User's Manual
Manual del Usuario
i2600
SPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SISTEMA DE GESTIÓN PARA ALTAVOCES
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V1.3 08/21/2014
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INTRODUCTION......................................................................1
GETTING STARTED...................................................................1
FACTORY RESET.......................................................................1
PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................1
PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................2
MENU NAVIGATION.............................................................4
UTILITY MENU...........................................................................12
INPUT A/B CHANNEL EDIT MENU............................................14
OUTPUT 1/2/3/4/5/6 CHANNEL EDIT MENU........................18
PC SOFTWARE.........................................................................21
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................24
APPENDIX
APPLICATIONS.........................................................................1
DIMENSIONS............................................................................2
BLOCK DIAGRAMS..................................................................3
CONTENTS
USER'S MANUAL
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document without prior notice.
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1. Read these instructions before operating this
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
’
s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
.
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 prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not
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 plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tipover.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to
service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as 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 dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“
dangerous voltage” within the
product
’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those
may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the
area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the i2600 intelligent speaker
management system. Through the i2600 you will have the ability
to create complex speaker setups, complete with a whole host of
possible signal processors built onboard. These include delays,
equalizers, compressors, limiters, gates, expanders, automatic
gain control, and many other fantastic functions. The extensive
speaker routing system allows the i2600 to be used as a simple
mono 6-way system or stereo 3-way system. The i2600 was
designed for stereo operation, with two input channels accepting
stereo input sources. Despite this, the unit can easily function as
a dual mono system for two independent mono signals assignable
to any number of outputs.
We know how eager you are to get started – getting the unit out
and hooking all your gear up is probably your number one priority
right now – but before you do, we strongly urge you to take a
look through this manual. Inside, you will nd important facts and
gures on the set up, use and applications of your brand new
speaker management system. If you do happen to be one of the
many people who atly refuse to read user manuals, then we just
urge you to at least glance at the Getting Started section. After
glancing at or reading through the manual (we applaud you if
you do read the entire manual), please store it in a place that is
easy for you to nd, because chances are there’s something you
missed the rst time around.
Getting Started
1. Ensure the unit is unplugged and the power switch is turned off.
2. Connect all required input and output devices to the Input A
and B and Output 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 connectors.
3. Turn on any devices connected to the i2600’s input connectors.
4. Plug the i2600 into an appropriate power source and turn it on.
5. Turn on any ampliers or active speakers connected to the
i2600’s outputs.
6. The product’s name will appear on screen and the unit will
initialize.
7. Upon rst use, the i2600 will begin with the default program.
8. Push and hold any of the Input or Output buttons to enter
EDIT mode of the corresponding input/output.
9. Momentarily pushing any if the Input and Output buttons will
immediately mute the corresponding input/output.
10. Use the NAV/PM1, PM2, and PM3 controls to scroll menus
and adjust parameters whenever in EDIT mode.
11. Pushing the ENTER button will conrm any new settings.
12. Pushing the ESC button at any time will return to the previous menu, cancelling any new settings.
Factory Reset
In the event of the password being lost or forgotten, or any other
reason, the user may require the unit to be reset to the original
factory settings. In this event a factory reset will clear any and all
settings of the i2600 and return the device to the original factory
settings.
Warning: Continuing with this process will mean the i2600 will reinitialize to the original factory settings and any previously stored
information and changed parameters will be permanently lost.
Note: As this process will turn the i2600 back to the factory default
settings, your current password will be replaced by the factory
default password: “000000”.
To restore your i2600 to factory settings:
1. While the i2600 is switched off, simultaneously press and hold
the ENTER, ESC and UTILITY buttons on the front panel.
2. Maintain pressure on all three buttons as you turn the power
switch on. The screen will read “Memory Reset” to indicate that
the factory reset is taking place.
3. Release the buttons and wait for the i2600 to re-initialize.
Once completed, the i2600 will resume regular operation as though
it were a new unit from the factory and no previously programmed
parameters will be available for use.
PC Software Installation
1. Install the i2600 PC software on the included CD by running
setup.exe.
2. Install the USB driver using the le on the included CD named
USBdriverForWinX(v20814)_Setup.exe.
3. Connect the i2600 to your computer through the USB
connection. Windows will nd the necessary driver.
4. Find the COM port used by your i2600 by going into the Device
Manager window. To do this, right click "Computer" on your
desktop and select “Manage”. The Device Manager can be
found within this menu. Here, the i2600 should be shown like th
is: As you can see, the COM port used
is visible in the device name (COM4). The COM port can also
be changing by editing the Device’s properties.
5. Open the i2600 software by double-clicking the desktop icon.
6. Select File > Preferences to ensure the COM port settings are
correct, then select File > Connect to Networks. When the
i2600 is successfully connected to the computer, the name of
the product will be displayed in red within the software
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Product Overview
Front Panel
1. Display
All menus, settings and channel parameters will be visible within
this menu. Using the navigational controls, this display will allow
you to better adjust your i2600’s properties and tailor your different
processes to your needs.
2. NAV/PM1 Encoder
This rotary control allows users to scroll through options within
the edit menus. In certain circumstances, this encoder will also be
used to adjust values of parameters within menus.
