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ADLY-4A User Guide 

Four channel AES3 Delay 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ADLY-4A

Page 1: ...SoundPals ADLY 4A User Guide Four channel AES3 Delay ...

Page 2: ...installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Warranty Statement RJM Associates LLC warrants that the equipment it manufactures is free from defects in ...

Page 3: ...cting Outputs 5 ADLY 4 A Operation and Application 6 ADLY 4 A Interconnection 7 Basic Digital Distribution 7 Multiple Outputs 8 ADLY 4 A Internal Jumpers 9 ADLY 4 A Troubleshooting 9 ADLY 4 A Specifications 10 Audio Specifications 10 Environmental Specifications and Dimensions 11 Inside the Module 11 In This Section 11 Before You Begin 11 Opening the Module 11 Closing the Module 11 External Power ...

Page 4: ...SoundPals modules are extremely compact rugged and identical in size for ease of installation interconnection and use In addition SoundPals support AES3id This allows longer more robust AES signal distribution using standard coaxial cable Error free distances of 1000 feet can be attained using inexpensive coaxial cables Documentation Conventions The following documentation conventions are used in ...

Page 5: ...f each box to be sure that all parts are included If any items are missing contact your dealer immediately Power Supply Note SoundPals are delivered with a power connector only A separate power supply must be obtained RJM Associates offers several power solutions for both domestic and international customers Refer to External Power for detailed power specifications for users who wish to configure ...

Page 6: ...me delay switch 10 position rotary 10 0 frame delay switch Frame rate selection switch External AES3id reference loop thru BNC s Valid AES indicator led s 4 each Valid reference led Data Resolution 24 Bits All Channel Status and User Bits pass through at same delay as audio Optional rack mounting tray 1 RU Optional rack mounted 1RU XLR Input Output Panel 8 AES pairs each Compact size rugged constr...

Page 7: ...e below illustrates the ADLY 4 A s rear panel PWR G REF In 1 2 3 4 Out 1 2 3 5 4 1 Power Connector accepts the power jack from the 6VDC supply Refer to External Power for more information on external power 2 AES Balanced Inputs provides 4 AES balanced channel inputs via a 3 pin Phoenix connector for each AES input channel 3 External Reference AES3id Loop Thru BNC s provides a BNC external input AE...

Page 8: ... once and always at the last unit in the chain With the Reference Selection Switch in the up position the internal sample rate is locked to and set by the AES signal present on the AES Channel 1 input This input will accept any valid balanced AES 110 ohm signal with a sample rate between 30 50 kHz and a voltage level between with 2 8 volts peak peak When a valid AES3 signal is present on input cha...

Page 9: ...h based on where the Video Frame Rate Switch is set Note that these values are based on a 48kHz sample rate Position 10 Frames 48kHz 1 Frame 48kHz 0 1 Frames 48kHz 24 416 4 ms 41 6 ms 4 16 ms 25 400 ms 40 ms 4 0 ms 30 333 33 ms 33 33 ms 3 33 ms Using the Frame Delay Switches The three 10 position Frame Delay Switches are divided into three separate values These values are X10 X1 and X 1 and are la...

Page 10: ...ch in the up position the ADLY 4 A internal sample rate is locked to and set by the AES Channel 1 input present on the 3 pin male Phoenix connector labeled In 1 Several things about the reference signal should be noted First there must be a valid AES signal present on either one of the BNC inputs or the AES Channel 1 input at a sampling frequency of between 30 50kHz This can be verified by insurin...

Page 11: ...LY 4 A SoundPal Delay module The output of the ADLY 4 A Delay module then provides the 8 Channels 4 AES3 Channel Pairs of audio delayed by the amount of frames set by the three Delay Frame Switches and locked to the house NTSC reference AES3id Loop Thru AES3 Inputs 8 Channels Delay Frame Switches X 1 SoundPals ADLY 4 A X1 X10 FPS Switch AES3 Outputs 8 Channels Group A B H e a d p h o ne V ol u m e...

Page 12: ... 4 and 1 2 volts p p when connected to the ADLY 4 A REF Input BNC s Ensure that sample rate of the reference input is not outside the 30 50kHz range REF LED does not light with an AES3 input connected to the Channel 1 Input Check that the Valid AES Input 1 LED is lit Check that the Reference Select Switch is in the up position Input Valid LED s won t light Ensure that the amplitude of the AES3 sig...

Page 13: ...30 50kHz Rise time 15 30ns Output impedance 110 Ω Output Word Length Up to 24 Bits same as input word length Status Bits All status bits are passed through unchanged AES3ID Reference Input Min eye opening 165mV x 0 5UI typical level 1 V p p Input impedance 75Ω Sample frequency 30 50kHz Internal Delay through Unit All Switches set to 0 166uS 20uS Options RT 2 1RU rack tray for mounting up to 3 unit...

Page 14: ...wing tools are required 2 Philips screwdriver Opening the Module Use the following steps to open the ADLY 4 A module 1 On the front panel remove the four knobs from the Frame Delay and FPS Switches 2 On the front panel remove the four Phillips screws from the four corners of the SoundPals module using the 2 Phillips screwdriver 3 On the front panel remove the one Phillips circuit board mounting sc...

Page 15: ...ted requirements CE Compliance For CE compliance the power supply that you use must comply with the following requirements Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 93 68 EEC The connector locking ring must be tight Portable Power Sources For portable SoundPals power sources sealed lead acid nickel cadmium or alkaline primary batteries may be used However the maximum v...

Page 16: ...r supply the following power supplies meet the SoundPals requirements Company Model Note Stancor STA 4860 120V AC 60 Hz Stancor STAF 0797F 220V AC 50 Hz with European wall plug CE compliant Elpac MI2007 95 250V AC 47 63 Hz with IEC inlet line cord required Will power up to six units CE compliant ...

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