current_userManual - Audio Rents

Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 DMA8Plus Front Panel .........................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Digital Input Push Buttons........................................................................................2
1.1.2 Film Push Button......................................................................................................3
1.1.3 Valid Input Clock .....................................................................................................3
1.1.4 Output Activity LEDs ................................................................................................3
1.1.5 Format LEDs............................................................................................................3
1.1.6 Decode Mode LEDs.................................................................................................3
1.1.7 USB Port ..................................................................................................................3
1.2 DMA8Plus Rear Panel..........................................................................................................4
1.2.1 To CP Control Connector.........................................................................................4
1.2.2 To DA Control Connector.........................................................................................4
1.2.3 4xAES Input (AES/EBU) ..........................................................................................5
1.2.4 1xAES Inputs (AES3)...............................................................................................5
1.2.5 S/PDIF Optical Input ................................................................................................5
1.2.6 Digital Media Automation Connector .......................................................................5
1.2.7 RS-232 Serial Port ...................................................................................................5
1.2.8 Ethernet Port............................................................................................................5
1.2.9 Audio Out to CP Connector .....................................................................................6
1.2.10 Analog Audio In Connector......................................................................................6
Installation and Maintenance..................................................................................................... 7
2.1 DMA8Plus Floating Signal Grounds .....................................................................................7
2.2 Digital Audio Inputs...............................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Consumer Interface Standards for Digital Audio......................................................8
2.2.2 Cable Issues ............................................................................................................8
2.2.3 Multiple Sources: Conversion Between Interface Standards...................................8
2.3 Connections..........................................................................................................................9
2.4 Fuse Information...................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Checking the Two User-Serviceable Fuses...........................................................10
2.5 Mains Power Wiring............................................................................................................11
2.6 Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................11
Setting up the DMA8Plus .........................................................................................................19
3.1 DMA8Plus Setup Software ................................................................................................19
3.2 Installing and Running the Setup Software.........................................................................20
3.3 Profile .................................................................................................................................20
3.3.1 Profile Settings.......................................................................................................21
3.3.2 Virtual Status Monitor.............................................................................................21
3.4 Network...............................................................................................................................22
3.5 Digital Inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 .................................................................................................23
3.5.1 Global Delay ..........................................................................................................24
3.5.2 PCM Settings .........................................................................................................24
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