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Amate Audio TPD3K User Manual

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TPD3K
July 2021

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  • Page 1 User’s manual TPD3K July 2021...
  • Page 2 TPD3K Jul 2021 Safety Instructions 1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device. 2. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if replaced can affect safety. 3. The lightning symbol within the triangle indicates the presence of dangerous uninsulated voltages.

  • Page 3: Main Features

    (X-over, PEQ, Delay, Limiter, Gain). The TPD3K can be controlled or configured in real time on the front panel or with the intuitive PC/Mac GUI accessed via the USB interface. Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device current with newly developed algorithms and functions once available.
  • Page 4 USB Interface for PC/Mac Control and Configuration (on front panel) CPU and DSP firmware upgrade via PC/Mac interface 110dB dynamic range (inputs) / 114dB dynamic range (outputs) 48kHz sampling rate Low latency (1.32ms) Factory presets for Amate Audio loudspeakers and for most common configurations. Amate Audio...
  • Page 5 TPD3K Jul 2021 3 MAIN CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 3.1 The front panel Fig. 1. Front panel view A) Standby Switch – Press this switch to set the system in standby mode (red led lit). Press again to set the unit in normal mode (white led lit).
  • Page 6 TPD3K Jul 2021 I) LCD - Shows all the necessary information to control the unit. J) Rotary Thumb Wheel – Click and turn to change the overall input gain (volume) of the system. Inside the menus, turn the wheel to change parameter data values and click on it to confirm the value entered.

  • Page 7: Installation

    TPD3K Jul 2021 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 Connection to the mains First, it is essential to ensure that the main voltage corresponds to the apparatus voltage. It is not advisable to connect and disconnect the mains wire without first making sure that the switch is in its OFF position. The amplifier is equipped with an Inrush current limiter circuit, which avoids current excess when powering up.
  • Page 8 The auxiliary outputs enable the interconnection of other amplifiers to the TPD3K internal processor, which enables 3 independent processing channels.

  • Page 9: Operating The Amplifier

    TPD3K Jul 2021 XLR3 - IN XLR3 - OUT BALANCED Inputs/auxiliary outputs UNBALANCED Inputs/auxiliary outputs: 1. Shield 1. Not connected (* See Note) 2. (+) Live 2. (+) Live 3. (–) Return 3. Ground Fig. 4. Available signal inputs and outputs...
  • Page 10 5.2 DSP Preset selection In order to properly distribute the frequencies to the different channels, the DSP must be configured first. To ease this process the TPD3K has built-in presets for the most common applications, using Amate Audio loudspeakers or generic loudspeakers.
  • Page 11 TPD3K Jul 2021 Preset 11 to 23: Amate Audio presets (read-only). • Defined for Amate Audio loudspeakers. Provide extra EQ and limiter settings improve performance loudspeaker (i.e. JK26A+2JK12W). • The user can only modify the input parameters. Cannot be overwritten.
  • Page 12 Jul 2021 5.3 System Optimization The built-in presets of the TPD3K have been adjusted to obtain the maximum dynamic range from the amplifier. It is recommended to control the output power by regulating the signal level at the amplifier’s input (using the corresponding gain control of your sound source).
  • Page 13 TPD3K Jul 2021 operation at least once a year, depending on the particular circumstances of each installation or use. Any deterioration of the amplifier caused by an evident presence of dust and/or internal humidity, will EXCLUDE of any right of application of the Warranty for this product.
  • Page 14 Menu key on the front panel. The available options are: 6.1.1 Load - Preset Recall As explained in Section 5.2, the TPD3K unit has a built-in memory that stores different program setups (presets). A program can be recalled using this menu. Use...
  • Page 15 • User: the default access level. The controls than can be accessed are shown in Table 4. • Admin: extended access for advanced configurations. By default, the TPD3K unit is unlocked for User level. Access Level: Unlocked To set the system with Locked access rights, turn the rotary knob until the word “Locked”...
  • Page 16 TPD3K Jul 2021 Press the menu key. The Lock screen will appear. Turn the rotary knob counterclokwise to select “Unlocked” Access Level: Access Level: Unlocked **** Locked **** Then enter the password. Click enter to finish. Enter Password Pas_ The following table summarizes all the available controls and with which access level...
  • Page 17 IP Address 000.000.000.000 0000:00:00:00:C0 NOTE: In TPD3K, where no network card is available, IP Address and MAC Address are shown with default values (all zero). 6.2 Input Menus To access the Input Menus press the <Channel or Channel> key. Press Exit to finish editing or again <Channel or Channel>...
  • Page 18 TPD3K Jul 2021 6.2.3 Crossover • Low Pass – First adjust the Low Pass Filter cut-off frequency. To switch it off, turn the rotary knob clockwise until frequency reaches 20 kHz. Second, press the rotary knob and select from the available types and slopes: Type: Butterworth, Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB Type: Bessel.
  • Page 19 TPD3K Jul 2021 Notch: Eliminates a range around a center frequency High-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range above a selected frequency. Low-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range below a selected frequency. All Pass: Modifies the phase response, without influencing the frequency response.
  • Page 20 The following menus are available for each output channel. The options are shown for the output link composed of the Left output channel and Aux 2 (Out L2). WARNING: For the specifics prests for Amate Audio loudspeakers (11 to 30) the output menu parameters are only available with the Admin password.
  • Page 21 TPD3K Jul 2021 The default setting of the mixer is as following: Output Input L Input R Subwoofer -6.00dB (*) -6.00dB(*) Left 0 dB Right 0 dB *NOTE: This value may change depending on the selected preset Table 6. Default setting for internal channel routing 6.3.3 Delay...
  • Page 22 TPD3K Jul 2021 6.3.5 Parametric EQ Select between one of the 10 available Equalizers on each output channel by using the keys < Select and Select >. Browse the parameters by turning the rotary knob and push the knob to select and confirm the values. The following parameters can be adjusted for each EQ: •...

