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1. DigirooLs KK v lt s us E Push in an input button to transmit to the outputs DAT Recorder TP IN Figure 4 Extending the Range with the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Cascading Machines 6 1 Using Additional 466N Machines You can connect additional 466N units operating as receivers to further extend the output signal range To use additional 466N machines do the following 1 2 Connect the required outputs to the newly added 466N receiver unit Connect the TWISTED PAIR OUT 1 and or OUT 2 detachable terminal blocks of the previously connected unit to the TWISTED PAIR IN detachable terminal block on the newly added unit using a shielded twisted pair cable Push in the TWISTED PAIR LOCAL button on the new machine to the TWISTED PAIR position Set the MODE SELECT switch button on each 466N unit to PROF or CONSUMER as required see Figure 2 Press one of the LOCAL INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select an input source This source appears on all outputs simultaneously When connecting several machines push in the TWISTED PAIR LOCAL button on all receiver units except for the transmitter unit 1 You do not have to connect all the outputs 2 Push in the TWISTED PAIR LOCAL button on each unit except for the first machine to which the inputs are connected 3 If the valid digital audio signal is present on the se2. TWISTED PAIR IN detachable terminal block on Receiver 2 via a shielded twisted pair cable Set the MODE SELECT switch button on each 466N unit to PROF or CONSUMER as required see Figure 2 4 Press one ofthe LOCAL INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select an input source This source appears on all outputs simultaneously To operate any of the connected units locally connect the desired inputs to that unit and release the TWISTED PAIR LOCAL button to the LOCAL position 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your 466N After connecting your 466N switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 You do not have to connect all inputs and outputs connect only those that are required 3 This 466N unit is operating as a transmitter in this configuration 4 This 466N unit is operating as a receiver in this configuration 5 If the valid digital audio signal is present on the selected input the green LINK LED lights 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Cascading Machines To next 466 unit To next 466 unit AV A AV Receiver Receiver LI DAT AV DAT AV Recorder Receiver DAT Recorder Receiver 1 1 Recorder L cor A N tt bisirooLs DigiTOoLs oO y gt gt E Y 5 O 9 Y Q c A c TP2 TP1 DAT AM AM DAT DAT Recorder Receiver Receiver Recorder Player TP2 TP1 irri 2997 em
3. acceptor 750 3 2 S PDIF RCA Connector Connect to the digital audio acceptor S PDIF 4 5 OPTICAL TOSLINK Connector Connect to the optical audio acceptor 5 OUT2 Detachable Terminal Block Connect to an additional 466N receiver 6 OUT1 Detachable Terminal Block Connect to an additional 466N receiver M TWISTED PAIR IN Detachable Terminal Block Connect to the OUT1 or OUT2 detachable terminal block on another transmitter 466N unit when using more than one 466N unit transmitter receivers 8 5 gt OUT Detachable Terminal Block Connect to the digital audio acceptor 9 hm IN Detachable Terminal Block Connect to the digital audio source 10 5 m OPTICAL Button Press to select the optical input source 11 50 S PDIF Button Press to select the S PDIF source Et 12 24 AES 3id Button Press to select the AES 3id source Su 13 S AES EBU Button Press to select the AES EBU source 14 TWISTED PAIR LOCAL Push Button Release the button to the LOCAL position if a single unit is used or the unit is to operate as a transmitter Push the button in to the TWISTED PAIR position if the unit operates as a receiver 15 OPTICAL TOSLINK Connector Connect to the optical audio source 16 2 S PDIF RCA Connector Connect to the digital audio source S PDIF 17 2 AES 3id BNC Connector Connect to the digital audio source 75Q 18 ONLED Lights red when the system is powered 19 LIN
4. an AES EBU source for example a DAT player to the AES EBU detachable terminal block IN connector using a shielded twisted pair cable 2 Connect the acceptors as follows Connect the OPTICAL OUTPUT TOSLINK connector to a digital audio acceptor for example an AV receiver Connect the S PDIF OUTPUT RCA connector to a digital audio acceptor for example an AV receiver Connect the AES 3id OUTPUT BNC connector to a digital audio acceptor for example a DAT recorder Connect the AES EBU detachable terminal block OUT connector using a shielded twisted pair cable to an AES EBU acceptor for example a DAT recorder 3 Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity 4 Releasethe TWISTED PAIR LOCAL button to the LOCAL position 5 Setthe MODE SELECT switch button to PROF or CONSUMER as required see Figure 2 6 Press one of the LOCAL INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select an input source This source appears on all outputs simultaneously 1 You do not have to connect all inputs and outputs connect only those that are required 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your 466N After connecting your 466N switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 If the valid digital audio signal is present on the selected input the green LINK LED lights KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder DV
