Horus User Manual Horus User Manual Revision 0.16 Merging Technologies Le Verney 4, CH-1070 Puidoux Switzerland www.merging.
Horus User Manual Contents INTRODUCTION TO HORUS....................................................................................................................9 HORUS BLOCK DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................10 HORUS HARDWARE..............................................................................................................................11 HORUS BASE UNIT...............................................
Horus User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING – when using electric products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all of the safety and installations instructions and explanation of graphic symbols before using the product. 2. The product must be grounded.
Horus User Manual marked change in performance, or E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 12. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 13. WARNING - Do not place objects on the power supply cord, or place the product in a position where anyone could trip over, walk on, or roll anything over cords of any type.
Horus User Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation. Failure to comply with the precise instructions may result in damage to your Merging hardware. Please read this entire section of the manual carefully before installation. STATIC DANGER NOTICE: Please note that the Horus contains delicate electronic components that can be damaged or even destroyed when exposed to static electricity.
Horus User Manual Environmental Limits System Office Environment Parameter Limits Operating Temperature +5 degrees C to +45 degrees C with the maximum rate of change not to exceed 10 degrees C per hour.
Horus User Manual Declaration of Conformity According to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Product Horus Manufacturer Merging Technologies SA Le Verney 4 CH-1070 Puidoux Switzerland 90-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.
Horus User Manual Horus Warranty Information This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Merging Technologies, Inc. extends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited warranty, Merging Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the product without charge within sixty (60) days.
Horus User Manual INTRODUCTION TO HORUS Modular by Design Horus was designed to give its users an amazing amount of Audio I/O channels, over all the most commonly deployed formats, while offering an unprecedented level of quality in such a small form factor.
Horus User Manual HORUS BLOCK DIAGRAM www.merging.
Horus User Manual HORUS HARDWARE FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL HORUS UNIT DESCRIPTION www.merging.
Horus User Manual HORUS BASE UNIT IOC-HORUS Specifications Case Material Front Panel Material Weight (excluding redundant PS) Dimensions (2U rack mounting) Voltage (AC) Power Consumption (Max) Front Panel TFT size/resolution Powder Coated Steel Brushed Aluminum 6.5 kg/ 14.4 lbs 483 x 320 x 89 mm 90V–260V, 47–63 Hz < 60 Watts 4.3” / 480 x 272 pixels Headphone Monitor Jacks Headphone Jack 1&2 Max output Level (Unbalanced) Output Impedance Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ.
Horus User Manual HORUS OPTIONAL CARDS IOM-HORUS AD8/AD8P These remotely controlled Mic/Line Input cards have set a new benchmark in analog circuitry design.
Horus User Manual IOM-HORUS DA8/DA8P The DA8 (up to 192kHz) and the DA8P (up to DSD) have been shown in testing to be consistently the quietest multichannel D/A conversion modules available anywhere. IOM-HORUS-DA8/DA8P Key Features • Auto-mute circuitry for “no-pop” power cycling • Digitally controlled trims for line up procedures • Dynamic range of 127dB (typ.
Horus User Manual Line Output Level calibration The DA8 and DA8P modules feature both hardware level settings in the form of 4 DIP switches per output channel and a software fine adjustment to align the Analog Output levels to whatever local/organization operational levels are mandated. The Hardware settings will usually be set only once, at product installation, and only if the desired Operating Line Level differs from the default ex-factory settings of +18 dBu for 0 dBFS.
Horus User Manual Output Level calibration Example: Assuming your operating Level is 21 dBu for 0 dBFS (typical of French Radio Broadcasters), you should set the DIP Switches all OFF (DIP Switch positioned to the left, with respect to the picture below) to set maximum Output Level to +24 dBu (since there is no 21 dBu hardware setting) Once this is set and the DA modules are screwed back in place. Power up the Horus and go to the Horus Setup Page>Module, select each D/A module for software calibration.
Horus User Manual IOM-HORUS-MADM/MADS The MADI Expansion card (MADM - Multimode / MADS - Singlemode) doubles the total MADI channel count to 128 inputs and 128 outputs @1FS HORUS-MADM/MADS Features • MADI Optical and Coaxial inputs and outputs • Additional 64 discrete channels of digital input and output (extended mode) at 1FS for a total of 128 inputs and outputs combined with the base unit MADI • Up to 384 kHz sampling rate as well as DSD 2.
