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Before requesting service for the ARS-0202 A-Series Dante

TM

 Audio Adapter 

,check the following for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. 
Some simple checkups or a minor adjustment on the adapter may eliminate the 
problem and restore to normal operation.

No power

•  Insert the power plug properly into the power outlet.
•  Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging another device for a test.
•  Check if your router is with PoE support.

No signal on the unit

•  Check if all the cables are connected correctly. Physically disconnect and reconnect 

the device.

•  Check if your audio system is turned on.
•   For software audio source, restart the audio application and play some audio in 

the audio application. 

No Audio on the destination device

•   Check that the device is actually routed to a destination audio device.
•   Check that the destination is succesfully connected to Arista  adapter (as its audio input) 
•   Check that the destination is capable of receiving and/or playing audio.
•   Check that the volume level is not adjusted to low, turn up the volume.

The audio signal is distorted

•  Check if the connectors are in good condition.
•  Disable any Wi-Fi network connections.
• 

Check that any network switches in the system are coping with their traffic.

•   Faulty LAN cable, replace with a good one.

No network connection

•  Check if all the connection cable on the LAN ports are connected properly.
•  Check if the Router connected to LAN port work in normal.

2. Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for Dante ARS-0202 A Series

Page 1: ... to install and operate the product Arista Corporation recommends users to read through the entire manual and follow instructions to avoid any kind of obscurity in using the product For any questions or support please visit our website https www goarista com or call us at 1 877 827 4782 Monday through Friday 8 00am to 5 00PM Pacific Time USER MANUAL ARS 0202 A00 ARS 0202 A11 ...

Page 2: ...s easily accessible after installation Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords and broken plugs are extremely dangerous They may and can result in an electrical shock or fire hazard Call an authorized service technician for any replacements Hands must be dry when plugging the power cord into an AC outlet to prevent electrical shock Do not damage the power cord by disassembling ben...

Page 3: ...imensions 10 Chapter 2 Connections and Operation 11 Mounting the DanteTM Audio Adapter 12 Connecting the DanteTM Audio Adapter 14 Basic Operation 17 Extra Controls 18 Chapter 3 Appendix 19 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 19 Product Limited Warranty 21 Disposal and Recycling Information 25 Disclaimer and Copyright Notice 25 Contents ...

Page 4: ... a DanteTM enabled box which can convert 2 channel analog audio input signal sources into DanteTM digital audio signal to share your audio with other users and devices on the Dante network and simultancely convert 2 channel DanteTM digital audio signal into analog audio output signal to route audio from network sources to your own computer or peripherals The A Series DanteTM Audio Adapter allows u...

Page 5: ... Crosstalk 80dB 20 kHz Interfaces and Buttons Button 1 x Power button LED indicators POWER SPEED LINK SYNC SYS LED x1 PHANTOM LEDx1 ARS 0202 A11 Knob only for ARS 0202 A11 Gain up knob x 1 Gain down knob x 1 Delay knob x 1 for adjusting transmission latency Connectors ARS 0202 A00 1x DC power connector 1 x LAN port 2 x Line In ports 2 x Line Out ports ARS 0202 A11 1x DC power connector 1 x LAN por...

Page 6: ...6 Overview ARS 0202 A00 Front View Rear View ...

Page 7: ... Input connector for 12V 1A DC power input 5 RJ 45 PoE LAN port For network connection and power supply connect to network device 6 LINE IN1 LINE IN2 ports For analog audio signal input 7 LINE OUT1 LINE OUT2 ports Analog audio signal out to audio device mixing console speaker headphone amplifier etc 8 Power LED Lights blue the DanteTM audio adapter is powered on 9 Speed LED Lights blue network ban...

Page 8: ...8 ARS 0202 A11 Front View Rear View ...

Page 9: ...ights Green data is transmitting 6 Phantom LED Phantom power indicator for microphone 7 Power button Press to power on off the ARS 0202 A11 8 Reset button Press to reset the unit to factory default 9 DC Power input connector 12V 1A DC power input 10 RJ 45 PoE LAN port For network connection and power supply connects to network device 11 MIC IN1 MIC IN2 connectors For microphone audio signal input ...

Page 10: ...ension Model Number L Overall length W Overall width H Overall height ARS 0202 A Series with rubber protection 9 06 230 0mm 6 49 164 7mm 2 39 60 7mm ARS 0202 A Series without rub ber protection 8 50 216 0mm 5 35 136 0mm 1 73 44 0mm Top View Side View 9 06 230 0 mm 8 50 216 0 mm 6 49 164 7 mm 5 35 136 0 mm 2 39 60 7 mm 1 73 44 0 mm ...

Page 11: ...ailable on the Arista ARS 0202 A Series DanteTM Audio Adapter Connectors Connectors Chapter 3 Connections and Operation Connectors are located at the rear of ARS 0202 A00 DanteTM Audio Adapter Connectors are located at the rear of ARS 0202 A11 DanteTM Audio Adapter ...