5. not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment BO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 14 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit ou
6. ANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts ofnature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expe
7. D Player Optical S PDIF Output Output DVD Player AES 3id Output DAT Player AES 3id 3 ES HON DAT Player AES 3id Input Recorder AES 3id Input DAT Recorder To other gt pni 466N units Distance of up to several hundred meters AV Receiver AV Receiver Figure 3 Connecting the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Cascading Machines 6 Cascading Machines You can cascade several machines via the TWISTED PAIR detachable terminal blocks OUT1 OUT2 IN to extend the range of the output signals over several hundred meters To use several machines as illustrated in Figure 4 do the following 1 Connect the first 466N unit the Transmitter in F igure 4 as described in section 0 2 Connect Receiver 1 in Figure 4 Connect the outputs as described in section 5 Push in the TWISTED PAIR LOCAL button to the TWISTED PAIR position Connect the TWISTED PAIR OUT 1 detachable terminal block on the Transmitter to the TWISTED PAIR IN detachable terminal block on Receiver 1 via a shielded twisted pair cable Set the MODE SELECT switch button to PROF or CONSUMER as required see Figure 2 3 Connect Receiver 2 in Figure 4 Connect the outputs as described in section 5 Push in the TWISTED PAIR LOCAL button to the TWISTED PAIR position Connect the TWISTED PAIR OUT 2 detachable terminal block on the Transmitter to the
8. KLED Lights green when the input is connected and the signal is of good quality and can be decoded 1 When connecting a single machine this section is not relevant 2 See Figure 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Zak PROF 4 MODE SELECT 20 CONSUMER A Figure 2 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Underside Mode Selection Switch Table 2 466N Underside Features Feature Function 20 MODE SELECT Switch Slide up to set to PROF professional or slide down to set to CONSUMER to change the system bit 1 For example when connecting a consumer source a DVD player and outputting to a professional acceptor a DAT recorder it may be necessary to change the system bit status by altering the selected PROF CONSUMER mode 7 Connecting the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Connecting the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder To connect a single 466N Digital Audio Transcoder machine as the example in Figure 3 illustrates do the following 1 Connect the sources as follows Connect a digital audio source for example a DAT player to the AES 3id INPUT BNC connector Connect a digital audio source for example a DVD player to the S PDIF INPUT RCA connector Connect a digital audio source for example a DVD player to the OPTICAL INPUT TOSLINK connector Connect
9. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables 4 Your 466N Digital Audio Transcoder 5 Connecting the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder 6 Cascading Machines 6 1 Using Additional 466N Machines 7 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Figure 2 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Underside Mode Selection Switch Figure 3 Connecting the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Figure 4 Extending the Range with the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Tables Table 1 Features and Functions of the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Table 2 466N Underside Features Table 3 Technical Specifications of the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder oo UN AUNE 10 13 1 Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 466N Digital Audio Transcoder This product is ideal fo
10. ications with high interference shielded twisted pair cable gives better results However the shield itself creates a capacitance that degrades the frequency response of the machines For shorter distances of approximately 50 meters shielded twisted pair cable is preferred because it provides protection from interference and degradation is non apparent For a long range application unshielded twisted pair cable is preferred However the unshielded twisted pair cable should be installed far away from electric cables motors etc which create electrical interference 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 For example part number 2535 052002 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your 466N Digital Audio Transcoder 4 Your 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Figure I and Table 1 define the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside features o9moeo 22 2822 PAIR OUTPUTS __ oa O ell LOCAL INPUT SELECTOR OPTICAL S PDIF AES 3id peli O A Lo Digital Audio Transcoder Figure 1 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Your 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Table 1 Features and Functions of the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder Feature Function 1 5V DC 5V DC connector for powering the unit 2 AES 3id BNC Connector Connect to the digital audio
