Lynx DSX-1004, DSX-4002, DSX-2800, DSX-2200, DSX-1600 User Manual
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DSX
USER MANUAL
V.11.08
Valencia, Spain - www.lyn xproaudio.com
DSX series, the dsp amplifiers
Manufacturer
LYNX Pro Audio S.L.
Calle 7 - Pol. Ind. Picassent
E-46220 Picassent (Valencia)
CE CERTIFICACTION, EUROPEAN PRODUCT
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
This user manual is property of Lynx Pro Audio S.L. Any reproduction of this manual, by any means is strictly prohibited.
Copyright 2011. All rights reserved.
1.- INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview .....................................................................................................5
1.2 Main Specifications.....................................................................................5
2.- HARDWARE CONTROLS.
2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................ 7
2.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................... ... 8
3.- INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
3.1 Connections..................................................................................... ......9
3.2 Configuration..........................................................................................10
3.3 Protection systems............................................................................ ........11
3.4 Troubleshooting................................................................................. ....12
3.5 Software and usb driv ers installation ................................................13
3.6 Uninstall .................................................................................... ............. 17
3.7 Launching DSX ............................................................................... 1 7
3.8 Firmware update ............................................................................... ...... 18
4.- EDITING WITH DSX SOFTWARE
4.1 Main Screen .............................................................................. 20
4.2 Editing in Offline or Real time mode. ....................................................... 23
4.3 Additional Information ............................................................................... 24
4.4 Input and Output Labels ............................................................................ 24
4.5 Input Equalization (Parametric or Graphic) .................................................. 25
4.6 Signal Routing........................................................................................... 26
4.7 Crossover configuration ............................................................................. 27
4.8 Output Parametric Ecualization .............................................................. 28
4.9 Output Gain ................................................................................... ........ 32
4.10 Output Delay ......................................................................................... 33
4.11 Dynamics Configuration .......................................................................... 36
-RMS Compression and Limitation, C.R.I Compression
-Compressor / Limiter Parameters, Noise Gate
-Speaker and amplifiers Parameters
4.12 Final frequency response ....................................................................... 43
- Import Data .......................................................................................... 44
Smart live , Clio, Linear X - LMS
Audio Precisión, Spectra Lab
MLSSA, Winair, Calsod / DAAS 32
Acoustilizer
- General considerations for taking measures ........................................... 49
5.- CONFIGURATION
5.1 Tools Menu ............................................................................................. 51
5.2 Save and open Configuration files .............................................................. 53
5.3 Configuration DSX ..................................... .......................... .......... 54
5.4 Security .................................................................................................. 57
5.5 Updating DSP program ............................................................................. 59
INDEX
Before starting to use the DSX amplifier, please read this instruction manual carefully.
Keep these instructions in the place where the equipment will be used and with easy access to them.
- Electrical appliance.
The exclamation mark within a triangle identifies the presence of electricity. Use the system carefully
without wet hands or feet. Avoid installing the speaker in wet or excesivelly humid places. Regularly
check the condition of the cables and make sure these are not being walked on or pinched. Connect
the speaker to bipolar, earthed mains. The mains plug must be connected to the appropriate protection
(fuse or breaker). Connection to any other type of mains could result in an electrical shock and violate
local electrical codes. DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CONNECTORS UNDER
LOAD.
- Electrical shock risk.
The diagonal mark within a triangle identifies the presence of dangerous voltage. Do not open or handle
the interior of the amplifier. These parts are not to be adjusted by the user. For maintenance and/or
repair please go to an authorized service centre. In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect
from AC before plug in or unplugging Audio signal cables. Reconnect to AC only if all signal connections
are made and secured. Never manipulate the ground type plug provided. The AC mains plugs should
always remain accessible for operation. Unplug the amplifier during storms or when it’s being used for
a long time.
- Delicate Material.
Please ensure no foreign object or water enters the amplifier. Do not place material that contains liquid
on or near the unit. Only clean the unit with dry cloths. Do not use solvents.
-Overheating – Fire risk.
