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6. converter will mute The Sample Rate has to be selected manually to match wck or its nearest approximation WCK will be the base of sampling rate If no WCK source is detected the WCK LED will flash and the unit will not pass signal 8 5 Normal operation AD amp DA on external clock other than WCK AD feeding the recorder and DA monitoring recorder 96 EXT DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 LEDON SAMPLE 88 2 DSD pr clock DIOCARDI FS A DIOCARDI DIOCARDI DSD 128x RATE 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU WCK Fs 2 DIGIALOU AES EBU ANAOGOU AES EBU LED OFF 44 1 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT In this mode both the AD and DA run on an external clock Although this mode does not provides the lowest jitter performance it might be desirable for systemic reasons For example a second 8X192 unit running can be coupled with a master 8X192 unit via Firewire cable only In this case the clock for the second unit is provided via a Firewire card DIOCARDI in this example External recorders such as DAW etc can be either AD digital outputs any format AES or DIOCARDI or DIOCARD2 converter Worclock outputs or can run in asynchronous Firewire mode This example shows 44 1 PCM but any FS can be any selected including DSD and 128xDSD Also instead of AES any other digital input to DA can be selected depending on a particular system configuration The unit will output on its BNC outs Wordclock corresponding to the sampl
7. the output XLRs If you do not have an analog oscillator you can use a calibrated analog out of a DA converter and generate a sinewave inside the DAW Alternatively if you do not have an oscillator you can use the analog outputs you have just aligned as a source of a sinewave at 4dB generating sinewave digitally as in step 1 2 Select the analog input Connect a digital meter to a digital output If you don t have a dedicated digital meter use the most precise meter available in you existing digital recording equipment or DAW 3 Adjust the analog input level to get appropriate reading of the meter for example 18dB 4 Repeat the same for all of the analog inputs www mytekdigital com Page 8 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 7 2 Other internal adjustments SLOdWIYL 3 18VIHVA 71431 OL SHIdAWNNFf NIVS 8PSL GIXId LHDIH OL SHIAWNF BB goj IHL 3 18VIHVA LNOH4J SAYYMOL SHIdANNAF Sl GIXId MOVA SAYYMOL SH3dWAF eHOQv OGV EHOQV 9400V S OQV SHOQV J OQV p B pa LNAWLSNPAV NIVO TVWANVW SLOdWNIYL NHALOL BBDEEDD i ji 3 18VN3 HO SdgpS gpt 4 YSHLIS LAS SHIANNF T8715 0 0 o o Go D PP nm i JIWVJOVIHIN HISN JOE tape ee NWO AVAN COG LOVA HOV 4 0VO PHOVQ S OVA 940VO Z OVQ LNAWLSNPOV NIVO TVANVAI SLOdWIHL NYNL OL 318VN3 HO Sd8PSL 8Pr 09 15 H3HLI3 LAS
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9. EMC environment ex TV studio 16 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment private households The Wheelie Bin symbol on the products and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment To properly dispose harmful substances and recycle the product the user is obliged to return it at the point of collection of electrical and electronic equipment waste For more information please contact your local authorities waste disposal units or retailer www mytekdigital com Page 19 19
10. Manual 4 Block schematic UNT BE OPENED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY USER REPLACEABLE FIRMWARE EPROM IN SOCKET CONTROL AND ROUTING LOGIC S 8PSL 03 14 jse Hain LS CX 797 CLOCK GENERATOR VAR GAIN UNDER HOOD ADC 8 FIXED G 15dBFS DEFAULT VAR GAIN UNDER OPTIONAL DIO CARD 1 PROTOOLS HD FIREWIRE ADAT TDIF DSD SONIC HD CARDS ARE AVAILABLE OPTIONAL DIO CARD 2 PROTOOLS HD FIREWIRE ADAT TDIF DSD SONIC HD CARDS ARE AVAILABLE PUTS 1 8 re s x x 5 z E Ai IN 5 205 gt qa i m 0 DEFAULT a e www mytekdigital com Page 5 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 5 Back Panel Connections On Os On On Ou Ove Ove Or Oc Ove Oz 7 50 9554 52 54 54 504 9504 9 rano sino rino ean rew SJOJJBUUO09 HIX Jo x s eu 99U919JJIP Ajuo ui Apejiwis Sav synouid szgd yey SJON yno DISEQ SJIUM YAN woy SIQEJIEAE jnoyealq YTX 0 szga JO SUQISJ9A pue p1epuejs sabody uey JU9JIJJIP S JI umep ui se sjoojoid Aq pesn PJEPUEJS oj spuodsauoo 3nouid szga oid SAV 9g1d 5 91 o jxeu Aq peoejdeJ ued pue MOTS MOIS dwyg
