Focusrite RedNet HD32R User manual

User Guide

FA0773-02

www.focusrite.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. 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 or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

No naked ﬂames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

If the mains plug supplying the apparatus incorporates a fuse then it should only be replaced with a fuse of identical or lower rupture value.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed 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.

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The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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Apparatet må tikoples jordet stikkontakt

Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION

Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure

Product Identiﬁcation: Focusrite RedNet Responsible party: American Music and Sound Address: 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone: 800-431-2609 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For USA

To the User:

1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

2. Important: This product satisﬁes FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with other equipment. Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense

For Canada

To the User:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RoHS Notice

Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10,

25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources Code.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 2

About this User Guide .........................................................6

Box Contents ................................................................6

INTRODUCTION ................................................................7

INSTALLATION GUIDE ...........................................................8

RedNet 5 Connections and Features ............................................8

Front Panel ............................................................8

RedNet HD32R Connections and Features .......................................9

Front Panel ............................................................9

Rear Panels ...........................................................10

Power Connection ...........................................................12

IEC Power Cord Retaining Clips...........................................12

Physical Characteristics – RedNet 5 ............................................13

Power Requirements ........................................................13

Physical Characteristics – RedNet HD32R .......................................14

Power Requirements ........................................................14

REDNET 5/HD32R OPERATION...................................................15

First Use and Firmware Updates...............................................15

Pull Up and Pull Down Operation...............................................15

INTERFACING TO PRO TOOLS.................................................... 16

Pro Tools|HDX ..............................................................16

Pro Tools|HD ...............................................................16

Multiple I/O Units............................................................17

Pro Tools Setup .............................................................18

Sample Rate...........................................................18

Using RedNet 5 with other Pro Tools|HD interfaces ..........................18

Setting the Clock Source .....................................................19

OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS .......................................... 22

USING REDNET CONTROL.......................................................22

Signal Metering .............................................................22

ID (Identiﬁcation) ............................................................23

Tools Menu.................................................................23

CONTENTS . . . Continued

APPENDIX.................................................................... 24

Connector Pinouts...........................................................24

Ethernet Connector.....................................................24

Pro Tools Interface – RedNet 5 ...........................................24

Pro Tools Interface – RedNet HD32R ......................................24

BNC Connectors .......................................................24

PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 25

Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service .........................................27

Registering Your Product .....................................................27

Customer Support and Unit Servicing ...........................................27

Troubleshooting ............................................................27

About this User Guide

This User Guide applies to both the RedNet 5 and RedNet HD32R HD Bridge interfaces. It provides information about installing each unit and how either can be connected into your system.

All references relating to the RedNet 5 are also applicable to the RedNet HD32R. In any instances where names or values differ, the screening or value for the HD32R unit will be appended in square brackets, eg., “Power [PSU A]”.

HD32R

Any information that is relevant to only one device will be separated within a border like this.

A RedNet System User Guide is also available from the RedNet product pages of the Focusrite website. The Guide provides a detailed explanation of the RedNet system concept, that will help you achieve a thorough understanding of its capabilities. We recommend that all users, including those already experienced in digital audio networking, take the time to read through the System User Guide so that they are fully aware of all the possibilities that RedNet and its software have to offer.

Should either User Guide not provide the information you need, be sure to consult:

www.focusrite.com/rednet, which contains a comprehensive collection of common technical support

queries.

Box Contents

• RedNet 5 [HD32R] unit

• 1 [2] x IEC AC mains cables

• 2 x IEC mains cable retaining clips (See instructions on page 12)

• 2m Cat 6 Ethernet cable

• Safety information cut sheet

• RedNet Getting Started Guide

• Product registration card, provides links to: RedNet Control RedNet PCIe drivers (included with RedNet Control download) Audinate Dante Controller (installed with RedNet Control) Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) Token and download instructions

RedNet 5 only

HD32R only

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet 5/HD32R.

RedNet 5

RedNet D16

RedNet HD32R

RedNet 5/HD32R is a multichannel, bi-directional Dante interface, which allows an Avid® Pro Tools|HD system direct access to a Dante digital audio networking system.

