Roland ADA 7000 Service Manual

8-Channel AD/DA Converter
ADA-7000
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Roland ADA-7000 8-Channel AD/DA Converter. By connecting the ADA-7000 to a Roland digital mixer or Roland digital recorder that has an R-BUS connector, you can expand to an additional 8 channels of analog input/output.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland Web site: http://www.roland.co.jp/
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
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.
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 product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers 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. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
WARNING: IMPORTANT:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE
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. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as 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.
For the U.K.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifica­tions on the unit.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.
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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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• This unit should be used only with a rack (SYR­4200 or SYR-600) or the arms that is recommended by Roland.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
006
• When using the unit with a rack or stand recom­mended by Roland, the rack (SYR-4200 or SYR-
600) or the arms must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
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008a
• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instruc­tions, or as marked on the unit.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
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• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
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• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
013
• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.
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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.
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101a
• The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti­lation.
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• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
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• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.
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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter­ference.
352
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
354a
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet
area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
Maintenance
401a
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).
559a
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
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• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor­mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac­turer of the cable.
Copyright
851
• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.
852a
• When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit can perform recording without being subject to the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own composi­tions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)
853
• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsi­bility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.
Additional Precautions
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
557
•A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.
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Table of Contents

Front and Rear Panels.......................................................................................7
Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................................................9
An Example of Connection .............................................................................11
Turning the Power On......................................................................................12
Block Diagram..................................................................................................13
R-BUS (RMDB2) Circuit Connection.......................................................................................................................13
Concerning Copyright.....................................................................................14
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................15
Supplementary Notes......................................................................................16
How to connect the VM-7000 series and the ADA-7000....................................................................................... 16
If the system software of the VM-C7200/C7100 is version 1.10 or later; ........................................................... 17
How to connect the VM-3100Pro and the ADA-7000 ........................................................................................... 18
How to connect the VSR-880 and the ADA-7000................................................................................................... 18
Note .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Specifications...................................................................................................20
Memo.................................................................................................................22
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Front and Rear Panels

