DAC-8418-A AES to Quad Analog Audio Converter User Manual
DAC-8418-A User Manual • Ross Part Number: 8418ADR-004-01 • Release Date: April 2, 2012. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2012 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.
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and nay associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements.
EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursant 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.
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Contents Introduction 1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1-2 Features.................................................................................................................. 1-2 Functional Block Diagram................................................................................................... 1-3 User Interfaces ...........................................................................
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Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Overview • Functional Block Diagram • User Interfaces • Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear DAC-8418-A AES to Quad Analog Audio Converter. Your DAC-8418-A 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.
Overview The DAC-8418-A AES to Quad Analog Audio Converter is a broadcast quality modular product used to convert two channels of 24-bit, unbalanced AES-3id signals to four channels of analog audio. The DAC-8418-A supports audio sampling frequencies from 32kHz to 96kHz. It converts the two incoming AES/EBU digital audio signals to two stereo analog audio signals using 24bit conversion technology.
Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the DAC-8418-A. AES 1 OUT AES 1 IN Reclocker AES DSP AES 1 OUT ANLG OUT 1-1 DAC ANLG OUT 1-2 CAL AES 2 OUT AES 2 IN Reclocker AES DSP AES 2 OUT ANLG OUT 2-1 DAC ANLG OUT 2-2 CAL Figure 1.1 DAC-8418-A — Simplified Block Diagram DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
User Interfaces The DAC-8418-A includes the following interfaces for control and monitoring for your card. DashBoard Control System™ The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the DFR-8300 series frame through the Network Controller Card. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from our website. For More Information...
Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual: • “Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including all components and switches. • “DashBoard” refers to the DashBoard Control System™. • “DFR-8300 series frame” refers to all versions of the 10-slot (DFR-8310 series) and 20-slot (DFR-8321 series) frames and any available options unless otherwise noted.
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Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the DAC-8418-A, installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Installing the DAC-8418-A • Cabling for the DAC-8418-A • Software Upgrades for the DAC-8418-A DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter, ensure that your DFR-8300 series frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR-8300 Series User Manual. Static Discharge Whenever handling the DAC-8418-A and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the note: ESD Susceptibility — Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices.
Installing the DAC-8418-A This section outlines how to install a Rear Module in a DFR-8300 series frame. The same procedure applies regardless of the frame or card type. However, the specific Rear Module you need to install depends on the frame you are using. Rear Modules for the DAC-8418-A The Rear Module for the DAC-8418-A depends on the openGear frame you are installing the card into.
3. Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plus is properly seated in the Rear Module. 4. Verify whether your Rear Module Label is self-adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet. You must remove the wax sheet before affixing the label. 5. Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module. 2–4 • Installation DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Cabling for the DAC-8418-A This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules on the DFR-8300 series frames. Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections. DFR-8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview In the DFR-8310 series frames, the DAC-8418-A is used with the following Rear Module: • 8310AR-036 Rear Module — Each module occupies one slot and accommodates one card.
Software Upgrades for the DAC-8418-A The card can be upgraded in the field via the MFC-8300 series Network Controller card in your frame. Note — DashBoard version 3.0.0 or higher is required for this procedure. To upgrade the software on a card 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Display the Device View of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View. 3. From the Device View, click Upload to display the Select file for upload dialog. 4.
User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the DAC-8418-A. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the DAC-8418-A components. For information on the LEDs available on the card-edge, refer to the section “Control and Monitoring Features” on page 3-6. Figure 3.1 DAC-8418-A — Components SW1 — Remote Control Use SW1 to disable remote control of the DAC-8418-A from DashBoard. Set SW1 as follows: • ON — Select this setting to disable remote control from DashBoard.
SW7, SW8 — Output Mode Selection 2 SW7 and SW8 are used in conjunction to set the output mode of the second audio converter. Refer to the section “Setting the Output Modes” on page 3-4 for details. SW9, SW10 — Output Level Selection SW9 and SW10 are used in conjunction to calibrate the output level (+4dB). Refer to the section “Setting the Nominal Output Level” on page 3-4 for details. DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Configuring the DIP Switches This section provides a brief summary of the DIP Switches of the DAC-8418-A. Refer to Figure 3.1 for the DIP Switch locations. Figure 3.2 shows all the DIP Switches in the OFF position. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 3.2 DIP Switches — OFF Position Enabling Card-edge Control Ensure that SW1 is set to ON and SW2 is set to ON if you are going to use the card-edge DIP Switches to change settings on the card. You can still monitor the card status in DashBoard.
Table 3.3 Nominal Output Level DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the LEDs for the DAC-8418-A. Refer to Figure 3.3 for the location of the LEDs. Lock 1 LED No Lock 1 LED Lock 2 LED No Lock 2 LED Card Ejector Figure 3.3 DAC-8418-A Card-edge LEDs Status LEDs on the DAC-8418-A The front-edge of the DAC-8418-A has LED indicators for communication activity. Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3.4. Table 3.
DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarize the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System™ for the DAC-8418-A. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default values. The following topics are discussed: • Status Tabs • DAC Output Tabs DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Status Tabs This section summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status and Product tabs. Status Tab Table 4.1 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tab. The fields in the Status tab vary in severity from green (valid), yellow (caution), to red (alarm). DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field. Table 4.
DAC Output Tabs Table 4.3 summarizes the DAC Output options available in DashBoard. Note that each DAC Output has a specific tab. Table 4.3 DAC Output Menu Items Tab Item Parameters Description Channel A and B are summed together • Use the CHA Trim Control to alter the gain of the Channel A input Stereo • Use the CHB Trim Control to alter the gain of the Channel B input • Note that the STEREO Gain will adjust the output after the channels are summed. Channel A and B are independent.
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Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specifications on the DAC-8418-A. Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Technical Specifications This section provides technical information for the DAC-8418-A. Table 5.1 DAC-8418-A Technical Specifications Category AES/EBU Digital Inputs AES/EBU Digital Output Analog (fs=48kHz, 0dBFS = +24dBu) Power 5–2 • Specifications Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 2 AES Resolution 24Bit Input Level 0.2-7V p-p Impedance 75ohm Sampling Frequency Range 32kHz to 96kHz Resolution 24Bit Signal Level 1.
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy DAC-8418-A User Manual (Iss.
Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your DAC-8418-A, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section. 1.
Warranty and Repair Policy The DAC-8418-A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability, and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your DAC-8418-A 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.
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