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2. Rename Preset E Lock Unit Hardware Keys File name KIVA_SB118_100 Try to connect as type Unit Preset File preset v Cancel m oM Figure 47 Preset file creation NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 9 Put the system in the online mode Open Network menu and click the Retrieve System from Network function channel NEVER use the Try to Connect function to put the unit in the online mode In doing so some parameters will NOT be updated into the physical unit which could result in possible speaker damage After having disconnected unit and having modified it by loading a new preset or a new output 10 Load the custom preset into the physical unit Once the system is online right click on the target unit click on the Load Preset from file function browse to select the preset file containing the custom preset and validate Units Over Network 3 Load Store Name Load Store Name Look in Custom Preset RESET KIVA_SB118_00 preset Preset Family Version i EN 24 58116 100 5 115 re uns Modify Unit Store Preset to file Load Preset from file k Lock Unit Hardware Keys File name IKIVA SB118 I00 preset Files of type LA Unit Preset File preset Cancel Disconnect Figure 48 Loading a custom preset into a ph
3. display hide the headroom color code in the control window see Figure 35 This function is useful for real time resources monitoring DELAY MUTE GAIN ms Abs GAIN DELAY dB Abs POL CONTR AE In A B BEEEBIEEE 1 0 100 E ER ER E SS 00 E 5 00 EmmEE 1 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 RRR ee 2 0 60 ss TAERE ERE Fx Fx 5 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 B EERRE 0 00 0 00 E Eg E EL ESI 1450 1100 ooo E ES FS FS ES FS amp 12 50 9 00 0 00 0 00 ow ES E 1450 1100 ooo o0 ARBRE 1250 900 0 00 0 00 AN 0 00 0 00 E Z m A th e Figure 35 Resource indicators displayed in the control window 6 6 4 View menu The View menu allows showing hiding the unit and group parameters in the control window 6 4 V Click on the View key to display the View menu Expand Tree v Click on the Expand Tree function to display the whole available information group and HENE Options unit parameters for monitoring the system L ACOUSTICS Network Manager File Network Expand Tree F5 Collapse Tree Units Over Me Click on the Collapse Tree function to hide Collapse Tree the unit parameters E 1 Ced Re Figure 36 View menu NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE C
4. 2 Set the GAIN parameter between 15 and 10 dB at 0 1 dB resolution by clicking on the side cursors or keyboarding the value or shifting vertically the L cross on the curve Figure 27a 3 Set the FREQ parameter between 35 and 180 Hz at Hz resolution by clicking on the side cursors or keyboarding the value or shifting horizontally the L cross on the curve Figure 27b GAIN shift from 0 to 6 4 dB FREQ shift from 180 to 47 Hz at FREQ 180 Hz at GAIN 6 4 dB FREQUENCY FREQUENCY a b Figure 27 Setting the FREQUENCY and GAIN parameters Notes When using the side cursors obtain larger variation steps by pressing the SHIFT key The parameter values can be modified before the ON OFF key is turned ON NWM LM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 5 2 EQ SECTION The EQ SECTION is a mini EQ station composed of 2 parametric IIR filters 1 2 for room acoustic equalization and 3 linear phase FIR plateau filters 3 5 for air absorption compensation see Figure 28 The EQ SECTION menu shows the parameter settings for the five filters labeled as to 5 while the curve window features the resulting magnitude transfer function in dB in the frequency domain Hz logarithm scale for each filter thin curves and their summation thick red curve The magnitude scale is settable by using the scaling cursors Do not confuse the types of the
5. Both input channel levels limited Single output channel muted Individual Channel protection activated SMPS shutdown 8 General Fault LED lit Unit has been Normal shutdown switched off sequence is processing channels muted Wait for minute If the symptom persists switch the physical unit off and on disconnection DSP error 7 Wait for several minutes If the physical unit remains disconnected switch it off and on No Contact an L ACOUSTICS Representative Corresponding messages displayed on the LCD screen of the faulty physical unit END Trouble solved Signal Attenuation Fuseprotect 3 DC Channel Error on Channel 5 Protect CH Waiting SMPS 1 DSP Error gt AMP OFF Refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 for full information about physical unit protection systems LPrrer eer ere terete terre terre rererererrrrererrerererererrrrererrerererererrrrererrerererererrrrerrrrerererererrrrererrererererererrererrererererererrererrererererererrererrerererererrrrererrerererererrrrererrerererererrrrererr ere rerere terre terre rere rete r NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM SPECIFICATIONS Operating system RAM Monitor Network card Network cabling Units Switch for Star or Hybrid topologies NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c Microsoft Windows XP Vista Seven or higher
6. Daisy chain topology Based on the series connecting scheme the daisy chain network topology is the simplest way to connect the computer and the units to each other as shown in Figure 5 I 71 L NET IN Computer EL x LI a QN LA4 NE 2 BSS SS 5 Fe 2 O2E5 OO ne O Saeed 2 8 Figure 5 Daisy chain network topology NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Star topology Based on the parallel connecting scheme the star network topology is the most common way to connect the computer and the units to each other This topology requires a switch as shown in Figure 6 L NET IN SS SERRE amp Ethernet Computer x 4 Ethernet switch n0 Figure 6 Star network topology The parallel connecting scheme reduces the risk of network failure even if the connection between the switch and a particular unit fails the other units remain connected to the switch IMPORTANT NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM H
7. Delay unit and temperature can be set in the menu displayed by right clicking on the main DELAY cell see Figure 24 The temperature value is adjustable from 60 to 60 C from 76 to 140 F Clicking on the CONTR key edits the Contour EQ window which applies for all channels in the selected group The contour EQ settings will be discussed in 6 5 If a physical unit pertaining to a group has been disconnected from the L NET Network because the computer has shut down a cable has been removed or the New System 6 6 2 Delete Unit Modify Unit or Disconnect 6 2 2 function has been used the group parameters will remain active in the physical unit On the contrary when using the Delete function in the System Groups window 6 3 the group parameters will be cancelled in the physical unit IMPORTANT Consider a physical unit in the standalone mode If some group parameters remain active in it they cannot be seen and accessed via the front panel user interface and they are not preset dependent they will remain the same even if a new preset is loaded Therefore when recuperating a physical unit for a standalone application that has been previously used within a L NET Network L ACOUSTICS recommends using the CLEAR GROUP PARAMETERS function in order to clear all group parameters refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Global 00 4 Load sign 25 10 Clip Limit
8. Group tree icon Figure 21 System Groups window Two ways to create groups and assign units to each one v Click N times on the Add key to create N groups They will automatically be named as Group Group 2 Group N If wanted rename each one by clicking on its name and keyboarding the new name Drag and drop each unit from the Units Over Network window to the chosen group v Drag and drop a unit to the empty System Groups window A group is automatically created and named as Group Drag and drop the second unit to Group or to the empty area of the System Groups window In the latter case Group 2 is automatically created Repeat the procedure for all units If wanted rename each group by clicking on its name and keyboarding the new name Note When assigning a unit to a group the No cell background color turns gray in the Units over Network window see units 1 3 in Figure l6a On the contrary case the background color remains white It is not possible to create subgroups groups within a group It is possible to check if a physical unit is part of a group and to identify its group name by pressing and holding the IN A or IN B key on the unit s front panel The name of the group will be displayed on the bottom right of the LCD screen refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Deleting a unit or group V Click on the unit or group to be deleted press the Delet
9. SHIFT CTRL C Exit Figure 32 The File menu New System This function edits a new system by choosing between three possible ways creating offline opening offline or retrieving online V Click on the New System function and follow the instructions provided in 6 1 3 If a physical unit pertaining to a group has been disconnected from the L NET Network when using the New System function the group and unit parameters 6 4 will remain active into the physical unit This function will automatically cancel an eventual prior edited current system IMPORTANT NWM LM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Open System This function opens a system that was previously stored in a file so that it becomes the current system This operation is available in both offline and online modes Click on the Open System function browse to select a system file system and click OPEN When a current system is already active opening a system file is only possible if the system stored in it is compatible with the current system If both systems are not compatible a conflict list is displayed 7 3 2 preset can be opened from a file only if it is part of a user memory location 1 10 If at least one preset of the system is part of a factory memory location 11 99 a message will prompt the user to select a user memory location in which each
10. Unselect the standby mode 6 6 5 Power standby Unit in standby mode Latest LA NETWORK MANAGER Software version installed No Install the latest LA NETWORK MANAGER Software version 5 1 2 Yes Contact an L ACOUSTICS Representative 7 3 4 Impossible to load an output channel a preset or a system Impossible to load an output channel file a preset file or a system file The version of the saved file is not supported message displayed Yes Install the latest LA NETWORK MANAGER Software version 5 1 2 No Check the conditions required for loading An output channel 6 7 2 Conditions required iid for loading are fulfilled Yes Contact an L ACOUSTICS Representative A preset 6 2 3 Load A system 6 6 2 Open system NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 7 3 5 Online malfunction symptom Online malfunction symptom L DRIVE or Temperature protection activated If the protection remains active for several minutes decrease the mixing desk output level or the unit input gain 6 4 2 unit parameters DC gt 3 V detected on the If th t protection remains active for severa minutes check the loudspeaker cable and the enclosure connected to the muted channel Error on the UE for short circuit channel
11. Command toolbar Units Over Network window Control window YL ACOUSTICS Network Manager d Mes docum ents L acoustics Software LA NETWORK MANAGER Systems system manual 1 2 0 0 system DER File Network View V Options Engineer Mode Units Over Network im MUTE GAIN GAIN DELAY DELAY PoL CONTR MATRIX Load Store Name Load Store Name BIS US tanie LL PRESET CONFIG 0 x cM No Addr Type Preset Family Versio 2 1 EX 101 56118 60 8011 2 2 LAS O1 KUDO110_60 KUDO 0 3 LAS 01 000110 60 KUDO 55 4 LA4 01 12XTA 12XTA EmBgpmmmgmm g o et El ERE BERGER 00110 60 12 EERE et Esi FC 2 gt BREE eee z XT System Groups ARRAY MORPHING EO RATIC FREQ lt SEKE 9A 0 NN FREQUENCY Messages window System Groups window mE LL L RESOURCES Eo j ON MTA DEP 1600 25000Hz 75000 200000Hz 189 ETE 5048 587 ae 600 OM 587 oon 200 00 200 MM BAND ts Contour EQ 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 2k 3k 4 Sk 6k Sk 10k 20k 30k 40k Contour EQ window Figure 2 LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM ui93s S 5 INSTALLATION 5 1 Ins
12. Figure 9 Double clicking on the Figure 10 Filling in the IP Address and Subnet mask Internet Protocol TCP IP item 5 3 3 Computer s IP Address setup for Windows Seven Set the TCP IP Address of a computer running Windows Seven operating system by applying the following procedure In the Start menu select Control Panel In the Control Panel menu select Network and internet In the Network and internet menu select Network and Sharing Center 2 3 4 In the Network and Sharing Center menu select the item facing the Connections menu see Figure 1 1 5 the new window select Properties 6 In the Connection Properties window double click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 item see Figure 12 7 the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window select Use the following IP address and type in the IP address and the Subnet mask see Figure 3 The computer s IP Address must be set to 192 168 1 254 and the subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 IMPORTANT 8 Click on the OK key and close all remaining windows Note Fast and easy management of multiple IP Addresses to switch between L NET and Internet for example is possible using free software available on the web NWM LM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Control Panel Home View your basic network information and set up connections Manage w