To reduce the risk of the speaker over heating, avoid direct contact with sunlight. Avoid placing the unit
close to heat inducing objects such as radiators. Do not cover the equipment in use and do not block
any ventilation openings. Do not put naked flame, such as lighted candles, close or on top of the unit.
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1.- Introduction
1.1 Overview
The DSX Series Power Amps is our response to clients’ needs for a series of powerful, compact, versatile and
rugged amplifiers characterised by no-compromises electronic and mechanical specifications.
The DSX Series offers optional add-on modules that extend its operational capability to match any of today’s
market requirements. They incorporate unique absolute protections as the PMS. or SSP. systems.
The DSX contains three digital signal processor floating points with internal 56-bit resolution, ensuring a very
high internal dynamic range (which makes it totally unsaturated in internal operations) and approximately fully
minimal rounding errors.
The AD and DA converters of 24-bit and 120 dBs dynamic range used, guarantee a clean sound without
distortion and the lowest level of background noise on the market, making the DSX series one of the power
amplifers with the best features within its range. All analogue components have been carefully selected to
minimize the noise and distortion.
The User has 111 memories flash-type, which allows the capability of writing on them, and can update from the
Front panel or from the software. With the automatic backup function, we assure that during an electrical fault
whilst editing, all data will be saved and still be there in the next Start up.
The amplifier has an LCD display and one push switch encoder from which we can change memory or modify
the parameters of the memory in real time. There are several levels of security to avoid being erased or
memories changed by mistake, you can also lock the encoder use or protect the entry using a Password, or
create different levels of user such as administrator or just operator. With the software, the user is able to
configure all the parameters, storing them in the amplifier via the USB interface or ETHERNET (optional).
1.2 Main Specifications
Instantaneous High Flow QuantaPulse EVO Power Supply.
• Ultra-compact and lightweight 2-U high.
• Laser cut aluminum front panels with integrated carrying handles.
• Neutrik® XLR input connectors, input and signal link in 2 channel models.
• Input Link switch: allow daisy-chaining of the one channel input signal to another adjacent channel.
• Neutrik® Speakon® output connectors.
• Detented sealed potentiometers for easy recall of volume settings.
• ICL, PMS, Hi-temp, Signal indicators per channel.
• Highly versatile with multiple configuration possibilites and additional module options.
• Switchable ICL clip-limiters per channel.
• Switchable and selectable (30 or 50 Hz) sub-sonic highpass filter per channel.
• Three-position gain selector (26, 32 or 38 dB).
• Dual or Bridge mode operation.
• Twin continuously variable, temperature controlled, back to front cooling fans.
• Oversized power components (high SOA reserve specification).
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Technical Specifications
RMS power (8):
RMS power(4):
RMS power (2):
Bridge (8):
Bridge (4):
Pink noise Crest factor
@ 4 ohm
@ 2 ohm
THD:
Sensitivity (8
Signal-to-noise-ratio:
Gain:
Frecuency response (-0’5dB):
Phase Response @1w:
Damping factor:
Crosstalk:
Required mains :
Dimensions W x H x T (mm):
Weight :
DSX-1004
4 x 690 W
4 x 975 W
- -
2 x 1950 W
- -
4 x 1230 W
- -
0´05 %
3.7/1.9/0.9 V
116 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
15dB
+ +
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8.5 Kg
DSX-4002
4 x 430 W
4 x 670 W
4 x 980 W
2 x 1340 W
2 x 1960 W
4 x 820 W
4 x 1170 W
0´05 %
3.0/1.5/0.8 V
113 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
15dB
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8.5 Kg
DSX-2800
2 x 810 W
2 x 1380 W
2 x 1950 W
2760 W
3900 W
2 x 1600 W
2 x 2460 W
