Kramer DigiTOOLS 6410N User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Models:
6410N, Digital to Analog Audio Converter
6420N, Analog to Digital Audio Converter

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Digital Audio Inputs/Outputs on the 6410N and 6420N 3
3.2 About the 6410N 4
3.3 About the 6420N 5
3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
4 Your Audio Converters 5
4.1 Your 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 6
4.1.1 The 6410N Underside 7
4.2 Your 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 8
4.2.1 The 6420N Underside 9
5 Using the Audio Converters 10
5.1 Connecting the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 10
5.1.1 Using the INPUT SELECTOR Switches 11
5.2 Connecting the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 12
6 Technical Specifications 14
Figures
Figure 1: Professional and Consumer Inputs/Outputs on the 6410N / 6420N 3
Figure 2: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 6
Figure 3: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Underside 7
Figure 4: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 8
Figure 5: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Underside 9
Figure 6: Connecting the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter 11
Figure 7: Connecting the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter 13
Tables
Table 1: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Features 6
Table 2: Selecting the Input on the 6410N 6
Table 3: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Underside Features 7
Table 4: 6410N Input Signal and Gain 8
Table 5: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Features 8
Table 6: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Underside Features 9
Table 7: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Technical Specifications 14
Table 8: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Technical Specifications 14

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS 6410N Digital to
Analog Audio Converter and/or 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter.
These products are ideal for:
Audio broadcast and production studios
Non-linear editing studios
Multimedia and presentation format conversion
Diagnostics of audio equipment during field operation
The package includes the following items:
6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter and/or 6420N Analog to
Digital Audio Converter
Power adapter(s)
This user manual
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
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Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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Getting Started
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Overview
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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 6410N (see section 3.2)
The 6420N (see section 3.3)
Recommendations for achieving the best performance (see section 3.4)
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.
AES 75 
AES / EBU
Digital Audio Transmission Inputs/Outputs
Figure 1: Professional and Consumer Inputs/Outputs on the 6410N / 6420N

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Overview
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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
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to:
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.
1 As Figure 6 illustrates, the sound outputs from both the amplifier and the headphones simultaneously

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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
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, available in all the possible digital audio interfaces
Features selectable sampling frequencies of 32k, 44.1k, 48k, or 96k
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.
3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
Kramer 6410N/6420N away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
2
.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
4 Your Audio Converters
Sections 4.1 and 4.2 define the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter and
the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter, respectively.
1 Functioning as a 1:4 DA
2 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

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4.1 Your 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter
Figure 2 and Table 1 define the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter:
Figure 2: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter
Table 1: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Features
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 AES 75BNC Connector Connect to the digital audio source
3 AES / EBU Detachable
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to the digital audio source
4 S/PDIF RCA Connector Connect to the digital audio source
5
DIGITAL
INPUTS
OPTICAL Toslink® Optical
Connector
Connect to the digital audio source
6 ANALOG
OUT
LEFT and RIGHT
Detachable Terminal Block
Connectors
Connect to the analog audio acceptor
7 A Push Button
8
INPUT
SELECTOR
B Push Button
Press A and B buttons (as detailed on side panel) to
select the input (see Table 2)
9 LINK LED Illuminates when receiving the appropriate input signal
10 VOLUME Control Knob Rotate to adjust the headphones output signal level
11 PHONES Out Connector Connects to a headphone set
12 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
Table 2: Selecting the Input on the 6410N
Press A and press B to select:
IN IN AES/EBU
OUT IN AES 75
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IN OUT S/PDIF
OUT OUT OPTICAL

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4.1.1 The 6410N Underside
Figure 3 and Table 3 define the 6410N underside:
Figure 3: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Underside
Table 3: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Underside Features
Feature Function
Set the dipswitches as follows to determine the RIGHT channel
conversion ratio
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(GAIN CONTROL):
Gain Control: DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
+24dB ON OFF OFF OFF
+20dB OFF ON OFF OFF
+16dB OFF OFF ON OFF
RIGHT
+12dB OFF OFF OFF ON
Set the dipswitches as follows to determine the LEFT channel conversion
ratio
1
(GAIN CONTROL):
Gain Control: DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 DIP 8
+24dB ON OFF OFF OFF
+20dB OFF ON OFF OFF
+16dB OFF OFF ON OFF
GAIN
CONTROL
Dipswitches
LEFT
+12dB OFF OFF OFF ON
1 From digital to analog

