PLA DL210NET User Manual - AV-iQ
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1. High Pass Filter Each push of the button toggles between OFF 31Hz 62Hz 125 Hz 500Hz and back to OFF Only use 500Hz for a speaker Low Pass Filter Each push of the button toggles between OFF 16kHz 8kHz 6 38kHz and back to OFF Output Delay The output delay can be adjusted from O to 165ms Figure 0 Output Effects wa Loop A Effects 30 WILLIAMS S 1 T l 1 Bass Mid Treble Pole Frequency all adjustable 20Hz 20 kHz Metal Compensation adjustable 1kHz 9kHz HPF toggles between OFF 31 62 125 500Hz LPF toggles between OFF 16 8 6 3 kHz Output Delay adjustable 0 165 ms AGC Presets for Music Voice Custom Preset allows adjustmeni of Hold Attack and Release PLA DL210NET Digi Loop M DSP Induction Loop Amplifier STATUS BOX AND AMPLIFIER STATUS WINDOW The status box shows loop status at a glance For more detail open the Amplifier Status Window Figure P Amplifier Status Window tad Amplifier Status Enabled Shutdown Faull Overcurrent Clipping Amp Temperature Over 125 Amp Temperature Over 100 Loop WA WILLIAMS SOUND Enabled Shutdown Fault Overcurrent Clipping Amp Temperature Over 125 Amp Temperature Over 100 Loop Temperature Amp 1 Loop 4 Temperature Amp 2 Loop B Temperature System Temperature 31 Status Box Click inside LineL Liner 701004 the box to open the Amplifier Status Window CALIBRAT2. In T Dig In L Back Compression 12 g Mame Input type Il II Illli II I I I 5a4 Compression Compression reduces the dynamic range of the input output making soft sounds louder and loud sounds guieter It has the overall effect of volume levelling so the entire program is more intelligible to the listener Compression has 5 adjustable parameters Threshold Ratio Attack Release and Makeup Gain Back Compression Mame Input type ED 5a4a e Threshold Ratio Attack Release Makeup Threshold is the level of incoming signal at which compression takes effect The Threshold is adjustable from 96 0dB to 0 0dB in 0 50B steps Ratio determines how much compression is applied when it takes effect The Ratio is adjustable from 1 0 1 no compression to 10 0 1 in 0 1 steps Attack is the speed at which compression reacts when the input signal crosses the threshold The Attack is adjustable from Oms to 500ms in 2ms steps Release controls the time that the compressor continues to work after the input signal drops beneath the threshold Short settings release the signal quickly while long release times have the effect of sustaining the signal The Release is adjustable from Oms to 2500ms in 10ms steps Makeup Gain is used to bring the overall level of the sound back up when the overall volume has been reduced by compression This happens when the threshold is set low and or the ratio has been set high
3. 11 Perimeter Loop Loop Amplifier PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Dual Loop Calibration using front LCD Dual Loop Mode Note this mode is also used for a single loop in this case steps referring to Loop B can be skipped oF OF ee O E 10 11 12 Define the areas needed for the loop layout DC resistance for each separate loop with lead wire should be between 5 and 1 5 Ohms Connect loop wire to the DL210 Phoenix connectors and connect to Loop Outputs A and B Connect all inputs to be used into the DL210 Turn the power on Rotate the menu knob clockwise and go to the configuration menu Push knob to enter and select output configuration and turn rotary selector to Loop A Scroll to set up click and select loop mode Select dual loop and click to store setting Going back to the Configuration Menu select System Configuration page in the menu and select tech tools then select calibrate Scroll down to the frequency click and select 1 kHz With the field strength meter set appropriately measure the field strength at the mid point of the loop Adjust the volume one step down in the calibrate page until the field strength measures OdB 400mA m Rotate the menu knob clockwise and go to the configuration menu Push knob to enter and select output configuration and turn rotary selector to Loop B Scroll to set up click and select loop mode Select dual loop and click to store setting G
4. 2 User 3 16 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 4 5 17 CONFIGURATION MENU The configuration menu is where most of the amplifier settings and fine tunino is performed This menu is where Inputs and Outputs are configured and system parameters are set up stored and recalled 4 Configuration Menu Back Input Configuration Output Configuration System Configuration INPUT CONFIGURATION Each of the inputs can be configured individually To set up Input 1 enter Input Configuration Input 1 is the first input you can adjust so it is already selected Rotate the knob to get to Setup and push the knob to enter setup Configuration Menu In Dia In L Output Configuration System Configuration 5a1 Name This allows you to name the Input To change the name select the first character and rotate the dial to change letters numbers When the character you want is displayed push the knob in to select that character and move to the next position When finished with the last character of the name rotate knob until OK is highlighted then push the knob in to save the name In 1 Dig In L Wig stn L gt In TY Dig In L Back Compression Input type ED 5a2 Input Type The options for input type depend on which input you are setting up For the Dio In L input shown below the only aqjustment is a High Pass Filter crossover point frequency and attenuation If setti
5. AGC the Target is internally set to the calibrated level and is not adjustable and the Minimum Level also called Threshold is internally set relative to the calibration target level and is not aqjustable The calibrated target level is set in Tech Tools Calibrate and this is the level the AGC will attempt to hold Hold Time is how long the gain is maintained on signal when the automatic gain settings take effect In the Custom preset the Hold Time is aqjustable from 1 second to 60 seconds in 1 second steps Attack is the speed at which the AGC reacts when the level of the input signal crosses the threshold Short settinos react to the signal quickly while lono attack times have a laogino effect In the Custom preset the Attack time is adjustable from 0 5 s to 3 5 sin 0 5 s steps Release is the amount of time that the AGC continues to work after the input signal drops beneath the threshold Short settinos release the signal quickly while long release times have the effect of sustainino the signal In the Custom preset the Release time is adjustable from 0 5 sto 3 5 sin 0 5 s steps Out 1 Loop 4 Out 1 Loop 4 Amount 7 Hold Time 10 sec Attack 0 1 sec Release 25 sec Amount T Hold Time T sec Attack 0 1 sec 20 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 6e Delay Delay is the amount of time between the input signal and the output signal of the amplifier This is often usef
6. and Calibration Procedure If one is already familiar with loop systems these steps can be used to get the amplifier up and running fairly quickly A Field Strength Meter is required to perform this procedure This is one example of calibration as it could also be performed with an iPad or laptop wirelessly requires more steps 2 oe Ol E e 10 ue 12 13 14 10 16 We 18 19 20 21 10 The DC resistance of the loop should be between 0 5 1 5 Ohms Download and Install the PC Mixer App on the tablet desktop computer laptop that will be used to configure the PLA DL210NET To download the PC App go to www willlamssound com catalog pla dl210net and click on the Downloads tab After installation an icon will appear in the prooram directory With the amplifier off connect the computer to the PLA DL210NET with a standard USB cable Open the PC Mixer App on the computer In the PC App under the Settings tab S on the top toolbar set the AmpConnection to be USB and set ConnectAction to GetMikerState Power ON the PLA DL210NET When the amplifier is done starting up the VU meters will show on the LCD Display Click on the amplifier symbol on the top left corner It should turn green indicating the computer is now connected to the amplifier The sliders and VU meters on the PC App should move when the amplifier connects to the computer indicatino that the computer has
