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Dante AV Ultra Encoder & Decoder
DAV-01 Series
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  • Page 1 DAV-01 Series User Manual Dante AV Ultra Encoder & Decoder DAV-01 Series User Manual Ver.1.0 | Page 1...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Copyright Information Copyright © ADTECHNO Inc. All rights reserved. ADTECHNO and the ADTECHNO logo are trademarks of ADTECHNO Inc. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, modified, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of ADTECHNO Inc., except for backup purposes after purchasing this product.
  • Page 3 DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� For Safe Use This section explains the potential dangers that may result from improper handling of the product, as well as the meanings of the icons used in this manual. Safety alerts are categorized as follows:...
  • Page 4 DAV-01 Series User Manual ⚡ Always hold the plug when inserting or removing cables. • Pulling on the cable may cause disconnection, malfunction, or fire. ⚡ Install on a stable surface. • Dropping the product may cause damage or failure.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Compliance

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Regulatory Compliance This product complies with the following standards and directives. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement – United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B.

  • Page 6: Ukca Compliance - United Kingdom

    Designated countries include, but are not limited to, WTO GPA members, FTA partner countries, and least-developed nations. The DAV-01 Series is TAA Compliant. It is manufactured in Taiwan, R.O.C and meets the requirements for procurement by the United States Government under GSA Schedule and related federal contracts.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Table of contents Revision History .........................2 Copyright Information ......................2 Safety Precautions ........................2 Regulatory Compliance ......................5 FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement – United States ....5 CE Compliance - European Union ..................5 UKCA Compliance - United Kingdom ..................6 RoHS Compliance ........................6...
  • Page 8 DAV-01 Series User Manual 6.3mm Stereo Jack Connection ..................19 IR Transmit/Receive Cabling ..................... 19 USB Connection ........................19 Serial (RS-422) Communication Connection ..............20 Main Unit Operation ....................... 21 Turn the Power On/Off ...................... 21 (DAV-01ST only) Input Source Switching ..............
  • Page 9 DAV-01 Series User Manual HDMI Output ......................... 48 Video Wall ..........................49 Fast Switching ........................55 Common Settings ........................ 56 System Information ......................56 Serial ............................57 USB ............................58 Alarms ............................ 58 License ........................... 58 Upgrade ..........................58 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..................59 Support Contact ........................

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Product Overview The Dante AV Ultra series of encoders and decoders are award-winning AV- over-IP solutions powered by Dante AV Ultra technology. They deliver lossless 4K Ultra HD video and ultra-low latency IP streaming over standard 1GbE networks.

  • Page 11: Network Switch Requirements For Dante

    DAV-01 Series User Manual • DAV-01HR: Dante AV Ultra (Colibri) to HDMI Decoder Network Switch Requirements for Dante ���� Mandatory Requirements • 1GbE managed switch • Multicast support • IGMP Snooping and IGMP Querier functions • Immediate (or Fast) Leave support •...

  • Page 12: Installation Method

    DAV-01 Series User Manual The values shown below represent the maximum bandwidth when transmitting high-quality 4K@60 video (equivalent to HDMI 2.0 / 18 Gbps) for display on large screens. 4K Video Transmission 1080p Video Transmission Up to 700Mbps Up to 300Mbps ����...

  • Page 13: Installing The Eia Rack Mounting Bracket

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Installing the EIA Rack Mounting Bracket This unit can be mounted into a standard EIA rack using the optional rack mounting bracket (Model: DAV-01RU1, sold separately). Mounting Procedure 1. Attach the dedicated brackets to both sides of the unit.

  • Page 14: Product Appearance

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Product Appearance This section introduces the external appearance of the product and describes the names and functions of each part. Please refer to the diagrams below when setting up or operating the unit. ���� The actual appearance may vary slightly depending on the model.

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Front Panel The following is a list of part names as labeled on the device and their corresponding functions. Label Full Name Description Indicates the power status of the device Power LED Lights blue when a network cable is connected. Lights Ethernet purple during active communication.
  • Page 16 DAV-01 Series User Manual Label Full Name Description Dante Primary Dante Port RJ-45 port for Dante AV Ultra. Supports PoE+ ETH1 PoE+ with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) and Neutrik EtherCON connectors. RJ-45 port for Dante AV Ultra. Also supports Dante Neutrik EtherCON connectors. Acts as a failover...

