Drawmer DA6 User Manual

DA 6

DISTRIBUTION AMP

OPERATORS MANUAL

CONTENTS

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS page 1 INTRODUCTION page 2 INSTALLATION page 2 HEADPHONES pages 1, 4 ISOLATING TRANSFORMERS page 3 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS page 6 IF A FAULT DEVELOPS page 8 CONTACTING DRAWMER page 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION page 9 BLOCK DIAGRAM page 10

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Drawmer Electronics Ltd., warrants the Drawmer DA6 audio processor to conform substantiall

inal date of purchase when used in accordance with the specifications detailed

ori in this manual. In the case of a valid warrant remed Drawmer’s discretion, repair or replace the product without char possible, to refund the purchase price to applies onl

to the specifications of this manual for a period of one year from the

claim, your sole and exclusive

and Drawmer’s entire liability under any theory of liability will be to, at

e, or, if not

ou. This warranty is not transferable. It

to the original purchaser of the product.

For warrant

service please call your local Drawmer dealer. Alternatively call Drawmer Electronics Ltd. at +44 (0)1709 527574. Then ship the defective product, with transportation and insurance char Coleman Street, Park

ate, Rotherham, S62 6EL UK. Write the RA number in large letters in a prominent position on the shippin telephone number, cop

of the original sales invoice and a detailed description of

the problem. Drawmer will not accept responsibilit

es pre-paid, to Drawmer Electronics Ltd.,

box. Enclose your name, address,

for loss or damage durin

transit. This warrant

is void if the product has been damaged by misuse, modification or

unauthorised repair. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR

WRITTEN, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. DRAWMER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

IN NO EVENT WILL DRAWMER ELECTRONICS LTD. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN IF DRAWMER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states and specific countries do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on how lon

not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

ma additional ri

hts that vary from state to state, and country to country.

In the interests of product development, Drawmer reserve the ri improve specifications of this product at an

an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations

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time, without prior notice.

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DA6 OPERATORS’ MANUAL

DRAWMER DA6

Distribution Amp

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

CAUTION - MAINS FUSE

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE ONLY WITH

THE SAME TYPE, WHICH MUST BE A CLASS 3, 230 VOLT, TIME DELAY

TYPE, RATED AT 160mA WHERE THE MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE SWITCH IS

SET TO 230 VOLTS AC. AND 315mA WHERE THE MAINS INPUT VOLTAGE

IS 115 VOLTS AC.

ALL FUSES MUST COMPLY WITH IEC 127-2.

THE FUSE BODY SIZE IS 20mm x 5mm.

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CAUTION - MAINS CABLE

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE OR TAMPER WITH THE SUPPLIED MAINS

CABLE.

CAUTION - SERVICING

DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING. REFER ALL SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION - HEADPHONES

THE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER IN THIS UNIT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING

1 WATT INTO 8 SPEAKERS. DRAWMER DO NOT ACCEPT ANY

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO OPERATOR HEARING OR

SPEAKER DEVICES BY USE OF EXCESSIVE OUTPUT LEVELS.

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DA6 OPERATORS’ MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The distribution of mono and stereo balanced audio signals from a single source to multiple destinations has man installation; live sports events covera houses or where hi

cable runs.

lon The Drawmer DA6 is a six channel stereo output ( or twelve mono ) distribution amplifier

featurin for instanced where electrical isolation of remote equipment is required.

XLR balanced connections. Optional transformer balanced outputs are offered

h quality audio has to be distributed to a number of locations down

applications, including: multi-zone sound reinforcement

e; broadcast studios; video suites; duplication

The electronicall LED bar

nals. Each of the six output pairs incorporate further left/right level controls and a

si Mono/Stereo switch which will mix two stereo si to both stereo outputs.

The monitor section consists of a channel select so that the individual left/ri level of each channel can is displa simultaneousl

An auxiliar where even more distribution is required. These outputs are post input ma

raph metering enabling the correct balancing of stereo material or two mono

pair of balanced output jacks provide a facility to connect further DA6 units

be fitted with optional output isolating transformers.

balanced stereo input features individual left/right level controls with

nals, or, connect a single mono signal

ht output

ed on the output LED bargraph and can be

heard at the front-panel headphone jack.

ain trim, and

INSTALLATION

The DA6 is designed for standard 19" rack mounting and occupies 1U of rack space. Avoid mountin

nificant amounts of heat. Always connect the mains earth to the unit. Use fibre or

si plastic washers to prevent the front panel becomin

the unit directly above power amplifiers or power supplies that radiate

marked by the mounting bolts.

AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Input and Output audio connections are provided via balanced XLRs at a level of +4dBu. This applies to both inputs and outputs. The wirin

Pin 1 Ground; pin 2 Hot; and pin 3 Cold.

For use with unbalanced s output inside the XLR connectors.

The Stereo Aux. Outputs are balanced ¼" (TRS) jack sockets, where Tip connection is Hot; Rin multiple DA6 units if there is a requirement for more than 6 stereo outputs. For use with unbalanced s terminal inside the Jack plu

is Cold; and Sleeve is Ground. These connections are offered for chainin

stems, use mono jack plugs, or connect the Ring (Cold) to the Sleeve

stems, the Cold pin 3 must be grounded at both input and

convention being:

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