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DS 2/4

digital speaker

management system

user manual

Summary of Contents for DS 2/4

Page 1: ...DS 2 4 digital speaker management system user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 24 08 2015 ID 198101 ...

Page 3: ... Safety notes 6 3 Performance characteristics 10 4 Installation and operation 11 4 1 Pin assignment 12 5 Connectors and controls 13 6 Functions 18 7 Technical data 27 8 Cleaning 29 9 Protecting the environment 30 Table of contents DS 2 4 3 ...

Page 4: ...ailable to all persons using this device If you sell the device to other users be sure that they also receive this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual Symbols and signal words General notes digital speaker manage...

Page 5: ... combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning danger zone General notes DS 2 4 5 ...

Page 6: ...t physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Ensure that childr...

Page 7: ... no user serviceable parts inside DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a pro tective contact plug Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician Safety notes DS 2 4 7 ...

Page 8: ...Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety notes digital speaker management system 8 ...

Page 9: ...ore connecting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or ...

Page 10: ...arametric five band equalizers n High and low pass filters n Controllable input and output sensitivity n Runtime delay of up to seven milliseconds n Limiter with adjustable threshold attack hold and decay n RS232 interface n Installation in 19 inch racks 1 rack unit Performance characteristics digital speaker management system 10 ...

Page 11: ...uring transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19 inch rack it occupies one rack unit Rack mounting Installation and operat...

Page 12: ... XLR mounting plugs are provided for signal outputs The figure and the table show the XLR pin assignment for balanced wiring 1 Ground 2 Positive signal 3 Negative signal XLR connections for signal in outputs Installation and operation digital speaker management system 12 ...

Page 13: ...5 Connectors and controls Front panel Connectors and controls DS 2 4 13 ...

Page 14: ...ifferent menus 3 MENU Button to call the menu function 4 GAIN Button to activate the parameterisation mode Operate the button repeatedly to switch between the channels 5 ENTER Button to confirm changes and input values and to open the different submenus 6 QUIT Button to leave the opened menu or the menu function Connectors and controls digital speaker management system 14 ...

Page 15: ...overdrive CLIP LED flickers or is permanently lit 9 LED display output channel 1 to 4 with MUTE switch The LEDs show the signal strength of the output signal In the event of overdrive CLIP LED flickers or is perma nently lit reduce the output level of the affected channel The MUTE switch can be used to mute the channels indi vidually in this case the associated display LED lights up 10 Mains switc...

Page 16: ...Rear panel Connectors and controls digital speaker management system 16 ...

Page 17: ... cable with fuse holder 12 RS232 interface 9 pin D SUB socket 13 OUTPUTS Signal output 4 to 1 male XLR panel connector 14 INPUTS Signal input channel A and B female XLR panel connector Connectors and controls DS 2 4 17 ...

Page 18: ...en the Xover sub menu The settings of the crossover fre quencies are stored in this menu This submenu permits calling of a stored configuration 1 Operate the ENTER button to activate the load a Xover option 2 Select the desired configuration with the jog wheel 1 to 10 3 Confirm your selection with ENTER The display shows loading Xover sub menu load a Xover Functions digital speaker management syst...

Page 19: ...he controller channels the sum formation function source A B should not be assigned here This can lead to problems in stereo operation The controller assigns the channels as fol lows INPUT A to OUTPUT 1 and 2 INPUT B to OUTPUT 3 and 4 4 Confirm your selection with ENTER The display shows stereo links off Use the NEXT BACK buttons or the jog wheel to select the desired option The stereo links optio...

Page 20: ...NEXT button to activate the store a Xover option The display shows store a xover 2 Operate the ENTER button and use the jog wheel to select the desired memory slot 1 to 10 3 Operate the ENTER button You may then select a user specific designation Use the jog wheel and the NEXT button for this 4 Confirm the selection with ENTER The display shows stored store a Xover Functions digital speaker manage...

Page 21: ... menu can specify the access rights for different device parameters to pre vent undesired or unauthorised changes The following options are available n change only read access to the parameters MUTE function available n change view no access to parameters MUTE function available n change mute read access to the parameters MUTE function not available n everything no access to parameters MUTE functi...

Page 22: ...sired Different settings can be made in the setup menu The stereo Link function can be used to link two outputs Confirm your selection with ENTER The wake up time menu item can be used to determine the activation conduct of the digital speaker management system The following options are available n fade in the outputs slowly move up to the set level at activation n mute hold all outputs remain mut...

Page 23: ... with ENTER The name menu item can be used to assign designations from the present list to the outputs Select the desired designation with the jog wheel and confirm your selection with ENTER The source menu item can be used to verify assignment of the inputs A and B Changes are not possible in this place In the parameter menu different device parameters can be adjusted Open the menu with GAIN sele...

Page 24: ...e errors deletion of certain frequency areas at the outputs by phase reversal Delay Runtime delay This parameter can be used to com pensate for constructively caused different signal runtimes of speakers or spatially caused run time differences speaker distance 0 7 ms High Pass High pass filter 10 Hz 16 kHz Low Pass Low pass filter 35 Hz 22 kHz Functions digital speaker management system 24 ...

Page 25: ...can be set For this set the gain to 0 dB and the Q factor to Hishelf Loshelf To deactivate a certain EQ band bypass mode push the ENTER button Parameter Value range Frequency 20 Hz 20 kHz Q factor 0 5 10 Gain 12 dB 1 dB High Shelf 1 kHz 20 kHz Low Shelf 20 Hz 1 kHz Equalizer Functions DS 2 4 25 ...

Page 26: ...cific threshold and therefore offer additional protection against overdrive and damage to the connected speakers Parameter Function Value range Threshold Threshold 20 15 dB Attack Attack time 1 100 ms Hold Holding time 0 100 ms Decay Decay time 10 1000 ms Limiter Functions digital speaker management system 26 ...

Page 27: ... voltage difference between positive and negative peak voltage Vpp 4 V Vpp 7 6 V Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion THD 0 01 Maximum runtime delay 7 ms Output amplification 40 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB Input amplification 40 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB Mains power supply 90 V 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Technical data DS 2 4 27 ...

Page 28: ...Dimensions H W D 44 mm 480 mm 220 mm 1 73 in 19 90 in 8 67 in Weight 3 6 kg 7 94 lbs Technical data digital speaker management system 28 ...

Page 29: ...cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect AC powered devices from the mains Use a lint free damp cloth for cleaning Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning Fan grids Cleaning DS 2 4 29 ...

Page 30: ...llow the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consul...

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Page 32: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de ...

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