Xilica Audio Design XD Series User manual

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XD Series User's manual – Page 2
Important Safety Instructions
1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED ALL WARNINGS
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use of instructions should be followed.
5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER
Do not use the product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of the limit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacture's
instructions have been adhered to.
8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES

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This Product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
9. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR GROUNDING-TYPE
PLUG
A Polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED
PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE
THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.
11. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
12. USE ONLY WITH CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS. WHEN A CART IS USED, USE
CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART/APPARATUS TO AVOID INJURY FROM TIP-OVER.
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may
fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. A unit and
cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR
LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power
line surges.
14. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS
REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY, SUCH AS
WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED, LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED
OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS, THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN
EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY, OR HAS BEEN
FROPPED.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
16. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

XD Series User's manual – Page 4
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions................................................2
Table of Contents ...................................................................4
1.0 Introduction....................................................................5
2.0 Features..........................................................................6
3.0 Front Panel Functions...................................................7
4.0 Rear Panel Functions ....................................................9
5.0 Powering Up the Device..............................................11
6.0 Operating the Channel Menus....................................12
7.0 Operating the System Menus .....................................19
8.0 Quick Reference...........................................................27
9.0 PC Control Software....................................................28
10.0 Specifications...............................................................29
11.0 Warranty........................................................................31

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1.0 Introduction
The XD series is a digital loudspeaker management system designed for
the touring or fixed sound installation markets. The absolute latest in
available technology is utilized with 40-bit floating point processors and
high performance 24-bit Analog Converters. The high-bit DSP prevents
noise and distortion induced by truncation errors of the commonly used 24-
bit fixed-point devices. A complete set of parameters include I/O levels,
delay, polarity, 8 bands of EQ per channel, 31 bands of GEQ per input,
multiple crossover selections including FIR linear phase filters and full
function limiters. Precise frequency control is achieved with its 1 Hz
resolution. Inputs and outputs can be routed in multiple configurations to
meet any requirement. The XD Series can be controlled or configured in
real time on the front panel or with the intuitive PC GUI accessed via the
RS-232, USB or Ethernet interface. Software upgrade for CPU and DSP
via PC keeps the device current with newly developed algorithms and
functions once available. Multiple setup storage and system security
complete this professional package.
Shipped contents:
- XD unit
- User Manual
- XConsole Software
- Power cord

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2.0 Features
> Up to 8 Inputs and 8 Outputs with flexible routing
> 40-bit floating point DSP
> 96kHz Sampling Rate
> High Performance 24-bit A/D Converters
> 1 Hz Frequency Resolution
> 8 Equalizers (Magnitude or Phase) for each Input and Output
> 31 Bands GEQ for each Input
> Multiple Crossover types including FIR linear phase filters
> Full Function Limiters
> Precise Level, Polarity and Delay
> Digital (AES-EBU) or Analog Inputs and Outputs
> CPU and DSP upgrade via PC
> Individual Channel Buttons with Linking capability
> 4-Line x 26 Character Backlit LCD Display
> Full 5-segment LED’s on every Input and Output
> Storage of up to 30 Preset Setups
> Security Lock for Individual Menu
> RS-232, USB and Ethernet Interface for PC Configuration
> Mic Preamps + Phantom Power for each Input Channel1
1For XD-4080M and XD-8080M only.

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3.0 Front Panel Functions
1. USB – a standard Type B USB connector. Device driver from the
provided software CD must be installed prior to usage.
2. RS232 – a standard female DB9 socket. A straight through cable is
required for PC connection.
3. Mute Buttons – Mute or un-mute input and output channels. When an
input channel is muted, a red LED will come on for indication.
4. Channel Menu Buttons – Selects the corresponding channel for the
LCD menu display and is acknowledged by a green LED. The last
modified menu will be displayed on the LCD. Linking multiple channels
is accomplished by pressing and holding the first channel key, then
pushing the other desired channels. This eases programming for same
parameters across multiple channels. Multiple Inputs can be linked
together and multiple outputs can be linked together. Inputs and Outputs
are linked separately.
5. Peak Level LED – Indicates the current peak level of the Signal:
Signal, -12dB, -6dB, -3dB, Over/Limit. The Input Limit LED references
to the device's maximum headroom. The Output Limit LED references
to the threshold of the output limiter.
6. LCD –Shows all the necessary information to control the unit.
3 65
2
1
7 84

