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  • Page 1 VIDA Series AMPLIFIERS Digital Amplifiers USER MANUAL 50-0429-0105 VIDA-24Q...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ........................5 Important Remark ..........................5 Important Safety Instructions ......................6 Cleaning ..............................6 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................7 DESCRIPTION and FEATURES ................... 8 Main Features ............................8 INSTALL & CONNECT ......................9 Location, Assembly and Ventilation .................... 9 Mains Connection ...........................
  • Page 3 Updates .............................. 33 First steps ............................35 8.2.1 Automatic connection using the Ecler VIDA user web app ......35 8.2.2 Automatic connection using a computer ..............35 8.2.3 Manual connection ......................36 Login ..............................37 8.3.1 Keep me logged in ......................38 8.3.2...
  • Page 4 8.15 Player ..............................115 8.15.1 Playlists ..........................117 8.15.2 Browser ..........................120 8.16 Users ..............................122 8.17 Panels ...............................126 8.18 Register ............................131 ECLER VIDA APP ....................... 136 Login ..............................137 Setup Device ..........................138 Home ..............................140 My Panels ............................142 Settings App ...........................143 10. TP-NET PROTOCOL ......................146 10.1 Introduction TP-NET Protocol ....................146...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    WARNING : Ecler products have a long lifetime of more than 10 years. This product must not be discarded, under any circumstance, as unsorted urban waste. Take to the nearest electrical and electronic waste treatment centre.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 12. Unplug the device during lightening sorts or when unused for long periods Keep these instructions. of time. Heed all warnings. Refer servicing qualified Follow all instructions. personnel. Servicing is required when Do not use this device near water. the device has been damaged in any Clean only with dry cloth.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Ecler has deeply evaluated and analyzed the environmental impacts of all the processes involved in the production of this product, including packaging, and has alleviated, reduced and/or compensated for them.

  • Page 8: Description And Features

    4-outputs auto standby and sleep mode functions, both configurable, further improve energy efficiency. The VIDA Series offers a wide range of possibilities thanks to its 4 analogue and 4 Dante™ / AES67 digital inputs, audio player - with microSD slot for local audio files – as well as signal generator, plus 2 auxiliary line outputs and 4 Dante™/ AES67 digital outputs.

  • Page 9: Install & Connect

    4.1 LOCATION, ASSEMBLY AND VENTILATION Vida series devices have a 19" rack format (2RU). It is very important not to enclose the amplifier or expose it to extreme temperatures as it generates heat. It is also necessary to promote the passage of fresh air through the ventilation holes of the chassis.

  • Page 10: Mains Connection

    4.2 MAINS CONNECTION VIDA operates on alternating voltages from 90 to 264V and 47 to 63Hz. This device is equipped with an oversized power supply capable of adapting without any type of adjustment to the mains voltage of any country in the world. On the rear panel, next to the IEC power connector, there is an On/Off switch for the unit.

  • Page 11: Analogue Input Connections

    Please refer to the web application manual for more information on www.ecler.com Signal input connectors are 3 position screw terminal block. The wiring is: Live or direct signal >...

  • Page 12: Digital Audio Inputs And Outputs

    4.5 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS VIDA allows the reception of 4 channels of digital audio DANTE™/ AES67 and the sending of 4 channels of digital audio DANTE™/ AES67 through an Ethernet network compatible with the transport of digital audio over IP through the DANTE™ protocol. The routing of the digital audio signals DANTE™/ AES67 through the Ethernet network, as well as the network configuration of the ports DANTE™/ AES67 (IP addresses, mask, etc.) of the VIDA, is managed by the software application Dante Controller.

  • Page 13: Operation Example

    4.6.2 OPERATION EXAMPLE AMP OUT1: HIZ-100V AMP OUT2: HIZ-70V When HIZ is selected, 2ohm switch has no effect. AMP OUT3: LOZ-8ohm AMP OUT4: LOZ-2ohm When LOZ is selected, and 2ohm switch is in 2ohm position (down), switch 4/8ohm has no effect. The connection cable that joins the amplifiers outputs and the loudspeakers must be of good quality, sufficient section and as short as possible.

  • Page 14: Gpi Ports

    • Up to 16 remote control ports can be connected in parallel to the same hardware control potentiometer. Ground connections of all devices those ports belong to must be joined. • The connection cables can be up to 500m long if a section of 0.5mm is used. • Consult the available accessories at www.ecler.com.

  • Page 15: Gpo Ports

    4.9 GPO PORTS VIDA has on its rear panel 4, relay outputs NO / NC (normally open / normally closed). Each of these outputs can have its status change associated with a user preset by means of a specific function programmed through VIDA web application, such as a calendar event or the touch of a key available on a user panel.

  • Page 16: Ethernet Ports

    4.11 ETHERNET PORTS The RJ-45-type ETHERNET connectors on the rear panel, named NET1 and NET2, allows the equipment to be connected to an Ethernet network, or directly to a computer or other device with an Ethernet interface, point-to-point. This connection enables, within a local network, the following: •...

  • Page 17: Start-Up And Operation

    5. START-UP and OPERATION 5.1 START UP When the rear panel Power switch is pressed, the amplifier is powered and can be switched on, briefly holding the front ON/SLEEP button or remotely from the VIDA web application or with the NET protocol. In a complete audio installation, it is important to start up the equipment in the following sequence: 1.

