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User's manual
X82FD
September 2024

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  • Page 1 User’s manual X82FD September 2024...
  • Page 2 D. The equipment has been exposed to the rain; or E. The chassis is damaged 9. Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of disuse. 10. Never hang the equipment by its handle. 11. Only use manufacturer recommended accessories. Amate Audio...
  • Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General product information Amate Audio thanks you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems. The Xcellence series combines the convenience of a self-powered system and the flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control. More than 50 years’...
  • Page 4 The DSP system can also store up to 24 other presets, depending on user requirements. PRESET 1: FR Flat Single enclosure without subwoofer, full range, flat response [FR Flat] Fig. 2. Preset [FR Flat] configuration Amate Audio...
  • Page 5 Fig. 3. Preset [FR Longthrow] configuration PRESET 3: HPF90 Flat Single enclosure with subwoofer, with HPF90 Hz, flat response. Use [X-ALIGNED] on XW118 subwoofer or XW218 subwoofer. [X-ALIGNED] [HPF90 Flat] [X-ALIGNED] [HPF90 Flat] Fig. 4. Preset [HPF90 Flat] configuration Amate Audio...
  • Page 6: System Alignment

    Ethernet network up to 1Gbps. This connection can be used for remote control via software (DSPStudio) and for streaming audio via Dante . Please refer to Amate Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on remote connection. Amate Audio...
  • Page 7 The two connectors are interconnected by means of an internal switch, so they can be used interchangeably and allow the chain connection of several boxes. IMPORTANT: If Dante is used it is not recommended to chain more than eight units, due to latency reasons. Fig. 6. X82FD control and connection panel Amate Audio...
  • Page 8 All of the units in this chain must be switched on. Mains Power For the mains connection in parallel use the cable with grey Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCB at one end and the blue Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA at the other end. Fig. 7. Parallel connection for the X82FD (signal) Amate Audio...
  • Page 9 Fig.9. Parallel connection for the X82FD (network). You can link up to eight units when using Dante networking, or more when not using it. 5.2. Parallel connection with subwoofer You can connect the X82FD in parallel with the XW118 and XW218 subwoofers. Amate Audio...
  • Page 10 X82FD and XW218 (mains). Do not connect more than four units of X82FD or two units of XW218 using the AC Mains link connector. In case you are using XW118, do not connect more than four units. Amate Audio...
  • Page 11: Overvoltage Protection

    Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the system and local safety regulations should fly speaker cabinets. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown and the flying accessories (such as chains, eyebolts, lock pins...) comply with state and local Amate Audio...
  • Page 12 Do not fly systems from unsafe structures. All flying accessories that are not supplied by Amate Audio are the user's responsibility. Use at your own risk. Remember that no risks should be taken with regards to public safety.
  • Page 13: Mounting Accessories

    The X82FD provides several M8 flying points. Their correct use will permit the flying in horizontal or vertical position. Horizontal flying 4&5 or 7&8 (front rigging points) 3&6 (back tilt points) Vertical flying 1&2 (front rigging points) 3 (back tilt point) Fig. 17. X82FD horizontal and vertical flying points Amate Audio...
  • Page 14 X82FD Sep 2024 Fig. 18. X82FD vertical flying Fig. 19. X82FD horizontal flying Amate Audio...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Status LEDs or the touchscreen are being lit, the fuse in the power module may be blown. The replacement of this fuse must be carried out by specialized personnel as it is an internal component of the amplifier module. Amate Audio...
  • Page 16 • Should you have changed the PIN and forgotten it, follow these steps: Turn the system off. Turn the system on. When the display shows the word "Initializing", press anywhere on the touch screen during at least 5 seconds. The PIN will be restored to its default value "1234". Amate Audio...
  • Page 17: Technical Features

    Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link) 2 x XLR (input, link) 2x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet/DANTE (connection/link) Material Multilayer birch plywood, steel front grille with acoustic grey cloth Finish Hi-resistance black Polyurea coating and protective rubber profiles Amate Audio...
  • Page 18 X82FD Sep 2024 ANNEX I. TOUCH PANEL OPERATION The Amate Audio X82FD unit comes equipped with internal signal processing, featuring an adjustable DSP that can be controlled via touchscreen. The key specifications of the display are: • TFT-LCD panel •...
  • Page 19 Auto: Automatic selection between analogue and digital input. I. Network button: Access to network configuration. In top-left corner, it has dynamic indicator. a. Green: The speaker is connected to the network. b. Yellow: The speaker is not connected to the network. Amate Audio...
  • Page 20 With the unit unlocked and by pressing the configuration button (gear icon), we access the unit’s setting screen. A. Audio: Adjustment and configuration of the audio signal. B. Settings: Configuration unrelated to the unit's audio. C. Advanced: Advanced configuration parameters focused on technical personnel. I.3. AUDIO submenu Amate Audio...
  • Page 21 XLR and Dante connectors), the unit prioritizes the Dante digital signal. If the Dante signal becomes unavailable at any point, the unit automatically switches to the analogue input. B. Screen Brightness: Three levels of brightness can be selected: MAX (Maximum), MED (Medium), and MIN (Minimum). Amate Audio...
  • Page 22 C. Reset: Resets all the parameters. A pattern is requested as confirmation for the process. Once done, all parameters and settings revert to factory defaults. Amate Audio...
  • Page 23 E. Noise Gate: (available in selected models only) Allows activating or deactivating the noise gate. This dynamic processor is used to eliminate possible noises produced by the electroacoustic components of the speaker when it is not reproducing sound. Amate Audio...
  • Page 24: 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 Brand: “AMATE AUDIO” We declare under our own responsibility that: Product: Active speaker systems with DSP. Audio apparatus for professional use...
  • Page 25 Perpinyà, 25 · Polígon Industrial Nord · 08226 Terrassa T. +34 93 735 65 65 – F. +34 93 735 60 48 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2024 by Amate Audio S.L. Amate Audio...

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