13. 6 2 2 or Delete 6 3 function has been used the unit parameters will remain active in the physical unit If a physical unit pertaining to a group has been disconnected from the L NET Network because the IMPORTANT Store channel to file Load channel from file These functions reachable by right clicking on an output channel bar allow the user to create custom presets by replacing one or more output channels in a unit Refer to 6 7 2 for detailed creation procedure NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 6 5 Contour window V Click on the CONTR key of a group bar in the control window to display the Contour EQ window dedicated to this group The corresponding CONTR key color turns green Example Figure 25 shows the Contour EQ window for the KUDO group The Contour EQ window is for loudspeaker system frequency response setting It is split into an ARRAY MORPHING section an EQ SECTION two RESOURCES indicators and a Contour EQ menu The ARRAY MORPHING section is dedicated to line source array response setting and the EQ SECTION is a mini EQ station for room acoustic equalization and air absorption compensation All settings will uniformly apply for all units pertaining to the selected group IMPORTANT Note When closing the Contour EQ window the CONTR key color turns orange if at least one parameter of the Contour EQ window has been enabled or turns gray if all parameters are disabled see t
14. F aut This Group k IN B 00 LF UNMUTE Fa o 13 50 0 000 0 000 Figure 23 Selecting the 2 HF SOLO function HOO KUDO MUTE GAIN GAIN DELAY DELAY POL CONTR MATRIX i Abs dB Abs ms In AB E KUDD4410 11 KUDOA10_60 12 E SB118 60 1 0 00 0 00 IN_B 0 00 0 00 LF A BEES 0 80 LF A 0 80 A 200 0 68 0 00 1 00 0 00 IN B 0 00 0 00 LF A BEES 20 0 80 LF_A BEES 0 60 o 0 68 BEES 5 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 IN B 0 00 0 00 SB 000 oo M AB SB 0 00 0 00 A B ow SB B 1100 oo ml SB 1250 000 000 2 E 12 21 IN A 0 00 0 00 IN B 0 00 0 00 LF A Ud A 13 50 0 00 LF B 21 B 13 50 00 Bie Figure 24 I2XT HF SOLO function selected EN 1 2 0 102 5 5 COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Unit parameters The unit parameters are the mute gain delay polarity and matrix parameters located in the blue and green unit bars respectively for input and output channels They only apply for the selected channe
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16. columns e In both offline and online modes the resources of each loudspeaker headroom be displayed at all times 6 6 3 e Inthe online mode real time audio signal path and faults for each channel of each unit is indicated by the LED Load Signal 25 10 5 Clip Limit Fault described in the following also refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 for additional information LOAD The green Load LED is lit when a speaker is connected at the corresponding unit s output channel and when the output power reaches at least W at 4 Example In Figure 22 a speaker is connected to the SBII8 60 output channel I SIGNAL The Breen Signal LED is lit when a signal is detected at the corresponding unit channel input or output Example In Figure 22 a signal is detected at the SBI I8 60 output channel I dB The green 25 10 5 dB LED are lit when the unit channel voltage input or output reaches respectively 25 10 or 5 dB below the maximum level Example In Figure 22 the SBI18 60 output channel signal reaches 10 dB below the maximum level CLIP The red Clip LED is lit when the channel voltage input or output reaches the maximum level 22 dBu for the input channels Example In Figure 22 the SBI18 60 input channel A signal reaches the clip level The Clip LED in the group bar is also lit LIMIT yellow Limit LED indicates that the L DRIVE or Temperature protection is active on the corresponding output channel
17. 10 user memory locations 1 10 of the Load list in Figure 20 The user memory location number is common to all units but the selected preset is particular to each unit and can be different from one to another Click on the Load key in the CONFIG menu select the chosen user memory location number and click YES IMPORTANT In both menus the Load function ONLY works when the selected preset and the current preset are pertaining to the same preset family On the contrary case including for empty memory locations a conflict list is displayed for each concerned physical unit 7 3 2 Loading a new preset the family of which is different from the current preset s one must be done directly on the physical unit s front panel NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Store In the PRESET menu the Store function applies for the selected physical unit and stores the current preset including the unit parameters into one of its 10 user memory locations 1 10 in the Store list of Figure 20 V Click on the chosen physical unit click on the Store key of the PRESET menu select the chosen user memory location among the displayed list and click YES In the CONFIG menu the Store function applies for all the synchronized physical units simultaneously The user memory location number is common to all units but the current preset is particular to each unit and can be different from one to another V Click on the Store key
18. 7 3 1 unit has not been detected L NET 53 CODIlICE NSU o oio ot vad ates Mat dcc ede 54 7 3 3 Impossible to communicate with a unit found in the L NET 55 7 3 4 Impossible to load an output channel a preset or a 55 183 Online malfunction SYM PCOM1 eoe 56 8 SPECIFICATIONS 57 9 GLOSSARY 58 NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 Welcome to L ACOUSTICS Thank you for purchasing an L ACOUSTICS system Each system can be remote controlled by using L ACOUSTICS LA NETWORK MANAGER Software and the proprietary L NET Network This manual contains essential information on installing the L NET Network and operating LA NETWORK MANAGER Software Read this manual carefully in order to become familiar with these procedures As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards L ACOUSTICS reserves the right to change the specifications of the product and the content of this manual without prior notice Should software not work properly or if information is needed please contact an approved L ACOUSTICS distributor The address of the nearest distributor is available on the L ACOUSTICS web site 2 2 Symbol description The following symbols are employed all along this bulletin p
19. L ACOUSTICS Representative NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 7 3 2 Conflict list Two systems are compatible if they contain the same number of units with each corresponding pair having the same IP Address unit type and preset family If two systems are not compatible a conflict list is displayed with four possible messages Not found in actual system Some units identified by their IP Addresses defined in the system file are not present in the current system Not found in file system Some units identified by their IP Addresses defined in the current system are not present in the system file Wrong Unit Type Two units of same IP Address are present in both current system and system file but their unit types do not match LA4 vs Wrong Family Two units of same IP Address and same unit type are present in both current system and system file but their preset families do not match Conflict list Units defined in file Units found on Network Family Addr Unit Famiy Status Lad SB118 Not found m actual systern 1 4 58118 Not found in system Units defined in Units Found on Network Addr Unit Type Family Addr Unit Family Status LAB 56118 4 56118 Wrong Unit Type Conflict list Unite defined in file Units found on Network Add
20. Minimum 512 Mo 800 x 600 24 bits color 100 Mbps Ethernet Straight through Ethernet cable CAT5e U FTP or higher category Maximum length 100 m 328 ft L ACOUSTICS LA4 and LA8 amplified controllers units of different types can be connected within the L NET Network Minimum 100 Mbps with Auto MDI MDIX functionality 5 5 COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 9 GLOSSARY Audio source Device providing low voltage audio signal to be connected to a unit s input connector Examples mixing console or EQ device Channel label Identification information regarding each input and output channel The channel label is composed of the channel type and the matrix setting It is displayed on the input and output channel bars as well as on the main screens of the physical units Channel type For an input channel IN label For an output channel Type of transducer to be driven by the output channel The channel type is labeled in the corresponding output channel bar as follows PA Passive enclosure LF Low frequency transducer part of a 2 or 3 way enclosure MF Mid frequency transducer part of a 3 way enclosure HF High frequency transducer part of a 2 or 3 way enclosure SB Subwoofer enclosure set in standard configuration SR Subwoofer enclosure set in reversed configuration for cardioid applications Compatible systems Two systems formed of the same number of units wi
21. Visibility function presented in the following e Returning to the ENGINEER Mode can be locked by password refer to the Other Settings function presented in the following Click on the Go to USER Mode function Note The current mode is labeled on the extreme right part of the command toolbar see Figure 15 NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Edit visibility This function allows setting each group and unit parameter accessibility accessible or locked in the control window The settings are made in the ENGINEER Mode and the restrictions will apply in the USER Mode I Activate the ENGINEER Mode by clicking on the Go to ENGINEER Mode function presented above 2 Open the Edit Visibility menu and click on the User Level function The parameter cells are displayed in the control window with the following background color code see also Figure 38 Green background the parameter will be accessible in the USER Mode Gray background the parameter will be locked in the USER Mode 3 Click on each parameter cell to set accessibility green or gray 4 Open the Edit Visibility menu and click on the Off function 5 Activate the USER Mode by clicking on the Go to USER Mode function presented above The accessible parameters will be displayed and the locked parameters will be hidden see Figure 39 Notes Accessibility settings will uniformly apply for all units of all groups When a parameter has been locked
22. and output channels 2 and 4 set at 0 Alternatively click on the MATRIX key to set the matrix setting between the A and B input channels and the selected output channel The available routing paths are listed in Table 2 Table 2 Available routing paths MATRIX key label Output channel driven by the Channel label A input channel signal a EB Binput channel signal NEN NN Sum of the A and Input Channel signals xx A B Difference between the A and Input Channel signals Examples In Figure 24 the KUDO output channels are all driven by input channel A the 2XTA and last two SBI18 output channels are driven by A or B and the first two SBI18 output channels are driven by the sum of A and B Modifying the matrix setting for a particular output channel in a unit can result in some cases in automatically modifying the matrix settings for other output channels in the unit The rules are the following e For active 3 way cardioid or KILOKIVA family presets the four output channels must feature identical matrix settings e For presets including active 2 way channels each LF HF associated output channels must feature identical matrix settings Refer to the LA4 8 PRESET LIBRARIES User manual included in both LA4 and LA8 PRESET LIBRARY Packs 2 3 for additional information computer has shut down a cable has been removed or the New System 6 6 2 Delete Unit Modify Unit Disconnect
23. by L ACOUSTICS the corresponding EXT cell has gray background On the contrary case the EXT cell has green background IMPORTANT The mute function in the group parameters cannot be locked for online safety purposes 3 E 1 L 4 3 i 8 0 14 BC UDO 60 12 EN 1 2 0 102 E m 58118 ee NY NE EE cE ce 1 NEA Figure 38 USER Level control window 5 5 COM WEN NIE C Fxm LIA BEES II LSU LA z 4 0 L INE b 9 Figure 39 Hiding the output channel polarity a ENGINEER Mode b USER Level control c USER Mode LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Lock Hardware Keys V Open the Lock Hardware Keys menu and click on the Lock all Units or Unlock all Units function to respectively lock or unlock the front panels of all physical units in the L NET Network Notes This function is useful in the online mode but can be set in advance in the offline mode and then be sent to the physical system using the Send System To Network function 6 6 3 When a unit
24. curves presented in the ARRAY MORPHING section and in the EQ SECTION The first one is an acoustic frequency response curve while the second one is a transfer function curve usos cl sce _ _ _ p oml yp oe MSA soon DE 1600 2500088 756000Hz 2000008 1 69 SLE EMSAM 600d 50 5 DE 5879 coo DE 52576 0 L EET EE T1101 1 NENNEN EN ae Contour Scaling cursors Parametric IIR filters We Plateau FIR filters Magnitude dB Curve window Frequency Hz 000 100 200 300 400 500 800 1k Zk 3k 20 30k Figure 28 EQ section NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM IIR filters and 2 I In menu I or 2 click on the ON OFF key and select ON the filter is turned on the key color turns Breen and a blue cross labeled as I or 2 is displayed into the curve window see Figure 28 Set the FREQUENCY GAIN and QUALITY FACTOR Q parameters by clicking on the side cursors or keyboarding the value or shifting cross or 2 on the curve right click for Q setting The FREQUENCY parameter is settable between 20 Hz and 20 kHz at Hz resolution The GAIN parameter is settable between 15 and 10 dB at 0 dB resolution The Q parameter is settable between and 10 at 0 resolution Note When using the side cursors obtain larger variation steps by pressing the SH
