3-pin South Africa 3-pin Argentina 3-pin Brazil 3-pin India GB 2099 SEV1011/T23 SANS 164-1 IRAM 2073 NBR 14136 IS 1293 *Mains plug types and associated standards (Graphics are similar illustrations only and not in scale) d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Intended use The d&b D80 amplifier is designed for mobile applications and intended to be used with all current d&b loudspeakers. A LINEAR setup is available allowing the D80 to be used as a linear power amplifier. NOTICE! The device complies with the electromagnetic compatibility...
AES3 channels or four AES3 channels. Each input channel can be routed to any of the output channels A to D. XLR connectors 2 and 4 of the D80 can be used as either digital or analog inputs, connectors 1 and 3 are analog inputs.
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Both, Ethernet and dbCAN protocols are incorporated. The Ethernet protocol implemented in the d&b R1 Remote control software V2 and the D80 amplifier is a protocol developed by the OCA Alliance (Open Control Architecture Alliance), of which d&b is a founding member. For further details, please refer to the OCA website: www.oca-alliance.com.
TFT color touch screen, 3.5" / 320 x 240 Pixel high range 100 to 127 V, 50 – 60 Hz low range Mains fuse internal Power consumption (typical values) Standby Idle 180 W Max. power consumption (short term RMS) 7000 W d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Pink noise or Sine wave 10 Hz – 20 kHz Dimensions and weight Height x width x depth 2 RU x 19" x 530.5 mm 2 RU x 19" x 20.9" Weight 19 kg / 42 lb D80 enclosure dimensions in mm [inch] d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Rotary encoder SCROLL/EDIT. indicators" on page 18, following Refer to Þ Chapter 6.3 "Controls and Þ Chapter 6.3.1 "Mains power indicators" on page 18 and switch" on page 18. Þ Chapter 7 "User interface" on page 21. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
6" is usually sufficient) to accommodate the cables and connectors at the rear of the amplifier. When mounting D80 amplifiers into a 19" rack, do not just rely on fixing and supporting the amplifiers by their front panels using appropriate rack mounting screws and U washers as shown in the graphic opposite.
Yellow ▪ Is off when the speed is 10 Mbit. ▪ Illuminates permanently when the speed is 100 Mbit. Network topologies Star topology Daisy chain topology for a Combined topology maximum of three devices d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
RJ 45 connectors (metal housing) must be used while the cable shielding must be connected to both sides. CAN network topologies Daisy chain topology Combined topology With R60 USB to CAN interface With R70 Ethernet to CAN interface d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Due to the wide range of functions the user interface is described separately in more detail in Þ Chapter 7 "User interface" on page 21. However, both the Standby and Mute functions of the D80 are described in the following two sections. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Mute function instead of Standby. However, the Standby mode can be useful with mid/high systems as it removes any residual noise from the system. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Startup 6.3.4 Mute functions The D80 provides two mute functions: ▪ Individual mute buttons for each channel or pair of channels, depending on the output mode configuration Þ Channel mute, ▪ and a master mute function Þ «Mute all». Note: The device stores the setting of the mute buttons when the mains power is switched off or disconnected.
(counterclockwise) decreases it. To leave Edit mode press the encoder or simply tap the respective Menu item again. The color of the frame will change from yellow back to white again Þ Position cursor. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Device and Channel setup screens 7.3 Screen items and views This section describes the different menu items, views and function elements characterizing the user interface of the D80. 7.3.1 Function buttons Properties: ▪ The top left of the button shows the function name while the bottom right shows the status of the function.
(alphanumeric keypad) or an IP address (numeric keypad). ▪ Selection and editing is performed using the touch screen or turning and pushing the encoder. 7.3.5 Information fields Properties: Non-selectable/non-editable field for information purposes only. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
In addition, the Home screen gives direct access to the Remote subscreen. The Home screen can be accessed from any screen or menu at any level using the Home button ( ). Home screen access chart Hierarchy level d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Channel strip Channel strip D80 Channel strip block diagram (signal chain) The channel strip follows the actual signal chain from left to right: ISP/OVL Indicates the following states for both, the analog ( ) and the digital ( ) signal inputs: Grey The relevant channel is not available.
