Turbosound LMS-D6 User Manual

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LMS-D6

DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM

USER’S MANUAL

Turbosound Ltd.

Star Road, Partridge Green

West Sussex RH13 8RY England

Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155

web: http://www.turbosound.com

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LMS-D6

LMS-D6 QUICK REFERENCE

Current X-over

Activates

Use to step through channel

 

Level from

 

 

Channel mute.

name.

menus.

 

parameters and menus.

 

limiter threshold.

 

LED lit when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

muted.

LMS-D6

 

<BACK

NEXT>

FREQ 'Q'

GAIN

A

B

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLIP

 

LIM

LIM

LIM

 

LIM

LIM

 

 

MENU

ENTER

 

 

-6

 

-3

-3

-3

 

-3

-3

TQ-440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-24

 

MUTE -24

MUTE -24

MUTE -24

 

-24

-24

 

 

BYPASS

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

Press to bypass

Press to

 

 

Press to

 

 

Press to access channels gain screen.

parametric section

quit menu.

 

enter menus

 

 

Press again to view last section.

on the screen.

 

 

 

and confirm

 

 

Press again to go to default screen.

 

 

 

 

selections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To access a channel press the appropriate channel’s ‘GAIN’ button. When you press the button once you will get that channel’s gain screen. To scroll through a channel’s parameters, use the ‘BACK’ and ‘NEXT’ keys. (If you press the gain button a second time, you will get the last parameter viewed. A third press will take you back to the default screen.)

To enter the menus, press the ‘MENU’ key. Use the ‘BACK’ and ‘NEXT’ keys to take you to the submenu you require. ‘ENTER’ will take you into the sub-menu you have selected. Use the ‘BACK’ and ‘NEXT’ keys to select the menu you require. Press ‘ENTER’ to take you into the menu selected.

‘BACK’ and ‘NEXT’ will then select the menu options. Use ‘ENTER’ to confirm selection.

MENUS:

X-over Sub-Menu: Used for storing and recalling X-overs including format, output EQ, output delay, output gain and limiter settings. Also used for designing a new X-over.

Security Sub-Menu: Used for locking various features of the unit with a unique 4 digit code.

System Sub-Menu: Used to view reports of the unit’s status. Other options include whether the parametrics are displayed in Q or bandwidth and if the meters are pre or post mute.

Notes:

1.The output meters show level, in dB’s, from limiter threshold. The input meters show level, in dB’s, from input clip.

2.HPF’s and LPF’s are defined independently on each channel.

3.To get access to the limiter attack and release, select ‘Auto Limiter TC’ to No, when designing a X-over.

4.To show parametric filters in bandwidth (‘BW’), rather than Q, go into the ‘system sub-menu’, select ‘filter Q or BW’, and select BW.

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CONTENTS

 

Important Safety Information............................................................................................................

4

Unpacking the LMS-D6......................................................................................................................

5

Introduction........................................................................................................................................

6

Front Panel Functions ........................................................................................................................

7

Rear Panel Functions .........................................................................................................................

8

Operating the LMS-D6 .......................................................................................................................

9

LMS-D6 Configurations ...................................................................................................................

11

Crossover Modes ..........................................................................................................................

9,10

Function Screens .............................................................................................................................

13

Parametric Equaliser Screen ...........................................................................................................

13

High and Lowpass filter Screens ....................................................................................................

14

Limiter Screen..................................................................................................................................

15

Delay Screen ....................................................................................................................................

16

Polarity Screen.................................................................................................................................

16

Gain Screen......................................................................................................................................

17

X-over Sub-Menu.............................................................................................................................

17

Security Sub-Menu ..........................................................................................................................

17

System Sub-Menu ...........................................................................................................................

18

Interface Sub-Menu .........................................................................................................................

19

AES / EBU Sub-Menu.......................................................................................................................

19

Equalisation Curves ....................................................................................................................

16,17

Specifications...................................................................................................................................

22

Warranty...........................................................................................................................................

19

Appendices..................................................................................................................................

20,21

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LMS-D6

An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety:

Radiated Emissions (EU):

EN55013-1

(1996)

RF Immunity (EU):

EN55103-2

(1996) RF Immunity, ESD,

Burst Transient, Surge, Dips &Dwels

 

Electrical Safety (EU):

EN60065 (1993)

Important Safety Information

Do not remove Covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside, please refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This equipment must be earthed.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS ENLEVER

NE PAS EXPOSER A LA PLUIE NI A L’HUMITE

It should not be necessary to remove any protective earth or signal cable shield connections.

Do not defeat the 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 wider blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord.

In the USA the cord should comply with the requirements contained in the Standard for Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords, UL 817, be marked VW-1, and have an ampacity rating not less than the marked rating of the apparatus.

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LMS-D6

Thanks

Thank you for choosing the TURBOSOUND LMS-D6 for your application. Please spare a little time to digest the contents of this manual, so that you obtain the best possible performance from this unit.

All TURBOSOUND products are carefully engineered for world class performance and reliability.

If you would like further information about this or any other TURBOSOUND product, please contact us.

We look forward to helping you in the near future.

Unpacking the LMS-D6

After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please notify the carrier concerned at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.

