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MB-651 1RU Monitoring Bridge User Manual...
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Rear Panel Overview ......................2-4 Physical Installation ......................2-5 Installation Requirements..................2-5 Power Supplies ...................... 2-5 To connect the power cables for the MB-651 ............2-5 Ethernet Cabling for the MB-651................2-6 SDI Cabling ......................2-6 Configuring the DIP Switches ..................... 2-7 Setting the IP Address ...................
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To adjust an equalizer band ................... 3-8 Line Out Control....................3-9 Monitoring the Loudness Values ..................3-10 Software Upgrades ......................3-11 To upload software to the MB-651..............3-11 DashBoard Menus Network Connect Interface ....................4-2 Device Tab......................4-2 Network Tab ......................4-2 Network Tab ......................
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Each MB-651 is a compact 3G/HD/SD SDI embedded audio monitoring system designed to extract up to 16 channels of embedded audio from an SDI signal for visual and aural monitoring. The MB-651 features an intuitive user interface to allow for easy access to the signals and information you need to monitor.
Functional Block Diagram Figure 1.1 outlines the workflow of the MB-651. Video Out 16 VU/Peak Meters LKFS Meter CHANNELS SDI EQ Channel Select 16 Channel GPIO Sum/Downmix Video In Reclock Loudness Meter Amplifier CROSSOVER Left CROSSOVER Right MON OUT Figure 1.1 MB-651 — Simplified Block Diagram MB-651 User Manual (Iss.
DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual. Controls on the Physical Panel The front panel of the MB-651 provides the ability to monitor the LKFS and true peak values, the input signal format, and meters that represent VU/PPM data and loudness measurements. Buttons are provided to routing audio sources to the speakers, selecting the operating mode, and volume control.
Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for the physical installation of your MB-651, and basic cabling for the MB-651. • Before You Begin • Front Panel Overview • Rear Panel Overview • Physical Installation • Configuring the DIP Switches MB-651 User Manual (Iss.
Unpacking Unpack each MB-651 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damage, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly.
Front Panel Overview This section briefly summarizes the features of the front panel. Monitoring Bridge | MB-651 VOLUME HEADSET Lt/Rt Figure 2.1 MB-651 — Front Panel 1) Display Panel 3) Source Select Buttons 5) Headset Jack 2) Volume Control 4) Mode Select Buttons 1.
Rear Panel Overview This section briefly summarizes the features of the MB-651 rear panel. SDI IN SDI OUT MONITOR GPIO MODE ETHERNET PSU1 PSU2 Figure 2.2 MB-651 — Rear Panel 1) SDI IN BNC 4) GPIO Port 7) Power Supply Connections...
(850-005R) to help retain the power cable connectors to the rear of the MB-651 chassis. These clamps and screws are included in the shipping container with the MB-651. 2. Connect the DC plug to the power jack located on the rear panel of the MB-651. Refer to Figure 2.2 for power connection location.
They will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the MB-651. You will require a standard network CAT-5 cable to connect the MB-651 to your facility network. Ross Video does not supply this cable.
Configuring the DIP Switches This section briefly summarizes the DIP Switch settings on the MB-651. Figure 2.3 shows the DIP Switches in the UP position. Figure 2.3 DIP Switches — Set to the UP Positions Setting the IP Address SW1 and SW2 are used in conjunction with the DashBoard menus to set the IP Address of the MB-651.
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Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions to configure basic communications for your MB-651. The following topics are discussed: • Using the Front Panel Display • Using DashBoard • Using a Master Password in DashBoard • Network Configuration •...
Using the Front Panel Display This section provides a brief summary of the display panel located on the front of the MB-651. From this panel you can monitor the MB-651. SIG: 720P GRP: 1234 RST: 13:41 VOLUME HEADSET Lt/Rt FAST —...
The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website. The MB-651 provides two interfaces in DashBoard that display as nodes in the Tree View under the MB-651. The Network Connect interface (Slot 0 node) provides menus for configuring the communication settings for the MB-651.
