Neutrino Series - Quick Start Guide
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1. 10 Launch NeuConsole Software Getting Connected 11 12 N ppa NeuConsole Startup Upon opening the NeuConsole software you will be shown the NeuConsole StartUp window It provides BE E 3 possible selections New Design Project Open Design Project and Start Network View Network EES Open an existing project for controlmodification View will also be available to you as a separate button Page 8 located at the top right of the main Project Design window once you are working on a DSP project Network View and Connection Click Start Network View from the NeuConsole Start Up window The Network View displays all processors and control devices connected to the network plus information such as the processor device model a green yellow or red network connection indicator the IP address and the devices Firmware version as shown In Network View as shown at right you should now see your processor device model connected to the network router block and the Network Connection Indicator to the left of a the processor device model should be Green meaning it is oe i IP 192 168 2 31 DHCP connected and operational MAC 00 60 35 0F 50 87 l Model NEUTRINO A1608 Note the Firmware version of the device Version 5_1_2 Any device firmware software incompatibility will be indicated in Network View with a red or yellow warning symbol as shown at right firmware upgrade require2. unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges 14 REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY SUCH AS WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY OR HAS BEEN DROPPED 15 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 16 APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS The lightning flashwith arrowhead C A T J0 N symbol within an equilateral ma triangle is intendedto alert the user RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to the presenceof uninsulated DO NOT OPEN ere dangerous voltage withinthe product s enclosurethat may beof sufficient magnitudeto constitute a CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF risk to persons ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT The exclamation point within an REMOVE COVER OR BACK equilateral triangle isintended to alert the userto the presence of NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS important operating and INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance servicing instructions in the literature QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL accompanying the appliance XILICA AUDIO DE
3. Connect button ensures that the signal routes to the associated output Turn the Connect Button OFF when you want to mute the signal going to the conflicting outputs The Matrix screen shot at the right displays the correct routing assignments for our design example ll Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide e For the sake of this example we are going to designate Outputs 1 and 3 as speaker channels high frequencies and Outputs 2 and 4 as subwoofer channels low frequencies h Double click to open the High Pass Filter DSP module Set the Type to Butterworth The Slope to 18 dB Oct and set the cutoff Frequency appropriately i Open the Low Pass Filter DSP module Set the Type to Butterworth The Slope to 18 dB Oct and set the cutoff Frequency appropriately Page 17 Butter f _ 18db Oct H R j Double Click the Peak Limiter DSP module to open the limiters DSP parameters Ensure that the threshold is set to OdB or less e That completes our design example DSP module parameter settings QQ Zoom 3 17 Save Project a System Presets Pes a Click the Save Project Disc located to the right of the zoom control in the Project View Design Mode work area to Save Project As or Save your DSP design project each time a DSP adjustment is made the Save Project Disc will reappear OR Select Save Project As under the File menu at the top left of the application to name and save yo
4. EUROPE I Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide 14 15 d When finished Select Apply to save changes and then Done to exit e Complete steps 1 thru 4 for each subsequent processor or device so each is assigned its own unique IP address example might be 192 168 1 180 181 182 etc f Your devices will appear Offline in Network View until you are able to assign a static IP address to your PC as described in 14 below Page 10 A Static IP Address for your Computer Multiple Devices No DHCP Available In this section we will be navigating through Microsoft Windows to determine your home networking information as it applies to manually assigning a unique static IP addresses to your computer a The first step is to open the Start Menu and select Control ___ Network and Internet Panel a View network status and tasks b Click View Network Status and Tasks under the Network and S Choose homegroup and sharing options Internet header as shown at the right c Click on Change adapter settings on the left most tab ai d Left Click on Local Area Connection and click the Change adapter settings Properties button Select Internet Protocol Version 4 Eer enee TCP IPv4 then click Properties to access the manual IP settings e Set up your IP address to be 192 168 1 X where the X can be any value from 0 255 but unique from the other devices that you already manually assigned uniqu
5. Information Neutrino Processors Dante cide HH grrzzrer F Q8essssaae peEReeeert AABRRREREE Fee pees Neutrino Processors AEC J 5 zee ani Neutrino Processors Dante AEC Uno Processors z b You will notice that the red A1608 processor module placed in the project view work area is a light see through red color XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE fp Ai GA Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide Map Physical Device a With the Neutrino A1608 processor module for this application placed in the software s Project View Design Mode work area on page 12 above and when the processor device is connected to the NeuConsole software we need to Map or connect the Neutrino s software processor module in the work area with the actual physical Neutrino processor device that is connected to the PC via the network connection 0000 To Map the physical processor device ie b Right click the Neutrino processor module in the Project View Design Mode work area Select Map Physical Device and then select the processor device model you are working with from the drop down list as shown at right Once done you will notice that the software processor module in the Project View Design Mode work area has turned from light see through red to a solid red indicating successful Mapping connected to ETETETT physical device as shown below M eae _ ee ee ee ee ee e a