  • Page 18: Panel Functions

    6. PANEL FUNCTIONS 6.1 FRONT PANEL Control knobs, KNOB1-4 Limit indicator LED On/Sleep Button Thermal indicator LED Signal indicator LED Dante™/ AES67 indicator LED Clip indicator LED Data indicator LED Protection indicator LED On/Sleep indicator LED Standby/mute indicator LED 6.2 REAR PANEL Power switch GPO ports, GPO1-4 Mains socket base...

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    7. TECHNICAL DATA 7.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7.1.1 VIDA-24Q VIDA-24Q INPUTS Number of Inputs 4 analogue input channels 4 DANTE™/ AES67 Network Rx channels 1 embedded player, 1 embedded signal generator Analogue input connection type IN1-4: 3-pin Euroblock, balanced, pitch 3,5 mm. Digital input connection type Ethernet, managed via Dante™/ AES67 Controller Input configuration...
  • Page 20 SIGNAL Voltage gain 28 to 40 dBV 30,2 to 42,2 dBu Input sensitivity -6 to +6 dBV -3,78 to 8,2 dBu 0,5 to 2 Vrms (adjusted by means of Smart Versa Power utility) Input impedance >24k (balanced) Max input level +18 dBV +20,2 dBu (@ Gain 34 dBV)
  • Page 21 POWER & HEAT @120VAC 1/4 POWER, @ 4Ω (all channels driven) Power 855 W | 865 VA Current Draw 7,37 Arms Thermal Loss 219,3kcal/h | 870,3BTU/h 1/8 POWER, @ 4Ω (all channels driven) Power 483 W | 493 VA Current Draw 4,16 Arms Thermal Loss 157,4kcal/h | 624,6BTU/h...
  • Page 22 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS ON / OFF x4 GPIs (0-10V) GPIs Function and settings by embedded web application 5-pin Euroblock connector, rear panel. Euroblock pitch 3,5 GPOs x4 NC / NO contacts 4x 3pins Euroblock connector, rear panel Euroblock pitch 3,5 mm External MUTE Yes, contact (2 pins Euroblock connector, rear panel, Euroblock pitch 3,5 mm)
  • Page 23 DIGITAL ENGINE Processor Quad core 64bits 1,5GHz AUDIO CONVERTERS Sampling rate 48 kHz Resolution 24 bit Dynamic range 114dB PROCESSING Digital processing 32/64 bit Latency 2,8 ms (Analog IN to analog OUT) Inputs processing Noise gate, HPF, Freq. Shifter, compressor/limiter Outputs processing Delay, Parametric EQ, Graphic EQ independent for every amp out and aux out.

  • Page 24: Vida-16Q

    Installation options Rack 19" installation & desktop Included accessories Universal Main cords, Euroblock Connectors (inputs /outputs), Desktop feet, rack 19" installation hardware Optional accessories Dimensions (WxHxD) 482.6 x 88 x 410 mm. / 19 x 3.46 x 16.14 inches Weight 9.3 kg / 20.5 lb Shipping dimensions (WxHxD) 650 x 125 x 600 mm.
  • Page 25 AUXILIAR OUTPUTS Number of auxiliar outputs Auxiliar output connection type AUX1-2: 3-pin Euroblock, balanced (Euroblock pitch 3,5 mm. Settings by embedded web application) DIGITAL OUTPUTS Number of digital outputs Digital output connection type Ethernet, managed via Dante™/ AES67 Controller SIGNAL Voltage gain 28 to 40 dBV 30,2 to 42,2 dBu...
  • Page 26 SLEEP MODE (all channels driven) Power 4,1 W | 23,8 VA Current Draw 0,1 Arms Thermal Loss 3,5kcal/h | 14BTU/h POWER & HEAT @120VAC 1/4 POWER, @ 4Ω (all channels driven) Power 604 W | 611 VA Current Draw 5,17 Arms Thermal Loss 175,4kcal/h | 696,3BTU/h 1/8 POWER, @ 4Ω...
  • Page 27 Thermal protection Yes (output power reduction when output stages operating temperature up to 90 °C (194 °F). Mute when output stages operating temperature up to 100 °C (212 °F) REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS ON / OFF x4 GPIs (0-10V) GPIs Function and settings by embedded web application 5-pin Euroblock connector, rear panel.
  • Page 28 ON LED (White) per unit (ON when RUN, SLOW BLINK when SLEEP by BUTTON, FAST BLINK when SLEEP by AUTOSTBY, VERY FAST BLINK when HW Fault) DIGITAL ENGINE Processor Quad core 64bits 1,5GHz AUDIO CONVERTERS Sampling rate 48 kHz Resolution 24 bit Dynamic range 114dB...

  • Page 29: Mechanical Diagram

    Storage temperature -10º to 50º C 14º to 122º F Storage humidity 5 - 85% RH, non-condensing Installation options Rack 19" installation & desktop Included accessories Universal Main cords, Euroblock Connectors (inputs /outputs), Desktop feet, rack 19" installation hardware Optional accessories Dimensions (WxHxD) 482.6 x 88 x 410 mm.

  • Page 31: Vida-16Q

    7.2.2 VIDA-16Q...

  • Page 32: Webgui

    Compatible with Ecler VIDA series amplifiers. An Ecler VIDA series amplifier is required to create user panels and publish them on the local network. Available for iOS and Android. Download the app free from: We recommend updating your browser to the latest version to ensure that the app functions correctly.

