DIGAN2.7 - Full Compass
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1. User s Manual 2 x 7 BAND D IG AN 2 7 DIGITAL EQUALIZER y m o www altoproaudio com Version 1 0 August 2005 English SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 Hazardous Live Terminal g gt gt 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 m OCparate collection WARNING e 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 for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire External Connection Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling2. e 100 presets 30 factory presets and 70 user programmable presets e 32x24 bit DSP processing with 48KHz sampling rate e Stereo channels processing with or without link control e 12 dB boost cut for every bands adjustment e Master volume control e EQ Bypass function support e USB control interface for easy operating with PC editor e Balanced 1 4 TRS jacks 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS 3 1 The Front Panel DIGAN2 7 2x7 BAND Digital Equalizer 12 11 11 3 4 5 2 1 1 POWER switch This switch is used to turn the main power ON 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 signal to the DIGAN 2 7 outputs directly When the DIGAN 2 7 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 or the parameter s value 7 PEQ LED When the unit is in parameter equalizer mode the LED lights up 8 GEQ LED When the unit is in graphic equalizer mode the LED lights up 9 DRCE LED When the compressor is engaged the LED lights up 10 TONE LED When the TONE adjustable function is engaged the LED lights up 11 Band keys These keys are used to select the frequency band that you need to modif
3. icon in the Windows PROGRAMS menu Select NEW from the FILE menu then DIGAN2 7 and click OK now select ON LINE from ACTION menu and the PC will scan its USB port to verify the DIGAN2 7 unit is correctly connected The NETWORK SCAN window should show the system status CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED See following picture gt Compression IV Enable Treshold f 0 aB z Bas fo z Attack Time 177 ms z Release Time f 7 ms ww altoproaudio com a Main menu Load Preset This function allows to load one of the 100 available presets the first 30 0 29 presets are factory configured presets the presets 30 99 are user s programmable presets Save Preset You can store the new preset into one of user presets 30 99 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 PEQ GEQ The unit has two mode equalizers graphic equalizer GEQ and parameter equalizer PEQ You can select the equalizer according to you preference via the key Volume Adjust both channels volume or together by link function also the LED display on the front panel will show the channel s volume Tone The 2 band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high and low frequencies se
4. 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 result in fire Keep product away from naked flames IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Follow all instructions Keep these instr
5. actisaccetarsdavadetnesbscaruean CONTROL ELEMENTS ccccsssseeees 3 1 The Front Panel 3 2 The Rear Panel INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 4 1 Mains Connection 4 2 Audio Connection OPERATION OVERVIEW 0000 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 SYSTEM SETTING qu ccssessscesecsssenscoene 6 1 Setup mode 6 2 Reset Mode REMOTE CONTROL 0 cccsseesseereesees 7 1 Software installation 7 2 First steps with the PC Editor 7 3 Upload or Download 7 4 Update system OPERATION FLOW CHART 005 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION WARRANTY iiseisscverciccrenstisasticessenteenaennnn E A E E 13 1 INTRODUCTION Purchasing ALTO DIGAN 2 7 you purchase a very powerful digital equalizer easy to use and contain in a very efficient a half unit rack package Our new is a versatile and very powerful parametric amp graphic equalizer It will provide 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 ALTO DIGAN 2 7 are worth much more than its price 2 FEATURES e Digital control and DSP technology with graphic display 7 bands Graphic or parametric equalizer e Dynamic range processing with Ratio Threshold Attack and Release time control e Tone adjustment with Bass and Treble control
6. aded 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 key the current preset 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 Level Control Press and hold the key of 125Hz CH A then press BYPASS L R displays while L is flashing it allows you to adjust the level of CH Avia UP DOWN keys if you want to adjust the level of CH B please press the key of 50Hz CH A then R will be flashing it allows you to adjust the level of CH B via UP DOWN keys L and R will be switched by pressing the key of 32Hz 6 SYSTEM SETTING 6 1 Setup mode When power on this unit the front panel will show DIAGAN2 7 for a few seconds press STORE key timely before the show 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 6 1 1 Release Edit Group R 1 It allows you to choose as many as frequency bands to modify their gain values simultaneously 0 You can select one frequency band at a time 6 1 2 Edit Time Out T 1 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 se