6. default IP address of 169 254 128 128 Under some conditions the processor might refuse to relinquish its stored IP address or revert to its default IP address and thus refuse to connect To simplify and speed this non DHCP enabled connection we recommend that before you power up your device you should Reset the processor to its Default IP Address using the IP Reset Button on the rear of the processor Resetting the processor to its default IP address of 169 254 128 128 will have you connecting directly quickly and without problems when no DHCP is available Please see IP Reset Push Button Reset Processor Network Settings instructions on Page 7 below Note Your PC should be set to Obtain IP Address Automatically default setting Note For direct connection a standard Ethernet cable should work with most computers XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE I Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide d Nr N N IP Reset Push Button Reset Processor Network Settings DHCP not available Follow these instructions prior to powering up the processor and opening the NeuConsole software a At the rear of the processor you will see a small round recessed push button labeled IP Reset just to the right of the Ethernet connector looking from the back You are able to push this reset push button inward using the point of a pen or a small pointed object Page 7 b Press the IP Reset push button i
7. settings in the physical processor device to a separate design file sxml file Use as a reference file for changes made as a recovery file or import that file into NeuConsole as a new project design To Export the processors settings right click the processor in Network View and select Export Device Design To File Neutrino DSP Remote Control The Neutrino processor can be remotely controlled using its NeuConsole software GUI from any PC using our NeuPanel PC control designer with the logic input relay output ports using the optional NeuPanel Mini and Touch Series programmable wall controls or any third party controller See www xilica com for spec sheets and information or contact Xilica using the contact information provided on Page 1 Additional Operational Guidance That should get you connected operational creating new DSP design projects opening and working on saved DSP design project files transferring saving your DSP design projects to the processor and working in Online mode and Open Device mode e For more detailed operational guidance regarding Presets and other topics please see the detailed User Manual that can be viewed in the NeuConsole software Help File or information on the USB drive packaged with each processor this Quick Start Guide can be found in both locations as well Or contact Xilica using the contact information on age 1 Again from everyone here at Xilica Audio Design thank you for your s
8. to its default IP address and or is holding onto its previous address and 3 Software Firmware incompatibility Solutions 1 See instructions 13 below Manual Assignment of IP Addresses 2 See Page 7 to reset the processor to its Default IP address and 3 Check device firmware version in Network View amp perform a processor Firmware Upgrade as described on Page 10 15 Those connection solutions resolve 99 of any Yellow indicator connection issues but to assist further when the indicator is Yellow you can hover your cursor over the device and there is a pop up Tooltip message to tell you the kind of issues it has detected Page 9 A few message and solution examples Message Device not ready Solution Wait a minute or two till the device is ready and it should then connect and the indicator turn Green if successful Solution If the indicator remains Yellow close the NeuConsole software and then re open Or Reset the processor Message Device Schematic Not ready Solution The processor has already been loaded with a DSP design Give the connection process a minute to connect and if it does not connect close the NeuConsole software open it again select Start Network View and you should now see that the processor is connected and operational as indicated by the Green network connection indicator to the left of the processor device model Solution If not connected reset the processor see IP Reset Button Re
9. A EUROPE ip Ar tbe iis PA Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide Creating Your DSP Design Schematic For this design example we will create a very simplistic soeaker crossover DSP schematic a Enlarge the opened grey dotted DSP Schematic design page move the Input and Output DSP modules to the left and right and the two logic modules out of the way since we will not be using them this time to create a larger DSP schematic work area as shown below b As shown below under DSP Modules on the left drag and drop a Matrix Mixer onto the schematic design work area Click on the grey dotted DSP schematic design page to open the Components Library and the list of DSP modules if it is temporarily hidden Page 14 File Settings Project About Help Component Libraries LJ Neut Design Neut QSGuide all open Design Mode SwitchtoOnlineMode C NEUTRINO A1608 IPF Name Matrix Mixer Type ID Position Input Output of input 4 of Output 3 cae 4 2 E 6 1 E 1 4 8 1 a Component Re gt a MIPs 3 Data Mem m Program Mem 6 7 Edemal Mem g 9 10 c The Matrix Mixer as dropped placed in the schematic design area arrives as a 1x1 I O Matrix Mixer As shown above have already re sized the Matirx Input from 1 to 4 inputs for our design example d To Re Size the Matrix Mixer or any module click it so it is highlighted in Orange if not already
