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1. RES UN men _____ GNE M MES NESUNESS as NEN ___ UE MECS _______ __ _ ________ __ SRE BEN MEME ______ NOR M BEEN NEN SESS a b Figure 26 The User Level Control window Figure 27 Hiding the Output Channel polarity a ENGINEER Mode b User Level Control window c USER Mode NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 5 5 Lock Hardware Keys V Position the mouse cursor on the Lock Hardware Keys function In the new menu 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 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 see section 6 6 3 When a Unit is locked a is displayed in the corresponding cell see Unit 2 in Figure 14 If trying to press any keys on a locked Unit front panel the DISPLAY LOCKED message is displayed on the LCD screen and the action has not effect even for the Mute function see the
2. 8 user manual 89 OEM Memory Locations are available in each Unit labeled from to 99 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WwWwW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 Offline Mode running workflow in which the PC is not synchronized with the L NET Network as opposed to the Online Mode 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 Online Mode PC running workflow is in which the PC is synchronized with the L NET Network as opposed to the Offline Mode The data displayed on the software user interface IP Addresses selected Presets Unit and Group Parameters are those of the Physical Units and are transmitted within the Full Duplex 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 Network see section 6 6 3 Output Channel Connection of the Unit to the Sound System Four Output Channels are available on each Unit from OUT to OUT 4 The Output Channels are modeled by the Output Channel Bars colored in green in Figure 19 in the Control window Physical System System composed of a set of Physical Units connected to the L NET Network including the IP Addresses selected Presets Unit and Group Parameters each Unit memory contains
3. E 37 7 3 Tiroubleshootilg ubi teem i I UM UN D Me a 38 7 3 1 No Units or not all Units could be found on the Network 38 7 3 2 Rd td de tn Non lo nue 39 8 SPECIFICATIONS 40 9 GLOSSARY 41 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWwW _L ACOUSTICS COM 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 Welcome to L ACOUSTICS Thank you for purchasing an L ACOUSTICS sound system Each system can be remote controlled using the L ACOUSTICS LA NETWORK MANAGER Software within the LLACOUSTICS L NET Network This manual contains important information on installing the L NET Network and operating the 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 Please check the L ACOUSTICS internet website www l acoustics com on a regular basis for latest update If the software does not work correctly or if information is needed please contact an approved L ACOUSTICS distributor In order to obtain the address of the nearest distributor go to the internet website www l acoustics com 2 2 Sources for LA NETWORK MANAGER software The L ACOUSTICS LA NETWORK MANAGER Remote Control Software is a freeware It is downloadable from the web site www l acoustics com technical sup
4. 4 or LA8 user manual This feature prevents any unintentional operation during an event performance for example Power Standby Online Mode V Position the mouse cursor the Power Standby function In the new menu click on the All 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 color of its IP Address cell in the Units Over Network window see section 6 2 the green color stands for the Operating Mode the blue color stands for the Standby Mode When a Physical Unit is in the Standby Mode the four Load LEDs lit on both the LCD screen and software interface and the message Standby Mode 5 displayed the LCD screen see the LA4 or LA8 user manual Update Online Mode Updates the Firmware or the Preset Library for the selected Physical Units see sections 7 1 and 7 2 respectively Settings Sets the background color for the different branches of the tree Groups Units Input and Output Channels in the Control window see section 6 4 S Click Settings In the Settings window Figure 28 click on the desired background color in the Tree Colors menu In the Color window Figure 28 set the desired color and click Click a second time in the Settings window Sets the Engineer Password for the ENGINEER Mode to b
5. Add new Units S Delete Unit Modify Unit Store Preset to File Load Preset From File Lock Unit Hardware Keys Disconnect Request all values lt amp Figure 14 The Right Clicking menu Add new Units This function adds a new Virtual Unit Load Library From file 11 hA LI mE Eee 12 Pa ay UP enia 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 x Modify Unit 2 2 Addr Type Preset i 27 01 58118 60 58118 2 29 3 3 3 3 3 e c KIVA KIVA FI KIYA KILO KIYA 60 ARCS LO ARCS LO 60 ARCS LO 100 ARCS HI ARCS HI 60 ARCS HI 100 ARCS 5118 LO ARCS 5118 HI 56118 60 4 5868118 100 5368118 60 5368118 100 c FI FI 100 FR Hic FR 100 Hi 100 12 _ 1 12 _ 1_100 12 FR Figure 15 Selecting a Preset from the LA4 Library amp Left click on this function The new window Figure 15 prompts the user to select the IP Address Unit Type and Current Preset Click on the Addr cell and select an available IP Address in the displayed list amp Click on the cell to alternatively select the or LA8 Unit Type amp Directly load a Preset from a file by clicking on Load Preset from file function browse for the desired Preset File preset select the user memory loca
6. 5 1 2 Installing the software amp Download and unzip the latest installation file version say Install LA Network Manager 1 1 0 44 zip for example the Install LA Network Manager 1 1 0 44 file V Follow the instructions given in the installation wizard Figure 3 The application installs all necessary components needed to run LA NETWORK MANAGER software as well as a shortcut in the PC desktop to launch the software LA Network Manager Installation Welcome Welcome to the Network Manager Setup program This program will install LA Network Manager on pour computer It i strongly recommended that you exit all other Windows programs before running this Setup program Click cancel to esit Setup and close any programs you have running Click ta continue with the Setup program Warming This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction ar distribution of this program or any portion af may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Thrsen Software Figure 3 The installation wizard first window 5 1 3 Uninstalling the software amp computer Start menu select Programs LA Network Manager LA Network Manager Uninstaller V Follow the instructions given in the uninstall wizard 5 1 4 Software updates Uninstall the old software version see sec
7. 328 ft Figure 6 Star Network topology The parallel connecting scheme reduces the risk of Network failure even if the connection between the Switcher and a particular Unit fails the other Units remain connected to the Switcher IMPORTANT NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 5 5 Hybrid 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 RJ45 connector on the 100 Mbps PC Ethernet Card ee LA NETWORK Ses MANAGER L NET RJ45 Switcher e connectors Solely use CAT5e STP 1 1 cables or higher category With maximum length of 100 m 328 ft IN OUT Pb mu IN OUT Figure 7 Hybrid Network topology 5 3 Managing IP Addresses 5 3 1 Introduction It is possible to connect up to 253 Units to a master PC running LA NETWORK MANAGER within the proprietary L NET Network In order to identify and communicate each device PC or Unit uses an IP Address An IP Address is a unique address of the Internet Protocol IP standard The usable L NET IP Addresses are of the form 192 168 1 where is taken between and 254 L ACOUSTICS recommends using the last available IP Address 192 168 1 254 for the PC Network Card The other IP Addresses between 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 253 can be all
8. 6 1 4 SoftWare User INTERAC M e Reese 16 6 2 Over Network EO 18 6 2 1 as id Bac eed ea eae E 18 6 2 2 RIRE PING Meter no LP Er 19 6 2 3 CONFIG I UU T EE 22 6 3 EST chiese iiis MT T 23 6 4 ren Tenn 25 6 4 1 Monitoring the Syste M ici Re 26 6 4 2 Offline and Online System management ses 27 6 5 Contour EQ WindoWs Rain ER 28 6 6 Command too O es ned tage ln ann M 30 6 6 1 OVEN VIC M MM CRT 30 6 6 2 Te AMEN Son 30 6 6 3 a ufr RE 31 6 6 4 me 32 6 6 5 EO ET 33 6 6 6 36 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37 7 1 RIRE AS MOT 26 HS ct 37 7 2 Updates
