INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE DNTBOB 88 8x8 Breakout Box IMPORTANT: Set all DNTBOB 88 units to the Switched mode for initial setup. See page 7 for details. DNTBOB88 Tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Dante is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.
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Installation and Quick Start Guide Important Safety Instructions This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -- voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
ASPEN Digital Processor Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions............................................... 3 Overview.................................................................................. 5 What is Dante?..................................................................... 5 The Role of the SPNDNT Processor.................................... 5 Switched and Redundant Modes.......................................... 5 IMPORTANT:.........................................................
Installation and Quick Start Guide Overview What is Dante? Audinate’s patent pending Dante™ technology is a flexible Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet based digital AV network technology that eliminates the many bulky cables needed to provide point-to-point wiring for analog AV installations. With Dante, existing infrastructure can be used for high performance audio as well as for ordinary control, monitoring or business data traffic.
ASPEN Digital Processor Connector Panel Power Cord Strain Relief Power LED Power Inlet Jack Balanced Analog Audio Outputs Primary Secondary Dante Ports Balanced Analog Audio Inputs Balanced Analog Audio Inputs Power Supply An external power supply is furnished with the breakout box. Floating balanced line level inputs; 0dBu level with 20dB headroom.
Installation and Quick Start Guide DanteTM Software Installation Bonjour Print Services (for Windows only) Download the Bonjour Print Services for Windows installer into a temporary folder on your PC. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL999 Initial Setup It is best practice to configure all units to operate in the Switched mode to simplify initial settings. Connect each BOB 88 unit to a computer directly or via a network one at a time.
ASPEN Digital Processor Stand-alone Connections Multiple BOB 88 units can be connected directly to one another without an Ethernet switch to form an isolated Dante network between them. This requires that all units be set to the Switched mode. Simply connect the units with CAT-6 cable in a “daisy chained” manner. A PC can be connected at either end of the chain to setup the channel assignments and signal routing.
Installation and Quick Start Guide A combination of switches and direct connections can also be used to accommodate the physical locations of the BOB 88 units. Two or more units sitting next to one another can be connected directly, while other units in remote locations and a PC can be interconnected via a switch.
ASPEN Digital Processor Network Connections A Dante network can share bandwidth with an existing data network. Consult with the network manager before connecting into an existing network to verify there is adequate bandwidth and for permission to make these connections. The setup instructions for various network connections are provided in the documentation included with Dante Controller software.
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ASPEN Digital Processor Signal Routing When Dante Controller software is launched, all connected units will appear in the control panel. Click on the [+] next to the name of each unit to expand the view to assign subscriptions and establish the signal routing. Multiple receivers can subscribe to a common transmit signal on a single Dante channel. These subscriptions route the audio from input 1 on DNTBOB88 (the transmitter) to outputs 1 through 3 on BobC (the receivers).
Installation and Quick Start Guide Channel Subscriptions Each input to a breakout box occupies a Dante channel. The total Dante channel usage, however, will vary depending upon the number of multiple receiver subscriptions. 1:1 Subscriptions The numbers in the diagrams are used to indicate the number of Dante channels being used.
ASPEN Digital Processor Specifications Analog inputs: Type Level Impedance Connector Analog outputs: Type Level Impedance Connector Sampling Rate: Network Interface: Latency: Analog in to Dante network: Dante network to analog out: THD + Noise: Audio Frequency Response: Input to Output Gain: Ambient Operating Temperature: Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (overall): Weight: Floating balanced 0 dBu; 20 dB headroom 15k ohm (differential); 3.
Installation and Quick Start Guide Service and Repair If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equipment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the interconnecting cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY The equipment is warranted for three years from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor.
