
Euphonix FC727 Format Converter Users Manual Introduction and Interface
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3. Format A AES Connectors
Seven DB-25 connectors connect AES devices to the FC727/726. Each connector
provides eight bidirectional channels (four AES pairs). To connect to the third-party
devices, use the DB-25-to-XLR breakout cable available from Euphonix.
NOTE: Do not use DB-25-to-XLR breakout cables made by other companies because
the pin numbering may be incompatible! See Appendix A: Pinout and Cable
Specifications for specific cable information.
4. Format A MADI IN and MADI OUT
The Format A MADI In and MADI Out BNC connectors interface with non-Eu-
phonix MADI devices. At 48 kHz, MADI A provides 24-bit audio on 56 chan-
nels. At 96 kHz, only 28 24-bit audio channels (1–28) are available.
NOTE: Unlike MADI B, which has a second set of I/O connectors, MADI A provides
only 28 channels at 96 kHz.
5. Service DB-9 Jack
This jack connects to a PC’s serial port to upgrade the FC727/726 firmware.
CAUTION: Do not connect anything to the Service DB-9 jack unless instructed to do
so by Euphonix technical support.
6. DIP Switches
These eight DIP switches (numbered 1–8 from left to right) set various modes on
the FC727/726. Switches 3–5 and 7 are not currently implemented.
Switch #1 Bidirectional mode
Flip this switch when converting between third-party formats using one FC727/
726 (see page 25).
Switch #2 MADI MERGE
When set to MADI MERGE (down), Format B MADI Input 1 channels 1–24 are
merged with Format B MADI Input 2 channels 1–28 and Format B MADI Input
1 channels 25–28 to form a single 56-channel input stream. Format B MADI Out-
put 1 sends channels 1–56 and Format B MADI Output 2 sends channels 25–56
followed by 1–24 from the third-party inputs.
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