9. Click on the Network key _1L ACOUSTICS Network Manager Peta View Options Send System to Webwork Retrieve System From Webwork Figure 23 The Network menu NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 Send System to Network Sends the Virtual System into the networked Physical Units Click Send System to Network In the new window click YES the Physical System is scanned In the second new window click 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 as the Online Mode will be activated The Send System to Network function works only if e A Network is synchronized with the PC and the PC and Units IP Addresses are evenly set see part 5 for instructions and section 7 3 for troubleshooting Virtual System is compatible see the Glossary chapter 9 with the Physical IMPORTANT System if both Systems are not compatible a conflict list is edited see the ee Troubleshooting section 7 3 Retrieve System from Network Retrieves the Physical System for it to become the Current System The Online Mode is activated v Click on the Retrieve System from Network function click YES The Retrieve System from Network functio
10. Go to ENGINEER Mode The ENGINEER Mode is dedicated to System creation and installation before the event performance All the functions are accessible to e create or modify a System setup in the Units Over Network and System Groups windows modify the Group and Unit Parameters the Control window i Click Go to ENGINEER If a password has been set keyboard the password in the new window and click click 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 e creating a System is not possible and the 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 see the Glossary chapter 9 with the Current System e only the authorized Group and Unit Parameters are accessible in the Control Window accessibility is set in the ENGINEER Mode see the Edit Visibility function e returning to the ENGINEER Mode can be locked by password see the Settings function amp Click to USER Mode function Note The current mode is labeled on the extreme right part of the Command toolbar see Figure 12 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 Edit visibility Sets each Group and Unit Parameter
11. Modify Unit Disconnect section 6 2 2 or Delete section 6 3 function has been used the Unit Parameters remain active into the Physical Unit IMPORTANT NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 6 5 Contour EQ windows v Clicking on the CONTR key of a Group Bar in the Control window edits the corresponding Contour EQ window for this Group the corresponding CONTR key is colored in green the other remain colored in gray Example Figure 20 shows the Contour EQ window for the KUDO Group The Contour window features a 5 band contour EQ setting tool applying uniformly for all Units pertaining to the selected Group One filter is a parametric EQ filter and the other 5 filters are fixed frequency filters Therefore the Contour EQ tool is dedicated to loudspeaker tonal balance but not to room equalization Those three IIR Infinite Impulse Response and three FIR Finite Impulse Response filters can be set by modifying the values in the Filter menu or by directly dragging the corresponding curves into the Curve window Validating or resetting the values is done using the Command and Contour menus The Curve window features the magnitude transfer function in dB in the frequency domain Hz logarithm scale for each filter thin curves and for the resulting filter thick red curve The magnitude scale is se
12. Figure 10 Filling in the IP Address and Subnet mask WWW _L ACOUSTICS COM 5 3 3 Unit IP Addresses setup Each Units 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 changed follow the procedure below amp On the Unit front panel press the Encoder Wheel amp Select the NETWORK ADDRESS menu page by rotating the Encoder Wheel and press the OK key or the Encoder Wheel Select the desired value from to 253 recommended by rotating the Encoder Wheel The selected IP Address must be different from those of the PC and other Units Press the OK key or the Encoder Wheel to validate the setting Reboot the Unit switch the Unit off by pressing the On Off switch wait 30 sec for the turn off sequence to be completed and restart the Unit The new IP Address won t be effective until the Unit has been rebooted IMPORTANT NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 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 Mute Gain Delay and Polarity settings for each of the 2 Input and 4 Output Channels e For each Group the Group Parameter
13. been previously used within a Network L ACOUSTICS recommends using the CLEAR GROUP PARAMETERS function in order to clear all Group Parameters see the LA4 or 8 user manual gt IMPORTANT Showing hiding the Units V Alternatively clicking on a Group tree icon displays or hides the Units pertaining to this Group NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 5 5 Control window The Control window Figure 19 allows overall monitoring and control of the Current System through a removable Meter LEDs Group name ua i Group Parameters MUTE GAIN POL CONTR Load Sign 10 in _ _ _ amp B 5 000110 6001 0 00 0 00 UNUSED _ Tt Unit tree icon LF A psu 1 00 0 20 TTT ft LF_A 0 20 Group tree icon 0 68 RRRRERE _ 500 0 00 BH 10 80 12 0 00 0 00 __ UNUSED LTT yt LF_A 0 20 LTT i t LF_A 0 20 _ 0 68 LTT yt _ 500 0 00 C 115 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 8B 550 200 000 0 00 gt name LTT SBA 359 00 00 000 IP Address SERRE EE SB B 550 200 oo TT yt 550 oo 00 co El Channel assignment Unit Parameters Figure 19 The Control window NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOU
14. gt KUDO OPAN Pen VPN BEIT ENTENEN ENTEN PPI POR SUB Ss KUDO110_60 11 KUDO110_60 12 HEHHE SB118 60 1 b 0 00 0 00 3 8 58118_60 1 IN B 0 00 0 00 Ri it ES BT ES EN SB A 5 50 2 00 0 00 0 00 The i M SB A 00 00 oo UE TO Vs T SB B T 6 50 2 00 0 00 0 00 SB B o coco CONTOUR EQ KUDO 3 VON ENS 60 0 CL 60048 89048 Sa 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 800 2k 4 5K Sk 10 20k 30k 40k 2 System Groups window 4 Contour EQ window Figure 12 LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 5 5 The following procedure features an overview of how to create and manage System Virtual or Physical using the LA NETWORK MANAGER software 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 see section 6 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 see section 6 3 Control window Unit and Group Parameter settings V Fast set the Group Parameters apply for all Units in the selected Group and the Unit Parameters apply only for the selected Unit by mouse
15. modifies the IP Address Unit Type and or Current Preset of the selected Unit V Left click on this function In the new window Figure 15 the user can modify the IP Address Unit Type and or Current Preset amp Click on Addr cell and select an available IP Address in the displayed list Trying to modify the IP Address of a Physical Unit from the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface forces the Unit to disconnect from the Network the Current Unit will become a Virtual Unit and the new IP Address will not be stored into the Physical Unit Therefore modifying the IP Address of a Physical Unit is only possible from the Unit s front panel user interface see the LA4 user manual If a Physical Unit pertaining to a Group has been disconnected from the Network when trying to modify its IP Address in the Addr cell the Group and Unit Parameters see section 6 4 remain active into the Physical Unit IMPORTANT gt gt amp Click on cell to alternatively select the LA4 or Type Modifying the Unit Type will automatically cancel the Current Preset thus a new Preset has to be loaded IMPORTANT amp Directly load a Preset from a file by clicking on the Load Preset from file function browse for the desired Preset File preset select the user memory location from to 10 for the new Preset and click or Load a Preset from the O
16. which the Unit is synchronized with Network and is operating or ready for operation as opposed to the Standby Mode WST Wavefront Sculpture Technology set of 5 technical criteria to be followed when arraying several enclosures in order to result in homogeneous modular sound field NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWwW _L ACOUSTICS COM Document reference NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 Copyright 2007 by L ACOUSTICS Parc de la Fontaine de Jouvence 91462 Marcoussis cedex France Distribution date October 03 2007 Printed on recycled paper
