Amate Audio DSP206 User manual

User’s manual
Manual de usuario
DSP206
DSP608
October 2015

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ENGLISH
Safety Instructions
1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED ALL WARNINGS
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use of instructions should be followed.
5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER
Do not use the product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of the limit and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES
This Product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
9. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR
GROUNDING-TYPE PLUG
A Polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DON’T OPEN
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do
not expose this equipment to rain or moisture
WARNING:

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10. PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED
PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT
WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.
11. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
12. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN
UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
lightning and power line surges.
13. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING
IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY,
SUCH AS WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED, LIQUID
HAS BEEN SPILLED OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS, THE
APPARATUS HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DOES NOT
OPERATE NORMALLY, OR HAS BEEN FROPPED.
14. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
15. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
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1 INTRODUCTION
The DSP206/608 is a complete digital loudspeaker management system designed
for the touring or fixed sound installation markets. The absolute latest in available
technology is utilized with 64-bit floating point processors and high performance 24-
bit Analogue Converters. The high-bit DSP prevents noise and distortion induced by
truncation errors of the commonly used 24-bit fixed-point devices. A complete set of
parameters include I/O levels, 2 second-delay per channel, polarity, 10 bands of
parametric EQ per channel, multiple crossover selections, full function compressor
and peak limiter. Precise frequency control is achieved with its 1 Hz resolution.
Inputs and outputs can be routed in multiple configurations to meet any
requirements.
The DSP206/608 can be controlled or configured in real time on the front panel or
with the intuitive PC/Mac GUI accessed via the USB interface (also Ethernet in
DSP608). Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device current with
newly developed algorithms and functions once available. Multiple setup storage and
system security complete this professional package.
Shipped contents:
-DSP206/608 unit
-AC power cord
-USB cable for PC connection
-4 x rubber feet
-Pen Drive (USB) or CD-ROM with software and User Manual
2 FEATURES
2.1 Common features
-Electronically balanced inputs
-Matched-impedance balanced outputs
-64-bit floating point DSP
-High Performance 24-bit A/D Converters
-1 Hz Frequency Resolution
-10 Parametric Equalizers for each Input and Output (EQs can be set as Bell,
Notch, High Shelf, Low Shelf, Notch, Allpass, Band Pass, High Pass, Low Pass)
-Multiple Crossover types: Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley, up to 4th order
(24dB / oct).
-Up to 2 seconds delay per each input/output
-RMS compressor and ultra-fast attack Peak Limiter.
-Precise Level, Polarity and Delay
-2-Line x 16 Character Blue Backlit LCD Display
-Signal LED’s on every Input and Output
-Security Lock
-USB Interface for PC/Mac Control and Configuration (on front panel)
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2.2 Model-specific features
DSP206
-2 Inputs and 6 Outputs with flexible routing
-110dB dynamic range (inputs) / 114dB dynamic range (outputs)
-48kHz sampling rate
-Low latency (1.32ms)
-Storage of up to 50 Program Setups
DSP608
-4 Analog Inputs, 2 Digital Inputs (AES/EBU) and 8 Outputs with flexible routing.
-118dB dynamic range (inputs) / 114dB dynamic range (outputs)
-65kHz sampling rate
-Low latency (1ms)
-Ethernet connection (RJ45, on back panel)
-Storage of up to 80 Program Setups
3 MAIN CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
3.1 The front panel
A) USB Connector –A standard type B USB connector for interface with a PC or
Mac. Software and driver must be installed prior to usage.
B) Mute keys –Press for Mute/Unmute input and output channels. When a channel
is muted, this key will light up in red for indication.
C) Input signal LEDs - Show the current level of the Signal: Signal (-48dBu), -6dBu,
Limit (orange), Clip (red). The Limit led lights up if a gain reduction is taking place
(due to a programmed compressor). The Clip LED references to the device's
maximum headroom (+22dBu).
D) Menu Control keys - There are 6 menu keys: <Channel (Previous Channel),
Channel> (Next Channel), <Select (Previous Option), Select> (Next Option),
Menu and Exit. The functions of each key is explained below:
F
E
G
B
C
D
A
H

