO ENABLE AN OPTION Subsequently, the system executes a warm start. Afterwards, the functions are ac- tivated. ATTENTION Please enter the password carefully. If you enter a wrong password three times, you must switch off the system and switch it on again.

  • Page 51: Submenu File System

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.6.2 Submenu File System Selecting the submenu File System the storage system (similar to a PC’s hard drive) of the system is displayed. ATTENTION Please do not use the File System unless our Service requested a specific action. FIG.

  • Page 52: Submenu System Panel

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.6.3 Submenu System Panel The System Panel is only for service purposes. Please enter only commands in the prompt, if our Support requested it from you. FIG.

  • Page 53: Submenu Software Download

    S o f t w a r e 5.6.4 Submenu Software Download The required firmware for the MAGIC AE1 DAB system is always included in the PC software: Via the Software Download you can comfortably download the firmware on your system.

  • Page 54: Submenu Set Factory Settings

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e 5.6.5 Submenu Set Factory Settings By using the submenu Set Factory Settings the system can be reset to the ini- tial state. For safety reasons you have to confirm your selection. PAG E 5 4...

  • Page 55: Menu Extras

    W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e Menu Extras FIG. 28 MENU EXTRAS 5.7.1 Submenu System Monitor Via the menu System Monitor you receive information about the system status. FIG. 29 SUBMENU SYSTEM MONITOR Error Counter A system alarm can also be configured as relay output (see Page 40).
  • Page 56 W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e – MAIN EEPROM: The communication with the permanent memory is faulty. Configurations cannot be saved or read anymore. – Overheated: The system sets this alarm if the system temperature is higher than 57°C.

  • Page 57: Menu Help

    MENU HELP 5.8.1 Submenu About MAGIC AE1 DAB In the About MAGIC AE1 DAB dialogue you find the software versions of the PC software (PC Version) and of the systems (Firmware Version). Besides, you can find our contact details there.
  • Page 58 W i n d o w s S o f t w a r e PAG E 5 8...

  • Page 59: Menu Structure

    M e n u S t r u c t u r e M E N U S T R U C T U R E ENG- On the following pages you will find the complete menu structure if you select LISH as menu language Names...

  • Page 60: A1.1 Basic Settings

    M e n u S t r u c t u r e A1.1 Basic Settings Login Status Information Presets Operation Settings PAG E 6 0...

  • Page 61: A1.2 Operation Settings

    M e n u S t r u c t u r e A1.2 Operation Settings Login Status Information Presets PAG E 61...

  • Page 62: A1.3 Presets

    M e n u S t r u c t u r e A1.3 Presets Login Status Information PAG E 6 2...

  • Page 63: A1.4 Status Information

    M e n u S t r u c t u r e A1.4 Status Information Login PAG E 6 3...

  • Page 64: A1.5 Login

    M e n u S t r u c t u r e A1.5 Login PAG E 6 4...

  • Page 65: A2 Interfaces

    I N T E R F A C E S The interfaces of the system are pictured in Fig. 32. FIG. 32 REAR VIEW OF THE MAGIC AE1 DAB AUDIO ENCODER All interfaces are described below. PAG E 6 5...

  • Page 66: A2.1 Control And Data Interfaces

    DCE = Data Communication Equipment: to connect a PC a 1:1 cable is required ATTENTION: On this Pin the MAGIC AE1 DAB transmits data ATTENTION: On this Pin the MAGIC AE1 DAB receives data PAG E 6 6...
  • Page 67 DCE = Data Communication Equipment: to connect a PC a 1:1 cable is required ATTENTION: On this Pin the MAGIC AE1 DAB transmits data ATTENTION: On this Pin the MAGIC AE1 DAB receives data Synchronous transmission mode: In the beginning of each ISO/MPEG frame the encoder transmit a SYN character (0x16).

  • Page 68: A2.2 Isdn Interface

    I n t e r f a c e s A2.2 ISDN interface NOTICE This interface is not supported in the MAGIC AE1 DAB system. TAB. 4 PIN ASSIGNMENT: S 0 INTERFACE (ISDN) Socket: Western (8-pole) RJ45 Signal Electrical characteristics...

