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  • Page 1 MONTONE.42 User‘s Manual Version 1.3...
  • Page 2 DirectOut GmbH cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual. DirectOut GmbH reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. DirectOut Technologies® is a registered trademark of the DirectOut GmbH. © DirectOut GmbH, 2016 page 2 of 80...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Clocking ....................... 22 Sample Rate ....................24 MADI Output ....................25 Termination ....................25 CHAPTER 5: Front Panel Control Introduction ....................26 Headphones - Level..................26 IDLE Screen ....................27 Parameters ....................28 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 3 of 80...
  • Page 4 Montone - Configuration ................64 Montone - Routing Matrix ................66 Log ......................67 CPU ......................70 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ................... 71 Maintenance ....................73 CHAPTER 8: Technical Data Index Glossary page 4 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 5 of 80...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview Introduction

    CHAPTER 1: Overview CHAPTER 1: Overview Introduction Welcome to MONTONE.42, DirectOut’s fully AES67-compliant MADI (AES10) to Audio-over-IP bridge based on RAVENNA audio networking technology. MONTONE.42 provides seamless integration of network audio with existing infrastructures. Equipped with four MADI and two gigabit network ports, it serves as a versatile link for broadcast, live-sound and studio applications.

  • Page 7: Applications

    CHAPTER 1: Overview Applications MONTONE.42 can be used for signal distribution, streaming audio, conversion of RAVENNA or AES67 compliant network audio to AES10, conversion of different MADI signals. Typical applications include: • local breakout in a RAVENNA network • stream generator •...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Legal Issues & Facts

    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 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 9: First Aid (In Case Of Electric Shock)

    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. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 9 of 80...

  • Page 10: Updates

    • RAVENNA module: 2.3 / 2.8 (software / hardware) • Main frame: 1.9 / 1.9 (software / hardware) Intended Operation MONTONE.42 is designed for conversion / routing between Audio-over-IP and MADI signals. MADI refers to AES10, Audio-over-IP refers to RAVENNA (including AES67).

  • Page 11: Conformity & Certificates

    09648 Mittweida Germany Only stamped parcels will be accepted! WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540 Contact DirectOut GmbH, Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany Phone: +49 (0)3727 5665-100 // Fax: +49 (0)3727 5665-101 www.directout.eu Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 11 of 80...

  • Page 12: Contents

    CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your MONTONE.42 package should include: • 1 x MONTONE.42 (19’’, 1 RU) • 2 x power chord • 2 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/montone-42.html...

  • Page 13: Accessory

    - 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 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 13 of 80...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Installation

    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 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 15 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). Turn on the power switches: Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 15 of 80...
  • Page 16 See „Device“ on page 38 for description of the module´s update procedure. T I P Use the DirectOut Release Map to match your DirectOut device with the latest fi rmware or software release. Link: http://www.directout.eu/upload/dokumente/dotec_release_map.pdf page 16 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 17 Check the network settings of your computer. The default IP adress of MONTONE.42 is 192.168.0.1. N OT E The network settings of MONTONE.42 can also be checked and modified at the front panel. Position: RAVENNA Modul / Configuration / IP Adress Enter http://<IP Adress>...

  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Operation

    Note that an unlit LED does 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 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 19: Madi Signals

    IN: MADI input (64 ch), connect MADI input signal here. 1 x SFP cage* Insert SFP module here and connect MADI input/ output *See „Accessory“ on page 13 for SFP modules that are available by DirectOut. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 19 of 80...

  • Page 20: Network

    (ON) = data sent or received (OFF) = no data transmission * Some possible reasons that lead to an inactive link: • device switched off • connected device switched off • cabling issue page 20 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 21: Usb

    Connect here for fi rmware updates. NOT E The use of the USB port requires the USB Serial driver (Windows) being installed fi rst. The driver and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 21 of 80...

  • Page 22: Clocking

    Video reference input, connect video reference signal (black burst) here. NOT E If MONTONE.42 is synchronised to a different clock source than PTP it shall be Grandmaster in order to provide synchronised streams. See also „SYNC PTP CLOCK TO WCK“ on page 60.
  • Page 23 = no signal lock VIDEO (ON) = signal lock, in sync (blinking) = signal lock, not in sync with selected clock source input selected as clock source and no signal lock. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 23 of 80...

