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  • Page 1 EXBOX.AES User‘s Manual Version 2.0...
  • 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, 2017 page 2 of 60...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Aid (in case of electric shock) Defective Parts/Modules Updates Intended Operation Conditions of Warranty Conformity & Certificates Contents Contact Accessory Chapter 3: Installation Installing the Device CHAPTER 4: Operation Introduction Global Control Menu Control EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 3 of 60...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 5: Menu Navigation CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Maintenance CHAPTER 7: Technical Data Appendix A - Wiring Sketches Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) DSUB-25 - AES3 DSUB-9 - RS 232 Index page 4 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    TI P S ! indicate useful hints and shortcuts. NOTE S! are used for important points of clarification or cross references. WA R NINGS! alert you when an action should always be observed. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 5 of 60...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Introduction EXBOX.AES is a handy sized AES / MADI converter for 16 audio channels. It provides bidirectional conversion between AES3 and MADI (AES10). A built in embedder / de- embedder offers processing of serial data (RS 232).

  • Page 7: Feature Summary

    44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz +/- 12.5% Power Supply external, 2 x Hirose connector (9-24 V) * The device is available in two different versions - see page 17 . EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 7 of 60...

  • Page 8: Applications

    Chapter 1: Overview Applications EXBOX.AES can be used for conversion of MADI signals (AES10) to AES signals and vice versa. Serial data can be received at the local RS 232 port or embedded into the MADI output signal from there.
  • Page 9 AES inputs or it can be bypassed to preserve user bits of the MADI input signal. NOTE A MADI signal transports 64 audio channels. There are four banks with 16 channels each (4 x 16 = 64). EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 9 of 60...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Legal Issues & Facts

    80 %, non- condensing. • The cabinet of the device will heat up. Do not place the device close to heating sources (e.g. heaters). Observe the environmental conditions. page 10 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 11: 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. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 11 of 60...

  • Page 12: Defective Parts/Modules

    Updates DirectOut products are continually in development, and therefore the information in this manual may be superseded by new releases. To access the latest documentation, please visit the DirectOut website: www.directout.eu. page 12 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 13: Intended Operation

    CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Intended Operation The EXBOX.AES is designed for conversion between AES and MADI signals (AES10). It provides further embedding / de-embedding of serial data (RS 232). WA R NING! No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above.

  • Page 14: Conditions Of Warranty

    All claims of warranty will expire once the device has been opened or modified, or if instructions and warnings were ignored. For warranty claims please contact the dealer where your device was acquired. page 14 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 15: Conformity & Certificates

    Due to the directive 2002/96/EC for waste disposal this device must be recycled. For correct recycling please dispatch the device to: DirectOut GmbH, Leipziger Str. 32 09648 Mittweida Germany Only stamped parcels will be accepted! WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 15 of 60...

  • Page 16: Contents

    Fax: +49 (0)3727 5665-101 Mail: sales@directout.eu www.directout.eu Contents The contents of your EXBOX.AES package include: • 1 x EXBOX.AES • 1 x external power supply unit (9 - 24 V) • 1 x Manual To complete the delivery please download from the product page on the DirectOut website (www.directout.eu):...
  • Page 17 Single-Mode / Multi-Mode The SC ports are multi-mode as default. It is possible to equip the device with single-mode SC ports. The housing of single-mode ports is colored blue. multi-mode single-mode EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 17 of 60...

  • Page 18: Accessory

    CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Accessory BOX.MOUNT XL - for optimal rack mount of up to three devices in a 19’’ frame (No: DOAPA0886): page 18 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Installation

    Proper operation can only be guaranteed between temperatures of 5º C and 45º C and a maximum relative humidity of 80%, non-condensing. Ensure that the unit has sufficient air circulation for cooling. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 19 of 60...
  • Page 20 Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port(s) before use. SC/SC Version BNC/SC Version NOTE ! Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction. page 20 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 21 RS 232 in/out – DSUB-9 connector NOTE Ensure to use appropriate cabling. To link two serial devices a cross patched cable (so called ‘null-modem cable’) may be required. Connect signal cable(s) for the MADI signals. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 21 of 60...
  • Page 22 The external power supply must be connected to the mains using the three-cord power leads supplied with the device. Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (9 - 24 V DC) to the device. page 22 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 23 2.5 A. Check the LED display on the front panel. While the device is booting the currently installed firmware is indicated in the display - e.g. firmware version 3.0. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 23 of 60...
  • Page 24 • follow the installation instructions in the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ T IP Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. page 24 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Operation

    • 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz = 1 FS • 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz = 2 FS • 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz = 4 FS EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 25 of 60...

  • Page 26: Global Control

    Connect the power supply here (9 - 24 V DC). NOTE The device does not provide a power switch. Connecting a working power supply to the device will power up the device immediately. page 26 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 27: Menu Control

    After a short period of time the menu mode is exit automatically. NOTE Blinking LEDs are also used to indicate an error (e.g. missing sync). Concentrate on the section where one LED is blinking and the remaining LEDs are glowing weak. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 27 of 60...

  • Page 28: Clocking

    Due to the selection pattern (‘lowest AES input’) a change of the AES input signal condition may result in a different clock source. page 28 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 29 LED blinking = signal present, not in sync * LED II 7/8 is also used to indicate the activation state of 'force to 64 ch' in menu mode - see „Output Format“ on page 32. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 29 of 60...

  • Page 30: Sample Rates

    4 FS = OFF 2 FS MADI input 2 FS = ON 4 FS = ON 4 FS MADI input 2 FS = OFF 4 FS = ON AES input 2 FS = ON page 30 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 31 As an AES3 signal transports the information about the scaling factor a mismatch between setting and AES input signal state is indicated by a blinking LED (SYNC) of the corresponding AES port. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 31 of 60...

