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Page 1: User Manual
Ross Video Limited AMA-8511 AES/EBU Distribution Amplifier and Converter User Manual Ross Part Number: 8511D-004 Issue: 03... - Page 2 The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2005 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited. Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only.
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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 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 5 The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Overview ........................3-1 Jumper Setup ......................3-2 Frame Connections....................3-2 Details........................3-2 Specifications In This Chapter ........................4-1 Technical Specifications...................4-1 Channel Status Data ....................4-3 Service Information In This Chapter ........................5-1 Troubleshooting Checklist ..................5-1 Warranty and Repair Policy ..................5-2 Contents • i AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03) - Page 8 Ordering Information In This Chapter ........................6-1 AMA-8511 and Related Products ................6-1 ii • Contents AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 9: Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the Ross Video AMA-8511 AES/EBU Distribution Amplifier and Converter. The AMA-8511 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the RossGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974. -
Page 10: Overview
AES/EBU audio reclocking distribution amplifier, as well as a modular product used to convert 20 or 24 bit AES-3id (coaxial) signals to analog audio. The AMA-8511 accepts one 32, 44.1, or 48kHz sample rate AES/EBU audio signal and provides two copies of balanced stereo (A, B) analog audio and four reclocked copies of the input signal. -
Page 11: Features
Features The following features make the AMA-8511 a great choice for your AES/EBU reclocking distribution and conversion requirements: • Support for 32, 44.1, and 48kHz sampling rates • 24-bit DAC resolution • Reclocking to reduce output jitter and noise •... - Page 12 1-4 • Introduction AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 13: Installation And Setup
Unpacking Unpack each AMA-8511 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: De-Emphasis Jumper Setup
A Level Figure 2. User Control Locations De-Emphasis Jumper Setup Jumper JP2 allows the AMA-8511 to force De-Emphasis according to the current sampling rate. Select one of the following options for JP2: • On — AMA-8511 forces de-emphasis (50/15us) according to the current sampling rate. -
Page 15: Fine Level Adjustment
See Chapter 3, “SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting” for complete details. Board Installation Use the following steps to install the AMA-8511 in a RossGear 8000 series digital distribution frame: 1. Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 series frame, to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. -
Page 16: Cable Connections
Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the AMA-8511 when mounted in RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames. Connect the input and output cables according to the frame rear panel connections diagram in the following figure and discussions. The inputs are internally terminated in 75 ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. -
Page 17: Analog Audio Output
The AMA-8511 uses a rear sub-module (CON-8516) to access the balanced audio outputs. The sub- module plugs onto BNCs 5, 6, 7, and 8 on the rear of the Ross DFR-8104A or DFR-8110A frames. On the CON-8516 module there are removable connectors for OUT-A and OUT-B. Each connector has sockets for the positive, negative, and grounded wires of a balanced analog audio cable. -
Page 18: Audio Levels
AES/EBU for Audio Production +4dBu 20dB +24dBu AES/EBU for Audio Production +8dBu 20dB +28dBu AES/EBU for 525 Video +4dBu 18dB +22dBu AES/EBU for 625 Video +4dBu 22dB +26dBu AES/EBU for 625 Video 2-6 • Installation and Setup AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03) -
Page 19: Leds
The module is operating correctly when the Input Present LED is lit and the Error LED is not lit. Input Present LED Error LED Figure 6. AMA-8511 Status LEDs Table 4. AMA-8511 Status LED Indicator Descriptions Reference Status Description Input Green Indicates presence of an input signal. - Page 20 2-8 • Installation and Setup AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 21: Smpte 269M Fault Reporting
The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting system, also known as a SMPTE “alarm”, provides indication if one or more frame modules encounter a fault or an abnormal condition. The AMA-8511 module provides a jumper to enable SMPTE-269M fault reporting. The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary telco connector on RossGear 8000 series frames. -
Page 22: Jumper Setup
Jumper Setup If fault reporting for the AMA-8511 is desired, use jumper JP4 - 269M FAULT REPORT to set up the card. 1. To access the jumper, remove the card from the frame by pressing down the white card ejector tab and pulling the card from the frame slot. -
Page 23: Specifications
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the following information: • Technical Specifications • Channel Status Data Technical Specifications Table 5. AMA-8511 - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Standards AES-3id (SMPTE 276M) Sampling Rates 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Input Impedance 75Ω... - Page 24 +8 degrees @ 20kHz Crosstalk <-74dB Audio Delay 300µs (AES In to Analog Out) 5 °C – 40 °C ambient Environmental Operating Range Power Total Consumption 2.5W Specifications are subject to change without notification. 4-2 • Specifications AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 25: Channel Status Data
Multichannel Modes (0) AES 11 Sync Reference (0) Reserved (0) ASCII Source ID (0) 10-13 ASCII Destination ID (0) 14-17 Local Sample Address (0) 18-21 Time of Day Address (0) Reliability flags (0) CRCC Specifications • 4-3 AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03) -
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Page 27: Service Information
Routine maintenance to this RossGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your AMA-8511, 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 Ross Video products distributor, or the Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”... -
Page 28: Warranty And Repair Policy
FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your RossGear AMA-8511 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 29: Ama-8511 And Related Products
EXT-8100 Extender Board (module servicing extension) Your AMA-8511 AES/EBU Distribution Amplifier and Converter is a part of the RossGear family of products. Ross Video offers a full line of RossGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, keyers, switches, as well as analog audio and video products. - Page 30 Notes: 6-2 • Ordering Information AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03)
- Page 31 Notes: Ordering Information • 6-3 AMA-8511 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 32: General Information
613 · 349 · 0006 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...
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