DaytonAudio SPA1200DSP, SPA2400DSP User Manual

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FCC Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

2. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: Mobile device.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits, Human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal
operation.

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Operang Guide: Dayton Audio SPA1200/2400DSP

Subwoofer Power Amplifiers

Table of Contents

Back panel and input/output (I/O) definion ........................................................... 5

SPA1200DSP and SPA2400DSP wiring ...................................................................... 6

Feature control-panel key ......................................................................................... 7

Amp system block diagram ....................................................................................... 8

Controlling your subwoofer via PC GUI ...................................................................... 9

Feature menu display .............................................................................................. 12

iOS remote control “app” guide ............................................................................. 14

Firmware update guide ........................................................................................... 16

DSP and Performance Specificaon .................................................................. 20-21

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Back panel and input/output (I/O) definition

1. SPDIF coaxial input: Select between digital SPDIF and analog (XLR or RCA) audio inputs by

navigating to and electing desired “Input Source”, via the amp’s dedicated feature control menu knob or

software GUIs.

2. USB Control: Use for PC-GUI communication with custom PC software included with your amp.

Please refer to PC-GUI user guide on page 5. USB also allows for firmware update by Dayton Audio

release. See Page 10 for more on the system “flash” update process.

3. Analog input attenuation: Affects analog balanced and unbalanced inputs only.

o Normal: No attenuation.

o Hi: Attenuates input signal -6dB.

4. MIC IN: Services amp’s Intelligent Room-EQ (iEQ ™) microphone connection

5. Power Mode: Select the either energy-saving or “always-on” power mode

o Auto: Amp goes into standby after no detected signal input for 15 minutes*

o On: Amp is always on, regardless of input signal status.

* Amp will automatically turn on typically in one second or less once audio signals are resumed.

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SPA1200DSP and SPA2400DSP wiring

 SPA1200DSP

 SPA2400DSP - NOTE: Do NOT bridge outputs. Dual voice coil and dual driver loads only!

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Feature control-panel key

• Power ON LED: Green LED when amp is operating normally

• Standby (STB ) LED: Red when amp is in energy saving “stand by” state

• LIMIT LED (Yellow): Lit when Limiter is active

• FEATURE SETUP: Single knob digital actuator with single/double-click enabled with rotary scrolling to

navigate the amp’s extensive feature menu.

• Feature controller display (128 x 64 pixel): Liquid Crystal Matrix (LCM) displays all of the feature menu and
status.

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Amp system block diagram

SPA2400DSP

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DSP processing block diagram

Controlling your subwoofer via PC GUI

The PC GUI (literally, “Personal Computer, Graphical User Interface”) is the primary mode to access

and adjust the DSP for subwoofer optimization. Follow all safe practices and contact Dayton Audio

if you require assistance.

Read Setting: Read all the setting from amp

Save Settings to File: Save current settings to PC

Load Settings from File: Load previous saved setting to AMP

Reset to default setting: Reset the AMP to factory default

See next page: For a full depiction of the primary screens and detailed identification of each of your amp GUI’s controls.

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• USB Link Indicator: When communication via USB with amp is successful, the GUI’s “LED” indicator will

light blue. Otherwise, the “LED” stays dark.

• Processing Selection: Selecting any icon can effect change in near-real time (NRT) to the amp’s audio outputs.

• Main Control Screen: Control each DSP processing parameters: Threshold Power, Attack Time, Release,

along with 5 digital PEQ bands

• Sub In/Out monitor: Monitor the input signal and sub output signal levels.

• Tools Drop Down Menu: Utilities for amp DSP management, plus Wi-Fi settings.

• Note: The GUI’s graphical trace is NRT editable. Bands can be shaped by cursor or direct input and/or sliders.

 Detailed tool tips (shown a-d above):

o 5 band-digital PEQ

a) Band On/Off: Bypass or enable by clicking the colorized 1 ~ 5 buttons.

b) Center Frequency (CF): Adjust Center Frequency of each EQ band, 20 ~ 200Hz. Steps: 1Hz.

c) Gain: Adjust the EQ gain (apparent volume), -12 ~ +6dB. Steps: 1dB.

d) Q (EQ width): Adjust the “Q” value, 0.4 ~ 11. Steps: 0.1Q.

o Limiter: Adjust, optimize, save, recall.

a) Threshold: Adjust the limiter “threshold power”, 0 ~ -12dB. Steps: 0.1dB

b) Attack: Adjust limiter “attack time”. This controls the allowed of time signals may be over threshold power.

