Dual analog flex i/o networked audio interface (11 pages)
Summary of Contents for Attero Tech unHX2D
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Dante-enabled HDMI Audio De-embedder/Embedder User Manual Date 03/14/2018 Revision 01_b Attero Tech, LLC 1315 Directors Row, Suite 107, Ft Wayne, IN 46808 Phone 260-496-9668 • Fax 260-496-9879 www.atterotech.com 614-00038...
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10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Attero Tech 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
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If Attero Tech, LLC cannot correct the defect in the equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item. Attero Tech, LLC will pay for the cost of returning your equipment to you.
HDMI de-embedder/embedder designed to bridge 2-channel PCM HDMI audio to/from a Dante audio network. In addition, the unHX2D includes two line level analog inputs and outputs that can be independently bridged to/from a Dante audio network and/or the HDMI.
User Manual Hot Plug Override – Configurable Hot Plug Detect supports typical repeater scenarios but can also be overridden to allow de-embedding of the HDMI audio source without a connected HDMI sink on the unHX2D HDMI output. HDCP Override – HDCP can be disabled on the input in order to signal source devices, such as Mac computers to output unencrypted content when used with downstream devices that don’t support HDCP.
Figure 4 – unHX2D Rear Panel *Note: The unHX2D has a label on the flange and on the base of the unit that shows the device’s MAC address. This is important for initial device identification as the last six digits make up part of the device’s default network name that is shown when the device is detected by Dante®...
It is recommended that the unit be secured to a flat surface with a screw through each mounting flange. Dimensions for mounting are shown in Figure 5 below. Use a No. 6 screw of a type and size that is applicable to the surface to which the unHX2D will be attached. Figure 5 – Mounting and Dimension Information ...
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If the Dante interface is being used, there may also be some activity on the unHX2D Dante Ethernet connector LEDs. If the cable is connected and no network is detected, both LEDs will remain off. If an active connection is made both LEDs will come on and if there is network activity, the yellow LED will then flash.
User Manual 2.2 – Hardware Connections The unHX2D accepts and drives either unbalanced or balanced audio devices. Refer to the following diagrams and instructions for connecting different types of audio devices. Professional grade audio cabling is recommended to achieve the best audio performance throughout the system.
“Device Info” page, though only its name will present and all other information will be blank. Other information on the unHX2D in other parts of Dante Controller will also either be blank or marked “N/A”. In this state, it will also not be possible to route audio to and from the unHX2D either.
User Manual 3.3 – Status LEDs The front panel of the unHX2D features 8 bicolor LEDs used to indicate various device information and status. Some of these indications may occur simultaneously. Front Panel Status Indicator LED State Function / Status Identify feature has been activated remotely.
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SPDIF Input audio is routed to Dante Outputs 1 and 2. EDID is set for “Copy Thru” and could potentially carry FORMAT LED is amber non-PCM multichannel audio. FORMAT LED is green EDID is set for PCM. Attero Tech LLC 2018 Page 14 614-00038 Rev 01_a...
4.2 – Using the Command interface In order to make use of the command interface, regardless of type, the unHX2D simply needs to be configured with an IP address that is compatible with the device doing the controlling. The control devices should then be able to converse with the unHX2D without any further configuration necessary.
EDID management settings. The interface shall be compatible with Attero Tech unIFY software for flexible control and monitoring in system applications. The interface shall be compliant with the RoHS directive. The interface unit shall be compliant with the EMI/EMC requirements for FCC and CE.
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