Rane RC 24T - Manual (Page 3)

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. AES/EBU OUTPUT. The AES/EBU OUTPUT transmits digital audio conforming to the AES/EBU standard. Digital audio
exiting this Output is identical to the original digital audio fed to the AES/EBU (or SPDIF) INPUT and recorded onto the
DA-88. This Output is typically connected to a D/A converter, hard disk recorder or a CD mastering system. The AES/EBU
OUTPUT follows international conventions, with pin 2 hot, pin 3 negative, and pin 1 tied to chassis ground.
2. AES/EBU INPUT. The AES/EBU Input receives digital audio following the AES/EBU standard. This Input follows
international conventions, with pin 2 hot, pin 3 negative, and pin 1 tied to chassis ground. This input is typically connected
to the digital audio source, such as an A/D converter or the output of a digital mixer.
3. SPDIF INPUT. The SPDIF Input is just like the AES/EBU INPUT, except data received here is formatted with the con-
sumer “Sony Philips Digital Interface Format”.
4. INPUT SELECT SWITCH. This switch allows you to select the desired input (SPDIF or AES/EBU). Another way of
putting it is: you must select the proper input (the one you plugged a cable into). Note: The RC 24T generates the DA-88
WORD SYNC from the AES/EBU (or SPDIF) input. Therefore, it is necessary for the A/D converter (or whatever your
AES/EBU source is) to feed the PAQRAT AES/EBU (or SPDIF) INPUT at all times (whether you’re recording or playing
back).
5. TDIF-1. This connector interfaces the RC-24T to the DA-88 modular digital multitrack. A TDIF cable must be used! DO
NOT USE A STANDARD COMPUTER CABLE WITH THIS INTERFACE! The connectors are not wired the same! Use only
a Rane part #280-100 or Tascam part #PW-88D.
6. WORD SYNC OUT. This Output sends a digital audio synchronization signal to the DA-88. It must be connected to the
DA-88’s WORD SYNC IN connector with a typical BNC cable (terminated with male BNC plugs on each end). Failure to
connect this cable will prevent the RC-24T from synchronizing with the DA-88.
7. POWER INPUT. Plug the external power supply into this connector. Caution: Never connect anything except the Rane
RS 1 AC power supply (enclosed with the unit) to the thing that looks like a red telephone jack on the rear of the RC-24T.
This is a low-voltage AC power input, and connecting it to telephones, computer keyboards, or other devices will result in
unpredictable, and potentially catastrophic, results. If you want to destroy your RC-24T, we suggest wiring it to the output
of a power amplifier, or dropping it out of an airplane.
FCC & VDE NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules, and similar requirements found in
European specifications VDE 0871/0875. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.
USE OF SHIELDED DIGITAL CABLES IS REQUIRED
FOR FCC COMPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT NOTE