Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X)
Multi-Channel High
Definition Tone Generator
User Handbook
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Redbox RB-TGHD(B & X) User Handbook
This handbook is for use with the following product:
Redbox RB-TGHD(B&X) Multi-Channel High Denition Tone Generator
©Sonifex Ltd, 2009
All Rights Reserved
Revision 1.01, April 2012
Sonifex Ltd, 61, Station Road, Irthlingborough,
Northants, NN9 5QE, England.
Tel: +44 (0)1933 650 700
Fax: +44 (0)1933 650 726
Email: sales@sonifex.co.uk
Website: http://www.sonifex.co.uk
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any
error contained in this manual.
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document the use of Sonifex product.
RB-TGHD(B & X) USER HANDBOOK
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Warranty i
Warranty and Liability i
Unpacking the RB-TGHD iii
Returning the Warranty Card iii
Safety Information iv
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment iv
Voltage Setting Checks iv
Fuse Rating iv
Power Cable and Connection iv
Ordering the Correct Mains Lead v
Installation Information v
Atmosphere v
Electromagnetic Radiation v
Fitting Redboxes v
WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement vi
Introduction 1
Front Panel Controls & Indicators 2
Channel Active LEDs 2
Channel Button & LEDs 2
Sequence Mode Button & LEDs 2
Sequence Button & LEDs 2
Sequence Loop Button & LEDs 3
DIPSwitch Settings 4
Sample Rate – Bank 1 DIP Switches 1-3 4
Sync Mode – Bank 1 DIP Switches 4-5 4
Sample Width – Bank 1 DIP Switch 6 5
Audio Line-Up – Bank 2 DIP Switches 1-5 5
Force Bootloader Mode – Bank 2 DIP Switch 8 6
Reset Button 6
Sequence Details 6
Rear Panel Connections & Operation 12
Mains Power 12
Analogue Audio Outputs 12
Digital Audio Outputs – RB-TGHDX Model 12
Digital Audio Outputs – RB-TGHDB Model 12
Word Clock Input 12
RS232 13
Remote Port 13
Serial Interface Commands & Responses Protocol 15
Serial Data Format 15
RB-TGHD SCi Remote Control Software 19
Download the Latest SCi Software 19
Connecting the RS232 Serial Port 19
Using SCI for the First Time 19
Loaded Launcher 20
SCi for RB-TGHD Tone Generators 20
User Sequence Programming 21
Firmware Updates 23
Installing the Optional Sync Boards 24
Opening the RB-TGHD 25
Technical Specication RB-TGHD (B & X) 26
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FIGURES
FIGURES
Figures
Fig A: Packing List iii
Fig B: Power Connections iv
Fig C: Mains Lead Table v
Fig D: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit v
Fig 1-1: RB-TGHDX Front Panel 1
Fig 1-2: Channel Active LEDs 2
Fig 1-3: Channels Button & LEDs 2
Fig 1-4: Sequence Mode Button & LEDs 2
Fig 1-5: Sequence Button & LEDs 2
Table 1-1: Valid Sequences For Channel Congurations 3
Table 1-2: Sequence Restart Button Action 3
Fig 1-6: Sequence Loop Button & LEDs 3
Fig 1-7: DIPSwitch Settings 4
Table 1-3: Digital Sample Rate Settings 4
Table 1-4: Synchronization Mode Settings 4
Table 1-5: Digital Sample Width Settings 5
Table 1-6: Audio Line-Up settings 5
Fig 1-8: RB-TGHDX rear panel 12
Fig 1-9: RB-TGHDB rear panel 12
Table 1-7: Remote Inputs 13
Table 1-8: Remote Outputs 14
Fig 3-1: SCi Launcher 19
Fig 3-2: SCi Device Discovery Panel 19
Fig 3-3: SCi Launcher Loaded 20
Fig 3-4: SCi Main Control Screen 20
Fig 3-5: SCi User Sequence Screen 21
Fig 3-6: SCi Misc Screen 23
Table 3-1: Firmware Upgrade Status LED 24
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Warranty
Warranty and Liability
Important: the purchaser is advised to read this clause
(a) The Company agrees to repair or (at its discretion) replace Goods which are found to
be defective (fair wear and tear excepted) and which are returned to the Company
within 12 months of the date of despatch provided that each of the following
are satised:
(i) notication of any defect is given to the Company immediately upon its
becoming apparent to the Purchaser;
(ii) the Goods have only been operated under normal operating conditions and
have only been subject to normal use (and in particular the Goods must have
been correctly connected and must not have been subject to high voltage or
to ionising radiation and must not have been used contrary to the Company’s
technical recommendations);
(iii) the Goods are returned to the Company’s premises at the Purchaser’s expense;
(iv) any Goods or parts of Goods replaced shall become the property of
the Company;
(v) no work whatsoever (other than normal and proper maintenance) has been
carried out to the Goods or any part of the Goods without the Company’s prior
written consent;
(vi) the defect has not arisen from a design made, furnished or specied by
the Purchaser;
(vii) the Goods have been assembled or incorporated into other goods only in
accordance with any instructions issued by the Company;
(viii) the defect has not arisen from a design modied by the Purchaser;
(ix) the defect has not arisen from an item manufactured by a person other than
the Company.
In respect of any item manufactured by a person other than the Company, the Purchaser
shall only be entitled to the benet of any warranty or guarantee provided by such
manufacturer to the Company.
(b) In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not
warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.
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(c) The Company accepts liability:
(i) for death or personal injury to the extent that it results from the negligence of
the Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its
agents (in the course of the agency);
(ii) for any breach by the Company of any statutory undertaking as to title, quiet
possession and freedom from encumbrance.
(d) Subject to conditions (a) and (c) from the time of despatch of the Goods from the
Company’s premises the Purchaser shall be responsible for any defect in the Goods
or loss, damage, nuisance or interference whatsoever consequential economic or
otherwise or wastage of material resulting from or caused by or to the Goods. In
particular the Company shall not be liable for any loss of prots or other economic
losses. The Company accordingly excludes all liability for the same.
