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1. XILICA XA XA 2040 v8 00B e The initialization process takes several seconds and during that period the unit boots and displays the device model and firmware version e After the initialization process is finished the XA displays its main screen XILICA XA PO1 e The screen shows the current program number and program name assigned to the unit If the program number ends with it means that no program is assigned the last data before previous power down is recalled instead e Now the XA is ready to operate XA Series User s manual Page 10 6 0 Operating the Channel Menus Channel Linking While holding down the lt lt Menu or Menu gt gt more than 1 channel from the same group Input or Output group can be selected to link the channels together The green LEDs below the Mute buttons are lit for the linked channels Any modification of the data for the selected channel will be applied to the linked channels as well To cancel the linking simply deselect the desired channel while the lt lt Menu or Menu gt gt key is still pressed or just press the Exit key to deselect all channels 6 1 Input Output Signal LEVEL The level or gain ranges from 40 00dB to 15 00dB in 0 25dB steps I1 Signal LEVEL 0 00dB POL The polarity or phase can be normal or inverted I1 Signal POL XA Series User s manual Page 11 DELAY The maximum delay permitted is 90ms in steps of approx2. XA Series Loudspeaker Management System User Manual re XILICA Audio Design CAUTION DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flashwith arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert the user to the presenceof uninsulated dangerous voltage withinthe product s enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the userto the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED ALL WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use of instructions should be followed 5 DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER Do not use the product near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH Unplug the unit from
3. RS232 a standard female DB9 socket A straight through cable is required for PC connection 3 Mute Channel Menu Buttons Mute or un mute input and output channels When an input channel is muted a red LED will come on for indication When the lt lt Menu or Menu gt gt key is held down the Mute Buttons selects the corresponding channel for the LCD menu display and is acknowledged by a green LED below the button The last modified menu will be displayed on the LCD Multiple channels can be linked or unlinked by pushing the desired channels This eases programming for same parameters across multiple channels Multiple Inputs can be linked together and multiple outputs can be linked together Inputs and Outputs are linked separately 4 Channel Menu LED Indicates the activated channels for data modification 5 Peak Level LED Indicates the current peak level of the Signal XA Series User s manual Page 7 Signal 12dB 6dB 3dB Over Limit The Input Limit LED references to the device s maximum headroom The Output Limit LED references to the threshold of the output limiter LCD Shows all the necessary information to control the unit Menu Buttons There are 6 menu keys lt lt Menu Menu Down Menu gt gt Menu Up lt lt Cursor Cursor Down Cursor gt gt Cursor Up Enter Sys Exit The functions of each key is explained below lt lt Menu Go to previous menu screen Holding this button d
4. Hz resolution Inputs and outputs can be routed in multiple configurations to meet any requirement The XA series can be controlled or configured in real time on the front panel or with the intuitive PC XConsole GUI accessed via the RS 232 USB or Ethernet interface Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device current with newly developed algorithms and functions once available Multiple setup storage and system security complete this professional package Shipped contents XA Unit User Manual XConsole Software Power Cord XA Series User s manual Page 5 2 0 Features gt 2 Inputs and 4 Outputs with flexible routing gt 40 bit floating point DSP gt 96kHz Sampling Rate gt High Performance 24 bit A D Converters gt 1 Hz Frequency Resolution gt 8 Equalizers Magnitude or Phase for each Input and Output gt Multiple Crossover types with Full Function Limiters gt Precise Level Polarity and Delay gt CPU and DSP upgrade via PC gt Individual Channel Buttons with Linking capability gt 2 Line x 16 Character Backlit LCD Display gt Full 5 segment LED s on every Input and Output gt Storage of up to 30 Preset Setups gt Security Lock gt USB and RS232 Interface for PC Control and Configuration XA Series User s manual Page 6 3 0 Front Panel Functions 1 USB a standard Type B USB connector Device driver from the provided software CD must be installed prior to usage 2
5. please call or email for a Return Authorization R A number before shipping If the product is shipped the following information must be included in the package 1 Owner s complete name daytime phone number return street address and return authorization number 2 The serial number of the product being returned and a copy of the retail sales receipt if possible 3 A complete description of the problem s experienced including a brief description of how the equipment is being used and other equipments involved XA Series User s manual Page 27 XA User Manual v3 00 Aug 2009 XILICA Audio Design www xilica com
