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1. 30 0 29 presets are factory configured presets the presets 30 79 are user s programmable presets Save Preset You can store the new preset into one of user presets 30 79 Bypass When you click BYPASS only Load and Save preset functions are activated in the main menu all the rest functions are disabled The output signal is exactly same as the input signal LINK When you click LINK you can operate both channels just at one operation 9 DELAY You can use Up Down arrow or drag the speaker to adjust both channel s delay time or together by LINK function the LED display on the front panel of DIGAN2 30 will show the channel s delay time LP HP Freq Slope Adjust the frequency and slope of LP HP filter or together by LINK function VOLUME Adjust both channel s volume or together by LINK function also the LED display on the front panel of DIGAN2 30 will show the channel s volume b EQ menu to a n mm am En ie 1 IE EN HE Ta put HY H M LE N ME GN HE 1E Am HER aa ne an PT if mmm F el mm MAER a a HO In N n am tn ik 18 Ed HE OE IE aa mr w e TE Bw wie ae Oe he EE When you go to the EQ menu the PC will display above picture You can adjust each band s gain value if this unit is in LINK function the change on channel A will be applied to channel B also The adjustable range goes
2. for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire External Connection Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord Failure to do so could result in shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a registered electrician Do Not Remove Any Covers Within the product are areas where high voltages may present To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove any covers unless the AC mains power cord is removed Covers should be removed by qualified service personnel only No user serviceable parts inside e Fuse To prevent fire and damage to the product use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual Do not short circuit the fuse holder Before replacing the fuse make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet Protective Ground Before turning the product ON make sure that it is connected to Ground This is to prevent the risk of electric shock Never cut internal or external Ground wires Likewise never remove Ground wiring from the Protective Ground Terminal Operating Conditions Always install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage do not subject this product to any liquid rain or moisture Do not use this product when in close proximity to water Do not install this product near any direct heat source Do not block areas of ventilation Failure to do so could
3. from 12dB to 12dB 7 3 Upload or Download You can use UPLOAD from FILE menu to upload all saved user presets 30 79 from DIGAN2 30 unit to your computer DOWNLOAD from FILE menu will download all saved user presets in your computer to DIGAN2 30 unit 7 4 Update system If the version of Digan Editor program is different from that in DIGAN2 30 unit the window will show error to ask you to update your system in DIGAN2 30 unit or your DIGAN2 30 can t be recognized by your computer To update your system in DIGAN2 30 do the following a Turn on DIGAN2 30 while it is not connected with PC then press 20k of channel B and BYPASS key at the same time to enter Update mode Now connect DIGAN2 30 to PC and run DIGAN Editor software the window will ask whether you are sure to update your system press OK to start ae c If you have selected a wrong model for example DIGAN2 14 you have to reselect the right model If the updating process is terminated abnormally please restart your updating from the beginning d While this update is finished firstly disconnect the main power and then connect to the main power again to restart your DIGAN2 30 unit 8 Operation Flow Chart UP DOWN Start Preset 0 79 STORE LED Display UP DOWN Preset user STORE ee Blinking location 30 79 ES LINK EXIT LINK EXIT BYPASS BYPASS SETUP RESET UPDATE HARDWARE TEST Bypass Copy Channel A to Channel B Mirror A and Channel B k
4. left channel press any a band of 40 50 and 62 on right channel to select the right channel Then you can press UP or DOWN keys to adjust the delay time of either channel Press LINK key to exit 5 9 Level Control Press and hold the key of 16k CH A then press 20k CH A it will allow you to adjust the level of CH Avia UP DOWN keys If you want to adjust the level of CH B please press and hold the key of 25Hz CH B then Press the key of 31 5Hz CH B it will allow you to adjust the level of CH B via UP DOWN keys 5 10 Hi pass Low pass mode Press 16k of leit channel and BYPASS key to enter hi pass low pass mode The adjustable parameter as following table __ Press Result Ch A 25 Hz Ch A Ch A_LP_Slope Down oo 31 5 Hz Ch A Ch A_LP_Slope Up oo 40 Hz Ch A Ch A_LP_Freq Down oo 50 Hz Ch A Ch A_LP_ Freq Up 10K Hz Ch A Ch A HP Slope Down 12 5K Hz Ch A Ch A_HP_Slope Up 16K Hz Ch A Ch A_HP_Freq Down oo 20K Hz Ch A Ch A_HP_Freq Up NE Ed Chn B 25 Hz Ch B Ch B_LP_Slope Down 31 5 Hz Ch B Ch B_LP_Slope Up mad 40 Hz Ch B Ch B LP Freg Down 50 Hz Ch B _ 10K Hz Ch B Ch B_HP_ Slope Down 125KHz Ch B Ch B_HP_SlopeUp 16K Hz Ch B Ch B_HP_Freq Down 20K Hz Ch B Ch B_HP_Freq Up 6 SYSTEM SETTING 6 1 Setup mode When power on this unit the front panel will show DIAGAN2 30 for a few seconds press STORE key timely before the s
