Specifications

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Output Word Length
The indicated output word length can be set on
the right-hand side of the format menu page in
the SETUP area. Your choices for output bits
are: 16, 20, or 24.
Unless a special "dithering" preset is in use, this setting will not indicate the actual output
word length, but may be useful for external equipment. S/PDIF outputs do not support
this word length indication.
Bypassing and Muting
Sometimes you’ll find it necessary to bypass the H8000FW using the BYPASS key. A
number of bypassing options exist in the
LEVELS area. There are two "levels" of bypass,
system and machine. System refers to the
H8000FW as a whole, whereas machine refers
to each DSP.
System Bypass
The three options that exist for system bypass are:
rly bypass Uses relays to "hardwire" each input to its corresponding output, i.e., analog
input 1 is connected to analog output 1, digital input 3 is connected to digital output 3,
etc. This may well NOT be the same as the current routed configuration. For example, if
Analog in 1 is routed to Digital out 3, this will differ from the connection when bypassed.
Be aware of the following:
 When the H8000FW is powered down, it is in
rly bypass state.
 Because relay bypass directly connects the unit following the H8000FW to that
preceding it, the resulting impedance changes can cause a click or change in
output level.
 Because the 1/4" analog inputs have no corresponding 1/4" analog outputs, rly
bypass
effectively mutes those analog inputs that are mated with 1/4" plugs.
ADAT, AES11-17 and FIREWIRE are not bypassed in this state.