10. Mode page the opened DSP schematic and the two opened DSP modules shown are now Red not blue indicating that the hardware and software are in Online Mode WA Xilica NeuConsole File Settings Project About Help eee E Zoom Neut Design Neut QSGuide all open Online Mode Switch to Design Mode X ZESSSFTIIS jj Device Resource Essssasaase gt 0 E amp 1 2 r 5 6 7 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 r 5 6 AAALLLLLLLLLELL LO SESS n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n 1 2 3 4 BeagzEzzaEe Saas sss 5 c Note that when the red processor module is visible as it is above that the processor device model has a green indicator beside it to indicate that the processor device is connected is in Online Mode and active d Note that you can continue to make adjustments to the DSP modules in Online Mode When you do upon switching back to Design Mode you will be asked do you want to copy the Online Device parameter changes back to your project file yes or no XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE iff 4 5 Ge US FU Ml v Audio Design 19 20 21 Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide So you can make parameter adjustment changes to the DSP modules in Online Mode hear their effect live and not affect the related DSP design project file as saved on your PC if you select No from that menu Or select Yes to modify your saved project file an
11. SIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE fem rth te Pr M w Audio Design 4 Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide Introduction and Description e Thank you Hello from everyone here at Xilica Audio Design and thank you for purchasing our Neutrino Series digital processor Since Neutrino is setup and controlled by a host computer via Ethernet it is important that we get you connected and up and running as quickly and easily as possible Thus the first portion of this Quick Start Guide is dedicated to getting the Neutrino processor and the NeuConsole software connected and operating with ease Once the Neutrino processor and the NeuConsole software is connected and operational we believe you will find working with the software and processor to be straight forward as outlined in the balance of this Quick Start Guide If you have any suggestions for making this quick start guide better in that or any regard please bring them to my attention at barry xilica com and we will make those changes Page 3 e Neutrino Series Digital Processor Designed in Canada and built on the audio performance reputation of our 40 Bit Floating Point DSP Engine and High Performance 24 Bit Converters Neutrino brings a new level of audio performance ease of use and value to the world of open architecture drag amp drop audio processing for fixed audio installations Neutrino Series processors are available in four I O model configurations 8x8 8x16 16x8 and 16x16 w
12. SP Module Parameters Open and Adjust a Double clicking any DSP module will open it and display the modules parameter controls b All but one of the DSP modules are shown opened on Page 16 below c have also now minimized the Component Properties menu to provide more work space XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE Ill Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide d BA Xilica NeuConsole l DE File Settings Project About Help Neut Design Neut QSGuide all open Design Mode Switch to Online Mode NEUTRINO A1608 Page 16 p pinemu Double clicking on the Input DSP module re labeled as House Mixer in our example provides access to the Master Input Polarity Mute Digital Trim amp Meters below left as well as the processors Mic Line Pre Amp controls by way of a secondary Grey select button at the top left of the Input DSP module F MiclLine Pre Amp Click the grey Mic Line Pre Amp Setup button in the opened Input module House Mixer window above left to display and adjust the processors Mic Line Pre Amp parameters Mic Line selection Phantom Power and Analog Trim shown above right Make appropriate parameter adjustments as required Next double Click on the Matrix Mixer to E Matrix Mixer open up the routing matrix Here input sources are assigned to any or all outputs Ensure that Input 1 routes to Output 1 Input 2 to Output 2 and so on as shown at right The
13. Status LED on older front panel version e When the processor has an Ethernet cable network cable connected the Network status LED on the front of the processor will light once the processor initializes If there is no Ethernet network cable attached it remains off Note When the Network status LED is on it does not mean that you have established a Network Connection only that an Ethernet or network cable is connected to the processor Proper Network Connection and Operation is indicated displayed only in the software s Network View page see the Network View amp Connection section of this guide e When the processor and software are connected and communicating the Network status Data status light will flash 4 Input Output Signal Indicators Each Input and Output channel has a dual colour LED signal indicator Green for signal present at 40 dBu and Red at 17 dBu at the advent of analog clipping 5 Menu Buttons There are 6 menu keys lt lt Menu Menu Down Menu gt gt Menu Up lt lt Cursor Cursor Down Cursor gt gt Cursor Up Enter and Exit The functions of each key is explained below lt lt Menu Go to previous menu screen Menuss Go to next menu screen lt lt Cursor Go to previous cursor in the menu screen Cursor gt gt Go to next cursor in the menu Screen Enter Enter enters the System Menu from the main menu and is used in the System Menu to proceed with selected actions Exit Exit
14. a a a O M O O Copy Delete Del Save Module Value to Preset Import Device Deisgn from File Export Device Design to File Sess TsssssTsssFs Se se ee G A a AAA LLL This Mapping procedure can be done later if you have no physical processor to connect to at this time Simply continue with your DSP design work save as you go and Map the software processor to the physical processor when one is connected and when you want to be able to transfer save your DSP design work into the physical processor device File Settings Project About Help Component Libraries K Neut Design Neut QSGuide all open Design Mode Switch to Online Mode Signals Meters Processor Module DSP Schematic Design Page a Double Click on the red Neutrino A1608 processor module to open it and to access its DSP schematic design layout page defined by a grey dotted work area not white as shown above b The DSP schematic design page has Input Output and Logic DSP modules already inserted and shown by default c Notice that once you ve opened up the Neutrino DSP module to display the DSP schematic design page that under the Component Libraries at the left the list of System Components has been replaced by DSP Modules DSP modules that can be dragged and dropped into the DSP schematic design page to create your DSP design schematic XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASI
15. d red or cI NEUTRINO A1608 firmware upgrade recommended yellow i If your processor and software have Not connected properly IP 192 168 2 34 DHCP AC 00760 3520F250 67 you will see a Yellow or Red connection indicator to the left of Pi eea the processor device model indicating a connection or Version 5 1 1 operational problem Open Device Network Connection Indicators WNEUTRINO A1616 ND AES Dante Green Connected and operational Yellow Connected Online but Not operational Red The processor is offline not connected no communication between the NeuConsole software and the processor Check cables and connections Note This could also be a temporary Offline interruption if the processor is busy performing a firmware upgrade or the processor is re booting Connection Problems Yellow Network Connection Indicator While in Network View if there is a Yellow network connection indicator next to the processor device model the device is connected online but Not Ready Not Operational The three most common reasons for this Yellow connection indicator is the result of 1 A non DHCP connection where multiple processors are in use and each device needs a unique IP address manually assigned to it 2 Where a non DHCP direct or indirectly connected single XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE I Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide d processor device is not reverting
16. d continue working or Yes and Save As immediately to save the changed processor settings to a new project file thus protecting the original project file Then continue working Be careful here not to write over a saved project file by mistake Page 19 e Note the green Mute All Devices speaker symbol button at the top of the Online Mode page to the right of the System Presets button Working Offline Of course you can work on a DSP design project and save it to a file while Offline with no processor device connected no Map Physical Device action taken and without transferring saving your work to the processor device right away Then later connect processor open your saved project Map Physical Device and transfer save your saved DSP design project file to the connected processor device by selecting the Switch to Online Mode button Open Design Project Open Design Project or Open Project is where we open or access previously worked on and saved DSP design project files as compared to New Design Project Open Project e From the software NeuConsole Startup window Select Open Design Project and select and open the specific DSP design project saved in your files e Or From the Network View or Project View window Go to File at the top of the page select Open Project and select and open the specific DSP design project saved in your files e n both cases the saved DSP design project once o
17. e IP addresses to f Use the following settings for your PC s unique static address IP Address 192 168 1 X Example IP might be 192 168 1 185 based on my Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 unique device addresses above Gateway 192 168 1 1 DNS Servers 192 168 1 1 g If you set up your devices as per step 13 on Page 9 amp 10 above you will now see them appear online and connected in Network View in the NeuConsole software Firmware Upgrade to Processor Device Once you have the processor device and the NeuConsole software connected and operational and before you start work on a DSP design project make sure your processor has the latest firmware installed www xilica com verify download latest firmware amp save file to your PC Note It is imperative that power is not disrupted during the firmware update process e In Network View Right click the device and select Firmware Upgrade from the menu and follow the instructions as shown below e As indicated during the firmware upgrade procedure a firmware upgrade will erase all saved data on the device Do a firmware upgrade first or re transfer save a saved project design file to the processor device after the processor firmware upgrade is complete CD NEUTRINO A1608 IP 192 166 2301 DHCP IP 192 168 2 34 D Device Setup MAC 00 60 35 0F 50 87 Model HEUTRING A1605 Version 4 3 0 Mute Device Open Device ni UNO_4_1_1i
18. e terminal block input connections utilizing 3 5mm terminal block connectors included Use balanced shielded audio cabling Neutrino has eight 8 or sixteen 16 switchable Mic Line inputs w 48v phantom power depending on the model 9 Network Audio Connectors 16x16 I O channels on one RJ45 connector one RJ45 for redundancy Included RJ45 Dante network audio connectors not to be confused with the Ethernet connector on Neutrino A Series N ND and N AEC model versions only As shown on the A1616 ND model version on page 4 above 10 Digital AES EBU Connector DB25 connector Tascam Format on Neutrino A Series D and ND model versions only As shown on the A1616 ND model version on page 4 above 6 Install the NeuConsole Software The USB drive included with each processor includes a copy of the Neutrino s NeuConsole software or you can download the Windows 7 Vista XP compatible NeuConsole software from our web site and install on your computer www xilica com Note The Microsoft installation program process remembers what location you installed from the first time you load the NeuConsole software into your computer This can cause issues if you try and load a new software Version update from a different location than the location originally used to load the NeuConsole software into your computer USB Internet Download etc Solution Simply un install the old NeuConsole software version in Control Panel before you update yo
