Follow these instructions and keep them in a safe place! Keep in mind that damages due to failure to
observe the instructions contained in this manual are not covered by warranty.
Instructions importantes de sécurité
lire soigneusement avant d'utiliser l'équipement!
Lisez et suivez ces instructions. Conservez les pour consultation ultérieure! Les dommages dus au
non-respect des instructions contenues dans ce manuel ne sont pas couverts par la garantie.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes sorgfältig lesen!
Befolgen Sie die Anweisungen und bewahren Sie sie für spätere Fragen auf! Bei Schäden, die durch
Nichtbeachten dieser Bedienungsanleitung verursacht werden, erlischt der Garantieanspruch!
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable
Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard,
and any modification to the product will void
your warranty. If it is necessary to open the device
for maintenance or advanced configuration
purposes, this is to be done by qualified personnel
only after disconnecting the power cord and
network ca
manual and marked on the equipment. This
equipment must be earthed!
Do not block any of the ventilation openings!
Humidity
To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose
this device to rain or moisture. Do not place
objects filled with liquid on this device.
Installation Location
To ensure proper operation and to avoid safety
hazards, the device must be installed in a 19“ rack
mount chassis. If this is not possible, place it on a
firm and level surface. Avoid installation in
extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that
is exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment. Avoid moist or humid locations.
Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary,
after disconnecting the unit’s cables, wipe it with a
soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then
with a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry
immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use
benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any
other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, which may damage the finish of metal or
other parts.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Moving the device
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect
any cables that connect with other components.
components inside this product.
bles!
Power supply
The device is to be connected only to a
power supply as specified in this
modificatio
est nécessaire d'ouvrir l'appareil pour l'entretien
ou la configuration avancée, cela doit être fait par
du personnel qualifié, après avoir débranché le
cordon d'alimentation et les câbles réseaux !
ma
Cet équipement doit être raccordé à la terre !
N'obstruer aucune ouverture de ventilation !
Humidité
Afin de rédu
n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l'humidité.
Ne placez pas d´objet contenant un liquide sur
l'appareil.
Installation
Afin d'assurer le fonctionne
minimiser les risques potentiels liés à la sécurité,
l'appareil doit être installé dans une baie de
montage de type 19 pouces. Si cela ne vous est
pas possible, placez le sur une surface solide et
plane.
Evitez
chauds ou très froids ainsi que dans des lieux
exposés directement au soleil. Evitez les lieux
présentant un excès d'humidité.
Nettoyage
Nettoyez un
Si nécessaire, après avoir débranché le cordon
d´alimentation, essuyez-le avec un chiffon doux
humidifié avec de l´eau savonneuse puis rincez le
á l´aide d un chiffon propre et d´eau claire.
Séchez-le immédiatement avec un chiffo
N'utilisez JAMAIS d´essence, de nettoyants en
aérosols, d´alcool ou tout autre agent nettoyant
volatile. N'utilisez pas de produits nettoyants
abrasifs qui pourraient endommager les finitions
métalliques ou d´autres pièces.
Réparation
Lorsque l'app
soit la cause ou qu'il ne fonctionne pas
normalement, toute réparation doit être effectuée
par du personnel qualifié. Avant de transporter
l´unité, assurez-vous d´avoir bien déconnecté le
cordon d'alimentation ainsi que tous les câbles la
reliant à d´autres appareils.
Ne pas ouvrir l’appareil
L'ouverture du coffret peut produire
un risque de choc électrique, et toute
n du produit annule votre garantie. S'il
Alimentation
Il est primo
l'appareil à une alimentation
électrique telle que spécifiée dans ce
tilisateur et sur le matériel même.
nuel d´
u
ire les risques de feu ou de choc,
, mise en place
une installation dans des endroits très
iquement avec un chiffon doux et sec.
areil a été endommagé quelle qu'en
rdial de connecter
ment correct et de
n sec.
Throughout this manual,
the lightning bolt triangle is
used to alert the user to the
risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point
triangle is used to alert the
user to important operating
or maintenance instructions.
