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Installation and Operation Manual Selenio 6800™ DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z Digital-to-Analog Audio Converters Edition B 175-000219-00 Delivering the Moment...
This publication does not in any way warrant description accuracy or guarantee the use for the product to which it refers. Imagine Communications reserves the right, without notice to make such changes in equipment, design, specifications, components, or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product.
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DAC6800+BCA4, DAC6800+BCA4Z Digital-to-Analog Audio Converters Installation and Operation Manual Edition B November 2006...
Contents Preface Manual Information ................vii Purpose ................... vii Audience ..................vii Revision History ................vii Writing Conventions ..............viii Obtaining Documents ..............viii Unpacking/Shipping Information ............ix Unpacking a Product ............... ix Product Servicing ................ix Returning a Product ................ ix Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....x Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance xi Safety ....................
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Contents Unpacking the Module ................9 Preparing the Product for Installation ..........9 Checking the Packing List ............... 9 Setting Jumpers ..................10 Setting the REM/LOC Jumper for Remote or Local Control ..11 Setting Jumpers ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ for Analog Level Options ..12 Setting Jumpers for Balanced/Unbalanced AES Input ....
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Contents General Troubleshooting Steps ..............36 Software Communication and Control Issues ........36 + Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules ...37 + Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ......38 + Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..39 + Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window ..............39 + Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready”...
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Contents DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z Installation and Operation Manual...
Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z four-channel Digital-to-Analog Audio Converters. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z Digital-to-Analog Audio Converters.
Preface Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions: Table P-2. Writing Conventions Term or Description Convention Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or...
Preface Unpacking/Shipping Information Unpacking a Product This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. 2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. 3.
Preface Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing. Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment.
Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products.
Preface Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z are four-channel digital-to-analog audio converters that support two AES inputs and four analog audio output channels. Both versions generate either unbalanced or balanced AES inputs, and balanced analog outputs. The DAC6800+ BCA4Z generates 600 ohms of output impedance, while the DAC6800+BCA4 generates 66 ohms of output impedance.
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Description The DAC6800+BCA4/4Z Four-Channel Digital-to-Analog Converter converts two AES inputs to four analog audio output channels. All versions support either unbalanced or balanced AES inputs, and balanced analog outputs. These options are all set via jumpers on the board itself.
Chapter 1: Introduction Module Descriptions Front Module Figure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical 6800+ module and shows the general location of standard LEDs, controls, and jumpers. The number of Control and Monitoring LEDs on 6800+ modules varies.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1-1. Generic 6800+ Module Features Feature Description Module status Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs LEDs indicate the module state. See “Monitoring LEDs” on page 28 in Chapter 3 for more information. Mode select This switch selects between various control and rotary switch feedback parameters.
Chapter 1: Introduction Back Connectors Figure 1-2 shows the double-slot back connector used by the DAC6800+BCA4 or DAC6800+BCA4Z module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame. AES IN 1 Unbalanced Reserved for AES input 1 future use AES IN 2 Reserved for Unbalanced future use AES input 2...
Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter describes the DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z Caution installation process, including the following topics: Before installing this product, • “Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings” on page 8 read the 6800+ Series Safety • “Unpacking the Module” on page 9 Instructions and Standards Manual shipped with every •...
Chapter 2: Installation Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings The power consumption for the DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z module is 10.5 W. Table 2-1 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.
Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the Module Preparing the Product for Installation Before you install the DAC6800+BCA4 or DAC6800+BCA4Z, perform the following: • Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have Note occurred during transit. Contact your Leitch customer •...
Chapter 2: Installation Setting Jumpers The DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z modules have three groups of jumpers that you need to set. • REM/LOC: Local/remote control jumper • ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’: Analog level options jumpers • BAL/UNB: Balanced/Unbalanced AES input jumpers BAL/UNB Jumpers Left is channel 1 Right is channel 2...
Chapter 2: Installation Setting the REM/LOC Jumper for Remote or Local Control Follow this procedure to set the REM/LOC jumper for either local or Note remote control: You need to configure modules 1. Locate jumper REM/LOC on the module (beside the extractor for local or remote operation handle).
Chapter 2: Installation Setting Jumpers ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ for Analog Level Options Follow this procedure to set the analog level for the DAC6800+BCA4 or DAC6800+BCA4Z module: 1. Locate jumpers ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ on the module. Figure 2-1 on page 10 for the location of the jumpers.
Chapter 2: Installation To achieve levels other than those accessible by jumper settings, you can use the Analog Audio Output Level Offset parameter. For more information, see “Analog Audio Output Level Offset” on page Setting Jumpers for Balanced/Unbalanced AES Input Follow this procedure to set the BAL/UNB jumpers for either a balanced or unbalanced AES input on the DAC6800+BCA4 or DAC6800+BCA4Z module.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing 6800+ Modules Required Frames and Back Connector Types The DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z modules have double-width back connectors that can be installed in an FR6802+X(F). See the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for details on installing back connectors in an FR6802+ frame. Installing and Removing EAS6800+ Modules These modules require no specialized installation or removal Caution...
Chapter 2: Installation Upgrading Module Firmware Firmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to Note install newer versions of software on 6800+ modules. Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Navigator software version 3.1.1 or later is required for this procedure. Firmware for the The frame must contain or be connected to another frame that contains DAC6800+BCA4 and...
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Chapter 2: Installation 5. Perform a Discovery operation to discover the module, as described in your CCS software application manual or online help. (If you cannot discover the device using the Discovery tool, see “Upgrading Firmware Using the Drag-and-Drop Method” on page 18.) 6.