25. in the selected group or for unmuting them while muting all channels in the other groups SOLO e Preset Family Channel Type is for muting unmuting all output channels featuring the Channel Type type and belonging to the Preset Family family in the selected group or for unmuting them while muting all other channels in all groups SOLO Notes In a group the MUTE key background turns red when all the channels are muted in orange when at least one channel is unmuted and in gray when all the channels are unmuted The SR channel type is treated as the SB channel type for the mute function Example The user has selected the 2XTA HF SOLO function as shown in Figure 23 to obtain the window displayed in Figure 24 Note that both I2XTA HF A and HF B channels have been unmuted and both SBI18 channels and 3 have been muted The output LED are lit for the unmuted output channels only Click the GAIN cell and keyboard the gain value the gain value is uniformly modified for all output channels in the group Gain values are adjustable between 60 dB and 15 dB at 0 1 dB resolution Example In Figure 24 all output channel gain values of the SUB group have been increased by 3 5 dB v Modify the delay value in the same way as for the gain value by clicking on the DELAY cell The delay value is adjustable from 0 to 500 ms 172 m 564 ft at 20 C at one hundredth resolution within the limitation of 535 ms for the Abs delay value
26. new window and select the chosen system file system The system stored in the system file is loaded in the software user interface and becomes the virtual system Retrieve System from Network online mode I Select this function Select the IP Address range to be scanned through the L NET Network by filling in both values from 192 168 1 to xxx where is chosen in range 1 253 N Selecting data out of range 1 253 would result in not detecting the units IMPORTANT 2 Click OK the physical system is retrieved from the L NET Network and becomes the current system The online mode is activated The Retrieve System from Network function only works if an L NET Network is synchronized with the computer and if the computer and units IP Addresses are correctly set refer to 5 for instructions and to 7 3 1 for troubleshooting L ACOUSTICS Network Manager p Create an Offline System Open a Sustern File Hetneve System fram Network Scan IP Address Range fram 1 to 21 Cancel Figure 14 Launch window NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 1 4 Software user interface The LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface Figure 15 features four operating windows and a command toolbar fully detailed through 6 2 6 6 for offline or online overall management of the current system The additional Message window dis
27. of the CONFIG menu select the chosen user memory location and click YES Name In the PRESET menu the Name function applies for the selected physical unit and renames one of its user memory locations 1 10 in the Name list of Figure 20 Click on the chosen unit click on the Name key of the PRESET menu keyboard the new in the new window and click OK In the CONFIG menu the Name function applies for all the synchronized physical units simultaneously The name and the user memory location are common to all units V Click on the Name key of the CONFIG menu keyboard the new name click OK and YES Renaming preset does not change the preset family name A preset can be renamed even if it is not the current preset IMPORTANT NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 3 System Groups window The System Groups window Figure 21 contains a list of the groups composing the system In this window the user can create or modify the groups and assign units to each one Assigning a unit to a group is necessary to monitor and control it in the control window 6 4 In particular this allows setting the group parameters mute solo gain delay contour EQ that apply to all units in the group systemiroups Add Delete KUDO KLIDO110 BD 11 KUDO110 60 127 SUB 56118 60 1 SEE 12XTA FR 21
28. preset will be stored as the system is opened IMPORTANT Store System This function stores the current system including group and unit parameters to a system file Click on the Store System function In the new window browse to select the chosen directory location keyboard the system file name and click SAVE The file will be saved into the chosen directory location preset can be stored to a file only if it is part of a user memory location 1 10 If at least one preset of the system is part of a factory memory location 99 a message will prompt the user to store all preset to user memory locations before storing the system Check for current System compatibility to file This function checks if a system stored in a system file is compatible 7 3 2 or not with the current system Click on the Check for current System compatibility to file function In the new window browse to select a system file system and click OPEN If both systems are compatible the The loaded system is compatible to the current system message will be displayed On the contrary case a conflict list will be displayed 7 3 2 Exit Click on the Exit function to shutdown LA NETWORK MANAGER Software When working in the online mode all synchronized physical units will be disconnected but the group and unit parameters 6 4 will remain active into each one The physical units will be about to be retrieved later by using the Retrieve Syst
29. 00 0 00 amp Group 1 KIVA 1 58118 100 2 Figure 44 Placing units in a group NWM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACDOUSTICS DGUM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Export the desired output channel from the source unit to create a channel file Place the mouse arrow on the desired output channel of the source unit example SB right click to display the output channel menu click on the Store channel to file function browse to select a directory and validate The current output channel is now stored to the selected directory including the output channel parameters Note The conditions required to export a channel are given at the end of this section Save As Save in Custom Preset 6 00 00 0 00 Store channel to file SE 10 1 00 0 00 A v Load channel from file SB B 600 SB B 60 ooo Save as type Channel File channel Figure 45 Channel file creation Import the output channel from the selected folder to the target unit Select the desired output channel on the target unit example PA right click to display the output channel menu click on the Load channel from file function browse to select the prior saved output channel file and validate The output channel is now imported in place of the current one and thus overwrites th
30. 118 LO Load Preset fram 22 ARCS 5118 23 58118 60 Rename Preset 58119100 25 58118 60 26 56118 100 Add Type Preset i 27 7 FI NES 01 56118 60 56118 28 12 FI 100 29 FR Eh 12 FR 100 31 12 32 12XTA 100 Lock Unit Hardware Keys Figure 7 Right clicking menu Figure 18 Selecting a preset from the LA4 Library Add new Units This function adds a new virtual unit 1 Left click on this function a new window is displayed see Figure 18 2 Click on the Addr cell and select an available IP Address in the displayed list 3 Click on the Type cell to alternatively select the LA4 or unit type 4 Directly load a preset from a preset file by applying the following steps click on the Load Preset from file function browse to select the chosen preset file preset select the user memory location from to 10 for the new preset and click OK Or Load a preset from a preset library by applying the following steps click on the Select Preset from Library function select the chosen preset among the list select the user memory location from to 10 for the new preset and click OK If the list does not exist or is the wrong one the user may load the library file prior selecting a preset click on the Load Library from file function and browse to select the chosen LA4 or library file The LA4 8 PRESET LIBRA
31. 2 168 1 where is taken between and 254 L ACOUSTICS recommends using the last available IP Address 192 168 1 254 for the computer s Ethernet card The other IP Addresses between 192 168 1 1 and 192 168 1 253 can be allocated to the units in the L NET Network 5 3 2 Computer s IP Address setup for Windows XP and Vista Set the TCP IP Address of a computer running Windows XP or Vista operating system by applying the following procedure I In the Start menu select Settings Network Connections 2 Right click on Local Area Connection see Figure 8 and select Properties 3 In the Local Area Connection Properties window double click on the Internet Protocol TCP IP item see Figure 9 4 In the Internet Protocol properties TCP IP window select Use the following IP Address and type in the IP Address and the subnet mask see Figure 10 N The computer s IP Address must be set to 192 168 1 254 and the subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 5 Click on the OK key and close all remaining windows Note Fast and easy management of multiple IP Addresses to switch between L NET and Internet for example is possible using free software available on the web i Windows Update 5 clear dhcp bat Fx iPassConnect New Office Document 58 Open Office Document 21 winzip Mindjet MindManager Viewer 6 1594 Connection ns 4 Local 4rea Connection Programs ol Wireless Network Connection
32. 4 FR 09 Familv Ampl 09 Family Ampi 10 Familv 11 10 Familv 1 11 KIVA Familv KIYA 4 12 Fami KIvA type L 4 Name list 13 KILO Familv KILOKTVA Evpe 144 14 60 Familv KILOKIVA tvpe L Rename Preset 1 5B118 60 15 ARCS LO Familv ARCS type L Rename Preset 16 ARCS LO B Family ARCS Eype Lad Rename Preset 3 17 ARCS LO 100 Family ARCS LA4 Rename Preset 4 18 ARCS HI Family ARCS LA4 Rename Preset amp 5 19 ARCS HI 60 Family ARCS 144 Rename Preset 6 20 ARCS HI 100 Family ARCS Evpe Lad Rename Preset 7 e Rename Preset x 8 gt Rename Preset 9 Rename Preset 10 Figure 19 PRESET and CONFIG menus Figure 20 Load Store and Name lists displayed from the unit PRESET menu Load In the PRESET menu the Load function applies for the selected physical unit and loads a preset taken from the preset library stored in the unit see the Load list in Figure 20 The selected preset will become the current preset Click the chosen physical unit click on the Load key in the PRESET menu select the chosen preset among the displayed list and click YES In the CONFIG menu the Load function applies for all the synchronized physical units simultaneously For each unit the preset is taken from one of its
33. 4 and LA8 Amplified controllers called units are at the heart of the L ACOUSTICS integrated system approach They offer cutting edge loudspeaker amplification DSP L NET Network control and comprehensive system protection in single ergonomic packages The proprietary L NET Network allows easily configuring multiple Ethernet network topologies using CAT5e U FTP cables or higher categories and standard RJ45 connectors The use of a universal Ethernet switch is recommended for specific network topologies The system approach developed by L ACOUSTICS consists of the elements needed to fully optimize the possible configurations The main components of the L ACOUSTICS systems are the following see also Figure 8XT 8XTi I2XT I2XTi 1 15XT c Coaxial enclosures KIVA KARAi dV DOSC ARCS 2 way WST systems KUDO V DOSC KI c 3 way WST systems KILO dV SUB KI SB Subwoofer extensions for KIVA dV DOSC and respectively SBI8 SBI8i SB28 cr Subwoofer enclosures LA4 LA8 c Amplified controllers LA RAK Touring rack containing three LA8 amplified controllers LA NETWORK MANAGER Remote control software NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER 8XT 8XTi I2XT I2XTi I 15XT HiQ ARCS i randi penan dV DOSC SBI8 Figure 1 L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker systems and driving components NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MAN
34. A 31 12 MO 12XTA Add Unit Delete Unit 32 12 MO 100 12 33 12XTP_FI 12XTP 34 12XTP FI 100 12XTP Cancel 35 12XTP_FR 12XTP new Units to the System Units Over Metvuork Addr Type Preset Family 001 LA4 OL KIVA KIV Load Stare Mame Load Store Mame PRESET Mo Addr Type Preset 1 1 4 01 RIVA 2 Add Unit Delete Unit Cancel Figure 43 Preset selection we 4 Place both units into the same group Select and drag the target unit KIVA into the System Groups window a group will automatically be created Select and drag the source unit SBI 8 100 into the same group as the target unit Open the View menu and select the Expand Tree function to display the output channels of both units Network Options Unis dver Nea mes FS ets MUTE GAIN GAIN DELAY DELAY POL CONTR Load Store Tree F6 db ee fa Abs dB Abs ms PRESET CONFIG System Groups Addr Type Preset EEHEHE E Add Delete Pat ot 2 2 EXE 101 56118 100 BEBE Group 1 8 B KIVA 1 BEERS 5 SB118 100 2 Ts E ES E BSS BEBRHEREE EEHEHE T ESI EST EJ 8 SB A EE 6 00 0 00 gt BEEBEHENN SB A Ei 6 00 0 00 System Groups SB uet 6 00 0 00 Add Delete m SB B NENNEN 6
35. AGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 4 LA NETWORK MANAGER SOFTWARE LA NETWORK MANAGER Software provides network control and monitoring for both LA4 and LA8 amplified controllers from a computer fitted with a Windows operating system The multiple window display Figure 2 gives an overall visualization of the L NET Network status units groups of units and all information related to the control and monitoring of the units Access to all settings such as preset mute solo gain delay polarity and matrix can be done via the remote software user interface A Contour EQ window is also available for quick and easy loudspeaker system frequency response setting In particular the original Array Morphing tool is dedicated to line source array systems LA NETWORK MANAGER also features system standby and initialization control in addition to comprehensive visual monitoring of the audio signal paths and quick detection of any faults in the attached networks LA NETWORK MANAGER features two possible workflows the offline and online modes In the offline mode the user can configure a system before connecting to an L NET Network In the online mode a system can be sent to or retrieved from the synchronized L NET Network and software provides real time control of each group and unit in the L NET Network Three saving levels are available system system file preset preset file and output channel channel file 6 7 1
