LD WIN42HUB User manual

USER´S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D`UTILISATION
MANUAL DE USUARIO
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI
MANUALE D‘ USO
LD WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB
WIN42HUB
POWER
WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB
COM

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Thank you for choosing LD-Systems!
We have designed this product to operate reliably over many years. Therefore LD-Systems guarantees for high
quality products with its name and many years of experience as a producer.
Please, take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new LD-Systems
products quickly and to the fullest.
For information about LD-Systems check out our website WWW.LD-SYSTEMS.COM
Introduction
The LD Systems WIN42HUB and the associated WIN42 CONTROL CENTER software enable you to monitor and
control up to 16 WIN42 wireless systems. Clearly arranged graphics give you control over the radio frequency,
battery status, audio level, and much more for each individual WIN42 wireless systems connected. In addition,
the software has an "environment scan" feature with the help of which you can scan the respective location for
unused frequencies.

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POWER
WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB
COM
LD WIN42HUB
WIN42HUB

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1. Please read this information carefully.
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Please follow the instructions.
4. Please observe all warnings. Don‘t remove safety instructions or any other information located on the device.
5. Use the device only in the intended manner.
6. Use only stable and appropriate stands and/or mounts when the device is permanently installed. Make certain
that wall brackets are firmly secured. Make certain that the unit is installed securely and cannot fall down.
7. When installing please observe the corresponding safety standards for your country.
8. Do not install the device near radiators, heat accumulators, ovens or other sources of heat. Make certain that
the device is always installed so that is cooled sufficiently and cannot overheat.
9. Do not place open sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the device.
10. Do not cover ventilation slots.
11. Do not operate the device in the immediate vicinity of water. Do not expose this equipment to combustible
materials, liquids or gases.
12. Please make certain that dripping or splashing water cannot get inside the device. Do not put objects filled
with fluids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on top of the device.
13. Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
14. Use the device only with accessories with which the manufacturer intends the device to be used.
15. CAUTION: If this device has a mains connector equipped with protective earth, it must be connected to a
mains socket with a protective ground connection. Never disable the function of the protective ground connection
of the included power cord.
16. Do not turn on the device immediately if it was exposed to strong temperature fluctuations (for example after
transportation). Moisture and condensation may damage the device. Leave the device switched off until it has
reached room temperature.
17. Do not open the device and do not make any changes to the device.
18. Before connecting to mains power, make certain that the mains voltage and the mains frequency are the
same as the operating values of the device (see type label). If the device is equipped with a supply voltage selec-
tor switch, make certain that the values of the device match the values of the mains power before connecting.
If the plug on the included cord does not fit your mains outlet, contact your electrician.
19. Make certain that the power cord is not stepped on. Protect the power cord against pinching, especially at
the device plug and the power plug.
20. In order to prevent damage or accidents, for example, due to tripping hazards, check all connections once
you have connected the device.
21. When connecting the device, make certain that the power plug remains readily accessible.
Always pull out the power plug when the device is not in use or when you clean the device. Disconnect the
power cord by pulling the plug not the cable. Never touch the power cable and power adapter with wet hands.
22. Avoid switching the device on and off at short intervals, because it may shorten the durability of the device.
23. IMPORTANT: Replace fuse only by fuse of same type and rating! If fuse blows repeatedly please contact
authorized service center!
24. In order to disconnect the device completely from the mains voltage, the power plug must be unplugged.
25. If your device is equipped with a Volex power connector, the matching Volex device plug must be unlocked
in order to disconnect it. This also means that a tug on the power cord can pull the device out of place, thus
causing personal injuries and/or property damage. Thus please make certain to route your cables carefully.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

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26. If there is a risk of lightning strike or during extended periods of disuse, unplug the power plug.
27. During transport, make certain that the equipment being transported cannot fall down and possibly
cause personal injuries and/or property damage.
28. If your device no longer works properly, if it has been exposed to liquids or an object has fallen inside it or
if it has been damaged in some other manner, turn the device off immediately und unplug the power plug. This
device should be repaired only by authorized experts.
29. Use only a dry cloth to clean the device.
30. Comply with all of the disposal laws that are applicable in your country. During disposal, please separate
plastic and paper/cardboard.
31. Plastic bags must be kept out of the reach of children.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC S HOCK
DO NOT O PEN
PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
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 to persons.
The exclamation mark 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
appliance.
CAUTION! HIGH VOLUME!
You will operate this transmission system for professional use. Therefore the commercial use of this equipment
is liable to the rules and regulations of the Accident Prevention & Insurance Association of your industry sector.
Adam Hall as a manufacturer is bound to inform you formally about the existence of eventual sanitary risks.
Risk of hearing damage due to prolonged exposure to excessive volumes: The loudspeaker is easily capable of
generating sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production
crew and audience members. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure SPL in excess of 90 dB.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS:
1 x WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB
1 x WIN42 USB to RS485 converter
1 x USB cable
16 x RJ11 cable
1 x RJ45 cable
1 x power adapter
1 x software CD
1 x User's Manual
POWER
WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB
COM
USER´S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D`UTILISATION
MANUAL DE USUARIO
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI
MANUALE D‘ USO
LD WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB
WIN42HUB
POWER
WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB
COM

