Aviom MH10f, MH10m User Manual
P/N 9310 1015 0002F rev. 1.0
© 2007 Aviom, Inc.
User Guide
Certifications
ETL/cETL Listed
EMC: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, SAA AS/NZS 1053
Conforms to: IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL 60065
Certified to: CAN/CSA E60065, KETI
RoHS Status: RoHS compliant
Notice of Rights
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical,
photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without written permission of
Aviom, Inc.
Trademarks
Aviom and the Aviom logo are trademarks of Aviom, Inc.
A-Net and the A-Net logo are trademarks of Aviom, Inc.
Pro16, Pro64, and Virtual Data Cables are trademarks of Aviom, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright ©2007 Aviom, Inc.
Printed in USA
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WARNING!
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock!
Do Not Open
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
AVIS: Risque de choc electrique!
Ne pas ouvrir
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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do
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not expose this product to rain or other types of
moisture.
Operating Temperature: 10˚C to 50˚C (50˚F to 122˚F)
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CAUTION:
Using any audio system at high volume levels
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can cause permanent damage to your hearing.
Set your system volume as low as possible.
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Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound
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pressure levels.
IMPORTANT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment
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and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
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circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
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technician for help.
Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom,
Inc. could void the user’s FCC authority to operate the equipment.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
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with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
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registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
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type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
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particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
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manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
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by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip- over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
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for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required
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when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, the unit does
not operate normally, or it has been dropped.
The solid line over dashed line symbol ( ) indicates that
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the input voltage must be a DC voltage.
The box within a box symbol ( ) indicates that the external
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power supply is double insulated.
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Warranty Information
Please record the following information for future reference:
Your Authorized Aviom Dealer:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Serial Number of Your Aviom Product:
Date of Purchase:
Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service
and support. The information recorded above will be helpful in
communicating with your Authorized Aviom Dealer should you need to
contact Aviom Customer Service. If you have any questions concerning
the use of this unit, please contact your Authorized Aviom Dealer
first. For additional technical support, check the Aviom website at
www.Aviom.com.
To fulfill warranty requirements, your Aviom product should be serviced
only at an authorized Aviom service center. The Aviom serial number
label must appear on the outside of the unit, or the Aviom warranty is
void.
This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom, Inc. All rights
are reserved by Aviom, Inc. This document may not, in whole or in part,
be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any
electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior written
consent from Aviom, Inc.
The software and/or firmware contained within Aviom products is
copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Aviom, Inc.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text
and illustrations in this manual, no guarantee is made or implied as to
the accuracy of the information contained within.
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Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty
Aviom, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of the original retail purchase.
This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to
misuse, abuse, accident, or problems with electrical power. The warranty also
does not apply if the product has been modified in any way, or if the product
serial number has been damaged, modified, or removed.
If a defect is discovered, first write or call Aviom, Inc. to obtain a Return
Authorization number. No service will be performed on any product returned
without prior authorization. Aviom, Inc. will, at its discretion, repair or replace the
product at no charge to you. The product must be returned during the warranty
period, with transportation charges prepaid to Aviom, Inc., 1157 Phoenixville
Pike, Suite 201, West Chester, PA 19380, USA. You must use the product’s original
packing materials for shipment. Shipments should be insured for the value of
the product. Include your name, address, phone number, description of the
problem, and copy of the original bill of sale with the shipment. The Return
Authorization number should be written on the outside of the box.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO
JURISDICTION). AVIOM’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS
IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR
THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE WARRANT Y PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD.
AVIOM, INC. DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH
IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOCUMENT. AVIOM, INC.’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT,
AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR LIABILIT Y FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Table of ConTenTs
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The EtherCon Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The SFP Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The LC Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cat-5e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About A-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Clocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A-Net Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Support For Pro16 Series Products . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC Line Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MH10 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MH10f Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Network Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A-Net Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
A-Net LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Managed Mode LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Backup DC Power - MH10f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A-Net Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manual Mode Configuration Button . . . . . . . . . 17
MH10 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuration A (Merge All) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuration B (Merge 1-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuration C (Merge 1-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MH10 Configuration Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Data Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing from Manual Mode to Auto Mode . . . . . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Welcome
This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features and
functions of your new Pro64™ product. In developing the Aviom
Pro64 Series product line, we have made every effort to make the user
interface as easy to use and understand as possible. We encourage you
to read the manual completely, as some of the powerful features of your
new product may not be immediately apparent.
This document is a combined User Guide for the MH10 and MH10f
Merger Hubs, which have many features in common. Differences in
functionality will be called out as needed.
Features
The MH10 and MH10f Merger Hubs are designed to merge and distribute
A-Net® data streams and provide a host of professional features
designed to make audio networking with Pro64 Series products easy to
set up and configure in a variety of professional audio situations.
MH10 Merger Hub features:
Ten bidirectional A-Net ports
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Ten EtherCon® RJ45 network connectors
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Three Manual Mode configurations
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MH10f Merger Hub features:
Ten bidirectional A-Net ports
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Eight EtherCon® RJ45 network connectors
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Two SFP fiber optic ports
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Three Manual Mode configurations
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Multiple MH10 and/or MH10f Merger Hubs can be used when creating a
Pro64 audio network.
The EtherCon Connector
Pro64 Series products feature locking connectors for all network I/O.
The Neutrik® EtherCon connector is a dual RJ45-type connector that can
receive a standard Category 5e cable or a cable fitted with the special
locking EtherCon connector.
When using a standard Cat-5e cable, plug the cable into the center of
the EtherCon jack; release the cable by pressing on the small plastic tab
built into the cable connector.
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The locking EtherCon connector is similar to an XLR plug, the kind
commonly used on microphone cables. Insert an EtherCon-equipped
cable into the jack until it clicks and locks in place. To remove the cable,
press on the metal release tab at the top of the panel-mounted EtherCon
jack and pull the connector outward.
The SFP Module
The MH10f Merger Hub ships with two 100 Mbps SFP format fiber optic
ports (9 and 10) which allow the user to connect optional single-mode
or multi-mode fiber optic transceivers that can transmit A-Net data over
longer distances than Cat-5 cabling can provide.
Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a specification for a series of
modular optical transceivers. The transceivers are designed to be
physically compact, and can be hot swapped. The SFP connector allows
the user to reconfigure the MH10f with single- or multi-mode fiber optic
transceivers as needed. Always leave the dust cap on when the SFP
module is not in use to avoid damage to the optical connections.
The SFP transcei ver module shown with its dust cap on (left) and from
the front wi th transmit and receive connector s exposed.
Using fiber optic connections will require a minimum of two MH10f units.
Always use the same type of SFP module in each unit—for example, use
100 Mbps multi-mode SFP transceivers with the same light wavelength
specifications in each MH10f. Gigabit (1 Gbps) SFP transceivers are not
supported.
The LC Connector
SFP modules typically use a connector known as LC. For bidirectional
transmission, two fiber cables per SFP module are required, one to
transmit and the other to receive. The SFP module can accept single
(simplex) or dual (duplex) type connectors. Aviom suggests using
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duplex connectors with the MH10f to avoid transmit/receive errors
caused by the removal of individual fiber cables.
A simplex LC connector (lef t) and a duplex connector (right).
Cat-5e
All Cat-5e connections between A-Net devices should use Unshielded
Twisted Pair (UTP) cable. The cable can be of the stranded or solid type;
solid wire performs better over long distances while stranded wire is
more flexible and easier to manipulate and therefore easier to work
with in a performance situation.
Cables designated as Cat-5e in Pro64 documentation can be
interchanged with any Cat-6 (or better) cable. Cables will be referred to
simply as “Cat-5e.”
Connectors on Cat-5e cables can be of the standard RJ45 variety or of
the locking Neutrik EtherCon type.
Firmware Update
The Pro64 firmware can be updated in the field using a PC and the
Pro64 Update Tool. Modules can be updated over A-Net, while part of
an active audio network, or in local mode where no other modules are
connected at the time the update is being performed (such as may be
required for a bench configuration when setting up modules prior to
installation).
Updating a module requires the Aviom Pro64 Update Tool application, a
PC host computer with RS-232 connection capability, a null modem DB9
cable, and the update file for the particular Pro64 device being updated.
