RB-DDA6A-2P 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier with Dual Power Supplies User Handbook
R B - DDA6A- 2P USER H A N D BOOK RB-DDA6A-2P USER HANDBOOK This handbook is for use with the following product: Redbox RB-DDA6A-2P 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier with Dual Power Supplies ©Sonifex Ltd, 2012 All Rights Reserved Revision 1.02, August 2012 Sonifex Ltd, 61, Station Road, Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5QE, England. Tel: +44 (0)1933 650 700 Fax: +44 (0)1933 650 726 Email: sales@sonifex.co.uk Website: http://www.sonifex.co.
CONTENTS Warranty i i iii iii Safety Information iv Safety of Mains Operated Equipment Voltage Setting Checks Fuse Rating Power Cable and Connection Ordering the Correct Mains Lead iv iv iv iv v Installation Information v Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation Fitting Redboxes WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement v v v vi RB-DDA6A-2P 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies 1 Introduction System Block Diagram Rear Panel Connections and Operations AES/EBU
FIGURES Figures Fig A: Packing List. iii Fig B: Power Connections. iv Fig C: Mains Lead Table. v Fig D: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit. v Fig 1-1: RB-DDA6A-2P Front Panel. 1 2 Fig 1-3: RB-DDA6A-2P Rear Panel. 2 Fig 1-4: RB-DDA6A-2P Alarm Connector Diagram. 3 FI G U RE S Fig 1-2: RB-DDA6A-2P System Block Diagram.
WARRANTY Warranty Warranty and Liability Important: the purchaser is advised to read this clause (a) The Company agrees to repair or (at its discretion) replace Goods which are found to be defective (fair wear and tear excepted) and which are returned to the Company within 12 months of the date of despatch provided that each of the following are satisfied: notification of any defect is given to the Company immediately upon its becoming apparent to the Purchaser; (ii) the Goods have only been operated un
WARRANTY WA RR A N T Y (c) ii The Company accepts liability: (i) for death or personal injury to the extent that it results from the negligence of the Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its agents (in the course of the agency); (ii) for any breach by the Company of any statutory undertaking as to title, quiet possession and freedom from encumbrance.
WARRANTY Unpacking the RB-DDA6A-2P The RB-DDA6A-2P are shipped with the following equipment. Please check your packaging to ensure that you have all of the items below. If anything is missing, please contact the supplier of your equipment immediately. Item RB-DDA6A-2P IEC Mains lead fitted with moulded mains plug Handbook and warranty card Quantity 1 1 1 Each RB-DDA6A-2P is shipped in protective packaging and should be inspected for damage before use.
SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Safety of Mains Operated Equipment This equipment has been designed to meet the safety regulations currently advised in the country of purchase and it conforms to the safety regulations specified by use of the CE Mark. S A F E T Y I N F O R M AT I O N Warning : There are no user serviceable parts inside the equipment. If you should ever need to look inside the unit, always disconnect the mains supply before removing the equipment covers.
SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead EC, for 230V, European Schuko 2 pin to IEC lead US, for 115V, 3 pin to IEC lead Fig C: Mains Lead Table. E.g. order RB-DA6P UK for a UK IEC lead to be supplied.
WEEE & ROHS INFORMATION WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement WEEE & ROHS INFORMATION The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was agreed on 13 February 2003, along with the related Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).
INTRODUCTION 1 RB-DDA6A-2P 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies Introduction Power Indicator LEDs The RB-DDA6A-2P digital distribution amplifier is used for distributing digital audio data in AES/EBU format, repeating both the audio data and the status information of the input whilst re-normalising to standard digital audio levels. It has a single XLR-3 female AES/EBU audio input which is distributed to 6 XLR-3 male AES/ EBU outputs.
1 INTRODUCTION System Block Diagram Power Off Connectivity Digital Audio Driver PSU 1 INTRODUC TION Digital Audio Driver Power Supply Monitor, Indicator And Alarm Outputs Digital Audio Driver Digital Audio Driver Digital Audio Receiver Digital Audio Driver 9-Way D-Type Socket Alarm Output PSU 2 Digital Audio Driver Fig 1-2: RB-DDA6A-2P System Block Diagram.
INTRODUCTION 1 AES/EBU Input The XLR 3 pin socket has an impedance of 110Ω. It has the following connections: Pin 1: Screen Pin 2: Phase Pin 3: Non-phase AES/EBU Outputs The XLR 3 pin sockets have an impedance of 110Ω.
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Technical Specification TECHNIC AL SP E CI FI C AT I ON Audio Specifications Input Impedance: 110Ω ± 20% balanced Output Impedance: 110Ω ± 20% balanced Sample Freq Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.
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