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Some digital audio equipment does not correctly output audio data or flags. Also,
the data might be flagged as invalid when not in play mode. This is most common
in consumer CD players with digital outputs. The following techniques may help:
 Put the device in Play and Pause before pressing Play on Instant Replay to start
recording.
 Put the device in play and "cue" or "scan" backwards until the previous audio
selection is heard, or in the case of CDs the "preroll" seconds are displayed
(usually shown as P :02 or -:02). Let go of the button on the device and press
Play on Instant Replay to begin recording immediately.
 Start Instant Replay recording on the fly between two selections and use Head
Trim to remove any unwanted audio from the start of the recording.
In cases where Instant Replay records for only a few milliseconds or seconds and
then stops, check for proper connections and cabling. Try another cable, or
different device equipped with a digital output.
If all else fails, use the analog inputs. The conversion to digital is of high quality
and will result in minimal loss of fidelity.
Digital Audio Output
When used as a digital audio source, Instant Replay has an automatic Playback
Sample Rate Converter to make all of your clips conform to a single sample rate at
the output. The analog outputs are not affected by sample rate changes.
AES/EBU Output
An XLR-3 male connector provides a digital audio output in the AES/EBU format. Use
only special AES cable having an impedance of 110 ohms. Limit the cable run to 100
feet. Do not use microphone cable for runs over 6 feet.
Always set the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT parameter in the CONFIGURATION Menu
to PROFESSIONAL when using the AES/EBU output. Although the output is still
active with the CONSUMER output formats selected, the signal is not AES/EBU
compliant.
IEC 958 Type II Output
An RCA connector provides a digital audio output to consumer or semi-pro
equipment. Most equipment with input connectors marked "S/P DIF" can also be
connected to this output.
Always set the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT parameter in the CONFIGURATION Menu
to CONSUMER when using the IEC 958 Type II output with IEC 958 or S/P DIF
equipment.
When DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT is set to PROFESSIONAL, this output produces a
signal that is compatible with the AES/SMPTE digital audio standard. It is designed
to allow digital audio to be routed and cabled using the same methods as 75 video
signals. (This signal is normally supplied on a BNC connector; use an RCA to BNC
adapter if necessary.)
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