Gerät nicht öffnen
Öffnen des Geräts kann eine
Erlöschen der Garantie zur Folge haben.
Reparaturarbeiten und Änderungen der
Hardwarekonfiguration dürfen nur von
qualifiziertem Personal nach entfernen der Stromund Netzwerkkabel durchgeführt werden.
betrieben werden. Erdung ist zu gewährleisten!
Belüftungsschlitze nicht verdecken!
Wasser und Feuchtigkeit
Um Brand- oder Stromschlagrisiken zu
vermeiden, darf das Gerät nicht mit Feuchtigkeit
in Berührung kommen.
Aufbau des Geräts
Um den einwandfreien Betrieb zu gewährleisten
und Sicherheitsrisiken zu vermeiden, muss das
Gerät in einem 19-Zoll Baugruppenrahmen
montiert werden. Nur wenn dies nicht möglich
ist, stellen Sie das Gerät auf einen festen,
waagerechten Untergrund. Meiden Sie Standorten
in den Nähe von Wärme- oder
Feuchtigkeitsquellen sowie direkte
Sonneneinstrahlung.
Reinigen des Geräts
Säubern Sie das Gerät nur mit einem weichen,
trockenen Tuch. Bei Bedarf verwenden Sie ein mit
mildem Seifenwasser befeuchtetes Tuch, nachdem
Sie die Netzanschlusskabel aus der Steckdose
gezogen haben, anschliessend ein weiches, mit
klarem Wasser befeuchtetes Tuch. Trocken Sie
das Gerät sofort im Anschluss. Keinesfalls Benzol,
Verdünner oder sonstige starke Lösungsmittel
oder Scheuerreiniger verwenden, da hierdurch
das Gehäuse beschädigt werden könnte.
Lassen Sie etwaige Reparaturen nur von
qualifizierten Fachleuten durchführen!
Sollten das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker
beschädigt sein, oder sollte das Gerät selbst
beschädigt worden sein (z. B. durch Eindringen
von Feuchtigkeit durch Fall auf den Boden), oder
sollte es nicht ordnungsgemäss funktionieren oder
eine deutliche Funktionsabweichung aufweisen,
so ist es von qualifizierten Fachleuten zu
reparieren.
Gefährdung durch Stromschlag und
Stromversorgung
Das Gerät darf nur mit der in dieser
Bedienungsanleitung und auf dem
Gerät angegebenen Stromversorgung
EtherSound ES881v2, ES1241v2 & ES16161v2
Ethernet Audio Bridges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
KEY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Contents of this package ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
The ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 front panels................................................................................................................................. 6
ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 back panels .........................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION
Before mounting devices in a rack… .....................................................................................................................................................................9
Connecting your EtherSound device........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Power supply..........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Example 1: bi-directional point-to-point transmission of eight audio channels............................................................................9
Example 2: more complex architectures................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting a computer to manage the EtherSound network............................................................................................................... 10
Serial port (RS232 on DB9)........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Remote set-up by means of configuration software ................................................................................................................................11
General Purpose Inputs (GPIs)............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
General Purpose Outputs (GPOs).........................................................................................................................................................................14
Jumper location on the main board ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX C: ES16161V2 WIRING OF THE DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The double Sub-D connectors................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Modify I/O group assignment ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Distribution of the signals ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Connector localization on motherboard and connector board ............................................................................................................. 18
Ribbon cables linking motherboard and connector board......................................................................................................................19
Signal routing towards the external connectors ........................................................................................................................................ 19
his 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 and with the following European and international Standards for:
ctrical safety: Electromagnetic Compatibility:
Ele
Eur
ope : EN60950, 3rd edition Europe: EN55022:1998 + A1:2000, Class B / EN55024 : 1998 + A1:2001
European Directive 73/23/CEE “Low Voltage Directive“ European Directive 89/336/CEE on electromagnetic compatibility
Inte
rnational: IEC 60950, 3rd edition International: CISPR22:1997 + A1:2000 CLASS B
United states: FCC rules-Part 15 Class B ( digital device )
In o
rder to guarantee compliance with the above standards in an installation, the following must be done:
·
·
The limits s
installation.
the inst
occur in
If this e
off and
* reorie
* increa
* conne
* co
Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with CLASS B requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data
the provided cables must not be modified.
additional cables used must have their respective shield connected to each extremity.
pecified in the standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
ruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
a particular installation.
quipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
nt or relocate the receiving antenna.
se the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
ct the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
nsult the dealer or an experienced audio/television technician for help.
cable could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. To ensure
that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use shielded I/O cables.