  • Page 33: Updates

    8.1 UPDATES • Current version: V1.02 (July 2023): o Support for model VIDA-16Q. o AES67 support. o User EQ settings management has been added, allowing saving, editing and deleting EQ curves. o The option to import and export user EQ settings has been added. o Added factory EQ setting for NIMBO-24.
  • Page 34 ▪ Fix in logs, which might have caused detection of a system error. ▪ Correction to configuration of delay scale, which might have caused adjustment control to disappear. ▪ Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. o V1.00 (April 2023): ▪ Official release version of VIDA-24Q.

  • Page 35: First Steps

    8.2.1 AUTOMATIC CONNECTION USING THE ECLER VIDA USER WEB APP Download the Ecler VIDA app from the app store for your device. Connect the VIDA device to the router/switch using a CAT5 or higher cable (NET1 Ethernet port on the VIDA device) Connect your Smartphone to the same local network as the VIDA device over WiFi.

  • Page 36: Hw Gui

    Enter that address in your browser. Another way is to find out the IP address for the device via the internet or your router/switch’s settings if you can access them using the Ecler VIDA user app. 8.2.3 MANUAL CONNECTION If you do not have a DHCP server, don't know whether you have one, or just want to make...

  • Page 37: Login

    Administrator: An administrator has access to all functions of the VIDA device and can configure any amplifier parameter, event, peripherals, etc. An administrator creates users and control panels for the Ecler VIDA user app. User: users (non-administrator users or end-users of the system) have limited access.

  • Page 38: Keep Me Logged In

    Administrator and user access are password-protected. The default administrator access credentials are: • Username: admin • Password: admin An administrator can change their access password in the VIDA web app and manage users and passwords. Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. 8.3.1 KEEP ME LOGGED IN When this function is active, a new login will not be required each time the VIDA web...

  • Page 39: Setup Device

    8.3.4 SETUP DEVICE Quick start-up and/or discovery of VIDA devices on the same local network. To set up an installation with several VIDA devices, access the web app of any of those devices and use Setup Device to find the network information for the others and access them easily.

  • Page 40: App Bar

    8.4.1 APP BAR Expand or collapse main menu Management of user presets: • Load: opens a window in which you have to select the preset you want to load. • Save: saves the settings in the current preset. • Save as: opens a window to save the settings in the preset selected.
  • Page 41 Panic button activated: mutes all outputs. Panic button deactivated. Undo and redo buttons. Full screen. Exit full screen. Help menu. App menu: • UI Scale: set the display size for the GUI. • Language: GUI language selection. • Mini Player: opens/closes the mini player in the lower bar.

  • Page 42: Settings

    8.5 SETTINGS This is where to configure the general settings for the device. • Device • Network. Knobs/GPIOs • • Energy Saving • Health Backup and Firmware. •...

  • Page 43: Device

    8.5.1 DEVICE General settings. 1. Device • Device name: The name is used to identify the device on the network (NET1 and NET2), and identifies it as a Dante™/ AES67 device, as well as mDNS (to resolve hostnames to IP addresses). The info button shows the requirements for a Dante™/ AES67 name.
  • Page 44 2. Time & Date • Time & Date: time and date on the device. • Time Zone: selection of time zone. • Date Format: date format. • Week starts on: first day of the week. • NTP Synchronization: enables or disables time synchronization with NTP server. Internet connection required.

  • Page 45: Network

    8.5.2 NETWORK Device network settings and search function. VIDA devices have 2 RJ-45 Ethernet connectors on the rear panel. Each is for an independent network interface. • NET 1: network interface for monitoring. Communication with web app, user control application and third party integration protocol. The option if Dante™/ AES67 digital audio send and/or receive is not used.
  • Page 46 Network cable not connected. Network cable connected. Button that opens settings for network parameters. Shows IP addressing: • Auto (DHCP): automatic addressing. DHCP server required. Default value. • Manual: manual addressing. Network parameter factors: • If NET 1 is configured as Auto (DHCP), and there is no DHCP server, it will automatically be configured with an auxiliary IP addressed and can be accessed via: 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 47: Knobs/Gpios

    8.5.3 KNOBS/GPIOS Configuration of front panel potentiometers, GPIs and GPOs. Knobs Allows individual configuration of the rotary controls on the front panel: • Label: label, for easy identification. The label has to be different for each of the four potentiometers. •...
  • Page 48 GPIs Allows individual configuration of the rear panel GPI ports: • Label: label, for easy identification. It must be unique for each GPI. • Mode: Analogue or digital mode: Analogue: Analogue for volume control. Rotary controls 0-10VDC. Digital: for actions like signal muting, loading presets or playlists, activating GPO and Play/Pause.

  • Page 49: Energy Saving

    8.5.4 ENERGY SAVING The VIDA series performs a fully programmable energy saving function that reduces energy consumption by up to 95%, which can help save money. See below for the different types of amplifier power saving mode settings. 1. Sleep Mode VIDA amplifiers have an energy saving mode where power draw is very low.
  • Page 50 • Auto Sleep Mode: When activated, the amplifier will enter power-saving mode (Sleeping) when all 4 amplified outputs are in Standby and will automatically return to normal operation (Running) when: o An amplified output is not in Standby mode. o The button on the front panel is pressed. If enabled. o The "Power"...

