Philips ADAT-4 User's Manual
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1. GRAHAM PATTEN SYSTEMS GRASS VALLEY CALIFORNIA Made in U S A Word Clock Status 20 24 Bit Polarity Jumper Dip Switch Jumper e J2is the 20 24 Bit jumper To set all 4 channels to 24 bits install the jumper This is the default configuration To set all 4 channels to 20 bits remove the jumper In 20 bit mode any auxiliary data on the AES inputs will be discarded 4 y N ED o e J5is the Word Clock Input Polarity jumper gt 4 To leave work clock input reference normal strap the jumper between pins 1 and 2 The rising edge is used as reference To invert the work clock input reference strap the jumper between pins 2 and 3 The falling edge is used as reference oon K ADAT 4 User Guide Page 7 SW2 is the Status Dip Switch which is used to set the channel status on all AES outputs including the SYNC output provided that the Sync Switch is set to AES The switch is an eight position DIP of which five switches are active 12845070 1 closed top position 0 open bottom position OPEN For all switches Qis open 1is closed The default setting is all 0 s e Switches 1 and 2 determine the Emphasis Notindicated o o Noes SMA somsus J o 1 e Switches 3 and 4 determine the Sample Frequency Notindicated o o2. SoundPals ADAT 4 User Guide ADAT to AES converter GRAHAM PATTEN SoundPals kin Printing History SoundPals ADAT 4 ADAT to AES converter Rev N C March 2007 Printed in U S A Part Number 08 2054 00 The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyrights and Trademarks 2005 GRAHAM PATTEN SYSTEMS INC Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Graham Patten Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 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 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 materials and meets applicable published specifications Equipment that has been operated within published rat
3. askiz 1 EAT CO oo e Switch 5 determines the Stereo Mode Not Indicated 0 Page 8 ADAT 4 User Guide ADAT 4 Troubleshooting The table below lists ADAT 4 problems and solutions No output e Check Power by Green LED Outputs are all e Check Input ERROR LED silent e Verify that the source is not silent Input ERROR e Unplug the fiber cable and check for visible red light this is not harmful e fno light unplug the cable from the source and check for visible red light from the transmitter e Check for possible break in the fiber NOTE Please contact the GPS factory if the problem still exists after completing the above procedures ADAT 4 Specifications This section provides audio remote and environmental specifications plus a table of ADAT 4 channel routing Audio Specifications Dynamic Range 24 bit processing 138dB 20 bit processing 120dB ADAT Input Peak wavelength 660nm Input sensitivity Adequate sensitivity to receive a signal transmitted at 17dBm over 1 meter of plastic fiber Sharp GP1C321 without errors Sample frequency 30 50KHz A Model AES3 Outputs 1100 Termination Amplitude 2 7V p p Rise time 5 30ns Output impedance 1100 20 0 1 6 MHz Common mode lt 30dB 0 6 MHz B Model AES3id Outputs 75Q Termination Amplitude 1 0 2V p p Rise time 37 7ns Output impedance 750 Return loss gt 15dB 0 1 6 MHz DC on output lt 50mV ADA
4. or interconnected to perform more advanced mixing and audio processing functions SoundPals can be used in both standalone and system configurations e Ina standalone configuration each SoundPals module is designed to perform a specific audio processing function such as ADAT to Analog conversion In this way each module functions as a perfect low cost adjunct to larger mixing consoles such as the Graham Patten D ESAM series for single purpose processing tasks e Ina system configuration SoundPals can be linked to form more comprehensive digital audio tools For field recording studio applications and workstation applications SoundPals can be used to seamlessly perform functions that would otherwise require extensive peripheral gear Best of all SoundPals systems can be re configured quickly and easily to suit your changing audio production requirements All SoundPals 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 this guide e Buttons knobs connectors and switches are indicated in bold faced capital letters For example Adjust the left GAIN TRIM to
