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4.24G - Four Channel Graphic Equalizer/System Processor
4.24GS - Four Channel Graphic Equalizer/System Processor Slave
2.24GS - Two Channel Graphic Equalizer/System Processor Slave
4.24PS - Four Channel Parametric Equalizer/System Processor Slave
2.24PS - Two Channel Parametric Equalizer/System Processor Slave
4.24RD - Full Function Graphic Equalizer Remote Control
Protea System Software
847 Holt Road
Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739
Digital Audio Products
SYSTEM II
Operating Manual
ASHLY AUDIO INC.
Webster, NY
14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010
www.ashly.com
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- Page 1 Operating Manual 4.24G - Four Channel Graphic Equalizer/System Processor 4.24GS - Four Channel Graphic Equalizer/System Processor Slave 2.24GS - Two Channel Graphic Equalizer/System Processor Slave 4.24PS - Four Channel Parametric Equalizer/System Processor Slave 2.24PS - Two Channel Parametric Equalizer/System Processor Slave 4.24RD - Full Function Graphic Equalizer Remote Control...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products 1 INTRODUCTION ..........4 1.1 Protea Products . - Page 3 Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products 7 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION ........15 7.1 MIDI and the Four Banks .
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Page 4: Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of this Ashly Protea SYSTEM II digital audio product. The Protea SYSTEM II series builds on the tradition of quality and value which has earned Ashly its place as a market leader in equalization and signal processing. Please read the entire manual in order to realize all of the powerful features the Protea SYSTEM II series of products has to offer. -
Page 5: Audio Features
System Software controls the main 4.24G, and both graphic and parametric Protea slaves. Protea system software is supplied with slave units, or can be downloaded at no cost from the Ashly web site. At this time, there is no Mac version of Protea System Software available. -
Page 6: Ac Power Requirements
The 4.24RD remote control is phantom powered from its host through two standard three-conductor XLR cables. 3. UNPACKING As a part of our system of quality control, every Ashly product is carefully inspected before leaving the factory to ensure flawless appearance. After unpacking, please inspect for any physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all packing materials, as they were carefully designed to reduce to minimum the possibility of transportation damage should the unit again require packing and shipping. -
Page 7: Computer Control With Protea System Software
Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products 4.4 WITH PROTEA SYSTEM SOFTWARE Ashly PROTEA SYSTEM SOFTWARE adds flex- ibility by allowing comprehensive system control of main or slave units from a PC using the RS-232 Serial port. Note: the Data Config Switch (Switch "B"... -
Page 8: Menu Keys
Current Channel or Preset selection. The following sections explain each Menu and their adjustable parameters. 5.3.1 EQ The Protea graphic equalizer consists of 28 bands of Constant Q, reciprocal filters on third octave frequencies with up/down keys for each band. Multiple... - Page 9 Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products Ratio (RAT) is the degree of attenuation to the signal above the limiter threshold point. As the ratio increases, less signal is allowed to exceed the threshold. For example, with the ratio set at 10:1, a 10dB increase in input level results in just a 1dB increase in output level.
- Page 10 MIDI unless interfacing with a third-party MIDI controller. For technical details on using exter- nal MIDI devices with Ashly Protea products, see the Continuous Controller Reference Table on page 16. If the system has multiple units or an external MIDI source, this menu allows MIDI CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT to a local channel, simply by scrolling each local channel to midi channel 1-16.
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Page 11: On-Line Help
Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products 5.3.8 SECURITY Protea products have three levels of password-protected security to prevent unwanted tampering or accidental mistakes. Before mak- ing any security level changes, the screen prompts for the current password. The factory default password is 1234. -
Page 12: Save
Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products 400 630 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K 15 500 800 1.2K 2K 3.1K 5K 8K 12K GAIN 1.2K 1.6K 2.5K 3.1K 5.7 SAVE To permanently store the settings of the current channel to a preset, press SAVE. The screen first prompts for a preset number, defaulting to the currently loaded preset. -
Page 13: Scene
Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products 5.12 SCENE The SCENE function is a convenient way to save and recall the block of presets used to create the entire system environment. Up to 50 different scenes may be stored, with each scene capable of controlling up to sixteen local channels. -
Page 14: Midi
Protea slave unit. Custom wiring may be used, or a six-position Contact Closure rotary switch assembly is available from your Ashly dealer. 4.24RD Remote Control Data Pin-Out... -
Page 15: Midi Implementation
Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II Digital Audio Products 7. MIDI IMPLEMENTATION ***NOTE! Read this section before using several Protea units controlled from a Master or Remote. 7.1 MIDI AND THE 4 BANKS There are 16 MIDI channels, and any local channel in a Protea system may be independently set to any one of the 16 MIDI channels. -
Page 16: Continuous Controller Reference Table
The remote control unit (model 4.24RD) is essentially the "front end" of the 4.24G system processor. It has a similar interface, but without any audio capabilities. It is used to control the 4.24G, 4.24GS, and 2.24GS, or various combinations of the three, from a remote location up to 1000 ft away. Two standard XLR cables are used to connect the remote control to an audio unit. -
Page 17: Protea Slave Units
Three 3 1/2" disks containing Protea System Software are shipped free with each Protea Slave unit, or disks can be purchased directly from Ashly for a nominal fee. To download the same for free or to check for the latest software upgrades on the Ashly Web site, go to <www.ashly.com>... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Keep the "Quick Reference Guide" handy at job sites. If all else fails, get in touch with your Ashly dealer, or contact the Ashly service department. 12. WARRANTY INFORMATION The unit you have just purchased is protected by a limited five-year warranty, with the exception of the LCD Display which is covered by a two year warranty. -
Page 19: Dimensions
AC Requirements 90-125VAC, 50/60Hz, 180VAC - 250VAC 50/60Hz switchable Environmental 40°F - 120°F (4°C-49°C) Non-condensing Model Weight 4.24G 14 Lbs 4.24RD 5 Lbs 4.24GS/PS 13 Lbs 2.24GS/PS 9 Lbs 16.94 4 Channel Slaves 2 Channel Slaves Power 1.65 8.50 6.50 6.50... - Page 20 * There is only one limiter per channel, which is switchable to either Pre or Post. ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Phone: (716) 872-0010 Toll Free (800) 828-6308 1999 by Ashly Audio Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. 4.24G Settings Data Config Master/MIDI/ Switch "A"...