Sierra Video ADM-188 User manual

Sierra Video Systems
ADM-188
AES Audio Delay
Owner’s Manual
ADM-188-OM
Version: 2.2

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ADM-188 •
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•AES Audio Delay Owner’s Manual
•Sierra Part Number: ADM-188-OM
•Document Version: 2.2
•Printed in the United States.
•Last Author: SJK
•Printing Date: 11/29/2010 9:35:00 AM
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright
© 2010 Sierra Video Systems. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Sierra Video Systems. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Sierra Video Systems. Sierra Video Systems
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks
•is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.
•is a registered trademark of Sierra Video Systems
•All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this
manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of
their respective owners.

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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
equipment.
Warning
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notice
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
ESD
Susceptibility
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGearframe. Refer
to the openGearframe Owner’s Manual for important safety instructions regarding
the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component
products.
Warning
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
servicing this area.
Warning
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Sierra Video Systems encourages you to use the appropriate take-back
systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in
an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Sierra Video Systems for more information on the environmental performances of
our products.

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Contents
Introduction 6
In This Chapter ..........................................................................................................................6
A Word of Thanks .....................................................................................................................6
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 6
Supported Audio Formats .......................................................................................................... 7
Discrete AES Audio Input ........................................................................................... 7
Discrete AES Audio Output ........................................................................................7
Inputs and Outputs .....................................................................................................................7
Signal Timing ............................................................................................................................7
Functional Block Diagram.........................................................................................................8
Documentation Terms................................................................................................................8
Installation and Setup 9
In This Chapter ..........................................................................................................................9
Static Discharge .........................................................................................................................9
Unpacking..................................................................................................................................9
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................ 10
Rear Modules Available for ADM-188 ...................................................................................11
Board Installation..................................................................................................................... 12
Card Control and Status........................................................................................................... 13
Card Status ................................................................................................................13
Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................13
Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................ 15
Remote Control 16
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................16
DashBoard Control System Software ......................................................................................16
Technical Specifications 18
Service Information 19
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting Checklist ....................................................................................................... 19
Warranty and Repair Policy..................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.20
Ordering Information 20
ADM-188 and Related Products..............................................................................................22
Contact Us 23
Contact Sierra Video Systems.................................................................................................. 23
Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website. ..........................................................................23
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