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- Page 1 Redbox RB-DMX4 4 x 4 Channel Digital Audio Mixer/Router 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Information Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation Fitting Redboxes Installing the Optional Video Sync Boards Opening the RB-DMX4 WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement viii RB-DMX4 4 x 4 Channel Digital Audio Mixer/Router Introduction Master Mode Auto Sync Mode Auto Lock Mode... - Page 4 Fig 2-7: RB-DMX4 Headphone Output & Level Control Fig 3-1: RB-DMX4 Rear Panel DIPSwitch Block Fig 5-1: RB-DMX4 Rear Panel Fig 6-1: Serial Port Default Settings Fig 7-1: Status Page Fig 7-2: Control Page Fig 7-3: Miscellaneous Page Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook...
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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-DMX4 User Handbook... - Page 6 Seller in Condition (c). iii. 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-DMX4 User Handbook...
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Page 7: Unpacking The Rb-Dmx4
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-DMX4. -
Page 8: Safety Information
An IEC power connector is supplied with the RB-DMX4 which has a moulded plug attached – this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied with your RB-DMX4, 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: Installation Information
SMPTE-259-M-C (SD) and SMPTE-292M (HD). Opening the RB-DMX4 Warning: The power must be switched off at the supply or the power lead must be disconnected before attempting to open the unit. Removal of the cover can expose dangerous voltages. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 11: Fig E: Rb-Dmx4 Optional Video Sync Installation
Follow these instructions to fit either of the sync boards. Reset Sync Card Sync Card Pillar Mount Pillar Mount AES/EBU Sync Power Input Plug Dipswitches Remote Fuse Word Clock Connector Case Fig E: RB-DMX4 Optional Video Sync Installation Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 12: 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 13: Rb-Dmx4 4 X 4 Channel Digital Audio Mixer/Router
In this mode the digital output sample rate follows the selected sync input. When the sync signal is not present the output sample rate will be set by, and locked to, the internal on- board clock generator at the selected output frequency. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 14: Auto Lock Mode
Please note that this is not true for the TOSLink outputs which are muted. The RB-DMX4 can be controlled using Sonifex free software, SCi. Contact Sonifex for further information if you have a particular requirement that isn’t catered for by the RB-DMX4 as standard. -
Page 15: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
The bicolour LEDs, marked ‘1’ and ‘2’ , show input presence and give an indication of the input level using the AES digital standard with the following colours: -INF < -52dBFS = OFF -52dBFS < -3dBFS = GREEN -3dBFS <0dBFS = ORANGE Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 16: Input 3 & 4 Source Select Button, Indicators & Input Presence Leds
If the unit is set to be synchronized externally but is not synchronized, the button flashes green and red continuously. If it is synchronised, or the unit is set to MASTER sync mode, the button is unlit. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 17: Monitor Output Select Mode
Note: Make sure that you check the presence LEDs to ensure that the output is not clipping. SERIAL LED Indicator If the rear panel Serial Mode DIPSwitch 11 is ON, then this LED illuminates. In this mode, the unit is being controlled serially using the Sonifex SCi software. Fig 2-6: RB-DMX4 Serial Headphone Output Control Indicator LED The front panel headphone output is a ¼”... -
Page 18: Rear Panel Dipswitch Controls
Video Sub Board Synchronisation Mode Selection (DIPSwitches 7-8) These DIPSwitches allow you select the active sync mode. Set the DIPSwitches where: Synchronisation Mode DIPSwitch 7 DIPSwitch 8 Master Mode Auto Sync Mode Auto Lock Mode Slave Mode Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 19: Stereo/Mono Operation Of Input Gain And Monitor Select (Dipswitch 9)
Serial Mode (DIPSwitch 11) This defines whether the unit is in serial mode. In serial mode the unit is controlled by the serial port, not by its DIPSwitch settings. For example for use with the Sonifex SCi software. Mode DIPSwitch 11... -
Page 20: Applications Of Use
