d&b audiotechnik DS100 User Manual

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General information

DS100 Manual

Version: 1.3 en, 02/2018, D2034.EN .01

Copyright © 2018 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH; all rights
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[e-mail], www.dbaudio.com

1. Scope of supply................................................................... 4

2. DS100 Signal Engine.......................................................... 5

2.1. Intended use............................................................................... 5

2.1.1. Software Terms of Use........................................................... 5

2.2. Application................................................................................. 5

3. Technical specifications.................................................... 6

4. Startup..................................................................................... 8

4.1.

Overview.................................................................................... 8

4.2. Rack mounting and cooling...................................................... 9

4.3. Connections............................................................................. 10

4.3.1. Mains connection................................................................ 10

4.3.2. ETHERNET............................................................................ 11

4.3.3. USB....................................................................................... 11

4.3.4. AUDIO NETWORK............................................................. 11

4.4. Controls and indicators........................................................... 12

4.4.1. Mains power switch............................................................. 12

4.4.2. POWER button and indicator............................................. 12

4.4.3. ETHERNET indicators........................................................... 13

4.4.4. AUDIO NETWORK indicators............................................ 13

5. Initial setup......................................................................... 14

5.1.

Web Remote interface............................................................ 14

5.1.1. Web Remote interface page............................................... 15

6. Basic setup.......................................................................... 17

7. Service/Maintenance and care.................................. 18

7.1.

Service..................................................................................... 18

7.2. Maintenance and care........................................................... 18

8. Manufacturer's Declarations....................................... 19

8.1.

EU declaration of conformity (CE symbol)............................ 19

8.2. WEEE Declaration (Disposal)................................................. 19

8.3. Licenses and Copyright........................................................... 19

Contents

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Before starting up the device, please verify the shipment for
completeness and proper condition of the items.

If there is any sign of obvious damage to the unit and/or the
power cord, do not operate the unit and contact your local dealer
from whom you received it.

Pos. Qty. d&b Code Description

[1] 1 Z4100 d&b DS100

Signal Engine

Including:

[2] 1 Z2611.xxx Power cord

(specific to country* with IEC
type** plug)

[3] 1 D2034.EN .01 DS100 Manual

Z2611.000

3-pin Schuko
CE 7/7
IEC Lock**

Z2611.010

3-pin GB
BS 1363A
IEC Lock**

Z2611.020

3-pin USA
NEMA 5-15P
IEC Lock**

Z2611.030

3-pin Swiss
SEV1011
IEC Lock**

Z2611.040

3-pin Japan
NEMA 5-15P
IEC Std.**

Z2611.050

3-pin South Korea
KS C8305
IEC Std.**

Z2611.060

3-pin Argentina
IRAM 2073
IEC Std.**

Z2611.070

3-pin China
GB 2099
IEC Std.**

Z2611.080

3-pin Australia
AS 3112
IEC Std.**

Z2611.100

3-pin Denmark
Afsnit 107-2-D1
IEC Std.**

Z2611.110

3-pin Brazil
NBR 14136
IEC Std.**

Z2611.120

3-pin South Africa
SANS 164-1
IEC Std.**

*Mains plug types and associated standards / **IEC type
IEC Lock: Lockable IEC plug

IEC Std.: Standard IEC plug

(Illustrations are approximations only and not true to scale)

1. Scope of supply

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2.1. Intended use

The d&b DS100 Signal Engine is a specialized 3 RU, 19" rack
mount audio processor with Audinate Dante audio networking.

In its base configuration, it provides a 64 x 64 level / delay audio
matrix. Additional software modules provide dynamic source
positioning and emulated acoustics functions.

NOTICE!

The device complies with the electromagnetic compatibility
requirements of EN 55103 (product family standard for audio,
video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for
professional use) for the environments E1 (residential), E2 (business
and commercial), E3 (outdoor use in urban areas) and E4
(outdoor use in rural areas).

