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DS50  USER MANUAL

 

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The installer will guide you through the installation procedure. It is not necessary to remove 
any older version; it will be removed automatically, unless the previous version is older than 1.9.93. 
In this case, you must uninstall the previous version manually.

 

 

 

 

 
 

Apart from the main application,  also the binary firmware  files for all supported  SA Digital

 

Series amps will be installed, as well as factory preset files (if applicable).

 

After installation start the software by double-clicking the desktop icon, or by selecting:

 

Start 

– Programs – Stage Accompany – StageControl

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MAC OS X:

 

Download the installatio n package from o ur website and open it.

 

 

http://www.stageaccompany.com/support/downloadnew/stage_co ntrol.mpkg.zip

 

 

The installer  will guide yo u through the installation  procedure.  It is  notnecessary  to remove 
any older version; it will be removed automatically.

 

 

 

 

After installation start the application by double-clicking 

StageControl.app 

in your 

Applications

 

folder.

 

 

Note:

 

It's not possible to upgrade the firmware of your SA Digital Series amp(s) if you are using MAC OS X, 
this  is by design.  Upgrading  the Digital  Series  amps  hardware  can  only be  done  from  a PC 
with the Windows  version  of StageControl.

 

 

Содержание DS50

Страница 1: ...DS50 USER MANUAL R stage accompany DIGITAL SERIES DS50 Digital Power Amplifier User Manual...

Страница 2: ...rst printing May 2012 Printed in The Netherlands This manual is intended to provide information about the Stage Accompany DS50 Every effort has been made to make this manual complete and as accurate a...

Страница 3: ...DS50 USER MANUAL R stage accompany Table of Contents Quick Introduction to the DS50 Introduction Connections Operation StageControl Recommendations Technical Specifications Warranty Overview...

Страница 4: ...stem check 4 1 4 2 Input Setup 4 1 4 2 1 Gain 4 2 4 2 2 Input Selection 4 2 4 2 3 Delay 4 2 4 2 4 Low Pass Filter 4 2 4 2 5 High Pass Filter 4 3 4 2 6 Parametric Equalizer PEQ 4 3 4 2 7 Compressor 4 4...

Страница 5: ...4 4 System Menu 4 8 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 Load Preset 4 8 Save Preset 4 8 Access Level 4 9 4 4 4 Version information 4 9 4 5 Indicators 4 8 5 StageControl 5 1 6 Recommendations for Optimum Use 6 1 7 Techn...

Страница 6: ...paragraph 3 1 Connect the DS50 to your signal sources via the INPUT connectors Connect this amplifier to other units via the LINK outputs using short signal leads Connect your single signal source to...

Страница 7: ...kohms it is posible to connect a maximum of 30 DS50 amplifiers to a 600 ohms source like a mixing console If more than 30 units need to be connected to a single source a seperate signal driver must be...

Страница 8: ...The mains inrush current which normally is in excess of 100 A is limited to a safe value However take care not to switch on too many DS50 amplifiers at the same time or you risk that the main fuses of...

Страница 9: ...g to standard used in the country of destination The exact voltages are stated at the rear of the amplifier Switching between mains voltages has to done by an authorised Stage Accompany service centre...

Страница 10: ...s Replace a blown fuse only with a new one of the same type and value Current Table Below the current consumption of the DS50 is tabulated for two selectable mains voltages The power consumption shown...

Страница 11: ...0s supplied through the cable On this and the next page per mains voltage a table is shown with the maximum mains cable lenght in meters given the cable gauge in square millimeters and the number of D...

Страница 12: ...n 2 normal phase signal or hot Pin 3 inverted phase signal or cold Always use high quality XLR connectors and shielded signal cables Using the signal link connectors up to 30 DS50s can be linked witho...

Страница 13: ...ctions should be made as shown in figure 3 2 The signal and DDC Dynamic Damping Control terminals are linked together at the SPEAKON NL4FC 2 2 1 1 Figure 3 2 DS50 4 terminal loudspeaker connection lou...

Страница 14: ...cuit the DDC terminals and never connect the signal output terminal to the DDC terminal or vice versa see figure 3 5 Since you are disabling the amplifier s feedback network signal gain will be almost...

Страница 15: ...to be connected to one amplifier split the output and DDC leads as soon as possible behind the output terminals of the DS50 see figure 3 7 on this and figure 3 8 on the next page SPEAKON NL4FC 2 2 1...

Страница 16: ...nclosure to another has two major disadvantages 1 The loudspeaker cable from the amplifier to the first enclosure conducts the current for all enclosures which means extra losses 2 The DDC only works...

Страница 17: ...of the loudspeaker s However the approximation can be used to get a good impression of the loudspeaker cable power loss Per loudspeaker impedance a table is shown in tables 3 4 to 3 7 with the propor...