Front Panel

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1 2
3 4
In some cases, it may be possible to make settings on the device connected via R-BUS to disable front panel operations.
1 PHANTOM Buttons 1–8
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5 7 8
When connecting the XLR input jack to a device that requires phantom power, turn this on. When phantom power is being supplied, the PHANTOM indicator will light.
Supplying phantom power to a dynamic mic or an audio playback device will cause malfunctions. Carefully read the owner’s manual of the device you are using, and leave this turned off except when connecting a device that requires phantom power (such as a condenser mic).
When phantom power is turned on/off, high-volume noise may be output, which can damage your amp or speaker system. Be sure to turn down the volume of audio equipment before you turn the phantom power on/off.
Turn phantom power off if nothing is connected to the XLR input jacks. Also, to minimize noise, we recommend that you make the PAD indicator light and turn the INPUT knobs that adjust the input sensitivity all the way to the “+4dBu” position.
2 PAD Buttons 1–8
Switch the input sensitivity (adjustment range of the INPUT knob) for INPUT1–8. When the PAD indicator is lit: +4 dBu– -44 dBu When the PAD indicator is dark: -16 dBu– -64 dBu
3 PEAK Indicators 1–8
This will light when the input level of INPUT1–8 is excessive. The PEAK indicator will light at the level at which the waveform clips (distorts). The ideal level is when the sensitivity is raised as far as possible without causing the PEAK indicator to light. If you wish to make more precise adjustments, watch the level meter of the device connected via the R-BUS connector as you make adjustments.
4INPUT Sensitivity Knobs 1–8
Adjust the input sensitivity for INPUTs 1–8. If you rotate the knobs, or push the PAD buttons while the MANUAL indicator is lighted, the value currently indicated by the knob will be put in effect. Previous values will remain in effect for knobs left untouched.
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Front and Rear Panels
5MANUAL Button
6 CLOCK SOURCE Button
Selects whether operation of the front panel PHANTOM buttons / PAD buttons / INPUT sensitivity knobs will be enabled or disabled. If you want to enable operation of these buttons/knobs, make the MANUAL indicator light.
If you wish to remotely control the ADA-7000 from a device connected via the R-BUS connector, make the MANUAL indicator go dark.
Selects the source of the sampling clock.
Turn down the volume on all devices connected to the R-BUS (RMDB2) connector, RCA output jacks, and XLR output connectors (on the rear panel) before operating this button.
R-BUS (RMDB2):
The ADA-7000 will operate according to the sampling clock of the device (e.g., digital mixer or digital recorder) connected to the rear panel R-BUS connector. When a clock signal is input from the R-BUS connector, the R-BUS indicator will light, and the SAMPLING FREQ indicator for that sampling frequency will light. If no clock is being input from the R-BUS connector, the R-BUS indicator will blink. If you have selected “R­BUS (RMDB2)” as the sampling clock of the ADA-7000, you must set the master clock of the connected device to be other than the R-BUS to which that ADA-7000 is
connected.
WORD CLOCK:
The ADA-7000 will operate according to the word clock signal that is connected to the rear panel WORD CLOCK connector. When a clock is being input from the WORD CLOCK connector, the WORD CLOCK indicator will light, and the SAMPLING FREQ indicator for that frequency will light. If no clock is being input from the WORD CLOCK connector, the WORD CLOCK indicator will blink. If you have selected “WORD CLOCK” as the sampling clock of the ADA-7000, you must set the master clock of the connected device to be the R-BUS to which that ADA-7000 is connected.
INTERNAL:
Select this when you want the ADA-7000 to operate on its own internal clock. Use the SAMPLING FREQ button to set the sampling frequency. If you have selected “INTERNAL” as the sampling clock of the ADA-7000, you must set the master clock of the connected device to be the R-BUS to which that ADA-7000 is connected.
7 SAMPLING FREQ Button
If CLOCK SOURCE is set to “INTERNAL,” this selects the sampling frequency at which the ADA-7000 will operate.
The ADA-7000 allows you to select a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. This is in order to support 96 kHz compatible equipment that will become available in the future. At present (December 1999), no devices with a 96 kHz compatible R-BUS connector are available. For details, please contact your nearest Roland Service Center, authorized Roland distributor, or your dealer.
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8POWER Switch
This turns the power of the ADA-7000 on/off.

Rear Panel

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1 AC IN
Connect the included power cable here.
Front and Rear Panels
3 5
42 61
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To avoid malfunction, connect only the power supply cord that was supplied with the unit.
2 WORD CLOCK IN/OUT Connectors
IN:
When supplying a sampling clock from an external device to the ADA-7000, input the WORDCLOCK signal here. Use this when you want the reference clock to be another device that outputs a high-precision sampling clock, or when synchronizing to a device that has only a WORDCLOCK OUT.
Sampling Clock Master
Digtal T ape Recorder
WORD CLOCK OUT
TERMINATOR
SWITCH: ON
WORD CLOCK IN
ADA-7000
CLOCK SOURCE: WORD CLOCK
• If you have selected “WORD CLOCK” as the sampling clock of the ADA-7000,
you must set the master clock of the connected device to the R-BUS to which that ADA-7000 is connected.
• If the master clock of the device connected to the R-BUS connector is the word clock signal, you must select “R-BUS” as the sampling clock of the ADA-7000.
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Front and Rear Panels
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TERMINATOR Switch:
Turn this on if the ADA-7000 is the last device in the word clock signal chain. Normally you will leave this turned on. Turn this off only if you are using a relay connector to distribute the word signal to other devices.
Sampling Clock Master
Digtal T ape Recorder
Connector
TERMINATOR SWITCH: OFF
WORD CLOCK IN
ADA-7000
CLOCK SOURCE: WORD CLOCK
OUT:
This outputs the sampling clock on which the ADA-7000 is operating. Use this when you want another device to synchronize to the sampling clock on which the ADA-7000 is operating.
3 R-BUS (RMDB2) Connector
This is an 8-in/8-out 24 bit digital audio connector. Connect it to another device that has an R-BUS connector (e.g., Roland digital mixer or Roland digital recorder).
Connect the R-BUS (RMDB2) connector only to an R-BUS equipped device. To avoid malfunctions, never connect it to a SCSI connector, an RS-232C
connector, or a parallel connector, even if the connector has the same shape. Use a special R-BUS (RMDB2) cable to make connections.
RMDB II, RMDB2 and R-BUS are the same standard of Roland corporation.
WORD CLOCK IN
WORD CLOCK SLAVE
4 RCA OUTPUT Connectors 1–8 (-10 dBu)
Connect an RCA phono type plug here to output the same analog signal (+4 dBu) as from the XLR output (converted to consumer level).
5 XLR/TRS INPUT Connectors 1–8
Connect either an XLR type or TRS phone plug (not both) here to input an analog signal. Phantom power can be supplied to the XLR input jacks. To turn the phantom power on/ off, use the front panel PHANTOM buttons.
* Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser
microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it. (This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 14 mA/ch Max)
6 XLR OUTPUT Connectors 1–8
Connect an XLR type plug here to output the analog signal (+4 dBu).
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An Example of Connection

