RedNet 5 and RedNet HD32R User Manual
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1. RedNet 5 O O WORD CLOCK LOOP SYNC THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD X A x a PRIMARY EXPANSION GN EN Ma a Donte al C O Ses O 5 RedNet HD32R O RUS __ Dante _ Focusrite A FEAR A 7 S 7 S V See REDNET AREN WORD CLOCK LOOP SYNC 0 0 our IN our IN D D D D PRIMARY EXPANSION E Q gan ae O an dl rs AA R ssl Ld 2 E TA O 5 Loop Sync In Out BNC sockets allow RedNet 5 HD32R to form part of the sync interconnection when standard Pro Tools 1 0 units also form part of the system See page 20 for further LOOP SYNC connection details 6 Pro Tools Primary DigiLink Mini DigiLink connector use a standard Pro Tools 1 0 cable to link this to a port on the Pro Tools HD HDX PCle card Use the supplied DigiLink to Mini DigiLink adaptor cable if necessary 7 Pro Tools Expansion Connects to a 2nd Pro Tools HD 1 0 interface when unit is operating in Expansion Mode In this mode RedNet 5 HD32R provides 16 channels of 1 0 16 in 16 out instead of 32 See page 24 for connector pinouts Power Connection IEC Power Cord Retaining Clips This information is only applicable to the RedNet HD32R RedNet HD32R is supplied with two IEC power cord retaining clips These prevent accidental disconnection of a power cord during use When the unit is first installed the retai2. Loop Sync IN _ a D Loop Sync OUT Pro Tools HD V0 m Loop Sync IN Pro ToolsiHD 1 0 Loop Sync OUT ro Tools Loop Sync IN o Loop Sync OUT RedNet 5 HD32R gt Loop Sync IN CoP ayr RedNet5 HD32R Loop Sync OU Workstation 2 In RedNet Control set the RedNet unit selected above to be the network master 3 Also in RedNet Control set the Clock Source for this same unit to Loop Sync 20 Situation 3 Pro Tools System where another RedNet unit is the clock master In this system another RedNet interface on the RedNet network is the clock master ie not one of the RedNet 5 or HD32Rs For example this situation might arise if there is also a RedNet 3 or RedNet D I6 resolving its clock from an audio input or word clock input Dante Network Switch EO A A AA A Loop Sync A Other RedNet Loop Sync OUT RedNet 5 HD32R ta Network Interfaces J ia Y Loop Syne Reder 5 HD32R gt Loop Sync OUT RedNet Unit Clock Master G J S ProTools HD HO 16 j Loop Sync OUT ro gol S Audio Word Clock Loop Sync ES Loop Sync OUT Pro Tools HD I O gt Workstation Optional 1 In RedNet Control Tools menu set the approp
3. 0 1 4 167 at 24 bit Clock Sources Internal Word Clock Loop Sync master or slave or from Dante Network Master Ext Word Clock Range Nominal sample rate 7 5 Rear Panel Connectivity Pro Tools HD RedNet 5 Primary Expansion DigiLink RedNet HD32R Primary Expansion Mini DigiLink Loop Sync Input 1x BNC 750 port Output 1x BNC 750 port Word Clock Input 1 x BNC 750 port switchable termination Output 1x BNC 750 port PSU amp Network PSU 1 2 x IEC Inputs with retaining clips Network Front Panel Indicators 1 x RJ45 2 x etherCON also compatible with standard RJ45 connectors Power PSU A Green LED Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present PSU B HD32R only Green LED Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present Network Connected Primary Secondary Network HD32R only Green LED Indicates that a network connection is present lon Primary port when in Redundant mode When in Switched mode a valid network connection at either Primary or Secondary network port will cause this LED to illuminate Green LED Indicates that a network connection is present on secondary port when in redundant mode Not used in switched mode Network Locked Sample Rate Green LED When unit is network slave shows valid network lock When network master sho
4. AC Power Switch 2 Power Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present 3 RedNet Network Status Indicators e CONNECTED Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network e 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 s PRIMARY the normal operating mode in which RedNet 5 appears to Pro Tools as two external 16 channel interfaces e 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 als