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7. Menu Buttons – There are 6 menu keys: <<Menu (Menu Down),
Menu>> (Menu Up), <<Cursor (Cursor Down), Cursor>> (Cursor Up),
Enter and Exit. The functions of each key is explained below:
<<Menu: Go to previous menu screen.
Menu>>: Go to next menu screen.
<<Cursor: Go to previous cursor in the menu screen.
Cursor>>: Go to next cursor in the menu Screen.
Enter: Enter enters the System Menu from the main
menu and is used in the System Menu to proceed
with selected actions.
Exit: Exit to the Main Menu.
8. Rotary Thumb Wheel – Changes parameter data values. The wheel
has travel velocity sensing which ease large incremental data
modifications. For modifying delay and frequency (1 Hz resolution),
pressing the Enter key simultaneously will increment/decrement the
data value by 100X.

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4.0 Rear Panel Functions
1. Main Power – Connects via a standard IEC socket. A compatible power
cord is supplied with the unit. The voltage input is 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz.
2. Main Fuse – T2.5A-250V. Slow blow type.
3. Power switch - Controls power On/Off.
4. Ethernet – RJ45 connector for Ethernet control. The device should be
connected to a router/switch/hub via a straight through CAT-5 cable.
5. Analog Inputs and Outputs - Separate 3-pin connectors2are provided
for each audio input and output. The device's output stage employs the
balanced impedance topology. All I/O connectors have pin 1 as ground
(shield), pin 2 as + and pin 3 as -.
2XLR connectors for XD-4080, Euro Connectors for XD-8080
1,2,3
5
4
6

XD Series User's manual – Page 10
6. AES-EBU Inputs and Outputs – Standard DB25 female connector3
Pin Description Revision A Revision B
(Yamaha Standard)
Input 1 + 14 1
Input 1 - 2 14
Input 2 + 3 2
Input 2 - 16 15
Input 3 + 3
Input 3 - 16
Input 4 + 4
Input 4 - 17
Output 1+ 5
Output 1 - 8 18
Output 2 + 9 6
Output 2 - 22 19
Output 3 + 23 7
Output 3 - 11 20
Output 4 + 12 8
Output 4 - 25 21
Ground 1 4 7 10 13 15 18 21 24 10 11 12 13 22 23 24 25
No Connect 9
3Revision A or B can be found when powering on the unit, it is appended to the version number.

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5.0 Powering Up the Device
•After powering up the unit, the following initialization screen is displayed
on the LCD:
•The initialization process takes several seconds and during that period
the unit boots and displays the device model and firmware version.
•After the initialization process is finished the XD displays its main
screen:
•This screen shows the current program number and program name
assigned to the unit. If the program number ends with *, it means that
no program is assigned, the last data before previous power down is
recalled instead.
•Now the XD is ready to operate.
***** XILICA XD-4080 *****
* LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLLER *
XD-4080 v8.00B
------ INITIALIZING ------
***** XILICA XD-4080 *****
* LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLLER *
DEVICE: ____________
PRESET:01 ____________