7. ametric Band 2x7 bands 4 3octave Bandwidth 20Hz 20kHz THD N lt 0 015 Analog In to Analog Out Signal to noise ratio gt 90dB A Weighted Analog In to Analog Out Input gain 12dB Output gain 6dB Preset Factory preset 30 User preset 70 Input section Inputs Two 1 4 TRS connectors Input impedance Balanced gt 50Kohm Unbalanced gt 25Kohm Input level Maximum Input Level 16dBu Output section Outputs Two 1 4 TRS connectors Output impedance Balanced gt 120ohm Unbalanced gt 600hm Output level Maximum Output Level 16dBu USB serial port USB1 1 Input voltage 9 Volt AC Power Transformer AC AC adapier Power consumption 6 Physical Dimension WxDxH 261x150x44mm Net weight 2 67 lbs 1 21kg 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 case 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 u
8. ed 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 e F gt Ring Tip Ring Tip Sleeve Sleeve TS Type Unbalanced TRS Type Balanced TRS Type Unbalanced In line Connection For these applications the ALTO DIGAN2 7 Parametric Graphic Equalizer provides 1 4 TRS connectors to easily interface with most professional audio devices Follow the configuration examples below for your particular connection Insert Points Connection e Balanced Hep SLEEVE RING TIP wc eam TIP RING SLEEVE qa fi M 7 TIP RING SLEEVE e Unbalanced w em 7 TIP RING SLEEVE c 71 7 fme TIP SLEEVE aa O a oA e e TIP SLEEVE SLEEVETIP wc To nn TIP RING SLEEVE ct i imM __7 TIP SLEEVE Tip 1 Ring 2 Sleeve 3 Tip Ring Sleeve Tip Sleeve 1 Cente 2 3 Screen Tp Q 0 Tip Sleeve OM Sleeve Tip O Oit Ring Ring Sleeve Sleeve tip C O Cente sleeve Q 0 Screen Tip 0 0 Centre eon wr a oe I 7 TIP RING SLEEVE la i Ring N7 Sleeve amp gq o Screen 1 1 2 2 3 3 If you are connecting to a mixing console s main inserts you may have a single TRS jack for Send and Return in this case use an insert Y cable that configured like the examples below e 1 4 TRS in
9. em in DIGAN2 7 unit or your DIGAN2 7 can t be recognized by your computer To update your system in DIGAN2 7 do the following a Turn on DIGAN2 7 while it is not connected with PC then press 12 5k of channel B and BYPASS key at the same time to enter Update mode b Now connect DIGAN2 7 to PC and run DIGAN Editor software the window will ask whether you are sure to update your system press OK to start 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 7 unit 8 Operation Flow Chart UP DOWN UP DOWN LED Display Blinking LINK EXIT LINK EXIT Preset user location 30 99 LINK EXIT Copy Channel A to Channel B Mirror A and Channel B key disable LINK EXIT BAND SELECT Band select 0 6 Channel A Band select 7 13 Channel B LINK EXIT LINK EXIT BYPASS C BYPASS SETUP ChA 50Hz ChA 125Hz ChA 260Hz RESET UPDATE Update HARDWARE TEST S Hardware Test Release Edit Group Edit Time Out UP DOWN On Off UP DOWN On Off UP DOWN J gt On Off 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION System par
10. en below the threshold point b EQ menu A Digan Editor Version 1 2 5 x Eile Action Help 125K Hz 0 dB When you go to graphic equalizer 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 from 12dB to 12aB A Digan Editor Version 1 2 a Jaj x Ele Action Help ajaj Man PEGA peoe EQ Frequency Gain Bandwidth Bm de 4 When you go to parameter equalizer the PC will display above picture you can adjust the frequency gain and bandwidth according to the application If this unit is in LINK function the change on channel A will be applied to channel B also What s more there are some small squares in the frequency contour you can use these squares to adjust frequency bandwidth and gain to achieve fast start Note when you choose parameter equalizer sometimes the frequency value displayed on the front maybe not the real value 7 3 Upload or Download You can use UPLOAD from FILE menu to upload all saved user presets 30 99 from DIGAN2 7 unit to your computer DOWNLOAD from FILE menu will download all saved user presets in your computer to DIGAN2 7 unit 7 4 Update system If the version of DIGAN Editor program is different from that in DIGAN2 7unit the window will show error to ask you to update your syst
11. h the change e Using UP DOWN keys to select between preset 30 99 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 be used normally temporarily modified but can t be cancelled overwritten or permanently modified User preset 30 99 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 exit 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 lo
