SYNQ DLP-48W User manual

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Operation Manual
Version: 1.0

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OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for buying this SYNQ®product. To take full advantage of all possibilities, please read these
operating instructions very carefully.
FEATURES
•Professional digital loudspeaker management processor.
•Used to tune your loudspeakers to perfection!
•4 inputs (Digital AES + analog) and 8 outputs with full matrix routing capability
•Direct access to 3 programmable default settings
•The 4 inputs have:
•8 Band equalizer (parametric, high shelf, low shelf)
•Delay (adjustable up to 1000ms (= 346m)
•Noise gate
•Phase reverse
•Gain / mute
•All 8 outputs have:
•Flexible source selection
•Crossover (Linkwitz/Riley, Bessel, Butterworth)
•6 Band equalizer (parametric, high shelf, low shelf)
•Delay (adjustable up to 1000ms [= 346m]
•Limiter
•Phase reverse
•Gain / mute
•30 different speaker setups can be stored in the memory
•If needed, the unit can be locked via a password
•Easy parameter setup via PC:
•Via USB: easy setup but cable length limited to 5m
•Via LAN: long distance control for max. 250 units.
•Via WiFi: wireless control
•Complete Windows®software included with visually attractive and easy setup capabilities
•Clear LCD display. Balanced XLR in/outputs
BEFORE USE
•Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
•Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
•Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
•To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
Check the contents:
Check that the carton contains the following items:
•User manual
•DLP-48W unit
•Power cable

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•USB cable
•UTP cable
•WiFi Antenna
•CDROM with PC software (can also be downloaded from our website)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
•This appliance is intended for use in moderate climates.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
•To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
•This unit is for indoor use only.
•Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on this appliance. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object enters the unit,
immediately disconnect the mains power.
•No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appliance.
•Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
•Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
•Keep the unit away from children.
•Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
•Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
•Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation is 5cm.
•Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before you start servicing.
•The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
•Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
•The socket inlet shall remain operable for disconnection from the mains.
•The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord
is squashed or damaged.
•Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
•When the power switch is in OFF position, this unit is not completely disconnected from the mains!
•This CLASS I appliance must be connected to MAINS socket outlet with a protective earth connection in
order comply with safety regulations.
•In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the mains fuse there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
•Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same
type and electrical specifications!
•In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the appliance and contact your dealer immediately.
•Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
•Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel only.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this appliance.
This symbol means: indoor use only
This symbol means: Read instructions

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
•Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
•Placing and using the unit for long periods near heat-generating sources such as amplifiers, spotlights, etc.
will affect its performance and may even damage the unit.
•The unit can be mounted in 19-inch racks. Attach the unit using the 4 screw holes on the front panel. Be
sure to use screws of the appropriate size. (screws not provided) Take care to minimize shocks and
vibrations during transport.
•When installed in a booth or flight case, please make sure to have good ventilation to improve heat
evacuation of the unit.
•To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE:
Clean by wiping with a polished cloth slightly dipped with water. Avoid getting water inside the unit. Do not
use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage the unit.
FUNCTIONS (FRONT)
1. LCD DISPLAY: shows the menu and all the parameters
2. NAVIGATION buttons:
•< BACK & NEXT > buttons:
•MENU button:
•ENTER button: used to confirm a setting
•BYPASS button:
•ESC button: this “escape”button can be used to leave the setting or menu
3. DEFAULT buttons:
4. PARAMETER buttons: used to modify the displayed parameters or to scroll through the menu options
5. INPUT section: displays the level of the 4 input channels. The buttons below are used to switch the
channel ON or OFF. When long pressed, it opens the setting options for this channel in the display.
6. OUTPUT section: displays the level of the 8 output channels. The buttons below are used to switch the
channel ON or OFF. When long pressed, it opens the setting options for this channel in the display.
7. USB connector: to connect the unit to a computer via an USB cable
8. WIFI antenna: used to connect the unit to a computer over WIFI
FUNCTIONS (rear)
9. POWER INPUT: connect the supplied mains cable to this input.
10. POWER SWITCH: used to switch the unit ON or OFF

