DLP-6 speaker processor user manual - ENGLISH
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1. 2000 Hz 2000 Hz OFF OFF 81 1 Hz 81 1 Hz 408 Hz 408 Hz 2000 Hz 2000 Hz OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 40 5 Hz 40 5 Hz 153 Hz 153 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 3084 Hz 3084 Hz OFF OFF OFF OFF 81 1 Hz 81 1 Hz 408 Hz 408 Hz 2000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz DLP 6 ENGLISH 6 All muted SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Fuse Frequency response Dynamic range THD noise S N Ratio IHF A Crosstalk Input level max Input Impedance Output Impedance Output level max AD DA Sample rate Crossover slopes Crossover types Delay inputs steps Delay output steps EQ input EQ output EQ types EQ gain EQ Bandwidth EQ frequencies Limiters threshold Limiters attack time Limiters release time Limiters compression ratio Dimensions Weight OUT5 OUT6 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OPERATION MANUAL A 4000 Hz 10 kHz A 10 kHz OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 90Vac 240Vac 50Hz 30W 20mm glass fuse 250V 1A slow 10 20 000HZz 0 1dB 102 dB lt 0 003 1kHz 0dB gt 100dB 1kHz gt 95dB 4Vrms 8kQ balanced 150Q balanced 2Vrms 24bit Sigma Delta 48kHz 12 18 24 or 48 dB oct Butterworth Bessel or Linkwitz Riley 682 52ms 21us steps 21 31ms 21us steps 6 per input 4 per output Parametric L Shelf 6dB L Shelf 12dB H Shelf 6dB H Shelf 12dB 30dB 15dB 0 1dB steps 0 016 4 octaves 19 7Hz 21 9kHz 22. the frequency from 19 7Hz to 2kHz e HS1 High shelf 6dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 3886Hz to 21 9kHz e HS2 High shelf 12dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 3886Hz to 21 9kHz INPUT PARAMETERS LINK SETTINGS You can link the settings of input channels A and B so you only have to setup one input A or B gt all settings of the other input will be identical at all times Turn the DIAL 4 to set the link ON or OFF and press the SAVE button 11 You will be asked if you are sure press the buttons 9 amp 10 to choose OK or CANCEL and press the SAVE button 11 again to confirm INPUT PARAMETERS COPY SETTINGS You can copy the settings between the input channels A to B or B to A This means that only the ACTUAL SETTINGS are copied there will be no constant synchronization between the channels This is what you can do e DON T COPY press the buttons 9 amp 10 to go to another parameter setting e COPY press the SAVE button 11 to confirm copying gt all settings will be copied between the inputs OUTPUT PARAMETERS GAIN PHASE SOURCE Used to adjust the gain and phase of the 6 outputs For each output you can also select to which in
3. 0dBu 20dBu 1dBu steps 0 5 50ms 10 1000ms 1 2 1 infinite 1 482 W x 44 H x 225 D mm 3kg Every information is subject to change without prior notice You can download the latest version of this user manual on our website www synq audio com SYNQ 14 14 DLP 6
4. DIAL 4 to adjust the center frequency from 19 7Hz to 20kHz SYNQ 6 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL o BANDWIDTH turn the DIAL 4 to change from 0 016 narrow to 4 000 wide e LS1 Low shelf 6dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 19 7Hz to 2kHz e LS2 Low shelf 12dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 19 7Hz to 2kHz e HS1 High shelf 6dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 3886Hz to 21 9kHz e HS2 High shelf 12dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 3886Hz to 21 9kHz OUTPUT PARAMETERS HIGH PASS FILTER CROSSOVER All outputs are equipped with a fully adjustable high pass filter Use the buttons 9 amp 10 to jump between the different parameter settings e CUTOFF FREQUENCY turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 19 7Hz to 21 9kHz or to turn it OFF e FILTER TYPE turn the DIAL 4 to select one of the filter types Butterworth Bessel or Linkwitz Riley and corresponding slopes 12dB oct 18dB
5. LISH OPERATION MANUAL FUNCTIONS rear 12 ON OFF SWITCH used to switch the unit on off Even though the unit has soft startup we advice to switch the processor on before the amplifiers 13 MAINS INPUT with IEC socket and integrated fuse holder connect the supplied mains cable here 14 USB CONNECTOR used to connect the processor to a PC or laptop With the supplied software you can set all parameters in real time with your PC This is much more convenient than setting up everything directly on the processor See further for more information 15 RS 485 IN OUT can be used to interconnect several DLP 6 processors in a larger installation using CAT 5E Ethernet cable Don t for get to set the device ID s see chapter how to use You can also use these connections to extend the PC link to max 100m On the PC side you can connect a RS 485 USB converter More information can be found in the software files that can be downloaded from the SYNQ website 16 BALANCED OUTPUTS use balanced XLR cables to connect the different amplifiers to the processor 17 BALANCED INPUTS use balanced XLR cables to connect the processor to the output of you mixer SOME WORDS EXPLAINED Maybe it s a good idea to briefly explain some terms before we explain how this unit should be used DELAY ON INPUT In big venues and for outdoor applications delays can be very useful to compensate the time lag between individual speaker stacks For example be