7. and check to see if background noise remains If it does the noise may be created by other electrical systems and picked up by the loop Turn off nearby appliances to find the source of the interference If a microphone is connected to the microphone input try shutting off the microphone or unplugging it If the noise goes away turn it back on and try reducing the microphone input gain Announcements Not Heard 34 Is the announcement source on and working Can announcements be heard on the 70 100v speakers Check connections to the amplifier Is the announcement source connected to the 70 100v input If the announcement source is properly connected try increasing the input gain on the loop amplifier or the output gain of the 70 100v source PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 2 year Warranty Williams Sound products are engineered designed and manufactured under carefully controlled conditions to provide you with many years of reliable service Williams Sound warrants the PLA DI 210 Digi Looop DSP Induction Loop Amplifier against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for 2 years from date of purchase This warranty is available to the original end purchaser of the product and CAN BE transferred to subsequent purchasers of the product Microphones earphones headphones batteries chargers cables carry cases and most other accessory products carry a 90 day
8. and the Computer If on a network standard ethernet cables can be used When connecting a computer directly to the amplifier using the ethernet connection a crossover cable is required 4 Open the PC Mixer App 5 On the top menu bar click on the wrench screwdriver icon to open the Application Settings dialog box See Figure J below Open the drop down list and choose the cable Application connection you will be using Settings to configure the amplifier Figure J Application Settings Window PLA DL210 Mixer n ss Application Settings m A ESH El Connection AmpConnection USE Ss at Z CommPart COMA Connect ctior GetMixerState IPAddress 192 168 1 110 Network Fort 23 O Graphics GranhirsMualiku AnhaAlias 5 On the first line choose the AmpConnection Serial Network or USB Figure J 6 Set the appropriate entries for ConnectAction ConnectOnLoad IPAddress and NetworkPort Note that CommPort is fixed to COM 4 and cannot be changed 7 Turn on the Loop Amplifier and wait for it to show the Loop Status screen the two Loop VU Meters 8 Single click on the Amplifier Connect symbol shown in top left of Figure K This attempts to connect the PC to the Amplifier If the connection is successful the color around the amplifier symbol will turn Green 9 Begin using the PC Mixer App 26 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier U
9. and the user doesn t want to zoom every time Zoom to the desired view and hold Ctrl Left Click to name and save the view Network Info This shows the Ethernet Network Address settings and Dante Network Address settings System Info This shows the currently loaded versions of PC Application Main CPU Firmware DSP Chipset Firmware and Bootloader Get All This sends a request to get current information from the amplifier such as input and output levels etc Application Settings Figure K PC App Toolbar System Info including _ includino Communication Setup Calibration ed Nemoa App and Connectto Save Load Reset Loop Fullscreen Views Ethernet and Firmware Amplifier Config Config Levels Test View 1 4 Dante Versions a A P ion Ana O OO LPLPL LOO Figure L iPad App Toolbar System Info Application Settings including including App and Communication Firmware Connect to ep Ya Loop Save Load Get Levels Amplifier Calibration Test Config Config and Status 27 192 168 1 171 Gi CAL G Save Configuration Load Configuration Get All sss PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier PC MIXER APP MAIN SCREEN Mix Gain Allows an additional point of control to mix individual inputs as required for each output Click on the dial then slide up down to adjust Line Mic Phantom Mic Select Switches between a Line level signal dynamic microphone or 48v conde
10. be running on the PC that is performing the firmware upgrade Failure to ensure that these conditions are met may result in failure of the firmware to be upgraded and could damage the unit 32 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Specifications Dimensions Weight Color Fan Cooling Power Heat Output Digital Input Analog Line Inputs Mic Line Inputs 70 100v Input Line Outputs Loop Outputs Required Loop Resistance Output Current Loop Output Power Speaker Loop Frequency Response Speaker Frequency Response Speaker Dynamic Range Speaker THD N Loop THD Front Controls Remote Control Configuration Ethernet Dante RS 232 USB Warranty Approvals 2U rackmount 19 W x 3 5 H x 12 D Chassis is 17 W 14 3 lbs 6 5 kg Case Black white and blue legends on front white legends on back LCD Backlit Blue Variable Speed Temperature Controlled 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 500 Watt Sleep state 83 BTU Idle State 112 BTU Driving two loops 9A each 286 BTU 1x XLR AES or EBU 44 1kHZ 48kHz 1x RJ 45 Dante 44 1kKHZ 48kHz 1x RCA L R 10dBV 10k input impedance 2x Phoenix Terminal Block balanced or unbalanced Input impedance 1 5k4 Mic 10k Line Configurable accepts Mic Line 4dBu Line 8dBu or Line 10dBV 1x Phoenix Terminal Block speaker level input for distributed audio systems 2x Phoenix Terminal Block loop through of Mic Line inputs 1 amp 2
11. if the following conditions are not met see chart iPad App To download and install the iPad App visit the lunes Store and search for the PLA DL210 The loop amp must be on a router with wi fi and the iPad must be connected to the wi fi in order to proceed with setup Set an IP Address in the loop amp and enter the same address iin the iPad App to connect When connected current status of the amp such as VU meters and current slider positions should show up The iPad App may fail to install or not work properly if the following conditions are not met see chart Desktop Laptop Computer Windows PC Mac PC not supported Mobile Device Windows Surface Tablet iPad or iPad Mini Android not supported Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 others not supported Operating System Microsoft NET 4 0 30319 minimum Requirements iOS 7 0 or later Ethernet 10 100 GB Standard RJ 45 jack USB 1 1 2 0 12 MBs high speed 3 0 5GBs super speed standard B jack INSTALLING THE PC MIXER APPLICATION 1 To download the PC Mixer Application please visit our website go to the PLA DL210NET product page and under the downloads tab will be a link for the latest firmware and PC App 2 On the PC that will be controlling the amplifier unzip the file then double click on the PLA DL210 Mixer Windows Installer Package icon to install the PC Mixer App 3 Connect the Ethernet cable between the Loop Amplifier
12. means good powerful broadcast and listener reception regardless of position in the room Features e DSP Audio Processing e Digital XLR Input e Dante Input Connection PLA DL210NET D model only e Crestron Control both models e LCD Screen with Metering e Ethernet RS 232 and USB e Mixing Equalization Compression Phase and Frequency shaping e Crystal clear Class D amplification e High output current 12 10A e Power save mode e Master Gain Control e Active protection against short circuits e Phoenix input configurable as microphone input or line input balanced or unbalanced e Loop through Line Output Standard 2RU 19 Rack Mount e Meets ADA ADAAG Guidelines e 2 year Warranty AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Courtrooms House of Worship Hearing Assistance Conference Rooms IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRONT DISPLAY SCREEN CARE The Front Display should be cleaned with a clean damp microfiber cloth only This will prolong the life and legibility of the screen Do not use Windex or any other type of cleaner or cloth paper towel on the screen PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Crestron Control Both the PLA DL210NET and PLA DL2100NET D models provide the ability for Crestron control provided the firmware of the unit is at version 1 144 or greater For more information or to download the module visit Crestron s website and download the Williams Sound PLA DL210NET Loop Amplifier control modul
13. must be set up through the front screen GUI before a networked or direct connected PC can communicate with it and the PC App cannot be used until those settings are made If direct connecting a PC through the ethernet connection a crossover cable must be used and the amplifier must be in the same IP Address range and subnet as the PC The USB connection can be used if direct connecting to a PC and will communicate with the amplifier without a lot of setup the user just needs to choose USB as the connection in Application Settings See PC Application Setup Important If changing to a static IP Address the amplifier must be powered Off then On for the new IP address to take effect System Configuration System Configuration System Configuration Back LCD back Presets Security Static IP Yes RS 232 Power Save IP addr dynarnic y IP addr 0 0 0 0 Ethernet Tech Tools subnet dynamic Subnet 0 0 0 0 7d1 3 LCD Backlight Delay Brightness The front panel LCD screen can be adjusted to have the backlight always on auto dim after a period auto off after a period or always off The backlight delay determines how long before the auto dim or auto off function takes effect Note that the LCD continues to display information when the backlight is off The brightness of the backlight can be adjusted from 1 10 System Configuration system Configuration Back Presets Security AS 232 Power Save Ethernet Tec
