User Guide
KLARK 8-port AES50 Extender
Important Safety Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
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.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
CautionTo reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
CautionTo reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CautionThese service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
- Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
- Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
- Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
- Use this apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2017 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at music-group.com/warranty.
DN9680 – Controls
FRONT PANEL
- Four holes for rack mounting.
- Ventilation grill. Do not obstruct.
- Ethernet control status LED. Shows the current activity on the ETHERNET CONTROL port, where: off = not connected; on = connected; and flashing = active communications.
- Snake status LEDs. Show the status of the connected snake, where OK pulsates when the link is synchronized between router and end point, and ERROR illuminates to show no communications or a fault.
- Shows the currently selected clock source, where: INTERNAL = the DN9680’s internally generated clock is used; EXTERNAL AES50 =the DN9680 automatically searches the AES50 ports for the fi rst valid clock; and EXTERNAL SNAKE = the clock on the snake connection is used.
- LCD display, which has 32 characters in a 16 x 2 confi guration.
- Backlit KLARK TEKNIK roundel, which illuminates light blue to show that the unit is powered up.
- Shows the currently selected snake type.
- AES50 audio status LEDs show the status of each AES50 port, where OK pulsates to show good communication and ERROR illuminates to show a communication error. REAR PANEL
- Ventilation grill. Do not obstruct.
- Mains power inlet. This is a switch mode power supply that has a mains IEC socket (11a), power on/off switch (11c) and a fuse drawer (11b) that houses an easily replaceable mains fuse.
- Snake connectors for connecting the two DN9680s together via a single optical (12a) or Cat 5/5e (12b) snake.
- Ethernet control port for connecting a PC/Mac for configuring the unit.
- Eight AES50 connectors.
- Reset button for resetting the unit to its factory default condition.
Specifications
Important information
- Register online. Please register your new MUSIC Group equipment right after you purchase it by visiting klarkteknik.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
- Malfunction. Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at klarkteknik.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at klarkteknik.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at klarkteknik.com BEFORE returning the product.
- Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
KLARK TEKNIK
DN9680
Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group ResearchUK Limited
Address: Klark Industrial Park,Walter Nash Road,Kidderminster. Worcestershire.DY11 7HJ. England.
Phone Number: +44 1562 741515
DN9680complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
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 the equipment is 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 correct the interference at his own expense.
Important information:Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
References
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