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SDEC -X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1.0.doc
1 Introduction................................................................................................... 4
2 Equipment Required: .................................................................................... 4
3 Calibration Checklist .................................................................................... 5
4 SDEC Hardware Connection ........................................................................ 6
4.1
Audio Connections.............................................................................. 6
4.2
Ethernet Connection............................................................................ 8
4.2.1
Initial Network Connection......................................................... 8
5 Software Operation using the Java Remote .................................................. 9
5.1
Using the JAVA Remote .................................................................... 9
5.1.1
Speaker Setup Screen.................................................................. 9
5.1.2
Distance/Delay settings............................................................... 9
5.1.3
EQ settings and Mute Control..................................................... 9
5.1.4
Channel Gain/Trim Adjust.......................................................... 9
6 Software Operation using London Architect™ .......................................... 10
6.1
London Architect
™
Software Setup .................................................. 10
6.1.1
Network Control Panel ............................................................. 10
6.2
Initial Software Connection to the SDEC......................................... 10
6.2.1
Open from a design file............................................................. 10
6.2.2
Opening from a Network Device .............................................. 11
6.2.3
Firmware Upgrade .................................................................... 11
6.2.4
HiQnet Node Address ............................................................... 11
6.2.5
Design Configuration................................................................ 11
6.3
ONLINE Mode ................................................................................. 12
6.3.1
Speaker Configuration and Instructions.................................... 12
6.3.2
EQ Controls .............................................................................. 13
6.3.3
Channel Delay (Speaker Distance Offset Correction) .............. 14
6.3.4
Channel Output ......................................................................... 15
6.3.5
Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels . 15
7 Speaker Sound Check ................................................................................. 16
8 Speaker Phase Test ..................................................................................... 16
8.1
Main Speakers................................................................................... 16
8.2
Surround Speakers ............................................................................ 16
8.2.1
S4Ai configured as Bipole (default) ......................................... 16
8.2.2
Dipole Surrounds ...................................................................... 17
8.2.3
Direct Radiating Point Source Surrounds ................................. 17
8.3
Using the Phase Tester...................................................................... 17
8.3.1
Cricket-S ................................................................................... 17
8.3.2
Cricket-R................................................................................... 17
9 Setting Output Level ................................................................................... 18
9.1
Setting Levels before Calibrating ..................................................... 18
9.2
Final Level Set after Calibrating....................................................... 18
9.2.1
Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels . 18
9.3
Using the SPL Meter......................................................................... 18
9.3.1
Analog SLM Instructions.......................................................... 18
9.3.2
Digital SLM Instructions .......................................................... 18
10 DACS Measurement System ...................................................................... 19
10.1
DACS Hardware Setup ..................................................................... 19
10.2
Channel Test and System Calibration............................................... 19
10.2.1
Parametric Filter Values ........................................................... 20
