Lynx ionic-5CX User manual

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V.18.06
Lynx Pro Audio S.L.
Valencia, Spain - www.lynxproaudio.com - [e-mail]
ionic-5CX

Manufacturer
CE CERTIFICACTION, EUROPEAN PRODUCT
ionic-5CX
LYNX Pro Audio S.L.
Calle uno - Pol. Ind. Picassent
E-46220 Picassent (Valencia)
This user guide is property of Lynx Pro Audio S.L. Any reproduction of this manual, by any means is strictly prohibited.
Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.

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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
2. INTRODUCTION 5
3. CABINET OVERVIEW 6
4. CABINET CONNECTIONS 7
4.1 NORMATIVE 7
4.2 CONNECTORS 7
4.3 RECOMMANDATIONS 8
5. AMPLIFICATION 8
5.1 USING THE IONIC POWERED SUBWOOFERS 9
-The back panel 9
-Signal and connections 10
-Overview 11
-The confi guration panel 13
-How to select Input: Digital or Analog 14
-Select and run Presets 14
-The Online Control System OCS 15
6. ACCESSORIES 16
7. CERTIFICATIONS AND GUARANTEE 17

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- Electrical appliance.
The exclamation mark within a triangle identifi es the presence of electricity. Use the system care-
fully without wet hands or feet. Avoid installing the speaker in wet or excesivelly humid places. Do
not place material that contains liquid on or near the unit. Avoid dripping or splashing water or any
liquid over the unit. Regularly check the condition of the cables and make sure these are not being
walked on or pinched. Connect the speaker to bipolar, earthed mains.The mains plug mustbe con-
nected to the appropriate protection (fuse or breaker). Connection to any other type of mains could
result in an electrical shock and violate local electrical codes. CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT OR
DISCONNECT THEAC POWER CONNECTORS UNDER LOAD.
- Heavy equipment.
Apply back protection when using the system.Avoid loading and unloading at heights.
- Electrical shock risk.
The diagonal mark within a triangle identifi es the presence of dangerous voltage.
Do not open or handle the interior of the box. These parts are not to be adjusted by the user. For
maintenance and/or repair please go to an authorized service centre.In order to reduce the risk of
electricshock,disconnect fromACbeforepluginorunpluggingAudiosignalcables.ReconnecttoAC
onlyifallsignalconnectionsaremadeandsecured.Nevermanipulatethegroundtypeplugprovided.
TheAC mains plugs should always remain accessible for operation.
Unplug the loudspeaker during storms or when it’s being used for a long time.
- Hearing damage risk.
These systems can reproduce large quantities of sound pressure which 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 fl ying this system please observe the technical and “Rainbow” software data carefully.
Never exceedthe maximum safeworkingloadsorignoretheinstructionsincludedwithinthismanual.
Use Only fl ying accessories provided by Lynx Pro Audio S.L.
Rigging must be always carried out by professionals.
- Delicate Material.
Please ensure no foreign object or water enters the speaker. Only clean the unit with dry cloths. Do
not use solvents.
-Overheating – Fire risk.
To reduce the risk of the 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 fl ame, such as lighted candles, close or on top
of the unit.
- Electromagnetic and interferente emissions.
Avoid placing objects which through electromagnetic waves can damage the unit, such as mobile
phones, lap tops, magnetic strip cards etc.
This system complies with normatives EN 55103-1 (1)
EN 55103-2 (2)
(1) This device may not cause harmful interferences.
(2) This device may receive interference including interferences that may cause undesired working.
-IMPORTANT NOTE.
This Equipment must be used in accordance with these instructions and by trained professional
personnel only. This equipment should not be used in places with extreme tropical climates. Don’t
expose this apparatus to extreme humidity and or temperature values.
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2. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the recommended installation procedure for the ionic-5CX. Please read this manual
carefully.
The compact ionic-5CX is a versatile cabinet, very easy to use and easy to install. It is designed for general
installationswherediscreetcabinetsarerequired.Clubs,theatres,housesofworship,publicbuidings,commercial
complexes, etc. The installation of the ionic-5CX can be done using external amplifi ers or in combination with the
powered subwoofers ionic-12S and 18S.
When using the ionic-5CX powered by the ionic-12S active subwoofers you can use various preset confi gurations
available from the integrated DSP.
Please note that a range of mounting accessories is available.
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3. CABINET OVERVIEW
Measurements Back panel
Components 1 x 5” coaxial speaker with LF 1.5”
and HF 1” voice coil
Rated power ( AES) 150 W, 300 W program, 600 W peak
Nominal Impedance 16 Ohms
Frequency Range 64 Hz – 20 KHz (-10dB) Connectors 2 x Neutrik Speakon NL4MP / 4 x
Terminal Block 7.62 mm between pins
Frequency Response 90 Hz - 20 KHz (± 3dB) Finish Polyurea coating
Sensitivity 93 dB (1W@1m) Material 10 mm premium birch plywood
Max. SPL 114 dB - 120 dB peak Dimensions 140 x 140 x 220 mm (H x W x D)
Coverage 70º conical dispersion Weight 3Kg (6.6 lbs)
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4. CABINET CONNECTIONS
4.1 Normative
The cabinet meet the following standards:
EN 55103-1:1996: Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use (-1 Emmision).
EN 55103-1:1996: Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. (-2 Immunity)
EN 60065:2002:Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements.
4.2 Connectors
The ionic-5CX have a connection panel at the rear of the cabinet. This consists of 2 internally bridged Neutrik
NL4-MP connectors which apply no process to the signal.
Note: If pins ±2 are not used they will still be internally bridged.
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To connect the speakon follow the instructions in fi g. 1
Insert the male speakon in its corresponding hole and turn right until it clicks. This fi xes it safely and strongly and
helps stop it being pulled out by mistake. At the other end of the cable connect in the same way to the amplifi er
channel.
Furthermore the cabinets HR-6 and HR-8 can be supplied with 4 terminal blocks(7.62 mm between pins)instead
of the Neutrik NL4-MP.
Connector Connections per box impedance Rated power Program power
NL4MP ±1 2 16 Ohms 150 W AES 300 W AES