6. SYrf AUDIO RESEARCH WWW SYNQ AUDIO COM Copyright 2008 by BEGLEC cva Reproduction or publication of the content even portions in any manner without express permission of the publisher is prohibited DIGITAL SPEAKER PROCESSOR Operation Manual EN Other languages are available on our website vio L SYfiQl AUDIO RESEARCH A aes RECYCLE EN DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE Dispose of the unit and used batteries in an environment friendly manner according to your country regulations FR DECLASSER L APPAREIL Debarrassez vous de l appareil et des piles usag es de mani re cologique Conform ment aux dispositions l gales de votre pays NL VERWIJDEREN VAN HET APPARAAT Verwijder het toestel en de gebruikte batterijen op een milieuvriendelijke manier conform de in uw land geldende voorschriften DU ENTSORGUNG DES GERATS Entsorgen Sie das Gerat und die Batterien auf umweltfreundliche Art und Weise gem den Vorschriften Ihres Landes ES DESHACERSE DEL APARATO Reciclar el aparato y pilas usadas de forma ecologica conforme a las disposiciones legales de su pais PT COMO DESFAZER SE DA UNIDADE Tente reciclar a unidade e as pilhas usadas respeitando o ambiente e em conformidade com as normas vigentes no seu pa s ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL Thank you for buying this SYNQ product To take full advantage of all possibilities please read these operating instru
7. an change the device ID e Press the DIAL 4 until the first display on the right is shown e Press the NEXT button 6 until the display shows CONFIG e Press the ENTER button 11 to enter the submenu e Turn the DIAL 4 to change the Device ID number 116 actual ID is marked with an asterisk e Press the ENTER button 11 to confirm SYNQ 9 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL MAIN MENU DUMP PROGRAM It is possible to copy the user programs from a master unit network cable connected to RS 485 output 15 to one or more slave units network cable connected to RS 485 input 15 At the same time you should set the master and slave units so communication is possible read the next point RECEIVE DUMP also before you start This is how you prepare the master unit e Press the DIAL 4 until the first display on the right is shown e Press the NEXT button 6 until the display shows DUMP PROGRAM e Press the ENTER button 11 to enter the submenu e The display asks Are you sure and proposes NO e Turn the DIAL 4 to change the NO to YES if you want to send a dump NOW WAIT and prepare the slaves first see next point before you continue e Press the ENTER button 11 to confirm gt The master starts dumping all programs If an error occurs The display shows ERR Remark the dumping process can t be interrupted When the dump is finished the master r
8. can literary destroy the sound and sometimes even the loudspeakers So please experiment and read a lot about their possibilities before you start using them on the internet you can find a lot of fine articles Don t say we didn t warn you TWO METHODS TO ADJUST THE SETTINGS e PC SOFTWARE this is the easiest fastest and most intuitive way see further for more information e ON THE DLP 6 more time consuming this method is explained below USING THE MENUS AND GENERAL SETUP The complete menu structure is shown below press the DIAL 4 to browse the different menu items press the NEXT PREVIOUS buttons 5 amp 6 to browse the submenus Below you can find more information on each item Some terms are briefly explained in the previous chapter INPUT PARAMETERS GAIN Used to adjust the input gain of the DLP 6 NEXT GAIN processor IN A input A PREV DELAY e INPUT GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust pec EQ the input gain from 40dB to 12dB in LINKA to B 0 1dB steps IN B input B COPY A to B e INPUT MUTE press the button 10 to Soe activate press the button 9 to deactivate OP1 output 1 cope PHASE SOURCE Press DIAL EQ m shows Whe vdslays it inlet HI PASS FILTER Ge Press DIAL as LO PASS FILTER milliseconds and foot The DLP 6 can LIMITER introduce input delays up to 682 52ms or Press DIAL LINK TO OTHER OUTPUT 235 07m OPG output 6 COPY TO OTHER OUTPUT e SMALL STEPS turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the
