AD-1000 Portable Reference Analog to Digital Conversion System Operating Manual and UV22® License Agreement Revision 2.1: November 1996 AD-1000 Operating Manual Manual revised for this new edition by: Danny Buchanan, Caryn Perkins, Richard Elen, Johnny Story, Ryan Freeland and Bob Clearmountain. SoftLimit is a Trademark, and UV22 is a Registered Trademark, of Apogee Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. Technology within the AD-1000 including the C768 Low Jitter Clock is covered by one or more patents that are the property of Apogee Electronics Corporation. Registered User Customer Support: For customer support, please call (310) 915-1000 or email support@apogeedigital.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. © 1996 APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South Santa Monica California 90405 USA Tel: +1 310/915-1000 Fax: +1 310/391-6262 Email: info@apogeedigital.com Web: http://www.apogeedigital.com/ This manual is copyrighted ©1996 by APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Apogee. Part Number AD-1000MAN Rev 2.0v1 August 1996 CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION could void your authority to operate this equipment under the FCC rules. AD-1000 Operating Manual The Apogee AD-1000 20 bit Resolution A/D Converter "Your first class ticket from analog to digital!" AD-1000 Operating Manual A Note of Thanks At Apogee we believe creating new products which really mean something requires putting a lot of one's self into that product. Apogee's AD-1000 was conceived and designed with a passion. The team who put it together put themselves into the product and the results show. We wanted the very best performance and most flexible capabilities ­ at a reasonable price. We took the pre-production units to the toughest critics, our friends in the mastering world, fussy mixing engineers, and picky end users. When we reached the point where they couldn't reliably pick between the analog original and the AD-1000 digital output, we knew we had arrived at our goal: a transparent, unveiled digital reflection of the analog source. Up to that point we tweaked and honed the design for almost two years, keeping you and our other clients waiting while the perfectionist in us wouldn't let go of the earlier designs. We know you will find the wait was worth it. Thanks for trusting Apogee ­ we are sure your new AD1000 will surpass your expectations and provide years of quality service. Apogee Electronics Corporation AD-1000 Operating Manual Notes on CE Operation In order to comply with the new (January 1996) requirements for electronic equipment operated in the European Union, Apogee converters must be equipped and operated with special adapters. These adapters are inserted into all of the I/O connectors on the converters and the normal cabling is then inserted into the adapters. Also, the equipment must be marked to reflect that it meets the CE standards ("CE mark"). The breakdown, by product, is as follows: AD-1000 ­ Special adapter kit "CE-AD-1000" must be used for the I/O connectors. The connectors are labeled "Left Input," Right Input," "Digital Output," and "Sync Input." The converter itself must be marked "CE." DA-1000E-20 ­ Special adapter kit "CE-DA-1000" must be used for the I/O connectors. The connectors are labeled "Left Output," Right Output," "AES Input," and "S/PDIF Input." The converter itself must be marked "CE." PS-1000E ­ The power supply (PS-1000E) is internally modified and marked with "CE." The cable for the power supply has also been internally modified and marked "CE." This cable must be used to to meet the CE requirements. Conformity to EMC Directive: AD-1000 To Whom It May Concern: This is to confirm that the Apogee Electronics Corporation product, the AD-1000 2channel 20-bit analog/digital converter, has been certified as being in conformity with the provisions of the EMC Directive noted below. The above-referenced unit was tested for compliance with EN 55013:1990 and EN 55020:1988 and was certified as compliant under Letter of Certification number C21337-E issued by Garwood Laboratories, Inc, 7829 Industry Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 on March 14, 1996. I, the undersigned, as an officer of Apogee Electronics Corporation, do hereby certify that the above information is true and correct. A copy of the aforementioned Letter of Certification is on file at the offices of Apogee Electronics Corporation. Signed:__________________________ Name: RICHARD G. ELEN Position: VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING Date: AUGUST 7, 1996 AD-1000 Operating Manual Licensing and Legal Information Carefully read the following legal agreement prior to using the UV22 process provided in the AD-1000. Use of UV22 constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to the terms of the agreement, promptly return the AD-1000 and the accompanying items, including written materials and containers to the location where you obtained them for a full refund. 1. License Grant APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION ("Apogee") hereby grants to you, the Purchaser (either as an individual or entity), a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right to use the UV22 Process provided with this license. You agree you will not copy the materials accompanying the AD-1000. The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Apogee and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Apogee expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Apogee. 2. Copyright You acknowledge that no title to the intellectual property in the AD-1000 is transferred to you. You further acknowledge that title and full ownership rights to the AD-1000 will remain the exclusive property of Apogee, and you will not acquire any rights the UV22 process except as expressly set forth above. 