Fostex UC-8 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Universal Format Converter
Model
8288 485 000
POWER
FS SELECT
ADAT
75Ω
48kHz44.1kHz
TERMINATION
ON OFF
TDIF-1
WORD
1-2
3-4
AES/EBU
5-6
LOCKED
7-8
FORMAT CONVERSIONCLOCK SELECT
ADAT
TDIF-1
AES/EBUADAT
TDIF-1
AES/EBU
Introduction
The Model UC-8 is a universal format converter that converts the format of the digital input
signal to different format. It can convert between adat digital and AES/EBU, adat digital and
TDIF-1, and AES/EBU and TDIF-1.
By inserting the UC-8 between two digital recorders which have different digital formats, you
can digitally transfer signals between them (44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 24-bit digital signals only).
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the converter.
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................2
Names and Functions..................................................................................................3
Basic Connections and Settings................................................................................4
Between adat and TDIF-1 devices...............................................................................4
Between adat and AES/EBU devices...........................................................................5
Between AES/EBU and TDIF-1 devices.......................................................................6
Specifications...............................................................................................................7
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
"WARNING"
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE."
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'
AU FOND.
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 persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is
not defeated.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
2
Names and Functions
FS SELECT
POWER
1
48kHz44.1kHz
2
1. POWER switch and indicator
Turns on or off the power to the UC-8.
When on, the indicator illuminates on green.
2. Fs SELECT switch and indicator s
Selects the Fs when converting an adat digital signal
that does not have the Fs status information in the
signal. You can select 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, and the
appropriate indicator illuminates.
When converting signals which contains the Fs status
information in the signals, it takes priority and the
setting of the Fs SELECT switch is ineffective.
3. 75Ω TERMINA TION switch
Set the switch to ON when receiving an external word
clock. Otherwise, set the switch to OFF.
4. CLOCK SELECT switch
Selects the master clock.
See "Basic Connections and Settings" for details.
5. LOCKED indicator
Shows the status of the clock selected by the CLOCK
SELECT switch as follows.
75Ω
TERMINATION
ON OFF
ADAT
TDIF-1
WORD
34
1-2
3-4
AES/EBU
5-6
LOCKED
7-8
5
CLOCK Select
ADAT or AES/EBU
TDIF-1 or WORD
6. FORMAT CONVERSION switch
Selects the combination of source and destination formats. You can select from the following:
Format Conversion
ADAT <--> AES/EBU
ADAT <--> TDIF-1
TDIF-1 <--> AES/EBU
FORMAT CONVERSIONCLOCK SELECT
ADAT
TDIF-1
AES/EBUADAT
TDIF-1
AES/EBU
6
Indicator Status
Lights up when the UC-8 is locked to
an incoming master clock.
Lights up when receiving the appropriate clock.
Note
Select this when converting an adat
signal to AES/EBU signals, or vice
versa.
Select this when converting an adat
signal to TDIF signals, or vice versa.
Select this when converting TDIF signals to AES/EBU signals, or vice
versa.
INPUTOUTPUT
OPTICAL
7
89
8-7
TDIF-1
OUTPUT
10
2-14-36-5
7. adat OUTPUT connector
Feeds the signal converted to the adat format to an
external unit.
8. adat INPUT connector
Receives an adat format signal from an external device.
9. TDIF-1 connector
Receives TDIF-1 format signals from an external device, or feeds the signal converted to the TDIF-1 format to an external unit.
10. AES/EBU OUTPUT connectors
Feeds the signal converted to the AES/EBU format to
an external unit.
11. AES/EBU OUTPUT connectors
Receives an AES/EBU format signal from an external
device.
8-7
AES/EBU
6-5
INPUT
11
4-3
2-1
1:GND
2:HOT
3:COLD
WORD
OUTPUT INPUT
13 14
12
12. WORD OUTPUT connector
Feeds a word clock to an external device when the
UC-8 acts as a clock master.
13. WORD INPUT connector
Receives a word clock from an external digital device
when the UC-8 is slaved to an external word clock.
Make sure that the 75Ω TERMINATION switch on the
front panel is set to ON when the unit is slaved to an
external clock.
14. AC IN connector
Connects the supplied power cord.
AC IN
3
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