9. ctions very carefully DON T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR DLP 6 YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A REMINDER WHEN NEW SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE gt SURF TO WWW SYNQ AUDIO COM REGISTER FEATURES This unit is radio interference suppressed This appliance meets the requirements of the current European and national guidelines Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been deposited by the manufacturer e Professional digital loudspeaker management processor based on dual 24bit DSP technology e Used to tune your loudspeakers to perfection e 2 inputs and 6 outputs with full matrix routing capability e Both inputs have e 6 Band equalizer parametric high shelf low shelf e Delay adjustable up to 682ms 235m in 21us steps e All 6 outputs have e Crossover Linkwitz Riley Bessel Butterworth with adjustable slope 12 18 24 and 48dB oct e 4 Band equalizer parametric high shelf low shelf e Delay adjustable up to 21 31ms 7 3m in 21s steps e Phase reverse e Limiter adjustable attack release threshold and hold time e 30 different speaker setups can be stored in memory e Program locking with password protection e USB and RS485 connection for firmware updates and parameter setup via PC e Complete Windows software included with visually attractive and easy setup capabilities e Soft power on operation to avoid disturbing clicks e Clear blue 2x20 character back light LCD display e H
10. d CDROM or you can download it from the Sc WE 7 Communicatiepoort COM1 SYNQ website download section of the DLP 6 1S ECH on i f 7 printerpoort LPT1 e Don t yet connect the DLP 6 to your PC gt Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge COM3 n e UNZIP the file and double click the exe file and follow GR Processors X the instructions to install the driver properly e To check if the driver is installed open the Windows device manager and check if the driver is available you can also check which COM port is emulated in most cases it will be COM3 as shown on the picture Remark depending on the hardware inside your DLP 6 the drivername shown in windows can be different Poorten COM amp LPT e Part2 installing the DLP 6 PC software The DLP 6 PC software can be found on the supplied CDROM or you can download it from the SYNQ website download section of the DLP 6 e Double click the file named DigitalSpeakerSetup_V110 SYNQ Audio exe and follow the instructions to install the software SYNQ 10 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL e Part3 first time use e First connect the DLP 6 with your PC using a USB cable e The USB output of the DLP 6 will be treated by the PC software as an RS 232 connection Therefore you will have to set the correct RS232 port when you use the software for the first time e Start the PC software In the left upper corner you will notice the sign on the right indicating t
11. delay in small 21us steps ia f e BIG STEPS press the buttons MAIN MENU NEXT PROGRAM 9 amp 10 to adjust the delay in big 5 20ms PREV load presets steps Press DIAL load program 1 30 store program 1 30 INPUT PARAMETERS EQUALIZER EWE Both input channels have a 6band EQ MENU STRUCTURE CONFIG each band can have different settings Use device ID 1 16 the gt buttons 9 amp 10 to jump between SUMMARY DUMP PROGRAM the different parameter settings RECEIVE DUMP e ON OFF for each band you can choose SYNQ 5 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL if it should be on or off simply turn the DIAL 4 to select e EQ BAND turn the DIAL 4 to choose the desired EQ filter you can choose 1 to 6 e EQ TYPE turn the DIAL 4 to choose the desired EQ filter type e PEQ Parametric equalizer with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the center frequency from 19 7Hz to 20kHz o BANDWIDTH turn the DIAL 4 to change from 0 016 narrow to 4 000 wide e LS1 Low shelf 6dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 19 7Hz to 2kHz e LS2 Low shelf 12dB with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the DIAL 4 to adjust
12. e presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock important operation and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this l The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of appliance This symbol means indoor use only This symbol means Read instructions lt P gt This symbol means Safety Class appliance e To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture e To avoid condensation to be formed inside allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full performance or may even cause damages This unit is for indoor use only e Don t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on this appliance Electric shock or malfunction may result If a foreign object enters the unit immediately disconnect the mains power No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the appliance Don t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly Keep the unit away from children Inexperienced persons should not operate this device Maximum save ambi