14. on rotate the menu control clockwise and go to the configuration menu Push the menu control to enter and select output confiouration and rotate menu control to Loop A Scrollto set up click and select loop mode Select Phased Array and click to store settino Access System Configuration tech tools calibrate screen Set the frequency to 1kHz and set the output level to Loop Output A until it meets 400mA m using the field strength meter at the center of the looped area The current in the Master A should be measured and then duplicated for the slave loop B Connect the Slave Loop wire to the DL210 Phoenix connector and connect to Loop Output B Adjust the current into Slave loop to match the Master Loop Turn the power off Connect all inputs to be used into the DL210 Turn the power on This field strength at 1kHz should be 3dB at any point within the loop area to meet the IEC 60118 4 standard To meet the IEC 60118 Standard Field strength 400mA m audio peak response at 1kHz Calibration Point Frequency response 100 5000Hz 3dB relative to 1kHz Calibration Point achieved through Equalization Note The lead length from the amplifier to the loops should be kept as short as possible Note The amplifier must be calibrated to the loops before adjusting the Output Effects Figure G Phased Array Concept Master Loop Slave Loop AUU Ll Master Loop Slave Loop Phased Array One Speaker Single Loop Calibration usin
15. pulled the current state information from the amplifier In the PC App choose the Loop Mode Dual Loop Phased Array or Speaker lower right corner above the Output VU Meters Note that for a single loop Dual Loop mode should be selected Connect Loop A and Loop B to corresponding outputs on the back of the PLA DL210NET If using a single loop connect it to Loop A If using a Phased Array connect the Master loop to Loop A and the Slave loop to Loop B If using a speaker connect it to the Loop A Output and the loop wire to Loop B Run a loop test to make sure the amplifier sees the loop s correctly and that there are no breaks in the loop wire s The loop test is the Q symbol on the top toolbar Loop test results show up in the status area just below the Output VU Meters bottom right Calibrate the loop amplifier to the loop s To do this open the calibrate window gag toolbar If using a speaker skip to step 15 Start with Loop A Make sure the frequency is set to 1kHz With a field strength meter set appropriately measure the field strength in the center of the loop at about waist height Adjust the Volume in the calibrate window until the field strength meter shows OdB reference level This should be 400mA m If calibrating Dual Loops repeat step 12 for Loop B If calibrating a Phased Array observe the Average Current level in the calibrate window for Loop A Click on the Loop A button to switch to Loop B in the Cali
16. signal The Release is adjustable from 10ms to 2500ms in 10ms steps Makeup Gain is used to bring the overall level of the sound back up when the overall volume has been reduced by compression This happens when the threshold is set low and or the ratio has been set high The Makeup Gain is adjustable from OdB to 40dB in 0 5db steps Figure N Input Effects 29 Bass Mid Treble Pole Frequency all adjustable 20 20kHz High Pass Filter toggles between OFF 31 62 125 500Hz Pole Freq Gain all adjustable INF to 12dB Compressor Adjustments Threshold INF to 0dB Ratio 1 10 Attack 2 500ms Release 10 2500ms Makeup Gain 0 40dB PLA DL210NET Digi Loop M DSP Induction Loop Amplifier OUTPUT EFFECTS Equalizer Hz Bass Mid Treble Pole Freq Sets the center frequency for the gain adjustment of each band dB Pole Freq Gain Adjust Adjusts the amount of gain at the pole frequency Metal Compensation Metal loss occurs when the environment contains metal that absorbs the energy from the loop reducing the frequency response at high frequency This adjustment helps overcome this loss AGC Automatic Gain Control Once the amplifier has been calibrated for the loop s the AGC when active will try to maintain that average level of signal to the loop s or speaker For people familiar with traditional AGC this level is known as the Target There is no target adjustment on the loop amplifier since the
17. structure 1 LOOP STATUS The On Screen Menu starts and when it times out will return to the Loop Status Screen below The bars represent the power output of the loop s and will pulse with the audio program being broadcasted on the loop or speaker The vertical lines going through the bars represent the reference level of OdB Loop Status k aO EE Oval Loop 2 HEADPHONE MONITOR The Headphone monitor can be used to listen to any individual source or output or to listen to adjustments as they are made in the menu Rotate the knob once to the right to see the Headphone Monitor screen The vertical bar going through the bar graph represents a reference level of OdB You can change the volume of the headphones or mute the audio from this screen To change the headphone source enter the setup 4 Headphone Monitor Loop EMRE Mute Sekup 2a Headphone Source To change the headphone source enter the Headphone Monitor Setup Rotate the knob to view the sources Push the knob in to select the source you want to hear through the headphones 4 Headphone Monitor k Headphone Monitor Headphone Source Loop A 4 14 06 Mute PEE 16 0 46 Mute PEE 3 LOAD PRESET Presets provide the ability to save and recall custom configurations all amplifier settings This is where a preset can be recalled or loaded To save a Preset see 7a2 4 Load Preset k Back User 1 User
18. to the loop should be kept as short as possible Note The amplifier must be calibrated to the loop before adjusting the Output Effects Figure H Speaker and Single Loop Concept 14 Perimeter Loop Speaker Loop Amplifier PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Front LCD Screen Menu Tree The following is an overview of the on screen menu The numbers by each block refer to the Front Menu Detail Section next page Figure l Front Screen Menu Tree 1 2 3 4 Headphone Monitor Configuration Menu eee Vol Mute Setup 5 Input Configuration Dig In L Dante Dig In R Dante vores 2a Headphone Source 6 Output Configuration System Configuration Vol Mute Setup Vol F Mute sp Ta Tal 722 783 Load Preset Change Name 522 DT High Pass E sa La Ho fae co CIO 7d1 Backlight CES Out 1 Loop A AA SE 7e 781 762 Security Set Password PW Timeout i a f 7f1 712 i 795 796 6a Name esn Hanna Ha 791a Calibrate 6c 6c2 6c Filters TII LE G 62 63 6 a a C Hwa 6f4a 69 Loop Setup Mode 3 691 692 6f4b mF 6f4c D 6f4d Metal Comp gt bada 5a4b ba4c badd bade 15 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Front Menu Detail The entire on screen menu is accessed by either rotating the control knob to the left or right to view or pushing it in to select See the Menu Tree previous page for an overview of the entire menu
19. warranty Williams Sound has no control over the conditions under which this product is used Williams Sound therefore disclaims all warranties not set forth above both express and implied with respect to the PLA DI 210 Digi Looop DSP Induction Loop Amplifier including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness of use of such equipment including without limitation any warranty that the use of such equipment for any purpose will comply with applicable laws and regulations Williams Sound shall not be liable to any person or entity for any medical expenses or any direct incidental or consequential damages caused by any use defect failure or malfunctioning of the product whether a claim for such damages is based upon warranty contract tort or otherwise the sole remedy for any defect failure or malfunction of the products is replacement of the product No person has any authority to bind Williams Sound to any representation or warranty with respect to the PLA DI 210 Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Unauthorized repairs or modifications will void the warranty This warranty is void if damage occurred because of misuse or if the product has been repaired or modified by anyone other than a factory authorized service technician Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear on the product or any other physical damage unless the damage was the result of a manufacturing defect Williams Sound is not liable for conse
