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Summary of Contents for Tecnare Sound Systems T-48 Series
- Page 1 Operation Manual DS P INP UT OV E R C LIP (mute) OUT P UT ONLINE OV E R LAY LIMIT -6dB AES3 IN NE TAUDIO S IG INP UT E NT E R OdBu B R IDG E B R IDG E UT ILIT Y S IG T 20-44...
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Page 3: Important Safe Instructions
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS Before using the device, be sure to carefully read the Safe Instructions. Keep this document with the device all time. Read these instructions. Use the mains plug to disconnect the device from mains. Keep these instructions. - Page 4 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual SYMBOLS USED Dangerous voltages; risk of Important operating Frame or chassis Protective earth ground electrical shock instructions Pour indiquer les risques Pour indequer important resultant de tensions Masse, chassis Terre de protection Instructions dangereuses Wichtige Betriebsanweisung Warnung vor gefährlicher oder Gebrauchsanleitung Rahmen oder Gehäuse...
- Page 5 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Para la desconexión permanente de la red eléctrica es necesaria la desconexión del cable suministrado de la parte posterior de la unidad No retire ninguna cubierta ni afloje tornillos. No permita que entre nada en el interior del dispositivo.
- Page 6 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual FOR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA This product complies with CA /CSA C22.2 No.60065-03 Ce produit est conforme avec CA /CSA C22.2 No.60065-03 THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED. Use only a flexible cable or cord with a green or green / yellow core which must be connected to the protective earthing terminal of a suitable mains plug or the earthing terminal of the installation.
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Page 7: Declaración De Conformidad
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EXEL ACOUSTICS SL CL Encinar, 282. Polígono Industrial Monte Boyal. 45950 – Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo), España (Spain). Declara que el producto T-44/48 Series y sus respectivas opciones, cumple con la parte 15 de las reglas de la FCC. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents T-44/48 Series Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS..................2 DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD ..................6 Welcome and Installations instructions ..............8 Thanks and unpacking ..................... 8 Unpacking ........................ 8 Introduction and Key Features .................. 13 The User Guide ......................8 Mechanical installations .................... -
Page 9: Welcome And Installations Instructions
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual 1 Welcome and Installations instructions Thanks and unpacking Thank you for choosing a Tecnare T-44/48 Series Advanced System Amplifier for your application. Please spare a little time to study the contents of this manual, so that you obtain the best possible performance from this unit. -
Page 10: Mechanical Installations
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Mechanical installations Fig. 01: Amplifier dimensions The T-44/48 Series Amplifier system is designed to be mounted in a standard 19” rack enclosure. Where the amplifier is used in a fixed installation, as long as the bottom unit is supported and there are no gaps between units, it is acceptable to use only the front panel 19”... -
Page 11: Ac Power Connection
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual To prevent damage to the front panel it is recommended that plastic cups or washers are fitted underneath the rack mounting bolt heads. It is possible to mount multiple T-44/48 Series amplifiers without ventilation gaps between them but it is essential that an unobstructed flow of clean air is available from the front of the unit to the rear. - Page 12 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual AES3 Inputs A Latching XLR-3 connector accepts two channels of AES3 digital audio. Input Impedance is 110 ohms; ensure that 110 ohm digital audio cable is used. Fig. 03: Pin assignment T-44 Digital Input/Link Buffer Digital LINK Digital INPUT AES3 Fig.
- Page 13 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual The Speakon NL4 connector for amplifier channel 1 carries the output for amplifier channels 1 and 2. Similarly, the Speakon NL4 connector for amplifier channel 3 carries the output for amplifier channels 3 and 4. This can be useful for making a connection to two loudspeakers with one 4-core cable (i.e.
