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- Page 1 Protea™ DSP480 and DSP360 Loudspeaker System Processors Operating Manual ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (585) 872-0010 Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (585) 872-0739 ashly.com...
- Page 2 Operating Manual - PROTEA™ DSP480 and DSP360 System Processors Important Safety Instructions Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, Le symbole de la flèche dans un triangle équilateral symbolisant la foudre is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous est prévu pour sensibiliser l’utilisateur à...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating Manual - PROTEA™ DSP480 and DSP360 System Processors Table Of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...........4 1.1 Audio Features . -
Page 4: Introduction
Computer Interface with Protea Software: The computer interface uses Ashly Protea software for Windows, which allows complete PC control of the unit through a USB jack. Protea software can be downloaded at no cost from the Ashly web site. Advantages of using the software include greater preset capacity, and a very intuitive visual representation of the audio routing and control process. -
Page 5: Front Panel Control Features
Operating Manual - PROTEA™ DSP480 and DSP360 System Processors 4 . FRONT PANEL CONTROL FEATURES 4 .1 Function Keys and Data Wheel To the right of the LCD display are two unlabeled function keys and a rotary data wheel. All audio and system parameters are edited using these three controls. -
Page 6: Audio Functions
Operating Manual - PROTEA™ DSP480 and DSP360 System Processors 4 .6 Audio Functions 4 .6a Gain Input and Output Gain are separately adjustable from -40dB to +12dB in 0.1dB increments. The output gain menu also provides for selection of input source(s) for a given output channel, as well as polarity of the outgoing signal. -
Page 7: Delay
DSP360 EQ section of Protea NE Software. The software works whether a unit is connected or not, so it is an invaluable teach- ing tool as well as an audio setup tool for Protea products. The program is available on the Ashly web site. -
Page 8: Crossover
24dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley filters are the industry standard, the easiest to use, and the filter type recommended by Ashly. Other filter types are available, but may require polarity switching or other adjustments for proper results. The following paragraphs offer a summary of the three filter types as used in... -
Page 9: Limit
Operating Manual - PROTEA™ DSP480 and DSP360 System Processors Butterworth Butterworth filters individually are always -3dB at the displayed crossover frequency and are used because they have a "maximally flat" passband and sharpest transition to the stopband. When a Butterworth HPF and LPF of the same crossover frequency are summed, the combined response is always +3dB. -
Page 10: Other Functions
4 .7d Mute The Protea DSP480 and DSP360 allow the user to mute both inputs and/or outputs. When muted, an input or output's red Mute LED is lit. When an input or output is selected, pressing the Mute button will toggle its mute function. To quickly mute all outputs, escape out to the top level preset display, then press the Mute button, pressing it a second time to confirm. -
Page 11: Utilities
Operating Manual - PROTEA™ DSP480 and DSP360 System Processors 4 .7e Util T h e P r o t e a D S P 4 8 0 a n d DSP360 utilities include a security sec- tion for password protected lockout, a dBu/VU meter preference select, and a device name display. -
Page 12: Interconnect Features
Ashly Protea Control Software is available at no cost, and must be downloaded from the Ashly Website before running on your Windows PC. Ashly no longer includes a software CD-ROM with new units. Download and install the software on your PC. Note that a firewall exception may need to be added to your Windows security settings as you install the software. - Page 13 The project canvas is used to visually represent and control a fixed physical sound system installation, and can display any of the Ashly processors, amplifiers, and remotes used in that system. The user can also place an assortment of isolated control objects such as level faders, single LEDs, meter bars, etc, and map them to specific product functions within that project.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Operating Manual - PROTEA™ DSP480 and DSP360 System Processors 7 . TROUBLESHOOTING 7 .1 - Audio Troubleshooting Tips No power - Is the detachable AC cord fully plugged in? Is the rear panel power switch on? Controls don't work - check the Security Level. If set to Full Lockout, then Protea unit is "view only". Change security settings in Util menu or software. -
Page 15: Warranty Information
ASHLY AUDIO, INC. warrants to the owner of this product that it will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of FIVE years from the original date of purchase. ASHLY AUDIO INC. will without charge, repair or replace at its discretion any defective product or component parts upon prepaid delivery of the product to the ASHLY AUDIO, INC. -
Page 16: Block Diagram
Phone: (585) 872-0010 Fax: (585) 872-0739 Toll Free (800) 828-6308 ashly.com ©2021 Ashly Audio, A Division of JAM Industries USA, LLC. All rights reserved worldwide. All features, specifications, and graphical representations are subject to change or improvement without notice. Protea DSP480 and DSP360 r1...
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