Inter-m Dante DAC-288 Operation Manual

Operation Manual

Dante Amplifier Controller

DAC-288

DANTE AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER

Welcome

Welcome

A 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!

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Caution

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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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.

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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.

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*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 e nclosure that may be of suff icient
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

Contents

Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................2

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

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Unpacking

Unpacking

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

o read this brief manual and familiarize yourself with the important information regarding product features,

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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

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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Features

Features

The DAC-288 is a digital audio transport system utilizing Audinate’s DanteTMnetwork audio solution. The
DAC-288 connects to your network with a single Ethernet cable. It offers eight channels (2 mic/line selectable)
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-CONNECT : 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-CONNECT)

Component and Accessory

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

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.

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Front Panel

Front Panel

1. AUDIO IN/OUT LED

LED displaying audio signal input and output of each channel.

2. NETWORK STATUS LED (PRIMARY/SECONDARY)

LED displaying network data transmission and network access condition of equipment.
GREEN LED : 10 Base-T/100 Base-Tx Network
RED LED : 1000 Base-T Network

3. LCD

LCD displaying set-up condition of equipment (equipment name, IP, S/W version).

4. DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH

Switch verifying the contents of setting up.

5. POWER LED

LED displaying the status of power supply.

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Rear Panel

PRIMARY

S

ECONDARY

S

YNC

A

C INPUT

POWER

RS-232

O

FF ON

D

C INPUT

24V 500mA

CH 8

H

CE

O

UTPUT (0dBu / 10k )

N

ETWORK

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

C

ONTACT OUTPUT

C

ONTACT INPUT

L

IVE

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

CH 7

H

CE

CH 6

H

CE

CH 5

H

CE

CH 4

H

CE

CH 3

H

CE

CH 2

H

CE

CH 1

H

CE

CH 8

H

CG

CH 7

H

CG

CH 6

H

CG

CH 5

H

CG

CH 4

H

CG

CH 3

H

CG

L

INE INPUT (0dBu / 10kΩ)

CH 2

H

CG

L

INE / MIC

LEVEL

MIN MAX

LEVEL

MIN MAX

O

FF ON

CH 1

P

HANTOM PHANTOM

H

CG

AUX

O

FF ON

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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

CONTACT OUTPUT

CONTACT INPUT

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Rear Panel

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1. AC INPUT

AC Input terminal (Power supply is AC 120V - 240V, 50/60Hz)

2. POWER SWITCH

Power switch for on/off.

3. DC INPUT

This is a terminal to connect a preliminary battery(24VDC) for emergency. The device is operated via
connected preliminary battery during a blackout from AC power.
24VDC -- input supplies power to set regardless of power switch on/off.

4. DRY CONTACT INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINAL

If inputting a dry contact signal into the contact terminal of transmitter, the dry contact signal is outputted in
its contact output terminal of receiver.

Output

Input

Input contact: A dry contact signal can be inputted if making short each channel's pin.
Output contact: The same signal as input contact of transmitter outputs.
※ Note: A dry contact signal is transmitted only when the device is normally operating and please input the

signal once you complete to check its operating status.
Input signal is not transmitted when the power is off because data is sent in real time.
Each device can transmit or receive only and is impossible to be duplicated for its use.

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A

N

MAIN POINT

DATA

I

NPUT

DATA

O

UTPUT

5. RS-232C COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

If inputting a signal into RS-232C terminal of transmitter, the signal is outputted via RS-232C of receiver.

or example, the same signal from receiver is outputted when inputting 'A, B, C, D' into transmitter.

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6. NETWORK TERMINAL

It supports 10/100/1000 Base-Tx as network connection terminal(RJ-45)

- PRIMARY PORT : This is a main network terminal and is possible to change the setting of a device.

- SECONDARY : This is auxiliary network terminal and is possible to keep the PRIMARY status.

7. NETWORK STATUS LED

- LIVE : When connecting a device to network normally, green led is off.

- SYNC : When a device is not connected to network or network line and sink are not matched, red led is off.

8. AUDIO OUTPUT (CH1 ~ CH8)

This is an output terminal of audio and consists of 8 channel including balanced outputs(Hot, Cold, GND).

9. LINE/MIC INPUT (CH1 ~ CH2)

This is a line/mic input terminal of audio and consists of 2 channel including balanced inputs(Hot, Cold,
GND)

10. LINE INPUT (CH3 ~CH8)

This is a line input terminal of audio and consists of 6 channel including balanced inputs(Hot, Cold, GND)

11. LINE/MIC

Volume to control audio line/mic input level.

12. PHANTOM POWER ON/OFF SWITCH

Switch for on/off phantom power.