5. precise audio signal control to fixed sound installation live performance and studio applications Thanks to the use of selected and expensive components the performance of DIGAN2 30 are worth much more than its price 2 FEATURES e Mountable in one standard unit rack 19 e Stereo 30 bands graphic parametric equalizer e 80 presets 30 factory presets and 50 user programmable presets e 32x24 bit DSP processor with 48kHz sampling rate e Stereo channels processing with or without link control e 30 EQ bands per channel spanning 25Hz 20kHz in 1 3 octave increments e 12dB boost cut for 30 frequency bands e Master volume and individual volume control e Bypass function e Signal and Clipper LED e Easy operating with PC editor e Lock function to prevent accidental reprogramming e 1 4 TRS and balanced XLR connectors available 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS 3 1 The Front Panel 1 POWER switch This switch is used to turn the main power ON or OFF 2 STORE key This key is used to store the user s presets 3 BYPASS key This key is used to bypass the process sending the input signals to the DIGAN2 30 outputs directly When the DIGAN2 30 is in this mode the BYPASS LED will be on 4 LINK Exit key This key is used to link the two stereo channels or exit from menu 5 Up Down key These keys are used to select the preset and modify the parameter s value 6 LED display This LED display shows the selected preset number o
6. IP RING SLEEVE Insert Points Connection If you are connecting to a mixing console s main inserts you may have a single TRS jack for Send and Tip 1 Ring 2 Sleeve 3 Tip 1 Ring 2 Sleeve 3 Tip 1 2 Sleeve 3 1 Centre 2 3 Screen Tip O EEEEEE L Tip Sleeve OMM Sleeve Tip m Tip Ring Ring Sleeve Sleeve Tip C3 Ctre Sleeve O Screen Tip O HO Centre Ring Sleeve Screen 1 1 2 2 3 3 Return in this case use an insert Y cable that configured like the examples below e 1 4 TRS insert e Insert Leads moog s Send H SLEEVE TIP Retu rn TIPIRING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP OE Sleeve 1 2 Send th w Ring j Sleeve TIP RING SLEEVE C om 2 Return Ring Tip USB Connection SPDIF Connection 3 i or FT Centre Send Tip EN lt Sleeve O Sleeve Centre Return TIP RING SLEEVE i Screen O E m eej Oks E A a T IR WOED Te Seg Ring Sleeve Sleeve Tip Return 5 OPERATION OVERVIEW Switching on the DIGAN2 30 the last selected preset and settings will be loaded the number of last preset will appear on the display 5 1 Modify the parameters e Select one of the presets using UP DOWN keys e Select the frequency band that you want to modify its gain value e Using UP DOWN keys to modify its gain value Note You can select as many as bands that you wish to change once the indicators of selected bands a
7. Users Manual 2 X 30 BAND DIGAN 2 3 O DIGITAL EQUALIZER r Fia aa mmm RAAS SS OROS SSR OR SESSE KAR SRA EIE as ellie sn cam SE DT EEE EELEE EEL ALI EES RAIN GE g m TESE OOIE EO TELL ES Y AA oe www altoproaudio com Version 1 2 May 2006 English SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A This symbol wherever used alerts you to the pre sence of un insulated and dangerous voltages with in the product enclosure These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death This symbol wherever used alerts you to impo rtant operating and maintenance instructions Please read Protective Ground Terminal AC mains Alternating Current 4 Hazardous Live Terminal ON Denotes the product is turned on OFF Denotes the product is turned off WARNING Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent the possibility of death or injury to the user CAUTION Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product Disposing of this product should not be placed in municipal waste and should be maa SEeparate collection WARNING Power Supply Ensure that the mains source voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the product Failure to do so could result in damage to the product and possibly the user Unplug the product before electrical storms occur and when unused
8. ase of return for any warranty service please make sure that the product is well packed in its original shipping carton and it can protect your unit from any other extra damage 2 2 Please provide a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase with the returned machine and give detail information about your return address and contact telephone number 2 3 A brief description of the defect will be appreciated 2 4 Please prepay all the costs involved in the return shipping handling and insurance 3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3 1 ALTO warrants that this product will be free from any defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date if you have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time 3 2 The warranty service is only available to the original consumer who purchased this product directly from the retail dealer and it can not be transferred 3 3 During the warranty service ALTO may repair or replace this product at its own option at no charge to you for parts or for labor in accordance with the right side of this limited warranty 3 4 This warranty does not apply to the damages to this product that occurred as the following conditions e Instead of operating in accordance with the user s manual thoroughly any abuse or misuse of this product e Normal tear and wear e The product has been altered or modified in any way e Damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by a