13. ent temperature is 40 C Don t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation is 2cm Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before you start servicing The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only according to the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country e Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit e The socket inlet shall remain operable for disconnection from the mains e The power cord should always be in perfect condition Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord is squashed or damaged It must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables When the power switch is in OFF position this unit is not completely disconnected from the mains This appliance must be earthed to in order comply with safety regulations In order to prevent electric shock do not open the cover Apart from the mains fuse there are no user serviceable parts inside e Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same type and electrical specifications e In the event of serious operating problems stop using the appliance and contact your dealer immediately e Please use the orig
14. ersonal setting but to make life easier the DLP 6 has some standard configurations pre programmed If you like you can use these standard settings to start your configuration and fine tune all parameters step by step On the last page of this manual you will find an overview of the standard settings e Press the DIAL 4 until the first display on the right is shown e Press the ENTER button 11 to enter the submenu program The display now shows Load presets e Press the ENTER button 11 again and turn the DIAL 4 to choose one of the presets e 1 2x2 WAY SUM X OVER e 2 2x3 WAY X OVER e 3 AWAY X OVER 2 e 4 5WAY X OVER 1 e 5 GWAY X OVER e 6 Muted all e Press the ENTER button 11 to confirm your choice gt the selected standard settings are loaded You can fine tune this standard configuration and save it as a custom program see further to learn how MAIN MENU PROGRAM Store a Program 1 30 You can save and recall up to 30 personalized user programs First you should make the complete parameter setup when this is done you can save it as follows e Press the DIAL 4 until the first display on the right is shown e Press the ENTER button 11 to enter the submenu program e Press the NEXT button 6 until the display shows Store a program e Press the ENTER button 11 and turn the DIAL 4 to choose the location 1 to 30 where you want to store the program e Press the NEXT button 6 to in
15. eturns to normal working mode MAIN MENU RECEIVE DUMP It is possible to copy the user programs from a master unit network cable connected to RS 485 output 15 to one or more slave units network cable connected to RS 485 input 15 At the same time you should set the master and slave units so communication is possible read the previous point DUMP PROGRAM also before you start This is how you prepare the slave unit e Press the DIAL 4 until the first display on the right is shown e Press the NEXT button 6 until the display shows RECEIVE DUMP e Press the ENTER button 11 to start the receiving process the display shows RECEIVING DUMP while the unit is waiting for the master NOW you can start the DUMP program on the master Remark press the RECALL button 7 if you want to interrupt the process When the dump is finished the slave returns to normal working mode PC SOFTWARE Our personal favorite because it s so much faster The PC software is so easy to use that it doesn t need a lot of explanation If you are familiar with the use of all parameters than you can use it right away we will just give you some basic explanations INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Very important before you install the Windows software you should install a driver to ensure the USB communication e Part1 installing the USB driver The installation file for the driver can be found on the supplie
16. ference There are many different possibilities but mainly the unit will be connected between the output of your mixer and the different amplifiers in your installation IMPORTANT always test your connections to exclude any wiring errors e Make sure all MUTE buttons 8 are on e Activate the HF outputs first if your cabling is wrong high frequencies will come out of your subwoofers but HF units are still alive FUNCTIONS FRONT 1 INPUT SIGNAL METER Indicates the level of the incoming music signal 2 OUTPUT SIGNAL METER Indicates the level of the music signals at the different outputs 3 MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY Indicates the status of the several function settings 4 PARAMETER ENCODER endless dial with integrated push button e Push button used to browse the different in outputs e Dial used to adjust all kinds of parameters password characters etc see further 5 PREVIOUS BUTTON used to browse submenu options in backward direction etc 6 NEXT BUTTON used to browse submenu options in forward direction etc 7 RECALL BUTTON used to recall stored programs and quit menus 8 OUTPUT MUTE BUTTONS used to put the outputs in mute red LED is lit while in mute mode 9 BUTTON used to select the different parameter values in direction 10 gt BUTTON used to select the different parameter values in gt direction 11 SAVE ENTER BUTTON used to save programs and confirm options SYNQ 3 14 DLP 6 ENG