As an example, we will explain how to connect a Roland VM-7200 mixing processor.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type input jacks. Wiring diagrams for these
jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.
fig.XLRJack
* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This
can be remedied by:
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
fig.4.e
VM-C7200
VM-7200
ADA-7000
Microphone
Synthesizer
VM-LINK
Output R L
R-BUS
Multi T rack Recorder
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Turning the Power On

* Once the connections have been completed (p. 11), turn on power to your various devices in the
order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is
required before the unit will operate normally.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Make sure that the volume of the audio devices have been turned down.
Turn on the power of the ADA-7000.
Turn on the power of the devices connected to the R-BUS connector.
Set the master clock (sampling clock) of the ADA-7000 and of the devices connected to the R-BUS connector of the ADA-7000.
Raise the volume of the audio equipments.
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Block Diagram

fig.5
R-BUS (RMDB2)
3/41/2 5/6 7/8 3/41/2 5/6 7/8
XLR/TRS
1
INPUT OUTPUT (+4 dBu)
3
2
INPUT
3
3/4 3/4
5/6
BNC
WORD CLOCK
TERMINATOR
OUT
+ –
+ –
ON
OFF
PAD SENS
-20 dB
PAD SENS
-20 dB
75
PEAK
PEAK
PLL
A/D
R-BUS CLOCK
INTERNAL
CLOCK
D/A
96 kHz 48 kHz
44.1 kHz 32 kHz
12
12
7/8
IN
+ –
+ –
7/8
3
3
5/6
1
XLR
21
2
21
RCA
1
OUTPUT (-10 dBu)
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R-BUS (RMDB2) Circuit Connection

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14 25
212
15 24
311
16 23
410
17 22
59
18 21
68
19 20
86
20 19
95
21 18 10 4
22 17 11 3
23 16 12 2
24 15 13 1
25 14
SHELLSHELL
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Concerning Copyright

The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public performance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright is owned by a third party. Roland will take no responsibility for any infringement of copyright that you may commit in using the ADA-7000.
Disclaimer of liability
Roland will take no responsibility for any “direct damages,” “consequential damages,” or “any other damages” which may result from your use of the ADA-7000. These damages may include but are not limited to the following events which can occur when using the ADA-7000.
• Any loss of profit that may occur to you
• Permanent loss of your music or data
• Inability to continue using the ADA-7000 itself or a connected device
About the License Agreement
The ADA-7000 and its CD-R capability are designed to allow you to reproduce material to which you have copyright, or material which the copyright owner has granted you permission to copy. Accordingly, reproduction of music CDs or other copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright owner, other than for your own personal use and enjoyment (private use) constitutes copyright infringement, which may incur penalties. Consult a copyright specialist or special publications for more detailed information on obtaining such permission from copyright holders.
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Troubleshooting

