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  • Page 1 ® DirectOut Technologies Kyra Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 DirectOut GmbH cannot be held responsible for any misleading or in- correct information provided throughout this manual. DirectOut GmbH reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. DirectOut Technologies® and D.O.TEC® are registered trademarks of the DirectOut GmbH. © DirectOut GmbH, 2014 page 2 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Servicing / Remote Control Channel Lock Factory Reset ChAPtER 5: tRoublEshooting And MAintEnAnCE Troubleshooting Maintenance ChAPtER 6: tEChniCAl dAtA APPEndix A: wiRing AEs i/o, linE out DSUB-9 (female) indEx © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 3 of 36...
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  • Page 5: About This Manual

    – indicate useful tips and shortcuts. notes – are used for important points of clarification or cross refer- ences. warning Warnings – alert you when an action should always be observed. © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 5 of 36...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview

    Welcome to KYRA, DirectOut’s monitoring device for signal control in MADI environments. KYRA provides three MADI inputs and outputs, an analog stereo line out and an AES I/O. Up to four stereo or eight mono channels can be summed with individual levels onto a main mix. The main mix is output by the integrated speakers and the other outputs.

  • Page 7: Applications

    ® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 1: Overview Applications KYRA can be used for monitoring, line checking and mixing of digi- tal signals. Typical applications include: • creation of individual monitor feeds for commentators • fl exible signal control of a MADI or AES signal •...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Legal Issues & Facts

    See „CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance“ on page 29 for assistance with troubleshooting. page 8 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...

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

     Lay the body down and turn it to one side. Call for a doc- tor immediately. • Having sustained an electric shock, ALWAYS consult a doc- tor. © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 9 of 36...

  • Page 10: Updates

    This guide refers to fi rmware version 1.5. intended operation The KYRA is designed for monitoring and mixing of digital audio signals. In this context digital audio refers to a MADI signal (AES10) and an AES signal (AES3). warning No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above.

  • Page 11: Conformity & Certificates

    Phone: +49 (0)3727 6205-333 // Fax: +49 (0)3727 6205-56 www.directout.eu Manufacturer: IMM Elektronik GmbH, Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany Phone: +49 (0)3727 6205-0 // Fax: +49 (0)3727 6205-56 www.imm-gruppe.de © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 11 of 36...

  • Page 12: Contents

    ® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your KYRA package should include: • 1 x KYRA (19’’, 2 RU) • 1 x power chord • 1 x fixing unit for power plug • 1 x Manual...
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  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Installation

    Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will pro- tect against soiling which can lead to malfunction. Connect signal cable(s) for the MADI signals. page 14 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...
  • Page 15 fi rmware updates. This requires the D.O.TEC® USB driver (Windows) being installed fi rst. The driver and the instal- lation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. Link: http://www.directout.eu/en/support/downloads/kyra.html © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 15 of 36...
  • Page 16 To update the fi rmware an installed D.O.TEC® USB Serial driver (Win- dows) and the D.O.TEC® Update Tool are necessary. The software and the installation instructions are available at www.directout.eu. http://www.directout.eu/en/support/downloads/kyra.html Link: page 16 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...
  • Page 17 • download the D.O.TEC® USB Serial driver • download the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ Link: http://www.directout.eu/en/support/downloads/kyra.html • follow the installation instructions in the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 17 of 36...

  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Operation

    Note that an unlit display does not guarantee that the device is free of voltage. To ensure that the device is com- pletely disconnected from mains voltage, the power chord(s) must be disconnected. page 18 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...

  • Page 19: Input Selection

    The device will switch to 2 FS operation automatically when a 96k Frame signal has been detected. The channel mode (56ch <> 64ch) is detected automatically. All MADI outputs carry the signal of the selected MADI input. © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 19 of 36...

  • Page 20: Channel Selection

    (mono). While turning the level encoder the display changes to the level setting. ** As soon as an encoder is pushed, a decimal point lights up in the display. page 20 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...
  • Page 21 -48 dBFS > -48 dBFS > -24 dBFS > -12 dBFS > -6 dBFS The channel settings can be locked - see „Channel Lock“ on page 27. © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 21 of 36...

  • Page 22: Mix Level / Master Volume Setting

    (mono). While turning the level encoder the display changes to the level setting. ** As soon as an encoder is pushed, a decimal point lights up in the display. page 22 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...
  • Page 23 0 to +9 dBFS level/volume display Output master volume level/volume range mute -99 to -50 dBFS -49 to -24 dBFS -23 to 0 dBFS +1 to +9 dBFS © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 23 of 36...

  • Page 24: Monitoring

    2 x xlR connector (female) Requires connected DSUB-9 adaptor at the rear panel. AEs out (4) 1 x xlR connector (female) Requires connected DSUB-9 adaptor at the rear panel. page 24 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...

  • Page 25: Signal Input / Output

    BNC output in case of a power loss. warning Only use the delivered adaptor or observe correct pin assignment - see „Appendix A: Wiring AES I/O, Line Out“ on page 32. © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 25 of 36...

  • Page 26: Servicing / Remote Control

    An integral USB port is used for fi rmware updates and remote con- trol. usb 2.0 socket (Type B) Connect here for fi rmware updates and remote control. Remote Control will be available in a future release. page 26 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...

  • Page 27: Channel Lock

    • Source Panel 1 to 4: ch. 01 / 03 / 05 / 07 • Mix volume +0 • Master volume phones / speakers 40 • Master volume AES / line +0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 27 of 36...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 29 of 36...

  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Technical Data

    • 30 - 50 kHz @1 FS • 60 - 100 kHz @ 2 FS MAdi format (i/o) • 48k Frame, 96k Frame • 56 channel, 64 channel page 30 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...
  • Page 31 • 2 speakers 2 W / 4 W (rated / max.) • mean SPL 81 dB (1 W / 1 m) • 1 x USB socket (Type B) • for firmware updates and remote control © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 31 of 36...

  • Page 32: Appendix A: Wiring Aes I/O, Line Out

    Line Out L- Line Out R- AES RX- AES TX- Line Out L+ Line Out R+ The pinout does NOT comply with the adaptor delivered with MA2CHBOX.XT. page 32 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...

  • Page 33: Index

    Intended Operation ________________ 10 Level range input ............21 output ............23 Link ____________________________ 20 Lock ____________________________ 27 Master volume ____________________ 22 Mix level ________________________ 22 Muting __________________________ 23 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 33 of 36...
  • Page 34 ® DirectOut Technologies Notes page 34 of 36 Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 © 2014 DirectOut GmbH...
  • Page 35 ® DirectOut Technologies Notes © 2014 DirectOut GmbH Kyra Manual - Version 1.0 page 35 of 36...
  • Page 36 DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 T: +49-3727-99697-50 09648 Mittweida F: +49-3727-99697-52 Germany www.directout.eu...

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