Page 12: ...d rack To mount them onto a rack you will require the mounting screws and brackets that can be ordered from Arista Before mounting them onto rack please first remove the rubber protection cover from the adapter box then follow the steps shown in the diagram below 1 As shown in the figure below place every two DanteTM audio adapters together and tighten them with mounting brackets and screws ...

Page 13: ...o tighten the four 8 32UNC size screws to firmly affix the adapter onto the 19 rack Make sure the unit is correctly and securely seated onto the rack In order to correctly install the ARS 0202 A series danteTM audio adapter the specific dimensions are indicated in the diagram below 19 00 482 6 mm 5 35 136 0 mm 1 73 44 0 mm Screws 19 Rack Layer board screw holes screw holes screw holes ARS 0202 A s...

Page 14: ...adapter 12V 1A ARS 0202 A00 ARS 0202 A11 PC DanteTM Controller setup Line in RJ45 PoE LAN cable Audio signal input source DanteTM mixing console etc Audio out devices Speaker etc Line out Line out AC outlet TIPS If you use a router with PoE support in the audio system then DC power supply is not required Connect the Arista ARS 0202 A Series DanteTM Audio Adapter depending on your desired applicati...

Page 15: ...al DC Power adapter 12V 1A DC Power adapter 12V 1A Line out Line out ARS 0202 A00 ARS 0202 A11 Router AC outlet AC outlet Router Audio signal input source Analog mixing console etc Microphone Audio out devices DanteTM mixing console etc Audio out devices DanteTM mixing console etc Line in Mic in Line in Mic in RJ45 PoE LAN cable RJ45 PoE LAN cable ...

Page 16: ...input source Analog mixing console etc Router Router RJ45 PoE LAN cable RJ45 PoE LAN cable Audio out devices DanteTM mixing console etc Audio out devices DanteTM mixing console etc Line out Line out Line in Mic in Line in Mic in Line out Line out Line out Line out Line in Line in Microphone AC outlet AC outlet For ARS 0202 A11 For ARS 0202 A11 PC DanteTM Controller setup PC DanteTM Controller setu...

Page 17: ...the Power button to turn off the unit and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet To get the best microphone audio input signal ARS 0202 A11 allows user to adjust the gain level for MIC IN 1 and MIC IN 2 audio channels Turn the GAIN knob clockwise to increase the gain level turn the GAIN knob anti clockwise to decrease the gain level Latency is a delay that digital audio devices and applicati...

Page 18: ...a DanteTM network for controlling 1 Download and install the Dante Controller from Audinate website www audinate com 2 Connect the computer to the router using a standard network cable 3 Launch the DanteTM Controller software 4 In the routing menu click the symbols for the devices to configure the audio routing Once set up and configured the audio routing between audio device the audio device will...

Page 19: ...io Adapter is powered off and unplugged before removing the cover or working on internal components If the ARS 0202 A Series DanteTM Audio Adapter gets wet power it off immediately Wait for the ARS 0202 A Series DanteTM Audio Adapter to dry completely before powering it on again Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit Wipe surfaces clean a...

Page 20: ...udio source restart the audio application and play some audio in the audio application No Audio on the destination device Check that the device is actually routed to a destination audio device Check that the destination is succesfully connected to Arista adapter as its audio input Check that the destination is capable of receiving and or playing audio Check that the volume level is not adjusted to...

Page 21: ...mited Warranty does not cover damages and or failures which result from negligence accidents misuse abuse mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustment improper maintenance power surge problems with electrical stability failure to maintain environmental conditions within operating range specified by the manufacturer relocations or attempts to relocate systems lightnin...

Page 22: ... department in 14 calendar days after the product is received Customer can request either return for credit or replacement If replacement is requested Arista will ship the replacement in 7 calendar days and invoice the customer for the replacement A credit memo will be issued to the customer after the DOA product is received and verified Evaluation Return The customer must notify Arista s RMA depa...

Page 23: ... for the RMA product while in transit to Arista We urge customers to pack the RMA product carefully to avoid transit damage Refused Shipment Restocking Fees If a customer refuses a shipment credit will be issued after the refused product is received and verified by Arista The shipping charge plus 15 restocking fees will be billed to the customer 6 RMA Shipping Instruction Product Non Acceptance Pr...

Page 24: ...rporation be held liable for monetary and or non monetary damages resulting from the normal or abnormal usage of our products Use distribution and or similar engagement of our products constitute implied agreement to these and similar Arista Corporation Limited Liability policies Arista Corporation is not liable for damages or reimbursement for lost time lost revenue cost of having someone remove ...

Page 25: ...chasers for their personal archival purposes The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this user s manual and all accompanying documentation and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of the revision or change IN NO EVENT WILL THE VENDOR BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY ...

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