Aviom D800 User Guide

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D800-Dante

© 2013 Aviom, Inc.

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A-Net Distributor

User Guide

READ THIS FIRST

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 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.

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

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by 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.

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required 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.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet with a protective grounding/earthing
connection.

16. Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
manual.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous” voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
humans.

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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: 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚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.

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 interference 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.

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.

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Certifications

EMC: EN55103-1:20 09

EN 55103-2: 2009
EN 55022:2006 / CISPR 22:1997
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22:02

FCC 47 CFR, Part 15

Safety: ANSI/UL 60065 Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements; Issued:
2003/06/30 Ed: 7 Rev: 2013/07/24

CSA C22.2 No. 60065 Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements; Issued:
2003/04/01 Ed: 1; Amendment 1: April 2006 – (R2007) (R 2012)-Amendment 2 2012/08/01

ETL/cETL Listed and RoHS Compliant

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Pb-Free

Note: For front panel connections to Personal Mixers shielded Cat-5e (or better) cable must be used

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to stay below the CISPR 22 Class B, ICES-003, and FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B emissions limits.
Unshielded Cat-5e cable may be used on all rear panel connections.

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, Pro16e, Pro64, Virtual Data Cables, m-control, One-Touch Ambience,
Dual Profile Channel, Network Mix Back, and AllFrame are trademarks of Aviom, Inc.

Audinate®, the Audinate logo and Dante are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd.
Audinate products are protected by one or more of US Patents 7747725, 8005939, 7978696, 8171152, and
other patents pending or issued. See www.audinate.com/patents.

Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

©2013 Aviom, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice.

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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 opened or
modified in any way; if the product serial number has been damaged, modified, or removed; or if the
original Quality Assurance label 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 LIABILITY 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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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Certications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

D800 and D800-Dante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Conventions Used in this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using Personal Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cat-5 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A-Net Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Button Presses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pro16 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pro64 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AC Line Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

D800 A-Net Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A-Net Ports 1 to 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pro16e Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting Personal Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mode Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front Panel LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Load Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ethernet Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

A-Net In Port / A-Net Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SB4 System Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A-Net Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Mixes Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dante Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Dante Interface LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1GB Network LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Activity LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Error LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Sync LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Dante Conguration DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

DIP Switch Block 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

DIP Switch Block 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DIP Switch Block 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DIP Switch Block 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Dante Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Routing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Device View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Device Config Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Network Config Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Personal Mixing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

16-Channel Personal Mixing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Multiple D800 A-Net Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the A-16D Pro With the D800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Firmware Error Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dante Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

D800 A-Net Distributor Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

D800-Dante Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cat-5 Cable Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

T568A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

T568B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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D800 and D800-Dante

Thank you for purchasing the Aviom D800 or D800-Dante A-Net Distributor. This User
Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new product’s features and to have your
personal mixing system up and running as quickly as possible.

Two versions of the D800 are available: the standard D800 includes a Pro16e™ A-Net® input,
compatible with all Pro16® Series and Pro16e-capable devices; the D800-Dante adds
connectivity for a Dante™ digital audio network.

The front panels of the D800 and D800-Dante are identical.

The rear panel of the D800

The rear panel of the D800-Dante

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Conventions Used in this Document

Using Personal Mixers

When referring to the use of the Personal Mixers in a personal mixing system in general, the term
Personal Mixer is used to describe a case where an A360 Personal Mixer, A-16II Personal Mixer, or an A-16R
Rack-mount Personal Mixer (with or without the optional A-16CS Control Surface) can be used.

Cat-5 Cables

In most cases Cat-5e, Cat- 6, and Cat- 6e cables can be interchanged. When speaking about interconnections
between components in a system, the term Cat-5 is used generically to indicate the use of any of the
applicable cable types.

A-Net Distributors

The D800, A-16D and A-16D Pro A-Net Distributors are referred to generically as A-Net Distributors. All are
used to copy an A-Net digital signal and split it into multiple copies so that devices may be connected in
parallel. In a case where either the D800 or D800-Dante version of the product may be used, the text will
reference the D800.

Button Presses

When instructed to press a specific button, or when referring to a specific port, jack, etc., on a product, a
special font style is used. For example, “Connect a Cat-5 cable to the A-Net IN port.”

Slots

Audio channels from analog input devices or digital console cards connected to the network are referred
to as slots. There are a total of 64 slots in an A-Net network.

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Package Contents

The D800 (or D800-Dante) A-Net Distributor box includes:

• One A-Net Distributor

• Documentation

Options for your personal mixing system include:

• Cat-5e/Cat-6 interconnect cables

• SB4 System Bridge

• D800, D800-Dante, A-16D, or A-16D Pro A-Net Distributors

• A360 Personal Mixers

• A-16II Personal Mixers

• AN-16/o v.4 Output Module for use with the Network Mix Back™ feature

• A360 Channel Manager software, available free from the Aviom website

• Dante Controller software, available free from the Audinate website

A Warranty Registration can be found within this User Guide. Be sure to fill out the form and return it to
Aviom, Inc. via mail or fax as soon as possible.

