SoundPals DA-14, User Manual

Page 1: ...SoundPals DA 14 User Guide AES Distribution Amplifier ...

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Page 3: ...used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Warranty Statement Graham Patten warrants that the equipment it manufactures is free from defects in workmanship and mat...

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Page 5: ...necting Outputs 5 DA 14 Operation and Application 6 DA 14 Interconnection 7 Basic Digital Distribution 7 Multiple Outputs 8 DA 14 Internal Jumpers 9 DA 14 Troubleshooting 9 DA 14 Specifications 10 Audio Specifications 10 Environmental Specifications and Dimensions 11 Inside the Module 11 In This Section 11 Before You Begin 11 Opening the Module 11 Closing the Module 12 External Power 12 About Powe...

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Page 7: ...undPals modules are extremely compact rugged and identical in size for ease of installation interconnection and use In addition SoundPals support AES3id This allows longer more robust AES signal distribution using standard coaxial cable Error free distances of 1000 feet can be attained using inexpensive coaxial cables Documentation Conventions The following documentation conventions are used in th...

Page 8: ... box to be sure that all parts are included If any items are missing contact your dealer immediately Power Supply Note SoundPals are delivered with a power connector only A separate power supply must be obtained Graham Patten offers several power solutions for both domestic and international customers Refer to External Power for detailed power specifications for users who wish to configure their o...

Page 9: ...ed AES3id outputs BNC Terminating or bridging inputs Accepts and regenerates any AES or AES3id digital input signal between 30 KHz and 50 KHz sampling frequency Power and Status LEDs Optional rack mounting tray 1 RU Compact size rugged construction The figure below illustrates the DA 14 s front panel DA 14 DA 14 2 4 AES IN PWR I P ERR 3 1 1 AES Balanced Input the AES IN XLR connector accepts a bal...

Page 10: ...l the printed legend indicates the model A AES balanced or B AES3ID unbalanced NOTE The Model A with balanced XLRs is shown above The Model B provides unbalanced BNC connectors 2 Power Connector accepts the power jack from the 6VDC power supply Refer to External Power for more information regarding external power 3 AES Output 1 4 AES Output 2 5 AES Output 3 6 AES Output 4 ...

Page 11: ...f the product Both AES3 and AES3id inputs are provided NOTE Do not connect both AES inputs at the same time The inputs are normally terminated internally with 110Ω AES3 and 75Ω AES3id When it is necessary to loop an input signal to several SoundPals the signal must be terminated only once and always at the last unit in the chain Refer to the DA 14 Internal Jumpers section for information on changi...

Page 12: ...t to the DA 14 s BNC input you can achieve full level AES output times four provided that the source output is above the 165mv threshold Note that S PDIF adapters BNC to RCA Phono are readily available at consumer electronics stores Multiple output capability To configure two or more DA 14 units for multiple outputs beyond the basic four remove the terminating jumpers place a BNC T on the input co...

Page 13: ...utputs are connected to AES destination devices in your facility Note that both DA 14 models are shown DAT Recorder Facility Routing Switcher Digital D ESAM Mixer Analog ATR Workstation To Destination Digital Devices SoundPals ADC 24 AES Out AES Ref Right In Left In PWR R Trim L Trim AES Out SoundPals DA 14 Model B AES3ID Out 1 AES3ID Out 2 AES3ID Out 3 AES3ID Out 4 PWR AES In SoundPals DA 14 Mode...

Page 14: ...A 14 Internal Jumpers section for information Analog ATR To Destination Digital Devices SoundPals ADC 24 SoundPals DA 14 Model B AES3ID Out 1 AES3ID Out 2 AES3ID Out 3 AES3ID Out 4 PWR AES In SoundPals DA 14 Model B AES3ID Out 1 AES3ID Out 2 AES3ID Out 3 AES3ID Out 4 PWR AES In SoundPals DA 14 Model B AES3ID Out 1 AES3ID Out 2 AES3ID Out 3 AES3ID Out 4 PWR AES In BNC T BNC T BNC T 75 Ohm Term AES ...

Page 15: ... this is the default position DA 14 Troubleshooting The table below lists several DA 14 problems and provides a variety of checklist procedures designed to solve them Problem Procedure No signal at any AES or AES3id output Is power applied Check the power LED and power supply Is a valid AES input signal connected Check I P ERR LED off Is the input signal silent Check the signal source Are the outp...

Page 16: ...mpedance 75Ω or bridging Return loss 15 dB 0 1 6 MHz Sample frequency 30 50 KHz Digital Outputs Model A AES3 Terminated in 110 Ω Amplitude 4 5V p p Rise time 5 30 ns Output impedance 110 Ω 20 0 1 6 MHz Common mode 30 dB 0 6 MHz Model B AES3id Terminated in 75 Ω Amplitude 1 0V 0 2V p p Rise time 37 7 ns Output impedance 75Ω Return loss 15 dB 0 1 6 MHz DC on output 50 mV Data Jitter Peak jitter gain...

Page 17: ... tray Disconnect the power supply from the front of the product Disconnect all input and output cables Perform the remaining steps only in a static free environment Make sure that you and the product are both grounded The following tools are required 2 Philips screwdriver Opening the Module Use the following steps to open the DA 14 module 1 On the rear panel remove the four Phillips screws from th...

Page 18: ...pecification is written for power supplies running from AC line inputs DC battery sources may be used if they meet all of the listed requirements CE Compliance For CE compliance the power supply that you use must comply with the following requirements Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 93 68 EEC The connector locking ring must be tight Portable Power Sources For...

Page 19: ... supply the following power supplies meet the SoundPals requirements Company Model Note Stancor STA 4860 120V AC 60 Hz Stancor STAF 0797F 220V AC 50 Hz with European wall plug CE compliant Elpac MI2007 95 250V AC 47 63 Hz with IEC inlet line cord required Will power up to six units CE compliant ...