  • Page 24: Sample Rate

    At higher sample rates the number of audio channels of a single MADI stream is reduced depending on the integer of the scaling factor: • 64 channels at 1 FS • 32 channels at 2 FS • 16 channels at 4 FS page 24 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 25: Madi Output

    LED yellow - indicates the activation state 75 Ω of 75 Ω termination of the word clock input and video input. (OFF) = input not terminated (ON) input terminated with 75 Ω Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 25 of 80...

  • Page 26: Chapter 5: Front Panel Control Introduction

    • Press the up or down button to enter the volume control setting. • Modify the level with the up and down buttons After 10 seconds the page will resume to IDLE screen automatically. page 26 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 27: Idle Screen

    <R> solid = state audio engine Rx (receiver) ok <R> blinking = errors while receiving audio data <S> solid = state audio engine Tx (transmitter) ok <S> blinking = errors while sending audio data Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 27 of 80...

  • Page 28: Parameters

    ○ Term Termination for video sync and word clock input. ○ Default Setting Restore device settings to factory defaults. Confirmation required! ○ Language Menu language ○ Contrast Contrast level of display page 28 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 29 ● Voltage PSU2 Voltage 12 V (PSU2) ● Voltage 5P Voltage 5 V ● Voltage 3P3 Voltage 3.3 V ● Voltage 1P2 Voltage 1.2 V ● Voltage 1P2MGT Voltage 1.2 V Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 29 of 80...
  • Page 30 20°C <= x < Fan max. Fan max. Fan max. Fan min. < x <= 60°C Fan min. < x <= 60°C Term Term 75 Ohm 75 Ohm page 30 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 Default Setting Default Setting...
  • Page 31 Subnet Mask Term Term DNS Server DNS Server 75 Ohm 75 Ohm Configuration Configuration Connection Typ Connection Typ dynamic dynamic Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 31 of 80 Default Setting Default Setting static static Dyn Prot. Dyn Prot. DHCP/Zeroconf DHCP/Zeroconf...
  • Page 32 Restore default settings of device. All settings will be overwritten! ○ Reboot Resume - no changes. ○ Restart device. Audio will be interrupted! * requires reboot of the device to become valid. page 32 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 33 20°C <= x < Fan max. Fan max. Fan max. Fan min. < x <= 60°C Fan min. < x <= 60°C Term Term 75 Ohm 75 Ohm Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 33 of 80 Default Setting Default Setting...

  • Page 34: Chapter 6: Remote Operation Introduction

    The size of the window cannot be varied. The applet is organized in tabs, pulldown menus offer access to the values of a parameter. Some values use an input field (e.g. IP address). Use the arrows in the top right corner to navigate the tabs. page 34 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 35: State

    AUDIO INTERFACE Selected protocol of module‘s main frame Protocol (I2S [COM] / TDM [COM] / NATIVE [GTP])* * GTP shall be used with MONTONE.42 - see „Audio Interface“ on page 60. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 35 of 80...
  • Page 36 PTP-clock packets PTP CLOCK Jitter PTP-clock jitter per second PTP CLOCK Offset Offset relative to PTP-clock master * For proper signal operation both module and main frame shall be in sync. page 36 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 37 NETWORK Audio Engine TX State of module’s audio engine - sending (ON) = ok, sending data (blinking) not all packets can be sent to the network Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 37 of 80...

  • Page 38: Device

    Dialog to store the device settings to a fi le. File open Filetype: .rps PRESET Dialog to restore the device settings from a fi le. File save Filetype: .rps * The device name needs to be unique throughout the network. page 38 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 39 Restoring the configuration a dialog prompts for selection of individual settings. This enhances flexibility at setup changes when a particular adjustment shall be preserved or just a single adjustment shall be restored. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 39 of 80...
  • Page 40 Adress and Audio Interface Protocol DEVICE REBOOT Device restart. Audio transmission will be interrupted. Reboot Java applet is not updated. For proper functionality close and re-open the network browser. SAVE Stores changes. page 40 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 41: Ptp Clock

    Requires detailed expertise with PTP - see “PTP Clock (Advanced Settings)” on page 42. * If more than one device announces as PTP-clock master the network grandmaster is determined following the Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA). Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 41 of 80...