Horus User Manual HORUS CABLES Connecting the analog audio Input cables to the AD8/AD8P modules The AD/AD8(P) modules connect the Mic/Line Inputs using DB25 D-SUB connections. Please ensure that the cables you have chosen to use, or have had made, conform to this specification before you attempt to connect them. To connect the DSUB connection to the IOC-AD8(P), align the Male cable connector with the female DSUB port on the module. Then, with slight pressure, guide the connector into place.
Horus User Manual Connecting the analogue outputs cables to the DA8/DA8P modules The IOC-DA8(P) modules connect the line outputs using DB25 D-SUB connections. Please ensure that the cables you have chosen to use, or have had made, conform to this specification before you attempt to connect them. To connect the DSUB connection to the IOC-DA8(P), align the Male cable connector with the female DSUB port on the module. Then, with slight pressure, guide the connector into place.
Horus User Manual Connecting the AES-EBU cable The AES ports connect the AES-EBU I/O using DB25 D-SUB connections. Please ensure that the cables you have chosen to use, or have had made, conform to this specification before you attempt to connect them. To connect the DSUB connection to the AES port, align the Male connector with the female DSUB port on the module. Then, with slight pressure, guide the connector into place.
Horus User Manual Connecting the MADI cable The MADI port (both the standard one and the optional MADI Expansion module) can be connected using either Optical or coaxial cabling. When using Optical cabling, first ensure that you have a clean work area, as dust and debris can affect the connection if any obstruction is present. Remove the cap on both the cable and the port and slowly / firmly push the cable into the receiving port on the Horus unit until it clicks into place.
Horus User Manual Sync breakout cable pin-out Connecting the RAVENNA Ethernet cables The RAVENNA ports (Primary and Secondary) are RJ45 female receptacles. Simply line up the RJ45 cable with the slot on the rear of the Horus unit and slide it into place until it clicks into its locked position. (Category 5E or 6) Note: Only primary (PRI) port should be used for now (Secondary port is for network redundancy and not yet supported) Connecting the GPIO Under development www.merging.
Horus User Manual HORUS KEY FEATURES Modular analog interfacing Horus allows the user to choose how many Analog inputs and Analog outputs are required for each unit. Horus provides a total of six universal I/O slots which can accept a combination of Mic/Line modules and or Line output cards. Users can configure their Horus with any combination but installing more than 3 Mic/Line modules requires the installation of the Horus Redundant Power option.
Horus User Manual MADI 1 This MADI port (switchable between coaxial or optical input connections using the front panel Touch Screen) provides users with up to 64 channels of MADI I/O for use with the system. The signal sent to the MADI Outputs (both Coaxial and Optical are available simultaneously) are configurable in blocks of 8 channels and can be sourced from any other module in the Horus.
Horus User Manual Installing an additional Horus I/O Module Installing additional Horus I/O Cards (AD8/AD8P or DA8/DA8P) Before you start Place the Horus unit on a hard, dry surface or mount it onto a 19” rack and leave plenty of room for air convection.
Horus User Manual Installing an additional Horus MADI Extension Module (MADM or MADS) Before you get started - Place the Horus unit on a hard and dry surface or mount it into a 19” rack and leave plenty of room for air convection. - In order to meet the EMC requirements of directives 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and in order to obtain the high performance possible for the Horus unit, you must use correctly shielded cables of good quality for all external connections when installing the Horus unit.
Horus User Manual 4. Disconnect the ribbon cable carefully 5. Screw the 2 spacers onto the MADI 1 / AES board 6. Slide the MADI extension board carefully so that the output connectors emerge from the Horus back panel. You will need to do this at an angle that will allow you to push and fit the connector into the header of the MADI 1 card (below). Align and push the MADI extension board gently so that it fits into the header. www.merging.
Horus User Manual 7. Secure the MADI extension using the 2 screws provided 8. Re-connect the Ribbon cable 9. Screw the 2 nuts onto the I/O BNC connectors at the back of the Horus MADI Extension card 10. Replace any modules that were removed earlier to provide access 11. Close the Horus top panel cover and replace the fixing screws 12. Power the HORUS back on and the MADI 2 module will be recognized www.merging.