19. ect the first 4 connections from the Input module to the Matrix l mane Page 15 Mixer You can name the source and destination labels of each DSP modules inputs outputs by pointing at and clicking on a wire and typing in the label name under the appropriate Source or Destination Label in the Link Information section of the Component Properties menu on the right hand side of the work area page that is why it remains open Alternatively you can copy and paste modules by highlighting the desired modules and pressing ctrl c to copy and then ctrl v to paste or selecting copy paste from the right click menu i As shown below wire connect the balance of your DSP modules Matrix outputs 1 amp 3 to the High Pass Filter Matrix outputs 2 amp 4 to the Low Pass Filter Filter outputs to the Peak Limiter Peak limiter to the Output module point and right click to delete a wire connection Label each DSP modules source and destination I O as you desire j By clicking a DSP module you can re label it in the Component Properties menu we re labeled the Input module to House Mixer This completes the DSP design example File Settings Project About Help m E Zoom i Neut Design Neut QSGuide all open Design Mode Switch to Online Mode m x B Component Properties 2 Zo Component NEUTRINO A1608 BEX Name OUTPUT AMPLIFIERS o Input Output of Input of Output ite Component Resource Usage MIPs D
20. ent Libraries menu on the left side of the Project View Design Mode work area is where you will find all the processor control device and DSP modules you will be selecting and working with found under the System Components amp DSP Modules sub heading and the category headings of Neutrino Processors Control Devices and DSP Modules The Component Properties menu on the right side of the Project View work area provides the means to alter the specific characteristics of each individual DSP Module Click on any module or wire to open up its specific properties menu Characteristics such as Name Position Appearance I O Size of Inputs and Outputs Resource Usage Link Information Source amp destination labels and more can be adjusted in this menu Processor Module Neutrino is an open architecture DSP and you use the NeuConsole drag and drop software to create your own specific DSP design layout for each project application a From System Components in the Component Libraries on the left of the Project View Design Mode work area click and drag the Neutrino A1608 processor module we will use for our design example and drop it onto the Project View Design Mode work area as shown below Py Xilica NeuConso File Settings Project About Help pon Z z Component Libraries Neut Design Neut QSGuide all open Design Mode Switch to Online Mode JA E3 a Tanana Component Na Neutrino Processors Container
21. esign Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide Important Safety Information 1 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED ALL WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use of instructions should be followed 5 DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER Do not use the product near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning 7 DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the limit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 8 DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES This Product should be situated away
22. from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other products including amplifiers that produces heat 9 DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR GROUNDING TYPE PLUG A Polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prongs are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS 11 ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER 12 USE ONLY WITH CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS WHEN A CART IS USED USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART APPARATUS TO AVOID INJURY FROM TIP OVER Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance A unit and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 13 UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time
23. highlighted and see the Input Output section of the Component Properties menu on the right As indicated with the Blue dropdown selection above have chosen to re size the output side of the Matrix Mixer to 4 outputs creating a 4x4 Matrix Mixer as shown below e Next from DSP Modules on the left drag and drop a High Pass Filter 6 24 db Oct a Low Pass Filter 6 24 db Oct and a Peak Limiter onto the grey dotted schematic design area and re size each as we did with the Matrix Mixer as 2x2 Filters and a 4x4 Peak Limiter f Once completed Minimize the Component Libraries menu on the left using the orange double arrow symbol so we can create a larger work area to better continue our DSP design work positioning wire DSP modules label Source Destination connections open and configure DSP modules etc as shown below File Settings Project About Help Neut Design Nout OSGuide all open Design Mode Switch to Online Mode NEUTRINO A1608 XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE Ul Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide g Next as shown below left point click and drag from one DSP module I O connection node to another Release when the destination node is reached and it turns red to create a wire connection between the two modules I O Alternatively you can highlight a box around multiple nodes capture them to make more than one connection at a time h As shown below right conn
24. ied by the white dotted alignment work area shown below a See the Project Design Mode and the red Switch To Online Mode headings and button at the top left and center of the work area See amp the grey Network View Project View button at the top right hand side above component properties See the Component Libraries menu on the left and the Component Properties menu at the far right as shown below be Xilica NeuConsole File Settings Project About Help Nety Component Libraries Design Mode Selich to Online Mode Component Properties Component Neutrino Processors Container Information Container Size 4500 x 3000 Neutrino Processors Dante Read Only Lock Neutrino Processors AEC Neutrino Processors Dante AEC Uno Processors Dante Uno Processors AEC XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE M S ALICA Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide b Once you are in Project View Design Mode working on a DSP design you are able to switch back amp forth between Project View and Network View by selecting the Network View Project View button at the top right of the work page area Once you do it will take you to the Network View page and the button will re name itself Project View Selecting the Project View button will take you back to the Project View page to continue working on your DSP design project Page 12 Component Libraries Component Properties The Compon
