Klark Teknik HELIX DN9340E User manual

DN9340E/DN9344E
Digital Equaliser
Operator Manual
Software Version 4.00
Klark Teknik
Klark Teknik Building
Walter Nash Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7HJ
England
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[email protected]
Website: www.klarkteknik.com
DN9340E/DN9344E HELIX V4.00 Operator Manual
DOC02-DN9340E/44E Issue A – March 2006
© Telex Communications (UK) Limited.
In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be
subject to change without notice. This Operators Manual was correct at the time of writing. E&OE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical
products.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce 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 prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as 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 dropped.
14. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains.
15. “WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”
16. “DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT”
17. “THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE”
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR

Telex Communications (UK) Limited, Klark Teknik Building,
Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster. Worcs. DY11 7HJ. England.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.midasconsoles.com www.klarkteknik.com
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Telex Communications (UK) Limited
of, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7HJ.
Declare that a sample of the following product:-
Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage(s) Current Freq
DN9340E
DN9344E
Digital Equaliser 115V AC
230V AC
200mA
100mA
50/60Hz
to which this declaration refers, is in conformity with the following directives and/or standards:-
Directive(s) Test Standard(s)
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
amended by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC 73/23/EEC,
Low Voltage Directive, amended by 93/68/EEC
Generic Standard Using EN50130 Limits and Methods EN50081/1
Class B Conducted Emissions EN50130
Class B Radiated Emissions EN50130
Fast Transient Bursts at 2kV EN61000-4-4
Static Discharge at 4kV EN61000-4-2
Electrical Stress Test EN60204
Electrical Safety E60065-00
Signed: ............................ Date: 29th March 2006
Name: Simon Harrison
Authority: Research and Development Director, Telex Communications (UK) Limited
Attention!
Where applicable, the attention of the specifier, purchaser, installer or user is drawn to
special limitations of use which must be observed when these products are taken into
service to maintain compliance with the above directives. Details of these special measures
and limitations to use are available on request and are available in product manuals.
Company registration No. 2414018. A Subsidiary of Telex Communications Inc.

Thank You For Using This Klark Teknik Product
Our engineers have designed this product with uncompromising dedication to providing the superb
audio performance, ease of use and rugged reliability that meets the demands of live sound
engineering.
Please take time to complete and return the Klark Teknik three-year warranty registration card and,
to obtain maximum performance with minimum effort, refer to this operator’s manual. Please ensure
that you read both the Important Safety Instructions and Attention! pages.
Finally, enjoy your new DN9340E/DN9344E!
CONTENTS
ATTENTION! ......................................................................................... 1
1. QUICK REFERENCE .....................................................................................3
1.1. DN9340E Front Panel.................................................................................................. 3
1.2. DN9344E Front Panel.................................................................................................. 4
2. INTRODUCING THE DN9340E/DN9344E .........................................................5
3. FRONT PANEL: DN9340E............................................................................7
3.1. EQ Access and Displays............................................................................................... 7
3.2. Bypass, Channel Select, Soft Keys and Alphanumeric Display ........................................... 8
3.3. Touch Strip, Store and Recall, Home (Setup) and Data Entry ............................................ 9
3.4. PC Port, Metering and Power...................................................................................... 10
4. REAR PANEL: DN9340E ...........................................................................11
5. SIGNAL FLOW: DN9340E .........................................................................12
6. OPERATION: DN9340E ............................................................................13
6.1. Home Page.............................................................................................................. 13
6.1.1 Home page sub-menus ....................................................................................... 13
6.1.2 A/B Link ........................................................................................................... 13
6.1.3 Touchstrip Operation on the Home Page ................................................................ 14
6.2. Graphic Equalisation ................................................................................................. 15
6.2.1 Soft Key Functions ............................................................................................. 15
6.2.2 Touchstrip operation with Graphic equalisation ....................................................... 17
6.2.3 Grouping .......................................................................................................... 17
6.3. Parametric Equalisation............................................................................................. 18
6.3.1 Soft Key Functions ............................................................................................. 18
6.3.2 Touchstrip operation with Parametric equalisation................................................... 19
6.4. Dynamic Equalisation .................................................................................. 20
6.4.1 Soft Key Functions ............................................................................................. 20
6.4.2 Touchstrip operation with Dynamic equalisation...................................................... 21