Horus User Manual Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1 Detailed steps on how to install the NET-MSC-GBEX1 PCIe card in your PC. 1. Power down your PC and switch it off at the wall. Remove the screws holding the top or side of the case on and carefully slide off the panel. 2. Wearing an anti-static wristband is desirable whenever working with sensitive electrical equipment.
Horus User Manual 5. Push down gently at first, ensuring you have the pins lined up correctly with the slot, and then apply more force to slot the card home fully. 6. Use the screw which held the backing plate in place to secure the card and check that the card sits properly. Finally, replace the case cover(s) and plug your machine back in. 6.
Horus User Manual HORUS recommended placement in Rack Due to confined space in a Rack furniture, adequate spacing (and ordering) between multiple Horus units will play a significant role on the units temperature. Although Merging has spent considerable time in optimizing the Horus power consumption in every aspect possible, the units are still drawing an average of 35W to 45W each.
Horus User Manual HORUS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL INTERFACE Horus Menu Hierarchy www.merging.
Horus User Manual Main Home Screen This is the screen which you will see after the Horus completes its boot sequence. From here you can navigate to all the other menus for the setup and use of Horus. If at any time you want to return to the Main Screen, you can press the Merging Logo in the bottom left-hand corner to return to the Main Screen. The screen also has access to the 5 main sections of the Horus menu: Monitor, Meters, IO & Sync, PreAmp and Setup.
Horus User Manual Meters Menu The Meters menu will display the input metering of the modules present in the Horus LED indications: Peak indication Alignment range Signal indicator The LEDs indicate the inputs levels of the AD1 inputs 1 to 8 Note: You can reset a module Peak by pressing the Module display. In the example above pressing A/D 1(8ch) will reset the peak displayed on the input 1 Meters Settings Menu Hot: Sets the level above which the meter display will be red.
Horus User Manual The IO and Synchronization menu is where the user can select the source of the Horus reference clock. It is essential that these settings are configured correctly in order to ensure a clean audio signal through the Horus unit. Reference Source Choose the desired sync source by pressing on the respective Reference source.
Horus User Manual Horus PTP status: MASTER or SLAVE Video Format Detected: Supported Formats: PAL – NTSC 720p23.98– 720p24 – 720p25 – 720p29.97 – 720p30 720p50 – 720p59.94 – 720p60 (not recommended video formats) 1080i25 – 1080i29.97 – 1080i30 1080sf25 – 1080sf29.97 – 1080sf30 1080p23.98 – 1080p24 – 1080p25 – 1080p29.
Horus User Manual REFS Menu (I/O & Sync) This Sub Page menu is where you can view the Deviation and Jitter of the External Reference, as measured by the Horus synchronization circuitry. Frequency: The long-term measured Frequency (in Hz) and deviation in ppm (parts per million) between the signal the unit is locked on to and the internal reference.
Horus User Manual Gain Slider The + or - buttons give increments/decrements in 0.5 dB steps Slider range goes from 0 dB to +60.0 dB from left to right In Mic mode: Sets the Mic Preamplifier’s Gain In Line mode: Sets the Line Input Sensitivity A value of 0dB corresponds to an input sensitivity of +24dBu for 0dBFS A value of +20.0 dB corresponds to an input sensitivity of +4dBu for 0dBFS A value of +60.0 dB corresponds to an input sensitivity of -36.
Horus User Manual Setup Menu The Setup menu’s primary page contains function buttons described below as well as sub-menu links listed in the sub-sections; Formats, Routing, Modules and Presets. Cooling Mode: Settings for either Low, Mid or High Cooling. This affects fan speed with reference to the temperature measured internally.
Horus User Manual System Info (Set Up): In this sub menu you will find details on the Horus internals; current consumption, voltage, temperature, fan speed, serial number and the firmware version currently installed. www.merging.
Horus User Manual Advanced (Set Up): ASIO/CoreAudio Clock: If set to Auto enabled: The ASIO/CoreAudio clock will be generated by the Horus which will be PTP Master. If Auto is disabled: The ASIO/CoreAudio clock will always be generated by this Horus. Note: Do not disable unless you are sure that no Horus will be PTP Master. Screensaver: The Horus touch screen screensaver delay can be set to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or disabled Backlight: Dim active will darken the Horus display luminosity.