17. 6 empty Fami empty LA4 06 empty Family empty type 1441 1 4 01 58118 60 58118 e d asd Emets oeste 11 Lag Ot KUDO110 nu 08 empty Family empty type 1 44 3 12 Las O1 KUDOL1O_60 KUDO Fami 09 empty Family empty LA 10 Empty ame empty type 144 10 Empty Familvy empty type L 4 11 KIVA Family KIVA 154 12 KIV FI Familv KIYA 154 13 KILO Family 144 Name list 14KIVA 60 Family KILOKIVA type LA4 15 ARCS LO Family ARCS type Lad Rename Preset 1 58118 60 16 ARCS LO 60 Family ARCS tvpe Lad Rename Preset 2 empty 17 ARCS LO 100 Family ARCS 144 Rename Preset 3 empty 18 ARCS Family ARCS type Lad Rename Preset 4 empty 19 ARCS HI ARCS type Lad Rename Preset 5 empty 20 ARCS 100 Family ARCS L 4 Rename Preset 6 empty 6 Rename Preset 7 empty Rename Preset 8 empty Rename Preset 9 empty Rename Preset 10 empty Figure 16 PRESET and CONFIG Figure 17 Load Store and lists eee in the 1 PRESET menu Load In the 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 17 The selected Preset will become
18. ED indicates that the L DRIVE Fuse Protect or Temperature protection is active The signal is attenuated When the limited Channel returns to nominal state the protection automatically gets off and the Unit returns to normal operating state Example In Figure 19 the SBII8 60 Unit Output Channel 1 signal reaches the limiter threshold The Limit LED in the Group Bar is also lit FAULT red Fault LED indicates whether one or several Input or Output Channels on the Unit are no longer operational because of a DC Error Power Failure or DSP Error When the faulty component returns to nominal state the protection automatically gets off and the Unit returns to normal operating state Example In Figure 19 the SBII8 60 Unit is in faulty state the LED located at the right of the A Input Channel LEDs is lit The Fault LED in the Group Bar is also lit NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ADCOUSTICS COM 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 Gain Delay and Contour EQ parameters located in the maroon Group Bar They apply for all Units in the selected Group Alternatively clicking on the MUTE key mutes red color or unmutes grey color all Output Channels Example In the Figure 19 all Output Channels of the KUDO Group are
19. EM Preset Library by clicking on the Select Preset from Library function select the desired Preset among the list select the user memory location from to 10 for the new Preset and click 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 for the desired Library File 4 or LA8 The 4 and LA8 files are downloadable from the web site www l acoustics com An LA8 OEM Preset can not be loaded into a LA4 Unit The Preset Family directly depends on the loaded Preset It is set automatically and thus cannot be modified by the user Note The Right Clicking menu allows to load presets that are stored in the PC On the contrary the PRESET and CONFIG menus section 6 2 3 allows to load presets that are stored in the Physical Unit the whole changes are made click to validate and return to the software user interface NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ADCOUSTICS COM Store Preset to file This function stores the Current Preset of a selected Unit into a Preset File preset amp Click on this function In the new window browse for the desired directory keyboard the Preset File name and click Load Preset from file This function loads a Preset from a Preset File preset This Preset wi
20. LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 F e Wee Cre Engineer Mode Esse 212 px homey lt lt Less RC s co Im sou 4 t a gt cha art EN O S 22 Laa S M3 us noo casna RS tu 00 1r Ce LT can en aer tes 1e 4 nto 2 fi 9 4 ec ET 3 4 or 5 5 LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWwW _L ACOUSTICS COM NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 1 CONTENTS CONTENTS 4 2 INTRODUCTION 5 2 1 Welcome to ET WO 5 2 2 Sources for LAINE TW ORIS MANAGER Software aci sooo qi cta ns eb Un Do e ee 5 2 3 Flow to read this A EE nessa 5 3 SYSTEM CONCEPT 6 4 LA NETWORK MANAGER SOFTWARE 7 5 INSTALLATION 8 5 1 Installing the LA NETWORK MA
21. NAGER 8 5 1 1 Computer systenirequirements 8 5 1 2 Installing the 8 5 1 3 tlie SofE Wal 6 usc oe avr dro andre tie aden alec tra 8 5 1 4 Sotware PE 8 5 2 Network considerations oen adr A VEL ONE 9 5 2 Mic 9 5 2 2 Physical onnectlODs een 9 5 2 3 Network topologies Geor inst dass eot l uno uis 9 5 3 Manae mne 89 A ne Neue 5 3 1 MOUTO el oe 5 3 2 PC JP Address Setups adopta 5 3 3 Unit IP Addresses 6601 a 13 6 OPERATION 14 6 14 6 1 1 Virtuabarnid Physical i Te das enr ewan needa 14 6 1 2 Onine Modes I 14 6 1 3 the SOIOWALEB 15
22. ONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 73 Troubleshooting 7 3 1 No Units or not all Units could be found on the Network When performing the Retrieve System From Network Send System To Network or Try To Connect functions a conflict list see section 7 3 2 can be displayed indicating that one or several expected Units cannot be found within the Network The flowchart below assists the user for troubleshooting No Units or not all Units could be found on the Network Devices switched on No For each device Unit Switcher check that power switch is on AC plug is connected AC outlet works Yes Network Topology and cabling scheme correct No Check for correct Network Topology and cabling scheme see section 5 2 3 Yes All CAT 5e STP cables connected No Connect each CAT5e STP cable on both sides the orange and green LEDs must lit on each RJ45 connector socket Yes Each device PC Units has to be identified within the Network by its IP Address in the format 192 168 1 see section 5 3 The last 3 digits are chosen between and 254 and must be different for each device L ACOUSTICS recommends the Address 254 for the PC and the Addresses to 253 for the Units IP Address correct on each device Yes No In the launch window see section 6 1 3 enter IP scanning range containing all the Physical Unit IP Addresse
23. Physical Unit Real Unit as opposed to the Virtual Unit L ACOUSTICS LA4 or LA8 amplified controller Preset settings stored in a Unit for driving a specific Sound System connected to the Unit Preset Family Set of Presets driving the same types of Sound Systems Preset File Computer file containing a Preset A Preset File features the extension preset Preset Library Set of Presets Preset Library File Computer file containing a Preset Library Two Preset Library Files exist and correspond to the two Unit Types they feature the respective extensions LA4 and LA8 Sound Source Device to be connected to the Input Channels of an amplified controller feeding this last with the low voltage sound signal to be equalized and amplified Sound System Set of loudspeaker enclosures Standalone Mode Physical Unit operating state in which the Unit is not synchronized with Network Standby Mode Physical Unit state in which the Unit is synchronized with Network but does not operate as opposed to the Operating Mode Star topology Parallel based Network cabling scheme including a Switcher see section 5 2 3 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 extension system Switcher Universal Ethernet device used within a Star or Hybrid topology to conne
24. STICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 6 4 1 Monitoring the system The user can display or hide information by alternatively clicking the tree icons by default only the maroon Group Bars are visible Clicking on the Group tree icon adds the blue Unit Input Channel Bars and clicking on the Unit tree icon adds the green Unit Output Channel Bars Figure 19 Note The Group and Unit Bar colors can be modified see the Settings menu in section 6 6 5 The available information is the following e Each Group is displayed along with its Name and Group Parameters Mute Gain Delay Contour EQ For each Group a Contour EQ window is selectable by clicking on the CONTR key in the Group Bar see section 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 assignment and the Unit Parameters Mute Gain Delay Polarity Note The A and B Input Channels are labeled IN A and IN B respectively or UNUSED if not used The 4 Output Channels are labeled x where the first 2 digits indicate the kind of transducer to be connected to the corresponding Output Channel LF MF HF for Low Mid Hi frequency transducers respectively SB for subwoofer SR for reversed subwoofer in cardioid applications PA for passive enclosure and the last digit indicates which Input Channel the Output is driven by A or B
