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Operating instructions 

Rev 3.80 

 

 

CDS

VAN 

Digital Conference Management System

 

B8 – AD/DA Interface 
 

Summary of Contents for CDSVAN

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Rev 3 80 CDSVAN Digital Conference Management System B8 AD DA Interface ...

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Page 3: ...ntilation never operate equipment near heat sources such as heating radiators etc power connection install all power cables to avoid damaging connecting cables avoid trip traps liquids avoid penetration of liquids into the housing exclusively operate equipment via wall sockets that are connected to ground according to the relevant specifications and regulations Warning Never expose equipment to ra...

Page 4: ...B8 CDSVAN 4 Copyright by Brähler ICS ...

Page 5: ...rating Controls 11 Front view 11 Rear view 11 DIP Switch Settings 13 Device ID 13 WordClock Mode 14 Slave Sync 14 Master Clock 14 AF Control 14 Cable Length 14 Termination 15 Ground to Earth 15 Analogue Audio Connections 16 Digital Audio Connections 16 Audio Control 17 Automatic Memory 17 Audio Routing 18 MotorMixer connection 19 16 32 Channel Audio Distribution 20 Appendix 22 Technical Data 22 Tr...

Page 6: ...ndicates an important note if not minded the functionality of the unit the security of your data or your health are put at risk Supplementary information remarks and tips follow this symbol Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown Texts in bolded letters require your special attention ...

Page 7: ...operating voltage of the unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply If a voltage conversion is required consult your BRÄHLER ICS dealer or qualified personnel Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further Unplug the unit from the wall outlet or set the Main Power switch to OFF if it ...

Page 8: ...cates important information This product conforms to the rules of the following European regulations 2004 108 EG Council directive to the alignment of the rules of rights of all member states about the electromagnetic compatibility adapted through RL 91 263 EWG 92 31 EWG and 93 68 EWG of the council Further information is available on request The warranty invalidates if you cause generate precipit...

Page 9: ...alanced version available on request The B8 operates line and microphone level signals The 8 inputs are individually adjustable to the level of the incoming signal Even phantom power is provided by the B8 and switch able to all microphone inputs High quality microphones e g condenser microphones can be connected directly to the B8 without any additional power supply All input channels are equipped...

Page 10: ...legate Unit build in version EPV9 Chairman Unit build in version PSU04 Power Supply Unit up to 4 branches for interpreter consoles delegate units PSU01MA SL Additional Power Supply for interpreter consoles delegate units B8 AD DA Interface 8 channels MotorMixer Remote Mixer with 8 motorised faders MSI8V INFRACOM Infrared Transmitter IRad INFRACOM Infrared Radiator IRX INFRACOM Infrared Receiver Ca...

Page 11: ...lluminate please reduce the sensitivity either of the input see below or the output of the connected device Otherwise you risk to overdrive the AD converters Phantom power for all microphone level inputs A Power switch with power ON LED is dedicated on the right hand side of the front panel Rear view The rear side is equipped with 8 analogue inputs XLR 8 analogue outputs XLR Main power connector G...

Page 12: ...B8 CDSVAN 12 Copyright by Brähler ICS All components are described on the following pages ...

Page 13: ... The B8 needs to have a unique ID number to be identified by the CDSVAN system This ID is used by the B8 Control Module to identify the corresponding B8 Double numbers force the units to behave the same when connected to the control device see below The ID can range between 0 and 31 Please make the corresponding settings to the first 5 switches in binary format Example B8 No 0 switches 1 5 OFF B8 ...

Page 14: ...tch no 7 Slave Sync is not activated Please select the desired sample rate with switch 8 Slave Sync Switch 7 With this switch the synchronisation source has to be defined Only if switch 6 is OFF Choose between BNC for an external clock generator or ADAT for digital systems connected via ADAT or EDAT e g CDSVAN To connect the B8 to an external wordclock generator use the BNC socket WORDCLOCK Master...

Page 15: ... digital audio line will be terminated at the LINK socket of the second B8 with the terminator plug Term VAN16 grey cap 06 6133 Ground to Earth Switch 12 DIP switch 12 disconnects B8 s internal ground from housing To avoid any power stroke metal housing of the B8 must be connected to earth For most applications best audio quality is expected if ground is internally connected to earth as well Howev...