Range of adjustment is 0.1 ~ 100ms (milliseconds). Steps: 0.1ms

c) Release: Adjust limiter's “release time”. When limiter is triggered, this control adjusts the time

allowed to restore full power. Adjustable range 100 ~ 5000ms. Steps: 0.1ms.

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Custom algorithms apply intelligent multi-band room equalization (iEQ™)

The included 20Hz-capable iEQ microphone allows estimation of your room’s natural frequency response
characteristics and precisely applies PEQ filters to compensate for inevitable response anomalies. Plug the
microphone’s 3.5mm “male” fitting into the amp panel’s “female” jack labeled “Mic In” for this procedure.

Measurement of room acoustics requires moving your EQ mic through the room’s listening and/or viewing
“sweet spots”, typically affixed to a photo tri-pod for best acoustical results. Only three different positions are
required, as testing actually captures 12 measurements per location (automatically averaging each result).

Starting iEQ: Selecting the GUI’s button starts custom calibration test tones. After moving

your mic to three different listening locations and estimations are finished, the system screen will display the
final measured and calculated post-equalized frequency response results.

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Control-Panel: Feature Menu Display

Volume, Phase, Low-Pass Filter and all other controls are also accessible via the included
rotary control.

Volume (shown above) is selected by a single click, upon which simple rotation allows 1dB
adjustment. A “double-click” brings you back to the main menu. Subsequent rotation
of the controller from the main menu navigates you through a series of setup menus.

Each of the “Function frames” at left correspond to the major feature controls on the amp.
Each feature control uses the same single/double-click navigation. Note all detailed sub­features on the next page. Scroll around your amp and get familiar with its simple click and
double click feature rotation.

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3. Once the Wi-Fi successfully links to the sub, open the app to remotely control your sub’s amp.

Note: If you have not connected your iPhone to the amp, the app will
automatically enter “demo mode”. The demo mode is just a demonstration of
each function. Optimally “smooth” operation is not functional in demo
mode, but each screen can be navigated for familiarization. Only when
connected to via Wi-Fi can your sub’s amp be manipulated however.

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Firmware Update Guide:

Bug fixes or feature improvements may be introduced via Dayton Audio “firmware” updates. Use this

procedure if such an update is provided to all amp owners:

1. Turn off the amp from the main power switch (next to power cord inlet).

2. Press and hold the control-panel’s feature rotary knob, and then turn on the amp. The device will

immediately enter the firmware upgrade mode. When the device successfully enters this mode, the

“Standby” (STB) LED will begin blinking.

3. Connect your PC’s USB cable to the USB jack on amp’s back panel. When the connection is successful,

in Windows 7® or later “Device and Printers” will allow you see a new “USB HID Bootloader” device.

4. Open the “Firmware Updater” (application provided on your Dayton Audio amp software CD), and press

“Connect”. When successfully connected, the below panel will appear:

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5. Load the updated firmware file from your saved location and select which new version by clicking the

above “Load File” button:

6. When the firmware update is loaded, the below panel and green “progress bar” will show:

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7. Press “UPDATE” and the firmware will begin installation:

8. After installation is complete the panel shows:

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9. Press “RUN” or cycle power on your amp and the device will now run the new firmware version!

10. To validate your firmware was successfully updated you can note a new operang system version

number “V.X.0X” on amp boot-up.

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DSP Funcons

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Feature Controller (LCD mat rix, single -knob, bezel mounted)

a) Volume: Range: 0 ~ -100dB, Step: 1dB

b) High pass Filter:

o Frequency Select: 31.5Hz ~ 125Hz, Step: 1 / 6 Oct. Slope: Flat/-12dB/-24dB

A. Low pass Filter:

a) Frequency Range: 31.5Hz ~125Hz, Step: 1 / 6 Oct.

b) Slope: Flat/-12dB/-24dB

c) Variable Phase: Range: 0° ~ -180°, Step: -5°

d) High Pass Delay: Delay Time Range: 0ms ~ 10ms, Step：0.1ms

B. Room Gain Comp (Deleted with room auto-EQ):

a) Enable/Disable

b) FREQ: 25/31/40 Hz

c) Slope:-6/-12dB/Oct.

