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Horus User Manual 
www.merging.com/horus T : +41 21 946 04 44  F : +41 21 946
 
 
 
 
Le Verney 4, CH-1070 Puidoux Switzerland
Horus User Manual
 
Merging Technologies
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  • Page 1 Horus User Manual                          Horus User Manual      Revision 0.3   Merging Technologies Le Verney 4, CH-1070 Puidoux Switzerland www.merging.com/horus T : +41 21 946 04 44  F : +41 21 946 04 45...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Key Specification s........................... Installing additional Horus I/O Module ....................24 Before you start ...................................24 nal Horus MADI Extension Module (MADM or MADS) .............25 Installing additi Before you get started ..............................25 Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1....

  • Page 3: Installation Instruction

    Horus User Manual   IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNIN G – when using electric products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all of the safety and installations instructions and explanation of graphic symb ols before using the product.
  • Page 4 Merging Technologies hardware and or software or for any defect in the hardware software or documentation.
  • Page 5 Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation. Failu re to comply with the precise instructions may r esult in damage to your Merging hardware. Please read this entire section of the manual carefully before in stallation.
  • Page 6 Operating Shock No errors with a half sine wave shock of 2G (with 11-millisecond duration). Package Shock Operational after a free fall, 18 – 24 inch depending on the weight. ESD 15kV per Merging Environmental Test Specification     www.merging.com/horus...
  • Page 7 Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Merging Technologies SA shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this manual.

  • Page 8: Introduction To Horus

    Ravenna The Horus has been designed so that the MADI, AES and Analog modules can all feed into or take their sources from the network over Ravenna streams, providing up to 176 channels of I/O @ 1FS over a sin gle CAT5e or CAT6 cable to any other Ravenna devices on the network.

  • Page 9: Horus Hardware

    Horus User Manual   HORUS HARDWARE FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL HORUS UNIT DESCRIPTION     www.merging.com/horus Page 9...

  • Page 10: Horus Base Unit

    Horus User Manual   HORUS BASE UNIT IOC-HORUS S pecif ation Case Material Powder Coated Steel Front Panel Material Brush ed Aluminum Weight (excluding redundant PS) 6.5 kg/ 14.4 lbs Dimensions (2U rack moun ng) 3 x 320 x 89 Voltage (AC) 90V–260 , 47...

  • Page 11: Horus Optional Cards

    Common Mode Rejection Rate @ 1kHz, typ. 75 dB Connector Pinout DB-25 (Tascam Ana.)   HORUS-AD8/AD8P Mic-Pre Analog Section Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Line 5 Hz - 75 kHz Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Line 2.5 Hz - 150 kHz Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Mic 10 Hz - 100 kHz Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Mic...
  • Page 12 Horus User Manual   5° low-end in-channel Ø deviation pt: Line 13 Hz 5° low-end in-channel Ø dev iation pt: Mic 35 Hz Interchannel phase 10 Hz - 100 kHz < ±0.1°     www.merging.com/horus Page 12...
  • Page 13 Line Level differs from the default ex-factory settings of +18 dBu for 0 dBFS. Procedure for Hardware alignment: 1. Shut down your Horus and make sure that the Horus back panel Power is also switched OFF. 2. Unscrew all DA8 modules that need adjustment.
  • Page 14 Horus User Manual   4. Set the DIP Switches as per the table legend printed on the DA8 module card Output L l (dBu) Switch S1 to S8 Output Level calibration Example: Assuming your operating Level is 21 dBu for 0 dBFS (typical of French Radio Broadcasters), you should set the...
  • Page 15 Horus User Manual   Once this is set and the DA modules are screwed back in place. Power up the Horus and go to the Horus Setup Page>Module, select each D/A module for software calibration. In this example case se...
  • Page 16 • Up to 384 kHz sampling rate as well as DSD 2.8 MHz • 24-bit resolution • Fully compli ant MADI (AES 10-1991) HORUS-RSGP For installations where extended control is needed, Horus owners can add 8xGPIO and RS-422 (Sony 9pin) connectivity with this easy to install option     www.merging.com/horus...

  • Page 17: Horus Cables

    Note: The pinout of the DB-25 is as per Tascam Analog. * THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO SUPPORT ANY SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT.* Ensure that there is no strain from the connected cable as any significant pressure on the module’s DSUB connector could damage the Horus unit.    ...
  • Page 18 Note: The pinout of the DB-25 is as per Tascam Analog. * THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO SUPPORT ANY SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT.* Ensure that there is no strain from the connected cable as any significant pressure on the module’s DSUB connector could damage the Horus unit.    ...
  • Page 19 Note: The pinout of the DB-25 is as per Tascam Digital. * THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO SUPPORT ANY SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT.* Ensure that there is no strain from the connected cable as any significant pressure to the module’s DSUB connector could damage the Horus unit.    ...
  • Page 20 Connecting the Sync Cable The Sync Cable (optional with each Horus unit) is a DB15 cable that connects to the “SYNC” port on the rear of the Horus unit. The SYNC cable provides connectivity for MIDI, LTC and Video Reference Input and Output for the Horus unit.
  • Page 21 The RAVENNA ports (Primary a nd Secondary) are RJ45 female receptacles. Simply line up the RJ45 cable with the slot on the rear of the Horus unit and slide it into place until it clicks into its locked position. Connecting the GPIO Under development  ...