36. CY 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 2k 3k 4 5k 6k Sk 10k 20k 30k 40k Messages window 2 System Groups window 4 Contour EQ window Figure 15 LA NETWORK MANAGER User interface NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM The following procedure features an overview of how to create and manage system virtual or physical using LA NETWORK MANAGER software 1 Units Over Network window list of the units V Fast create delete or modify the units IP Address unit type preset composing the system by left and right mouse clicking operations 6 2 2 System Groups window list of the groups and attached units V Fast form the groups and assign units to each one by dragging and dropping units from the Units Over Network window 6 3 Control window output channel import export functions unit and group parameters settings V Use mouse clicking operations to fast import export output channels and set the group parameters applying for all units in the selected group and unit parameters applying only for the selected unit N Importing at least one output channel into a unit results in creating a custom preset 6 7 2 The group parameters are the mute solo gain delay and contour EQ parameters see step 4 The unit parameters are the mute gain delay polarity and matrix parameters The gain and delay parameters have their group and unit values summed in the Abs columns that show absolute values The matrix pa
37. IFT key FIR filters 3 to 5 I In menu 3 4 or 5 click on the ON OFF key and select ON the filter is turned on the key color turns Breen and a blue cross labeled as 3 4 or 5 is displayed into the curve window see Figure 28 Set the GAIN parameter by clicking on the side cursors or keyboarding the value or vertically shifting cross 3 4 or 5 on the curve The GAIN parameter is settable between 15 and 6 dB at 0 1 dB resolution The 3 4 and 5 flat filters respective frequency bandwidths are 1 5 5 kHz 5 12 kHz and 12 40 kHz Note When using the side cursors obtain larger variation steps by pressing the SHIFT key The parameter values can be modified before the ON OFF key is turned ON Scaling cursors Click on the top or bottom scaling cursor to set the magnitude interval to be displayed on screen from 3 3 to 120 1201 dB Power RESSOURCES indicators Setting 2 gt and or GAIN gt 0 in the Contour EQ window will reduce the available power resources headroom for all loudspeakers connected to the units that are part of the corresponding group The minimum headroom the most critical among all these loudspeakers is displayed in dB for both LF and HF sections in the RESOURCES display see Figure 29 This display will allow real time monitoring the system s power resources in order to avoid damaging the loudspeakers Note These data also include the GAIN set in the control window 6 6 3 system resou
38. LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 10205 aa 5 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 2 1 2 2 2 3 5 2 5 3 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 Welcome tOo LACOUS TICS uci oue uuu ie dcos A 3 SY MADONGESChI DELON E TT DERE 3 WV CDNAS pec I 4 SYSTEM APPROACH 4 LA NETWORK MANAGER SOFTWARE 6 INSTALLATION 7 Installing LA NETWORK MANAGER Software 7 5 14 Computer system reguirerielitS z os oo peso S EO 7 2412 Software IDStallatIOEI acne mers ide ul th idus bodie bea oL eddie etal stared 7 2 3 oin iidem 7 EINE T Network coris derati DS teri teta petes tede ta es tie PM ct ot ia iMi sta Caleta da ent 8 5 2 1 NET INSEWOLK eio root pito o ei stu bonnet cael ae 8 522 Physical Cone ctIOlls es deat ibis DEL Debo a Edu 8 5 2 3 ESNET Network topologies ideas t este etta ree aane e etuer e etoile be e tested 9 Managing IP ACE eSSes 0502613 tor eee oot ani ed uu bus boe bu 12 5 3 cierto In ti att eld Gite 12 5 3 2 Computer s IP Address setup for Windows XP
39. LL Documents is New Connection Wizard A Settings g Control Panel E wao 2 Search Network Connections L ACOUSTICS Help and Support C Run Shut Dawn start E 2 Printers and Faxes gl Taskbar and Start Menu Figure 8 Selecting the Local Area Connection item NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Xu Lo 124 X xl General Advanced Connect using You can get IP settings assigned automatically your network supports capability vou need bo ask your network administrator For HS Realtek RTESTES 8110 Family Gigab Configure the appropriate IP settings This connection uses the following tems C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the follovang IP address IP address 1942 T68 F 254 i Subnet mask 255 255 U Default gateway iPass Protocol IEEE 802 13 2 2 1 9 AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 3 1 6 0 Interet Protocal TEPvIP C nbaniNs address automatically Transmission Control ProtocolIntemet Protocol The default Use the following DHS server addresses wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Prefemed DNS server amp lternate DNS server Advanced Show icon in notification area when connected v Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Cancel
40. ONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 6 5 Options menu The Options menu provides software user interface accessibility settings maintenance operations and physical unit state management V Click on the Options key to display the Options menu Go bo USER Edit Visibility LE LorkHardeareKeys Power standby Addr Update 1 l 4 2 11 LAS Other Settings Figure 37 Options menu Go to USER Mode Go to ENGINEER Mode The ENGINEER Mode is dedicated to system creation and installation before the event performance All che functions are accessible to e Create or modify a system setup in the Units Over Network and System Groups windows e Modify the group and unit parameters in the control window V Click on the Go to ENGINEER Mode function If a password has been set keyboard the password in the new window and click OK then click OK in the second new window The USER Mode is dedicated to the online operations before and during a live show The accessible functions are restricted Creating a system or access to the Units Over Network and System Groups windows is denied Opening a system from a file is only possible if this system is compatible with the current system 7 3 2 e Only the authorized group and unit parameters are accessible in the control window The accessibility is set in the ENGINEER Mode refer to the Edit
41. ROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 4 Control window The control window Figure 22 allows overall monitoring and control of the current system through a removable tree Meter LED Group name Group parameters POL CONTR MATRIX In AB 0 00 BEEBEE 1 0 6041 fT ff E IN B 0 00 0 00 n EHHEEHENH Unit tree icon LF_A o0 0 60 TT TTT yt yf LF_A 0 60 mamaaa gg icon MF A BE 200 0 68 LTT TT 0 00 BEBENH 110 50 012 1 00 0 00 Plats T IN_B 0 00 0 00 Preset 2 5 60 LF A EN 2 280 EERE Group bar 0 68 TTT tT Tt E HF_A 500 0 00 EEEE BERES E lt 115 0 00 0 00 MMMM Input channel bar 0 00 0 00 EERE NH SB 1450 11 00 oo ooo A B LTT Ti i yt ft EE 9 00 00 0 00 ge a a EE SB B 1450 1100 ooo 0 00 EHNENNBNEO tput channel bar 56 mE BERBER NH osx FR ety EET ET i IN B TT TT ee Channel label PLF_a EERE EE EERE Eee LF_B Unit parameters Figure 22 Control window NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 6 4 1 Monitoring the system V user can display or hide information by alternatively clicking on the tree icons by default only the brow
42. RY Packs are downloadable from the web 2 3 An 8 factory preset cannot be loaded into an LA4 unit The preset family directly depends on the loaded preset It is set automatically and thus cannot be modified by the user 5 Click OK to validate and return to the software user interface NWM LM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Delete Unit This function deletes the selected unit Left click on this function Click OK in the new window The unit will be deleted This function is only available in offline mode IMPORTANT Modify Unit This function allows modifying the IP Address and or the current preset of the selected unit I Left click on this function a new window is displayed see Figure 18 2 Apply the chosen operations among the following V Click on the Addr cell and select an available IP Address in the displayed list NETWORK MANAGER This operation is ONLY possible from the physical unit s front panel refer to the LA4 or 8 User manual 2 3 In online mode it is NOT possible to modify the IP Address of a physical unit from LA V Directly load a preset from a preset file by applying the following steps click on the Load Preset from file function browse to select the chosen preset file preset select the user memory location from to 10 for the new preset and click OK Or Load a pr
43. The signal is attenuated or muted Example In Figure 22 the SBII8 60 output channel signal is attenuated The Limit LED in the group bar is also lit FAULT The Fault LED indicates that one or several input or output channels on the unit are no longer operational Example In Figure 22 the SBII8 60 output channel 3 is in faulty state the signal is muted The Fault LED in input channel bar A and in the group bar are also lit In case of online malfunction symptom unit disconnection CLIP LIMIT or FAULT LED lit automatic channel attenuation or mute wait a few minutes If the symptom persists please refer to 7 3 5 In most cases when the faulty component returns to nominal state the protection automatically gets off and the unit returns to normal operating state NWM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACDOUSTICS DCGUOUM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 4 2 Offline and online system management The control window allows the user to modify in advance offline or real time monitor online the group and unit parameters of the current system Group parameters The group parameters are the mute solo gain delay and contour EQ parameters located in the brown group bar Clicking on the MUTE key will display a menu Click one of the three options as described below e Global is for muting unmuting all output channels in all groups e This group is for muting unmuting all output channels
44. W L ACOUSTICS GOM Load Preset from file This function loads a preset from a preset file preset including the unit parameters This preset will become the current preset in the selected unit V Select this function In the new window browse to select the chosen preset file select the user memory location from to 10 in which the new preset will be loaded and click OK 1 An 8 factory preset cannot be loaded into an LA4 unit The preset family directly depends the loaded preset It is set automatically and thus cannot be modified by the user In online mode when loading a preset to a physical unit the current preset will be overwritten without control Check the parameters before loading as it could result in possible speaker damage Rename Preset This function renames the selected preset This is useful in case of custom preset creation 6 7 2 V Select this function In the new window keyboard the new preset name and click OK N A preset can be renamed ONLY if it is located in a user memory location from to 10 Lock Unit Hardware Keys online mode V Clicking on this function alternatively locks and unlocks the front panel commands even the mute function for the selected physical unit Notes This function is useful in online mode but can also be activated in offline mode and then be sent to the physical system using the Send System To Network function 6 6 3 When a unit is l
45. _60 KLIDo gg 25 ot kDpo110 60 2 2 lt a Cancel Figure 16 Units Over Network window Disconnected Units window Two menus are available to manage the units e Right clicking menu 6 2 2 Create delete or modify a unit by directly right clicking on the unit or on a blank location e PRESET and CONFIG toolbars 6 2 3 Manage the presets in the physical units in online mode NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 6 2 2 Right clicking menu Right click on a unit to display the right clicking menu see unit in Figure 17 All the selectable functions are described below V Right click on a blank cell to access to the Add new Units function Note In Figure 17 the star sign displayed in the Preset cell of unit 2 indicates that parameter settings have been modified from the original preset stored in memory It is synchronized with the physical unit s LCD screen refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 Units Over Network Load Library from file Load Store Load Store 11 KIVA PRESET CONFIG 12 KIVA_FI 13 Mao Addr Type Preset Family Version 14 KIVA 60 1 15 ARCS_LO 16 5 10 60 17 ARCS_LO_100 1 2 Lag Add mew Units 3 412 LAS Delete Unit 4 18 ARCS_HI 2 LAd 01 12 Modify Unit 19 ARCS HI 60 20 ARCS HI 100 Store Preset Eo file 21 ARCS 5
46. _B Figure 34 System Resources window For more visibility the background color of each headroom cell acts as a loudspeaker power resource indicator The color code is the following loudspeaker in the safe range headroom gt 2 cB Orange loudspeaker near the critical range 2 dB lt headroom lt 2 dB e Red loudspeaker in the critical range headroom lt 2dB When modifying Z and or GAIN values ALWAYS verify that the headroom of the corresponding loudspeakers remain in the green range The orange color indicates a potential risk of sound distortion and the red color indicates a potential risk of serious loudspeaker damage In both cases the user may decrease the corresponding Z and or GAIN values e g increase the headroom value until che range has been reached In the same way each unit cell background color indicates the worse case among its four output channels and each group cell background color indicates the worse case among the units it contains Example The worse case in the KUDO group occurs for the LF sections of unit 12 which have turned orange As a consequence the unit 12 and KUDO group cells also have turned orange All SUB group cells show the green safe range One has to increase the XT LF headroom as it has reached the Bl critical range NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Select unselect the Show Resource Indicators function in the bottom of Figure 34
