Ross Video Limited
DAC-8416
AES/EBU Digital to Analog Audio Converter
User Manual
Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited DAC 8416 AES EBU Digital to Analog Audio Converter User Manual...
Page 2: ...ted by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice an...
Page 3: ...oided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an e...
Page 4: ...th 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...
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Page 7: ...ear Module 2 3 Installing the DAC 8416 2 4 Cabling for the DAC 8416 2 5 DFR 8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 DFR 8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 User Controls 3 Card Overview 3 2 Configur...
Page 8: ...ii Contents DAC 8416 User Manual Iss 02...
Page 9: ...nt 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 8416 fits into your overall working environment Eq...
Page 10: ...ncoming digital audio signal reliably The DAC 8416 is fully compliant with all openGear technical specifications and supports remote monitoring via the DashBoard Control System Features The following...
Page 11: ...tional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the DAC 8416 Figure 1 1 DAC 8416 Simplified Block Diagram AES IN EQ Reclocker Tone Generator AES Out 3 AES Out 1 AES Out 2 AES AES Out 4 DAC L R Anal...
Page 12: ...DFR 8310 series and 20 slot DFR 8321 series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Operator and User refer to the person who uses DAC 8416 Board and Card refer to openGear terminal de...
Page 13: ...er This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module s for the DAC 8416 installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discu...
Page 14: ...recautions as described in the note Unpacking Unpack each DAC 8416 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sale...
Page 15: ...es a Full Rear Module 8320AR 036 or a Split Rear Module 8320AR 039 can be used Note that the available cable designations differ between the type of module used Refer to the section DFR 8321 Series Fr...
Page 16: ...nstalled in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 3 2 Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame 3 Fully insert the card into the frame until...
Page 17: ...ules 8320AR 036 Full Rear Module Each card occupies one slot and provides one AES input four AES outputs and four analog outputs Figure 2 2 Ensure that the DAC 8416 card is installed in an even slot n...
Page 18: ...2 6 Installation DAC 8416 User Manual Iss 02...
Page 19: ...ss 02 User Controls 3 1 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the DAC 8416 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Control a...
Page 20: ...ithout equalization For cable lengths in excess of 600 metres we recommend that the input equalization be activated Note that switching the EQ in and out can cause audible artefacts Pressing SW1 enabl...
Page 21: ...F Select this setting to disable the Tone Generator feature This is the default setting Default DIP Switch Memory DIP SW7 Use SW7 to enable or disable the parameters set by the DIP Switches on the DAC...
Page 22: ...DAC 8416 LED Color Display and Description Lock Green When lit this LED indicates a valid AES EBU input signal No Lock Red When lit this LED indicates the absence of a valid AES EBU input signal EQ Y...
Page 23: ...DAC 8416 User Manual Iss 02 Menus 4 1 Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the menus available for the DAC 8416 The following topics are discussed DashBoard Menus for the DAC 8416...
Page 24: ...oftware revision issue fan door status and power consumption Configuration Menus Table 4 2 summarizes the Configuration Menu options available in DashBoard Table 4 1 Status Tab Items Menu Item Paramet...
Page 25: ...ations 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specifications on the DAC 8416 Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics ar...
Page 26: ...Frequency Rangea a While audio sample frequency rates less than 30kHz may still function they are not recommended 30kHz to 192 kHz Digital Output Resolution 24bit Output Level 1Vp p nominal Impedance...
Page 27: ...DAC 8416 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 28: ...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 29: ...DAC 8416 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 8416 are to be conducted...
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