9. cted to a PC you need to download a Windows compatible DIGAN Editor program from our website To get a copy please go to http www altoproaudio com html download php IMPORTANT In remote control all the controls on front panel are disabled 7 1 Software installation a Install Digan Editor program run DiganEditor100 exe latest version may differ then select the folder where the program is installed and press NEXT select the program location and press NEXT it is suggested to use default setting now verify your setup information and press NEXT to finish your last step b Install USB driver run PL 2303 Driver Installer exe then press N for next step at last finish your installation and exit 7 2 First steps with the PC Editor With the DIGAN2 30 unit powered up and connected to the USB port on your PC run the PC Editor program by selecting the DIGAN EDITOR icon in the Windows PROGRAMS menu Select NEW from the FILE menu then DIGAN2 30 and click OK now select ON LINE from ACTION menu and the PC will scan its USB port to verify the DIGAN2 30 unit is correctly connected The NETWORK SCAN window should show the system status CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED See following picture os oe i i i pa I m a a aeaea mm pu eJ a m o EF a n d i I wi ad rf 2 ad a a Main menu Load Preset This function allows to load one of the 80 available presets the first
10. ents unparalleled analogue and digital products made by Musicians for Musicians in our R amp D centers in Italy Netherlands United Kingdom and Taiwan The core of our digital audio products is a sophisticated DSP Digital Sound Processor and a large range of state of the art algorithms which have been developed by our software team for many years Because we are convinced you are the most important member of ALTO AUDIO TEAM and the one confirming the quality of our job we would like to share with you our work and our dreams paying attention to your suggestions and your comments Following this idea we create our products and we will create the new ones From our side we guarantee you and we will guarantee you also in future the best quality the best fruits of our continuous researches and the best prices Our ALTO DIGAN 2 30 is the result of many hours of listening and tests involving common people area experts musicians and technicians Besides we offer you a number of factory EQ curves that we collected and transformed in presets now available in our small efficient and easy to use ALTO DIGAN2 30 Nothing else to add but that we would like to thank all the people that made the ALTO DIGAN2 30 a reality available to our customers and thank our designers and all the ALTO staff people who make possible the realization of products containing our idea of music and sound and are ready to support you our customers in the best way conscio
11. ey disable LINK EXIT BAND SELECT Band select 0 29 Channel A Band select 30 59 Channel B LINK EXIT ChA 25Hz ee Master Level i elease Edit Group STORE ChA 40Hz Auditi Reset Update Hardware Test ChA 50Hz ChA 62Hz p ion Auto l STORE dl Edit T ime Out STORE STORE Adjust Gain Value UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN 6dB 6dB On Off On Off On Off On Off 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION System parametric Bandwidth THD N Signal to noise ratio Input gain Output gain Delay line Preset High pass filter Freq 25Hz 25kHz step 1 3 oct Slope bypass 6dB oct 12dB oct Low pass filter Input section nputs Input impedance input level Output section Balanced XLR 1 4 TRS and SPDIF connectors USB serial port USB Power supply ACIAC adapter Physical Net weight 4 8 Ibs 2 15kg 10 WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD To obtain Warranty Service the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status so as to purport a more effective and efficient after sales warranty service Please fill out all the information carefully and genuinely miswriting or absence of this card will void your warranty service 2 RETURN NOTICE 2 1 In c
