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Sonifex Redbox RB-DS2 User Handbook Manual (160 pages)

Digital Audio Converters, Synchronisers, Delays & Silence Detectors

Brand: Sonifex | Category: Media Converter | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
3
Warranty

10
Figures

10
Warranty and Liability - Important the Purchaser Is Advised to Read this Clause I

10
Unpacking the Redbox

10
- Fig A: Packing List
  10
Warranty Registration

11
Safety Information

11
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment

11
Voltage Setting Checks

11
Fuse Rating

11
Power Cable and Connection

12
Ordering the Correct Mains Lead

12
Installation Information

12
Installing the Optional Video Sync Boards in the RB-DSD1

14
Opening the RB-DSD1

14
- Fig G: RB-DSD1 Optional Video Sync Installation
  15
WEEE & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement

16
RB-ADDA Combined A/D and D/A Converter

17
Introduction

17
- Fig 1-1: RB-ADDA Front Panel
  17
System Block Diagram

18
Front Panel Indicators

18
Rear Panel Connections and Operation

18
Technical Specifications RB-ADDA

23
RB-ADDA2 Combined A/D and D/A Converter 24Bit 192Khz

24
Introduction

24
- Fig 2-1: RB-ADDA2 Front Panel
  24
  - Master Mode
    25
  - Slave Mode
    25
  - Auto Mode
    25
  - Auto Lock Mode
    25
System Block Diagram

26
Front Panel Controls & Indicators

26
Rear Panel Connections and Operation

27
Serial Port Control

30
Serial Interface Commands and Responses

30
Upgrading Firmware

33
Technical Specifications RB-ADDA2

33
RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter

36
Introduction

36
System Block Diagram

36
- Fig 3-1: RB-SC1 Front Panel
  36
- Fig 3-2: RB-SC1 System Block Diagram
  36
Front Panel Indicators

37
Rear Panel Connections and Operation

37
Technical Specifications RB-SC1

40
RB-SC2 Dual Sample Rate Converter, 24Bit 192Khz

41
Introduction

41
- Fig 4-1: RB-SC2 Front Panel
  41
- Fig 4-2: RB-SC2 X-Lock Sync Mode
  42
Installing the Optional Video Sync Boards

43
Opening the RB-SC2

43
Follow These Instructions to Fit Either of the Sync Boards

44
System Block Diagram

44
Front Panel Controls & Indicators

45
Serial Port Control

47
Technical Specification RB-SC2

50
Upgrading Firmware

50
RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter

52
Introduction

52
System Block Diagram

52
- Fig 5-1: RB-DAC1 Front Panel
  52
- Fig 5-2: RB-DAC1 System Block Diagram
  52
Front Panel Indicators & Controls

53
- Sync & Power Indicator
  53
- Headphone Output
  53
- Volume Control
  53
Rear Panel Connections and Operation

53
Technical Specifications RB-DAC1

55
RB-SP1 Digital Splitter & Combiner

57
Introduction

57
System Block Diagram

57
- Fig 6-1: RB-SP1 Front Panel
  57
- Fig 6-2: RB-SP1 System Block Diagram
  57
Front Panel Indicators & Controls

58
- Front Panel Led's
  58
- Type & Mode Switches
  58
- Fig 6-3: RB-SP1 Front Panel
  58
Rear Panel Connections and Operation

60
Technical Specifications RB-SP1

62
RB-DS2 Audio Delay Synchroniser

64
Introduction

64
- Fig 7-1: RB-DS2 Front Panel
  64
Extended Mode Using Compact Flash

65
- Extended FAT Mode
  65
Front Panel Controls

66
- Fig 7-2: RB-DS2 System Block Diagram
  66
- Fig 7-3: Front Panel CONTROL
  66
Rear Panel Connections and Operation

