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Delivering the Moment
Installation and Operaon Manual
AES6800+
AES/EBU Audio Distribuon
Ampliers
Edion C
175-000186-00

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AES6800+
AES/EBU Audio Distribution
Amplifier
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition C 
November 2011

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Contents
Preface........................................................................................................................ vii
Manual Information ..................................................................................................... vii
Purpose .................................................................................................................... vii
Audience .................................................................................................................. vii
Revision History ........................................................................................................ vii
Writing Conventions ................................................................................................. vii
Obtaining Documents .............................................................................................. viii
Unpacking/Shipping Information .............................................................................. viii
Safety Standards and Compliances .............................................................................ix
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ................................................ix
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ...............................ix
Safety Terms and Symbols ..........................................................................................x
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1
Product Description ....................................................................................................... 1
Typical Broadcast and Production Applications ........................................................... 1
Main Features ............................................................................................................ 1
Module Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 2
Front Module ............................................................................................................ 2
Back Module ............................................................................................................. 4
Signal Flow .................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration ....................................................................... 7
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking the Module ................................................................................................. 7
Preparing the Product for Installation ......................................................................... 7
Checking the Packing List .......................................................................................... 8
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 8
EQ Mode ................................................................................................................... 8
AES or Bypass Mode .................................................................................................. 9
Setting the Jumper for the AES Digital Audio Signal ................................................... 9
Setting DIP Switches ................................................................................................... 10
Maximum 6800+Frame Power Ratings ..................................................................... 11

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Installing 6800+Modules ............................................................................................12
Required Frames and Back Connector Types ............................................................12
Installing AES6800+Modules ...................................................................................12
Removing AES6800+Modules ................................................................................. 12
Making Connections ................................................................................................12
Chapter 3 Operation.................................................................................................................. 13
Overview ......................................................................................................................13
Introducing Parameter Types ...................................................................................... 13
Operating Notes .......................................................................................................... 14
Setting Locally Accessible Parameters .......................................................................15
Changing Parameter Settings ..................................................................................... 15
Recalling Default Parameter Settings ........................................................................ 16
Reading the Software Version ..................................................................................16
Reading the Hardware Version ................................................................................. 16
LEDs and Alarms ..........................................................................................................16
Module Status LED ...................................................................................................16
Alarms .....................................................................................................................16
Other LED Descriptions ............................................................................................17
Chapter 4 Specifications......................................................................................................... 19
Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 19
Outputs ........................................................................................................................ 20
Performance .................................................................................................................20
Power Consumption ....................................................................................................21
Propagation Delay .......................................................................................................21
Temp era ture .................................................................................................................21
Appendix A Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 23
Software Communication Problems .......................................................................... 23
Hardware Communication Problems .........................................................................24
Index........................................................................................................................... 27

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Preface
Manual Information
Purpose This manual details the features, installation procedures, operational procedures, and
specifications of the AES6800+AES/EBU audio distribution amplifier.
Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the
installation, setup, and/or operation of the AES6800+AES/EBU audio distribution amplifier.
Revision
History
Writing
Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following
text conventions:
Table P-1 PManual Revision History
Edition Date Revision History
A November 2003 Initial release
B July 2005 Added information concerning maximum 6800+frame
power ratings
Added index
C November 2011 Minor corrections and updates to contents
Table P-2 Manual Style and Writing Conventions
Term or Convention Description
Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons,
check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus,
windows, lists, and selection names.
Italics Indicates email addresses, the names of books or
publications, and the first instances of new terms and
specialized words that need emphasis.
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER,
TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE.
Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a
DOS entry or something you type into a field.