5. Inlet A Standard IEC receptacle for connection of AC mains RedNet 5 HD32R features Universal PSUs enabling it to operate on any supply voltage of between 100 V and 240 V AC Note that initial use requires fitment of the plug retaining clips see page 2 IEC Mains Inlet B Input connector for backup mains power source Power supply B remains on standby but will seamlessly take over if PSU A develops a fault or loses its mains input supply If an uninterruptible supply UPS is available it is recommended that this is applied to input B Primary Network Port RJ45 etherCON connector for the Dante network Use standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cable to connect to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet 5 HD32R to the RedNet network Adjacent to each network socket are LEDs which illuminate to indicate a valid network connection plus network activity See page 24 for connector pinouts Secondary Network Port Secondary Dante network connection where two independent Ethernet links are being used Redundant mode or an additional port on an integral network switch on the primary network Switched mode E Word Clock Out Provides an output of the chosen system clock reference can be switched between base rate or network rate Word Clock In Allows synchronisation of the Dante network to house word clock Rear Panels Continued
6. OO Za e z oO ouiont Y Mini DigiLink Cable Pro Tools HD Each Pro Tools HD card has one DigiLink port giving the card a capacity of 32 inputs and 32 outputs thus one RedNet 5 HD32R may be connected to each card A maximum of three RedNet 5s may be connected giving a total input and output capability of 96 inputs and 96 outputs Connect the RedNet s rear panel PRIMARY port to a DigiLink connector on the Pro Tools HD system RedNet HD32Rs will need to use a DigiLink to Mini DigiLink adaptor not supplied to complete the interconnection Es O 5 E de RedNet 5 l DigiLink Cable O O A E O ODO 66 cn gt o o o o a S RedNet HD32R l J ini DigiLink to DigiLink Adaptor Multiple 1 0 Units The diagrams below show two different methods of connecting two RedNet HD32R units to a Pro Tools HDX system using Mini DigiLink cables SS o 7 Mini DigiLink Cables Y PT o A Sn o QQ saoo ooo a ae ue io NS lo O O o gt E l S Mini DigiLink Cables WY RedNet 5 units can be connected in the same way but will additionally require the Mini DigiLink to Digi
7. up to date with the latest firmware version supplied with each new version of RedNet Control Pull Up and Pull Down Operation This information is only applicable to the RedNet HD32R RedNet HD32R is able to operate at a specified pull up or pull down percentage as selected in the Dante Controller application INTERFACING TO PRO TOOLS RedNet 5 HD32R units are connected to a Pro Tools HD HDX system using standard DigiLink Mini DigiLink cables not supplied RedNet 5 and HD32R units provide 32 inputs and 32 outputs compared to the 16 inputs and 16 outputs provided by Pro Tools HD I O audio interfaces This means that each Red Net 5 HD32R appears to the Pro Tools system as two 16 channel 1 0 units Pro Tools HDX Each Pro Tools HDX PCI PCle card provides two Mini DigiLink ports giving the card a capacity of 64 inputs and 64 outputs thus two RedNet 5 HD32R units may be connected to each card A maximum of six RedNet units can be connected giving a total input and output capability of 192 inputs and 192 outputs Connect the RedNet s rear panel PRIMARY port to a Mini DigiLink connector on the Pro Tools HDX system RedNet 5s will need to use the DigiLink to Mini DigiLink adaptor supplied with each to complete the interconnection o O y 6 6 0 o al RedNet 5 Mini DigiLink to L DigiLink Adaptor 2 wman re ne 9 m1 lt I
8. Link adaptors AS 5 La 2 gt 5 O E O cy OR car LOOP SIN PRIMARY EXPANSION 2 5 a Mini DigiLink to L DigiLink Adaptor Mini DigiLink Cables Pro Tools Setup On the Pro Tools Hardware Setup page click Setup gt Hardware select each RedNet 5 HD32R unit in turn and click the Set to Default button This will ensure that the RedNet unit is correctly configured for use with Pro Tools Sample Rate RedNet 5 HD32R units will use the same sample rate at which the Pro Tools session is running It is important that any devices routed to or from RedNet 5 HD32R unit are also set to the same sample rate In simple systems where the entire network is running at the same sample rate RedNet Control can be used to globally change the sample rate of all units If a more complex system is in use where different units are running at different sample rates please ensure that the units sample rates are correctly set using Dante Controller Using RedNet 5 with other Pro Tools HD interfaces RedNet 5 HD32R interfaces may be freely intermixed with other Pro Tools HD 1 0 audio interfaces However it is important to remember that each Pro Tools HD 1 0 audio interface allows for 16 channels bidirectionally whereas a RedNet 5 HD32R allows for 32 channels In most situations
