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- Page 1 Martin Audio Engineer 418 & 818 USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index 1. Chapter 1: Description ..............6 1.1 Application ................6 1.2 Features ..................6 1.3 Products ..................8 1.4 Engineer Remote ..............9 1.5 Engineer Remote Spider (optional)........9 1.6 Included Items................. 10 1.7 Front Panel layout ..............10 1.8 Rear Panel layout.............. - Page 3 3. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............30 3.1 Power ..................30 3.2 Data ..................30 3.3 Remote..................30 3.4 Audio..................31 4. Appendix 1: Maintenance .............. 32 4.1 Housing..................32 4.2 Servicing.................. 32 5. Appendix 2: Engineer 418/818 Specifications ......33 ENGINEERHARDWAREMANUAL1.1[1].doc...
- Page 4 XLNT Advanced Technologies Adress: Zonnebaan 42 3542 EG Utrecht The Netherlands Declares that the product: Name: Engineer 418 Conforms to the following EEC Directives Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60065 : 2002 IEC 60065 :2001 Modified EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1 (1996)
- Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's name: XLNT Advanced Technologies Adress: Zonnebaan 42 3542 EG Utrecht The Netherlands Declares that the product: Name: Engineer 818 Conforms to the following EEC Directives Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60065 : 2002 IEC 60065 :2001 Modified EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1 (1996) EN 55103-2 (1996)
- Page 6 Important Safety Instructions It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and warnings during installation and use of this product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
- Page 7 To obtain warranty service, please contact your local Martin Audio Ltd. Dealer. Please do not send equipment to Martin Audio Ltd. without authorization. If asked to do so, please add a copy of the original invoice, together with the faulty device in a secure shipping container.
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Description
1. Chapter 1: Description 1.1 Application Thank you for choosing the Martin Audio Engineer for your application. The Martin Audio Engineer is a powerful, advanced audio DSP product, built into a 19” rack mount enclosure, designed for permanently installed entertainment audio systems. - Page 9 The most musical-sounding speaker protection limiters in the business on every output. Very high, musical sound quality throughout. Unique Engineer DSP algorithm, working 24-7 to keep a consistent sound in your venue. Unique Basscreator algorithm, gives small speakers the perceived low frequency response of a large speaker.
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Page 10: Products
1.3 Products The Martin Audio Engineer product line comprises 2 products and 2 accessories. Engineer 418 4 input-8 output advanced audio Digital Signal Processing device. 100-240V AC input. Housing is 19” rack mounted. Audio in- and outputs on balanced Phoenix terminal blocks. RS485 interface for remote control panel and third party control connection, RS-232 interface for extensive PC-based setup and control. -
Page 11: Engineer Remote
The Martin Audio Engineer Remote is connected to and powered from a dedicated RS-485 port on the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818. This accessory is included with every Martin Audio Engineer 418 and Martin Audio Engineer 818. -
Page 12: Included Items
2. Chapter 2: Engineer 418 2.1 Included Items In the box containing this manual, the following items should be present: 1 Martin Audio Ltd. Engineer 418 1 Engineer remote panel 1 Engineer remote mounting plate 1 Engineer front panel cover set w/ 2 screws... -
Page 13: Rear Panel Layout
2.3 Rear Panel layout Audio Inputs Audio Outputs RS-485 port (RJ45 connector) Power connector Fuse Holder audio hot audio cold audio ground ENGINEERHARDWAREMANUAL1.1[1].doc... -
Page 14: Installation Requirements
When mounting the Martin Audio Engineer 418 in a touring rack, a touring rack with shock-absorbing racking strips should always be used. Always install the Martin Audio Engineer 418 in a level plane. A maximum allowable angle of 10 degrees is acceptable. -
Page 15: Connection Instructions For Phoenix Terminal Blocks
2.6 Connection instructions for Phoenix terminal blocks To connect the Phoenix terminal blocks, always use the following procedure: strip the jacket 20mm strip the wires 7 mm DO NOT pre tin the wires cover the ground wire with a heat shrink sleeving put the wire up to the plastic sleeve in the terminal block use a small flathead screwdriver to firmly close the contact make a strain relief so no stain is on the connection... -
Page 16: Connecting Rs-232
On the rear of the device, next to the audio inputs, is the RS-485 port on a RJ-45 connector, used to connect the Martin Audio Engineer 418 to the Martin Audio Engineer Remote or to an external third party control unit. -
Page 17: Power Requirements
2.10 Power switch The Martin Audio Engineer 418 has a power switch which is accessible through the hole in the front panel (please refer to the front panel layout). Although the device is designed to be left on at all times, it is possible to un-power the device with this switch. -
Page 18: Rs-232 Front Panel Cover
2.12 RS-232 front panel cover When the RS-232 port on the front of the device is not used, the RS-232 port may be covered with the supplied RS-232 front panel cover. Use the two supplied screws to attach the cover to the front panel. These screws have holes drilled through the heads which may be used to seal the RS-232 port so unwanted operation is prohibited. -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Engineer 818
3. Chapter 2: Engineer 818 3.1 Included Items In the box containing this manual, the following items should be present: 1 Martin Audio Ltd. Engineer 818 1 Engineer remote panel 1 Engineer remote mounting plate 1 Engineer front panel cover set w/ 2 screws... -
Page 20: Rear Panel Layout
