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® DirectOut Technologies Copyright Note Copyright All rights reserved. Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce any docu- ment or graphic in whole or in part for any reason is expressly prohibited, un- less prior written consent is obtained from the DirectOut GmbH.
® DirectOut Technologies Table of Contents Table of contents About this MAnuAl How to Use This Manual Conventions ChAPtER 1: ovERviEw Introduction Feature Summary Applications ChAPtER 2: lEgAl issuEs & fACts Before Installing This Device Defective Parts/Modules First Aid (in case of electric shock)
® DirectOut Technologies About This Manual About this Manual how to use this Manual This manual guides you through the installation and operation of the M1k2. For information about the graphical user interface (GUI) please consult the “Software Guide”. Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the manual or Index Directory (page 30) to locate help on a particular topic.
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 1: Overview ChAPtER 1: overview introduction The M.1k2 is a 16 port MADI router. It provides routing of whole ports down to single channel level offering a 1024 by 1024 crosspoint ma- trix. You can distribute MADI signals en bloc in a port matrix and you may also create your own MADI stream using the channel matrix.
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 1: Overview usb Port USB 2.0 port for virtual COM port (RS232) Power supply This device is equipped with two wide range power supplies (84 V to 264 V AC / 47 Hz to 63 Hz / safety class 1).
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts ChAPtER 2: legal issues & facts before installing this Device warning Please read and observe ALL of the following notes before installing this product: • Check the hardware device for transport damage.
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts first Aid (in case of electric shock) warning • DO NOT touch the person or his/her clothing before power is turned off, otherwise you risk sustaining an electric shock yourself. • Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source as follows: 9 Switch off the equipment.
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your M.1k2 package should include: • 1 x M.1k2 (19’’, 2 RU) • 2 x power chord • 2 x fixing unit for power plug • 1 x Manual updates ®...
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Conformity & Certificates This device complies with the basic requests of applicable EU guide- lines. The appropriate procedure for approval has been carried out. Rohs (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) This device was constructed fulfilling the directive on the restriction...
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 3: Installation ChAPtER 3: installation installing the Device Open the packaging and check that the contents have been delivered complete and undamaged. Fix the device in a 19’’ frame with four screws, or place it on a non-slip horizontal surface.
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® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 3: Installation Using the power cords provided connect both PSUs to a matching power supply: warning This device Must be connected to the mains using the three-cord power leads supplied with the system. Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (84 V –...
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 3: Installation network integration ® To set up your D.O.TEC M.1k2 initially (or after a reset) you need a working IP connection with the controller of the device. The M.1k2 is delivered with a fixed IP address. So first you will have to change the network settings of your computer to setup the IP connection.
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 4: Operation ChAPtER 4: operation introduction This chapter describes the basic operation of the device. Note that throughout this manual, the abbreviation FS refers to sample rate or sample frequency. So, when dealing with scaling factors, the follow- ing sample rates can be written as: • 44.1 kHz = 1 FS;...
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 4: Operation Device state & REsEt As most of the system information is available in the GUI (or a telnet shell) only, the basic system state is indicated by the LED “STATE”. If the device can’t be reached via network an emergency recovery may be executed using the RESET button (see „Appendix A“...
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 4: Operation user data (serial, MiDi, gPo) For remote application and signalling purposes there are connec- tion possibilities for RS 232 / 422 / 485, MIDI and General Purpose Output (GPO). Serial signals can be routed either by using userbits of a MADI frame.
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 4: Operation Clocking The M.1k2 may use a variety of clock sources: internal (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz), word clock, video (PAL / NTSC) or a specific MADI input port. The system may be operated with one clock source only or may use different clock sources at a time (PolySync™).
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 4: Operation Remote operation The M.1k2 may be controlled via an ethernet connection or serial data input. Ethernet RJ45 socket Connection for ethernet control Requires a standard CAT5 cable for connection with ethernet network (100 mbit/s).
® DirectOut Technologies CHAPTER 5: Technical Data ChAPtER 5: technical Data Dimensions • Width 19’’ (48.26 cm) • Height 2 HE (8.9 cm) • Depth 10’’ (25.4 cm) weight • about 4 kg Power Consumption • typical 0.2 A (@84 V) up to max. 0.1 A (@264 V) • max.
® DirectOut Technologies Appendix A Appendix A Emergency recovery There is one static network configuration which you cannot modify, it is called ‘Factory preset’. If you somehow managed to create a dysfunctional set of network settings or cannot reach the device for other reasons, you can always return to the factory preset via the front panel.
® DirectOut Technologies Appendix B Appendix b DSUB-9 Pin assignments Rs232 The RS232 port handles bitrates of 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115200 bps without RTS/CTS support. Pin signal jack - male Rs4xx The RS4XX port can be configured to handle RS422 or RS485 sig- nals and bitrates of 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115200 bps.
® DirectOut Technologies Appendix C Appendix C installing / Replacing i/o modules Three different modules are available to fit in to the two slots of the M.1k2. If necessary the modules may be replaced or swapped ex- ecuting the following steps.
® DirectOut Technologies Appendix D Appendix D How to - network The following guide aims to familiarize with basic information to set- up a TCP-IP network. Some terms and techniques are explained to conduct you through the first steps. terms iP Address - Address of a device within your local network. Must be unique.
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® DirectOut Technologies Appendix D In a network environment each device (computer, printer, D.O.TEC® M.1k2…) needs its own and unique IP address. This can be achieved by a manual setup or by using a DHCP server within a network. The use of a DHCP may ease up the administration of a network.
® DirectOut Technologies Appendix E Appendix E firmware update instruction This instruction describes the firmware update procedure for the M.1k2. Requirements ® • D.O.TEC M.1k2 • Network access to the M.1k2 • Access to the admin account of the controller...
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® DirectOut Technologies Appendix E Select “Begin update”. The file will be uploaded, checked and detailed update information will be shown after a few seconds. Please read this carefully! Confirm the update with “Begin update!”. The update process may take several minutes. While updating the device is not accessible and audio will not be processed.
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