  • Page 69: X.21 Interface

    X.21 interface The X.21 interface is realised as DCE (Data Communications Equipment) inter- face. The MAGIC AE1 DAB can be connected via an X.21 cable (part of the deliv- ery) directly to the Ensemble Multiplexer (e.g. DM-001 from Rohde & Schwarz).

  • Page 70: A2.5 Ttl/Relay Interface

    I n t e r f a c e s A2.5 TTL/RELAY interface Via this interface external control signals can be used. The programming of the available functions is possible via the Windows PC Software. TAB. 7 PIN ASSIGNMENT: TTL/RELAY INTERFACE Socket: 15-pole SUB-D Signal Direction...

  • Page 71: A2.6 Audio Interfaces

    A2.6.2 Digital AES/EBU Audio interface The MAGIC AE1 DAB system incorporates a digital AES/EBU input and output. The input as well as the output has its own sample rate converter providing that a dig- ital source with 32, 44.1 or 48-kHz can be connected directly. For external clock- ing (48-kHz only) the word clock input or output may be used.

  • Page 72: A2.6.3 Headset/Mic Interface

    I n t e r f a c e s A2.6.2.1 Digital AES/EBU Clock interface TAB. 12 PIN ASSIGNMENT: CLOCK INPUT (CLK IN) Push Socket: 3-pole XLR Signal Electrical characteristics CLOCK IN not used TAB. 13 PIN ASSIGNMENT: CLOCK OUTPUT (CLK OUT) Connector: 3-pole XLR Signal Electrical characteristics...

  • Page 73: Technical Data

    T e c h n i c a l D a t a T E C H N I C A L D A T A Coding Algorithm ISO/MPEG Layer II (IRT Licence) DAB EN 300401 Sampling Frequencies: 24-kHz, 48-kHz Data Rates: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112-kbit/s 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320, 384-kbit/s...
  • Page 74 Monitoring Output: XLR, analogue, electronically balanced digital AES/EBU with integrated Sample Rate Converter Headphones output Line Interfaces: X.21 Data Interfaces: V.24/RS232 IRT Rec. compliant 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud max. 127 bytes per frame @ 115200 Baud Control Interface: V.24/RS232 GPIO 6 x TTL programmable 2 x Relays, programmable Power Supply:...

  • Page 75: A4 General

    Accessories Software Options A4.2 Scope of delivery – MAGIC AE1 DAB – CD MAGIC AE1 DAB Updates (ID: 430283) – Mains power supply cable – RS232 cable – X.21 interface cable 15-pole SUB-D, 2 x Socket – 19’’ Mounting Brackets –...
  • Page 76 G e n e r a l PAG E 76...

  • Page 77: Service Information

    A5.3 Repairs If, contrary to expectations, your unit is defective please fill in the attached status report and send the unit to the following address: AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH - Repairs - Nordostpark 12 D-90411 Nuernberg Germany...
  • Page 78 S e r v i c e I n f o r m a t i o n PAG E 7 8...

  • Page 79: Index

    9600 33 Connection Status 42 contact information 57 Contrast 37 Conventions 14 A/D D/A Converter 1 55 A/D D/A Converter 2 55 About MAGIC AE1 DAB 57 Accessories 75 Data Bits 33 Activate PAD 25 Date/Time 27 Active 25 Deactivation 23...
  • Page 80 External Power Supply 30 Load Preset 40 Extras 45 Login 45 LSF 34 Factory Number 49 Factory Settings 54 MAGIC AE1 DAB Software 23 Features 49 MAIN EEPROM 56 Firmware 53 Main menu 23 Firmware Version 57 Mains voltage 19...
  • Page 81 I n d e x Overheated 56 Serial cable 29 Service 52 Set Audio Line 40 Setup 29 setup.exe 29 PAD 36 Softkey 20 PAD Interface 25 Software 23 Parity 33 Software Download 53 Password 44 Software Options 49 PC 66 Software Updates 77 PC (19200 Baud) 33 Software Versions 57...
  • Page 82 I n d e x Warm start 50 Warranty claim 19 X.21 clock 34 Year 49 PAG E 8 2...

  • Page 83: Declaration Of Conformity

    D E C L A R A T I O N O F C O N FO R M I T Y AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH Supplier’s name: Nordostpark 12 Supplier’s address: D-90411 Nuernberg Germany declares, that the product...

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