MB-652 User Manual
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1. Before You 6 Automatic Configuration using DHOP eee eeeeeeceeeeeeeeeereerenee To establish communications with the Monitoring Bridge Custom User Configuration 13 To configure the network settings via DashBoard eee Audio Configurations ei GG Wy FY FD Channel Source Selection eecseseccsesseceeeseeseeeeeeceececneeeneaes MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Contents i ii Contents Mode Selection a Wy Y FF NO UD he i 3 8 Software Upprades 3 9 To upload software to the Monitoring Bridge rn 3 9 DashBoard Menus 4 Network Connect InterfaC amp iei uei ET RIG GYT FFI FFF FR dh FU FE et FF CYFF eset 4 2 Device Tab ne db ETE Yn ek md Uo Bd pede cee 4 2 Network Fab se NU IAU I WIND RE 4 2 Network Fab ca et a ick RR Mdn RH Yn toed de Lun 4 3 MB 652 Interface ueu GN TG GW FU Y DYD TN GT DS 4 4 StatusTab ln dd UT Gr nu GG UD FU 4 4 Product Fab de GYG GI dI DO GO 4 4 y 4 5 Specifications 5 Technical Specifications og 5 2 Service Information 6 Troubleshooting Checklist 2210 6 2 9 6 3 In Case of Problems NI HRN 6 3 MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter The following topics are discussed e Overview e Functional Block Diagram e User Interfaces A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing a Ross Video MB 652 Monitoring Bridge Thank you for joining the2. 20Hz to 20kHz 19 48cm Height 3 5 9cm Depth 8 5 22cm Weight approximate Power Consumption 8108 3 6kg 90 240 VAC 50 60Hz 90W MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 6 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to the Monitoring Bridge is not reguired In the event of problems with your Monitoring Bridge the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the Monitoring Bridge still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your Ross Video products distributor or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed in the section Contact Us 1 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the Monitoring Bridge and any associated peripheral eguipment for signs of trouble 2 Power Check Verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main 3 Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied 4 Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and
3. MB 652 Monitoring Bridge User Manual 123 Tw A yN gt Dy Yy Pee er sevect Thank you for choosing Ross You ve made a great choice We expect you will be very happy with your purchase of Ross Technology Our mission is to 1 Provide a Superior Customer Experience offer the best product guality and support 2 Make Cool Practical Technology e develop great products that customers love Ross has become well Known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics It guides our interactions and empowers our employees I hope you enjoy reading it below If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions rossvideo com Rass David Ross CEO Ross Video dross rossvideo com Ross Video Code of Ethics Any company is the sum total of the people that make things happen At Ross our employees are a special group Our employees truly care about doing a great job and delivering a high quality customer experience every day This code of ethics hangs on the wall of all Ross Video locations to guide our behavior 1 We will always act in our customers best interest We will do our best to understand our customers reguirements We will not ship crap We will be great to work with We will do something extra for our customers as an apology when something big goes wrong and it s our fault We will keep our promises We
4. the front mounting ears This should normally be sufficient to carry the load including the weight of accompanying cables Note that the Monitoring Bridge installs in a standard 19 rack Installation Reguirements Keep the following in mind when installing your Monitoring Bridge Install the Monitoring Bridge for maximum stability during operation and in such a way as to allow adeguate ventilation e The Monitoring Bridge cannot be sealed in a closed container and must be installed in free air space where the ambient temperature is monitored and controlled to not exceed 40 C 1049F Ensure that adequate space exists in front and behind the Monitoring Bridge and on both sides of the frame for airflow The location of the Monitoring Bridge should be accessible dry and dust free Table 2 1 Frame Dimensions MB 652 3 5 8 89cm 8 5 21 59cm 19 48 26cm Power Supplies The Monitoring Bridge comes standard with one power supply and one A C power cable A redundant power supply is available as an option The Monitoring Bridge power supply is a power factor corrected supply capable of working with all world AC standards 100 240V This section includes information for connecting the power cables for the Monitoring Bridge Warning Hazardous Voltages The safe operation of this product s external AN power supply requires that a protective earth connection be provided This protective earth is provided by t
5. lt gt lt gt lt Before using this product and nay associated eguipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Product may reguire specific eguipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance reguirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific reguirements Symbol Meanings Protective Earth This symbol identifies a Protective Earth PE terminal which is provided for connection of the supply system s protective earth green or green yellow conductor This symbol on the eguipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or eguipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the eguipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Warning Hazardous Voltages This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
6. receiving a valid signal 5 Unit Exchange Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units 6 2 Service Information MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Warranty and Repair Policy The Monitoring Bridge is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance guality reliability and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your Monitoring Bridge proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of eguipment with a unit of egual or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this Monitoring Bridge has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said eguipment beyond the ONE 1 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or conseguential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This Monitoring Bridge User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your Monitoring Bridge Ross Video p
7. the node for the Monitoring Bridge you want to access 2 Select Lock Unlock Access to display the Change Master Password dialog 3 From the provided list select the check box for the Monitoring Bridge you wish to change the password for Type the current password in the Old Password field Type the new password in the New Password field Type the new password in the Confirm field Click OK 8 5 MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Accessing a Monitoring Bridge You can access a Monitoring Bridge using your user account assuming you have permissions to do so If DashBoard URM is implemented in your facility and your DashBoard client is version 4 0 0 or higher you log in as outlined in the procedure To use a valid user account If DashBoard URM is unavailable or when using the DashBoard Lite applet you log in as outlined in the procedure To use the Master Password To use a valid user account 1 Launch the DashBoard client on your computer 2 Log into the DashBoard client with your user account and password 3 Navigate to the Monitoring Bridge in the Tree View of the DashBoard client To use the Master Password 1 Launch the DashBoard client on your computer 2 Navigate to a locked Monitoring Bridge displayed in the Tree View of the DashBoard client 3 Double click the Monitoring Bridge node to display the Password Required dialog You can also double click the Monitoring Bridge name and select Open 4 Enter
8. voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions 1 The safe operation of this product s External Power Supply reguires that a protective earth connection be provided A grounding conductor in the eguipment s supply cord provides this protective earth To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground 2 The External Power Supply AC appliance inlet is the means to disconnect the AC Mains from the power supply It must remain readily operable for this purpose 3 Warning Indoor Use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This eguipment 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 when the eguipment is operated in a commercial environment This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to rad
9. will treat the competition with respect We will cooperate with and help other friendly companies o oN We will go above and beyond in times of crisis f there s no one to authorize the reguired action in times of company or customer crisis do what you know in your heart is right You may rent helicopters if necessary MB 652 User Manual Copyright Patents e Ross Part Number MB652DR 004 01 e Release Date April 24 2015 2015 Ross Video Limited Ross and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Patent numbers US 7 034 886 US 7 508 455 US 7 602 446 US 7 802 802 B2 US 7 834 886 US 7 914 332 US 8 307 284 US 8 407 374 B2 US 8 499 019 B2 US 8 519 949 B2 US 8 743 292 B2 GB 2 419 119 B GB 2 447 380 B and other patents pending Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel gt gt lt gt