(e) At the request and expense of the Purchaser the Company will test the Goods to
ascertain performance levels and provide a report of the results of that test. The
report will be accurate at the time of the test, to the best of the belief and knowledge
of the Company, and the Company accepts no liability in respect of its accuracy
beyond that set out in Condition (a).
(f) Subject to Condition (e) no representation, condition, warranty or other term,
express or implied (by statute or otherwise) is given by the Company that the Goods
are of any particular quality or standard or will enable the Purchaser to attain any
particular performance or result, or will be suitable for any particular purpose or use
under specic conditions or will provide any particular capacity, notwithstanding
that the requirement for such performance, result or capacity or that such particular
purpose or conditions may have been known (or ought to have been known) to the
Company, its employees or agents.
(g) (i) To the extent that the Company is held legally liable to the Purchaser for any
single breach of contract, tort, representation or other act or default, the
Company’s liability for the same shall not exceed the Price of the Goods.
(ii) The restriction of liability in Condition (g)(i) shall not apply to any liability
accepted by the Seller in Condition (c).
(h) Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as dened by the
Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory
rights of the Purchaser are not aected by these Conditions of Sale.
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Unpacking the RB-TGHD
The RB-TGHD is shipped with the following equipment. Please check your packaging
to ensure that you have all of the items below. If anything is missing, please contact the
supplier of your equipment immediately.
Item Quantity RB-TGHD
RB-TGHD 1
IEC Mains lead tted with moulded mains plug 1
Handbook and warranty card 1
Fig A: Packing List
Each RB-TGHD is shipped in protective packaging and should be inspected for damage
before use. Where an item is found to have transit damage, notify the carrier immediately
with all the relevant details of the shipment. Packing materials should be kept for
inspection and also for if the product needs to be returned.
Returning the Warranty Card
In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design
improvements or modications, it is important to complete the warranty registration
document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK.
For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the
rear of the RB-TGHD.
Serial Number ………………………………………
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Safety Information
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment
This equipment has been designed to meet the safety regulations currently
advised in the country of purchase and it conforms to the safety regulations
specied by use of the CE Mark.
Warning : There are no user serviceable parts inside the equipment. If you should ever
need to look inside the unit, always disconnect the mains supply before removing the
equipment covers.
Voltage Setting Checks
Ensure that the machine operating voltage is correct for your mains power supply by
checking the box in which your Redbox was supplied. The voltage is shown on the box
label. The available voltage settings are 115V, or 230V. Please note that all Redboxes are
either switchable between 115V and 230V, or have a universal power supply.
Fuse Rating
The RB-TGHD is supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path of the mains
power input. For reasons of safety it is important that the correct rating and type of fuse is
used. Incorrectly rated fuses could present a possible re hazard, under equipment fault
conditions. The fuse rating for the RB-TGHD is:
230 or 115 V operation - 1A 5 x 20mm SB
The active fuse is tted on the outside rear panel of the unit.
Power Cable and Connection
An IEC power connector is supplied with the RB-TGHD which has a moulded plug attached
– this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied with your RB-TGHD,
please contact your supplier, because an IEC connector is always supplied from the Sonifex
factory.
If for any reason, you need to use the RB-TGHD with a dierent power cable, you should use
the following wiring guidelines.
Wire Colour Connection
Green, or green and yellow Earth (E)
Blue, or Black Neutral (N)
Brown, or Red Live (L)
Fig B: Power Connections
Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and before applying
power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct operating voltage for your mains
power supply.
Important Note : The terminal marked on the rear panel must be earthed.
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Ordering the Correct Mains Lead
When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required
operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add:
UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead
EC, for 230V, European Schuko 2 pin to IEC lead
US, for 115V, 3 pin to IEC lead
AU for 230V, Australasian 3 pin to IEC lead
Fig C: Mains Lead Table
E.g. order RB-TGHD UK for a UK IEC lead to be supplied.
Installation Information
Atmosphere
The units should be installed in an area that is not subject to excessive temperature
variation (<0°C, >50°C), moisture, dust or vibration.
Electromagnetic Radiation
The cover is connected to earth by means of the xing screws. It is essential to maintain
this earth ground connection to ensure a safe operating environment and provide
electromagnetic shielding.
Fitting Redboxes
Redboxes can be xed to the underside of a mixing desk, or other surfaces using 4.2mm
holes in the sides and xed with 2 x M4 screws or 2 x No. 6 countersink wood screws.
They can also be rack-mounted, with either the front, or rear of the Redbox positioned at
the front of the rack:
Rear Mounting The RB-TGHD: The RB-RK3 1U rear panel rack kit can be used for large
Redboxes such as the RB-TGHD.
Fig D: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit
Note: When tting the rear-mounting rack-kits, a notch has been left on the inside of
the right-hand rack-piece for the mains cable to pass through. Make sure that the mains
cable has been put through the notch before attaching the right hand rack-piece.
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WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was agreed on
13 February 2003, along with the related Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions
of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (RoHS).
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) aims to minimise the
impacts of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment during their life times
and when they become waste. It applies to a huge spectrum of products. It encourages
and sets criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. All products manufactured by Sonifex Ltd have the WEEE directive
label placed on the case. It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct
procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”.
Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can
reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be
returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.
Sonifex Ltd has phased out the use of certain hazardous substances identied in the
European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. The RoHS
directive limits the use of certain hazardous substances currently used in EEE manufacture,
including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and halide-containing
compounds PBB (polybrominated biphenyl) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ether).
Elimination of these substances will result in more environmentally friendly recycling
of electronic equipment. For the products which Sonifex manufacture, the main area
where products were aected was in the use of lead for manufacturing and assembling
electronics circuit boards.