  • Page 51: Health

    8.5.5 HEALTH Amplifier health monitor. 1. Health Monitor: Summary of the amplifier's health status: • OK: everything is OK. There are no errors or if there were, they have been resolved. • Warning: attention is required, an error has occurred. 2.
  • Page 52 3. Amplifier monitor: The monitor displays the most important amplifier output parameters and has an in-built impedance monitor. • Voltage (RMS): RMS voltage, in volts. • Current (RMS): RMS current, in amperes. • Power (RMS): RMS power, in Watts. • Z-Switch: position of the rear panel impedance selector. •...

  • Page 53: Backup And Firmware

    The configuration files are unique to each model. So a configuration file of a particular model of the VIDA series cannot be loaded into another model of the series.
  • Page 54 2. Firmware Management • Reports the current firmware version of the amplifier and management of firmware updates. • Current Firm. Version: current version of the device. • Last update: date of the last update. • Check update: check online for recent updates. •...

  • Page 55: Status

    8.6 STATUS Overview of amplifier status, display and control of basic parameters. General • Health: summary of the health status of the device. • Network: summary of the network configuration. • Device: model and firmware version of the device. • Time/Data: time and date of the device. •...
  • Page 56 B. Indicators for limiter (limit), thermal protection (thermal), Dante™/ AES67 activity, network activity (data) and amplifier operation (on). C. GPIs: indicates the reading values for the GPI and GPOs: shows the status of the GPO, open or closed. If greyed out, it means that the GPO is event-driven and if lit, it means that it can be changed via presets.

  • Page 57: Routing

    8.7 ROUTING Signal routing for the amplifier. The routing of the amplified and auxiliary outputs is independent, and can be configured as follows: • Mixer: allows the mixing of several sources in the same output. Outputs configured as a mixer will appear in the Mixer/Matrix window. •...
  • Page 58 1. Mixer/Matrix Matrix view selector: Single view / Full view. Mixer View Crosspoint section for the selected output. It takes on the colour assigned to the corresponding output. From top to bottom: • Source Label. • Pri: input_n Sec: input_m, primary and secondary source signals.
  • Page 59 Output selection section. From top to bottom: • Output Label. • Status LEDs: o STBY / MUTE: shows the standby status of the output (if amplified) and whether it is affected by any group or external MUTE. o LGRP: local group indicator. If lit, it means that the output belongs to at least one local group.
  • Page 60 Matrix View Audio sources. When an audio source is selected, its information and control are displayed on screen. • Source Label (Source). • Pri: input_n / Sec: input_m, primary and secondary source signals. The signal currently on the source is illuminated.
  • Page 61 • Output section. From bottom: • Output Label. • Status LEDs: o STBY / MUTE: shows the standby status of the output (if amplified) and whether it is affected group external MUTE. o LGRP: local group indicator. If lit, it means that the output belongs to at least one local group.
  • Page 62 • Crossover point volume control and VU meter. • Enable/disable crossover point. Double click on a crossover point to enable/disable it. Crossover point disabled Crossover point enabled 2. Zoner Outputs configured as Zoner. A group of outputs (OUTs or AUXs) configured as a Zoner are not available in the Mixer/Matrix tab.
  • Page 63 • Post/pre fader control. o If the post fader is enabled, the signal is sent to the output after processing and after the fader for the selected input signal. • If the post fader control is disabled, the signal is sent to the output after processing or afterwards (selectable by the post DSP control) and prior to the fader for the selected input signal.
  • Page 64 3. Services Routing of Dante™/ AES67 digital audio outputs. Digital audio outputs, top to bottom: • Output Label. • Post/pre fader control. If the post fader is enabled, the signal is sent to the output after processing and after the fader for the selected input signal.

  • Page 65: Eq (Equalizer)

    8.8 EQ (EQUALIZER) Graphical user equaliser. Independent 8-band graphic equaliser (GEQ) for each amplified and auxiliary output. • The GEQ settings for each output can be saved and recalled via presets. • It can be added as an equalisation control in the user panels, per output. Enables or disables (bypasses) GEQ for the selected output.
  • Page 66 GEQ preset selection. If any of these settings of these settings is changed it is displayed in the GEQ as "custom", to indicate a custom setting. Adjusting gain for the GEQ bands. • Adjust between positive 12dB negative 12dB. • Pre-GEQ level indicator.

  • Page 67: Gpos

    8.9 GPOS Status of contact closures, GPOs. The status of the GPOs (open/closed) on this page can be saved and retrieved via presets. GPO configured as an event GPO. • The status of the GPO is event-driven. • Its status cannot be changed from this page so that a particular state cannot be retrieved via presets.

  • Page 68: Io Setup (Input And Output Setup)

    8.10 IO SETUP (INPUT AND OUTPUT SETUP) Configuration of inputs and outputs for an amplifier. 8.10.1 INPUTS SETUP Adjustment of the audio inputs available on an amplifier. 1. Analogue inputs Adjustment of the 4 balanced analogue line inputs. • Label: label for an input. •...
  • Page 69 2. Digital inputs Adjustment of the 4 Dante™/ AES67 digital audio inputs. The Dante™/ AES67 Controller app is required for the configuration and routing of Dante™/ AES67 audio signals. • Label: label for an input. The information icon shows how to create labels compatible with the Dante™/ AES67 Controller app.

