BSS Audio Minidrive FDS-334T Manual
Hide thumbs
Also See for Minidrive FDS-334T:
- User manual (56 pages) ,
- Manual (56 pages) ,
- Manual (56 pages)
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for BSS Audio Minidrive FDS-334T
Summary of Contents for BSS Audio Minidrive FDS-334T
- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FDS-334T/336T Minidrive Manual Connect here first..
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Safety Information ..................5 W arranty Information ................. 6 Getting Started ................Unpacking ......................7 Mechanical Mounting ..................7 Introduction ................What does Minidrive do? .................. 8 Controls Metering ..................9 Security options .................... - Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Screen Explanations ..............Programs ................... Program Storing ....................20 Program Naming ....................20 Program Lock ....................20 Program Recall ....................21 Delete Program ....................21 Utilities Configuration ................... 22 Mono mode ....................22 Channel mode (FDS-336T...
- Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Outputs ..................Stereo Linked Outputs ..............35 Output Name ................... 35 Source ....................36 Gain ....................36 Limiter ....................37 Limiter Level Calculations ................. 37 Delay ....................38 Delay Linking ................... 38 Polarity .....................
-
Page 5: Safety Information
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Information This equipment been tested found comply with following European international Standards Electromagnetic Compatibility Electrical Safety: Emmissions (EU): EN55013 (1990) Generic Immunity (EU): EN50082-1 (1997) Electrical Safety (USA): UL6500/ETL (1996) Electrical Safety (CAN): CAN/CSA E65/ETLc... -
Page 6: W Arranty Information
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com W arranty Information IMPORTANT When sold user Audio Audio Authorised Reseller, this unit warranted seller purchaser against defects workmanship materials used manufacture period year from date sale. Faults arising from misuse, unauthorised modifications accidents covered under... -
Page 7: Getting Started
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting Started Unpacking Carefully unpack the unit and inspect it for shipping damage. If any damage is discovered immediately contact the dealer from whom you purchased the controller . Keep the box in case the unit ever needs to be returned for repair or in the event that the FDS-334T/336T is ever shipped outside of a rack. -
Page 8: Introduction
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction The principle behind the Minidrive was to harness the recent leaps in audio signal processing technology to produce a range of digital processing devices that could improve upon both the sound quality and operational flexibility of our original analogue equipment - such as the FDS360 crossover . -
Page 9: Controls And Metering
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction phase is reversible on each Output and driver alignment or remote stack delays can easily be set Outputs can be linked to follow the settings made for a particular channel. Note: The maximum output capability of your system and its safe operation depends on the correct setup of the Minidrive in combination with your chosen speakers and amplifiers. -
Page 10: Fds-334T/336T Minidrive Features
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction FDS-334T/336T Minidrive Features • Active crossover filters with up to 52dB/Octave slopes to divide the audio spectrum into separate passbands for each transducer . Up to six Outputs (336T) or four Outputs (334T) can be derived from either of the two Inputs or a sum of both. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear Panel Connections FDS-336T Back Panel Power Connections The FDS-334T/336T will accept input AC from 100 - 240 V olts, 50-60 Hz. It does not have a power switch and must be shut down by removing the power cord from the mains supply . If the mains fuse should blow , replace only with a new fuse of correct size (20 mm) and rating (T1A 250v). -
Page 12: Audio Connections
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear Panel Connections Audio Connections The FDS-334T/336T has two balanced Inputs and either six (336T) or four (334T) balanced Outputs that can accommodate both balanced and unbalanced signals. Note: Because the FDS-334T/336T outputs can be programmed for any passband, caution must be taken when connecting the outputs to the amplifiers. -
Page 13: Unbalanced Wiring
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear Panel Connections Unbalanced wiring A fully balanced signal system will yield the best possible results with none of the problems often associated with interconnected audio equipment. However , if the equipment driving the FDS-334T/336T has only unbalanced outputs then the input plug to the FDS-334T/336T should be wired so that the shield connection on pin 1 is shorted to EITHER pin 2 OR pin 3, depending on the wiring convention of the unbalanced equipment at the sending end. -