Sonifex Ltd practices lead-free (LF) manufacturing processes. LF solder is used on the
surface-mount PCB manufacturing processes and for hand soldering. The printed circuit
boards (PCBs) used are either gold plated, or immersion tin plated, both of which use no
lead. Historically the PCBs were hot air solder levelled (HASL) PCBs which used tin/lead
based solder.
The manufacturing processes include the assembly of purchased components from
various sources. Product is oered as RoHS compliant, or LF, only after sucient evidence
is received from the component manufacturers that their components are RoHS compliant.
Sonifex Ltd relies solely on the distributor, or manufacturer, of the components for
identication of RoHS compliance. Thus whilst every eort is made to ensure compliance,
Sonifex Ltd makes no warranty, or certication, or declaration of compliance concerning
said components.
Sonifex Ltd denes “Lead Free” as pertaining to any product, which has been manufactured
by Sonifex Ltd using components which have been declared by the manufacturers as
“Lead Free”. All statements by Sonifex Ltd of RoHS compliance are based on component
manufacturer documentation.
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
The RB-TGHD is a 1U rack-mount, 8 channel audio tone generator that provides line
identication for multi-channel audio systems, including 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound
typically used in high denition television broadcasts. By using a range of widely accepted
industry standard tone sequences, channel identication and associated levels can
be determined easily. Correct channel conguration in fold-down mixes can also be
highlighted when a broadcaster needs to mix several audio channels into a stereo feed.
The RB-TGHD caters for 2, 4, 6 and 8 channel congurations and all of the available audio
tone sequences for each channel conguration can be cycled through automatically, or
selected manually, and a loop mode allows patterns of tones to be repeated. A bank of
4 pushbuttons on the front panel sets these options and the associated LEDs indicate
the current setting. A set of 8 LEDs on the front panel indicate which channel is currently
outputting audio.
The audio line-up level can be adjusted from 0dBu to +24dBu in 1dBu steps and the
digital sample rate can be set from 32 kHz to 192 kHz in both 16 bit and 24 bit formats. As
standard, the RB-TGHD has TTL wordclock input synchronisation. This can optionally be
upgraded to a digital audio input or an analogue or digital video input.
The RB-TGHD is available in two variations. Both models provide 8 channels of audio
in both analogue and digital formats. The balanced analogue outputs are via 3 pin XLR
connectors. The RB-TGHDX has balanced AES/EBU digital outputs via 3 pin XLR connectors.
The RB-TGHDB has unbalanced digital outputs via BNC connectors. When using the
internally generated master clock, Channel Status information is generated and encoded
on the digital output channels with the appropriate bits for sample rate and sample width
set accordingly.
The serial port allows the RB-TGHD to be connected to a PC running SCi - the Sonifex
Software Control Interface. This allows full control of the unit and the ability to generate a
user dened audio tone sequence of up to 60 seconds in duration. In addition, a remote
port on the rear provides a simple interface to control the unit and several outputs to
indicate which tone sequence is active.
Fig 1-1: RB-TGHDX Front Panel
Front Panel Controls & Indicators
CHANNELS
Button
SEQ
LOOP
Button
SEQ
MODE
Button
SEQ
Button
Dip Switch
Settings
Channel
Active
LEDs
SYNC
LED
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATORS
All of the RB-TGHD’s user controls and conguration settings are located on the front panel.
Each push button has a range of LEDs associated with it that illuminate to show the current
selection.
The LED on the left of the front panel is normally red to indicate that power is present on
the unit.
Channel Active LEDs
These 8 LEDs provide a visual indication of
which channels are currently outputting audio
tones.
Channels Button & LEDs
This button selects the number of channels that output audio, from
2, 4, 6 or 8. If a sequence is active when this setting is changed, and
the sequence is valid for the new channel setting, the sequence will
automatically restart. Otherwise, the sequence will stop. The channel
button illuminates red when it is pressed. The default setting is 8
channels.
Sequence Mode Button & LEDs
This button selects either auto or manual sequence mode. Auto mode
cycles through all sequences that are enabled by the current channel
setting (see Table 1-1). Manual mode allows individual sequences
that are enabled by the current channel setting to be selected. The
sequence mode button illuminates red when it is pressed. The default
setting is auto mode.
Sequence Button & LEDs
This button selects the current sequence when the sequence
mode is set to manual. In auto sequence mode, all the
available sequences are cycled through and this button is
disabled with the LEDs indicating which sequence is currently
active. Table 1-1 shows which sequences are available for
each channel setting. The sequence button illuminates red
when it is pressed. The default setting is a combination of
BLITS Channel Identication on channels 1-6 and EBU R49
Stereo Line-up on channels 7-8. The user sequence can only
be selected if a valid sequence has been entered using the
SCi software. Once entered, the user sequence is stored
in internal non-volatile memory and will not be lost when
power to the unit is removed.
Fig 1-3: Channels
Button & LEDs
Fig 1-4: Sequence
Mode Button
& LEDs
Fig 1-5: Sequence
Button & LEDs
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Fig 1-2: Channel
Active LEDs
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2 Channels 4 Channels 6 Channels 8 Channels
EBU R49 Stereo Line-up
9999 *
GLITS Stereo Line-up
9999 *
BLITS Stereo Line-up
9999 *
EBU R49 Channel Identication
8899
BLITS Channel Identication
8999
Phase
9999
User
9999
* Stereo Line-up sequence also available on channels 7-8 in combination with BLITS Channel Identication
Table 1-1: Valid Sequences For Channel Congurations
Sequence Loop Button & LEDs
This button enables the sequence loop mode which will continuously
loop the selected sequence in manual sequence mode, or cycle
through each available sequence in auto sequence mode. Sequence
loop mode is enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the button
for 1 second. This button has a second function; a momentary press
resets the current active sequence. The eect of this depends on the
current sequence mode and sequence loop settings as shown below
in Table 1-2.
