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OTARI FS-96 Operation Manual

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Format & Sample Rate
Operation Manual
Welcome to Otari FS-96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conventions within this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Digital Audio Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Supply and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting Word Clock Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting SDIF-2 Format Signals . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting TDIF-1 Format Signals . . . . . . . . . . 9
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operations with LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Resetting All Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Key Lock Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Considering Signal Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . 12
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Using Preset Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Recalling Preset Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Duplicating Preset Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Clearing Preset Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using PRESET Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operations in Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting Input Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting Reference Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing Bit Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Activating Dither Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Editing Status Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting Sync Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring Signal Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Bi-Direction Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FS-96 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Part No. OS1-132
February 2001
Ed.2 (TM)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Resetting All Settings ..... . 12 FS-96 Specifications ..... . . 26 Using Key Lock Function .
  • Page 2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. PLEASE READ THROUGH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE NEXT PAGE. Otari FS-96 Format & Sample Rate Converter Operation Manual Part No. : OS1-132 Copyright © 2000, 2001 by Otari, Inc.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    COMMUNICATION WITH OTARI FOR SERVICE INFORMATION AND PARTS All Otari products are manufactured under strict quality control. Each Another part of Otari’s continuing technical support program for our unit is carefully inspected and tested prior to shipment. If, however,...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    FS-96, at the desired sample rate. In addition to the format and sample rate conversion capabilities, the FS-96 can be used as a digital signal router and the IF -2 IF -1 .1 kH...

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Inspection

    OPERATION MANUAL OS1-132- THIS BOOKLET * carrier and submit a claim. Do not connect or use the FS-96 if damage is found. Conventions within this Manual Machine Names: When describing a FS-96, we use the Upper Case: We use all upper case type to describe a button terms “FS-96”...

  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    [8] SRC [Sample Rate Converter] indicator [15] Feet Illuminates when the sample rate converter is turned on. If the FS-96 is to be installed in a standard 19-inch rack, remove If the sample rate converter does not operate properly, this the feet.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    8 channels of audio (2-channel stereo pair x 4) and the An expansion slot for adding a new digital audio format to the FS-96 can handle a total of 24 channels of AES/EBU signals with FS-96. three connectors A – C.

  • Page 8: Installation And Connection

    Location for Installation: Choose a well ventilated location Rack/Flight Case Mounting: When mounting the unit in a for installing the FS-96. Do not place the unit in a closed rack or rack, remove feet on the bottom panel. Then use the provided closed boxes.

  • Page 9: Connecting Adat Optical Format Signals

    Installation and Connection Connecting ADAT Optical Format Signals The ADAT optical format uses an optical cable for connecting 8 channels of audio. The FS-96 has three connectors (A – C) for INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT both input and output to handle a total of 24 channels of ADAT ADAT signals.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation Powering Up

    ← ROUTING MEMORY No. ROUTING MEM.: 0 seconds and the LCD shows the start-up screen. Then, the initial screen appears on the LCD and the FS-96 starts to operate. (USE TO CHANGE SCREENS) Note that the FS-96 always stores the current operation settings ←...

  • Page 11: Operations With Lcd

    Selection of the operation mode is made by changing the input memories. Please refer to the “Operating Memories” section format. If the input format is set to “BDIR”, the FS-96 is set to Bi- for the details of preset memories ( p.13–15).

  • Page 12: Resetting All Settings

    CANCEL key pressed and turn on the power present on the system memory. to the FS-96. The following screen appears for about 5 seconds NO SETTING DATA ON MEMORY to indicate that all settings are reset to the default values.

  • Page 13: Operating Memories

    — setting memories and routing memories. stored into the preset memories which are currently used. When All system settings for the FS-96 are stored in these preset changing the operation parameters, confirm that the desired memories. The setting memories are used to store the operation memory numbers are displayed on the initial screen.

  • Page 14: Duplicating Preset Memories

    Operating Memories Duplicating Preset Memories The contents of each preset memory can be duplicated into the 3. Press the ENTER key to store the destination memory other memory numbers. This function is useful when you make number. important changes, or when it becomes necessary to prepare The contents of the current memory number are copied to two or more similar settings.

