A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual Table of Contents DISCLAIMER ....................1 Regulatory Agency Acceptance................1 FCC Statement....................1 Manual Version Information................. 2 Manual Copyright Notice ..................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION............3 DEVICE SUMMARY ................... 13 Device Capabilities .................... 13 Device Features ....................
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 12.1 Are you sure there's a fault?................22 12.2 To return a unit for repair................... 22 13 WARRANTY POLICY ................. 24 14 CONNECTOR PINOUTS................25 14.1 XLR ........................25 14.2 HD44 Connection at A2-73XX Unit..............25 14.3 Multi-way audio connector (balanced) ...............
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 1 DISCLAIMER This product is intended for professional and/or home use. This product is not intended for use in a medical environment and does not have the required certifications for such use. Similarly, use aboard any aircraft or spacecraft while in flight or as an adjunct to any surface, airborne or marine navigation system or any offshore marine activity, including control of any watercraft, or any use similar to those specifically herein mentioned is prohibited.
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION To insure the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit. No user serviceable parts inside.
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 2.5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the sides of the unit are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, avoid obstruction of these openings and ensure the unit is installed in a well-ventilated area. 2.6 Intellectual property Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property.
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual IMPORTANT: CONSIGNES DE SECURITE Afin de tirer le meilleur de ce produit, merci de lire attentivement ce manuel. Gardez- le dans un endroit sûr pour pouvoir le consulter à nouveau. Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas l’unité de sa protection. Aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à...
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 2.5 Aération Les rainures et les ouvertures sur les cotés de l’unité servent à l’aérer. Pour permettre une utilisation sûre, évitez d’obstruer ces ouvertures et assurez-vous que l’unité est installée dans un endroit bien aéré. 2.6 Propriété...
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Para sacar el mejor provecho de este producto, léase este manual con detenimiento. Guárdelo en un lugar seguro para poder hacerle referencia en el futuro. Para reducir el riesgo de calambre, no quite la cubierta del aparato. No hay piezas utilizables dentro.
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 2.4 Ubicación Este aparato se debe instalar en un lugar seco y fresco, lejos de fuentes de calor excesivas, la vibración, el polvo, la humedad y el frío. 2.5 Ventilación El aparato viene provisto de ranuras y agujeros en los lados para la ventilación. Para asegurar una operación eficaz, se debe evitar la obstrucción de estos agujeros y también asegurar que el aparato se instale en una zona con adecuada ventilación.
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSVORSCHRIFTEN Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte sorgfältig, um Ihr Produkt optimal nützen zu können, und bewahren Sie sie zum späteren Nachschlagen an einem sicheren Ort auf. Entfernen Sie bitte keinesfalls die Abdeckung, um der Gefahr eines Stromschlags vorzubeugen.
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 2.3 Aufstellung Das Gerät sollte an einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufgestellt werden, fern von übermäßiger Wärme, Vibrationen, Staub, Feuchtigkeit und Kälte. 2.5 Belüftung Seitliche Schlitze und Öffnungen sorgen für die Belüftung des Geräts. Um die ordnungsgemäße Belüftung zu gewährleisten, dürfen diese Öffnungen nicht verdeckt werden.
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Lees deze handleiding zorgvuldig door om het beste uit uw product te halen. Bewaar het op een veilige plek voor raadpleging in de toekomst. Haal nooit het omhulsel van de eenheid af, dit om de kans op een elektrische schok te verminderen.
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 2.4 Plaatsing Deze eenheid moet geïnstalleerd worden op een koele droge plaats, uit de buurt van bronnen van extreme hitte, vibraties, stof, vocht en kou. 2.5 Ventilatie De sleuven en openingen aan de zijkant van de eenheid zijn voor ventilatie. Zorg er voor dat de eenheid op een goed geventileerde plek geïnstalleerd wordt zodat deze betrouwbaar werkt.
