Mytek Digital DIO MADI Card User Manual

Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual

Mytek DIO MADI Card

User Manual

ver. 1.4 / May 2011

© Mytek 2011

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Content

Introduction.............................................................4

Before You Begin.....................................................4

Quick Start................................................................5

Card Installation......................................................6

Connecting Clock Signal......................................11

DipSwitch configuration......................................12

MADI Card Connectors........................................13

Other settings.........................................................13

Signal routing.........................................................14

RME Madiface ExpressCard................................15

Multiple Converter Configurations....................15

Mainboard firmware update................................19

Important Safety Instructions..............................23

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Introduction

The Mytek DIO MADI Card is a physical card that
plugs into the back of the Mytek 8X192 ADDA
converter.
With this card installed the Mytek 8X192 ADDA can
directly interface with other MADI capable
equipment. The card can be installed by the user as
described further in the manual.

Before You Begin

Before connecting the DIO MADI card, check if the
most current firmware (version 4.5.5 or later) is
installed in the 8X192 converter. To verify your
current version locate the firmware chip on the main
converter board or contact Mytek via email and
provide the serial number of converter.

(If necessary contact Mytek and request appropriate
firmware.)

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Quick Start

1. Installation of DIO MADI card

Remove the top cover from the converter,
unscrew the DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 slot plate
and install the DIO MADI card using the existing
screws. Double check if all the connector pins
match properly with the pins of the connector on
the main converter board.

2. Operation

The card is ready for operation immediately after
installing it in the converter.

3. Configuration

After turning on the 8x192ADDA converter you
should select the settings appropriate for your
configuration needed on the front panel. The DIO
MADI card should be connected to another
MADI device by one of three cables: optical, BNC
or FireWire.

Remember to turn
off and disconnect
power and signal
cables while working
with the top cover
removed.

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Card Installation

The DIO MADI card can be installed in either
DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 slot. The card can be
installed with any card available for the 8x192 converter.

8x192 ADDA converter’s rear panel

WARNING!
Remember to follow basic safety rules on electronic
device handling while opening the converter:

✔ Keep your hands dry,
✔ Turn off power and detach power and signal cables

while working with the top cover removed.

To install the DIO MADI card:

1. Find the DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 expansion
slot at the mainboard’s layout.

2. Make sure that the power cord and all signal and
clock lines are disconnected.

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3. Remove the top cover.

4. Locate the DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2
expansion slot on the mainboard.

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5. Unscrew the cover plate of the chosen slot
from the rear panel.

6. Partially insert the card from the back of the
converter.

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