11. SYAdNNS SLOdWIYL SH3dlWnf LNIWLSAFOV NIVO 9vad HadvaH zasNvooig S3QV3H KOHVOOIG l i l KA U w B B B P P P P P BB BD BB SLOdWIYL SS3dWfhf LNAWLSNPAV NIYO OAV 41 Page 9 19 www mytekdigital com Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 8 Setting clocks and signal sources 8 1 Normal operation AD amp DA switched to internal clock AD feeding the recorder and DA monitoring recorder 96 EXT DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 ADC SAMPLE 88 2 DSD Ext clock DIOCARDI FS A DIOCARD socero DIOCARDI LED ON DSD 128x RAE 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU WCK Fs 2 AES EBU AMOGOU AES EBU LED OFF 441 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT In this mode both the AD and DA run on the internal clock This mode provides the lowest jitter and most sonically robust performance External recorders such as DAW etc have to be synchronized either to the AD digital outputs any format AES or DIOCARDI or DIOCARD2 or to the converter Worclock output This example shows 44 1 PCM but any FS can be any selected including DSD and 128x DSD Also instead of AES any other digital input to DA can be selected depending on the particular system configuration The unit will output on its BNC outs Wordclock corresponding to the sampling frequency unless it s divided by using WCK button If the DA converter receives no select
12. TO ANALOG OUT automatically set to selected digital input The incoming digital signal is converted to all available digital formats simultanouesly as well as is sent to DA converter for monitoring The wck divider affects only WCK outs WCK is derives from incoming digital input in this example DIOCARDI www mytekdigital com Page 13 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 9 Updating the firmware This update might be necessary to bring the converter s motherboard up to date to allow its operation with an expanson card of your choice Generally installed firmware should be of rev 6 0 or greater Contact Mytek via email to obtain current firmware chip WARNINC Remember to follow basic safety rules about handling of electronic device while opening the converter keep your hands dry remember to turn off power and disconnect power and signal cables while working with the top cover removed Please follow steps below to perform firmware update of 8X192 ADDA converter A Check if the power cord and signal and clock lines are disconnected B Remove the top lid www mytekdigital com Page 14 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual D Gently remove old memory chip E Carefully insert new memory chip in the socket The chip slot 1 should be matching the socket slot ie must be facing back of the unit If necessary gently manually bend pins inward to match the holes in th
13. USER S MANUAL MYTEK DIGITAL 8X192 ADDA 8 CHANNEL MASTERING ANALOG TO DIGITAL AND DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER DSD Direct Stream Digital 9 uso 1 Doe E SONOMA ASIN Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual User s Manual ver 1 2 September 2015 Mytek 2015 There are periodic updates to this manual To download the latest version technical support and for setup tips please visit http www mytekdigital com or Call us at tel 1 347 384 2687 Mytek Digital 148 India St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA www mytekdigital com Page 1 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual Owner s record The serial number is located on the bottom of the unit We suggest you record the serial number in the space provided below The firmware version label is located on the 8 pin emprom chip located in a socket under the top lid The firmware can be updated and chip replaced by the user if necessary Please be sure to return your completed warranty card 8x192 ADDA Serial NO Firmware Version Purchase Date Dealer Contact Cards Installed Serial Contents 1 Introductiolz oreet etie dee AR 3 2 Package contents si sisa e er stetit ep eame ep esl 3 Signal OW eR 4 4 Block Sch Mati s sz maq a uet ars 5 5 Back panel connections naste aS Sea 6 6 Front panel controls uuu eet A E E 7 7 Input output gain and other internal adjustments 8 8 Setting Cl
14. e slot During installation check correct chip position F Mount the top lid back www mytekdigital com Page 15 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual G Attach power cord and other cabling H Turn on the converter For about 2 seconds no LED should be lit on the converter s front panel as new software is copied from memory to the main board chips Then all LEDs should turn on momentarily for about 10 20sec and subsequently the unit should begin normal operation 10 Expansion cards There are following cards available DIO FW DIO USB2 DIO MADI DIO ADAT DIO DSD SDIF DIO SONOMA DIO DANTE DIO HDX FW USB2 MADI ADAT and HDX DIO cards can be ordered with the 8X192 ADDA with no additional charge Cards marked with can not be a part of the bundle and can only be purchased separately Note DIO HDX expansion card must be mounted in first slot only 12 Technical Specifications AD Section Conversion Linear 1 Bit 128x oversampling at 44 1 48kHz 64x oversampling at 88 2 192kHz optional 64xDSD and 128xDSD Resolution 24 bit or 1 bit DSD Sample rates 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz 192kHz or wordclock 25 200kHz Dynamic Range 120dB A weighted 117dB Total THD Noise 106dB lt 0 0005 Internal clock jitter lt 10 Analog Inputs 4dBm balanced or unbalanced 10 kOhm This ADC uses a 1 bit delta sigma modulator which achieves instristically better low l