67
- Fig 7-4: RB-DS2 Rear Panel
  67
The Default Screen

69
- Fig 7-5: the Default Screen
  69
The Main Menu

70
- Fig 7-6: the Main Menu
  70
Serial Port Control

76
Serial Interface Commands and Responses

76
Upgrading Firmware

80
Technical Specifications RB-DS2

81
Opening the RB-DS2 to Add a Compact Flash Card

82
RB-PD2 Stereo Profanity Delay

87
Introduction

87
- Fig 8-1: RB-PD2 Front Panel
  87
System Block Diagram

89
Quickstart Guide

89
- Fig 8-2: RB-PD2 System Block Diagram
  89
  - Using the Audio Stretch Method of Operation
    90
  - Using the Play File Method of Operation
    91
Front Panel Controls

93
Rear Panel Connections

96
- Fig 8-5: RB-PD2 Rear Panel
  96
The Default Screen

98
- Fig 8-6: the Default Screen
  98
The Main Menu

98
- Fig 8-7: the Main Menu Screen
  98
- Fig 8-8: the Record Screen
  102
Serial Port Control

107
Serial Interface Commands and Responses

107
Upgrading Firmware

114
Technical Specification RB-PD2

115
RB-SD1 Silence Detection Unit

117
Introduction

117
- Fig 9-1: RB-SD1 Front Panel
  117
System Block Diagram

118
Rear Panel Connections and Operation

118
- Fig 9-2: RB-SD1 System Block Diagram
  118
- Fig 9-3: RB-SD1 Rear Panel
  118
  - A/B Inputs (Left and Right)
    119
  - Outputs
    119
  - Silence Detect Trigger Level
    119
  - Silence Detect Interval Control
    119
  - Mode Dip Switch Settings
    119
  - Remotes Connector
    121
Front Panel Selectors and Indicators

121
- Fig 9-4: RB-SD1 Front Panel
  121
  - Source Select and Indicator
    122
  - Mode Selector and Indicator
    122
  - Main and Aux Indicators
    122
  - Alarm Indicator
    123
  - Restore Button
    123
Additional Modes

123
- D Redbox User Handbook no
  124
Technical Specifications RB-SD1

125
10 RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit

127
Introduction

127
- Fig 10-1: RB-DSD1 Front Panel
  127
  - Master Mode
    128
  - Auto Sync Mode
    128
  - Auto Lock Mode
    128
  - Slave Mode
    128
Front Panel Controls and Indicators

129
- Fig 10-2: RB-DSD1 System Block Diagram
  129
- Fig 10-3: RB-DSD1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  129
  - MAIN Source Select and Indicators
    130
  - AUX Source Select and Indicators
    130
  - RESTORE Button
    130
  - SYNC Mode Button
    130
  - SERIAL Mode Indicator
    130
  - Reset Button
    130
Front Panel Dipswitches

131
Rear Panel Controls

132
Output Sample Rate Selection

132
- Fig 10-7: Rear Panel Dipswitches
  132
Remotes Connector

135
- Rs232
  136
RB-DSD1 Inputs & Outputs

136
- AES/EBU Inputs
  136
- S/PDIF Inputs
  136
- Optical Inputs
  136
- AES/EBU Sync Input
  136
- Fig 10-8: RB-DSD1 Rear Panel
  136
  - Word Clock Input
    137
  - The S/PDIF Digital Phono Input Has an Impedance of 75Ω
    137
  - AES/EBU Outputs
    137
  - S/PDIF Outputs
    137
  - Optical Outputs
    137
Serial Interface Commands and Responses

138
Serial Port Control

138
Indication

144
- Fig 10-10: Indication
  144
Unit Setup

145
- Fig 10-11: Unit Setup
  145
Miscellaneous

147
- Updating the Firmware
  147
- Fig 10-12: Miscellaneous
  147
Special Modes

148
Technical Specification for RB-DSD1

149
Connectors & Cabling

152
XLR 3 Pin Connectors

152
RCA Phono Connectors

152
- Fig 11-1: XLR Connectors
  152
- Fig 11-2: RCA Phono Connector
  152
- Fig 11-3: ¼" Jack Connector
  152
- Fig 11-4: 25 Way D-Type Connectors
  153
- Fig 11-5: 15 Way D-Type Connectors
  153
- Fig 11-6: 9 Way D-Type Connectors
  153
D-Type Connectors