French version / version française p. 22
Co
pyright 2007 Digigram. All rights reserved.
No
port
ion of this manual may be reproduced without prior written consent from Digigram. The copyright protection claimed here includes
photocop
While e
or chang
Digigram
their res
ying, translation and/or reformatting of the information contained in this manual.
very effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Digigram is not responsible for errors and omissions, and reserves the right to make improvements
es in the products and programs described without notice.
, EtherSound, ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Digigram S.A.. All other trademarks are property o
pective holders.
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You have just acquired a Digigram Ether
Sound audio bridge
and we congratulate you!
Digigram EtherSound ES881v2 / ES1241v2 / ES16161v2
hardware samallow the realization of fle
ple rate converters (SRC). They xible and powerful EtherSound
networks.
The manual at hand will guide through intion and operation. For any software related issu
refer to the specific documens on-line help.
tation provided in it
stallae, please
For more information on EtherSound networks and wiring ument
‘Creating EtherSound Networks’ (English), available on the enclosed CD-ROM or on ou
are equipped with AES/EBU interfaces including
recommendations please consult the doc
r web site.
KEY FEATURES
ES881v2:
• 4 AES/EBU digital stereo inputs with hardware sample rate converters, inserted into 8 EtherSound channels
• 4 AES/EBU digital stereo out
ES1241v2:
• rate converters, inserted 2 AES/EBU digital stereo inputs with hardware sample
• 6 AES/EBU digital stereo outputs, extracted from 12 EtherSound channels
1v2:
8 AES/EBU digital stereo inputs with hardware sample rate converters, inserted
• into 16 EtherSound channels
• 8 AES/EBU digital stereo outputs, extracted from 16 EtherSound channels
management via ‘EScontrol’ software
puts, extracted from 8 EtherSound channels
into 4 EtherSound channels
VERVIEW
O
Contents of this package
he package consists of the following components:
T
• one ES881v2, ES1241v2 or E
• a power cord
• counterparts for the GPIO terminal blocks
• the User’s Manual at hand
• a CD-Rom with conf
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iguration and control software
S16161v2 1U 19 inch rack device
EtherSound ES881v2, ES1241v2 & ES16161v2
Ethernet Audio Bridges
he ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 front panels
T
1. Device status group (two yellow LEDs):
ES CLOCK
e Source
Th first LED is called “ES CLOCK”. It shines when the device is the ‘Clock
network and provides the clock for the entire network (see document on Ethe
the ‘Clock Source’ concept)
EXT SYNC
The second diode is ca
one.
Network status group
2.
These four green diodes light up when the devices are con
network activity is detected, they start to flash indicating an ac
“OUT”); RX flashing means that data are received while TX flashing means that data are transmitted.
Power
3.
This LED simply shows that the device is up and running!
lled “EXT SYNC”, indicating that the device synchronizes its clock on an external
nected to the EtherSound network; as soon as a
tivity on the two Ethernet ports (“IN” and
rSound for more details on
’ of the EtherSound
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ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 back panels
1.
Audio connectors
On
ES881v2, four male XLR-3 connectors are used to output eight EtherSound channels on four AES/EBU
stereo out
channels.
On ES1241v2, six male XLR-3 connectors are used to output twelve EtherSound channels on six stereo
AES/EBU stereo outputs, two fe
Eth
On
eightereo
puts onto sixteen EtherSound channels.
in
2.