6. 48dB oct Limiters 1 per Output Threshold 20 to 20dBu Attack 0 3 to 100ms Release 2 to 32X the attack time System Parameters No of Presets 30 Program Names 12 character length Delay Units ms ft m Frequency Modes 36 steps oct 1Hz resolution Note Specifications subject to change without notice XA Series User s manual Page 26 11 0 Warranty The XA Series is warranted covering materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years as determined by the date of retail purchase according to the sales receipt from an authorized dealer or the date of manufacture if the sales receipt is not available according to the serial number This warranty applies to the product therefore the remainder of the warranty period will be automatically transferred to any subsequent owner This warranty applies only to failure of a Xilica product caused by defects in materials and workmanship during the stated warranty period lt does not apply to a unit that has been subjected to abuse accident modification improper handling installation or repairs made without factory authorization or by anyone other than authorized Xilica Field Service Stations This warranty is void if the serial number has been defaced altered or removed Products covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced at the option of Xilica without charge for materials or labor provided all the terms of this warranty have been met For factory service
7. L NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS XA Series User s manual Page 3 Table of Contents Table of ContentS ooooooccccccccnonncnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 4 A iOm AAA 5 20 FOIS aran 6 20 Front Panel Functions siria 7 4 0 Rear Panel FunctiONS oomcccccoonnnnncconennnnannnnnnnnnnananenennnnnas 9 5 0 Powering Up the Device cccmcccccccccccccccccocococonoooooooononnnnsss 10 6 0 Operating the Channel Menus 11 7 0 Operating the System Menus 18 8 0 Quick Reference coonoooonocccccononocononnnnncanannnnnnnnnnrnnnnananannns 23 90 PC Control Sofware mcr RRA 24 10 0 SPOCiNG A MON Sisciiciniiiaicinsianinii alado cinc 25 TLU N N ae aa sina 27 XA Series User s manual Page 4 1 0 Introduction The XA series is a digital loudspeaker management system designed for the touring or fixed sound installation markets The absolute latest in available technology is utilized with 40 bit floating point processors and high performance 24 bit Analog Converters The high bit DSP prevents noise and distortion induced by truncation errors of the commonly used 24 bit fixed point devices A complete set of parameters include I O levels delay polarity 8 bands of EQ per channel multiple crossover selections and full function limiters Precise frequency control is achieved with its 1
8. PPARATUS 11 ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER 12 USE ONLY WITH CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS WHEN A CART IS USED USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART APPARATUS TO AVOID INJURY FROM TIP OVER Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance A unit and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 13 UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges 14 REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY SUCH AS WHEN THE 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 FROPPED 15 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 16 APPARATUS SHAL
9. RH Off Highpass FTRL not Off FTRH Off FRQL Lowpass FTRL Off FTRH not Off a FRQH Bandpass FTRL not Off FTRH not Off E FRQL FRQH XA Series User s manual Page 15 Please refer to 6 4 Input Compressor THRESH The compressor threshold ranges from 20 to 20dBu in 0 5dB steps ol Comp THRESH 20 0dB ATTACK The compressor attack time ranges from 0 3 to 1ms in 0 1ms steps then ranges from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps ol Comp ATTACK 10ms RELEASE The compressor release time can be set at 2X 4X 8X 16X or 32X the attack time ol Comp RELEASE 8XAtck RATIO The compressor ratio is the slope in which the signal is compressed lt ranges from 1 1 to 1 40 ol Comp RATIO 1 1 6 5 Input Output Channel Name NAME A 6 characters name can be assigned to each channel I1 Name NAME XA Series User s manual Page 16 6 6 Output Limiter THRESH The limiter threshold ranges from 20 to 20dBu in 0 5dB steps ol Limit THRESH 20 0dB ATTACK The limiter attack time ranges from 0 3 to 1ms in 0 1ms steps then ranges from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps ol Limit ATTACK 10ms RELEASE The limiter release time can be set at 2X 4X 8X 16X or 32X the attack time ol Limit RELEASE 8XAtck 6 7 Output Source IN1 2 This sets the input channel source for the current output channel It can be used to mix the input source in dB or disable it Off If mor
