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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
The Hamlet 503EM is shipped to you from the factory in a specially constructed packing
case. Exercise caution when unpacking the device to prevent damage to the case finish.
Examine the unit carefully inside and out for damage which may have occurred during
shipment. Please retain the packing for use in the unlikely event that the unit has to be
returned for repair.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The 503EM is designed for desktop operation, or to fit into a standard 19 inch equipment
rack, where it occupies only ½ width and 1U of height. Rack mounting kits are available. The
unit in itself generates little heat and does not need any forced ventilation, but heat generated
from other units should not cause the case temperature to rise above 60 deg.C
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Mains supplies of 110V at 60Hz, 230V at 50Hz or 12V DC are all suitable. The AC voltage
required should be specified when ordering. Due to the use of a switching supply regulator, a
wide variation of +/- 15% in the above levels is acceptable.
SIGNAL AND CONTROL CONNECTIONS
Video input and output cable connections are all made on to 75 ohm BNC. sockets and
AES/EBU audio to 3 pin XLR sockets on the rear panel. To utilise all of the functions of the
unit, the Y, U, V and CST outputs, serial digital input and active loop and AES/EBU audio
input should all be connected.
REMOTE CONTROL
This is available via the rear 9 pin D RS232 socket. Software is available to control the unit
from a virtual instrument panel on any pc.
CHECK-OUT FOR INITIAL USE
After installation as above, apply power to the unit and operate each control in turn, verifying
the response is correct as described in the operating instructions.