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Obtaining
Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively,
contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.
Unpacking/Shipping Information
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years
of stable and trouble-free service.
1Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you
install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product
for servicing.
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer
Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned
for service. If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as
long as it meets the following criteria:
The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.
The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging
material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid
after servicing.
> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy
of menus and windows.
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic
document or elsewhere
Internet address Indicates a jump to a website or URL
Note:
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and
troubleshoot problems.
Table P-2 Manual Style and Writing Conventions (Continued)
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Safety Standards and Compliances
A 6800+ series safety manual is shipped with every 6800+Frame Installation and
Operation Manual and can be downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your
Customer Service representative for a copy of this safety manual.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on
Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in
electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of
hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the
environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive takes effect on July 1, 2006, and it
refers to the following hazardous substances:
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
In accordance with this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully
RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information on dates and
deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment
sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the
EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure P-1.
Figure P-1 RoHS Compliance Symbol
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical
and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the
responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users
of these products. Effective August 13, 2005, producers or users will be required to recycle
electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and must not dispose of the
equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU member states
may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the
EU will affix labels indicating that such products must properly recycled. (See our website for
more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local Sales
representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Eequipment that
complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown in
Figure P-2.

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Figure P-2 WEEE Compliance Symbol
Safety Terms
and Symbols
This product manual uses the following safety terms and symbols to identify certain
conditions or practices. See the 6800+Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for more
information.
Table P-3 Safety Terms and Symbols
WARNING
Identifies conditions or practices that can result in personal
injury or loss of life—high voltage is present. Uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
Identifies conditions or practices that can result in damage
to the equipment or other property. Important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions are included in the
literature accompanying the product.

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1Introduction
Product Description
AES6800+is a digital audio distribution amplifier module set in the new 6800+family. The
AES6800+features cable auto-equalization, data reclocking, and incoming data error
detection and reporting. The error detection and reporting features use front-mounted LEDs
and an external alarm reporting. Housed in an FR-6802+series frame, this distribution
amplifier meets the AES interface standards according to SMPTE 276M, AES3 1992 (r 1997),
and AES3 id-2001.
These DAs feature high audio performance, low cost, remote monitoring, and diagnostic
capability in our control system.
You can set up and monitor the AES6800+locally via DIP switches. You can monitor error
signals and card status remotely on a PC. For remote monitoring, you can use either a serial
RS-232 or optional ICE6800+Ethernet connection.
Typical Broadcast and Production Applications
The AES6800+distribution amplifier can be used in broadcast, cable, production,
educational, and auditorium applications where a low cost method of distributing AES/EBU
digital audio signals is required.
Main
Features
Available in balanced (AES6800+B) and coaxial (AES6800+C) I/O formats
Distribution of one signal input into four or nine isolated outputs
Input signal lock detect
Automatic or manual EQ
Sampling frequency from 30 kHz to 192 kHz
Bypass mode for non-AES signals of < 30 MHz @ 50% duty cycle
Automatic reporting of data or signal quality errors, such as
CRC errors
Validity
Confidence
Biphase encoding errors
Parity errors

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Module Descriptions
Front Module AES6800+B
The AES6800+B is a balanced 4- or 9-output AES/EBU digital audio distribution amplifier. It
uses serial transmission format over twisted pair for two-channel linearly represented digital
audio data per AES3-1992.
Figure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical AES6800+B front module, and shows the
general location of LEDs and jumpers.
Figure 1-1 Typical AES6800+B Front Module
AES6800+C
The AES6800+C is a coaxial 4- or 9-output AES/EBU digital audio distribution amplifier. It
uses serial transmission format over 75coaxial cable per SMPTE 276M.
Figure 1-2 is a generic top-front view of a typical AES6800+C front module, and shows the
general location of LEDs and jumpers.
Figure 1-2 Typical AES6800+C Front Module