  • Page 17: Dav-01Sr / Dav-01Hr

    DAV-01 Series User Manual DAV-01SR / DAV-01HR Label Full Name Description Dante ETH1 Primary Dante PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) compatible RJ-45 port for Dante AV PoE+ Port with PoE+ Ultra. Supports Neutrik EtherCON connectors. RJ-45 port for Dante AV Ultra. Supports Neutrik EtherCON connectors.

  • Page 18: Connecting Cables

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Connecting Cables LAN Cable • This unit supports Cat5e and Cat6 or higher LAN cables. • For optimal performance, Cat6 or higher cables are recommended. • Use cables with proper RJ-45 termination, preferably T568B straight- through wiring, which offers greater resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI).

  • Page 19: 6.3Mm Stereo Jack Connection

    DAV-01 Series User Manual 6.3mm Stereo Jack Connection • Connect standard headphones with a 6.3mm stereo plug to the headphone jack on the unit. • Do not plug or unplug the headphones while they are in use. • Always set the volume to 0 before connecting or disconnecting headphones to avoid damage or sudden loud audio.

  • Page 20: Serial (Rs-422) Communication Connection

    DAV-01 Series User Manual The following table shows the specifications for each USB port on this unit, including supported devices, power supply characteristics, and usage descriptions. Connected Port Power Supply Devices USB HOST Not powered Powered (max. USB HID Mouse/Keyboard 0.5A per port)

  • Page 21: Main Unit Operation

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Main Unit Operation Turn the Power On/Off This unit can be powered by either of the following methods: • PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at compliant) • DC 12V AC adapter (sold separately) ⚡ Caution • Do not use a PoE power supply that does not support IEEE 802.3at, as this may cause malfunction.
  • Page 22 DAV-01 Series User Manual installed setups), you can set the DIP switch to OSD Mode to allow source switching from the front panel menu. ⚡ Caution: Be sure to set DIP switches 3 and 4 to ON regardless of the selected mode.

  • Page 23: Menu Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Menu Settings How to Set Up and Change Menu Options You can navigate and configure various settings using the rotary switch on the front panel of the unit. ���� Operating Instructions: 1. Press the rotary switch once to open the menu screen.

  • Page 24: Menu Setting Items

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Menu Setting Items The following table lists the available menu items, selectable values, and descriptions for each setting. Menu Setting Item Setting Values Description DISPLAY DISPLAY MODE VIDEO PREVIEW / Selects the information AUDIO LEVEL displayed on the 2.0-inch LCD METER panel.
  • Page 25 DAV-01 Series User Manual Menu Setting Item Setting Values Description AUDIO HEADPHONE 0-100 Sets the volume level of the VOLUME headphone output. HEADPHONE CH CH1 & 2 / 3 & 4 / Selects the audio channels to 5 & 6 / 7 & 8 monitor through the headphone jack.
  • Page 26 DAV-01 Series User Manual Menu Setting Item Setting Values Description SYSTEM KEY LOCK OFF / ON Locks the rotary switch to prevent unintended operation. To unlock, press and hold the rotary switch for at least 5 seconds. OSD OFF TIME...
  • Page 27 DAV-01 Series User Manual Menu Setting Item Setting Values Description INFO MANUFACTURE ADTECHNO Inc. Displays the name of the manufacturer of this unit. MODEL NAME DAV-01XX Displays the model name of the unit. PRODUCT VER.1.0.0 Displays the product version. VERSION...

  • Page 28: Dav-01 Switch Redundancy Function

    DAV-01 Switch Redundancy Function While Dante AV Ultra does not support traditional Dante Redundancy due to system specifications, the DAV-01 series offers its own unique redundancy mechanism using an internal switch between the two Ethernet ports. If the signal on one Ethernet port is lost, the system will automatically switch to the other port.

  • Page 29: Hdmi Auto-Downscaling Function (Decoder Only)

    DAV-01 Series User Manual • This function will not operate if [Dante ETH1 PoE+] is not connected. ���� Note This function is designed to maintain basic connectivity within a single-switch environment. It provides redundancy at the physical link level, not at the Dante protocol level.

  • Page 30: Dante Controller Software

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Dante Controller Software Summary This unit uses Dante Controller for audio routing and configuration. It is essential software for managing Dante audio devices within your network. In addition to audio, Dante Controller also supports routing of video, USB, IR, and RS-422 signals, making it a comprehensive control interface for Dante AV Ultra systems.