  • Page 15: Using Preset Keys

    Operating Memories Using PRESET Keys About PRESET Keys: The four PRESET keys on the front Storing into a Preset: To store the current combination of panel are used to store combinations of setting and routing the setting and routing memories, hold the desired PRESET key memory numbers.

  • Page 16: Setup Mode

    SAMPLE RATE CONVERT screen ( p.19): used to select that the key’s indicator goes off. If you are to move the FS-96 whether the sample rate converter is applied to the output from Setup mode to Routing mode, you must leave Setup mode audio signals.

  • Page 17: Selecting Input Format

    FS-96. AES: selects the AES/EBU (AES3) format. 1. Press the SETUP key to place the FS-96 in Setup mode ADAT: selects the ADAT optical format. and select the INPUT FORMAT screen by pressing the upper & lower Arrow keys.

  • Page 18: Selecting Reference Clock

    FREQUENCY SELECTION FOR INTERNAL CLOCK ENTER FS SETTING: 1. Press the SETUP key to place the FS-96 in Setup mode 44k <48k> 64k and select the OUTPUT SYNC screen by pressing the upper & lower Arrow keys.

  • Page 19: Configuring Sample Rate Converter

    Configuring Sample Rate Converter According to the accuracy of the devices, there are slight 1. Press the SETUP key to place the FS-96 in Setup mode fluctuations or jitters in the sample rates of digital audio signals. and select the SAMPLE RATE CONVERT screen by The FS-96 is equipped with an accurate clock generation circuit pressing the upper &...

  • Page 20: Changing Bit Resolution

    ENTER OUTPUT RES.: 20 <24BITS> 16 1. Press the SETUP key to place the FS-96 in Setup mode and select the OUTPUT RES. screen by pressing the (USE TO SELECT BIT RESOLUTION) upper & lower Arrow keys.

  • Page 21: Editing Status Data

    The status data are contained in each of the digital audio formats List of Status Data: The following status data can be edited to indicate the status of the audio signals. The FS-96 can edit on the FS-96. the status data for each format.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Sync Timing

    (1 unit = 5 ns). This will change the timing of audio data sampling relatively to the clock signal. Individual settings are 1. Press the SETUP key to place the FS-96 in Setup mode possible for the three input groups for the TDIF-1 and ADAT...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Lcd Contrast

    LCD. This parameter is separate from the setting memories and only a single setting is stored in the system memory. 1. Press the SETUP key to place the FS-96 in Setup mode and select the LCD CONTRAST screen by pressing the upper &...

  • Page 24: Routing Mode

    About Signal Routing: In addition to the capabilities of signal Configuring Signal Routing: The configuration of the signal format and sample rate conversions, the FS-96 can be used as a routing is made by assigning the input channels to the output digital signal router.

  • Page 25: Bi-Direction Mode

    TDIF-1 interface, a special branch cable TDIF-1 and AES/EBU interfaces. is needed. In order to solve this problem, the FS-96 is equipped with a “Bi-Direction mode” which enables simultaneous signal 2. Turn on the power to the FS-96 and select the desired format conversions in both directions between the TDIF-1 and setting memory.

  • Page 26: Fs-96 Specifications

    Specifications FS-96 Specifications ADAT Format Inputs and Outputs: Digital Audio Format: Signal Format: Alesis Fiberoptic Multichannel ADAT, AES/EBU, SDIF-2, TDIF-1 Connector: Input: EIAJ fiber optic jack x 3 An option slot for the expansion module Output: EIAJ fiber optic jack x 3 is provided on the rear panel.
  • Page 28 Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 12, D-40670 Meerbusch, Germany • Phone : +49/2159-50861 • Fax : +49/2159-1778 Otari Singapore Pte., Ltd. 701 Sims Drive #02-02 LHK Building, Singapore 387383 • Phone : +65/846-1553 • Fax : +65/846-7875 © 2000, 2001 Otari, Inc. Printed in Japan, February 2001...

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