About A-Net

A-Net® is a proprietary high-speed data transmission protocol developed by Aviom, capable of sending
and receiving high-quality digital audio using readily available Cat-5 cables.

A-Net is based on the physical layer of Ethernet, a Local Area Network (or LAN) technology. This provides
A-Net with a mature and robust base on which to build. However, it is important to note that A-Net devices
are not compatible with Ethernet devices.

Some of the benefits of using A-Net to transmit digital audio are:

• Virtually no latency; analog in to analog out is always less than one millisecond

• No ground loops

• Easy cabling using readily available components

• An unlimited number of A-Net devices can be used in a system

• Ease in spanning long distances between system components

There are two versions of Pro16 A-Net: the original Pro16 A-Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital
data while the enhanced Pro16e® version of A-Net is capable of carrying up to 64 channels of digital audio
data. Like standard Pro16 A-Net, Pro16e is a point-to-point digital audio protocol.

Pro16e A-Net data is intended for use with the A360 Personal Mixer which can take advantage of the higher
network channel count that Pro16e provides.

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Compatibility

The D800 A-Net Distributor is compatible with Pro16, Pro16e, and Pro64 A-Net devices as detailed below.

Pro16 Products

The A-Net Ou t from the following Pro16 devices may be connected to the D800 or D800-Dante’s rear
panel A-Net IN port:

• AN-16/i v.2 Input Module

• AN-16/i Input Module

• AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module

• AV-M8 Mic Input Module

• Aviom16/o-Y1 A-Net Card for Yamaha® devices

• A-16II Personal Mixer

• A-16R Rack-mount Personal Mixer

• AN-16/o Output Module

• AV-P2 Output Module

• A-16D and A-16D Pro A-Net Distributors

• Other D800 or D800-Dante A-Net Distributors

• Third-Party Pro16 A-Net digital console cards

In addition, the A-Net BrIdg e output from the SB4 System Bridge may also be connected to the A-Net input
of the D800.

Pro64 Products

Adding the ASI A-Net Systems Interface to a Pro64® digital snake or audio network allows Pro64 channels
to be translated into Pro16 data. The ASI separates the 64-channel Pro64 stream into four 16-channel Pro16
outputs, each of which can be assigned any combination of the available active Slots within the Pro64
network. Any of the four Pro16 A-Net outputs from the ASI may be connected to the A-Ne t IN on the D800.
Optionally, up to four Pro16 A-Net outputs from an ASI may be connected to the D800 if they are first
connected to an SB4 System Bridge.

The ASI’s Pro16 A-Net outputs can also be connected to the A-Net IN on the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module when
creating a personal mixing system that uses the enhanced Pro16e version of A-Net for increased channel
count.

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About Category 5

The term Category 5 (also referred to as Cat-5) is broadly used to describe a type of high performance
network cabling used for data transmission purposes to connect computer networks and other devices.
A standard patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors.
The cable assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Cat-5 female RJ45 jacks.

A variation of the cable, called Category 5e (or Cat-5e), has largely replaced Cat-5 in the field; it uses additional
twists in the cable’s wire pairs to reduce interference in high-speed network applications. Additional
wire pair variations are found in Cat-6 and Cat-6e cables, typically used with gigabit networking devices.

RJ45 Jack

Cat-5e Cable

Cat-5 Cables

Although the D800 (or D800-Dante) A-Net Distributor’s eight front panel A-Net Out ports will operate
properly with unshielded Cat-5e cable, when connecting these outputs to Personal Mixers shielded Cat-5e
(or better) cable must be used to stay below the CISPR 22 Class B, ICES-003, and FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B
emissions limits. Unshielded Cat-5 cable may be used on all rear panel connections.

For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running Cat-5 cables inside walls and
terminating them with readily available wall panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack. (Solid wire is
recommended for permanent installations.) A Cat-5 cable wiring pinout table is included at the end of this
document. See page 41.

In addition to standard Category 5e cables, Cat-6 and Cat-6e cables may also be used.

Note: When purchasing Category 5 cables, be sure to buy only standard Cat-5 cables, not those sold

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as crossover cables. A crossover cable is used for file transfer between two computers and is
not compatible with your Aviom equipment.

Cat-5 cables outfitted with the heavy-duty Neutrik EtherCon® connector (or their equivalent) may also be
used in addition to those that use the standard RJ45 cable connector.