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Page 14: 1.3 Introduction And Key Features
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Introduction and Key Features Introduction The Tecnare T-44/48 Series Advanced System Amplifier represents current state-of-the-art technology in several areas. This product is the result of several years of research, from which many advances in switched mode power technologies and ever finer detail in signal processing have stemmed. -
Page 15: Drive Modules
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Overshoot limiter governs amplitude of transient signals retaining average power whilst constraining peak energy Dante audio networking with automatic fallover to Analogue or AES3 AES3 inputs • • • Drive Modules The 44/48 Series processor has a new way of ordering and grouping channels in order to give a more speaker-based approach to controlling, designing and recalling speaker configurations;... -
Page 16: Lir Linear Phase Crossover Filtering
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual LIR Linear Phase Crossover Filtering The T-44/48 Series also includes a new type of crossover filtering “Linea Impulse Response” (LIR) crossover filtering, which gives a Linear Phase crossover that has a constant delay regardless of frequency (unlike other types of crossover which delay different frequencies to a different extent, thus smearing the arrival time). -
Page 17: 2.3 Panels Interface User Guide
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Panels Interface User Guide Operation Manual 4 – Status 3 – Parameter 5 – Amplifier 6 – Driver Indicators Indicators Encoders / Selection 2 - Page Indicators 1- Input Indicators Selection Signal Buttons Indicators 12 – Limiters 11 –... - Page 18 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Parameter Encoders Two velocity sensitive parameter encoders are used to adjust parameters shown on the display. Up to three parameters at a time are displayed on the screen. The parameter name is shown above the parameter value in each of the three screen sections. Use SELECTS to highlight the parameter, and then ADJUST to change it.
- Page 19 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual ▪ The device name ▪ The user-selected names for DSP inputs ▪ The routing between physical inputs and physical outputs ▪ The IP address when the device is in static IP mode The screen contrast can be changed by pressing the <UTILITY> button to navigate to “Screen”...
- Page 20 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Loudspeaker Connectors The amplifier NL4 Speakon outputs. Connect the loudspeaker to the 1+ and 1- terminals. CH1 also carries the (duplicated) loudspeaker output for channel 2 on terminals 2+ and 2-. Similarly, CH3 carries the loudspeaker output for channel 4 on terminals 2+ and 2-. For Bridged mode, use terminals 1+ and 2+ of either CH1 or CH3.
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Page 21: 2.5 Operation Modes
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation modes Operation Manual This chapter provides comprehensive information on T-44/48 Series operation. The detailed information included here is essential to realizing the full functionality of T-44/48 Series amplifiers. The user can choose to control of T-44/48 Series amplifiers from the front panel or ®... - Page 22 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual A Component is a collection of settings (parameters) for one (input or output) channel. Any one of the output components in a Module Preset may be recalled to any individual output. Output component Component parameters Input parameters Output component...
- Page 23 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Two encoders allow you to select and adjust a parameter. Often, several parameters will be shown in various zones on the display. To select a parameter for adjustment, turn the right-most encoder such that the parameter you wish to adjust is highlighted. Then turn the leftmost encoder to adjust the value of that parameter.
- Page 24 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual 4.1.7 Drive Module Preset Presets do not change the settings device-wide, such as analog / digital channel configuration or input routing. Rather, recalling a Module Preset creates a Drive Module by consuming a number of consecutive outputs and setting up routing between the Input the preset was recalled on and those outputs.
- Page 25 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual 4.1.11 Menu maps Input Menu Map Utility Menu Map CH A CH B CH C CH D STATIC IP IP MODE IP CURR FIR/ FIR/ FIR/ FIR/ HOME IP CURR HOME UTIL STEREO HOME HOME POWER HOME SAVE...
- Page 26 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Output Menu Map CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 HOME EQ / EQ / EQ / EQ / EQ 8 EQ 8 EQ 8 EQ 8 HOME EQ 7 EQ 7 EQ 7 EQ 7 HOME EQ 6 EQ 6...
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Page 27: Input
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Input 4.2.1 Storing Module Preset Once a drive module has been created it can be stored by pressing the <INPUT> button until the edited channel is reached, then pressing the down <> button until store page is reached. - Page 28 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual There is no ‘standard’ for the relative gains between Analogue and AES3 so depending on the levels delivered by the audio source, it may be necessary to adjust the digital input gain trims to normalise them. It is possible to adjust the gain of the AES3 input using the Input Route AES3 Gain parameter.
