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Euphonix MADI Converters Manual AM713 Analog to MADI, MA703 MADI to Analog DM714 Digital to MADI, MD704 MADI to Digital Document Revision : 2.1 Release Date : May, 2005 Part Numbe r : 8 4 0 - 0 84 1 6 - 02 Euphonix Inc. 220 Portage Ave. Palo Alto, Californi a 94306 Phone: 650-855-0400 Fax: 650-855-0410 Web: http://www.eupho nix.com e-mail: info@eup[...]
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In the interest of continued product development, Euphonix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. System 5, S5, Max Air, PatchNet, eMix, EuC on, R-1, Audio Deck, Studi o Hub are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc. ©2002 Euphonix, Inc. All rights reserved worldw [...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual v Table of Contents List of Figures ....................................................................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................................7 1.1 AM713/MA703 .......[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual vi List of Figures 2-1 AM713 Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 12 2-2 AM713 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................... .1 4 2-3 MA703 Rear Panel .[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual 5 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 AM713/MA703 The AM713 and MA703 converters provide MA DI conversion to interface to/from analog equipment such as consoles, tape decks, microphone prea mplifiers and other an alo g devices. Both converters are two rack spaces high and are hous ed in a stainless steel chassis w[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual Introduction 6 1.3 Power On Sequence We recommend powering up the converters only after verify ing the presence of a val- id s ync si gna l. Aft er powering up the convert ers, the meter LEDs flash briefly and the Sample Rate and Sample Rate Source LEDs blink as the converter senses the incoming Sam pl e R[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual Introduction 7 Power Cord Requirements The converters are supplied with North Ameri can IEC power cords. If this cord is changed to allow a diff erent plug configuration, it is the responsibilit y of the user to se- lect an approved power cord with proper construction material, current capacity, flexi- bil[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual Introduction 8[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual 9 Chapter 2: AM713 and MA 703 Converters 2.1 Features Professional grade audio c onversion is accomplished u tilizing 128 ti mes over-sam- pled noise-shaped delta-si gma techniques. The analog to digital conversion em- ploys a multi-bit modular architecture while the digital to analog conversion employs a [...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 10 2.3 AM713/MA703 Front Panel This section discusses both front pa nels and notes their few differences. Figure 2- 1 AM713 Front Panel Signal Strength LEDs: Each of the 28 channels has a four-segment LED that repre- sents the following signal le vels: -42 dB, -18 dB, -6 dB (gre[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 11 Manual Selection Buttons: The button below each Sample Rate LED row manually selects the sample rate. The AM713 also allo ws manual selection of the Sample Rate Source. Power Switch: On/Off switch. NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts in the converters.[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 12 2.4 AM713 Rear Panel Figure 2-2 AM713 Rear Pan el Input Voltage Selector: This red switch allows the uni t to operate in either 110/115 VAC or 220/230/240 VAC environments. A fu se must also be changed for 220/230/240 VAC operation (see page 6). Units are sh ipped set and fus[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 13 MADI Out (BNC): Outputs the digital audio signal. • 1–24: Analog inputs • 25–26: Aux analog inputs • 27–28: Aux digital inputs NOTE: 28 channels are always transmitted; dual channels are not use d.[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 14 2.5 MA703 Rear Panel Figure 2-3 MA703 Rear Panel Input Voltage Selector: This red switch sets the uni t to either 110/115 VAC or 220/ 230/240 VAC environments. A fuse must also be changed for 220/230/240 VAC oper- ation (see page 6). Units are sh ipped set and fused for 110/1[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 15 MADI In (BNC): Digital audio signal input. • 1–24: analog outputs • 25–26: aux analog outputs • 27–28: aux digital outputs[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 16 2.6 Synchronization 2.6.1 AM713 The AM713’s Sample Rate is set externally by one of two source si gnals or internally by crystals and associated circuitry. The Sa mple Rate Source is determine d automati- cally by the presence of signals when th e AM713 is powered on. The o[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 17 2.7 Specifications AM713 Performan ce Specifications Sync Sources AES, word clock, internal Sync Output s AES thru and word clock out Sync Detection Auto or switched Internal Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz ±50 ppm Lock range fine mode ± 300 ppm custom mode ± 12% varisp[...]