11. layer AES 3id d Recorder AER sid DAT ES Recorder Optical S PDIF To other Input Input 466N units Distance of up to several hundred meters AV M AV Receiver Receiver Step 3 Connect the power Step 4 Operate the 466N LOCAL INPUT SELECTOR OPTICAL S PDIF AES 3id AES EBU Press a Local Input Selector Button to choose an input source 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview Overview The 466N is a high performance transcoder for digital audio signals It converts 1 of 4 digital audio formats or 1 twisted pair input to 4 digital audio formats and 2 twisted pair outputs simultaneously The 466N has the following inputs and outputs Professional balanced 1100 AES EBU on detachable terminal block connectors AES 3id 75Q on BNC connectors Consumer 750 S PDIF on RCA connectors Optical TOSLINK in and out connectors One twisted pair input Two twisted pair outputs More specifically When an input is selected all the outputs are available simultaneously All inputs and outputs are capable of receiving and transmitting up to 24 bit 192kHz digital audio including multi channel audio A twisted pair input and two identical twisted pair outputs enable an extensive cascade of branching to provide multiple outputs over a long distance The system bit can be set to professional or consumer status while all the other system bits remain the same The 466N Digital Audio Transc
12. lected input the green LINK LED lights 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications Table 3 Technical Specifications of the 466N Digital Audio Transcoder INPUTS 1 digital audio AES 3id on a BNC connector 1 S PDIF digital audio on an RCA connector 1 TOSLINK optical 1 balanced digital audio AES EBU on a detachable terminal block 1 twisted pair on a detachable terminal block OUTPUTS 1 digital audio AES 3id on a BNC connector 1 S PDIF digital audio on an RCA connector 1 TOSLINK optical 1 balanced digital audio AES EBU on a detachable terminal block 2 twisted pairs on detachable terminal blocks SAMPLING 32 44 1 48 96 192kHz sampling frequencies STANDARDS IEC 60958 S PDIF EIAJ CP1201 and AES EBU interface standards as well as multi channel standards CONTROL Input select local or twisted pair selector system bit selector POWER SOURCE 5V DC 60mA DIMENSIONS 12cm x 7 5cm x 2 5cm 4 7 x 2 95 x 0 98 W D H WEIGHT 0 25 kg 0 6 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply mounting bracket OPTIONS RK T1 or RK T3 19 rack adapters 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 13 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARR
13. nses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use ofthe product loss oftime commercial loss or 2 Anyother damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may
14. oder Can transmit the highest quality digital audio over several hundred meters when several 466N units are used one as a transmitter and one or more as receivers Has transformer coupled AES EBU and AES 3id inputs and outputs Accepts all serial digital audio transmission standards compliant with IEC 60958 S PDIF EIAJ CP1201 and AES EBU interface standards as well as multi channel standards Is 5V DC fed and is housed in a DigiTOOLS enclosure Overview 3 1 To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer 466N away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust e Close the connectors of the optical cables when not in use to protect them against exposure to dirt and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables The decision whether to use shielded twisted pair cable or unshielded twisted pair cable depends on the nature of the application In appl
15. r Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000411 REV 1
16. r the following typical applications e Video production and duplication studios e Audio recording studios e Live broadcasting and editing The package includes the following items e 466N Digital Audio Transcoder e Power adapter SV DC e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Solutions GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals and software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Connect the inputs and outputs see section 5 DVD Player Optical S PDIF Output Output DVD Player AES 3id Output 4 T E gt To DAT Player D AES 3id Connect the inpute Output Connect the outputs DAT P
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