25. ip Ar tbe iis PA Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide NEUTRINO A168S NEUTRINO A168s Neutrino Series Open Architecture Drag amp Drop DSP Quick Start Guide 1 What s in the Box e Neutrino A0808 A0816 A1608 A1616 or N D AEC ND N AEC model version hardware device e This hard copy of the Quick Start Guide e USB drive with Software Help File Quick Start Guide Spec Sheets e IEC socket detachable power cable e Detachable 3 5mm Phoenix Euro type terminal block connectors 2 What you need to provide e A Windows PC 1GHz or higher processor e Windows 7 Vista or XP e 500 MB of free storage space e 16 Bit or higher colours e 1Gormore RAM e Network Ethernet interface e Ethernet cable Cat5 or 6 3 Getting Help e The included NeuConsole software the Windows software that controls the Neutrino processing and hardware includes a Help File That help file provides a detailed User Manual software and hardware as well as this Quick Start Guide If you need further beyond your understanding of the included User Manual and Quick Start Guide please contact e Technical Support at support xilica com Web Site www xilica com e North America Contact Technical Support at 905 770 0055 ext 3 9am 5pm EST e Europe Contact Technical Support Marco Koorstra at 31 29940 1100 e Asia Contact Technical Support Tim Cheung at 86 13602279067 XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE Audio D
26. ith Mic Line input selection per input 48v phantom power and high performance mic pre amps Neutrino A Series N D AEC ND and N AEC model versions provide Network Dante I O Digital I O Acoustic Echo Cancelation Inputs AEC and Network Digital amp Network AEC combo model versions for added I O and application flexibility From a large palette of audio DSP modules create your personal DSP system design to accommodate each unique project requirement using the NeuConsole drag amp drop software Control Neutrino via Ethernet using the included NeuConsole software GUI from any PC using our NeuPanel PC control designer with the logic input relay output ports using the optional NeuPanel Mini and Touch Series programmable wall controls or any third party controller Neutrino provides auto recognition and connection of all Neutrino devices and controls on the network in DHCP mode Optional NeuPanel Mini Series Programmable Wall Controls see www xilica com XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE YY Ari kn lO Pr audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide 5 Hardware E TRINO Alele NEUTRINO A1616 FRONT PANEL Front panel of Neutrino A1616 model shown older front panel version shown below it 1 LCD Display The LCD Display shows all of the necessary information to control the settings of the unit from the front panel 2 Power Status LED New front panel version only 3 Network Status LED Data
27. mg bd sa TT Fies of Xica Firmware Fle img X Cancel Flash Front Panel Firmware Upgrade XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE ip Ar tbe iis PA Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide 16 NeuConsole Software Project View Design Mode You are able to work with the NeuConsole software without being connected to the network and processor but for the purpose of this guide example we are establishing a network connection first before beginning to work on a New Design Project In the following example the processor is connected and operational New Design Project i Xilica NeuConsole Chr I Page 11 If you are still in the Network View window or in the Project View fee Eriet Open Project window Go to File at the top left and select New Project in order to begin a new DSP design project as shown at right Sees posy Sopa haw PA Exit Console XILICA mm NeuConsole Startup New Design Project Start a new audio design project If you have just opened the software from the Open Design Project Open an existing project for control modification NeuConsole Startup window you can select New Design Project in order to begin a Start Network View Control online Devices in your network i new DSP design project IE Do not show this menu at next startup Project View Design Mode Work Area Either will open the Project View Design Mode work area page as identif
28. nward and while holding it pushed in power up the processor device c Wait 5 seconds after power up and then release the IP Reset push buiton d Wait for the processor to power up completely this will take a minute or so as it initializes and sets its default IP address When complete the Network LED Data LED on older models will light and remain on e You can verify your network connection on Page 8 11 Note Some Uno processors were manufactured with a different IP Reset switch that was hidden behind a removable cover on the rear of the processor If yours is like that Remove the small black cover on the rear of the processor near the Ethernet connector remove 2 small screws Looking from the back of the processor you will see a small black Reset Switch to the right of the Ethernet connector Press this Reset Switch forward lightly with your finger and while holding it pressed forward power up the processor Wait 5 seconds after power up and then release the Reset Switch The balance of the process Is as above Note Although not as reliable each connected device also has a software IP reset function In Network View right click the device and select Remote Reset 2 Multiple Processor Devices Connected to the Network No DHCP Available Where you will be connecting multiple processors in your network and DHCP is not available the user will have to manually assign unique IP addresses to each processor device See Man