0´05 %
4.0/2.0/1.0 V
116 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
+
15dB
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8.5 Kg
DSX-2200
2 x 630 W
2 x 1100 W
2 x 1570 W
2200 W
3140 W
2 x 1240 W
2 x 2060 W
0´05 %
3.6/1.8/0.9 V
115 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
+
15dB
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8.5 Kg
RMS power (8):
RMS power(4):
RMS power (2):
Bridge (8):
Bridge (4):
Pink noise Crest factor
@ 4 ohm
@ 2 ohm
THD:
Sensitivity (8
Signal-to-noise-ratio:
Gain:
Frecuency response (-0’5dB):
Phase Response @1w:
Damping factor:
Crosstalk:
Required mains :
Dimensions W x H x T (mm):
Weight :
DSX-1600
2 x 460 W
2 x 790 W
2 x 1190 W
1580 W
2380 W
2 x 880 W
2 x 1360 W
0´05 %
3.0/1.5/0.8 V
113 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
+
15dB
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8 Kg
DSX-1200
2 x 325 W
2 x 575 W
2 x 880 W
1150 W
1760 W
2 x 610 W
2 x 975 W
0´05 %
2.6/1.3/0.6 V
112 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
+
15dB
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8 Kg
DSX-6002
4 x 620 W
4 x 1000 W
4 x 1440 W
2 x 2000 W
2 x 2880 W
4 x 1280 W
4 x 2080 W
0´05 %
3.5/1.8/0.9 V
116 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
+
15dB
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8.6 Kg
DSX-1504
4 x 1015 W
4 x 1480 W
- -
2 x 2960 W
- -
4 x 2110 W
- -
0´05 %
5.0/2.5/1.3 V
118 dB
26-32-38 dB
20/20K Hz
+
15dB
>500/20-500Hz
>75 dB
230V / 50Hz
483 x 89 x 310
8.6 Kg
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2.- Hardware Controls
2.1 Front Panel
See Figure A
1.- Signal attenuation level control knobs: Permit independent control of each channel.s attenuation (21steps).
2.- SIGNAL: This LED indicates presence of signal at the inputs.
TEMP: This LED shows temperature protection is active.
PMS: LED indicating PMS in operation.
ICL: LED indicating Intelligent Clip Limiter in operation.
3.- Main Power Switch: Position I: Connects the amplifier’s current feed. (Blue LED on). Position O disconnects the
Power. Position II (optional): Stand-by Mode. The Amp’s Power is activated remotely via Ethernet. (Amber LED).
4.- Display
5.- Encoder with push button
Fig. A
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5
ON
1 2 2 2 21 1 1
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STBY
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2.2 Rear Panel
See Figure B
1.- Signal Input: Female Neutrik® XLR Connectors for the amplifier.s signal input.
Signal Link: (2 channels models only) Male Neutrik® XLR Connectors for daisy chaining input signal to other
amplifiers (parallel connected to female input connectors).
2.- Link / Dual Switch: in Link mode you can Link an Input to another adjacent input to use the same input signal.
In Dual mode each channel has an independent Input.
3.- Gain Selection Switch: Gain Selection Switch: Three position for 26, 32 or 38dB Gain, (Default setting 32dB).
4.- Configuration Switch: Sub sonic filter, ICL and Bridge.
5.- Speaker connectors: Neutrik® Speakon to connect the speakers.
1 1 1 12
2 2
5
4 4 33
Fig. B
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3. Installation and Operation
3.1 Connections
The Power switch must always be on the .Off. position before plugging the amp to a properly earthed mains socket (220240V AC / 110V-120V AC).
The input signal fed to the amplifier can be either balanced or un-balanced. The drawing below describes both ways to
wire an XLR connector for the purpose.
Balanced Signal: Connect pin 1 to Ground, pin 2 to Signal + (hot) and pin 3 to Signal - (cold).
Unbalanced Signal: Connect Pin 1 to Ground, pin 2 to Signal and pin 3 to Ground.
Important!:
If a connection is done with a un-balanced line and pin 3 on the XLR is not connected to ground, a 6 dB loss occurs in the
line and only a quarter of the amplifier power is produced.
The two channel amplifier models provides, for each channel, a female XLR Connector (Signal Input) parallelled to a male
XLR to daisy chain several amplifiers with the same signal line (LINK).
