Vistek V1636 24-bit Audio Digital To Analog Converter Contents Description Installation Rear Panel Connections Maximum Output Level Adjustment Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3.1.1 Remote Control Access and Power Indicators 3.1.2 Sampling Rate Indicators 3.1.3 Input Status Indicators 3.1.4 Character Display 3.1.5...
The V1636 is a broadcast quality 24-bit audio digital to analog converter which forms part of the Vistek V1600 range of interface products. It is a 3U high card which is fitted into either a V1601 or V1603 rack, from which it receives its power. A passive rear module with screw terminal connections, is required for all signal interconnections.
Vistek V1636 24-bit Audio Digital To Analog Converter Installation Rear Panel Connections The standard 3U Screw terminal rear panel is shown below. Other 3U and 1U panel variants with screw terminal and/or BNC connectors are similarly marked. Table 2.1.1 describes the connections to the unit when these panels are used.
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Vistek V1636 24-bit Audio Digital To Analog Converter Table 2.1.1 Description of V1635 rear panel connections for standard rear panel assemblies SIGNAL SOURCE COMMENTS name POWER Rack PWR Header +15V nominal (9-35V) at 10W max DART bus Rack DART header...
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Vistek V1636 24-bit Audio Digital To Analog Converter Table 2.1.2 Description of V1635 rear panel connections for D-type rear panel assemblies D15F Input connector Signal Signal AES A in - No connect AES A in + No connect AES Ref in -...
The V1636 has two rotary Hex Switches for adjusting the MOL (Maximum Output Level) of each of the channelpairs A and B. Looking at the V1636 with the Euro connector on the right hand side, the right switch is for channelpair A (L and R) and the left switch is for channelpair B (L and R).
Vistek V1636 24-bit Audio Digital To Analog Converter Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3.1.1 Remote Control Access and Power Indicators The green V+ LED is lit when the unit’s on-board power supply is delivering voltage. The yellow REM LED is lit whenever the unit is accessed by the Rack Controller for the DART...
3.1.2 Sampling Rate Indicators Because the sampling rates of input AES A and B to the V1636 DAC may be different, the inputs are asynchronously converted to an internal sample rate of 48kHz which is not user adjustable. The 48kHz LED will therefore always be lit when the card is operating.
SELECT button are off. NOTE: Only when Panel Adjustment mode is exited will the parameter adjustments take effect. · The V1636 has non volatile memory storage that automatically saves the values of all the operating parameters so that on power-up, the last used settings will be invoked.
Vistek V1636 24-bit Audio Digital To Analog Converter 3.2.3 A/B Swap · A transposition of AES A and AES B inputs may be invoked and the present setting may be seen on the character display as a letter combination when Page 0 Panel Adjustment mode has been entered and A/B Swap selected as a parameter.
Dart Interface General The V1636 is a Class 4 DART module which has a serial EEPROM for reading and writing card details through the DARTbus in the same manner as other V1600 range cards. addition the unit has several read and write registers, details of which may be found in document scsm1636.doc...
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