Lexicon Converter - Manual (Page 4)

20/20 AD User Guide
Contents
Introduction
Controls and Connectors ...................................................................... 1
Unpacking • Power • Mounting .......................................................... 1
Front Panel Controls .......................................................................... 2
The Converter • The Level Meters • The Compressor
Synchronization and Output Formatting • Alternate Modes
Rear Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 5
Audio Connections ............................................................................ 6
Connectors • Cables
Using the 20/20 AD ................................................................................. 9
Analog Inputs ..................................................................................... 9
Termination and Grounding via Internal Jumpers ............................. 9
Balanced and Unbalanced Input Signals ......................................... 12
Front Panel Adjustments ................................................................. 13
Synchronization and Sample Rate .................................................. 14
AES Sync • Word Clock • Internal and External Modes
About Dither ..................................................................................... 16
Psychoacoustically Optimized Noise Shaping (PONS)
Automatic Offset Removal ............................................................... 18
Compressor Modes ......................................................................... 18
Dynamic Range Compression • Non-Linear Transfer
Functions • Overload Protection • Digitizing Analog Tape
Link • Display
Digital Audio Outputs ....................................................................... 23
Realigning Two DAT Recordings .................................................... 24
Digital Sinewave Generator ............................................................. 24
Operating the 20/20 AD in the Digitial Mode ................................... 25
Specifications ....................................................................................... 27
Definition of Terms .............................................................................. 29