47. acks NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 7 3 Troubleshooting This section provides flowcharts to assist the user for eventual troubleshooting operations with LA NETWORK MANAGER Software The keys for interpretation of the flowcharts are shown on the right Note The flowcharts cannot cover every possible scenario the user may encounter 7 31 A unit has not been detected in the L NET Network A unit has not been detected in the L NET Network Devices switched on No For each device unit switch check that power switch is on AC plug is connected AC outlet works Network Topology and cabling scheme correct Apply correct Network Topology and cabling scheme 5 2 3 Yes All CAT5e U FTP cables connected Connect each CAT5e U FTP cable on both sides the orange and green LED must lit on each RJ45 connector socket Z Yes Each device computer unit has to be identified within the L NET Network by its IP Address the format 192 168 1 with last 3 No digits chosen between and 254 5 3 IP Address correctly set on each device All addresses must be different from each other L ACOUSTICS recommends Address 254 for the computer and Addresses to 253 for the units IP scanning range correct In the launch window 6 1 3 enter an IP scanning range containing all the physical units IP Addresses Z Contact an
48. ation e Unit number No Counts the units composing the system IP Address Addr Identifies the unit within the L NET Network The IP Address cell color code is Bink in offline mode green in online mode and standby mode or if a connection default occurs see Figure 6a The IP Address is not linked to the unit number If a unit has been disconnected the Disconnected Units window Figure 6b is displayed Click on the Reconnect function to reconnect the unit as soon as possible e Unit type Type Specifies whether the unit is an LA4 or an LA8 amplified controller e Current preset Preset Displays the name and memory location from to 99 of the current preset e Preset family Family Specifies the preset family to which the current preset belongs e Preset Library version number Vers Specifies the version number of the preset family the current preset comes from It is recommended to use the preset of latest version as the optimization level will be increased However the user can load any older preset in order to recover his personal settings IMPORTANT Example In Figure 6a the preset versions are 2 2 latest version and older versions Disconnected Units Units Over Netvvork These Units have disconnected Load Store Mame Load Store Mame PRESET CONFIG KUDOIIO 60 12 Addr Type Preset Famil Version 1 1 4 01 56118 60 56115 1 11 LAS 01 KUDO110
49. e key on the keyboard or in the System Groups window and click YES in the new window IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT To move a unit from a group to another one the user must delete the unit from the first group and reassign the unit to the second group by dragging and dropping it from the Units Over Network window In the unit the group parameters of the first group will be replaced by those of the second group In online mode when a unit has been deleted from a group or if the group containing the unit has been deleted e The group parameters are cancelled into the physical unit while the unit parameters remain active 6 4 e The outputs are muted on the physical unit Consider a physical unit in the standalone mode If some group parameters remain active in it they cannot be seen and accessed via the front panel user interface and they are not preset dependent they will remain the same even if a new preset is loaded Therefore when recuperating a physical unit for a standalone application that has been previously used within a L NET Network L ACOUSTICS recommends using the CLEAR GROUP PARAMETERS function in order to clear all group parameters refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 Showing hiding the units V Alternatively clicking on a group tree icon displays or hides the units pertaining to this group NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONT
50. e mode for each unit is indicated by the color of the IP Address cell Breen for the online mode and pink for the offline mode see Figure NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 2 3 PRESET and CONFIG menus Only available in online mode the PRESET and CONFIG menus feature the same three functions Load Store and Name see Figure 19 They respectively modify the current preset the user memory location and the preset name into each selected physical unit They apply for one unit in the PRESET menu or for all the synchronized units in the CONFIG menu Ll t ver M el NV DF k Load i st Sto re i st Load Store Load Store 0158118 50 Family 56118 tvpe 144 0158118 50 Familv 56118 tvpe 144 02 Familv Ampi 02 Familv Ampi 03 Familv 03 Familv Mao Addr Preset Family Version 04 Family type 1 04 Family type Ampi Tee cnm 05 Family Ampi 05 Family Ampi l l 0 9618 60 28118 20 06 Family Ampi 06 Family Ampi 2 LAG KUbOL10 60 KUDO ail 07 Familv 1 07 Familv 1 3 LAS 0l KUCOL10 60 KUDO zl 08 Familv Amp1 08 Familv Ampl j 21 44 01 1247
51. e previous output channel parameters The custom preset is now created Note The conditions required to import a channel are given at the end of this section Look in B Custom Preset SB_A channel PA A Store channel to file File name SB_A channel Files of type LA Channel File channel x Figure 46 Importing an input channel Repeat steps 5 and 6 for any other output channels to be imported into the target unit Save the custom preset from the target unit to create preset file Right click on the target unit select the Rename preset function type in the desired preset name in the limit of 16 characters only 13 characters will be displayed on the interface and click OK to confirm Click on the Store Preset to file function type in the desired file name it is possible to name the preset file with as many characters as needed to best describe the preset browse to select a directory and validate The custom preset is now stored to the selected directory including the preset parameters Group 1 E Add new Units Delete Unit Modify Unit Rename Preset Enter new name Store Preset to file 56118 100 Rename Preset _ Lock Unit Hardware Keys Try to connect SB A pare Save in Custom Preset Add new Units Delete Unit Modify Unit Store Preset to file V
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53. em From Network function 6 6 3 Consider a physical unit the standalone mode If some group parameters remain active in it they cannot be seen and accessed via the front panel user interface and they are not preset dependent they will remain the same even if a new preset is loaded Therefore when recuperating a physical unit for a standalone application that has been previously used within a L NET Network L ACOUSTICS recommends using the CLEAR GROUP PARAMETERS function in order to clear all group parameters refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 6 6 3 Network menu The Network menu provides system transfer management between software and the L NET Network v Click on the Network key to display the Network menu A L ACOUS TICS Network Manager File Miata View Options f Send System to Network LIP Retrieve System From Network Figure 33 Network menu Send System to Network This function sends the virtual system into the physical units connected to the L NET Network Click on the Send System to Network function In the new window click YES the physical system is scanned In the second new window click OK the virtual system will be loaded into the connected physical units and the old physical system will be overwritten The new physical system will become the current system and the online mode will be activated The Send System
54. eset from a preset library by applying the following steps click on the Select Preset from Library function select the chosen preset among the list select the user memory location from to 10 for the new preset and click OK If the list does not exist or is the wrong one the user may load the library file prior selecting a preset click on the Load Library from file function and browse to select the chosen library file The LA4 and LA8 PRESET LIBRARY Packs are downloadable from the web 2 3 An 8 factory preset cannot be loaded into an LA4 unit The preset family directly depends on the loaded preset lt is set automatically and thus cannot be modified by the user In online mode when loading a preset to a physical unit the current preset will be overwritten without control Check the parameters before loading as it could result in possible speaker damage Note The right clicking menu allows loading presets that are stored in the computer On the contrary the PRESET and CONFIG menus 6 2 3 allow loading presets that are stored in the physical unit 3 Click OK to validate and return to the software user interface Store Preset to file This function stores the current preset of a selected unit into a preset file preset including the unit parameters Click on this function In the new window browse to select the chosen directory keyboard the preset file name and click OK NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWW
55. he SUB and XT groups in Figure 25 The Contour EQ window settings apply for this group Beno gt MUTE GAIN GAIN DELAY DELAY POL CONTR MATRIX 529206550 Abs dB Abs In KUDO 7 0 00 0 00 sue C F 3 50 0 00 FREQUENCY 20 30 40 5060 80 100 200 tk ah dk Sk Gk 10k 20k 30k 40k Figure 25 Displaying the Contour EQ window for the KUDO group NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 5 1 ARRAY MORPHING section The ARRAY MORPHING section is dedicated to line source array frequency response setting using two original and simple tools ZOOM FACTOR and LF CONTOUR The background explanation for both tools is given in the ARRAY MORPHING White paper available in the Help menu 6 5 4 or the L ACOUSTICS web site 2 3 ALWAYS apply the ZOOM FACTOR and LF CONTOUR tools to ALL enclosures in the array to avoid poor acoustic results For that check that all corresponding units are part of the group for which the current Contour EQ window applies IMPORTANT ZOOM FACTOR 1 In the Zoom Factor menu click on the ON OFF key and select ON The ZOOM FACTOR tool is turned and the key color turns green see Figure 26 2 Set the Z parameter RATIO value between 0 32 and 3 16 by clicking on the side cursors or keyboarding the value or shifting h
56. he following IP address v OM Client for Microsoft Networks Virtual PC Network Filter Driver dalaos Packet Scheduler IP address Subnet mask Default gateway 2 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder ryer address automatica amp Use the following DNS server addresses Install Uninstal Properties Preferred DNS server Description Transmission Control Protecal Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit Advanced OK Cancel Loi d Cancel Figure 12 Selecting the Internet Protocol item Figure 13 Filling in the IP Address and Subnet mask NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 5 3 4 Units IP Addresses setup Each unit s IP Address is typically of the format 192 168 1 To modify the value of the last 3 digits the other digits are fixed and cannot be modified apply the following procedure or refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 On the unit s front panel press and release the encoder wheel Rotate the encoder wheel clockwise to select the OPTIONS menu Press the OK key or the encoder wheel to enter the OPTIONS menu Select the NETWORK ADDRESS control page by pressing the OK key or the encoder wheel Set the last 3 digits of the chosen IP add
57. ication will scan the IP Address range set in Figure 4 and a message will be displayed for each unit eventually not found in the range to the computer and if the computer and units IP Addresses are correctly set refer to 5 for The Retrieve System from Network function ONLY works if L NET Network is connected instructions and to 7 3 1 for troubleshooting IMPORTANT This function will automatically cancel an eventual prior edited current system NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Show System Resources 2 or GAIN value 6 5 1 modification in the control window or Contour EQ window will affect the available power resources headroom for the loudspeakers connected to the corresponding output channel unit or group The Show System Resources function allows the user to control at all time if the headroom is large enough for each loudspeaker in the current system Click on the Show System Resources function the System Resources window opens The System Resources window displays the headroom in dB for each output channel in the current system The headroom values are given for both LF and HF loudspeaker sections in both right columns see Figure 34 System Resources Preset Unit Output LF Headroom dB HF Headroom dB LF LF MF LF LF MF SB SB SB SB LF A LF
58. ireless networks A je See full map Change adapter settings 9 P 9 SUPTECH P heil com Internet Change advanced sharing This computer settings View your active networks Connect or disconnect de heil com typ 2 Domain network Connections Change your networking settings LACOUSTICSI1 os Set up a new connection or network E Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPN network connection ed Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings mW Troubleshoot problems HomeGroup Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information Internet Options Windows Firewall Figure 11 Selecting the Connections item Connexion r seau sans fil Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties 9 Networking Sharing General Connect using You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator m T hi 5 E Mini carte WLAN Dell Wireless 1387 for the appropriate IP settings Configure 7 Obtain IP address automatically This connection uses the following items c on Use t