29. ors DSP is active live now just as it was is in Online Mode h Double click DSP modules if you need to open and make parameter adjustments to the DSP modules in real time Note 1 Any parameter changes you make from Open Device mode will only be maintained in the processor device itself and can Not be saved to the specific DSP design Page 20 project file as saved on your PC Thus no one can accidently alter the original saved project file while working in the Open Device operating mode Note 2 You must be working with that same specific DSP design project file as saved on your PC and working in Project View Design Mode and Online Mode in order for parameter changes made to the physical processor device while in Open Device mode to be accessible and savable to your PC project file and there are safety reminders and permissions required in order to accomplish that to protect your original as saved design project file On switching to Online Mode from Design Mode if you answer No to permissions the processor is not loaded with the saved project file and thus any changes to the processor settings made in Open Device mode are visible On switching back to Design Mode you have two options save the processor settings back to the project file Yes or not No So proceed carefully in this regard so as not to over write your original file if that is not the intent Note 3 A continuation from Note 2 above you are able to Export the
30. pened will appear in your Project View Design Mode work area Double click the red processor module in the work area to view the saved DSP design project schematic Double click DSP modules to open them and make parameter adjustments as required e Save your work as you go and the balance of your work operations are the same as described above in New Design Project Open Device Quick Access to a Programmed Processor Device If you are connecting to a processor device that has already been programmed with a DSP design project and you need quick access to the processors DSP to check out its settings or to make new Live DSP module parameter adjustments a Connect to the processor device b Open the NeuConsole software c From the NeuConsole Startup window select Start Network NEUTRINO A1616 ND AES Dante View oE i Pj nee d In the Network View window as shown at the right make sure IP 192 168 1 135 DHCP the network connection indicator to the left of the processor MAC 00 60 35 12 86 37 device model is Green connected and operational i ron A E Ai e At the bottom of the Network View page see Open Device f Select Open Device to open the DSP design project saved Version 4 2 5 Open Device XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE ll Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide 22 23 on the connected physical processor device g Once open the process
31. set Processor on Page 7 Message DSP Processing Error Solution This could be a bad DSP Design schematic You may need to reload the DSP schematic and restart and or restart device to reset its DSP chip Message Error in Firmware Upgrade Solution It will print out an error code when you hover your cursor over the device in Network View Do Firmware Upgrade again 13 Manual Assignment of IP Addresses To Multiple Devices DHCP Not Available Unique manually assigned static IP addresses are required for each processor device Computer set to Obtain IP Address Automatically We will set your computers static IP address after setting each processor or device To manually assign IP addresses a Connect processor device number one directly to your PC Reset its IP as described on Page 6 amp 7 IP Reset and establish a connection b In Network View as shown below left right click the processor device and select Device Setup In the Network Properties window as shown B Eoi at the far right select the Change Network Configuration button in order to disable ORSO Dorce Senp DHCP and to insert IP addresses manually Model NEUTRINO c With the DHCP button disabled assign the unique IP Address of 192 168 1 X where X is a unique number between 0 amp 255 to the first device and subsequent unique IP addresses to the remaining devices in the network XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA
32. ss begins of transferring saving your DSP design project to the physical processor device fa ae snes ae ee 7 e INFORMATION INFORMATION b PESEE E E E ith EPR Will update the following device with the project settings o you want to reloa e devices wi project parameters Project Device NEUTRINO A1608 Physical Device NEUTRINO A1608 YES This option will overwrite the parameters setting on your device Will force load project parameters to the devices WARNING This option will lose the existing parameter setting on device I WARNING Will overwrite the parameters on your device Will lose the existig parameter setting on device And Device Audio will be interrupted NO This option will start ONLINE mode without loading in the parameters Will use the existing parameters from device Cancel Abort this operaton Do you want to proceed d Any problems check Auto Warning Messages in Network View regarding any Firmware Incompatibility with Software will not load your design into device if any incompatibility When complete as shown below a Note that the Design Mode label at the top of the page has changed to Online Mode and that the red Switch to Online Mode button is now Blue and has been re named Switch to Design Mode Thus you are able to quickly switch back and forth between Online Mode and Design Mode b Note that the Tool Bars at the top of the Online
33. these two connection methods is the automatic IP address assignment that DHCP provides in A Processor Processor Ethernet CATSe Cable POE Switch Mini Senes Wall Controls A DHCP Enabled Router Server or Router Server Switch Combo Connection The Neutrino processor device boots up with DHCP enabled by default so with DHCP enabled routers and servers Neutrino will automatically obtain an IP address upon power up and connection This may take a minute or two as the devices look for DHCP to obtain their IP address Available DHCP is the recommended connection method Where our NeuPanel Series wall controls will be used to control the processor we recommend the use of a low cost router along with a POE switch This combo will provide HDCP as well as power to the wall controls over their Ethernet cable by way of the switches POE feature Power Over Ethernet Note Linksys routers NetGear switches have tested well D Link routers have not B Non DHCP Enabled Direct or Indirect Connection When the processor is connected directly to a computer or indirectly via a switch or hub and DHCP is not available to assign IP addresses the connection process is not automatic 1 A Single Processor or Device in the Network Only No DHCP Available Once no DHCP is detected a single direct or indirectly connected processor device will either try to connect using the IP address last assigned and stored in the device or attempt to revert to is
