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ADC-8434-A

Quad Analog Audio to AES Converter

User Manual

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

Page 2: ...eople that make things happen At Ross our employees are a special group Our employees truly care about doing a great job and delivering a high quality customer experience every day This code of ethics...

Page 3: ...s manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or...

Page 4: ...intended for use in areas outside home International This equipment has been tested under the requirements of CISPR 22 2008 or CISPR 32 2015 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital...

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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 2 5 DFR 8321 Series and OG3 FR Series Frame Cabling 2 5 Software Upgrades for the...

Page 8: ...ii Contents ADC 8434 A User Manual Iss 02...

Page 9: ...Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear ADC 8434 A Quad Analog Audio to AES Converter Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pert...

Page 10: ...lack 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 feat...

Page 11: ...Iss 02 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: ...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 control options The front e...

Page 13: ...fers to openGear frame that houses the ADC 8434 A as well as any openGear frames openGear frame refers to all versions of the DFR 8310 series DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series frames and any available...

Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction ADC 8434 A User Manual Iss 02...

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: ...g 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 directly ES...

Page 17: ...ot compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frame DFR 8321 series frame and OG3 FR series frame The 8320AR 036 Full Rear Module R2A 8434 is required Installing a Rear Module If the Rear Module is already inst...

Page 18: ...n an openGear 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 in...

Page 19: ...s one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides four 75ohm AES EBU outputs and one stereo analog audio input Refer to Figure 2 2 for cabling designations DFR 8321 Series and OG3 FR Seri...

Page 20: ...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 to up...

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: ...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 reported in DashBoard and DIP Switch settings are...

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 02...

Page 27: ...s a summary of the menus available for the ADC 8434 A Parameters noted with an asterisk are the default values The following topics are discussed Status Tabs Settings Tab Operating Tip Wait 30 seconds...

Page 28: ...Status tab Table 4 1 Card Info Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Card Info Card Name Quad Analog Audio to AES Converter Product ADC 8434 A Supplier Ross Video Ltd Serial Number Indicates...

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 02...

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 02 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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