Roland SI-AES4 User Manual

4-CHANNEL DIGITAL INPUT MODULE

SI-AES4

Owner’s Manual

Contents
Before You Use the Unit ..........................................................	3
For the Purchaser — Please Read .............................................................................	3
Checking the Included Items.....................................................................................	3
How to Use the Ferrite Core ......................................................................................	3
Main Features ..............................................................................................................	3
Names of Things and What They Do ......................................	4
AES/EBU input jacks A and B ..................................................................................	4
LOCK indicators A and B ..........................................................................................	4
Sampling frequency indicators A and B ..................................................................	4
Applications..............................................................................	5
Specifications ...........................................................................	6

Memo and Hint Icons

Throughout the SI-AES4 Owner’s manual, you’ll occasionally come to areas that provide extra information related to the feature or operation described in the main text. The symbols in the right-hand margin define the nature of this extra information.

A note is something that adds information about the topic at hand.

A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (SI-AES4 Owner’s Manual p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (SI-AES4 Owner’s Manual p. 2). 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, the SI-AES4 Owner’s Manual and the S-4000S Owner’s Manual should be read in their entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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.

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.

002a

• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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005

• The S-4000S should be used only with a rack that is recommended by Roland.

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006

•When using the S-4000S unit with a rack recommended by Roland, the rack must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If

not using a rack, 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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118b

•Keep the included ferrite cores in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them

being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

559b

•When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shockabsorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

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.

*MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

Before You Use the Unit

For the Purchaser — Please Read

The SI-AES4 is not user installable. Installation must be carried out by an authorized Roland Service Technician.

Checking the Included Items

•SI-AES4

This is a 4-channel digital input module for the S-4000S. It provides for the input of digital audio that complies with the AES/EBU standard.

•Ferrite cores(2)

How to Use the Ferrite Core

1.Spread open the tabs and open the ferrite core.

2.Attach the ferrite core near the XLR connector on the AES/EBU cable.

3.Close the ferrite core by squeezing together the two halves until you hear them click into place.

4.Connect the plug that has the ferrite core attached near it to the AES/EBU connector on the SI-AES4.

Main Features

•4-channel input of AES/EBU-compliant digital audio

•Built-in sample rate converter providing high sound quality for all inputs

•Support for a variety of sampling frequencies, up to a maximum of 96 kHz

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