AJA ADA4 Mini-Converter, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Guide Version 1 0r2 Published July 3 2014 ADA4 Mini Converter 4 Channel Audio A D and D A ...

Page 2: ...itch Settings 10 DIP Switches 3 4 Audio Levels 10 Appendix A Specifications 11 Appendix B Safety and Compliance 12 Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notices 12 Class A Interference Statement 12 FCC Caution 12 Canadian ICES Statement 12 European Union and European Free Trade Association EFTA Regulatory Compliance 13 Declaration of Conformity 13 Korean KCC Compliance Statement 14 Taiw...

Page 3: ... HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Copyright Copyright 2014 AJA Video Systems Inc All rights reserved All information in this manual is subject to change w...

Page 4: ...configurable via DIP switch control NOTE The information in this manual is for ADA4 converters with Serial Number H43000 or Later Features Simultaneous A D and D A or AES Synchronizer Full time AES11 low jitter reference output Up to 4 channels of balanced analog to AES EBU audio Up to 4 channels of AES EBU to balanced analog audio Supplied XLR breakout cable AES11 Wordclock Tri level Sync Color B...

Page 5: ... 4 In Analog Audio Ch 2 In Analog Audio Ch 4 In Analog Audio Ch 1 or AES EBU Ch 1 2 Out Analog Audio Ch 3 or AES EBU Ch 3 4 Out Analog Audio Ch 2 Out Analog Audio Ch 4 Out Reference Loop AES 11 Out Dipswitch 1 Dipswitch 2 Reference Loop Output A Output B Output C Output D Input A Input B Input C Input D Audio D D Audio D D Clock Gen AES EBU Ch 1 2 In AES EBU Ch 3 4 In n a n a AES EBU Ch 1 2 Out AE...

Page 6: ... locked if any Here are the meanings of the LED colors Red HD lock Green SD lock Amber AES 11 lock or Word Clock lock Configuration Determined by DIP switch on other side of Converter Audio I O AES EBU Sync Output BNCs BNC D connector attaches to supplied cable Cable Not Shown To Scale 5V DC regulated Power Supply Included Sync Input Passive Loop ...

Page 7: ...pin 2 pin 3 pin 1 pin 2 pin 3 Input A Input B Input C Input D Output A Output B Output C Output D ADA4 Channel Index Input A Input B Input C Input D Output A Output B Output C Output D Analog Ch 1 or AES Ch 1 2 Analog Ch 2 Analog Ch 3 or AES Ch 3 4 Analog Ch 4 Analog Ch 1 or AES Ch 1 2 Analog Ch 2 Analog Ch 3 or AES Ch 3 4 Analog Ch 4 ...

Page 8: ...ngs are Normal Mode jumper installed and all the DIP switches in the leftmost position The exact function of the jumper settings and each DIP switch are described in ADA4 Operation on page 9 Installation Typically ADA4 installation consists of the following 1 Disconnect 5VDC from the converter 2 If you wish to operate the ADA4 as a synchronizer or with 96k outputs open the case and set the interna...

Page 9: ...ode Jumper 2 Jumper 2 selects Normal or Synchronizer operating mode When Jumper 2 is installed the ADA4 runs in Normal node and the ADA4 DIP switches are available for configuration When Jumper 2 is removed the ADA4 runs in Synchronizer mode Synchronizer mode is an alternative operating mode where no audio A D or D A conversion takes place Instead it allows for an AES input to be sample rate conve...

Page 10: ...mi professional audio equipment a VU reading of 0 dB is typically referenced to 10 dBV 0 dBu 0 775 VRMS 1 2 3 4 DIP Switch Setting LEFT RIGHT Table 1 DIP Switch Setting Descriptions SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT default DIP Set RIGHT 1 Conversion for channels 1 and 2 Select Analog to Digital Conversion A D Select Digital to Analog Conversion D A 2 Conversion for channels 3 and 4 Select Analog to Di...

Page 11: ...ull scale digital selectable by DIP switch 24dBu SMPTE RP155 18dBu EBU R68 15dBu Germany 10dBV consumer 12 2 dBu Audio Converters 24 bit 48 96 KHz User Controls External DIP switches 4 Internal Jumpers 3 Size 5 8 x 3 1 x 1 147 x 79 x 25mm Power Uses AJA Power Supply model DWP U R1 included 100 240V 50 60Hz Universal Input 5V DC regulated 7 5 watt capacity Reference Loop 75 Ohm unterminated HD SD S...

Page 12: ...etween the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept ...

Page 13: ...GS EN 60065 2002 A1 Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request Emissions EN 55103 1 1996 EN61000 3 2 2006 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 Immunity EN 55103 2 1996 EN61000 4 2 1995 A1 1999 A2 2001 EN61000 4 3 2006 EN61000 4 4 2004 EN 61000 4 5 2005 EN 610004 6 2007 EN61000 4 11 2004 The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for t...

Page 14: ...Recycling Notice This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the ti...

Page 15: ...odas las instrucciones y advertencias marcadas en el producto o incluidas en la documentación Aviso Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação Avviso Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione Warning Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth Avertissement N utilis...

Page 16: ...t sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Avertissement N installez pas l appareil près d une source de chaleur telle que des radiateurs des bouches d air de chauffage des fourneaux ou d autres appareils amplificateurs compris qui produisent de la chaleur Warnung Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern Heizregistern Öfen ...

Page 17: ...ur Verfügung gestellte Stecker nicht in Ihren Anschluss passt konsultieren Sie einen Elektriker um den veralteten Anschluss zu ersetzen Advertencia No eche por tierra la finalidad del tipo de enchufe polarizado con conexión a tierra Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos espigas una más ancha que la otra Un enchufe con conexión a tierra tiene dos espigas iguales y una tercera espiga que sirve para la con...

Page 18: ...power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device Avertissement Protégez le cordon d alimentation pour que l on ne marche pas dessus ou qu on le pince en particulier au niveau des prises mâles des réceptacles de convenance et à l endroit où il sort de l appareil Warnung Vermeiden Sie dass auf das Netzkabel getrete...

Page 19: ...onctionne pas normalement ou est tombé Warnung Das Gerät sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkräften gewartet werden Eine Wartung ist fällig wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise beschädigt wurde wie bei beschädigtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker falls Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Gerät gelangen das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wurde nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder fallen gelassen ...

Page 20: ... Il funzionamento di questo apparecchio in aree residenziali potrebbe causare interferenze dannose nel cui caso agli utenti verrà richiesto di adottare tutte le misure necessarie per porre rimedio alle interferenze a proprie spese Warning Do not open the chassis There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licens...

Page 21: ...ion principale lorsque vous déplacez l appareil Warnung Trennen Sie die Wechselstrom Versorgungskabel vom Netzstrom bevor Sie das Gerät verschieben Advertencia Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el los cable s de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick Advertência Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade Avvertenza Scollegare il cavo dell alime...

Page 22: ...urance duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install repai...