- Page 29 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual 4.2.6 Gain and polarity GAIN Mute Gain 0.0dB Norm Preset1 Norm The gain page of the input channel selected allows users to increase or decrease the amount of signal going into the selected input. Using “SELECT” encoder to highlight the Gain value allows the value to be changed by the “ADJUST”...
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Page 30: Output
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Gain FIR/ Freq 100Hz 0.0dB Preset1 4.2.11 Parametric Filters Parametric filters are defined by frequency, bandwidth and gain. The frequency is adjustable over the range from 10Hz to 25.6kHz. The bandwidth shown as Width on the screen, ranges from 0.10 octaves to 5.2 octaves. - Page 31 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual 4.3.3 Delay The delay page controls the amount of delay associated with the output channel selected and is adjustable from 0 to 998ms. The delay parameter is adjustable in fine steps at low values; the adjustment becomes progressively coarser as the value increases. 4.3.4 High and Low pass Filters High pass and low pass crossover filtering is provided for the output signal.
- Page 32 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual 4.3.7 Limiters The T-44/48 Series includes three limiters in the output signal path. Please note that whilst the Limiters in this product offer some degree of protection for amplifiers and drivers, Exel Acoustics and its Tecnare brand cannot be held responsible for any damage which might occur in these components.
- Page 33 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual On Tecnare Loudspeaker Preset this protection is calibrated by Tecnare and cannot be modified. Please in case of used power amplifier different to advice of Tecnare refer to our support department for limiter setting. 4.3.7.3 Xmax Excursion Limiter The Excursion Limiter protects the driver against excessive linear movement of the cone and voice-coil which could otherwise cause mechanical damage.
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Page 34: Utility Page
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual The live measured impedance value is also shown on the Driver page. Since the device can only measure this when there is a signal, the impedance is indicated as “?” when there is insufficient signal level to perform a measurement. Utility Page 4.4.1 Screen Contrast... - Page 35 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual 4.4.6 Store Snapshot This page of the “UTILITY” menu allows a Snapshot to be defined. Also see Snapshots on the followings page. 4.4.7 Recall Snapshot This page of the “UTILITY” menu allows a Snapshot to be recalled. Also see Snapshots on the following page.
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Page 36: Hardware Function
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Hardware Function Snapshots A Snapshot may be recalled either via the device User Interface, from the System Engineer application or via the AUX port on the rear of the Device. The snapshot menu is accessed by the UTILITY pages and allows users to trigger the recalling of a Component to each input and output, and may change other device-wide settings, effectively recalling a processor-wide preset. -
Page 37: Latency Delay
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual The following table shows the action taken for various Aux connection patterns in the various Aux port modes: 2+Mute ACTION 3 Snaps ACTION 4 Snaps ACTION 3+Mute ACTION AUX X AUX Y (State or Event) (State or Event) (State) (State) -
Page 38: 5.4 Remote Control And System Engineer Secure Mode
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual If LIR or FIR are in use, the Processing latency of a Drive Module may increase beyond this figure. The Drive Module Latency may be viewed on the Latency page of the relevant Input DSP channel. This can be accessed by pressing <INPUT> then <▼> down until the latency page is reached. -
Page 39: Protection Systems
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual you can access this feature from System Engineer application using the ‘Hamburger’ button on the bottom-right of the device control panel, selecting ‘revert to factory settings’. Protection Systems Comprehensive protection features preserve the longevity of the loudspeaker and amplifier by continuously monitoring several critical parameters, and reducing the gain, or muting the amplifier either temporarily or permanently depending on the nature and seriousness of the fault or misuse. - Page 40 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual If an incident is reported you can disable it, and all less serious incidents, by right clicking the bar in System View and selecting ‘Enable/Disable Alarms’. Doing this will show a cross over the Incident indicator and the device will no longer report any Incidents at this level or below. If any Incidents have previously been disabled they can be enabled by using the right click context menu and selecting ‘Enable/Disable Alarms’...