20. 4dBu Balanced or Unbalanced 2x Phoenix Terminal Block 0 59 to 1 59 DC One Loop Output A or B 12A rms Two Loops Outputs A and B 10A rms each 50 Watts X 1 Channel O 4 Q 35 Watts O 8 Q Class D 100Hz to 10kHz 400mA Output A or B 20Hz 20kHz Output A gt 90 dB A weighted typical 0 07 50 watts into 493 20 20kHz lt 1 at nominal power output 1kHz sine wave Front LCD display menu access adjustment via control dial Ethernet USB RS 232 Application PC Mixer App supports all 3 protocols Standard RJ 45 jack Standard RJ 45 jack Standard DB 9 COM port connector Standard B jack USB 1 1 2 0 or 3 0 supported 2 years CE UL ULC FCC Industry Canada RoHS WEEE CB scheme Note Specifications subject to change without notice 33 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Troubleshooting Problem No Sound Interference Hum Background Noise Solution Check to see that the loop amplifier is on Make sure the input source is on playing On the Loop Status screen the horizontal bar graph should be pulsing with the audio from the input source Plug in headphones and make sure the input source is producing audio Check loop connections are both loop ends connected firmly and are the cable ends properly terminated with exposed wire in the contacts insulation stripped off Are hearing aids receivers on set correctly Turn the loop system off
21. AES Modes Input Effects YA VILLIAMS SZ UND Input Mute Input Gain Loop Input gt Output VU Meter VU Meters Custom Input Amplifier Name 3 gt q BT Status Box Caution It is very important to make sure the appropriate input configuration is set BEFORE plugging the source into the Input 1 or Input 2 jacks 28 PLA DL210NET Digi Loop M DSP Induction Loop Amplifier INPUT EFFECTS Equalizer Hz Bass Mid Treble Pole Freq Sets the center frequency for the gain adjustment of each band Click then slide up down to adjust dB Bass Mid Treble Pole Freq Gain Adjust Adjusts the amount of gain at the pole frequency This is adjustable from 96 0dB to 0 00B in 0 5dB steps High Pass Filter Each push of the button toggles between OFF 31Hz 62Hz 125 Hz 500Hz and back to OFF Compressor Threshold is the level of incoming signal at which compression takes effect The Threshold is adjustable from 96 0dB to 0 0dB in 0 5dB steps Ratio determines how much compression is applied when it takes effect The Ratio is adjustable from 1 0 1 no compression to 10 0 1 in 0 1 steps Attack is the speed at which compression reacts to get to the target level The Attack is adjustable from 2ms to 500ms in 2ms steps Release controls the time that the compressor continues to work after the input signal drops beneath the threshold Short settings release the signal quickly while long release times have the effect of sustaining the
22. ETHIRNET DABTE LINK AQ 1G LINK Ad 1G DIGITAL AES EBU El 3 Fd ES S gt E ES 3 linate TO RECORDING EQUIPMENT FROM COMMERCIAL INDUCTION LOOP SPEAKER SYSTEM 1 UNBALANCED AUDIO FROM CONSUMER GRADE PRODUCT SUCH AS CD PLAYER or MP3 PLAYER ANALOG AUDIO FROM MIXER PREAMP ETC BI DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FEEDBACK LEGACY THIRD PARTY CONTROLLER AMX CRESTRON ETC INDUCTION LOOP 2 DIGITAL AUDIO FROM MIXER PREAMP ETC A434 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Rack Installation Install into a 19 rack using 10 32 rack screws Leave 1U rack space above for ventilation A surge protector or power conditioner is highly recommended Use a grounded outlet Connect all input outputs before applying power Ope TOY ae s Plug in the power cord and turn on the unit USB Cable Wiring A standard USB cable USB Male A to Male B can be used to connect a computer Such as a laptop to the Loop Amplifier directly for initial configuration No drivers are necessary simply plug in a USB cable open the PC App specify USB connection and the PC App can be used to change settings on the amplifier Note Firmware upgrades can only be done through the USB connection Ethernet and Dante Cable Wiring If connecting directly from a Computer to the Loop Amplifier an Ethernet Cr
23. GNAL PROCESSIN S N FE O DATE DIGITAL ETHERNET DANTE Dante C CA AES EBU LINK ACT 1G LINK ACT 1G LOOP OUTPUTS INPUTS MIC LINE LEVEL LINE OUTPUTS B 1x12A OUT Da AC 100V 240V O O BAL UNBAL LINE INPUTS BAL UNBAL A SPEAKER O O demarkofaucinatertytsa 7 a 2 7o 100vINPUT a B a jf B W RS 232 O L OOO s 50 60Hz O O nte _is a trademark of Audinate USB t CLASS 2 WIRING RoHS WADEINCHINA O AES EBU RS 232 USB LINE INPUTS RCA LINE INDUCTION POWER XLR JACK JACK JACK OUTPUTS LOOP SPEAKER AND OUTPUTS FUSE ACCESS On Model PLA DL210NET D only PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Typical Connections Figure C Example Connections iPAD OR ANDROID ROUTER TABLET WITH WI FI DANTE ETHERNET FOR PC APP AND DANTE CONTROL ONLY MATRIX FIRMWARE UPDATES CANNOT BE DONE THROUGH ETHERNET DANTE CONNECTION AVAILABLE ON PLA DL210NET D MODEL ONLY USB FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES ONLY mmm um u a wa wr w a wa ma a a aO H a wa wa w a wa ww m wa wai wa ww a w s di gt AC 100V 240V O L 50 60Hz INPUTS LOOP OUTPUTS OO FUSE MIC LINE LEVEL LINE OUTPUTS A 1x12A OUT BA BAL UNBAL LINE INPUTS BAL UNBAL A amp B 2x10A OUT O ee Por df GJ 2 70 100V INPUT a f 2 a E O E WA VI PLA DL210NET OOP AMPLIFIER WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING JFESSIONAL I UCI
24. ION WINDOW The amplifier must be calibrated to the loop s before the VU meters will be accurate For the complete procedure on calibratino the amplifier please refer to the section Setup and Calibration Procedure using a laptop or windows tablet When calibrating a Phased Array after Loop A has been calibrated with the field strength meter switch to Loop B and adjust the Offset for Loop B until the Average Current for Loop B matches the average current for Loop A Figure P Figure 0 Calibration Window Phased Array Mode shown Ww Calibration Click on this button When finished to switch from Average current Using the adjust the offset the current for Loop A Loop A to Loop B to delivered to currentinLoopA for the current in Loop B should be close to Loop A B Loop A as a reference until Loop B is close to Loop A the current for Loop B 31 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Upgrading Firmware Generally the firmware should not need to be upgraded On those rare occasions where it has been determined the firmware needs upgrading here is the procedure 1 Power OFF the Loop Amplifier 2 Onthe PC that will be used to upgrade the firmware download the PLA DL210NET PC Mixer App and Firmware Install ZIP file WS WILLIAMS SOUND I X WAR s DOWNLOAD PRODUCTS MARKETS CONSULTANTS ABOUT US SUPPORT TRAINING CONTACT US SHOP DOWNLOADS gt MARKETING LITERATURE WARRANTY INFO gt
25. Load Preset Save Preset Change Mame Change name of Put preset on front menu ves gt 7b RS 232 System Configuration Back LEO Presets Security AS 232 Power Save Ethernet Tech Tools Save to Back User 4 User 2 User 3 Change name of Back User 4 User 1 User 2 User 3 Change name of User preset 1 renamed Load from User 4 User 1 Dual Loop User 2 Phased Array User 3 Speakers Loop Change name of 1Mse5r 1 h OK This allows the user to configure the RS 232 communication settings These settings are determined by the 3rd party controller being used to control the amplifier Important If changing the baud rate the amplifier must be powered Off then On for the new baud rate to take effect system Configuration Back LEO Presets Security R5 232 Power Save Ethernet Tech Tools 22 System Configuration Data format o H 1 System Configuration Back Baud rate 3600 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 7c Ethernet Ethernet settings provides the ability to choose dynamic IP addressing or specify a static IP Address for the amplifier The amplifier s default state is dynamic DHCP If using DHCP choosing No for Static IP in the second screen below you need to go to a different screen to find out what the assigned IP Address is See 7g5 IP Address under Tech Tools If using the ethernet connection the amplifier
26. PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION INDUCTION LOOP AMPLIFIER REPAIRS amp RETURNS PHOTOS ASSISTIVE LIS R NING gt VIDEOS SOFTWARE RELEASE NOTES TECHNICAL BULLETINS DOWNLOADS WARRANTY INFO REPAIRS amp RETURNS ADA COMPLIANCE ASSISITVE LIS TENING download includes download view name language download type last update ci lei IC Firmware Version 1 144 ARA e 3 E Ve App Version 1 2 5189 24952 PPA T45NET Network Interface Firmware v1 2 0 English yftware 2014 02 06 pp na Installation Instructions Readme file PPA T45NET Device Discover Tool JAVA Required English Software 2013 09 12 PLA DL21oNET PC Mixer App and Firmware Install English Software 2015 03 06 Download ZIP file i Unzip the ZIP file on the PC There will be 3 files Connect a USB Device cable from the PC to the Loop Amplifer Power ON the loop amplifer A Run the DL210 update version number e 1 144 exe file A Do NOT power down the amplifier or the PC or disconnect the USB cable while the firmware update is in process A 7 When the update is finished the amplifier will automatically reboot and display the new fiirmware version on the front screen The firmware can also be checked by going into the menu under System Configuration Tech Tools Version Note No other devices can be connected to the loop amplifer while performing the firmware upgrade i e through the ethernet connec tion The PC App cannot
