juicedLink DN101 User manual

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User’s Manual
DN101 – Accessory for CX Family of Low-Noise Preamps
© 2007-2010 juicedLink, LLC. ENGLISH
All Rights Reserved. DN101 User Manual: Rev1.06

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
Con en s
Con en s.......................................................................................................................................2
Read This Firs .............................................................................................................................3
Warnings - General ...................................................................................................................3
Checking Supplied I ems .........................................................................................................3
General.........................................................................................................................................4
Fea ures....................................................................................................................................4
Panel Descrip ions ...................................................................................................................4
Se ing up DN101 wi h he CX Preamp........................................................................................6
Bol ing he DN101 o he CX Preamp.......................................................................................6
Ba ery Tray Modifica ion ........................................................................................................8
Opera ion....................................................................................................................................12
Powering.................................................................................................................................12
Inpu / Ou pu Connec ion ......................................................................................................12
Normal Opera ion ...................................................................................................................12
AGC Disable Opera ion...........................................................................................................13
No es on Specific Cameras .......................................................................................................15
Canon 5D MarkII, 7D, 1D Mark IV...........................................................................................15
Panasonic Lumix GH1 ............................................................................................................15
Nikon D300s, D3s ...................................................................................................................15
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................16
Subscribe o he juicedLink Blog ...........................................................................................16
Care and Main enance ...........................................................................................................16
Warran y, Service, and Re urns .............................................................................................16
Compliance.............................................................................................................................16

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
Read This Firs
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Any future revisions will be posted on the website and available for download.
Notes regarding documentation in this manual are as follows:
- References to markings/labels on the unit are denoted in underline/bold. For example: HPF.
- Warnings will be preceded with WARNING.
Warnings - General
WARNING: Failure to read and observe notes and warnings may result in personal injury, and/or possible damage
to this device and your other equipment.
WARNING - LOSS OF HEARING: This device, as well as any device with a headphone amplifier, is capable of
driving the signal at levels that can be damaging to hearing. Always operate the headphone volume at the lowest
practical level. Do not wear the headphones over your ears in any of the following circumstances:
- While plugging the headphones into the headphone driving device.
- While plugging the mixer into the headphone driving device.
- While turning on or off the mixer.
- While turning on or off the phantom power.
- While plugging a device into the input of the mixer.
WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: This device, its enclosure, and the connections to cable shields that
plug into this device are conductive. Avoid electrocution and observe caution with cable runs near areas where
high-voltages and/or currents may exist.
Checking Supplied I ems
Your package should include the following items:
- DN101 Accessory for CX Family of Low-Noise Preamps
- Stereo 3.5mm mini plug cable
- Flat head Phillips machine screw 4-40 thread, 3/16” length, undercut head
- Welcome Card:
oRead this User Manual
oSave your receipt in the event you require warranty service.

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
General
Fea ures
•Accessory for CX Family of Low-Noise Preamps
oMounts directly to CX Preamp (requires minor modification to battery tray)
oUtilizes the battery of the CX Preamp
oSmall size
oAluminum chassis (black anodized) for EMI protection and rugged use
•Adds audio features that are missing from many DSLR cameras
oHeadphone Amplifier
oLevel Meter
oCamera Automatic Gain Control (AGC) disabling for improved signal-to-noise performance
•“Normal” and “AGC Disable” operation settings
oAutomatic meter recalibration and headphone gain adjustment for the different modes of operation
o“AGC Disable” uses a safe, stable, robust, and reliable method (not a tone) of forcing the AGC
amps in your camera down for improved signal-to-noise performance.
•Inputs
o3.5mm stereo minijack
oConnects to output of the CX Family Preamp
•Output
o3.5mm stereo minijack output connects to camera input
Panel Descrip ions
LEFT SIDE
1
2
1) 9V Battery Terminal
2) OUT - Output jack (to camera)

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
RIGHT SIDE
1
2
1) IN - Input jack (from CX Preamp output
2) Headphone output jack
FRONT PANEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8
1) ON - Power Switch
2) Power LED
3) Level Meter
4) AGC DIS – “AGC Disable” / “Normal Operation” Switch
5) Headphone amplifier gain adjustment
6) LEV - AGC Disable signal level adjustment
7) M1 - Meter Level Adjustment for “Normal” operation
8) M2 - Meter Level Adjustment for “AGC Disable” operation

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
Se ing up DN101 wi h he CX Preamp
Bol ing he DN101 o he CX Preamp
Turn over the CX preamp, and remove this screw:
Align the holes of the DN101 with the threaded hole left by the removed screw, and the threaded hole of the bottom
of the circuit board post:
Note: The DN101 must use/share the 9V battery with the CX preamp, and it must be placed in the CX battery
tray (per the instructions below). The DN101 will not operate properly if these instructions are not followed.

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
Replace the screw that was just removed back into the same position:
Use the additional screw provided with the DN101 to secure this position:

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
Ba ery Tray Modifica ion
1. Remove the battery tray from the CX Pramp:
2. Remove the spring in the back of the battery try:
Make sure that you save the spring, in case you want to replace it later.
Note: The DN101 must use/share the 9V battery with the CX preamp, and it must be placed in the CX battery
tray (per the instructions below). The DN101 will not operate properly if these instructions are not followed.

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
3. Take a pair of cutters, and cut off this tongue:
4. Use the cutters to cut a notch in the front of the battery tray for a place for the DN101 wires to escape:

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NOTICE: The design objective for the DN101 was to fill the gap of missing key audio features in DLSR cameras, and support juicedLink’s
loyal CX Family of Preamplifier customers by providing them with a solution to protect their investment in their juicedLink preamps. As such,
use of the DN101 requires some modification to the CX Preamp. While these steps are easy and clearly explained in this document, they
require some basic tools, skills, and a little bit of your time and patience. We would greatly appreciate any comments on this manual that
will help enhance the experience of DN101 users as they are bringing up their system. [e-mail]
5. The battery tray now looks like this
6. Attach the battery leads to the 9V alkaline battery. Place the battery and leads into the battery tray with the
correct orientation (+ to +, - to -):