9. REDNETS REDNET HD32R User Guide NETWORK SAMPLE RATE MODE E CONNECTED G 44 1kHz 8 9 12 13 16 17 20 21 24 25 28 29 32 G PRIMARY E LOCKED O Jaw O G EXPANSION REDNET Qus E peut o o anns E POWER E 192k a A M eTWORK SAMPLE RATE cunis N REDNET lt enm e jom j m j m j m j ell E iik l m WORD CLOCK a se ore 1330 nas lna asas 2032 b ESS S ocusrite on mm rua vans le le an an n n K R a oon j Focusrite www focusrite com FA0773 02 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SS PL oe SP 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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
10. RedNet 5 HD32R will be connected directly to a DigiLink Mini DigiLink port on the Pro Tools HD or HDX card and will be used in Primary Mode full 32 channel operation However if a free port is not available then RedNet 5 HD32R can be used in Expansion Mode This mode reduces the available channels in RedNet 5 HD32R to 16 and permits the connection of an existing 16 channel Pro Tools HD interface to its EXPANSION port therefore providing a combined total of 32 channels at the HD or HDX card s port This is achieved by selecting Expansion Mode in RedNet Control see page 23 for more details When connecting devices in Expansion Mode the Pro Tools HD card should be connected to the PRIMARY port of the first interface lts EXPANSION port should then connect to the PRIMARY port of the second interface See below SS E WORD CLOCK LOOP SYNC o O O cee oe ns RedNet HD32R C z O o O aC ease 0 0 J O e 0 0 O S EJ o Pro Tools HD 1 0 l Y Setting the Clock Source IMPORTANT The diagrams in the preceding section only illustrate the DigiLink interconnections between system elements However consideration must also be given to word clock source and routing It is very important to arrange word clock routing correctly when using multiple 1 0 units The rules for setting clock source depend on the compl
11. a iran 16 M l ple OS dr aa cee O a a AAA 17 Pro Tools S tup ess KA ribs bie idas 18 Sample Rater nai eies os deco ei dd E 18 Using RedNet 5 with other Pro Tools HD interfaces 18 Setting the Clock Source d ccc ttt etna 19 OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS io rc doshas 22 USING REDNET CONTROL 35 gees the A AI eee 22 SIGMA MEter ING Sacco A eR Ao hs A E val Deal eel iS 22 ID Identification hsb Ane deeds O naaraana 23 TOS MENU ta shoe Soto AR EES Go a A Ate iS 23 CONTENTS Continued APPENDIX 02022 A A eee eee ee cael eee eee ewes 24 Connector PINQUES ut Fe A a ds 24 Ethernet Connector 24 Pro Tools Interface RedNet5 ooooocoococco eee 24 Pro Tools Interface RedNet HD32R nanne 24 BNC COmme Ctors 3s Stee eee eae ae e 24 PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS 2 0000 K cee eee e eee ee ee eee eens 25 Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service 0 ccc eee eee 27 Registering Your Product 2 0 00 c cece ttt tenes 27 Customer Support and Unit Bervicing eee 27 Troubleshooting X A A AE vel a o 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 bra
12. ckets 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 e RedNet 5 HD32R unit e 1 2 x IEC AC mains cables e Safety information cut sheet e RedNet Getting Started Guide e Product registration card provides links to RedNet Control RedNet PCle drivers included with RedNet Control download Audinate Dante Controller installed with RedNet Control Dante Virtual Soundcard DVS Token and download instructions INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet 5 HD32R RedNet 5 Kaz ve Focusrite RedNet HD32R Focusrite RedNet 5 HD32R is a multichannel bi directional Dante interface which allows an Avid Pro Tools HD system direct access to a Dante digi
