Oyster Manual 26-11-2014 – PDF
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1. OYSTER 2 6 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM e ota OYSTER DIGITAL CONTROLLER N x SERIAL NUMBER N pu g 2 6 DIGITAL OUTPUTS CONTROLLER INPUTS USER MANUAL Software version 3 6 8 Qw USER MANUAL OYSTER LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The information contained within this manual does not include all of the details of design production or variations of the equipment Nor does it cover every possible situation that may arise during installation operation or maintenance If you need particular assistance beyond the scope of this manual please contact our technical staff Magnetic Field Caution CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK If an equipment rack is to be used we would recommend DO NOT OPEN mounting the amplifiers in the bottom of the rack and mounting pre amplifier and other sensitive equipment such as the Oyster at the top of the rack WARNING RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY Do not locate sensitive high gain equipment such as pre amplifier or tape decks directly above or below amplifiers TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Because amplifiers have a high power density there is a strong magnetic field which can induce hum into UNIT MUST BE EARTHED AND CORRECTLY FUSED unshielded devices that are located nearby The field is strongest just above and b2. Input connector Output Section Output Impedance Maximum Output Level Output Gain Output Connector General Performance Frequency Response Sampling frequency Dynamic range Channel Separation Distortion THD Input Metering 20dBu General Information Serial Connector Dimensions w x h x d Weight Mains Power Mains Consumption Fuse Input Output Functions Cross Over Filters Slopes Type Delays Delay Delay Step Max Delay Time Limiter EQ EQ Type EQ Frequency EQ Gain EQ Width PEQs per output OYSTER 2 6 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 10 kQ 6 dBu 22 dBu 48 to 12 variable in 0 25db steps Better than 50dB 30Hz 20kHz 2 x female 3 pin XLR balance 50 Q electronically balanced 12 dBu 50 to 12 dB 6x Male 3 pin XLR balanced 20 Hz to 20 kHz 48 kHz 114 dBA D A converter 110 dBA A D converter gt 75dB 30Hz to 20kHz Distortion 0 01 Signal 48dB Peak 3dB relative to the nominal input level of 6dBu USB Port type B 482mm x 44mm x 128mm 3 kgs unpacked 65 265 V AC 50 60Hz 3 pin IEC Mains Socket lt 10watts T500mAL250V 6 12 18 or 24 dB octave Bessel Butterworth or Linkwitz Riley 0 to 2 Secs 15us 2 Secs inputs and outputs Zero attack peak limiter with threshold adjustable in 0 25dB steps Parametric 20Hz to 20kHz variable in 1Hz steps 12 to 12 dB variable in 0 25 dB steps 0 06 to 4 75 Oc 10 OHM UK HEAD OFFICE OHM
3. UK Limited Wellington Close Parkgate Industrial Estate Knutsford Cheshire WA16 8XL England Tel 44 0 1565 654641 Fax 44 0 1565 755641 e mail info ohm co uk www ohm co uk OHM ASIA Harness Overseas P Limited SCO 381 Sector 37D Chandigarh India Tel 91 0 172 2697 465 Fax 91 0 172 2688 254 OHM EUROPE Danzer amp Kamm Gbr Schnieglinger Str 166 D 90425 Nuremberg Germany Tel 49 0 911 230 85 10 Fax 49 0 911 230 85 33 e mail info ohm europe com www ohm europe com OHM POLAND OHM Polska Sp z o o ul Makowa 2 Przyborki 62 300 Wrzesnia Poland Tel 48 0 603 984 136 Fax 48 0 616 255 999 e mail info ohm pl www ohm pl OHM CHINA Guangzhou OHM Audio Co Limited No 13 TaiXing Road BangXi Village DaLong Street PanYu GuangZhou P R China Tel 86 0 20 2388 1111 Fax 86 0 20 3488 6650 e mail info ohmchina com www ohmchina com e mail lalit_chopra harnessasia com www harnessasia com Dealer Stamp OHM UK LTD
4. are Installation Quick Reference Guide uu u rt he qa nasa a ERR AYER page 6 Front Panel Guide Rear Panel Guide Sp cifiCati niS u v eo ini Aa ii i a i sp Dea K si i a page 7 Input Section Output Section General Performance General Information Input Output Functions Crossover Filters Delays EQ Qw 0000000000 00 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an OHM OYSTER Loudspeaker Management System Please read this manual and familiarise yourself with the operation of your OHM OYSTER Loudspeaker Management System before you attempt to power up this unit For your own safety we recommend you take the time to read all the warnings and precautions on page two and study the connection details to ensure correct usage and avoid any misuse which may invalidate your warranty Record the model and serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial number whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product tumaa The OHM OYSTER Loudspeaker Management System represents the current state of the art Taking advantages of the latest advances in analogue to digital conversion and digital signal processing technologies the units achieve performance levels that have only recently been made possible This modern design is combined with OHM Factory Presets to deliver the optimal match for OHM cabinets and systems These p
5. elow the unit The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert The exclamation mark triangle is used to the user to the presence of uninsulated alert the user to important operating or dangerous voltage within the unit that may maintenance instructions in the literature constitute a risk of electric shock accompanying the product CE Conformity Features This equipment has been tested and found to conform to the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC and to the Intended mainly for fixed installation use No front panel access making the unit tamper proof following standards e Uses the OHM SPYDER digital signal processing platform EMC Emission EN55103 1 1996 e The front panel has a USB port for easy access when EMC Immunity EN55103 2 1996 the unit is rack mounted Electrical Safety EN60065 1998 e 2in 6 out configuration using XLR connectors e Power Signal and Peak indicators on the front panel CM OHM UK LTD Wellington Close e Parkgate e Knutsford Cheshire e WA16 8XL England Tel 44 0 1565 654641 Fax 44 0 1565 755641 Email info ohm co uk Website www ohm co uk CE Contents OYSTER 2 6 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Informatio M P page 2 features Introductions eare a aa bk A eames page 4 Unpacking Packing List Precaution Installation Guide corres en Reb irate i E a i A EEA page 5 Oyster Installation Softw