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LEDs, Switches, and Jumpers
Table 1-1 briefly describes generic 6800+LEDs, switches, and jumpers. See Chapter 2,
Installation and Configuration for more information on specific AES6800+module
controls, LEDs, and jumpers.
Each 6800+module has a number of LEDs assigned to indicated varying states/functions.
These functions are listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-1 Generic 6800+Module Features
Feature Description
Module status
LEDs
Various color and lighting combinations of these
LEDs indicate the module state. See Table 1-2 on
page 3 and LEDs and Alarms on page 16 or more
information.
Control LEDs Various lighting combinations of these control LEDs
(sometimes referred to as “Bank Select LEDs”)
indicate the currently selected bank. (This item not
available on the AES6800+)
Monitoring
LEDs
Each 6800+module has a number of LEDs assigned
to indicate varying states/functions. See LEDs and
Alarms on page 16 for a description of these LEDs.
Local/remote
control jumper
Local: Locks out external control panels and
allows card-edge control only; limits the
functionality of remote software applications to
monitoring
Remote: Allows remote or local (card-edge)
configuration, operation, and monitoring of the
AES6800+
Table 1-2 AES6800+Module-Specific Status LEDs
Condition Color Function
All OK
No Errors
Green No error, everything working well
No lock Red Signal not present or cannot be locked
Biphase
coding error
Amber Biphase coding of incoming data incorrect
Parity error Amber AES stream’s parity not set as specified
CRC error Amber CRC value calculated for incoming data
does not match the CRC byte of channel
status word
Confidence
flag error
Amber Received data eye opening less than half a
bit period, indicating a possible lack of
signal strength or high jitter; also may
mean that insufficient EQ applied
Validity error Amber AES stream’s validity bit is high (incoming
data not suitable for conversion to an
analog audio signal)
Alarm Amber External alarm contact closure asserted;
card reporting an alarm

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Back Module FR6802+Frame Back Module
Figure 1-3 shows the single-width back connector and Figure 1-4 shows the double-slot
back connector used by the AES6800+when installed in an FR6802+or FR6802+DM
frame.
Figure 1-3 Single-Width Back Connectors for FR6802+Frame
Figure 1-4 Double-Slot Back Connectors for FR6802+and FR6802+DM Frames
Frame
status*
Red Frame alarm
Green All OK, no frame alarm
* If the frame status LED is not lit, the module may not be operational.
Table 1-2 AES6800+Module-Specific Status LEDs
Condition Color Function
AES IN
AES OUT 1
AES OUT 2
AES OUT 3
AES OUT 4
AES IN
AES OUT 1
AES OUT 2
AES OUT 3
AES OUT 4
Balanced Unbalanced
AES OUT 9
AES OUT 1
AES OUT 4
AES OUT 2
AES OUT 7
AES OUT 5
AES IN
AES OUT 8
AES OUT 3AES OUT 6
Balanced Unbalanced
AES IN
AES OUT 1
AES OUT 2
AES OUT 3
AES OUT 4
AES OUT 9
AES OUT 8
AES OUT 7
AES OUT 6
AES OUT 5

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6800/7000 Series Frame Back Module (Overlay) (AES6800+C
Only)
Note: Remote monitoring for the AES6800+C module is not available if it is installed in a
6800/7000 series frame.
Figure 1-5 shows the double-slot back connector overlay used by the AES6800+C when
installed in a 6800/7000 series frame. The AES6800+B cannot be installed in a 6800/7000
series frame.
Figure 1-5 Back Connector for 6800/7000 Series Frame
Signal Flow
Figure 1-6 AES6800+B and AES6800+C Signal Flow Diagram
AES OUT 1
AES OUT 7
AES OUT 3
AES OUT 4
AES OUT 8
AES IN
AES OUT 2
AES OUT 5AES OUT 6
Equalizer ReclockerAES IN
+BD, +CD only
AES OUT 1
AES OUT 2
AES OUT 3
AES OUT 4
AES OUT 5
AES OUT 6
AES OUT 7
AES OUT 8
AES OUT 9
CPU Monitoring
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2Installation and Configuration
Overview CAUTION: Before installing this product, read the 6800+Series Safety Instructions
and Standards manual shipped with every FR6802+Frame Installation and
Operation Manual, or downloadable from our website. This safety manual contains
important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800+series
products.
See the FR6802+Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing
and operating an FR6802+frame and its components.
The AES6800+C can be installed in a 6800/7000 series frame. When installed in a 6800/
7000 series frame, the AES6800+C will not report to the frame alarm.
The AES6800+B cannot be installed in a 6800/7000 series frame.
Unpacking the Module
Preparing the Product for Installation
Before you install the AES6800+, perform the following:
Note: Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged.
Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. See Checking the Packing List for
more information.
Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packaging material.
Retain the original packaging materials for possible re-use.
See Unpacking/Shipping Information on page viii for information about returning a
product for servicing.