154
Glossary

154

Sonifex Redbox RB-DS2 User Handbook Manual (124 pages)

Brand: Sonifex | Category: Media Converter | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
3
Product Warranty - 2 Year Extended

8
- Sonifex Warranty & Liability Terms & Conditions
  
  8
  - Definitions
    8
  - Warranty
    8
- Unpacking Your Product
  
  9
- Repairs & Returns
  
  10
- Conformity
  
  10
Safety & Installation of Mains Operated Equipment

10
- Voltage Setting Checks
  
  10
- Fuse Rating
  
  10
- Power Cable & Connection
  
  10
- WEEE Directive
  
  11
- Atmosphere/Environment
  
  11
- Fitting Redboxes
  
  11
1 RB-ADDA Combined A/D and D/A Converter Introduction

13
2 RB-ADDA2 Combined A/D and D/A Converter 24Bit 192Khz

19
3 RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter

28
- Introduction
  
  28
- Front Panel Indicators
  
  29
- Rear Panel Connections and Operation
  
  29
- Technical Specifications RB-SC1
  
  31
  - Fig 3-5: RB-SC1 Frequency and Sync Rotary Switch Settings
    31
  - Fig 4-1: RB-SC2 Front Panel
    33
4 RB-SC2 Dual Sample Rate Converter

33
5 RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter

42
6 RB-SP1 Digital Splitter & Combiner

46
7 Redbox - Synchronisation Add-On Boards

51
- Introduction
  
  51
- RB-SYA Analogue Video Sync Board
  
  51
- RB-SYD Digital Video Sync Board
  
  51
  - Fig 7-3: RB-SYE Sync Board
    52
  - Fig 7-4: RB-SYW Sync Board
    52
- RB-SYE Sync Board
  
  52
- RB-SYW Sync Board
  
  52
- RB-DS2 Stereo Delay Synchroniser & Time Zone Delay
  
  53
  - Fig 8-1: RB-DS2 Front Panel
    53
- Introduction
  
  53
  - Fig 8-2: RB-DS2 System Block Diagram
    55
  - Fig 8-3: Front Panel CONTROL
    55
- Extended Mode Using Compact Flash
  
  54
- Front Panel Controls
  
  55
  - System Block Diagram
    55
  - Fig 8-4: RB-DS2 Rear Panel
    56
    
    The Default Screen
    58
    
    The Main Menu
    58
  - Fig 8-5: the Default Screen
    58
  - Fig 8-6: the Main Menu
    58
- Rear Panel Connections and Operation
  
  56
Serial Port Control

63
9 RB-DS2R Remote Switch Panel for RB-DS2

70
- Introduction
  
  70
  - Fig 10-1: RB-PD2 Front Panel
    72
    
    System Block Diagram
    73
- Technical Specification for RB-DS2R
  
  71
  - RB-PD2 Stereo Profanity Delay
    72
10 RB-PD2 Stereo Profanity Delay Introduction

72
- Fig 10-2: RB-PD2 System Block Diagram
  73
- Quickstart Guide
  
  74
  - Fig 10-3: RB-PD2 Rotary Control Operation
    76
- Front Panel Controls
  
  76
  - Fig 10-4: RB-PD2 Front Panel Buttons
    77
- Rear Panel Connections
  
  78
  - Fig 10-5: RB-PD2 Rear Panel
    78
    
    The Default Screen
    80
    
    The Main Menu
    80
  - Fig 10-6: the Default Screen
    80
  - Fig 10-7: the Main Menu Screen
    80
  - Fig 10-8: the Record Screen
    83
    
    Review Mode
    86
- Serial Port Control
  
  87
- Serial Interface Commands and Responses
  
  87
- Upgrading Firmware
  
  90
- Technical Specification RB-PD2
  
  91
11 RB-DD4 4 Channel Digital Audio Delay

92
- Fig 11-1: RB-DD4 Front Panel
  92
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  
  93
- Delay Button Modes
  
