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MARTIN AUDIO DD12

DD12 USER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for DD12

Page 1: ...MARTIN AUDIO DD12 DD12 USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...by the manufacturer 11 Use only with the 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 comb...

Page 3: ...and used with mains connectors cords rated to at least IP24 IP2X when NOT fitted with cowl assembly or not used with mains connector cords rated to at least IP24 Country of origin United Kingdom EMC E...

Page 4: ...h circuit breakers is available from Martin Audio Before powering the DD12 via the Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 connector make sure that the unit is supplied with the correct mains operating voltage 100 240...

Page 5: ...de l appareil 10 Utiliser uniquement les accessoires sp cifi s par le fabricant 11 Utiliser uniquement avec un chariot un tr pied un support ou une table sp cifi e par le fabricant ou vendu avec l ap...

Page 6: ...e IP24 IP2X lorsque l enceinte n est pas assembl e avec le capot ou que les connecteurs utilis s ne sont pas au minimum de classe IP24 Pays d origine Royaume Uni EMC Emission EN55103 1 2009 EMC Immuni...

Page 7: ...rtin Audio Avant de mettre sous tension la DD12 avec un connecteur Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 assurez vous que l enceinte est configur e au bon voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz La section d alimentation de la D...

Page 8: ...REAR CONNECTION PANEL 13 Mains Inlet 13 Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector assembly instructions 13 Signal U Net and indicators 16 CONNECTIONS 17 Mains 17 Audio Input and Link 17 USB 17 U Net 18 GETTIN...

Page 9: ...binet design also makes it ideal for use as a wedge monitor This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the DD12 s features and options Please take the time to read through the Guide even if yo...

Page 10: ...high speed data applications Mains connection is via a Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 connector Each channel of DSP comprises extensive processing optimised for the driver being controlled this includes delay...

Page 11: ...low is a photograph of the standard non IP rated DD12 which has a Bezel trim shown above on the amplifier panel This bezel covers the IP24 rating plate thereby confirming that it is not IP compliant T...

Page 12: ...ed in portrait mode i e upright with the cowl the weatherproof front grille Martin Audio Part No HAG01145 and Martin Audio Mains Cable sets fitted with IP65 rated Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 connectors it...

Page 13: ...CONNECTOR BALS PART NO 21238 OR MARTIN AUDIO APPROVED EQUIVALENT NEUTRIK NKPF NC A 5 FEMALE POWERCON TRUE 1 CONNECTOR OVERMOULDED FOR IP65 RATING UN ACTIVATED CLEAR HEAT SHRINK VELCRO LOOP Typical us...

Page 14: ...NLET NAC3FX Connector Power IN NAC3MPX Approval based Rating Cable Type Strain Relief Cable O D VDE EN 60320 1 EN60320 2 2 250 V ac 16 A 2 H05VV F3G 1 0 mm 2 5 2 5 mm White chuck 6 3 11 4 mm Length ma...

Page 15: ...ontacts and clamp with the screw Wiring VDE UL Slide insert and chuck into housing Slide the cable clamp bushing up the cable and tighten it with the tool as shown Tool available Art No HTAC L brown b...

Page 16: ...nnectors are provided for the U Net network connection Two ports are available so that the network connections can be daisy chained between further DD12 cabinets or other U Net equipped Martin Audio c...

Page 17: ...stry standard for balanced connections PIN CONNECTION 1 Ground or shield 2 Signal hot 3 Signal cold AES EBU input connections are identical to analogue but the cable used must be a dedicated low capac...

Page 18: ...ore connections are made If the cabinet is to be flown it will be necessary to make connections as rigging is carried out While attaching cabinets to a scaf pole or truss the mains network and audio c...

Page 19: ...the HF horn unit should be removed rotated through 90 and re attached This will ensure that the cabinet s design dispersion characteristics are retained Important the IP rating of the IP24 rated vers...

Page 20: ...et when it is being used in either vertical and horizontal orientation as shown below note the icons The DD12 s cabinet has been designed to make it usable as a monitor wedge when used in landscape mo...

Page 21: ...lding the horn in place Withdraw the horn a few centimetres from the cabinet and rotate it to the desired position noting the icons showing the orientation for the various modes of operation Replace a...

Page 22: ...mm speaker stand using a pole mount adaptor Part No ASF20045 or a scaffold clamp Greater mounting flexibility can be obtained by using the Universal Bracket with a pole mount adaptor the cabinet may...

Page 23: ...by not fully tightening the bolt securing the clamp this will leave a small degree of play for accurate cabinet alignment For fixed installations we suggest using a length of M12 high tensile steel st...

Page 24: ...ith flown systems A flown DD12 using these screws to fix the bracket will NOT be safe The bracket may be fixed to the cabinet in a number of different positions on the top bottom or side relative to p...

Page 25: ...sting screws and discard It is easier to fit a pole mount adaptor or scaffold clamp to the Universal Bracket before attaching it to the cabinet Once this is complete place the bracket in position and...

Page 26: ...old clamp or pole mount adaptor for portable applications with the cabinet in landscape orientation Fitting the yoke A 5 mm hex Allen key and a 13 mm spanner wrench socket or adjustable wrench are req...

Page 27: ...to fit the yoke to the ceiling or wall and then attach the cabinet to the yoke For portable situations attach the scaffold clamp or pole mount adaptor to the yoke before attaching the yoke to the cabi...

Page 28: ...rough the central hole with either the handwheel or the M8 x 40mm bolt Put both the spring washer first then the plain washer second onto the handwheel or bolt Screw into the cabinet insert Tighten th...

Page 29: ...an be stored neatly in contoured timber sections with scaffold clamps or pole mount adaptors still attached if wished Further storage space is provided for tools tape or additional rigging hardware TR...

Page 30: ...A b c d E F A b c d E F The 12 User memories can be used to store your own presets created using Vu Net For full details of Vu Net control please see the Vu Net User Guide available from the Martin A...

Page 31: ...o the DD12 and to perform system firmware checks It is important to realise that once a set of DSP settings has been uploaded into the system the presence or absence of a U Net network in no way affec...

Page 32: ...PUT CONNECTORS Female XLR input male XLR link output ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE 20 kohms balanced to ground MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL 110 ohms balanced receive and transmit termination INTERNAL PROCE...

Page 33: ...GRILLE Black HEX perforated steel Declon backed FITTINGS Top hat for pole mounting 15 x M8 threaded inserts Two side pocket handles Optional weatherproof cowl and grille IP RATING IP24 when used in po...

Page 34: ...er repair or replace products which prove to be defective provided that the product is returned in its original packaging shipping prepaid to an authorised Martin Audio service agent or distributor Ma...

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Page 37: ...47 5853 Facsimile 519 747 3576 E mail infona martin audio com All information is Copyright 2014 Martin Audio Ltd Martin Audio the Martin Audio logo and DD12 are registered trademarks of Martin Audio L...

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