L-Acoustics V-DOSC, Operator'S Manual

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L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC Manual Version 4 6/29/2005 Page 3 of 158
FOREWORD
This manual is intended for Qualified V-DOSC Technicians and Certified V-DOSC Engineers who are
responsible for the installation and operation of the V-DOSC
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sound reinforcement system. It is also
intended to provide interested sound engineers, designers, consultants and installers with information
regarding the fundamental principles of Wavefront Sculpture Technology
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and how these principles
are embodied within V-DOSC. Specifications, installation procedures and general guidelines for sound
design and system operation are also discussed in this document.
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
The Introduction gives a brief presentation of V-DOSC and explains why specialized training is
necessary to work with the system
Chapter 1 presents the fundamentals of Wavefront Sculpture Technology and introduces the
elements of the V-DOSC system standard
Chapter 2 describes V-DOSC array performance and coverage prediction
Chapter 3 discusses sound design issues
Chapter 4 gives detailed procedures for rigging and stacking V-DOSC
Chapter 5 describes system operation including preset selection, tuning and operation
Chapter 6 lists recommended installation and maintenance tools
Chapter 7 provides V-DOSC system specifications
Appendices elaborate on a number of technical aspects and provide additional theoretical details