TECNARE DP Series Operation Manual

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CHANNEL
clip
Store
+4dB
u u
96
signal
Optimised
TM
Recall
Resolution
kH z
A
B
INPUT
PRESET
PARAMETER
Available
DP-2696 Digital Loudspeaker Controller
PARAMETER ADJUST
A
C
A
B
DP Series
DP-2696
Digital Loudspeaker Controller
Limit
Limit
Limit
Limit
-6dB
-6dB
-6dB
-6dB
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
B
C
1
2
3
4
Keep these important operating instructions.
Check www.tecnare.com for updates.
Limit
Limit
-6dB
-6dB
MUTE
MUTE
5
6

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  • Page 1 PARAMETER ADJUST -6dB -6dB -6dB -6dB -6dB -6dB +4dB signal MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE Optimised Recall Resolution kH z INPUT PRESET PARAMETER DP Series DP-2696 Digital Loudspeaker Controller Keep these important operating instructions. Available Check www.tecnare.com for updates.
  • Page 3: Important Safe Instructions

    DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 4 Ne remplacez le fusible de réseau principal que par un fusible du même type. Le radiateur arrière de cet appareil devient chaud. Evitez tout contact direct avec la peau pendant le fonctionnement et au moins 5 minutes après la mise hors tension de l'appareil. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 5 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 6 This equipment has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 7: Declaración De Conformidad

    Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Navigation and Viewing Parameters ...............18 Presets........................19 DSP Processing Layout ....................20 Stereo / Mono Formats...................21 DSP Processing – Input Channels................21 Output Channels ....................23 Utilities ........................26 Technical Specification ....................27 EQ and Filter Response Graphs.................29 DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 9: Welcome

    After unpacking the unit please check carefully for any damage to the device or the supplied accessories. Every Tecnare product is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition. If damage is found, please notify the carrier concerned at once.
  • Page 10: Quick Reference Guide

    Pressing the recall button again will activate the preset. You will then be asked to confirm by pressing recall once more. As with the store function, pressing any button other will cancel the process. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 11 Use "CH" button to go to the selected output Use the Parameter button to go to the "source" function. Choose source with the first knob which offers possibility between the Inp_A, Inp_B & Sum_A+B DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 12 A 9 pins extension cable should be envisaged, in addition to the converter, because this device cannot be installed directly on the DP2696. Podware software is available on request or can be download on our Web site: www.tecnare.com. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 13: Introduction And Key Features

    ▪ TECNARE dedicated Presets ▪ Software control ▪ User friendly Applications ▪ Management and treatments for system in multi diffusion TECNARE, with or without subwoofer ▪ Digital delay ▪ Equalization for TECNARE loudspeakers ▪ Area management & signal distribution DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 14: Key Features

    Newly released family of Analogue Devices SHARC DSP  Extended bandwidth; 96kHz sampling frequency provides for a nominally flat response to 40kHz. Parameter knob and LCD provide a rapid, user-friendly control interface  DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 15: The User Guide

    This user manual gives a progressively more detailed description of the functions of the TECNARE DP2696 Digital Loudspeaker Controller. A single page quick reference guide is provided for those users who are experienced with this type of equipment and just need to know how to ‘drive’...
  • Page 16 Each output has a mute button and associated mute status LED. Pressing the button toggles the mute on and off. Note that the mute buttons do not function when the Secure mode is activated. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 17: Rear Panel

     Power Inlet The Tecnare DP2696 unit should be connected to a suitable mains electricity supply using an earthed IEC C14 connection power lead. The processor has a switch mode power supply that is capable of operating with a nominal mains voltage of 85V to 240V, 50/60Hz without re-configuration.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation Most of the functions and Systems setting in the Tecnare DP2696 are available via front panel interface, navigating with the front panel buttons and knobs and viewed on the display.
  • Page 19: Creating A Crossover

    This is omitted on some pages where the function is obvious. The screen shows up to three (normally related) parameters for a given part of the processing functions on a given channel. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 20: Presets

    "hidden" from the user, as they should be constant regardless of application. Preset Name Recall 32 My System SELECT PRESET TO RECALL RECALL RECALL Figure 5: Menu Recall/ Preset Name DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 21: Dsp Processing Layout

    Preset in a location already occupied by a Factory Preset a ‘LOCKED PRESET’ message is displayed. Preset Name Store 32 My System SELECT STORE LOCATION STORE STORE NAME PRESET Figure 6: Menu Store/ Preset Name DSP Processing Layout DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 22: Stereo / Mono Formats

    The delay parameter is adjustable in fine steps at low values; the adjustment becomes progressively coarser as the value increases. The velocity sensitive Parameter Knobs therefore provide accurate setting of driver offset delays (typically below 10ms) and rapid setting of longer system alignment delays. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 23 Knob B: Slope, 6 to 12dB / octave in 1dB steps Knob C: Gain, +/-15dB in 0.2dB steps The frequency is specified as point where the filter deviates by 3dB from the gain value. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 24: Output Channels

    Knob A: Gain, adjustable in 0.2dB steps from –80 dB to +20dB Knob B: Polarity, selectable, normal or reversed with reference to other outputs Delay Out1 Delay 1.50ms Knob A: Adjustable in variable steps from 0 to 80ms DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 25 Knob B: Slope, 6 to 12dB / octave in 1dB steps Knob C: Gain, +/-15dB in 0.2dB stops The frequency is specified as point where the filter deviates by 3dB from the gain value. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 26 Out1 Source Inp A Knob A: Output source, selectable; Input A, Input B or Sum A+B Configures the routing from input to output. This function is only available in mono format Presets. DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 27: Utilities

    This is not reversible and could represent quite a significant and potentially damaging change to the processing. Util Mode Mono DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 28: Technical Specification

    Humidity 0 to 80% RH (non-condensing) ▪ Mains Power Universal switch-mode PSU, 85v to 250v AC, 50/60 Hz ▪ Consumption <25Watta Dimensions ▪ Height 1U (44mm) ▪ Width 482mm ▪ Depth 254mm ▪ Weight 2.7kg net DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 29 Digital Loudspeaker Controller DP-2696 Operation Manual Options ▪ PCC|Net USB & RS232 Interface ▪ PCC|Net Power Supply ▪ ETHERNET Interface ▪ Accesory Racking Kit ® ▪ Dante Bridge . DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 30: Eq And Filter Response Graphs

    8 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 DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 31 Digital Loudspeaker Controller DP-2696 Operation Manual Bessel 1  10 1  10 Frequency, Hz 12dB/Oct 24dB/Oct Hardman 1  10 1  10 Frequency, Hz 4th Order 8th Order DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 32 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 DP Series | rev. firm. 1.480 and above...
  • Page 33 DP2696 RECALL SHEET PRESET#: Mode: STEREO  MONO  Author: Date: INPUT L INPUT R Gain: Phase: Delay: Gain: Phase: Delay: HPF Freq: Shape: HPF Freq: Shape: >- Freq: Slope: Gain: >- Freq: Slope: Gain: EQ1 Frec: Width: Gain: EQ1 Frec: Width: Gain: EQ2 Frec:...
  • Page 34 Exel Acoustic. Tecnare and PCC-Net are trademarks of Exel Acoustic SL. Podware, BvNet, Dante and all third-party trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective trademark holders.
  • Page 35 EXEL ACOUSTICS SL CL Encinar, 282 - Pol. Ind. Monte Boyal 45950 Casarrubios del Monte (To) Spain support@tecnare.com www.tecnare.com - www.facebok.com/tecnare (T): +34 918 170 110 - +34 918 171 001 (F): +34 918 183 053 rev. 1.2 2015...

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