Acoustic interferences and malfunctions may occur if the unit is
operated in the immediate vicinity of high-frequency transmitters
(e.g. wireless microphones, mobile phones, etc.). Damage to the
device is unlikely but cannot be excluded.

2.1.1. Software Terms of Use

The software modules installed on the DS100 shall only be used to
the extent intended/documented. d&b shall not be liable for any
damage resulting from any other or non-conforming use.

You may not decompile, copy, alter or enhance the software
modules installed on the DS100or their source codes in any form.
d&b will investigate any infringement of copyright or intellectual
property rights.

2.2. Application

The DS100 Signal Engine is a versatile tool for large and complex
audio systems that are used to route and distribute a large number
of audio channels to many different amplifier channels, break out
rooms, loudspeaker zones, or positions.

The DS100 completely integrates with the overall d&b system
approach which includes loudspeakers, amplifiers, rigging,
transport and networking accessories, and the DS10 Audio
network bridge. The DS10 interfaces between Dante audio
networking and the AES3 inputs of the d&b amplifiers.

d&b audio systems including the DS100 are designed and
optimized using the d&b ArrayCalc simulation software and are
controlled using the d&b R1 Remote control software.

The comprehensive input processing provides Gain, EQ, Delay,
Mute and Polarity switches enabling the user to combine all types
of input signals to create a mix of audio signals from a wide variety
of sources. Extended processing capabilities are also provided on
every output.

The audio matrix with level, mute, and delay controls at every
crosspoint is a very flexible tool to either simply distribute audio
signals to the intended output or, if the crosspoint delay is enabled,
to position audio sources in a distributed loudspeaker setup.

2. DS100 Signal Engine

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Power supply

Universal range switched mode power supply
Mains connectoin IEC type socket
Rated mains voltage 100 to 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Nominal power 400 W
Power consumption 200 W (max)

Thermal and Environmental conditions

IP class IP20
Operating temperature range 0 °C to 50 °C

32 °F to 122 °F

Storage temperature range –20 °C to 70 °C

–4 °F to 158 °F
Operating humidity range (rel. non-condensed) 10% to 85%
Storage humidity range (rel. non-condensed) 15% to 90%

Fan noise emission

Idle (@ 22 °C / 71.6 °F)

36 dB(A)
Full load (@ 22 °C / 71.6 °F) 42 dB(A)
Full load (@ 50 °C / 122 °F) 54 dB(A)

Dimensions and weight

Height x width x depth

3 RU x 19" x 481 mm

3 RU x 19" x 18.93"

Weight 11.2 kg / 24.7 lb

Connections

ETHERNET

1 x RJ 45

LAN 100/1000 Mbps

OCA/AES70

OSC

SNMP

AUDIO NETWORK Dante audio network/AES67

2 x RJ 45 for Dante Primary/Secondary

Gigabit only

USB USB 3.0 port

Controls and indicators

Mains power switch

Rocker switch on rear panel
POWER Push-button switch with integrated ring-LED indicator
Boot time Appr.: 45 sec.

I/O

Sample rate for I/O 48 kHz
Inputs 64
Outputs 64

Latency

Dante In to Out < 1.5 ms @ 48 kHz

plus Dante network latency

Input processing

Gain –120 dB  ...  +24 dB
Polarity 0 °/180 °
EQ 8-band PEQ with high/low shelf
Delay Up to 500 ms
Mute On / Off

Matrix processing

Crosspoint Mute

On / Off
Crosspoint Level –120 dB  ...  +10 dB
Crosspoint Delay Up to 500 ms

Output processing

Gain

–120 dB  ...  +10 dB
Polarity 0 °/180 °
EQ 16-band PEQ with high/low shelf
Delay Up to 500 ms
Mute On / Off

En-Scene

Input sources

Up to 64
Positioning Static or dynamic (moving)
Control Manual or external
External control OCA/AES70 and OSC

En-Space

Convolvers

Up to 144

Impulse response length Up to 10 seconds

3. Technical specifications

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