Sequence Mode: Auto Sequence Mode: Manual
Sequence Loop:
Enabled
Restarts current active
sequence
Restart current selected sequence
Sequence Loop:
Disabled
Restarts the rst available
sequence
Table 1-2: Sequence Restart Button Action
The sequence loop button illuminates red when it is pressed, and it ashes green when a
sequence is active. The default setting is sequence loop enabled.
Fig 1-6: Sequence
Loop Button
& LEDs
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DIPSwitch Settings
There are a total of 16 DIPSwitches arranged in 2 banks of 8,
located behind a removable panel next to the channel active
LEDs.
Sample Rate – Bank 1 DIP Switches 1-3
These switches set the sample rate for the digital outputs when the sync mode is set to
internally generated master clock, as follows:
Digital Sample Rate Bank1 DIP Sw 1 Bank 1 DIP Sw 2 Bank 1 DIP Sw 3
32kHz O O O
44.1kHz On O O
48kHz O On O
88.2kHz On On O
96kHz O O On
176.4kHz On O On
196kHz O On On
Not used On On On
Table 1-3: Digital Sample Rate Settings
Sync Mode – Bank 1 DIP Switches 4-5
These switches congure the RB-TGHD to synchronize the digital audio outputs to either
an internally generated master clock, or an external source via an add-on external sync
board. THe wordclock sync boards is tted as standard. A range of other sync boards are
available allowing synchronization to external analogue and digital video signals, as well
as digital audio clocks. Once installed, the RB-TGHD will automatically detect the type of
external sync board tted. The DIP switch settings are as follows:
Synchronization Mode Bank 1 DIP Sw 4 Bank 1 DIP Sw 5
Internally generated master clock O O
External synchronization (when using sync
board)
On O
Not used O On
Not used On On
Table 1-4: Synchronization Mode Settings
When using an external sync board, the sync LED will illuminate green when the RB-TGHD
has successfully locked. When not locked, this LED will illuminate red.
Fig 1-7: DIPSwitch Settings
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Sample Width – Bank 1 DIP Switch 6
This switch congures the sample width for the digital outputs as follows:
Digital Sample Width Bank 1 DIP Sw 6
16 bit O
24 bit On
Table 1-5: Digital Sample Width Settings
Audio Line-Up – Bank 2 DIP Switches 1-5
These switches set the audio line-up level for full scale digits. This setting allows 0dBFS to
be set from 0dBu to +24dBu as shown in the following table:
Audio Line-up DIP Sw 1 DIP Sw 2 DIP Sw 3 DIP Sw 4 DIP Sw 5
0dBFS = 0dBu O O O O O
0dBFS = +1dBu On O O O O
0dBFS = +2dBu O On O O O
0dBFS = +3dBu On On O O O
0dBFS = +4dBu O O On O O
0dBFS = +5dBu On O On O O
0dBFS = +6dBu O On On O O
0dBFS = +7dBu On On On O O
0dBFS = +8dBu O O O On O
0dBFS = +9dBu On O O On O
0dBFS = +10dBu O On O On O
0dBFS = +11dBu On On O On O
0dBFS = +12dBu O O On On O
0dBFS = +13dBu On O On On O
0dBFS = +14dBu O On On On O
0dBFS = +15dBu On On On On O
0dBFS = +16dBu O O O O On
0dBFS = +17dBu On O O O On
0dBFS = +18dBu O On O O On
0dBFS = +19dBu On On O O On
0dBFS = +20dBu O O On O On
0dBFS = +21dBu On O On O On
0dBFS = +22dBu O On On O On
0dBFS = +23dBu On On On O On
0dBFS = +24dBu O O O On On
Table 1-6: Audio Line-Up Settings
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Force Bootloader Mode – Bank 2 DIP Switch 8
This mode should only be used if the unit fails to respond after a rmware upgrade
attempt. With this DIP switch On, and all others in Bank 2 set to O, the RB-TGHD will force
the Bootloader to run and allow initiation of an update under any circumstances. Once an
update has completed, this switch should be returned to the O position.
Reset Button
In the unlikely event that the RB-TGHD unit fails to respond, press the recessed reset button
via the small hole in the front panel.
Sequence Details
There are 6 pre-dened sequences on the RB-TGHD. Each channel that is used in a
sequence is assigned a tone frequency and an audio level. These values remain constant
while the sequence is active. When a channel is un-muted, the corresponding LED on the
front panel is illuminated. All channels are muted at the start of a sequence. An additional
‘user’ sequence can be programmed into the unit via the SCi software.