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11. VENTS: these openings allow the unit to be properly cooled. Make sure these are not covered and clean
them promptly
12. LAN connector: to connect the unit to a computer via a LAN network
13. OUTPUTS: 8 channel outputs with balanced XLR connectors
14. INPUTS: 4 channel inputs with balanced XLR connectors
REMARK: AES digital inputs can be used on the connectors Aand C
PARAMETER SETTINGS ON THE UNIT
INPUT PARAMETERS
To enter the menu, long press for about 3 seconds the input channel button (5) of the channel you want to
display.
INPUT CHANNEL NAME
•Press the input channel (A, B, C or D) button (5) for about 3 seconds
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to change the digit
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to go to the next (or previous)
digit
•Once you are ready, press the ENTER (2) knob to confirm and save your setting
INPUT DELAY
•Press the input channel (A, B, C or D) button (5) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Input Delay]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the delay setting
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to modify the delay setting with
bigger steps
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
INPUT POLARITY
•Press the input channel (A, B, C or D) button (5) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Input Polarity]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to select [+Normal] or [-Invert]
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
INPUT GAIN
•Press the input channel (A, B, C or D) button (5) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Input Gain]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the input gain
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode

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INPUT EQ
Each channel can use up to 8 EQ settings.
For each EQ, you can choose between:
•[PEQ] Parametric equalizer with Frequency (20Hz-20KHz), Gain (-30dB-+15dB) and Bandwidth
settings.
With this type of equalizer, you can select a frequency and boost or lower this frequency. With the
bandwidth you make the selection of the frequency wider or more narrow.
•[Lo-S] Low shelf EQ with Frequency (20Hz-20KHz), Gain (-30dB-+15dB) and Slope settings.
With this type of equalizer, you can select a frequency and boost or lower all the frequencies below
this frequency. With the Slope you can adapt the steepness of you cut or boost (hard or smooth)
•[Hi-S] High shelf EQ with Frequency (20Hz-20KHz), Gain (-30dB-+15dB) and Slope settings
With this type of equalizer, you can select a frequency and boost or lower all the frequencies above
this frequency. With the Slope you can adapt the steepness of you cut
or boost (hard or smooth)
•Press the input channel (A, B, C or D) button (5) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Input EQ]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to select the type of EQ (parametric,
lo-shelf or hi-shelf)
•Press [ENTER] to move to the parameter setting for this equalizer
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the Frequency
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to modify the Gain
•Turn the third parameter knob (4) to modify the Bandwidth (or Slope)
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to the other EQ’s and parameters for
this channel
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting
mode
INPUT NOISEGATE
•Press the input channel (A, B, C or D) button (5) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Input NoiseGate]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the setting
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
OUTPUT PARAMETERS
To enter the menu, long press for about 3 seconds the output channel button (6) of the channel you want to
display.
OUTPUT CHANNEL NAME
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to change the digit
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to go to the next (or previous)
digit
•Once you are ready, press the ENTER (2) knob to confirm and save your setting
SIGNAL SOURCE
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output Source]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to switch [InA] (input source A) On or
Off
•Press the ENTER (2) knob to go to the setting of the next inputs
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•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
OUTPUT GAIN
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output Gain]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the output gain
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
OUTPUT POLARITY
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output Polarity]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to select [+Normal] or [-Invert]
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
OUTPUT DELAY
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output Delay]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the delay setting
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to modify the delay setting with
bigger steps
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
HIGH PASS FILTER
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output HPF]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the Frequency
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to modify the Filter Type
•Turn the third parameter knob (4) to modify the Slope
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
LOW PASS FILTER
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output LPF]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the Frequency
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to modify the Filter Type
•Turn the third parameter knob (4) to modify the Slope
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
OUTPUT EQ
Each output channel can use up to 6 EQ settings.
For each EQ, you can choose between:
•[PEQ] Parametric equalizer with Frequency (20Hz-20KHz), Gain (-30dB-+15dB) and Bandwidth
settings.
With this type of equalizer, you can select a frequency and boost or lower this frequency. With the
bandwidth you make the selection of the frequency wider or more narrow.
•[Lo-S] Low shelf EQ with Frequency (20Hz-20KHz), Gain (-30dB-+15dB) and Slope settings.

