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Page 1: User Manual
Ross Video Limited ADC-8432 Analog to AES/EBU Digital Audio Converter User Manual Ross Part Number: 8432DR-004 Issue: 01... - Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. - Page 4 EMC Notices US FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
- Page 5 Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
In This Chapter ........................4-1 DashBoard Control System ..................4-1 The Menu System.....................4-1 Specifications In This Chapter ........................5-1 Service Information In This Chapter ........................6-1 Troubleshooting Checklist ..................6-1 Power LED Conditions ....................6-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ..................6-2 Contents • i ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01) - Page 8 Ordering Information ADC-8432 and Related Products................... 7-1 ii • Contents ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01)
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Page 9: Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the openGear ADC-8432 Analog to AES/EBU Digital Audio Converter. The ADC-8432 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974. -
Page 10: Functional Block Diagrams
A coarse input attenuator jumper (20dB or 18dB) and fine input attenuator potentiometers for each channel are provided to precisely match your facility's house reference audio levels. The ADC-8432 is fully compliant with all openGear technical specifications and supports remote control and monitoring via the DashBoard Control System. -
Page 11: Features
Features The following features make the ADC-8432 the best solution for analog to digital audio conversion: • Converts analog audio to AES/EBU digital audio and provides AES/EBU signal distribution • Can synchronize to frame or external Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS) audio reference signals (but not to a video reference signal) •... - Page 12 1-4 • Introduction ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01)
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Page 13: Installation And Setup
Unpacking Unpack each ADC-8432 you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. -
Page 14: Rear Module Installation (Optional)
Rear Module with your ADC-8432, you will need to install the module in your DFR-8300 series frame before you can install the ADC-8432 in the frame, or connect cables to the card frame slot you have chosen for the ADC-8432. -
Page 15: Board Installation
Ross Video recommends locating the ADC-8432 cards as outlined in the section “Rear Modules for the ADC-8432” of this manual. 2. After selecting the desired card frame slot, hold the ADC-8432 card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. -
Page 16: Cable Connections
This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules of your DFR- 8300 series frame backplane. Connections for the DFR-8310 Series Frames In the DFR-8310 series frames, the ADC-8432 occupies one slot and provides 4 outputs. Connect the input and output cables as follows: •... - Page 17 Refer to Figure 7 for cable connections. Figure 6. Cable Connections for the DFR-8320 frames Figure 7. Cable Connections for the DFR-8320 frames with the R2S-8432 Full Rear Module with the R2AS-8432 Rear Module Installation and Setup • 2-5 ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01)
- Page 18 2-6 • Installation and Setup ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01)
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Page 19: User Controls
User Controls In This Chapter This chapter contains a description of the ADC-8432 user controls. The following topics are discussed: • Jumper and DIP Switch Locations • Jumpers and Potentiometers • DIP Switches • LEDs Jumper and DIP Switch Locations Use the following sections, the card labeling, and Figure 8 to set up the DIP switches. -
Page 20: Jumpers And Potentiometers
Jumpers and Potentiometers This section provides a brief summary of the jumpers of the ADC-8432. Refer to Figure 9 for jumper and potentiometer locations and Figure 10 for pin positions. Figure 9. Jumper Positions H1 — Left Channel Level Use H1 to set the coarse level gain adjustment for the left audio channel. The RV1 potentiometer adds continuous fine adjustment for the left channel. -
Page 21: Dip Switches
DIP Switches This section provides a brief summary of the DIP switches of the ADC-8432. Refer to Figure 8 for DIP Switch locations. Figure 11 shows all the DIP Switches in the OFF position. Figure 10. Jumper and Switch Locations DIP SW1 and SW2 —... - Page 22 DIP SW6 This feature is not yet implemented. DIP SW7 — Default DIP Switch/Memory SW7 is used to enable or disable the parameters set by the DIP Switches on the ADC-8432. Set SW7as follows: • ON — Select this setting to retrieve the ADC-8432 parameters from the non- volatile memory.
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Page 23: Leds
When flashing, this LED indicates that External Ref is selected but the signal is missing or corrupted. (The card will automatically switch to the internal reference and the internal reference LED will turn on). User Controls • 3-5 ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01) - Page 24 When on, this LED indicates that the sampling frequency has changed and the card is self calibrating (very short duration). When on, this LED indicates that communications on the CAN bus is Green Activity operating properly. 3-6 • User Controls ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01)
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Page 25: Control And Monitoring
Control and Monitoring In This Chapter This chapter provides a detailed explanation of controlling and monitoring your ADC-8432. The following topics are discussed: • DashBoard Control System Software • The Menu System DashBoard Control System The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and controller cards from a computer. -
Page 26: Card Status
Frame Ref 2 to Frame 2 and selected Reference Reference connected to rear External module and selected Uses the internally generated Internal reference as configured above Settings Save Saves the current settings 4-2 • Control and Monitoring ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01) -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the Technical Specifications table for the ADC-8432 card. Specifications • 5-1 ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01) - Page 28 Table 6. ADC-8432 - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 2 balanced channels (1 stereo pair) Connector Terminal Block (Weco™) Analog Input Input Impedance >20kOhms Nominal Input Level +4dB Audio – AES-3id/AES-3 (depending on the rear Signal module) 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz...
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Page 29: Service Information
Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to your card is not required. In the event of problems with your ADC-8432, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”... -
Page 30: Power Led Conditions
FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your ADC-8432 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics. -
Page 31: Ordering Information
Ordering Information ADC-8432 and Related Products Your ADC-8432 Analog to AES/EBU Digital Audio Converter is a part of the openGear family of products. Ross Video offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, AES, keyers, switches, as well as analog audio and video products. -
Page 32: General Information
613 • 349 • 0006 After Hours Support 613 • 652 • 4425 General Information solutions@rossvideo.com E-MAIL Technical Support techsupport@rossvideo.com 8 John Street, Ross Video Limited Iroquois, Ontario, Canada POSTAL K0E 1K0 SERVICE P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669-0880...
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