Lynx LX-318C User manual

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USER MANUAL
V.12.11
LX-318C

This user manual is property of Lynx Pro Audio S.L. Any reproduction of this manual, by any means is strictly prohibited.
Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
Manufacturer
CB SCHEME, IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
CE CERTIFICACTION, EUROPEAN PRODUCT
LX-318C powered cabinet
LYNX Pro Audio S.L.
Calle 7 - Pol. Ind. Picassent
E-46220 Picassent (Valencia)
RoHSDirective2002/95/EC

CONTENTS
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
-CABINETINTRO
SPECIFICATIONS 5
BACK PANEL 6
CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS 6
-CONFIGURINGTHE CABINETDSPOPTIONS
PRESET LIST 8
CONFIGURATIONPANEL 9
SELECT AND RUN PRESETS 9
CARDIOIDOROMNIDIRECTIONALUSE 11
ONLINE CONTROL SYSTEM 12
ETHERNETCONFIGURATION 13
-SOFTWARE,RAINBOW 19
- ACCESSORIES 21
- GUARANTEE 22

Before starting to use this device, please read this instruction manual carefully.
Keep these instructions in the place where the equipment will be used and with easyaccess to them.
-Electricalappliance.
The exclamation mark within a triangle identifies the presence of electricity. Use the system carefullywithout
wet hands or feet.Avoid installing the speaker in wet or excesivellyhumid places. Regularly checkthecondition
of the cables and make surethese are not being walked on or pinched. Connect the speaker tobipolar, earthed
mains. The mains plug must be connected to the appropriate protection (fuse or breaker). Connection to any
othertype ofmainscouldresult in an electricalshock and violatelocal electricalcodes.DONOT CONNECT OR
DISCONNECTTHEACPOWERCONNECTORSUNDERLOAD.
-Heavyequipment.
Apply back protection when using the system. Avoid loading and unloading at heights.
- Electrical shock risk.
The diagonal mark within a triangle identifies the presenceof dangerous voltage.
Do not open or handle the interior of the box. These parts are not to be adjusted bythe user. For maintenance
and/or repair pleasegotoan authorized servicecentre. In order to reduce the risk ofelectric shock, disconnect
fromAC before plug in or unpluggingAudio signal cables. Reconnect toAC only if all signal connections are
made and secured. Never manipulate the ground type plug provided. The AC mains plugs should always
remain accessiblefor operation. Unplug the loudspeaker during storms or when it’sbeing used for a long time.
-Hearingdamagerisk.
These systems can reproducelarge quantities of sound pressurewhich can damage hearing. Take precautions
if you are going to be near them for extended amounts of time and do not get too close.
- Hanging – Flying.
Do not hang the cabinets from the handles or from any other part other than the designated hanging point.
When flying this system pleaseobserve the technical and “Rainbow” softwaredata carefully. Never exceedthe
maximumsafe workingloadsor ignore theinstructionsincludedwithin thismanual. UseOnlyflying accessories
provided byLynx ProAudio S.L. Rigging must be always carried out byprofessionals.
-Delicate Material.
Please ensure no foreign object or water enters thespeaker. Donot place material thatcontainsliquid on or near
the unit. Only clean the unit with drycloths. Do not use solvents.
-Overheating – Fire risk.
To reduce the risk ofthe speaker over heating, avoid direct contact with sunlight. Avoid placing the unit close
to heat inducing objects such as radiators. Do not cover the equipment in use and do not block any ventilation
openings. Do not put naked flame, such as lighted candles, close or on top of the unit.
-Electromagneticandinterferenteemissions.
Avoid placing objects which through electromagnetic waves can damage the unit, such as mobile phones, lap
tops, magnetic strip cards etc.
Thissystem complieswithnormatives EN55103-1(1)
EN55103-2(2)
(1) This device maynot cause harmful interferences.
(2) This device may receive interference including interferences that maycause undesired working.
-IMPORTANTNOTE.
This Equipment must be used in accordance with these instructions and by trained professional personnel
only. Thisequipment should not be used in places with extreme tropical climates. Don’t expose this apparatus
toextreme humidityand or temperaturevalues.

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INTRODUCTION
To facilitate,correct and reliable use of theLynx LX-318Cwehavedesignedthis instruction manual. Pleasereadthe
manual carefully beforeproceedingtoinstall thesystem.
When flying this system please observe the technical and “Rainbow” software data carefully. Never exceed the
maximum safe working loadsor ignore theinstructionsincludedwithin this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY RANGE Cardioid:30Hz -100Hz
Omni: 30Hz -160Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE Cardioid:32Hz -95Hz
Omni: 32Hz -140Hz
MAX SPL 138dB/ 141dB peak 1w@ 1m
TRANSDUCERS Front: 2 x 18" (135mm voice coil 5’’, 4 ohms)
Rear: 1 x 18’’ (135mm voice coil 5’’, 4 ohms)
SHAPE Bass reflex system, direct radiation
POWER AMPLIFIER 4200W Class D with Switching Power supply
power factor correction PFC technology
Front: 2 x 1400W
Rear: 1 x 1400W
DSP Internal LYNX digital processor DSPB-22®
CABINET ADJUSTMENT Back panel LCD screen
INTERNAL CONTROLS Temperature sensor / Fan Speed
SIGNAL CONNECTION NEUTRIK connectors XLR Male Input
XLR Female Loop Thru
CONTROL CONECTIONS USB (DSP programming),
ETHERNET* (Online Monitoring System OMS®)
AC POWER 85v-270v , 50/60 Hz with PFC
AC CONECTIONS 32A NEUTRIK POWERCON NAC3FC-HC
CONSTRUCTION 18 mm Premium birch plywood
FINISH High resistant water-based black paint
FRONT DESIGN Antirush black steel grille
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) 532 x 1086 x 838 mm
532 x 1146 x 838 mm with ball pins
WEIGHT 112 Kg (245 lbs)
RIGGING Integrated flying plates OPTIONAL
* Ethernet connection is optional

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4
1.- SIGNAL INPUT.
2.- SIGNAL LINK.
3.- INPUT AC.
4.- USB.
5.- DSP CONTROL.
6.- ETHERNET (optional)
CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS
XLRAEREALCONNECTORS
Connecttooutput
Connecttoinput
2 Live(+)
3 Live(-)
1 Earth
3 Live(-)
1 Earth
2 Live(+)
OUTPUTS
1.- EARTH
2.- LIVE (+)
3.- LIVE (-)
1
3
2
INPUTS
1.- EARTH
2.- LIVE (+)
3.- LIVE (-)
2
3
1
XLRSOCKETCONNECTORS
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3
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CONNECTION EXAMPLE: 4 LX-318C CABINETS
ConnecttoACoutput
SOCKET POWERCON CONNECTORS
CAUTION: Do not connect or
disconnect the AC Power
connectors under load.
L - Line
N - Neutral
- Earth
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Connectto signaloutput
ConnecttoACoutput

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CONFIGURING THE CABINET DSP OPTIONS
From thebuttons belowthe display on the cabinet’s back panel you canconfigure the Basic adjustment functions
of theinternal DSP.Youwill find thefollowing configurations:
Note:
Youmustapplythedesiredconfigurationineachonecabinet.Thisisdoneviathebuttonslocatedonthebackpanel
of thecabinet and requires electrical power to work.
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Select and run a preset.
To change thepreset configuration just press the upbutton (1) and down button (2) until yousee the title
andpresent number required. Oncefound, pressOK (3) until the progressbar finishes(Fig3). Thedisplaywill
indicate“LoadingDSP”(Fig4)
Configuring the Cabinet DSPoptions.
From the buttons below thedisplay on theLynx cabinet’s back panel you areable to configurethe Basic
adjustment functionsof the internal DSP.
Note:
Youmust apply the desired configurationin each cabinet.Thisisdone via thebuttonslocated ontheback
panel of the cabinet andrequireselectricalpower to work.
Configuration Panel.
Onthebackpanelyouwillsee3buttonsandaninformationscreen,onwhichyoucanreadtheestablished
parametersandinformationsuchasamplificationmoduletemperature,inputsignallevelandnameofthecurrent
preset (Fig1).If changesarenot madethe display will automatically dim to save energy and avoid unnecessary
light in situationswhere light is not wanted. To re-activate the light simply press the OK button.
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Fig1

