® audio transportation over standard IP networks. The HPA Series 8-channel amplifiers come standard with eight balanced line inputs and an accessory slot to fit the HPA-DAC8. Dante input 1, and the analog balanced input levels are isolated from each other and ®...
HPA-DAC8 Owner’s Manual Audio Applications When installed, the HPA-DAC8 converts the HPA Series amplifier into a digital audio network amplifier and makes the HPA Series amplifier the “go to” solution for a variety of applications including: • Restaurants • Government Facilities •...
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HPA-DAC8 Owner’s Manual HPA-DAC8 Card Installation Note: Accessory card installation must be done by a qualified technician. 1. Remove the HPA amplifier from the AC mains source. Note: In standby mode there are DC voltages present. The HPA amp must be removed from the AC mains source in order to prevent damage to the card or amplifier.
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HPA-DAC8 Card Installation 1. It is important to set the input levels within the system to avoid clipping the amplifier input or the output HPA-DAC8 card. Note: The best way to prevent clipping the HPA-DAC8 (Dante receiver) is to place a limiter set for 0dB in the signal path prior to ®...
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HPA-DAC8 Owner’s Manual Selecting the Router OR Network Switch – Important! It is extremely important when selecting a router or switch for the Dante network; not ® all routers or switches are the same. The size of the Dante network will influence which ®...
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Dante transmitter product with good signal to noise ® ratio specification, such as 100dB or better. For instance, AtlasIED BlueBridge ® has a signal to noise ratio of 110dB. The noise is very low before it is amplified, assuring low noise out of the HPA amplifier.
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HPA-DAC8 Owner’s Manual System Type 8 Input Dante Receiver Card for the HPA Series Amplifiers ® Connection Single RJ-45 Cable Quality CAT-5 Gain Settings None Indicators Ethernet Network Activity LED Green / Yellow Amplifier Interface 2 x 16 Pin HPA Amplifier Connections...
This warranty shall extend from the date of purchase for a period of three years on all AtlasIED products, including SOUNDOLIER brand, and ATLAS SOUND brand products except as follows: one year on electronics and control systems;...
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Service Should your HPA-DAC8 require service, please contact the AtlasIED warranty department through the online warranty claim process. Online Warranty Claim Processes Warranty submissions are accepted at: https://www.atlasied.com/warranty_statement where the type of return Warranty or Stock return can be selected.
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