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TM Stagetec Systems DIO Technical User's Manual

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Unit 6, 476 Gardeners Rd, Alexandria, NSW 2015 Phone +612 8011 0500 Email info@tm-systems.com.au

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  • Page 1 The army knife for audio Technical User Manual Unit 6, 476 Gardeners Rd, Alexandria, NSW 2015 Phone +612 8011 0500 Email info@tm-systems.com.au...
  • Page 2 Print version 2 Edition 2 April 2018, Australia Published as a digital PDF document Publisher tm stagetec systems Unit 6 / 476 Gardeners Road Alexandria NSW 2015 Tel.: (02) 8188 0500 Fax: (02) 8072 1858 Email: info@tm-systems.com Managing Director: Treva Head General Manager: Mark Lownds This document is subject to changes without prior notification.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S 1. Introduction 2. Product Description 2.1 Analogue Audio 2.2 Digital Audio 2.3 Ethernet and Power 3. Setting up 3.1 What‘s in the box 3.2 Installing 3.3 Wiring 4. Device Setup 5. Technical Data...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. I N T R O D U CT I O N Thank you for choosing tm stagetec systems’s DIO device, DIO stands for Dante ™ Input Output. We created the DIO as the army knife for audio, with an impressive range of tools and converters.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    2. P R O D U CT D E S C R I P T I O N Interfaces Dimensions 27mm...

  • Page 6: Analogue Audio

    2.1 A N A LO G U E A U D I O Balanced Inputs Balanced Outputs Headphone Amplifier Connection Type D25 Connector 25 Connector D25 Connector - 2 channel, - 2 x Balanced, - 2 x Balanced, - 15vpp 220Ohm load Channel - Max input level +24dBu - Max output level+24dBu...

  • Page 7: Digital Audio

    2.2 D I G I TA L A U D I O Input Output Connection Type RJ45 RJ45 Sample Rate 48 kHz (32bit) 48 kHz (32bit) Modes Transparent / Non Transparent Redundancy 2 x Buffered inputs (via Dante) Message Player (Option) Wav, MP3 Message player triggered by GPIO or UDP protocol.

  • Page 8: Ethernet And Power

    2.3 E T H E R N E T A N D P O W E R Ethernet Switchports Port 1 1 Gbit Copper (POE IN) Port 2 1 G bit Copper or Fibre (SFP Cage) DANTE™ Configuration 8 x 8 Power External* 12-48 Volts...

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    3.2 I N S TA L L I N G Install the DIO in the designated area. The casing has two mounting holes in the side which will allow you to screw or bolt it in wherever you wish. Please be aware that the chosen installation location should be a dry area that is not subjected to extreme heat and has suitable ventilation.

  • Page 10: Wiring

    Alternatively, if you have a switch with POE (Power Over Ethernet) capabilities you may connect an ethernet cable from the switch to Lan Port 1 on the DIO to power it. Sockets/Interfaces Now you are ready to establish all required connections.