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Page 41: Processing
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Remote control and System Engineer Processing ® As outlined in section 1.1 (Thanks and unpacking), this device integrates seamlessly into the System Engineer environment, providing all features, functionality and connectivity associated with all DP Series Processors T Series amplifiers. -
Page 42: Remote Control Setup
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual 6.1.3 Firmware update The System Engineer sometimes prompt you to use a more recent firmware for your devices. To update the firmware, right-click on the device you want to update in the Device View, and select "update firmware. . . ". Then browse to the FIRMWARE folder, and choose the firmware corresponding to your device ("TECNARE_T44/48Series. - Page 43 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual • Windows PC with System Engineer software • RJ45 cables • TCP-IP router (in order to connect several DA) For one T-44/48 only Plug the DA directly to the PC using the RJ45 cable or through switch or route.
- Page 44 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual 3. If you wish to set the IP address, go to the IP Static" page and change the IP with encoder ADJUST Mode Auto Ethernet Ethernet connection permits full control of all functions along with real-time metering from a remote position.
- Page 45 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Troubleshooting 6.4.1 System Engineer Installation or running problems Verify that Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5 or 4.0 is correctly installed. Warning: the complete .NET Framework is necessary (don’t install only "profile client" or "SDK" versions). Verify if Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1 or 2.0 are not installed on your computer.
- Page 46 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual • Verify that the network card is activated, and succeed in connecting. Solution In order to activate the network card: "Local Area connection" icon in task-bar →right click→"Activate" Control Panel→Right click on "Local Area connection"→ "Activate". If it was already activated, you can try the "Repair"...
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Page 47: 5.7 Technical Specifications
T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Technical Specifications General Number of channels Four (T-44) or Eight (T-48) Total power output (T44 model) 20,000/10,000/6,000 Watts RMS (T20, T10, T06) Total power output (T48 model) 10,000/6,000/3,000 Watts RMS (T10, T06, T03) Standby and deep ECO sleep both with auto- Energy saving modes sleep timers Front panel switch, network command, contact... - Page 48 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual Digital processing Resolution 40 bit, using proprietary LMD (Linea-Micro-Detail) algorithms. Sample rate 96kHz throughout. Special functionality: Class leading limiter suite See the ‘speaker protection systems’ section. Hardman crossover filters Better out of band rejection than Linkwitz-Riley (Unique to Linea). LIR crossover filters Linear Phase without the compromises of FIR filters (Unique to Linea).
- Page 49 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual An inbuilt alarm and notification system can be configured to indicate problems to remote devices either via the network or the Volt-free changeover relay contacts accessibly on the rear panel. Physical Cooling Variable speed fans. Airflow Front to back.
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Page 51: Processing Block Diagram
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Page 52: 6.1 Eq And Filter Response Graphs
T-44/48 Series Operation Manual EQ and Filter Response Graphs Butterworth 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz 6dB/Oct 12dB/Oct 18dB/Oct 24dB/Oct 48dB/Oct Linkwitz-Riley 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz 12dB/Oct 24dB/Oct 48dB/Oct firm. 1.258 and above T-44/48 Series | rev. - Page 53 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Bessel 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz 12dB/Oct 18dB/Oct 24dB/Oct Hardman 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz 4th Order 8th Order firm. 1.258 and above T-44/48 Series | rev.
- Page 54 T-44/48 Series Operation Manual LIR (Linear Phase) 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz 24dB/Oct All-Pass Filter 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz Bandwidths 0.1 to 5 Octaves firm. 1.258 and above T-44/48 Series | rev.
- Page 55 T-44/48 Series Amplifier Operation Manual Shelving EQ 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz Low shelf, varying Gain High shelf, varying Slope Parametric EQ 1 . 10 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz Varying Gain Varying Bandwidth firm. 1.258 and above T-44/48 Series | rev.
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- Page 57 Operation Manual Reinventing The Rules ©2017 Tecnare Sound Systems. All rights reserved. T-44/48 Series Operation manual The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Exel Acoustics SL. Exel Acoustics assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
- Page 58 EXEL ACOUSTICS SL CL Encinar, 282 - Pol. Ind. Monte Boyal 45950 Casarrubios del Monte (To) Spain (e): support@tecnare.com www.tecnare.com - www.facebok.com/tecnare (T): +34 918 170 110 - +34 918 171 001 (F): +34 918 183 053 System Engineer™ rev. 2.0 2017...
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