Chapter 1: Introduction to the DF66 The DF66 is an audio DSP core for the System 5 and MaxAir About This Guide console families. The DF66 contains four types of cards: SP663 DSP Line, Bridge (five types), Sync, and SNMP.
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Status Module Power Switch and Status Indicators See Status Module below. Software Status Indicator The blue wave icon in the Euphonix logo lights up to indicate the software in the DF66 is operating correctly. Detail of Status Module on Front Panel System Reset Switch Forces a manual reset of the FD66.
Back Panel Locked LED Indicates that the DF66 is receiving from and LAN Port 1 (RJ45) Connect to EUCON Network Switch via locked to the selected sync source. This LED must be lit for RJ45 (provided). proper DF66 audio operation.
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DSP Line Card Cable connects the Combo D connector to the eight BNC connectors. Word In (BNC) The DF66 clocks to the signal at this port when the sync source is set to Word Clock. Connect this port to a An optional 16-port BNC Bulkhead Panel provides access to digital sync reference.
Sync Connect a digital reference signal from a master clock source to one of the sync inputs. Be sure to select this as the sync source when configuring the DF66. (See “General Set- tings” on page 9.) MADI Connect audio inputs/outputs to the appropriate ports on the DSP cards.
(grayed out) in the GUI. The Failover switch (SH612) is controlled by the SC262 System Computer via a RS232-to-RS422 converter. Console System PC Serial Port System 5 COM 1 Max Air COM 3 Failover System MADI connections DF66 Guide...
192.168.0.200 is the default IP address for the DF66. General Settings window Name Enter a name for the system. ID Default value is 1. Redundant Select this box to configure the DF66 as the redundant DSP core. Sync Source Choose a Sync Source from the pop-up menu.
Type LCCPilot, and click OK. The list of users should now say LCCPilot (S5M\LCCPilot), or LCCPilot (S5S\LCCPilot) if This section is used to configure the DF66’s DHCP, IP Address, you are running two linked System 5 consoles and installing Mask, and Gateway network settings. Each DF66 SuperCore the DF66 on the slave console.
Click Browse and select the file C:\eMix\SetupDF66.exe. Type lcupdate16 and press Enter. Click Upload. The DF66 installs new software and restarts. The pilot goes off-line and returns to resync. Click Next and the application shows the status of the cards in the system.
From 14 to 40 samples depending on mixer model Audio Throughput Delay (MADI In - Channel - Mix Bus - Monitor Bus - MADI Out) Service Redundant Power supply, SNMP Monitoring. Power Requirements 90-254 VAC (rms), 50/60Hz, 350 W max Appendix A: DF66 Specifications 13...
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DF66 Environmental Specifications Humidity 0-90% non-condensing Operating Temperature 0–35 Storage Temperature -10–55 DF66 Dimensions Height 7 in (177 mm) Width 19 in (482 mm) Depth 19 in (482 mm) Weight 44 lb (20 kg) DF66 Guide...
Appendix B: Compliance Information Proposition 65 Warning Environmental Compliance This product contains chemicals, including lead, Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the known to the State of California to cause cancer European Union and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. DF66 Guide...
13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long Safety Compliance periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug Safety Statement is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,...
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