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FRONT / REAR PANEL:
1ON / OFF SWITCH
2INDICATOR LEDS 1-16 FOR WIN42 RECEIVERS 1-16
1AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR (9 - 18 V DC, 300 MA)
2DATA PORT FOR USB TO RS485 CONVERTER
3DATA CONNECTORS (COM 1 - 16) FOR WIN42 RECEIVERS
4PROVISION FOR PORT EXPANSION (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE)
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
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2
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USB TO RS485 CONVERTER:
1RJ45 PORT, CONNECTION TO THE WIN42HUB
2USB PORT, CONNECTION TO A WINDOWS PC
3POWER LED: LIGHTS UP WHEN THE CONVERTER IS CONNECTED CORRECTLY VIA USB.
4LINK LED: LIGHTS UP WHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CONVERTER AND CONTROLLER
HUB HAS BEEN MADE CORRECTLY.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION:
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
for the WIN42 CONTROL CENTER software and the driver for the WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB: Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8, an unused USB 2.0 port, and a recommended monitor resolution of
at least 1366 x 768.
1. Insert the included software CD in the optical drive of your computer, open it, and double-click on the "Setup" file, then follow
the instructions to install the WIN42 CONTROL CENTER software on your computer.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION:
2. You now be prompted to click "Next" multiple times in order to carry out the installation.
Click on "Close" to complete installation.

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Connect the included USB to RS485 converter to an unused USB port on your computer.
DRIVER INSTALLATION:

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DRIVER INSTALLATION:
If you see the system messages depicted on the preceding page, install the associated driver by pressing the Windows key on
your keyboard and clicking on "Control Panel".

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The "Control Panel" window will open. Now click on "Hardware and Sound" and then on "Device Manager".
DRIVER INSTALLATION:

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DRIVER INSTALLATION:
Once the Device Manager window has opened, click on the arrow next to "Other devices". Now click the right mouse button on
"USB serial port" and then click on "Update driver software".

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Now click with the left mouse key on "Browse the computer for driver software".
Select the optical drive of your computer containing the included software and driver CD, click on "Include subfolders", and
continue the process by clicking on "Next".
DRIVER INSTALLATION:

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DRIVER INSTALLATION:
If the following message appears, click on "Install this driver software anyway".
The driver is now installed. Click on "Close" to exit the installation procedure.

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Now the COM port number of the "USB serial port" will be displayed in Device Manager.
Note: The COM port number of the "USB serial port" must be between 1 and 16.
Now, using the included RJ45 cable, connect the WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB to the USB to RS485 converter and start the WIN42
CONTROL CENTER SOFTWARE. Now select the command "Communication" in the "Tools" menu to see whether the port number
of the USB serial port and the port number in the WIN42 CONTROL CENTER match (COM16 in our example).
DRIVER INSTALLATION:

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CONNECTING THE WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB:
Note: The cables (16 included in the package contents) for connecting the WIN42 CONTROLLER HUB to the WIN42 receivers have
plugs of two different sizes on each cable. The larger plug is inserted in the COM connector (1 - 16) of the WIN42 CONTROLLER
HUB, while the smaller of the two is plugged into the Data Output connector of the WIN42 receiver.
CHANNEL2
XLR BALANCED
UNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
ANTENNA-AANTENNA-B
CHANNEL1
XLR BALANCED
D.C 12-18V
1000mAUNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
CHANNEL2
XLR BALANCED
UNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
ANTENNA-AANTENNA-B
CHANNEL1
XLR BALANCED
D.C 12-18V
1000mAUNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
CHANNEL2
XLR BALANCED
UNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
ANTENNA-AANTENNA-B
CHANNEL1
XLR BALANCED
D.C 12-18V
1000mAUNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
CHANNEL2
XLR BALANCED
UNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
ANTENNA-AANTENNA-B
CHANNEL1
XLR BALANCED
D.C 12-18V
1000mAUNBAL
OUTPUTData Output
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3
5
7
2
4
6
8
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3
4
5
6
7
8
USB RS485
DATA CONVERTER
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RECEIVER INFO
1NAME
Click here to assign a name to the receiver
2GROUP/CHANNEL
Click here to assign the frequency and channel.
3FREQUENCY
Displays the Group/Channel allocation assigned
under (2)
4ADDRESS CODE
Click here to assign an address to the receiver
(0-244)
5SQUELCH
Click here to adjust the squelch setting of the
receiver (Low/Mid/High)
6RECEIVER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT (03-48)
BATTERY INFO
7BATTERY STATUS DISPLAY (0-100%)
If the battery status of the transmitter nears a
critical state, the "LOW" indicator lights up.
RF INFO
8RECEIVER RF FIELD STRENGTH INDICATOR
The active receiver of the diversity system is
indicated by the (A/B) indicators.
AF INFO
9RECEIVER SIGNAL LEVEL INDICTOR
10 RECEIVER MUTE STATUS INDICATOR
11 EQ
Click here to change the equalizer settings of
the receiver (Flat/Low-cut/Low-cut+High-boost/
High-boost)
USING THE WIN42 CONTROL CENTER SOFTWARE:
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SAVING AND RETRIEVING SETTINGS
All settings that you make in the main window can be saved on your computer and retrieved at a later point in
time.
To do this, select the menu item Open Setting or Save Setting in the File menu in the main window
ENVIRONMENT SCAN
The Environment Scan function lets you scan the entire frequency spectrum of the LD Systems WIN42 system
and find unused frequencies simply and easily.
Please follow these instructions step by step in order to utilize the full scope of functionality of the software.
Select the Environment Scan function in the Tools menu
USING THE WIN42 CONTROL CENTER SOFTWARE: