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Broadcast Devices, Inc. AES-404 Digital Audio Switcher/DA/Digital to Analog Converter Technical Reference Manual Broadcast Devices, Inc. Tel. (914) 737-5032 Fax. (914) 736-6916 World Wide Web: www.Broadcast-Devices.com Rev A. 12/14...
Table of Contents Introduction I. Unpacking II. Installation and Connections III. Features and Operation IV. Initial Operating Setup AES-404 Optional Programming Functions 5-6 Remote Control Connections V. Specifications VI. Warranty...
Select a space in suitable E.I.A. standard rack to locate the unit. Determine the local electrical power supply voltage. As supplied from the factory, your AES-404 is setup for 100 – 240 V.A.C. 50 - 60 Hz. No external adjustment for local power standards is necessary if power available conforms to the above rating.
III. Features and Operation The AES-404 Digital Audio System is designed to select one of four AES3 compatible feeds and route it to up to two balanced digital outputs. It also contains a high quality digital to analog converter providing a balanced left and right output. The unit features a front panel headphone output and volume control for easy confidence monitoring.
AC-3 formats. To use the switcher and digital DA for non PCM audio formats set S2-6, S2-7, S1-4 and S1-5 to off position. AES-404 DIP Switch Programming Guide of Operation Table 1. S1-1 OFF = Front Panel Button Disables A/B and AUTO/MAN Buttons - Factory Default – ON...
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S1-8 Serial Control Enable - ON = Enabled - Factory Default ON Digital Parameter Switch Selection: S2-1 AES Error Switching Delay – Factory Default ON S2-2 Unlock – ON - Factory Default ON S2-3 Parity – ON -Factory Default ON S2-4 - UNUSED - S2-5...
Remote Control RS-232 Connection Diagram Specifications Digital Inputs: Four – XLR or BNC, model dependent Digital Outputs: Two – XLR or BNC, model dependent Analog Output: Balanced L/R XLR + 4 dBm 600 Ohms – Rear Panel Headphone out: 600 Ohm unbalanced - Front Panel Sample Rate Range: 8 –...
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FCC Certification Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
VI. Warranty Broadcast Devices, Inc. products are warranted against failure due to faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Broadcast Devices, Inc. dock. The warranty covers repair or replacement of defective parts at the factory, provided the unit has been returned prepaid by the user.
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