Kramer DigiTOOLS 6410N User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODELS:

6410N

Digital to Analog Audio

Converter

6420N

Analog to Digital Audio

Converter

P/N: 2900-000317 Rev 3

6410N, 6420N – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Digital Audio Inputs/Outputs on the 6410N and 6420N 4

3.2 About the 6410N 4

3.3 About the 6420N 5

4Your Audio Converters 7

4.1 Your 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 7

4.2 Your 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 9

5Using the Audio Converters 11

5.1 Connecting the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 11

5.2 Connecting the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 13

6Technical Specifications 15

6.1 6410N Specifications 15

6.2 6420N Specifications 15

Figures

Figure 1: Professional and Consumer Inputs/Outputs on the 6410N / 6420N 4

Figure 2: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 7

Figure 3: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Underside 8

Figure 4: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 9

Figure 5: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Underside 10

Figure 6: Connecting the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 12

Figure 7: Connecting the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 14

6410N, 6420N - Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of

problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals

on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our

line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined

by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;

GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:

Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:

Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:

Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 6410N, 6420N, which are ideal for the

following typical applications:

Audio broadcast and production studios

Non-linear editing studios

Multimedia and presentation format conversion

Diagnostics of audio equipment during field operation

6410N, 6420N - Getting Started

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

Review the contents of this user manual

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp

to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if

firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality cables)

Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

Position your Kramer 6410N, 6420N away from moisture, excessive sunlight

and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

6410N, 6420N - Getting Started

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall

adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country

go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

6410N, 6420N - Overview

3 Overview

Both the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter and the 6420N Analog to Digital

Audio Converter use digital audio transmission standards, as Section 3.1

describes.

This section summarizes the:

Digital and audio outputs on the 6410N and 6420N (see Section 3.1)

6410N (see Section 3.2)

6420N (see Section 3.3)

3.1 Digital Audio Inputs/Outputs on the 6410N and 6420N

Figure 1 illustrates the transmission standards for professional and consumer

formats, which can be translated via the 6410N/6420N.

Figure 1: Professional and Consumer Inputs/Outputs on the 6410N / 6420N

3.2 About the 6410N

The 6410N is a high performance format converter for digital audio signals. It

converts AES/EBU, AES-ID3, S/PDIF or Toslink® optical digital audio signals

simultaneously to:

As Figure 6 illustrates, the sound is output from both the amplifier and the headphones

simultaneously.

6410N, 6420N - Overview

Analog balanced stereo on detachable terminal block connectors

Unbalanced stereo on a 3.5” jack, capable of driving a 32load

(headphones)

In particular, the 6410N:

Supports multi-standards - AES/EBU, IEC 958, S/PDIF and EIAJ

CP340/1201 professional and consumer formats with sampling frequencies

up to 96kHz

Provides automatic equalization and reclocking of the digital audio stream

coming from any digital input

Automatically detects the sample rate of the digital input, ranging from 32kHz

to 96kHz

Features selectable conversion ratio (D/A) settings: 0dBFS to +12dB,

+16dB, +20dB or +24dB

Has an S/N Ratio of over 88dB

Has AES/EBU and AES-ID3 transformer coupled inputs

The 6410N is 12VDC fed and is housed in a DigiTOOLS enclosure.

3.3 About the 6420N

The 6420N is a high performance format converter for balanced audio signals. It

converts two channels of balanced audio signals to AES/EBU, AES-ID3, S/PDIF

and TOSlink® optical digital outputs simultaneously.

In particular, the 6420N:

Supports multi-standards - AES/EBU, IEC 958, S/PDIF and EIAJ

CP340/1201 professional and consumer formats with sampling frequencies

up to 96kHz

With its analog balanced stereo audio input signal, splits to four digital audio

output signals (functioning as a 1:4 DA), available in all the possible digital

audio interfaces

Features selectable sampling frequencies of 32k, 44.1k, 48k, or 96k

6410N, 6420N - Overview

Features selectable gain ratio (A/D) settings: -12dB, -16dB, -20dB or -24dB to

0dBFs

Features selectable digital audio system bits (professional or consumer)

Has AES/EBU and AES-ID3 transformer coupled outputs

The 6420N is 12VDC fed and is housed in a DigiTOOLS enclosure.

6410N, 6420N - Your Audio Converters

4 Your Audio Converters

Section 4.1 defines the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter and

Section 4.2 defines the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter.

4.1 Your 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter

Figure 2 defines the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter:

Figure 2: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter

Feature

Function

12V DC

+12V DC connector for powering the

unit

DIGITAL

INPUTS

AES 75BNC Connector

Connect to the digital audio source

AES / EBU Detachable

Terminal Block Connector

Connect to the digital audio source

S/PDIF RCA Connector

Connect to the digital audio source

OPTICAL Toslink® Optical

Connector

Connect to the digital audio source

ANALOG

OUT

LEFT and RIGHT Detachable

Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to the analog audio acceptor

INPUT

SELECTOR

A Push Button

Press A and B buttons (as detailed on

side panel) to select the input (see

Section 4.1.1)

B Push Button

LINK LED

Illuminates when receiving the

appropriate input signal

VOLUME Control Knob

Rotate to adjust the headphones

output signal level

PHONES Out Connector

Connects to a headphone set

ON LED

Illuminates when receiving power

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