  • Page 42: Ptp Clock (Advanced Settings)

    Filter to discard PTP-clock packets with high jitter. One step clock Timestamp of PTP-clock is integrated in PTP-sync- packets. No follow-up packets are sent. No = Two step clock is used Slave only PTP-clock is always slave. page 42 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 43 Absolute offset master-to-slave in seconds Master to slave Absolute offset master-to-slave in nanoseconds nanosec. Slave to master sec. Absolute offset slave-to-master in seconds Slave to master Absolute offset slave-to-master in nanoseconds nanosec. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 43 of 80...

  • Page 44: Network

    Subnet Mask STATIC IP ADRESS IP Adress fo DNS server DNS Server IGMP Defi nition or auto-select of IGMP version used to connect to a multicast router. (Internet Group Management Control) page 44 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 45 TCP port for SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) SIP Port ADVANCE MODE Module´s response to ICMP requests. ICMP silent (Internet Control Message Protocol) Silent active [default] = only ping requests are answered. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 45 of 80...

  • Page 46: Ravenna Input

    • and mapped to channel 3 and 4 of the routing matrix. The stream dialog allows to adjust the processing of the received audio data (offset, signal routing). The receiving of stream data starts once the stream has been enabled. page 46 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 47 (Unicast: additionally the negotiation of the connection) STREAM NAME Name of stream gathered from SDP STREAM STATE Information about stream state: connected not connected receiving data read successfully error Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 47 of 80...
  • Page 48 SAP - related SDP not found in cache Warnings: warning: SDP - PTP clock domain not correct warning: SDP - wrong PTP master warning: SDP - attribute ‘ptime’ larger than offset (‘a=ptime’) warning: SDP method ‘DESCRIBE’ not available page 48 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 49 Confi guration (SDP-fi le) of another RAVENNA CONFIGURATION device(s) that is (are) serving streams is recalled. Protocol Connection protocol RTSP = Real Time Streaming Protocol = Session Initiation Protocol SAP = Session Announcement Protocol Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 49 of 80...
  • Page 50 RAVENNA device that is serving streams. (Example: rtsp://192.168.0.5/by-id/1 or rtsp://ProducerCom.loacl:80/by-name/TV-Mix-Stereo) CONNECT Recalls the stream confi guration of the selected session. Example using SAP as connection protocol Example using SIP as connection protocol page 50 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 51 Offset between stream’s timestamp and PTP-clock * L16 = 16 bit audio / L24 = 24 bit audio / L32 = 32 bit audio / AM824 = standardized according to IEC 61883, allows AES3 transparent transmission. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 51 of 80...
  • Page 52 Not available for manual confi guration of unicast. Usage: Click on start-channel > green, one or more channels may be selected from here Click on end-channel to terminate the selection page 52 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 53 CHAPTER 6: Remote Operation This page is left blank intentionally. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 53 of 80...

  • Page 54: Ravenna Output

    The stream dialog allows to adjust the processing of the sent audio data (blocks per frame, format, signal routing, ...). The sending of stream data starts once the stream has been enabled. page 54 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 55 Current used RTSP -URL of stream with stream name. RTSP-URL (by-id) Current used RTSP-URL of stream with stream id. SIP-URL Current used SIP-URL of stream. * Only ASCII characters are allowed! Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 55 of 80...
  • Page 56 2 minutes. Unicast stream settings USE SIP SERVER If activated, the RAVENNA module will register at the defi ned SIP server. SIP SERVER URL URL of SIP server for registering. page 56 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 57 Inserting more audio blocks into a frame increases the latency (packet time). So depending on the number of channels of a stream there is a tradeoff between lower latency and less network traffi c. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 57 of 80...
  • Page 58 192 byte 146 µs 88 % 1344 byte 62.5 µs 75 % 1152 byte Higher packet time (= higher number of audio blocks per packet) requires additional buffering on receiving devices. page 58 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 59 CHAPTER 6: Remote Operation This page is left blank intentionally. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 59 of 80...