27. The Makeup Gain is adjustable from OdB to 400B in 0 5db steps In 2 Dig In A In 2 Dig In A In Y Dig In L M Back a Ratio 1 0 1 a Ratio 1 0 1 Threshold 0 0 d athe Attack 100 msec s Attack 100 mzer Ratio 1 0 1 12 Release 250 mec I Release 250 meee Attack 100 msec a Makeup 0 0 db Makeup 0 0 d 18 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 6 OUTPUT CONFIGURATION Each of the outputs can be configured individually To set up Ouput 1 enter Output Configuration Ouput 1 is the first input you can adjust so it is already selected To get to the next input rotate the knob to the right Contiguration Menu Out 1 Loop 4 Back Input Configuration Output Configuration System Configuration lo de Mute ERTS 6a Name This allows you to name the Output To change the name select the first character and rotate the dial to change letters numbers When the character you want is displayed push the knob in to select that character and move to the next position When finished with the last character of the name rotate knob until OK is highlighted then push the knob in to save the name Out 1 Loop 4 Out T Loop fay Back ALL Delay io 4 h Input mixer EU Filters Loop Setup 6b Input Mixer The Input Mixer provides level adjustment of each of the inputs per each output This is used when one or more input s may be louder or softer than the others You can use the headphones
28. WS WILLIAMS SOUND PLA DL270NE and PLA DL210NE I D Dial Loop DSP Induction Loop Amplifiers USER MANUAL WILLIAMS SOUND DIGI LOOP PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Table of Contents Safety Warnings and Instructions ccoo occ ronca 4 SA 6 A AP o AI E A 7 RR 7 Controls and AS cre camara 7 Typical Connections erario 8 Rack Installation cion wi 9 Setup and Calibration Procedure I a cinco rro ro EEEE EEEE EEEE 10 Single Perimeter Loop Configuration using front LCD Dual Loop Mode 11 Dual Loop Calibration using front LCD Dual Loop Mode ccoo cinco 12 Phased Array Calibration using front LCD Phased Array Mode ccoo 13 One Speaker Single Loop Calibration using front LCD Speaker MODO 13 Front LCD Screen Menu Tree ccoo cion 15 Front Menu Detail www wai 16 AP a 16 A EADRHONE MONITOR avala ete IAEA 16 Za Mead MONS SOUC al AA S SG 16 AE A O e AA O MAA NAA II DAMU MAMAA APANIA ieee 16 AN A ii AA AA E E 17 s PU PC DP S MIN A WA aana ada sya tes a 17 Mra NA mm w umuy D MASAA cae ta aes AAA AAA AAA WAA AAA AAA AA T E T E A 17 IA 17 AS O NN 18 4 ONIS SI o o e o a a O 18 pada Threshold Ratio Attack Release Makeup aia ad 18 INES SO A ee ECO E 19 O Nic ya AAA AAA AA A A A AAA 19 Opa ipa NAC dad 19 Ola E E e suicidio 19 TE E E EE YA TE AT E A E E TEE ate ATA TEE cote ee EAA I E A E YA 20 UNE CO Level Hold Wine Attac
29. ante card 3 the Dante Card Name and 4 the Default Dante Card Name To set the ethernet parameters see section 7c Ethernet To set the DL210 Name see the previous section 794 DL210 Name To set the Dante parameters use Dante Controller For more information about installing using Dante controller please visit Audinate s website https www audinate com products software dante controller system Configuration system Configuration System Configuration Back DL210 Name aj Back DANTE Calibrate DSS ETHERNET IP addr 169 254 128 46 Loop Test Amp Temp IP addr 192 168 100 173 subnet 255 255 0 0 Version Reset All subnet 255 0 0 0 w Gateway 0 0 0 0 System Configuration Dante parameters such as IP address La Dante Device Name cannot be set in the loop amplifier MyDL210name They are set by Dante Controller The Dante Default Name assigned IP parameters can be viewed DL210 O72e7f here only System Configuration MyDL210name Dante Default Name OL210 072e7 f 796 Amp Temp The temperature of the two amplifier output stages and the CODEC audio processor chip can be monitored here A z4 by the temperature means that the amplifier is in sleep mode see 7f Power Save for how to adjust when the amplifier goes to sleep System Configuration Amplifier Temperature Back DL210 Name Calibrate NET Info Loop Test KAWE Version Reset All 797 Reset All This resets all of the set
30. brate Window and turn the offset up until the average current for Loop B matches what you observed for Loop A Click on the Loop B button to observe the current for both loops they should be close Go to step 16 If calibrating a loop in speaker mode Loop B is the only output that can be calibrated Make sure the frequency is set to 1kHz With a field strength meter set appropriately measure the field strength in the center of the loop at about waist height Adjust the Volume in the calibrate window until the field strength meter shows OdB reference level for Loop B This should be 400mA m Best Practice Step A Equalize the other frequencies as best you can to meet the level you have at 1kHz To do this run each test frequency one at a time from the calibrate window beginning with 500Hz Do not adjust the volume With the Field Strength meter measure the field strength at each test frequency and observe how many dB the signal strength is from OdB Write them down Best Practice Step B Open the Output Effects Window for the Loop Output being used For the test frequencies in step 16 adjust the Bass Midrange Treble or Metal Compensation by the values you wrote down in step 16 to compensate for low or high points in the frequency response The goal is to get the frequency response 3dB from OdB 1kHz reference from 100 Hz to 5kHz to meet the IEC 60118 4 Specification In the Output Effects Window If the loop will be used for speech cho
31. e For instructions on how to upgrade the firmware of the loop amplifier please see the section in this manual Upgrading Firmware Dante The PLA DL2100NET D model provides a Dante RJ 45 ethernet jack To change the parameters of Dante i e Ethernet address Dante Device Name you must use the Dante Controller software on a PC The Dante prameters can be viewed but cannot be set on the loop amplifier For more information on configuration and usage of Dante Controller please visit Audinate s website at httos www audinate com products software dante controller Two Dante digital audio channels can be used and are internally selected in the loop amplifer by choosing between AES EBU or Dante in the input configuration on the front of the amplifier or in the PC App The Digital Inouts both switch together i e both inputs Dig In L and Dig In R are either AES EBU or Dante cannot be one of each See the section Inout Configuration for more information Controls and Connectors Figure A Front Panel MENU MENU GUI CONTROL DISPLAY KNOB O O ADJUST DIGI LOOP DSP LOOP AMPLIFIER 1x12A 2x10A VI WILLIAMS SOUND ENTER O PUSH O AQ O O HEADPHONE JACK Figure B Rear Panel ETHERNET DANTE MIC LINE SPEAKER LEVEL JACK JACK INPUTS INPUTS COOLING FAN a FUSE 5X20mm 6 3A 250V A amp B 2x10A OUT CB We PLADL210 PROFI JNAL INDUC J LOOP AMPLIFIER H DIGITAL SI
32. e and shorten the life of the components Avoid damp and dusty places 6 Care From time to time you should wipe off the front and side panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier System Overview Thank you for purchasing the PLA DL210 Digi Loop DSP Induction Loop Amplifier This is the latest in induction loop technology An induction loop system uses a large copper loop usually run on the floor around the inside perimeter of a room to transmit electromagnetic signals to a receiving device that picks up the broadcast One advantage of loop systems over other systems is that listeners with T coil equipped devices such as hearing aids or cochlear implants can pick up the broadcast directly without any additional equipment Users without T coil devices can use optional loop receivers with earphones or headphones to hear the broadcast This system helps large or small groups overcome background noise and distance to clearly hear the speaker The PLA DL210 features DSP Audio processing with an XLR Digital Inout The Class D amplifier delivers crisp clear audio making speech more intelligible to the listener The system technician has control over Mixing Equalization Compression Ratio Phase and Frequency shaping parameters High current output
33. g front LCD Speaker Mode 13 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier oe ee 10 TI Define the area needed for the loop layout Loop and lead in wire DC resistance should be between 5 and 1 5 Ohms Connect loop wire to the DL210 Phoenix connector and insert to Loop Output B Turn the power on Rotate the menu knob clockwise and go to the configuration menu Push knob to enter and select output configuration and turn rotary selector to Loop A Scroll to set up click and select loop mode Select speaker loop and click to store setting Going back to the Configuration Menu select System Configuration page in the menu and select tech tools then select calibrate Scroll down to the frequency click and select 1 kHz With the field strength meter set appropriately measure the field strength at the mid point of the loop Adjust the volume one step down in the calibrate page until the field strength measures OdB 400m A on the field strength meter This field strength setting should be 3dB at any point within the loop area to meet the IEC 60118 4 standard Turn the power off Connect speakers to Output A Speaker Impedance should not be below 4 Ohms Turn the power on To meet the IEC 60118 Standard Field strength 400mA m audio peak response at 1kHz Calibration Point Frequency response 100 5000Hz 3dB relative to 1kHz Calibration Point achieved through Equalization Note The lead length from the amplifier
