Lynx LX-212S User manual

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USER MANUAL
V.13.10
LX-212S

This user manual is property of Lynx Pro Audio S.L. Any reproduction of this manual, by any means is strictly prohibited.
Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.
Manufacturer
CB SCHEME, IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
CE CERTIFICACTION, EUROPEAN PRODUCT
LX-212S powered cabinet
LYNX Pro Audio S.L.
Calle 7 - Pol. Ind. Picassent
E-46220 Picassent (Valencia)
RoHSDirective2002/95/EC

CONTENTS
-SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
-CABINET INTRO
SPECIFICATIONS 5
BACKPANEL 6
CONNECTORSANDCONNECTIONS 6
-CONFIGURINGTHECABINET DSPOPTIONS
PRESETLIST 8
CARDIOIDCONFIGURATIONS 9
CONFIGURATIONPANEL 10
SELECTINPUTDIGITAL/ANALOG 10
SELECTANDRUNPRESETS 11
ONLINECONTROLSYSTEM 12
ETHERNETCONFIGURATION 13
-SOFTWARE,RAINBOW 19
-GUARANTEE 21

Before starting touse thisdevice, please readthisinstructionmanual carefully.
Keep theseinstructionsin the placewhere the equipment will be used and witheasy accessto them.
- Electrical appliance.
Theexclamationmark within atriangle identifies the presenceof electricity. Use the system carefully
without wet handsor feet.Avoid installing the speaker in wet or excesivelly humid places. Regularly
checkthe conditionof the cables and makesure these arenot beingwalkedonor pinched. Connect
thespeakertobipolar, earthedmains.Themainsplugmustbeconnectedtotheappropriateprotection
(fuseorbreaker). Connection to any other type of mainscouldresult inan electrical shock and violate
localelectricalcodes.DONOTCONNECTORDISCONNECTTHEACPOWERCONNECTORSUNDER
LOAD.
- Heavy equipment.
Apply back protection when using thesystem.Avoid loading and unloading at heights.
-Electrical shockrisk.
Thediagonal markwithinatriangleidentifiesthepresenceofdangerousvoltage.Donot openorhandle
the interior of the box. These parts are not to be adjusted by theuser. For maintenance and/or repair
pleasegotoanauthorizedservice centre. In order toreduce therisk of electricshock,disconnectfrom
ACbeforeplugin orunpluggingAudiosignal cables.ReconnecttoAC onlyif all signal connectionsare
made and secured. Never manipulate the ground type plug provided. The AC mains plugs should
alwaysremainaccessibleforoperation.Unplug the loudspeaker duringstormsor when it’s beingused
fora longtime.
- Hearing damage risk.
These systems can reproduce large quantities of sound pressure which can damage hearing. Take
precautionsif you aregoing tobe near them for extended amountsof timeand do not get too close.
- Hanging – Flying.
Donot hangthecabinetsfrom thehandlesor from anyother part other thanthe designatedhanging
point. When flying thissystem please observe the technical and “Rainbow” software data carefully.
Never exceedthemaximum safe working loads or ignore theinstructionsincludedwithin thismanual.
Use Only flying accessoriesprovided by Lynx ProAudio S.L. Rigging must be always carried out by
professionals.
- Delicate Material.
Please ensure no foreignobjector waterentersthe speaker. Donot place materialthatcontains liquid
on or near the unit. Only clean the unit with dry cloths. Do not use solvents.
-Overheating – Fire risk.
Toreduce therisk of thespeakerover heating, avoiddirect contact withsunlight.Avoidplacingthe unit
closeto heat inducing objectssuch asradiators.Do not cover the equipment in use and do not block
anyventilationopenings. Do not put nakedflame, suchaslighted candles, closeoron 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.
Thissystem complieswithnormatives EN55103-1(1)
EN55103-2(2)
(1) Thisdevicemay not cause harmful interferences.
(2) Thisdevicemay receive interferenceincluding interferencesthat may cause undesired working.
-IMPORTANT NOTE.
This Equipment must be used in accordance with these instructions and by trained professional
personnelonly.
Thisequipmentshouldnotbeusedinplaceswithextremetropicalclimates.Don’texposethisapparatus
toextremehumidityandortemperaturevalues.

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INTRODUCTION
Tofacilitate, correct and reliableuseof theLynx LX-212S we havedesigned thisinstructionmanual. Pleaseread the
manual carefully beforeproceedingtoinstall thesystem.
When flying this system please observe the technical and “Rainbow” software data carefully. Never exceed the
maximum safe working loads or ignore theinstructions included within this manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY RANGE 25Hz -300Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 35Hz- 250Hz ± 3dB
HORIZONTAL COVERAGE 360º single unit
MAX SPL 136 dB/ 139dB peak
TRANSDUCERS LF: 2 x 12" 100 mm Voice Coil 8 Ohm
SHAPE Bass reflex direct radiation
POWER AMPLIFIER 2000W Class D with Switching Power supply
2 x 1000W
DSP Internal LYNX digital processor DSPB-44®
CABINET ADJUSTMENT Back panel LCD screen
INTERNAL CONTROLS Temperature sensor / Fan Speed
SIGNAL CONNECTION NEUTRIK connectors XLR Male Input
XLR Female Loop Thru
CONTROL CONNECTIONS USB (DSP programming),
ETHERNET* (Online Control System OCS®)
AC POWER 195v / 250v selectable. 50/60 Hz 2.9A
AC CONECTIONS 16A NEUTRIK POWERCON with Looping Output
CONSTRUCTION 15 mm Premium birch plywood
FINISH High resistant water-based black paint
FRONT DESIGN Antirush Black metal grille
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) 522 x 646 x 525 mm
WEIGHT 58 Kg (128 lbs)
RIGGING Integrated flying plates
* Optional

