User manual

NOMAD LAYOUT Left Side Panel
9
Left Side
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9
1. External Power Connector (Hirose-4F)
10 to 18 VDC {1/2 A @ 12 VDC}
WARNING: Do NOT connect the external power connector to a source higher than 18.0 VDC.
This is the ABSOLUTE upper limit. You can damage the unit’s power supply and require it to be sent in
for maintenance and will not be covered under the warrantee.
2. AES Input / Output connector (DE-15F)
Nomad has four AES input pairs and three AES output pairs. The input has a sample-rate conversion,
allowing each input to have a different sampling-rate. Nomad will accept any unlocked AES signal with a
sampling-rate of 44.1 to 96 kHz. The dynamic range of the sample-rate conversion is 124 dB, offering
completely transparent conversion of digital audio from one sample-rate to another.
The DB-15 connector can be wired with separate XLR-3 style inputs / outputs four inputs and three
outputs. Each is a stereo pair - 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8.
3. Time Code Output connector (BNC)
4. Time Code Input connector (BNC)
5. Internal Battery Door
The Silver knob rotates clockwise to lock the battery compartment door.
WARNING: Use ONLY NiMH rechargeable or Lithium batteries. If you use ANY other chemistry, they will
EXPLODE and can SEVERLY damage or DESTROY the unit.
6. ZaxNet RF connector (SMA-F)
7. Serial connector
Connection for Zaxcom FP8 fader panel or Mix 8 control panel.
8. Compact Flash Card Mirror Media Slot
9. USB port Nomad 8 and 12 only
Used for recording to USB drives or attaching a USB keyboard (Nomad 8 and 12 only).