1. Introduction This manual describes the structure, access (user interface) and functions of the firmware of the d&b D6 amplifier. A detailed description of the D6 hardware and technical specifications is given in the D6 Hardware manual, which is also provided with the D6.
2. The D6 operating software Menu tree The menu structure of Channel A is shown in detail. The same structure applies to Channel B. The settings for the configuration switches Filter_1/_2/_3 are dependent on the loudspeaker configuration (please refer to section ⇒...
User interface The LCD [4] acts as a user interface for all of the menus within the D6. The cursor is controlled via the digital rotary encoder, LEVEL/PUSH D6 Stage right MENU [3]. In the main menu the encoder acts as a level control. Pushing...
Filter_2 Filter_3 EQ Master on Remote on Starting from the second line the main menu of the D6 is split into channel A and B and the following settings and information are displayed: - loudspeaker setups (Speaker type) - input gain - status of the delay and - Link A»B.
Fig. 4: Supported sampling rates Signals with other common sampling rates (32/44.1/88.2 kHz) are detected but cannot be used by the D6. They are indicated by a Input digital 44kHz? question mark (?) as shown opposite.
Notes on the digital AES/EBU input ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Input routing: According to the AES standard (AES3-2003 - Stereophonic mode) the AES channels are assigned to the D6 controller as follows: D6 Channel A: AES left or A channel (subframe 1)
If several EQ bands are set with a high boost in the same frequency range, this may cause overflows within the DSP. These errors are recognized internally and the D6 will mute the channel. The error message "DSP Error 16" is displayed. The error can be cleared by changing the filters or by switching off the EQ function.
Delay time adjustable from 0.3 to 340 ms in steps of 0.1 ms or a corresponding value depending on the unit selected. [Unit] Delay Enables selection of the delay unit in either milliseconds [ms]; meters [m]; Delay or feet [ft]. D6 Software manual (Firmware V1.x.x) (1.1EN) Page 11 of 32...
3 dB. Impedance Z The impedance of the loudspeaker(s) presented to the output of the D6, displayed only as a numeric value in ohms. The value is measured with the actual output signal and may therefore vary with its spectral content.
System Check is a powerful and convenient tool to check the condition of either a single d&b loudspeaker or a complete d&b sound system driven by the D6. It is preferably used in conjunction with the d&b Remote network and the R1 software.
Load Monitoring does not work if: - the amplifier is switched off or to standby mode - the respective channel is muted. - the pilot signal level is too low. D6 Software manual (Firmware V1.x.x) (1.1EN) Page 14 of 32...
Large signal threshold. If the output signal exceeds this voltage level during the measurement, the tolerance limits for this particular measurement are increased in order to compensate for the reduced accuracy. D6 Software manual (Firmware V1.x.x) (1.1EN) Page 15 of 32...
1000Hz As a precautionary measure the frequency generator will always be off Frequency Generators (Mode = off) after the D6 is powered on. The frequency generator are used by provides the Pilot Signals for the "Load Monitoring" function. When Load Monitoring using "Load Monitoring"...
Nine Presets which can be accessed locally or via the d&b Remote network (R10 Service software from V1.0.6). These Presets are used to set the complete D6 to a previously defined configuration for a particular application and can be named individually.
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Selecting "Ok" and pressing the encoder confirms the new setting and MyPreset exits the submenu. Cancel Cancel (⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Back Exits the submenu leaving the previous name installed. D6 Software manual (Firmware V1.x.x) (1.1EN) Page 18 of 32...
Remote Remote All functions of the D6 can be remotely interrogated via the dbCAN Remote (CAN-Bus). Back Mode Mode dbCAN Id 0. 01 Selecting "Mode" the following modes for remote control are available: Fig. 10: Remote menu off: no remote control.
"Password". An incorrectly entered password will revert the device to the screen selected for "Lock" mode. Note: If the password has been lost, a protected D6 can be released by a System Reset (See Section 2.7 System Reset on page 29). Options Options The "Options"...
1. Selecting "Device Name" enters the submenu and the cursor is Cancel positioned at the beginning of the "Device Name". As a factory preset "D6" followed by the firmware version is entered. Device Name 2. Pressing the encoder enters edit mode. The pointer, ( ), indicates...
Information Information Selecting "Information" and pressing the encoder enters the submenu. Information Temp. Amp. The temperature of the D6 heat sink for both channel A and channel B. Back Temp.Amp. 35°C 38°C Temp. PS Temp.PS. 36°C The temperature of the D6 Power Supply.
Proportion of the "On Time" the D6 was muted. Back Mute Proportion of the "On Time" an input signal was present at the D6..GainRed Proportion of the "On Time" the D6 has been operated with gain reduction.
The D6 input mode is set to digital while the analog input connectors are monitored for incoming pilot signals (Analog Pilot). The program signal is fed to the digital input while for emergency calls the D6 will be switched (routed) to the analog inputs of the D6 and the program fed to the digital input will be interrupted.
As the MUTE A/B switches isolate the D6 digital controller from the Note: power amplifiers the MUTE A/B switches do not affect the input connectors of the D6 and therefore "Input Monitoring" remains working (also refer to the D6 Hardware manual in section "Controls and indicators –...
The typical accuracy is 2 %. Mains 230V Frequency 50Hz Frequency The detected mains frequency. Buzzer Buzzer An additional acoustical signal for error messages. on/off Turning the buzzer on or off. D6 Software manual (Firmware V1.x.x) (1.1EN) Page 26 of 32...
Channel Amp. Temp. Warn. ([xx] °C): the temperature of the heat sink is very high, the air flow should be checked or the load should be reduced. D6 Software manual (Firmware V1.x.x) (1.1EN) Page 27 of 32...
Channel (IM) Input Monitoring Fault: an Input Monitoring error has occurred, e.g. the detection of an incoming pilot signal has failed. This message applies to all operating modes of Input Monitoring. D6 Software manual (Firmware V1.x.x) (1.1EN) Page 28 of 32...
Further messages The following messages are intended for information on the status of the D6. They are no error messages. Standby: indicates that the device is in standby mode. Unlock: Press knob 2s: indicates that the device has been locked to protect it against accidental or unauthorized operation.
D6 amplifier. To execute a firmware update the computer has to be connected to the SERVICE connector on the rear panel of the D6 using a standard USB D6 SERVICE connector (USB type B) cable (connector type A to B).
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