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Sonifex Redbox RB-TGHD User Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) Multi-Channel High Definition Tone Generator User Handbook...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power Cable and Connection Ordering the Correct Mains Lead Installation Information Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation Fitting Redboxes WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement Introduction Front Panel Controls & Indicators Channel Active LEDs Channel Button & LEDs Sequence Mode Button & LEDs Sequence Button &...
  • Page 4 Fig 3-2: SCi Device Discovery Panel Fig 3-3: SCi Launcher Loaded Fig 3-4: SCi Main Control Screen Fig 3-5: SCi User Sequence Screen Fig 3-6: SCi Misc Screen Table 3-1: Firmware Upgrade Status LED Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Company. In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 6 Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Rb-Tghd

    Sonifex Ltd in the UK. For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the RB-TGHD.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    An IEC power connector is supplied with the RB-TGHD which has a moulded plug attached – this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied with your RB-TGHD, please contact your supplier, because an IEC connector is always supplied from the Sonifex factory.

  • Page 9: Ordering The Correct Mains Lead

    SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead...

  • Page 10: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement

    It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The serial port allows the RB-TGHD to be connected to a PC running SCi - the Sonifex Software Control Interface. This allows full control of the unit and the ability to generate a user defined audio tone sequence of up to 60 seconds in duration.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Controls & Indicators

    SCi software. Once entered, the user sequence is stored in internal non-volatile memory and will not be lost when power to the unit is removed. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 13: Sequence Loop Button & Leds

    Disabled sequence Table 1-2: Sequence Restart Button Action The sequence loop button illuminates red when it is pressed, and it flashes green when a sequence is active. The default setting is sequence loop enabled. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 14: Dipswitch Settings

    Not used Not used Table 1-4: Synchronization Mode Settings When using an external sync board, the sync LED will illuminate green when the RB-TGHD has successfully locked. When not locked, this LED will illuminate red. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 15: Sample Width - Bank 1 Dip Switch 6

    0dBFS = +15dBu 0dBFS = +16dBu 0dBFS = +17dBu 0dBFS = +18dBu 0dBFS = +19dBu 0dBFS = +20dBu 0dBFS = +21dBu 0dBFS = +22dBu 0dBFS = +23dBu 0dBFS = +24dBu Table 1-6: Audio Line-Up Settings Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 16: Force Bootloader Mode - Bank 2 Dip Switch 8

    Total duration: 6.5 seconds Offset from start of sequence in ms Action Un-mute channels 1 & 2 3000 Mute channel 1 3250 Un-mute channel 1 6250 Mute channel 1 6500 Mute all channels – End of sequence Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Controls

    Un-mute channel 1 1600 Mute channel 1 1900 Un-mute channel 1 2200 Mute channel 1 2500 Un-mute channel 1 2800 Mute channel 1 3100 Un-mute channel 1 5300 Mute all channels – End of sequence Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 18 6000 Mute channel 3 6500 Un-mute channel 5 7000 Mute channel 5 7500 Un-mute channel 6 8000 Mute channel 6 9000 Un-mute channels 1-3 & 5-6 12000 Mute all channels – End of sequence Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 19 Channel 7 configuration: 329.6Hz at 0dBu (omitted for 4 & 6 channel configurations) Channel 8 configuration: 329.6Hz at 0dBu (omitted for 4 & 6 channel configurations) Total duration: 3.15 seconds (4 channels), 4.75 seconds (6 channels), 6.35 seconds (8 channels) Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 20 Un-mute channel 3 2350 Mute channel 3 2400 Un-mute channel 4 3150 Mute channel 4 3200 Un-mute channel 5 3950 Mute channel 5 4000 Un-mute channel 6 4750 Mute all channels – End of sequence Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 21 User Sequence Number of channels: 2, 4, 6 or 8 Channel configuration for all channels: 20Hz to 16kHz at -48dBu to +24dBu Total duration: 60 seconds maximum Sequence can be programmed via the SCi software. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 22: Rear Panel Connections & Operation