17. hat the software is not connected to the processor e Open the CONFIG menu and select the RS 232 option e Normally you should choose COM3 e Open the CONFIG menu again and select OnLine a popup window will open where you have to select DLP 6 2In6Out If the software can connect to the processor than you should see the sign on the right If this doesn t work you should also select some other COM settings and try again to establish a connection CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION Open the HELP menu and select the About option In the popup window you can see the software version and program build DigitalS peaker 1 10 Copyright C 2008 SYNQ Audio Build 2008 01 26 USING THE SOFTWARE Keep in mind that the software is always connected to the processor so all parameters and settings you change in the software are immediately sent to the DLP 6 This means that you have live interaction with the audio of your audio system On the screen you can see that the PC software has a very easy interface with clickable icons A Untitled DigitalSpeaker Exit Config Program View DL You can click the icons to start your setup start with the Source icons you can choose a preset config menu option preset or you can simply load a custom made program to further tune it SYNQ 11 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL e Program Manager e Choose opti
18. igh frequencies without completely eliminating some frequencies as would happen with a normal high cut filter SYNQ 4 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL HIGH PASS LOW PASS BAND PASS FILTERS A low pass filter blocks unwanted high frequency signals Example you can use a LP filter at 150Hz to filter the input of a subwoofer A high pass filter blocks unwanted low frequency signals Example you can use a HP filter at 150Hz to filter the input of a mid high cabinet A band pass filter you can combine a low pass and high pass filter to obtain a band pass filter Example you can use a BP filter at 1 2kHz and 8 0kHz to filter the input of compression driver LIMITER AND COMPRESSOR DIFFERENCES The main difference between a limiter and compressor is the compression ratio A limiter uses a ratio of 10 1 to 100 1 or even infinite while a compressor will use a ratio of 10 1 or less A compressor reduces the dynamic range louder parts made softer softer parts made louder so it reacts as a sort of dynamic volume control Therefore it s often used in radio studios A limiter limits the signal as soon as it reaches the threshold level Therefore limiters are often used to reduce peaks and protect your equipment loudspeakers The higher the compression ratio the better the protection HOW TO USE Speaker management processors can tune your sound to perfection but in the hands of people with little or no experience they
19. igh quality components and rugged construction make it road proof e Balanced XLR in outputs e Can be used for professional PA and studio but also for Pro DJ s BEFORE USE e Before you start using this unit please check if there s no transportation damage Should there be any do not use the device and consult your dealer first e Important This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged It is absolutely necessary for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual Any damage caused by mishandling is not subject to warranty The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects or problems caused by disregarding this user manual e Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation If you sell the fixture be sure to add this user manual e To protect the environment please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible SYNQ 1 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Check the contents Check that the carton contains the following items e User manual e DLP 6 unit e CDROM with PC software e Mains cable SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION l CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover No user serviceable parts inside RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use or th