15. ecially evident when used at full 24 192 or DSD resolution On the Mytek website you can find and download various sound samples to evaluate the 8X192 s sound quality and compare it to the sound of other high end converter units Please log onto http www mytekdigital com to download samples Thanks to the wide choice of daughter interface cards DIO Cards the 8X192 becomes an 8 channel digital swiss army knife which allows the user to adapt converter performance to most studio setups and situations In addition to typical converter functions the Mytek 8X192 features a unique analog mix bus designed with transparency in mind a monitor section with a mastering grade stepped attenuator and a hi end headphone amp The built in CX 797 clock generator with multiple wordclock outputs is the best source for stable studio house clock and the 8x192 will perform best using this internal clock 2 Package Contents the 8x192 ADDA converter power cord manual www mytekdigital com Page 3 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 3 Signal flow The 8X192 ADDA has two independent signal paths within the unit They offer independent signal paths but must operate at the same clock source and sampling frequency It s recommended that as much as possible the unit should be clocked from its internal CX 797 clock generator This mode offers minimum jitter allowin for the best performance and system stability Associated equipment should be
16. ed digital in OR this input is not synchronous with AD clock the LED will flash and DA converter will mute 8 2 Feed through operation AD amp DA clocked internally AD feeding DA directly 96 DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 ADC 88 2 DSD paciock DIOCARDI FS A DIOCARDI ocio DIOCARDI LED ON DSI 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU WCK DIGIALOU AES EBU AMIOGOU AES EBU LED OFF 44 1 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT In this mode both the AD and DA run on the internal clock This mode also provides the lowest jitter and most sonically robust performance External recorders such as DAW etc must be synchronized either to AD digital outputs any format AES or DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 or to the converter Worclock output In this mode signal is fed from AD to digital outputs and also to DA directly This mode may be usefull when conversion latency has to be minimized during the recording It functionally corresponds to a multitrack tape machine always on input This example shows 44 1 PCM but any FS can be any selected including DSD and 128xDSD Also instead of AES any other digital input to DA can be selected depending on particular system configuration The unit will output on its BNC outs Wordclock corresponding to the sampling frequency unless it s divided by using WCK button www mytekdigital com Page 10 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 8 3 Normal operation AD amp DA on external WordClock AD feedi
17. eding DA directly 96 EXT DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 ADC e N 88 2 DSD DIOCARDI FS A DIOCARDI DIOCARDI LED 0 D 128x E DSI 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU Fs 2 DGIALOU AES EBU ANALOGOUT AES EBU LED OFF 44 1 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT In this mode both the AD and DA run on an external clock Although this mode does not provides the lowest jitter performance it might be desirable for systemic reasons External recorders such as DAW etc can be synchronized to an external wordclock source OR AD digital outputs any format AES or DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 OR to a converters Worclock output In this mode signal is fed from the AD to digital outputs and also to DA directly This mode may be useful when conversion latency has to be minimized during the recording It functionally corresponds to a multitrack tape machine always being on input This example shows 44 1 PCM but any FS can be selected including DSD and 128xDSD Also instead of AES any other digital input to DA can be selected depending on a particular system configuration www mytekdigital com Page 11 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual The unit will output on its BNC outs a Wordclock signal corresponding to the sampling frequency provided externally unless it s divided by using the WCK button If the DA converter receives no selected digital in OR this input is not synchronous with AD clock the LED will flash and DA
