Apogee AD-16 User Manual

AADD--1166

24-bit 16-channel

A/D Converter

Owner’s Manual

v1.1 – April 2002

Written by David Kimm and Julio Alvarez.
Production, editing and running round in circles by Richard Elen, with valuable assistance from Seth Reinhart.

Apogee is a Registered Trademark of Apogee Electronics Corporation. All other trademarks are property of
their respective holders.

Technology within the AD-16 may be covered by one or more patents that are the property of Apogee
Electronics Corporation. Infringement of said patents or any relevant other naughty things may result in one or
more uncomfortable and potentially financially-damaging encounters with members of the legal profession.

Registered User Customer Support:

For customer support, please call [phone] and ask for Tech Support,
or email [e-mail].
Technical Support is available to registered owners.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

© 2002 APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
3145 Donald Douglas Loop South
Santa Monica,
California 90405-3210 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.apogeedigital.com/

This manual is copyright ©2002 by APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Under copy­right laws, this manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Apogee. Just
drop us an email and tell us why you need to copy it.

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Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide

AADD--1166

24-bit 16-channel

A/D Converter

Owner’s Manual

v1.1 – April 2002

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Warnings

CAUTION: To r educe the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside;

refer servicing to qualified personnel. To change the operating voltage or change the firmware EPROM, it is
necessary to remove the cover of the unit. As a result, such operations must be carried out only by technically­qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. Operations indicated with
this symbol should be carried out only by technically-qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in
the accompanying literature. Read the manual.

Environmental warnings

• Never touch the AC plug with wet hands.

• Do not use this unit in damp areas or near water.

•Avoid damaging the AC plug or cord and potentially causing a shock hazard.

• If liquids spill into or onto the DA-16, disconnect the power and return to your dealer for servicing.

• This unit should only be connected to an AC power supply of the correct voltage. Check with your dealer
if in doubt.

•Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of the AC power is not defeated.

• Unplug the AC cord when the unit is unused for long periods of time.

• This unit should only be cleaned as recommended by the manufacturer, or damage to the finish may result.

•To avoid potential damage to your unit, only use in areas where proper ventilation and moderate tempera­tures are assured.

Power warning

AC voltage ratings for electrical power vary from area to area. Severe damage to your unit is possible
if your DA-16 is configured incorrectly for your local power. If in doubt, consult an Apogee dealer. A
label adjacent to the power connector indicates the voltage to which the unit was set on leaving the
factory.

Instructions for changing the power input voltage are provided. We strongly advise you to check that
the voltage label remains current and is updated if the input voltage setting is changed.

FCC warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur­suant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manu­al, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Copyright Notice

The Apogee DA-16 is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This soft­ware, and all related documentation, including this Owner’s Manual, contain proprietary information which is
protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software and its related documentation may
be copied, transferred, or modified. You may not modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or
create derivative works based on the software and its related documentation or any part thereof without prior
written consent from Apogee Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.

Registration and Warranty Information

Be sure to register your AD-16, either by filling in the enclosed Registration Card or by
completing the on-line registration form at our Web site:
http://www.apogeedigital.com/register.html. If you do so, Apogee can contact you with

any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be con­tacted at the registration address. Firmware updates are free for the first year of ownership
unless otherwise stated. Please address any inquiries to your dealer or directly to Apogee at:

APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA.

TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]

email: [e-mail]. Web: http://www.apogeedigital.com/

APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants this product to be free of defects in material and manufac­ture under normal use for a period of 12 months. The term of this warranty begins on the date of sale to the
purchaser. Units returned for warranty repair to Apogee or an authorized Apogee warranty repair facility will be
repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option, free of charge. All units returned to Apogee or an autho-
rized Apogee repair facility must be prepaid, insured and properly packaged. Apogee reserves the right to
change or improve design at any time without prior notice. Design changes are not implemented retrospec­tively, and the incorporation of design changes into future units does not imply the availability of an upgrade
to existing units.

This warranty is void if Apogee determines, in its sole business judgment, the defect to be the result of abuse,
neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel.

The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Apogee specifical­ly disclaims any and all implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer
acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall the company be held liable for any special, indirect, incidental
or consequential damages, or for injury, loss or damage sustained by any person or property, that may result
from this product failing to operate correctly at any time.

USA: Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or
consequential damage, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Service Information

If the AD-16 is kept in a clean environment free of excess dust, moisture and heat, it will give years of trou­ble-free service.

The AD-16 contains no user-serviceable components: refer to qualified service personnel for repair or upgrade.
Your warranty will be voided if you tamper with the internal components. If you have any questions with regard
to the above, please contact Apogee.

In the event your AD-16 needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping,
and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number will serve as a reference for
you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. Apogee requires that shipments be pre-paid and

insured — unless otherwise authorized in advance. IMPORTANT: Any shipment that is not pre-paid or is sent
without an RMA number will not be accepted.

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Declarations of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity—FCC

Apogee AD-16

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful intefer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu­nications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter­mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The use of non-shielded cable with this equipment is prohibited.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Apogee Electronics Corporation, 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
Betty Bennett, CEO.

Industry Canada Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity – CE

Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the AD-16, to which this declaration relates,
is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

• EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995

• EN50082-1/IEC 801-2, 3, 4; 1992
following the provisions of:

• 73/23/EEC – Low Voltage Directive

• 89/336/EEC – EMC Directive

Declaration of Conformity – Japan

Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the AD-16, to which this declaration relates, is in mater­ial conformity with the VCCI Class A standard.

Declaration of Conformity – Australia

Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the AD-16 is in material conformity with AN/NZS stan­dard requirements.

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