  • Page 22: Horus Key Features

    “route from” philosop hy in the way Horus presents its routing pages. After an initial learning period, you will understand that this is a much more efficient way to present so many routing options in an easy to unfold process. So...

  • Page 23: Key Specifications

    Synchronization and Control information Audio is not the only information that can pass down the Ravenna connection. Horus is able to send sync and control information such as LTC/MIDI/RS-422 and GPIO down the same wire to and from the Horus unit.

  • Page 24: Installing Additional Horus I/O Module

    It is very important to insert the I/O card horizontally and carefully into the Horus unit. There are 6 set of guides inside the Horus unit to guide the I/O cards correctly into place. Do not use force in any way to insert the I/O card.

  • Page 25: Installing Additional Horus Madi Extension Module (Madm Or Mads)

      Installing additional Horus MADI Extension Module (MADM or MADS) Before you get started Place the Horus unit on a hard and dry surface or mount it into a 19” rack and le ave plenty of room for air convection.
  • Page 26 Screw the 2 spacers onto the MADI 1 / AES board Slide the MADI extension board carefully so that the output connectors emerge from the Horus back panel. You will need to do this at an angle that will allow you to push and fit the connector into the header of the MADI 1 card (below).
  • Page 27 Secure the MADI extension using the 2 screws provided Re-connect the Ribbon cable Screw the 2 nuts onto the I/O BNC connectors at the back of the Horus MADI Extension card 10. Replace any modules that were removed earlier to provide access 11.

  • Page 28: Installing The Merging Pcie Ethernet Controller Card Net-Msc-Gbex1

    Horus User Manual   Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1 Detailed steps on how to install the NET-MSC-GBEX1 PCIe card in your PC. 1. Power down your PC and switch it off at the wall. Remove the screws holding the top or side of the case on and carefully slide off the panel.
  • Page 29 Fina lly, replace the case cover(s) and plug your machine back in. 6. At “First Power Up” Windows will discover the Merging Ethernet PCIe card Note: Refer to the MassCore-Ravenna Configuration Guide for more details on the Pyramix MassCore-Ravenna setup  ...

  • Page 30: Horus Power On

    Ignite the Horus Back Panel Power Switch Press the Horus Front Panel Power Button 3. The Horus front panel button will turn blue. If the panel button light isn’t steady but appears to flicker, this may indicate a fault condition and requires immediate shut down.

  • Page 31: Horus Touch Screen Control Interface

    Horus User Manual   HORUS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL INTERFACE Horus Menu Hierarchy     www.merging.com/horus Page 31...

  • Page 32: Main Home Screen

    This is the screen which you will see after the Horus completes its boot sequence. From here yo u can navigate to all the other menus for the setup and use of Horus. If at any time you want to return to th e Main Screen, you can press the Merging Logo in the bottom left-hand corner to return to the Main Screen.

  • Page 33: Io & Sync Menu

    The IO and Synchronization menu is where the user can select the source of the Horus refere nce clock. It is esse ntial that these settings are configured correctly in order to ensure a clean audio signal through the Horus unit. Reference Source Choose the desired sync source by pressing on the respective Ref erence source.

  • Page 34: Refs Menu (I/O & Sync)

    The Meters menu is inactive as it is not yet implemented PreAmp Menu The PREAMP (A/D) menu becomes active if you have 1 or more AD8(P) modules installed in the Horus unit, giving full access to the Input controls. Please see below for a description of the buttons available.

  • Page 35: Setup Menu

    Gain is set to lower than 0 dB, without having to press a dedic ated Pad button. See the HORUS Web Control access under PreAm ps page for visual scaling details. ic or Line Switches the Input from the Mic-Pre amplifier to the line level circ uitry.
  • Page 36 Horus User Manual   System Info (Set Up): In this sub menu you will find details on the Horus internals; current consumption, voltage, temperature, fan speed, serial number and the firmware version currently installed. Backlight: Dim active will darken the Horus display luminosity. When active...

  • Page 37: Formats Menu (Setup)

    Advanced (Set Up): ASIO/CoreAudio Clock Setting can be set to On or Off Screensaver: The Horus touch screen screensaver delay can be set to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or disabled Formats Menu (Setup) Sample Rate: Select the Horus Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz - 88.2 kHz –...