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6. Disconnect the power supply from the front of the product Disconnect all input output and control 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 e 2 Phillips screwdriver e 9 16 box wrench or end wrench Opening The Module Use the following steps to open a SoundPals module 1 On the rear panel remove the four Phillips screws from the four corners of the SoundPals module 2 On the front panel remove all Philips XLR mounting screws from the SoundPals module 3 On the front panel remove the BNC nut and associated lock washer 4 Pulling the rear panel carefully draw the internal circuit board and rear panel assembly from the housing CAUTION Keep the case horizontal so that the BNC bushing stays with the connector 5 Set the housing and all mounting hardware in a safe place Closing The Module Use the following steps to close a SoundPals module 1 Ensure that the product label is on the bottom 2 Carefully slide the internal circuit board and rear panel assembly through the housing Keep the case horizontal so that the BNC bushing stays with the connector 3 Replace the BNC nut and associated lock washer on the front panel of the module 4 Replace all Phillips XLR mounting screws on the front panel of the module 5 Replace and tighten the four Phillips screws on the rear corners of the module CAUTION Do not
7. T 4 User Guide Page 9 Audio Specifications continued AES3ID Synchronization Output Amplitude 1 0 2V p p Rise time 37 7ns Output impedance 750 Return loss gt 15dB 0 1 6 MHz DC on output lt 50 mV Word Clock Synchronization Output Amplitude Vio lt 0 5V atlour 5mA Vy gt 4 5V at lour 5mA Waveform Square wave at Fs Phasing edge coincident with audio sampling instant Use jumper J5 to invert RT 2 1RU rack tray for mounting up to 3 units Power supplies PSU 1 90 260V 50 60Hz in line power supply with detachable IEC power cord NOTE All specifications listed above subject to change without notice Environmental Specifications and Dimensions Dimensions 5 2W x 1 62H x 6 625D less connectors 13 2 x 4 1 x 16 8 cm Power lt 200mA 6Vdc Operating Temp 10 50 C Operating 10 90 RH non condensing Humidity Channel Routing The table below lists ADAT to digital channel routing in the ADAT 4 1 2 gt Page 10 ADAT 4 User Guide Inside the Module In This Section This section provides instructions for opening and closing the SoundPals SDDM 8 module to gain access to the internal circuit board NOTE The internal circuit board should only be removed from the module if you want to change the jumpers Before You Begin Check the following items before opening the module and attempting to remove the internal circuit board If required remove the SoundPals module from the rack tray
8. This section provides two ADAT 4 interconnection diagrams e ADAT to AES Conversion In this application the ADAT optical cable is connected from an audio workstation to the ADAT 4 The AES outputs from the ADAT 4 are connected to the inputs of a D ESAM mixer a DAT recorder and also to a DAC 24 for purposes of driving analog outputs and headphones gt AES In E i Il AzS R Trim I e JE L Trim p bd Volume Left Out Headphones I SoundPals DAC 24 Workstation Stereo i Headphone AES Out 1 gt Analog Out L BP Analog Out R AES Out 2 O poo AES Out A O 000000 22 AES Out4 Word Clock Out DAT Recorder Player SoundPals ADAT 4 Digital v y Inputs cl ADAT 4 User Guide Page 5 ADAT Bridge to AES Routing System In this application the ADAT 3 and ADAT 4 combine to provide a bridge in and out of an AES routing switcher The ADAT 4 accepts an optical input from a source ADAT device such as a workstation or ADAT recorder and provides four AES outputs that feed the routing switcher The ADAT 3 accepts four AES inputs from the routing swi
