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1. Prior to Starting 

1-1. Welcome 

Congratulations! By purchasing UFM-14DADA/18DADA Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier you 
have  entered  the  world  of  FOR-A  and  its  many  innovative  products.  Thank  you  for  your 
patronage and we hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video 
and audio needs. 
FOR-A  provides  a  wide  range  of  products,  from  basic  support  units  to  complex  system 
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems. 
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing 
service to you. 

 

 

1-2. About the UFM-14DADA/18DADA

 

UFM-14DDADA/18ADA  AES/EBU  format  digital  audio  distribution  amplifier  is  specifically 
designed for use with FOR-

A’s Universal Frames UF-106B or UF-112. 

 

Module 

Mode 

Distribution 

UFM-14DADA 

Single channel 

Input 1 to four outputs 

Dual channel 

Input 1 to two outputs 

Input 2 to two outputs 

UFM-18DADA 

Single channel 

Input 1 to eight outputs 

Dual channel 

Input 1 to four outputs 

Input 2 to three outputs 

 

Features 

 

Input signal indication on the front panel 

 

The internal settings can be modified to set to single channel mode (1 way) or dual channel 
mode (2 ways) 

 

Mute  data  output  (48kHz,  24bit)  available  when  no  audio  signal  is  present  (the  following 
serial number range only) 

UFM-14DADA:   Up to 10770159 
UFM-18DADA:   10940001-10940008, 10940010-10940020, 10940027-10940036 
 

 

10940038-10940040 

 
 

1-3. About This Manual 

This manual is intended to help the user easily operate the UFM-14DADA/18DADA and make 
full use of its functions during operations. Before connecting or operating your unit, read this 
operation manual thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. After reading, it is important 
to keep this manual in a safe place and available for reference. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for UFM-14DADA

Page 1: ...UFM 14DADA Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier UFM 18DADA Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier 1st Edition Rev 2 OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...t with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock fire hazards or unit malfunction Potential Hazards If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit turn power off immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions If problems similar to above occur contact authorized service representative before attempting to again operate unit Consumables The con...

Page 3: ...ly upon completing all required connections and operational settings Check your received items against the packing lists below ITEM QTY REMARKS UFM 14DADA or UFM 18DADA 1 1 front module 1 rear module CD ROM 1 User manual Check Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment If damage has occurred or items are missing inform your supplier immediately ...

Page 4: ...the UFM 14DADA 18DADA 1 1 3 About This Manual 1 2 Panel Descriptions 2 2 1 Front Panel 2 2 2 Rear Panel 3 3 Connection 5 4 Internal Settings 7 4 1 Operation Mode SW1 7 4 2 Other Settings SW2 8 5 Specifications and Dimensions 9 5 1 Specifications 9 5 2 Dimensions 10 ...

Page 5: ... Module Mode Distribution UFM 14DADA Single channel Input 1 to four outputs Dual channel Input 1 to two outputs Input 2 to two outputs UFM 18DADA Single channel Input 1 to eight outputs Dual channel Input 1 to four outputs Input 2 to three outputs Features Input signal indication on the front panel The internal settings can be modified to set to single channel mode 1 way or dual channel mode 2 way...

Page 6: ... the board is operating properly 2 INPUT 1 This indicator lights whenever the proper digital audio signal is input to IN 1 3 INPUT 2 This indicator lights whenever the proper digital audio signal is input to IN 2 4 INTERFACE Not used 1 3 2 4 OPTION 2 1 POWER INPUT UFM 14DADA INTERFACE 1 3 2 4 POWER 1 2 OPTION INPUT UFM 18DADA INTERFACE ...

Page 7: ...ne input to four outputs Dual channel mode 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN IN 1 IN 2 Used for digital audio input connection IN 1 and IN 2 are used to input digital audio signals 2 OUT 1 1 OUT 1 2 OUT 2 1 OUT 2 2 Used for digital audio output connection Digital audio signals input to IN 1 are output from OUT1 1 and OUT1 2 one input to two outputs Digital audio signals input to IN 2 are output from OUT2 1 and O...

Page 8: ...nput connection 2 IN 2 Used for digital audio input connection in dual channel mode 3 OUT 1 1 OUT 1 2 OUT 1 3 OUT 1 4 OUT 2 1 OUT 2 2 OUT 2 3 Used for digital audio output connection Digital audio signals input to IN 1 are output from OUT1 1 OUT1 2 OUT1 3 and OUT1 4 one input to four outputs Digital audio signals input to IN 2 are output from OUT2 1 OUT2 2 and OUT2 3 one input to three outputs 5 6...

Page 9: ...FM 14DADA 1 Single channel mode one input to four outputs 2 Dual channel mode one input to two outputs in two ways UFM 14DADA module DIGITAL AUDIO IN OUT 1 Digital Audio Input Device 1 4 Input Detection OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 Digital Audio Device Universal frame IN 1 OUT 1 1 OUT 1 2 Universal frame Digital Audio Device Digital Audio Device IN 2 OUT 2 1 OUT 2 2 Digital Audio Input Device 1 2 Input Detec...

Page 10: ...ADA module Universal frame Digital Audio Device Digital Audio Input Device 1 8 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 Input Detection IN 1 UFM 18DADA module Universal frame Digital Audio Device Digital Audio Device IN 2 Digital Audio Input Device 1 4 Digital Audio Input Device 5 7 OUT 1 2 OUT 2 1 OUT 2 2 OUT 1 1 OUT1 4 OUT 1 3 OUT 2 3 Input Detection Input Detection ...

Page 11: ... universal frame 4 1 Operation Mode SW1 SW1 is used to select between single channel mode one way and dual channel mode two ways Factory default setting is single channel mode A position Jumper Setting Operation Mode A position Single channel mode A B position Dual channel mode SW 1 Single channel mode dual channel mode toggle switch SW2 SW1 A B A Single SW1 A B A Dual ...

Page 12: ...e this setting 2 OFF For maintenance use only Do not change this setting 3 OFF For maintenance use only Do not change this setting 4 OFF For maintenance use only Do not change this setting 5 OFF For maintenance use only Do not change this setting 6 OFF For maintenance use only Do not change this setting 7 OFF For maintenance use only Do not change this setting 8 OFF For maintenance use only Do not...

Page 13: ...udio 1 0V p p 75Ω BNC Audio output Digital audio 1 0V p p 75Ω BNC Digital Audio Format AES EBU Sampling Frequency 32kHz 96kHz Temperature 10 C 40 C Humidity 30 90 no condensation Power Source 12VDC to 24VDC supplied with universal frame Power Consumption Approx 150mA Approx 160mA Weight Approx 0 5 kg Dimensions Front module 106 W x 303 D mm Rear module 108 5 W x 20 H x 66 1 D mm 108 5 W x 40 6 H x...

Page 14: ... INTERFACE OUT 2 2 OUT 2 1 OUT 1 2 OUT 1 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN1 IN 2 UFM 14DADA 108 5 106 17 2 66 1 40 6 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 303 OUT 2 3 OUT 2 2 OUT 2 1 IN 2 OUT 1 4 OUT 1 3 OUT 1 2 OUT 1 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN IN 1 UFM 18DADA POWER UFM 18DADA 1 2 INPUT OPTION INTERFACE 108 5 106 ...

Page 15: ...en the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the in...

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