Page 14: Front Panel Interface
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front Panel Interface FDS-336T Front Panel FDS-334T Front Panel What’s screen? All the programming for the Minidrive is presented through a clear 2x16 character LCD screen with adjustable contrast. V isually it acts as a window into a large grid of adjustable parameters that moves from row to row and column to column. -
Page 15: Navigation Control
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front Panel Navigation Control Navigation Control Navipad T o the left of the display screen there is a four way rocker selector switch. This enables navigation through the various screens and to both select a parameter to adjust (up/down) and to fine adjust the value of the currently selected parameter (<... -
Page 16: Store/Enter And Recall
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front Panel Other Controls Other Controls STORE/ENTER RECALL Used to store edited Programs to a new memory location and to recall saved setups from the internal memories. T o select a preconfigured Program press the RECALL button on the front panel. From new the Minidrive does not contain any preset Programs but, if the unit has been used before it may contain user preprogrammed setups. -
Page 17: Led Input Bargraphs
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front Panel Metering Input Bargraphs The Input bargraphs respond to the peak input signal and also indicate digital clipping. These show the input level, i.e. +3dB, +6dB, +12dB over 0dBu (+20dBu=Maximum input), while -3dB and SIG show the level below 0dBu. -
Page 18: Operating Principles
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operating Principles Editable Parameters There are three basic editing modes; Input, Output and Utilities, all selectable directly from the front panel. Input mode Enables all the editable parameters that affect the Input signal, namely delay and equalisation. Input A, B or A+B(sum) can be selected from the front panel for editing. -
Page 19: Quick Start
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Quick Start Before making any connections between the Minidrive and the amplifiers, make sure that the amplifiers are switched off and that their level controls are turned completely down. left to A and right to B. Connect the audio source to the inputs of the FDS-334T/336T , a mono system, use Input A. -
Page 20: Screen Explanations
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Screen Explanations This section covers the various screens that are displayed when in particular modes of operation on the Minidrive. These include Utilities, Input and Output modes. Programs Program Storing A Program can be stored in any one of the 60 available memory locations. Pressing STORE/ ENTER displays the Store screen with the last used Program on the screen. -
Page 21: Program Recall
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Programs Program Recall RECALL screen, the key indicates that the Program is locked. Pressing RECALL will enter the recall mode with the last used Program on the screen. Use the up/down keys or the rotary encoder to select a Program to recall. Only Programs that have already been stored will be available to choose from. -
Page 22: Mono Mode
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Configuration The configuration is the basic setup of the unit and is stored as part of the Program information, along with the Stereo Link setting associated with the mode chosen here. Changing this mode reconfigures the overall routing and linking of the unit. -
Page 23: Utilities Configuration
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Configuration Channel mode (FDS-336T only) • Outputs 1,3 and 5 are routed from Input A. • Outputs 2, 4 and 6 are routed from Input B. • All delay linking defaults to off. •... -
Page 24: Lcr 2 Way Mode (Fds-336T Only)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Configuration mode (FDS-336T only) When using a derived centre cluster feed such as in LCR (Left, Centre, Right) installation, the configuration can be changed to a 3 channel 2 way configuration, where the center channel is a sum of A and B. -
Page 25: Channel X 2 Way Mode (Fds-334T Only)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Configuration Channel mode (FDS-334T only) This is a standard stereo 2 way configuration. • Outputs 1 & 2 are routed from input A. • Outputs 3 & 4 are routed from input B. •... -
Page 26: Stereo Link
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Stereo Link Stereo Link This parameter adjusts the stereo linking of various Input and Output parameters and works in conjunction with the Configuration setting. This parameter is also stored as part of the Program data. -
Page 27: Crossover Mode
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Crossover Mode Crossover Mode This Utility allows the crossover slopes of the associated bands to be linked together for ease of setting. For example, when in ‘Both’ mode changing the frequency of the Hi slope of an output channel set up as say ‘low’... -