10. AT 5 cable to connect the Monitoring Bridge to your facility network Ross Video does not supply this cable SDI Cabling The rear panel includes one SDI IN BNC and one SDI OUT BNC MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 7 Configuring the DIP Switches This section briefly summarizes the DIP Switch settings on the Monitoring Bridge Figure 2 3 shows the DIP Switches in the UP position Figure 2 3 DIP Switches Set to the UP Positions Setting the IP Address SW1 and SW2 are used in conjunction with the DashBoard menus to set the IP Address of the Monitoring Bridge Refer to Table 2 2 for DIP Switch positions For information on configuring the network settings for your Monitoring Bridge refer to the section Network Configuration on page 3 6 Table 2 2 SW1 and SW2 Positions SW1 SW2 Controlled via Descrintions Position Position DashBoard P The Monitoring Bridge network settings can be set by the user from the DashBoard Network tab default The Monitoring Bridge network settings are automatically assigned DHCP Mode The Monitoring Bridge IP Address is set to 192 168 2 1 and the Subnet Mask is set to 255 255 255 0 The Monitoring Bridge IP Address is set to 10 1 2 1 and the Subnet Mask is set to 255 255 255 0 a DHCP Mode is assumed until the user changes the settings Master Password Override SW3 is used to override the Master Password and allows a user to reset the Mas
11. Internal Bus Status Bus Load 90 Network Tab Communication traffic of the internal CAN Bus of the Monitoring Bridge A high value indicates a high amount of traffic Table 4 3 summarizes the Network configuration options available in the Network Connect interface in DashBoard Table 4 3 Network Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description Assigns a unigue identifier for your Monitoring Bridge The Device Name is Device NAG U automatically updated in the Product tab Tree View and tab titles NTP Server mH This is the IP Address of the NTP server used as a time source Current DIP Switch read only User Settings This field is fixed Addressing Mode Static User defines the Network settings of the Monitoring Bridge DHCP DashBoard obtains network settings automatically for the Monitoring Bridge Network IP Address HHH HH Enables you to set the IP Address of the Monitoring Bridge if the Addressing Mode is set to Static Subnet Mask Hitt HHH HHH Enables you to set the Subnet Mask of the Monitoring Bridge if the Addressing Mode is set to Static Default Gateway HAH Enables you to set the Default Gateway of the Monitoring Bridge if the Addressing Mode is set to Static Apply Applies and saves any changes made to the Network Settings Cancel MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Cancels any setting changes and resets the Ne
12. OR Ports These connectors provide analog audio For a 20dBFS input there will be a 4dBu output 4 GPIO Port Shorting the I pin to the G pin will mute the front speakers and the audio level on the rear monitor ports will be controlled by the front volume knob 5 DIP Switches SW1 and SW2 are used in conjunction with the DashBoard menus to set the IP Address of the Monitoring Bridge Refer to the section Configuring the DIP Switches on page 2 8 for details SWS is used to override the Master Password for the Monitoring Bridge This password limits access to the Monitoring Bridge 6 ETHERNET Port Each Monitoring Bridge includes an Ethernet port on the rear panel that is used for communication with DashBoard and software upgrades via DashBoard 7 Power Supply Connections These are the connectors for the primary PSU1 and optional redundant PSU2 supplies 8 Power Cord Bracket Inserts Install the provided brackets to help retain the power cords to the Monitoring Bridge chassis For More Information on power supplies for the Monitoring Bridge refer to the section Power Supplies on page 2 6 2 4 Installation MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 e Monitoring Bridge power consumption refer to the section Technical Specifications on page 5 2 MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 5 Physical Installation The Monitoring Bridge mounts in the rack frame by means of four rack screws fastened through
13. To upload software to the Monitoring Bridge 1 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file Launch DashBoard on the computer communicating with the Monitoring Bridge From the Tree View expand the node for the Monitoring Bridge you want to access Select the node to display the corresponding interface in the right half of DashBoard Click Upload to display the Select File for upload dialog box 5 Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload DashBoard automatically selects the last directory that you loaded from 7 Click Open to display a confirmation dialog box This dialog box displays the selected upload file name type size and the file creation date 8 From the Confirmation dialog box select one of the following Cancel Select this option to cancel the upload of the file and return to the Device View Continue Select this option to upload the file While uploading an Uploading Progress dialog box opens Notice Clicking the Cancel button while uploading will leave the MB 652 in an AN invalid state Do not click Cancel unless the uploading progress has stopped completely for 60 seconds or more 9 Monitor the upgrade progress bar displayed in DashBoard while the software is upgraded on your Monitoring Bridge 10 To complete the upgrade process you must reboot the Monitoring Bridge as follows From the Device tab click Reboot to reboot the Monitoring Bri