EBU R49 Stereo Line-Up Sequence
Number of channels: 2
Channel 1 conguration: 1kHz at 0dBu
Channel 2 conguration: 1kHz at 0dBu
Total duration: 6.5 seconds
Oset from start of sequence in ms Action
0 Un-mute channels 1 & 2
3000 Mute channel 1
3250 Un-mute channel 1
6250 Mute channel 1
6500 Mute all channels – End of sequence
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GLITS Stereo Line-Up Sequence
Number of channels: 2
Channel 1 conguration: 1kHz at 0dBu
Channel 2 conguration: 1kHz at 0dBu
Total duration: 4.0 seconds
Oset from start of sequence in ms Action
0 Un-mute channel 2
375 Un-mute channel 1
750 Mute channel 2
1125 Un-mute channel 2
1500 Mute channel 2
1875 Un-mute channel 2
4000 Mute all channels – End of sequence
BLITS Stereo Line-Up Sequence
Number of channels: 2
Channel 1 conguration: 1kHz at 0dBu
Channel 2 conguration: 1kHz at 0dBu
Total duration: 5.3 seconds
Oset from start of sequence in ms Action
0 Un-mute channels 1 & 2
1000 Mute channel 1
1300 Un-mute channel 1
1600 Mute channel 1
1900 Un-mute channel 1
2200 Mute channel 1
2500 Un-mute channel 1
2800 Mute channel 1
3100 Un-mute channel 1
5300 Mute all channels – End of sequence
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EBU R49 Channel Identication Sequence
Number of channels: 6 or 8
Channel 1 conguration: 1 kHz at 0dBu
Channel 2 conguration: 1 kHz at 0dBu
Channel 3 conguration: 1 kHz at 0dBu
Channel 4 conguration: 80Hz at +10dBu (limited to 0dBFS if 0dBFS is less than +10dBu)
Channel 5 conguration: 1 kHz at 0dBu
Channel 6 conguration: 1 kHz at 0dBu
Channel 7 conguration: 1 kHz at 0dBu (omitted for 6 channel conguration)
Channel 8 conguration: 1 kHz at 0dBu (omitted for 6 channel conguration)
Total duration: 12.0 seconds (6 channels), 14.0 seconds (8 channels)
Oset from start of sequence in ms Action – 6 Channels
0 Un-mute all channels
3000 Mute channels 1-3 & 5-6
3500 Un-mute channel 1
4000 Mute channel 1
4500 Un-mute channel 2
5000 Mute channel 2
5500 Un-mute channel 3
6000 Mute channel 3
6500 Un-mute channel 5
7000 Mute channel 5
7500 Un-mute channel 6
8000 Mute channel 6
9000 Un-mute channels 1-3 & 5-6
12000 Mute all channels – End of sequence
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Oset from start of sequence in ms Action – 8 Channels
0 Un-mute all channels
3000 Mute channels 1-3 & 5-8
3500 Un-mute channel 1
4000 Mute channel 1
4500 Un-mute channel 2
5000 Mute channel 2
5500 Un-mute channel 3
6000 Mute channel 3
6500 Un-mute channel 5
7000 Mute channel 5
7500 Un-mute channel 6
8000 Mute channel 6
8500 Un-mute channel 7
9000 Mute channel 7
9500 Un-mute channel 8
10000 Mute channel 8
11000 Un-mute channels 1-3 & 5-8
14000 Mute all channels – End of sequence
BLITS Channel Identication Sequence
Number of channels: 4, 6 or 8
Channel 1 conguration: 880Hz at 0dBu
Channel 2 conguration: 880Hz at 0dBu
Channel 3 conguration: 1318.5Hz at 0dBu
Channel 4 conguration: 82.4Hz at 0dBu
Channel 5 conguration: 659.2Hz at 0dBu (omitted for 4 channel conguration)
Channel 6 conguration: 659.2Hz at 0dBu (omitted for 4 channel conguration)
Channel 7 conguration: 329.6Hz at 0dBu (omitted for 4 & 6 channel congurations)
Channel 8 conguration: 329.6Hz at 0dBu (omitted for 4 & 6 channel congurations)
Total duration: 3.15 seconds (4 channels), 4.75 seconds (6 channels), 6.35 seconds (8
channels)
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Oset from start of sequence in ms Action – 4 Channels
0 Un-mute channel 1
750 Mute channel 1
800 Un-mute channel 2
1550 Mute channel 2
1600 Un-mute channel 3
2350 Mute channel 3
2400 Un-mute channel 4
3150 Mute all channels – End of sequence
Oset from start of sequence in ms Action – 6 Channels
0 Un-mute channel 1
750 Mute channel 1
800 Un-mute channel 2
1550 Mute channel 2
1600 Un-mute channel 3
2350 Mute channel 3
2400 Un-mute channel 4
3150 Mute channel 4
3200 Un-mute channel 5
3950 Mute channel 5
4000 Un-mute channel 6
4750 Mute all channels – End of sequence
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Oset from start of sequence in ms Action – 8 Channels
0 Un-mute channel 1
750 Mute channel 1
800 Un-mute channel 2
1550 Mute channel 2
1600 Un-mute channel 3
2350 Mute channel 3
2400 Un-mute channel 4
3150 Mute channel 4
3200 Un-mute channel 5
3950 Mute channel 5
4000 Un-mute channel 6
4750 Mute channel 6
4800 Un-mute channel 7
5550 Mute channel 7
5600 Un-mute channel 8
6350 Mute all channels – End of sequence
Phase Sequence
Number of channels: 2, 4, 6 or 8
Channel conguration for all channels: 2kHz at -6dBu
Total duration: 3.3 seconds
Oset from start of sequence in ms Action – All Channels Congurations
0 Un-mute all active channels
3300 Mute all channels – End of sequence
User Sequence
Number of channels: 2, 4, 6 or 8
Channel conguration for all channels: 20Hz to 16kHz at -48dBu to +24dBu
Total duration: 60 seconds maximum
Sequence can be programmed via the SCi software.
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Rear Panel Connections & Operation
Fig 1-8: RB-TGHDX Rear Panel
Fig 1-9: RB-TGHDB Rear Panel
Mains Power
Power is applied via a standard three-pin IEC male socket. Mains voltages between 85V and
264V AC and frequencies between 47 and 63Hz are accepted without adjustment. A 1A, 5 x
20mm SB fuse is used. The Earth pin MUST be connected to ensure safety.
Analogue Audio Outputs
The XLR 3 pin analogue audio output plug connectors are electronically balanced with an
output impedance of less than 50Ω. They have the following connections:
Pin 1: Screen
Pin 2: Phase
Pin 3: Non-phase
Digital Audio Outputs – RB-TGHDX Model
The XLR 3 pin digital audio output plug connectors have an impedance of 110Ω. They have
the following connections:
Pin 1: Screen
Pin 2: Phase
Pin 3: Non-phase
The signals on this connector will comply with the IEC 60968 specication.
Digital Audio Outputs – RB-TGHDB Model
The BNC socket digital audio output connectors have an impedance of 75Ω.
Word Clock Input
The BNC TTL word clock input has an impedance of 50Ω.
Analogue Audio Outputs
AES/EBU
Digital BNC
Outputs
Digital
SYNC
Input
RS 232
Remotes Fuse
Analogue Audio Outputs
AES/EBU
Digital XLR
Outputs
Digital
SYNC
Input
RS 232
Remotes Fuse
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RS232
The 9-way ‘D’ type socket connector carries a standard RS232 interface and allows direct
connection to a serial port on a PC via a pin-to-pin cable. The pin assignments are as
follows:
Pin 2: Transmit data
Pin 3: Receive data
Pin 5: Ground
All other pins are unused.
