Instruction manual

ADC16 Instruction Manual – Rev A Page 2
Contents
Overview 3
Features 5
Front Panel 6
AC Power Switch 7
Clock Settings 8
Clock Status Indication 9
Source for Digital Outputs 10
Optical Output Format 11
Meter Display 12
Meter Scale and Peak Hold 12
Rear Panel 13
Analog Line-Level Inputs 15
Input Level Trim-Pots 15
AES Digital Audio I/O 16
Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs 17
Optical Digital Audio Outputs 18
Clock Reference Input 19
Word Clock Reference Output 19
Slot for Optional Interface Cards 19
AC Power Entry Connector 19
Fuse Holder 19
Specifications 20
Audio Performance 20
Group Delay (Latency) 21
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs 22
WC/SC/AES Clock Reference Input 22
AES Clock Reference Input 22
Balanced AES/EBU Digital Outputs 23
Coaxial Digital Outputs 23
Multi-Format Optical Digital Outputs 23
DAW Card Slot 23
Controls 24
Status Indicators 24
Meters 24
Power Requirements 24
Fuses 24
Dimensions 25
Weight 25
ADAT S/MUX Tutorial 26
Proper S/MUX Identification 26
ADAT S/MUX
2
Flag 26
No S/MUX
4
Flag 26
S/MUX Must be Decoded Before Digital
Processing 26
S/MUX Sample Rates Must Match 27
S/MUX Must Not be Used for SRC 27
UltraLockDDS™ … What Is It? 29
Regulatory Compliance 32
CE Certificate of Conformity 32
RoHS Compliance 33
Warranty Information 33
1 Year Warranty 33
Extended 5 Year Warranty - US and
Canada 33
Extended 2 Year International Warranty 34
Warranty Repair Procedure 34
Contact Information 35