Raise DIP switch 4 on OUTPUT MIX bank 4. • Connect the desired connector of OUTPUT1 and OUTPUT 2 to the output equipment and set the sample frequency that you want to convert to using the SETTINGS DIPSwitches on the rear panel. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 21: Rear Panel Connectors
S/PDIF Inputs The 2 x S/PDIF stereo digital phono inputs have an impedance of 75Ω. Optical Inputs The 2 x stereo digital audio optical inputs meet the TOSLink specification used by most professional & consumer equipment. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 22: Aes/Ebu Sync Input
Pin 12 – 5 V Supply Maximum 200 mA Pin 13 – Internal Open Collector to Digital Ground Output Pin 14 – Make to Digital Ground Input Pin 15 – Internal Open Collector to Digital Ground Output Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 23: Serial Port Control
The Serial Port allows the RB-DMX4 to be controlled and updated from a PC via a pin-to- pin serial cable, using the Sonifex Serial Control Interface (SCI) software. This software is available as a free download from the Sonifex website at www.sonifex.co.uk/sci. - Page 24 Output Sample Rate Selection -ACK: nn selects which sample rate is selected for the output where: 00 = 32kHz 01 = 44.1kHz 02 = 48kHz 03 = 88.2kHz 04 = 96kHz 05 = 176.4kHz 06 = 192kHz Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook...
- Page 25 01 = Stereo Mode OGx:nn Output Gain -ACK: x is the channel which will be affected. nn is a hex gain value between 0x00 and 0x03 where: 00 = 0dBFs 01 = 3dBFs 02 = 6dBFs 03 = 12dBFs Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook...
- Page 26 For example, if INPUT 1 and 2 are set to 3 dB gain and input 3 and 4 are set to 12 dB gain then: h = 0x03 + 0x0C = 0x0F i = 0x01 + 0x04 = 0x05 Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook...
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Page 27: Error Messages
Where x.xxx is the firmware version and y.yyy is the front panel firmware version number Error Messages The following error messages can be returned for illegal commands Err:01-Return if command not found Err:02-Return if missing parameter Err:04-Return if parameter out of range Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 28: Sci For Rb-Dmx4
Locked LED: If the input is locked, this LED is lit. Input Gain Boxes: Displays the gain of each input channel. Output Gain Boxes: Displays the gain of each output channel. Source Label: The source which is currently being used is displayed here. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 29: Control Page
“MASTER” is chosen, then simply select your output sample rate from the drop down box labelled “where sample rate is”. If “AUTO”, “AUTOLOCK” or “SLAVE” are selected, then a new drop down box labelled “from” will appear which allows you to select the synchronisation source. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 30: Select Mix Matrix
If serial mode is selected, all the controls are enabled. The controls are disabled if serial mode is switched off. Miscellaneous Page Fig 7-3: Miscellaneous Page This page is used for the connecting and disconnecting SCi to the unit and for updating the firmware in the RB-DMX4. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 31: Updating The Firmware
Successful Update: The LED turns green for two seconds and the unit automatically resets and begins running the new code. Unsuccessful Update: The LED turns red for two seconds and the returns to running the last firmware used. Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... -
Page 32: Technical Specification For Rb-Dmx4
Rear Panel Operational Controls Master Select: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,176.4 or 192kHz Frequency via rear panel DIPSwitches Sync Source Select: INPUT 1 & 2, INPUT 3 & 4, AES Sync, Word Clock, Video Sync via rear panel DIPSwitches Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook... - Page 33 Serial Port: RS232, 9 way D-type socket Mains Input: Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC@47- 63Hz, max 10W Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm Equipment Type RB-DMX4: 4 x 4 channel digital audio mixer/router Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook...
- Page 34 RB-SYA: Analogue video sync board (NTSC, PAL & SECAM) RB-SYD: Digital video sync board (SD-SDI & HD-SDI) RB-RK3: 1U Rear panel rack kit for large Redboxes * Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook...
- Page 35 NOTES Redbox RB-DMX4 User Handbook...
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