  • Page 31: Selecting A Network Interface

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Selecting a Network Interface When launching Dante Controller for the first time, you will be prompted to select the primary and secondary network interfaces. Since the DAV-01 and other Dante AV Ultra products do not support Dante Redundancy, the secondary network setting is not used.

  • Page 32: Device Detection And Routing In Dante Controller

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Device Detection and Routing in Dante Controller ���� Device Detection When the DAV-01 is connected to a Dante-enabled network, Dante Controller automatically detects the unit. By default, the device is recognized with the name: [MODEL NAME] – [last 6 digits of MAC address] e.g., DAV-01SR-100119...
  • Page 33 DAV-01 Series User Manual • IP address • Dante firmware version, etc. Use this tab when verifying device identity and network configuration. Ver.1.0 | Page 33...
  • Page 34 DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Routing Use the [Routing] tab in Dante Controller to configure the signal routing between Dante encoders (Transmitters) and decoders (Receivers). On the routing screen: • Devices are displayed in a matrix format. • Click the [+] icon to expand and view available signal types and channels.
  • Page 35 DAV-01 Series User Manual ⚡ Caution • The PC running Dante Controller must be connected to the same wired LAN as the Dante devices. • Dante AV encoders and decoders do not support Wi-Fi communication. • We recommend disabling Wi-Fi on the PC to avoid connection issues and ensure stable device discovery and routing.

  • Page 36: Advanced Device Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Advanced Device Settings To access detailed settings for a device, double-click the device name from the Routing, Device Info, or other tabs (excluding the Event tab) in Dante Controller. This will open the [Device View] window in a new screen.

  • Page 37: Configuring Multicast Flows

    DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Items such as Manufacturer Information, Dante Information, IP Address, and MAC Address can be confirmed from both the Dante Controller and the unit's display. Configuring Multicast Flows To transmit video and audio signals via multicast, follow the steps below using the [Transmit] tab in DAV-01ST or DAV-01HT.

  • Page 38: Changing Various Device Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual 2. In the Create Multicast Flow window, select the signal(s) you want to transmit via multicast (e.g., Video, Audio, USB), then click the [Create] button. 3. Verify that the new multicast flow has been successfully added to the flow list.

  • Page 39: Ip Address And Dhcp Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Please note that it may take a few seconds for changes to be reflected on the screen or in Dante Controller. ⚠ Important Notes • The device name can be changed via Dante Controller, with a maximum of 31 characters.

  • Page 40: Web Gui Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual ⚠ Caution: If network settings are changed, a reboot is required for the changes to take effect. WEB GUI Settings In the [Video Config Ext] section of Dante Controller, you can configure advanced settings such as: •...

  • Page 41: Web Gui Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� For details on each setting available in the WEB GUI, please refer to the section of this manual. WEB GUI Settings WEB GUI Settings Summary Certain settings in the Dante AV Ultra solution can only be configured via the WEB GUI.

  • Page 42: How To Log In

    DAV-01 Series User Manual How to log In Follow the steps below to access the WEB GUI: 1. Open [Device Config] for the target device in Dante Controller. 2. Navigate to the [Video Config Ext] tab and click the [Open Video Configuration Options] button.

  • Page 43: Edid

    DAV-01 Series User Manual If this setting is not disabled, video or audio may not be transmitted correctly. EDID You can view the EDID list stored on the encoder. To add a new EDID: • Click the [+] button at the bottom right.

  • Page 44: Encoding

    DAV-01 Series User Manual • Input a 512-character hexadecimal code to register new EDID data. Encoding This section allows you to: • Enable color pattern output • Set the maximum encoding bitrate • Preview encoded video as a thumbnail image ����...
  • Page 45 DAV-01 Series User Manual Item Description not used Disables encoding (no video will be output) Encodes the video input signal from the hdmi_input1 HDMI/SDI terminal (DAV-01) video_generator1 Outputs a test color pattern ���� Max Bit Rate The required multicast bandwidth varies depending on both the video resolution and the desired image quality.
  • Page 46 DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Thumbnail Enable this feature to preview the encoded video as a still image thumbnail. • Turn on the [Enable] toggle • Thumbnails are captured at the frame rate set in [Framerate] • Framerate range: 1–10 fps...

  • Page 47: Logo

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Logo Enable and configure the logo overlay function. Item Description Enable Turns the logo overlay function ON/OFF Logo Select saved logo data Aspect ratio Set the logo’s aspect ratio Location Set the logo’s display position on screen...