  • Page 38: Modules Menu (Setup)

    The D/A buttons become active when 1 or more IOC-DA8(P) modules are installed in the Horus unit. MADI 1-2 MADI 1 port is included as standard with each Horus. MADI 2 will be listed as “EMPTY” in Horus units which are not fitted with the optional MADI expansion card AES 1-3 Included as standard.

  • Page 39: Modules: Madi Sub-Menu

    Horus User Manual   Modules: MADI Sub-Menu MADI 1 port is included as standard with each Horus. MADI 2 will be listed as “EMPTY” in Horus units which are not fitted with the optional MADI expansion card Mode: Sets the MADI mode to either “Standard” (56 audio channels) or “E xtended”...

  • Page 40: Modules: A/D - Aes Sub-Menu

    Horus User Manual   Modules: A/D - AES Sub-Menu ial Number: This is the place y ou can access al l your Modules serial numbers without having to unslot them or open the box Type: Module Type d escri ption...

  • Page 41: Modules: Loopback

    Horus User Manual   Modules: Loopback Transpare cy This is a Debug Utility tool that verifies the bit transpa rency of the audio path On: Transparency check ena bled Off: Loopback mode enabl Word Length: Word length of the digita...

  • Page 42: Routing Menu (Setup)

    Horus User Manual   Routing Menu (Setup) Module routing menu describes where the signal for each module in the Horus is coming from. Each button leads to a sub-menu that allows the user to change the source of the signal to that specifi c module.

  • Page 43: Network Menu (Setup)

    Address: Set the IP Address for the Horus unit by using box selection and the - or + buttons Netmask: Set the Subnet Mask for the Horus unit by using box selection and the < or >...

  • Page 44: Horus Web Control Access

    2) Download the MTDiscovery.exe application to your system http://www.merging.com/horus/down load 3) Make sure your Horus is connected to the same network as your PC, and is config ured with the correct IP settings (See “Setti ng up the Horus IP Address”) 4) Launch the MT Discovery tool (MTDiscovery.exe)
  • Page 45 Horus User Manual   Figure 2 Horus Web Access All of the Web access menu pages will be similar to those on the Horus TFT display except for the PREAMP and Network menus. PreAmp web menu Allows the creation of up to 4 groups...
  • Page 46 The Horus embedded User Manual The Horus embedded User Manual can be opened by clicking on the sign at the bottom left of your browser. This will overlay the Horus User Manual on your Web control access page. Figure5 Horus Embedded User Manual  ...

  • Page 47: Horus Standalone Converter

    Horus User Manual   HORUS SET UP EXAMPLES Horus Standalone Converter: Pyramix & Internal Routing Pyramix in Live – Stage Box     www.merging.com/horus Page 47...
  • Page 48 Horus User Manual   Pyramix in Live – Technical Rehearsal     www.merging.com/horus Page 48...

  • Page 49: Horus Converter With Pyramix V8 & Ravenna

    Horus User Manual   Horus Converter with Pyramix V8 & Ravenna Standard setup   Standalone audio router replacement     www.merging.com/horus Page 49...

  • Page 50: Total Redundancy

    Horus User Manual   Network Audio Total Redundancy       www.merging.com/horus Page 50...
  • Page 51 Horus User Manual        Live – Total Redundant Stage Box      Concert / Arena / Event – Redundant       www.merging.com/horus Page 51...

  • Page 52: Horus With Ravenna Pyramix V8 Native: Live - Mobile Recording

    Horus User Manual   Horus with Ravenna Pyramix V8 Native: Live – Mobile Recording     www.merging.com/horus Page 52...
  • Page 53 ) Make sure that the .bin downloaded firmw re file is on a PC that is on the same network as your Horus. (Users who have received a .rar will first have to Unrar it) 3) Power up the Horus using the big power button, while holding down the small triangle button in order to start up in Maintenance Mode...
  • Page 54 NetWork Adapter section. Disable and re-enable the Merging Technologies PCIe Ethernet controller. Warning: Horus Maintenance mode uses Auto IP config. Therefore en sure that you the PC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically when performing a firmware update.
  • Page 55 13) Horus will then start in normal mode, with the new firmware update 14) You can verify the firmware version installed by going into the Horus Setup menu and selecting System info. The firmware version and date of issue will be displayed.
  • Page 56 “Try Again’ Button (it will bring you back to step 7) Avoid powering down the HORUS if the firmware update has failed. It is mandatory that you attempt to re-update the firmware, refresh the online web page if necessary .

  • Page 57: Horus Troubleshooting

    Horus Web page from the MT Discovery tool) Follow the ip address with the /debug/syslog as in the example below 169.254.60/debug/syslog Right-click and export the Horus syslog.txt file and send it to us at support@merging.com     www.merging.com/horus Page 57...

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