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MA703 Performan ce Specifications Sync Sources AES, word clock, MADI Sync Output s AES thru and word clock out Sync Detection Auto or switched Internal Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz ±50 ppm Lock range fine mode ± 300 pp m custom mode ± 12% varispeed of 44.1 and 48 kHz Above 50 kHz, varispeed can adjust the nominal sample rate by -12 to +5% [...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual AM713 and MA703 Conver ters 19 AM713/MA703 T echnical Specifications Power Requirements 1 10/1 15 V AC or 220/230/240 V AC; 50 or 60 Hz Power Consumption 50 W T emperature of Operation 5–35 ° C Dimensions Height: 3.5 in; Width: 19 in; Depth: 18.25 in; Weight: 17 lb[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual 21 Chapter 3: DM714 and MD704 Converters 3.1 Features AES/EBU and Word Clock external sync inputs on both units provide synchronization to digital systems. Sa m p l e Ra t e S ou r c e an d S a mple Rate are automatically sensed by both units. Supported sample rates include 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz. In a[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 22 3.3 DM 714/MD704 Front Panel This section discusses both front pa nels and notes their few differences. Figure 3-1 DM714 Front Panel Signal Strength LEDs: Each of the 28 channels has a four-segment LED that repre- sents the following signal le vels: -42 dB, -18 dB, -6 dB (gree[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 23 • AES : Sample Rate locked to AES Input. • Word : Sample Rate locked to Word Clock Input. • Internal (DM714 only): Sample Rate locked to its own internal crystal. • MADI (MD704 only): Sample Rate locked to MADI. • Auto: Sample Rate Source has been auto-sensed. These [...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 24 3.4 DM714 Rear Panel Figure 3-2 DM714 Rear Panel Input Voltage Selector: This red switch allows the uni t to operate in either 110/ 115 VAC or 220/230/240 VAC environments. A fuse must also be changed for 220/ 230/240 VAC operation (see page 6). Units ar e shipped set and fuse[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 25 Word Out (BNC): Outputs a Word clock signal synchronized to the Sample Rate Source. In the presence of an external Word clock input, this connector provides a re- generated version of that input signal. Without an external sample rate source, this con- nector outputs the inter[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 26 3.5 MD704 Rear Panel Figure 3-3 MD704 Rear Panel Input Voltage Selector: This red switch sets the uni t to either 110/115 VAC or 220/ 230/240 VAC environments. A fuse must also be changed for 220/230/240 VAC oper- ation (see page 6). Units are sh ipped set and fused for 110/11[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 27 MADI In (BNC): Digital audio signal input. • 1–24: main digital outputs • 25–26: aux analog outputs • 27–28: aux digital outputs Bit-Depth Reduction: Sets the resolution to 16, 20, or 24 bits for the main AES/EBU channels.[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 28 3.6 Synchronization 3.6.1 DM714 The DM714’s Sample Rate is set externally by one of two source si gnals or internally by crystals and associated circuitry. The Sa mple Rate Source is determine d automati- cally by the presence of signals when th e DM714 is powered on. The or[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 29 3.7 Specifications DM714 Performan ce Specifications Sync Sources AES, word clo ck, internal Sync Output s AES thru and word cloc k out Sync Detection Auto or switched Internal Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz ±50 ppm Lock range fine mode ± 300 ppm custom mode ± 12% varis[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 30 MD704 Performan ce Specifications Sync Sources AES, word clock, internal Sync Output s AES thru and word clock out Sync Detection Auto or swit ched Internal Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88. 2, 96 kHz ±50 ppm Lock range fine mode ± 300 ppm custom mode ± 12% varispeed of 44.1 and 48[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 31 AM713/MA703 T echnical Specifications Power Requirements 1 10/1 15 V AC or 220/230/240 V AC; 50 or 60 Hz Power Consumption 25 W T emperature of Operation 5–35 ° C Dimensions Heigh t: 3.5 in; Width: 19 in; Depth: 18 .25 in; Weight: 17 lb[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 32 3.8 DM714: Pinout for Female DB25 Connector Figure 3-4 DM714 Female DB25 Connector Table 3-1 DM71 4 DB25 Pinout NOTE: The same pinout applies to the female DB25 connectors for channels 9–16 and 17–24. Pin Number Signal 1–6 no conne ct 7 Digital in 7/8 + (or 15/16, 23/24 [...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 33 3.9 MD704: Pinout for Female DB25 Connector Figure 3-5 MD704 Female DB25 Connector Table 3-2 MD70 4 DB25 Pinout NOTE: The same pinout applies to the female DB25 connectors for channels 9–16 and 17–24. Pin Number Signal 1 Digital out 7/8 + (or 15/16, 23/24 +) 2G N D 3 Digit[...]
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Euphonix MADI Converte rs Operation Manual DM714 and MD704 Converters 34[...]