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This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the unit
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- CE EN50082-1:1992.
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Guide to Installation and Operation
Contents
page
1 SDM-771p AES/EBU Digital to Analog Converter....1
1.1 Introduction...............................................................1
1.2 Features....................................................................1
2 Overall View................................................................... 2
3 Installation......................................................................4
3.1 Power Supply............................................................4
3.2 AES Input................................................................. 4
3.3 Analog Output...........................................................5
4 Operation........................................................................ 6
4.1 Configuring the Switches..........................................6
4.2 Indicating the Status of the AES-EBU Carrier.......... 6
5 Specifications................................................................8

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1 SDM-771p AES/EBU Digital to Analog Converter
1.1 Introduction
This picoLink module is a 24-bit digital-to-audio converter.
It converts AES/EBU or SP-Dif signals into analog stereo signals.
It has three output levels to optimize the dynamics of the analog
circuit.
A de-emphasis stage in 50/15 µs (48 or 44.1 kHz) format accu
rately restores the signal when it has been emphasized.
This module is available in two versions, depending on the stan
dard selected:
SDM-771p/110: symmetric AES3 110 Ω / XLR input
SDM-771p/75: asymmetric AES3-id 75 Ω
Figure 1 Functional Block Diagram
1.2 Features
- AES3 110 Ω or AES3-id 75 Ω input
- Stereo analog output
- Adjustable output level
- De-emphasis: 50-15 µs

2 Overall view
The figures below represents the SDM-771P/75 and the SDM771P/110. The input is connected to the BNC socket over 75 Ω
and to a three-point XLR connector over 110 Ω.
A multicolor LED indicates the status of the AES-EBU carrier. A
mini DE-EMPH switch is used to configure the de-emphasis circuit. The output level can be adjusted using the two mini LEFT
and RIGHT three-position switches.
Power is provided via the power connector
Figure 2.1 SDM-771p, 75 Ω Version
SDM-771P/75/110

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Figure 2.2 SDM-771p, 110 Ω Version

3 Installation
3.1 Power Supply
The power supplies LKS-WSA and LKS-WSE, for 110V and 220V
operation respectively, are used to power the SDM-771p/75/110.
Each power supply provides a regulated +5VDC@750mA power
source. Plug the power supply into a wall or power bar outlet.
The SDM-771p uses a mini XLR-3 connector for its power needs;
figure 3.1 provides a detailed pinout of the male connector.
Figure 3.1 Power connector pinout
3.2 AES Input
SDM-771p/75:
BNC socket: Connect an asymmetric AES 75 Ω signal to an AES
IN BNC connector. This signal must comply with the AES3-id or
SPDif standard.
SDM-771p/110:
Three-point female XLR connector: Connect a symmetric AES110 Ω signal to an AES IN connector (refer to figure 3.2 for connector pinout). This signal must comply with the AES3 standard
(professional or consumer).
+5VDC
GND
Shield

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Figure 3.2 Female XLR connector pinout
3.3 Analog Output
SDM-771p/75 & SDM-771p/110:
Refer to the Configuration section to set the signal output level
and the de-emphasis type.
Figure 3.3 Male XLR connector pinout
GND
Signal
_
Signal +
Signal +
Signal
_
GND

4 Operation
4.1 Configuring the switches
Figure 5 Switch Location
Level Switches
The level of each stereo output can be set using the two threeposition LEFT & RIGHT switches
+24 0 dBFS = +24 dBu
+22 0 dBFS = +22 dBu
+20 0 dBFS = +20 dBu
De-emphasis Switch
De-emphasis (50-15 µs) is available for signals sampled at frequencies of 44.1k or 48k. The three-position DE-EMPH switch
can be used to select the customized mode of operation. This
selection is valid for both channels.
4.2 Indicating Status of the AES-EBU Carrier
A multicolored LED, located beside the output cord, indicates the
status of the carrier by changing color.
Configuring the left output level
Configuring the right output level
Configuring de-emphasis
Position

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The SDM-711p is turned on and the AES-EBU
carrier is valid.
Yellow: The audio signal from the AES-EBU carrier is
invalid (validity bit)
Red: The AES-EBU carrier is invalid (no signal
detected, biphase coding error, parity error)
Off: The unit is not powered on. Check that it is
connected to the power supply, and the power
supply is properly connected to a power source.

5 Specifications
Measurement Conditions
AES input, sampling frequency: 48 kHz
outputs 0 dBFS = +24 dBu loaded on 10 kΩ
AES3-110Ω INPUT
Input impedance: 110 Ω
Maximum level: 10 Vcc
Minimum level: 0.2 Vcc
AES3-75 Ω INPUT (SP-Dif - COMPATIBLE)
Input impedance: 75 Ω
Return loss: > 15 dB (0.1 to 6 MHz)
Minimum level: 0.2 Vcc
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Bandwidth 20/20 KHz ±0.2 dB
Maximum level: + 24 dBu
Unbalance: <-40 dB
Source impedance: <55 Ω
Crosstalk: <-100 dB @ 15 kHz
Load impedance: > 600 Ω
SIGNAL PROCESSING
Resolution: 24 bits
Dynamic range: > 104 dB (A weighting)
Distortion: < -90 dB @ 1 kHz
De-emphasis: ± 0.5 dB (digital 50-15 µs)
MISCELLANEOUS
Allowable sampling frequency: 28 kHz to 54 kHz
Allowable jitter for THD<0.3%
sine: 200 Hz: 10 UI (1.63 µs @ 48 kHz)
sine: 100 kHz: 0.25 UI (40.71 ns @ 48 kHz)

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Attenuation of sine-shaped jitter 100 kHz: 20 dB
Display: 1 multicolored LED, three
functions
Processing time: 670 µsec. @ 48 kHz
Maximum power consumption:
10 K load: 1.2 W
600 Ω load: 2 W