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4.3 Recommendations
Always ensure cables are in good condition. Know the recommended cable length and thickness according
to the cabinet and quantity you are installing. An incorrect connection can aff ect the functioning of the system
or even damage it. Cable thickness will vary according to cabinet impedance, quantity and distance. This is
especially important when connecting Subwoofers.
As a guide, please see the following table which outlines the thickness depending on the power and length of
cable.
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5. AMPLIFICATION
The ionic-5CX is very easy to use. The installation can be done using external amplifi ers or in combination with
the powered subwoofers ionic-12S and 18S.
When using the ionic-5CX powered by our ionic active subwoofers you can use various preset confi gurations
available from the integrated DSP.
Bear in mind Ohm ratings on the amplifi ers used to power the cabinets. For example, 2 ohm amplifi er
confi gurations are not recommended due to the excessive power from the amp output.
Never connect more cabinets than recommended in parallel. With parallel connections, the total impedance
can be calculated by dividing the impedance of 1 cabinet by the number connected.

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5.1 USING THE IONIC POWERED SUBWOOFERS
The ionic-5CX can be powered from the active subwoofers ionic-12S or ionic-18S in diff erent confi guration
systems. You can use 2 cabinets in combination with one subwoofer ionic-12S or use 4 cabinets with one
subwoofer ionic-18S.
USB connection
LCD display &
digital control
Signal Input
Signal Output
Output power
speakon +1/-1 Main input Main link
*Ethernet
OPTIONAL
* Available when the user has requested the cabinets to be supplied with the Ethernet Module kit.
The back panel
In the following drawing you can see the back panel of the subwoofer ionic-12S (very similar to ionic-18S), which
includes the power amplifi cation and the digital signal control board. From this back panel you can also select
various preset confi gurations using the LCD display and digital control buttons.

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XLR AEREAL CONNECTORS
INPUTS
1.- EARTH
2.- LIVE (+)
3.- LIVE (-)
XLR SOCKET CONNECTORS
SOCKET POWERCON TRUE1
CAUTION: Do not connect
or disconnect the AC Power
connectors under load.
NAC3FX-W
NAC3MX-W
Signal and connectors
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Components 1 x 12” speaker with 3” voice coil Processing 48 KHz / 56 bit double precision DSP
Control User control interface with LCD
Frequency Range 40 Hz – 250 Hz (-10dB) Control Connections Ethernet (OCS) optional / USB (DSP
programming)
Frequency Response 46 Hz – 250 Hz (± 3dB) AC Power 85 – 270V. 50/60 Hz with PFC
Max. SPL 127 dB AC Connections 16A Neutrik powerCon TRUE1
with looping output
Coverage Angle Omnidirectional Finish High resistant Polyurea (Black)
Power 1400 W Class D with switching
power supply & PFC Material 15mm Premium birch plywood
LF Amplifi er 1 x 700 W Dimensions (H x W x D) 407 x 440 x 520 mm
Speaker Output
Amplifi er
1 x 1700 W @ 8 Ohms Weight 23 Kg (50.6 lbs)
Overview
The subwoofer ionic-12S

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Components 1 x 18” speaker with 3” voice coil Processing 48 KHz / 56 bit double precision DSP
Control User control interface with LCD
Frequency Range 38 Hz – 250 Hz (-10dB) Control Connections Ethernet (OCS) optional / USB (DSP
programming)
Frequency Response 42 Hz – 250 Hz (± 3dB) AC Power 85 – 270V. 50/60 Hz with PFC
Max. SPL 132 dB AC Connections 16A Neutrik powerCon TRUE1
with looping output
Coverage Angle Omnidirectional Finish High resistant polyurea (black)
Power 2400 W Class D with switching
power supply & PFC Material 18mm Premium birch plywood
LF Amplifi er 1 x 1400 W Dimensions (H x W x D) 513 x 505 x 704 mm
Speaker Output
Amplifi er
2 x 600W @ 4 Ohms Weight 37 Kg (81.5 lbs)
The subwoofer ionic-18S

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Fig 1
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The confi guration panel
On the ionic subwoofers back panel you will see 3 buttons and an information screen, on which you can read the
established parameters and information such as amplifi cation module temperature, input signal level and name
of the current preset (Fig1). If changes are not made the display will automatically dim to save energy and avoid
unnecessary light in situations where light is not wanted. To re-activate the light simply press the OK button.
From the buttons below the display you can change the preset or select the input digital or analog. You can see
how to proceed on next page.
For ionic systems you can fi nd diff erent preset confi gurations in mono and stereo.
You can change the EQ of any preset but this change will not be saved in the preset, therefore as soon as you
change preset the EQ will be restarted. For example, if you want to use PRESET 1 but you prefer to change
the EQ, you connect the cabinet to your computer via USB or Ethernet and introduce the EQ changes using the
Online Control System software. Then you will be able to useyour own EQ in PRESET 1 day after day onlyif you
don’t change to another preset. Once you change the preset the DSP restartswith the manufacturer settings. So
if you change from PRESET 1 to PRESET 2 and then come back to PRESET 1 you will fi nd that the PRESET 1
has the manufacturer’s EQ again.
Note:
You must apply the desired confi guration in each ionic subwoofer cabinet. Just select on the screen the cabinet
ionic-5CX with the preset confi guration desired.
This operation requires electrical power to work.

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Note:
In case of a power cut, the DSP will save its last confi guration when restarted.
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How to select input: Digital or Analog
This selection is only available when the user has requested the subwoofers to be supplied with the Digital input
kit. There are four input options:Analog / Digital L / Digital R / Digital L+R
To select the input mode just press the OK button (3) and the up button (1), both at the same time but pressing
the OK button fi rst. Then you can select one of the four options using the up button (1).
To confi rm your selection press OK (3) until the progress bar fi nishes.
The display will show an inverted D (digital) or an invertedA (analog) so you can always know if the input is digital
or analog.
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1
Inverted D
indicates digital
Select and run presets
To change the preset confi guration (see Fig 2) just press the up button (1) and down button (2) until you see the
title and preset number required and once found press OK (3) until the progress bar fi nishes (Fig 3). The display
will indicate “Loading DSP” (Fig 4)
Fig 3 Fig 4
1 2 3
Fig 2

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The Online Control System OCS
Who is it for?
Users of powered subwoofers ionic-12S and other DSP incorporated Lynx Pro Audio Cabinets, where the user
has requested the cabinets be supplied with the “Ethernet Module kit”.
What is it for?
Obtain detailed information of cabinet behaviour and monitor the cabinet/s in real time. You can change the
preset, gain, mute, polarity and phase. You can also activate the air absorption compensation and select the
«SOLO» mode.
How does it work?
Via Ethernet (cable or wireless). Once installed, 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?
AswellasdisplayingthecabinetmodelandIPaddresstheO.C.Swillbemonitoringin realtimeandtheuserwillbe
able to viewRMS levels, Input clip, power module temperature, compressionlevels, air absorption compensation
and cabinet angulation.
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6. ACCESSORIES
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MS-5CX
Quick Coupler for 3/8” to 5/8” stand
UBR-5CX
Wall bracket for the ionic-5CX
SP-5CX
35 mm speaker pole to 3/8” male thread

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Lynx ProAudio S.L. declares that ionic series are in conformity with the following EC directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:
EN 60065:2002 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements
EN 55103-1:1996 Electromagneticcompatibility. Product family standard foraudio, video,audiovisual
and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 1: Emission.
EN 55103-2:1996 Electromagneticcompatibility. Product family standard foraudio, video,audiovisual
and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2: Immunity.
ionic models: ionic-5CX / ionic-5CXi / ionic-12S / ionic-18S
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Calle 1 - Pol. Ind. Picassent
46220 Picassent (Valencia)
SPAIN - EU
Tel.: [phone]
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LYNX PRO AUDIO GUARANTEE
Lynx productsareguaranteedagainst every kindof manufacturingfault2 year afterthe date of sale. When products
are under guarantee, the repairing and the free supplying of the device parts in order to correct any kind of defect
are guaranteed by Lynx ProAudio S.L. In the case that the productcould not be returnedto the factory forchecking
and repairing, Lynx Pro Audio S.L. would supply all the necessary parts.
LynxProAudio S.L. isnot responsiblefor any damageor defect caused duringthe transportor caused byan undue
or improper handling y a non-authorized person during the life of this guarantee.
Allourproductsundergorigoroustestsandqualitycontrols.Weguaranteethecharacteristicsdescribedherewithin
and their quality against any fabrication defect.
The user loses all warranty rights if he incorporates or carries out any modifi cation to the product, if he uses it outside
of the stated safe working loads or does not secure the system properly using all the pins in their corresponding
holes.
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WEEE Declaration: Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at
the end of its operational lifetime. Please dispose of this product according to the respective national regulations
or contractual agreements. If thereare any further questions concerning the disposal ofthis product pleasecontact
Lynx ProAudio S.L.