13. AUX INPUT JACK

It is possible to use connecting audio source equipment having 3.5ø output jack with AUX input jack.

- Use of LAN (school, resort , theme park, exhibit, museum)

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System Connections

System Connections

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PRIMARY

SECONDARY

SYNC

A

C INPUT

POWER

RS-232

OFF ON

DC INPUT

2

4V 500mA

C

H 8

HCE

OUTPUT (0dBu / 10k )

NETWORK

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

CONTACT OUTPUT

CONTACT INPUT

L

IVE

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

C

H 7

HCE

C

H 6

HCE

C

H 5

HCE

C

H 4

HCE

C

H 3

HCE

C

H 2

HCE

C

H 1

HCE

CH 8

HCG

CH 7

HCG

CH 6

HCG

CH 5

HCG

CH 4

HCG

CH 3

HCG

LINE INPUT (0dBu / 10kΩ)

CH 2

H

CG

L

INE / MIC

LEVEL

MIN MAX

LEVEL

MIN MAX

OFF ON

CH 1

P

HANTOM PHANTOM

H

CG

AUX

OFF ON

DECK

SERIAL

COMMUNICATION

DEVICE

DRY CONTACT

IN/OUT DEVICES

CDP

TUNER

MIC

A

UX

Local

Network

Amp & Speaker

Applications

Applications

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A

N

Headquarter

C

ollege of

Engineering

College of

Humanities

College of

Arts

Gym

Disaster

Prevention Center

*LAN: Local Area Network

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DANTE

MODULE

NETWORK(RJ45)

접점

INPUT(8CH)

접점

OUTPUT(8CH)

DANTE Interface

RS-232C

AD X8

DA X8

AMP

AMP

Audio/MIC

Input

Audio/MIC

Output

Audio Output

LED METER

Audio Input

LED METER

Block Diagram

Block Diagram

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Specifications

Specifications

AUDIO Max Input Level LINE : + 20dBu, MIC : -30dBu

Data Communication Dry Contact, RS-232C

Communication Dry Contact 8 Input, 8 Output

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Max Output Level + 20dBu

Frequency Response 30Hz ~ 20kHz

T.H.D Less than 0.1%

Sampling Frequency 48kHz

Quantization Bit 24bit

Baudrate 9600 bps ~ 115200 bps

Ethernet(LAN) 10/100/1000 Base - Tx (RJ-45)

General Operating Temperature 0°C ~ +40°C

Power Source 120 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, DC 24V

Power Consumption 25W

Weight (SET)6kg / 13.2lb

Dimensions (SET) 482(W) x 88(H) x 280(D)mm/19(W)x 3.5(H) x 11(D) in

* Design and specification are subject to be changed for the improvement of product quality without pre notice.

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DIMENSIONS

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Service

Service

Procedures

Take steps to insure the problem is not related to operator error or other products within the system. Information
provided in the troubleshooting portion of this manual may help with this process. Once it is certain that the
problem is related to the product contact your warranty provider as described in the warranty section of this
manual.

Schematic

A Schematic is available by contacting your warranty provider.

Parts List

A Parts List is available by contacting your warranty provider.

Variations and Options

Variations and Options

Variations

Products supplied through legitimate sources are compatible with local AC power requirements.

Options

No optional items are available for this product.

Warranty

Warranty

Warranty terms and conditions vary by country and may not be the same for all products. Terms and conditions
of warranty for a given product may be determined first by locating the appropriate country which the product
was purchased in, then by locating the product type.

To obtain specific warranty information and available service locations contact Inter-M directly or the
authorized Inter-M Distributor for your specific country or region.

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Inter-M, Ltd. (Korea) began operations in 1983.

Since then, Inter-M has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers
of professional audio and commercial sound electronics equipment in the world.

Inter-M has gained worldwide recognition for its own branded products,
as well as private label manufacturing of electronics sold under other names (OEM).

The company is no longer just a Korean company, but rather a global company
that is truly international in scope, with factories and offices in Korea and China,
and sales and marketing operations located in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.A.

With more than 850 employees around the globe,
Inter-M is well-poised for further growth and expansion.

Inter-M Americas, INC.

13875 ARTESIA BLVD. CERRITOS, CA 90703 USA
TEL : [phone], FAX : [phone]
Home Page : http://www.inter-m.net, E-mail : [e-mail]

Inter-M Corporation

SEOUL OFFICE : 719, DOBONG-RO, DOBONG-GU, SEOUL, KOREA
TEL : [phone]~8, FAX : [phone]
Home Page : http://www.inter-m.com, E-mail : [e-mail]

MaDE in KoREa

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