DashBoard client, or unique to each MB-651, or a mix. When using the DashBoard Server and URM, MB-651 nodes in the Tree View display a lock icon to inform the user that restrictions are in place. This lock icon indicates that the node is locked and requires a Master Password, or that the user must log into the DashBoard client with a valid user account, to gain access to the node.
To use the Master Password 1. Launch the DashBoard client on your computer. 2. Navigate to a locked MB-651 displayed in the Tree View of the DashBoard client. 3. Double-click the MB-651 node to display the Password Required dialog. You can also double-click the MB-651 name and select Open.
Before You Begin Verify the positions of SW1 and SW2 on the rear panel. These DIP switches assign the IP address for your MB-651. Refer to the section “Setting the IP Address” on page 2-7 for details. Automatic Configuration using DHCP This method assumes that the MB-651 is using the factory default values for the network settings.
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Default Gateway — This is the IP Address for connection outside the subnet. 6. To save the new settings, click Apply in the Network setup tab. The settings are saved immediately and take effect. MB-651 User Manual (Iss. 04) Configuration • 3–7...
6 channels. Adjusting the EQ Levels The MB-651 includes a feature for attenuating the levels of different frequencies in an audio signal. This feature is a parametric 4-band equalizer where: •...
Q is adjusted from high-to-low. Line Out Control The MB-651 provides a Volume Control knob on the front panel that provides volume and mute controls The GPIO Port on the rear panel determines whether to mute the front speakers, or whether the audio level on the rear monitor ports will be controlled by the front volume knob.
5.1 program audio so that channels 4 and 5 have a special gain factor of 1.41 (used in multi-mode). The MB-651 loudness algorithm reports the following output values in DashBoard: 1. True peak. 2. LEQ Average 1, Momentary (1 second) 3.
1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Launch DashBoard on the computer communicating with the MB-651. 3. From the Tree View, expand the node for the MB-651 you want to access. 4. Select the node to display the corresponding interface in the right-half of DashBoard.
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(*). The DashBoard Control System enables you to setup an IP address for the MB-651 and monitor its status from a computer. You can download the DashBoard software and manual from the Ross Video website.
Parameters Description Device Name MB-651 A unique identifier for your device MAC Address ##-##-##-##-##-## MAC Address for the MB-651 Device Indicates the network connect software Software Rev #.## version Network Tab Table 4.2 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Network status tab.
Internal Bus Communication traffic of the internal Status Bus Load (%) CAN Bus of the MB-651. A high value indicates a high amount of traffic. Network Tab Table 4.3 summarizes the Network configuration options available in the Network Connect interface in DashBoard.
MB-651 Interface This section summarizes the tabs displayed in DashBoard for the MB-651 interface. Status Tab Table 4.1 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tab. Table 4.4 Status Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Locked (Green) MB-651 is locked to the input signal...
Adjusts the amplitude as dictated by the Line Out Volume Control knob on the front panel Fixed -20* Sets the front panel VU/PPM meter Meter Reference reference value This feature is not implemented in DashBoard. MB-651 User Manual (Iss. 04) DashBoard Menus • 4–5...
Table 4.9 lists the default values for the equalizer. Table 4.9 Equalizer Menu Default Values Type Default Equalizer 1 Frequency 1 Equalizer 2 Frequency 2 1254 Equalizer 3 Frequency 3 4750 Equalizer 4 Frequency 4 8333 4–6 • DashBoard Menus MB-651 User Manual (Iss. 04)
Specifications In This Appendix This appendix provides information on the specifications for your MB-651. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications MB-651 User Manual (Iss. 04) Specifications • 5–1...
Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for the MB-651. Table 5.1 MB-651 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Number of Outputs Standards Accommodated Reclocked SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M SDI Input and Output Connector Type...
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy MB-651 User Manual (Iss. 04) Service Information • 6–1...
Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to the MB-651 is not required. In the event of problems with your MB-651, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the MB-651 still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your Ross Video products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed in the section “Contact Us”.
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