25. TRL C Exit Figure 22 The File menu New System Edits a new System by choosing between three possible ways creating Offline opening Offline or retrieving Online amp Click New System follow the instructions given in section 6 1 3 This function automatically cancels all eventually prior edited Current System If a Physical Unit pertaining to a Group has been disconnected from the Network when using the New System function the Group and Unit Parameters see section 6 4 remain active into the Physical Unit IMPORTANT Open System Edits a System that was previously stored in a file Editing is possible in both Offline and Online Modes amp Click Open System browse for a System File system click OPEN When a Current System is already active opening a System File is only possible if the System stored in it is compatible see the Glossary chapter 9 with the Current System If both Systems are not compatible a conflict list is edited see the Troubleshooting section 7 3 IMPORTANT NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM Store System Stores the Current System to a System File amp Click Store System In the new window browse the desired directory location and keyboard the System File name click SAVE the name system file will be saved into the chosen directory location Check for current System compatibility to file Checks if System stored in a System Fil
26. 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 V Activate the ENGINEER Mode see the function above Position the mouse cursor Edit Visibility In the new menu click User Level the Parameter cells will be colored in green or gray in the Control Window see Figure 26 Green color the parameter will be accessible the User Mode e Gray color the parameter will be locked in the User Mode Click on each Parameter cell to set the Parameter accessibility green or gray Position the mouse cursor on Edit Visibility click Activate the USER Mode see the function above accessible Parameters will be displayed and locked Parameters will be hidden see Figure 27 Notes Each accessibility setting uniformly apply for all Units of all Groups When a parameter is locked by L ACOUSTICS the corresponding EXT cell it is colored in gray On the contrary case the cell it is colored in green POL 1985483 haa 000 MEN 7j MS MES MESE 2 NE NN E M BEES 1 UN MEE L _ Re EAT EENENNEN SRE UN MEN ENENE M cos coo acu NES E MESS ons NEN NE HE NE E ____ _ D ERT
27. clicking operations The Group Parameters are the Mute Gain Delay and contour EQ parameters see step 4 The Unit Parameters are the Mute Gain Delay and Polarity parameters The Gain and Delay parameters have their Group and Unit values summed in the Abs columns that show absolute values In the Online Mode this window provides real time monitoring and control of each Group and Unit status including audio signal path and faults see section 6 4 Contour EQ windows Quick tonal balance for each Group amp each group a selectable Contour window allows fast intuitive 5 band contour EQ settings mouse click and drag operations see section 6 5 5 filters are fixed frequency filters and filter is a parametric EQ filter Command Toolbar File and Network functionalities user options Feature System file Network and software option menus see section 6 6 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 6 2 Units Over Network window 6 2 1 Overview The Units Over Network window Figure 13 displays the list of the Units composing the Current System and allows to create modify them In this window features the following information e Unit Number No Counts the Units composing the System Address Addr Identifies the Unit within the L NET Network The IP Address cell color code is pink for the Of
28. ct the Units in parallel within 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 see the LA4 or LA8 user manual Unit Bar Horizontal graphic bar colored in blue or green in Figure 19 located in the Control window giving access to the Unit Parameter visualization and settings Unit LA4 or LAS Specifies the L ACOUSTICS amplified controller model NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWwW _L ACOUSTICS COM Unit Parameters Mute Gain Delay and Polarity parameters applying for the Input or Output Channels of a selected Unit Some Unit Parameters can be locked by L ACOUSTICS The accessible Unit Parameters can be set in the selected Unit Bars colored in blue and green in Figure 19 located in the Control window User Memory Location Allocated space in a Physical Unit s flash memory to store a user modified Preset see the LA4 or LA8 user manual 10 User Memory Locations are available in each Unit labeled from to 10 Virtual System System displayed in the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface while the PC is not synchronized with Network Virtual Unit Unit displayed the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface when the PC is not synchronized with Network Operating Mode Physical Unit state in
29. d the L ACOUSTICS internet website address for latest Software Firmware and Preset Library files download v Click on the key Click the About function in the new menu a new window displays the required information Click on this window to close it NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 5 5 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 Firmware update Each Physical Unit is managed by a Firmware refer to the LA4 or LA8 user manual Two Firmware Files exist and correspond to the 4 and LA8 Unit Types The user should check the L ACOUSTICS internet website on regular basis www l acoustics com for the latest Firmware version for each Unit Type Upload the desired Firmware package and follow the instructions given in the accompanying pdf file 7 2 Preset Library update In each Physical Unit is stored a complete onboard OEM Preset Library see the LA4 or LA8 user manual to cover all principal L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker system configurations Two Preset Library Files exist and correspond to the LA4 LA4 or LA8 LA8 Unit Type The user should check on a regular basis the L ACOUSTICS internet website www l acoustics com for the latest Preset Library versions Upload the desired Preset Library package and follow the instructions given the accompanying pdf file NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE C
30. e 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 see section 6 4 In particular this allows setting the Group Parameters Mute Gain Delay Contour EQ that are applied to all Units of the Group IMPORTANT Sroups Add Delete KUDO110 60 11 kupolo 12 SUB E 56118 60 1 Group tree icon Figure 18 The System Groups window NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 Two ways to create Groups and assign Units to each one amp Click N times on the Add key to create Groups They will automatically be named Group 1 group 2 Group 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 desired Group amp Drag and drop a Unit to the empty System Groups window a Group is automatically created and named Group Drag and drop the second Unit to the Group Group or to the empty area of the System Groups window in the last case the Group 2 Group is automatically created Repeat the procedure for all Units If wanted rename each Group by clicking on its name and keyboarding the new name It is not possible to create subgroups Groups within a Group It is
31. e is compatible see the Glossary chapter 9 or not with the Current System amp Click Check for current System compatibility to file In the new window browse for a System File system click if both systems are compatible the loaded system is compatible to the current system message is displayed in the opposite case a conflict list is displayed see the Troubleshooting section 7 3 Exit amp Click Exit to close the LA NETWORK MANAGER application software When working in the Online Mode all synchronized Physical Units will be disconnected but the Group and Unit parameters see section 6 4 will remain active into each one They can be retrieved later using the Retrieve System From Network function see section 6 6 3 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 Network L ACOUSTICS recommends using the CLEAR GROUP PARAMETERS function in order to clear all Group Parameters see the LA4 or user manual 6 6 3 Network menu The Network menu provides System transfer management between the software the Network amp
