Ward-Beck Systems POD33 User manual
POD33
AESDARSGENERATOR
byWardBeckSystems
Rev:Oct.012014
POD33
DARSGENERATOR
OVERVIEW
POD33 is a Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS) generator. This DARS reference signal can
be synchronized to an external Video or AES reference or it can be synched to an internally
generated 96 kHz or 48 kHz reference. POD33 is designed to selectively provide a 100 Hz, 400
Hzor1kHztoneatamplitudesrangingfromDigitalSilencethrough60dBFSto0dBFS.
POD33 has four independent digital outputs. Each output is available as an unbalanced 75
Ohm or balanced 110 Ohm signal. These outputs can be individually set to be either an AES
reference or a Word Clock signal. The level and frequency for each individual output can be
set.
All controls and readouts are located on the front panel. Input, output and power connections
are located on the rear panel. Phoenix 3pin pluggable connectors are provided for the
balanced AES signals and unbalanced AES and video reference connections are made via
BNCtypeconnectors.
FRONTPANELCONTROLSANDTALLIES
Theoperablecontrolsandtallieslocatedonthefrontpanelinclude:
1A power ON/OFF switch and green LED that illuminates when the unit is powered
up.
2Three tallies labeled AES,VIDEO and INTERNAL illuminate to indicate the type of
reference that is selected. If a reference tally is illuminated but flashing it indicates
that the selected reference signal is not available. POD33 will automatically search
for and switch to the next available reference signal. The search hierarchy for
reference signals if AES is selected is AES – VIDEO – INTERNAL. If VIDEO is
selectedthesearchhierarchyisVIDEO–AES–INTERNAL.
3Two shaft encoder rotary controls labeled SELECT and ADJUST. Each rotary
controlhasanintegralpushpushswitch
4AsixteencharacterLEDdotmatrixreadout.
OPERATION
When the unit is first powered on the readout displays Pod 33 VXXX. (VXXX is the operational
software version identification and should be noted when calling the factory for technical
assistance) After a brief period the default status display appears which shows the levels for
theAandBchannelsoftheAES1signal.
The SELECT control allows you to scroll through the four DARS outputs (AES 1 to AES4) and
display the settings for that output. For example AES 2 is selected and the readout shows
AES2 A/B 20/10. This means that on the AES2 reference output the level of the A channel is
set to 20dBFS and the level of the B channel is set to 10 dBFS.To view the frequency
settings for the AES 2 output push the ADJUST knob once. The readout should change to
display the frequency settings for AES 2. For example if the display reads AES2 A/B 1k/400
it means that the A channel is set to 1 kHz frequency and the B channel is set to 400 Hz
frequency.
OutputLevelandFrequencyAdjust
The output level of the AES signals can be adjusted individually over a range from digital full
scale, 0dBFS, to digital silence, OFF. Incremental adjustment can be made in 1 dB steps in the
range from 0 to 30dBFS and in 10 dB steps in the range from 30 to 60dBFS, Digital silence
(OFF)isthestepbelow60dBFS.
Thefrequencyoftheindividualoutputsmaybesetto100Hz,400Hzor1kHz.
To change the level ensure that you are in the level display mode (for example the readout
displays AES2 A/B 20/10) press the SELECT knob once and the readout will show AES2
A 20dBFS, to change this level rotate the ADJUST knob in either direction to set a new level.
Push the SELECT knob once more for the B channel. If it is desired to change the frequency of
the A or B channel push the ADJUST knob. (Please note that once an individual AES channel
is selected pushing the ADJUST knob toggles between level and frequency) Once all the level
and frequency adjustments are completed push the SELECT knob to return to A/B status
displaywindow.RotatetheSELECTknobtoselectanotherAESoutput.