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LMS-D6

Introduction

The LMS-D6 is a compact and powerful DSP based audio-processing unit, ideally suited for live applications, where it combines the functions of multiple conventional products in a compact 1U high unit. To achieve this the LMS-D6 has 2 inputs and 6 outputs, which can be configured in 5 basic modes, 3 x 2 way, 2 x 3 way, 4 way, 5 way and 6 way crossover. Each input has gain and delay. Each output consists of a high and lowpass filter, 5 bands of parametric equalisation, limiter, delay, gain and polarity controls. User memories are provided, and also a multi-level security 'lock-out' function for all controls. The LMS-D6 is also available with optional AES/EBU inputs and outputs. The LMS-D6 is designed for quick adjustment via easy-to-use front panel controls.

Features

Superb audio quality: carefully optimised double precision processing plus 40 bit internal data path for exceptional dynamic range and sonic quality.

A flexible 2 input, 6 output multi-mode format featuring a choice of 3 x 2 way, 2 x 3 way, 4 + 2 way, 5 + 1 way and 6 way crossover modes with limiters.

Each parametric section provides +15dB to -30dB of gain at centre frequencies between 20Hz - 20kHz with a wide range of Qs from 0.4 to 128. All parameters feature fine resolution with 1/36th octave frequency steps, 0.1dB gain increments and 100 Q settings. Any parametric section can be set for LF & HF shelving response.

Six high performance limiters are provided, featuring a wide range of control over Attack, Release and Threshold parameters. The output meters shows headroom to the limit threshold. The meter time constants track the limiter time constants to show precise power usage.

Variable high and low-pass filters for each output can be set for 12, 18 and 24dB per octave slopes with a choice of Bessel, Butterworth or Linkwitz-Riley responses. Independent control over high & low-pass functions allows asymmetric crossover functions to be realised.

Three velocity-sensitive rotary encoders provide a familiar and easy to use control format with all filter information displayed simultaneously on a backlit LCD display.

Delay of up to 650mS can be independently set for each output with a minimum increment of 2.6µS.

Comprehensive standard specification includes 20 user memories, and Turbosound’s pre set memories.

The LMS-D6 provides exceptional audio quality with a full >110dB dynamic range, high sampling rate and minimal filtering.

AES / EBU digital inputs and outputs are available as an option.

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Front Panel Functions

5

4

3

6

 

 

9

10

11

 

12

 

 

 

LMS-D6

<BACK

NEXT>

FREQ

'Q'

GAIN

A

B

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLIP

LIM

LIM

LIM

 

LIM

LIM

 

MENU

ENTER

 

 

 

 

-6

-3

-3

-3

 

-3

-3

TQ-440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-24

MUTE -24

MUTE -24

MUTE -24

 

-24

-24

 

BYPASS

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

8

7

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

1.LCD Display - Shows menu options, output information and various parameters being adjusted.

2.Gain Keys - Two input and six-output ‘gain’ keys allow instant access to the gain screen for each channel. Pressing a second time selects the last function edited.

3.Next Key - Moves the display forwards through the list of available parameters for the current input or output channel.

4.Back Key - Moves the display backwards through the list of available parameters for the current input or output channel.

5.Menu Key - Activates the main menu on the LCD display. Pressing a second time selects the last menu edited. Different menus are selected by pressing the ‘BACK’ and ‘NEXT’ keys or using the ‘FREQ’ control.

6.Enter Key - Enters the chosen menu and confirms menu selections.

7.OUT Key - Exits the menu.

8.Bypass Key - Allows the currently displayed parametric section to be bypassed. (Note: The Highpass / Lowpass filters and limiters can not be bypassed.)

9.Parameter Controls - The three velocity sensitive rotary encoders allow the relevant parameter, on the LCD screen, to be adjusted.

10.Input Meters - Displays available headroom before input clipping occurs. The bottom green LED is set at -24dB, with the orange 0dB LED set at 3dB below clipping. The top, red LED displays digital overflow and can therefore light without all the other LEDs becoming illuminated.

11.Output Meters - Displays headroom before limiting occurs. The bottom green LED is set at -24dB, with the orange ‘LIM’ LED set at the limiter threshold for that channel. The top, red LED indicates 4dB of limiting.

12.Mute Keys – One mute key per output channel.

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Rear Panel Functions

RS232

DATA INPUT

PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE T1A, 250V FUSE

WARNING / AVIS

OUTPUT 6

OUTPUT 5

OUTPUT 4

OUTPUT 3

OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT 1

INPUT B

INPUT A

 

 

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOIST URE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED

PIN1=SHIELD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHOCK HAZARD – DO NOT REMO VE COVERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

PIN2=HOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIN3=COLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM MADE FOR TURBOSOUND

IN THE UK BY XTA ELECTRONICS

1

2

3

4

5

1.Power Switch.

2.Mains Fuse - Located in a finger-proof fuseholder adjacent to the mains inlet. Always replace this fuse with the correct type as shown on the rear panel legend. (N.B. A spare fuse is located in this holder.)

3.Mains Power - Connected via a standard IEC socket. A compatible power cord is supplied with the unit.

4.External - RS232 via a 9-pin DIN DEE socket, for connection to a PC.

5.XLR Inputs and Outputs - 3 pin XLR connectors are provided for each audio input and output. All terminations are fully balanced, pin 2 Hot, pin 3 Cold and pin 1 Screen (shield).

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