User`s guide

APOGEE ELECTRONICS
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AD-16X – User’s Guide
Getting Started Quickly
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INSTALLATION
Please ensure that the AD-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 AD-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 AD-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 +4 dBu analog input results in a –16 dBFs digital output.
QUICKSTART
Follow these simple steps to get started quickly:
1) Connect an AC input and the desired analog inputs and digital outputs to the AD-16X’s rear panel.
2) Reset the AD-16X by powering up the unit while pressing the DOWN button.
3) Once the AD-16X has booted up, the CLOCK SOURCE will default to INTernal and the SAMPLE RATE
will default to 44.1kHz.
4) If lock to an external word clock is desired, press the DOWN button until the WC lights .
5) To change to another sample rate (if CLOCK SOURCE is set to INTernal), press the NEXT button until
the Sample Rate Display flashes, then press either the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired
sample rate.
6) In the clock window, verify that the desired sample rate is indicated and the“Lock Exclamation Point” is
lit. If an X-Option card is installed, the AD-16X may be set in an Advanced Option routing configuration;
please see page 9 for details.
7) Signals present at the analog inputs will now be converted to digital and routed to the corresponding
channels of ALL the digital outputs.
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.
AES OUT
OPTICAL OUT
OPTION OUT
Analog
Inputs
Cal
Level
Soft
Limit
A to D
Conversion
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SIGNAL PATH