3. PM2 & PM3 Encoders
Along with the NAV/PM1 encoder, these two controls allow users
to edit the parameters of values of settings within the edit menus.
4. ENTER Button
This button allows users to conrm changes they’ve made to any
one channel’s program or settings.
5. ESC Button
This button allows users to cancel any changes they’ve made to
any one channel’s program or settings.
6. UTILITY Button
The UTILITY button allows the User to enter the Utility Submenus
and set the general characteristics of the processor.
7. Input Channel Buttons
When the A and B buttons are pushed momentarily then Input
Channels A or B are either muted or un muted. The red MUTE LED
will illuminate when the Channel is muted. When the MUTE LED is
OFF then the related Input Channel is un muted. By pushing and
holding one of these buttons for more than one second, the i2600
will enter the Edit Menu for Input Channels (see later for the Input
Channel Editing details). The blue EDIT LED will then be ON.
8. Output Channel Buttons
When the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 buttons are pushed momentarily
then the corresponding output channel will be either muted or un
muted. The red LED will illuminate when the Channel is muted.
When the MUTE LED is OFF then the related Output Channel is
un muted. By pushing and holding one of these buttons for more
than one second, the i2600 will enter the Edit Menu for Output
Channels (see later for the Output Channel Editing details). The
blue EDIT LED will then be ON.
9. Meters
These level meters are found on all input and output channels and
give accurate depictions of incoming and outgoing signals. From
the levels shown on the meters users can compensate for low or
excessive signals.
10. EDIT LEDs
The blue EDIT LEDs will light up when the corresponding input
and output channels are in edit mode. When the LED for any one
channel is not illuminated the processes for that channel will not
be edited.
11. MUTE LEDs
The red MUTE LEDs will light up when the corresponding input and
output channels are muted. When these LEDs are not illuminated
the corresponding channels are un muted.
12. USB Connection
This USB jack is for connecting the i2600 to any modern Windows-
based PC. Through the i2600 control software, users can then
make alterations to parameters and functions without using the
front panel controls.
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Rear Panel
13. Channel Inputs
These two XLR input connections are for balanced line-level
connections to be sent into the i2600.
14. Channel A Mic/Line Switch
This switch allows the user to adjust the input sensitivity of the
Channel A input between microphone and line, thus allowing
microphones to also be used for this connection. The microphone
setting can only be used for the i2600’s RTA function that allows
the unit to analyze the room and create settings based on this
data.
15. Channel Outputs
These XLR connectors are for connecting the i2600 to external
input devices such as ampliers or powered speakers.
16. AES/EBU Input
This XLR input is for the connection of digital AES/EBU signals.
The i2600 is capable of accepting digital signals with sampling
rates of 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
17. AC Power Input
Connect the included AC power cable to this connector. The other
end should be connected to an appropriate power source. The i2600
universal switching power operates between 90VAC ~ 240 VAC.
18. Power Switch
This switch turns the i2600 on and off.
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Menu Navigation
Menu navigation on the i2600 is quite simple. Use the NAV/PM1 encoder to scroll through the different menu options. The ENTER button
is used to conrm. Use the PM2 and PM3 encoders to adjust settings and values as necessary. In certain menus, the PM3 encoder is
used for ne adjustment of parameters, whereas in others it may be used for further adjustments independent of PM2. Again, the ENTER
button is used to conrm these settings. The ESC button can be used at any time to cancel any adjustments made as long as they haven’t
been conrmed.
Utility Menu
By pushing the Utility button users can gain access to a number of system, program and security settings.
NAV/PM1 Encoder PM2 or PM3 Encoder
[to navigate between menus] [to chose option, then ENTER to load it;
(*) indicates the selected option]
1 UTILITY MENU:......
<< System Utilities >>
1.1 SYSTEM UTILITY: Input Mode Setup
<< Input Mode Setup >> Setup: Stereo *
Setup: Dual Mono
1.2 SYSTEM UTILITY: Power-On Procedure
<< Power-On Procedure >> Fade-In: On *
Fade-In: Off
1.3 SYSTEM UTILITY: Delay Units
<< Delay Units >> Unit: Time(ms) *
Unit: Distance (m)
1.4 SYSTEM UTILITY: Software Version
<< Software Version >> Version: V1.00
2 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Program Utilities >>
2.1 PROGRAM UTILITY: Recall a Program
<< Recall a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
50: Preset 50
2.2 PROGRAM UTILITY: Save a Program
<< Save a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
50: Preset 50
2.3 PROGRAM UTILITY: Delete a Program
<< Delete a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
50: Preset 50
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
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4 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Security Utilities >>
3.1 SECURITY UTILITY: Parameter will
Show Parameter be shown *
not be shown
3.2 SECURITY UTILITY: Lock Unit
Lock Unit Lock: Off *
Lock: On
3.3 SECURITY UTILITY: User Password
User Password [ ]
3.4 SECURITY UTILITY: Enable Password (For the details about the Password Setting/Enable
Enable Password Password: Enable and Unit Lock, , refer to the “Utility Menus Use”
Password: Disable * Section)
Input Channels Editing
By pushing either the A or B Input channel buttons and holding the buttons down for at least 2 seconds, you can access the different
parameters for their respective input channels.