13. e 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 0 cece ee eee eee eee eee eee 2 Aboutthis User Guides iii A ia na wae A Re a Sees 6 Box Contents eats e Cat eC ter da ti Wann Aa 6 INTRODUCTION oo oo 5 5 cone Bite AAA 7 INSTALLATION GUIDE 00d bees eon ee eee Aedes Sere ee 8 RedNet 5 Connections and Features 0 0 00 c cece eee 8 ErontPanel gt L lana re aos 8 RedNet HD32R Connections and Features cece eee 9 FrontPanel A e E 9 A A O tee kn ee 10 Power Connection it 5 needed IAM gewoon aE Saas 12 IEC Power Cord Retaining Clips 20 0 00 cc cece eee 12 Physical Characteristics RedNet 5 2 0 00 ccc tee eee 13 Power Requirements Mutis Me neh weed canta eer eee wd 13 Physical Characteristics RedNet HD32R 0 0 0 eee 14 Power Requirements o 14 REDNET 5 HD32R OPERATION ni bacon nA pare 15 First Use and Firmware Updates 15 Pull Up and Pull Down Operation 0 00000 cece ete eee 15 INTERFACING TO PRO TOOLS 2 x x x K K cece he cee a eee ees 16 jaj e A tat ob A do kl Al ashe Olay hh tls E 16 Pro Tools HD rr
14. ee below Dante Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard USING REDNET CONTROL RedNet Control will reflect the status of the RedNet units present in the system presenting an image representing each hardware unit The illustration above shows a RedNet HD32R operating in 32 channel Primary mode with signal present at greater than 42dB on every channel It has a single PSU input a single locked network connection a locked external clock selected and is operating as the network master _ HD32R Only B PSUs A amp B Each illuminates if PSU has power input and all DC outputs are present E HA Network s Each illuminates if a valid connection is present E Vil Locked Unit is successfully locked to the network changes to the red cross if not locked 2 T Il Network Master Illuminated indicating that unit is the network master e S External Clock Green llluminates when external clock is selected and locked l Amber ILluminates when external clock is selected but not locked Red Illuminates when external clock is selected but not connected Signal Metering Each input and output channel has a virtual signal indicator Five different states are represented e Black No signal present e Dim green gt 126 dBFS e Green 42 dBFS e Amber 6 dBFS e Red 0dBFS 22 ID Identification Clicking on the ID icon O vii identify the physical device being controlled by flashing its front panel LEDs Tools Menu Cl
15. et stikkontakt Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE A CAUTION U CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER EO NOTOPEN 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 tha
16. exity of the system being implemented They are explained by the following four examples which collectively cover almost every likely interconnection situation Note For clarity only non redundant networks are shown Situation 1 Single Pro Tools System with RedNet 5 HD32Rs only In this configuration one or more RedNet 5 HD32R units are the only audio interfaces on the Pro Tools system gt Dante Network Switch CEE a a LULU RedNet 5 HD32R awe al E S e Other RedNet RedNet 5 HD32R Network Interfaces S S a E Eb As Workstation 1 Select one of the RedNet 5 HD32R units to be the Network Master in RedNet Control Any of the RedNet units on the network may be selected as the network master but it is recommended that one of the RedNet 5 HD32R units is chosen 2 In Pro Tools select the unit chosen in Step 1 to also be the Pro Tools Clock Source Again any of the RedNet units on the network can be selected as the clock source but it is recommended that the unit chosen as the Network Master is selected Situation 2 Single Pro Tools System with both RedNet and Pro Tools interfaces Pro Tools HD 1 0 audio interfaces may be used as audio 1 0 on the same Pro Tools system as RedNet 5 HD32Rs Choose either audio interface you wish to be the clock source th
17. icking on the Tools icon wiu gain access to the following system settings Expansion Mode Tick option On Off When enabled the RedNet 5 HD32R appears to Pro Tools as a single 16 in 16 out interface This allows another Pro Tools HD 1 0 audio interface to be connected to the EXPANSION port See page 18 RedNet Clock Source Only one can be selected at any time e Internal RedNet 5 HD32R is network master but running from internal clock e Word Clock e Loop Sync Word Clock Termination Tick option On Off Terminates word clock input BNC with 750 Preferred Master On Off state Word Clock Output One can be selected at any time e Network e Network base rate e Hardware Emulation 192 1 0 HD 1 0 23 APPENDIX Connector Pinouts Ethernet Connector Cat 6 Core Connector type RJ 45 receptacle Applies to Ethernet Dante White Orange Orange White Green Blue White Blue Green White Brown Brown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pro Tools Interface RedNet 5 Connector type DigiLink receptacle Applies to PRIMARY EXPANSION Pro Tools Interface RedNet HD32R Connector type Mini DigiLink receptacle Applies to PRIMARY EXPANSION BNC Connectors Connector type 750 BNC Socket Applies to WORD CLOCK IN OUT LOOP SYNC IN OUT 24 PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Digital Performance Supported Sample Rates 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 4 0 1
18. is made via a standard 3 pin IEC connector on the rear panel A mating IEC cable is supplied with the unit this should be terminated with a mains plug of the correct type for your country The AC power consumption of the RedNet 5 is 30VA Please note that there are no fuses in RedNet 5 or other user replaceable components of any type Please refer all servicing issues to the Customer Support Team see Customer Support and Unit Servicing on page 27 Physical Characteristics RedNet HD32R 263mm 10 35 465 0mm 18 3 Focu site h 31 8mm 1 25 U RedNet HD32R dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above RedNet HD32R requires 1U of vertical rack space and at least 350 mm of rack depth to allow for cables RedNet HD32R weighs 3 9 kg and for installations in a fixed environment eg a studio the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support If the units are to be used in a mobile situation eg flight cased for touring etc consideration should be given to using side support rails within the rack RedNet HD32R generates little significant heat and is cooled by natural convection Ventilation is via slots in the enclosure at both sides Do not mount RedNet HD32R immediately above any other equipment which generates significant heat for example a power amplifier Also ensure that when mounted in a rack the side vents are not obstructed Power Requirements RedNet HD32R is mains
19. is may be either a RedNet 5 HD32R or a Pro Tools audio interface e If a RedNet I O is to be the clock source Dante Network Switch Se TTT ETT Other RedNet Network Interfaces 75Q BNC Cables Loop SynciN pedet 5 HD32R Loop Sync OU Loop Sync TN RedNet S HD32R Loop Sync OU Loop Sync Loop Sync OUT Pro Tools HD 1 0 Loop SyncIN Pro Tools HD 1 0 Loop Sync OU Y otto o gt K J Workstation 1 Select one of the RedNet 5 HD32R units to be the Clock Source in RedNet Control lt is recommended that this is the same unit as the RedNet network master 2 Using 750 BNC BNC cables create a Loop Sync daisy chain between every I O unit so that each LOOP SYNC OUT connector is linked to LOOP SYNC IN on the next unit in the chain 3 Complete the chain by connecting LOOP SYNC OUT on the last unit back to LOOP SYNC IN on the first unit e If a Pro Tools HD I O audio interface is to be the clock source Dante Network Switch CECI Other RedNet Network Interfaces 1 Create the Loop Sync daisy chain between all I O units as described in steps 2 and 3 in the example above
20. ning clips will need to be attached to the power input sockets on the rear panel Insert each clip by squeezing together the legs as shown in the first image below aligning the pins with the through holes on the IEC fixing posts one at a time and then releasing Ensure that the orientation of each clip is as shown in the other images below or its effectiveness will be compromised Physical Characteristics RedNet 5 247 5mm 9 8 465 0mm 18 3 RedNet 5 dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above RedNet 5 requires 2U of vertical rack space and at least 300 mm of rack depth to allow for cables RedNet 5 weighs 4 61 kg and for installations in a fixed environment eg a studio the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support If the units are to be used in a mobile situation eg flight cased for touring etc consideration should be given to using side support rails within the rack RedNet 5 generates little significant heat and is cooled by natural convection Ventilation is via slots in the enclosure at both sides Do not mount RedNet 5 immediately above any other equipment which generates significant heat for example a power amplifier Also ensure that when mounted in a rack the side vents are not obstructed Power Requirements RedNet 5 is mains powered It incorporates a Universal power supply which can operate on any AC mains voltage from 100 V to 240 V The AC connection