12. igital 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 ALTOAUDIO 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 DIGAN2 7 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 7 Nothing else to add but that we would like to thank all the people that made the ALTO DIGAN2 7 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 conscious that you are our best richness Thank you very much ALTO AUDIO TEAM TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 INTRODUCTION ccccceeesteeeeenseeeeneees FEATURE Sicicacecscs
13. nit 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 Abrief 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 another product force etc e Abnormal service or repairing by anyone other than the qualified personnel or technician And in such cases all
14. parately You can use the treble control to get rid of high frequency noises or to boost the sound of cymbals or the high harmonics of the human voice also you can use the bass control to boost male voice or kick drum and bass guitar This function can t be used until it is active Compressor it is for limiting and compressing the dynamic range of audio signal It can be used effectively to protect the device or to cut off the noise and to avoid distortion as well as control audio signal dynamics range This function can t be used until it is active Threshold it decides when the compressor works If the input signal level is above the threshold the compressor will compress the signal On the other hand if the input signal level is below the threshold the compressor won t open it will leave the input signal unchanged Ratio it is input signal to output signal ratio That is to say how the signal exceeding the threshold has to be reduced When the ratio is 1 1 the signal hasn t been compressed at all And the signal will be over compressed with high compression rate which results in much loss in dynamic range Attack time This is the amount of time that elapses before the compressor begins to attenuate the output level after the threshold point has been exceed there will be a finite while after the signal exceeds the threshold Release time the time that the compressor requires to return to its normal gain after the input signal has fall
15. sert Send Return Ring Tip Sleeve USB Connection 5 OPERATION OVERVIEW e Insert Leads SLEEVE RING TIP Cl gm JO iad ashe CT e fe lt _ ll a lq nn steeve EAA jA H fi Tip Send ip Ring Sleeve Sleeve Tip Return Sleeve 1 2 Send Tip 3 Ring 1 Sleeve 2 Return 3 e Centre Send ip Ring Screen Sleeve Centre Return Screen ej Switching on the DIGAN2 7 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 are 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 finis
16. 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 SEKAKU ELECTRON INDUSTRY H K CO LTD 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 2005 SEIKAKU GROUP NF02233 1 0
17. ttings before storing the preset 0 Disable the Auto cancel function 6 1 3 Lock avoid unauthorized tampering L 1 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 0 Cancel the function of locking 6 2 Reset Mode When power on this unit the front panel will show DIAGAN2 7 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 connected 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 7 unit powered up and connected to the USB port on your PC run the PC Editor program by selecting the DIGAN EDITOR
18. uctions 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 7 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 presents 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 d
19. y its gain value 12 Mounting ear This detachable mounting earis used for your convenient installation 3 2 The Rear Panel MADE IN CHINA N2 1 rh 3 POWER SLEEVE PIN as va IALPOR 9 VAC a Rated Power c nsumption 6W 13 POWERINLET This jackis usedto connect the AC power supply withthe supplied 9V AC adapter 14 OUTPUT These two 1 4 TRS balanced connectors are used to connect sources such as the channel inserts of a mixing console or power amplifier s inputs 15 INPUT These two 1 4 TRS balanced connectors are used to connect devices such as the channel inserts of a mixing console 16 USB SERIAL PORT This serial port is used to connect the unit to PC with the supplied transmission line 4 INSTALLATION amp CONNECTION 4 1 Mains Connection The 9VAC adapter that meets all the international safety regulations is supplied with your ALTO DIGAN2 7 Before power on the DIGAN2 7 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 These 1 4 TRS connectors are available on your ALTO DIGAN2 7 In this way you can interface your DIGAN2 7 in several different ways without experiencing any noise or signal loss You can use your DIGAN2 7 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 These 1 4 TRS phone jack can be wir
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