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DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss. 01)

Installation • 2–1

Installation

In This Chapter

This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the DAC-8418-A,
installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software.

The following topics are discussed:

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Before You Begin

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Installing the DAC-8418-A

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Cabling for the DAC-8418-A

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Software Upgrades for the DAC-8418-A

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Summary of Contents for DAC-8418-A

Page 1: ...DAC 8418 A AES to Quad Analog Audio 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: ...Installing a Rear Module 2 3 Installing the DAC 8418 A 2 3 Cabling for the DAC 8418 A 2 5 DFR 8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 DFR 8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 Software Upgrades for t...

Page 8: ...ii Contents DAC 8418 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 DAC 8418 A fits into your overall working enviro...

Page 10: ...18 Ato recover the incoming digital audio signals reliably The DAC 8418 A provides 2 analog outputs for each AES EBU input and 2 reclocked copies of each AES EBU input Features The following features...

Page 11: ...ovides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the DAC 8418 A Figure 1 1 DAC 8418 A Simplified Block Diagram AES 1 IN DSP Reclocker AES 1 OUT AES 1 OUT DAC CAL ANLG OUT 1 2 ANLG OUT 1...

Page 12: ...eries frame through the Network Controller Card The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from our website For More Information on the DAC 8418 A menus in DashBoard r...

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

Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction DAC 8418 A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 15: ...ides instructions for installing the Rear Module s for the DAC 8418 A installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed Before You Be...

Page 16: ...precautions as described in the note Unpacking Unpack each DAC 8418 A you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your s...

Page 17: ...you have chosen for the DAC 8418 A installation If there is no Blank Plate installed proceed to the next step 3 Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the fram...

Page 18: ...ar connection plus is properly seated in the Rear Module 4 Verify whether your Rear Module Label is self adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet You must remove the wax sheet b...

Page 19: ...t and accommodates one card This rear module provides two AES inputs four AES outputs and two stereo pair outputs Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Cable Connections for the 8310AR 036 and 8320AR 036 Rear Modules...

Page 20: ...ltiple 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 to upload the file to by select...

Page 21: ...ss 01 User Controls 3 1 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the DAC 8418 A The following topics are discussed Card Overview Control...

Page 22: ...lusively from DashBoard The card edge controls are ignored SW2 DIP Switch Control Use SW2 to determine whether DIP Switch settings are applied or ignored Set SW2 as follows ON DIP Switch status is rep...

Page 23: ...ction 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 Output Level Selection SW9 and SW10 are used in conjunction to...

Page 24: ...tion to set the output mode of the first audio 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 aud...

Page 25: ...DAC 8418 A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls 3 5 Table 3 3 Nominal Output Level SW9 SW10 Level dB OFF OFF 20 OFF ON 18 ON OFF 16 ON ON 12...

Page 26: ...Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 4 Table 3 4 LEDs on the DAC 8418 A LED Color Display and Description Lock 1 Green When lit this LED indicates a valid AES EBU input signal o...

Page 27: ...This Chapter This chapter briefly summarize the menus items and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System for the DAC 8418 A Parameters marked with an asterisk are the factory default va...

Page 28: ...most severe alarm for a single field Product Tab Table 4 2 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Product tab Table 4 1 Status Tab Items Tab Item Parameters Description Status Read only...

Page 29: ...hannel A input Use the CHB Trim Control to alter the gain of Channel B input Note that the STEREO Gain will adjust the output of both channels L only Specifies Channel A as the output on both channels...

Page 30: ...4 4 DashBoard Menus DAC 8418 A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 31: ...ations 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specifications on the DAC 8418 A Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics...

Page 32: ...ut Level 0 2 7V p p Impedance 75ohm Sampling Frequency Range 32kHz to 96kHz AES EBU Digital Output Resolution 24Bit Signal Level 1 0Vp p 10 Return Loss 25dB Impedance 75ohm unbalanced Sampling Frequen...

Page 33: ...DAC 8418 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: ...on 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...

Page 35: ...DAC 8418 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 DAC 8418 A are to be condu...

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