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Checking the
Packing List
Setting Jumpers
Note: We recommend that you use the available 6800+software control options (serial/
local or Ethernet/remote) to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming parameter values.
The AES6800+module has two standard jumpers, which are located on the front card
edge. The jumpers allow you to switch between EQ automatic and manual modes, and
between AES and bypass modes.
Figure 2-1 Settings for Automatic / Manual EQ Mode, and AES / Bypass Mode
EQ Mode This distribution amplifier provides two options for EQ adjustment: manual and automatic.
The mode is jumper-selected. See Figure 2-1.
Table 2-1 AES6800+Packing List
Ordered Product Content Description
AES6800+One AES6800+front module
One AES6800+Installation and Operation Manual
AES6800+SOne AES6800+front module
One standard single-slot back connector
One AES6800+Installation and Operation Manual
AES6800+DOne AES6800+front module
One standard double-slot back connector
One AES6800+Installation and Operation Manual
AES6800+SR One standard single-slot back connector
AES6800+DR One standard double-slot back connector

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Manual EQ
In manual adjust mode a card-edge mounted, multi-turn potentiometer manual EQ adjust is
used for adjusting equalization. The Lock and Confidence flag warnings on the card-edge
mounted LED indicator can be used to determine the amount of EQ required without
external test equipment. If the confidence flag error light is on, more EQ is needed. To
increase the amount of EQ, use a screwdriver to turn the manual EQ adjustment
potentiometer counter-clockwise until the Confidence LED indicator turns off and the Lock
LED indicator turns green.
Automatic EQ
Note: The factory default configurations for J1 is in the “AUTO” position.
In automatic adjust mode, the AES6800+automatically sets the amount of cable EQ
needed to improve signal quality in case of signal degradation over extended cable lengths.
The EQ is designed for use with up to 2,000 ft (609 m) of Belden 8281 coaxial cable or
equivalent, or up to 1,000 ft (304 m) of Belden 8451 twisted pair cable or equivalent.
AES or
Bypass Mode AES Mode
Note: The factory default configuration is for AES mode.
AES mode is used to allow the distribution amplifier to automatically receive and decode
audio data according to AES3 interface standards. It also allows the DA to decode the AES
data stream for any error information.
Bypass Mode
Bypass mode is used to allow the distribution amplifier to pass non-AES or non-biphase
encoded signals of frequency less than 30 MHz at 50% duty cycle.
Setting the Jumper for the AES Digital Audio Signal
Follow this procedure to set the jumper for the proper AES digital audio signal:
1Locate the jumper set on the module (near the top front of the module).
Figure 2-2 shows the standard location of the jumper set.

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Figure 2-2 Location of the Jumper Set
2Place a jumper on the pin that corresponds to the mode that you want (see Figure 2-1 on
page 8).
Setting DIP Switches
Note: DIP switches are set at the Manufacturing facility to the ALL ON position.
A six-pin DIP switch provides for external frame alarm configuration. The DIP switches allow
you to select which errors contained within the biphase encoded data stream (received by
the receiver) can trigger a frame alarm. When a DIP switch is in the ON position, any error
received from the AES biphase encoded signal will trigger the frame alarm, light the
appropriate LED, and light the red frame status LED.
DIP switches must be set to the ON position for the alarms to show up in Navigator.
The DIP switches allow selectable error reporting of these types of errors:
CRC errors
Loss of lock
Validity errors
Confidence errors
Biphase coding errors
Parity errors
To prevent any of the listed errors from triggering the frame alarm, you must set the
appropriately labeled DIP switch to the OFF position.