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Cable Lengths

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Passive
Coupler

Passive
Coupler

Pro16e A-Net Out

Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

Passive
Coupler

Passive
Coupler

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Passive
Coupler

Passive
Coupler

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Pro16e A-Net Out

Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

Passive
Coupler

Passive
Coupler

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Passive
Coupler

Passive
Coupler

For Pro16 applications—connecting one Pr o16 device to another—the Cat-5 cables used with your Aviom
products may be up to 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. For example,
connecting an AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module to an AN-16/o Output Module is a Pro16-to-Pro16 connection.

Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)

Pro16 A-Net Out Pro16 A-Net In

When using Pro16 e —such as the A-Net Out from an AN-16/i v.2 to any other Pro16 or Pro16e device—
Cat-5 cables may be up to 400 feet (approximately 122 meters) in length between compatible devices due
to the larger amount of data being transmitted to accommodate Pro16e’s higher channel count.

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

Pro16e A-Net Out

The maximum cable length specification applies to the total cable length between an A-Net Out port on
one device and the A-Net IN port on the next A-Net capable device in your system.

Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables
used, and the number of passive devices such as cable couplers or passive wall panel interconnections in
use.

Stranded or solid Cat-5 cable may be used; stranded cable is easier to deploy on a stage while solid
core cable provides slightly better maximum distance performance. Solid core wire is typically used in
permanent installations in walls and across ceilings.

When using the optional AN -16SBR or SB4 System Bridge with Pro16 and Pro16e devices, the cable length
specification applies to the total cable length between the two active A-Net devices being connected with
the passive System Bridge, plus all cables. This is also true when using a passive inline coupler to extend
cable lengths.

Pro16e A-Net Out

Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)

Passive
Coupler

Passive
Coupler

Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Pro16 or

Pro16e A-Net In

Pre-made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets. Cables may be
extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables (as long

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as you do not exceed the specified maximum cable length). If you need a longer cable on occasion, this is
a simple solution. Note that the maximum cable length performance can be compromised by using inline
couplers or other passive connection devices.

AC Line Conditioning

Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line
voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc., can sometimes damage electronic
equipment.

To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage, you
may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge and spike protection. Power outlet
strips are available with built-in surge protection circuits that may help protect your equipment.

Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery
backup system (sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS).

Cleaning and Maintenance Information

The exterior of your Aviom products should be cleaned with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. For tougher dirt,
you can use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent.

When cleaning your Aviom products, never spray cleaners directly onto the product surfaces. Instead,
spray a small amount of the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth first. Then use the dampened cloth to
clean the product.

Note: Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products.

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D800 A-Net Distributor

Aviom’s series of D800 A-Net® Distributors provides support for parallel connections of up to
eight Pro16® devices, including the A360, A-16II, and A-16R Personal Mixers.

Overview

Two versions of the D800 are available. The standard D800 includes a Pro16e™ A-Net input, compatible
with all Pro16 Series and Pro16e-capable devices. This input port also supports an A-Net Bridge input,
allowing up to four synchronous Pro16 A-Net streams to be connected. Used in conjunction with the SB4
System Bridge and Pro16 A-Net console cards, the D800 can be used for sending up to 64 channels directly
from a digital console to A360 Personal Mixers.

The D800-Dante A-Net Distributor adds connectivity for a Dante™ digital audio network, allowing up to 64
channels to be sent directly from a Dante audio network to A360 Personal Mixers. The D800-Dante may be
set to use either its Dante interface or its A-Net In as the source of audio for the Personal Mixers.

D800 front panel

All versions of the D800 A-Net Distributor include a Mixes Out port for the A360’s Network Mix Back™
feature. The D800 creates a 16-channel Pro16e A-Net stream comprised of the eight stereo mixes from
connected A360 Personal Mixers. No setup or routing is required at the D800 or the A360. By connecting
the Mixes Out port on the D800 to an AN-16/o v.4 Output Module, these stereo mixes can be connected
to the transmitter units for the musicians’ wireless in-ear monitors, eliminating the need for analog cables
from the A360s to the transmitters and keeping all analog connections off stage. On the D800-Dante,
Network Mix Back audio is also available to the Dante network.

All versions of the D800 include a rear-panel Ethernet port, which can be connected to a standard Wi-Fi
router. By connecting an iOS device—Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad®—to the Wi-Fi network,
musicians can extend the user interface of their A360 onto their device’s touchscreen.

An unlimited number of D800 and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors can be used in an A-Net network, and
all versions of the D800 are compatible with all Pro16 Series devices.

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D800 Front Panel

Front panel features described in this section are found on both the standard and Dante
versions of the D800 A-Net Distributor.

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1 A-Net outputs 1-8, with DC power for Personal Mixers

2 Locking dual Cat-5 connector; press tab to release

3 Pro16 (I) or Pro16e (II) mode switch

4 Cable pass-through

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5 Sync LED, green

6 Power LED, red

7 USB port

8 Load button

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