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    SoundPals™ ADAT-4 User Guide ADAT-to-AES converter[...]

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    Graham-Patten is a division of Printing History SoundPals ™ ADAT-4 ADAT-to-AES converter Rev. N/C March 2007 Printed in U.S.A. Part Number 08-2054-00 The information contained in this guide is s ubject to change without notice or obligation. Copyrights and Trademarks © 2005 GRAHAM-PATTEN SYSTEMS, INC. Contents of this publication may not be repr[...]

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    Table of Contents ii • Table of Contents ADA T-4 User Guid e Table of Contents ii Introduction 1 What are So undPals? ............................................................................................................ .. 1 Documentation Conventions...........................................................................................[...]

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    Introduction ADAT-4 User Guide Page 1 What are SoundPals? Each Graham-Patten SoundPals m odule is essentially a digital audio building block that can be used independently, or interconne cted to perform more advanced mixing and audio processing functions. SoundPals can be used in both standal one and system configurations: • In a “standalone”[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 2 Unpacking and Inspection When you receive your SoundPals mod ules, inspec t the cartons for signs of damage. Conta ct your dealer and the shippe r immediately if you suspect any damage has occurred during shipping. Check the contents of each b ox to be su re that all parts are included. If any items are missing, contact you[...]

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    ADAT-4 ADAT-4 User Guide Page 3 About the ADAT-4 The SoundPals ADAT-4 is an ADAT-to-AES conver ter that separates a single 8-channel ADA T data stream on optical fiber into four AES output audio pairs, on either balanc ed or coaxial cable. AES outputs are synchronous with the ADAT input. The unit offers the following features: • Synchronizing con[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 4 The figure below illustrates the ADAT-4’s rear panel: AES OUT 1 AES OUT 2 AES OUT 3 AES OUT 4 MODEL A MADE IN THE USA 3 1 200mA +6V 2 4 5 6 1) ADAT-4 Model — the “ A ” model ha s AES3 outputs (XLR), and the “ B ” model has AES3id outputs (BNC). 2) Power Connector — accepts the po wer jack from the 6 VDC power [...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 5 ADAT-4 Operation This section includes instruction s for operating the ADAT-4. See the “ ADAT-4 Specifications ” section for a channel routing table. Operating procedures for the ADAT-4 are simple: • Connect the ADAT input from the desired ADAT source. • Connect AES outputs to the desired destinations. • If you wa[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 6 • ADAT Bridge to AES Routing Sy stem In this application, the ADAT-3 and ADAT-4 combin e to provide a bridge in and out of an AES routing switcher. ~ The ADAT-4 accepts an o ptical input from a source ADAT device (such as a workstation or ADAT recorder), and pr ovides four AE S outputs that feed the routing switcher. ~ Th[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 7 ADAT-4 Internal Jumpers This section provides information about t he ADAT-4’ s internal jumpers and switches. NOTE For detailed instructions o n opening and closing the ADAT-4, see “ Inside the Module .” The figure below shows the ADAT-4’s internal jumpe r locations: 20/24 Bit Jum p er Word Clock Polarit y Jum p er [...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 8 SW2 is the Status Dip Switch which is used to set the channel status on all AES outputs, including the SYNC output (provided that the Sync Switch is set to AES ). The switch is an eight- position DIP, of which five switches are active. 12345678 OPEN 1 (closed) top position 0 (open) bottom position For all switches: ~ 0 is o[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 9 ADAT-4 Troubleshooting The table below lists ADAT-4 p roblems and solutions. Problem Procedure No output. • Check Po wer by Green LED. Outputs are all silent. • Check Input ERROR LED. • Verif y that the source is not silent. Input ERROR . • Unpl ug the fiber cable and check for vi sible red li ght (this is not harmf[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 10 Audio Specifications (continued) AES3ID Sy nchronization Output Amplitude 1 ±0.2 V p-p Rise time 37 ±7 ns Output impedance 75 Ω Return loss >15 dB (0.1–6 MHz) DC on output <50 mV Word Clock Sync hronization Output Amplitude V LO <0.5 V at I OUT = -5 mA V HI >4.5V at I OUT = 5 mA Waveform Square-wave at Fs[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 11 Inside the Module In This Section This section provides instruction s for opening a nd closing the SoundPals SDDM -8 module to gain access to the internal circuit board. NOTE The internal circuit board should only be removed from the module if you want to change the jumpers. Before You Begin Check the following items befor[...]

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    ADAT-4 User Guide Page 12 External Power About Power Supplies An external power supply conforming to t he specifi cations listed in the following “ Po wer Supply Specifications ” section m ust be used to guarantee that publi shed SoundPals perform ance figures are met. Any power supply meeting these specifications will supply adequate power fo [...]