Aviom MH10f User's Guide

P/N 9310 1015 0001F rev. 2.00© 2009 Aviom, Inc.User Guide

3Ab o u t Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u c tA simplex LC connector (left) and a duplex connector (right). Cat-5eAll Cat‑5e connections between A‑Net d

8Fi r m w A r e No t i c eFirmware NoticeAll Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent rmware version to ensure trouble-fr

2Ab o u t A-Ne tAbout A-Net Aviom’s A‑Net® is the only networking technology conceived, designed, and optimized for managing and distributing audio

3Ab o u t A-Ne tused, audio transmission is kept fast and clean, eliminating the audio artifacts and signal degradation inherent to sample rate

4Ab o u t A-Ne tIn Auto Mode, there are no connection rules; connect a Cat‑5e cable to either the A or B port and the network does the rest. Auto

6mA i NtA i NiN g Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u c t AC PowerAlways plug the unit into a properly grounded (earthed) outlet. Always use the AC line cord th

7mA i NtA i NiN g Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u c t VentilationAlways allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks. Avoid pla

10Fr o N t PA N e l co m P o N e N t sFront Panel Components The front panel components of the MH10 and MH10f are identical; the MH10 is shown in th

11re A r PA N e l co m P o N e N t s1. Power On/Off Switch2. IEC Power Inlet3. Fuse HolderA‑Net ports, EtherCon connectors4. , 10xManual Mode co

12re A r PA N e l co m P o N e N t s1. Power On/Off Switch2. IEC Power Inlet3. Fuse Holder4. Backup DC Power Inlet, 4‑pin XLR Manual Mode 5. co

i iTrademarks Aviom, A‑Net, the A‑Net icon, Pro16, Pro64, and Virtual Data Cable are trademarks of Aviom, Inc. All other trademarks are the

13Fr o N t PA N e l Fe A t u r e s Front Panel Features This section describes the features and functions of all front‑panel components of

14Fr o N t PA N e l Fe A t u r e s • C Me r g e 1-8 — Merges the incoming A‑Net data from ports 1‑8 to one stream and distributes the merged dat

15Fr o N t PA N e l Fe A t u r e s The A-Net LED lights when a Pro64 device is active on a Pro64 network. Managed Mode LEDManaged Mode puts the net

16re A r PA N e l Fe A t u r e sRear Panel Features All MH10/MH10f rear‑panel features and functions are described in this section. Individ

17re A r PA N e l Fe A t u r e s The MH10f can be powered via its internal power supply or an optional external 24 volt supply. Both internal AC

18re A r PA N e l Fe A t u r e sManual Mode Configuration Button In Manual Mode, the MH10/MH10f can be set to merge and distribute A‑Net data from d

19mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sMH10 Configurations The MH10/MH10f has two functional sections, the Merger, which combines A‑Net data streams as they

20mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sMER G EInputs 1-16Outputs 1-32Inputs 17-32+Data enters the MH10, is merged, and is then distributed. The merge fu

21mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sManual Mode Three signal routing configurations are available on each MH10/MH10f when the network is running in Manua

22mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sconnected to a group of four output modules or Pro64 console interface cards (such as the 6416Y2 card for

i iiREAD THIS FIRSTImportant Safety InstructionsRead these instructions. 1. Keep these instructions2. Heed all warnings.3. Follow all instructions.4.

23mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sMH1012345678910Stage Inputs 1-16Stage Inputs 17-32Stage Inputs 33-48Stage Inputs 49-64Stage Outputs 1-16FOH Retu

24mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sConfiguration B Example 3This example substitutes a pair of MH10f hubs for the single MH10 in the previo

25mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sA-Net Receive(Ports 1-10)A-Net Transmit(Ports 1-10)A-Net Receive(Ports 1-10)A-Net Transmit(Ports 1-10)A-Net Receive(P

26mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N sMH1012345678910Stage Inputs 1-16Stage Inputs 17-32Stage Inputs 33-48Stage Inputs 49-64Stage Outputs 1-16FOH Retu

27mH10 co N F i g u r A t i o N saudio inputs from the stage (ports 1‑8) for use in a monitor console or in a recording or broadcast room. All Cat‑5e

28sP e c i F i c A t i o N sSpecificationsA-Net I/O - MH10 10x EtherCon RJ45 connectorsA-Net I/O - MH10f 8x EtherCon RJ45 connectors; 2x SFP fiber opt

29sP e c i F i c A t i o N sDimensions

30iN d e xIndexSymbols4‑pin XLR 12, 16100 Mbps 2, 17SFP Module 286416Y2 card 22AA‑16II, A‑16R 22Personal Mixers 7A, B, C LEDsManual Mode 18Abou

31iN d e xFFast Ethernet 28ber 5ber optic 17, 28multi‑mode 2single‑mode 2Firmware Update 3, 14FOH 22Front Panel Components 10Fuse 28AC 16F

32iN d e xRoHS iiRS‑232 6null modem cable 3RS‑422 6SSample Rate 5, 28minimum/maximum 5sample rate conversion 6serial 5SFP 1, 2, 17, 28dust ca

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Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T sWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1Ab o u t Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u c tWelcomeThis User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features and functions of your new Pro64® pr

2Ab o u t Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u c tThe locking EtherCon connector is similar to an XLR plug, the kind commonly used on microphone cables. Inse