Broadcast Tools DAC-1 Installation And Operation Manual

Professional quality 24-bit stereo aes digital-to-analog audio converter

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Installation and Operation Manual

DAC-1
Professional quality 24-bit stereo AES digital-to-analog audio converter.
Manual update: 12/11/2013
Firmware Version 1.01 and above. If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools®
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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation Manual

    Professional quality 24-bit stereo AES digital-to-analog audio converter. Manual update: 12/11/2013 Firmware Version 1.01 and above. If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools® No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission. ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DAC-1 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction ..........3 Safety Information .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    DAC-1 or other equipment. Please ensure that proper safety precautions have been taken before installing this device.
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    For lightning protection devices, check out www.polyphaser.com and www.itwlinx.com. UPS Standby Power System We recommend that you connect your DAC-1 to a UPS system. A UPS helps mini- mize the risk to the DAC-1 and provides power during a power outage. OVERVIEW e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com...
  • Page 5: Led Indicators

    110 ohms for use with balanced AES3. This may be changed to 75 ohms or no termination by adjusting the jumper JP1. The DAC-1 must be disassembled to access JP1. To disassemble, remove all cables and power. Remove the four front and rear panel Philips head screws.
  • Page 6: Power

    Silence Sensor/AES Error Alarm The DAC-1’s output has a built-in silence detector that monitors the stereo output of the DAC and triggers an alarm when one or both outputs fall below the user defined level. The factory default delay is set at 2 seconds, with a threshold of -20 dB below zero reference, while the restore time is set to OFF.
  • Page 7: Options Dip-Switch Setup

    DAC-1 Installation and Operation Manual Options dip-switch The silence sensor and alarm relay behavior is configured using the front panel Options dip-switch (SW1). Delay Time (SW1-9 ON) SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4 Restore Delay Time SW1-5 SW1-6 Delay Resolution SW1-9 OFF / Instant...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    DAC-1 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Digital Inputs: AES3, XLR-F Sample Rate: Automatic selection, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz. D/A resolution: 24 bits, 128X oversampling Analog Output: 0dBFS produces +24dBm (600 ohm load) balanced floating via XLR-M. Distortion: 112dB A WTD THD: <.044% reference –1dBFS (20Hz –...
  • Page 9: Warranty

    If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’...
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