Page 28: Security Lock Outs
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Security Lock Outs Security Settings There are three levels of security for the unit, Lock Out, OEM Lock and Owner Lock. These are used to protect the parameters or Programs from being inadvertently changed or tampered with by unqualified or unauthorised users. -
Page 29: Lock Set Up Mode
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Security Lock Outs Lock mode A further press of either the Up or Down navipad key enters the Lock set up mode. Once in the Lock setup mode it is possible to navigate around the Input and Output screens as normal but with these important differences: •... -
Page 30: Confirming The Lock Selection
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Security Lock Outs Confirming Lock selection When all the desired parameters are locked, confirm the lock set up process with the STORE/ ENTER key , (as indicated when first entering this mode). The unit now returns to the password screen with the current password displayed. -
Page 31: Contrast
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Contrast Contrast The < and > parameter keys or rotary control increase/decrease the display contrast and viewing angle of the LCD . A graphical indication of the parameter changing is displayed by a rotating line symbol. -
Page 32: Midi Operation
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities MIDI Operation MIDI Operation MIDI Channel Number (1-16) MIDI is used to transmit and receive Program changes and to transmit system exclusive dump data between units. Use the < and > keys or rotary encoder to adjust the channel number from 1 to 16. -
Page 33: Midi Dump
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities MIDI Operation PCPORT This mode allows the RS-232 port on the rear of the Minidrive to be used to perform MIDI systems exclusive dumps and to control other Minidrives. MIDI Systems Exclusive Dump This Utility is used to transfer Program information between FDS-334T/336T units of the same model as well as to any... -
Page 34: Input Mode
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Inputs Mode Input Mode There are three input sections: Input A, Input B and Input Sum (A+B). Delay and EQ can be added to Inputs A, B and stereo linked A&B but only delay is available directly to the Sum A+B. Input Delay when... -
Page 35: Outputs
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs There are six output sections on a FDS-336T ; Output 1 through Output 6, and four on a FDS- 334T . The Output parameter screens are accessed by pushing the Output trim knob on the front panel next to the Output channel that is to be edited. -
Page 36: Source
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs Source Source Stereo Linked Output & source & Choose which Input or combination of Inputs supplies the Output channel. The options are: Input A, Input B or the sum of Inputs A and B - denoted as Input A + B. When Stereo Linked in 2 channel 3 way mode, the selection is normally Inputs A &... -
Page 37: Limiter
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs Limiter Limiter Each Output channel has a dedicated 2 stage limiter that can be set to a threshold anywhere between -10 to +20dBu. There are two primary uses for the limiters: One is for prevention of amplifier clipping and the second is to limit the amount of power transmitted to the transducers. -
Page 38: Delay
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs Delay Delay Output channel Delay is adjustable from 0 - 635ms in 21µs steps. At no time can there be more The < and > than 635ms of delay on any Input to Output path. navipad keys select delay time values in 21µs steps whilst the rotary encoder can be used to select larger delays quickly . -
Page 39: Polarity
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs Delay Linking When using Delay Linking, it is recommended that the adjustment order is: Driver alignment within cabinets Cabinet alignment within clusters Delay Alignment between clusters. In 2 channel 3 W ay and LCR 2 way , the default settings include Delay Linking as well as Stereo Linking. -
Page 40: Crossover Shapes And Frequencies
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs Crossover Shapes Frequencies The FDS-334T/336T allows full control over each high and low pass filter of a crossover seg- ment in shape, slope and frequency . Graphically these parameters are labelled as below . Filter Edge Identification... -
Page 41: Low Edge Filter Type
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs Crossover Shapes Frequencies edge filter type Output 5 low edge type The low edge filter type can be selected from Bessel 12, 24dB/Octave or Butterworth 6, 12, 18, 24 or 48dB/Octave, Linkwitz-Riley 12, 24 and 48dB/Octave or NTM 36 and 52dB/Octave. The options are displayed as: BUT 6, BUT 12, BES 12, L-R 12,... - Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Outputs Crossover Shapes Frequencies 5.0000 Butterworth & 48dB/Octave Slopes. -5.000 -10.00 -15.00 -20.00 -25.00 -30.00 -35.00 -40.00 -45.00 -50.00 5.0000 Bessel 24dB/Octave Slopes. -5.000 -10.00 -15.00 -20.00 -25.00 -30.00 -35.00 -40.00 -45.00 -50.00...