14. True Peak Readout 6 Speaker Volume 1 3 2 Configuration Audio Channel Bar Graph This sixteen channel bar graph represents the VU PPM meter where reference is 20dBFS FAST Bar Graph This ITU 1770 LKFS bar graph reports the FAST 10 second integration time Long Term Readout Time This value is the ITU 1770 LKFS numerical read out of the long term integration time LT True Peak Readout This value is the ITU 1770 LKFS numerical read out of the true peak PK Signal Data Display This area includes the following fields SIG field Displays the type of SDI signal e GRP field Indicates which groups of audio are present e RST field Represents the minute reset timer counts up to 99 59 This field is reset each time you select a different source Speaker Volume This area represents the speaker volume level A flashing number with an X underneath it indicates that the speakers are muted the VOLUME control knob was pushed inwards MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Using DashBoard Before proceeding ensure that the DashBoard Control System is installed on a PC connected to your facility network The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website The Monitoring Bridge provides two interfaces in DashBoard that display as nodes in the Tree View under the Monitoring Bridge The Network Connect interface Slot 0 node provides menus for configuring the communication settings for the Monitori
15. audio channel to route to the Input Source speakers Outputs the channel pair Allows any of the channels to be summed Settings together to monitor more than one source at a time Outputs an Lt Rt downmix of your 5 1 surround mix Volume Sets the volume level of the speakers MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 5 4 6 DashBoard Menus MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Appendix This appendix provides information on the specifications for your Monitoring Bridge Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e Technical Specifications MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 5 1 Technical Specifications SDI Input and Output Analog Audio Monitor Output 5 2 Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for the Monitoring Bridge Table 5 1 MB 652 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 1 Number of Outputs 1 Standards Accommodated Reclocked SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 424M Connector Type 75ohm BNC Signal Level 800mV nominal Return Loss Number of Outputs 10dB to 3G 2 Connector Type 3 pin terminal blocks for left and right output Output Reference Level 20dBFS 4dBu Output Frequency Response 0 5dB 20Hz to 20kHz Analog Output Distortion Width gt 0 01 THD
16. b node The Network Connect enables you to set up ethernet communications and monitor those communications The Monitoring Bridge interface includes operational controls for the physical panel such as selecting the input source for the speakers and adjusting the volume level for the speakers For More Information on e configuring the Monitoring Bridge for network communication refer to the section Network Configuration on page 3 6 e menus in DashBoard for the Monitoring Bridge refer to the chapter DashBoard Menus on page 4 1 e installing and using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual Controls on the Physical Panel The front panel of the Monitoring Bridge provides the ability to monitor the LKFS and true peak values the input signal format and meters that represent VU PPM data and loudness measurements Buttons are provided to routing audio sources to the speakers selecting the operating mode and volume control The rear panel provides connections for the power supply BNCs for the SDI input and output and two 3 pin blocks for monitoring the analog audio For More Information on the control and monitoring features of the front panel refer to the section Front Panel Overview on page 2 3 e the connections provided on the rear panel refer to the section Rear Panel Overview on page 2 4 1 4 Introduction MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Installation In This Chapter This chapt
17. dge e The Monitoring Bridge automatically saves all your settings before starting the reboot process The status of the Monitoring Bridge is grayed out until the reboot process is complete MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 9 3 10 Configuration MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides information the DashBoard menus available for the Monitoring Bridge Default values are indicated with an asterisk The DashBoard Control System enables you to setup an IP address for the Monitoring Bridge and monitor its status from a computer You can download the DashBoard software and manual from the Ross Video website The following topics are discussed e Network Connect Interface e MB 652 Interface MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 4 1 Network Connect Interface This section summarizes the tabs displayed in DashBoard for the Network Connect Interface Device Tab Tab Title Device Table 4 1 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Device tab Device Name Parameters MB 652 Table 4 1 Device Tab Items Description MAC Address HH HH HH HH HH HH MAC Address for the Monitoring Bridge Software Rev Network Tab Tab Title Current Settings HHH Indicates the network connect software version Table 4 2 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Network status tab Network Source Param