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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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1.- SIGNAL INPUT.
2.- SIGNAL LINK.
3.- AC INPUT.
4.- AC LINK (máx. +2 cabinets).
5.- USB.
6.- DSP CONTROL.
7.- ETHERNET (optional)
LX-212S BACK PANEL.-
1
2
3
4
5
6
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SOCKET POWERCON CONNECTORS
CAUTION: Do not connect or
disconnect the AC Power
connectors under load.
L - Line
N - Neutral
- Earth
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CONNECTION EXAMPLE: 4 LX-212S CABINETS
Connectto signal output
ConnecttoACoutput
ConnecttoACoutput

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CONFIGURING THECABINET DSP OPTIONS
From the buttons below the display on the cabinet’s back panel you are able to configure the Basic adjustment
functionsof theinternalDSP.Depending on themodel,youcanfindthefollowingconfigurations:
Note:
You must apply the desired configuration in each one cabinet. This is done via the buttons located on the back
panel of the cabinet andrequireselectrical power towork.
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CARDIOIDCONFIGURATIONS
Mode 1:
- For Acabinets use preset 13
- For B cabinets use preset 14
Withthis configuration we obtain 18dB and12 dB of attenuation withan
additiononfrontof 2dB
Mode 2:
- For B cabinets use preset 16
- For Acabinets use preset 15
Withthis configurationweobtainaround 10 dB of attenuation withan
additiononfrontof 1dB
Mode3:
- For B cabinets use preset 18
- For Acabinets use preset 17
Withthisconfigurationweobtainbetween20dBand16dB of attenuation with anadditiononfrontof 4dB
B
A
B A
A
B
A
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SELECT THEINPUT:DIGITALORANALOG
There are four input options: Analog / Digital L/ Digital R / Digital L+R
To select the input mode just pressthe OK button (3) and the up button (1), both at the same time but pressing
the OK buttonfirst. Then you canselect oneof the four optionsusingthe up button(1). To confirm your selection
press OK (3) until the progress bar finishes. The display will showan inverted D (digital) or an invertedA (Analog)
so you can alwaysknow if the input isdigital or analog.
CONFIGURING THECABINETSDSP OPTIONS
From the buttonsbelow the display on theLynx cabinet’s back panel you are able to configurethe Basic
adjustment functionsof the internal DSP.
Note:
Youmust apply the desired configurationin eachcabinet.This isdone via the buttonslocated ontheback
panel of the cabinet andrequireselectrical power towork.
CONFIGURATIONPANEL
On the back panel you will see 3 buttons and an information screen, on which you can read the established
parametersand informationsuchasdigital or analog input, amplificationmodule temperature, inputsignallevel
and nameof the currentpreset(Fig1). If changesare not made thedisplaywill automatically dim tosave energy
andavoid unnecessary light in situationswhere light is not wanted.To re-activate the light simply press theOK
button.
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Fig1
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SELECT AND RUNPRESETS
Tochange thepreset configuration just press theupbutton (1) anddown button (2) until yousee the title
andpreset number required (Fig2). Oncefound, press OK (3) until the progress bar finishes (Fig3).The displaywill
indicate“LoadingDSP”(Fig4)
Fig3 Fig4
Note:
In case of a power cut, the DSP will save its last configuration when restarted.
Fig2

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ONLINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Who is it for?
Usersof Self poweredDSPincorporatedLynx ProAudioCabinetswheretheuser hasrequested thecabinetsbe
supplied withthe Ethernet Module kit.
What is it for?
Obtain detailed informationof cabinet behaviourandmonitor thecabinet/sin real time.You can changethe
preset, gain, mute, polarity and phase. You canalso activate theair absorption compensationandselect the
«SOLO»mode.
How does it work?
Via Ethernet (cable or wireless). Once installed, the O.C.S. softwareautomatically detects all the cabinets
connected to the network and displays them in the O.C.S. windowon the users PC.
What does it show?
As well as displayingthe cabinetmodel and IP addressthe O.C.S will be monitoring in real time andthe user will
beableto viewRMS levels,Input clip, power module temperature, compression levels, air absorption
compensation andcabinet angulation.