6.5. Filters..................................................................................................................... 22
6.5.1 “Create Filter” function........................................................................................ 22
6.5.2 Soft Key Functions ............................................................................................. 22
6.5.3 Touchstrip operation with Filters........................................................................... 23
6.6. Metering ................................................................................................................. 24
6.7. Clear Down Sequence ............................................................................................... 25
7. SETUP MENU: DN9340E ...........................................................................26
7.1. General................................................................................................................... 26
7.2. Comms channel (Page 1)........................................................................................... 27
7.2.1 Remote control via a PC ...................................................................................... 27
7.2.2 Using a DN9340E for master control...................................................................... 28
7.3. Front Panel lock (Page 2)........................................................................................... 29
7.4. Analogue/Digital Input Select (Page 3) ........................................................................ 30
7.5. Digital Output Clock Select (Page 4)............................................................................ 31
7.6. Presets lock (Page 5) ................................................................................................ 31
7.7. LCD contrast adjustment (Page 6) .............................................................................. 32
7.8. Naming (Pages 7 and 8)............................................................................................ 32
7.9. Delay options (Page 9).............................................................................................. 32
7.10. Power-up Logo (Page 10) .......................................................................................... 33
7.11. Ethernet Settings (Pages 11 and 12) ........................................................................... 33
7.11.1 Ethernet IP Address (Page 11) ............................................................................. 33
7.11.2 Ethernet Subnet Mask Setup (Page 12) ................................................................. 35
8. STORING AND RECALLING SETTINGS: DN9340E ...............................................36
9. DN9340E AND DN9344E MASTER/SLAVE REMOTE CONTROL ...............................37
9.1. Connections............................................................................................................. 37
9.2. Addresses ............................................................................................................... 37
9.3. Data model ............................................................................................................. 37
9.4. Getting started ........................................................................................................ 38
9.5. Operation................................................................................................................ 39
9.6. System naming........................................................................................................ 39
9.7. Copy channel function............................................................................................... 40
9.8. Solo Tracking operation............................................................................................. 40
10. DN9340E AND DN9344E REMOTE CONTROL SETUP..........................................41
10.1. Overview ................................................................................................................ 41
10.2. HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E unit interconnections ........................................................... 41
10.2.1 Connecting the HELIX DN9340/DN9344E units in a daisy chain ................................. 42
10.2.2 Connecting the HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E units to an Ethernet switch or hub.............. 42
10.3. Ethernet Connection ................................................................................................. 43
10.3.1 Ethernet connection – standard ............................................................................ 43
10.3.2 Ethernet connection – wireless option.................................................................... 43
10.3.3 Configuring the DN9340E for Network Communication ............................................. 44
10.3.4 Configuring the DN9344E for Network Communication ............................................. 44

10.4. Serial Connection (Option)......................................................................................... 45
10.4.1 Serial connection details...................................................................................... 45
10.4.2 Connection and Configuration Procedure................................................................ 45
11. FRONT PANEL: DN9344E..........................................................................46
11.1. Alphanumeric displays, SETUP, Metering and Power ...................................................... 46
11.2. Indicators, Up and Down Buttons, PC Port and Scribble Strips......................................... 47
12. REAR PANEL: DN9344E ...........................................................................48
13. SIGNAL FLOW: DN9344E .........................................................................49
14. OPERATION: DN9344E ............................................................................50
15. SET UP MENU: DN9344E .........................................................................50
15.1. General .................................................................................................................. 50
15.2. Remote Comms channels (Page 1).............................................................................. 50
15.3. Password Page (Page 2)............................................................................................ 53
15.4. Analogue/Digital Input Select (Pages 3 and 4) .............................................................. 53
15.5. Digital Output Clock Select (Pages 5 and 6) ................................................................. 54
15.6. Ethernet Settings (Pages 7, 8 and 9)........................................................................... 54
15.6.1 IP Address Mode (Page 7) ................................................................................... 54
15.6.2 IP Address (Page 8)............................................................................................ 55
15.6.3 Subnet Mask (Page 9)......................................................................................... 56
16. APPLICATION NOTES.................................................................................57
16.1. Dynamic EQ ............................................................................................... 57
16.2. What do we mean by all these Q types? ...................................................................... 60
16.3. What is AES/EBU? .................................................................................................... 63
17. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .........................................................................64
17.1. DN9340E ................................................................................................................ 64
17.2. DN9344E ................................................................................................................ 66
18. SERVICE INFORMATION .............................................................................68
18.1. Battery Replacement ................................................................................................ 68