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Fig3
Fig4
Note:
In case of a power cut, the DSP will save its last configuration when restarted.
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CARDIOID OR OMNIDIRECTIONAL USE
The LX-318C cabinet is not a conventional cardiod but a ‘2 in 1’. Because of our sophisticated integrated
processor theuser canselectbetweenomnidirectional orcardiodcoverage, activatingtherearspeaker aswell
as selecting the rear frequency they most want to cancel, increasing the front pressure and directivity and
ensuring that rear sound does not spill on to the stage behind the sub-bass.
Thisselectionisdonefrom thebuttons belowtheLCDonthecabinetsback panel. Just preset upordownuntil
you see thepreset required.
TheLX-318HCwithcardioidcoverageconfiguration
TheLX-318Cwithanormalomnidirectional configuration

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ONLINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Who is it for?
Usersof Self poweredDSPincorporatedLynx ProAudioCabinetswherethe user hasrequested thecabinets be
supplied with theEthernet Module kit.
What is it for?
Obtain detailed information of cabinetbehaviourandmonitor thecabinet/sin real time.You can changethe
preset, gain, mute, polarity and phase. You can also activatethe air absorption compensationandselect the
«SOLO»mode.
How does it work?
Via Ethernet (cable or wireless). Onceinstalled, the O.C.S. software automatically detects all the cabinets
connected to the network and displays them in the O.C.S. window on the users PC.
What does it show?
As well as displayingthe cabinetmodel and IP address theO.C.S will be monitoring in real time andthe user will
beable to viewRMS levels,Input clip,power moduletemperature,compression levels, air absorption
compensationandcabinetangulation.

