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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"...
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).
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.
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 ®...
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.
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.
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™...
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.
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.
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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