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<Channel:
Choose previous channel for editing.
Channel>:
Choose next channel for editing
<Select:
Select previous parameter for editing
Select>:
Select next parameter for editing
Menu:
This key has different functions depending on when it is used:
-In the Main Screen: Access the System Menu.
-In the Main Menu allows entering the System Menu.
Exit:
Exit to the Main Menu
E) LCD - Shows all the necessary information to control the unit.
F) Copy/Paste keys –Used to copy an item setup (PEQ, Filter, Compressor) of one
input or output channel to another.
G) Rotary Thumb Wheel –Turn the wheel to change parameter data values. Click
on it to confirm the value entered. The center click of the wheel is also use to
browse different parameters of the same feature.
H) Output signal LEDs - Show the current level of the output Signal: Signal (-
48dBu), -6dBu, Limit (orange), Clip (red). The Limit led lights up if a gain
reduction is taking place (due to a programmed compressor). The Clip LED
indicates a gain this reduction is higher than 12dB.
3.2 The rear panel
DSP206
DSP608
A) Power switch - Controls power On/Off.
B) Main Power - Connects via a standard IEC socket. A compatible power cord is
supplied with the unit. The input voltage range is 85 to 240VAC, 50-60Hz.
C) XLR input and outputs - Separate 3-pin XLR connectors are provided for each
audio input and output. The device's output stage employs the balanced
impedance topology. All I/O connectors have pin 1 as ground (shield), pin 2 as +
and pin 3 as -.
E
B
C
C
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D

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D) Ethernet port –RJ45 connector to connect with the PC via Ethernet. Use CAT-5
or CAT-6 cable.
E) AES/EBU Input –This XLR connector accepts a 2-channel digital input in
AES/EBU or S/PDIF format, 16 or 24-bit. Supported sample rates are 44.1, 48,
88.2 and 96 kHz.
4 QUICK INSTALLATION
4.1 Before you start
Before powering up the unit, make sure that the input and output XLR cables are in
good state and following the following pinning diagram: 1 for shield, 2 for live(+), 3
for return (-) as defined by the AES14 standard.
Do not connect the unit to your computer before installing the software and the USB
Driver. Please refer to installation instructions in this manual.
When connecting the DSP to the amplifiers, mute the DSP outputs (or turn down the
amplifier’s volume knobs) until you configure your processing. Loudspeakers may be
damaged due to a wrong setup. It is advisable to unmute first the high frequency
channels: in case they are connected to low frequency drivers by mistake, they
cannot be damaged. Otherwise, high frequency speakers may be damaged because
of trying to reproduce low frequencies.
4.2 Power Up
After powering up the unit, all LEDs will be lit for about six seconds, while the
following message is displayed on the LCD:
After that, the DSP unit displays its main screen:
Now the DSP unit is ready to operate. The screen shows the name of the unit (above
line) and the program name currently active (below line). The program assigned is
always the last program the user recalled or stored before powering down the unit.
An admiration mark (!) beside the program name means that the program has been
modified but not stored. This symbol does not appear when the modified program is
the default preset.
Initialising...
DEFAULT PRESET
AMATE AUDIO
! My_Preset
AMATE AUDIO

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4.3 Control Software
The DSP units are shipped with a Computer Software which provides a Graphic
User Interface (GUI) application - DSPLink. DSPLink allows the user to control the
DSP unit from a computer via the USB communication link (or additionally through
Ethernet, in model DSP608). For the USB connection, a driver must be installed
(included with the DSPLink installation package).
The GUI application makes it much easier to control and monitor the device, allowing
the user to get the whole picture on one screen. Programs can be recalled and
stored from/to Computer’s hard drive, thus expanding the storage to become virtually
limitless.
DSPLink is available for PC and Mac. A USB pen drive or CD-ROM with the
software is included in the original package of the unit. Check Amate Audio’s website
for a latest version download (www.amateaudio.com).
Installation for PC-Windows:
Double click the installation file, depending whether you have a 32 or a 64-bit
system:
Amate_Audio_DSPLink_32_bit_v_10_X_X_BuildNr.msi
Amate_Audio_DSPLink_64_bit_v_10_X_X_BuildNr.msi
Follow the on-screen instructions. You may be prompted to install the Microsoft
Visual Runtime libraries before finishing the installation. Click the checkbox to
proceed with this action.
NOTE: Installations under Windows 8 (or newer) require configuring Windows to
accept the installation of drivers without digital signature. Should you need support in
that, please refer to section 8.1 of this manual.
Installation for Mac
First unzip the provided installation file:
Amate_Audio_DSPLink_v_10_X_X_BuildNr.mpkg.zip