Horus User Manual Network Menu (Setup>Advanced) Device Name: Name of the Horus unit. This name will be broadcast across the network and will be seen in applications such as the MT Discovery tool. The Horus unit name can be changed from the Web control access Network page (see section below for all details) IP Settings: Manual: Type IP address using box selection and the - or + buttons Auto: The IP address will be automatically attributed using ZeroConf/Auto-IP mechanism (address range 169.254.xx.
Horus User Manual Formats Menu (Setup) Sample Rate: Select the Horus Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz - 88.2 kHz - 176.4 kHz - 192 kHz - 384 kHz – DXD/DSD Note: The available Sampling Rates depend on the Horus Analog module cards. Only Premium Analog modules offer support beyond 192 kHz.
Horus User Manual Modules Menu (Setup) Module menu will show the available Horus Modules that your Horus has in its configuration Selecting one of the Modules described below will open the Module I/O configuration menu Monitor Shortcut to the Monitor page described above. A/D N The A/D buttons, which become active if you have 1 or more AD8(P) modules installed in the Horus unit, give access to the Input controls.
Horus User Manual Modules: MADI Sub-Menu MADI 1 port is included as standard with each Horus. MADI 2 will be listed as “EMPTY” in Horus units which are not fitted with the optional MADI expansion card Mode: Sets the MADI mode to either “Standard” (56 audio channels) or “Extended” (64 channels). To determine which setting(s) you are able to use, please consult the user manual of the device you are connecting the Horus to in order to see which (if not both) formats it complies with.
Horus User Manual Modules: AES Sub-Menu Output Source: Shortcut to the Output Source Routing Page configuration Modules: A/D Sub-Menu Mic Alignment: User can offset the Mic Gain Alignment scaling from a Range of 0dB to +12dB. Example: Setting a gain alignment of +10dB will make the Horus, Web Access or the Pyramix PreAmps control to be offset by a scaling of +10 dB.
Horus User Manual Modules: D/A Sub-Menu Output attenuation: Calibration of the D/A output (Range -12.0 dB to 0 dB). Refer to the Hardware section for the D/A onboard output level calibration. Serial Number: Module serial numbers Type: Module Type description Output Source: Visual indication of the current Output Source, selecting the source will bring you to the Routing Page configuration www.merging.
Horus User Manual Routing Menu (Setup) Module routing menu describes where the signal for each module in the Horus is coming from. Each button leads to a sub-menu that allows the user to change the source of the signal to that specific module. For instance, the Monitor Button in the Routing menu will allow the user to change the routing to the monitor. Choices are made in blocks of 8 channels (except for the Monitor, which is a Stereo signal).
Horus User Manual None: Sets the module so that it does not receive a signal from anywhere. Digital Mute will be output. RAVENNA: Connects the module to the RAVENNA network and allows any other RAVENNA device to send signal to it. AES 1-3: Sets the module being configured to receive signal from any of the 3 banks of 4xAES-EBU input pairs.
Horus User Manual Modules: Loopback (hidden menu, available only for debug use) Transparency Check: This is a Debug Utility tool that verifies the bit transparency of the audio path On: Transparency check enabled Off: Loopback mode enabled Word Length: Word length of the digital audio data signal (16 bits or 24 bits) Status: Green: Path transparency valid Black: Path is not transparent Numbering: indicates the number of discontinuities measured Latency: Output to Input delay in samples Output Sour
Horus User Manual HORUS WEB CONTROL ACCESS Installing and accessing the Horus Control interface remotely To control and view your Horus remotely with a web browser make sure that you are using one of the Internet browsers below: Google Chrome (Highly Recommended), Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Apple Safari. * Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported * Then take the following steps: 1) If you did not install Pyramix v8 proceed from step 2 to 3.
Horus User Manual Figure Horus Web Access All of the Web access menu pages will be similar to those on the Horus TFT display except for the PREAMP and Network menus. Disconnection warning: User will be warned it the remote web access to the Horus become offline/disconnected. Figure Horus Web Access Disconnected www.merging.
Horus User Manual Meters web menu The Meters web menu will display the input metering of the modules present in the Horus Figure Horus Meters Web menu Led indications: Peak indication Alignment range Signal indicator The leds indicate the inputs levels of the AD1 inputs 1 to 8 Note: You can reset a module Peak by doing Mouse + Click on the Module display section. In the example above pressing A/D 1(8ch) will reset the peak displayed on the input 1.