Page 16: ...nel digital out THRU all 8 channels fed into ADAT IN can be looped to another destination The B8 is equipped with EDAT RJ45 interface PC VAN I O direct connection IN and OUT to the DSPx RJ45 card channel 1 16 1 8 at the first B8 LINK connection of channel 9 16 to from a second B8 Concerning the used CAT5 cables see page 10 The B8 is equipped with MIDI interface MIDI IN connection from MIDI out of ...

Page 17: ...ary knob for each channel to in or decrease the input level with 9 dB Type in the ID number of the B8 unit you want to control All settings will be stored automatically Different Set ups for the connected B8s can be stored within the project file The B8 also provides phantom power to all microphone inputs Phantom power button 48V Automatic Memory The B8 is equipped with a flash memory to store the...

Page 18: ...cabling output of each B8 control module has to be connected to the MIDI input of the EDAT Dest ination pad The audio connections blue cables are corresponding to the analogue output of the B8 Example DSP6 EDAT C Dest In 1 is connected to the first output of the 1 st B8 DSP6 EDAT C Dest In 2 is connected to the second output of the 1 st B8 DSP6 EDAT D Dest In 1 is connected to the first output of ...

Page 19: ...se connect the MIDI IN form the MotorMixer to the MIDI OUT of the B8 and vice versa Software connection SW cabling MOTORMixer The MotorMixInterface is connected red cables to the MIDI source MIDI OUT the B8 and the MIDI destination MIDI IN the B8 SW cabling MotorMixer B8 control If you want to use the MotorMixer in combination with the B8 control the two different MIDI signals need to be merged fo...

Page 20: ...t the second B8 B1 Example B8 A1 input channel 1 is available at B8 B1 output channel 1 green cables B8 B1 input channel 1 is available at B8 A1 output channel 1 blue cables Only one wordclock master is allowed so please set the corresponding DIP switches accordingly DIP switch setting to the example above concerning the wordclock and sample rates DIP Switch B8 A1 B8 B1 6 ON OFF Clock mode 7 ON ON...

Page 21: ... channel 8 black cables Only one wordclock master is allowed so please set the corresponding DIP switches accordingly DIP switch setting to the example above concerning the wordclock and sample rates DIP Switch B8 A1 B8 B1 B8 A2 B8 B2 6 ON OFF ON OFF Clock mode 7 ON ON ON ON Slave sync source 8 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Sample rate setting DIP switch 8 the Master generates the wordclock which ca...

Page 22: ...R Ouput sensitivity 6 dBu Output impedance 50 Ohm Digital interfaces ADAT Optical 8 channels IN OUT THRU EDAT 16 channels IN OUT socket PC channel 1 8 IN OUT socket Link channel 9 16 MIDI interface 5 Pin DIN socket IN OUT Sample rates As Wordclock Master 32 kHz 48 kHz optional As Wordclock Slave 32 44 1 48 kHz Resolution 24 BIT on all channels Power supply Mains power 90 250VAC Power consumption 2...

Page 23: ...right ID number into the B8 control module No audio or very low signal Microphone level signal connected to line level input channel Check the input settings for this channel at the B8 control module Mic Line Cracks and distortion on the audio input signal Input signal too high Check the Peak LED at the front side of the B8 Lower the pre amplification with the corresponding rotary knob on the B8 c...

Page 24: ...B8 CDSVAN 24 Copyright by Brähler ICS ...

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Page 26: ...B8 CDSVAN 26 Copyright by Brähler ICS ...

Page 27: ... dual B8 16 channel use required Analogue recording machines Analogue tape machine Microphones e g condenser CAT5 CAT5 CAT5 Link to IN OUT CDSVAN Central Computer General overview of CDSVAN components AB CD EF GH MIDI IN OUT analog in analog out PA System CDSVAN Computer Remote Access DSP6 PCI Card Camera Control MotorMixer Remote Level Control PSU04 Power Supply Unit MSI8V Compact Transmitter IRa...

Page 28: ...B8 CDSVAN 28 Copyright by Brähler ICS ...

Page 29: ... B8 Copyright by Brähler ICS 29 Your current DIP switch settings B8 number Location DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 DIP5 DIP6 DIP7 DIP8 DIP9 DIP10 DIP11 DIP12 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 30: ...B8 CDSVAN Notes ...

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