Remote Port
The 25-way ‘D’ type socket connector provides 17 active low inputs and 7 open collector
driven outputs. The remote inputs are activated by shorting the relevant pin to Digital
Ground (0V) on pin 1 and the functionality is shown in Table 1-7 below:
Pin No. Function
1 Digital Ground (0V)
2 Select 2 Channels
3 Select 4 Channels
4 Select 6 Channels
5 Select 8 Channels
6 Select Auto Sequence Mode
7 Select Manual Sequence Mode
8 Select Sequence Loop On
9 Select Sequence Loop O / Restart Current Sequence
10 Select EBU R49 Stereo Line-up Sequence
11 Select GLITS Stereo Line-up Sequence
12 Select BLITS Stereo Line-up Sequence
13 Select EBU R49 Channel ID Sequence
14 Select BLITS Channel ID Sequence
15 Select Phase Sequence
16 Select User Sequence
17 Mute Channels 1 & 2 whilst remote input active
18 Mute All Channels whilst remote input active
Table 1-7: Remote Inputs
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The remote outputs show which sequence is currently active as show in table 8 below:
Pin No. Function
19 Activated when EBU R49 Stereo Line-up sequence is active
20 Activated when GLITS Stereo Line-up sequence is active
21 Activated when BLITS Stereo Line-up sequence is active
22 Activated when EBU R49 Channel ID sequence is active
23 Activated when BLITS Channel ID sequence is active
24 Activated when Phase sequence is active
25 Activated when User sequence is active
Table 1-8: Remote Outputs
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Serial Interface Commands & Responses Protocol
Sonifex SCi remote control software handles all communication with the RB-TGHD via a
convenient graphical user interface. However, this protocol is provided for those users who
wish to develop their own remote control applications.
For more information on how to install and operate the SCi software, please see page 19.
Serial Data Format
Most of the commands follow the same structure: a 3 letter command followed by a colon,
followed by a parameter (if any) and terminated by Carriage Return with optional Line
Feed. A Line Feed character may be sent but it will be ignored by the RB-TGHD. Commands
are not case sensitive. Responses will be CR & LF terminated.
After the Tone Generator has been powered-up, an initialisation string is sent “Sonifex
RB-TGHD” followed by the version number of the currently installed rmware.
Following are the commands and the expected responses:
Command Description Response
Bnn: **Set Baud Rate where: ACK: (at old rate)
nn = 11 (115200 baud)
nn = 57 (57600 baud)
nn = 38 (38400 baud)
nn = 19 (19200 baud)
nn = 96 (9600 baud)
BSV: **Bootloader version request where: BOOT:Vn.n
n.n = bootloader version
DWN: **Download rmware ACK:
New rmware installed when correct (ACK: indicates
end of rmware le is received download can start)
SCH:n Set number of channels where: ACK: or ERR:
n = 0 (2 channels)
n = 1 (4 channels)
n = 2 (6 channels)
n = 3 (8 channels)
SER: **Serial number request where: SER:z
z = serial number (6 digits)
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Command Description Response
SRQ: **Status request where: STA:p_q_r_s_t_u_v_w_x_y_z
p = channel setting (bootloader returns STA: only)
q = sequence mode setting
r = sequence setting
s = sequence loop setting
t = sample rate setting
u = sample width setting
v = audio line-up setting
w = sync mode setting
x = sync board tted
y = channels currently active
z = sync status
SRS: Sequence restart ACK:
SSL:n Set sequence loop where: ACK: or ERR:
n = 0 (sequence loop o)
n = 1 (sequence loop on)
SSM:n Set sequence mode where: ACK: or ERR:
n = 0 (auto sequence mode)
n = 1 (manual sequence mode)
SSQ:n Set sequence where: ACK: or ERR:
n = 0 (EBU R49 stereo line-up)
n = 1 (GLITS stereo line-up)
n = 2 (BLITS stereo line-up)
n = 3 (EBU R49 channel identication)
n = 4 (BLITS channel identication)
n = 5 (phase)
n = 6 (user)
n = 7 (BLITS channel identication + EBU stereo line-up)
n = 8 (BLITS channel identication + GLITS stereo line-up)
n = 9 (BLITS channel identication + BLITS stereo line-up)
n = A (load next valid sequence)
UID: **Unit id request UID:RB-TGHD
VER: **Version number request where: VER:Vn.nnn
n.nnn = rmware version (bootloader returns BOOT:Vn.n)
n.n = bootloader version
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Command Description Response
USQ:0 User sequence control - loads current ACK:
user sequence into RAM ready for editing
USQ:1 User sequence control - reads user USD:d
sequence from RAM where: followed by
d = total duration in ms USC:c,f,a,n
c = channel (0-7) for each channel, and
f = frequency in hz USS:c,s,o,t
a = amplitude in dBFS for each step on each channel
n = number of steps dened ACK: indicates read complete
s = step
o = oset in ms
t = action type (0=mute, 1=unmute)
USQ:2 User sequence control - saves user ACK:
sequence after editing
USQ:3 User sequence control - deletes user ACK: or ERR:
sequence from memory
USQ:4,d User sequence control - sets the total ACK: or ERR:
sequence duration where:
d = duration in milliseconds (max 60000)
USQ:5,c,f User sequence control - sets the tone ACK: or ERR:
frequency on a channel where:
c = channel (0-7)
f = frequency in hertz (min 20, max 16000)
USQ:6,c,a User sequence control - sets the tone ACK: or ERR:
amplitude on a channel where:
c = channel (0-7)
a = amplitude in dBFS
(min: 0=-48dBFS, max: 48=0dBFS)
USQ:7,c,o User sequence control - adds an ACK: or ERR:
unmute step on a channel where:
c = channel (0-7)
o = oset in milliseconds
(min 0, max 59950)
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Command Description Response
USQ:8,c,o User sequence control - adds a mute ACK: or ERR:
step on a channel where:
c = channel (0-7)
o = oset in milliseconds
(min 0, max 59950)
USQ:9,c,s User sequence control - deletes a ACK: or ERR:
step on a channel where:
c = channel (0-7)
s = step
USQ:A,c User sequence control - clears all ACK: or ERR:
settings on a channel where:
c = channel (0-7)
USQ:B,c,d User sequence control - copies all ACK: or ERR:
settings from one channel to
another where:
c = channel (0-7)
d = destination channel (0-7)