9. e Primary sections are listed in bold text with a line above Primary Section e Secondary sections are listed in bold text with no line Secondary Section Signals and Values Note the following important information regarding audio signal level e AES3 Balanced output with 2 channels of digital audio left and right e AES3id Unbalanced output with 2 channels of digital audio left and right Warnings Please observe the following important warnings e Heed all warnings on the unit and in the instructions e Do not use this product in or near water e Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged Disconnect power before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners use only a damp cloth ADAT 4 User Guide Page 1 Unpacking and Inspection When you receive your SoundPals modules inspect the cartons for signs of damage Contact your dealer and the shipper immediately if you suspect any damage has occurred during shipping Check the contents of each 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 own power source rather than purchase
10. ings and has not been subjected to abuse or modification and which fails because of such defects will be replaced or repaired at the Company s discretion if it is returned freight prepaid to Graham Patten within seven years of receipt This warranty supersedes all other Warranties express or implied Graham Patten is not liable for any consequential damages Company Address GRAHAM PATTEN SYSTENS INC GRAHAM PATTEN 119 East McKnight Way Unit A The sound choice Grass Valley California 95949 p gt Telephone 888 622 4747 530 477 2984 AAA Fax 530 477 2986 e mail info isis group com World Wide Web www gpsys com Graham Patten is a division of SIS Ser Video Audio Signal Management Table of Contents Table of Contents ii Introduction 1 Whatare SoundPals 12 41h ada babies 1 Documentation Conventiohsan anasskenenatehennieiinhunullikeikleiitulRue 1 Signals and Values crecio artistica ie A coca ada 1 WArmMiINOS a 0tiadaitsl acta laa alitas id aaae 1 Unpacking and Inspection sint eaaa ea e tla idiota 2 Power Supp Note 2 2 24 24a lla liada aa a ae A sobe 2 ADAT 4 3 About he ADA TA ci iii diia odiada 3 ADAT 4 Installation taste cteacased ececveaateeaused odeass seneedexcaaddced badd nella eis 4 Connecting POWER tanked aural es aed a ees 4 Connecting the ADA FT Inputs ccc adel ea tada es 4 Connecting the ADAT Outputs usnsesnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnn nn
11. one from Graham Patten Page 2 ADAT 4 User Guide ADAT 4 About the ADAT 4 The SoundPals ADAT 4 is an ADAT to AES converter that separates a single 8 channel ADAT data stream on optical fiber into four AES output audio pairs on either balanced or coaxial cable AES outputs are synchronous with the ADAT input The unit offers the following features e Synchronizing connector for a silent AES3id or word clock output This output can be used to synchronize other SoundPals to the ADAT data stream e Front panel switch for selecting reference output e Optional rack mounting tray 1 RU e Compact size rugged construction Two product models are available The A model has AES3 outputs XLR and the B model has AES3id outputs BNC The figure below illustrates the ADAT 4 s front panel a GRAHAM PATTEN SoundPals NS 1 ADAT IN the optical input is a standard ADAT signal using plastic fiber with a maximum range of 1 meter The input must have a sampling frequency between 30 and 50 KHz 2 SYNC OUT the synchronization output can be set to either AES3id or word clock depending on the position of the adjacent Sync Switch The AES3id output uses the same channel status bit settings as the main AES outputs 3 AES WCLK the two position Syne Switch allows you to select either AES3id or word clock as the sync output 4 I P ERR this LED lights when no signal is applied to the input o
12. over tighten the screws ADAT 4 User Guide Page 11 External Power About Power Supplies An external power supply conforming to the specifications listed in the following Power Supply Specifications section must be used to guarantee that published SoundPals performance figures are met Any power supply meeting these specifications will supply adequate power for a single SoundPals module Although the specification 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 e Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC e EMC Directive 89 336 EEC e EMC Directive 93 68 EEC e The connector locking ring must be tight Portable Power Sources For portable SoundPals power sources sealed lead acid nickel cadmium or alkaline primary batteries may be used However the maximum voltage must not exceed 8 6 volts and a minimum of 5 6 volts is required for normal operation Maximum current drain will be 215mA Power Supply Specifications The following specifications must be met over all anticipated operating conditions including AC power line range temperature range etc Parameter Specification Output voltage 5 6V minimum measured at trough of ripple at 215 mA constant current 8 6V maximum measured at peak of ripple at 140 mA constant current Ripple vol