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Then select the .mkpg file with CONTROL+Click and select “Open”. Then follow the
on-screen instructions.
4.4 Connecting the device to a computer
4.4.1 USB
WARNING: Always install the software package DSPLink before connecting your
unit to the computer. See previous section for details.
After installing DSPLink, please use the provided USB cable to connect the unit to
your computer. The first time you connect a device, the system will ask you to look
for the driver. Choose the option “do not look for updates and to automatically select
the best driver”.
Run DSPLink and the unit will be automatically detected.
Click on the arrow next to the detected unit to open the window for parameter
edition.
4.4.2 Ethernet (DSP608 only)
Use a standard CAT5 or CAT6 cable with RJ45 connectors (not supplied) to connect
the unit to your Local Area Network. The most convenient way is to connect it to a
router that provides automatic IP addresses (DHCP enabled), and that is sharing the
same network with the computer in which you are running DSPLink. In this case the
unit will be detected and configured automatically.
For direct connection with a computer, or through a switch not supporting DHCP,
then you can either let your computer get an automatic IP of the ZeroConfig range,
or assign a fixed IP to it:
To obtain an automatic IP in the ZeroConfig range:
1. Connect the unit to the switch or computer. The computer network card’s
settings must specify “Obtain an automatic IP” (by default)
2. DSPLink will detect the unit through its MAC address.
3. After some time (it may take a couple of minutes), the system will assign the
address and notify the message “This connection has limited or no
connectivity”.
To set a fixed IP in the ZeroConfig range:
1. Open your Network Connection settings and edit TCP/IP address
2. Set the IP in the ZeroConfig Range (169.254.0.0 –169.254.255.255)
3. Set a Subnet Mask as 255.255.0.0.
4. Other parameters such as Gateway or DNS Servers may be left blank.
5. Connect the unit to the network where your computer is connected to.
6. DSPLink will detect the unit
4.5 System Optimization
In order to have a proper start of your system and an optimized configuration, follow
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1. Play a signal at the nominal level from your mixing desk, and set the input
gain of your processor to 0dB (Default Preset setting)
2. Set the crossovers that you want to use, while keeping the output gains also
at 0dB.
3. With DISCONNECTED loudspeakers, turn up the volume of the power
amplifiers entirely clockwise (full volume).
4. Reduce the output gain and / or the output limiter setting to get the desired
gain, so that the amplifier is just clipping and the built-in limiters of your
processor are just limiting (Orange led blinking at the output channels).
5. Turn down the volume of the power amplifiers, connect your speakers, and
slowly increase the volume while checking the sound.
6. Check if the loudspeakers are reproducing distortion-free sound, and the
limiter LEDs are flashing or off, but not continuously on. If they are
continuously on, reduce the output gain of your processor.
7. If you cannot reach enough signal level, increase the processor's input gain or
turn up the level from your mixing desk.
5 OPERATING THE DEVICE
5.1 Input Menus
To access the Input Menus press the <Channel or Channel> key. Press Exit to finish
editing or again <Channel or Channel> to edit other channels.
The following menus are available for each input channel. Please note that by
default the inputs and outputs channels are linked in groups of two. The following
options are shown for the input group composed of In1 and In2
5.1.1 Input Gain
Adjust the gain of each input, using the rotary knob.
5.1.2 Input Selection
Select an analog or digital source (AES/EBU) using the rotary knob.
(This option is only available in DSP608).
5.1.3 Delay
Adjust the delay by turning the rotary knob. Push this knob to switch the unit
between ms, ft or m.
-1.25dB
In 12 Gain
Analog
In 12 Source
0.090ms
In 12 Delay
Signal
AES Stereo
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5.1.4 Crossover
• Low Pass –First adjust the Low Pass Filter cut-off frequency. To switch it off, turn
the rotary knob clockwise until frequency reaches 20 kHz.
Second, press the rotary knob and select from the available types and slopes:
Type: Butterworth, Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Bessel. Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Linkwitz-Riley. Slope: 12dB or 24dB
• High Pass –First adjust the High Pass Filter cut-off frequency. To switch it off, turn
the rotary knob counter-clockwise until frequency reaches 20 Hz.
Second, press the rotary knob and select from the available types and slopes:
Type: Butterworth, Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Bessel. Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Linkwitz-Riley. Slope: 12dB or 24dB
5.1.5 Parametric EQ
Select between one of the 10 available Equalizers on each input channel by using
the keys < Select and Select >. Browse the parameters by turning the rotary knob
and push the knob to select and confirm the values. The following parameters can
be adjusted for each EQ:
• Freq - EQ center frequency.
• Gain - EQ level gain.
• Q- EQ Bandwidth. For shelving filters the Q sets the transition in dB/Oct.
• Type - Shape of EQ. The available types are:
Bell: Modifies the gain of a certain frequency range, with bell shape
Notch: Eliminates a range around a center frequency
Low-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range below a selected frequency.
High-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range above a selected frequency.
All Pass: Modifies the phase response, without influencing the frequency response.
Band Pass: Filters out all the range except the defined band.
High Pass: Filters out all the range below a certain frequency.
Low Pass: Filters out all the range above a certain frequency.
Q: 2.36
In 12 PEQ 1
Freq: 15000Hz
In 12 LowPass
XOver
Type: BUT 24dB
In 12 LowPass
XOver
Type: BUT 24dB
In 12 HighPass
XOver
Freq: 40Hz
In 12 HighPass
XOver
Type: Bell
In 12 PEQ 1
Freq: 1000Hz
In 12 PEQ 1
Gain: 0.00dB
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• Enabled –When set On, the currently selected EQ is on line.
5.1.6 Dynamics Compressor
A true RMS compressor can be set to avoid the input signal go above a certain RMS
value. The following parameters can be adjusted:
• Thr. - Compressor Threshold. Sets the level at which the compressor will activate.
• Att. - Attack time. Time it takes the compressor to start actuating after reaching the
threshold.
• Hold - Hold time. Sets up a delay before the compressor enters the release cycle.
Useful for compressing low frequency long notes.
• Rel. - Release time. Time the compressor uses to return to unity gain after the
signal is below the threshold.
• Ratio - The compressor ratio determines the slope in which the signal is
compressed. The higher this value is, the higher the compression.
• Gain –The compressor make up Gain. Use it in case the level of the compressed
signal must be corrected (0dB by default)
5.1.7 Limiter
A peak-limiter can be set at each input. It is a zero attack time limiter, so it will
immediately act on the signal. The parameters that can be changed are:
• Thr. –Threshold: input level at which the signal will be limited.
• Rel. –The release value, expressed in dB/seconds
Thr.: 24.00dBu
In 12 Limiter
Name
Enabled: On
In 12 PEQ 1
Thr.: 24.00dBu
In 12 Compr.:
Att.: 20ms
In 12 Compr.:
Hold: 10ms
In 12 Compr.:
Ratio: 5.00:1
In 12 Compr.:
Rel.: 200ms
In 12 Compr.:
Gain: 1.00dB
In 12 Compr.:
Rel.: 50
In 12 Limiter
Name