10. arameters Min Max Steps Units Level 40 15 0 25 dB Polarity Delay 0 8 640 1 21us steps EQ Number 1 8 1 EQ Bypass Off On EQ Type PEQ Lo Shf Hi Shf AP 1 AP 2 EQ Level 30 15 0 25 dB EQ Frequency 20 30 000 1 Hz EQ Bandwidth 0 02 3 61 0 01 Octave Crossover Low Off Butterworth Linkwitz Riley Bessel Crossover Low 20 30 000 1 Hz Crossover Low 6 48 6 dB octave Crossover High Off Butterworth Linkwitz Riley Bessel Crossover High 20 30 000 1 Hz Crossover High 6 48 6 dB octave Limiter Threshold 20 20 0 5 dBu er eae 0 3 100 0 1 1 ms Time E 2 4 8 16 32X Attack time Source Off 15 0 25 dB Channel Name 6 characters XA Series User s manual Page 23 9 0 PC Control Software The XA series is shipped with a special PC Graphic User Interface GUI application XConsole XConsole gives the user an option to control the unit from a remote PC The GUI application makes it much easier to control and monitor the device allowing the user to get the whole picture on one screen Programs can be recalled and stored from to PC s hard drive thus expanding the storage to become virtually limitless XConsole can be connected to the XA series via RS232 USB or Ethernet USB requires the installation of additional driver The user is given an option to install it during the installation of XConsole and if the user did not install it at that time they may choose to do so by running the USB driver installer from the pro
11. e than one input sources are enabled they will be added together as the source for the current output channel ol Source ol Source IN1 0ff IN2 14 00 XA Series User s manual Page 17 7 0 Operating the System Menus The System Menus allow the user to control and change parameters that are related to the system behavior and general operation lt can be accessed by pressing the Sys key in the main menu when no Input Output or System Menu is activated All System Menus require pressing the Enter key to confirm and save the settings 7 1 Preset Recall The XA has a built in non volatile memory that can store up to 30 different preset setups P This control selects which program to recall from the non volatile memory The program name is displayed to the right of the program no SYSTEM Recall P 1 7 2 Preset Store The XA has a built in non volatile memory that can store up to 30 different preset setups A program can be stored using this menu The old program with the same program number will be replaced Once the program is stored in the flash memory it can be recalled at a later time even after power down P This control selects which preset location in the non volatile memory to be saved SYSTEM Store P 1 XA Series User s manual Page 18 NAM A descriptive name of up to 12 characters can be assigned to each program SYSTEM Store NAM 7 3 Copy Channels Copy Channels from the source to the targ
12. et When the Source and Targets are both Inputs and Outputs all audio parameters will be copied When one of the Source or the Target is an input while the other is an output only the Level Polarity Delay EQ Crossover and Channel Name are copied SOURCE This is the channel to be copied from SYSTEM Copy SOURCE Inl TARGET This is the channel to be copied to SYSTEM Copy TARGET In2 7 4 General Settings FREQ MODE This changes the frequency control mode for EQ and crossover filters It can be 36 steps octave or All Frequencies 1 Hz resolution SYSTEM Generl FREQ MODE All XA Series User s manual Page 19 DELAY UNIT This sets the time unit for input and output delay to ms ft or m SYSTEM Generl DELAY UNIT ms 7 5 Communication Settings NOTE User must power cycle the unit for this settings to take effect DEVICE ID This control assigns a device ID from 1 to 16 to the unit This ID is only useful when a network of more than 1 device is used In normal operation the device ID is 1 SYSTEM Comm DEVICE ID 1 BAUD RATE The sets the baud rate of the serial communication XConsole uses a baud rate of 115200 it should be left unchanged for most users SYSTEM Comm BAUD RATE 115200 XA Series User s manual Page 20 7 6 Security lock and unlock PASSWORD The password is 4 characters in length The factory default of a new unit does not require a password The device can be protected for unauth
13. ge 13 6 3 Input Output Crossover TYPL The 3 available filter types for the low frequency crossover point high pass are Butterworth Linkwitz Riley or Bessel Ol XOver TYPL Off FRQL The filter cut off frequency for the low frequency crossover point high pass ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1 36 octave steps The frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu Please refer to page 21 for more details Ol XOver FROL 1000Hz SLPL The filter slope for low frequency crossover point high pass ranges from 6 to 48dB octave The available slopes are 12 24 36 or 48 dB octave ol XOver SLPL 24dB TYPH The 3 available filter types for the high frequency crossover point low pass are Butterworth Linkwitz Riley or Bessel 01 XOver TYPH Off XA Series User s manual Page 14 FRQH The filter cut off frequency for the high frequency crossover point low pass ranges from 20 to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1 36 octave steps The frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu page 21 for more details SLPH The filter slope for high frequency crossover point low pass ranges from 6 to 48dB octave lf the selected filter type is Linkwitz Riley the available Ol XOver FROH 1000Hz slopes are 12 24 36 or 48 dB octave Ol XOver SLPH 24dB Filter Low crossover High crossover configuration point point None FTRL Off FT
