Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (SO-AES4 Owner’s
Manual p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (SO-AES4 Owner’s Manual p. 3) These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, the SO-AES4 Owner’s Manual and
the S-4000S Owner’s Manual should be read in their entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on
hand as a convenient reference.
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Before You Use the Unit ............................................................................ 4
For the Purchaser — Please Read ........................................................................... 4
Checking the Included Items ................................................................................... 4
How to Use the Ferrite Cores .................................................................................. 4
Main Features ............................................................................................................ 4
Names of Things and What They Do ........................................................ 5
AES/EBU output jacks ............................................................................................. 5
Clock-source switch .................................................................................................. 5
Clock-source indicator .............................................................................................. 5
Sampling-frequency switch ..................................................................................... 5
Sampling-frequency indicator ................................................................................. 5
Word-clock input jack ............................................................................................... 5
LOCK indicator .......................................................................................................... 6
Word-clock output/thru switch (word-clock input terminal-resistor switch) 6
Word-clock output/thru jack .................................................................................. 6
Applications ................................................................................................ 7
Specifications ............................................................................................. 8
Throughout the SO-AES4 Owner’s manual, you’ll occasionally come to areas that provide extra
information related to the feature or operation described in the main text. The symbols in the
right-hand margin define the nature of this extra information.
A warning contains important information that will help you avoid damage to the SO-AES4, other
equipment, or yourself.
A note is something that adds information about the topic at hand.
A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed.