34. h Tools Delay 30 sec Brightness 10 7e1 2 Security Set Password Password Timeout The Security function allows you to set a password and determine the password timeout delay The 3 digit access password restricts unauthorized configuration changes The password cannot be recalled or displayed on the screen The password timeout delay determines how long the amplifier will display the password entry screen The password can be reset by starting with the unit off pushing the knob in and holding it turning on the amplifier while continuing to hold the knob in and waiting until the screen shows System Password Cleared roughly 20 seconds A reset to factory defaults will also reset the password but it will also erase all stored presets and system settings System Configuration system Configuration Back LED Presets Security AS 232 Power Save Ethernet Tech Tools Enter new password Set configuration Pry PR timeout 5 min 0 7f1 2 Power Save Auto Sleep Threshold The power save function will turn the amplifier off after a period Auto Sleep Delay when the input audio level falls below a specified level Threshold The Auto Sleep delay is adjustable in 10 minute increments from Off never sleeps on all the time to 120 minutes The Threshold is adjustable from 80 dB to 30 dB in 1 dB steps The default setting is 30 minutes and 80 dB System Configuration system Configuration Bac
35. is symbol on the amplifier A is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol on the amplifier A is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance POWER CORD NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL OPERATION Please call Williams Sound Customer Service at 800 328 6190 to order the appropriate power cord for the country of use Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions O N O O A W PN Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce 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 prong is 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 fro
36. k Auto Sleep 30 min System Configuration Back LED Presets security AS 232 Power Save Ethernet Tech Tools Auto Sleep 4 30 min k Threshold 80 dB 23 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 7g Tech Tools Tech Tools provides the ability to calibrate the amplifier through use of a test tone perform an open loop test check the firmware version s of the ICs name the amplifier set a static or dynamic IP address and reset the amplifier to factory default settings system Configuration Back LED Presets Security R3 232 Power Save Ethernet Tech Tools 7gla c Calibrate Output Frequency Volume Calibrate determines which output to send the test tone to Loop A or Loop B Frequency of the test tone can be set to 100 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 5 KHz or 5 kHz Volume of the test tone can be adjusted from 96 dB to O dB in 1 dB steps system Configuration system Configuration Back OL210 Name Back imps NET Info Calibrate Loop 15 Loop Test Amp Temp Frequency 1 kHz pl Version Reset All TREET j 792 Loop Test The Loop Test option performs an open circuit test to verify that a loop is connected If it finds that a loop is open the test will show FAIL Note that when runnino a single loop in dual loop mode a FAIL is acceptable for the output with no loop connected This tool is to verify that a connected loop does not have an open break in i
37. k Release usa tn dee ed o el e had ed a a EAZI 20 Se LLY AA O E AT AA Wa AI umatan tear 21 A A Ka Ai 21 pMad Adyancedsettings LO MIA MEA AAA AA AAA O 21 618 EOOD Yaa UE AA AAA e A AAA AA AA UA 21 toro TEMCONFIGURATION uti sele rie letal am Wa akaa sai 22 7a1 3 Presets Load Preset Save Preset Change Name cceccecccesccceseeeeeeeee setae eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeeeaeeeeaeetaneetaneetaneetans 22 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier An 22 PONE Mee aia idad 23 rele2 Secure Password Password TIMEOUT air addict 23 12 POWER Save s AULO SE USA ss o ictus 23 nn WAA AAA AAA AAA WAA AAA WAA AAA ENAN 24 rolat Callorare DUU FAL A AAA e 24 o WA AE AAA astan aaa sa takut sas uu 24 o eT AA ee OR ee ee ia mama ma ma Kara wa maba MABA CMEA KASI 24 o DE GN PPP o AA 24 FONO yn u susu mau a coda 25 gO AI Termi A 25 TO TeTACSSU Al asi A AAA ia 25 PC Mixer Application and iPad App Initial Setup na ns 26 Using the PC Mixer Application and iPad APP ccoo crono roo roo ron 27 Upgrading Ae a 32 PEC DA ANN E E Rc 33 A e GOO CO o a eet EEEn naa 34 eS cae ee eee 35 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Safety Warnings and Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Th
38. m being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicino is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as 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 dropped 14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashino and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 15 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 16 Wall or ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 17 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 18 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objec
39. ng up the Mic Line inputs the 3 pin Phoenix Connector can be programmed to accept various levels Line 4dBu Line 8dBu Line 10dBV or Microphone 48v Phantom Power is automatically turned on when Microphone is selected Before using a microphone check the owner s manual specifications about the use of phantom power Note The Dio In L and Dig In R inputs switch together and both inputs are either AES or Dante For example when Dig In L is switched from AES to Dante the Dig In R input follows and switches to Dante These inputs can be switched here or in the PC App see the section Using the PC Mlxer Application PC App Main Screen Digital Input Switch In T Dig In L In d Dig In L Back Compression A Back i Mame Type Danke h Input type High Pass None gs bl PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 5a3 EQ This is a 3 band parametric equalizer providing adjustment for Low Mid Band and High frequency The center or cutoff frequency for each band is chosen under the Advanced Settings The first screen below shows the level adjustment for each of the bands midrange highlighted Rotate the knob until Advanced Settings is highlighted and push the knob to select The 3rd screen below shows the advanced settings where the center or cutoff frequency for each of the bands is chosen as well as the slope in dB of the cutoff In T Dig In L In T Dig In L
40. nser microphone Input Trim Provides fine trim of the input gain Digital In Switch Switches Digital In L and Digital In R inputs follow each other to either Dante or AES EBU Input Effects Output Effects Opens the Input or Output Effects adjustment window see Figures M N Input Output Mute Mutes the Inout or Output without the need to use the slider control Unmute returns to slider gain level Input VU Meter Output VU Meter Loop Output VU Meters Shows the active level of the audio post adjustment Input Output Gain Gain adjustment slider control Custom Input Output Name Provides the ability for a custom name The jack label is preserved above the custom name Loop Modes Changes the internal configuration of the amplifier to drive the load s chosen Use Dual Loop mode for a single loop Input Output Overload Indicators This light will turn red once an overload condition is reached It remains red until cleared Clear the overload indicator by clicking on it Status Message Area If the amplifier encounters error conditions a specific message will be displayed in this area i e if a loop is open Figure M PC App Main Screen Custom Output Output Output Mute Effects Name PLA DL210 Mixer SAE Ee ea x Zero Cat ODP PLP LPL La Y PI Output Gain L Gain adj VU Meter Line Mic Phantom Mic s gt Overload Indicators Input Trim or Mic Gain Digital In Switch Loop Dante
41. oing back to the Configuration Menu select System Configuration page in the menu and select tech tools then select calibrate Scroll down to the frequency click and select 1 kHz With the field strength meter set appropriately measure the field strength at the mid point of the loop Adjust the volume one step down in the calibrate page until the field strength measures OdB 400mA m with a field strength meter This field strength reading should be 3dB at any point within the loop area to meet the IEC 60118 4 standard To meet the IEC 60118 Standard Field strength 400mA m audio peak response at 1kHz Calibration Point Frequency response 100 5000Hz 3dB relative to 1kHz Calibration Point achieved through Equalization Note The lead length from the amplifier to the loops should be kept as short as possible Note The amplifier must be calibrated to the loops before adjusting the Output Effects Figure F Dual Loop Concept 12 Perimeter Loop Perimeter Loop Loop Amplifier PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Phased Array Calibration using front LCD Phased Array Mode 19 Se 10 Master and Slave loop wire layout should follow parameters defined by blueprints and site survey findinos Loop wire and lead wire DC resistance should be between 5 and 1 5 Ohms on both the Master and Slave loops Connect the Master Loop wire to the DL210 Phoenix connector and connect to Loop Output A Turn the power
