Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CO3™ Digital Audio Format Converter from
M Audio. The CO3™ converts between AES/EBU, S/PDIF Optical, and
Coaxial S/PDIF digital formats. A precision instrument, the CO3 does more
than just convert an unbalanced signal to balanced and vice versa. The CO3
gives you several options to manage the copy protection bits present in
S/PDIF signals as well as creating the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System) bits required when converting AES/EBU to S/PDIF. Feel confident
in the integrity of your digital format conversions with your CO3™ from
M Audio.
Features
• Converts between 3 digital audio formats: AES/EBU, Coaxial S/PDIF, and
TOSlink optical.
• Converts to ALL 3 outputs simultaneously while allowing original signal
to pass through.
• Front panel SCMS button selects between copy protection modes: no copy
protection, pass-thru, force "original", and force "1st generation."
• Built-in jitter correction.
• All 3 digital audio input and output ports on rear panel, allowing for easy
hook-up.
• One-third rack sized chassis. 9v DC wall wart power adapter.
Panel Description
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Front Panel
Back Panel
POWER
Coaxial Optical AES/EBU Converter
TOSlink
S/PDIF
AES/EBU
SOURCE
Source Valid
SCMS
None
Pass-Thru
Original
1st Gen
9 VDC
TOSlink
S/PDIF
AES/EBU
TOSlink S/PDIF
AES/EBU
IN
TM
OUT
AUDIO
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