21. ntact Focusrite support In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident in a product within 12 months from the date of the original purchase Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post purchase transportation storage or careless handling nor damage caused by misuse Whilst this warranty is provided by Focusrite the warranty obligations are fulfilled by the distributor responsible for the country in which you purchased the product In the event that you need to contact the distributor regarding a warranty issue or an out of warranty chargeable repair please visit www focusrite com distributors The distributor will then advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue In every case it will be necessary to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to the distributor In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase directly then you should contact the reseller from whom you purchased the product and attempt to obtain proof of purchase from them Please do note that if you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite distributor to honour this limited warranty although you may request an o
22. o 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 SAMPLE RATE REDNET m HD32R sn 2032 NY F TET 1181 FROM DAM B m j o j 1 m 14 s on E 16 17 20 na Tow mm m m m o a au OO 1 AC Power Switch 2 Power Indicators e PSU A Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present s 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 s PRIMARY Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network Also illuminates to indicate network activity when operating in switched mode e SECONDARY llluminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network Not used when operating in Switched mode e 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 Fo
23. obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer t apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Laite on liitettava suojamaadoituskoskettimilla va rustettuumpistorasiaan Apparatet ma tikoples jord
24. powered It incorporates two Universal power supplies which can operate on any AC mains voltage from 100 V to 240 V The AC connection is made via a standard 3 pin IEC connector on the rear panel When PSU A amp PSU B are both connected PSU A becomes the default supply and therefore draws more current than B If a backup mains supply is provided from an uninterruptible source it is recommended that this is connected to input B Two mating IEC cables are supplied with the unit these should be terminated with mains plugs of the correct type for your country The AC power consumption of the RedNet HD32R is 30VA Please note that there are no fuses in RedNet HD32R or other user replaceable components of any type Please refer all servicing issues to the Customer Support Team see Customer Support and Unit Servicing on page 27 REDNET 5 HD32R OPERATION First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet 5 HD32R may require a firmware update when it is first installed and switched on Firmware updates are initiated and handled automatically by the RedNet Control application It is important that the firmware update procedure is not interrupted either by switching off power to the RedNet 5 HD32R or the computer on which RedNet Control is running or by disconnecting either from the network From time to time Focusrite will release RedNet firmware updates within new versions of RedNet Control We recommend keeping all RedNet units
25. r 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 ToDAW Audio outputs from the network lie the inputs to Pro Tools Eight green LEDs indicating signal present in the output channels illuminate at 126 dBFS 7 Clock Source s INTERNAL Orange LED indicates that unit is locked to its internal clock e WORD CLOCK Orange LED illuminates to indicate an external Word Clock sync is in use s LOOP SYNC Orange LED illuminates when this device is clocking to Loop Sync s DAW MASTER Orange LED illuminates when this device is the master in Pro Tools Rear Panels RedNet 5 O ae O Li S S Focusrite REDNET O n ualO Xt J Pa A CATON A ANN AMIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WORD CLOCK LOOP SYNC WARNING ETHERNET our N out THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD E os PRIMARY EXPANSION EN GN E avon Lm gt RedNet HD32R O T a a Focusrite AED A O REDNET WORD CLOCK LOOP SYNC 7 n S C 0 IN out N our N AD 0 D D PRIMARY EXPANSION Sa me Sy aa ad Rn L pous o D EA A 0 IEC Mains