32. e locked when trying to switch from USER Mode to ENGINEER Mode the USER Mode is also activated when launching the software In that way the user cannot modify the Current System see the beginning of section 6 6 5 amp Click Settings In the Settings window Figure 28 enter the desired password in the Setup Engineer Password menu and click Set In the Confirm with old Password window Figure 28 enter the old password and click Click in the new window Click In the Settings window Do not to forget the password as it will not be removed even if uninstalling the software IMPORTANT NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 X Color 3 x Basic colors Appeareance 4 Tree Colors Group Background Unit Background EERE E Input Background Custom colors Output Background IE E 40 Red 255 mmmmm mmm Sat 240 Green 255 Detine Custom Eolas gt gt LolonSolid 80 Blue 28 Cancel Add to Custom Colors Setup Engineer Password Engineer Password Please confirm with old Password User Engineer Password Cancel Cancel Help Figure 28 The Settings Color and Confirm with old Password windows 6 6 6 menu Displays the software version an
33. elected Group Bar colored in maroon in Figure 19 located in the Control window When selecting the Contour EQ parameters in the Group Bar an additional window is displayed allowing for 5 band equalization settings that apply uniformly for all Units of the Group see section 6 5 5 filters are fixed frequency filters and filter is a parametric EQ filter Hybrid topology Network cabling scheme mixing the Daisy Chain and Star topologies see section 5 2 3 Input Channel Connection of the Unit to the Sound Source Two Input Channels are available on each Unit IN A and IN B see the LA4 or LA8 user manual The Input Channels are modeled by the Input Channel Bars colored in blue in Figure 19 in the Control window IP Address The IP Address is a unique Internet Protocol Address to identify each device PC or Unit within the Network The L NET usable IP Addresses of the form 192 168 1 xxx where xxx is taken between and 254 L NET Network Set of Physical Units synchronized with a PC running LA NETWORK MANAGER using CAT5e STP cables Communication between the devices PC and Units is based on the Ethernet protocol at a speed of 100 Mbps Three Network topologies are available Daisy Chain Star and Hybrid Network See L NET Network Network Card PC peripheral device for physical connection to Network OEM Memory Location Allocated space in a Physical Unit s flash memory to store a factory Preset see the 4
34. fline Mode green for the Online Mode and blue for the Standby Mode see Figure 13 and Figure 14 The Unit Number is not linked to the IP Address IMPORTANT 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 Preset Family Family Specifies the Preset Family to which the Current Preset belongs Units Over Network Load Store Mame Load Store Mame PRESET CONFIG Mo Addr Type Preset Family l 1 4 01 56115 B 58118 2 11 LAG ELIO 3 12 Di KUDO110 60 lt B Figure 13 Units Over Network window Two menus are available to manage the Units Right Clicking menu see section 6 2 2 create delete or modify a Unit by directly right clicking on the Unit or on a blank location PRESET and CONFIG toolbars see section 6 2 3 Online manage the presets the Physical Units NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW _L ACOUSTICS COM 6 2 2 Right Clicking menu v Right click on a Unit the Right Clicking functions are described below menu is displayed see Unit 1 in Figure 14 All the selectable amp Right click on a blank cell only the Add new Units function is displayed Units Over Network Load Store Mame Load Store Addr Type Preset Family i B 01 58118 60 2
35. for troubleshooting IMPORTANT L ACOUSTICS Network Manager Create an Offline System pena System File Retrieve System from Network Scan Address Range fram Td S ou 3 bo 12 owes Figure I Launch window NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 6 1 4 Software user interface The LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface Figure 2 features four windows and a Command toolbar fully detailed through the sections 6 2 to 6 6 for Offline or Online overall management of the Current System 5 Command toolbar Units Over Network window 3 Control window YL ACOUSTICS I letwork Manager 1 File Network View Options Engineer Mode Units Over Network MUTE GAIN GAIN DELAY DELAY POL CONTR Load Store Load Store EE rs ALS AB ms PRESET CONFIG nr No Addr Tvpe Preset Family 1 1 LA4 01 58118 60 5 118 Ssg Ssg 2 11 LAS 01 KUDO110_60 KUDO TUE 3 12 01 KUDO110 60 KUDO LFA o 0 20 LF_A EN o 0 20 HI GE E OX EI MF 0 68 HF_A 0 00 0 00 0 00 UNUSED The M EE o 0 20 See o 0 20 System Groups Ei Kl Gl fl BS fi MES 229 Add Delete _ 0 00
36. h Group and Unit in the Network Command toolbar Units Over Network window Control window LY L ACOUSTICS Network Manager DE Fie Network View Options Engineer Mode Units Over Network tera GAIN Ea DELAY POL Load Store Load Store Name dB Abs qms PRESET CONFIG KU No Addr Type Preset Family SE i LA4 01 5B8118 60 58118 6004 2 11 48 01 KUDO110 60 KUDO 3 12 01 KUDO110 60 KUDO UNUSED AREARE RAE LF_A LF_A MF_A ED E ES E UNUSED _ System Groups gSEEBHERE Add E ERES ERES e KUDO UIT gsm a ERR 2 KUDO110_60 11 HER E KUDO110_60 12 5B118_60 1 40 50 60 80 100 300 400 500 2 3k 5k 6 20 30k 40k System Groups window Contour EQ window Figure 2 The LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 5 INSTALLATION 5 1 Installing the LA NETWORK MANAGER software 5 1 1 Computer system requirements Running the LA NETWORK MANAGER software requires a computer fitted with the following material Operating system Minimum Microsoft Windows XP or Mac equivalent with a PC emulator RAM Minimum 512 Mo Monitor 800 x 600 24 bits color Network card 100 Mbps Ethernet card
37. k see section 6 6 3 Refer to the Glossary chapter 9 for a definition of the labeled terms NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWwW _L ACOUSTICS COM 6 1 3 Launching the software amp Double click on the LA NETWORK MANAGER shortcut located on the desktop or select Programs LA Network Manager LA Network Manager in the computer Start menu A new window Figure 12 prompts the user to select between three possible ways to edit a system Create an Offline System Offline Mode V Select this function Click 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 Click Browse through the new window and select the desired System File system The System stored in the System File is loaded in the software and becomes the Virtual System Retrieve System from Network Online Mode amp Select this function Select the IP Address range to be scanned through the L NET Network by filling in the two rectangles from 192 168 1 to where xxx is chosen between and 253 Click The Physical System is retrieved from the Network and becomes the Current System The Online Mode is activated The Retrieve System from Network function only works if a Network is synchronized with the PC and if the PC and units IP Addresses are correctly set see chapter 5 for instructions and section 7 3
38. key to retrieve the old setting Filter 6 FIR 12 30 kHz fixed frequency band FIR filter HF domain V This filter corresponds to the blue cross located at the position 20 kHz into the Curve window Set the gain to the desired value between 154 and 6dB by directly dragging the cross up and down Validate the setting by clicking on the key of the Command menu or click on the key to retrieve the old setting Contour menu amp Click on the X key in the Contour menu click on the Apply key the Command menu all filter settings will be cancelled Scaling cursors amp Click on the top or bottom Scaling Cursor to set the magnitude interval to be displayed on screen from 3 3 to 120 120 dB NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 6 6 Command toolbar 6 6 1 Overview The Command toolbar features System File management Network connection software option menus and information upon the software LW L ACOUS TICS Network Manager Wetwork View Options 7 Figure 21 The Command toolbar 6 6 2 File menu The File menu provides System File management Click on the File key L ACOUSTICS Network Manager AN Network View Options 7 Mew System Open System CTRL 0 Store System CTRL 5 Check Far current System compatibility Ea SHIFT C