18. e the subnet 6 To save the new settings click Apply in the Network setup tab The settings are saved immediately and take effect MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 7 Audio Configuration This section provides information for specifying the channels to monitor and configuring the operating mode Channel Source Selection Selecting the audio channels you want to monitor is provided by eight push buttons located directly below the audio meters allowing the user to intuitively select whichever stereo pair they would like to route to the speakers Push buttons numbered 1 8 allow the user to select the embedded audio pairs Mode Selection The four push buttons located to the right side of the source selection switches are for the mode selection Table 3 1 Mode Selection Mode Description Routes the Left Channel of the selected source to both speakers Routes the Right Channel of the selected source to both speakers Allows any of the channels to be summed together to monitor more than one source at a time Provides an Lt Rt downmix of your 5 1 surround mix Select the pair where your 5 1 mix starts then press the Lt Rt button the unit then selects the two pairs beside it and creates the downmix from these 6 channels 3 8 Configuration MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Software Upgrades This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your Monitoring Bridge using DashBoard
19. er provides instructions for the physical installation of your Monitoring Bridge and basic cabling for the Monitoring Bridge e Before You Begin e Front Panel Overview e Rear Panel Overview Physical Installation e Configuring the DIP Switches MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 1 Before You Begin Before you begin ensure to review the following sections Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive A semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related eguipment Unpacking Unpack each Monitoring Bridge you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damage contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Front Panel Overview This section briefly summarizes the features of the front panel Monitoring Bridge MB 652 VOLUME L R SUM LtURt TTT EEEE HEADSET URCE SELECT ae MODE Figure 2 1 MB 652 Front Panel 1 Display Panel 3 Source Select Buttons 5 Headset Jack 2 Volume Control 4 Mode Select Buttons 1 Display Panel This vacuum fluorescent dis
20. eters DHCP set by user Table 4 2 Network Tab Items Description The Addressing Mode is set to DHCP in DashBoard The network automatically assigns the Monitoring Bridge ethernet settings Static set by user The Addressing Mode is set to Static in DashBoard User defines the ethernet settings from the Network tab IP Address HHH HHH HHH IP Address of the Monitoring Bridge Subnet Mask HHH HHH HH Subnet Mask for the Monitoring Bridge Default Gateway HH Monitoring Bridge gateway NTP Server HH HAH IP Address of the NTP server used as a time source Access Mode 4 2 DashBoard Menus Open No access restrictions the Monitoring Bridge accepts connections from all DashBoard clients Authenticated Only Access control enabled only DashBoard clients version 4 0 0 or higher can connect The user must be authenticated by the DashBoard Server and URM or must know the Master Password of the Monitoring Bridge MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Tab Title Master Password Parameters Table 4 2 Network Tab Items Description Indicates that a user specified password is set for the Monitoring Bridge Connection Management Active Connections Active Cards Number of external control devices such as DashBoard connected via TCP to the Monitoring Bridge Reports on the sub nodes in the Tree View of the Monitoring Bridge
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22. group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your Monitoring Bridge please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 Overview The MB 652 Monitoring Bridge is a compact 3G HD SD SDI embedded audio monitoring system designed to extract up to 16 channels of embedded audio from an SDI signal for visual and aural monitoring The Monitoring Bridge features an intuitive user interface to allow for easy access to the signals and information you need to monitor A large vacuum fluorescent display on the front panel reports VU PPM information LKFS ITU1770 1771 loudness measurements and true peak measurement Input signal format data and mode selection information is also displayed Located directly beneath the display are 12 illuminated push buttons to provide intuitive channel source and mode selection Also located on the front panel is a push to mute rotary shaft encoder for volume control and a 1 4 long frame jack for headset monitoring High quality full range speakers and a Class D amplifier provide unparalleled performance One 3G HD SD SDI signal can be connected to the BNC on the rear panel while a reclocked output is available Two 3 pin terminal block connectors also provide a stereo monitor out