  • Page 23: Operating The Software

    7 OPERATING THE SOFTWARE 7.1 Installing the Control Software The TPD3K units are shipped with a Computer Software which provides a Graphic User Interface (GUI) application - DSPLink. DSPLink allows the user to control the TPD3K unit from a computer via the USB communication link. For the USB connection, a driver must be installed (included with the DSPLink installation package).
  • Page 24 7.4 Device Options 7.4.1 Access Level There are two access levels to the parameters in the TPD3K: User and Admin. The Admin level provides access to extended features. To access the Admin Level enter the valid password as shown in Section 7.4.6.
  • Page 25 TPD3K Jul 2021 7.4.3 Input Window When selecting one of the inputs on the left side, a window with all available controls will be displayed: PEQ, Xover, Gain, Mute, Polarity, Limiter and Compressor (only in Admin Mode) To access all available parameters of the Compressor, click on the word “COMPRESSOR”...
  • Page 26 TPD3K Jul 2021 7.4.4 Output Window When selecting one of the outputs on the left side, a window with all available controls will be displayed: PEQ, Gain, Mute, Polarity and Limiter (for User mode) and Mixer and Xover (for Admin mode)
  • Page 27 TPD3K Jul 2021 7.4.5 File Menu • Open: Load a preset from a previously stored file. • Save: Save current preset to a file in the hard disk. • Restore Presets: Load a set of presets from a previously stored file.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    8. The unit will restart and will ask to load a Factory File. Select “yes” and load the file in the selected folder. The file must contain the name TPD3K in it. For example: “20210726_TPD3K.factory” IMPORTANT: The unit will not operate properly if the correct factory file is not loaded 9.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    TPD3K Jul 2021 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Input (IN L, R) Voltage Gain @ 0 dBFS 30dB (Amplifier only) Input Impedance >10 kΩ Maximum Level +23 dBu Type Electronically balanced Analog Outputs (AUX 1, 2, 3) Number Maximum Level +12 dBu...

  • Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY In accordance with EN 45014:1998 Manufacturer’s Name: “AMATE AUDIO S.L.” Manufacturer’s Address: C/ Perpinyà 25, Polígon Industrial Nord 08226 Terrassa, (Barcelona), SPAIN “AMATE AUDIO” Brand: We declare under our own responsibility that: Product: Audio Power Amplifier with signal processor. Audio apparatus for professional use...
  • Page 32 TPD3K amplifiers have been designed, engineered and manufactured in Barcelona – SPAIN by Los amplificadores TPD3K han sido diseñados y fabricados en Barcelona – ESPAÑA por Amate Audio S.L. Perpinyà, 25 · Polígon Industrial Nord · 08226 Terrassa T. +34 93 735 65 65 info@amateaudio.com...

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