User`s guide
APOGEE ELECTRONICS
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DA-16X – User’s Guide
Getting Started Quickly
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INSTALLATION
Please ensure that the DA-16X is installed in a adequately ventilated location. It is recommended that a 1U
space be left between units if installed in a 19” electronics rack
CONNECTING POWER
The DA-16X accepts an AC input of 100 to 240v AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. Thus, the unit may be con-
nected to virtually any AC power outlet found worldwide without concern for voltage settings or fuse ratings.
RESET
To reset the DA-16X, power up the unit while pressing the DOWN button. This provides a quick method to return
to factory default settings when exploring the unit’s functionality and capabilities. When reset, the conversion
level is set so a –16 dBFs digital input results in a +4 dBu analog output.
QUICKSTART
Follow these simple steps to get started quickly:
1) Connect an AC input, the desired digital inputs and analog outputs to the DA-16X’s rear panel.
2) Reset the DA-16X by powering up the unit while pressing the DOWN button.
3) Once the DA-16X has booted up, press the DOWN button repeatedly until the INPUT indication is lit (in
the leftmost column of the Clock window).
4) Press the NEXT button repeatedly until the AES LED is flashing (in the column of LEDs above INPUT).
Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the desired input is selected.
5) The sample rate of the input should be indicated in the Clock window, the Narrow Lock indicator should
light, and audio should be present at the DA-16X’s outputs. If an X-Option card is installed, the DA-16X
may be set in an Advanced Option routing configuration; please see page 8 for details.
USING THIS MANUAL
In this manual, “parameters” are defined as the characteristics of operation, such as
CLOCK SOURCE or AES format, and are capitalized in this manner : CLOCK SOURCE.
“Values” are defined as the choices available for each parameter – for example, the parameter CLOCK SOURCE has
the values INTernal,WC and INPUT Values are italicized in this manner: S/PDIF.
“Settings” are defined as the entire set of parameters and values.
When physical controls such as buttons or switches are referred to in the text,
they are highlighted in this manner: DOWN.