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Sonifex Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook Manual

4 channel digital audio delay synchroniser
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  • Page 1 Redbox RB-DD4 4 Channel Digital Audio Delay Synchroniser 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

    Ordering the Correct Mains Lead Installation Information Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation Fitting Redboxes Installing the Optional Video Sync Boards Opening the RB-DD4 WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement viii Introduction Master Mode Auto Sync Mode Auto Lock Mode Slave Mode Front Panel Controls and Indicators DELAY Unit &...
  • Page 4 Fig 1-11: Minimum delay values (at 0 frames) due to inherent delay at different input to output sample rates within the unit, measured in ms Fig 1-12: RB-DD4 Rear Panel Fig 2-1: Serial Port Default Settings Fig 3-1: Status Page Fig 3-2 Unit Setup Page Fig 3-3 Miscellaneous Page Redbox RB-DD4 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-DD4 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-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Rb-Dd4

    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-DD4.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    An IEC power connector is supplied with the RB-DD4 which has a moulded plug attached – this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied with your RB-DD4, 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-DD4 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-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 11: Fig E: Rb-Dd4 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-DD4 Optional Video Sync Installation Redbox RB-DD4 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: Introduction

    Auto Lock Mode In this mode no output will be generated until lock is achieved with a sync signal. The digital output sample rate now follows the sync input. If the sync signal is removed then Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 14: Slave Mode

    In this mode the digital output sample rate follows the sync input. When the sync signal is not present the digital output is turned off. A powerful feature of the RB-DD4 is that by using the Sonifex SCi serial software, the unit can be programmed for different delay durations, levels and switching functions so that you can program the unit for your specific application.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    This button allows you to select which input source you would like to use for the selected channel. The three LEDs above the button illustrate which source is selected. The button itself is illuminated when the input is locked. Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 16: Input 3 & 4 Source Select, Indicators & Input Presence Leds

    -70dB to +12dB. Reset Button In the unlikely event that the RB-DD4 unit fails to respond, press the reset button to reboot the unit (see Fig 1-9 for location). Fig 1-9: Reset Button Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Dipswitches

    Word Clock Input Video Sub Board Synchronisation Mode Selection (DIPSwitches 7-8) These DIPSwitches allow you select the active sync mode: Synchronisation Mode DIPSwitch 7 DIPSwitch 8 Master Mode Auto Sync Mode Auto Lock Mode Slave Mode Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 18: Stereo/Mono Operation Of The Headphone Monitor (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 19: Delay Button Modes

    The available choices (in frames per second) are: 23.98 29.97 59.94 Once the delay unit length has been chosen, press and hold the button for two seconds to return to Delay Multiple mode. Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 20: Delay Multiple Mode

    1.320 0.815 0.766 192k msec msec msec msec msec msec msec Fig 1-11: Minimum delay values (at 0 frames) due to inherent delay at different input to output sample rates within the unit, measured in ms Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 21: Rb-Dd4 Inputs

    The digital input XLR 3 pin socket has an impedance of 110Ω. It has the following connections: Pin 1: Screen Pin 2: Phase Pin 3: Non-phase The signals on this connector should meet the IEC 60968 specification Word Clock Input The wordclock TTL BNC input has an impedance of 75Ω. Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 22: Video 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-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 23: Rb-Dd4 Outputs

    The digital audio optical output meets the TOSLink specification used by most professional & consumer equipment. The outputs have an unweighted dynamic range of at least 138dB and a THD+N noise of or better than –137dB. The data at the outputs is presented as 24 bit wide. Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 24: Serial Port Control

    The Serial Port allows the RB-DD4 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 25 3 = Frames 4 = Lines cc: Choose video standard where 00 = 625/29.97i 01 = 525/25i 02 = 720/60p 03 = 720/59.94p 04 = 720/50p 05 = 720/30p 06 = 720/29.97p 07 = 720/25p 08 = 720/24p Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...
  • Page 26 00 = OUTPUT1,01 = OUTPUT2, 02 = OUTPUT3, 03 = OUTPUT4 gg: Sync From where 00 = Input 1, 01 = Input 2, 02 = AES Sync, 03 = Word Clock, 04 = Video Sync Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...
  • Page 27 08 = 720/24p 09 = 720/23.98p 0A = 1035/60i 0B = 1035/59.94i 0C = 1080/60i 0D = 1080/59.94i 0E = 1080/50i 0F = 1080/30p 10 = 1080/29.97p 11 = 1080/25p 12 = 1080/24p 13 = 1080/23.98p Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...
  • Page 28 FRQ:nn Output samplerate selection -ACK: nn selects which samplerate is selected for the output where: 00 = 32k 01 = 44.1k 02 = 48k 03 = 88.2k 04 = 96k 05 = 176.4k 06 = 192k Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...
  • Page 29 04 = Green On Input 3 08 = Green On Input 4 10 = Red On Input 1 20 = Red On Input 2 40 = Red On Input 3 80 = Red On Input 4 Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...
  • Page 30 Where x.xxx is the firmware version and y.yyy id 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-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 31: Sci For The Rb-Dd4

    Source: This displays the selected sync source. This is disabled in Master mode. Sample Rate: This displays the current output sample rate. Sync Source Locked Led: If the synchronization source is locked this led will be lit. Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 32: Unit Setup Page

    3. Delay Setup Select all appropriate options from the drop down boxes and then type the delay value you require in the Delay edit box. Press the “Apply” to confirm this delay. Please note that Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 33: Select Special Options

    If serial mode is selected, all the controls are enabled. The controls are disabled if serial mode is switched off. Miscellaneous Page Fig 3-3 Miscellaneous Page This page is used for the connecting and disconnecting SCi to the unit and updating the firmware. Any special modes are also selected from here. Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 34: Updating The Firmware

    Successful Update: The LED turns green for two seconds and the unit automatically resets and begins to run the new code. Unsuccessful Update: The LED turns red for two seconds and the unit returns to running the last code. Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...

  • Page 35: Technical Specification For Rb-Dd4

    INPUTS 1 & 2, INPUTS 3 & 4, AES Sync, Word Clock or optional Video Sync Board Video Sync via rear panel DIP switches Sync Mode Select: Master, Auto Sync, Auto Lock, Slave via rear panel DIPSwitches Stereo Features: Stereo monitor outputs via rear panel DIPSwitches Redbox RB-DD4 User Handbook...
  • Page 36 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-DD4 User Handbook...
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