C. Subwoofer tune mode: Sealed/16Hz/20Hz/25Hz

D. Three-band Parametric EQ

a) Frequency Range: 31.5Hz ~125Hz, Step: 1/12 OCT

b) Level Range: +3dB ~-12dB, Step: 1dB

c) Q Range: 2.0 / 2.4 / 2.9 / 3.6 / 4.8 / 5.7 / 7.2 / 9.6 / 14.4

E. Auto Room EQ (oponal, incl. mic choice, dedicated ADI Sharc™ DSP, advanced program-ready)

o 3 posion acquision. Each pos. calc. with

12 measurement, 5-band PEQ correcon

F. Input Source:

o Analog or Digital audio source selecon

Advanced Control (for GUI via USB port, PC or Mac)

a) Room auto-EQ GUI gives post-correcon spectrum display, EQ variance/specs

b) I/O level meter (0-99dB)

c) Five-band Parametric EQ Sengs

o EQ types: Peaking, high shelving, low shelving, notch, HPF, LPF

o Frequency range: 20Hz ~200Hz, Step: 1Hz

o Level range: +12dB ~ -6dB, Step: 0.1dB Q range: 0.4 ~11, Step: 0.1

d) LIMITER

o Threshold: -12~0 dB, Step: 0.1dB

o Aack: 0.1 ~100ms, Step: 0.1ms

o Release: 100~5000ms Step: 0.1ms

Base Specificaons (AudioPrecision®)

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Parameters Test condions Typical value

Input sensivity

RCA IN 1200W/4ohms @230VAC

XLR IN 1200W/4ohms @230VAC

SPDIF IN 1200W/4ohms @230VAC

280mV

280mV

-10dBFS

Gain AMP output 80Hz @ 1W output +48dB

Input saturaon level

RCA le or right 80Hz

XLR le or right 80Hz

SPDIF 80Hz

>2V(Hi-Level IN)

>2V(Hi-Level IN)

N/A

Noise Level

volume=0dB (MAX) @22Hz-20kHz AES17

volume=0dB (MAX)@A weighted

-61dBV (S/N Rao 98dB )

-65dBV (S/N Rao 102dB )

Output power (4Ω)

Note: SPA2400 x 2

1% THD+N @ 80Hz 230VAC

1% THD+N @ 80Hz 115VAC

1350W

1300 W

Auto ON/OFF

Auto ON sensivity

Auto OFF me

RCA Le , 80Hz

3mV

15mins

Time delay

2ms

Power amplifier

protecon

A- Short-circuit and under load protecon

B- Thermal protecon

C-Power Supply Protecon-OCP, OVP, Full Power

Protecon

A-Yes

B-Yes

C-Yes

Power Consumpon:

@230Vac/60Hz A- Standby mode

@230Vac/60Hz B- ON mode

@230Vac/60Hz C- Rated power

@115Vac/60Hz A- Standby mode

@115Vac/60Hz B- ON mode

@115Vac/60Hz C- Rated power

A- 0.95W

B- 29.5W

C- 3203W

A- 0.89W

B- 27.5W

C- 3424W

SPA1200DSP SPA2400DSP Control Panel

Weight: 4lbs 7.4lbs 0.6lbs

Dimension: 10.75”H x 9.5” W x 2.875 D 15.5625”H x 9.5” W x 2.875 D 3.5”H x 5.75” W x 1.25 D

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Warranty Information

Dayton Audio products are warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from date
of purchase (see exceptions below). In the rare case of a product failure, please contact your place of
purchase or call our Customer Support Department at [phone].

Warranty Limitations

There are no other warranties, either express or implied, that extend the foregoing, and there are no
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Dayton Audio is not responsible for any
consequential on inconsequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or
extraction of any component of the audio system, or for the improper use of products. This includes but is
not limited to burnt voice coils, overheating, bent frames, holes in the cone, or broken lead wires. Warranty
does not apply to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper use, etc. Dayton Audio reserves the right to
repair or replace the products with either a new or factory refurbished unit.

Exception: Dayton Audio HDMI

Cables -- No registration, no questions asked LIFETIME warranty.
Replacement of Dayton Audio HDMI cables is with equal or better quality HDMI cables. Unassembled Kits ­A 45-day return policy applies to unassembled kits. Once assembly has been started or completed, kits are
deemed used and are nonreturnable for refund/exchange. This does not limit the manufacturers' warranty
policies on any kit component.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

Non-Warranty Service: If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company for
repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling [phone] for details, complete instructions, and
service fee charges.