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5.1.8 Channel Link
Input channels 1 and 2 (and 3 and 4 in DSP608) can be linked in order to set the
same parameters on both. The factory setting is that channel 1 and 2 are linked and
3 and 4 too (in DSP608). Turn the rotary knob set the link off.
5.2 Output Menus
To access the Input Menus press the <Channel or Channel> key. Press Exit to finish
editing or again <Channel or Channel> to edit other channels.
The following menus are available for each output channel. Please note that by
default the inputs and outputs channels are linked in groups of two. The following
options are shown for the output group composed of Out1 and Out2
5.2.1 Input Gain
Adjust the gain of each output, using the rotary knob.
5.2.2 Mixer
Select the level to be routed from each input by turning the rotary knob. Select 0dB
for maximum level of an input. To disable one input, turn the rotary knob counter-
clockwise until “Off” is displayed. Push the rotary knob to select the next input.
5.2.3 Delay
Adjust the delay by turning the rotary knob. Push this knob to switch the unit
between ms, ft or m.
5.2.4 Crossover
• Low Pass –First adjust the Low Pass Filter cut-off frequency. To switch it off, turn
the rotary knob clockwise until frequency reaches 20 kHz.
Second, press the rotary knob and select from the available types and slopes:
On
In 12 Link:
0.50dB
Out12 Gain
0.000ms
Out12 Delay
Signal
Input 1 0.00dB
Out1 Mixer
Input 2 Off
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Type: Butterworth, Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Bessel. Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Linkwitz-Riley. Slope: 12dB or 24dB
• High Pass –First adjust the High Pass Filter cut-off frequency. To switch it off, turn
the rotary knob counter-clockwise until frequency reaches 20 Hz.
Second, press the rotary knob and select from the available types and slopes:
Type: Butterworth, Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Bessel. Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB
Type: Linkwitz-Riley. Slope: 12dB or 24dB
5.2.5 Parametric EQ
Select between one of the 10 available Equalizers on each output channel by using
the keys < Select and Select >. Browse the parameters by turning the rotary knob
and push the knob to select and confirm the values. The following parameters can
be adjusted for each EQ:
• Freq - EQ center frequency.
• Gain - EQ level gain.
• Q- EQ Bandwidth. For shelving filters the Q sets the transition in dB/Oct.
• Type - Shape of EQ. The available types are:
Bell: Modifies the gain of a certain frequency range, with bell shape
Notch: Eliminates a range around a center frequency
Low-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range below a selected frequency.
High-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range above a selected frequency.
All Pass: Modifies the phase response, without influencing the frequency response.
Band Pass: Filters out all the range except the defined band.
High Pass: Filters out all the range below a certain frequency.
Low Pass: Filters out all the range above a certain frequency.
Q: 2.36
Out12 PEQ 1
Freq: 1500Hz
Out12 LowPass
XOver
Type: BUT 24dB
Out12 LowPass
XOver
Type: BUT 24dB
Out12 HighPass
XOver
Freq: 40Hz
Out12 HighPass
XOver
Type: Bell
Out12 PEQ 1
Freq: 1000Hz
Out12 PEQ 1
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• Enabled –When set On, the currently selected EQ is on line.
5.2.6 Dynamics Compressor
A true RMS compressor can be set to avoid the output signal go above a certain
RMS value. The following parameters can be adjusted:
• Thr. - Compressor Threshold. Sets the level at which the compressor will activate.
• Att. - Attack time. Time it takes the compressor to start actuating after reaching the
threshold.
• Hold - Hold time. Sets up a delay before the compressor enters the release cycle.
Useful for compressing low frequency long notes.
• Rel. - Release time. Time the compressor uses to return to unity gain after the
signal is below the threshold.
• Ratio - The compressor ratio determines the slope in which the signal is
compressed. The higher this value is, the higher the compression.
• Gain –The compressor make up Gain. Use it in case the level of the compressed
signal must be corrected (0dB by default)
5.2.7 Limiter
A peak-limiter can be set at each input. It is a zero attack time limiter, so it will
immediately act on the signal. The parameters that can be changed are:
• Thr. –Threshold: input level at which the signal will be limited.
• Rel. –The release value, expressed in dB/seconds
Thr: 12.00dBu
Out12 Limiter
Name
Enabled: On
Out12 PEQ 1
Thr.: 24.00dBu
Out12 Compr.
Att.: 20ms
Out12 Compr.
Hold: 10ms
Out12 Compr.
Ratio: 5.0:1
Out12 Compr.
Rel.: 200ms
Out12 Compr.
Gain: 3.0dB
Out12 Compr.
Rel: 50dB
Out12 Limiter
Name