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CONFIGURING ETHERNET TO WORK WITH LX-212S
Thereare twopossible waysto connect:
1.-ConnectingthroughanETHERNETSWITCH/HUB::
-You will needanormalCAT5 Cable.
2.- Connectingthrough a Wirless ETHERNET.
Let usnowproceed to configure theEthernet network, setting the IP 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 configure your network.
Normally, Ip values will besomethinglike this:
IPAddress:192.168.1.xxx
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
Where xxx will be a number 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
proceedto connect to the linearray system through
theOCS (online control system) software.
Open theOCS Softwareandfrom theInitial Screen
chooseEthernetdeviceintotheconfigurationmenu.
It will open a different screen, asfollows, there you cansee yourNetwork configuration, and thecabinets currently
connected.
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If you want to change the IP select the cabinet and modify the assigned IP in order to be able to connect to it.
By default, the Cabinet will have this IP 192.168.1.100
TheNetworkenviromentconsistsinthefirst3setsofthreenumbersseparatedbydots. Inordertodetect/communicate
with the cabinets, thesoftware and the cabinetsmust have the same Network settings.
If it isnotinthesame environmentWindowsProfesional (2000, XP, VISTA, Windows7 and8) will detect it, butis not
going to beableto establish connection. In WindowsHome, theprocessor isnotgoing tobe detecteduntil thesame
enviromentisapplied.
In order to change the IP settingsto have the same configurationas the PC, we can change the IP addressof the
cabinetsby clickingintheAssignIP toselectDevicebuttonafter writingin thebox abovethedesireddata. Remember
there cannot be two deviceswith exactly the same IP address, the last set of three numbershas tobedifferent and
unique toeachoneof thedevices.
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forexample, write 192.168.1.100and click"ChangeDeviceIP"button.
TheOCSsoftwarewillsendthenewIPtothecabinetandit willscanthenetworkagainshowingthesameinformation
asbefore, plus more informationsuch as Pc name, IP addressand Port in whichthecommunication isestablished.
Whenwe have a lotof cabinets connected in thenetwork we can usethe button“Identify Device” tosee whichbox
is selected (two activity LEDS will blink for one second). With that information then we can “Change DEVICE
NAME”assigned tothisCabinet byclickinginthe“Changedevice name”buttonafterwritinginthebox abovethe
desiredName.
Returning tothemainscreen,wecanseeeach cabinet showing: Model, IPaddressand Name, aswell asmonitoring:
RMS levels, Input clip, power module temperature, compression levels, air absorption compensation and cabinet
angulation, aswell as displaying the cabinet model and IP address.
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If you need to knowthe PC Network settings go to:
START > ALL PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > Command Prompt
It will open the cmd.exe from where you can type theIPCONFIG command ( ipconfig + Enter), which will showyour actual IP
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 know if an IP is already in use by another device. In thiscase type "ping
IP" (ping 192.168.2.xxx) and pressenter. If there isno devicewith thisIP youwill see thefollowing information:
If the IP is in use, the device will respond to the Ping, and we will obtain this information:
You nowhave theCabinets workingintheETHERNETNetworkEnviroment.
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RAINBOW – ACOUSTICAL PREDICTION SOFTWARE
Thanks to the RAINBOW software,you will be able to “virtually” determine the acoustical response of oneor
variouscabinetsat the same time.
Based onpolar responsemeasurements, taken
meticulously witha360ºcoverage both vertically
andhorizontally, the Rainbowsoftware isable to
calculate the SPLresponseincludingthe
interaction between them takinginto account the
magnitudeand phase response, inorderto enable
the user to correct cancellationsand even to
createthem if the acoustical design so requires.
Rainbow isvery easy to use and offersa very
intuitivedesign,multitoolinterfaceandon-line
updatabledatabase.
TheRainbowsoftwarehasbeendesignedbyand
for sound technicians. Itsaim is to help installers
andusers of Lynx proaudioproducts.
This software isable to import WMF Vector Files
with technical drawingsand insert them directly
intothepredictionwindowandthusenablingreal
measurement predictions.
Thisalso helpsto determinedeadzonesand
obtain the maximum performance from each of the
cabinets installed.
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Features
TheRAINBOW acousticalpredictionsoftwareallowsamong otherthings:
- Prediction up to 4 LINEARRAYS of 24 cabinetseach simultaneously, together with multiple points
with cabinets
- Flying pointsinformation according totheinclination of the cabinets
- Weight calculation of the different systems
- Sub-bass simulation(for instancetoachieve cardiodconfigurations)
-Orientation of cabinets(Horizontal/vertical)
-ThrowDirectionof cabinets(right/ left)
- Individual delayper cabinet/system
- Polarity selection for each cabinet
- Up to 40 process insertionswith Equalization and CrossOver assignable percabinet.
- Simulation of theAir absorption sound loss withthe distance
-SPLPressureinformation
-Distancemeasurement
-Importof CADfiles
- Up to 4 audienceor hearing zones
-Coveragecurvesonthehearingzones.
- Export of SPLMapandcoveragecurveson jpgor bmpformat
- Print project report (SPL prediction, flying points, weights, cabinet inclination, polarities, process
aplied, EQCurves…)
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