NAV/PM1 Encoder NAV/PM1 Enc. PM2 Enc. PM3 Enc.
[to navigate between menus] [to chose values for the parameters, no need to conrm the chosen values,
which are automatically loaded during the encoders use]
1. Input A/B Source
Source = Analog
-> Source = Analog PM1 N/A Analog Same as PM2
Digital
Pink Noise
2. Input A/B Ngate [The full editing of the Noise Gate parameters is available from Pc Sw Remote
Control;the desired setting can be stored in the unit and recalled when selected
“On” from the front panel, or deactivated when selected “Off”]
Noise Gate Byp = On
-> Noise Gate Byp = On PM1 N/A On Same as PM2
Off
3. Input A/B Gain
Gain = + 0.0 dB
-> Gain = + 0.0 dB PM1 N/A -15 db Same as PM2
:
+15 dB
4. Input A/B AGC [The full editing of the Automatic Gain Controller parameters is available from
Pc Sw RemoteControl; the desired setting can be stored in the unit and recalled
when selected “On” from the front panel, or deactivated when selected “Off”]
AGC Byp = On
-> AGC Byp = On PM1 N/A On Same as PM2
Off
5. Input A/B Delay
Delay = 0.000 ms
-> Delay = 0.000 ms PM1 N/A 000.0000mS 000.0000mS
[1 ms steps] [20.8 us steps]
600.0000mS 000.9984mS
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
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6. Input A/B Sel EQ
Select EQ = GEQ 15 bands
-> Select EQ = GEQ 15 Bands PM1 N/A GEQ 15 Bands Same as PM2
PEQ 7 Bands
7. Input A/B EQ Byp
EQ Bypass = Off
-> EQ Bypass = Off PM1 N/A Off Same as PM2
On
8. The Menu 8 accessing the Filters paramenters, changes depndently form the EQ selected at the step 6:
Graphic 15 Bands OR Parametric 7 Bands
If the “GEQ 15 Band” option is select in point 6 AND set to Bypass OFF in point 7.
8.A. Input A/B GEQ
Graphic Equalizer (The 15 available lters are all Peaker ones with xed Q=2.2, for granting the 2/3 of Oct width,
+-12dB att/gain range and centered at the following frequenices: 25Hz, 40Hz, 63Hz, 100Hz, 160Hz,
250Hz, 400Hz, 630Hz, 1kHz, 1.6kHz, 2.5kHz, 4kHz, 6.3kHz, 10kHz, 16kHz)
-> 25Hz 0.0dB Q=2.2 25Hz -12dB Same as PM2
: :
+12dB Same as PM2
..:
-> 16kHz 0.0dB Q=2.2 16kHz -12dB Same as PM2
: :
+12dB Same as PM2
If the “PEQ 7 Band” option is selected in point 6 AND set in Bypass OFF in point 7.
8.B. Input A/B PEQ[x] (X from 1 to 7, selectable through the PM1 Encoder)
Parametric Equalizer
8.B.1 Input A/B PEQ [x] (Byp can be set On or Off through the use of the PM2 Encoder)
-> Byp = Off Type = Y (Y = Peaking_Eq, Hi-Shelv_Q, Lo-Shelv_Q, selectable through the PM3 Encoder)
8.B.1a. If you selected a Peaking_Eq lter, then the lter can be set by
the following parameters
Input A/B PEQ[x] (up to 7 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz [1Hz Step] +12.0 dB 20.00
8.B.1ab Input A/B PEQ[x]
[Freq]
-> Edit Freq = 1000Hz PM1 N/A [Freq.] 20Hz [Freq.] 20Hz
: :
20kHz [10Hz Step] 20kHz [1Hz Step]
8.B.1b. If you selected a Hi-Shelv_Q (variable Q High Shelving) lter,
then the lter can be set by the following parameters
Input A/B PEQ[x] (up to 7 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz [1Hz Step] +12.0 dB 20.00
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8.B.1bb Input A/B PEQ[x]
[Freq]
-> Edit Freq = 1000Hz PM1 N/A [Freq.] 20Hz [Freq.] 20Hz
: :
20kHz [10Hz Step] 20kHz [1Hz Step]
8.B.1c. If you selected a Lo-Shelv_Q (variable Q Low Shelving) lter,
then the lter can be set by the following parameters
Input A/B PEQ[x] (up to 7 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz [1Hz Step] +12.0 dB 20.00
8.B.1cb Input A/B PEQ[x]
[Freq]
-> Edit Freq = 1000Hz PM1 N/A [Freq.] 20Hz [Freq.] 20Hz
: :
20kHz [10Hz Step] 20kHz [1Hz Step]
9. Input A/B Fbk/SH
Sel App = Feedback Elim
-> Sel App = Feedback Elim PM1 N/A Sel App = Feedback Elim Same as PM2
Sel App = Sub Harmonics
10. The Menu 10 accessing the Feedback Eliminator OR Sub Harmonic Synthesizer Menu, changes depndently form the selection
operated at the step 9:
If you select the “Feedback Elim” at point 9.