  • Page 70: Sources Setup

    8.10.2 SOURCES SETUP Adjustment of the amplifier's audio sources. A Source is the combination of a primary input signal and a secondary (optional) input signal. • Label: label of the source. • Prim. Input: selection of the primary input signal. •...
  • Page 71 The secondary signal will be exchanged with the primary signal, when the secondary signal exceeds the set threshold(Sec. Threshold). When the secondary signal is again below the threshold, for the time set (Hold), the primary signal will again be present at the source.

  • Page 72: Amp & Aux Outs Setup

    8.10.3 AMP & AUX OUTS SETUP Adjustment of the amplified outputs and auxiliary outputs of the amplifier. 1. Output routing: selection of the routing mode for the amplified and auxiliary signals • Mixer o Allows mixing of several sources on the same output.
  • Page 73 2. Amplified Output: settings for the 4 amplified outputs . • Label: output label. • Gain: Amplifier gain at the output. o Disabled: option disabled if the Smart VersaPower function is enabled. o Gain options. Smart VersaPower tool is not used, use the limiters available in the processing section to not damage the equipment •...

  • Page 74: Digital Outs Setup

    3. Auxiliary Outputs: settings for the two balanced auxiliary line outputs . • Label: label for the output. • User Range Volume limits set by the user via user panels. • Mode: selection of mono or stereo mode. • Polarity: selection of the polarity of the signal. •...

  • Page 75: Versapower

    8.11 VERSAPOWER VersaPower is the amplifier technology developed by Ecler which allows asymmetrical power distribution between the amplified outputs, independent of the load. The Smart VersaPower tool allows you to limit the maximum power delivered at each amplified output and adjust gain automatically. The maximum power of the amplifier can be distributed asymmetrically between the outputs.
  • Page 76 Calculate: Button for resetting the Smart VersaPower settings. Button available if Smart VersaPower is enabled. The button opens a window to reconfigure the parameters. A. Configuration of parameters for an output: • Impedance selector indicator on the rear panel, to display the status of the impedance selector.

  • Page 77: Processing

    8.12 PROCESSING 8.12.1 INPUTS PROCESSING Processing of amplifier input signals. The processing of the inputs, analogue, digital and audio player, is independent for each of them. 1. Parametric Equaliser (PEQ): Two crossover filters and eight fully configurable filters. Module selected and enabled. Changes made in processing are applied in real time.
  • Page 78 Module enabled, not selected. Module not selected and disabled. Selector to enable/disable (bypass) the processing module. 2. Inputs Input selection: the selected input stands out from the rest, larger and brighter.
  • Page 79 8.12.1.1 PEQ INPUTS Parametric Equaliser (PEQ) with 10 filters (2 crossover and 8 configurable) independent for each of the analogue, digital and audio player inputs. . 1. Filter selector and equaliser curve Filter selector. Allows selection of PEQ filters for display and parameter setting. Filter selected and enabled.
  • Page 80 Parameters for a filter Filter name and button to enable/disable the filter. Selection of filter type: • Bell • Low-Shelf • High-Shelf • Low-Pass • High-Pass • All-Pass Filter central frequency selector. Filter gain selector. Filter Q-factor selector. Allows copying pasting filter parameters...
  • Page 81 Graphic editing and visualiser Information current parameters for the selected filter. Level button: displays the EQ curve with the level set for an output. Scale adjustment: modifies the gain axis (dB) for the graphical representation of the EQ curve. • -12dB: between +12dB and - 12dB •...

