Fostex UC-8 Owner's Manual
Fostex UC-8 Owner's Manual

Fostex UC-8 Owner's Manual

Universal format converter

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POWER
Introduction
The Model UC-8 is a universal format converter that converts the format of the digital input
signal to different format. It can convert between adat digital and AES/EBU, adat digital and
TDIF-1, and AES/EBU and TDIF-1.
By inserting the UC-8 between two digital recorders which have different digital formats, you
can digitally transfer signals between them (44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 24-bit digital signals only).
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the converter.
Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................2
Names and Functions..................................................................................................3
Basic Connections and Settings................................................................................4
Between adat and TDIF-1 devices...............................................................................4
Between adat and AES/EBU devices...........................................................................5
Between AES/EBU and TDIF-1 devices.......................................................................6
Specifications...............................................................................................................7
Owner's Manual
U
F
niversal
Model
FS SELECT
44.1kHz
48kHz

Table of Contents

C
ormat
onverter
CLOCK SELECT
ADAT
1-2
75
TDIF-1
3-4
AES/EBU
TERMINATION
WORD
5-6
7-8
LOCKED
ON OFF
8288 485 000
FORMAT CONVERSION
ADAT
TDIF-1
ADAT
AES/EBU
TDIF-1
AES/EBU

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Model POWER Introduction The Model UC-8 is a universal format converter that converts the format of the digital input signal to different format. It can convert between adat digital and AES/EBU, adat digital and TDIF-1, and AES/EBU and TDIF-1. By inserting the UC-8 between two digital recorders which have different digital formats, you can digitally transfer signals between them (44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 24-bit digital signals only).
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."...
  • Page 3: Names And Functions

    13. WORD INPUT connector Receives a word clock from an external digital device when the UC-8 is slaved to an external word clock. Make sure that the 75 front panel is set to ON when the unit is slaved to an external clock.
  • Page 4: Basic Connections And Settings

    (adat or TDIF-1). However, if the while system is lock to another WORD clock, feed the master clock to the WORD INPUT of the UC-8 as well as the other devices. In this case, set the CLOCK SE- LECT switch to "WORD"...
  • Page 5: Between Adat And Aes/Ebu Devices

    However, if the while system is lock to another WORD clock, feed the master clock to the WORD INPUT of the UC-8 as well as the other devices. In this case, set the CLOCK SELECT switch to "WORD" and the 75 TERMINATION to "ON".
  • Page 6: Between Aes/Ebu And Tdif-1 Devices

    However, if the while system is lock to another WORD clock, feed the master clock to the WORD INPUT of the UC-8 as well as the other devices. In this case, set the CLOCK SELECT switch to "WORD" and the 75 TERMINATION to "ON".
  • Page 7: Specifications

    TDIF-1 In/Out Connector : D-sub 25 pin (female) Format : TDIF-1 (TEAC Digital Interface-1) adat Output Connector : OPTICAL Format : Alesis Proprietary Multi Channel Optical Digital Interface (adat) adat Input Connector : OPTICAL Format : Alesis Proprietary Multi Channel Optical Digital Interface (adat) AES/EBU Output Connector...
  • Page 8 * In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases. FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non-EU countries. (as of January, 2002) <AUSTRIA>...

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