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Table 4 shows an example of the relation between the input signal, the
selected gain and the THD + N.
Table 4: 6410N Input Signal and Gain
Vinput [vrms] Gain [dB] THD + N [dB] @1kHz
1 +12 -94
1 +16 -95
1 +20 -94
0.7 +24 -90
4.2 Your 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter
Figure 4 and Table 5 define the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter:
Figure 4: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter
Table 5: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Features
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 AES 75BNC connector Connect to the digital audio acceptor
3 AES / EBU Detachable
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to the digital audio acceptor
4 S/PDIF RCA Connector Connect to the digital audio acceptor
5
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
OPTICAL Toslink® Optical
Connector
Connect to the digital audio acceptor
6 ANALOG
INPUTS
LEFT and RIGHT
Detachable Terminal Block
Connectors
Connect to the analog audio source
7 MODE SELECTOR Dipswitches Set a dipswitch to ON to choose the appropriate
sample rate frequency
8 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power

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4.2.1 The 6420N Underside
Figure 5 and Table 6 define the 6420N underside:
Figure 5: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Underside
Table 6: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Underside Features
# Feature Function
1 PROFFESIONAL / CONSUMER
Switch
Set to choose the digital audio system bit
Set the dipswitches as follows to determine the LEFT
channel conversion ratio
1
(GAIN CONTROL):
Gain Control: DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
-24dB ON OFF OFF OFF
-20dB OFF ON OFF OFF
-16dB OFF OFF ON OFF
2 LEFT
-12dB OFF OFF OFF ON
Set the dipswitches as follows to determine the RIGHT
channel conversion ratio
1
(GAIN CONTROL):
Gain Control: DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 DIP 8
-24dB ON OFF OFF OFF
-20dB OFF ON OFF OFF
-16dB OFF OFF ON OFF
GAIN CONTROL
Dipswitches
RIGHT
-12dB OFF OFF OFF ON
1 From analog to digital

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Using the Audio Converters
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5 Using the Audio Converters
Sections 5.1 and 5.2 describe how to connect the 6410N Digital to Analog
Audio Converter and the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter,
respectively.
5.1 Connecting the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter
To connect your 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter, as illustrated in
the example in Figure 6, do the following
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:
1. Connect up to four sources to the four digital input connectors, as follows:
Connect an AES-75source (for example, a DAT-Player) to the
AES-75BNC input connector
Connect an AES/EBU source (for example, a DAT-Player) to the
AES/EBU detachable terminal block input connector using a shielded
twisted pair cable
Connect an S/PDIF source (for example, a DVD Player) to the S/PDIF
RCA input connector
Connect an optical source (for example, a CD Player) to the optical
input connector
2. Connect up to two analog acceptors, as follows:
Connect the ANALOG OUT LEFT and RIGHT detachable terminal
block connectors via shielded twisted pair cables to an analog balanced
stereo acceptor (for example, an amplifier with a pair of loudspeakers)
If required, connect the PHONES 3.5mm output jack to a headphone
set
2
3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 6).
4. Set the conversion ratio on the underside of the unit
3
.
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your 6410N. After connecting your 6410N, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
2 The headphone output is usually used for diagnostics and setup of the audio system. It is recommended to disconnect the
headphones (or to minimize the headphone volume level) when not in use
3 It is essential that you choose the correct conversion ratio to prevent clipping, and to maintain the S/N ratio within the spec
limits. The selection of the conversion rate greatly depends on the type of audio played, and also on the audio equipment that
is connected to the 6410N