Network connectors
Thedy and reliable connection to the EtherSound
network. The “IN” port receives the descending EtherSound stream (‘downstream’, coming from the ‘Clock Source’) while the “OUT” port receives the ascending EtherSound stream (‘upstream’) and transmits it to the
“IN” port; for more details on the concepts of ‘upstream’ and ‘downstream’ please refer to the document
‘EtherSound Overview’, available on the enclosed CD-ROM and on our web site.
puts, four female XLR-3 connectors to input four AES/EBU stereo inputs onto eight EtherSound
male XLR-3 connectors to input two AES/EBU stereo inputs onto four
erSound channels.
ES16161v2, two female Sub-D 25-pin connectors are used to output sixteen EtherSound channels on
t stereo AES/EBU stereo outputs, two female Sub-D 25-pin connectors to input eight AES/EBU s
se two NeutrikTM EtherConTM RJ45 connectors allow of a stea
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EtherSound ES881v2, ES1241v2 & ES16161v2
Ethernet Audio Bridges
3.
GPIO connectors
These terminal blocks allow setup of external control and monitoring devices through configurable and
protected General Purpose Inputs and Outputs. See dedicated GPIO chapter for details.
Note: the GPIO port is managed by configuration software only.
4.
Serial port
RS232 interface on DB9.
Note: The RS232 serial port management requires specific software.
5.
Word clock synchronization
Two female BNC connectors, ‘Word Clock In’ and ‘Word Clock Out’, allow synchronization with an
external clock. For more details see the corresponding chapter.
6.
RJ45 ES control port
This port allows remote control and management of your network via an EtherSound management
software such as EScontrol.
7. Ground
Connect this ground bolt to the chassis of the mounting rack for a better grounding of the electronics, thus
ensuring immunity to electromagnetic interference.
8.
Power supply
Power plug MUST be earthed properly.
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ION INSTALLAT
Before mounting devices in a rack…
Inter al settings n
On ES881v2,
between 44.1 kHz and 48
Preset efault value is 48 kHz.
d
In case you need to change the default setting, please refer to appendix B of this manual.
Note: These operations require opening of the cabinet and shall be done by qualified personnel only.
Connecting your EtherSound device
It is recommended to esta
Power supply
Before plugging the power cord
• th
• the AC outlet used is properly earthed.
Just like for any other audio system, power the ind
down in the oppo
Do not allow anything to rest on the po
o
ver it.
ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 the local sampling frequency is switchable by means of a jumper
kHz.
blish all connections before powering up the device.
, make sure that:
e power cord is not damaged
ividual devices up following the audio path and power
site direction.
er cabl
we. Keep the power cable away from where people could trip
Network
The cable type most commonly used today is CAT5e. For more detailed information, please refer to the
document “Building ES Networks”, available on the enclosed CD-ROM and on our web site.
The network connections are established via two Neutrik
receptacles. Connection is very easy: use the connector labeled “IN” to connect the
descending EtherSound stream (downstream, coming from the ‘Clock Source’), the
connector labeled “OUT” to connect the ascending EtherSound stream (‘upstream’).
The Neutrik
system. To disconnect the cable from the device, press the latch, then withdraw the
cable while maintaining the latch pushed.
TM
EtherConTM RJ45 provide secure connection through a latching
Example 1: bi-directional point-to-point transmission of eight audio channels
This application is very easy with EtherSound ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2.
Connect a standard Ethernet cable between the “OUT” port of the first Ethernet bridge to the “IN” port of the
second Ethernet bridge. Bring into line the EtherSound channels on the two devices (see the on-line help of
the configuration software).
Example 2: more complex architectures
System topology may be daisy chain, star, ring, or a combination of star and daisy chain. By default, the first
device in a network, such as an EtherSound ES881v2, provides the master clock for the entire network. This
device is called ‘Clock Source’. Note that in a ring configuration you must configure a device as Clock Source
(this is done by software, the device is then called ‘Preferred Clock Source’). Nevertheless, you have the
possibility to synchronize the ‘Clock Source’ device on an external clock by using the ‘Word Clock In’ input
and by then providing this clock to the EtherSound bridges downstream from the ‘Clock Source’ passing
through the ‘Word Clock Out’ outputs.
