Lynx LX-218S User Manual

Lynx Pro Audio S.L.

Valencia, Spain - www.lynxproaudio.com - [e-mail]

USER MANUAL

V.10.13

LX-218S

V.13.10

This user manual is property of Lynx Pro Audio S.L. Any reproduction of this manual, by any means is strictly prohibited.
Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.

Manufacturer

CB SCHEME, IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

CE CERTIFICACTION, EUROPEAN PRODUCT

LX-218S powered cabinet

LYNX Pro Audio S.L.
Calle 7 - Pol. Ind. Picassent
E-46220 Picassent (Valencia)

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

CONTENTS

- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

- CABINET INTRO

SPECIFICATIONS 5
BACK PANEL 6
CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS 6

- CONFIGURING THE CABINET DSP OPTIONS

CONFIGURATION PANEL 8
SELECT INPUT DIGITAL / ANALOG 8
SELECT AND RUN PRESETS 9
PRESET LIST 10
CARDIOID CONFIGURATION 11
ONLINE CONTROL SYSTEM 19
ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 20

- SOFTWARE, RAINBOW 26

- ACCESSORIES 28

- GUARANTEE 29

- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE 30

Before starting to use this device, 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.

- Heavy equipment.

Apply back protection when using the system. Avoid loading and unloading at heights.

- Electrical shock risk.

The diagonal mark within a triangle identifies the presence of dangerous voltage.
Do not open or handle the interior of the box. 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 loudspeaker during storms or when it’s being used for a long time.

- Hearing damage risk.

These systems can reproduce large quantities of sound pressure which can damage hearing. Take precautions
if you are going to be near them for extended amounts of time and do not get too close.

- Hanging – Flying.

Do not hang the cabinets from the handles or from any other part other than the designated hanging point.
When flying this system please observe the technical and “Rainbow” software data carefully. Never exceed the
maximum safe working loads or ignore the instructions included within this manual. Use Only flying accessories
provided by Lynx Pro Audio S.L.
Rigging must be always carried out by professionals.

- Delicate Material.

Please ensure no foreign object or water enters the speaker. 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.

- Electromagnetic and interferente emissions.

Avoid placing objects which through electromagnetic waves can damage the unit, such as mobile phones, lap
tops, magnetic strip cards etc.

This system complies with normatives EN 55103-1 (1)

EN 55103-2 (2)

(1) This device may not cause harmful interferences.
(2) This device may receive interference including interferences that may cause undesired working.

-IMPORTANT NOTE.

This Equipment must be used in accordance with these instructions and by trained professional personnel
only.
This equipment should not be used in places with extreme tropical climates. Don’t expose this apparatus to
extreme humidity and or temperature values.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

FREQUENCY RANGE 30Hz -200Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 35Hz- 125Hz ± 3dB

HORIZONTAL COVERAGE 360º single unit
MAX SPL 136 dB/ 139dB peak

TRANSDUCERS LF: 2 x 18" Custom

Nomex Cone and Neodimium magnet
SHAPE Direct radiation
POWER AMPLIFIER 3000W Class D with Switching Power supply

2 x 1500W
DSP Internal LYNX digital processor DSPB-22®
CABINET ADJUSTMENT Back panel LCD screen
INTERNAL CONTROLS Temperature sensor / Fan Speed
SIGNAL CONNECTION NEUTRIK connectors XLR Male Input

XLR Female Loop Thru
CONTROL CONECTIONS USB (DSP programming),

ETHERNET* (Online Monitoring System OMS®)
AC POWER 230v / 115v selectable. 50/60 Hz 3A
AC CONECTIONS 16A NEUTRIK POWERCON with Looping Output
CONSTRUCTION 21 mm Premium birch plywood
FINISH High resistant water-based black paint
FRONT DESIGN Black steel grille

DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) 532 x 1080 x 700 mm
WEIGHT 72 Kg (158 lbs)

INTRODUCTION

To facilitate, correct and reliable use of the Lynx LX-218S we have designed this instruction manual. Please read the
manual carefully before proceeding to install the system.

When flying this system please observe the technical and “Rainbow” software data carefully. Never exceed the
maximum safe working loads or ignore the instructions included within this manual.

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* Ethernet is optional

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LX-218S BACK PANEL.-

12 5

6 43

1.- SIGNAL INPUT.

2.- SIGNAL LINK.

3.- INPUT AC.

4.- AC LINK (máx. +1 cabinets).

5.- USB.

6.- DSP CONTROL.

CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS

XLR AEREAL CONNECTORS

Connect to output

Connect to input

2 Live(+)

3 Live(-)

1 Earth

3 Live(-)

1 Earth
2 Live(+)

OUTPUTS

1.- EARTH

2.- LIVE (+)

3.- LIVE (-)

1

3

2

INPUTS

1.- EARTH

2.- LIVE (+)

3.- LIVE (-)

2

3

1

XLR SOCKET CONNECTORS

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Connect to AC output
(max.2 cabinets)

Connect to signal
output

CONNECTION EXAMPLE: 4 LX-218S CABINETS

Connect to AC output
(max.2 cabinets)

SOCKET POWERCON CONNECTORS

CAUTION: Do not connect or
disconnect the AC Power
connectors under load.

L - Line
N - Neutral

- Earth

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CONFIGURING THE CABINETS DSP OPTIONS

From the buttons below the display on the Lynx cabinet’s back panel you are able to configure the Basic

adjustment functions of the internal DSP.
Note:

You must apply the desired configuration in each cabinet. This is done via the buttons located on the back
panel of the cabinet and requires electrical power to work.

CONFIGURATION PANEL

On the back panel you will see 3 buttons and an information screen, on which you can read the established
parameters and information such as input mode (analog or digital), amplification module temperature, input signal
level and name of the current preset (Fig1). If changes are not made the display will automatically dim to save
energy and avoid unnecessary light in situations where light is not wanted. To re-activate the light simply press
the OK button.

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SELECT THE INPUT: DIGITAL OR ANALOG

There are four input options: Analog / Digital L / Digital R / Digital L+R
To select the input mode just press the OK button (3) and keep pressing down whilst at the same time you press

the up button (1). One of the four options will appear on the screen. Then you can use the up button (1) to search
the option required. To confirm your selection press OK (3) until the progress bar finishes. The display will show an
inverted D (digital) or an inverted A (Analog) so you can always know if the input is digital or analog.

1

2

3

Fig 1

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Fig 3 Fig 4

Note:
In case of a power cut, the DSP will save its last configuration when restarted.

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SELECT AND RUN PRESETS

To change the preset configuration just press the up button (1) and down button (2) until you see the title
and preset number required (Fig2). Once found, press OK (3) until the progress bar finishes (Fig3). The display will
indicate “Loading DSP” (Fig4)

Fig 2