Manual
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The ReaR Panel - DigiTal anD analog 
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1. Power Jack
Standard 3-pin IEC power connector. 100-240V, 50-60Hz automatic 
switching to correct voltage range.
2. DB25 6-cHaNNeL DIGITaL aeS I/o
This D25 connector carries six analog inputs and outputs. 
3.  eTHerNeT INPuTS
These RJ-45 connections are used to network PCM96 Surround devices and 
control them via Ethernet.
4. MIDI IN
Receives MIDI information from other MIDI equipment such as master 
keyboard controllers, MIDI foot controllers, sequencers and synthesizers.
MIDI THru
Passes any MIDI data received without change.
MIDI ouT
Transmits MIDI data to other equipment.
5. DB25 6-cHaNNeL aNaLoG IN/ouT
These D25 connectors each carry six analog inputs and outputs. 
6. FIrewIre
TM
 PorTS
Connect FireWire
TM
 cables here. Either port can be used, with the other act-
ing as Thru.
7. worD cLock INPuT
This connection allows the PCM96 Surround to lock to a master system 
clock. It is not terminated. For best results we recommend using âTâ con-
nectors when setting up a BNC Word Clock network and terminating the 
end of of this network with a 75 ohm BNC terminator. 
ANALOG I/O
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