14. imately 10ms It can be displayed in ms ft orm The time unit of the delay is set in the System Menu Please refer to page 21 for more details Il Signal DELAY 000 000ms 6 2 Input Output Equalizer EQ Each input channel has 8 bands of equalization This control selects one of the 8 available bands I1 EQ1 EQ 1 BYPASS This control will un bypass Off or bypass On the currently selected band I1 EQ1 BYPASS Off TYPE The 5 types of EQ that can be used are parametric PEQ low shelf LO SHF high shelf HI SHF 1 degree all pass AP 1 and 2 degree all pass AP 2 I1 EQ1 TYPE PEQ FREQ The EQ center frequency ranges from 20Hz to 30kHz in either 1Hz steps or 1 36 octave steps The frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu Please refer to page 21 for more details Il EQ1 FREQ 1000Hz XA Series User s manual Page 12 BW The EQ bandwidth ranges from 0 02 to 3 61 octaves in steps of 0 01 octave The equivalent Q value is automatically shown besides the octave value For 1 degree all pass AP 1 filter the bandwidth will sets the phase shift at the centre frequency This phase shift is gradually changed from 180 degrees above the centre frequency to the specified value I1 EQ1 Il EQ1 BW 0 33 Q 4 36 DEG 15 5 deg LEVEL The EQ level or gain ranges from 30 00dB to 15 00dB in 0 25dB steps I1 EQ1 LEVEL 0 00dB XA Series User s manual Pa
15. orized parameter and or system abuse The securtity settings can be controlled and stored in the device with the XConsole GUI only When the correct password is entered in the device all the locks are disabled After reientering the password or powercycling the device the locks are automatically enabled again SYSTEM Secure PASSWORD 7 7 Factory Settings CURRENT This resets all the current parameters back to factory default settings only while stored presets and system settings stay untouched SYSTEM Reset CURRENT Yes 7 8 ISO Settings SYSTEM Iso THRESHOLD 102 This Internal System Optimizer reduces ground floor noise if no signal is present If unwanted Noise Gate effects are audible on low sound levels it can be switched to bypass mode XA Series User s manual Page 21 n K n 4 El Ed ISO BYPASS On 4 9 _ INFO This menu contains 3 info screens The first screen displays the device name SYSTEM Info NAM The second screen displays the Firmware version SYSTEM Info FIRMWARE v8 00 And the third and last screen displays the security code When no password is set the factory default code is 11110000 SYSTEM Info CODE 11110000 When another combination of characters is displayed a password is set in the device and certain functions are disabled for the user to modify XA Series User s manual Page 22 8 0 Quick Reference P
16. own while pressing Mute key will go to the specify channel menu Menu gt gt Go to next menu screen Holding this button down while pressing Mute key will go to the specify channel menu lt lt Cursor Go to previous cursor in the menu screen Cursor gt gt Go to next cursor in the menu screen Enter Sys Enter is used only in the System Menu to proceed with selected actions Sys enters the System Menu from the main menu Exit Exit to the Main Menu Rotary Thumb Wheel Changes parameter data values The wheel has travel velocity sensing which ease large incremental data modifications For modifying delay and frequency 1 Hz resolution pressing the Enter Sys key simultaneously will increment decrement the data value by 100X XA Series User s manual Page 8 4 0 Rear Panel Functions 1 Main Power Connects via a standard IEC socket A compatible power cord is supplied with the unit The voltage input is 90 240VAC 50 60Hz 2 Main Fuse T2 5A 250V Slow blow type 3 Power switch Controls power On Off 4 Analog Inputs and Outputs Separate 3 pin connectors are provided for each audio input and output The device s output stage employs the balanced impedance topology All I O connectors have pin 1 as ground shield pin 2 as and pin 3 as XA Series User s manual Page 9 5 0 Powering Up the Device e After powering up the unit the following initialization screen is displayed on the LCD
17. the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the limit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacture s instructions have been adhered to 8 DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES XA Series User s manual Page 2 This Product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other products including amplifiers that produces heat 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 prongs are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit 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 PLUGS CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE A
18. vided software The latest version of XConsole and USB driver are available at www xilica com XA Series User s manual Page 24 Inputs and Outputs Input Impedance Output Impedance Maximum Level Type Audio Performance Frequency Response Dynamic Range CMMR Crosstalk Distortion gt 10k Ohms 50 Ohms 20dBu Electronically balanced 0 1dB 20 to 30kHz 115dB typ unweighted gt 60dB 50 to 10kHz lt 100dB 0 002 1kHz 4dBu Digital Audio Performance Processor Sampling Rate Analog Converters Propagation Delay Front Panel Controls Display Level Meters Buttons Dial Encoder Connectors Analog Inputs Analog Outputs RS 232 USB Power General Power Dimensions Weight 40 bit 96kHz High Performance 24 bit 1 5ms 2 x 16 Character Backlit LCD 5 segment LED Mute Edit Controls Menu Controls Embedded Thumb Wheel 3 pin Female XLR 3 pin Male XLR Female DB 9 Type B Standard IEC Socket 90 240 VAC 50 60Hz 19 x1 75 x9 483x44x229 mm 10 Ibs 4 5 kg XA Series User s manual Page 25 Audio Control Parameters Gain 40 to 15dB in 0 25dB steps Polarity Delay Up to 90ms per I O Equalizers 8 per I O Type Parametric Lo shelf Hi shelf Phase 1 Phase 2 Gain 30 to 15dB in 0 25dB steps Bandwidth 0 02 to 3 61 octaves Q 0 3 to 72 Crossover Filters 2 per Output Filter Types Butterworth Bessel Linkwitz Riley Slopes 6 to
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