6. me to OHM SPYDER control software set up wizard will pop up Click NEXT to install the software However if you do not wish to install the software at this time please click CANCEL The software will not be installed and you will not be able to program your OHM controllers using a PC 3 The next screen is the License Agreement read the agreement carefully and once you are happy with the terms set out tick the box and click NEXT to proceed If you do not accept the license agreement the software will cancel and will not be installed 4 At the install program screen click NEXT to install the OHM SPYDER control software to the default folder If you require the software to be installed to another folder click CHANGE and BROWSE to the new folder location Once the new location is selected click NEXT 5 The OHM SPYDER control software is now ready to install if you need to make changes to any of the previous screens click BACK otherwise click INSTALL to continue 6 Your software is now installed You may be required to install Microsoft VC Runtime Libraries for this software to run if you require this click the INSTALL box if not then click FINISH NB if you are unsure if you need to install Microsoft VC Runtime Libraries click the box anyway and it will either install or the option to repair or uninstall comes up at this point you can click cancel to leave the install or contin
7. resets allow the user to simply achieve the best possible sound quality Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check for any noticeable damage Verify that all the items listed below are included please contact your dealer if any parts are missing Every OHM OYSTER Loudspeaker Management System has been rigorously tested and inspected before being carefully packaged prior to shipping If any damage has occurred to the packaging or the unit during transit please notify the delivery company as soon as possible Only the consignee can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage Be sure to save the carton and all packing materials for the carriers inspection We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in future Packing List 1x OYSTER 2 6 Loudspeaker Management System 1x Power Cable 1x USB Cable 1x Manual and Warranty card Precautions Retain this manual for future reference Do not stand the unit vertically on it s rear Always check the correctly rated power is supplied with your unit Avoid direct contact of your OYSTER with water or other liquids When cleaning the unit wipe with a soft dry cloth if more heavy duty cleaning is required disconnect from the mains and use a damp cloth ensuring the unit is completely dry before reconnecting to the mains e Do not use solvents or chemicals on the exterior of the unit as the may ca
8. t input signal should be reduced 2 Input Signal Indicator Green LED Indicating that there is a signal present on the input 3 USB Connector The USB connector on the front panel allows connection to a PC Once connected the OHM proprietary software will allow control of the unit Mac software is under development 4 Power Indicator Blue LED indicating that there is power connected to the unit Rear Panel 1 2 am A AX N N fon eon e o leo e r r 2 6 DIGITAL OUTPUTS gt a CONTROLLER n NPUTS 1 Power Inlet The OHM OYSTER unit should be connected to a suitable mains electricity supply using the cable supplied The processor has a switch mode power supply that is capable of operating with a nominal mains voltage of 180V to 260V 50 60Hz 2 Audio Output Connectors The processed outputs are impedance balanced and wired pin 1 ground pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold An unbalanced input may be driven by connecting pin 3 cold unconnected 3 Audio Input Connectors All audio connections are fully balanced and wired pin 1 ground pin 2 hot amp pin 3 cold The two inputs have pin 1 connected directly to the chassis and feed the signal processing chains If an unbalanced source is used a connection should be made between the pin 3 cold signal and the ground connection of the unbalanced source SPECIFICATIONS Input Section Input Impedance Nominal Input Level Maximum Input Level Input Gain CMRR
9. ue Once the Software is installed connect your OYSTER unit to your PC using the USB cable provided and power it up If this is the first time an Oyster Unit has been connected to this PC the drivers will install If the drivers fail to install you will need to manually install them to do this please follow the instructions below Goto the control panel system hardware device manager click the next to Ports COMS amp LPT to expand the list this will have a yellow triangle next to it showing there is a problem double click alldsp usb bridge go to driver update driver Check install from list and click next Browse for the drivers these are located in program files ohm spyder drivers for 32 bit OS alternatively if you have windows 7 64 bit OS drivers will be in program files x86 ohm spyder drivers Note for Windows 7 and Vista you may need administrator privileges If there are any issues with the driver or software installs please contact OHM Start the software and ensure that there is a link achieved this will show as a green light in the Link Status section on the main page of the software Please refer to your software guide for further instructions COL C G Quick Reference Front Panel e OYSTER DIGITAL CONTROLLER 1 Input Peak Indicator Red LED indicating that the input on the channel has reached it s peak value This light can be on momentarily but continuous illumination indicates tha
10. use the surface to discolour or peel e Do not use if the power cord is frayed or broken e If you experience continuous problems disconnect from the mains and refer to a qualified service engineer e This unit is only intended for qualified personnel to operate and install Do not attempt to repair or service yourself Please refer to qualified technical service department The user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges may effect the operation of the OYSTER OYSTER 2 6 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Installation Once your OYSTER has been unpacked you are now ready to install it The Oyster is a 1U 19 unit and will fit into any standard 19 rack unit or 19 flying case Place the OYSTER into desired position and fix into place using the correct fixing elements for your case unit When you are happy with the positioning of your OYSTER connect the signal source for example DJ mixer or zoning mixer to the inputs on the OYSTER then connect amplifier s to the outputs on the OYSTER The OYSTER will allow 2 inputs and 6 outputs on a single unit Before You Start You must install the Spyder software Visit www ohm co uk downloads and download the latest SPYDER SOFTWARE and SPYDER SOFTWARE PDF Manual Software Installation 1 Once you have downloaded the software from the OHM website unzip the file and start the installation process by double clicking the OHM SPYDER SETUP MSI file 2 A welco
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