Aviom A-16D Pro User Manual

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© 2009 Aviom, Inc.

User Guide

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Notice of Rights

All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy,
recording, or otherwise—without written permission of Aviom, Inc.

Trademarks

Aviom, A‑Net, the A‑Net icon, Pro16, Pro64, and Virtual Data Cable are
trademarks of Aviom, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© 2009 Aviom, Inc. All rights reserved.

Information subject to change without notice.

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READ THIS FIRST

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Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions. 1.
Keep these instructions2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 7.

manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 8.

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding‑type 9.

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particu‑10.
larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by 12.

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip‑over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for 13.
long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required 14.
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when
the power‑supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

No on/off power switches are included in the system. The external 15.
power supply should be used to control power to an Aviom device.
This power supply should remain readily operable.

The solid line over dashed line symbol (16. ) indicates that the
input voltage must be a DC voltage.

The box within a box symbol ( 17. ) indicates that the external power
supply is double insulated.

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! !

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
product to rain or other types of moisture.

To avoid the hazard of electrical shock, do not handle the
power cord with wet hands.

Replace fuse with same type and rating.
Operating Temperature: 10˚C to 50˚C (50˚F to 122˚F)

Risque de choc électrique – ne pas ouvrir. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc
électrique, ne pas exposer cet équipement à la pluie ou la moisissure. Pour réduire
le risque de choc électrique, ne pas retirer le couvercle. Pièces non remplaçables
par l’utilisateur. Confier la réparation à une personne qualifiée. Attention – utiliser
seulement un fusible de rechange de même type.

Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 de la norme FCC. Son fonctionnement est
soumis aux conditions suivantes : (1) cet équipement ne doit pas causer des interférences
nocives, et (2) cet équipement doit accepter toute interférence captée incluant les
interférences pouvant causer des opérations indésirables.

Cet appareil numérique de Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB‑003 du Canada.

CAUTION:

Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent •
damage to your hearing.

Set your system volume as low as possible. •
Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels.•

IMPORTANT:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference 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.
However, there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation. 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from •

that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•

Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom, Inc. could
void the user’s FCC authority to operate the equipment.

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Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty

Aviom, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of the original retail purchase.

This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to misuse,
abuse, accident, or problems with electrical power. The warranty also does not apply
if the product has been modified in any way, or if the product serial number has been
damaged, modified, or removed.

If a defect is discovered, first write or call Aviom, Inc. to obtain a Return Authorization
number. No service will be performed on any product returned without prior
authorization. Aviom, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge
to you. The product must be returned during the warranty period, with transportation
charges prepaid to Aviom, Inc., 1157 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 201, West Chester, PA

19380. You must use the product’s original packing materials for shipment. Shipments
should be insured for the value of the product. Include your name, address, phone
number, description of the problem, and copy of the original bill of sale with the
shipment. The Return Authorization number should be written on the outside of the
box.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).
AVIOM’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS
LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY
AFTER SUCH PERIOD.

AVIOM, INC. DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY DOCUMENT. AVIOM, INC.’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO
EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR LIABILIT Y FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Warranty Information

Please record the following information for future reference:

Your Authorized Aviom Dealer:

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Serial Numbers of Your Aviom Products:

Date of Purchase:

Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service and support.
The information recorded above will be helpful in communicating with your
Authorized Aviom Dealer should you need to contact Aviom Customer
Service. If you have any questions concerning the use of this unit, please
contact your Authorized Aviom Dealer first. For additional technical support,
or to find the name of the nearest Authorized Aviom Repair Station, check
the Aviom web site at www.aviom.com.

To fulfill warranty requirements, your Aviom product should be serviced
only at an authorized Aviom service center. The Aviom serial number label
must appear on the outside of the unit, or the Aviom warranty is void.

This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom, Inc. All rights are
reserved by Aviom, Inc. This document may not, in whole or in part, be
copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic
medium or machine‑readable form without prior written consent from
Aviom, Inc.

The software and/or firmware contained within Aviom products is
copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Aviom, Inc.

Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text
and illustrations in this manual, no guarantee is made or implied as to the
accuracy of the information contained within.

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Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

A-16D Pro Features: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Compatibility with Pro64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

About A-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About Category 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cat-5 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

AC Line Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing in an Equipment Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

EtherCon Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Cleaning and Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . .7

A-16D Pro Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A-16D Pro Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A-16D Pro Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

A-16D Pro Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front Panel LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting an A‑16D Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

A‑Net Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A‑Net Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A‑Net Thru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

A-16D Pro Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Powering a Personal Mixer Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Expanding a Pro16 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Digital Splits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A-16D Pro Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

v i iA-16D Pr o A-Ne t Di s t r i b u t o r use r Gu i D e

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Aviom A-16D Pro A-Net® Distributor for use
with the Pro16® Monitor Mixing System and audio networking products.
This User Guide is designed to make the installation and setup of your new
product quick and easy.

Package Contents

The A‑16D Pro A‑Net Distributor box includes:

One A‑16D Pro A‑Net Distributor•
One IEC removable power cord •
User Documentation •

Overview

The A‑16D Pro A‑Net Distributor is designed to distribute the A‑Net signal
from any Pro16 A‑Net product via industry‑standard Cat‑5e cables. Each
A‑16D Pro accepts one A‑Net input and provides eight A‑Net outputs with
embedded DC power and one unpowered A‑Net Thru output.

The A‑16D Pro A‑Net Distributor enables parallel connection of A‑Net devices,
simplifying stage, studio, and audio network setups.

A-16D Pro Features:

Easily distribute A‑Net from a central location or from other •
A‑Net Distributors

One A‑Net input, eight A‑Net outputs, one A‑Net Thru •
connection

Power Personal Mixers via the Cat‑5e cable•
A‑Net activity LED on the main input•
Multiple A‑16D Pro distributors can be used in a system•

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Compatibility

The A‑16D Pro A‑Net Distributor can be used with:

• A‑16II Personal Mixer
A‑16R rack‑mounted Personal Mixer•

• A‑16D A‑Net Distributor

• AN‑16/i Input Module
AV‑M8 • Input Module

• AN‑16/i‑M Mic Input Module

• Y1 A‑Net Interface Card for use with Yamaha® consoles

• AN‑16/o Output Module

• AV‑P2 Output Module
Third‑party Pro16 console interface cards •

Compatibility with Pro64

Many Pro16 products can be connected to a Pro64® A‑Net system with the
addition of the ASI A‑Net Systems Interface. The ASI translates Pro64 A‑Net
data into Pro16 data and separates the 64‑channel Pro64 stream into up to
four 16‑channel Pro16 outputs, depending on the Pro64 sample rate being
used.

Only Pro16 devices that have an A‑Net In port such as A‑Net Distributors,
Personal Mixers, and output modules are compatible with Pro64 and the ASI.
Pro16 input modules and console interface cards cannot send their data into
a Pro64 network.

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