DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Welcome ��������������������������������������������������������������������������1
Features ................................................................................................................................. 1
How to Use This Manual ........................................................................................................1
Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2
Unpacking .............................................................................................................................2
Additional Materials ............................................................................................................... 2
Installing the Amplifier ...........................................................................................................2
Proper Cooling ......................................................................................................................2
Front Panel Features ������������������������������������������������������������ 3
Back Panel Features ������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Hardware Setup and Configuration �������������������������������������������� 4
Wiring Input Connectors ........................................................................................................4
Wiring Output Connectors ......................................................................................................4
Connecting Network Cables ..................................................................................................5
Connecting to AC Mains ........................................................................................................5
Startup Procedure ..................................................................................................................5
Precautions ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Software Setup ������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Configuring the Network using NetSetter ������������������������������������� 7
The NetSetter Grid .................................................................................................................. 9
Offline/Online Operation Explained ����������������������������������������� 13
Setup and System Configuration ��������������������������������������������� 15
Amplifier Mode Settings .......................................................................................................15
Hi-Z/Low-Z .......................................................................................................................... 15
Cascading Inputs .................................................................................................................16
Bridge Mono Operation ........................................................................................................ 17
Application Examples ��������������������������������������������������������� 18
Dual Mode Low-Z (8Ω, 4Ω or 2Ω) Output Operation .............................................................18
Bridge Mode Low-Z (16Ω, 8Ω, or 4Ω) Output Operation .......................................................19
Dual Mode Hi-Z (70Vrms/100Vrms) Mode ...........................................................................20
Bridge Mode Hi-Z (140Vrms/200Vrms) ...............................................................................21
General Purpose In/Out Control Port ���������������������������������������� 22
Hardware Specification ........................................................................................................22
Configuring the Control Port Inputs .....................................................................................22
Software Parameters ............................................................................................................22
Configuring the Control Port Outputs ................................................................................... 25
Aux Port/Sleep/Amp Status ��������������������������������������������������� 27
AUX Port .............................................................................................................................. 27
Sleep ...................................................................................................................................27
Amp Status ..........................................................................................................................27
Dante ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
Dante Introduction ...............................................................................................................28
Dante Specifications ............................................................................................................28
Hardware Configuration .......................................................................................................28
Fault Tolerance .....................................................................................................................28
Mastership ...........................................................................................................................28
Dante LED indicators ............................................................................................................29
Dante Routing ......................................................................................................................29
Advanced Operation ����������������������������������������������������������� 31
Introduction .........................................................................................................................31
Amplifier Presets and Speaker Tunings ................................................................................31
User Presets .........................................................................................................................31
Speaker Tunings ..................................................................................................................32
Speaker Tuning Panel ...........................................................................................................32
Speaker Tuning Libraries ......................................................................................................33
Working Library ..................................................................................................................33
Channel Levels and Mutes ...................................................................................................35
Software-Controllable Onboard DSP .................................................................................... 36
Input Signal Router ..............................................................................................................37
Source Routing/Configuration .............................................................................................38
Input Delay and Driver/Output Delay ....................................................................................39
Input/Output Equalization .....................................................................................................39
Crossover Filters ..................................................................................................................40
LevelMax™ Suite .................................................................................................................41
Transducer Thermal Limiter ..................................................................................................41
Signal Path Block Diagram ��������������������������������������������������� 42
Protection System ������������������������������������������������������������� 43
Thermal Indicator ................................................................................................................. 43
Fault ....................................................................................................................................43
Auto Insertion High-Pass Filters...........................................................................................43
AC Under/Over Voltage Protection .......................................................................................43
Breaker ................................................................................................................................43
Fan-Cooled Chassis ............................................................................................................43
Universal Switching Power Supply ....................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting ���������������������������������������������������������������� 44
DCi DA Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������� 47
Dual Mode — All Channels Driven ......................................................................................47
Bridge Mono Mode — All Channels Driven .........................................................................47
Input Sensitivity ...................................................................................................................47
Dimensions .........................................................................................................................47
Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................48
AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation ����������������������������������� 49
Warranty (United States Only) ����������������������������������������������� 51
Service �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 52
Worldwide Service ...............................................................................................................52
US and Canada Service ........................................................................................................ 52
Service at a US or Canada Service Center ............................................................................. 52
Factory Service ....................................................................................................................52
Factory Service Shipping Instructions .................................................................................. 52
Packing Instructions ............................................................................................................53
Estimate Approval ................................................................................................................53
Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs ........................................................................................53
Service Return Authorization Request �������������������������������������� 54