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5.2.8 Phase –Phase inversion
Change the polarity of the channel by a 180º phase inversion. Select between
Normal or Inverted.
5.2.9 Channel Link
Output channels can be linked in order to set the same parameters on both. The
factory setting is that output channels 1&2, 3&4, 5&6 (and 7&8 in DSP608) are
linked. Turn the rotary knob set the link off.
5.3 System Menu
The System Menu allows the user to control and change parameters that are related
to the system behaviour and general operation. It can be accessed by pressing the
Menu key on the front panel. The available options are:
5.3.1 Load - Program Recall
The DSP unit has a built-in non-volatile memory that can store different program
setups. A program can be recalled using this menu. Use the rotary knob to browse
the desired program to load and click it to accept
Confirm your selection by turning the rotary knob until “YES” is in capital letters and
press enter again.
5.3.2 Save - Program Store
A program can be stored using this menu. The old program with the same program
number will be replaced. Once the program is stored in the flash memory, it can be
recalled at a later time, even after power down.
Select the number of slot where the current setting will be stored by rotating the
thumbwheel and pressing it to confirm.After that, it is required to enter a name for the
new preset, using the rotary wheel to select the characters and the center click to
confirm:
My_Preset
Load: 1
On
Out12 Link:
Normal
Out12 Phase:
NO/yes
Load Preset ?
1
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Once you finish typing the name of the preset, press again the Menu key to confirm.
Press the rotary knob to select “YES”. A confirmation message is displayed.
5.3.3 Access Level –Lock the front panel through a password
To lock the system, turn the rotary knob until the word “Locked” is displayed. The
system will prompt for a password.
The password may be up to 8 characters long. When entering shorter passwords,
use the Menu key to finish and confirm. Use the Exit key to go back and make the
password shorter.
WARNING: If blank spaces are included in the password, they will be stored and
must be entered in the same position in order to unlock the device.
NOTE: The factory default password is “Password”
After that the system will be LOCKED and only the Mute buttons and the Menu key
will be active.
To UNLOCK the device, proceed with the following steps:
Press the menu key. The Lock screen will appear. Turn the rotary knob
counterclokwise to select “Unlocked”
no/YES
Save Preset?
Empty
Save: 4
Unlocked
Access Level:
My_Pre_
Set Presetname:
My_Preset
Preset Saved OK
**** Locked ****
Access Level:
MyPass
Set Password:
MyPass
Confirm Password
**** Locked ****
Access Level:
Unlocked
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Then enter the password. Click enter to finish.
5.3.4 Version Info
Shows the device software and hardware information. Turn the rotary knob to display
the information available:
NOTE: In DSP206, where no network card is available, IP Address and MAC
Address are shown with default values (all zero).
5.3.5 Routing (DSP608 only)
The routing function assigns the inputs to the outputs using pre-established
templates. The templates are shown in the table below:
Routing
Out 1
Out 2
Out 3
Out 4
Out 5
Out 6
Out 7
Out 8
Stereo 1-
Way
In1,In3
In2,In4
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Stereo 2-
Way
In1,In3
In2,In4
In1,In3
In2,In4
Off
Off
Off
Off
Stereo 3-
Way
In1,In3
In2,In4
In1,In3
In2,In4
In1,In3
In2,In4
Off
Off
Stereo 4-
Way
In1,In3
In2,In4
In1,In3
In2,In4
In1,In3
In2,In4
In1,In3
In2,In4
Mono 8-
Way
In1,In3
In1,In3
In1,In3
In1,In3
In1,In3
In1,In3
In1,In3
In1,In3
The unit assigns the Input source for the corresponding outputs when each routing
mode is selected. The Stereo configuration will also activate the links between paired
channels (Out 1&2, Out 3&4, Out 5&6, Out 7&8)
Pas_
Enter Password
SN: 0000010262
Version Info
SW:10.0.3.105796
Version Info
HW: 4.9.3
Version Info
169.254.50.254
IP Address
B896:74:01:01:C1
MAC Address
Stereo 3-Way
Routing:

