MIDAS DN9650 AES50-Dual Network Bridge Format Converter User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: MIDAS

Table of Contents

MIDAS DN9650 AES50-Dual Network Bridge Format Converter
Important Safety Instructions
Installation
Connecting up the DN965X
Important
Specifications
References
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MIDAS DN9650 AES50-Dual Network Bridge Format Converter

MIDAS DN9650
AES50-Dual Network Bridge Format Converter product

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installations or modifications should be performed only by qualified personnel.

warning: This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

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 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.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/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.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

Unpacking

This chapter shows you how to prepare the DN965X for operation, which includes unpacking, installation, connection and configuration. Please visit klarkteknik.com and download the full Operator Manual for more information.
Before installing, setting up or operating this equipment, make sure you have read and fully understand all of the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” at the front of this document.
Important:
You must set up the IP address and netmask of your computer (PC/Mac) before using it for the first time.

Installation

When installing the unit, take the following into consideration.

Do not install the equipment in places of poor ventilation.
Do not install this equipment in a location subjected to excessive heat, dust or mechanical vibration. Allow for adequate ventilation around the equipment, making sure that its vents are not structed. To prevent excessive heating of the equipment, avoid mounting it directly above power amplifiers or other devices that radiate significant amounts of heat, such as radiators and heaters.
Keep the equipment out of direct sunlight.
This unit is designed for mounting in any 19” EIA standard rack. Four rack-mount holes in the front panel are provided for rack mounting and are designed to fully support the weight of the unit in the rack. Avoid over-tightening the rackmount screws, as this could damage the front panel.

Handling the equipment
Completely isolate the equipment electrically and disconnect all cables from the equipment before moving it.
When lifting or moving the equipment, always take its size and weight into consideration.
Radiofrequency interference – Class A device
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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Electric fields
Caution:
In accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules & Regulations, “… changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
Should this product be used in an electromagnetic field that is amplitude modulated by an audio frequency signal (20Hz to 20kHz), the signal to noise ratio may be degraded. Degradation of up to 60dB
at a frequency corresponding to the modulation signal may be experienced under extreme conditions (3V/m, 90% modulation).

Connecting up the DN965X

Making sure that all equipment is switched off, connect the DN965X to the rest of your audio equipment, as shown in the following diagrams. MIDAS DN9650
AES50-Dual Network Bridge Format Converter fig 1

Powering the unit

This section shows you how to connect the unit to the mains, switch the unit on/off and electrically isolate the unit.
The internal power supplies are of the switch mode type that automatically sense the incoming mains voltage and will work where the nominal voltage is in the range 100VAC to 240VAC.

To switch the unit on/off
Making sure that the mains power at the power outlet is off, connect the mains cable supplied with your DN965X to the mains power outlet and then to the mains socket at the rear of your unit. To switch the unit on/off, use the mains on/off switch on the rear of the unit. The blue KT roundel on the front of the unit will illuminate to show that power is on.
To electrically isolate the unit, switch it off and remove the mains cable from mains IEC socket on the
rear panel.

Configuring the unit for the first time

Important

Before you use the unit for the first time, you must configure your computer with the IP address and netmask to suit the range used by the DN965X.
Before you can use the DN965X as a network bridge, you must first configure it by choosing the type
of network module card(s) that are fitted in the unit and then setting them up. Configuration involves connecting the DN965X to a computer running an up- to-date web browser. To make sure your computer is compatible with the DN965X, you will need to change its IP address and netmask. For more information on configuration, see the user manual.

To connect the DN965X to a computer and then open its configuration menu in the web browser

Connect an Ethernet cable to the CONTROL socket on the rear panel of the DN965X and then to the Ethernet port of your computer.
Switch on the DN965X and your computer. (Note the default IP address of the DN965X, which is displayed on its LCD screen during power-up.)
To make sure your computer is compatible with the DN965X, we recommend that you change the IP address and netmask of your computer to 192.168.2.1 and 255.255.0.0, respectively; for instructions, refer to your computer’s help and support information.
Open your computer’s web browser.
Note: Make sure your web browser is up-to-date.
In the web browser’s address bar, type in the following default IP address (displayed on the unit’s LCD screen during power-up) and then press ENTER: “http://192.168.10.10”
The DN965X NETWORK BRIDGE CONFIGURATION menu will open in the web browser’s Klark Teknik DN965X Configuration tab.
To select which network card(s) are fitted in the unit
In the configuration menu, click Change Module Type in the desired network module section. If no network module type has been set up, its section will look similar to the one shown below. On the DN9650, network module B is always a Klark Teknik 3-Port AES50 Module.
In the Change Network Module Type window, select the appropriate network module type and then click OK.
Your DN965X is now ready for use as a network bridge. However, if you want to change the settings of the network module cards, see “Setting up a network module” on page 19
For more information about the operation of this product, visit klarkteknik.com and download the full Operator Manual.