-
Page 43: Low Edge Filter Frequency
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com edge filter frequency This control adjusts the cut off frequency of the selected Low Frequency (high pass) crossover . The range is from 15Hz to 16kHz in approximately 1/6 Octave steps with ‘Out’ at the bottom end and ‘Off’... -
Page 44: Assignable Eq
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Inputs/Outputs Assignable Assignable Multiple EQs can be assigned to individual Input and Output channels. If there is no EQ on the currently selected channel (and there are filters available), the Up button will step into unused... -
Page 45: Eq Frequency
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Inputs/Outputs Assignable 20.000 12dB/Octave Shelving graph 15.000 10.000 5.0000 -5.000 -10.00 -15.00 -20.00 Frequency Frequency adjustable from 15Hz 16kHz approximately Octave steps. The screen above shows that this is the first EQ on Output 5 (labelled as ‘High’). It has a Frequency of 1kHz. -
Page 46: Dsp Filter/Eq Assignment
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Filter/EQ Assignment The crossover filters and EQs share DSP resources between two DSP chips. There are certain assignment constraints, the table below summarizes how the resources are allocated. DSP Assignment table: ?ed `e d!" ?ed` e d# &... -
Page 47: T Roubleshooting
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com T roubleshooting Where output gone? If you have a signal source assigned to an Output, but do not have any output, check that the low pass filter frequency parameter has not been set to ‘Out’. If this has been adjusted upward beyond 16kHz, the output will be switched off. - Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com T roubleshooting don’t have linked delays, can’t maximum 635ms Input Output. The maximum delay is a combination of the amount of delay assigned at the Input section plus the amount assigned at the Output section. The maximum combined delay from Input to Output is 635ms.
-
Page 49: Fds-336T Default Configuration Settings
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FDS-336T Default Configuration Settings =?>? CdUbU_\Y^[Y^WTUVQe\dcd_?66 ¢ ¡ ¤ £ ¥ £ § ¦ © ¨ " & ¢ ¢ ¡... -
Page 50: Fds-334T Default Configuration Settings
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FDS-334T Default Configuration Settings =?>? CdUbU_\Y^[Y^WTUVQe\dcd_?66 " 5 ¢ 6 ¤ 7 ¥ 7 ¥ 8 © 9 @ A @ A @ A @ ¢ A 2Q^T! 2Q^T" 2Q^T# 2Q^T$ >... -
Page 51: User Program T Emplate
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com User Program T emplate 9^ `e d@QbQ] UdUbc 9^ `e d1 9^` ed 2 9^ `e d1 2 4U \Q i 5A ! D i`U 6bUa eU^ S i 7Q Y^ 2 Q^ TgYTdX 5A "... - Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com User Program T emplate 9^ `e d@QbQ] UdUbc 9^ `e d1 9^` ed 2 9^ `e d1 2 4U \Q i 5A ! D i`U 6bUa eU^ S i 7Q Y^ 2 Q^ TgYTdX 5A "...
-
Page 53: Midi Implementation Chart
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MIDI Implementation Chart Y es 6E>3D9?> DB1>C=9DD54 B53?7>9C54 B5=1B;C 21C93 381>>5< 4UVQe\d ! !& ! !& =U]_bYcUT 3XQ^WUT ! !& ! !& =?45 >?D5 >E=25B F5<?39DI 16D5B D ?E38 @9D38 25>45B 3?>DB?< 381>75 @B?7B1= 381>75 D beU >e]RUb ! &... -
Page 54: Specifications
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Inputs: 2 channels Maximum level +20dBu, 10k impedance, Pin 2 +, electronically balanced. Outputs: 6 channels (FDS-336T), 4 Channels (FDS-334T) Maximum level +20dBu, into 600 impedance Pin 2 +, electronically balanced. Output Impedance: 47 Ohms Dynamic Range: >108dB... -
Page 55: Minidrive Block Diagram
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FDS-336T Minidrive Block Diagram... - Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Minidrive FDS-334T and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers