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- Page 1 CONNECT CobraNet and CONNECT AVB Network Audio Bridge for CONVERGE PRO & SR Products Quick-Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents THE CONNECT COBRANET AND CONNECT AVB ......1 QUICK-START OVERVIEW ..............1 ................3 uick tart ummary UPDATE THE CONVERGE PRO FIRMWARE ........3 SET THE DEVICE ID ................4 CONNECTING THE CONNECT COBRANET/AVB UNIT ....5 UPDATING THE CONNECT COBRANET/AVB FIRMWARE ....6 ADDING CONNECT NETWORK BRIDGES TO SITES ......7... -
Page 3: The Connect Cobranet And Connect Avb
VH20 and/or SR1212, SR1212A in the site. The CONNECT CobraNet and AVB bridges support only 8 Ethernet audio channels in and 8 Ethernet channels out. Either the CONNECT CobraNet or AVB can be used, depending on the particular networks architecture. - Page 4 CONNECT NETWORK BRIDGES Both CobraNet and AVB networks can be audio sources to CONVERGE Pro/SR mixers using the appropriate types of audio network bridges. The following diagram shows how several CONVERGE Pro/SR stacks can connect over AVB and CobraNet networks. CONVERGE Pro/SR CONVERGE Pro/SR Network...
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Page 5: Quick Start Summary
CONVERGE Pro Site: Update the CONVERGE Pro firmware to version 4.2.X using CONVERGE Console. Set the Device ID of the CONNECT CobraNet and/or CONNECT AVB using the Device ID rotary selector switch at the back of the bridge. -
Page 6: Set The Device Id
Reconnect all E-bus cables, if needed, to complete the stack of units. SET THE DEVICE ID Set each CONNECT CobraNet and CONNECT AVB unit to a unique ID using the Device ID selector rotary switch on the back of the unit. (Range 0-7) Each CONNECT unit in any site needs a unique Device ID. -
Page 7: Connecting The Connect Cobranet/Avb Unit
QUICK-START GUIDE CONNECTING THE CONNECT COBRANET/AVB UNIT Connect the CONNECT CobraNet/AVB units to the CONVERGE Pro/ SR stack via the E-bus connections using CAT5/CAT6-24AWG solid conductor RJ45 cables. Power to the CONNECT CobraNet/AVB is supplied by a standard power adapter supplied with the unit. -
Page 8: Updating The Connect Cobranet/Avb Firmware
CONNECT NETWORK BRIDGES UPDATING CONNECT COBRANET/AVB FIRMWARE NOTE: All CONNECT CobraNet/AVB Pro units in the site must be running firmware level 4.X to be compatible with the CONVERGE Pro/SR units in the site. Connect the E-bus cable between the CONVERGE Pro units and the CONNECT audio network bridge. -
Page 9: Adding Connect Network Bridges To Sites
QUICK-START GUIDE ADDING CONNECT NETWORK BRIDGES TO SITES Each CONNECT CobraNet and/or AVB network bridge must be added to the site using the CONVERGE Console 4.2.X and later software. This software also provides the capability selecting the audio channels and other characteristics. Refer to the online help available with the CONVERGE Pro/SR software for adding devices. -
Page 10: Obra N Et S Ettings
CONNECT NETWORK BRIDGES CobraNet Settings The next two figures show the Unit Properties tabs for the CONNECT CobraNet bridge. Set the Device ID (DID) to match that of the rotary selection switch of the CONNECT CobraNet device. - Page 11 ClearOne CobraNet is a single-bundle, eight-channel device with a fixed 48 kHz sample rate. The eight channels of audio correspond to E-bus assignments S through Z. Any audio placed on these busses will be transmitted in the CobraNet bundle.
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Page 12: Avb Settings
CONNECT NETWORK BRIDGES AVB Settings The next two figures show the Unit Properties tabs for the CONNECT AVB bridge. Set the Device ID (DID) to match that of the rotary selection switch of the CONNECT AVB device. - Page 13 QUICK-START GUIDE AVB Mode “AVB” uses the AVB protocols for streaming of audio with AVB switches. “Legacy” simplifies the AVB packets allowing them to pass through “legacy” LAN switches and routers Reset Used to force initialization of audio streaming after Talker and Listener and TX changes are made.
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Page 14: Upgrading From Older Versions Of Converge Firmware
CONNECT NETWORK BRIDGES Channel Assignment Complete the audio channel assignments in the Matrix in CONVERGE Console for the channels present in the network bridge. Eight audio channels are supported and are assigned to E-bus channels S through Z. UPGRADING FROM OLDER VERSIONS OF CONVERGE FIRMWARE Please follow the steps listed below to upgrade your firmware: NOTE: Save the CONVERGE Console site file before performing any firmware... -
Page 15: Upgrading From Converge Pro 2.X Firmware
QUICK-START GUIDE Verify units have been upgraded by checking the firmware version on the front panel. Reconnect all E-bus cables, if needed, to complete the stack of units. Upgrading from CONVERGE Pro 2.X firmware Remove any 1.X, 3.X and 4.X units from the stack by disconnecting the expansion bus link cable from the 2.X units. -
Page 16: Part Numbers
Tel: +852 3590 4526 e-mail: global@clearone.co e-mail: global@clearone.com LATAM: Middle East: Tel: 801-974-3621 Tel: +852 3590 4526 e-mail: global@clearone.com e-mail: global@clearone.com © 2013 ClearOne, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 800-000-000-20-01 Revision 1.0 June, 2013...
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