Studio Technologies 85 - Manual (Page 6)

Issue 4, June 2011 Model 85 User Guide
Page 6 Studio Technologies, Inc.
logic signal, then retransmitted using rug-
ged driver circuits. No timing “correction” is
performed. No data is manipulated, added,
or changed. The Model 85 assumes that
your digital signals have been carefully
created and simply need to be distributed
to multiple inputs. In an age when every-
one wants to “fix” your digital signals the
Model 85 takes a “hands off” approach.
With a nominal 60 nanosecond input to
output delay, the outputs are essentially
identical to the inputs.
Installation
In this section you will be installing the
Model 85 in an equipment rack. AES/EBU
input and output connections will be made
using the ten XLR-type connectors located
on the back panel. AC mains power will be
connected to the Model 85.
System Components
The shipping carton contains a Model 85,
User Guide, and warranty card. Units des-
tined for North America are shipped with
an AC mains cord. Your dealer or distribu-
tor will provide an AC mains cord for non-
North American destinations.
Mounting the Model 85
The Model 85 requires one space in a
standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment
rack. It is desirable to locate the Model 85
to allow easy access to both the front and
the back panels. The back panel contains
the input and output connectors. The front
Signal
present LEDs
Model 85 Front Panel
Output source select
configuration switches
Power
present LED
Model 85 Back Panel
AC mains
connection
AES/EBU
outputs
AES/EBU
inputs