Connect the “OUT” port with the “IN” port of the following EtherSound device.
Repeat this step for each device in the network. The maximum distance between two devices is 100 meters
(≈330 feet). Intermediate switches or fiber optic links may be used to considerably increase this distance.
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TM
EtherConTM RJ45
EtherSound ES881v2, ES1241v2 & ES16161v2
Ethernet Audio Bridges
Synchronization
ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 support several synchr
Synchronization via:
• the network (ex
• the ‘AES In 1’ input
•
the Word clock input
If the equipment is the Clock Source, it provides the clock for the network. It can be synchronized on the
internal clock, on the signal connected to the “AES In 1”, or on the signal connected to th
lon software, if
In the ast case, make sure to activate a frequency conversion stage (SRC) from the configurati
the AES/EBU input signals are not synchronized on the
in the case of synchronization on the internal clock.
When the device is not in ‘Clock Source’ mode, it is synchronized on the signal
• the ‘Word C
this case it is not necessary to insert an SR
• If the devices connected to the
conversion (SRC) is required.
Use the configuration software provided to set these parameters.
cept in ‘Clock Source’ mode)
lock Out’ output allows synchronizing the devices connected on the ‘AES In 1’ inputs. In
AES/EBU inputs are not synchronized on the network, sample rate
onization modes.
e Word Clock input.
Word Clock. Likewise, enabling the SRC is obligatory
coming from the network:
C stage.
Connecting a computer
To connect a PC directly to an ES881v2, ES1241v2, or ES16161v2, it must be equipped with a network card.
Use an E
You can as w
control port.
thernet cable to connect the network card to the RJ45 ‘Ethernet’ port of the Clock Source device.
ell access the Clock Source through a regular Ethernet network via the device’s RJ45 Ethernet
to manage the EtherSound network
Audio
Te
he pinout used on th
(“hot”, +) and pin 3 carri
XLRs is standard: pin 1 carries the signal ground, pin 2 carries the positive signal
es the negative signal (“cold”, -).
GPIO
ES881v2, ES1241v2, and
counterparts are supplied
ES16161v2 are shipped with four GPIs and four GPOs on terminal blocks,
. For details see Appendix A.
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Serial port (RS232 on DB9)
ES881vS232 male port on the rear panel. Use this port to
cont
Note: nt requires specific software.
2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 dispose of a serial R
nec any compatible device. For pinout allocation details, please refer to the figure and table above.
The RS232 serial port manageme
Pin # Description
1
not connected
2
RxD (received data)
3
TxD (transmitted data)
4
not connected
5
signal ground
6
not connected
7
RTS (request to send)
8
CTS (clear to send)
9
not connected
Remote set-up by means of configuration software
Use of the configuration software allows for the management of all devices on the
software details, please refer to the on-line help file.
ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 are shipped with a CD-ROM containing the EtherSound driver and
Digigram configuration software, EScontrol. To install this software, please refer to the CD-ROM delivered
with your EtherSound device.
ES881v2, ES1241v2, and ES16161v2 may also be managed through configuration software edited by
Digigram
development partners.
To uninstall the software go to Add/Remove programs in t
he Windows Control Panel.
EtherSound network; for
the
Firmware update
Digigram may decide to publish firmware updates. It m
this case please refer to the respective documentation provided with the firmware upgrade tool.
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ay then become necessary to upgrade your devices. In
EtherSound ES881v2, ES1241v2 & ES16161v2
Ethernet Audio Bridges
SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration
Size : 43.9 x 482.6 x 297.1 mm 1U 19” rack
Power supply
Temp / humidity
on-condensing)
(n
perating:
O
torage:
S
100 - 240
switching-mode, automa
ARNINGmodule t contains hazardous
: Do not open the power supply W. I
There are
0°C - 50°
-5°C – 7
VAC, 47-63 Hz
tic voltage detection
voltages.
no user-serviceable parts inside
C / 0% - 95%
0°C / 0% - 95%
Power consumption ES881v2ES1241v2: ES16161v2:
at 240 V
at 100 V