39. l L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker systems in relation with their dedicated Units The Units are controlled by the LA NETWORK MANAGER software within the L NET network ETHERNET SWITCHER LA NETWORK MANAGER Figure 1 L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker systems within the L NET Network NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ADCOUSTICS COM 4 LA NETWORK MANAGER SOFTWARE The L ACOUSTICS LA NETWORK MANAGER Software provides network control and monitoring of both LA4 and LA8 amplified controllers Units from 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 the information related to the control and monitoring of the Units Access to all settings such as Mute Gain Delay Polarity and Preset can be done via the remote software user interface Contour EQ settings are also available for quick and easy tonal balance of the loudspeaker 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 Network 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 a Network In the Online Mode a system can be sent to or retrieved from the synchronized Network and the software provides real time control of eac
40. ll become the Current Preset in the selected Unit V Select this function In the new window browse for the desired Preset File select the user memory location from to 10 in which the new Preset will be loaded click Lock Unit Hardware Keys Online Mode i 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 the Online Mode but it can be activated in the Offline Mode and then be sent to the Physical System using the Send System To Network function see section 6 6 3 When a Unit is locked a key is displayed in the corresponding cell see Unit 2 in Figure 14 When trying to press any keys on a locked Unit front panel the DISPLAY LOCKED message is displayed on the LCD screen and the action has not effect even for the Mute function see the LA4 or LA8 user manual This prevents any unintentional operation during an event performance for example Disconnect Online to Offline Modes Try to connect Offline to Online Modes amp Clicking on the Disconnect function disconnects the selected Unit from the Network When a Physical Unit pertaining to a Group has been disconnected from the Network by using the Disconnect function the Group and Unit Parameters see section 6 4 remain active into the Physical Unit IMPORTANT Clicking on the Try to c
41. muted amp Click on the cell and keyboard the Gain value the Gain value is uniformly modified for all Output Channels Example In the Figure 19 all Output Channel Gain values of the SUB Group are increased by 3 5dB Modify the Delay value in the same way as for the Gain value by clicking on the DELAY cell v Clicking on the CONTR key edits the Contour EQ window for the selected Group Contour EQ setting will be discussed in section 6 5 If a Physical Unit pertaining to a Group has been disconnected from the Network because the PC has shut down a cable has been removed or the New System section 6 6 2 Delete Unit Modify Unit Disconnect section 6 2 2 function has been used the Group Parameters remain active into the Physical Unit On the contrary when using the Delete function in the System Groups window section 6 3 the Group parameters are cancelled 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 Network L ACOUSTICS recommends using the CLEAR GROUP PARAMETERS function in order to clear all Group Parameters see LA4 or user ma
42. n only works if a Network is synchronized with the PC and if the PC and units IP Addresses are correctly set see chapter 5 for instructions and section 7 3 for troubleshooting This function automatically cancels all eventually prior edited Current System IMPORTANT 6 6 4 View menu The View menu allows showing hiding the Unit and Group Parameters in the Control window see section 6 4 amp Click on the View key 731 5 5 Network D Metwork BW Options Expand Tree F5 Collapse Tree F Unt ver Ens F Figure 24 The View menu Expand Tree Clicking the Expand Tree function displays the whole available information Groups and Units Parameters for monitoring the System Collapse Tree V Clicking on the Collapse Tree function hides the Unit Parameters NETMAN_UM_EN_1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM 6 6 55 Options menu The Options menu provides software user interface accessibility settings maintenance operations and Physical Unit state management amp Click on the Options key _1L ACOUSTICS Network Manager File Webwork Views 30 to USER Mode Units Ower Network Edit visibility BEC eure sume Lock Hardware Keys PRESET Power standby No Addr Update Settings Figure 25 The Options menu Go to USER Mode
43. nual Unit Parameters The Unit Parameters are the Mute Gain Delay and Polarity parameters located in the green and blue Unit Bars respectively for Input and Output Channels They only apply for the selected Channel V Alternatively clicking on the MUTE key mutes red color or unmutes grey color the selected Channel This function is only available for the Output Channels Example In the Figure 19 the unit of IP Address 1 in the SUB Group has Output Channels and 3 unmuted and Output Channels 2 and 4 muted amp Click on the GAIN cell and keyboard the Gain value the Gain value is modified for the selected Channel Example In the Figure 19 the Unit of IP Address 1 in the SUB Group has Output Channels and 3 Gain value increased by 2dB Thus adding the Group 3 5dB and Unit Gain 2dB values results in a total of 5 5dB in the GAIN Abs column Modify the Delay value in the same way as for the Gain value by clicking on the DELAY cell amp Alternatively clicking on the POLARITY key sets the polarity at 0 sign grey color 180 sign red color Example In the Figure 19 the Unit of IP Address 1 in the SUB Group has Output Channels and 3 set at 180 and the Output Channels 2 and 4 set at 0 If a Physical Unit pertaining to a Group has been disconnected from the Network because the PC has shut down a cable has been removed or the New System section 6 6 2 Delete Unit
44. ocated to the Units in the L NET Network 5 3 2 Address setup Set the PC TCP IP Address by following the procedure below the computer Start menu select Settings Network Connections Local Area Connection Figure 8 Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties in the menu In the Local Area Connection Properties window double click on Internet Protocol TCP IP Figure 9 amp the Internet Protocol properties TCP IP window select Use the following IP address and type in the IP address 192 168 1 254 recommended and the Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Figure 10 amp Click 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 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 Windows Update clear dhcp bak iPassConnect Hew Office Document Open Office Document Winzip Mindjet MindManager viewer 6 Programs Documents J zi S Settings OT Search Help and Support c UR Fun Shut Cour Start gt Control Panel E Network Connections 42 Printers and Faxes a Taskbar and Start Menu 1394 connection Local Area Connecti
45. on Wireless Network Connection l Mew Connection Wizard 2 Wanadoo L ACOLISTICS Figure 8 Selecting the Local Area Connection item General Advanced Connect using HE Realtek 1 1 Family Gigab Configure This connection uses the following items iPass Protocol IEEE 802 15 v2 3 1 9 AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 14 3 1 6 0 Y Intemet Protocal TCP IP Unreal Description Transmission Control Pratacal Intermmet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show iconin notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or na connectivity Figure 9 Double clicking on the Internet Protocol TCP IP item NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 x General Tou can get P settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise vou need to ask your network administrator the appropriate settings C Obtain an address automatically f Use the following IP address IP address 132 158 1 254 px T UWS server address automatically Subnet mask Default gateway Use the following DMS server addresses Preferred ONS server Advanced Alternate DNS server Cancel