10.A. Input A/B Fbk
Feedback Eliminator
-> Fbk= On -> Fbk= On On Same as PM2
Off :
-> Number Notch Fix = 1 0 Same as PM2
: :
6 Same as PM2
-> Type Notch = Speech Speech Same as PM2
: :
Music high Same as PM2
-> Live Notch Lift = On On Same as PM2
Off :
-> Lift after = 5sec 5sec Same as PM2
: :
60min Same as PM2
-> [Enter] to clear Live PM2 N/A PM3 N/A
-> [Enter] to clear All PM2 N/A PM3 N/A
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If you selected the “Sub Harmonics” at point 9.
10.B. Input A/B SH
Sub Harmonics
-> Sub_H Byp = Off -> Sub_H Byp = Off On Same as PM2
Off :
-> Sub_H Mix = 50% 0 Same as PM2
: :
100% Same as PM2
-> Sub_H Filter = 24-36Hz 24-36Hz Same as PM2
36-56Hz Same as PM2
Output Channels Editing
By pushing and holding the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 output channel buttons for at least 2 seconds, you can access the different parameters for
their respective output channels.
NAV/PM1 Encoder NAV/PM1 Enc. PM2 Enc. PM3 Enc.
[to navigate between menus] [to chose values for the parameters, no need to conrm the chosen values,
which are automatically loaded during the encoders use]
1. Output[x] [Name] Name
Name = [Name]
-> Name = _ (For Editing the Device's Name, refer to the Details on the“Utility Menus Use” Section)
2 Output[x] [Name] Source
Source = InA
-> Source = InA PM1 N/A. InA (Channel A) Same as PM2
InB (Channel B)
InA+InB (Channel A+ Channel B)
3. Output[x] [Name] Gain
Gain = + 0.0 dB
-> Gain = + 0.0 dB PM1 N/A -15 db Same as PM2
:
+15 dB
4. Output[x] [Name] RMS Cmp
Thr: +12.0dBu Rto: 1:1
-> Thr: +12.0dBu Rto: 1:1 PM1 N/A [Threshold] +20.0dBu [Ratio] 1:1
: :
-10.0dBu 32:1
5. Output[x] [Name] RMS Cmp
A: 5ms R: 0.2s Kn= 2%
-> A: 5ms R: 0.2s Kn= 2% [Atk time] 5ms [Rel time] 0.1s [Knee.] Hard (00%)
: : :
200ms 3.0s Soft (100%)
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6. Output[x] [Name] Limiter
A: 5ms R: 0.2s +20dB
-> A: 5ms R: 0.2s +20dB [Atk time] 5ms [Rel time] 0.1s [Amp.] -10.0 dB
: : :
200ms 3.0s +20.0dB (OFF)
7. Output[x] [Name] Delay
Delay = 0.000 ms
-> Delay = 0.000 ms PM1 N/A 000.0000mS 000.0000mS
[1 ms steps] [20.8 us steps]
600.0000mS 000.9984mS
8. Output[x] [Name] Polarity
Polarity = Normal
-> Polarity = Normal PM1 N/A Normal Same as PM2
Invert
9. Output[x] [Name] HPF
Y F = 20.0 Hz (Y = Bypass OR Filter Type/Order, where lter type can be Buttw_1st, Buttw_2nd,
LRiley_2nd, Bessel_2nd, Buttw_3rd, Buttw_4th, Lriley_4th, Bessel_4th,
Custom_2nd, Custom_3rd, Custom_4th)
-> Y F = 20.0 Hz Freq Fast Selection [Filt Type] Bypass [Freq.] 20Hz
ONLY in Freq Editing Mode : :
Custom_4th 20kHz
Through the PM2, it is possible to Bypass the lter or to select one of the 11 available
lters' type/orders, and through the PM3 to set the HP cutting Frequency (quick ne tuning by 1Hz steps).
Once selected the lter Type and pressing again the ENTER button can be accessed the selected
lter's Fast Freq. Selection page.
9.1 Output[x] [Name] HPF
-> Y F = 20.0 Hz
9.1a. If you selected a lter from Buttw_1st up to Bessel_4th, then
the lter's Cutting Frequency can be set as follow:
Output[x] [Name] HPF [Thousands Editor] [Hundreds Editor] [Units Editor]
-> Edit Freq = 250Hz [Freq.] 1000Hz [Freq.] 100Hz [Freq.] 1Hz
: : :
20000Hz 900Hz 100Hz
9.1b. If you selected a Custom Filter (from 2nd up to 4
th
order), depending
from the lter's order, the cascade of second order Cells building
the lter are available for editing in their Freq and Q parameter,
indepndently.
For proceeding with the editing of a custom lter Cell, the PM1 is
here used foir the Cell selection.
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So, a Cutom Filter can be set in its parameters, as follow:
9.1b.1. If selected a Custom_2nd lter
Output[x] [Name] HPF
->Custom_2nd F = 250Hz [2nd order Cells selection]
→ Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3 [2nd Ord Cell x ] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=1 20kHz 10.00
9.1b.2. If selected a Custom_3rd lter
Output[x] [Name] HPF
->Custom_3rd F = 250Hz
→ Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3 [2nd Ord Cell x ] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
[Q not available] x=2 20kHz 10.00
9.1b.3. If selected a Custom_4th lter
Output[x] [Name] HPF
->Custom_4th F = 250Hz
→ Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3 [2nd Ord Cell x ] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=2 20kHz 10.00
Once editing the Cells “Filtx”, pressing the Enter Button can be accessed also for the Custom Filters the page for the fast
frequency setting, as available for the NOT Custom Filters and which way of working is described at the point 9.1a.