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CONFIGURING ETHERNET TO WORK WITH LX-318S
Thereare twopossible waysto connect:
1.-ConnectingthroughanETHERNETSWITCH/HUB::
-You will needanormalCAT5 Cable.
2.- Connectingthrough aWirlessETHERNET.
Let usnow proceed to configure the Ethernet network, setting theIP address of the computer as static.
To do this go to:
START > CONFIGURATION> NETWORK CONFIGURATION
Wewill launch the propertiesof "LocalArea
Connection"byclickingtherightmousebut-
tonandclicking onproperties.
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Select "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)" and click on
properties.
Select: “Use next IP Address” And write as you
wish, in order to configureyour network.
Normally, Ip valueswill be somethinglike this:
IPAddress:192.168.2.xxx
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
Where xxx will be anumber between 1and 254
Accept to quit the network settings and again to
apply them at the next screen. Depending on the
Windows Version, you will be asked to reboot or
not.
Once the Computer is configured with a static IP
proceed to connect to the linearray system through
theO.M.S.(online monitoringsystem)software.
OpentheO.M.SSoftwareandfrom theInitial Screen
chooseETHERNET.
It will open adifferent screen,as follows, there you cansee your Network configuration, and thecabinetscurrently
connected.
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In this case, we can see that the cabinet do not have the same IP environment as the PC. So, select the
cabinet andmodify the assigned IP in order to be able to connect to it.
Bydefault,theCabinetwillhavethisIP192.168.2.100(Versionsbefore2009couldbeenasignedwithIP10.10.25.101
orIP192.168.1.100)
TheNetworkenviromentconsistsinthefirst3setsof threenumbersseparatedbydots.Inordertodetect/communicate
with thecabinets, the software and thecabinets must have the same Network settings.
If it isnotinthe same environment WindowsProfesional (2000, XP, VISTA)will detectit, but isnot goingtobeableto
establish connection. In Windows Home, the processor is not going to be detected until the same enviroment is
applied.
In order to change the IP settingsto have the same configuration asthe PC, wecan change the IP address of the
cabinetsby clickingintheAssignIPtoselectDevicebuttonafter writinginthebox abovethedesireddata.Remember
there cannot be two deviceswithexactly thesameIP address, the last set of three numbershastobedifferent and
uniquetoeachoneof thedevices.
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forexample, write 192.168.2.101andclick "Assign IP to select Device"button.
TheOMSsoftwarewill sendthenewIP tothecabinetanditwill scanthenetworkagainshowingthesameinformation
asbefore, plusmore informationsuch asPc name, IP addressand Portin whichthe communication isestablished.
When we have a lot of cabinets connectedin thenetwork we canuse thebutton“Identify Device” tosee whichbox
is selected (two activity LEDS will blink for one second). With that information then we can “Change NAME”
assigned tothisCabinetbyclicking inthe“Assign NAME to select Device”buttonafterwritingin thebox abovethe
desiredName.
We can sort all the detected cabinets by Name or IPAddress.
Returning tothemainscreen, wecanseeeachcabinet showing: Model,IP addressand Name, aswell as monitoring:
RMS Level, Input Clip,Cabinet angulation, amplifier temperatureand fanspeed.
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If you need to knowthe PC Network settings go to:
START >ALL PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > Command Prompt
It will open thecmd.exe from whereyou can typethe IPCONFIG command ( ipconfig + Enter), which will showyour actualIP
settings.
Here we can see that this PC has IP set as 192.168.2.99.
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You can also use the command promt to knowif an IPis already in use by another device. In this case type "ping
IP" (ping 192.168.2.xxx)and pressenter. If there isno device with thisIP you will seethefollowing information:
If the IP is in use, the device will respond to thePing, and we will obtain thisinformation:
You nowhave theCabinets workingintheETHERNETNetworkEnviroment.
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RAINBOW – ACOUSTICAL PREDICTION SOFTWARE
Thanks to the RAINBOW software, youwill be able to “virtually” determine the acoustical response of one or
variouscabinetsat the same time.
Basedon polar response measurements,taken
meticulously with a360º coverage both vertically
andhorizontally, the Rainbowsoftware isable to
calculate the SPL responseincludingthe
interactionbetweenthem taking into account the
magnitudeandphase response, inorderto enable
the user to correct cancellationsand evento
createthem if theacoustical design so requires.
Rainbowis very easy to use and offers avery
intuitivedesign,multitool interface andon-line
updatabledatabase.
TheRainbowsoftwarehasbeendesignedbyand
for sound technicians. Itsaim is to help installers
andusersof Lynx pro audio products.
This software is able to import WMF Vector Files
with technical drawingsandinsert them directly
intothepredictionwindowandthusenablingreal
measurementpredictions.
Thisalso helpsto determine deadzonesand
obtain the maximum performancefrom eachof the
cabinetsinstalled.
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Features
TheRAINBOW acousticalpredictionsoftwareallowsamongotherthings:
- Prediction up to 4 LINEARRAYS of 24cabinets each simultaneously, together with multiple points
with cabinets
- Flying pointsinformation according to theinclination of the cabinets
- Weight calculation of the different systems
- Sub-bass simulation(for instancetoachieve cardiodconfigurations)
-Orientationof cabinets(Horizontal/vertical)
-ThrowDirectionof cabinets(right/ left)
- Individual delayper cabinet/system
- Polarity selectionfor each cabinet
- Up to 40 process insertionswith Equalization and CrossOver assignable percabinet.
- Simulation of theAir absorption sound losswith the distance
-SPLPressureinformation
-Distance measurement
-Importof CADfiles
- Up to 4 audienceor hearing zones
-Coveragecurvesonthehearingzones.
- Export of SPLMap andcoveragecurveson jpgor bmpformat
- Print project report (SPL prediction, flyingpoints, weights, cabinet inclination, polarities, process
aplied,EQCurves…)
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