Horus User Manual PreAmp web menu - Allows the creation of up to 8 groups - Naming of channels (can be saved in Horus presets) Figure Horus PreAmp Web menu ALL GRP RMN GRP RST GRP RST ALL GRP Will include all faders into the selected group Will include the remaining faders into the selected group Will reset the selected group Will reset all groups, all grouping will be reset to default Network web menu The Network page allows users to personalize a name for the Horus unit.
Horus User Manual The Horus embedded User Manual The Horus embedded User Manual can be opened by clicking on the question mark sign at the bottom left of your browser. This will overlay the Horus User Manual on your Web control access page. Figure Horus Embedded User Manual The Horus Presets: Disk Presets can be stored and loaded on your local system where Horus is connected to.
Horus User Manual Note: Stored Horus preset have a .bin file extension. In order to be able to rename the Horus preset file at save the Chrome browser users will need to adjust this Settings. 1. Go in Chrome Settings 2. Click on Show advanced settings 3. Under Downloads, check the box « Ask where to save each file before downloading » Now when clicking on « to Disk » a window pops up that allows you to change the name of the preset (.bin) file prior to saving it.
Horus User Manual HORUS SETUP EXAMPLES Horus Standalone Converter: Pyramix & Internal Routing Pyramix in Live – Stage Box Pyramix in Live – Technical Rehearsal www.merging.
Horus User Manual Horus Converter with Pyramix V8 & RAVENNA Standard setup Standalone audio router replacement Note: See www.merging.com/horus/download for the certified switches and proper configuration www.merging.
Horus User Manual Network Audio Total Redundancy www.merging.
Horus User Manual Live – Total Redundant Stage Box Concert / Arena / Event – Redundant Horus with RAVENNA Pyramix V8 Native: Live – Mobile Recording www.merging.
Horus User Manual Horus Firmware update procedure 1) Download the latest firmware available. Can be found at http://www.merging.com/horus/download 2) Make sure that the .bin downloaded firmware file is on a PC that is on the same network as your Horus. (Users who have received a .
Horus User Manual Note: If you wish to cancel the Horus Maintenance mode you can do so from the Web access page or by pressing the small physical power button, this will reboot the Horus in normal mode. You can also press the small triangle button in order to reboot the Horus. Be aware that the small triangle button is only active for reboot when in Maintenance mode.
Horus User Manual 7) Your default web browser (Merging recommends Google Chrome for best results) should open up on a firmware update page Note: If your web browser does not open on the firmware upgrade page, clear your browser history and re-open the Horus page by Double Clicking on the “Horus in Maintenance Mode” entry in MT Discovery. Note: Do not perform a Firmware upgrade if you plan to install Pyramix v8 simultaneously. Proceed only with one at a time.
Horus User Manual IMPORTANT: If the Firmware update procedure fails, repeat the Firmware update procedure by pressing the “Try Again’ Button (it will bring you back to step 7) Avoid powering down the HORUS if the firmware update has failed. It is mandatory that you attempt to re-update the firmware, refresh the online web page if necessary. Or go back to the previous browser page and select the firmware again and re-update it. If you do not proceed in this way the Horus may no longer start up.
Horus User Manual HORUS TROUBLESHOOTING Horus on screen Error Report Your Horus can display on the TFT some detected errors. In case of an error report the Hours small Pyramix Home logo will be blinking Red. The user can then access the Horus Home button to view the error report, see the error list below as a reference. Once the issue is sorted Press the “clear” button to remove reported error.
Horus User Manual "Ethernet input: Wrong sequence number"; "Ethernet input: CRC error"; "Ethernet input: Queue mux error"; "Ethernet input: Audio buffer too small"; "Ethernet input: SSRC mismatch" Error on the incoming RAVENNA streams. There might be click on the physical output of the Horus. Verify your set up. If problem persists contact our support team.
Horus User Manual Firewall and Antivirus Windows Firewall: The Windows Firewall can block communication between MassCore and Horus. We recommend users to disable the Public Network Firewall Procedure: 1. Go in Windows Control Panel > Windows Firewall. 2. Click on “Turn Windows Firewall on or off” 3.
Horus User Manual Symptom: Horus does not start up or will after a few minutes Please refer to the technical Horus document to solve the issue of the Hours is not restarting. To make sure that this is the problem you encounter. Please look through the Horus right side panel air flow holes, you should see a green light that is blinking light rather than steady.
