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thomann DS 2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DS 2/4 digital speaker management system user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e. K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 26.10.2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety notes..............................7 Performance characteristics......................11 Installation and operation........................12 4.1 Pin assignment..........................13 Connectors and controls........................14 Functions..............................19 Technical data............................28 Protecting the environment......................30 DS 2/4...

  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. DS 2/4...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. digital speaker management system...

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. DS 2/4...
  • Page 8 Safety notes DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
  • Page 9 NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. DS 2/4...
  • Page 10 Safety notes NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.

  • Page 11: Performance Characteristics

    Three digital 24-bit signal processors Parametric five-band equalizers High- and low-pass filters Controllable input and output sensitivity Runtime delay of up to seven seconds Limiter with adjustable threshold, attack, hold and decay RS232 interface Installation in 19-inch racks (1 rack unit) DS 2/4...

  • Page 12: Installation And Operation

    Installation and operation Installation and operation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

  • Page 13: 4.1 Pin Assignment

    XLR-connections for signal in-/ XLR mounting sockets are provided for signal inputs. XLR mounting plugs are provided for outputs signal outputs. The figure and the table show the XLR pin assignment for balanced wiring. Ground Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) DS 2/4...

  • Page 14: Connectors And Controls

    Connectors and controls Connectors and controls Front panel digital speaker management system...
  • Page 15 Button to activate the parameterisation mode. Operate the button repeatedly to switch between the channels. 5 ENTER Button to confirm changes and input values and to open the different submenus. 6 QUIT Button to leave the opened menu or the menu function. DS 2/4...
  • Page 16 Connectors and controls 7 Jog wheel The jog wheel can be used to set parameters, enter values and select menu options. 8 LED-display input channel A / B The LEDs show the signal strength of the input signal. Reduce the output level of the device connected to the affected channel in the event of overdrive ("CLIP"...
  • Page 17 Connectors and controls Rear panel DS 2/4...
  • Page 18 Connectors and controls 11 Plug for mains cable with fuse holder. 12 RS232 interface, 9-pin D-SUB socket. 13 OUTPUTS Signal output 4 to 1 (male XLR panel connector). 14 INPUTS Signal input channel A and B (female XLR panel connector). digital speaker management system...

  • Page 19: Functions

    This submenu permits calling of a stored configuration. Operate the [ENTER] button to activate the "load a Xover" option. Select the desired configuration with the jog wheel (1 to 10). Confirm your selection with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘loading …’ . DS 2/4...
  • Page 20 Functions "design a Xover" A user configuration can be created in this submenu. Operate the [ENTER] button and then [NEXT] to activate the "design a Xover" option. Select the desired mode with the [NEXT] / [BACK] buttons or with the jog wheel, e.g. "type: 2×2 way crossover“.
  • Page 21 Operate the [ENTER] button and use the jog wheel to select the desired memory slot (1 to 10). Operate the [ENTER] button. You may then select a user-specific designation. Use the jog wheel and the [NEXT] button for this. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘stored’ . DS 2/4...
  • Page 22 Functions "erase a Xover" Use this submenu to delete configurations stored in the device. Operate the [ENTER] button and then three times the [NEXT] button to activate the "erase a Xover" option. The display shows ‘… erase a xover’ . Operate the [ENTER] button and select the memory slot of the configuration you want to delete with the jog wheel (1 to 10).
  • Page 23 The "wake up time" menu item can be used to determine the activation conduct of the digital speaker management system. The following options are available: fade in (the outputs slowly move up to the set level at activation) mute hold (all outputs remain muted) Confirm your selection with [ENTER]. DS 2/4...
  • Page 24 Functions "delay time/distance" The "delay time/distance" menu item can be used to set the runtime delay of the digital speaker management system. Available units are meter (m), feet (ft) and milliseconds (ms). Confirm your selection with [ENTER]. "interface“ The "interface" menu item can be used to determine the transfer sped of the RS232 interface (2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 Bd) and the device ID (Remote-ID 1 to 32) of the digital speaker management system.
  • Page 25 This parameter can be used to com‐ pensate for constructively caused different signal runtimes of speakers or spatially caused run‐ time differences (speaker distance). High Pass High-pass filter < 10 Hz…16 kHz Low Pass Low-pass filter 35 Hz … 22 kHz DS 2/4...
  • Page 26 Functions Equalizer A parametric 5-band equalizer is available per output. Additionally, a high- or low-shelf filter can be set. For this, set the gain to 0 dB and the Q-factor to "Hishelf/Loshelf". To deactivate a certain EQ-band (bypass mode), push the [ENTER] button. Parameter Value range Frequency...
  • Page 27 Parameter Function Value range Threshold Threshold –20 … +15 dB Attack Attack time 1 … 100 ms Hold Holding time 0 … 100 ms Decay Decay time 10 … 1000 ms DS 2/4...

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Input impedance 10 kΩ Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) > 50 dB (30 Hz…20 kHz) < 50 Ω Output impedance Max. voltage difference between positive and Vpp = 4 V, Vpp = 7.6 V negative peak voltage Frequency response 20 Hz …...
  • Page 29 Technical data Dimensions (H × W × D) 44 mm × 480 mm × 220 mm (1.73 in. × 19.90 in. × 8.67 in.) Weight 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs.) DS 2/4...

  • Page 30: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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