12. h XLR and 1 4 TRS connectors are available on your ALTO DIGAN2 30 In this way you can interface your DIGAN 2 30 in several different ways without experiencing any noise or signal loss You can use your DIGAN2 30 with single instruments using the mixer s main insert or on in line between a mixing console s output and a power amplifier Wiring Configuration Either the 1 4 TRS phone jack or XLR connector can be wired in balanced and unbalanced modes which will be determined by the actual application status please wire your system as the following wiring examples e For 1 4 Phone jack oe ba Ring Tip Ring BE Sleeve Sleeve TS Type Unbalanced TRS Type Balanced TRS Type Unbalanced e For XLR connector Pin2 Pin3 Linked to Pin1 manually Pin1 4 Pin1 d XLR Type Unbalanced XLR Type Balanced In line Connection For these applications the ALTO DIGAN2 30 Parametric Graphic Equalizer provides 1 4 TRS and XLR connectors to easily interface with most professional audio devices Follow the configuration examples below for your particular connection e Balanced HI a os Emm TIP RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP MI ll m as EE TIP RING SLEEVE e Unbalanced HI MANE i Me TIP RING SLEEVE HI OOOO SMe TIP SLEEVE HI ie LIN EE TIP SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP HT IBANE L IRRNDI Emm TIP RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP HT eee E gt TIP SLEEVE MI IIMMMNE L LINK HE Q T
13. how is finished to enter setup mode It concludes Master Level Release Edit Group Audition Auto Edit Time Out and Lock Key settings In setup mode you can use STORE key to cycle above settings then use UP or DOWN key to change the settings Master Level This is the overall output level the output range is 6dB It is different from preset level and it will not change as the change of preset Release Edit Group ON It allows you to choose as many as frequency bands to modify their gain values simultaneously OFF You can select one frequency band at a time Audition Auto ON It allows you to modify the parameters in audition mode OFF It doesn t allow you to modify the parameters in audition mode Edit Time Out ON If you don t operate the unit for 60 seconds the unit will cancel your selection and settings that you haven t stored and reload the settings before storing the preset OFF Disable the Auto cancel function Lock avoid unauthorized tampering ON When power on the unit the unit can not be operated If you press any of the buttons the LED display will show Lo to indicate that the unit is locked OFF Cancel the function of locking 6 2 Reset Mode When power on this unit the front panel will show DIAGAN2 30 for a few seconds press and hold UP then press DOWN key timely to enter reset mode Now all the stored presets will be reset to defaults 7 REMOTE CONTROL To operate this unit while conne
14. nother product force etc e Abnormal service or repairing by anyone other than the qualified personnel or technician And in such cases all the expenses will be charged to the buyer 3 5 In no event shall ALTO be liable for any incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclu sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you 3 6 This warranty gives you the specific rights and these rights are compatible with the state laws you may also have other statutory rights that may vary from state to state SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED No 1 Lane 17 Sec 2 Han Shi West Road Taichung 40151 Taiwan http www altoproaudio com Tel 886 4 22313737 email alto altoproaudio com Fax 886 4 22346757 All rights reserved to ALTO All features and content might be changed without prior notice Any photocopy translation or reproduction of part of this manual without written permission is forbidden Copyright 2006 SEIKAKU GROUP NFO2070 1 2
15. r the parameter s value 7 CLIP LED This LED indicates when the input signal is too high 8 SIGNAL LED This LED indicates when there is signal present in this unit 9 Band keys These keys are used to select the frequency band that you need to modify its gain value 10 Mounting ear This detachable mounting ear is used for your convenient installation in a standard 19 rack 3 2 The Rear Panel OUTPUT Rated Power Consumption SW 15 14 13 12 11 11 DIGITAL OUTPUT SPDIF This jack is used to output the digital signal to digital record device using a standard RCA cable 12 USB SERIAL PORT This serial port is used to connect the unit to PC with the supplied transmission line 13 INPUT These are XLR and 1 4 TRS balanced connectors which are used to connect devices such as the channel inserts of a mixing console 14 OUTPUT These are XLR and 1 4 TRS balanced connectors which are used to connect sources such as the channel inserts of a mixing console or power amplifier s input 15 POWER INLET This jack is used to connect the AC power supply with the supplied 9V AC adapter 4 INSTALLATION amp CONNECTION 4 1 Mains Connection The 9VAC adapter that meets all the international safety regulations is supplied with your ALTO DIGAN 2 30 Before power on the DIGAN2 30 please make sure all connections have been made correctly and the volume controls of the amplifier or mixer are turned down 4 2 Audio Connection Bot