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With this type of equalizer, you can select a frequency and boost or lower all the frequencies below
this frequency. With the Slope you can adapt the steepness of you cut or boost (hard or smooth)
•[Hi-S] High shelf EQ with Frequency (20Hz-20KHz), Gain (-30dB-+15dB) and Slope settings
With this type of equalizer, you can select a frequency and boost or lower all the frequencies above
this frequency. With the Slope you can adapt the steepness of you cut or boost (hard or smooth)
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output EQ]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to select the type of EQ (parametric,
lo-shelf or hi-shelf)
•Press [ENTER] to move to the parameter setting for this equalizer
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to modify the Frequency
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to modify the Gain
•Turn the third parameter knob (4) to modify the Bandwidth (or Slope)
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to the other EQ’s and parameters for
this channel
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting
mode
OUTPUT CHANNEL LIMITER / COMPRESSOR
•Press the desired output channel button (6) for about 3 seconds
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] to go to [Output Limit]
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to select the limiter mode or the compressor mode
Limiter mode
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to select Limiter mode (L of limiter is
blinking on the display)
•Press [ENTER] to move to the parameter settings for the limiter
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to set the Threshold
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to set the Attack time
(only used when [manual] is selected)
•Turn the third parameter knob (4) to set the Release time
(only used when [manual] is selected)
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting mode
Compressor mode
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to select Compressor mode (C of compressor is blinking on the
display)
•Press [ENTER] to move to the parameter settings for the limiter
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to set the Threshold
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to set the Attack Time
(only used when [manual] is selected)
•Turn the third parameter knob (4) to set the Release Time
(only used when [manual] is selected)
•Presse the [Next>] button to move to the parameter settings for the Compressor
•Turn the first parameter knob (4) to set the Manual or Auto mode
•Turn the second parameter knob (4) to set the Clip limit
•Turn the third parameter knob (4) to set the Ratio
•The new setting will be stored automatically
•Once you are ready, press the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the setting
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MAIN MENU
•Press the [MENU] button (2) to enter the main menu
•Use the [<Back] or [Next>] buttons or the first parameter knob (4) to scroll the menu or submenu’s
•Press [ENTER] to access the function
•Use the parameter knobs (4) to change the desired settings
•Always press [ENTER] to confirm and store your setting
•Use the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the menu or submenu
Xover Submenu
•LOAD PROGRAM: used to load an existing (or empty) program
•STORE PROGRAM: used to store the program in the memory
•ERASE PROGRAM: used to delete the program from the memory
Program Copy
•Use the first parameter knob (4) to select the source you want to copy
•Use the second parameter knob (4) to select the target you want to copy to
•Once you are ready, press the ENTER (2) knob to confirm and save your setting
Channel Copy
•Use the first parameter knob (4) to select the source you want to copy
•Use the second parameter knob (4) to select the target you want to copy to
•Once you are ready, press the ENTER (2) knob to confirm and save your setting
Input Submenu (Analog/Digital)
•Use the first parameter knob (4) to select digital or analog for inputs A&B
•Use the second parameter knob (4) to select digital or analog for inputs C&D
•Use the ESCAPE knob (2) to leave the menu or submenu
Security Submenu
It is possible to lock the access to the menu via a password. Nice option when you don’t want others to
change the settings on the unit. Just don’t forget the password for when you need to unlock the access 
•Use the first parameter knob (4) to change the digit
•Use the second parameter knob (4) to go to the next (or previous) digit
•Once you are ready, press the ENTER (2) knob to confirm and save your password
System Menu
•Backlight Setup: Use the parameter knob (4) to choose [25s] if you wish the screen to turn off after
25 seconds. If the screen should stay on, select [Keep On].
Press the ENTER (2) button to confirm and save your setting
•System Info: Press the ENTER (2) button to check the system info
•Temperature: Use the parameter knob (4) to set the ambient temperature. This is important if you
are going to use delays for the speakers. This is because the speed at which sound propagates
depends of the ambient temperature,
Example: a delay of 1000ms @0°C = 331m, the same delay of 1000ms @ 50°C = 361m.
By setting the temperature, the unit will adjust the delay / distance ratio.
•Filter Display: Use the parameter knob (4) to choose if [BW] (bandwidth) or [Q] should be displayed
in you EQ settings.
•Scene Change: Use the parameter knob (4) to enable or disable the use of the default buttons (3)
•Scene Key Setup: Use the parameter knobs (4) to select the desired program to be stored in each
default button (3). Use the first parameter knob for Default 1, the second knob for Default 2, the third
knob for Default 3.
Press the ENTER (2) button to confirm and save your setting
•Wifi Factory Reset: Use the parameter knobs (4) to select [YES] or [NO] and press the ENTER (2)
button to confirm