20. inal packing when the device is to be transported e Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit SYNQ 2 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES e Install the unit in a well ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity e Placing and using the unit for long periods near heat generating sources such as amplifiers spotlights etc will affect its performance and may even damage the unit The unit can be mounted in 19 inch racks Attach the unit using the 4 screw holes on the front panel Be sure to use screws of the appropriate size screws not provided Take care to minimize shocks and vibrations during transport e When installed in a booth or flight case please make sure to have good ventilation to improve heat evacuation of the unit e To avoid condensation to be formed inside allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full performance CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Clean by wiping with a polished cloth slightly dipped with water Avoid getting water inside the unit Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage the unit CONNECTIONS Connections can be made with balanced unbalanced XLR UNBALANCED XLR BALANCED XLR cables Please only use good quality balanced cables to minimize noise and inter
21. oct 24dB oct or 48dB oct OUTPUT PARAMETERS LOW PASS FILTER CROSSOVER All outputs are equipped with a fully adjustable low pass filter Use the buttons 9 amp 10 to jump between the different parameter settings e CUTOFF FREQUENCY turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the frequency from 19 7Hz to 21 9kHz or to turn it OFF e FILTER TYPE turn the DIAL 4 to select one of the filter types Butterworth Bessel or Linkwitz Riley and corresponding slopes 12dB oct 18dB oct 24dB oct or 48dB oct OUTPUT PARAMETERS LIMITER All outputs are equipped with a fully adjustable limiter Use the buttons 9 amp 10 to jump between the different parameter settings e ON OFF turn the DIAL 4 to set the limiter ON or OFF e THRESHOLD turn the DIAL 4 to set the threshold value between 20dBu and 20dBu in 1dBu steps e RATIO turn the DIAL 4 to set the limiter compression ratio e Lower ratios 1 2 1 1 5 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 6 1 e Higher ratios 10 1 20 1 Infinite brick wall limiter If you want to use the limiter for protection than you should choose a higher compression ratio 20 1 or inf e ATTACK turn the DIAL 4 to set the attack time 0 5ms 1ms 2ms 5ms 10ms 20ms 50ms e RELEASE turn the DIAL 4 to set the attack time 10ms 20ms 50ms 100ms 200ms 500ms 1s OUTPUT PARAMETERS LINK SETTINGS You can link the settings of the selected output channel with one or more of the other 5 outputs You only have to set
22. om one parameter to the other Device LS nA bp Gains Delays Limiters Out 1 Out 2 Out3 Out 4 Out5 Oute nA InB Gains Delays Limiters Out 1 Out 2 Out3 Out4 Out5 Owe Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Out 5 Out 6 M ON Iv ON Iv ON M ON Iv ON Iv ON Thresh Thresh Thresh Thresh Thresh H ies o PK 12 12 6 0 4 12 E 24 3 a Time im Attack Time KE Release don 100 4 Ratio OK Annuleren Remark 1 when you key in the parameters you must confirm them with the ENTER button on your PC keyboard otherwise the values are not saved Remark 2 If you have doubts about certain parameters please read the previous chapters for more information APPENDIX Chart with standard presets stored in the DLP 6 PRESET NAME OUTPUT INPUT 1 2x 2 way SUM x over OUT A OUT 3 A OUT 3 B OUT4 B OUT5 A B OUT6 2 2x 3 way x over OUT OUT 3 OUT 3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 3 4 way x over 2 OUT OUT 3 OUT 3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 4 5 way x over 1 OUT OUT 3 OUT 3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 5 6 way x over OUT OUT 3 OUT 3 OUT4 gt U PPP DSF YrYrYrrNWNYryYrrrwanwnwnrry SYNQ 13 14 HP FILTER FREQ LP FILTER FREQ 19 7 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz OFF 19 7 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz OFF 19 7 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz OFF 35 1 Hz 153 Hz 153 Hz 2000 Hz 2000 Hz OFF 35 1 Hz 153 Hz 153 Hz
23. on Device Program Manage in the menu Program gt the window memory appears TEE This window allows you to send programs between Een tore To Device the PC and the processor and save load them on RS15 R5218 Recall From Device your laptop These are the different options z GE OIE eStore to device used to store the current MEMORY 05 Stowe ToPC configuration in the DLP 6 First select one of the 30 MEVo Recall FromPC H Di MEMORY 07 memory locations before you press the Store To MEMORY 08 Device button You will be asked for a proper name MEMORY 09 i j MEMORY 10 Store All To PC and if you are sure you want to overwrite the current Gage memory location in the processor MEMORY 12 RecallAllFrom PC e Recall from device used to recall one of the 30 iere memories in the DLP 6 and transfer it to the PC so MEMORY 15 you can edit store it 16 __MEMNRY 18 e Store to PC used to store the selected memory 1 out of 30 to a file on your PC e Recall from PC used to recall one memory stored on your PC and load it to the selected memory location e Store all to PC used to store the complete set of 30 memories from the DLP 6 in a file on your PC e Recall all from PC used to recall a file containing a set of 30 memories from your PC and send it to the DLP 6 Linking the parameters on inputs and outputs In many cases the parameters of the in outputs should simply be equal To make life ea
