PSX-100 24-bit 2-channel 44.1­96kHz High Density A/D-D/A Conversion System Operating Manual and UV22® License Agreement Version 3b -- July 2000 Firmware v 3.0.0 ­ inc. Single-Wire PSX-100 User's Manual Manual written by Doug Bell. Edited by Julio Alvarez & Joe Raia. Interconnection diagrams by Julio Alvarez. Many thanks to Roger and Brigitte Robindoré for their exhaustive proffreadign. Produced, edited and generally mangled for production by Richard Elen. SoftLimit and UV22 are Registered Trademarks of Apogee Electronics Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. Technology within the PSX-100, including the Low Jitter Clock, may be covered by one or more patents that are the property of Apogee Electronics Corporation. Infringement of said patents may result in a plague of rhinos being visited upon your firstborn, and/or other more conventional measures. Registered User Customer Support: Please call (310) 915-1000 and ask for Tech Support, or email support@apogeedigital.com. Your unit should be registered to receive technical support. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South Santa Monica, California 90405-3210 USA Tel: +1 310/915-1000 Fax: +1 310/391-6262 Email: info@apogeedigital.com Web: http://www.apogeedigital.com/ This manual is copyright ©1999 by APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Apogee. PSX-100 User's Manual PSX-100 24-bit 2-channel 44.1­96kHz High Density A/D-D/A Conversion System Operating Manual and UV22® License Agreement Version 3b -- July 2000 Firmware v 3.0.0 ­ inc. Single-Wire PSX-100 User's Manual Warnings CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. To change the operating voltage and install the video option card, it is necessary to remove the cover of the unit. As a result, such operations must be carried out only by technicallyqualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure--voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. Operations indicated with this symbol should be carried out only by technically-qualified personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual. Environmental warnings · · · · · · · · · Never touch the AC plug with wet hands. Do not use this unit in damp areas or near water. Avoid damaging the AC plug or cord and potentially causing a shock hazard. If liquids spill into or onto the PSX-100, disconnect the power and return to your dealer for servicing. This unit should only be connected to an AC power supply of the correct voltage. Check with your dealer if in doubt. Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of the AC power is not defeated. Unplug the AC cord when the unit is unused for long periods of time. This unit should only be cleaned as recommended by the manufacturer, or damage to the finish may result. To avoid potential damage to your unit, only use in areas where proper ventilation and moderate temperatures are assured. AC voltage ratings for electrical power vary from area to area. Severe damage to your unit is possible if your PSX-100 is configured incorrectly for your local power. If in doubt, consult an Apogee dealer. A label adjacent to the power connector indicates the voltage to which the unit was set on leaving the factory. Instructions for changing the power input voltage are provided. We strongly advise you to check that the voltage label remains current and is updated if the input voltage setting is changed. Power warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The Apogee PSX-100 is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this Owner's Manual, contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software and its related documentation may be copied, transferred, or modified. You may not modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or create derivative works based on the software and its related documentation or any part thereof without prior written consent from Apogee Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. FCC warning Copyright Notice Page 4 PSX-100 User's Manual Registration and Warranty Information Be sure to register your PSX-100, either by filling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing our on-line registration form at our Web site: http://www.apogeedigital.com/register.html. If you do so, Apogee can contact you with any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be contacted at the 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 PSX-100 is kept in a clean environment free of excess dust, moisture and heat, it will give years of trouble-free service. The PSX-100 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 questions 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 PSX-100 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 insured -- unless otherwise authorized in advance. IMPORTANT: Any shipment that is not pre-paid or is sent without an RMA number will not be accepted. Page 5 PSX-100 User's Manual Declarations of Conformity Declaration of Conformity--FCC Apogee PSX-100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inteference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: The use of non-shielded cable with this equipment is prohibited. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Apogee Electronics Corporation, 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Edward Pendyk, VP Engineering. Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Declaration of Conformity ­ CE Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the PSX-100 system, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: · EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995 · EN50082-1/IEC 801-2, 3, 4; 1992 following the provisions of: · 73/23/EEC ­ Low Voltage Directive · 89/336/EEC ­ EMC Directive Declaration of Conformity ­ Japan Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the PSX-100 system, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the VCCI Class A standard. Declaration of Conformity ­ Australia Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the PSX-100 system is in material conformity with AN/NZS standard requirements. Page 6 PSX-100 User's Manual Licensing and Legal Information Carefully read the following legal agreement prior to using the UV22HR process provided in the PSX-100. Use of UV22HR constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to the terms of the agreement, promptly return the PSX-100 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 UV22HR Process provided with this license. You agree you will not copy the materials accompanying the PSX-100. 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 PSX-100 is transferred to you. You further acknowledge that title and full ownership rights to the PSX-100 will remain the exclusive property of A ...