Roland Professional A/V SOAES4 Users Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (SO-AES4 Owner’s
Manual p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (SO-AES4 Owner’s Manual p. 3) 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 SO-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.
Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before You Use the Unit ............................................................................ 4
For the Purchaser — Please Read ........................................................................... 4
Checking the Included Items ................................................................................... 4
How to Use the Ferrite Cores .................................................................................. 4
Main Features ............................................................................................................ 4
Names of Things and What They Do ........................................................ 5
AES/EBU output jacks ............................................................................................. 5
Clock-source switch .................................................................................................. 5
Clock-source indicator .............................................................................................. 5
Sampling-frequency switch ..................................................................................... 5
Sampling-frequency indicator ................................................................................. 5
Word-clock input jack ............................................................................................... 5
LOCK indicator .......................................................................................................... 6
Word-clock output/thru switch (word-clock input terminal-resistor switch) 6
Word-clock output/thru jack .................................................................................. 6
4-CHANNEL DIGITAL OUTPUT MODULE
SO-AES4
Owner’s Manual
Contents
Applications ................................................................................................ 7
Specifications ............................................................................................. 8
Note, Memo and Hint Icons
Throughout the SO-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 warning contains important information that will help you avoid damage to the SO-AES4, other
equipment, or yourself.
A note is something that adds information about the topic at hand.
A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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2
IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the
following:
Additional Precautions
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-
absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing
so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and
could lead to malfunction.
Copyright
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.
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Before You Use the Unit
For the Purchaser — Please Read
The SO-AES4 is not user installable. Installation must be carried out by an
authorized Roland Service Technician.
Checking the Included Items
• SO-AES4
This is a 4-channel digital output module for the S-4000S. It provides for the output
of digital audio that complies with the AES/EBU standard.
• Ferrite cores (2)
• BNC cable
How to Use the Ferrite Cores
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 SO-AES4.
Main Features
• 4-channel output of AES/EBU-compliant digital audio
• Built-in sample rate converter providing high sound quality
• Word-clock input and output connectors for support for synchronization with an
external word clock and synchronization with multiple SO-AES4 modules
• Support for a variety of sampling frequencies, up to a maximum of 96 kHz
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