DEVA Broadcast DB9000-TX Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DB9000-TX
Professional IP Audio Encoder
Publish Date: 21-Jul-2023

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  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL DB9000-TX Professional IP Audio Encoder Publish Date: 21-Jul-2023...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Network Security Recommendations .................... 19 Panel Indicators and Appointments ....................20 Front View ............................. 20 Rear View ............................21 Connecting of DB9000-TX ......................22 Analog Audio Inputs ........................22 Digital Audio Input ........................22 LAN Port ............................22 RS-232 COM Port ......................... 22 Operation ............................
  • Page 3 RTP Settings ..........................30 Icecast Settings ......................... 30 RS-232 Settings ......................... 31 Applying New Settings ......................31 Factory Default Settings ......................32 Audio Default Settings ......................33 Network Default Settings ......................33 WEB Server Default Settings ....................33 SNMP Default Settings ......................33 Stream Server Default Settings ....................
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Experience and hard work are our fundament but the continuous improving process is what we never leave aside. DEVA Broadcast participates on a regular basis in all landmark broadcasting events, not only to promote its products, but to exchange valuable know- how and experience.
  • Page 6: Typographic Conventions

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Typographic conventions The following table describes important conventions used in the manual. Convention and Style Description Examples Menu > Sub Menu > A menu item(s) and menu Click Settings >...
  • Page 7: General Information

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com General Information DB9000-TX is a multi protocol Audio over IP encoder, specially designed to serve DEVA’s most demanding clients. Encoding the analog audio sources into high quality configurable format happens in real time by HE-AAC Versions 1 and 2 or MPEG-1 Layer 3.
  • Page 8: Product Features

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com PRODUCT FEATURES • High Quality HE-AAC (v.1 and v.2) and MPEG-1 Layer 3 Codecs • 32 kHz, 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates support •...
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio codec Codec HE-AAC (v.1 and v.2),; MPEG-1 Layer 3; raw PCM Sample rates 32 kHz 44.1 kHz 48 kHz Channels 1 or 2 Bitrates...
  • Page 10 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com RTP Sender Type Unicast RTP Sender Codec AAC, MP3 Count Phones audio output Connector 6.3mm jack, stereo Type Headphones User interface Indicators 4 LEDs on front panel, 2 LEDs on rear panel Web interface...
  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    A simplified block diagram of DB9000-TX is shown below Because of the all-digital, minimalist-discrete-component nature of device circuitry, we have not provided schematic diagrams of the DB9000-TX in this Manual. Please, note that: NO USER-SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL.
  • Page 12: Safety Warning

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Safety Warning ALWAYS OBSERVE THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Careful observance of the safety precautions will help prevent physical injury, damage of the equipment, and extend the equipment life.
  • Page 13: Operating Recommendations

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Operating Recommendations To ensure normal operation of the DEVA unit, we recommend following the instructions listed below. • Install the unit in places with good air conditioning. The unit is designed to operate within the ambient temperature range of 10 to 50°C.
  • Page 14: Unpacking And Inspection

    Upon receipt, the equipment should be inspected for possible shipping damages. If such are found or suspected, notify the carrier at once and contact DEVA Broadcast Ltd. The original shipping carton box and packing materials should be kept for possible reuse, in case of return for Warranty repair, for example.
  • Page 15: Ac Mains Power

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com AC Mains Power FUSE HOLDER The fuse holder is placed inside the unit, next to the voltage selector. Apply downward pressure and pull the cap outward to access the 5mm mains fuse.
  • Page 16: Mains Voltage Selector Location

    AC mains connector on the encoder circuit board. With power disconnected, use a small screwdriver to set the switch for 115VAC or 230VAC operation. Be sure to install the appropriate fuse, DB9000-TX is equipped at the factory with 1A fuse. - 16 -...
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Getting Started In order for the normal operation of the DB9000-TX to be guaranteed, you will need fulfill the following conditions: 1. Standard Ethernet 10/100M connection; 2. Correctly assigned Network configuration and device settings.
  • Page 18: Network Settings

    If you’re prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, provide confirmation or contact your system administrator. If you have already enabled this function on your computer DB9000-TX will be automatically added to the Device list section. The device will be ready for usage and no additional adjustments will be required except user name and password.
  • Page 19: Network Security Recommendations

    E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com NETWORK SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS 1. It is not recommended the DB9000-TX to be directly connected to the Internet. This may lead to unregulated access and/or problematic operation of the device. To ensure secure connection, we recommend the device to be installed behind a router with an active firewall.
  • Page 20: Panel Indicators And Appointments

    ODEL PHONES 1 - Phones Output. The following audio signals are reproduced through the headphones: Voice Announcement of DB9000-TX IP address upon startup; Audio signal from the selected input; 2 - Power LED Indicator. 3 - Connection LED Indicator. This LED can be in one of the following states: Off - NO clients are connected to the encoder;...
  • Page 21: Rear View

