American Audio LSM-480 User Manual
American Audio LSM-480 User Manual

American Audio LSM-480 User Manual

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American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual
LSM-480

USER MANUAL

A.D.J. S
E
B.V.
UPPLY
UROPE
Junostraat 2
6468 EW Kerkrade
The Netherlands
www.americanaudio.eu
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual LSM-480 USER MANUAL A.D.J. S B.V. UPPLY UROPE Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade The Netherlands www.americanaudio.eu...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ..............3 1.0 Introduction ..............4 2.0 Features ................5 3.0 Front Panel Functions ...........6 4.0 Rear Panel Functions ............ 9 5.0 Powering Up the Device ..........10 6.0 Operating the Device ..........…11 6.1 Input/Output menus............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 1.0 Introduction The LSM series is a digital loudspeaker management system designed for the touring or fixed sound installation markets. The absolute latest in available technology is utilized with 32-bit (40-bit floating point ) processors and high performance 24-bit Analog Converters.
  • Page 5: Features

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 2.0 Features 32-bit DSP (Highly accurate digital processing) High Performance 24-bit A/D and D/A Converters Accurate 1 Hz Frequency Resolution. 6-Band Parametric Equalizers for each Input and Output Full-Function Limiters on Output Channels One Touch”...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Functions

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 3.0 Front Panel Functions 1. USB – a standard Type B USB connector. Proper device driver must be installed prior to usage.The red LED will come on for indication will USB cable connected 2.
  • Page 7 American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 5. Rotary Thumb Wheel - Changes data values of a parameter and confirms the change. The wheel has travel velocity sensing which eases large incremental data modifications. While modifying delay and frequency (1 Hz resolution), pressing the Speed key simultaneously will increment/decrement the data value by 100X.
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  • Page 9: Rear Panel Functions

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 4.0 Rear Panel Functions 5 Output 5 Input Main Power - Connected via a standard IEC socket. A compatible power cord is supplied with the unit. The voltage input is 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz. 2. Main Fuse - T2.5A-250V. Slow blow type.
  • Page 10: Powering Up The Device

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 5.0 Powering Up the Device • After powering up the unit, the following initialization screen is displayed on the LCD: • The initialization process takes about 8 seconds and during that period the unit boots and displays the device model and firmware version.
  • Page 11: Operating The Device

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 6.0 Operating the Device Tips: Channel Linking – While holding down the Mute button for 2 Seconds more than 1 channel from the same group (Input or Output group) can be selected to link the channels together. The green LEDs above the Mute buttons are lit for the linked channels.
  • Page 12 American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual -EQ - EQ parameters • EQ# - Selects one of the 6 available Equalizers. • LEVEL - EQ level gain. Ranges from -30.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.1dB steps. • FREQ - EQ center frequency. Ranges from 20 to 20,000Hz in either 1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps •...
  • Page 13: System Menus

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:X-Over FTRH: Butwrth FTRL: Butwrth FRQH: 1000Hz FRQL:1000Hz SLPH: 24dB SLPL:24dB -Limiter - Output Limiter • THRESH - Limit Threshold. Ranges from -20 to +20dBu in 0.5dB steps. • ATTACK - Attack time. Ranges from 0.3 to 100ms in 0.1ms steps, then ranges from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps.
  • Page 14 American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual SYSTEM MENU *Load a Xover Store a Xover Erase a Xover System Set Signal Generate -Load a Xover - Program Recall The LSM has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30 different program setups.
  • Page 15 American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual The password of the LSM is 6 characters in length.
  • Page 16 American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual • NAME - Program Name, allows a maximum length of 15 characters. SYSTEM Recall P:1 XXXXXXXXXXXX SYSTEM Store SYSTEM Store NAM:XXXXXXXXXXXX Security - Security Lock The LSM enables the user to secure the unit and prevent undesired changes in the setup.
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  • Page 18: Quickreference

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 7.0 Quick Reference Parameters Menu Field Steps Units <<Menu>> <<Cursor>> Level Signal LEVEL Polarity Signal + / - Delay Signal DELAY 1000 21µs EQ Number EQ Level LEVEL EQ Frequency FREQ 20.000 EQ Bandwidth 0.05...
  • Page 19: Pc Control Software

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 8.0 PC Control Software The LSM series is shipped with a special PC Control Software - LSM Drive gives the user an option to control the unit from a remote PC via the USB or RS485 serial communication link.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual 9.0 Specifications Inputs and Outputs Input Impedance: >10k Ohms Output Impedance: 50 Ohms Maximum Level: +20dBu Type: Electronically balanced Audio Performance Frequency Response: +/- 0.1dB (20 to 20 kHz) Dynamic Range: 115dB type (unweighted) CMMR: >...
  • Page 21 American Audio LSM Loudspeaker Controller User Manual Audio Control Parameters Gain: -40 to +12dB in 0.1dB steps Polarity: +/- Delay: Up to 1000ms per I/O Parametric Equalizers (6 per I/O) EQ Type: Parametric, Hi-shelf, Lo-shelf Gain: -30 to +15dB in 0.1dB steps Bandwidth: 0.05 to 3 octaves (Q=0.404 to 28.852)

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