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Figure 6: Connecting the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter
5.1.1 Using the INPUT SELECTOR Switches
Set the digital input standard by pushing in and/or releasing one or both of the
two INPUT SELECTOR switches
1
on the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio
Converter, as Table 1 defines.
1 Item 7 (button A) and item 8 (button B), in Figure 2

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5.2 Connecting the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter
To connect your 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter, as illustrated in
the example in Figure 7, do the following
1
:
1. Connect an analog balanced stereo source (for example, a balanced audio
tape player) to the ANALOG INPUT LEFT and RIGHT detachable
terminal block connector connectors via shielded twisted pair cables.
2. Connect the four different digital output connectors to up to four acceptors,
as follows:
Connect the AES-75BNC output connector to an AES-75acceptor
(for example, a DAT-Recorder)
Connect the AES/EBU detachable terminal block output connector
2
to
an AES/EBU acceptor (for example, a DAT-Recorder)
Connect the S/PDIF RCA output connector to an S/PDIF acceptor (for
example, a DAT-Recorder
3
)
Connect the OPTICAL output connector to an optical acceptor (for
example, a DAT-Recorder
3
)
3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 7).
4. Set the MODE SELECTOR dipswitches on the 6420N Analog to Digital
Audio Converter to determine the appropriate digital sampling frequency.
5. On the machine underside:
If required, set the switch to PROFESSIONAL or CONSUMER to
determine the digital audio standard format
Set the conversion ratio on the underside of the unit
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1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your 6420N. After connecting your 6420N, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
2 Using a shielded twisted pair cable (110)
3 A small-sized consumer DAT-Recorder
4 It is essential that you choose the correct conversion rate to prevent clipping and to maintain the S/N ratio within the spec
limits. The selection of the conversion rate greatly depends on the type of audio played, and also on the audio equipment that
is connected to the 6420N

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

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Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 7 and Table 8 include the technical specifications for the 6410N Digital
to Analog Audio Converter and the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio
Converter, respectively.
Table 7: 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter Technical Specifications
INPUTS: 4 digital audio inputs: AES 75; AES/EBU; S/PDIF; TosLink Optical
OUTPUTS: 2 analog outputs: balanced line out on detachable terminal blocks;
3.5mm headphone jack
SAMPLE RATE CONVERSION: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
CONVERSION GAIN: +12dB, +16dB, +20dB,+24dB
BANDWIDTH (+4dBu/-3dBu): 20Hz to 22kHz
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 11.2Vpp @1kHz
S/N RATIO: 88dB
AUDIO THD + NOISE: -92dB
AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC: 0.003%
CONTROLS: Input selector buttons, 8 gain switches, headphones level rotary control
knob, 2 LEDs: ON and LINK
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC/1.25A, 150mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.95cm x 2.44cm (4.72" x 2.74" x 0.96", W, D, H)
WEIGHT: .3kg (0.66lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket
OPTIONS: 19" rack adapters
Table 8: 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter Technical Specifications
INPUTS: 1 analog input balanced line in (10k) on detachable terminal blocks
OUTPUTS: 4 digital audio outputs: AES 75; AES/EBU; S/PDIF; TosLink Optical
SAMPLE RATE CONVERSION: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
MAX. INPUT LEVEL: 11.2Vpp @1kHz
CONVERSION GAIN: -12dB, -16dB, -20dB,-24dB
CONTROLS: 4 sample rate selector switches, system bit selector switch, 8 gain switches,
ON LED
COUPLING: AC
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC/0.5A, 130mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.95cm x 2.44cm (4.72" x 2.74" x 0.96", W, D, H)
WEIGHT: .3kg (0.66lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket
OPTIONS: 19" rack adapters

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
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All products returned to Kramer forservicemust have prior approval.Thismay be obtained from your dealer.
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EN-50081: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
genericemissionstandard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
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Part 1: Residential,commercialandlightindustryenvironment".
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3. Shipping charges.
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Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the suppliedDC power supply tofeed power to the machine.
Please userecommended interconnection cables toconnect the machine to other components.
NOTE:
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Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.