Inter-M DAC-288 User Manual

Operation Manual

Dante Amplifier Controller

DAC-288

ANTE AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER

Welcome

personal welcome to you from the management and employees of Inter-M

All of the co-workers here at Inter-M are dedicated to providing excellent products with inherently good value, and we are delighted you have purchased one of our products.

We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.

Welcome to Inter-M, and thank you for becoming part of our worldwide extended family!

This s ym bol is intende d to a lert the user to t he

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.

Caution: To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with

Attentions: Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

*WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING-WATER AND MOISTURE: Unit should not be used near water(e.g.

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so than objects do

not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. *Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. *This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. *This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

It has heed to be easy to disconnect the device. To disconnect the device from power, separate AC input cable from inlet or unplug the AC Cord.

CAutION

*These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing

other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

NOtE *This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will

be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the prod uct’ s enclo sure that may be of su fficien t magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This s ym bol is intende d to a lert the user to t he presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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Contents

DANTE AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER

Unpacking .

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Installation

Environment....................................................................................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................2

Features............................................................................................................................................3

Component and Accessory...............................................................................................................3

Consideration for network set-up ......................................................................................................3

Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................4

Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................5

System Connections .......................................................................................................................7

Applications ....................................................................................................................................8

Block Diagram ..............................................................................................................................10

Specifications ................................................................................................................................11

Service

Procedures....................................................................................................................................13

Schematic.....................................................................................................................................13

Parts List .......................................................................................................................................13

Variations and Options ...............................................................................................................13

Warranty .......................................................................................................................................13

DAC-288

ANTE AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER

Unpacking

lthough your DAC-288 is neither complicated nor difficult to operate, we recommend you take a few minutes

A to read this brief manual and familiarize yourself with the important information regarding product features, setup and operation.

As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.

Installation

Environment

Never place this product in an environment which could alter its performance or reduce its service life. Such environments usually include high levels of heat, dust, moisture, and vibration.

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 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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 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 from 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 service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.

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DAC-288

DANTE AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER

Features

The DAC-288 is a digital audio transport system utilizing Audinate’s DanteTMnetwork audio solution. The

AC-288 connects to your network with a single Ethernet cable. It offers eight channels (2 mic/line selectable)

D of line-level analogue in and out, using precision 24-bit A-D and D-A conversion for superb audio performance, and 119dB dynamic range at sample rates up to 192kHz. This product is used as the audio matrix, each having eight inputs, where you can send uncompressed audio with low latency using standard TCP/IP Ethernet network. It’s remotely controlled via the network and can be placed anywhere in a facility. Data tunneling offers the transport of 8 contact closures in and 8 contact closures out together with either RS232 or RS485 serial data.

- 8channel real-time audio signal transmission

8channel audio input (Line/MIC Input 1~2, Line Input 3~8) 8channel audio output (Line output 1~8)

- Data transmission via network

RS-232C Serial Data transmission Contact(Dry Contact) Data transmission

- S-CON : set up for equipment and system operating monitoring program

- Check out status of suitable equipment through webpage(CGI)

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Please refer to a special software manual for methods of webpage operation and system operation program

(S-CON)

Component and Accessory

1. DAC-288 main body x 1

2. AC power supply cord x 1

3. 3P terminal block x 16

4. 4P terminal block x 1

5. 16P terminal block x 2

Consideration for network set-up

6. RS-232C cable x 1

7. Aux cable x 1

8. Lack mounting screw x 4

9. Lan cable x 2

- DAC-288 support a set-up of fixed IP and current IP.

- It can change the setting connecting the webpage after attaching DAC-288 and PC with a line when setting a fixed IP.

- Recommend to use with organizing private network when using LAN.

DAC-288

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