24. put it should be linked Use the buttons 9 amp 10 to jump between the different parameter settings e OUTPUT GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the input gain from 40dB to 12dB in 0 1dB steps e PHASE turn the DIAL 4 to choose output in phase or output in anti phase e SOURCE SELECT turn the DIAL 4 to select the input that should be linked to the selected output e OFF selected output is not used e A selected output is linked to input A e B selected output is linked to input B e A B selected output is linked to inputs A and B OUTPUT PARAMETERS DELAY The display shows the delays in meter milliseconds and foot You can choose delays up to 21 31ms or 7 34m e SMALL STEPS turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the delay in small 21s steps e BIG STEPS press the buttons 9 amp 10 to adjust the delay in big 5 20ms steps OUTPUT PARAMETERS EQUALIZER All output channels have a 4band EQ each band can have different settings Use the buttons 9 amp 10 to jump between the different parameter settings e ON OFF for each band you can choose if it should be on or off simply turn the DIAL 4 to select e EQ BAND turn the DIAL 4 to choose the desired EQ filter you can choose 1 to 4 e EQ TYPE turn the DIAL 4 to choose the desired EQ filter type e PEQ Parametric equalizer with the following parameters o GAIN turn the DIAL 4 to adjust the gain from 30dB to 15dB in 0 1dB steps o FREQ turn the
25. sert a name for the program gt on the second line of the display the cursor starts flashing e Turn the DIAL 4 to select a character and press the NEXT button 11 to set the next character e When the name is ready press the ENTER button 11 to save the program MAIN MENU PROGRAM Load a Program 1 30 You can save and recall up to 30 personalized user programs Follow the steps below to load one of the 30 programs e Press the DIAL 4 until the first display on the right is shown e Press the ENTER button 11 to enter the submenu program e Press the NEXT button 6 until the display shows Load a program e Press the ENTER button 11 and turn the DIAL 4 to choose the program you want to load e Press the ENTER button 11 to confirm your choice gt the selected program will be loaded and is ready to be used MAIN MENU SECURITY Lock type Imagine you worked a long time to have the perfect settings and some idiot changes everything without knowing what he s doing a complete disaster and in worst case even damaged speakers That s why we give you the possibility to lock your settings This is how to protect your precious work e Press the DIAL 4 until the first display on the right is shown e Press the NEXT button 6 until the display shows SECURITY e Press the ENTER button 11 to enter the submenu e IF THE PROCESSOR IS LOCKED you will be asked to Enter your password
26. sier you can link two or more in outputs gt you only have to change the parameters of one in output the linked in output s will be set a the same time bet Link 1 input Link Ind InB in Ind Ind InB jet Ind Out 1 ER CH e e Oo g 9 g ai Gel cee ceee Gerner secer erel Q DK EE E S Gw el ce el ecese cew E Ms Links g y g v g CZ e g CSC eene e seee ete cerre regl ecus cew a a Tr ae eee ee eevee eeeeereeenc CSC enter f Set Link Cancel Set Link Cancel NO LINKS SET INPUTS A amp B are linked OUTPUTS 1 2 and 3 4 5 6 are linked e Open the CONFIG menu e Select the option Link Setting gt window will open similar to the windows shown above e Set the desired links See the 2 example windows on the right window you can clearly see o The inputs are linked Link1 InA InB o Outputs 1 2 are linked Link1 Out1 Out2 o Outputs 3 4 5 6 are linked Link3 Out3 Out4 Out5 Out6 e Once you have set the links press the Set Link button Please note It can take 5seconds or more before the window closes this in normal SYNQ 12 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH e Adjusting the different parameters OPERATION MANUAL Simply click the icons of the parameters you want to change screens like the ones below will appear On top of the windows you have extra TABs that make it very easy to jump fr
27. to unlock it display on the right appears e Turn the DIAL 4 to select a character and press the NEXT button 11 to set the next character e When the password is entered press the ENTER button 11 to confirm SYNQ 8 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL e IF THE PROCESSOR IS NOT LOCKED you will have 4 different ways to lock the processor e Locktype Modify All parameters and settings are visible but you can t change them without introducing a password first Only the mute switches can be used e Turn the DIAL 4 until the display on the right is shown e Press the ENTER button 11 gt you will be asked to set a password e Turn the DIAL 4 to select a character and press the NEXT button 11 to set the next character maximum 8 characters DON T forget it e When the password is entered press the ENTER button 11 to confirm Remark if you dont want to set a password simply leave it blank Locktype Modify amp View You can t see or change parameters and settings without introducing a password first Only the mute switches can be used e Turn the DIAL 4 until the display on the right is shown e Press the ENTER button 11 gt you will be asked to set a password e Turn the DIAL 4 to select a character and press the NEXT button 11 to set the next character maximum 8 characters DON T forget it e When the password is entered press the ENTER button 11 to confirm Remark if
