Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section) This addendum adds the following information to the user manual: Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit1. Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 466 Digital Audio Transcoder.
Your Digital Audio Transcoder Additionally: When an input is selected, all the outputs are available simultaneously All inputs and outputs are capable of receiving and transmitting 24 bit, 192kHz digital audio, including multi-channel audio A twisted pair input and 2 identical twisted pair outputs are also provided to support an extensive cascade of branching, providing multiple outputs over a long distance The system bit can be set to professional or consumer status, while all the other system bits remain
Your Digital Audio Transcoder Figure 1: 466 Digital Audio Transcoder Table 1: Features and Functions of the Digital Audio Transcoder # 4 5 6 7 OUTPUTS 3 Feature 12V DC TWISTED PAIR2 1 2 AES-ID3 BNC Connector S/PDIF RCA Connector OPTICAL TosLink® Connector OUT2 Detachable Terminal Block OUT1 Detachable Terminal Block IN Detachable Terminal Block Function +12V DC connector for powering the unit Connect to the digital audio acceptor (75 ) Connect to the digital audio acceptor Connect to the digital au
Your Digital Audio Transcoder # 9 10 11 12 13 LOCAL INPUT SELECTOR AES/ EBU 8 Feature OUT Detachable Terminal Block IN Detachable Terminal Block OPTICAL Button Function Connect to the digital audio acceptor Press to select the optical input source S/PDIF Button Press to select the S/PDIF source Connect to the digital audio source AES-ID3 Button Press to select the AES-ID3 source AES/EBU Button Press to select the AES/EBU source TWISTED PAIR / LOCAL Push Button 15 OPTICAL TosLink® Connector
Using the Digital Audio Transcoder 4 Using the Digital Audio Transcoder To connect a single 466 Digital Audio Transcoder machine, as the example in Figure 3 illustrates1, do the following2: 1.
Using the Digital Audio Transcoder DVD Player DVD Player DAT Player DAT Player DAT Recorder DAT Recorder AV Receiver AV Receiver Figure 3: Connecting the 466 Digital Audio Transcoder 6 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Cascading Machines 5 Cascading Machines You can cascade several machines via the TWISTED PAIR detachable terminal blocks (OUT1, OUT2 and IN), to extend the range of the output signals over several hundred meters. To use several machines1, as illustrated in Figure 4, do the following2: 1. Connect the first 466 unit (the Transmitter3 in Figure 4) as described in section 4. 2.
Cascading Machines To another 466 unit To another 466 unit Push in an input button to transmit to the outputs Figure 4: Extending the Range with the 466 Digital Audio Transcoder 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Cascading Machines 5.1 Using Additional 466 Machines You can connect additional 466 units (operating as receivers) to further extend the output signal range. To use additional 466 machines, do the following: 1. Connect the required outputs1 to the newly added 466 receiver unit. 2. Connect the TWISTED PAIR OUT 1 and/or OUT 2 detachable terminal blocks of the previously connected unit, to the TWISTED PAIR IN detachable terminal block on the newly added unit, using a shielded twisted pair cable. 3.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 3: Technical Specifications of the Digital Audio Transcoder INPUTS: OUTPUTS: SAMPLING: STANDARDS: CONTROL: DIMENSIONS: POWER SOURCE: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: 1 digital audio AES-ID3 on a BNC connector, 1 S/PDIF digital audio on an RCA connector, 1 TosLink® optical, 1 digital audio AES/EBU on a detachable terminal block, 1 twisted pair on a detachable terminal block 1 digital audio AES-ID3 on
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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