3. Reverse Engineering You agree that you will not attempt (and, if you are a corporation, you agree to use your best efforts to prevent your employees and contractors from attempting) to reverse compile, modify, translate or disassemble the UV22 Process Software in whole or in part. 4. Customer Remedies Apogee's entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy shall be, at Apogee's option, either to (a) correct the error, (b) help you work around or avoid the error or (c) authorize a refund or replacement (at Apogee's option), so long as the AD-1000, documentation and all accompanying items are returned to Apogee according to the instructions on the Warranty Information page opposite, with a copy of your receipts. OWNER'S RECORD The serial number is located on the top right hand corner of the rear panel of the unit. We suggest you record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call an authorized APOGEE repair facility or the manufacturer. Make sure that you return your completed warranty card immediately! Model No. AD-1000 Serial No. ________________ Purchase Date __________________ Dealer____________________________________________________ AD-1000 Operating Manual Warranty Information Be sure to return the enclosed warranty card. If you do so, Apogee can contact you with any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be contacted at the warranty registration address. Firmware updates are free for the first year of ownership Please address any inquiries to your dealer or directly to Apogee at: APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA. TEL: (310) 915-1000, FAX: (310) 391-6262 email: support@apogeedigital.com. Web: http://www.apogeedigital.com/ APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants this product to be free of defects in material and manufacture under normal use for a period of 12 months. The term of this warranty begins on the date of sale to the purchaser. Units returned for warranty repair to Apogee or an authorized Apogee warranty repair facility will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option, free of charge. All units returned to Apogee or an authorized APOGEE repair facility must be prepaid, insured and properly packaged. Apogee reserves the right to change or improve design at any time without prior notice. Design changes are not implemented retrospectively, and the incorporation of design changes into future units does not imply the availability of an upgrade to existing units. This warranty is void if Apogee determines, in its sole business judgment, the defect to be the result of abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel. The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Apogee specifically disclaims any and all implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall the company be held liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or for injury, loss or damage sustained by any person or property, that may result from this product failing to operate correctly at any time. USA: Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damage, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Service Information If the AD-1000 is kept in a clean environment free of excess dust, moisture and heat, it will give years of trouble-free service. The only components with a limited life are the electrolytic capacitors used. These are of high quality and will give many thousands of hours service. The AD-1000 contains no user-serviceable components: refer to qualified service personnel for repair or upgrade. Your warranty will be voided if you tamper with the internal components. If you have any question with regard to the above, please contact Apogee by phone at (310) 915-1000, by fax at (310) 391-6262, or via email to support@apogeedigital.com. In the event your AD-1000 needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping, and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number will serve as a reference for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. Apogee requires that shipments be pre-paid, and requests that all USA-originated returns be sent via UPS, and all international returns shipped via Federal Express -- unless otherwise authorized in advance. IMPORTANT: Any shipment that is not pre-paid or is sent without an RMA number will not be accepted. AD-1000 Operating Manual THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK AD-1000 Operating Manual Table of Contents An Introduction to the AD-1000 ...............................................................................................11 Introduction and Features.....................................................................................................11 Specifications.........................................................................................................................14 Inputs .....................................................................................................................................15 Outputs..................................................................................................................................16 Optional Accessories.............................................................................................................17 Unpacking and Installation ........................................................................................................18 Getting Started Quickly ............................................................................................................19 A Quick Guide to using your AD-1000 .................................................................................19 Basic Operation .........................................................................................................................20 Front Panel ­ Locations & Functions ....................................................................................20 Input Selection.......................................................................................................................20 Oscillator................................................................................................................................21 Metering .................................................................................................... ...