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No on/off power switches are included in the system. The external power supply should be used to control power to an Aviom device. This power supply should remain readily operable. The solid line over dashed line symbol ( ) indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom, Inc. could void the user’s FCC authority to operate the equipment.
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If a defect is discovered, first write or call Aviom, Inc. to obtain a Return Authorization number. No service will be performed on any product returned without prior authorization.
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To fulfill warranty requirements, your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service center. The Aviom serial number label must appear on the outside of the unit, or the Aviom warranty is void. This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom, Inc. All rights are reserved by Aviom, Inc.
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Aviom A-16D A-Net® Distributor for use with the Pro16® Monitor Mixing System and audio networking products. This User Guide is designed to make the installation and setup of your new product quick and easy.
Only Pro16 devices that have an A‑Net In port such as A‑Net Distributors, Personal Mixers, and output modules are compatible with Pro64 and the ASI. Pro16 input modules and console interface cards cannot send their data into a Pro64 network. A-16D A-N istributor uiDe...
• Ease in spanning long distances between system compo‑ nents : While the Cat‑5e cables and connectors used on your Aviom products look like typical computer Ethernet network connections, do not connect computers, routers, or other home and business networking equipment to your Aviom products.
Aviom equipment. Cable Lengths Cat‑5e cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. The maximum cable length specification applies to the cable connected between the AN‑16/i Input Module and the first Pro16 output module (or Personal Mixer) in your system as well as for cable runs between each additional Pro16 A‑Net...
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Total A-Net cable length can be 500 feet (150 meters) System System Pro16 Input Pro16 Output Bridge Bridge A-Net Out A-Net In The maximum cable distance includes all passive devices such as System Bridges in the calculation. A-16D A-N istributor uiDe...
AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc., can sometimes damage electronic equipment.
Power Supply Polarity Note that polarity of the plug found on the DC power supply needs to match that of the original power supply that came with your Aviom equipment. Aviom products use a center positive power supply. The outer contact is negative, the inner contact is positive.
Cleaning and Maintenance Information The exterior of your Aviom products should be cleaned with a dry, soft, lint‑ free cloth. For tougher dirt, you can use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent. When cleaning your Aviom products, never spray cleaners directly onto the product surfaces.
A-16D Front Panel uNctioN Main A‑Net Input Power LED A‑Net Active LED Remote DC Power LEDs Parallel A‑Net Outputs DC power supply inputs Power jack A-16D A-N istributor uiDe...
Connecting the A-16D The A‑16D is designed to create a network of A‑Net devices. The A‑Net signal connected to the input of the A‑16D is distributed to each of its eight A‑Net outputs on the front panel. Devices are connected in parallel rather than in serial fashion.
Connect additional Personal Mixers as need to the remain‑ ing A‑16D ports as needed. From A-Net input module Phones/Lines Out DC Power A-Net 18-24 VDC Regulated 500 mA T-Left R-Right S-Ground An A-16II is connected to port #3 on the A-16D distributor. A-16D A-N istributor uiDe...
A‑16D. Up to eight A‑16 Personal Mixers can be powered in this manner. There are nine DC power connectors on the A-16D rear panel. The eight on the left side are for adding remote DC power for Personal Mixer products.
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Continue connecting up to eight Personal Mixers in this manner. In this example, DC power is being added to ports 1 and 6 on the A-16D. DC power plus A-Net will be supplied via the Cat-5 cable to A-16II Personal Mixers connected to these ports.
From A-Net input module A second A-16D is added by connecting A-Net output port 8 on the first A-16D to A-Net In on the second A-16D. (Any output port can be used to expand the system.) At this point your audio network has grown to include an additional eight parallel A‑Net outputs.
A‑Net devices can be up to 500 feet apart. In fact, to extend A‑Net for a long cable run, use an A‑16D between the devices. Each A‑16D added to the system adds 500 feet of cable extension. A-16D A-N istributor uiDe...
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From A-Net input module Cat-5e, up to 500 feet, 150 meters Cat-5e, up to 500 feet, 150 meters A-Net is extended by adding an A-16D between a pair of output modules. A-16D A-N istributor uiDe...
8.5” (215 mm) wide x 6.7” (170 mm) deep 1.2” (30.4 mm) high; can be rack‑mounted on a standard 1U rack accessory shelf (optional) Weight 2.0 lb. (0.91 kg) All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA. A-16D A-N istributor uiDe...
Warranty Registration Please take a moment to fill in this warranty registration form. Return it to Aviom via mail or fax. All information will be kept confidential. Model Number Product Serial Number Model Number Product Serial Number Model Number Product Serial Number...
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