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Details Calrec's standard terms and conditions for product warranties.
Guidelines for returning goods to Calrec for repair or service.
Information on service standards and how to provide feedback.
Explains the importance of serial numbers for customer support.
Defines the meaning of triangular warning symbols used in the manual.
Details grounding requirements for the apparatus and earth bolt connections.
Provides caution for lithium battery replacement and explosion risks.
Recommendations for cleaning equipment front panels using anti-static cloth.
Steps to verify IP addresses associated with a processing rack.
Guidance on changing IP addresses, requiring competent technician involvement.
Procedures for setting router cards as Master or Slave for network stability.
Describes front panel label pockets for visual identification of I/O boxes.
Explains setting the 8-way DIP switch for fixed format I/O box IDs.
Covers MADI units with two DIP switch banks for 16-bit IDs.
Explains setting I/O box IDs via DIP switch on controller cards.
Describes default port labels including HID number and port sequence.
Allows editing port labels via H2O, which are then relayed to consoles.
Explains console-specific port label editing, visible only on that console.
Details entering port descriptions for additional information.
Describes how to connect a PC to the Control Processor for H2O access.
Recommends browsers and methods for accessing the H2O user interface.
Procedures for adding or removing I/O boxes from the H2O database.
Allows entering custom box and port information for I/O devices.
Details creating and managing folder structures for I/O ports.
Explains how to add I/O ports to folders for organization.
Allows grouping of ports within folders for easier management.
Step-by-step guide on creating input-to-output cross-point patches.
View port lists showing descriptions and current patching status.
Explains grouping of ports for organized patching and management.
How to access source settings from the port patching interface.
How to access source settings via the I/O Box & Setup screen.
Guides on deciding whether to accept patching changes to in-use outputs.
How to view, add, and manage patches within salvos.
Instructions on how to apply a saved salvo configuration.
Procedure for saving current patch configurations as named salvos.
How to retrieve and remove previously saved salvos.
Steps for creating virtual patchbays within the Hydra2 system.
Details on un-patching ports, including retaining input settings.
Instructions on how to edit CSV files using spreadsheet software.
| Latency | Sub-millisecond |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Supported Formats | Dante, AES67, Ravenna |
| Control Protocols | Ember+ |
| Redundancy | Dual-redundant power supplies, network paths |
| Topology | Star |
| Capacity | Scalable, depends on configuration |
| Word Clock | Yes |
| Sample Rate | 96 kHz |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, fiber optic |
| Power Supply | Dual-redundant |
| Compatibility | Calrec Consoles, Third-party devices |
| Type | Digital Audio Network |