Sony BKAM-103 manual

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  • Page 1

    AUDIO MONITOR SPEAKER SYSTEM AMS-100 ANALOG MODULE BKAM-101 AES/EBU MODULE BKAM-102 SDI MODULE BKAM-103 INST ALLA TION MANUAL 1st Edition[...]

  • Page 2

    ! W ARNING This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only . T o reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury , do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ! W ARNUNG Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifizie[...]

  • Page 3

    1-1(E) AMS-100 1-1. Power Supply 1-1-1. Power Specifications Power voltage AC 100 to 240 V ± 10 % Current consumption 25 W Inrush current 20 A 1-1-2. Power Cord w Use the specified power cord only when connecting. Never use a injured power cord. n Ground the unit safely. If the unit is used in the area except above, please consult with local Sony?[...]

  • Page 4

    1-2(E) AMS-100 1-2. Dimensions 1-3. Installation of Boards The optional boards (BKAM-101/102/103) can be installed in any slots of the AMS-100. Installation of optional boards 350 5 424 465 482 Unit : mm 1-2. Dimensions 1-3. Installation of Boards 1. Turn off the power of the AMS-100. 2. Remove the blank panel on the rear panel after removing its t[...]

  • Page 5

    1-3(E) AMS-100 1-4. Rack Mounting The AMS-100 can be mounted in a 19-inch standard rack. n . If the AMS-100 or the peripheral equipment is mounted in a 19-inch standard rack, it is recommended to install a ventilation fan to prevent a temperature rise in the rack. Make sure that all the units in the rack should be operat- ed within the temperature [...]

  • Page 6

    1-4(E) AMS-100 4. To mount the unit on the rack, while pressing the stoppers of the inner rails, slide the inner rails fully into the outer rails. 5. After confirming that the unit can be moved smoothly, tighten the six screws run in but not tightened in procedure 3. n To tighten the front brackets to the rack, slide the unit from the rack toward y[...]

  • Page 7

    1-5(E) AMS-100 1-6. Matching Connectors and Cables When connecting cables to various connectors on the rear panel at the time of installing or servicing, connect the following connectors/cables or their equivalents. Connector Matching Connector/cable Panel indication Connector/Cable Sony Part No. REMOTE D-sub 25-pin, male 1-566-356-11 AUDIO IN 1 XL[...]

  • Page 8

    1-6(E) AMS-100 1-8. Input Level Meter Adjustment Preparation . Input the reference signal to the unit: When the BKAM-101 is attached : + 4 dBm When the BKAM-102 is attached : _ 20 dB FS . Turn on the power of the unit and select the slot and the channel to which the reference signal is to be input on the INPUT SELECT operation panel. (For details o[...]

  • Page 9

    The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenan[...]

  • Page 10

    Printed in Japan Sony Corporation 1999. 2 11 Broadcasting & Professional Systems Company ©1999 AMS-100 (SY) BKAM-101 (SY) BKAM-102 (SY) BKAM-103 (SY) J, E 3-202-309-01[...]