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TECNARE DP Series Operation Manual Download Page 9

Digital Loudspeaker Controller

DP-2696 Operation Manual

DP Series | rev.

firm. 1.480 and above

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Welcome

1.1 Thanks and unpacking

Thank you for choosing a Tecnare

®

DP-2696

Digital Loudspeaker Controller

for your

application. We are confident that you will be pleased with the performance, unique features,
configuration flexibility, reliability, and long-term durability offered by this product.

Please spare a little time to study the contents of this manual, so that you obtain the best

possible performance from this unit. Control and editing features are accessible via the front
panel interface or via the included Podware software.

All Tecnare

®

products are carefully engineered for world-class performance and reliability.

If you would like further information about this or any other Tecnare

®

product, please

contact us. We look forward to helping you in the near future.

Information and specifications are subject to change. Updates and supplementary

information are available on the Tecnare

®

website:

http://www.tecnare.com

Tecnare Technical Support is available at:



(T): +34 918 170 110 - +34 918 171 001

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(e-mail): support@tecnare.com

Thank you again for placing your confidence in Tecnare

®

products.

1.2 Unpacking

After unpacking the unit please check carefully for any damage to the device or the supplied

accessories. Every Tecnare product is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and
should arrive in perfect condition. If damage is found, please notify the carrier concerned at
once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please retain all packaging in case of future
re-shipment.

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Summary of Contents for DP Series

Page 1: ...ll PRESET PARAMETER CHANNEL Limit 6dB 1 MUTE Limit 6dB 2 MUTE Limit 6dB 3 MUTE Limit 6dB 4 MUTE Limit 6dB 5 MUTE Limit 6 MUTE B A C A B C 4dBu u 6dB PARAMETER ADJUST TM Resolution Optimised DP 2696 Digital Loudspeaker Controller 96 kHz Operation Manual DP Series Available Digital Loudspeaker Controller DP 2696 ...

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Page 3: ...y with the cart 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 combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Service is required when the apparatus has been damaged...

Page 4: ...overs loosen any fixings or allow items to enter any aperture Objects filled with liquids should not be placed on this apparatus Replace the mains fuse only with a fuse of the same type The rear of the product may get hot Avoid direct skin contact during operation and for at least 5 minutes after power has been isolated AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE Pour déconnecter l appareil de l alimentation princi...

Page 5: ...ended for the following electromagnetic environments E1 E2 E3 E4 FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE USA This product has been tested for electrical safety and complies with UL60065 7th edition FOR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA This product has been tested for electrical safety and complies with CA CSA C22 2 No 60065 03 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ...

Page 6: ...aler or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag...

Page 7: ...ole responsibility that devices in the DP Series range of products comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules La operación está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 1 Este dispositivo no puede causar interferencias perjudiciales y 2 este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida incluidas las interferencias que puedan provocar un funcionamiento no deseado Operation is subject to the f...

Page 8: ...2 3 1 Introducction 12 3 2 Key Features 13 4 The User Guide 14 4 1 Front panel 14 4 2 Rear panel 16 5 Operation 17 5 1 Starting up the unit 17 5 2 Selecting a Factory Preset 17 5 3 Creating a Crossover 18 5 4 Navigation and Viewing Parameters 18 5 5 Presets 19 6 DSP Processing Layout 20 6 1 Stereo Mono Formats 21 6 2 DSP Processing Input Channels 21 6 3 Output Channels 23 6 4 Utilities 26 7 Techni...

Page 9: ...ass performance and reliability If you would like further information about this or any other Tecnare product please contact us We look forward to helping you in the near future Information and specifications are subject to change Updates and supplementary information are available on the Tecnare website http www tecnare com Tecnare Technical Support is available at T 34 918 170 110 34 918 171 001...

Page 10: ...e is shown with its current value below Where appropriate parameters are grouped according to function For example the parametric equalisation page shows centre frequency width and gain Turning a parameter knob clockwise will increase the value of a parameter turning anti clockwise will decrease it Turning a knob rapidly will cause the action to accelerate so the value changes more rapidly Mute Bu...

Page 11: ...is located at the bottom right and can be adjusted from 40 to 20 dBu The following table expresses the threshold corresponding to the nominal output power provided by the amplifier Values for a standard gain of 26 dB Level in dBu Power under 8 Ω Power under 4 Ω 0 30W 60W 1 38W 76W 2 48W 96W 3 60W 120W 4 75W 150W 5 95W 190W 6 120W 240W 7 150W 300W 8 190W 380W 9 240W 480W 10 300W 600W 11 380W 760W 1...