Balanced
2
3
wiring
1 2
1.- Gnd
2.- Signal +
3.- Signal -
3
Unbalanced
wiring
1
1.- Gnd
2.- Signal
3.- Gnd
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3.2 Configuration
The amplifier has an ensemble of minidips on the back panel, which allow for the following configurations: the
highpass subsonic filter, the ICL deactivation and the bridge mode. All these configurations can be cross-set in any
way, independently from the others. The basic configuration possibilities are as follows:
Standard Configuration: the amplifier works without high pass subsonic filter, Clip Limiter ICL enabled and no
Bridge mode.
Sub-sonic Filter Enabled: the amplifier works with high pass subsonic filter (30Hz in this case), Clip Limiter ICL
enabled and no Bridge mode.
Bridge Mode: the amplifier works without high pass subsonic filter, Clip Limiter ICL enabled and Bridge mode.
ICL Clip Limiter Disabled: the amplifier works without high pass subsonic filter, Clip Limiter ICL disabled and no
Bridge mode.
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3.3 Protection Systems
ICL2™. - Intelligent Clip Limiter
The ICL2 is an anticlip system to avoid speaker failure and provide more acceptable sound quality even when
clipping occurs. With the ICL2 system you don’t lose the music .punch. but the speakers are kept under
control.
PMS™. - Power Management System
This is a complete set of protections that monitors the main amp parameters (load status, signal input,
temperature, current, etc.) in order to draw from the power supply only the precise amount of current required
to maintain safe operation during hazardous or extreme working conditions.
This system controls the amount of power that the amp delivers under three basic circumstances:
1.- The power-on sequence, where output is inhibited until the amp circuits are ready to operate. This routine
is repeated at every restart, not just when the power switch is activated.
2.- When internal temperatures rise to near thermal shutdown point due to unfavourable operating conditions.
Here the system takes control, restricting current so as to maintain operational continuity at the precise power
level which the amp is capable of withstanding at that particular moment.
3.- Excessive mains current consumption. This event only occurs either under laboratory conditions (long term
sinusoidal signal testing with dummy loads) or, for example, in field applications in conditions of prolonged
acoustic howl-round. Here PMS takes control to avoid any damage to the speakers and to prevent the mains
breaker from tripping or the fuses blowing.
SSP™. - SOA Sentry Protection
SOA Sentry protection effectively limiting the power that the amp could deliver into an incorrect load or to a
direct short-circuit. This avoids power transistor failure.
WARNING:
The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle indicates the existence of internal components whose
substitution may affect safety.
The lightning and arrowhead symbol warns about the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
To avoid fire or electrocution risk do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electric shock, do not open
the unit. No user serviciable parts inside. In the case of disfunction, have the unit checked by qualified agents.
Class I device.
3.4 Troubleshooting
In the event of incorrect connection or misfunctioning, the amp will activate one or more of its LED to warn about
the problem.
Correct function: SGNL lights to indicate signal presence.
ICL: The Intelligent Clip Limiter is operating.
No Signal: No Input Signal is reaching
the amp.
Overheating: The amplifier has reached the maximum operational temperature. Most common cause is: the normal
air flow is blocked, accumulated dirt, dust or object leaning against the grill. Check and clean periodically.
PMS: Several causes can trigger this LED, most common are:
- The amplifier is in power-on sequence, where output is inhibited until the amp circuits are ready to operate.
- The internal temperatures rise to near thermal shutdown point due to unfavourable operating conditions.
- Excessive mains current consumption.
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3.5.- Software and USB drivers installation.
Before you install your copy of the DSX software, you must verify that your computer meets a series of
minimum requirements to make it work. These requirements are:
- Pentium IV or higher.
- 512 Mb RAM memory.
- 10 Mb Free Hard disk space.
- USB port (2.0 recommended).
- Windows™ O.S - 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP / VISTA.
If your computer meets or exceeds these requirements, the software will be installed and operated
without any problem.