13. r supply rated at 200 mA or greater into the appropriate voltage outlet for your specific country and connect the end of the cord into the ADAT 4 jack marked 6V Secure the locking ring finger tight The green PWR LED lights when power is applied Connecting the ADAT Input The ADAT optical input includes eight audio signals with synchronization words auxiliary data bits currently all zeros and clock extraction bits to conform to the ADAT format Using an approved 1 meter or less ADAT cable connect the desired ADAT source to the ADAT 4 s input connector Connecting AES Outputs Connect the digital audio output from one of the four AES OUT connectors and route it to the input of the desired destination device Repeat the procedure for all digital outputs as required Refer to the ADAT 4 Specifications section for a table of ADAT 4 channel routing Page 4 ADAT 4 User Guide ADAT 4 Operation This section includes instructions for operating the ADAT 4 See the ADAT 4 Specifications section for a channel routing table Operating procedures for the ADAT 4 are simple e Connect the ADAT input from the desired ADAT source e Connect AES outputs to the desired destinations e Ifyou want to use the ADAT 4 as the reference for another device connect the SYNC OUT connector to the reference input of the destination device and use the Sync Switch to select either AES or word clock reference ADAT 4 Interconnection
14. r when the signal is not valid A non valid signal exhibits errors such as format violations bit errors low level or incorrect frequency When lit the output is muted 5 PWR the large green Power LED lights when system power is applied ADAT 4 User Guide Page 3 The figure below illustrates the ADAT 4 s rear panel lt 172 gt w E z w a lt y 200mA AES OUT 1 AESOUT2 AESOUT3 AESOUT4 lt 1 ADAT 4 Model the A model has AES3 outputs XLR and the B model has AES3id outputs BNC 2 Power Connector accepts the power jack from the 6 VDC power supply Refer to External Power for more information regarding external power 3 AES OUT 1 output 1 is standard AES audio either AES3 XLR for the A model or AES3id BNC for the B model The output is locked to the ADAT input 4 AES OUT 2 identical in function to output 1 5 AES OUT 3 identical in function to output 1 6 AES OUT 4 identical in function to output 1 An internal jumper allows the outputs to have 20 or 24 active bits In 20 bit mode each output s auxiliary data bits will be set to zeros Output channel status bits will reflect the 20 24 bit mode setting Refer to the ADAT 4 Internal Jumpers for instructions on all jumper settings ADAT 4 Installation This section provides instructions for connecting power digital inputs and digital outputs Connecting Power Plug a 6VDC powe
15. tage 2V p p at 700 mA constant current 400 mV p p at 700 mA constant current with external 2200 uF capacitor Connector Switchcraft 761K with center positive sleeve negative Power Supply Sources In addition to the GPS supplied universal power supply the following power supplies meet the SoundPals requirements CHIA OC 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 Page 12 ADAT 4 User Guide
16. tcher and provides an optical ADAT output for routing to ADAT destinations From ADAT Source Devices A AES Out 1 AES Out 2 AES Out 3 AD ATID AES Out AES Out 4 Word Clock Out SoundPals ADAT 4 gt 5 OOOO OOOO gooo Oooo 0000 U OO OON gt ESE HEHE HAHA EB p IN Facility AES Routing Switcher PWR gt aes in 1 la Control gt pes in2 P To ADAT Ll arsima aat ou P Destination ET le Devices gt AEs in4 Word Clock In SoundPals ADAT 3 Page 6 ADAT 4 User Guide ADAT 4 Internal Jumpers This section provides information about the ADAT 4 s internal jumpers and switches NOTE For detailed instructions on opening and closing the ADAT 4 see Inside the Module The figure below shows the ADAT 4 s internal jumper locations EINE ADAT 4 1 04 0236
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