10. Output[x] [Name] LPF
Y F = 20.0 Hz (Y = Bypass OR Filter Type/Order, where lter type can be Buttw_1st, Buttw_2nd,
LRiley_2nd, Bessel_2nd, Buttw_3rd, Buttw_4th, Lriley_4th, Bessel_4th,
Custom_2nd, Custom_3rd, Custom_4th)
-> Y F = 20.0 Hz Freq Fast Selection [Filt Type] Bypass [Freq.] 20Hz
ONLY in Freq Editing Mode : :
Custom_4th 20kHz
Through the PM2, it is possible to Bypass the lter or to select one of the 11 available
lters' type/orders, and through the PM3 to set the HP cutting Frequency (quick ne tuning by 1Hz steps).
Once selected the lter Type and pressing again the ENTER button can be accessed the selected
lter's Fast Freq.Selection page.
10.1 Output[x] [Name] LPF
-> Y F = 20.0 Hz
10.1a. If you selected a lter from Buttw_1st up to Bessel_4th, then
the lter's Cutting Frequency can be set as follow:
Output[x] [Name] LPF [Thousands Editor] [Hundreds Editor] [Units Editor]
-> Edit Freq = 250Hz [Freq.] 1000Hz [Freq.] 100Hz [Freq.] 1Hz
: : :
20000Hz 900Hz 100Hz
10.1b. If you selected a Custom Filter (from 2nd up to 4
th
order), depending
from the lter's order, the cascade od second order Cells building
the lter are available for editing in their Freq and Q parameter,
indepndently.
For proceeding with the editing of a custom lter Cell, the PM1 is
here used foir the Cell selection.
So, a Cutom Filter can be set in its parameters, as follow:
10.1b.1. If you selected a Custom_2nd lter
Output[x] [Name] LPF
->Custom_2nd F = 250Hz [2nd order Cells selection]
→ Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3 [2nd Ord Cell x ] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=1 20kHz 10.00
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10.1b.2. If selected a Custom_3rd lter
Output[x] [Name] LPF
->Custom_3rd F = 250Hz
→ Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3 [2nd Ord Cell x ] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
[Q not available] x=2 20kHz 10.00
10.1b.3. If selected a Custom_4th lter
Output[x] [Name] LPF
->Custom_4th F = 250Hz
→ Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3 [2nd Ord Cell x ] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=2 20kHz 10.00
Once editing the Cells “Filtx”, pressing the Enter Button can be accessed also for the Custom Filters the page for the fast
frequency setting, as available for the NOT Custom Filters and which way of working is described at the point 10.1a.
11. Out-[x] EQ-[x] (X from 1 to 4)
Byp = Off Type = Y (Y = Peaking_Eq, Hi-Shelv_Q, Lo-Shelv_Q, Lo-Pass_Q, Hi-Pass_Q, All Pass_2)
-> Byp = Off Type = Y PM1 N/A Off Peaking_Eq
: :
On Notch Filt
Through the PM2, it is possible to Byp the single selected lter.
Through the PM3, it is possible to select one of the 17 available
lters' type.
Once selected the lter Type and NOT in Byp mode, pressing
again the ENTER button can be accessed the selected lter's editing page.
11.1 Out-[x] EQ-[x] (X from 1 to 4)
-> Byp = Off Type = Y
11.1a. If you selected a Peaking_Eq lter, then the lter can be set by
the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
11.1b. If you selected a Hi-Shelv_Q (variable Q High Shelving) lter,
then the lter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
11.1c. If you selected a Lo-Shelv_Q (variable Q Low Shelving) lter,
then the lter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
11.1d. If you selected a Lo-Pass_Q (variable Q Low Pass) lter,
then the lter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz ----- Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] ----- [Q] 0.30
: : :
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20kHz ----- 20.00
11.1e. If selected a Hi-Pass_Q (variable Q High Pass) lter,
then the lter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz ----- Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] ----- [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz ----- 20.00
11.1f. If selected an All-Pass_2 (second order, variable Q All Pass) lter,
then the lter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 lters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz ----- Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] ----- [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz ----- 20.00
12. Output[x] [Name] Vu-Meter
Vu-Meter = Level
-> Vu-Meter = Level PM1 N/A Level Same as PM2
Limiter Act.
RMS Cmp Act.
Utility Menu
From the Default Screen it is possible access the UTILITY menu
pushing the UTILITY button. The Sub Menu pages can be selected
by simply rotating the NAV/PM1 encoder clockwise and counter
clockwise. Select a sub menu page by using the ENTER button.
The next menu is scrollable using the NAV/PM1 encoder and once
again accessed by pushing the ENTER button.
Through the ESC button it is possible to go back to the preceding
menu at any time. Once inside the Sub Menus pages the several
options can be scrolled and using the PM2 or PM3 encoders and
selected/conrmed pushing the ENTER button.
Note: In every Sub Menu the option currently selected will have
an asterisk (“*”) to the right of the description on the LCD screen.
