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progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product.
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and
specifications for the 880 series audio distribution amplifers.
Audience
This manual is written for technicians and operators responsible for installation,
setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the product, and is useful to operations
personnel for purposes of daily operation and reference.
Revision History
Table P-1. Manual Revision History
EditionDateComments
Edition DMarch 2001
Preface
•Changed format
• Removed Theory of Operation and
schematics
• Consolidated Specifications into one
separate chapter
Edition EOctober 2001Made changes to figure illustrating
FR-883/FR-884 back panel connections
Edition FNovember 2002Added configuration information for
APD-880-0
Edition GAugust 2003Added specifications for ASD-880-GR stereo
audio distribution amplifier module
Edition HJune 2004Made changes to figure illustrating FR-882-M
back panel connections
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This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to
ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during
transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated
components before you install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a
product for servicing.
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact
Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, then send the
unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to
be returned for service. If the original package is not available, you can supply
your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:
•The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
•The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
•There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the
container.
•The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original
packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will
return the product prepaid after servicing.
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Appendix A: “Safety Precautions, Certifications, and Compliances” contains
product compliance and safety standards.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain
substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this
legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of
landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life
recycling. The Directive, which took effect on July 1, 2006, refers to the
following hazardous substances:
•Lead (Pb)
•Mercury (Hg)
•Cadmium (Cd)
•Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
•Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
Preface
•Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be
fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information
on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and
upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation.
Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a
RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1.
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery,
and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the
WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated
hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. Effective
August 13, 2005, producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and
electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the
equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU
member states may have different deadlines.)
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In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic
devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be
properly recycled. (See our website for more information on dates and deadlines
for compliance.) Contact your local sales representative for information on
returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU
directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure
P-2.
Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem
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Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. You will find a complete list of
safety precautions in Appendix A. Any user-serviceable components (such as
fuses or batteries) are only replaceable by those components listed in the
manual.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices
that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices
that can result in damage to the equipment or
other property.
Preface
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute.
880 Series Mounting Frames
Overview
The 880 series, 8-output audio distribution amplifiers meet the most demanding
requirements for AM/FM/TV broadcast and program production systems.
Heading the list of the amplifier’s exceptional performance characteristics is the
100 dB S/N ratio. Flat frequency response, carefully controlled roll-off and very
low distortion ensure a virtually transparent transmission path.
The amplifier’s input is overvoltage protected up to 120 volts AC or DC. The
transformerless, balanced input is normally bridging, but can be terminated by
installing a suitable resistor. Unbalanced input is converted to balanced output.
Chapter 1
Isolation between modules in the mounting frame is better than 100 dB over the
entire audio frequency band.
The modular concept with two fully wired mounting frame options facilitates
system design. The options are as follows:
•The FR-883 and FR-884 mounting frames accept up to twelve 880 series
audio distribution amplifier modules.
•The FR-883 frame accepts one 884PS power supply, while the FR-884
frame accepts two 884PS power supplies. A fully loaded FR-884 frame will
operate with a single power supply; however, we recommend that a second
optional power supply be included for cooler operation and power
redundancy.
•The high efficiency, shielded switching power supply accepts line inputs
from 90 to 135 VAC without changing transformer taps.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute.
Chapter 1: 880 Series Mounting Frames
Mounting Requirements
All Leitch equipment is carefully inspected and calibrated before shipment to
ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
•Review “Unpacking/Shipping Information” on page xii in the Preface to
this manual.
•Inspect the equipment for any visible damage which may have occurred
during transit before installation.
•Make sure that all modules are properly seated in the mounting frame.
The mounting requirements of the 880 series frame options are as follows.
FR-883
The FR-883 mounting frame requires 1 unit of rack space: 1¾ in. (44 mm) high
× 19 in. (483 mm) wide × 11 in. (280 mm) deep. This frame can house 4
modules.
Figure 1-1. FR-883
Figure 1-2. FR-883 Back Panel
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