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Broadcast Devices, Inc. AES-402 Automatic Digital Audio Switcher/DA/Digital to Analog Converter Technical Reference Manual Broadcast Devices, Inc. Tel. (914) 737-5032 Fax. (914) 736-6916 World Wide Web: www.Broadcast-Devices.com Rev B. 03/14...
Table of Contents Introduction I. Unpacking II. Installation and Connections III. Features and Operation IV. Initial Operating Setup AES-402 Optional Programming Functions 5-6 Remote Control Connections V. Specifications VI. Warranty...
Select a space in suitable E.I.A. standard rack to locate the unit. Determine the local electrical power supply voltage. As supplied from the factory, your AES-402 is setup for 100 – 240 V.A.C. 50 - 60 Hz. No external adjustment for local power standards is necessary if power available conforms to the above rating.
AES output #4. With no power connected to the unit, the AES-402 will pass the A input signal to the #4 AES output through dry relay contacts. Upon power application the relays energize and AES #4 output receives its signal from the last selected input before power was removed.
There should also be an indication of sample frequency. The AES-402 supports any sample rate between 32 and 192 KHz. Standard sample rates are indicated on the front panel under “Sample Rate” and non standard sample rates are indicated with the “OTHER”...
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DA for non PCM audio formats set S2-6, S2-7, S1-4 and S1-5 to off position. This will allow the AES-402 unit to act as a manual digital audio switcher for non PCM audio streams and defeats the silence sensor which cannot be used in the is mode of operation.
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Remote Control – Parallel/GPIO DB9F Connection Table 2. Pin 1 +5 VDC @100mA. Pin 2 Auto Mode Select Pin 3 Select B Input Pin 4 Select A Input Pin 5 Error Reset Pin 6 Status Common Pin 7 Status – “B” Selected Pin 8 Status - “A”...
VI. Warranty Broadcast Devices, Inc. products are warranted against failure due to faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Broadcast Devices, Inc. dock. The warranty covers repair or replacement of defective parts at the factory, provided the unit has been returned prepaid by the user.
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