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1. Introduction
Congratulations for having chosen the d400
loudspeaker system!
To make the best use of the system, please read this
manual thoroughly before operating the equipment.
2. Contents
3. Instructions for use and installation . . . 8
1. Protection and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Prevention of possible interference . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Connector cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. The d400 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. Installation and connections . . . . . . . . . . 8
1. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. DPPM module - Connection panel . . . . . 9
7. PRESETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8. The protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9. How the PLUGINS work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10. Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Instructions for use and installation
1. Protection and maintenance.
To avoid jeopardizing correct operation, it is best not
to position the enclosures for long periods in exposed
places (damp, high temperature, etc.), in dusty
environments or those subject to strong vibrations. On
this subject, it’s advisable to always leave the protective
grille mounted on the enclosures. In the event of
breakdown, do not open the enclosure, but contact the
nearest GENERALMUSIC Service Centre.
2. Prevention of possible interference.
Avoid installing your equipment in the vicinity of radios,
televisions, etc., since this could cause noisy
disturbance. When connecting other equipment to your
sound system, pay close attention to so-called earth-
loops, which can cause hum: in the event of
interference, try using the SHIELD switch on the unit’s
control panel.
3. Connections.
Before connecting the enclosures to the mains supply,
make certain that the current corresponds with that
indicated on the rear of the units (there is an allowance
of ±10%). Always connect the power cable to the
enclosures before switching them on and always
remove it after having switched off. Remember to
always connect or disconnect other equipment with the
enclosures off and to always switch on the mixer first,
then the enclosures: in this manner, annoying and often
dangerous peaks are avoided.
4. Connector cables.
When connecting the enclosures to the mixer, make
certain to always use only screened signal cables made
up of two wires plus a braid/screen: the use of
unscreened cables could in fact probably cause
annoying hum and noise. Check periodically that your
cables are in good condition, correctly wired and with
perfectly efficient contacts: in fact many problems and
drawbacks (false contacts, ground hum, crackles, etc.)
are caused by the use of unsuitable or damaged cables.
4. The d400 system (fig. 1)
d400 is a system that integrates in the same unit
loudspeakers, amplifiers and digital processor. The
system, hosted in a ultra-light polypropylene cabinet,
utilizes a 1” horn-loaded compression driver and a 12”
woofer with neodymium magnet. It’s powered by the
DPPM - Digitally Processed Power Module, which
includes a 100W power amplifier for the driver, a 300W
power amplifier for the woofer and a digital processor
able to handle all the signal processing needed for the
system control (see fig. 2):
- HPF and LPF CROSSOVER filters with the choice
between Butterworth, Bessel or Linkwitz/Riley response
and up to 48 dB/oct. slope;
- up to 25 EQ filters that can be individually set as
FULL PARAMETRIC, HI and LO SHELVING (6 or 12
dB slope) or NOTCH FILTER;
- DELAY LINES on each for the LOUDSPEAKER
alignment;
- PHASE adjustment with 5° step through a full 360°;
- integrated protection system with high precision PEAK
LIMITERS, long term power protection and LFC (Low
Frequency Control)
3 additional PLUGINS are also available, which allows
the system performances to be further increased:
MULTICOMP (Multiband Compressor), NOISE GATE
and ANTI-FEEDBACK.
The digital processor includes 16 PRESETS, which can
be recalled directly from the system’s panel and which
include different settings suitable for the use of the
system in different configurations.
5. Installation and connections
1. Installation (fig. 3)
d400 is fitted with an adapter for the installation on a
standard loudspeaker stand. In addition, four flying
points are provided, 2 on the top panel and 2 on the
bottom panel, for the installation of the system using
M10 threaded hardware or dedicated accessories.