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Outline NEWTON User Manual

Outline NEWTON
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OPERATING MANUAL
NEWTON
FPGA-based processing platform
Outline Dashboard v. 1.9.2
Device Firmware: 0.95
Document Review: 1.7

Table of Contents

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Outline NEWTON Specifications

General IconGeneral
Total Harmonic Distortion<0.05% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>110 dB (A-weighted)
TypeClass D
DSPYes
NetworkingYes
Power SupplyUniversal, 85-265 V, 50-60 Hz
Input Impedance20 kΩ balanced
Damping Factor>500

Summary

NEWTON | IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS

Proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

CONFORMITY AND WARRANTY

CE conformity and warranty statement.

NEWTON | WELCOME TO OUTLINE WORLD

MAIN FEATURES

Overview of Newton's advanced audio system control and networking.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Description of Newton hardware versions and capabilities.

SIGNAL FLOW

Explanation of Newton's internal signal routing and processing path.

CLOCKING NEWTON

How Newton synchronizes with external clock sources.

SAMPLE RATE CONVERTERS

Details on ASRC and SSRC for seamless synchronization.

BROADCASTING INTEROPERABILITY

Newton's compatibility with broadcasting and video systems.

NEWTON | INSTALLATION

COOLING AND VENTILATION

Requirements for proper airflow and ambient temperature.

CLEANING PROCEDURES

Instructions for cleaning vent filters and general cleaning.

AC MAINS SUPPLY CONNECTION

Guidelines for connecting Newton to AC power.

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY

Explanation of the dual power supply system for reliability.

MOUNTING IN A RACK

Instructions for 19" rack mounting Newton units.

NEWTON | SPECIFIC OVERVIEW

FRONT PANEL AND LED CHART

Description of front panel controls and status LEDs.

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

Detailed description of rear panel I/O ports and connections.

NEWTON | CONNECTION AND PROCESSING

AES3 CONNECTIONS

Details on using AES3 for digital audio signal exchange.

MADI CONNECTIONS

Information on MADI coaxial and optical interfaces.

ETHERNET AND DANTE NETWORKING

Configuration for Ethernet and Dante network connectivity.

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT

Details on analog I/O for Newton 16+4 and 16+8 models.

RACK CABLING PANELS

Description of optional cabling panels for rack mounting.

NEWTON AND CONTROL PC SETUP

AUTOMATIC IP MODE

Using DHCP for automatic IP address assignment.

MANUAL IP MODE

Manually setting IP addresses for devices.

NETWORK SERVICE ORDER CONFIGURATION

Setting the priority of network services on the control PC.

NETWORK MANAGER IN DASHBOARD

Using the Network Manager for managing network connections.

FIRST CONNECTION WITHOUT DHCP

How to connect to Newton without a DHCP server.

OUTLINE DASHBOARD | OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION TO DASHBOARD

Guide to understanding the software's features.

STARTING THE DASHBOARD APPLICATION

Steps for launching the Outline Dashboard software.

STARTING A NEW PROJECT

Creating a new project within the Outline Dashboard.

THE LIBRARY SECTION

Overview of elements available in the software's library.

THE WORKSPACE AREA

Explanation of the workspace for organizing and operating devices.

THE INSPECTOR PANEL

Details on using the inspector to view and edit project parameters.

USING THE CORRECT NETWORK INTERFACE

Selecting the appropriate network interface for scanning.

FINDING ONLINE DEVICES

How to scan the network and locate connected devices.

SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS AND WARNINGS

Managing system notifications for software alerts.

HELP AND SUPPORT

Accessing help resources and sending reports to Outline.

OUTLINE DASHBOARD | NEWTON CONTROL

GENERAL PARAMETERS AND NETWORK SETUP

Configure unit details, firmware, network, and general settings.

WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT AND ALIGNMENT

Organize devices, align settings, and manage projects.

AUDIO PROCESSING WORKFLOW

Understand and configure signal flow, patching, mixing, EQ, and routing.

CLOCKING AND EXTERNAL SYNC

Configure master clock, wordclock outputs, and Dante synchronization.

ADVANCED FEATURES AND INTEGRATIONS

Utilize Direct Transfer, Smaart integration, and remote control.

OUTLINE DASHBOARD | LINKING CHANNELS

TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT CHANNEL LINKS

Create temporary and permanent links between channels for simultaneous control.

OUTLINE DASHBOARD | OUTPUT GROUPS

MANAGING OUTPUT GROUPS

Create, edit, and overview groups for simultaneous control of output channels.

OUTLINE DASHBOARD | CUSTOM PANELS

CREATING AND ASSIGNING CUSTOM PANELS

Design custom user interfaces by selecting channels and groups.

OUTLINE DASHBOARD | TIPS AND TRICKS

SHOW MODE AND WINDOW HANDLING

Using safe modes and Mac gestures for efficient operation.

SHORTCUTS AND PREFERENCES

Keyboard shortcuts and software preference settings for customization.

OUTLINE DASHBOARD | TABLET MODE

HARDWARE DETAILS

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING

Technical drawings showing mounting dimensions and airflow.

WIRING AND PINOUT DIAGRAMS

Pinout diagrams for DB25 connectors and GPIO.

DANTE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

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