  • Page 11: Device Setup

    To commission a DIO you may use two methods to login. 1. Power up the DIO and connect it to a computer via ethernet or fibre. Check the default name from the label on the DIO i.e. “DIOB-xxxxxx”. In a web browser, go to address “http://DIO-B-XXXXXX.local”...
  • Page 12 D E V I C E S E T U P Please note: DANTE™ allows you to build a redundant audio network between devices. This feature has to be activated on the respective devices (if available). If you decide to use a redundant audio network there are special requirements to consider: •...
  • Page 13 D E V I C E S E T U P The configuration program is a Web browser-based configuration interface. You will be guided step-by-step through the configuration which offers the following options: Status Status information System System configurations Outputs Configuration of OUTPUTS Dante Metering Metering of Dante receivers and transmitters...
  • Page 14 To configure a DIO, open your Web Browser and type the DIO’s unique IP address into the address bar. Confirm with the Enter key. The status page of the DIO will appear with an option to login on the left hand side of the screen.
  • Page 15 D E V I C E S E T U P Navigation Overview on the configuration program Individual settings are only applied when the system is restarted after saving.
  • Page 16 Determines clock master. Individual settings are Here the DIO can be defined as the master clock. If there only applied when the is no clock master defined, or several, the device with the system is restarted smallest MAC address becomes the clock master.
  • Page 17 D E V I C E S E T U P SYSTEM Dante Network Under the menu item SYSTEM Dante Network you can configure the following settings for the Primary and Secondary network: Shows the current status. If DHCP is set to on the IP address is assigned by the DHCP sever.
  • Page 18 You can select which source you wish to control the volume of. You may also select the level range that the pot control. The DIO will indicate the position of the external pot and can also detect pot failure. When adjusting the external volume control you will need to refresh the browser to monitor any changes on the browser.
  • Page 19 D E V I C E S E T U P Inputs CH1 Under the menu option Inputs-General-CH1 you can configure the following if your channel 1 analogue input source is set to MIC. You can enable phantom power and set the input trim If you enable automatic level control by selecting the on button.
  • Page 20 D E V I C E S E T U P Inputs CH1 & 2 If CH1 analogue input source is set to Line L you may only adjust the Trim. Under thr tab CH2 in the Inputs menu option you may adjust the Trim.
  • Page 21 D E V I C E S E T U P Outputs General Under the menu option Outputs-General you can configure the following. If Audio Redundancy is turned on it will switch between the Primary and Secondary inputs if required. See the block diagram in 5.
  • Page 22 Under the Menu option Outputs- General-Analogue CH1 the following functions are avaialble: If the DIO’s audio redundancy is on this will indicate if it is using the Primary or Secondary inputs. Allows selection of which input source will go to Analogue CH1 output.
  • Page 23 D E V I C E S E T U P Output Analogue & DSP CH 1 & 2 Select which input you wish to be your VOX Source. Enable Vox function. Select the VOX Mode. Selecting the Route Mode will control which source goes to the output.
  • Page 24 D E V I C E S E T U P Outputs AES Under the Menu option Outputs-General-AES the following functions are avaialble: Indicates if the Primary AES output has a fault. Indicates if the Secondary AES output has a fault. Indicates if the Primary or Secondary output is currently in use Allows you to activate redundancy between the Primary and...
  • Page 25 This allows you to activate an FIR filter on the analogue outputs Using this function along with the Upload FIR Coefficients button will allow you to upload and FIR Filter to the DIO. FIR Filter Frequency Response will provide a graphic representation of which frequencies and by how much gain...
  • Page 26 D E V I C E S E T U P Outputs Routing Under the Menu option Outputs - Routing the following settings are avaialble for Line and AES outputs: Use the trash can symbol to clear the subscription of the respective Dante output.
  • Page 27 D E V I C E S E T U P Outputs Names Under the Menu option Outputs - Names you are able to change the name of each output.
  • Page 28 D E V I C E S E T U P Dante Metering Receivers Under the Menu option Dante Metering - Receivers you are able to access the level meters for each input.
  • Page 29 D E V I C E S E T U P Dante Metering Transmitters Under the Menu option Dante Metering - Transmitters you are able to access the level meters for each output.
  • Page 30 All changes made are available temporarily (other than those which require a reboot). If the settings remain static, the configuration must be saved to the unit. If not the DIO will resolve to last saved settings after a reboot. Download Configuration...

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    5. T E C H N I CA L D ATA...
  • Page 32 T E C H N I CA L DATA Balanced Inputs (D25 Connector) Balanced Inputs (D25 Connector) Channels Sample 2 x Balanced, Max input level +24dBu 48 kHz 2 x Balanced, Max input level +24dBu 48 kHz Channels Rate (24bit) (24bit) Dynamic Range >...
  • Page 33 T E C H N I CA L DATA Filters Counters Basic DSP First and Second Order IJR Stop Watches Absolute Value Single and Double Precision llR Signal Add Counters Crossover (2 & 3 way) Pulse Counter Signal Subtract Tracking Filter Divide DC Blocking GPIO Conditioning...
  • Page 34 T E C H N I CA L DATA 1 2 3 4 1: GPI VE +24 14: GPO 1/2 CE 1: MIC IN + 2: GPI 1/2 CA 15: GPO 1 2: MIC IN - 3: GPI 1 16: GPO 2 3: GPI VE 4: GPI 2 17: VCA C...
  • Page 35 3: - 4: TxRx C+ [Model B: DC+] 4: EDC FLAG 5: TxRx C- [Model B: DC+] 5: 232 RX to DIO 6: TxRx B- [Model A: DC -] 6: 232 TX from DIO 7: TxRx D+ [Model B: DC -]...
  • Page 36 T E C H N I CA L DATA 27mm Unit 6, 476 Gardeners Rd, Alexandria, NSW 2015 Phone +612 8011 0500 Email info@tm-systems.com.au...

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