  • Page 82: Outputs Processing

    8.12.2 OUTPUTS PROCESSING Processing of amplifier output signals. The processing of the amplified and auxiliary outputs is independent for each one. It consists of the following modules: • Delay: delay settings. • Parametric Equaliser: Two crossover filters and eight fully configurable filters. •...
  • Page 83 Module selected and enabled. Changes made in processing are applied in realtime. Module selected and disabled. If a module is disabled on an output, it cannot be edited. Module enabled, not selected. Module not selected and disabled. Selector to enable/disable (bypass) the processing module. Output selection: the selected output is larger and brighter than the others.
  • Page 84 8.12.2.1 DELAY Output signal delay. Selection of units: • Milliseconds: setting 0-1000 ms. • Metres: adjustment 0-343 m. Delay setting, by fader or by entering a numerical value: • Fine adjustment: 0-1 ms, allows delay adjustment with an accuracy of 0.021 ms. •...
  • Page 85 8.12.2.2 PEQ OUTPUTS (PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER OUTPUTS) It allows the selection of parametric equalisation presets, of 10 filters (2 crossover and 8 configurable) independent for each amplified and auxiliary output. The PEQ configuration of each output is saved in the device settings. It is not saved in the user presets unlike the user GEQ.
  • Page 86 1. Parametric EQ Setting: parametric equalisation preset selection. • The "Flat" setting resets all filters to their default values. • Changes to settings are shown in the PEQ as "custom". The settings icon provides access to the management of user equalisation curves. Management of user equalisation curves Allows you to manage user equalisation curves: save, delete, rename, import and export.
  • Page 87 • Exporting and importing custom EQ curves o Export: click on the "Export" button to download a CSV containing all custom EQ curves. o Import: click on the "Export" and select a valid EQ CSV file. Either exported from another VIDA device or manually modified.
  • Page 88 Low-pass Bessel 24dB/oct High-pass Bessel 24dB/oct Low-pass LinkwitzRiley 12dB/oct High-pass LinkwitzRiley 12dB/oct Low-pass LinkwitzRiley 24dB/oct High-pass LinkwitzRiley 24dB/oct 2. Filter selector and equaliser curve Filter selector. Allows selection of PEQ filters for display and parameter setting. Filter selected and enabled. Filter selected and disabled.
  • Page 89 3. Parameters for a filter Filter name and button to enable/disable the filter. Selection of filter type: • Bell • High-Shelf • Low-Shelf • High-Pass • Low-Pass • All-Pass Filter central frequency selector. Filter gain selector. Filter Q-factor selector. Allows copying and pasting of filter parameters Parameters for a filter: Crossovers Filter type selector Cut-off frequency selector...
  • Page 90 4. Graphic editing and visualiser: Editing filter parameters represented graphically. Information on the current parameters for the selected filter. Level button: displays the EQ curve with the level set for an output. Scale adjustment: modifies the gain axis (dB) for the graphical representation of the EQ curve.
  • Page 91 8.12.2.3 LIMITERS RMS and peak output signal limiters. 1. Configuration of limiters If an output is set to stereo, the limiters for the paired outputs are displayed on the same page. By default, when configuring two stereo outputs, the limiters of those outputs are linked;...
  • Page 92 Monitoring of levels of an output: • Gain: gain for the output. • Level pre-lim: Output level prelimiter, before reduction. • Level post-lim: output level post-limiter after reduction. • Reduction: reduction of output signal Output signal limiter settings (RMS): • Threshold: threshold for the RMS signal at which the limiter starts to act.

  • Page 93: Groups

    8.13 GROUPS Configuration of the local groups and network groups for the device. • An output can belong to several different groups: local, general and network. • If an output belongs to different groups, its volume will be affected by the different volume controls of the groups.
  • Page 94 Group configuration: o Label: group label. o NGRP: Network Group Indicator. If lit, it means that the group belongs to at least one network group. Clicking on the indicator brings up the list of groups to which the output belongs; the list can be edited quickly from there.
  • Page 95 Group configuration: o Label: group label. o Volume control and group mute. o User Range. Volume limits set by the user via user panels. o Colour: allows assignment of a colour to the group. Assignment of outputs to the general volume group.
  • Page 96 A. Management of devices • Discover: discovers VIDA devices on the same local network. • Local Device: local device. Equipment to which you are connected. Displays the Group ID, the name of the equipment and its IP address. • Group Network Devices: group of network devices with the same Group ID as the local machine.
  • Page 97 B. Network group configuration Group configuration: • Label: group label. • Volume control and group mute. • Colour: allows assignment of a colour to the group. Assignment of outputs to a network group. • Each column corresponds to a group. •...

  • Page 98: Events

    8.14 EVENTS Events that allow the device to automate actions and interact with external devices, such as volume control GPIs and internal functions such as the audio player. 1. Event Management Management of the list of events available on the device. Allows the selection of an item from list...
  • Page 99 • Add a new event. • A unique name must be given to add an event to the list Event enabled and selected. Event enabled and focused. Event disabled and selected. Event disabled and not in focus. Quick actions (from left to right): deletes the event from the device.
  • Page 100 Event configuration Programming of an event: • When: when the event occurs or the input that triggers it. • Action: action of the event or output of the input stimulus. Event Input: type event input. Depending on the selection, the available options for each type of event will be loaded.

  • Page 101: Event Knob

    8.14.1 EVENT KNOB The event input is one of the rotary controls on the front panel (Knobs). When Four control knobs available. Status. indicates the current status of a rotary control, where 0 is the minimum (left) and 100 is the maximum (right). Action Enables control of the volume of an audio signal.

  • Page 102: Event Gpi

    8.14.2 EVENT GPI The event input is one of the 0-10 VDC GPIs on the rear panel. When Four GPIs available. • Input param.: selection of GPI that triggers the event. • Configuration: GPI configuration. Can be analogue (values 0-100), or digital (values 0 or 100).
  • Page 103 Action (analogue mode) Enables control of the volume of an audio signal. Last action: indicates the last action for an event. Last Action does not indicate the current state of the control, but indicates the last state triggered by the event. Action (digital mode) A GPI-digital event allows the following actions to be performed:...
  • Page 104 Mute Mutes the selected audio signal. PANIC mutes all outputs Mode: Mute operating mode: • Mute Toggle: switches between Mute On and Mute Off. • Mute On: changes the status to Mute On, regardless of Mute status. • Mute Off: changes the status to Mute Off, regardless of Mute status.
  • Page 105 Load & Play Load and play the selected playlist. Modifies the status of the selected GPO . Only GPOs configured as event GPOs are available. Configurable in the COMMANDS/GPIOS settings. Play/Pause Resumes or pauses the current playback by an audio player. •...

  • Page 106: Event Load Preset

    8.14.3 EVENT LOAD PRESET The input to the event is the loading of a preset. When Input param.: selection of the preset that triggers the event. Action Enables loading and playback of the specified playlist.