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Channel muted Channel unmuted A channel error is indicated on the Channel mute button by an exclamation mark Þ A corresponding error message is issued on the Channel view button. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Basic settings - Quick reference Basic settings - Quick reference Due to the vast functional range and possible settings of the D80 amplifier, this section is intended as a quick reference to provide you with a systematic procedure for defining the basic settings of the amplifier.
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Note: A detailed description of the Input mode is given in the reference chapter Þ Chapter 11.2 "Input" on page 32. A detailed description of the Input routing is given in the reference chapter Þ Chapter 12.6 "Input routing" on page 62. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Tapping «OK» on the top right confirms the entry, closes the input mask and switches back to the Device setup screen. Tapping the Back button ( ) on the top left cancels any entry and switches back to the Device setup screen keeping the previous entry. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Þ Fallback Þ Override 11.2.1 Input mode Input mode block diagram Analog/Analog Both input connector pairs 1/2 and 3/4 are set to «Analog», an analog audio signal is accepted by inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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If D1/2 and D3/4 are used as Master/Slave, both clock signals (external/internal) are not synchronous. Syncing The DSPs are synchronizing (transitional state). Use SRC The external clock is either 44.1 kHz or 88.2 kHz (in connection with SRC). SRC is switched on. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
The on/off status of each function is indicated by change in color of the respective button from grey to blue or vice versa. Below these buttons, there is a graphical presentation of the actual input routing. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Center frequency of the pilot band, adjustable from 5 Hz to 24 kHz in 1 Hz or 0.01 Hz increments. The chosen increment is shown in light grey at the top right of the field. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
The on/off status is indicated by a change in color of the button from grey to blue or vice versa. Clear All gain settings are reset to factory default (0 dB) while the function remains activated. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
After the Fallback function has been triggered, it can be reset manually by reactivating (selecting) the «Regular 1/2» input source. This can be done either locally or via the Web Remote interface or via the d&b Remote network using R1. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
When the function is activated, the input has the highest priority for general messages or emergency services. When Override is activated, the analog input A3 is disabled on INPUT the Input routing screen and «Override» is displayed (flashing D3/4 D1/2 when active). LINK d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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Attack time, adjustable from 0.01 sec. to 1 sec. in 0.01 sec. increments. Hold Hold time, adjustable from 0 sec. to 10 sec. in 0.1 sec. increments. Release Release time, adjustable from 0 sec. to 10 sec. in 0.1 sec. increments. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
2 x Dual Channel 2 x Mix TOP/SUB 2 x 2-Way Active Mixed configuration On the bottom left of the Output screen, the «Speaker» navigation button provides direct access to the Þ Speaker setup screen. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
11.3.1 Output mode NOTICE! Ensure that the connected loudspeaker type corresponds to the actual output configuration of the D80. Dual Channel mode (A/B, C/D) The Dual Channel mode is dedicated to d&b fullrange systems (passive systems) and actively driven d&b subwoofers. Both channels of each pair of amplifier channels can be configured for TOP or SUB cabinets independently.