If the ADA-7000 does not function correctly, please check the following points before you suspect a malfunction. If checking these points does not resolve the problem, please contact Roland, a nearby Roland service center, or your dealer.
The CLOCK SOUCE R-BUS (RMDB2) indicator is blinking.
No sampling clock is being input to the R-BUS connector of the ADA-7000. Make the correct master clock settings on the device connected to the R-BUS connector (p. 8). Alternatively, select a different sampling clock.
The CLOCK SOURCE WORD CLOCK indicator is blinking.
A word clock signal is not being input correctly. Make the correct connections on the device that is supplying the word clock (p. 9). Alternatively, select another sampling clock.
The sound that is input to the ADA-7000 is not output from the device (digital mixer, digital recorder) that is connected to the R-BUS connector of the ADA-7000.
• Has the correct sampling clock (master clock) been selected on the ADA-7000 and on the device connected to the ADA-7000’s R-BUS connector?
• Has the volume of the audio device been raised?
• Is the input sensitivity (INPUT knob) too low? (p. 7)
No sound is output from the ADA-7000
• Have you made the correct sampling clock (master clock) settings for the ADA­7000 and for the devices connected to the ADA-7000’s R-BUS connector?
• Has the volume of the audio device been raised?
The ADA-7000’s buttons and knobs have no effect.
Has the device connected to the R-BUS connector been set to disable the panel operations of the ADA-7000?
The volume level of the instruments connected to OUTPUT connectors is too low.
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
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Supplementary Notes

How to connect the VM-7000 series and the ADA-7000

To connect the VM-7200/7100 and the ADA-7000 via R-BUS, VM-24E I/O Expansion Board (sold separately) is needed. By installing the VM-24E to a VM-7200/7100 processor, you can connect up to three ADA-7000’s.
* Refer to VM-7200/7100 Owner’s Manual p. 14 “Installing
R-BUS (RMDB2) Connectors (VM-24E).”
Connection
Connect the VM-7200/7100 and the ADA-7000 with the R-BUS cable attached in the ADA-7000 box.
* Refer to ADA-7000 Owner’s Manual p. 9 “An Example of Connection.”
Booting up
Turn the power on the ADA-7000 first, then VM-7200/7100 processor, and finally VM-C7200/C7100 console.
Clock source setting
If clock source has not been set, noise may be generated from the audio output on the ADA-7000 and the VM-7000. While setting the clock source, please turn down the master and monitor level, and turn up again after the setting is finished. Set the sampling clock on the ADA-7000 and the VM-7000 as follows.
Clock Source on the ADA-7000
connected to the R-BUS (1–8): R-BUS
Clock Source on the ADA-7000
connected to the R-BUS (9–16): R-BUS
Clock Source on the ADA-7000
connected to the R-BUS (17–24): R-BUS
Master clock on the VM-7000: INTERNAL
ADA-7000 setting
Check if the clock source on the ADA-7000 is set to R-BUS. When the ADA-7000 is booted up, the clock source is set to R-BUS. If you connect multiple ADA-7000, set the clock source on all ADA-7000 to R-BUS.
* Refer to ADA-7000 Owner’s Manual p. 6 “Clock source.”
VM-7000 setting
Set the master clock of the VM-7200/7100 to INTERNAL as follows.
1. Hold down [SHIFT], and press [PROJECT].
2. Press [DOWN] cursor, then [F1 (DIGITAL I/O)].
3. Select “WORD CLOCK SOURCE,” and set it to “INTERNAL” with V1 knob, then press [F1 (SET)] to activate the result.
* Refer to VM-C7200/C7100 Owner’s Manual p. 32 “Checking the overall system.” * If you set the clock source differently, please refer to the
ADA-7000 Owner’s Manual p. 6 “Clock source” and the VM-C7200/C7100 Owner’s Manual p. 31 “About Digital Connections and the Master Clock.”
*VM-7000 is not accommodated with 96.0 kHz sample rate. 96.0 kHz sample rate capability on the ADA-7000 is for
the future devices.
* If the system of the VM-C7200/C7100 is version 1.0x,
“DIF-AT” is displayed in the R-BUS CONFIG page even though the ADA-7000 is connected. This cause no problem for the operation. With the VM-C7200/C7100 version 1.10 or later, you can set the ADA-7000 with the R-BUS CONFIG page.
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Supplementary Notes