23. he grounding conductor in the equipment s supply cord To reduce the risk of electrical shock to operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground Warning In some countries it may be necessary to supply the correct mains supply AN cord Use only an approved IEC 320 C 13 type A C line cord rated for a minimum 10A at 250V and certified for the country of use To connect the power cables for the Monitoring Bridge 1 For each power cable install the provided cable clamp 929 006R and machine screw 850 005R to help retain the power cable connectors to the rear of the Monitoring Bridge chassis These clamps and screws are included in the shipping container with the Monitoring Bridge 2 Connect the DC plug to the power jack located on the rear panel of the Monitoring Bridge Refer to Figure 2 2 for power connection location Connect the line cord to the power supply Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet 2 6 Installation MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Ethernet Cabling for the Monitoring Bridge The exact steps for connecting to your facility via an ethernet network depends on the network reguirements of your facility Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts They will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway for the Monitoring Bridge You will reguire a standard network C
24. io communications Operation of this eguipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be reguired to correct the interference at their own expense AN Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC AUSTRALIA This equipment has been tested to AS NZS CISPR 22 2009 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 2009 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device N Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adeguate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this product is not reguired This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual This product is covered by a generous 1 year
25. n indicates that the node is locked and reguires a Master Password or that the user must log into the DashBoard client with a valid user account to gain access to the node For More Information on the lock icon refer to the DashBoard Server and URM User Manual Setting the Master Password 3 4 Configuration Right clicking a Monitoring Bridge node in the Tree View of DashBoard provides the option to Lock Unlock Access which reguires the user to enter a Master Password before gaining access to the Monitoring Bridge Setting the DIP Switch Your Monitoring Bridge includes SW3 a DIP Switch that enables you to override the Master Password Use this DIP switch when the Master Password needs to be reset e g when you have forgotten the password text If you change the configuration of the DIP Switch you must reboot the Monitoring Bridge before the changes take effect Override the Master Password using the DIP Switch as follows e UP This is the recommended position A user specified Master Password is used The default password is password It can be changed using DashBoard as outlined in the section To set a new master password for the Monitoring Bridge on page 3 4 e DOWN This position is used to recover a lost Master Password The user specified password is temporarily ignored and the default value of password is used To set a new master password for the Monitoring Bridge 1 From the Tree View right click
26. n the Tree View of DashBoard Should the Monitoring Bridge fail to display after two minutes e Verify the ethernet cables are properly connected Check the link activity LEDs found on the ethernet RJ 45 connector Ensure the network settings for the Monitoring Bridge are set to the factory default values If all cables are connected and the LEDs do not indicate an error then automatic configuration is not possible Custom User Configuration via DashBoard Once communication has been establish with the Monitoring Bridge the network settings may be further adjusted using the following procedure Note that the steps are optional you may perform as many or as few as needed To configure the network settings via DashBoard 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the Monitoring Bridge you want to access 2 Select the Network Connect node to display the interface in the right half of DashBoard The Network setup tab is automatically displayed 3 To change the Network Time Server address enter the new IP Address in the NTP Server field 3 6 Configuration MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 4 To change between Static and DHCP addressing select an option in the Addressing Mode area 5 Configure the network settings as required IP Address This is the IP Address of the Monitoring Bridge Subnet Mask This is the Subnet Mask address for your LAN Default Gateway This is the IP Address for connection outsid