28. tween the speaker stack near the podium and delay towers further in the audience The DLP 6 can introduce input delays up to 682 52ms or 235 07m DELAY ON OUTPUTS Is used to align the individual components of a speaker stack with each other For example you can have mid high cabinets flown and subwoofers on the floor in this case the DLP 6 can compensate the time differences with a delay up to 21 31ms or 7 3m on each output PARAMETRIC EQ A parametric equalizer is a very effective band pass filter with adjustable gain center frequency and bandwidth It s often used to correct speakers prevent feedback eliminate unwanted resonances etc In most cases a 5band parametric EQ is more than enough to adjust the sound to perfection HIGH LOW SHELF FILTERS Shelving filters are useful to restore the overall balance of high and low frequencies A low shelf filter passes all frequencies but boosts or cuts frequencies below the cutoff frequency by specified amount Example if the overall bass response of a system is weak you can use a low shelf filter to increase the low frequencies Example2 On the drawing a low shelf filter is used with frequency 200Hz and gain set to 18dB gt all frequencies below 200Hz are reduced by 18aB A high shelf filter passes all frequencies but boosts or cuts frequencies above the cutoff frequency by specified amount Example If your mix sounds a little harsh you can use a high shelf to reduce the h
29. up the current output gt all settings of the linked outputs will be identical at all times The example below will show you how to link one or more outputs Example we will link output1 OP1 to outputs OP3 and OP5 and NOT to outputs OP2 OP4 and Opel e Picture A Turn the DIAL 4 to set the link OFF press button 10 for next output e Picture B Turn the DIAL 4 to set the link OFF press button 10 for next output e Picture C Turn the DIAL 4 to set the link OFF press button 10 for next output e Picture D Turn the DIAL 4 to set the link OFF press button 10 for next output e Picture E Turn the DIAL 4 to set the link OFF e Picture F Press the SAVE button 11 to confirm gt the links are made from now on outputs 1 3 and 5 will have the same settings OUTPUT PARAMETERS COPY SETTINGS You can copy the settings from the current output channel to one or more other outputs This means that only the ACTUAL SETTINGS are copied there will be no constant synchronization between the channels e Turn the DIAL 4 to choose the target channel you want to copy the settings of the current output to SYNQ 7 14 DLP 6 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL e Press the SAVE button 11 to confirm copying gt all settings will be copied between the two outputs If you like you can choose another target output to copy the current settings MAIN MENU PROGRAM Load settings You can make any p
30. you don t want to set a password simply leave it blank Locktype Modify amp Mute All parameters and settings are visible but you can t change them without introducing a password first Also the mute switches are locked e Turn the DIAL 4 until the display on the right is shown e Press the ENTER button 11 gt you will be asked to set a password e Turn the DIAL 4 to select a character and press the NEXT button 11 to set the next character maximum 8 characters DON T forget it e When the password is entered press the ENTER button 11 to confirm Remark if you dont want to set a password simply leave it blank e Locktype Everything You can t see or change parameters and settings without introducing a password first Also the mute switches are locked e Turn the DIAL 4 until the display on the right is shown e Press the ENTER button 11 gt you will be asked to set a password e Turn the DIAL 4 to select a character and press the NEXT button 11 to set the next character maximum 8 characters DON T forget it e When the password is entered press the ENTER button 11 to confirm Remark if you dont want to set a password simply leave it blank MAIN MENU CONFIG In a big setup more than one processor can be used and interconnected with the RS 485 connections on the rear panel 15 To identify each processor they all need a unique device ID This is how you c
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