If the system software of the VM-C7200/C7100 is version 1.10 or later;

If the system software of the VM-C7200/C7100 is version 1.10 or later, following functions are supported.
Clock source setting
You can set up the ADA-7000’s clock source with the VM-C7200/C7100 console.
1. Hold down [SHIFT], and press [PROJECT]. SYSTEM menu appears in the display.
2. Select “SYSTEM CONFIG” and go to “R-BUS 1(/2/3)” page.
3. Following page appears in the display.
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* If the above menu does not appear in the “R-BUS 1(/2/3)” page of “SYSTEM CONFIG” menu, please turn off the
power of whole system, check the R-BUS connection and turn on again.
4. Select a desired source with [V1 (CLOCK SOURCE)] knob.
5. Press [F1 (SET)] and the clock source you selected is activated.
6. If you select “INTERNAL” for the clock source, set the sampling rate with [V3 (SAMPLING RATE)] knob.
7. Press [F3 (SET)] and the sampling rate you selected is activated.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL
In the R-BUS 1(/2/3) page, you can prohibit the ADA-7000’s panel operation.
1. Hold down [SHIFT], and press [PROJECT]. SYSTEM menu appears in the display.
2. Select “SYSTEM CONFIG” and go to “R-BUS 1(/2/3)” page.
3. Press [F5 (FRONT PANEL CONTROL)].
Highlight ON: Panel control enabled Normal ON: Panel control invalid
Remote control of the gain and phantom power
You can control the gain setting and phantom power on/off with the VM-C7200/C7100 console.
1. Press [MULTI IN 1-24] in the “SECTION” block.
2. Press [PREAMP GAIN] in the “PARAM VIEW on Fader” block.
3. Control the gain and phantom power on/off in the same manner as for the [INPUT].
* PAD on the ADA-7000 is automatically switched on/off according to the gain setting.
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Supplementary Notes

How to connect the VM-3100Pro and the ADA-7000

Connection
Connect the VM-3100Pro and the ADA-7000 with the R-BUS cable attached in the ADA-7000 box.
Booting up
Turn the power on the ADA-7000 first, then VM-3100Pro.
Sampling clock setting
If clock source has not been set, noise may be generated from the audio output on the ADA-7000 and the VM­3100Pro. While setting the clock source, please turn down the master and monitor level, and turn up again after the setting is finished. Set the sampling clock of the ADA-7000 and the VM-3100Pro as follows.
Clock Source on the ADA-7000: R-BUS Master clock on the VM-3100Pro: INTERNAL
ADA-7000 setting
Check if the clock source on the ADA-7000 is set to R-BUS. When the ADA-7000 is booted up, the clock source is set to R-BUS.
* Refer to ADA-7000 Owner’s Manual p. 6 “Clock source.”
VM-3100Pro setting
Set the master clock of the VM-3100Pro to INTERNAL as follows.
1. Hold down [SHIFT], and press [DIGITAL IN].
2. Press [F1 (INT)].
* Sample rate of the VM-3100Pro is fixed to 44.1kHz. If you use the VM-3100Pro and the ADA-7000 in combination,
the ADA-7000 works in 44.1kHz sample rate.
* If you set the clock source differently, please refer to the
ADA-7000 Owner’s Manual p. 6 “Clock source” and the VM-3100Pro Owner’s Manual p. 52 “Inputting signals from digital devices.”

