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Manual 1.4 en

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  • Page 1 DS20 Manual 1.4 en...
  • Page 2 Notes on document version All previous versions of this document are hereby no longer valid. Version 1.4: Most current feature set. General information DS20 Manual Version: 1.4 en, 12/2023, D2743.EN .01 Copyright © 2023 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG; all rights reserved.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of graphical symbols The lightning symbol within a triangle is intended to alert The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous alert the user to the presence of important operating and voltages"...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents DS20 Audio network bridge........... 5 1.1 Intended use................5 Scope of supply..............6 Technical specifications............7 Startup..................8 4.1 Overview..................8 4.2 Rack mounting and cooling............9 4.3 Mains connection............... 9 4.4 Front panel................10 4.4.1 DIGITAL OUT 1 – 4............. 10 4.4.2 DIGITAL IN 1 –...
  • Page 5: Ds20 Audio Network Bridge

    DS20 Audio network bridge DS20 Audio network bridge 1.1 Intended use NOTICE! The device complies with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of EN 55032:2019 (product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use) for the environment Class B (residential).
  • Page 6: Scope Of Supply

    Scope of supply Scope of supply Before starting up the device, please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. If there is any sign of obvious damage to the unit and/or the power cord, do not operate the unit and contact your local dealer from whom you received it.
  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Operating conditions Temperature range 0 °C ... 40 °C / 32 °F ... 104 °F Storage temperature –20 °C ... 70 °C / –4 °F ... 158 °F Humidity (rel.), long term average < 70% Power supply Mains connector ®...
  • Page 8: Startup

    Startup Startup 4.1 Overview Front panel XLR male digital outputs 1-4 (AES3). ® Mode button. etherCON AVBbridge ports 1-4 with Refer to Þ Chapter 4.4.1 "DIGITAL Refer to Þ Chapter 4.4.4 "Mode dedicated indicators for: OUT 1 – 4" on page 10. push button"...
  • Page 9: Rack Mounting And Cooling

    Startup 4.2 Rack mounting and cooling Rack mounting The enclosure provides six different positions for the rack ears enabling different rack mounting options inside a d&b Touring rack assembly or any other rack assembly. The corresponding positions and their intended purpose are shown in the table below: Flat: Pos.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Startup 4.4 Front panel 4.4.1 DIGITAL OUT 1 – 4 Two digital output connectors (OUT 1/2 and OUT 3/4) are provided and are intended to feed the AES signal to the inputs D1/2 and D3/4 of the I/O panel within a d&b Touring rack assembly.
  • Page 11: Mode Push Button

    Startup 4.4.4 Mode push button To identify a specific device on the network, push the Mode button briefly. This triggers the IDENTIFY feature and the device is highlighted in Milan™/ATDECC Controller. Additionally, the DS20 can be changed from its normal operation ('Network mode'”, with Milan™...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Startup 4.5 Rear panel 4.5.1 ETH 5/MODE ETH 3 A fifth Ethernet port is provided on the rear panel which is intended for the internal Ethernet wiring within a applicable d&b Touring rack assembly. 4.5.2 DIGITAL OUT 5 – 16 In addition, six digital output connectors are located on the rear panel providing twelve additional AES3 channels.
  • Page 13: References

    AES3 outputs alongside the digital audio samples, using the AES3 user bits. These meta data can be read out by the d&b four channel amplifiers (DS labels). For more information, please refer to the respective amplifier manuals and/or the R1 Help system.
  • Page 14: Manufacturer's Declarations

    Manufacturer's declarations Manufacturer's declarations 6.1 Declaration of Conformity This declaration applies to: d&b Z4011 DS20 Audio network bridge by d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG. All product variants are included, provided they correspond to the original technical version and have not been subject to any later design or electromechanical modifications.
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