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Firmware Version 1.04 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
Converter and Switcher, which we will refer to throughout the manual as the Broadcast Tools® ADCS-III. We’re confident this product will give you many years of dependable Products, as with any service. This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install electronic device, can and operate the product.
ADCS-III Installation and Operation Manual Product Description The ADCS III provides professional quality 24-bit A/D conversion, along with AES path insertion and interruption functions. The ADCS III may be configured as a standalone A/D converter or to switch AES or stereo analog inputs into another AES stream.
“G” Ground terminals. The station ground should be connected to the chassis ground screw located on the far right side of the ADCS-III as viewed from the rear. It is recommended that all cables connected to the ADCS-III be looped through ferrite cores to suppress RF.
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ADCS-III Installation and Operation Manual collectors, etc. In this configuration, 1A is ground and 1B is the cathode of the opto-led. To configure for wet operation (5 to 24vdc), move the jumper on JP1 to pins 2 & 3. JP2 is used to configure the analog inputs opto-isolator for either wet or dry operation.
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ADCS-III Installation and Operation Manual Programming “Setup” DIPSwitch settings. Note: When changing SW3, be sure to press the front panel recessed “reset” switch. SW3-1 OFF: 44.1 kHz sample rate (factory default). 48 kHz sample rate. May be special ordered for 32 kHz.
ADCS-III Installation and Operation Manual front panel input two push button. To select AES Input one, press the front panel input one push button. The non-volatile memory will store the state of the currently selected source and will return to this state after a power outage (referred to as “Last Source Selected”).
ADCS-III Installation and Operation Manual Operation Power Insert the power plug into the power jack on the ADCS-III and the wall transformer into the proper AC outlet. Verify that the power LED is lit. The ACTivity LED is set to trip at levels above –5dBu.
ADCS-III Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Analog Input Level 0dBu to +24dBu. +4dBu analog input provides -20dBfs AES output when adjusted with the front panel trimmers. 10K Ω balanced. Analog Input Impedance Frequency Response 10 to 20kHz +/- 0.5dB. Distortion <.001%HD / IMD...
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