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Chapter 2: Installation For each device in this table, you can highlight its position in the Tree View by clicking Find Device. You can check the software revision numbers, etc., by clicking Version Info, and create an automatic backup by clicking the Device Options... button. (Place a check beside Software Backup and enter a file name or click Browse to choose a new file location.) 9.
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Chapter 2: Installation 2. Remove the module from the 6800+ frame. Mode select rotary Navigation toggle (hex) switch switch Figure 2-13. Buttons on a Typical Card Edge 3. Set the hex switch to F. 4. While pressing the Navigation toggle switch down, reinsert the module into the frame and then release the Navigation toggle switch.
Chapter 2: Installation 8. In the third field, enter the slot number of the module, and then close the window. You can now continue upgrading your device’s firmware, starting with step 3 in “Upgrading the Firmware in Boot Loader Mode” on page Correcting a Failed Upgrade Procedure Firmware upgrades may fail in the event of network interruptions, power failures, or if files were sent to the wrong 6800+ module.
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Chapter 2: Installation 5. In the third field of the Device ID, enter 1.0.[slotnumber] (Where, for example, 1.0.5 would refer to the module in slot 5 of the frame.) 6. Close the window. 7. Double-click the device icon for the affected module. The Configuration...
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Chapter 2: Installation DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z Installation and Operation Manual...
Chapter 3 Operation Overview This chapter describes how to operate the DAC6800+BCA4 or DAC6800+BCA4Z using card-edge controls only. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • “Operating Notes” on page 24 • “Changing Parameter Settings” on page 26 • “Viewing DAC6800+ Control Parameters”...
Chapter 3: Operation Operating Notes When setting the control parameters on the DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z, remember that when you change a parameter, the effect is immediate. However, the module requires up to 30 seconds to save the latest change. After 30 seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the module loses power and must be restarted.
Chapter 3: Operation Analog Audio Output Level Offset The Analog Audio Output Level Offset parameter attenuates all analog Note audio outputs simultaneously. Using this parameter, you can achieve analog audio output levels beyond what can be achieved using the For information on using analog level jumpers (see “Setting Jumpers ‘A’, ‘B’...
Chapter 3: Operation Changing Parameter Settings Follow these steps to change the DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z parameter settings: 1. Rotate the hex switch (mode select rotary switch) to “0.” 2. Once the hex switch is set to “0,” toggle the navigation switch up or down to select a bank.
Chapter 3: Operation Viewing DAC6800+ Control Parameters The following table lists all of the available control options and Note parameters for the DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z. The sequence of options listed Legend in the Options column mirrors the sequence achieved when Bold option = Indicates that this is the default setting for the parameter you move the Navigation Toggle switch up.
Chapter 3: Operation LEDs and Alarms Monitoring LEDs The DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z have four monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 3-1 shows the general location of the monitoring LEDs on a generic 6800+ module. Table 3-4: "Monitoring LEDs" describes each LED in more detail.
Chapter 3: Operation • Valid bit received • No Bi-phase error • No parity error • Audio is linear PCM Module Status LEDs The DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z modules do not have any card-edge alarms. Instead, module status LEDs on the corner of the module light up if an error is detected.
Chapter 3: Operation Alarms Table 3-6 describes the specific alarms for DAC6800+BCA4 and DAC6800+BCA4Z modules. You can only identify specific alarms using a software control application. Table 3-6. Alarm Descriptions Alarm Name Alarm Level Loss of AES Audio Major Errors If an audio input error occurs, the output is muted.
Chapter 4: Specifications Inputs Balanced AES Input Item Specification Number of inputs Standard AES3-1992 (r1997) Connector 3-pin connector (male) Impedance 110Ω ±20% Signal level 2 to 7 V pk-to-pk Minimum signal level 200 mV as per AES3 Sampling frequency Supports 32 kHz to 96 kHz CMMR Up to 7 V pk-to-pk, from DC to 20 kHz Unbalanced AES Input...
Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Overview Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix: • “General Troubleshooting Steps” on page 36 • “Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 36 • “Hardware Communication and Control Issues” on page 40 •...
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips General Troubleshooting Steps Follow these steps in troubleshooting 6800+ product problems: 1. Review the “Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 36 outlined in this chapter. 2. Search this product manual and other associated documentation for Note answers to your question.
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules Confirm that the following items are not the reason for the communication failure: • Proper module slot has not been specified (+ Pilot Lite is not communicating with the appropriate slot).
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips c. View the 20-pin spring connector at the bottom of the back module.( See Figure A-1.) 20-pin connector Figure A-1. Back Module to Front Module Connector This connector should not have any bent or pressed pins. Even a slightly depressed or bent pin may cause genlock issues.
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding + Pilot Lite and CCS applications such as Navigator or Pilot cannot run on the same PC at the same time. Both applications can be installed, but only one can be opened at a time.
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots When you reboot a device connected to your PC, the alarm traffic hitting the network may cause an alarm query request to time out and fail. While the query does not automatically retry, it will post an “Alarm query failed”...
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Index Remote/local control jumper location 3 Temperature, operating 34 Required frames 15 – Troubleshooting 35 Returning a product ix communication 37 Revision history, manual vii control 39 RoHS-compliance x installation 40 Rotary switch 26 Unbalanced input Safety precautions xii jumper setting for 14 Shipping and unpacking a product ix specification 32 Shipping information ix...
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