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6.0 Operating the Channel Menus
Channel Linking – If the user presses one of the Input or Output Channel
Menu button, holds it down and press any other Channel Menu button(s)
in the same group (Input or Output group), then the channels are linked
together. The green menu LEDs for the linked channels are lit. Any
modification of the data for the selected channel will be applied to the
linked channels as well. To cancel the linking, just press any other Channel
Menu key or the Exit key after releasing the held key.
6.1 Input Microphone Gain4
LEVEL:
The level (or gain) ranges from 0dB to +45.00dB in 3dB steps. This level
will only have an affect on the input channel when Mic Input is selected
from the System Menu. Please refer to page 26 for more details.
6.2 Input/Output Signal
LEVEL:
The level (or gain) ranges from -40.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.25dB steps.
POL:
The polarity (or phase) can be normal (+) or inverted (-).
4For XD-4080M / 8080M only.
IN_1:______ MENU:Signal
LEVEL:O.00dB
POL :+
DELAY:0 (000.000ms)
IN_1:______ MENU:Mic Gain
LEVEL:OdB

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DELAY:
The maximum delay permitted is 62400 samples, each sample is
approximately 10us (1/96k). The equivalent delay time is displayed to the
right in parenthesis. The delay time unit can be set to ms, ft or m in the
System Menu. Please refer to page 23 for more details.
6.3 Input/Output Equalizer
EQ#:
Each input channel has 8 bands of equalization. This control selects one of
the 8 available bands.
BYP:
This control will un-bypass (Off) or bypass (On) the currently selected band.
TYP:
The 5 types of EQ that can be used are: parametric (PEQ), low shelf (LO-
SHF), high shelf (HI-SHF), 1st degree all-pass (AP-1), and 2nd degree all-
pass (AP-2).
FRQ:
The EQ center frequency ranges from 20Hz to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or
1/36 octave steps. The frequency steps can be selected in the System
Menu. Please refer to page 23 for more details.
BW:
The EQ bandwidth ranges from 0.02 to 3.61 octaves in steps of 0.01
octave. The equivalent Q value is automatically shown besides the octave
value. For 1st degree all-pass (AP-1) filter, the bandwidth will sets the
phase shift at the centre frequency. This phase shift is gradually changed
from 180 degrees above the centre frequency to the specified value.
IN_1:______ MENU:EQ
EQ#:1 FRQ:1000Hz
BYP:Off BW :0.33 Q=4.36
TYP:PEQ LVL:0.00dB
IN_1:______ MENU:EQ
EQ#:1 FRQ:1000Hz
BYP:Off DEG:15.5 deg
TYP:PEQ LVL:0.00dB

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LVL:
The EQ level (or gain) ranges from -30.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.25dB steps.
6.4 Input Graphic Equalizer
GEQ#:
The graphic equalizer has 31 bands of equalization from 20Hz to 20kHz.
This control selects one of the 31 available bands. The frequency
corresponding to each band is also shown.
LEVEL:
The GEQ level (or gain) ranges from -30.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.25dB steps.
BYPASS:
This control will un-bypass (Off) or bypass (On) the entire GEQ for this
channel.
6.5 Input/Output IIR Crossover
TYPL:
The 3 available filter types for the low frequency crossover point (high pass)
are: Butterworth, Linkwitz Riley or Bessel.
FRQL:
The filter cut-off frequency for the low frequency crossover point (high pass)
ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps. The
IN_1:______ MENU:XOvr IIR
TYPL:Off TYPH:Off
FRQL:1000Hz FRQH:1000Hz
SLPL:24dB SLPH:24db
IN_1:______ MENU:GEQ
GEQ# :1 (f=20Hz)
LEVEL :+0.25dB
BYPASS:Off

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frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu. Please refer to
page 23 for more details.
SLPL:
The filter slope for low frequency crossover point (high pass) ranges from 6
to 48dB/octave. If the selected filter type is Linkwitz Riley, the available
slopes are 12, 24, 36 or 48 dB/octave only.
TYPH:
The 3 available filter types for the high frequency crossover point (low pass)
are: Butterworth, Linkwitz Riley or Bessel.
FRQH:
The filter cut-off frequency for the high frequency crossover point (low pass)
ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps. The
frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu. Please refer to
page 23 for more details.
SLPH:
The filter slope for high frequency crossover point (low pass) ranges from 6
to 48dB/octave. If the selected filter type is Linkwitz Riley, the available
slopes are 12, 24, 36 or 48 dB/octave only.
Filter
configuration Low crossover point High crossover point
None FTRL Off FTRH Off
Highpass FTRL not Off FTRH Off
FRQL
Lowpass FTRL Off FTRH not Off
FRQH
Bandpass FTRL not Off FTRH not Off
FRQL FRQH