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com REAR VIEW 1 - Factory Defaults Reset Button 2 - RS-232 Serial COM Port - DB-9 Female Connector; 3 - LAN Port / Internet Input – RJ-45 Connector; 3a - Network Activity LED Indicator (RJ-45 built-in);...
  • Page 22: Connecting Of Db9000-Tx

    (see “Audio Settings” on page 29). LAN PORT To ensure normal operation of the DB9000-TX, its is necessary the device toto be connected to a local network or Internet by cable with RJ-45 connector. RS-232 COM PORT Using standart DB-9 cable connect DB9000-TX to any RS-232 compatible equipment.
  • Page 23: Operation

    E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Operation DB9000-TX is controlled trough a build in WEB Server and a standard web browser can be used to monitor its status or to make some adjustments. To operate the device you need to know its IP Address. In case you are not aware of it, you can hear it through the headphones when you turn on the device.
  • Page 24 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Upon entering the WEB Interface, this is how the main page will look like. NOTE: Username and Password may be requested if the Access Control is enabled and a page other then STATUS is selected (see “WEB Server Settings”...
  • Page 25: Status

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com STATUS This page contains information regarding DB9000-TX current status: • Input Signal Level; • Network Settings; • List of Active Connections;...
  • Page 26 65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com The list of Active Connections provides information for the currently connected clients. Shown are the IP address and local port of each client. Link duration is visible as well. In the upper right corner is located LIVE DATA icon.
  • Page 27: Db9000-Tx Configuration

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com DB9000-TX CONFIGURATION Network Settings • DHCP – as DHCP Client is used to automatically obtain the Network Settings. It can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 28: Web Server Settings

    You can define Username only, Password only or both of them. If both Username and Password are left blank, NO security is used. SNMP Settings SNMP MIB File: Press the Download button to download DB9000-TX SNMP MIB file. NOTE: The MIB file may change from one firmware revision to another. Downloading this file from the device ensures that you have the latest MIB file available.
  • Page 29: Audio Settings

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Audio Settings • Input – select analog or digital input to be used. • A/D Amplifier Gain – Analog input gain in the range from -6 to +18 dB. Default level is 0dB. Codec Settings •...
  • Page 30: Stream Server Settings

    1 to 10. Default value is 2. RTP Settings If DB9000-TX is used as a RTP Sender, the decoders’ Server Address and Port should be filled in the respective fields: • Address – URL or IP Address of the RTP Receiver.
  • Page 31: Rs-232 Settings

    Maximum 15 alpha-numeric characters can be used. Applying New Settings In order new settings to take effect, it is necessary to press the [Save] button. Please keep in mind that some of the new settings can reset DB9000-TX. - 31 -...
  • Page 32: Factory Default Settings

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Restoring DB9000-TX to its Factory Defaults can be done by following the next steps: • Press the “Restore” button. • A new window will appear: •...
  • Page 33: Audio Default Settings

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Upon completion of the process DB9000-TX settings will have the following values: Audio Default Settings • Input: analog • A/D amplifier gain: 0 dB •...
  • Page 34: Hardware Reset

    All other settings will have the factory default values described in chapter “Factory Default Settings”. NOTE: Once the process is completed, the DHCP Client will be enabled. The DB9000-TX will obtain IP Address from DHCP server shortly. ATTENTION: Please note that the WEB Server’s Port, Username and Password will be changed, so it is possible the page not to be loaded after restoring factory defaults.
  • Page 35: Rebooting

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com REBOOTING To Reboot the DB9000-TX, follow the steps listed below: • Press the “Reboot” button. • The following warning window will appear: • Confirm that you want to reboot the encoder.
  • Page 36: Firmware Update

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com FIRMWARE UPDATE To update the device firmware, follow the steps listed below: • Press [Browse] and select the new firmware file. •...
  • Page 37: Connecting To The Stream Server

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com CONNECTING TO THE STREAM SERVER To listen to the stream audio, please follow the next steps: • Open an audio player supporting streaming audio •...
  • Page 38: Upnp Discovery In Local Networks

    Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com UPnP discovery in Local Networks DB9000-TX implements UPnP which lets you easily find it in your local network. For this purpose your system should have UPnP enabled (see “UPnP Activation” on page 39).
  • Page 39: Upnp Activation

    65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com UPnP Activation NOTE: The following explanations apply to Windows XP SP2 or SP3! If you use another operating system, please contact your system administrator. Open “My Network Places”.
  • Page 40: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    B. This Warranty applies only to products sold “as new.” It is extended only to the original end- user and may not be transferred or assigned without prior written approval by DEVA Broadcast Ltd. C. This Warranty does not apply to damage caused by improper mains settings and/or power supply.
  • Page 41: Product Registration Card

    Your signature* *Signing this warranty registration form you are stating that all the information provided to DEVA Broadcast Ltd. are truth and correct. DEVA Broadcast Ltd. declines any responsibility for the provided information that could result in an immediate loss of warranty for the above specified product(s).

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