59. is locked a key is displayed in the corresponding No cell see unit 3 in Figure 17 If trying to press any keys on a locked unit s front panel the DISPLAY LOCKED message is displayed on the LCD screen and the action has not effect even for the mute function refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 This feature prevents any unintentional operation during an event performance for example Power Standby online mode Open the Power Standby menu and click on the Units Power up or All Units standby function to respectively put all the physical units in the operating or standby mode Notes Each unit state is indicated by the background color of its IP Address cell in the Units Over Network window 6 2 the Breen color stands for the operating mode the color stands for the standby mode When a physical unit is in the standby mode the four Load LED are lit on both LCD screen and software interface and the Standby Mode message is displayed on the LCD screen refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 31 Update online mode This function is for updating the PRESET LIBRARY of the selected physical units Refer to 7 2 for instructions about the update procedure FIRMWARE update must now be done using dedicated LA FIRMWARE UPDATER Software 7 1 NO longer use LA NETWORK MANAGER for this operation Input Settings This function is not available on LA NETWORK MANAGER It corresponds to the INPUT MODE function inc
60. l V Alternatively clicking on the MUTE key will mute red color or unmute gray color the selected channel This function is only available for the Output Channels Example In Figure 24 the unit in the XT group has output channels and 3 muted and output channels 2 and 4 unmuted V Click on the GAIN cell and keyboard the gain value the gain value is modified for the selected channel Gain values are adjustable between 60 dB and 15 dB at 0 dB resolution Example In Figure 24 the unit in the SUB group has output channels and 3 gain values increased by 11 dB Thus the addition of the group 3 5 dB and unit 11 dB gain values results in a total of 14 5 dB in the GAIN Abs column v Modify the delay value in the same way as for the gain value by clicking on the DELAY cell Delay values are adjustable from 0 to 500 ms 172 m 564 ft at 20 C for the input channels and from 0 to 35 ms 12 m 39 ft at 20 C for the output channels at one hundredth resolution within the limitation of 535 ms for the Abs Delay value Delay unit and temperature can be set in the menu displayed by right clicking on the main DELAY cell see Figure 24 The temperature value is adjustable from 60 to 60 C from 76 to 140 F Alternatively clicking on the POLARITY key will set the polarity at 0 sign and gray color 1802 sign and red color Example In Figure 24 the unit in the SUB group has output channels and 3 set at 180
61. lated by LA NETWORK MANAGER Figure 29 Headroom display in the RESOURCES section 6 5 4 Contour EQ menu The Contour EQ menu features classical functionalities regarding the ARRAY MORPHING and EQ SECTION settings v In the Contour EQ window of a first group click on the copy key to copy all settings of this first group In the Contour EQ window of a second group click on the paste key to paste all settings of the first group in the second group the second group preceding settings will be overwritten Note The paste function is available only if the copy function has been used in a preceding step V Click on the reset key to turn all filters off set Z value to and all GAIN values to 0 Click on the help key to edit the ARRAY MORPHING White paper 2 3 Paste Copy Reset Help n Contour EL Figure 30 Contour EQ menu NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GCOM 6 6 Command toolbar 6 6 1 Overview The command toolbar features system file management L NET Network connection software option menus and information about software JL ACOUSTICS Network Manage File Wetwork view Options 7 Figure 31 The command toolbar 6 6 2 File menu The File menu provides system file management V Click on the File key to open the File menu YL ACOUSTICS Network Manager m Network view Options 7 Mew System Open System CTRL 0 Store System CTRL 5 Check For current System compatibility bo
62. luded in LA AES3 MONITOR Software refer to the LA AES3 MONITOR Technical bulletin 2 3 Other Settings The background color of the different branches of the tree groups units input and output channels in the control window 6 4 can be customized by the user V Click on the Other Settings function In the Settings window Figure 40a click on the chosen background color in the Tree Colors menu In the Color window Figure 40b set the chosen color and click OK Click OK a second time in the Settings window A password can be set to secure access to the ENGINEER Mode thus preventing any current system modifications refer to the Go to USER Mode function presented above V Click the Other Settings function In the Settings window Figure 40a enter the chosen password in the Setup Engineer Password entry and click Set In the Confirm with old Password window Figure 40c enter the old password and click OK Click OK in the new window Click OK in the Settings window N Do not to forget the password as it will not be removed in case of software re installation NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Appearearnce Tree Colors Group Background Unit Background r Input Backaround Output Background as r Setup Engineer Password Figure 40 The Settings Color and Confirm with old Password windows 6 6 6 menu Displays infor
63. mation about software V Open the menu and click on the About function a window displays information Click it to close 67 Operational procedures Color 2 Basic colors Elie II E Enun Custom colors 85 g B B EN Please confirm with old Passwor d LI ser Engineer Password pem 6 7 1 Saving loading a system a preset or an output channel Three levels are available to save data from LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface to the computer or load data from the computer to LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface System system file V The current system displayed on the software user interface can be saved to a system file system using the Store System function 6 6 2 V The system contained in a system file system can be loaded to the software user interface to become the current system by using the Open System 6 6 2 or Open a System File 6 1 3 function Reminder A system is a set of units arranged into groups and featuring e For each unit the IP Address unit type preset and unit parameters gain delay and polarity settings for the 2 input and 4 output channels as well as mute and matrix for the 4 output channels e For each group the group parameters mute solo gain delay and contour EQ settings uniformly allocated to all units in the group Preset preset file V A preset displayed on the sof
64. n A custom preset is a preset in which at least one output channel has been replaced by the user As a custom preset is a combination of several factory presets it will be considered as part of the CUSTOM preset family Creating a custom preset typically consists in exporting an output channel from a source unit and to load it back into a target unit intended to contain the custom preset The following steps show such a procedure in the offline mode l Create a offline system In the File menu select New System In the popup window select Create an Offline System and click on the OK key to confirm L ACOUSTICS Network Manager e Create an Offline System C Opena System File e Retrieve System from Network Scan IP Address Range from 192 168 1 110 to 111 Figure 41 Creating an offline system 2 Create the target unit and the source unit In the Units Over Network window right click on any cell and select the Add new Units function In the Add new Units to the System popup window click on the Type cell and select LA4 or LA8 a minimum of two units will need to be created in order to select one as the target unit and one as the source unit Click on the Preset cell of any unit to load a PRESET LIBRARY example LA4 PRESET LIBRARY Add new Units to the System Addr Type Preset Family 1001 LA4 m 002 LAd Load Preset from file Select Preset From Library Load Library from file Unit
65. n group bars are displayed Clicking on the group tree icon will add the blue input channel bars and clicking on the unit tree icon will add the green output channel bars Figure 22 Note The bar background colors can be modified 6 6 5 Other Settings The available information is the following e Each group is displayed along with its name and group parameters mute solo gain delay contour For each group a Contour EQ window is selectable by clicking on the CONTR key in the group bar 6 5 e Each unit is displayed along with the current preset IP Address and for each channel 2 x in 4 x out the channel label see Note below and unit parameters mute gain delay polarity and matrix Note The A and B input channels are labeled IN A and IN B respectively The 4 output channels are labeled where the first 2 digits indicate the channel type LF MF HF for Low Mid High frequency transducers respectively SB for subwoofer SR for reversed subwoofer in cardioid applications PA for passive enclosure and the last digit indicates the matrix setting A B stand for A B A B settings respectively The channel label is displayed in the software user interface as well as on the units main screens refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 for each channel The group and unit parameter values are cumulative for the gain and delay parameters The cumulate values are shown in the GAIN Abs and DELAY Abs
66. nd the connected physical units Group Set of units sharing the same group parameters Group bar Horizontal graphic bar located in the control window for group parameters visualization and settings Group parameters Mute solo gain delay and contour EQ parameters applying for all units of a selected group The group parameters can be set in the selected group bar located in the control window NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM Headroom Difference between the maximum power level loudspeaker can support and the current level The Headroom is expressed in dB and can be negative if the maximum level has been overstepped which may cause serious loudspeaker damage Hybrid topology Network cabling scheme including both daisy chain and star topologies Infinite Impulse Response Filter algorithm embedded in the DSP card of the LA4 and LAS physical units Input channel Signal path and processing within a unit from an input connector to the DSP Two input channels are available on each unit IN A and IN B Each input channel is driven by the input channel parameters displayed in the corresponding input channel bar Input channel bar Horizontal graphic bar located in the control window for input channel parameters visualization and settings Input channel parameters Gain delay and polarity settings that apply for a selected input channel Some parameters are locked by L ACOUSTICS The other ones can be set in the corresp
67. ning workflow in which the computer is not synchronized with the L NET Network Online mode Computer running workflow is in which the computer is synchronized with the L NET Network Operating mode Physical unit state in which the unit is synchronized with the L NET Network and is operating or ready for operation as opposed to the standby mode Output channel Signal path and processing within a unit from the DSP to an output connector Four output channels are available on each unit from OUT to OUT 4 Each output channel is driven by the output channel parameters displayed in the corresponding output channel bar Output channel bar Horizontal graphic bar located in the control window for output channel parameters visualization and settings NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wwWw L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Output channel file Computer file containing a set of output channel parameters An output channel file features the channel extension Output channel parameters Mute gain delay polarity matrix EQ and L DRIVE parameters which apply for a selected output channel Some parameters are locked by L ACOUSTICS The other ones can be set in the corresponding output channel bar Output connector Female SpeakON or CA COM socket located on a unit s rear panel and allowing connection with a loudspeaker system Physical system System composed of a set of physical uni
68. ocked a key is displayed in the corresponding No cell see unit 3 in Figure 7 When trying to press any keys on a locked unit s front panel the DISPLAY LOCKED message is displayed on the LCD screen and the action has not effect even for the mute function refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 This prevents any unintentional operation during an event performance for example Disconnect from online to offline mode Try to connect from offline to online mode Click the Disconnect function to disconnect the selected unit from the L NET Network using the Disconnect function the group and unit parameters 6 4 remain active into the physical unit T When a physical unit pertaining to a group has been disconnected from the L NET Network by V Click on the Try to connect function to send the selected virtual unit to the physical unit in the L NET Network The Try to connect function will work ONLY if the virtual unit is of same IP Address and unit type as the physical unit On the contrary case a conflict message will be displayed 7 3 2 After having disconnected a unit and having imported a new preset or a new output channel N into it NEVER use the Try to Connect function to put the unit in the online mode In doing so some parameters will NOT be updated into the physical unit which could result in possible speaker damage Rather apply the instructions provided in 6 7 2 for such an operation Note Th
69. onding input channel bar Input connector Female XLR or RJ45 socket located on a physical unit s rear panel and allowing connection with an audio source IP Address Internet Protocol Address to identify each device computer or unit within the L NET Network The usable IP Address format is 192 168 1 with set between and 254 L DRIVE Transducer protection system embedded in a physical unit It provides a dual analysis of both signal intensity and voltage in real time and RMS Under extreme conditions when component membranes reach the over excursion zone or if the coil ensemble temperature reaches a critical point L DRIVE is activated and acts as a power regulator L NET Network Ethernet network in which a set of physical units is synchronized with a computer running LA NETWORK MANAGER Software Line source array Loudspeaker system arranged in the form of a vertical or horizontal array and respecting the five WST criteria Loudspeaker system Set of L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker enclosures driven by a set of units eventually connected to an L NET Network Matrix Parameter selecting the way an output channel is driven by the A and or B input channels Memory location Allocated space in a physical unit s flash memory to store a preset Each unit contains 10 user memory locations 1 10 to store user modified presets and 89 factory memory locations 11 99 containing the non modifiable preset library Offline mode Computer run
70. orizontally the Z cross on the curve e 2 isthe neutral setting and has no effect on the frequency response curve dotted lines on Figure 26 e Z gt acts as a telephoto lens array looks bigger inter enclosure angles appear larger listening distance looks shorter The corresponding response curve has transition frequency shifted towards right Figure 26a This setting will enhance the LF contribution and is useful for additional LF contour when using an ultra compact system e Z lt acts as a wide angle photo lens array looks shorter inter enclosure angles appear smaller listening distance looks longer The corresponding response curve has transition frequency shifted towards left Figure 26b This setting will flatten the frequency response curve and is useful for classical or corporate applications when using a large format system ET RATIO FREG oC Ol 80 04 MH EMI 60 0 con B sq TERT L uero E EIE Z shift from I to 3 16 4 Z shift from to 0 32 Figure 26 ZOOM FACTOR setting NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c WWW L ACOUSTICS GCOM LF CONTOUR The LF CONTOUR tool can be used either as an additional refinement of the ZOOM FACTOR settings or as an alternate way to address the LF response of a line source array 1 In the LF Contour menu click on the ON OFF key and select the LF CONTOUR tool is turned on and the key color turns green see Figure 27
71. ough Ethernet cables of CAT5e U FTP category or higher and of 100 m 328 ft maximum length Exception If the Auto MDI MDIX functionality is not available on the switch used to build a star or hybrid topology 5 2 3 use a crossover cable between the switch and each controller Notes CAT5e U FTP stands for a category 5 unshielded cable with foiled twisted pairs A straight through cable has pin of one side connected to pin of the other side pin 2 to pin 2 A crossover cable has 2 and 3 6 pin pairs crossed it can be seen directly on the cable by comparing the wire colors between both RJ45 connectors V Connect the computer to a unit by plugging a cable to the RJ45 socket of the computer s Ethernet card and to the unit s L NET IN socket located on the rear panel see Figure 4 V Connect a first unit to a second one by plugging a cable to the first unit s L NET OUT socket and to the second unit s L NET IN socket L NET IN OUT Figure 4 L NET IN and OUT sockets located on the rear panel of a unit NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 5 23 L NET Network topologies Multiple L NET Network topologies such as daisy chain star and hybrid are quickly and easily configurable allowing total flexibility in achieving the required system architecture The star and hybrid network topologies require the addition of a switch ONLY use universal Ethernet switch rated at 100 Mbps minimum IMPORTANT
72. plays real time information and warnings V Click on the Message window to stop the flashing sequence while keeping the message in the window V Double click on the last message and click YES in the displayed window to cancel all messages 5 Command toolbar 1 Units Over Network window 3 Control window 3L ACOUSTICS Network Manager d Mes documents L acoustics Software LA NETWORK MANAGER Systems system manual 1 20 0 system DER File Network view Y Options Engineer Mode Units Over Network MUTE GAIN GAIN DELAY POL CONTR MATRIX sj i Abs dB Abs sample In AB Load Store Name Load Store Mame PRESET CONFIG 0 00 0 Addr Type Preset Family Versio 1 01 58118 60 2 0 KUpO110 80 11 es 0 00 0 2 LAS O1 KUDO110_60 KUDO 2 0 al 0 00 0 3 148 01 KLIDO110 60 KUDO 2 0 4 Lat D1 12 FR 12 2 0 EEE HRS a ET ESI aA amp 0110 60 12 BEBBE 11010111 SRR RAS A E RE ESBSIS ER ES ES Hi System Groups ARRAY MORPHING 2729 EO NOE Eo j ON RATIO REO lt 1588 0 MTA OM 160 0 25000Hz 76000 2 200000Hz 1 69 oA E 0 5 048 587 600 OM 587 LABEL P EN oon ENTUM MV FREQUEN
73. r Unit Type Family Addr Unit Type Family alatus 1 LAd 175TH 144 SB118 Wrong Farnilyl Figure 49 The four conflict messages The conflict messages can be displayed when using the Check for current System compatibility to file Open system 6 6 2 or Send System to Network 6 6 3 function For the latter one the system file is the virtual system and the current system is the physical system The conflict messages can also be displayed when using the Try to Connect 6 2 2 or Load 6 2 3 function NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 7 33 Impossible to communicate with a unit found in the L NET Network Impossible to communicate with a umit found ithe ENET Network Contact an L ACOUSTICS Representative Yes background Latest color is blue in FIRMWARE the Units ae version Ne Install FIRMWARE of latest Over installed in the version in the unit 7 1 Network unit indow The MITIS color in the Units Over Network window indicates that the corresponding unit is in standby mode or that there is communication default with the physical unit in online mode
74. rameter is for selecting the way an output channel is driven by the IN A and or IN B input channels A B or A B In online mode the control window provides real time monitoring and control of each group and unit status including audio signal path and faults 6 4 In both offline and online modes the resources of each loudspeaker headroom can be displayed at all times 6 6 3 Contour EQ windows loudspeaker system frequency response settings for each group V For each group a selectable Contour EQ window allows fast intuitive loudspeaker frequency response settings by mouse click and drag operations 6 5 The ARRAY MORPHING section is dedicated to line source array response setting using both ZOOM FACTOR and LF CONTOUR tools The EQ SECTION is a mini EQ station composed of 2 parametric IIR filters 31 2 for room acoustic equalization and 3 linear phase FIR plateau filters 33 5 for air absorption compensation Command toolbar File L NET Network functionalities and user options Feature system file L NET Network as well as software option menus 6 6 NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 2 Units Over Network window 6 2 1 Overview The Units Over Network window Figure 6a displays the list of the units composing the current system and allows to create modify them In this window features the following inform
75. rces window For more visibility the background color of each headroom cell acts as a loudspeaker power resource indicator The color code is the following loudspeaker in the safe range headroom gt 2 cB loudspeaker near the critical range 2 dB x headroom lt 2 dB loudspeaker in the critical range headroom lt 2dB NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWWW L ACOUSTICS GCOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102C When modifying Z and or GAIN values ALWAYS verify that the headroom of the corresponding loudspeakers remain in the green range The orange color indicates a potential risk of sound distortion and the red color indicates a potential risk of serious loudspeaker damage In both cases the user may decrease the corresponding Z and or GAIN values e g increase the headroom value until the Breen range has been reached 10 dB crest factor pink noise signal rated at 0 dBu 22 The power resources values are not correlated with the real input signal but are calculated the basis of The power resources calculation remains available in the offline mode The AES EBU input gain set for the LA AES3 board is not taken into account in the calculation of the headroom in the Show System Resources and Contour EQ sections If the AES EBU input is selected the actual headroom value is obtained by subtracting the AES EBU input gain value to the headroom calcu
76. ress by rotating the encoder wheel T The unit IP address format must be 192 168 1 with last 3 digits selected in range 1 253 The IP addresses of the computer 192 168 1 254 and all units must be different from each other IMPORTANT 6 Press the OK key or the encoder wheel to validate the setting NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 6 OPERATION 6 1 Quick start 6 1 1 Virtual and physical systems A system is a set of units LLACOUSTICS LA4 and or LA8 amplified controllers arranged into groups and featuring e For each unit the IP Address unit type preset and unit parameters gain delay and polarity settings for the 2 input and 4 output channels as well as mute and matrix for the 4 output channels e For each group the group parameters mute solo gain delay and contour EQ settings uniformly allocated to all units in the group Two system types exist The virtual system is the system edited in the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface when the computer is not synchronized with the L NET Network physical system is the system composed of a set of units physically connected to the L NET Network including the IP Addresses selected presets unit and group parameters each unit memory contains 6 1 2 Offline and online modes The system displayed in the software user interface called the c
77. roximity to the product T The WARNING symbol indicates a potential risk of physical harm to the user or people within close In addition the product may also be damaged N The CAUTION symbol notifies the user about information to prevent possible product damage N The IMPORTANT symbol notifies an important recommendation of use N The ARROW symbol notifies a single instruction to apply a sequence of several instructions will be notified by numbers A bracketed number refers to a section of this bulletin 2 2 For example 2 2 stands for the Symbol description section NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 2 3 Web links LA NETWORK MANAGER Software is freeware The LA NETWORK MANAGER Software pack is downloadable from the L ACOUSTICS web site Please check the L ACOUSTICS web site on a regular basis for latest document and software application updates Table provides links for all downloadable items mentioned in this manual ALWAYS refer to the latest document version ALWAYS use the latest software application version IMPORTANT Table 1 Links to documents and software applications 3 SYSTEM APPROACH From a computer fitted with a Windows operating system LA NETWORK MANAGER Software provides network control and monitoring of up to 253 LA4 and or LA8 Amplified Controllers within the L NET Network The LA
78. s Over Network Load Store Name Load Store Name PRESET CONFIG N Ad T Preset A Add Unit Delete Unit Cancel Figure 42 Creating units NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c WWW L ACOUSTICS GCOM 3 n each unit select a preset from the library menu Click the Preset cell of the target unit click the Select Preset from Library function and select the desired target preset example KIVA In the same way select the source preset in the source unit example SBI 18 100 Click on the OK key to confirm The selected presets will now be displayed in the Units Over Network window Add new Units to the System Load preset from file Load Library from file Addr Type Preset Family HARAR nca ETT MERERI SEE Preset Name 0 002 144 Load Preset from file 12 FI KIVA 13 KILOKIVA Family Name 14 60 KILOKIVA 15 ARCS LO ARCS 16 5 10 60 ARCS Select Presetto store to 17 5 LO 100 ARCS f Nem Family 18 5 HI ARCS 19 ARCS HI 60 ARCS 01 empty 58118 20 100 ARCS 02 empty SB118 21 ARCS 511810 ARCSBI18 03 empty 58118 22 5 5118 HI ARCSB118 04 empty SB118 23 58118 60 SB118 05 empty SB118 24 SB118 100 SB118 06 empty 56118 25 58118 60 SB118 07 empty SB118 26 SB118 100 C SB118 08 empty SB118 27 12XTA FI 12 09 empty SB118 28 12XTA FI 100 12 10 empty SB118 29 12 FR 12 30 12 FR 100 12XT
79. talling LA NETWORK MANAGER Software 5 1 1 Computer system requirements Running LA NETWORK MANAGER Software requires a computer fitted with the following material minimum configuration Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Seven or higher RAM 512 e Monitor 800 x 600 24 bits color Network card 100 Mbps Ethernet Note It is possible to run LA NETWORK MANAGER on Mac OSX by using Apple Boot Camp Parallels Desktop Sun VirtualBox or VMware Fusion for example Refer to the applicable third party documentation 5 1 2 Software installation Il Download the LA NETWORK MANAGER Software pack 2 3 2 Unzip and run the LA_Network_Manager_With_Addons exe application 3 Follow the instructions given in the installation wizard Figure 3a The application will install LA NETWORK MANAGER LA AES3 MONITOR and LA FIRMWARE UPDATER as well as launch and uninstall icons in the Start Programs LA Network Manager menu Figure 3b programs 1 The installation process also includes the Python 2 6 dynamic link library dll as it is used by the Do NOT modify the setup options use the default options lt 4 LA Network Manager Add ons Setup Installation F Je iB Setup will install LO Network Manager Add ons in the Following Folder lee install in a different Folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Install to start the installation lag LA Network Manager User Man