Options that are not selected running will be displayed with no
asterisk. Pushing the ENTER button on an unselected option will
mean an asterisk will then appear and this option will take over as
the currently selected option.
System Utilities Submenu
This sub menu allows to access several operations related to the
i2600 Start Up and General Conguration. Within the System
Utilities submenu, the following settings are adjustable:
Input Mode Setup – this page allows the selection of the operating
mode of the i2600. There are two options to select from:
Stereo Mode: In this operating mode the i2600 is considering
the all processes available before the X Over as applied to a
Stereo Input Signal. In this mode all parameter adjustments
made for the all processes are applied in the same way on
both channels. In other words, input channels 1 and 2 are
working in link mode.
Dual Mono Mode: In this operating mode the i2600 is
considering the all processes available before the X Over
as applied to separate channels. This being the case, all
parameter adjustments made for the all processes are applied
in different ways to the 2 independent Input channels. In this
instance, input channels 1 and 2 are not working in link mode.
Power On Procedure – this gives you the ability to select the
options that will apply when the i2600 powers up after being
switched on. By pressing ENTER and rotating the PM2 or PM3
encoder it is possible to choose between two options: “Fade In
On” or “Fade In Off”.
Fade In Off: When the i2600 is turned on all outputs will be
MUTED or UNMUTED automatically depending on their status
before the unit was switched off.
Fade In On: When the i2600 is turned on, all outputs will be
automatically MUTED regardless of their status before the unit
was turned off. All previously active outputs will then fade in
gradually to avoid any sudden sounds being sent through any
external devices.
Delay Time/Distance – this page allows you to select the
measurement unit to be used for Delay Time, whether it’s time
(milliseconds or “ms”) or distance (meters or “m”). By pressing
ENTER and rotating the PM2 or PM3 encoder it is possible to
select the measurement unit to be used for the delay. Push the
ENTER button to conrm.
Software Version – this option will allow users to view their
currently installed software version.
Input Mode Setup
Setup : Dual Mono
*
Input Mode Setup
Setup : Stereo
*
Delay Units
Unit : Distance ( M ) *
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Program Utility Submenu
This sub menu allows you to access several options related to the
management of presets stored and recallable within the unit.
Recall a Program – this page allows for the loading of a preset
program. You can store up to 50 presets in the i2600 memory.
By pushing ENTER and using the PM2 and PM3 controls, it is
possible to scroll through all currently available presets. If no
presets are stored, you will see a message saying “No Stored
Xovers”. If presets are available, press enter to recall the preset
and return back to the Program Utility Submenu.
Store a Program – this page allows you to store all current settings
into a preset slot. By pressing the ENTER button and rotating the
PM2 or PM3 encoders it is possible to scroll through the previously
saved presets and available empty locations (identied as “Empty
Memory”). If no user presets are stored the Save a Program
screen will show empty memory locations for all 50 presets slots.
To store a preset, you must do the following:
1. Scroll through all storage locations and push ENTER to
select one.
2. You can then enter a name for the preset up to 16
characters. Use NAV/PM1 to navigate through the 16
available characters and the PM2 and PM3 encoders to
adjust the letter/number. The character currently being
adjusted will be identiable by a blinking underscore.
3. Push ENTER to conrm the entered name.
4. Push ENTER once again to conrm the saved preset
and return to the Program Utility Submenu.
5. If you wish to overwrite a previously saved preset you
will need to push ENTER to conrm this.
Delete a Program – this page allows you to delete a preset already
stored in the i2600 memory. By pressing the ENTER button and
rotating the PM2 or PM3 encoder it is possible to scroll through
all previously saved presets and the available empty locations
(identied as “Empty Memory”). If no user presets are stored, the
Delete a Program screen will show empty memory locations for all
preset locations. By using the PM2 or PM3 encoder it is possible
to select a preset to be deleted. Pressing the ENTER button on
a selected preset will bring up the “[Enter] to Delete” page with
the selected preset. Press ENTER to conrm and return to the
Program Utility Submenu.
Security Submenu
This sub menu allows the User to set the parameters shown lock
the i2600 and set a password. This will limit the unit’s functions and
control to those who have access to the appropriate password.
Show Parameter – Pressing ENTER from the above menu will
access the Show Parameter Submenu. Press ENTER again and
use the PM2 or PM3 encoders to scroll between the “be shown”
and “not be shown” options. Choosing the “be shown” option
means that once the unit is locked, you cannot access parameter
editing features but they will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Choosing the “not be shown” option means that once the unit is
locked the parameters will not be shown at all.
Lock Unit – This submenu allows the user to lock the device so
no parameters can be edited or modied. When the unit is in an
unlocked condition all parameters will be available for editing.
When you select “Lock On”, all parameters will be locked and are
not available for editing.
User Password – This menu allows you to set a password for their
i2600 when it’s locked. Using the PM2 or PM3 encoders to choose
a character and the NAV/PM1 encoder to move between available
locations you can enter a 6 character password. The current
position of the cursor for the characters to be entered is shown by
a blinking underscore. Press ENTER to conrm the password. The
i2600 will then ask you to re-enter the password to conrm.