Before starting the installation, be sure to not connect the DSX to the PC until the end of the instalation
process. It is recommended closing all applications currently in use. Insert the CD provided with the amplfier in
to your computers disc drive. Run the installation file DSX_v?.exe (where ? means version supplied) that is at
the root directory of the CD.You can also download the latest version at www.vmb.es in the Software area of the
website.
From here, click on''Next'' it will begin the installation process, now follow the instructions on the screen.
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Start the installation by selecting the directory where the software will be installed. If you do not want to
change it, it will be installed in the default directory, click with the mouse on the Browse button, and another
window appears in which you pick where you want to install the Software.
Now you must decide the folder name from where you can access the program from the Start menu.
Once this is done the information screen installation options appear that have been defined, and once confirmed
the installation will automatically start.
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To finish with this step, the software will
install the drivers to acknowledge that the PC
will detect and install the processor as soon as
you connect it through the USB port.
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Now the drivers installation screen will appear.
Once the drivers has being installed on your PC, the program will inform you of the status of the
installation. Then the next screen will report that the entire installation process has been done correctly.
To complete the entire installation process of the software and drivers, the following window information
appears, confirming that the process is correct and that we must restart the computer for the changes to be
implemented.
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TIPS:
When connecting the processor for the first time, as in
all peripherals that use USB, we leave a reasonable
time for Windows™ to recognize the device and install
the specified drivers.
The first time you connect the amplifier DSX into a USB port, Windows will detect and install the device
on the PC. The operating system needs time, depending on the characteristics of the computer to install the
device.
The next time you connect the amplifier DSX to the same USB, it will automatically be detected without
showing any process, but we must also leave a reasonable time before connecting with the processor.
To verify that the device has been installed correctly open the Device Manager (Control Panel - System Hardware - Device Manager) and the device should appear as shown below.
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3.6.- Uninstall
To uninstall DSX software you must follow the same steps common to any software. From the
Control Panel Go to Add / Remove Software. Here select DSX and press the Add / Remove button ...
We recommend making a backup of all configuration files created (with a. a24,. a26,. And a44. a48) to
use them later.
3.7.- Launching DSX
The installation program creates an entry in the list of programs
from Windows Start menu under the name DSX.
To operate the program from the Start menu, select Program s,
and search for the Folder named DSX. Then click on the software
icon.
If you created a shortcut to the W indows desktop, just doublecli ck on the icon:
The first thing that appears is the start-up screen which shows the
process of loading the modules of the programme and the version.
After launching the application we are asked the type of connection
with the processor, no matter the model it will always be the same.
There will be three options:
- Not connected at all (Offline).
- With the Processor on the USB port.
- With the Processor connected by ETHERNET.
If you want to work with the processor connected to the computer, take
the USB or Ethernet cable and connect one end to the corresponding
port and the other into the DSX amplifier.
It is recommended not to connect the cables simultaneously, in case
the USB takes precedence, thus unabling a connection via Ethernet.
When selecting USB connection, it establishes communication with
the processor and it will display the communication screen.
If the communication is established correctly, the screen will disappear
quickly giving way to the main screen of the program.
If there is a problem in communication you will see an error like this:
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3.8.- FIRMWARE Upgrade.
We recommend using the USB port for such upgrades, for its reliability and speed, even when sometimes
it can be more comfortable updating via the network connection.
The firmware update is done automatically. The software contains the latest version of firmware. When
establishing the connection, it checks the version of the processor firmware. If it is a lower version, it will be
updated following these steps:
If you choose no, no action will be made, but the processor will keep the same firmware Version, and
you will need a previous Software version to run it.
If instead, you say you want to update it, there is a window of information with important indications that
you must pay attention to.
Press Send to start the process.
First, an update on the DSP will be made, once the Update is done, firmware update will start.
As soon as the processor starts having a new FIRMWARE, the screen will show you the following message:
Updating FIRMWARE
Do not touch anything
This indicates that the processor is being updated, and it is recommended that you DON’T TOUCH anything
to prevent mistakes in this delicate moment.
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First Step will be deleting the Flash memory to make it ready to write the new data.
Once it is empty, write new Data will start.
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If the process is executed correctly, the next screen will appear:
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