  • Page 107: Event Calendar

    8.14.4 EVENT CALENDAR Allows the configuration of calendar-triggered events. A calendar event performs a certain action, such as loading a message with priority according to configurable parameters: date, time, repetitions, etc. 1. When Setting the time/date that trigger an event and repeat triggers for the event.
  • Page 108 Frequency: Frequency of recurrence of the event. Days on which the event is triggered at the selected start time. • Never: one-shot event. Not repeated. • Daily: repeated daily. Repeated every day. • Weekly: repeated weekly. Repeated every seven days, starting from the selected start date. •...
  • Page 109 Monthly: Monthly: the event is triggered on the selected days in each month, every N months. If the selected date does not exist in the month, the event is not triggered. For example, if the trigger date is 31, the event is triggered only on 31 in each month.
  • Page 110 2. In-day Repeats Repeat firings of an event within the same day. Enables or disables in-day repeats. • Disabled: there are no in-day repeats. The event will be triggered once on each day, in function of the trigger frequency setting. •...
  • Page 111 3. Action A calendar event allows the following actions: A. Mute: Mutes the selected audio signal. B. Load Preset: loads the selected preset. C. Load & Play: Load and play the selected playlist. D. GPO: modifies the status of the selected GPO . E.
  • Page 112 B. Action Load Preset: Load the selected preset. C. Action Load & Play: Load and play the selected playlist. D. Action GPO: Modifies the status of the selected GPO. Only GPOs configured as event GPOs are available. Configurable in the COMMANDS/GPIOS settings.
  • Page 113 Monitoring the frequency of events and their daily repetition. • Previous event • Time and date • Upcoming event Indicates the number of times the event has been triggered, not counting its in-day repetitions. • Times: first, number of times triggered second, times...

  • Page 114: Event External Mute

    8.14.5 EVENT EXTERNAL MUTE Mutes the selected audio outputs while the external contact close (External Mute) is closed. When Polarity: determines how the signal received at Ext port is interpreted. Mute. • Direct: Closed = 100; Open = 0. • Reverse: Closed = 0; Open = 100. Status: indicates the current status of the Ext.

  • Page 115: Player

    8.15 PLAYER Embedded audio player, playlist management and file manager. Enables playback of mp3, ogg, WAV, FLAC, AIFF audio content from a microSD card (not included) inserted into the microSD slot on the rear panel of the device (see microSD slot location in Panel Functions section).
  • Page 116 • Fade mode: transition between tracks. • Playback queue: o Name of the playlist. o The number of items in the playlist. o The track in playback. Allows any item in the list be played by clicking Play when it is highlighted. Player control, from left to right: •...

  • Page 117: Playlists

    8.15.1 PLAYLISTS Music playlists and their management. A playlist is a group of items that has an alias and an address on the microSD card. A playlist can contain several addresses that can point • Files: an audio file. • Folders: containing audio files.
  • Page 118 Playlist management Management of the playlists available on the device. Allows the selection of an item from the list for display and configuration and to perform actions without having to open the configuration page. Add a new play list. A unique name must be given to add the playlist to the list.
  • Page 119 Playlist settings • Adds a new item to the playlist. • An alias must be given to add an item to the list. It can be left blank, in which case the filename will automatically be set as its alias. •...

  • Page 120: Browser

    8.15.2 BROWSER MicroSD card browser. Allows addition and deletion of files and folders on the microSD card and viewing of their content to create playlists or edit existing lists. With no need to remove the microSD card from the device. 1.
  • Page 121 2. Route Address or path of the selected item. • Autocomplete when an item is selected. • An address can be entered manually. • Allows copying and pasting. 3. Folders and Files Folders and files on the microSD card: • Selecting a folder displays its contents. •...

  • Page 122: Users

    8.16 USERS Management of device users and display of user panels assigned to users. There are three user profiles: • Administrator: system administrator. Has access to the device configuration web page. • Public: public user. Has access to the user panels assigned to the profile. No login credentials are required.
  • Page 123 Add a new user. A unique name must be given to add the user to the list of users of the device. Same user on multiple devices: If the same user (identical name and password) is created on different devices belonging to the same local network, it is possible to assign panels to this user on different devices, allowing a single user to control several VIDA devices.
  • Page 124 Quick actions (from left to right): removes a user from the device. allows a user to be renamed and assigned a new password. creates a copy of the user. Enables/disables the user. A disabled user will not be able to access their panels, although they will stay in the list of available users and their settings will not be lost.
  • Page 125 2. Assigned Panels Displays the panels assigned to the selected user. This list shows the panels on the local device and the panels on other devices for the same user. The list of user panels can be sorted and can offer a different order for each user.

  • Page 126: Panels

    Remote control panels for users. A user control panel is a set of controls, which allow users to remotely control - from the Ecler Vida application or from a browser - the volume, the audio player, sources and presets, and equalise one or several zones at a time.
  • Page 127 A new panel is added and its properties are configured: • Label: a unique name has to be given to add an event to the list. • Player: enables the audio player on the panel. Access to player control and playlist selection. •...
  • Page 128 The order of the list of panels is the order in which the panels are displayed to users in the Ecler Vida control app. If a user has panels for different devices, the panels are displayed grouped by device, as arranged by the user.
  • Page 129 A new control is added to the panel (at the end of the list) and its properties are configured. • Label: a unique name must be given to add the control to the list • Target: signal to be controlled. Depending on the selection, the control options for each type of signal are loaded automatically: sources, amplified outputs, auxiliary outputs, digital outputs, local groups, overall...
  • Page 130 Control Once configured controls created in a panel are available to users assigned to that panel. The controls shown in the panel configuration can be manipulated by both the administrator and the user. A. Control label and selected source. B. One volume, source and EQ control selector. C.