Страница 18: ...m 10 5 4 3 3 2 8 2 1 1 4 0 8 0 5 20 10 2 6 4 5 4 4 1 2 8 1 7 1 1 30 14 5 9 3 7 8 6 0 4 1 2 5 1 6 40 18 5 12 0 10 2 7 8 5 4 3 3 2 1 50 22 1 14 5 12 4 9 6 6 6 4 1 2 6 100 36 2 25 4 22 1 17 5 12 4 7 8 5...

Страница 19: ...ply power before all components of the system are set up and connected properly After connection to the correct mains voltage the DS50 can be switched on using the POWER ON OFF switch After a start up...

Страница 20: ...unit can be changed between ms or s mm or m feet inches or mils MENU In 1 Delay 1 020ms EXIT SELECT 4 2 4 Low Pass Filter Adjust the Low Pass Filter frequency by turning the rotary encoder You can swi...

Страница 21: ...er between on and off MENU In 1 HighPass Freq 35Hz MENU In 1 HighPass Type BES 12dB EXIT SELECT EXIT SELECT MENU In 1 HighPass Enabled Off EXIT SELECT 4 2 6 Parametric Equalizer PEQ There are 10 bands...

Страница 22: ...SELECT EXIT SELECT MENU In 1 Compr Ratio 5 00 1 MENU In 1 Compr Gain 0dB EXIT SELECT EXIT SELECT 4 2 8 Limiter The limiter is a zero attack peak limiter Only the treshold and release can be set Press...

Страница 23: ...m feet inches or mils MENU Out 1 Delay 0 050ms EXIT SELECT 4 3 3 Low Pass Filter Adjust the Low Pass Filter frequency by turning the rotary encoder You can switch the low pass filter off by turning th...

Страница 24: ...tween on and off MENU Out 1 HighPass Freq 35Hz MENU Out 1 HighPass Type BES 12dB EXIT SELECT EXIT SELECT MENU Out 1 HighPass Enabled Off EXIT SELECT 4 3 5 Parametric Equalizer PEQ There are 10 bands o...

Страница 25: ...Hold 100ms MENU Out 1 Compr Rel 500ms EXIT SELECT EXIT SELECT MENU Out 1 Compr Ratio 5 00 1 MENU Out 1 Compr Gain 0dB EXIT SELECT EXIT SELECT 4 3 7 Limiter The limiter is a zero attack peak limiter On...

Страница 26: ...e of the unit network configuration automatic standby delay user access rights and passwords 4 4 2 Save Preset Turn the rotary encoder to select the location of the preset If that location is not empt...

Страница 27: ...by rotating and pressing the SELECT button Press MENU twice to confirm and set the password ATTENTION Make sure to remember the password When the unit is locked and you forgot the password it is not p...

Страница 28: ...amp s from the Digital Series through USB or internet Supported operating syst ems The following operating systems are supported Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 32 bit and 64 bit Microsoft Wi...

Страница 29: ...ouble clicking the desktop icon or by selecting Start Programs Stage Accompany StageControl MAC OS X Download the installation package from our website and open it http www stageaccompany com support...

Страница 30: ...Series amp s you do the following Connect your SA Digital Series amp s to your PC using the USB port on the front or if your PC is connected to a LAN use one of the two switched 10 100Base TX Etherne...

Страница 31: ...g on this tab will o pen the cr oss over window 3 Input tabs clicking on these tabs will open the corresponding input window 4 Output tabs clicking on these tabs will open the corresponding output win...

Страница 32: ...s clicking these buttons mute the corresponding channel When a channel is muted the corresponding button lights up 9 Phase invert to compensate for phase behavior of the chosen filter slope loudspeake...

Страница 33: ...cut respectively these filters remove frequencies below or above the chosen frequency 8 Slope this determents the steepness of the filter The same types and slopes are available at the cross over set...

Страница 34: ...r tab clicking on this tab will open the compressor processing window The output window gives access to an independent set of EQ s high pass low pass filters delay compressor and output limiter The bu...

Страница 35: ...vel 9 Gain reduction meter Indicates the amount of attenuation The Compressor window gives access to several ways of protecting your loudspeaker system depending on type and power handling Notes The S...

Страница 36: ...by a new one of the same type and value A different fuse can cause permanent damage to the amplifier All internal fuses are of an automatic type so they do not need to be replaced Always disconnect th...

Страница 37: ...io and data connections 1 x Neutrik USB connector located at the front 2 x XLR 3 female connector for input signal 2 x XLR 3 male connector for signal link 4 x SpeakON NL4 for output signal 1 x 32A Po...

Страница 38: ...rchase movable parts such as castors locks handles hinges fans etc one year from the date of the first consumer purchase To validate warranty the purchaser must always keep the original receipt of pur...

Страница 39: ...mpany will not pay for the costs of ship ment to the service centre or factory However Stage Accompany will pay for the costs of return shipment to the customer if repairs are covered by warranty Caut...

Страница 40: ...n Signal and Clip LEDs Channel 1 Power Amp On Signal and Clip LEDs Channel 2 USB connection Fuse Channel 2 Fuse Channel 1 Output Channel 2 Input Channel 2 Output Channel 1 Input Channel 1 AES EBU digi...

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