How to connect the VSR-880 and the ADA-7000

Connection
Connect the VSR-880 and the ADA-7000 with the R-BUS cable attached in the ADA-7000 box.
Booting up
Turn the power on the ADA-7000 first, then VSR-880.
Sampling clock setting
Set the sampling clock of the ADA-7000 and the VSR-880 as follows. If clock source has not been set, noise may be generated from the audio output on the ADA-7000 and the VSR-880. While setting the clock source, please turn down the master and monitor level, and turn up again after the setting is finished.
Clock Source on the ADA-7000: R-BUS Master clock on the VSR-880: INTERNAL
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Supplementary Notes
ADA-7000 setting
Check if the clock source on the ADA-7000 is set to R-BUS. When the ADA-7000 is booted up, the clock source is set to R-BUS.
* Refer to ADA-7000 Owner’s Manual p. 6 “Clock source.”
VSR-880 setting
Set the master clock of the VSR-880 to INTERNAL as follows.
1. Press [SYSTEM] while holding [SHIFT]. “SYS System PRM?” appears in the display.
2. Press [ENT/YES].
3. Select SYS MasterClk= INT with TIME/VALUE dial, then press [ENT/YES].
* Refer to VSR-880 Owner’s Manual p. 108 “Select the Master Clock.” * If you set the clock source differently, please refer to the
ADA-7000 Owner’s Manual p. 6 “Clock source” and the VSR-880 Owner’s Manual p. 108 “Select the Master Clock.”

Note

* DIF-AT Interface Box cannot be used even if connected to the ADA-7000 via R-BUS.
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Specifications

