User manual

AMP-S8 Series+ User Manual P/N 821640 Rev-B

Rear Panel Features

SDI Re-Clocked Output Connector (SDA, HDA, and MDA Models only)

This connector outputs a re-clocked copy of the SD-SDI or HD-SDI signal fed to the SDI Input Connector (Item E)

selected for monitoring (IN 1 or IN 2). However, when an SDI input source is not selected for monitoring, the re-clocked output

will monitor the SDI IN 2 input by default. Also, the de-embedded AES Unbalanced Output Connector ( Item M, page

14) or optional AES Balanced Output Connector ( Item N, page 15) will monitor the last selected SDI audio group pair

from the last selected SDI input.

This output functions regardless of other selection settings. This feature enables the output of the re-clocked SDI signal

independent of the units other monitoring functions (as long as a valid SDI signal is present at the associated input).

RS232B Connector and Select Switch (2U SDA, HDA, and MDA Models only)

This connector is available only on the 2U rack AMP2-S8 models featuring SDI inputs (SDA, HDA, and MDA models).

This DB-9 connector is used for downloading programming, setup, and diagnostic information into and out of the 919212

audio de-embedder module. However, if the CVBS Video Output option is installed (Item D) in an SDA or MDA model,

then the select switch is installed to allow selection of the optional 910213 video scaler module for communication through

the RS232B connector as well. When installed, the switch is placed in the UP position to access the 910213 video scaler

module and in the DOWN position to access the 919212 audio de-embedder module.

Unbalanced AES / PCM Input Connectors (1-4) (AES1) and Termination

In this input section, there are four unbalanced female BNC input connectors (1, 2, 3, and 4) which accept standard AES

and PCM formatted signals. These inputs may be selected for monitoring by using the INPUT Button (Item 7i, page 21).

These inputs are referred to as AES1 in the LCD display.

If you are connecting downstream equipment to these inputs in a loop-through configuration, then you should Unterminate

(switch UP) the selected input connector. If you are not connecting downstream equipment, then you should Terminate

(switch DOWN) the selected input connector. Note that these termination DIP switches are also used to set the termination

of the Balanced AES/PCM Inputs (Item I) as well. See the diagram below for settings.

Balanced AES / PCM Input and Loop-Through Connector (AES2)

This female DB-25 connector accepts balanced AES signals. Inputs are internally connected to the loop-through outputs.

See diagram below for pin-out information. These inputs may be selected for monitoring by using the INPUT Button

(Item 7i, page 21). These inputs are referred to as AES2 in the LCD display.

Section 2: Operation

1 = CH-1/2

2 = CH-3/4

3 = CH-5/6

4 = CH-7/8

If you are connecting downstream equipment to the AES Loop-Through outputs of this connector, then you should

unterminate (switch UP) the selected input by setting the appropriate Termination DIP Switch (Item H). If you are not

connecting downstream equipment, then you should terminate (switch DOWN) the selected input connector. See the

diagram under Item H for termination settings.

The connections for this connector are compatible with Tascam* DB-25 to XLR cable assemblies. Consult the factory for

availability.