  • Page 32: Output Format

    64 ch ‘49..’ @ 1 FS or ‘17 ..’ @ 2 FS or ‘1..’ @ 4 FS signal present (lock) at AES input > port 5 * 56 ch force to 64 channel mode active 64 ch page 32 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 33 LEDs ON 50% not active II - 7/8 blinking 100% force to 64 ch other LEDs ON 50% active NOTE The frame mode (48k / 96k Frame) is not altered. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 33 of 60...

  • Page 34: Routing

    MADI @ 4 FS = 16 channels If the selected routing does not fi t the chosen scaling factor - due to the reduced number of audio channels - the corresponding LED will blink. page 34 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 35 33.. = ON 49.. = OFF 1.. = OFF AES IN > MADI OUT 49-64 17 .. = OFF AES OUT < MADI IN 49-64 33.. = OFF 49.. = ON EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 35 of 60...
  • Page 36 33-48 33.. = OFF 49.. = ON 1.. = ON MADI IN = MADI OUT 17 .. = ON AES OUT < MADI IN 49-64 33.. = ON 49.. = OFF page 36 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 37: Embedder / De-Embedder

    LED (yellow) indicates RS 232 incoming serial data at the RS 232 input LED ON = serial data is received * Pinout - see „DSUB-9 - RS 232“ on page 55. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 37 of 60...
  • Page 38 = OFF inactive, 19k2 = OFF user bits of AES input signals 38k4 = OFF replace the user bits of the 115k2 = OFF routed channels of the MADI output signal. page 38 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 39 AES input signals are copied to the user bits of the routed MADI channels. The AES output signals always transport the user bits of the routed MADI input signal. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 39 of 60...

  • Page 40: Connecting Madi

    (coaxial), 75 Ω MADI output (64 ch), connect for MADI output signal here. MADI 2 SC socket (optical) or BNC socket (coaxial), 75 Ω MADI input (64 ch), connect MADI input signal here. page 40 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 41 = input is used as clock and input source LED blinking = signal present, not in sync with system clock If both MADI inputs are connected the LED of the unused input will glow with a reduced intensity. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 41 of 60...

  • Page 42: Connecting Aes

    „DSUB-25 - AES3“ on page 54. NOTE The pinout of the digital and analog I/O is different. Check for appropriate cabling to ensure proper operation and to avoid damages caused by improper connections. page 42 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 43: Usb

    CHAPTER 4: Operation USB socket (2.0, type Mini B) Connect here for fi rmware updates NOTE Needs DirectOut USB Serial driver to be installed. The driver is available at www.directout.eu. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 43 of 60...

  • Page 44: Chapter 5: Menu Navigation

    • Embedder / De-Embedder - page 37 • Routing (MADI bypass) - page 34 • Scaling Factor (AES Sync) - page 30 • Force to 64 channel mode - page 32 page 44 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 45 CHAPTER 5: Menu Navigation System Menu > 2 sec > 2 sec > 2 sec > 2 sec EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 45 of 60...

  • Page 46: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Never use objects for cleaning. No signal at Connections Check the connections the output (input / output) and change the cables if port. are mixed up. necessary. Check the routing matrix. page 46 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 47 1 ns) - e.g. due to exceeded length or bad screening attenuation of signal cable. No transport Embedder not Adjust embedder setting and of serial data. active check the LEDs ‘RX’ and ‘TX’. wrong baud rate EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 47 of 60...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. NOTE The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. page 48 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance This page is left blank intentionally. EXBOX.BLDS Manual - Version 1.2 page 49 of 60...

  • Page 50: Chapter 7: Technical Data

    • Relative humidity: 10% - 80%, non condensing MADI Port BNC coaxial (BNC/SC version) • 2 x BNC socket (input / output) • Impedance: 75 Ω • 0.3 V up to 0.6 V (peak to peak) page 50 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 51 • 1 x DSUB-9 socket, male • baud rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 baud • format: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit USB Port • USB 2.0, type Mini B EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 51 of 60...
  • Page 52 CHAPTER 7: Technical Data This page is left blank intentionally. page 52 of 60 EXBOX.BLDS Manual - Version 1.2...

  • Page 53: Appendix A - Wiring Sketches

    Signal DC + DC + DC - DC - NOTE To ensure proper operation all pins should be connected. Ground is connected with the chassis of the plug (safety class 1). EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 53 of 60...

  • Page 54: Dsub-25 - Aes3

    CH 4 IN + CH 4 IN − CH 3 IN + CH 3 IN − CH 2 IN + CH 2 IN − CH 1 IN + CH 1 IN − page 54 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...

  • Page 55: Dsub-9 - Rs 232

    Ensure to use appropriate cabling. Depending on the remote device a cross patched cable (so called ‘null- modem cable’) may be required for linking. Consult the operating instructions of the remote device. EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 55 of 60...

  • Page 56: Index

    Dimensions ......50 RS 232 ....... 51 Embedder / De-Embedder . 37 Sample Rate ...... 51 User bit bypass ....38 Scaling Factor ....25 Environmental conditions ... 19 Single-/Multi-mode ..... 17 page 56 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 57 DSUB-25 - AES3 ..... 54 Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) .. 53 Support ......46 Technical data ....50 Troubleshooting ....46 Updates ......12 USB ........51 User bits ......37 Warranty ......14 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 57 of 60...
  • Page 58 Notes page 58 of 60 EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0...
  • Page 59 Notes EXBOX.AES Manual - Version 2.0 page 59 of 60...
  • Page 60 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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