46. ong Unit Type Units defined in Units found on Network Addr Unit Type Family Addr Unit Type Family Status 1 1157 Hil 58118 Wrong Family Figure 29 The four messages of the Conflict list window 1 and 2 top 3 middle 4 bottom The above messages can be displayed when using the Check for current System compatibility to file Open system section 6 6 2 or Send System to Network section 6 6 3 function For the last one the System File stands for the Virtual System and the Current System stands for the Physical System Conflict messages can also be displayed when using the Try to Connect Modify Unit Load Preset from File section 6 2 2 or Load section 6 2 3 function NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 SPECIFICATIONS Operating system Microsoft Windows XP minimum or Mac equivalent with a PC emulator RAM Minimum 512 Mo Monitor 800 x 600 24 bits color Network Card 100 Mbps Ethernet card Network cabling CAT5e STP maximum 100m 328ft length or upper category Units L ACOUSTICS LA4 and LA8 amplified controllers Units of different Unit Types can be connected within the L NET Network Switcher for Star or Hybrid topologies Minimum 100 Mbps with Auto MDI MDIX functionality NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWwW _L ACOUSTICS COM 9 GLOSSARY Compatible System
47. onnect function connects the selected Unit to the Network When using the Try to connect function the Physical Unit becomes the Current Unit and the Virtual Unit Parameters are overwritten IMPORTANT Note The Unit mode is indicated by the color of the IP Address cell green or blue for the Online Mode and pink for the Offline Mode see Figure 13 and Figure 14 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 6 2 3 PRESET and menus Only available in the Online Mode the PRESET and CONFIG menus feature the same three functions Store and Name They modify respectively the Current Preset its memory location and its name into the selected Physical Units They apply either for one Unit in the PRESET menu or for all the synchronized Units in the CONFIG menu Load list Store list w 0158118 60 Family 56116 L 4 0158118 B Family 58118 type L 4 Units Over Network 02 Empty Family empty 44 02 Empty Familv empty type 144 HESS more heme ae mem 03 Empty Family empty type L 4 03 Empty Family empty 1841 04 empty Family empty type 44 04 empty Family empty 144 05 Empty Familv empty type 144 05 Empty Familv empty type L 4 Addr Preset Family 0
48. port LA Network Manager 2 3 How to read this manual Many specific terms are employed throughout this manual When needed please refer to the Glossary part 9 for definition Throughout this manual both following symbols are often used The ARROW symbol notifies procedure description The IMPORTANT symbol notifies an important recommendation of use IMPORTANT The users who are familiar with network cabling and set up procedures can directly consult the Quick Start section 6 1 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 SYSTEM CONCEPT From a PC Windows operating system the L ACOUSTICS LA NETWORK MANAGER Remote Control Software provides network control and monitoring of up to 253 L ACOUSTICS LA4 and or LA8 Amplified Controllers within the LLACOUSTICS L NET Network The L ACOUSTICS LA4 and LA8 Amplified Controllers called Units are at the heart of the L ACOUSTICS integrated system approach They offer cutting edge loudspeaker Amplification DSP Network Control and comprehensive System Protection in single ergonomic packages The proprietary L ACOUSTICS L NET Network allows to easily configure multiple Ethernet network topologies using CAT5e STP cables or higher categories and standard RJ45 connectors The use of a universal Ethernet switcher is recommended for specific network topologies The Figure shows al
49. possible to check if a Physical Unit is part of a Group and to identify its Group name by pressing and holding either the IN A or IN B key on the Unit front panel The name of the IMPORTANT Group will appear at the bottom right of the LCD see the LA4 or LA8 user manual gt Deleting a Unit or a Group amp Click on the Unit or the Group to be deleted press the Delete key on the keyboard or in the System Groups window click in the new window In order 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 IMPORTANT Group b In the 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 see section 6 4 IMPORTANT e The Outputs are muted on the Physical Unit gt Consider Physical Unit Standalone Mode If some Group Parameters remain active 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
50. s IP scanning range correct Yes Contact local distributor for service The keys for interpretation of the flowchart are the following gt NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWwW _L ACOUSTICS COM 7 3 2 Conflict list Two Systems are compatible if they are formed of 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 featuring four possible messages Message 1 Not found in actual system Some Units identified by their IP Addresses defined in the System File cannot be found in the Current System Message 2 Not found in file system Some Units identified by their IP Addresses defined in the Current System cannot be found in the File System Message 3 Wrong Unit Two Units of same IP Address are found in both Current System and System File but their Unit Types do not match LA4 vs LAB Message 4 Wrong Family Two Units of same IP Address and same Unit Type are found in both Current System and System File but their Preset Families do not match Units defined in file Units found on Network Addr Unit Type Family Addr Unit Family Status 2 4 28118 Mot found in actual system 1 4 28118 Mot found in system Units defined in Units found an Metwork Addr Unit Type Family Addr Unit Type Family Status 1 LAB SB118 5 118 Wr
51. s mute gain delay and contour EQ settings uniformly allocated to all Units in the Group Two System types exist e The Virtual System is the System edited in the LA NETWORK MANAGER user interface when the PC is not synchronized with the L NET Network e The 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 Refer to the Glossary chapter 9 for a definition of the labeled terms 6 1 2 Offline and Online Modes The System displayed in the software user interface called the Current System can be managed within two possible workflows e In the Offline Mode the PC 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 In the Online Mode the PC 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 Networ
52. s 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 100 Mbps universal Ethernet Switcher If the Auto MDI MDIX functionality is not available in the PC Network Card and or the Switcher a crossed cable between the PC and the first Unit is necessary IMPORTANT NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 Daisy Chain topology Based on the series connecting scheme the Daisy Chain Network topology is the simplest way to connect the PC and the Units to each other as it is shown in Figure 5 RJ45 connector on the 100 Mbps L NET 45 PC Ethernet Card connectors LA NETWORK MANAGER Solely use CAT5e STP cables or higher category with a maximum length of 100 m 328 ft Figure 5 Daisy Chain Network topology Star topology Based on the parallel connecting scheme the Star Network topology is the most common way to connect the PC and the Units to each other This topology requires a 100 Mbps Switcher as shown in Figure 6 RJ45 connector on the 100 Mbps PC Ethernet Card IN T F IEEE 90 90 00228 100 Mbps Eth LA NETWORK MANAGER Switcher L NET RJ45 connectors Solely use CAT 5e STP cables or higher category with a maximum length of 100 m
53. s Two Systems formed of the same number of Units with each corresponding pair featuring the same IP Address Unit Type and Preset Family 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 Daisy Chain topology Series based Network cabling scheme see section 5 2 3 Firmware Program installed in a Physical Unit The Firmware manages the whole Unit internal components LCD screen display preset flash memory Ethernet path DSP Switch Mode Power Supply refer to the LA4 or user manual Firmware File Executable file named run exe containing Physical Unit Firmware program source Two firmware file exist for both the LA4 and LA8 Units The user should check on a regular basis the L ACOUSTICS internet website www l acoustics com for the latest Firmware versions Full Duplex Network protocol featuring bi directional data transmission between the PC and the connected Units Group Set of Units sharing the same Group Parameters Group Bar Horizontal graphic bar colored in maroon in Figure 19 located in the Control window for Group Parameter visualization and settings Group Parameters Mute Gain Delay and Contour EQ parameters applying for all Units of a selected Group The Group Parameters can be set in the s
