Dante Audio Bridge Interface NJR-AB08DAN <User Guide> <Command Guide> Ver.1.0.0 Thank you for choosing our product. To ensure the best performance of this product, please read this user guide fully and carefully before using it and keep this manual together with the product for future reference as needed.
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HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. IP NINJAR is a registered trademark of IDK Corporation in Japan. All other company and product names mentioned in this manual are either registered trademarks or...
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Some information contained in this User guide such as exact product appearance, diagrams, menu operations, communication commands, and so on may differ depending on the product version. This User guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s website at: http://www.idkav.com...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide Safety Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions and cautions as detailed in this document. Enforcement Symbol Description Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious...
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● Do not repair, modify or disassemble. Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK Do not representative.
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Unplug If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative. ● Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
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NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide Caution ■ For installing and connecting products: ● Do not place the product in a location where it will be subjected to high temperatures. If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures while under operation, it may affect the product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide Table of Contents About this Guide ............................9 Included items ............................10 Precautions for shipping .......................... 11 Product outline ............................12 Features ..............................13 Panels ..............................14 System Configuration Example........................ 15 Precautions .............................. 16 Attaching Rubber feet ......................... 16 Installation ............................
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 1 About this Guide This user guide explains how to use the Dante Audio Bridge Interface, NJR-AB08DAN. For other products of IP-NINJAR series, see “[Table 1.1] Document for IP-NINJAR products”. Fiber optic cables HDMI HDMI 4K@60...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 2 Included items Ensure that all items illustrated below are included in the package. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK. One (1) NJR-AB08DAN One (1) DIN plug AC adapter with Four (4) Rubber feet locking mechanism (3.9 ft.
If, for any reason, you need to ship the NJR-AB08DAN, use the carton and cushion which were used at the time of purchase. Make sure to plug the attached dust cap into the SFP+ optical transceiver. If you do not have the carton and cushion, unplug the SFP+ optical transceiver from the NJR and plug the dust cap, and then put it in an antistatic bag with enough cushion.
Audio signal transport is enabled from NJR encoders to Dante devices and from Dante device to NJR decoders. The NJR-AB08DAN can receive up to four audio streams from IP-NINJAR encoders and output up to eight channels in Dante protocol. The bridge can also accept up to 8-channel audio from Dante sources, outputting IP-NINJAR protocol in up to four audio streams.
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 5 Features ■ Audio ・ Transcoding audio signal between IP- NINJAR and Dante protocols ・ Receiving up to four (4) audio streams from IP-NINJAR encoders and outputting as Dante protocol up to eight (8) channels ・ Receiving up to 8-channel Dante audio from Dante devices and outputting as IP-NINJAR protocol up to four (4) audio streams ・...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 6 Panels ④ ③ ⑥ ⑤ ① ② [Fig. 6.1] NJR-AB08DAN drawing [Table 6.1] NJR-AB08DAN features Feature Description ① Dante connectors Dante protocol connector (PRIMARY/SECONDARY) Connects to the network switch that is connected to Dante devices ②...
Configuration example: Connecting the NJR-AB08DAN to IP-NINJAR and Dante networks ① Audio signal that is input from source device to the NJR-T01UHD is transmitted to the NJR-AB08DAN. The NJR-AB08DAN transcodes the audio signal to Dante protocol and outputs the signal to Dante network.
・ Do not block vent holes. To provide adequate ventilation, maintain sufficient clearances around the NJR-AB08DAN (1.2 in. (30 mm) or more) ・ When the NJR-AB08DAN needs to be mounted in an enclosed space or an EIA rack without using IDK’s rack mounting hardware (RM-SF and RM-SH), ensure that a sufficient ventilation/cooling system is provided to keep the ambient temperature at 104°F (40°C) or lower.