Note: the default password of the i2600 is ”000000”. This password
can be restored by following the Factory Reset procedure.
Enable Password – Once a Password has been entered into the
i2600 through the steps described in the previous paragraph it is
possible to “Enable” or “Disable” the password function. Enabling
the password function will lock the i2600, thus restricting access to
all functions. When a password has been entered you will be able
to select the “Enable” option from the menu and the unit will not be
accessible for editing. If no password has been set, you will not be
able to change the status of this option.
When the “Locked by Password” option is selected, all i2600
functions are unavailable to the user. This includes use of all
MUTE buttons. The only access available is to the parameters of
the input output channels accessible by pressing the edit button
ONLY to READ the values no editing possible if the “be shown”
ag in the “Show Parameter” submenu has been selected. Once
“Locked by Password” is set, a “keylock” icon will appear on the
default LCD screen and no menu pages will be accessible with the
exception of the “User Password” option.
To regain access to the full operation of the i2600, press the
UTILITY button to access the “User Password” screen. After the
correct password has been entered you will have full access the
i2600 once again and the “keylock” icon will disappear from the
main screen. The “Enable Password” option will be reverted back
to “Disable”.
PROGRAM
Recall a Program
UTILITY:
PROGRAM UTILITY:
Save a Program
PROGRAM
Delete a Program
UTILITY:
Parameter Will
not be shown
Lock Unit
Lock : Off
*
User Password
[ ]
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Input A/B Channel Edit Menu
From the Default Screen it is possible to access the Input A/B
menu by pushing the A or B button and maintaining it pressed for
around 2 seconds; a simple push of the A and B buttons will set
the related channel in MUTE and turn on the red LED ON. Once
the button is pressed for at least 2 seconds then the related blue
EDIT LED will turn ON. The Sub Menu pages can now be scrolled
through by rotating the NAV/PM1 encoder clockwise or counter
clockwise.
For parameter editing it is necessary to press ENTER and an arrow
(->) will appear on the left of the screen. Then use the PM2 and
PM3 encoders can be used for selecting and setting the parameter
values. On some parameters that have three independent values
you will also need to use the NAV/PM1 encoder.
Note 1: Once the desired options have been selected using the 3
encoders, they are automatically saved as current and stored in
the i2600 when leaving this page.
Note 2: To exit this page, push the ESC button.
Note 3: The options selected in many of the following submenus
will affect only the selected channel if operating in Dual Mono
Mode, or both channels if operating in Stereo Mode.
Audio Signal Source (A/B)
Source – from this screen it is possible to assign your desired
source to the selected input (if operating in Dual Mono Mode, or to
both inputs if operating in Stereo mode). The source signal can be
selected between Analog, Digital or Pink Noise and tone (where
the Pink Noise and tone are internally generated for Environmental
test purposes and used when operating through the PC Remote
Control connection the RTA available in the unit for automatically
setting the 15 band Graphic EQ). To select the desired source
press ENTER an arrow (->) will appear on the left of the screen.
The PM2 and PM3 encoders can then be used to adjust the
selected source.
Noise Gate Byp – from this screen it is possible to turn ON or
OFF the available Noise Gate on the Inputs path. Press ENTER
an arrow will appear on the left of the screen. Then use the PM2
or PM3 encoders to determine the on/off status of the noise gate.
Editing Noise Gate Settings through PC Software
When the i2600 is connected to the PC through its USB
connection it is possible to completely access and edit the Noise
Gate s parameters in order to congure it as desired. The i2600
software’s noise gate function will be displayed as follows:
Threshold: This parameter allows the user to set the Threshold
of the Noise Gate. The value set here will be used by the noise
gate to indicate at which point the i2600 will start to mute the input
signal with a “closing” ramp which speed is dened by the attack
time. The available thresholds range from -80dBu up to 0dBu in
steps of 1dBu.
Attack Time: This option determines the speed at which the i2600
will mute the input signal through a “closing” ramp when the signal
drops below the set threshold. Available speeds range from 1ms
up to 1000ms.
The speed at which muting of
the signal occurs can make
the process more or less
perceivable to the listener.
Normally when the input signal
is already not very noisy,
allowing a very low threshold,
then the attack speed can be
pretty fast without any audible
problems. When the signal
is fairly noisy and a higher
threshold is set, then it is better
to use a slower attack time so
as to make the muting less
audible to the listeners.
Release Time: The release
time is the speed at which
the i2600 will exit the mute
status when the input signal
rises above the set threshold.
Available speeds range from
10ms up to 1000ms.
Bypass – On this screen it
is possible to turn ON or OFF
the available Noise Gate on
the Input path. Press ENTER
and an arrow (->) will appear to
the left of the screen. You can
then use the “PM2” or “PM3”
encoders to adjust the On/Off
status of the Noise Gate.
AGC Parameters through PC Software
When the i2600 is connected to the PC through its USB connection,
it is possible to completely access and edit the Automatic Gain
Control's parameters in order to congure it as desired. Before
continuing to discuss how to edit and set the AGC parameters, it
may be an idea to quickly illustrate just how an AGC (Automatic
Gain Controller) works.
An AGC is essentially an Expansion/Compression process applied
with relatively slow attack and release times. This essentially
maintains the average amplitude of the OUTPUT signal at a
dened level, independent of the average amplitude of the input
sources.