42. ose the Voice preset for the Automatic Gain Control If a source like music will be used choose the Music preset The Voice preset is designed for pauses in the audio while the Music preset is designed for more continuous audio sources If more fine tuning of the AGC is needed the Custom Preset can be used to obtain access to the Hold Time Attack and Release adjustments Configure the input types i e condenser vs electret mic using the Trim and Line buttons When this has been done power OFF the amplifier connect the microphones and other inputs and power the amplifier back ON Reconnect the computer amplifier by clicking on the amplifier symbol top left Now use the PC App to adjust the inputs as you would a normal mixer When set correctly the overall output bottom right VU meters should pulse to around OdB on average Once all of these adjustments have been finalized use a loop receiver such as the Williams Sound PLR BP1 or PLR SRI to listen to the loop s After this test is successful have someone with a T Coil equipped hearing aid or T Coil equipped cochlear implant also listen to the loop s The audio should be clear and intelligible PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Single Perimeter Loop Configuration using front LCD Dual Loop Mode AYA G a lt 10 Define the area needed for the loop layout DC resistance of the loop and lead wire should be between 5 and 1 5 Ohms Connect loop
43. ossover Cable must be used If connecting through a network a standard ethernet cable must be used to connect the Amplifier to the network and a standard ethernet cable must be used to connect the Computer to the network If a third party controller will be used Crestron AMX Extron etc a standard ethernet cable can be used to connect the amplifier and controller to the network Note A standard ethernet cable is terminated with either T568A pinout on both ends or 1568B pinout on both ends A crossover cable has T568A pinout on one end and T568B pinout on the other end See the internet for more information on terminating ethernet cables RS 232 Cable Wiring This is required if the third party controller Crestron AMX Extron etc only has RS 232 control available no ethernet The diagram below is for making a custom RS 232 control cable The only pins required are 2 3 and 5 Pins 2 and 3 are reversed from one end to the other so that receive on connector 1 is connected to transmit on connector 2 and transmit on connector 1 is connected to receive on connector 2 This circuit facilitates 2 way communication between the third party controller Crestron AMX Extron etc and the PLA DL210 See Figure D Figure D RS 232 Standard Cable Pinout Configuration RECEIVE DATA TRANSMIT DATA SIGNAL GROUND DB 9 CONNECTOR 1 DB 9 CONNECTOR 2 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Setup
44. plugged into the headphone jack to monitor the adjustments Out 1 Loop Out 1 Loop A Back AGE Name Delay 4 d Input mixer ED Filters Loop Setup Int s L ERG 6c1 2 Filters Filters provide adjustment for a high pass filter and low pass filter crossover frequency The High Pass Filter has crossover points at Off None 31Hz 62 Hz 125 Hz and 500 Hz The Low Pass Filter has crossover points at Off None 16 kHz 8 kHz and 6 3 kHz Cut 1 Loop Out T Loop A Out T Loop 4 Back AGE Marne Delay Input miser ED Loop Setup High Pass Mone Low Pass Mone Low Pass Aone 19 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 6d AGC Automatic Gain Control measures the average level of the signal and applies gain reactively to keep the output level constant It also limits the output power and reduces or eliminates distortion due to clipping that would normally occur without AGC Out 1 Loop A Back Name Delay Input mixer ED Filters Loop Setup 6d1 6 AGC Level Hold Time Attack Release Preset provides default settinos for Voice and Music and only the Amount is adjustable A Custom preset allows adjustment of the Hold Time Attack and Release Voice is designed for pauses in the audio where Music is designed for more constant level sources Amount of the AGC can be aqjusted to a maximum of 20dB of around the calibrated level or target level For people familiar with traditional
45. quential damages due to any failure of equipment to perform as intended Williams Sound shall bear no responsibility or obligation with respect to the manner of use of any equipment sold by it This warranty does not cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty The exclusions and limitations set out above are not intended to and should not be construed so as to contravene mandatory provisions of applicable law If any part or term of this Disclaimer of Warranty is held to be illegal unenforceable or in conflict with applicable law by a court of competent jurisdiction the validity of the remaining portions of this Disclaimer of Warranty shall not be affected and all rights and obligations shall be construed and enforced as if this Limited Warranty did not contain the particular part or term held to be invalid The terms of the warranty are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota Prices and the specifications of the products are subject to change without notice For Complete Warranty Statement go to www willamssound com warranty statement NOTICE Williams Sound products are NOT designed for use in extreme temperature humidity or chemical environments The introduction of chemicals such as chlorine salt water or human sweat into the product will cause damage to the circuitry Damage due to these causes i
46. s NOT covered under the Product Warranty If you experience difficulty with your system call Toll Free for Customer Assistance 1 800 843 3544 U S A or 1 952 943 2252 Outside the U S A If it is necessary to return the system for service your Customer Service Representative will give you a Return Authorization Number RA and shipping instructions 35 WS WILLIAMS SOUND 10300 Valley View Rd Eden Prairie MN 55344 800 328 6190 952 943 2252 FAX 952 943 2174 www williamssound com Copyright 2015 Williams Sound LLC MAN 179D
47. shifting is needed open Use Phased Array mode for two overlaid loops in a phased array layout where 90 Use Speaker mode if output A will be used to drive a speaker and output B will drive a loop or be left Out 1 Loop 4 Out T Loop Back AGC Back Name Delay Input mixer ED Filters Loop Setup 21 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier 7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 7a1 3 Presets Load Preset Save Preset Change Name Presets allow the user to store all of the current amplifier settings into one easy to access Preset and recall the Preset when needed These presets are stored in the amplifier not to be confused with saving or loading a configuration file which can only be done through the PC App and is stored on a computer Three presets are available as a starting point with defaults as shown Dual Loop Phased Array and Speaker Loop There are also three Custom Presets available User 1 User 2 and User 3 The User Presets can be renamed The Dual Loop Phased Array and Speaker Loop Presets cannot be altered or saved they can only be loaded We recommend saving the settings in a User Preset in case of power outage or other catastrophic failure Settings should be saved immediately after the system is calibrated system Configuration LED Presets Security AS 232 Power Save Ethernet Tech Tools System Configuration Back Load Preset save Preset Change Name System Configuration Back
48. sing the PC Mixer Application and iPad App TOOLBAR Connect to Amplifier This symbol establishes connection between the amplifier and the PC or disconnects Save Config Stores all of the system settings in a file We recommend saving the settings in a file in case of power outage or other catastrophic failure Settings should be saved immediately after the system is calibrated Load Config Loads all saved system settings from a file Application Settings This is where communication between the amplifier and the PC is set up You can also change the quality of the graphics or run a demo of the application with simulated VU meter activity Reset Levels This will reset all of the slider and rotary dial levels to INF Calibration This opens the calibration window which provides a convenient way to calibrate the loop by generating a test tone using the amplifier s internal tone generator adjusting the frequency and output level and measuring the signal level of the loop with a field strength meter Note The field strength meter can be purchased through Williams Sound model PLM FSMP Please see our website for more information Loop Test Performs a test on the loop s looking for an open or faulty loop Full Screen View This returns to a full screen view if the window has been re sized Saved Views 1 4 Allows the user to save and recall custom views This can be useful when one part of the application is used often