** = these commands also supported in Bootloader mode.
Error Messages
General error messages:
ERR:01 = Returned if command not found
ERR:02 = Returned if invalid command or missing/invalid
parameter
ERR:04 = Returned if parameter out of range
User sequence programming error messages:
ERR:10 = Returned if duration is out of range
ERR:11 = Returned if frequency is out of range
ERR:12 = Returned if amplitude is out of range
ERR:13 = Returned if max number of steps are already
dened
ERR:14 = Returned if oset is out of range
ERR:15 = Returned if step is out of range
ERR:16 = Returned if channel is invalid
ERR:17 = Returned if command not allowed due to user
sequence being active
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RB-TGHD SCi Remote Control Software
Sonifex SCi software is free of charge software
available to control the RB-TGHD Tone Generators,
as well as other Sonifex products, using RS232
connections.
Download the Latest SCi Software
This is located on the Sonifex website in the Software
Downloads section: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/
technical/software/index.shtml
Download and install the software.
Connecting the RS232 Serial Port
Simply connect your RB-TGHD to your computer
using a serial cable and you are ready for operation.
Using SCI for the First Time
Once you have connected the serial cable, double
click the SCi icon. You will be presented with the SCi
Launcher:
Fig 3-1: SCi Launcher
Click on the large ‘Plus’ button and the software will try and communicate with the relevant
serial ports to ‘discover’ your connected devices.
Fig 3-2: SCi Device Discovery Panel
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Your attached RB-TGHD Tone Generator(s) will be shown in
the list. If they are not listed, check the cable(s) between the
RB-TGHD and your PC. Close the device dialog by clicking
on the cross in the top right corner. The Tone Generator now
appears in the SCi Launcher.
Loaded Launcher
Double-click on this to gain access to the Tone Generator
controls.
SCi for RB-TGHD Tone Generators
The graphical interface allows you to control the RB-TGHD
Tone Generator remotely. The controls replicate those on
the front panel of the RB-TGHD - channel, sequence mode,
sequence and sequence loop settings, as well the sequence
restart control can all be accessed from this main panel.
The channel active LEDs across the top of the screen show
the state of each channel. This screen also shows additional
information on the current DIPSwitch settings and details of
the type of external sync board that is tted, if any. Please
note that SCi is continuously updated so the images may
appear dierently to those shown.
Fig 3-4: SCi Main Control Screen
Fig 3-3: SCi Launcher Loaded
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To change a setting or start the currently selected sequence, simply press the
associated button.
User Sequence Programming
This screen allows the user sequence to be easily edited. The sequence consists of up to
8 independently congured channels with a maximum of 50 steps on each channel. The
bottom of the screen shows a graphical representation of the current sequence with the
coloured regions showing when the channel will be un-muted.
Fig 3-5: SCi User Sequence Screen
The Sequence Load button reads the current user sequence that is currently stored in the
RB-TGHD memory and displays the details, overwriting any user sequence that is currently
being edited. When the user sequence screen is selected, the current user sequence is
automatically loaded.
The Sequence Save button performs a check on the user sequence data before writing
the details to the RB-TGHD. Once a valid sequence has been written, it will be available for
selection until it is overwritten or deleted.
The Sequence Delete button clears the user sequence currently stored in the RB-TGHD.
The Sequence Duration edit sets the total running time for the sequence in milliseconds.
The maximum duration is 60000 ms (60 seconds).
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The Channel selector selects a channel to edit. As the channel is changed, the relevant data
will be displayed.
The Channel Frequency edit sets the tone frequency for the selected channel. The
Frequency value must be between 20Hz and 16000Hz.
The Channel Amplitude selector sets the audio amplitude for the selected channel
between 0 dBFS and -48 dBFS.
The Channel Copy button allows the settings on one channel to be reproduced on a
dierent channel. First select the channel to copy using the Channel selector, then press
the Copy button. Now select a channel to copy to by clicking on one of the channel names
in the lower half of the screen.
The Channel clear button deletes all the settings for the selected channel.
The Step selector selects a sequence step to edit. Each step is a period where the channel
is un-muted.
The Step Position edit sets the point at which the channel un-mutes for the selected step.
This value is an oset from the start of the sequence and is measured in milliseconds. The
Position value must be between 0 ms and 59950 ms.
The Step Duration edit sets the length of the un-mute period for the selected step in
milliseconds.
The Step Add button adds a new step to the selected channel. A maximum of 50 steps can
be assigned to each channel.
The Step Insert button inserts a new step at the currently selected step. For example, if
there are 5 steps and the step selector is set to 3, a new step will be inserted at position 3
and the current steps at position 3, 4 and 5 will be moved to 4, 5 and 6 respectively.
The Step Delete button removes the currently selected step.
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Firmware Updates
The Misc screen shows the Update Firmware option.
Fig 3-6: SCi Misc Screen
Occasionally, it may be necessary to upgrade the rmware on the RB-TGHD to add new
functionality and x software bugs. New rmware updates will be made available from
time to time on the Sonifex website. Visit www.sonifex.co.uk for details.
It is vital that neither the serial connection nor mains power to the RB-TGHD should be
interrupted during the update process. If this should happen, or the update is unsuccessful
for any other reason, the RB-TGHD will not operate normally and will instead enter a
protected Bootloader mode. In this mode, the unit has a limited command set and will
await a successful retry of the update process.