Refer to the Aviom website for information about the availability of the
latest firmware upgrades and feature updates.
The MH10 or MH10f must be connected to another Pro64 device with
Virtual Data Cable™ capability in order to be updated.
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About A-Net
Aviom’s A-Net® is the only networking technology conceived, designed,
and optimized for managing and distributing audio using ordinary
Cat-5e cables. As implemented in the Pro64™ Series products, A-Net
can transmit up to 128 channels of uncompressed 24-bit audio with the
reliability and fidelity of analog, and the power and flexibility of a true
digital network.
Pro64 A-Net allows variable sample rates in three ranges, from 44.1kHz±
to 192kHz±, with ultra-low latency, jitter, and wander. Pro64 devices
can be connected in any combination of serial (daisy-chain) or parallel
(star) topologies. Cable runs between Pro64 devices can be up to 400
feet (120 meters) on Cat-5e1, and miles on fiber optics (with Aviom fibercapable equipment).
Because A-Net is designed specifically for audio, the technological
limitations of Ethernet and Ethernet-based products are removed,
while audio performance and system flexibility are increased. A-Net
incorporates Aviom’s unique patented and patent-pending algorithms
for controlling clock jitter and wander, as well as system-wide latency—
regardless of an installation’s size, design, or clocking setup. A-Net
offers significant advantages in fidelity, performance, and flexibility
over Ethernet-based products.
A-Net uses the “physical” layer of Ethernet, but it eliminates all the
protocol elements that are designed for computers and IT-style
networking. In audio applications, these other layers reduce efficiency,
impose system restrictions, and introduce latency and timing instability.
By eliminating Ethernet data structures, A-Net creates a superior
network, with enhanced audio performance. With A-Net and the
Pro64 Series, Aviom continues to break new ground in the design and
development of innovative digital audio networking technologies and
solutions.
Pro64 Series Supported Sample Rates
Sample Rate Minimum Maximum
1x 44.1/48kHz
2x 88.2/96kHz
4x 176.4/192kHz
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39.7kHz 52kHz
79.4kHz 104kHz
158.8kHz 208kHz
Clocking
The Pro64 network offers the most flexible clocking and synchronization
options in the industry. Pro64 devices support three ranges of variable
sample rates, from 44.1/48kHz± to 192kHz±. Because no sample rate
converters are used, audio transmission is kept fast and clean, eliminating
the audio artifacts and signal degradation inherent to sample rate
conversion—even when syncing to an external clock source.
Any Pro64 I/O module can be designated the Clock Master for the
network, generating and distributing its internal clock. Digital I/O
modules are capable of syncing to and distributing an external clock
from a Word Clock or AES3 source.
Control Data
The Pro64 Series has built-in, dedicated bandwidth for 14 channels of
non-audio control data through the use of Aviom’s innovative Virtual
Data Cables™. These data streams are always available to carry MIDI,
RS-232, RS-422, or GPIO (General Purpose I/O), and they never compete
with the audio channels for network resources, regardless of the system
configuration. (Not all VDC™ data types are supported on every Pro64
module.)
Because VDC inputs are simply incorporated into the A-Net stream,
these control signals can be transmitted over very long cable runs
and even across an entire Pro64 network, significantly expanding the
applications possible with MIDI, RS-232/422, and GPIO. And as with
audio signals, VDC control data can be input anywhere and output
anywhere else in the network.
A-Net Ports
Pro64 I/O modules have dual A-Net ports, labeled A and B. Both ports
carry a bidirectional A-Net stream at all times. (That is, both ports are
always transmitting and receiving A-Net data.) Pro64 networks can be
configured in one of two operational modes, Auto Mode or Manual
Mode, depending on the requirements of a particular system.
In Auto Mode, there are no connection rules; connect a Cat-5e cable to
either the A or B port and the system does the rest. Auto Mode provides
a true audio network with 64 available “Slots” for transporting audio (at
44.1/48kHz). Every audio Slot is available everywhere in the system, with
no upstream/downstream restrictions.
In Manual Mode, the Pro64 network becomes a 64x64 system (at 48kHz),
similar to a traditional stage-to-FOH snake. At every point in the Manual
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