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1 = Amp A (C) pos. (LF) 2 = Amp A (C) neg. (LF) 3 = Amp B (D) pos. (MF/HF) 4 = Amp B (D) neg. (MF/HF) 5 = n.c. 2 x 2-Way Active mode d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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▪ AMP A/B Þ Dual Channel, AMP C/D Þ Mix TOP/SUB ▪ AMP A/B Þ Mix TOP/SUB, AMP C/D Þ 2-Way Active ... as well as all other combinations are also possible. Mixed configuration example AMP A/B Þ Dual Channel, AMP C/D Þ 2-Way Active d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
The DHCP+LL setting enables the amplifier to also work in a setup without a DHCP server. A fully functional local network including remote control from a PC or Mac via R1 will be set up automatically. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Remote ID exceeds 7.63, CAN disabled! Device ID Using the two digit Device ID for each subnet, you can define a total of 63 devices (values 1 to 63). d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
An indication is that when you tap a specific button and the adjacent button is activated instead or when a specific button does no longer work. In such cases, the touch screen should be recalibrated. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Note: The factory default password is: dbaudio Lock Tapping the «Lock» button confirms any new settings and exits the subscreen. A corresponding message is displayed. The device will be switched to the screen selected for Lock mode. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
3. Release the encoder and briefly press the encoder again within 2 sec. ↳ Short confirmation beep. The device will boot up and will switch to the Home screen. A corresponding message will be issued: d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
To prevent accidental reset when you tap the «Clear...» button, a dialog will pop up prompting you to confirm the reset or cancel the sequence by tapping the Back button ( ). d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
In addition, there is dynamic information about the actual temperatures of... : ▪ Power supply (Temp. PS) ▪ The entire power amplifier (Temp. AMP) ▪ Central Processing Unit (Temp. CPU) Selecting the «Hardware» button provides further hardware specific information. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
(OVL). Mains/SMPS Displays the actual mains voltage and frequency, the actual mains power consumption in combination with a power limiter LED and the actual temperature of the switched mode power supply (SMPS). d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
11.5.4 Mains current limiter (MCL) Selecting «Mains current limiter» opens the corresponding subscreen. The D80 features a power limiter which serves to limit the mains current draw whenever the mains current draw threatens to trigger the circuit breaker. Limiting is done by reducing the sound levels evenly on all channels.
AmpPresets screen. ▪ Selecting the Back button ( ) on the top left cancels any entry and switches back to the AmpPresets screen keeping the previous entry. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
▪ getting a rough impression of the crest factor. ▪ checking the output channels (e.g. no output current displayed Þ the connector cable may be interrupted or no loudspeaker is connected. ▪ checking the power amplifier (e.g. no output voltage displayed). d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Inputs tab When the AutoWakeup function is enabled, the corresponding inputs that will be monitored for incoming signals can be specified. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Tapping «OK» on the top right confirms the entry, closes the input mask and switches back to the channel setup screen. Tapping the Back button ( ) on the top left cancels any entry and switches back to the Channel setup screen keeping the previous entry. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
12.3 Level Input sensitivity of the respective power amplifier channel or set of channels (depending on the output mode), adjustable within a range of —57.5 dB to +6 dB in steps of 0.5 dB. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Back button ( ). Copy/Paste Allows the entire EQ settings of one channel to be copied/pasted to any other channel. To do so, proceed as follows: d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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Depending on the filter type used, 1 to 4 bands may be required for each filter. The following table lists the available types, their corresponding parameters and the number of filter bands required for the selected type. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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Slope can be set to 6, 12, 18 or 24 dB/octave. Gain Gain, adjustable from –18 dB to +12 dB in 0.2 dB steps. Clear Resets all settings of the selected filter band right away. band d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
The Input routing screen also provides direct access to the Þ «Input mode» screen. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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A simple example is shown in the graphic opposite. The stream labels are stated in inverted commas. The corresponding labels and their locations on the screen are listed in the table below. Out 1/2 Main R@FoH DS10 Stage R Front - Output 1 d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
To verify the correct connection of cabinets and amplifiers, the calibration result can be compared with the typical impedance values for d&b loudspeakers as listed in the Þ Appendix: " Typical impedance (Z) values" on page d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
" Max. number of cabinets operated in parallel" on page 86. Load monitoring does not work if: ▪ the amplifier is switched off or switched to standby mode. ▪ the respective channel is muted. ▪ the pilot signal level is too low. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Series. The list is in alphabetical order, the starting point, however, is the Series currently loaded. Selecting «(All)» provides direct access to all setups available and the LINEAR setup. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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LoadMatch subscreen which is described in Þ Chapter 12.8.2 "LoadMatch" on page 69. Note: LoadMatch does not apply to all loudspeakers. When the function is not applicable, this button is not functional. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
On the Home screen, the On/Off status and the setting of the HF Trim option is indicated by the entry «HFT[n]» on the «Channel view» button of the corresponding channel strip, as shown in the graphic opposite. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Þ The resulting cable impedance is shown as an ohmic value in the «Cable impedance» information field underneath. Maximum gain reached Depending on the LoadMatch settings, the message «Maximum gain reached» indicates the limit up to which the LoadMatch function works. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Channel setup 12.8.3 LINEAR setup In addition to the loudspeaker specific setups, a LINEAR setup is also available allowing the D80 to be used as a linear power amplifier. Note: CUT in LINEAR setup: ▪ Butterworth 2nd order (12 dB/oct.) ▪...