27. ng Bridge The MB 652 interface Slot I node enables you to set up the audio features for the physical panel To launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 6 2 0 or higher The software and DashBoard User Manual are available from the Ross Video website 2 Launch DashBoard by double clicking its icon on your desktop 3 Locate the Monitoring Bridge in the Tree View of DashBoard To access the MB 652 interface 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the Monitoring Bridge you wish to access 2 Select the Slot 0 node to display the configuration options for the Monitoring Bridge in the right half of DashBoard 3 Select the Slot 1 node to display the audio interface in the right half of DashBoard Fiter MB 652 Siot 0 Network Connect Siot 1 Me Example of an MB 652 in DashBoard MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 Using a Master Password in DashBoard Right clicking the Monitoring Bridge node in the tree view of DashBoard provides the option to Lock Unlock Access which reguires the user to enter a Master Password before gaining access to the Monitoring Bridge This Master Password can be the same for all Monitoring Bridges listed in the DashBoard client or unigue to each Monitoring Bridge or a mix When using the DashBoard Server and URM Monitoring Bridge nodes in the Tree View display a lock icon to inform the user that restrictions are in place This lock ico
28. olicy dictates that all repairs to the Monitoring Bridge are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your Monitoring Bridge please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your Monitoring Bridge Ifreguired a temporary replacement will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the eguipment MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 3 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing Technical support e Upcoming trade show in
29. play panel displays the audio meters and input signal information The following information is displayed 16 bar graph VU PPM meters e a bar graph meter that reports LKFS ITU1770 1771 loudness measurements anumerical readout of the LKFS and true peak measurement the input signal format 2 Volume Control Turn the knob to control the volume Push the knob to mute the audio 3 Source Select Buttons This row of eight push buttons enable you to route the corresponding source to the speakers of the Monitoring Bridge Refer to the section Channel Source Selection on page 3 8 for details 4 Mode Select Buttons This row of four push buttons enable you to guickly specify the operating mode of the Monitoring Bridge Refer to the section Mode Selection on page 3 8 for details 5 Headset Jack This is a long frame 1 4 headset jack When in use the internal speakers of the Monitoring Bridge are muted MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 3 Rear Panel Overview This section briefly summarizes the features of the rear panel SDI IN SDI OUT MONITOR 8 66 5 jo 6 ETHERNET PSU1 PSU2 Figure 2 2 MB 652 Rear Panel 1 SDI IN BNC 4 GPIO Port 7 Power Supply Connections 2 SDI OUT BNC 5 DIP Switches 8 Power Cord Bracket Inserts 3 MONITOR Ports 6 ETHERNET Port 1 IN BNC This is the 3G HD SD SDI input signal 2 SDI OUT BNC This is a reclocked copy of the SDI input signal 3 MONIT
30. port rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction OVerVieWesni ii un FU GU Y FI EI GG YD Tr TYN lessu ias NE E A FR ANAN RF HRN Functional Block Diagrafni 5 User Interfaces un ew Y Y Y GAY 0 0 7 Controls on the Physical Panel Installation Before You Begin Uid DN GIG G HY FT a i Y Geneve 7 Front Panel 61 16 Rear Panel Overview uid T FI FFY FT FFF DF R GYT Physical 7 Power Supplies ai rari ente e r aE r eraa eoi To connect the power cables for the Monitoring Bridge Ethernet Cabling for the Monitoring Bridge eeceseeseereeees SDI Cabling ninn iin esas cet g E G E I GE E 7 Master Configuration 7 A FF DF SF CEN 20 Using 7 To access the MB 652 interface Using a Master Password in DashBoatd cccscceccesseeseeseeeeeeeeeseeeseenseenes Setting the Master Password 7 Setting the DIP Switch euue ueennsnnsnnnnnr Ynn III IIo To set a new master password for the Monitoring Bridge Accessing a Monitoring Bridge To use a 7 To use the Master Password 7 7
31. put Features 1 2 Introduction The following features come standard on the MB 652 e One 3G HD SD SDI input e One 160100866 SDI output e One stereo monitor output Left Right SUM Left Total Right Total Lt Rt downmix modes e Push to Mute rotary shaft encoder High quality 1 4 long frame headset jack e 16 VU PPM bar graph meters e Provides ITU 1770 1771 LKFS measurements e Full range speakers e Class D power amplifier MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram for the Monitoring Bridge SDI Video Out VFD 16 VU Peak Meters LKFS Meter 16 CHANNELS SDI EO Channel Select SDI 16 Channel GPIO i and Sum Downmix Video In DMX Loudness Meter Reclock Mon Out Figure 1 1 MB 652 Simplified Block Diagram MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 3 User Interfaces The Monitoring Bridge is intended to be controlled via the DashBoard Control System client software as well as through the physical controls on the panel DashBoard Control System The DashBoard client software enables you to monitor and configure the Monitoring Bridge from a computer The DashBoard software is available for download from our website The Monitoring Bridge includes two DashBoard interfaces Network Connect and MB 652 Both interfaces are accessed by expanding the Monitoring Bridge node in the DashBoard Tree View and selecting the appropriate su