8-channel AD/DA Converter ADA-7000
Signal Processing
AD Conversion: 24 bits, 64 times oversampling DA Conversion: 24 bits, 128 times oversampling
Sample Rate
96.0 kHz, 48.0 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Frequency Response
Sample Rate
96.0 kHz: 6 Hz–44 kHz
48.0 kHz: 6 Hz–22 kHz
44.1 kHz: 6 Hz–20 kHz
32.0 kHz: 6 Hz–14 kHz
Nominal Input Level
Input 1–8: -64–+4 dBu
Input Impedance
Input 1–8 (XLR type): 10 k Input 1–8 (1/4 inch phone type): 10 k
Nominal Output Level
Power Consumption
19 W
Dimensions
482.0 (W) x 293.0 (D) x 88.9 (H) mm 19 (W) x 11-9/16 (D) x 3-1/2 (H) inches
Weight
5.1 kg 11 lbs 4 oz
Accessories
R-BUS cable (1 m) AC Cord Owner’s Manual
Options
V-Mixing Station: VM-3100Pro V-Mixing Console: VM-C7200, VM-C7100 V-Mixing Processor: VM-7200, VM-7100 24-bit Digital Studio Recorder: VSR-880
Output 1–8: +4 dBu (XLR type) Output 1–8: -10 dBu (RCA phono type)
Output Impedance
Output 1–8 (XLR type): 600 Output 1–8 (RCA phono type): 300
Recommended Load Impedance
Output 1–8 (XLR type): 10 k or greater Output 1–8 (RCA phono type): 10 k or greater
Connectors and Jacks
Input 1–8 (XLR type, balanced, phantom power) Input 1–8 (1/4 inch phone type, TRS balanced) Output 1–8 (XLR type, balanced) Output 1–8 (RCA phono type) R-BUS (RMDB2) Connector (DB-25 type) Word Clock In (BNC type, with terminator switch) Word Clock Out (BNC type) AC Inlet
Power Supply
(0 dBu = 0.775 V rms )
* In the interest of product improvement, the
specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
AC 117 V, AC 230 V or AC 240 V
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Information
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
AFRICA
AFRICA
EGYPT
Al Fanny Trading Office
P.O. Box 2904, El Horrieh Heliopolos, Cairo, EGYPT TEL: (02) 4185531
REUNION
Maison FO - YAM Marcel
25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: 28 29 16
SOUTH AFRICA
That Other Music Shop (PTY) Ltd.
11 Melle St., Braamfontein, Johannesbourg Republic of SOUTH AFRICA
P.O.Box 32918, Braamfontein 2017 Republic of SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 403 4105
Paul Bothner (PTY) Ltd.
17 Werdmuller Centre Claremont 7700 Republic of SOUTH AFRICA
P.O. Box 23032 Claremont, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA, 7735 TEL: (021) 674 4030
ASIA
CHINA
Beijing Xinghai Musical Instruments Co., Ltd.
6 Huangmuchang Chao Yang District, Beijing, CHINA TEL: (010) 6774 7491
Shanghai Xingtong Acoustics Equipment CO.,Ltd.
Rm.1108, No.2240 Pudong South Road Shanghai, CHINA TEL: (021) 6873 4123
HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Service Division
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, HONG KONG TEL: 2415 0911
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Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 498 3079
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PT Citra IntiRama
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Cosmos Corporation
1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855
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BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD
140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur,MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 2144-3333
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G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801
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Swee Lee Company
150 Sims Drive, SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 846-3676
CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD
Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, #02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980 TEL: 243 9555
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ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339
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Theera Music Co. , Ltd.
330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 2248821
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Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
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Comercial Fancy ΙΙ S.A.
Avenida Rancagua #0330 Providencia Santiago, CHILE TEL: 56-2-373-9100
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OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Notre YY Alameda, Juan Pablo 2, No. 4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: (503) 262-0788
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Distribuidora De Instrumentos Musicales
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VIDEO Broadcast S.A.
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Todo Musica S.A.
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Intermusica Ltd.
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011
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Cais Das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto 4050-465 PORTO PORTUGAL TEL: (022) 608 00 60
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FBS LINES
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MuTek
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Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN TEL: (08) 702 0020
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Gerberstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4410 Liestal, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 921 1615
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TIC-TAC
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Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 700139
MIDDLE EAST
BAHRAIN
Moon Stores
Bab Al Bahrain Road, P.O. Box 20077 State of BAHRAIN TEL: 211 005
CYPRUS
Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.
17 Diagorou St., P.O. Box 2046, Nicosia CYPRUS TEL: (02) 453 426
IRAN
MOCO, INC.
No.41 Nike St.Dr.Shariyati Ave. Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad Tehran, IRAN TEL: 285 4169
ISRAEL
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.
8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666
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AMMAN Trading Agency
Prince Mohammed St. P.O. Box 825 Amman 11118 JORDAN TEL: (06) 4641200
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Easa Husain Al-Yousifi
Abdullah Salem Street, Safat KUWAIT TEL: 5719499
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A. Chahine & Fils
P.O. Box 16-5857 Gergi Zeidan St. Chahine Building, Achrafieh Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 335799
QATAR
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & Stores)
P.O. Box 62, DOHA QATAR TEL: 4423-554
SAUDI ARABIA
aDawliah Universal Electronics APL
Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg., 1st Floor SAUDI ARABIA
P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 898 2081
SYRIA
Technical Light & Sound Center
Khaled Ibn Al Walid St. P.O. Box 13520 Damascus - SYRIA TEL: (011) 2235 384
TURKEY
Barkat muzik aletleri ithalat ve ihracat Ltd Sti
Siraselviler cad.Guney is hani 84­86/6, Taksim. Istanbul. TURKEY TEL: (0212) 2499324
U.A.E.
Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Grand Floor DUBAI U.A.E. TEL: (04) 3360715
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Head Office)
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (0604) 270 6626
Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Toronto Office)
Unit 2, 109 Woodbine Downs Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6Y1 CANADA TEL: (0416) 213 9707
U. S. A.
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700
As of May 15, 2001 (Roland)

Memo

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For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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