Mackie Network Card OPT-24 User manual

Installation Guide

OPT•24OPT•24

OPT•24

24-Channel 24-bit ADAT Optical I/O Card for the HDR24/96 and MDR24/96

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OPT•24

1. Read instuctions — Read, understand and follow all safety and

operating instructions before using this Mackie product.

2. Retain Instructions — Keep these safety and operating

instructions for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on this Mackie product

and in these operating instructions.

4. Disconnect the power source to the HDR24/96 before installing

the OPT•24 I/O Card.

5. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this Mackie product. All

servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department.

Important Safety Instructions

Part No. 0002733 Rev. B 10/02

Printed in the U.S.A.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Mackie Designs for your

hard disk recording solution. The OPT•24 is a major

step forward in our continued support of the

HDR24/96 and MDR24/96 Hard Disk Recorders.

The OPT•24 provides 24 channels (8x3) of 24-bit

ADAT optical I/O. But what makes it especially

unique and valuable is that it doesn’t use any of the

three I/O slots provided for the analog and digital

I/O cards. Instead, it is installed in a PCI slot next to

the Sync card. Once installed, you have the added

flexibility of choosing between at least two different

input and output formats for your recorded audio.

For example, you can use three analog AIO•8 cards

to bring the audio into the HDR, and use the

OPT•24 to output the audio in 24-bit digital format.

ATTENTION: The installation of this option requires opening the

HDR24/96 and handling sensitive electronic components. Anti-static

precautions

must

be taken in order to prevent potential damage to

the unit. Damage caused to the unit due to improper installation or

handling of these components

will not be covered under warranty

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If you do not feel capable of performing this installation, please

call Mackie Tech Support at 800-898-3211 to obtain a referral to

a service center that can perform the installation.

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Important: You must have

version 1.3 or higher of the

HDR24/96 or MDR24/96 OS in

order to use the OPT•24. Follow

the installation instructions with

the software upgrade to install

the new software.

3) Remove the cover by lifting it up at the back

and pulling up and away from the front of the

unit.

Installing the OPT•24

Important: The OPT•24

contains static-sensitive

components. Anti-static

precautions must be taken before

opening the anti-static bag and

handling the OPT•24. Use an

anti-static wrist strap when performing this installation.

These are available at most computer supply stores.

The use of an anti-static mat is also recommended.

1) Turn off the Hard Disk Recorder and remove

the AC linecord from the socket on the rear

panel. We don’t want this to be a shocking

experience for you!

2) Remove 22 screws from the HDR24/96 cover

using a #2 Phillips screwdriver (4 screws

from the top panel, 4 screws from each side,

and 10 screws from the rear panel). These

screws are all one size.

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Installation Guide

4) Remove the blank cover plate for the ACC1 slot (next to the SYNC card) by removing 1 Phillips-

head screw. Save the screw for installing the OPT•24.

REAR PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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MACKIE DESIGNS. ™

4) Remove Screw and 

ACC1 Slot Cover Plate

5) Unplug the 2 ribbon cables from the Sync card. Squeeze the tabs on the sides of the connectors and

gently wiggle from side to side to release them from their sockets.

REAR PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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MACKIE DESIGNS. ™

5B) Pull Ribbon Cables back

and out of the way

5A) Unplug Ribbon Cables 

from Sync Card

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OPT•24

6) Unplug both ends of the COM cable (040-383-00), located between the front panel Display board (A)

and the Card Cage board (B). Cable ties hold the COM cable in place. Leave the cable inside the

HDR24/96 in case the OPT•24 is ever removed and the COM cable needs to be reconnected.

REAR PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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MACKIE DESIGNS. ™

6) Remove the COM Cable

from the Display Board (A)

and the Card Cage Board (B)

040-383-00



B

A

J3B J4B

8) Connect the 2 ribbon cables that you removed from the Sync card to the 2 top connectors (J3A and

J4A, closest to the edge) on the OPT•24. They will click in place when properly inserted.

7) Connect the 2 short/fat ribbon cables (supplied) to the 2 bottom connectors (J3B and J4B, furthest

from the edge) on the OPT•24. The connectors have a keying tab in the center so they can’t be

plugged in wrong. It doesn’t matter which end of the ribbon cables you connect to the OPT•24.

REAR PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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8) Connect 2 Ribbon Cables

to OPT¥24 Board

OPT¥24 Board

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9) Install the OPT•24 into the ACC1 PCI slot by carefully aligning the card’s gold-plated connector

edge to the PCI slot on the motherboard and pushing down gently but firmly until the card is fully

seated into the slot. It may help to gently rock the board front to back until the board is completely

seated.

Note: Make sure the loose connector ends are pointing up so they can be accessed for step 11.

REAR PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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MACKIE DESIGNS. ™

9) Install OPT•24 Board 

into the ACC1 PCI slot

10) Install Screw into 

the OPT•24 bracket

10) Install the screw that you removed from the blank cover plate to secure the OPT•24 to the HDR chassis.

11) Connect the short ribbon cables from the OPT•24 card to the adjacent Sync card by folding them over the

top of the Sync card (see illustration below and on next page).

REAR PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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11) Connect the 2 short ribbon 

cables to the Sync Card

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OPT•24

12) Install the supplied replacement COM cable.

a. Install the center connector to the Card Cage board.

b. Install the shorter end to the front panel Display board.

c. Install the longer end to the OPT•24 board.

REAR PANEL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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12a) Install the replacement COM Cable: 

Center connector to Card Cage Board

12b) Shorter end to Front



Panel Display Board

12c) Longer end to 

OPT•24 Board

13) Replace the cover, reinstall the screws, and

you’re ready to go!

SYNC CARD

VIDEO CARD

OPT•24

Front view of ribbon cable connections between the

Sync Card and the OPT•24

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Installation Guide

To select the OPT•24 from the screen

(HDR24/96 only):

1. Select Setup from the Windows menu and

click the Digital I/O icon. The Digital I/O

Setup dialog box shows you the current

settings for each of the three I/O cards.

2. Click the Input pulldown menu and select the

input source you want to use for each I/O

card.

3. The OPT•24 outputs are always active, so no

configuration is necessary for the outputs.

Selecting the OPT•24 I/O

This is done in the same way that you setup and

configure the other I/O cards—in the Digital I/O

Setup window (or by pressing the Digi-I/O button on

the front panel).

To select the OPT•24 from the front panel:

1. Press Digi-I/O to enter the Digital I/O Card

Setup screen.

DISK UTIL SYSTEM DIGI-I/O SYNC DEC

2. Select In. The Setup Tape Inputs screen

shows you the current settings for each of the

three I/O cards.

DIGITAL I/O Card Setup

Stat Rate

In Out Bits Convert

3. Press the Select button corresponding to each

I/O card and toggle the selection to the

desired input source.

4. The OPT•24 outputs are always active, so no

configuration is necessary for the outputs.

5. When done, press the Digi-I/O button to exit

the menu.

“Mackie,” the “Running Man” figure, and “OPT•24”

are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mackie

Designs Inc. All other brand names mentioned are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.

Printed in the U.S.A.

IN 17-24

OUT 17-24

IN 9-16

OUT 9-16

IN 1-8

OUT 1-8

OPT•24 Inputs and Outputs

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