32. ter Password Refer to the section Using a Master Password in DashBoard on page 3 4 for details UP This is the recommended position A user specified Master Password is used The default password is password It can be changed using DashBoard as outlined in the the section Setting the Master Password on page 3 4 DOWN This position is used to recover a lost Master Password The user specified password is temporarily ignored and the default value of password is used SW4 SW4 is not implemented at this time and should be left in the UP position 2 8 Installation MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions to configure basic communications for your Monitoring Bridge The following topics are discussed e Using the Front Panel Display e Using DashBoard e Using a Master Password in DashBoard e Network Configuration e Audio Configuration Software Upgrades MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 1 Using the Front Panel Display This section provides a brief summary of the display panel located on the front of the Monitoring Bridge From this panel you can monitor the Monitoring Bridge VOLUME 2 o 5 6 7 8 L R SUM LURt 6 EEEE m7 5080 5S N 07 m MODE Figure 3 1 MB 652 Front Panel Display 2 FAST Bar Graph 1 Audio Channel Bar Graph 3 Long Term Readout Time 5 Signal Data Display 4
33. the Master Password for the Monitoring Bridge in the provided field Select one of the following methods Click Try Password to connect to the selected Monitoring Bridge or Click Try for All to connect to all locked Monitoring Bridges displayed in the Tree View Only when you attempt to connect to additional locked Monitoring Bridges and the login fails are you prompted for the password 6 Ifthe password was incorrect an error message displays to prompt you for another log in attempt MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 5 Network Configuration Each Monitoring Bridge includes an Ethernet port on the rear panel that is used for communication with DashBoard and software upgrades Before You Begin Verify the positions of SW1 and SW2 on the rear panel These DIP switches assign the IP address for your Monitoring Bridge Refer to the section Setting the IP Address on page 2 8 for details Automatic Configuration using DHCP This method assumes that the Monitoring Bridge is using the factory default values for the network settings To establish communications with the Monitoring Bridge 1 Ensure that the Monitoring Bridge is connected to the same network as your DashBoard computer 2 Launch the DashBoard application on your computer Power on the Monitoring Bridge Wait approximately 30 seconds while the Monitoring Bridge establishes network communications Verify that the Monitoring Bridge displays i
34. twork Settings to the previous values DashBoard Menus 3 MB 652 Interface This section summarizes the tabs displayed in DashBoard for the MB 652 interface Status Tab Table 4 1 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Status tab Tab Title SDI Video Status Parameters Locked Green Table 4 4 Status Tab Items Description Monitoring Bridge is locked to the input signal Unlocked Red Monitoring Bridge is not locked to the input signal SDI Format it Indicates the input video format LKFS Indicates ITU 1770 LKFS numerical read out of the long term integration time LT True Peak Product Tab Indicates the ITU 1770LKFS numerical readout of the true peak PK Table 4 5 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Product tab Tab Title Card Name Parameters Audio Bridge Table 4 5 Product Tab Items Description Product MB 652 Indicates the model of the Monitoring Bridge Supplier Product Ross Video Ltd Serial Number THHERHEFFFHHF Indicates the Monitoring Bridge serial number Software Rev 4 4 DashBoard Menus HHH Indicates the Monitoring Bridge software version MB 652 User Manual Iss 01 Settings Tab Table 4 6 summarizes the options available in Settings tab of the MB 652 interface in DashBoard Table 4 6 Settings Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Specifies the
35. warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The eguipment that you purchased reguired the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life eguipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection re use and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS lt lt Iroguois Ontario K0E 1K0 Canada General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 6 techsup
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