3 DEVICE SUMMARY 3.1 Device Capabilities A2-7300 Series units are high quality audio format converters designed primarily to provide maximum format flexibility for the C2-7310 HD Audio/Video Processor's audio inputs and outputs. The C2-7310 provides AES3-id audio I/O via two HD-44 Connectors.
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 4 PRODUCT IMAGES Your A2-73XX unit should look like one of the images below. A2-7302 Front and Rear Views A2-7312 Panel View A2-7322 Front and Rear Views A2-7342 Front and Rear Views...
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 5 A2-7302 The A2-7302 provides an HD-44 interface to 16 AES (8-in/8-out) on XLR connectors and a DARS reference input on a BNC connector. This unit contains eight balanced AES to AES3-id converters, plus eight AES3-id to balanced AES converters to provide AES I/O.
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 6 A2-7312 The A2-7312 provides an HD-44 interface to 16 AES3-id (8-in/8-out) and a DARS reference input on BNC’s mounted on a 1RU panel via a 1.5 meter (4.5’) interconnect cable. The connectors may be separated from the panel if system wiring requirements dictate.
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 7 A2-7322 The A2-7322 provides an HD-44 to 16 Analog Stereo (8-in/8-out), balanced or unbalanced, on terminals and a DARS reference input on a BNC connector. This unit contains eight high quality stereo analog to AES3-id converters, plus eight high quality AES3-id to stereo analog converters.
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 8 A2-7342 The A2-7342 provides an HD-44 to 8 Analog Stereo (4-in/4-out) on XLR’s and a DARS reference input on a BNC connector. This unit contains four high quality stereo analog to AES3-id converters, plus four high quality AES3-id to stereo analog. The audio sample rate is user adjustable in stand alone mode using DIP.
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 9 DIP SWITCH SETTING FOR A2-73XX The A2-7322 and A2-7342 can have the sampling frequencies set by the position of dip switches on the rear of the units when operating remotely (i.e. when not connected to a C2-7310).
The HD44 to HD44 cable supplied with the A2-73XX unit which links it to the C2- 7310 or other A2-73XX units, is a bespoke cable only available from TV One. Should an additional or replacement cable be required, please contact TV One.
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT If problems are experienced, please read through the symptom topics below in order to resolve the problem. After doing so, if you still need to, contact Technical Support at http://www.tvone.com/support.
12.2 To return a unit for repair First contact TV One using the http://www.tvone.com/support website. Support personnel will determine whether a return to the factory is the appropriate solution. If that’s the case, a Return Authorization Number will be issued. You should provide...
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A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual Please clearly state the return number on the outside packaging and on any accompanying documentation. This will greatly speed up processing. IMPORTANT: DO NOT return a unit for warranty repair without first obtaining a Return Authorization Number.
Should this product, in TV One’s opinion, prove defective within this warranty period, TV One, at its option, will repair or replace this product without charge. Any defective parts replaced become the property of TV One. This...
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 14.3 Multi-way audio connector (balanced) 1. Left positive signal (hot) 2. Left negative signal (cold) 3. Signal ground (shared with left and right) 4. Right positive signal (hot) 5. Right negative signal (cold)
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual 15 SPECIFICATIONS See product front and rear diagrams for details of product I/O. 15.1 A2-7302 Format Converter Connectors: HD44 (interconnect interface) XLR sockets: 8 x input XLR plugs: 8 x outputs BNC (75 Ohm DARS Reference) Analog input/output impedance: 110 Ohm Formats: AES3 audio...
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual Analog input/output impedance: 600 Ohm Balanced Formats: AES3 to audio, audio to AES3 Sampling Frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Voltage Level: 0dbFS = 6V p-p (8.75 dBu) AES3 input maximum THD + noise: -100dB (A to D), -97dB (D to A), at 48 kHz Bandwidth: 30 Hz to 22.5 kHz (-3dB)
A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have and questions or require assistance with this product in areas not covered by this manual, please contact TV One at the appropriate location shown below: TV One USA...
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