  • Page 131: Register

    8.18 REGISTER System activity log. Allows detailed visualisation of device activity, for troubleshooting or programming tracking. 1. Information Basic system information. • Local time and date for the device • Time the equipment has been in operation since the last restart.
  • Page 132 Export register Export a copy of the log lines to the microSD card. • Frequency: export frequency o Daily: saves a daily copy of the log at the selected time o Weekly: saves a weekly copy of the log every Monday at the selected time o Monthly: keeps a monthly copy of the log on the first day of each month...
  • Page 133 Search Search in the system registry. Filter and generate reports with the required information. Indicates the age of the record. Filter by specific words. Filter by date: • Today (console): displays the log for the day, from 00:00 to the time of search. •...
  • Page 134 Filter by log line type. More than one can be selected: • Any: all types. • Information: normal activity. • Warning: some functions may not be working properly. Shown in yellow. • Recovery: recovery from a warning or error. Shown in green. •...
  • Page 135 Number of lines displayed per page. When the search is confirmed, the filters applied are displayed in the console. They can be quickly deleted and new ones added. The last search performed is saved. Today (console) Log console. Displays real-time activity on the system. Each day the previous day's log is stored and replaced by the succeeding log.

  • Page 136: Ecler Vida App

    There is also a tool for commissioning the equipment. Compatible with Ecler VIDA series amplifiers. An Ecler VIDA series amplifier is required to create user panels and publish them on the local network. Available for iOS and Android. Download the app free from:...

  • Page 137: Login

    VIDA device and can configure any amplifier parameter, event, peripherals, etc. An administrator creates users and control panels for the Ecler VIDA user app. • User: users (non-administrator users or end-users of the system) have limited access. The only functions available to normal users are controls (e.g.

  • Page 138: Setup Device

    9.2 SETUP DEVICE Quick start-up and/or discovery of VIDA devices on the same local network. If you are setting up an installation with several VIDA devices, log in to the web app of any of the devices or open the mobile app, click on "Setup device" on the welcome page to discover VIDA devices and get network information for the devices and easy access to them.
  • Page 139 • Connect the VIDA device to the router/switch using a CAT5 cable or higher (NET1 Ethernet port on the VIDA device). • Connect the Smartphone to the same local network as the VIDA device over WiFi. If there are devices on the local network that have been discovered, a list of accessible devices on the local network is displayed.

  • Page 140: Home

    9.3 HOME Home page shows the selected panel (from the list of available panels). This page shows all the controls for a panel. Audio player If the audio player is enabled in the panel, playback control and playing track information are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 141 Playlist selection. All playlists available on the device are displayed. Playing track information: • Album art: requires an Internet connection for album art retrieval to work. • Tags ID3: Track title - Artist - Album. • Track information: bit-rate per second - sample rate - position in the playlist.

  • Page 142: My Panels

    Preset selection Presets available on the panel. The playlists and the list of available presets is not exclusive to the user. The same lists are available to any user with access to the panel. If exclusive access to playlists and presets is required for certain users, duplicate an existing panel and enable both options.

  • Page 143: Settings App

    9.5 SETTINGS APP Control app settings. Devices List of devices on the same local network. Clicking on a device displays its information page.
  • Page 144 Device information: • Important device information. • Health: shows the health status of the device. • Share Log: share the daily log for the device. Copies lines from the daily log to the clipboard for sharing in applications such as an email manager. UI Scale Set the display size for the GUI.
  • Page 145 Support Useful links: • Read: VIDA amplifier documentation. • Watch: link to VIDA's YouTube page. Contains training and promotional videos. • Contact: Ecler Technical Support contact form. About Displays information related to the app: • Version • Privacy Policy • Open source licences.

  • Page 146: Tp-Net Protocol

    10. TP-NET PROTOCOL 10.1 INTRODUCTION TP-NET PROTOCOL The TP-NET protocol allows a client machine (or control device) to query and modify various internal parameters. Communication with such devices can be done over Ethernet and using the UDP/IP transport protocol, using UDP registered port 5800. The protocol is simple and textual, making it easy to read, write code and modify, and is message-based, with no need for start and end delimiters: each message is implicitly delimited by the size of the UDP packet.
  • Page 147 SYSTEM, GET, SET, INC, DEC, SUBSCRIBE UNSUBSCRIBE messages can be sent from the client to the device; DATA ERROR messages are sent from the device to the client. SYSTEM PING is the only SYSTEM message sent by the device if the optional PINGPONG parameter is specified in the client SYSTEM CONNECT...

  • Page 148: Vida Parameters

    • <GPO Value> is a numeric value in the range [0-1], i.e. it can only take the value 0 or 1 (relay contact open or closed). <Rate> is a numeric value in the range [1-10] that specifies the frequency of sending •...
  • Page 151 NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or manufacturing that may affect these product specifications. For technical queries contact your supplier, distributor or complete the contact form on our website, Support / Technical requests. Motors, 166‐168 -08038 Barcelona ‐ Spain‐(+34) 932238403 information@ecler.com www.ecler.com...

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