54. sired Physical Unit click on the Store key of the PRESET menu select the desired User Memory Location among the edited 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 amp Click on the Store key of the CONFIG menu select the desired User Memory Location click YES Name In the PRESET menu the function applies for the selected Physical Unit and renames one of its User Memory Location from 1 to 10 see the list in Figure 17 amp Click on the desired Unit click on the key of the PRESET menu keyboard the new name in the new window click In the CONFIG menu the Name function applies for all the synchronized Physical Units simultaneously The name and the User Memory Location number are common to all Units amp Click on the key of the CONFIG menu keyboard the new name click and YES Renaming a Preset does not change the Preset Family name A Preset can be renamed even if it is not the Current Preset IMPORTANT 6 3 System Groups window The System Groups window Figure 18 contains a list of the Groups composing the System In this window th
55. the Current Preset amp Click on the desired Physical Unit click on the Load key the PRESET menu select the desired Preset among the edited 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 10 User Memory Locations 1 to 10 of the list in Figure 7 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 amp Click on the Load key in the CONFIG menu select the desired User Memory Location number click YES 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 memories a conflict list is displayed for each concerned Physical Unit see the Troubleshooting section 7 3 Loading a new Preset the Family of which is different from the Current Preset s one must be done by directly on the Physical Unit s front panel NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 5 5 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 see the Store list in Figure 17 amp Click on the de
56. tion from to 10 for the new Preset and click or Load a Preset from the OEM Preset Library by clicking on the Select Preset from Library function select the desired Preset among the list select the user memory location from to 10 for the new Preset and click 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 for the desired Library File LA4 or LA8 The LA4 and 8 files are downloadable from the web site www l acoustics com An LA8 OEM Preset can not 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 the whole changes are made click to validate and return to the software user interface NETMAN EN 1 1 0 45 WWW _L ACOUSTICS cCOM LA NETWORK MANAGER REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL VERSION 1 1 0 45 Delete Unit This function deletes the selected Unit Left click on this function Click in the new window the Unit will be deleted When a Physical Unit pertaining to a Group has been disconnected from the Network when using the Delete Unit function the Group and Unit Parameters see section 6 4 remain active into the Physical Unit IMPORTANT gt Modify Unit This function
57. tion 5 1 3 amp Download and install the latest software version see section 5 1 2 NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ADCOUSTICS COM 5 2 Network considerations 5 2 1 The L NET Network The proprietary L NET Network uses a high speed data transfer of 100 Mbps for real time monitoring and control of each individual Unit 1 4 or LA8 amplified controller within a Network of up to 253 Units Connecting the PC to a set of Units requires to physically connect the devices to each other see sections 5 2 2 and 5 2 3 and to allocate an IP Address for each one see section 5 3 5 2 2 Physical connections The physical connections between the PC and the Units is achieved with CAT5e STP or higher category cables of maximum 100 m 328 ft length each one fitted with a RJ45 connector on each side Note STP stands for Shielded Twisted Pair amp Connect the PC to a Unit by plugging one cable side into the RJ45 connector socket of the PC Ethernet card and the other cable side into the Unit s L NET IN connector socket located on the rear panel see Figure 4 amp Connect a first Unit to a second one by plugging one cable side in the first Units L NET OUT connector socket and the other cable side in the second Unit s L NET IN connector socket see Figure 4 L NET IN OUT Figure 4 L NET IN and OUT connector sockets located on a Unit s rear panel 5 2 3 L NET Network topologies Multiple L NET Network topologies such a
58. ttable using the Scaling cursors Command menu Filter menu Contour menu Scaling cursors APPLY CANCEL sce __ uc ENG ee EN TD en so an 50 60 DN ____ ET 20k y 40 Magnitude dB Frequency Hz IIR filters Curve window FIR filters Figure 20 Contour EQ window Filter 1 IIR 60Hz fixed frequency IIR filter LF domain applies for subwoofers Filter menu click on the OFF key in the BAND column select a blue cross labeled 1 is edited at the position 6 2 into the Curve window Set the gain to the desired value between 154 and 6dB by directly dragging the cross up and down or by clicking on the GAIN CR key in the BAND 1 column keyboarding and validating the value NETMAN UM EN 1 1 0 45 WWW L ADCOUSTICS COM Filter 2 IIR 60Hz fixed frequency IIR filter LF domain Inthe Filter menu click on the OFF key in the BAND 2 column select a blue cross labeled 2 is edited at the position 1602 into the Curve window Set the gain to the desired value between 154 and 6dB by directly dragging the cross and down or by clicking on the GAIN CR key in the BAND 2 column keyboarding and validating the value Filter 3 IIR Frequency and factor settable IIR filter magnitude response frequency settable between 100 2 and 1 5 kHz and factor settable be
59. tween and 10 the higher the factor value is the narrower the filtering bandwidth is amp Filter menu click on the OFF key in the BAND 3 column select a blue cross labeled 3 is edited into the Curve window Set the frequency and the Gain between 1538 and IOdB to the desired values by directly dragging the cross left and right or up and down or by respectively clicking on the FREQ or GAIN CR key in the BAND 3 column keyboarding and validating the value Set the factor value by clicking on the Q ORD key in the BAND 3 column keyboarding and validating the value Filter 4 FIR 5 5 kHz fixed frequency band FIR filter high MF domain V This filter corresponds to the blue cross located at the position 2 5 kHz into the Curve window Set the Gain to the desired value between 154 and 6dB by directly dragging the cross up and down Validate the setting by clicking on the key of the Command menu or click on the CANCEL key to retrieve the old setting Filter 5 FIR 5 12 kHz fixed frequency band FIR filter HF domain V This filter corresponds to the blue cross located at the position 7 5 kHz into the Curve window Set the Gain to the desired value between 15dB and 6dB by directly dragging the cross up and down Validate the setting by clicking on the key of the Command menu or click on the CANCEL
60. when the Output is driven by Input A or B respectively e The Group and Unit Parameter values are cumulative for the Gain and Delay parameters The cumulate values are shown in the GAIN Abs and Abs columns e In the Online Mode real time audio signal path and faults for each Channel of each Unit is given by the Meter LEDs Load Signal 25 10 5 Clip Limit Fault described below please refer to the LA4 or LA8 user manual for additional information LOAD The green Load LED is lit when a speaker is connected at the corresponding Unit Output Channel and when the Output power reaches at least 2 W Example In Figure 19 a speaker is connected to the SB118 60 Unit Output Channel 3 SIGNAL The green Signal LED is lit when a signal is detected at the corresponding Unit Channel Input or Output Example In Figure 19 a signal is detected at the SB I I8 60 Unit Output Channel 3 dB The green 25 10 5 dB LEDs are lit when the Unit Channel voltage Input or Output reaches respectively 25 10 or 5 dB below the maximum level Example In Figure 19 the SBII8 60 Unit Output Channel 3 signal reaches 5dB below the maximum level CLIP The red Clip LED is lit when the Channel voltage Input or Output reaches the maximum level Example In Figure 19 the SBII8 60 Unit Output Channel 1 signal reaches the clip level The Clip LED in the Group Bar is also lit LIMIT The yellow Limit L

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