MUTEC MC-2 User Manual

AES3 & AES11 Distribution Amplifier

and Converter

MUTEC part no. 8015-055

Professional A/V Technology

Germany

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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General instructions
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture, direct
sunlight or excessive heat from sources such as radiators or spotlights. No user serviceable parts are in­side. Repair and maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by MUTEC GmbH!
The unit has been designed for operation in a standard domestic environment. Do NOT expose the
unit and its accessories to rain, moisture, direct sunlight or excessive heat produced by such heat sourc­es as radiators or spotlights! The free flow of air inside and around the unit must always be ensured.

CAUTION

RISK OF

ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

Initial operation

Prior to the init ial operation of the unit , the ap plianc e, its a ccessorie s and pac kaging m ust be
inspecte d for any si gns of ph ysical damag e that may h ave occurred du ring tra nsit . If the un it has
been da maged mechanicall y or if liquids have been spilled i nside t he encl osure , the app liance m ay
not be co nnec ted to the mains or m ust be disconnec ted fro m the mains imme diatel y! If the unit is
damag ed, please do N OT return it to MUTEC Gmb H, but no tify your deal er and th e shipp ing com ­pany immediat ely, oth erwise clai ms for damage or replac ement m ay not be granted .

If the device is left in a low-temperature environment for a long time and then is moved to a
room-temperature environment, condensation may occur on the inside and the exterior. To avoid
short­circuits and flashovers, be sure to wait one or two hours before putting the device into operation.

Power supply
The device contains a self-adapting wide-range power supply supporting the majority of global stan­dard line voltages within a range of 90…250 V, with no need for making adjustments. Make sure that
your line-voltage source provides a supply voltage within the specified range. In addition, make sure
that the device is properly grounded via the local electric installation.

Pleas e use th e enclo sed po wer cord ( see packaging) to connect th e unit to th e mains . Switch the
unit of f before you at tempt t o connect it to the mains . Connect th e power cord to the u nit, then
to a standard 3 -pin mains outlet. To dra w the power cord , never p ull on the c able but on the mains
plug!

The uni t must b e grounded during operation!

For information on the power-inlet wiring, refer to the »Wirin g of connectors« section in the
appendix. Disconnect the device from the mains when not using it for an extended period!

Declaration of Conformity
We herewith confirm that the product complies with the European
Commission’s standards on electromagnetic compatibility.

Interference emission: EN 50081-1, 1992
Resistance to interference: EN 50082-1, 1992

Presupposed as operation condition is that all clock outputs are
connected with high-quality and good shielded BNC 75 ohms cable.

This symbol, a flash of lightning inside a triangle, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, an exclamation mark inside a triangle,
alerts you to important operating or safety instructions
in this manual.

WARRANTY REGULATIONS

§1 Warranty

MUTEC GmbH warrants the flawless performance of this product to the original buyer for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If any failure occurs within
the specified warranty period that is caused by defects in material and/or workmanship, MUTEC GmbH shall either repair or replace the product free of charge within 90
days. The purchaser is not entitled to claim an inspection of the device free of charge during the warranty period. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product
will be returned freight prepaid by MUTEC GmbH within Germany. Outside Germany, the product will be returned with the additional international freight charges payable
by the customer. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.

§2 Warranty transferability
This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer who bought the product from a MUTEC GmbH specialized dealer or distributor, and is not transferable to anyone
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, distributor, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUTEC GmbH.

§3 Waranty regulations
The return of the completed registration card, or online registration on one of the websites specified below, is a condition of warranty. Failing to register the device before
returning it for repair will void the extended warranty.

The serial number on the returned device must match the one stated on the registration card or entered during online registration. Otherwise, the device will be
returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
Any returned device must be accompanied by a detailed error description and a copy of the original sales receipt issued by a MUTEC dealer or distributor.
The device must be returned free of shipping expenses and in the original package, if possible; otherwise, the sender has to provide comparably protective packaging.
The sender is fully responsible for any damage or loss of the product when shipping it to MUTEC GmbH.

§4 Limitation of warrant y
Damages caused by the follow ing condition s are not covered b y this war ranty:

Damages caused by every kind of norm al wear an d tear (e.g. displays, L EDs, potentiometers , fader s, switche s, buttons, conn ecti ng elem ents , print ed labe ls, co ver
glasses, cover prints, and similar parts).
Functional failure of t he prod uct caused b y improper ins tallation (pleas e observe CM OS comp onent s handling ins truc tions!), negle ct or misuse of
the pro duct , e.g. fa ilure to o perate the unit i n compliance wi th the in stru ctions given in the us er or servic e manual s.
Damage caused by any form of ex ternal m echan ical im pact o r modif icati on.
Damage caused by the user’s f ailure to connect and operate t he unit in compli ance with loca l safet y regu lation s.
Damage caused by forc e majeur e (fire , explo sion, flood , lightning, war, vandalism, etc.).
Consequential damages or d efec ts in produc ts fro m other manufac turers as well as any costs re sulting from a loss of pr oduc tion.

Repair s carr ied out b y pers onnel w hich is n ot authorized f rom MUT EC GmbH w ill void the warranty. Adaptations and modifications to the device made with regard to
national, technical, or safety regulations in a country or of the customer do not constitute a warranty claim and should be set with MUTEC GmbH in advance.

§5 Repairs
To obtain warranty service, the buyer must call or write to MUTEC GmbH before returning the unit. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and
the original buyer’s invoice. Devices shipped to MUTEC GmbH for repair without prior notice will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. In case of a functional
failure please contact:

MUTEC Gesellschaft fuer Systementwicklung und Komponentenvertrieb mbH
Siekeweg 6/8 • 123 09 Berlin • Germany • Fo n 030 -7468 80- 0 • Fax [phone] • tecsuppor [e-mail] • www.mutec-net.com

MUTEC GmbH assumes no liability for any incorrect information given in this manual. Please note that
all software/hardware product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. No part of
this manual may be reproduced, copied or converted to a machine-readable form or electronical media
without a written permission of MUTEC GmbH. We reserve the right to change or improve our products
without notice. © MUTEC GmbH 2005-2014

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Peripheral MUTEC Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MC-2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MC-2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

INSTALLATION

Content of the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Placing the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wiring the AES/EBU and AES/EBU ID Interfaces . . . . . . . 11

OPERATION

Selecting Function Areas and setting Functions . . . . . . . 13

Steps of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MODE Function Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AES/EBU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AES/EBU + AES 3 → 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AES/EBU + AES 3 → 11 + REF PASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AES/EBU ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AES/EBU ID + AES 3 → 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AES/EBU ID + AES 3 → 11 + REF PASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AES/EBU ID

STATUS Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

NO REF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CLOCK

OUT

Function Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

IN

Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

APPENDIX

Pin Assignment of the Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting the AES/EBU ID Input to Ground . . . . . . . . . 18

Switching-off the Termination of the AES/EBU ID Input . . . 18

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19