18. evel linearity than the multibit counterparts Although multibit ADC THD measurements are marginally better the distribution of distortion subjectively sounds less desirable than in 1 bit converter which tends to exhibit certain silky quality The same currently worlds highest performance 1 bit modulator is used to produce genuine 1 bit DSD signal www mytekdigital com Page 16 19 DA Section Conversion Resolution Sample rates Dynamic Range THD 4 Noise Internal clock jitter Analog Outputs Others Digital outputs Expansion cards External Sync WordClock OUT used as house clock WordClock IN Power supply Weight Dimensions www mytekdigital com Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual Linear multibit delta sigma PCM and 64xDSD and 128xDSD 24 bit or 1 bit DSD 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz 192kHz or wordclock 25 200kHz 123dB A weighted 120dB Total 110dB 0 000496 lt 10picoseconds 4dBm balanced or unbalanced 75 Ohm Hi Speed AES EBU built in up to 200k or dual wire for 4 chan operation other formats on optional DIO Cards DIO HDX DIO MADI DIO USB2 0 DIO FW DIO SONOMA DIO DANTE DIO ADAT DIO DSD SDIF Wordclock IN and OUT or 256x Superclock 15 LS TTL loads max can be terminated with 75 Ohm 6 OUTs TTL 5V input internally switchable termination 75 Ohm Wordclock can be replaced by Superclock fiunction 100 115V 220 240V 50 60Hz switchable
19. ing frequency provided externally unless it s divided by using WCK button If the DA converter receives no selected digital in OR this input is not synchronous with AD clock the LED will flash and DA converter will mute The Sample Rate has to be selected manually to match wck or its nearest approximation WCK will be the base of sampling rate If no WCK source is detected WCK LED will flash and unit will not pass signal 8 6 Feed through operation AD amp DA on internal clock AD feeding DA directly 96 EXT DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 pair DIOCARDI DIOCARDI LEDON SAMPLE 88 2 DSD xr clock DIOCARDI FS A SOURCETO SOURCETO RATE 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU WCK FS 2 DIGHALOU AES EBU AMIOGOU AES EBU LED OFF 441 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT In this mode both the AD and DA run on an external clock Although this mode does not provides the lowest jitter performance it might be desirable for systemic reasons For example a second 8X192 unit running can be coupled with a master 8X192 unit via a Firewire cable only In this case the clock for second unit is provided via Firewire card DIOCARDI in this example www mytekdigital com Page 12 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual External recorders such as DAW etc can be either AD digital outputs any format AES or DIOCARDI or DIOCARD2 converter Worclock output or can run in asynchronous Firewire mode In this mode signal is fed from AD to digital outputs and also to DA d
20. irectly This mode may be usefull when conversion latency has to be minimized during the recording It functionally corresponds to a multitrack tape machine always on input This example shows 44 1 PCM but any FS can be any selected including DSD and 128xDSD Also instead of AES any other digital input to DA can be selected depending on a particular system configuration The unit will output on its BNC outs Wordclock corresponding to the sampling frequency provided externally unless it s divided by using WCK button If the DA converter receives no selected digital in OR this input is not synchronous with AD clock the LED will flash and DA converter will mute The Sample Rate has to be selected manually to match wck or its nearest approximation WCK will be the base of sampling rate If no WCK source is detected WCK LED will flash and unit will not pass signal 8 7 Format conversion operation ADC is OFF digital IN to digital OUT DA monitoring digital IN 96 EXT DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 S FS 4 en ocan DIOCARDI LED ON SAMPLE 88 2 DSD pg cLocK DIOCARDI 4 DIOCARDI RATE 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU WCK Fs 2 DIGALOU AES EBU ANAOGOUT AES EBU LED OFF 44 1 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT In this mode the 8X192 unit can be used for format conversion between all installed digital interfaces Once a digital input is selected for SOURCE TO DIGITAL the SAMPLE RATE switch is disabled and EXT CLOCK SOURCE and SOURCE
21. ng the recorder and DA 96 EXT DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 AC DIOCARD2 ADC et 88 2 DSD DIOCARDI FS A sori DIOCARDI DIOCARDI LED ON DSD 128x gt 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU WCK 2 AMIOGOU AES EBU LED OFF 44 1 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT In this mode both the AD and DA run on an external clock Holding the Ext Clock Source button selects this mode Although this mode does not provide the lowest jitter performance it might be desirable for systemic reasons External recorders such as DAW etc can be synchronized to external wordclock sources OR AD digital outputs any format AES or DIOCARDI or DIOCARD2 OR to converter Worclock output This example shows 44 1 PCM but any FS can be selected including DSD and 128xDSD Also instead of AES any other digital input to DA can be selected depending on a particular system configuration The unit will output on its BNC Wordclock outs corresponding to the sampling frequency provided externally unless it s divided by using WCK button If the DA converter receives no selected digital in OR this input is not synchronous with AD clock the LED will flash and DA converter will mute Sample Rate has to be selected manually to match wck or its nearest approximation WCK will be the base of sampling rate If no WCK source is detected WCK LED will flash and the unit will not pass signal 8 4 Feed through operation AD amp DA on external clock AD fe
