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Owner’s Manual S-OPT is a REAC optical converter that converts RSS Digital Snake System REAC signals to and from optical signals for long-distance digital audio transmission. By using this REAC optical converter and optical cables (sold separately), the REAC transmission distance can be extended to a maximum of 2 kilometers. S-OPT has the followi[...]
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilater[...]
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3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ............................................................................................ 001-50 • Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. .........................[...]
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4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 012a • Immediately remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects h[...]
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5 Important Notes In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3–4, please read and observe the following: 301 • Do not connect this unit to the same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerato[...]
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6 Panel Descriptions Optical Port This port is used to connect optical cables or optical cords. Two-core multimode, 50/125 micrometer core diameter optical fibers are supported. • Please use one of the following models of Neutrik’s Mobile Fiber Cable for the optical cable. NKO2M-xxx(*): A 1-system cable that uses one pair of S-OPT units. NKO4MY[...]
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7 Panel Descriptions AC IN Connect the included power cord. Please use the cord clamp (p. 9) to fix the power cord and prevent it from being unplugged accidentally. POWER LINK Cable Clamp Clamp and fix the proprietary POWER LINK cable (ARC-15, sold separately). (p. 9) POWER LINK Connector Connect two S-OPT units using the proprietary POWER LINK cab[...]
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8 Turning the Power On and Off This device has no power switch. Power is switched on by plugging the power cord into a power outlet; remove the plug from the outlet to switch power off. When powering up, first connect any peripheral devices, then plug in the power to the S-OPT before turning on the power to the connected devices. There are two ways[...]
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9 Turning the Power On and Off Use the following procedure to secure the power plugs. 1. Insert the power cord into the AC INPUT on the rear panel. 2. Lower the power cord clamp to secure the power cord plug. When backing up the power supply using the POWER LINK cable (ARC-15, sold separately), prevent the cable from being unplugged by fixing it us[...]
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10 About Placement If you want to mount the S-OPT in a rack, make sure to use only the BOSS RAD-50 Rack Mount Adaptor (sold separately). To install, secure the S-OPT to the RAD-50 with three screws, one is screw supplied with the RAD- 50 and another two screws are supplied with the S-OPT. If using commercially available Cat5e Ethernet cables, attac[...]
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11 Notes to Observe in Using the REAC System The REAC cable connected to the REAC port used by the REAC system to transmit sound can transmit multi- channel audio signals by using network technology. In very rare cases, noise may be generated when these systems are used in certain environments. If noise is present, check the following points. As RE[...]
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12 Notes to Observe in Using the REAC System Cat5e Crossover Wiring (REAC cable: SC-W100S) fig.app-01.eps Cat5e Straight-Through Wiring fig.app-02.eps Ethernet Connectors As mentioned previously, Cat5e Ethernet cables use RJ45 plugs. Each REAC device provides an RJ45 receptacle for its REAC ports. Though the standard RJ45 connection is very reliabl[...]
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13 Notes to Observe in Using the REAC System For REAC connections, make sure to attach ferrite cores to your cables. If you want to use REAC cable SC-W100S (sold separately) or Cat5e cable instead of the included REAC cable with the S-OPT, please remove the Ferrite Core from the included REAC cable, then install the ferrite core on the SC- 100S or [...]
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14 System Connection Example S-4000S 32x8 (Master REAC device) S-OPT S-OPT S-4000H 8x32 (Slave REAC device) 8 outputs from console 32 mic/line inputs 32 mic/line sources from stage 8 outputs from console Cat5e cables Cat5e cables Optical cables or optical cords (in a redundant system for each Optical line in diagram)[...]
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15 System Connection Example S-1608 16x8 (Master REAC device) S-0816 8x16 (Slave REAC device) 8 outputs from console 16 mic/line sources from stage 8 outputs from console 16 mic/line inputs S-OPT S-OPT Cat5e cable Cat5e cable Optical cable or optical cord[...]
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16 Specifications S-OPT: REAC OPTICAL CONVERTER * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Connectors OPTICAL Port (Dual LC, OpticalCon type) x 1 REAC Port (RJ-45, EtherCon type) x 1 POWER LINK Port (mini-DIN 8-pin type) x 1 Indicators REAC ACTIVE Indicator[...]
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For EU Countries For China[...]
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This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada 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 matériel brouill[...]