    The signals on this connector will comply with the IEC 60968 specification. Digital Audio Outputs – RB-TGHDB Model The BNC socket digital audio output connectors have an impedance of 75Ω. Word Clock Input The BNC TTL word clock input has an impedance of 50Ω. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 23: Rs232

    Select EBU R49 Channel ID Sequence Select BLITS Channel ID Sequence Select Phase Sequence Select User Sequence Mute Channels 1 & 2 whilst remote input active Mute All Channels whilst remote input active Table 1-7: Remote Inputs Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 24: Table 1-8: Remote Outputs

    Activated when BLITS Stereo Line-up sequence is active Activated when EBU R49 Channel ID sequence is active Activated when BLITS Channel ID sequence is active Activated when Phase sequence is active Activated when User sequence is active Table 1-8: Remote Outputs Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 25: Serial Interface Commands & Responses Protocol

    & RESPONSES PROTOCOL Serial Interface Commands & Responses Protocol Sonifex SCi remote control software handles all communication with the RB-TGHD via a convenient graphical user interface. However, this protocol is provided for those users who wish to develop their own remote control applications.
  • Page 26 = 9 (BLITS channel identification + BLITS stereo line-up) n = A (load next valid sequence) UID: **Unit id request UID:RB-TGHD VER: **Version number request where: VER:Vn.nnn n.nnn = firmware version (bootloader returns BOOT:Vn.n) n.n = bootloader version Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 27 = amplitude in dBFS (min: 0=-48dBFS, max: 48=0dBFS) USQ:7,c,o User sequence control - adds an ACK: or ERR: unmute step on a channel where: c = channel (0-7) o = offset in milliseconds (min 0, max 59950) Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 28 ERR:14 = Returned if offset is out of range ERR:15 = Returned if step is out of range ERR:16 = Returned if channel is invalid ERR:17 = Returned if command not allowed due to user sequence being active Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 29: Rb-Tghd Sci Remote Control Software

    RB-TGHD Tone Generators, as well as other Sonifex products, using RS232 connections. Download the Latest SCi Software This is located on the Sonifex website in the Software Downloads section: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/ technical/software/index.shtml Download and install the software.

  • Page 30: Loaded Launcher

    Please note that SCi is continuously updated so the images may Fig 3-3: SCi Launcher Loaded appear differently to those shown. Fig 3-4: SCi Main Control Screen Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 31: User Sequence Programming

    The Sequence Delete button clears the user sequence currently stored in the RB-TGHD. The Sequence Duration edit sets the total running time for the sequence in milliseconds. The maximum duration is 60000 ms (60 seconds). Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 32 5 steps and the step selector is set to 3, a new step will be inserted at position 3 and the current steps at position 3, 4 and 5 will be moved to 4, 5 and 6 respectively. The Step Delete button removes the currently selected step. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 33: Firmware Updates

    New firmware updates will be made available from time to time on the Sonifex website. Visit www.sonifex.co.uk for details. It is vital that neither the serial connection nor mains power to the RB-TGHD should be interrupted during the update process.

  • Page 34: Installing The Optional Sync Boards

    The recovered sample rate is 48 kHz. RB-SYD The Digital video sync board will accept 270Mbps SD-SDI and HD-SDI signals covered by SMPTE-259-M-C (SD) and SMPTE-292M (HD). The recovered sample rate is 48 kHz. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 35: Opening The Rb-Tghd

    20 way connector on the RB-TGHD motherboard. Underneath the board, insert the 2 screws to fix the board in place. To put the unit back together, slide the PCB back into the chassis and refit the screws in reverse order. Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 36: Technical Specification Rb-Tghd (B & X)

    LEDs indicating 1-8 and L, R, C, LFE, LS, RS, LR and RR Rear Panel Connections Analogue Outputs: 8 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced) Digital Outputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced) (RB-TGHDX) 4 x BNC socket (un-balanced) (RB-TGHDB) Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...

  • Page 37: Technical Specification

    Digital video sync board (SD-SDI & HD-SDI) RB-SYE: AES/EBU sync board RB-SYW: Word clock sync board (included as standard) RB-RK3: 1U Rear panel rack kit for large Redboxes * Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
  • Page 38 NOTES Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook...
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