Manual

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SETTING UP THE DNS 8D
Unpack the DNS 8D carefully. Save the carton and all packing materials since you
may need them to transport the unit in the future. In addition to the DNS 8D and its
packaging, the box should contain the following:
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a mains connection lead
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an Ethernet patch cable
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four rubber feet
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rackmounting screws
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a warranty registration card
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a DB25 breakout cable (if ordered with the unit)
To maintain reliability and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental
considerations:
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the temperature should be maintained between 5 and 30 Celsius
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relative humidity should be in the range 30% to 80% non-condensing
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strong magnetic elds should not exist nearby.
Audio connections
The DNS 8D offers two audio interfaces, Dante
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and AES3, and supports operation at
44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz. It switches between these automatically; if an AES3 signal
is detected on channels 1&2 then the AES3 interface is used, otherwise Dante is used.
It does not bridge the two interfaces so you cannot input using one and output using the
other.
Power
Both power inputs may be connected simultaneously, in which case the AC input will
be used to power the unit. When both inputs are connected, you may disconnect the
AC input and the unit will continue to operate on DC power without shutting down or
restarting.
AES3
Connect the DNS 8D to your other audio devices using the DB25 connector wired
according to AES59 - also known as the ‘Tascam pinout’. A suitable cable is available
from CEDAR as an optional accessory.