22. ocks and Signal Sources 10 9 Updating the firmware 14 10 Expansiori cards tiet edet a 16 11 SpecificatioTis o c s a a ve AA a EEEa do da dedo Elend 16 12 Warrahty ten bende f 18 13 Important safety informations 18 14 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste 19 www mytekdigital com Page 2 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 1 Introduction Mytek 8X192 ADDA is an 8 channel Analog to Digital and an 8 channel Digital to Analog converter maticoulsly designed to provide the highest quality signal path No compromises have been made to sound quality and we feel that this is the best sounding Mytek converter to date In trial tests in comparison with other hi end brands this unit provided the same or better sonic performance which makes it suitable for the most demanding mastering and recording applications Users choose Mytek converters primarily for their outstanding sonic quality The sound of Mytek converters can best be described as transparent We design our converters to be as faithful to the original signal as possible rather than adhering the philosophy of some other manufacturers who offer analog or tube sounding converters Mytek converters are designed to be as close to a straight wire as possible which is esp
23. rounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped www mytekdigital com Page 18 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s Manual 15 Warning Excessive sound pressure from speakers and headphones can cause hearing loss In order to use this product safely avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels For the customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi
24. slaved to 8X192 clock outputs whenever possible There is no measurable improvement rather typically a degradation when the unit is clocked by external clock generator 1 The first path is built around the ADC converter and essentially defines what input is selected to be sent to digital outputs All digital outputs are simultaneous so if the analog input is engaged the analog signal is converted to digital and sent to all installed digital outputs If the digital input is selected only digital format conversion is performed and the signal is then passed to the digital outputs There is no SRC or any kind of digital processing induced When operating in DSD mode only the inputs and outputs compatible with DSD format are active 2 The second signal path is built around the DAC It defines what signal is present at the analog outputs The selected digital signal is converted to analog If the analog input is selected it s first converted to digital by the ADC and then sent to the DAC and converted back to analog PATH 1 ANALOG IN NU TO ALL DIGITAL OUTS AES EBU IN r ees DIOCARD1 IN SELECTOR ATTENUATOR DIOCARD2 IN INPUT TO LEFT DIGITAL OUTS STEREO SUMM XLROUTS BUS PAIR MONITOR SELECTOR kI PATH 2 HEADPHONE ANALOG IN AES EBU IN DIOCARD1 IN DIOCARDZ2 IN TO 8 DISCRETE ANALOG OUTS SELECTOR INPUT TO ANALOG OUTS www mytekdigital com Page 4 19 Mytek 8x192 ADDA User s
25. stemic reasons we recommend leaving the gain at the default setting If the gain has to be changed the appriopriate jumpers and trimpots have to be accessed by lifting the top cover Please review the drawing on following page The gain alignment does not affect audio quality only input output sensitivity A small tweaker or screwdriver is necessary First you have to arbitrarily decide what will be your studio 0 VU analog digital reference level It is usually between 20 and 14dB It defines how much headroom is left over the normal operating VU level You may set it at the same level as other piece of equipment in your studio Step 1 Analog output alignment 1 Play a digital audio source DAW generator test CD etc set to approx 1kHz at the peak operating level you have chosen let s say you have chosen 1 8dB 2 Send the signal from the analog output to the console VU meter If you don t have a VU meter you can use an AC voltmeter set to measure AC RMS values VU at 4dB corresponds to 1 225 Volts RMS measured between pin hot and pin cold of the output signal 3 Using a tweaker or a small screwdriver adjust the analog outputs until the VU meter reads VU 4 Repeat the same for all outputs Step 2 Analog input alingment 1 Set the oscillator in your console at 1kHz and 0 VU Send the oscillator to the 8X192ADDA analog input 0 VU at 4dB corresponds to 1 225 Volts RMS measured between pin 2 and 3 of
26. tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules 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 any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors E4 controlled
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