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NOTE: The configuration mode configures the input sources when selected. The
user can change the source afterwards if desired. It does not keep the configuration
in memory.
5.4 Copy/Paste Keys (DSP608 only)
The Copy and Paste keys can be used to copy the parameters of one configuration
item (i.e. a parametric EQ, a compressor, a delay, etc.) from one channel to another.
The process is shown with the following example: The PEQ2 of Out3 will be copied
to PEQ1 of Channel 5.
First, browse the menu until any of the parameters of the item PEQ2 of Out3 is
displayed:
At this point press the “Copy” key on the front panel. Note that all parameters in
PEQ2 (Frequency, Type, Gain and Q) will be copied. The message “Copied” will be
displayed.
Now browse until the LCD displays the destination parameter and press the “paste”
key. A confirmation message is shown:
Push the rotary knob and all the parameters are copied to the new item.
NOTE: If the copied item is pasted to linked channels, the parameter will be copied
to both channels.
6 OPERATING THE SOFTWARE
6.1 Device List
Once the software DSPLink is started, a window with the list of connected devices is
shown. The main controls are as following:
Freq: 350Hz
Out3 PEQ 2
Push to Confirm
Paste Item?
Freq: 350Hz
Out5 PEQ 1

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MUTE: The device will be completely muted when this button is clicked. Click it
again to unmute.
IDENTIFY: When pressing this button, the device will blink 5 times its leds on the
front panel. Useful for installations with several DSP connected to the computer, in
order to identify each unit.
STANDBY: When this button is clicked, the DSP will go into standby mode (low
power consumption). In this mode, there is no output signal. Click the button again to
recover the normal operation mode.
EDIT: Open control window for full control of the device.
6.2 Device Options
6.2.1 Main window
In this window the Preset options, the device name, and the input and output levels
and VUMeters, as well as the link and mute settings are displayed.
6.2.2 X-over window
In this window all the crossover settings for each output are displayed and can be
set. The same information can be found on each channel’s window.
6.2.3 Input / Output window
When selecting one of the inputs or outputs on the left side, a window with all
available controls will be displayed: Mixer, PEQ, Xover, Gain, Mute, Polarity, Limiter
and Compressor.
To access all available parameters of the Compressor, click on the word
“COMPRESSOR” besides the Limiter control. A new window will display showing the
controls for Threshold, Attack, Hold, Release, Ratio and Makeup Gain.