16. re all blinking then you can adjust the gain value of all these selected bands simultaneously via UP DOWN keys when Release Edit Group see 6 1 is set ON if you want to modify the others frequency bands select it and adjust the gain value via UP DOWN keys separately it doesn t affect the frequency bands which has been selected and modified before On the other hand if you set Release Edit Group OFF all the selected frequency bands which include the modified and unmodified will be adjusted together at the same time via UP DOWN keys 5 2 Store preset e Press STORE key after you finish the change e Using UP DOWN keys to select between preset 30 79 user preset e Press STORE again to store the new preset e If you don t want to save your new preset press LINK key to exit from this menu Note Factory preset 0 29 can used normally temporarily modified but can t be cancelled overwritten or permanently modified User preset 30 79 can be programmed by users and used to save your own settings 5 3 Bypass mode e Press BYPASS key to enter bypass mode the bypass indicator will light up e Press BYPASS key again to exit bypass mode the bypass indicator will go out Note In bypass mode the output signal has not been processed so this function will be quite useful for you to compare the processed signal with unprocessed signal 5 4 Link mode e Press LINK key to enter link mode the link indicator will light up e Press LINK key again to e
17. result in fire Keep product away from naked flames IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Follow all instructions Keep these instructions Do not discard Heed all warnings Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Power Cord and Plug Do not tamper with the power cord or plug These are designed for your safety Do not remove Ground connections If the plug does not fit your AC outlet seek advice from a qualified electrician Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid risk of electric shock Do not place heavy objects on the power cord This could cause electric shock or fire Cleaning When required either blow off dust from the product or use a dry cloth Do not use any solvents such as Benzol or Alcohol For safety keep product clean and free from dust Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only Do not perform any servicing other than those instruc tions contained within the User s Manual PREFACE Dear Customer Thanks for choosing ALTO DIGAN2 30 and thanks for choosing one of the results of ALTO AUDIO TEAM job and researches For our ALTO AUDIO TEAM music and sound are more than a job are first of all passion and let us say our obsession We have been designing professional audio products for a long time in cooperation with some of the major brands in the world in the audio field The ALTO line pres
18. us that you are our best richness Thank you very much ALTO AUDIO TEAM TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 d 2 10 INTRODUC TION ei ee EE EE DE GE GE ed ee ee ee Pe Bep ON OE CONTROL ELEMENTS as ore esse ee on ee Oe iese ee ee ee ei ee Gie ee ee 3 1 The Front Panel 3 2 The Rear Panel INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ee eene ee ae RR RR RR GEE RR KAR GER ER RR EER RR RR ee 4 1Mains Connection 4 2Audio Connection OPERATION OVERVIEVWV sesse dasse Renee eeue des ek se weke Ee ae ee uu sie 5 1 Modify the parameters 5 2 Store preset 5 3 Bypass mode 5 4 Link mode 5 5 Select preset fast 5 6 Demo mode 5 Audition mode 5 8 Delay mode 5 9 Hi pass Low pass mode SYSTEM SETTING oi ese ative ae den ne RE EE EN Ge GEE ta vac EE EE ee Ee RR EE Dei 6 1 Setup mode 6 2 Reset Mode REMOTE CONTROL iseer ees canes eeR Si sen SERE eN E de EE EE ee IE Ee ee 7 1 Software installation 7 2 First steps with the PC Editor 7 3 Upload or Download 7 4 Update system OPERATION FLOW CHART eike iss tence ees eie eie keinanan TECHNICAL SPEGIFIECATION ese seen sasie Gee R KO SNOR Se WEER NE NON Ee NSR N ER ON WARRANTY EE EO OO OO ET TE EE 13 1 INTRODUCTION Purchasing ALTO DIGAN2 30 you purchase a very powerful digital equalizer easy to use and contain in a very efficient single unit rack package Our new DIGAN2 30 is a versatile and very powerful parametric amp graphic equalizer It will provide
19. xit link mode the link indicator will go out Note In link mode these two channels are linked together so the changes will be simultaneously applied to both channels Also the LINK key has Exit function 5 5 Select preset fast e Press and hold DOWN key then press UP key the current preset will change to 0 the preset will increase 10 with each press of UP key again e Press and hold UP key then press DOWN key the current preset will change to 0 the preset will decrease 10 with each press of DOWN key again e Release DOWN or UP key your selected preset will be loaded for example preset 30 then use UP DOWN keys to select the right preset you want for example preset 32 5 6 Demo mode Press and hold LINK key then press UP to enter demo mode all presets will be displayed one by one The bypass indicator will be ON in demo mode you can press LINK to exit from demo mode 5 7 Audition mode Press and hold LINK key then press DOWN to enter audition mode In audition mode you can adjust the demo s interval time 1 25 using UP or DOWN keys The number is larger and the interval of demo is longer Also you can select the presets that you wish to demo by pressing corresponding bands Press LINK key to exit Note The audition mode will be usable only when Audition Auto see 6 1 is set ON 5 8 Delay mode Press 20k of left channel and BYPASS at the same to enter delay mode Press any a band of 25 31 and 40 on left channel to select the

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