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6.6 Input Compressor
THRESH:
The compressor threshold ranges from -20 to +20dBu in 0.5dB steps.
ATTACK:
The compressor attack time ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps, then
ranges from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps.
RELEASE:
The compressor release time can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the
attack time.
RATIO:
The compressor ratio is the slope in which the signal is compressed. It
ranges from 1:1 to 1:40.
6.7 Input/Output Channel Name
NAME:
A 6 characters name can be assigned to each channel.
IN_1:______ MENU:Name
NAME:______
IN_1:______ MENU:Comp
THRESH :0.0dBu
ATTACK :10ms RATIO: 1:40
RELEASE:8x (80ms)

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6.8 Output Limiter
THRESH:
The limiter threshold ranges from -20 to +20dBu in 0.5dB steps.
ATTACK:
The limiter attack time ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps, then ranges
from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps.
RELEASE:
The limiter release time can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the attack
time.
6.9 Output Source
1-8:
This sets the input channel source for the current output channel. It can be
used to mix the input source (in dB) or disable it (Off). If more than one
input sources are enabled, they will be added together as the source for the
current output channel.5
55 to 8 available for XD-8080 model only.
OUT_1:______ MENU:Limit
THRESH :0.0dBu
ATTACK :10ms
RELEASE:8x (80ms)
OUT_1:______ MENU:Source
1:0.00 4:Off 7:Off
2:Off 5:Off 8:Off
3:Off 6:Off

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6.10 Output FIR Crossover
TYPL:
The only available filter type for low frequency crossover point (high pass)
is FIR.
FRQL:
Filter cut-off Frequency of low frequency crossover point (high pass).
Ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps. The
frequency steps and FIR Taps can be selected in the System Menu.
TYLH:
The only available filter type for high frequency crossover point (low pass)
is FIR.
FRQH:
Filter cut-off Frequency of high frequency crossover point (low pass).
Ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps. The
frequency steps and FIR Taps can be selected in the System Menu.
OUT_1:______ MENU:XOvr FIR
TYPL:Off TYPH:Off
FRQL:1000Hz FRQH:1000Hz

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7.0 Operating the System Menus
The System Menus allow the user to control and change parameters that
are related to the system behavior and general operation. It can be
accessed by pressing the Sys key in the main menu (when no Input/Output
or System Menu is activated). All System Menus require pressing the Enter
key to confirm and save the settings.
7.1 Preset Recall
The XP has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30 different
preset setups.
PRESET:
This control selects which program to recall from the non-volatile memory.
The program name is displayed to the right of the program #.
NAME:
This shows the name of the program. This is read-only, the user has no
access to them.
SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Recall
PRESET:1
NAME:____________

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7.2 Preset Store
The XP has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30 different
program (or preset) setups. A program can be stored using this menu. The
old program with the same program number will be replaced. Once the
program is stored in the flash memory, it can be recalled at a later time,
even after power down.
PROG:
This control selects which location in the non-volatile memory to save the
program to.
NAME:
A descriptive name of up to 12 characters can be assigned to each
program.
7.3 FIR Taps Settings
1-4:
Number of FIR Taps for each pair of output channels (ie. Output 1&2,
Output 3&4, Output 5&6, Output 7&8).6The sum of all taps cannot exceed
1500 and maximum taps per pair is 1200.
6Parameters 5 to 8 are also available for XD Series v5.xx and v6.xx. The FIR filters have been changed to dual
channel structure in v7.xx
SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Store
PRESET:1
NAME:____________
SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:FIR Taps
1:50 4:50
2:50
3:50