3.3 Rear Panel layout Audio Inputs Audio Outputs RS-485 port (RJ45 connector) Power connector Fuse Holder audio hot audio cold audio ground ENGINEERHARDWAREMANUAL1.1[1].doc... -
Page 21: Installation Requirements
When mounting the Martin Audio Engineer 818 in a touring rack, a touring rack with shock-absorbing racking strips should always be used. Always install the Martin Audio Engineer 818 in a level plane. A maximum allowable angle of 10 degrees is acceptable. -
Page 22: Connection Instructions For Phoenix Terminal Blocks
3.6 Connection instructions for Phoenix terminal blocks To connect the Phoenix terminal blocks, always use the following procedure: strip the jacket 20mm strip the wires 7 mm in case of stranded wires, pre tin the wires cover the ground wire with a heat shrink sleeving put the wire up to the plastic sleeve in the terminal block use a small flathead screwdriver to firmly close the contact make a strain relief so no stain is on the connection... -
Page 23: Connecting Rs-232
On the rear of the device, next to the audio inputs, is the RS-485 port on a RJ-45 connector, used to connect the Martin Audio Engineer 818 to the Martin Audio Engineer Remote or to an external third party control unit. -
Page 24: Power Requirements
3.10 Power switch The Martin Audio Engineer 818 has a power switch which is accessible through the hole in the front panel (please refer to the front panel layout). Although the device is designed to be left on at all times, it is possible to un-power the device with this switch. -
Page 25: Rs-232 Front Panel Cover
3.12 RS-232 front panel cover When the RS-232 port on the front of the device is not used, the RS-232 port may be covered with the supplied RS-232 front panel cover. Use the two supplied screws to attach the cover to the front panel. The supplied screws have holes drilled through the heads which may be used to seal the RS-232 port so unwanted operation is prohibited. -
Page 26: Panel Layout
Windows® PC software, the Engineer Remote (supplied with the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818) can be used to recall presets and control the volume of the zones on the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818. (For more information please see the software manual.) Panel layout 3.13... -
Page 27: Installation
3.14 Installation The Martin Audio Engineer Remote panel is to be mounted onto a standard DIN installation box and finish cover. The figure below shows how to install the product into the installation box. - Attach the Martin Audio Engineer remote mounting plate to the DIN installation box with two M3... -
Page 28: Power
3.15 Power The Engineer Remote is powered from the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818 with a 5 volt DC power supply, incorporated in the RS-485 connector, No external power supply is required. 3.16 Wiring The Engineer Remote is connected through the RS-485 connector on RJ-45 plug on the backside of the device. -
Page 29: Wiring Scheme
3.17 Wiring scheme Please make sure that the wires are properly connected according to the wiring scheme below: RJ-45 CONNECTOR FUNCTION REMOTE HEADER CABLE PART DATA OUT + 1 - ORANGE/WHITE 1 -ORANGE/WHITE DATA OUT - 2 - ORANGE 2 -ORANGE DATA IN + 3 - GREEN/WHITE 3 - GREEN/WHITE... -
Page 30: Header
If the Engineer Remote is properly connected to the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818, and one or more presets have been stored on a Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818 with the Engineer Windows® PC software, the display will show the name of the presets stored in the connected Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818 when pressing one of the ‘Preset’... -
Page 31: Recalling Presets
3.21 Recalling presets To recall a preset from the Martin Audio Engineer Remote, just press the ‘Preset’ up or down button, the display will show ‘selecting’ and the name of the preset. After 3 seconds the currently selected preset is recalled. -
Page 32: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
If the Engineer 418/818 still shows no power, contact your local Martin Audio Ltd. service point 4.2 Data If the Engineer PC software can’t open a connection with the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818 Check that the Engineer 418/818 is powered Check if the RS232 is properly seated at both ends. -
Page 33: Audio
Switch the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818 off for 5 seconds and switch it back on again If still no audio signal is coming out off the Martin Audio Engineer 418 or Martin Audio Engineer 818, contact your local Martin Audio Ltd. service point... -
Page 34: Appendix 1: Maintenance
Always contact your local Martin Audio Ltd. dealer for instructions to obtain service. ENGINEERHARDWAREMANUAL1.1[1].doc... -
Page 35: Appendix 2: Engineer 418/818 Specifications
6. Appendix 2: Engineer 418/818 Specifications Mechanical Size (physical), WxHxD (W) 483mm x (H) 44mm x (D) 251mm (W) 19inch (H) 1.75 inch (D) 9.89inch Weight (physical) (NS12P) 3.35 kg. (4.35 kg. Shipping) Ingress protection rating IP20 Electrical Input voltage, frequency... - Page 36 CMRR > 70dB 20Hz-20kHz OUTPUTS electronically balanced SOURCE IMP. < 60 ohms MIN. LOAD 600 ohm MAX. LEVEL +20dBU FREQUENCY RESP. +- 0.1dB 8Hz – 20 kHz A/D DYNAMIC RANGE > 115dB Unweighted D/A DYNAMIC RANGE > 112dB Unweighted IN-OUT DYNAMIC RANGE >...
- Page 37 Software OUTPUT GAIN adjustable +12dB to –inf.dB in 0.25dB steps INPUT GAIN adjustable +12dB to –inf.dB in 0.25dB steps PARAMETRIC EQUALISATION FILTERS 8 sections per input, 8 sections per output FILTER TYPES Bell, Lowshelf, Highshelf, Notch, Bandpass FILTERGAIN +12dB to –45dB in 0.25dB steps FILTER Q/BW User selectable 0.05 to 20 / 20 to 0.05 FREQUENCY...
- Page 38 ENGINEER ALGORITHM PLACEMENT freely insert-able on any input OPERATING RANGE -45dB to +22 Db PRESETS PRESET TYPES system, routing, noise emission, engineer PRESET NUMBER 30 user-accessible presets SECURITY LEVELS 3 security levels with user assignable passwords STORAGE security settings are stored within the device ENGINEERHARDWAREMANUAL1.1[1].doc...