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ADC-8434-A

Quad Analog Audio to AES Converter

User Manual

Summary of Contents for ADC-8434-A

Page 1: ...ADC 8434 A Quad Analog Audio to AES Converter User Manual...

Page 2: ...518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Vi...

Page 3: ...which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptability This symbol is used to alert th...

Page 4: ...ith the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found...

Page 5: ...ral resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendl...

Page 6: ...1K0 Ogdensburg New York Canada USA 13669 0880 General Business Office 1 613 652 4886 Fax 1 613 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 E mail Technical Support t...

Page 7: ...nstalling a Rear Module 2 3 Installing the ADC 8434 A 2 4 Cabling for the ADC 8434 A 2 5 DFR 8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 DFR 8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 Software Upgrades for the...

Page 8: ...ii Contents ADC 8434 A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 9: ...quipment family of products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new ADC 8434 A fits into your overall working enviro...

Page 10: ...deo black reference or 48kHz internal reference The AES output frequency 32kHz to 96kHz can be determined by the reference selected as long as it is a valid DARS Audio reference Features The following...

Page 11: ...Iss 01 Introduction 1 3 Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the ADC 8434 A Figure 1 1 Simplified Block Diagram 8310AR 036 and 8320AR...

Page 12: ...o the DashBoard User Manual available from our website Card edge Controls The ADC 8434 A provides card edge controls for adjusting the gain levels selecting the reference and configuring remote contro...

Page 13: ...rame refers to all versions of the 10 slot DFR 8310 series frames and 20 slot DFR 8321 series frames frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Frame refers to DFR 8300 series frame that...

Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction ADC 8434 A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 15: ...chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module s for the ADC 8434 A installing the card into the frame and cabling details The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Installing...

Page 16: ...te Unpacking Unpack each ADC 8434 A you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video...

Page 17: ...t compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frame DFR 8321 series frame When installing the ADC 8434 A in the DFR 8321 series frame the 8320AR 036 Full Rear Module R2A 8434 is required Installing a Rear Module...

Page 18: ...DFR 8300 series frame 1 Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 3 2 Hold the ADC 8434 A by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots...

Page 19: ...Rear Modules 8310AR 036 Rear Module Each module occupies one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides four 75ohm AES EBU outputs and one stereo analog audio input Figure 2 2 DFR 8321 S...

Page 20: ...ep 8 7 If you are upgrading multiple cards Click Next to display the Select Destination menu This menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 2 Specify the card s t...

Page 21: ...rols 3 1 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the ADC 8434 A The following topics are discussed Card Overview Configuring the DIP Sw...

Page 22: ...W2 DIP Switch Control Use SW2 to determine whether DIP Switch settings are applied or ignored Set SW2 as follows ON DIP Switch status is reported in DashBoard and DIP Switch settings are applied Any p...

Page 23: ...junction to set the output mode of the second audio converter Refer to the section Setting the Output Modes on page 3 4 for details SW9 SW10 Input Level Selection SW9 and SW10 are used in conjunction...

Page 24: ...io converter Table 3 1 lists the combinations of DIP Switch settings for SW5 and SW6 Use SW7 and SW8 in conjunction to set the output mode of the second audio converter Table 3 2 lists the combination...

Page 25: ...dge of the ADC 8434 A has LED indicators for the communication activity Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 4 Table 3 4 LEDs on the ADC 8434 A LED Color Display and Description...

Page 26: ...3 6 User Controls ADC 8434 A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 27: ...ard Menus 4 1 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the menus available for the ADC 8434 A Parameters noted with an asterisk are the default values The following topics ar...

Page 28: ...eters Description Card Info Read only Card Name Quad Analog Audio to AES Converter Product ADC 8434 A Supplier Ross Video Ltd Serial Number Indicates the serial number of the board Software Rev Indica...

Page 29: ...xternal reference connected to Frame 1 and selected Frame Ref 2 External reference connected to Frame 2 and selected Internal Uses the internally generated 48kHz reference signal ADC Output Mode Mono...

Page 30: ...4 4 DashBoard Menus ADC 8434 A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 31: ...ications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specifications for the ADC 8434 A Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are...

Page 32: ...Level 4dB Reference Input Signal from DFR 8300 series frame AES 3id DARS Video Black Internal Reference 48kHz AES EBU Digital Outputs Number of Outputs 4 2 outputs of each input signal Connector BNC S...

Page 33: ...ADC 8434 A User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...

Page 34: ...the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power ma...

Page 35: ...ADC 8434 A User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the ADC 8434 A are to be condu...

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