Should the rmware update appear to succeed but the unit not behave as expected,
the update may be repeated either via the DWN: command (if the unit will respond to
commands) or, in extreme circumstances, by setting DIP switch number 8 in Bank 2 to ON.
All other DIP switches in Bank 2 must be o. This action will force the Bootloader to run and
allow initiation of an update under any circumstances. After completion of the update, the
switch should be returned to the OFF position.
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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SYNC BOARDS
To upgrade the rmware on the connected RB-TGHD, click on the Update Firmware
button and select the required rmware le. Once the rmware upgrade has started, all
of the LEDs on the front panel of the RB-TGHD will turn o except for the sync LED which
indicates the status of the upgrade process as shown:
Sync LED State Status Of Firmware Upgrade
Flashing Amber Receiving rmware le
Constant Amber Programming new rmware
Constant Green New rmware installation successful
Constant Red New rmware installation failed – try again
Table 3-1: Firmware Upgrade Status LED
The new rmware is transferred, and then the current rmware is erased before
programming the update. Please note: Firmware les can take several minutes to transfer
to the RB-TGHD at lower baud rates. To speed up the process, select a higher baud rate
prior to transferring the new rmware.
Installing the Optional Sync Boards
There are 4 sync boards which can be used to synchronise the outputs of the
RB-TGHD. The RB-SYW is installed in the unit as standard, the others are options.
RB-SYW
The Audio Word Clock sync board will accept a distributed clock running at the desired
sample frequency between 32 kHz and 192 kHz. The signal can be dierential or single
ended TTL level.
RB-SYE
The AES/EBU sync board will accept a digital audio input signal with a sample frequency
between 32 kHz and 192 kHz. When using the RB-SYE sync board, the Channel Status
information that is encoded in the input data signal is copied to all digital output channels
on the RB-TGHD.
RB-SYA
The Analogue video sync board will accept a composite signal of NTSC (525), PAL (625) &
SECAM (625) signals covered by SMPTE-170-M (NTSC) and ITU-R BT.470-6 (PAL & SECAM).
The recovered sample rate is 48 kHz.
RB-SYD
The Digital video sync board will accept 270Mbps SD-SDI and HD-SDI signals covered by
SMPTE-259-M-C (SD) and SMPTE-292M (HD). The recovered sample rate is 48 kHz.
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Opening the RB-TGHD
Warning: The power must be switched o at the supply or the power lead must be
disconnected before attempting to open the unit. Removal of the cover can expose
dangerous voltages.
1. Remove the 4 screws in the corners of the rear panel.
2. Remove the 4 screws on the top and bottom panels which hold the rear panel in
place (2 on the top and 2 on the bottom).
3. Remove the screw in the centre of the front panel.
4. Slide the rear panel and main PCB backwards out of the metal chassis giving you
internal access.
5. Remove the rubber grommet/bung on the rear panel which covers the hole for the
sync connector.
6. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the sync card pillars and, making sure
to keep the plastic washers in place at the bottom of the pillars, t the 20 way pin
header into the 20 way connector on the RB-TGHD motherboard.
7. Underneath the board, insert the 2 screws to x the board in place.
To put the unit back together, slide the PCB back into the chassis and ret the screws
in reverse order.
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Technical Specication RB-TGHD (B & X)
Audio Specication
Analogue Output Impedance: < 50Ω
Digital Output Impedance: 110Ω balanced AES/EBU (RB-TGHDX)
75Ω un-balanced AES/EBU (RB-TGHDB)
Dynamic Range: > 100dB
Maximum Output Level: +24dBu
Noise: < -90dB RMS for analogue outputs
Crosstalk: < -110 dB (20Hz to 20kHz) for analogue outputs
Front Panel Controls
Channels: 2, 4, 6 or 8
Sequence Mode: Auto or Manual
Sequence: EBU R49 stereo line-up
GLITS stereo line-up
BLITS stereo line-up
EBU R49 channel ID
BLITS channel ID
Phase
User dened (using SCi)
Sequence Loop Mode: On or O (enables looping of current sequence)
Digital Sample Frequency: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,
176.4kHz or 192kHz (via DIP switches)
Digital Sample Width: 16bit or 24bit (via DIP switches)
Audio Line-Up: 0dBu to +24dBu in 1dB steps ref FSD
(via DIP switches)
Channel Identication: LEDs indicating 1-8 and L, R, C, LFE, LS, RS,
LR and RR
Rear Panel Connections
Analogue Outputs: 8 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced)
Digital Outputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced) (RB-TGHDX)
4 x BNC socket (un-balanced) (RB-TGHDB)
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Serial Port: D-sub 9-pin female
Remote I/O Port: D-sub 25-pin female
17 inputs, 7 tally outputs
Mains Input: Filtered 3-pin IEC male, continuously rated
85 – 264VAC, 47 – 63Hz, fused 1A, 60W peak,
30W average
Equipment Type
RB-TGHDB: Multi-Channel HD Tone Generator with
BNC Digital Outputs
RB-TGHDX: Multi-Channel HD Tone Generator with
XLR Digital Outputs
Physical Specication
Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 15.8cm (D*) x 4.3cm (H) (1U)
19” (W) x 6.2” (D*) x 1.7” (H) (1U)
Dimensions (Boxed): 59cm (W) x 27.4cm (D*) x 10.8cm (H)
23.2” (W) x 10.8” (D*) x 4.3” (H)
Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 1.9kg
Nett: 2.9lbs Gross: 4.2lbs
Accessories
RB-SYA: Analogue video sync board (NTSC, PAL & SECAM)
RB-SYD: Digital video sync board (SD-SDI & HD-SDI)
RB-SYE: AES/EBU sync board
RB-SYW: Word clock sync board (included as standard)
RB-RK3: 1U Rear panel rack kit for large Redboxes
* Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes
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