Page 12: ... an optional accessory USB RS232 interface or you can use a commercial interface Unfortunately few converters meet the requirements to perform correctly with the DP2696 The converters must be equipped with chips FTDI or Prolific X imperative version X The following converters USB RS 232 were tested and are satisfactory Aten UC 232A Is the one with the most updated drivers Easysync US232B Easysync ...

Page 13: ...of converters A D and D A made up with components of high range produced by Burr Brown and Wolfson selected carefully to offer an excellent sound quality DSP Processors of new generation Analogue Devices SHARC Bandwidth extended of 10Hz to 40 Khz and sampling rate of 96 Khz for a perfectly linear frequency response Keys and LCD screen allowing an adjustment of the parameters simple and intuitive P...

Page 14: ... output 10 Hz with 25 4 Khz by step of 1 36 octave Possible locking of controls of the front panel Serial port standard Port Network optional 3 2 Key Features Minimal signal path design Sonically superb ADC DAC combination a carefully matched pairing of the best devices from Burr Brown and Wolfson Newly released family of Analogue Devices SHARC DSP Extended bandwidth 96kHz sampling frequency provi...

Page 15: ...anel The front panel of the DP2696 provides access to all of the powerful features of the Digital Loudspeaker Controller system Figure 1 Front panel schema Input Signal Indicators A set of three pairs of LEDs indicate signal present 4dBu and input clip for each channel The signal present LEDs operate at approximately 40 dBu giving a useful indication of even relatively low input signal levels The ...

Page 16: ...e currently selected channel is displayed on the upper line and the edit parameter on the lower line To simplify the display and enhance security some parameters or parameter pages are omitted when not relevant Parameter Knobs Three velocity sensitive parameter knobs are used to adjust parameters shown on the display Up to three parameters at a time are displayed on the screen The parameter name i...

Page 17: ... power supply that is capable of operating with a nominal mains voltage of 85V to 240V 50 60Hz without re configuration NOTE The DP2696 must be earthed to a suitable power earth failure to do so may affect performance and or operation and will invalidate warranty and could be potentially hazardous Network Expansion Port When fitted with a network option the network connections will be here Communi...

Page 18: ...vigating with the front panel buttons and knobs and viewed on the display The same functions are paralleled in the Podware control software The user can choose to control DP2696 from the front panel or remotely via Podware control software as they are interactive and communicate bi directionally 5 1 Starting up the unit The unit will energise as soon as power is applied to the IEC inlet there is n...

Page 19: ...display Adjusting the leftmost parameter knob will change the value of the parameter showing in the leftmost zone of the display and so on Turn a knob clockwise to increase the value of a parameter or anti clockwise to decrease it The knobs are velocity sensitive so turning a knob rapidly will cause the action to accelerate so the value changes more rapidly 5 4 1 Navigation The DSP parameters are ...

Page 20: ...s The user cannot overwrite the basic mono or basic stereo Preset programs 5 5 1 Preset Recall To select an existing preset press the Recall Button so the indicator above it illuminates Turn parameter knob A until the required preset number is shown on the display Factory Presets are indicated by a box symbol appearing after the preset number Press the Recall Button again to activate the Preset Pr...

Page 21: ...up to 12 characters in length can be entered using parameter knobs B and C Pressing the Store Button again completes the process and stores the Preset As with Preset Recall pressing any other button cancels the operation The user can overwrite non protected Presets only if an attempt is made to save a Preset in a location already occupied by a Factory Preset a LOCKED PRESET message is displayed Pr...

Page 22: ...at is intended for symmetrical stereo operation eliminating the need to make identical parameter adjustments for each channel The channel pairing is Left and Right Inputs Outputs 1 routed from L input and 3 routed from R input Outputs 2 routed from L input and 4 routed from R input Outputs 3 routed from L input and 6 routed from R input 6 2 DSP Processing Input Channels Gain In A Gain 0 0dB a b c ...

Page 23: ... or 24dB octave are provided Not all filter types are available in all slopes For example 18dB octave Linkwitz Riley filters do not exist The Hardman type filter is always described by its order as the filter becomes progressively steeper rather than following a linear slope so a dB octave description is not accurate Parametric Equalisation Eight sections of equalisation are provided two shelving ...

Page 24: ... Bandwidth Oct adjustable from 0 1 to 5 octaves in variable steps Q adjustable from 14 2 to 0 2 in variable steps Knob C Gain 15dB in 0 2dB steps 6 3 Output Channels Gain and Polarity Out1 Gain Pol 0 0dB Rev a b c a b Knob A Gain adjustable in 0 2dB steps from 80 dB to 20dB Knob B Polarity selectable normal or reversed with reference to other outputs Delay Out1 Delay 1 50ms a b c a Knob A Adjustab...

Page 25: ...lter types are available in all slopes For example 18dB octave Linkwitz Riley filters do not exist The Hardman type filter is always described by its order as the filter becomes progressively steeper rather than following a linear slope so a dB octave description is not accurate Parametric Equalization Eight sections of equalisation are provided in a similar format to the input channel equalisatio...

Page 26: ... C Gain 15dB in 0 2dB steps Limiters Out1 Thresh LIM 4 0dB a b c a Knob A Threshold 40dBu to 20dBu in 0 2dB steps A high performance low distortion limiter is provided on each output Threshold is user adjustable all other parameters are carefully calculated dependant on configuration to provide clean and effective control of signal dynamics Routing Out1 Source Inp A a b c a Knob A Output source se...

Page 27: ...s The screen contrast utility control sets the base contrast of the screen and also allows optimization for a given viewing angle Parametric equalisation width parameters can be displayed in either Q or bandwidth expressed in octaves Util Screen ParaEQ 1 100 BW Q a b c Care should be taken when swapping between mono and stereo mode as the parameter set for the left hand channels will be copied to ...

Page 28: ...r frequency Off 10 Hz to 25 4 kHz 1 36 d octave steps LP filter frequency 10 Hz to 25 4 kHz and Off 1 36 d octave steps LP HP filter type 12 18 and 24 dB octave Bessel and Butterworth 12 24 and 48 dB octave Linkwitz Riley 4th or 8th order Hardman Delay Input 400ms output 80ms Limiter High performance limiter adjustable threshold in 0 2dB steps automatic time constants EQ Frequency 10Hz to 25kHz 1 ...

Page 29: ...igital Loudspeaker Controller DP 2696 Operation Manual DP Series rev firm 1 480 and above 28 Options PCC Net USB RS232 Interface PCC Net Power Supply ETHERNET Interface Accesory Racking Kit Dante Bridge ...

Page 30: ...ve 8 EQ and Filter Response Graphs 100 1 10 3 1 10 4 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 6 6dB Oct 12dB Oct 18dB Oct 24dB Oct 48dB Oct Butterworth Frequency Hz Magnitude dB 100 1 10 3 1 10 4 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 6 12dB Oct 24dB Oct 48dB Oct Linkwitz Riley Frequency Hz Magnitude dB ...

Page 31: ...6 Operation Manual DP Series rev firm 1 480 and above 30 100 1 10 3 1 10 4 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 6 12dB Oct 24dB Oct Bessel Frequency Hz Magnitude dB 100 1 10 3 1 10 4 36 30 24 18 12 6 0 6 4th Order 8th Order Hardman Frequency Hz Magnitude dB ...

Page 32: ...m 1 480 and above 100 1 10 3 1 10 4 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 Varying Gain Varying Bandwidth Parametric EQ Frequency Hz Magnitude dB 100 1 10 3 1 10 4 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 Low shelf varying Gain High shelf varying Slope Shelving EQ Frequency Hz Magnitude dB ...

Page 33: ...c Width Gain EQ2 Frec Width Gain EQ3 Frec Width Gain EQ4 Frec Width Gain EQ5 Frec Width Gain EQ6 Frec Width Gain Freq Slope Gain INPUT R Gain Phase Delay HPF Freq Shape Freq Slope Gain EQ1 Frec Width Gain EQ2 Frec Width Gain EQ3 Frec Width Gain EQ4 Frec Width Gain EQ5 Frec Width Gain EQ6 Frec Width Gain Freq Slope Gain OUTPUT 4 Gain Phase Delay HPF Freq Shape Freq Slope Gain EQ1 Frec Width Gain EQ...

Page 34: ...sibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Except as permitted by applicable copyright law no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without prior written permission from Exel Acoustic Tecnare and PCC Net are trademarks of Exel Acoustic S...

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