Each unit acts as a 64-channel (32 in/32 out) digital break in/out box and both support a wide range of Pro Tools|HDX and HD cards. Up to six RedNet 5/HD32R modules can be used with a Pro Tools|HDX system and three with Pro Tools|HD, allowing the maximum channel count for either.

HD32R

Dual Ethernet connectors (primary and secondary) on the rear-panel allow maximum network reliability with seamless switchover to a standby network in the unlikely event of a network failure. These ports may also be used to daisy-chain additional units when operating in Switched mode.

Redundant power supplies (PSU A and B) with separate input sockets on the rear panel allow one supply to be connected to an uninterruptible source. Each PSU’s status can be monitored remotely over the network or from the front panel.

Connection to Pro Tools system is via standard DigiLink [Mini DigiLink] ports.

RedNet 5

A Mini DigiLink-to-DigiLink adaptor cable is included to allow compatibility with Pro Tools|HDX or Pro Tools|HD Native systems that use the Mini DigiLink connection.

An additional Avid/Digidesign interface may be connected to the expansion port.

The front panel contains a set of LEDs to conﬁrm network status, sample rate, clock sources and signal presence on both input and output.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

RedNet 5 Connections and Features

Front Panel

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1. AC Power Switch

2. Power

Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present.

3. RedNet Network Status Indicators:

• CONNECTED – Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network.

• LOCKED – Illuminates when a valid sync signal is received from the network, or when the

RedNet 5 unit is Network Master. Flashes if external clock is selected but not connected.

4. RedNet Sample Rate Indicators

Five orange indicators: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz and 192kHz. Only one of these will be lit at any time to indicate the sample rate at which the system is operating.

5. Inputs

Audio inputs to the network (ie. outputs from Pro Tools|HD). Eight tri-colour LEDs indicating the signal level in four consecutively-numbered channels; the colour indicates the highest signal in each group of four:

Green: Signal present (illuminates at -42 dBFS) Orange: -6 dBFS Red: 0 dBFS

6. Outputs

Audio outputs from the network (ie. inputs to Pro Tools|HD). Eight LEDs indicating the signal level in the output channels; these function in the same manner as the input LEDs.

7. Pro Tools Interface Mode:

• PRIMARY – the normal operating mode, in which RedNet 5 appears to Pro Tools as two

external 16-channel interfaces.

• EXPANSION – this mode should be selected from RedNet Control when the rear panel

‘Expansion’ port is in use. RedNet 5 will now appear to Pro Tools as a single 16-channel interface. This mode should also be used when RedNet 5 is connected to the expansion port of a 16-channel Pro Tools|HD device.

RedNet HD32R Connections and Features

Front Panel

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1. AC Power Switch

2. Power Indicators:

• PSU A – Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present.

• PSU B – Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present.

When both supplies are functioning and have AC inputs PSU A will be the default supply.

3. RedNet Network Status Indicators:

• PRIMARY – Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network. Also

illuminates to indicate network activity when operating in switched mode.

• SECONDARY – Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network.

Not used when operating in Switched mode.

• LOCKED – Illuminates when a valid sync signal is received from the network, or when

the RedNet HD32R unit is Network Master. Flashes if external clock is selected but not connected.

4. RedNet Sample Rate Indicators

Five orange indicators: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, x2 (multiple of 44.1 or 48), x4 (multiple of 44.1 or 48) and sample rate PULL UP/DOWN. These Indicators illuminate individually or in combination to indicate the sample rate being used. For example: for a 96kHz Pull Up/Down setting, the 48kHz, x2 and Pull Up/Down indicators will illuminate.

5. From DAW

Audio inputs to the network (ie., the outputs from Pro Tools). Eight green LEDs indicating signal present in any of four consecutively-numbered channels; illuminate at -126 dBFS.

6. To DAW

Audio outputs from the network (ie., the inputs to Pro Tools). Eight green LEDs indicating signal present in the output channels; illuminate at -126 dBFS.

7. Clock Source:

• INTERNAL – Orange LED, indicates that unit is locked to its internal clock.

• WORD CLOCK – Orange LED, illuminates to indicate an external Word Clock sync is in use.

• LOOP SYNC – Orange LED illuminates when this device is clocking to Loop Sync.

• DAW MASTER – Orange LED illuminates when this device is the master in Pro Tools.

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