  • Page 60: Audio Interface

    - used for PRODUCER.COM TDM (COM) - not used NATIVE (GTP) - used for MONTONE.42 SYNC PTP CLOCK If active the module’s PTP clock is derived from TO WCK the currently selected clock of the main frame - see „Montone - Confi...

  • Page 61: Montone - State

    Indicates scaling factor of used sample rate (OFF) = 1 FS (44.1 or 48 kHz) (ON) = 2 FS (88.2 or 96 kHz) (blinking) = 4 FS (176.4 or 192 kHz) Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 61 of 80...
  • Page 62 = 75 Ω termination active POWER PSU1 & 2 Indicates state of power supply. (OFF) = power supply inactive (ON) = power supply active * 96k Frame format is available at 2 FS operation only. page 62 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 63 Voltage 12 V (PSU2) VOLTAGE Voltage 5 V (PSU1) VOLTAGE Voltage 3.3 V VOLTAGE Voltage 1.2 V VOLTAGE 1P2MGT Voltage 1.2 V TEMPERATURE Temperature Measured internal temperature TEMPERATURE Actual fan speed Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 63 of 80...

  • Page 64: Montone - Configuration

    * Firmware updates via USB - see „Installing the Device“ on page 14. **Number of channels at 2 FS: 28 ch / 32 ch, at 4 FS: 14 ch / 16 ch. page 64 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 65 Confi rmation required! Language Menu language (english, german) Contrast Contrast level of front panel display (0 to 19). Phones Volume Volume setting for headphones output (-∞ to +12). Save Stores changes. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 65 of 80...

  • Page 66: Montone - Routing Matrix

    Module´s channels for streaming audio = RAV 1 to 256 (128 / 64) The size of the module´s i/o range (RAV) depends on the setting ‘Audio interface settings’ - see „Audio Interface“ on page 60. page 66 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 67: Log

    + warning + error INFO 3 log info* + warning + error INFO 4 log info* + warning + error * increasing amount of log info starting from ‚INFO 1‘ Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 67 of 80...
  • Page 68 Internet Group Management Protocol MDNS Multicast Domain Name System Precision Time Protocol RS232 Serial Protocol RTCP Real Time Control Protocol Session Announcement Protocol Session Initiation Protocol Transmission Control Protocol Zeroconf Zero Confi guration Protocol page 68 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 69 Opens a dialog to defi ne the location of a logfi le. FILE START / Toggles between updating the logfi le with new entries (button STOP dark) and discontinue of updating the logfi le (button light). Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 69 of 80...

  • Page 70: Cpu

    CHAPTER 6: Remote Operation Display of the processor load - split into single processes. page 70 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    ‚GTP‘ Improper sound of input buffer to small check stream latency settings (Offset) a network stream. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 71 of 80...
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance This page is left blank intentionally. page 72 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. N OT E ! The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 73 of 80...

  • Page 74: Chapter 8: Technical Data

    • 2 x BNC socket (input / output) • Impedance: 75 Ω (termination switchable) Video Sync • 1 x BNC socket (input) • PAL / NTSC (black burst) • Impedance: 75 Ω (termination switchable) page 74 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 75 • THD: -101 dB • 1 x USB socket (Type B) • for firmware updates NETWORK • 2 x RJ45 socket (Gigabit Ethernet) • for transmission of Audio-over-IP and control data and firmware updates Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 75 of 80...

  • Page 76: Index

    Firmware ..........16 input streams ........47 First Aid ............. 9 output streams ........55 Fuses ............74 Support ............ 71 Headphones Technical Data .......... 74 level ............. 26 Temperature ..........29 page 76 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 77 Index Termination ..........25 Troubleshooting ........71 Updates ........... 10 Video Reference ........22 Warranty ..........10 WEEE See Conformity & Certificates: WEEE Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 77 of 80...

  • Page 78: Glossary

    Uniform Resource Locator - references to a resource on a network. Zeroconf assignment of numeric network addresses for networked devices, automatic distribution and resolution of computer hostnames, and automatic location of network services page 78 of 80 Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3...
  • Page 79 Notes Montone.42 Manual - Version 1.3 page 79 of 80...
  • Page 80 DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 T: +49-3727-5665-100 09648 Mittweida F: +49-3727-5665-101 Germany www.directout.eu...

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