49. t System Configuration System Configuration System Configuration Back DL210 Name Loop A Testing Loop Pass Calibrate NET Info Loop E Waiting Loop E FAIL EAS Amp Temp Version Reset all Test 793 Version Version is an info screen that shows the firmware version of the bootloader chip main processor chip CPU DSP chio 1 and DSP chip 2 system Contiguration Firmware version info Back OL210 Name PA 1 15 Calibrate NET Info an Main CPU 1 144 Loop Test Amp Temp DSP1 1142 DsP2 1 142 Version Reset All 7g4 DL210 Name The DL210 Name provides the ability to give the amplifier an 8 character name for easy identification when connecting to it through the PC App on a network This name will show up on a drop down list in the PC App as an available device to connect to For example if 5 amplifiers were connected on the network and the third amp was designated for the Ballroom you could connect to Ballroom amplifier to make changes to that amp s settings 24 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier Enter DL210 Name Enter DL210 Name Back Calibrate NET Info Loop Test Amp Temp i version Reset All Cancel 795 NET Info This screen is for viewing Ethernet and Dante parameters of the amplifier No changes can be made from this screen Four parameters can be viewed here 1 Ethernet Address and MAC address of the ethernet card 2 Ethernet Address and MAC address of the D
50. target is internally set by calibration Level This dial applies active gain correction up to 20 dB around the target the Level window As the dial is turned up more correction is applied If the audio level is below the target up to 20dB gain is applied above the target up to 20dB attenuation is applied Hold Time is how long AGC remains at the same level when the input signal drops out of the Level Window The Hold Time adjustable from 1 second to 60 seconds in 1 second steps For Voice longer hold times are often used to maintain the gain level when the speaker pauses or stops talking For Music shorter hold times are often used since the signal tends to be continuously present Attack is the speed at which the gain is boosted when the level of the input signal crosses into the Level window Short settings react to the signal quickly while long attack times have a lagging effect When the speaker pauses too short of an attack can result in pumping or breathing where the sound gets really loud before returning the desired level Release is the speed at which the gain is reduced after the input signal drops out of the Level window Short settings drop the gain quickly while long release times have the effect of sustaining the signal Too short of a release can result in missed parts of speech due to the gain dropping off too fast Too long of a release can result in speech getting muddled or ringing
51. tings back to factory defaults except the Ethernet and Dante Network Settings Any other user entered information will be lost The amplifier may need to be rebooted after the factory reset is performed to change states For example if the amplifier goes to sleep it may still be asleep until it gets rebooted Note The PC App gives the user the ability to save all settings to a configuration file for recall later In this manner all settings can be erased here to bring the amplifier back to a known state factory defaults for troubleshooting purposes etc Then if desired a saved configuration can be loaded back into the unit via the PC App It is good practice to store backup configurations in a configuration file see PC App section if much work has been done to finely adjust the amplifier System Configuration Reset All Back DL210 Name Reset all tino Calibrate NET Into to factory defaults Loop Test Amp Temp Version Reset All ves W 25 PLA DL210NET Digi Looo DSP Induction Loop Amplifier PC Mixer Application and iPad App Initial Setup SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC App The PC Mixer App can be used to communicate with the amplifier through the Ethernet USB or RS 232 Ports The ethernet connection is recommended when using the PC App for best performance The PC App must be configured for the type of connection used before the Computer will communicate with the Loop Amplifier The PC App may fail to install or not work properly
52. ts do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the openings 19 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Precautions 1 Power WARNING BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY The amplifier is designed for use only with the line cord of the region in which it will be operated 2 Voltage Label Rear Panel A label located at the rear panel power connection indicates the AC power input for the unit The label will read 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 210W Auto switching 3 Do Not Plug in the input output ethernet USB or RS 232 connections while the power switch is switched to the ON position 4 Do Not Touch the PLA DL210NET with wet hands Do not handle the PLA DL210NET or power cord when your hands are wet or damp If water or any other liquid enters the PLA DL210NET cabinet take the PLA DL210NET to qualified service personnel for inspection 5 Place the PLA DL210NET in a well ventilated location Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of the PLA DL210NET especially when it is placed in an audio rack If ventilation is blocked the PLA DL210NET may over heat and malfunction Do not expose the PLA DL210NET to direct sun light or heating units as the PLA DL210NET internal components temperature may ris
53. ul in a loop system when a PA system is also being used so that the audio being heard through the loop receiver or hearing aid matches that of the PA System speakers Delay helps to eliminate this echo effect The Delay is adjustable from 0 ms to 165 ms in 1 ms steps Gut 1 Loop 4 Out T Loop Back AGE Back Name Input mixer ED Filters Loop Setup 6f1 3 EQ Lo Mid Hi The EQ is a Parametric Equalizer In the basic settings second screen below there is a low mid band and high frequency slider that can be adjusted between 12 dB and 12 dB To review or change the pole frequencies see 6f4a d Advanced Settings below Out 1 Loop _ Utt Llop _ Back AGC a a BENZ NN Marne Delay aie sae ao Input miser LETT Filters Loop Setup aes Lo Mid Hi 6f4a d Advanced Settings Lo Mid Hi Metal Comp Advanced Settings provide the ability to change the frequency point define a more specific numerical dB level or adjust for high frequency metal loss The Lo Mid and Hi filters can all be adjusted from 20 Hz to 20kHz and 12 dB to 12 dB The Metal Compensation can be adjusted from 1kHz to 9KHz and 12dB to 12 dB ti loop Out T Loop 4 Pack l Mekal Mid Hi Comp Hz o 106 son 006 ef oo Doo oa 0 6g Loop Mode Loop Mode configures the outputs for different loop speaker combinations Use Dual Loop mode to drive a single loop or two single loops not overlaid no phase shift phase
54. wire to the DL210 Phoenix connector and insert to Loop Output A Connect all inputs to be used into the DL210 Turn the power on Rotate the menu knob clockwise and go to the configuration menu Push knob in click to enter and select output configuration Turn the rotary selector to Loop A Scroll to set up click and select loop mode Select dual loop and click to store setting Going back to the Configuration Menu select System Configuration page in the menu and select tech tools then select calibrate Scroll down to the frequency click and select 1 kHz With the field strength meter set appropriately measure the field strength at the mid point of the loop Adjust the volume one step down in the calibrate page until the field strength measures OdB 400m A in the center of the looped area This field strength setting should be 3dB at any point within the loop area to meet the IEC 60118 4 standard Back out of calibrate system configuration menu The input to the amplifier should now be adjusted to an acceptable input level To meet the IEC 60118 Standard Field strength 400mA m peak response at 1kHz Calibration Point Frequency response 100 5000Hz 3dB relative to 1kHz Calibration Point achieved through Equalization Note The lead length from the amplifier to the loop should be kept as short as possible Note The amplifier must be calibrated to the loop before adjusting the Output Effects Figure E Single Loop Concept
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