  • Page 48: Decoder Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Decoder Settings HDMI Output You can view the output video signal and audio signal information from the decoder. Ver.1.0 | Page 48...

  • Page 49: Video Wall

    DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Video Generator This function allows the decoder to generate and output a color pattern image, even when no encoder is connected. • Be sure to enable the [Video generator] toggle switch to activate this function.
  • Page 50 DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Unit Selection You can specify video wall parameters using one of the following units: Unit Description Set position and size relative to the original image resolution pixels in pixels Set the physical dimensions of the entire video wall in...
  • Page 51 DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Note: • “In a standard video wall layout, Width and Height are the same for all decoders.” • “Horizontal and Vertical values should be different for each decoder to define its section.” Ver.1.0 | Page 51...
  • Page 52 DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Parameter Settings: mm / inches If you choose mm or inches, set the following: Parameter Description Total display width Physical width of the entire video wall Total display height Physical height of the entire video wall After entering values, click the [Change Width and Height] button.
  • Page 53 DAV-01 Series User Manual ���� Position Assignment 1st Click: 2nd Click: Defines the total area for the video Assigns this decoder to a specific wall. section within area After positioning, click [Save] to apply the settings. ���� Edge Compensation This setting compensates for the bezels between screens to ensure proper image alignment across the video wall.
  • Page 54 DAV-01 Series User Manual • Bottom • Left • Right 3. Click [Save] to apply the bezel compensation. ���� Note: Bezel compensation is essential for clean alignment, especially on displays with thick borders. Ver.1.0 | Page 54...

  • Page 55: Fast Switching

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Fast Switching Fast Switching Mode can be enabled in Dante Controller to significantly reduce blackout time (temporary black screen) during content subscription switching. ���� How It Works When Fast Switching is enabled: • Blackout time during signal switching is minimized.

  • Page 56: Common Settings

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Common Settings System Information You can view the system information of the device, such as firmware and hardware status. ⚠ Caution If you disable the front LED indicators, the status lights on the front panel will not function correctly.

  • Page 57: Serial

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Serial Configure RS-422 / VISCA communication parameters. Make sure that the settings match between the encoder and decoder. Default settings are shown with underscores. Item Setting Options Baudrate 115200 / 57600 / 38400 / 19200 / 9600...

  • Page 58: Usb

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Displays information when a USB device is detected. Not detected: Detection: Device information will be displayed No USB device is connected or when a USB device is successfully recognized. recognized. Alarms This section is used for support and diagnostics purposes.

  • Page 59: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following items before contacting us. If the issue persists, contact the dealer where you purchased the product or our support center. The power does not turn on •...
  • Page 60 DAV-01 Series User Manual • As of December 2024, IR transmission from encoder to decoder is not yet supported (planned in future update). • Not all IR remotes are compatible. RS-422 (Serial) signal routing not working • Confirm the pin assignments match those of the connected device.

  • Page 61: Support Contact

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Support Contact Before contacting our support team, please refer to the FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual. If your issue remains unresolved, please first contact the authorized distributor from whom you purchased the product.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Specifications Category DAV-01HT DAV-01HR DAV-01ST DAV-01SR 1 x 12G-SDI Video/Audio HDMI 1 x HDMI 1 x HDMI Input 2 x etherCON RJ-45 2 x etherCON RJ-45 1 x 12G-SDI loopout 2 x 12G-SDI HDMI 1 x HDMI Loop Out...

  • Page 63: Dimensions

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Dimensions Ver.1.0 | Page 63...

  • Page 64: Supported Formats

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Supported Formats HDMI Input/Output Video Standard Resolution Frame Rate (Hz) 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 VESA 1920x1200p 2048x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 2560x1600 576p 720x576 720p 1280x720 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080i 50/59.94/60 1920x1080 1080p 23.976/23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 ※ 4K UHD 3840x2160 23.976/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 4K DCI 4096x2160 ※...

  • Page 65: Optional Accessories

    DAV-01 Series User Manual Optional Accessories EIA Rack Mounting Bracket Model No. DAV-01RU1 Specification Space Usage Mountable Units 1 Unit Compatible Products DAV-01ST / DAV-01SR / DAV-01HT / DAV-01HR AC Adapter Model No. PSU1235SC Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.2A Specification Output: DC +12V / 3.5A...

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