For this purpose, the AGC has to be able to expand the input
signal, where the average of the related output signal is below a
dened Threshold (Exp Thr), and to maintain the expanded signal
at a constant expansion level when the averaged signal is beyond
a dened Threshold (Hold Thr).
Source = Analog
Input -A&B Source
Noise Gate Byp = On
Input -A&B NGate
AGC Bypass = On
Input -A&B AGC
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The AGC implemented in the i2600 is acting on the evaluation of
an input signal which is an averaged one on a 50ms time frame,
and representing actually the RMS value of the input signal itself,
so as to make the AGC action “more musical”.
If the output signal of the AGC process exceeds the dened
Threshold (Cmp Thr), thus becoming too loud, a compression
process will occur.
The speed and the amount of the Expansion can be dened
through the “Exp Time” and “Exp Ratio” parameters, while the
speed and the amount of the Compression can be dened through
the “Cmp Time” and “Cmp Ratio” parameters.
When the signal coming out from the AGC process (Output),
applied to the AGC input, is above the “Exp Thr” and below the
“Hold Thr”, it is expanded up to the max expansion co-efcient
dened by the Exp Ratio.
When the signal coming out from the AGC process (Output),
applied to the AGC input, is above the “Cmp Thr”, it is compressed
up to the min compression co-efcient dened by the “Cmp Ratio”.
When the AGC output is comprised within the “Hold Thr” and
the “Cmp Thr” Thresholds, no further expansion or compression
actions will be taken.
Particularly, if the averaged AGC output level is “entering” the
signal “hold” area coming from the expansion area, then the co-
efcient computed by the AGC for multiplying the input level in
order to get the proper output signal, will be higher than one (if the
“Exp Ratio” will be set at 1:2), so as the coefcient will be lower
than one (if the “Cmp Ratio” will be set between 2:1 and 16:1) if
the averaged AGC output level is “entering” the signal “hold” area
coming from the compression area.
The i2600 software’s Automatic Gain Controller setting menu is as
displayed below:
Bypass – from the Sw interface also is possible to activate or less
the AGC process. This can be done checking or not the Bypass
check box.
Exp Time – this control is used to set the AGC Expansion time
from 0.057 seconds up to 14.4 seconds.
Cmp Time – this control is used to set the AGC Compression time
from 0.014 seconds up to 6 seconds.
Cmp Thr – this control is used to set the AGC Compression
Threshold from -14 dBu up to +16dBu.
Exp Thr – this control is used to set the AGC Expansion Threshold
from -54 dBu up to -4 dBu.
Hold Thr – this control is used to set the AGC Threshold of the
AGC Signal “Hold” area, from -34 dBu up to +15dBu.
Exp Ratio – this control is used to set the AGC Expansion Ratio
from 1:1 up to 1:2. When the Expansion Ratio is set to 1:1, the
signal will not be expanded regardless of the threshold. If the
Expansion Ratio is set to 1:2, the signal can be expanded up to an
amplitude that is twice the original signal.
Cmp Ratio – this control is used to set the AGC Compression
Ratio between 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 and 16:1. When the Compression
Ratio is set to 1:1, no actual compression will occur regardless of
the threshold settings. If the Compression Ratio is set to 2:1 or
more, the signal can be compressed to a min amplitude that is
dependent on the ratio and can reach 1/16th of the original signal
amplitude.
Delay
On this page it is possible to set the input channels Delay Time
anywhere between 000.0000mS and 598.998ms in steps of 1mS
or 20.8uS. Use the PM2 encoder to set the Delay Time in steps of
1mS and the PM3 for “ne” delay time adjustment in steps of 20.8
microseconds.
Equalizers
Select EQ – This submenu allows you to set the kind of EQ to
place in the input signal path. A 15-band Graphic EQ and a 7-band
Parametric EQ are both available.
When a previously set EQ type is discarded in favor of another EQ
type, the previously set EQ’s settings will be kept and applied if
said EQ type is later recalled again.
EQ Byp – From this submenu it is possible to bypass or to make
active the selected EQ placed on the input signal path. When the
selected EQ is bypassed, its current settings will not be lost.
15-band Graphic Equalizer
If the 15-bands Graphic Equalizer is selected, you can press the
ENTER button to access the EQ setting submenu and edit the gain
of each of the EQ’s 15 peaking bands. Each frequency of the GEQ
is predetermined, and each lter’s “Q” value is set permanently at
2.2 allowing a 2/3 octave width.
The 15 frequencies of the graphic equalizer are set at the following
values: 25Hz, 40Hz, 63Hz, 100Hz, 160Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 630Hz,
1.0k, 1.6kHz, 2.5kHz, 4.0kHz, 6.3kHz, 10kHz, 16kHz.
Once you have entered the lters' editing page, the PM2 or PM3
encoders can be used to adjust the gain range between -12dB
and +12dB. To scroll between the 15 lters, the NAV/PM1 encoder
can be used.
Delay = 0.000m
Input -A&B Delay
Select EQ = GEQ 15 band
Input -A&B Sel EQ
EQ Bypass = Off
Input -A&B EQ Byp
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