Cadac X16 - Manual (Page 3)

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Revision MM2006-1 X16 MADI Merge Unit
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................i
Introduction ................................................................iii
Features ......................................................................iv
Using the X16 Manual ................................................iv
Declaration of Conformity .........................................v
1 Important Safety Instructions ...........................7
1.1 Mains Cable ............................................................... 7
1.2 Changing the Fuse ..................................................... 7
1.3 Fuse Types................................................................. 8
1.4 Servicing..................................................................... 9
1.5 Do not remove any covers ......................................... 9
1.6 Safety checklist .......................................................... 9
2 Important information ......................................11
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................ 11
2.2 Operational Considerations ...................................... 12
2.3 AC mains voltage ..................................................... 12
2.4 Cleaning ................................................................... 12
2.5 Installation ................................................................ 12
3 The X16 MADI Merge Unit ...............................13
3.1 X16 Front Panel ....................................................... 13
3.2 X16 Rear Panel ........................................................ 13
3.3 Connecting up your X16 ........................................... 14
3.3.1
Mains power.............................................. 14
3.3.2 MADI Inputs .............................................. 14
3.3.3 MADI Outputs............................................ 14
3.3.4 Wordclock Master/Slave ........................... 15
3.3.5 Buffered Wordclock Outputs 1 - 4 ............. 15
3.3.6 Connections for M16/X16 Systems........... 16
3.4 Configuring the X16.................................................. 17
3.4.1
Power On .................................................. 17
3.4.2 MADI Mode ............................................... 17
3.5 X16 MADI Merge Operation ..................................... 19
3.5.1
48kHz Mode MADI Merge......................... 19
3.5.2 96kHz Mode MADI Merge........................ 20
3.5.3 MADI Thru Mode....................................... 21
3.5.4 Wordclock Synchronisation...................... 21
3.5.5 X16 LED Error Indication .......................... 23