When connecting the NJR-AB08DAN to external devices, please observe the following precautions. ・ Read manuals for the external devices ・ Before connecting cables to the NJR-AB08DAN or an external device, dissipate static electricity by touching grounded metal such as equipment racks before handling signal cables. Failure to observe this precaution may result in ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage.
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide ・ To polish connectors: For SFP+ optical transceiver for multimode : PC polishing is recommended. For SFP+ optical transceiver for singlemode : UPC polishing is recommended. Note: APC polishing is not supported. ・ Extension distance varies depending on attenuation of the fiber, connector and other contact portions ・...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 8.3.3 DIN plug AC adapter with locking mechanism The shapes of AC plugs with screw locking mechanism vary from country to country. The AC plug can be removed from the AC adapter. Removing AC plug: Slide the AC plug (②) from the AC adapter while holding down the portion mentioned below (①) ②...
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NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide ■ Plugging and unplugging DC plug Plug the DC plug to the power supply connector of the unit until it clicks Hold the portion mentioned below when unplugging the DC plug Hold this part and pull...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 9 Basic Operation IP-NINJAR network can be controlled from the NJR-CTB, and Dante network can be controlled from the Dante Controller. 【See: 9.2.2 Dante Controller】 Fiber optic cables HDMI HDMI 4K@60 4K@60 Source device NJR-T01UHD NJR-R01UHD...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 9.1 Controlled by NJR-CTB The NJR-CTB is the control device to command comprehensively IP-NINJAR devices via a 10 GbE switch. All IP-NINJAR devices that are connected to the network can be controlled using WEB browser or LAN communication commands by connecting the NJR-CTB to a 10 GbE switch or IP-NINJAR encoders/decoders.
Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) is an audio networking technology developed by Audinate. The NJR-AB08DAN converts digital and analog audio signals from IP-NINJAR encoders into Dante format with 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or 192 kHz sampling frequency and 24-bit sample size.
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 9.3 Initialization All user configurable settings can be reset to their respective factory default values using NJR-CTB over LAN. When initialization completes, the NJR-AB08DAN reboots with new settings automatically. Note: Once setting values are initialized, they cannot be restored.
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 10 Setting The following items of the NJR-AB08DAN can be set using the NJR-CTB. Refer to NJR-CTB User Guide for the following operations: Setting channel information, selecting input/output channel, and operating preset memory. [Table 10.1] Setting items...
You can set the audio crosspoint mode for converting IP-NINJAR and Dante network audio signal protocols. Set the crosspoint mode based on the number of encoders/decoders and their output audio channels. The NJR-AB08DAN transcodes IP-NINJAR and Dante protocols of up to eight channels and supports up to four encoders and decoders simultaneously.
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Communication command @SIPS Setting LAN @GIPS Getting LAN setting 10.2.2 MAC address You can display the NJR-AB08DAN’s MAC address. Information to be displayed [Table 10.3] MAC address Item to be displayed Example MAC address 0008E5690000 Communication command...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 11 Command 11.1 Summary A command consists of “@” (“40” in hexadecimal), 4 one-byte alphabetical characters (upper and lower cases), followed by parameters (one-byte numbers). For some commands, multiple parameter values can be specified or parameters are not necessary. Processing is executed by sending a delimiter at the end of the command.
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 11.2 Command list ■ Error status Command Function Page @ERR Error status ■ Setting audio Command Function Page @GACP / @SACP Audio crosspoint mode @GACA / @SACA Assigning audio channel ■ Setting LAN Command Function Page...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 11.3 Details of commands 11.3.1 Error status @ERR Error status Description Response in case the command is not executed Response @ERR, error Parameter error: Error status 1 = Erroneous parameter format or value 2 = Undefined command or wrong format...
NJR-AB08DAN User Guide/Command Guide 13 Troubleshooting In case the NJR-AB08DAN does not work correctly, please check the following items first. Also refer to manuals for connected devices as well, since they may possibly be the cause of the problem. ・ Are the NJR-AB08DAN and all devices plugged in and powered on normally? ・...
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