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HARDWARE and SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE DM Series Digital Audio Processors Models: DM1624F DM1612F DM812 Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
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DM Series Installation Guide LECTROSONICS, INC.
DM Series Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -- voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Lectrosonics, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate it. LECTROSONICS, INC.
® nectors tem. In addition to assistance setting up and operating • Lectrosonics screwdriver the DM system, the Help includes a complete listing of the DM General Commands. These commands can be • DB9 to TRS (Stereo mini) cable – BLACK - for lap-...
DM Series Installation Guide Hardware Installation Installing the DM System into a Rack Audio Inputs The DM1624F and DM1612F occupy two rack spaces. Unbalanced Sources The DM812 occupies a single space. Mount with 4 rack Unbalanced audio sources (positive and ground) screws using the appropriate mounting holes.
DM Series Installation Guide Phantom Power The DM supplies +15 VDC phantom power to the audio Since the calculated Vph is equal to Vph from the inputs via a programmable switch and two 2 k resistors. microphone specification sheet, this is a marginal situ- (See illustration below.) ation.
The four RJ45 connectors on the rear panel are used to interconnect LecNet2™ units together. These ports are only used to transfer digital audio information via the Digital Audio Network Interface (DANI) between the units. Programmable Inputs and Outputs (DM1612F shown) Expansion I/O Ports (DM1612F shown) LECTROSONICS, INC.
DM Series Installation Guide WARNING: The Expansion I/O connectors are In a stacked configuration, one unit must be configured NOT EtherNet, CobraNet or any other network as the Master unit and the others as Slave units. Con- based device interconnects. Connecting them figuring a unit as a Master or a Slave can be done using to Ethernet, CobraNet or other network based the front panel LCD and controls or the Control Panel...
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24 - OUT 8 5 - IN 7 10 - OUT 3 15 - IN 2 20 - +5V 25 - +5V Crestron is a registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. ® is a registered trademark of AMX Corp. ® LECTROSONICS, INC.
DM Series Installation Guide Control System Interconnections Part# 21529-1 (Black Cable) Device to PC In addition to a Windows based computer system, DM ® processors can be controlled by external serial control system using the RS-232 interface, such as those from Crestron and AMX ®...
Download the LecNet2/DM Series Support software installer from the web sites under the SUPPORT tab at: http://www.lectrosonics.com/US http://www.lectrosonics.com/europe/ WDDISK 2. Follow the prompts to run the LecNet2 Setup Wizard. 1. Launch the installer and follow the screen prompts. LECTROSONICS, INC.
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DM Series Installation Guide 3. The End User License Agreement screen 5. Click on Next to complete the installation. appears. Click on I Agree to continue. When the installation is complete, the confirmation screen will appear. 4. The installer will automatically download to a folder on your PC, or you can choose which folder it should be stored in.
WDDISK http://www.lectrosonics.com/US http://www.lectrosonics.com/europe/ 2. Click on Install USB Drivers (The installer will alert you if you choose the wrong bit size.) 3. Follow the prompts to run the installer. 1. Launch the installer and follow the screen prompts. LECTROSONICS, INC.
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DM Series Installation Guide 4. The End User License Agreement screen appears. Click on I Agree to continue. 5. The installer will walk you through installation. When complete, the final screen will appear. Click on Finish to close the installation. Rio Rancho, NM...
Network - One or more DM devices may be made available for network connections by connecting them to a gateway server acting as a middleman, receiving commands for a DM over a network connection, and forwarding them to the DM device connected via USB. LECTROSONICS, INC.
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DM Series Installation Guide Inputs Matrix Outputs 6) Help is always available by clicking Help on the Main Menu Bar. This Help is a comprehensive resource and includes the latest revisions to the software and firmware. IMPORTANT: ANY CHANGES MADE DURING SETUP MUST BE SAVED IN THE UNIT VIA THE PRESET MENU.
There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working. LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In warranty repairs are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a mod- est flat rate plus parts and shipping.
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This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item.
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