34. to the Main Menu MAINS 240VAC 50 60Hz 20VA POWER PUSE TOSA 230V REAR PANEL Rear panel of Neutrino A1616 and A1616 ND models shown above 1 Power On Off Switch 2 Fuse Compartment Should you need to replace the fuse use a T2 5A 250v fuse Ensure power to the device is disconnected when replacing the fuse XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE I Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide 3 Power Input Connector Insert the IEC plug connector end of the supplied cable into the rear panel of the Uno Connect the AC end of the cord into an AC power source of the correct voltage and frequency 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 4 Ethernet Connector Neutrino utilizes a TCP protocol for communication with the host PC running the NeuConsole software The port is a standard RJ45 Ethernet jack 5 IP Reset Button Page 5 See the IP Reset Reset Processor Network Settings section in this guide 6 Logic Control Input Output Port Utilizing twisted pair wire with an attached terminal block you can use external signals to control parameters such as triggering presets within NeuConsole or control external devices like an electric screen for example 7 Analog Line Outputs Euro Phoenix style terminal block output connections utilizing 3 5mm terminal block connectors included Use balanced shielded audio cabling Neutrino has eight 8 or sixteen 16 outputs depending on the model s Analog Mic Line Inputs Euro Phoenix styl
35. ual Assignment of IP Addresses on Page 9 amp 10 13 amp 14 Processor Device Connected and Powered Up With your processor and devices connected as a network or directly to your computer power on all devices On power up the processors power status LED and LCD display will light just the LCD display on the older models If the processor has an Ethernet cable network cable connected the Network LED Data LED on older models on the front of the processor will light once the processor initializes If there is no Ethernet network cable attached it will remain off Note This does not mean that you have established a Network Connection only that an Ethernet or network cable is connected to the processor Proper Network Connection and Operation is indicated displayed only in the software s Network View page see Network View amp Connection on Page 8 below Upon being powered up the processor will search for a DHCP enabled router or server to obtain an IP address If it locates DHCP it will connect quickly If you are using a non DHCP direct or indirect connection you will have followed the instructions on Page 6 amp 7 9 amp 10 to connect to a single processor or multiple processors where DHCP is not available When the processor and software are connected and commands are being sent to the device the blue Network status LED Data LED on older models will flash I Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide
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37. ur design project or Save Project to save as you work b This saves the DSP design project you are working on to your PC Computer not to the physical processor device See Switch to Online Mode below to accomplish that c We recommend that you Save As the project file twice Once to create a Master File anda second time to create a Work File Continue working with the Work File or a file name of choice and the Master File is protected should you ever need it At the end of the project continue running the system with the Work File rename it to Master Ver 2 or other 18 Switch to Online Mode Transfer Save DSP design project to the physical processor device Once your DSP design project and parameter adjustments are completed and saved to your PC you can Transfer Save your work to the connected processor device To do this a Select the red Switch to Online Mode button at the top center of the Project View Design Mode work area page as shown on Page 16 b This button selection performs two functions at the same time it transfers or saves your DSP design project to the connected processor device and that processor is now Online Live XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE ll Audio Design Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide c Follow Permission Instructions menu shown below carefully Once permissions are given a Preparing Devices Please Wait prompt will appear once the proce
38. ur software version each time You won t have any update issues and you won t have to remember what location you loaded the software from previously or what the source was USB Internet etc e Make sure the NeuConsole Software version is the latest version see About menu in NeuConsole to view version vs version on the web site Make sure the processors Firmware version is compatible with the software view device firmware version in Network View See Firmware Update on Page 10 15 to assist e If you have a personal Firewall setup on your computer a Firewall popup window might be displayed during the software installation to ask whether users want to Block or Allow NeuConsole from accessing the network Select Allow to continue installation e Once installed and working close the NeuConsole software for now until you are instructed to open it again ll Audio Design T Neutrino Series Quick Start Guide Initial Device Connectivity The Neutrino series of digital processors run on a network based infrastructure and are set up and controlled by a host computer via Ethernet using the NeuConsole software A network connection can be made between your computer and Neutrino A Via a DHCP enabled Router Server or Router Server Switch combination as recommended and shown below or B A Non DHCP enabled Direct connection or Indirectly via an Ethernet switch Page 6 The primary difference between
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