SelectingtheReferenceInput:
Press the SELECT and ADJUST knobs simultaneously. The readout will display one of the
following:
RefAES,whichmeansthatanexternalAESreferencesignalisselected
RefVideo,whichmeansthatanexternalNTSCvideoblackreferencesignalisselected
RefInt48k,whichmeansthattheinternal48kHzreferenceisselected
RefInt96k,whichmeansthattheinternal96kHzreferenceisselected
To select the appropriate reference signal rotate the ADJUST knob. To exit the reference
selection menu rotate the SELECT knob counterclockwise to display Exit Setup and push
the SELECT knob once. (Note that if the unit will eventually time out and return to the status
displaymodeiftheexitprocedureisnotexecuted)
SettingtheReferenceOutput(AESorWordClock)
Press the SELECT and ADJUST knobs simultaneously. The reference display will appear.
Turn the SELECT knob clockwise and the display will read AES1 AES or AES1 Wrd Clk
indicating whether that output is set to deliver an AES or Word Clock signal. To choose the
appropriate signal rotate the ADJUST knob to toggle between the two types of output signal.
RotatetheSELECTknobtoscrollthroughAESoutputs1to4.
Please note that if an output has been set to deliver a Word Clock signal level and
frequencyadjustmentscannotbemade.
SPECIFICATIONS
AESREFERENCEINPUT
InputImpedance AES/EBU75Ωunbalanced
AES/EBU110Ωtransformerbalanced
SamplingFrequency 32,44.1,48or96kHz
Level 0.27.0Vpp
VIDEOREFERENCEINPUT
InputImpedance 75Ωunbalanced
SamplingFrequency NTSCorPAL
Level 1.0Vpp
AESOUTPUT
Resolution 24bits
OutputStandard AES/EBU75Ωunbalanced
AES/EBU110Ohmtransformerbalanced
SamplingFrequency 32,44.1,48or96kHz
Jitter lessthan5ns
Level 1Vpp75Ωterminated
3.0Vpp110Ωterminated
WORDCLOCK
OutputStandard AES/EBU75Ωunbalanced
AES/EBU110Ωtransformerbalanced
SamplingFrequency 32,44.1,48or96kHz
Level 1Vpp75Ωterminated
3.0Vpp110Ωterminated
GENERAL
PowerRequirements 100240VAC,5060Hz
Dimensions 8.69"widex1.73"highx7.0"deep
(221mmx44mmx178mm)
Weight 3.01lbs(1.37kg)
WardBeckSystemsLtd.reservestherighttochangeperformancespecificationswithoutpriornotice
.
WARRANTY
All WardBeck Systems Ltd. products are warranted against defective materials and
workmanshipforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateofshipment.
WardBeck Systems Ltd. will repair or replace, at its option and without charge, all said products
or parts thereof which upon factory inspection prove to be defective during the warranty period,
providedthat:
1. Theoriginalserialnumbersareintactandhavenotbeentamperedwith.
2. The purchaser shall return any equipment or parts thereof to WardBeck Systems Ltd.
only after obtaining prior authorization and shipping instructions from the factory.
(WardBeck Systems Ltd. reserves the right to inspect or repair equipment on the
purchaser’spremises).
3. The purchaser assumes the obligation for all expenses in connection with the shipping
andreturnofsuchgoods,onceauthorizationhasbeenobtained.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoveritemsnormallyconsideredexpendable,suchasfusesandlamps.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, accident, neglect, unauthorized
alteration, repair by unauthorized personnel, or damage caused by an act of God, war, or civil
insurrection.
In no event shall WardBeck Systems Ltd. be liable for consequential damages. WardBeck
SystemsLtd.shallhavetherightstofinaldeterminationastotheapplicationofthiswarranty.
WardBeck Systems Ltd. reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to make changes in
its equipment, components, specifications or designs, as may be warranted by progress in
stateofthearttechnology.
WardBeck Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make design changes, additions to, and
improvements in its products, without obligation to install such revisions in products previously
manufactured.
The warranty set forth herein is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including the
warrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitness.
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