NEUTRIK NA-4I4O-AES72 User Manual

NA-4I4O-AES72
User Manual
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Read this document before use!
This user manual provides an overview of the operation steps and set-
tings on the product. This user manual is also an integral component
of the product and part of the product's safety concept.
Make sure that all persons who work with the product have fully read
and also understood this user manual.
Observe all instructions exactly, especially the safety instructions.
Keep this user manual in the immediate vicinity of the product so
personnel have access to it at all times. Pass this user manual on every
user, e.g., by lending it, or to the future owner of the product.
Target group
This user manual is intended for sound engineers, musicians and
personnel who have comprehen- sive experience in sound and event
technology.
BDA 663 – AES72 User Manual 2022/09 V1

Safety

Special warning information regarding potential dangers inherent in a
particular action are presented before instructions for an action. The
warnings are ranked as follows:
t CAUTION
Potential risk of danger!
This type of warning points out a situation that could result in
minor or moderate injuries.
Minor injuries may result if this warning is ignored.
T
t NOTE
Potential risk of property damage!
This type of warning points out a situation that could result in
damage to the device and its components.
Property damage may result if the warning is ignored.
T
Warning Symbols
General Warning Warning hearing damage
Important safety instructions
Avoid property damage to this device due to unsuitable operating and
environmental conditions:
Never immerse in water.
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Protect from strong sunlight.
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Never install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heating
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units, ovens or stoves.
To avoid overheating, never cover the device.
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Protect the device from impact and above all, from falling from
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poles, stages, tables or furniture.

Repair

t NOTE
Property damage due to improper repair!
This device does not contain any parts that you can repair yourself.
Opening or repairing the device on your own may result in severe
damage to the device.
Do not open the housing of the device under any circumstances.
T
Do not change any parts yourself.
T
Only have the device repaired by a authorized specialist dealer.
T

Information for operation

Ensure that the ambient conditions specified for device is observed
T
during operation.
Do not use the device if it is not functioning properly, has fallen
T
or been damaged, has become wet or if parts of it have been
immersed in water.
If disruptions occur during operation:
T
Immediately disconnect the device.
Do not operate the device in environments where flammable or
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explosive materials, gases or vapors are present or might occur.

Intended use

The AES72 is a standard on interconnections of RJ45-type connectors
and quad twisted pair cable for professional analogue connections.

Foreseeable improper use

The AES72 is not suitable for use outdoors and in potentially explosive
atmospheres.

Symbols

Preconditions: Complete the items before carrying out the action
O
steps.
Action steps: Carry out the action steps in the order they are
T
presented.
Result of the action or the reaction of the product are depicted with

this symbol.
Lists without a mandatory sequence are presented with bullets.
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1

Overview

Front:
Back: Balanced XLR Output
etherCON
AES72 is a standard on interconnections of RJ45-type connectors
and quad twisted pair cable for professional analogue connections.
The NA-4I4O-AES72 is a stage box unit that allows to run four iso-
lated channels of mic level, line level, AES3, DMX and/or com down
a single network cable.
Pin #
1 – 1 + 3 – 2 + 2 –
Operation & Connection Setup
2
How to connect – Front
AES72 IN 1 IN 2
Ø Ø Ø

Activate/deactivate Phase inversation and Ground lift

Ø Ø
Phase inversation deactivatet

Applications

3
AES3
NA-4I4O-AES72
DMX Analog
Balanced XLR / Unbalanced Jack Input
2-way switch for additional settings:
chassis for AES72
®
It is a modular stage/drop boxes for high-quality snakes with a com-
bination of 4 XLR inputs and 4 XLR outputs at the same device.
Due to the two parallel network ports on each device, the NA-
AES72 can be used in various applications.
The NA-4I4O-AES72 is AES72-4E compliant.
Polarity
3 + 4 – 4 + Even = +
How to connect – Back
IN 3 IN 4
Ø
Phase inversation activatet
Lights Sound
AES3 (DMX) (Analog)
NA-4I4O-AES72
AES3 Sound
(Analog)
Phase inversation or Ground lift
etherCON ® chassis for AES72
OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1
Ground lift deactivated Ground lift activated
Lights AES3
(DMX)
AES72
AES Interface (RJ45)
Balanced XLR / Unbalanced Jack Input
Balanced XLR Output