26. riate RedNet unit as the clock master 2 Set one RedNet 5 HD32R unit to be the Pro Tools clock source Pro Tools Setup gt Hardware gt Clock Source to Internal for one RedNet 5 HD32R 3 If there are additional Pro Tools interfaces in the system connect LOOP SYNC OUT on one RedNet 5 HD32R unit to LOOP SYNC IN of a Pro Tools interface and daisy chain all units together in the usual closed loop manner Situation 4 Multiple Pro Tools Systems each with RedNet 5 HD32R 1 0 The guiding rules here are 1 One of the Pro Tools systems should be configured as described for any of Situations 1 2 or 3 above 2 All other Pro Tools systems must be set up as described in Situation 2 with one of the RedNet units on each being assigned as the clock master 3 When more than one Pro Tools system is connected to the RedNet network all audio routing must be established using Dante Controller rather than RedNet Control 4 For audio to be transferred between Pro Tools systems all systems must be set to run at the same sample rate 21 OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS The RedNet hardware range includes various types of I O interface and a PCle digital audio interface card which is installed in the system s host computer All the I O units can be considered as Break Out and or Break In boxes to from the network and all are built in mains powered 19 rackmount housings There are also three software items RedNet Control s
27. t 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 num rique de la classe A est conforme la norm
28. tal 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 e 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 e Redundant power supplies PSU A and B with separate input sockets on the rear panel allow e 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 TA ne ete errata ee ere eg A Mini DigiLink to DigiLink adaptor cable is included to allow compatibility with Pro Tools HDX or E 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 GO GO O O 1
29. ut of warranty chargeable repair This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller defined as a reseller which has purchased the product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited in the UK or one of its Authorised Distributors outside the UK This Warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase Registering Your Product For access to Dante Virtual Soundcard please register your product at www focusrite com register Customer Support and Unit Servicing You can contact our dedicated RedNet Customer Support team free of charge Email rednetsupportldfocusrite com Phone UK 44 0 1494 462246 Phone USA 1 310 322 5500 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your RedNet 5 HD32R we recommend that in the first in stance you visit our Support Answerbase at www focusrite com answerbase 27
30. ws unit is locked to indicated clock source Flashing indicates external clock is selected but not connected Orange LED for each 44 1 kHz 48 kHz x2 x4 Pull Up Down Orange LED Indicates unit is set to operate on a Dante pull up down domain Signal Indicators RedNet 5 16 Tricolour LEDs 8 input 8 output indicators Green Illuminates d 42dBFS Amber 6dBFS Red 0 dBFS HD32R 16 Green LEDs 8 input 8 output indicators Illuminate a 126dBFS RedNet Clock Source HD32R only Mode Redet 5 only Orange LED for each Internal Word Clock Loop Sync and DAW Master Orange LEDs Primary and Expansion 25 Network Modes HD32R Only Redundant Allows unit to connect to two independent networks Switched Dimensions Connects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy chaining of device Height 88mm 3 5 44 5mm 1 75 2 1 RU Width 482 6mm 19 Depth 247 5mm 9 7 263mm 10 35 4 61 3 9 kg 1 2 x Internal 100 240V 50 60Hz consumption 30VA 26 Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years subject to reasonable care use transportation and storage Very many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any fault at all To avoid unnecessary inconvenience to you in terms of returning the product please co
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