  95
  - Fig 11-8: Headphone Output & Level Controls
    95
  - Fig 11-9: Reset Button
    95
- Rear Panel Controls & Connectors
  
  96
- RB-DD4 Inputs
  
  98
  - Rear Panel Dipswitches
    96
  - Fig 11-13: Serial Port Default Settings
    99
- RB-DD4 Outputs
  
  99
- Serial Port Control
  
  99
  - Fig 11-14: Status Page
    103
- Serial Interface Commands and Responses
  
  99
- Sci for the RB-DD4
  
  103
- Status Page
  
  103
  - Fig 11-15: Unit Setup Page
    104
- Unit Setup Page
  
  104
- Miscellaneous Page
  
  105
  - Fig 11-16: Miscellaneous Page
    105
- Updating the Firmware
  
  105
- Technical Specification for RB-DD4
  
  106
12 RB-AEC Acoustic Echo Canceller

108
- Introduction
  
  108
- Category
  108
- Product Function
  108
- Typical Applications
  108
- Features
  108
- Fig 12-1: the RB-AEC Acoustic Echo Canceller
  108
- Fig 12-2: the RB-AEC Operational Block Diagram
  109
Operation of the RB-AEC

109
- Fig 12-3: the RB-AEC Functional Block Diagram
  110
- Fig 12-4: the RB-AEC Front Panel
  111
Front Panel Controls and Indicators

111
Rear Panel Connections and Controls

111
- Inputs
  111
- Outputs
  111
- Fig 12-5: the RB-AEC Rear Panel
  112
  - Mains Power
    113
Applications

114
How to Remove Delayed Presenter's Audio from Their Earpiece

114
- The Problem
  114
- The Solution
  114
How to Remove Delayed Caller Audio from the Telephone Line

115
- The Problem
  115
- The Solution
  115
Calibration

116
- Fig 12-6: the RB-AEC Sonifex Service Discovery Tool
  116
Webserver & Unit Discovery

116
- Fig 12-7: the RB-AEC Webserver Interface - Home
  117
Home Page

117
Network Page

120
Network Settings

120
Device Info Page

121
- Fig 12-10: the RB-AEC Webserver Interface - Device Info
  121
- Fig 12-11: the RB-AEC Webserver Interface - Update
  122
Update Page

122
Technical Specification for RB-AEC

123

Sonifex Redbox RB-DS2 Introduction Manual (62 pages)

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Warranty Registration

Safety Information

Safety of Mains Operated Equipment

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Power Cable and Connection

Ordering the Correct Mains Lead

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Installing the Optional Video Sync Boards in the RB-DSD1

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WEEE & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement

RB-ADDA Combined A/D and D/A Converter

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System Block Diagram

Front Panel Indicators

Rear Panel Connections and Operation

Technical Specifications RB-ADDA

RB-ADDA2 Combined A/D and D/A Converter 24Bit 192Khz

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System Block Diagram

Front Panel Controls & Indicators

Rear Panel Connections and Operation

Serial Port Control

Serial Interface Commands and Responses

Upgrading Firmware

Technical Specifications RB-ADDA2

RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter

Introduction

System Block Diagram

Front Panel Indicators

Rear Panel Connections and Operation

Technical Specifications RB-SC1

RB-SC2 Dual Sample Rate Converter, 24Bit 192Khz

Introduction

Installing the Optional Video Sync Boards

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Serial Port Control

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System Block Diagram

Front Panel Indicators & Controls

Rear Panel Connections and Operation

Technical Specifications RB-DAC1

RB-SP1 Digital Splitter & Combiner

Introduction

System Block Diagram

Front Panel Indicators & Controls

Rear Panel Connections and Operation

Technical Specifications RB-SP1

RB-DS2 Audio Delay Synchroniser

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Extended Mode Using Compact Flash

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Rear Panel Connections and Operation

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The Main Menu

Serial Port Control

Serial Interface Commands and Responses

Upgrading Firmware

Technical Specifications RB-DS2

Opening the RB-DS2 to Add a Compact Flash Card

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Introduction

System Block Diagram

Quickstart Guide

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Rear Panel Connections

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