80. th each corresponding pair featuring the same IP Address unit type and preset family Contour EQ WST loudspeaker system frequency response setting tool applying uniformly for all units of a selected group Current preset Preset loaded in a unit Current system System displayed in the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface The current system can be either a physical system or a virtual system Current unit Unit displayed in the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface Custom preset Preset in which at least one output channel has been replaced by the user The resulting preset being a combination of several factory presets it will be considered as part of the CUSTOM preset family Daisy chain topology Network cabling scheme connected in series DSP Digital Signal Processor Ethernet card Computer peripheral device for physical connection to the L NET Network FIR Finite Impulse Response Filter algorithm embedded in the DSP card of the LA4 and 8 physical units FIRMWARE Program installed in a physical unit to manage the unit s internal components LCD screen display preset flash memory L NET Network path DSP and Switch Mode Power Supply Firmware file Executable file named as run exe containing the physical unit s FIRMWARE program source Two firmware files exist and are respectively included in the LA4 FIRMWARE Pack and LA8 FIRMWARE Pack 2 3 Full duplex Network protocol featuring bi directional data transmission between the computer a
81. to Network function works ONLY if e An L NET Network is synchronized with the computer and the computer and units N Addresses are correctly set refer to 5 for instructions and to 7 3 1 for troubleshooting The virtual system is compatible with the physical system if both systems are not compatible a conflict list will be displayed 7 3 2 If at least one preset of the system is part of a factory memory location 1 1 99 a message will prompt the user to store all presets to user memory locations before sending the system to the Network preset can be sent to a unit only if it is part of a user memory location 1 10 IMPORTANT The INPUT MODE parameter ANALOG or AES EBU is independent of the preset parameters and thus will not be modified when sending the system to the physical units Set this parameter directly on each 5 front panel before operating refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 If the unit is fitted with the LA AES3 digital audio input board refer to the LA AES3 User manual 2 3 the INPUT MODE as well as the FALLBACK MODE and AES EBU IN GAIN parameters can be remotely set from LA AES3 MONITOR Software refer to the LA AES3 MONITOR Technical bulletin 2 3 Retrieve System from Network This function retrieves the physical system so that it becomes the current system The online mode is activated Click on the Retrieve System from Network function and click YES The appl
82. ts connected to the L NET Network including the IP Address selected preset as well as unit and group parameters each unit memory contains Physical unit Real unit as opposed to the virtual unit L ACOUSTICS LA4 or LA8 Amplified controller Preset Complete set of parameters to drive two input and four output channels Any loudspeaker system connected to a unit must be driven by a specific preset stored in this unit Preset family Set of presets driving loudspeaker systems of same type The preset family name is displayed in the Units Over Network window Preset file Computer file containing a preset A preset file features the preset extension Preset library Set of presets Preset library Computer file containing a preset library Two preset library files exist and are respectively included in the LA4 PRESET LIBRARY Pack and LA8 PRESET LIBRARY Pack 2 3 Standalone mode Physical unit operating state in which the unit is not synchronized with the L NET Network Standby mode Physical unit state in which the unit does not operate as opposed to the operating mode Star topology Network cabling scheme connected in parallel and including a switch System Set of units arranged into groups each unit featuring its IP Address unit type preset unit parameters and group parameters System file Computer file containing a system A system file features the system extension Switch Universal Ethernet device used within a star or h
83. tware user interface can be saved to a preset file preset using the Store Preset to file function 6 2 2 V The preset contained in a preset file preset can be loaded to the software user interface to become one of the current presets by using the Load Preset from file function 6 2 2 Reminder A preset is a complete set of parameters to drive two input and four output channels It contains the EQ and L DRIVE parameters as well as the unit parameters gain delay and polarity settings for the 2 input and 4 output channels as well as mute and matrix for the 4 output channels EN 1 2 0 102 5 5 COM 0 Lum rao Add to Custom Colors LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 Output channel channel file An output channel displayed on the software user interface can be saved to an output channel file channel using the Store channel to file function 6 7 2 v The output channel contained in an output channel file channel can be loaded to the software user interface to become part of a current preset by using the Load channel from file function 6 7 2 Reminder An output channel is a signal path and processing within a unit from the DSP to an output connector is driven by the output channel parameters mute gain delay polarity matrix EQ and L DRIVE 6 7 2 Custom preset creatio
84. ual mere Setting Recommendations Destination Folder FilesiL4 Network Manager Array Morphing Tools White Paper Network Manager 1 2 0 102 Firmware Updater 4653 Monitor python 2 6 ROR AH Space required 8 Space available 10 1GB ep Network Manager Uninstaller 88 UninstallNetworkManagerPlus4ddons a b Figure 3 LA NETWORK MANAGER Software pack installation 5 1 3 Software removal The LA NETWORK MANAGER Software pack removal procedure consists in clicking on the uninstallNetworkManagerPlusAddons icon Figure 3b and following the instructions given in the uninstall wizard Removing the pack will not remove the Python 2 6 dll If necessary Python can be removed by clicking on the Programs Python Uninstall Python icon NWM_UM_EN_1 2 0 102c wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GCOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 5 2 L NET Network considerations 5 2 1 The L NET Network The proprietary L NET Network uses high speed data transfer of 100 Mbps for real time monitoring and control of each individual unit LA4 or LA8 amplified controller within a network of up to 253 units Connecting the computer to a set of units requires to physically connect the devices to each other 5 2 2 5 2 3 and to allocate an IP Address for each one 5 3 5 2 2 Physical connections Connect the computer and units to the network using straight thr
85. urrent system can be managed within two possible workflows e offline mode the computer running LA NETWORK MANAGER is not synchronized with the L NET Network The current system is a virtual system In this mode the user can create modify the virtual system in advance with no need to be present at the event issue e In the online mode the computer running LA NETWORK MANAGER is synchronized with the L NET Network the data displayed on the software user interface IP Addresses selected presets unit and group parameters are those of the units of the physical system They are transmitted and modified within the Full Duplex data transfer protocol In this mode the user can control the physical system before and during the event performance The online mode is activated when a system is sent to or retrieved from the L NET Network 6 6 3 NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 wWWW L ACOUSTICS GOM 6 1 3 Software launch Double click on the LA NETWORK MANAGER shortcut located on the desktop or select Programs LA Network Manager LA Network Manager in the computer s Start menu A new window Figure 14 prompts the user to select between three possible ways to edit a system Create an Offline System offline mode V Select this function and click OK The software user interface gets empty so that a new virtual system can be built unit by unit Open a System File offline mode V Select this function and click OK Browse through the
86. x118 60 to prevent the user from connecting a SBI 18 enclosure on the first channel which may result in speaker over excursion or thermal overstep NWM LM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102 7 CARE AND MAINTENANGE 7 1 FIRMWARE update Each physical unit is managed by FIRMWARE refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 Two firmware files exist and are respectively included in the LA4 FIRMWARE Pack and LA8 FIRMWARE Pack 2 3 i To update FIRMWARE in a unit or a set of units follow the instructions provided in the LA4 8 FIRMWARE UPDATE Technical bulletin included in the packs FIRMWARE update must be done using LA FIRMWARE UPDATER Software NEVER use LA NETWORK MANAGER for this operation ALWAYS use units running the same FIRMWARE version within a system 7 2 PRESET LIBRARY update In each physical unit is stored a complete onboard factory preset library to cover all principal L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker system configurations Two preset library files exist and are respectively included in the LA4 and LA8 PRESET LIBRARY Packs 2 3 For more information refer to the LA4 or LA8 User manual 2 3 and to the LA4 8 PRESET LIBRARIES User manual included in both packs V To update the PRESET LIBRARY in a unit a set of units follow the instructions given the LA4 8 PRESET LIBRARIES UPDATE Technical bulletin included in both p
87. ybrid topology The hybrid network topology is a mix between the daisy chain and the star topologies e g a mix between the series and parallel connecting schemes as shown in Figure 7 100 Mbps Ethernet card Computer m EM Ethernet switch L NET IN L NET IN QOO HEB 5 Tp ERA EEL LI SY m E EESER EBS SS SS 5 ee 5 ges LA4 LA4 L NET OUT L NET OUT i ETE c 00 7 0 2 5 B 2 SY SS S5 LA4 LA4 Q y Oy Figure 7 Hybrid network topology NWM LM EN 1 2 0 102 wWwWW L ACOUSTICS GOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 2 0 102C 5 3 Managing IP Addresses 5 3 1 Introduction It is possible to connect up to 253 units to a master computer running LA NETWORK MANAGER within the proprietary L NET Network Each device computer or unit uses an IP Address to be identified and to communicate An IP Address is a unique identification number within the Internet Protocol IP standard The usable L NET IP Addresses are of the form 19
88. ybrid topology to connect the units in parallel in the L NET Network Unit System basic component identified by its IP Address and featuring unit type current preset and unit parameters A unit can be either a virtual unit or a physical unit A physical unit s flash memory can also contain a group name and some group parameters Unit bar Input and output channel bars Unit type L ACOUSTICS amplified controller model LA4 or LAS Unit parameters Input and output channel parameters Virtual system System displayed in the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface while the computer is not synchronized with the L NET Network Virtual Unit Unit displayed in the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface when the computer is not synchronized with the L NET Network WST Wavefront Sculpture Technology set of 5 technical criteria to apply to a horizontal or vertical loudspeaker line array in order for it to produce homogeneous sound field with a 3 dB SPL level decay rate when doubling the listening distance The resulting loudspeaker system is called a line source array NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 WWW L ACOUSTICS GOM WWW L ACOUSTICS COM Document reference NWM UM EN 1 2 0 102 Distribution date October 21 2010 O 2010 L ACOUSTICS All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher Q Q gt U
89. ysical unit For compatibility purposes it is ONLY possible to EXPORT channels except those coming from a preset of the KILOKIVA family e SB channels except those coming from cardioid preset It is ONLY possible to IMPORT output channel in place of a channel including a channel part of a preset of the KILOKIVA family e SB channel except if it is part of a cardioid preset LF HF channel couple located in OUTI OUT2 both channels will automatically be replaced by the same imported output channel in a second step it will be possible to replace one of them The Load channel from file function ONLY applies e Fora preset located in a user memory location 1 10 N e f the output channel to import is compatible with the target preset e g both have been extracted from PRESET LIBRARIES with version numbers featuring same first digit Example 2 0 is compatible with 2 2 but not with 1 3 e Inthe offline mode When importing at least one output channel in a factory preset the preset family is automatically renamed as CUSTOM In this case the compatibility and safety rules related to the factory preset family names no longer apply Therefore it is strongly recommended to give explicit name to any custom preset in the limit of 16 characters Example When inserting a SB28 channel in the first output channel of a factory 5 118 60 preset rename the custom preset as 28 60 3

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