Left Side - Zaxcom Nomand User Manual

NOMAD LAYOUT

Left Side

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1. External Power Connector (Hirose-4F)
Nomad will run on 10 to 18 VDC {1/2 A @ 12 VDC}
WARNING: Do NOT connect the external power connector to a source higher than 18.0 VDC.
This is the ABSOLUTE upper limit. This can damage the unit's power supply and require it to be sent in for
maintenance and will not be covered under the warrantee.
2. AES Input / Output connector (DE-15F)
Nomad has four AES input pairs and three AES output pairs. The input has a sample-rate conversion, allowing
each input to have a different sampling-rate. Nomad will accept any unlocked AES signal with a sampling-rate
of 44.1 to 96 kHz. The dynamic range of the sample-rate conversion is 124 dB, offering completely transparent
conversion of digital audio from one sample-rate to another.
3. Time Code Output connector (BNC)
4. Time Code Input connector (BNC)
5. Battery Door
The Silver knob rotates counter clockwise to access the battery compartment. Behind the door is where AA
battery sled is inserted, as well as where the primary compact flash card is installed. Please note that when
inserting the primary card if there is any resistance the card is not aligned correctly and the pins on nomad can
be damaged. Please remove the card realign.
WARNING: Use ONLY NiMH rechargeable or Lithium batteries in Nomad. If alkaline batteries are used they will
EXPLODE and can SEVERLY damage or DESTROY the unit.
6. ZaxNet RF connector (SMA-F)
7. Serial connector
Connection for Zaxcom OASIS, FP8 fader panel or Mix 8 control panel.
8. Compact Flash Card Mirror Media Slot
9. USB port Nomad 8 and 12 only
Used for recording to USB drives or attaching a USB keyboard (Nomad 8 and 12 only).
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