EQ settings, if applicable. On the Home screen, the On/Off status of the generator is indicated by the entry «FG» on the Channel view button of the corresponding channel strip, as shown in the graphic opposite. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
The «Web Remote» tab shows the actual screen of the connected amplifier. All screens and screen items can be accessed by simply clicking the relevant item. Edit For applicable parameters, the «Edit» button becomes accessible and a corresponding dialog will pop up. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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This is very useful when entering major changes. The counter field will also appear and behaves in the same manner as described above. 4. To confirm the set value, click the relevant field again or click the respective «OK» button. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
In addition, a storage option is provided which allows you to store the Event log data locally. This is mainly intended for service and/or troubleshooting purposes. To save the Event log data locally, proceed as follows: d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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2. As a final step, select the «Activate backup file on device» button to apply the backup and remote settings. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
Þ To exit the «Service» tab functions, click the «Logout» button at the top. Licenses and Copyright Selecting the d&b logo at the top left opens the «Licenses and Copyright» information page. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
100 - 127 V A C Auxiliary Power Supply The Auxiliary Power Supply feeds the DSP section and the device control and operates within the range from 55 V A C 400 V A C d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
14.1.4 Mains inrush current limiter The Main Power Supply is started softly to limit inrush current. Up to two D80 may be powered up at the same time without triggering a line circuit breaker of 13-16 A (230 V) or 30 A (100-120 V) respectively.
To operate the amplifier using a mains generator or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), observe the following: ▪ With the D80 amplifier the apparent power figure (VA value) is about the same as the effective power figure (W value). ▪ Use a generator or UPS that can deliver the maximum power required by the entire system.
Operation (Hardware references) 14.2 Power amplifiers The power amplifiers fitted to the D80 utilize Class D technology similar to a switch mode power supply. Compared to the known linear amplifier concept (Class A, AB, G or H), Class D power amplifiers produce less heat and allow for a compact and light- weight design.
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Signal CF 12 dB cont. 4 Ω/Ch. 29.00 0.99 2900 2000 3071 Signal CF 9 dB cont. 4 Ω/Ch. 32.50 0.99 3250 2150 1100 3753 Signal CF 9 dB max. 4 Ω/Ch. 55.00 0.99 5500 3500 2000 – – d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
TFT screens. In this case proceed as follows: 1. Spray on the soft cloth before wiping the screen. ↳ Never apply/spray directly on the screen as the liquid could penetrate the device. 2. Wipe the screen with moderate pressure. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
1. From the «Home screen» go to «Device setup» Þ «More» Þ «Preferences» Þ «Display». 2. Select «Touch screen calibration». ↳ The calibration menu will be opened guiding you through the calibration procedure. 3. Follow the on screen instructions respectively. d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
D80 Amplifier, Z2710 manufactured by d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG. All products of type D80 starting from variant Z2710.000 are included, provided they correspond to the original technical version and have not been subject to any later design or electromechanical modifications.
A DC resistance measurement using a multimeter may produce different results. D80 amplifiers apply audible low level signals in the low frequency range for a few seconds using dedicated frequencies for each cabinet type. This reduces the impact of ambient temperature and mechanical aging of the driver components on the impedance values.
System Failure mode Single cabinet HF section of Single HF/MF LF section of Single LF driver disconnected single cabinet driver single cabinet 24C-E 10AL/10AL-D 10S/10S-D/10A/10A-D 12S12S-D 24S/24S-D 12S-SUB 18A-SUB/18S-SUB 21S-SUB 27A-SUB/27S-SUB AL60/AL90 B1-SUB B2-SUB d&b D80 Manual 1.14 en...
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