Summary of D6
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D6 amplifier hardware manual (1.2en).
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Symbols on the equipment please refer to the information in the operating manual. Warning! Dangerous voltage! General information d6 amplifier hardware manual version 1.2en, 11/2007, d2017.En.01 copyright © 2007 by d&b audiotechnik ag; all rights reserved. Keep this manual with the product or in a s...
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Contents 1. Introduction......................................................................4 1.1. Intended use...............................................................................................4 1.2. Scope of supply.........................................................................
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1. Introduction this manual describes the facilities and basic functions of the hardware of the d6 amplifier. A detailed description of the d6 software (firmware) menu structure and access is given in the d6 software manual, which is also provided with the d6. 1.1. Intended use the d6 amplifier is a...
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2. D6 amplifier fig. 1: d6 amplifier 2.1. D6 based systems the d6 amplifier incorporates: - universal voltage, switch mode power supply with active power factor correction (pfc) - two channel class d power amplifier - digital signal processors (dsp) - comprehensive protection circuits - controls and...
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2.3. Power supply the switch mode mains power supply permits worldwide application without the need for mains voltage switching or conversion. The power supply incorporates active power factor correction (pfc) which provides a clean and highly efficient sinusoidal current draw, thus providinghighest...
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3. Controls and indicators 3.1. Controls 3.1.1. Power switch the power switch [1] is a rocker switch type. It does not isolate the unit from mains power. - off the unit is switched off except the overvoltage protection circuit. The power consumption is low (1 w typical). - on the unit is switched on...
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Status indication the switch incorporates a green led indicator which indicates three different states – on, mute and standby. - led illuminates permanently ⇒ on (unmuted) the d6 is ready for use. - led regular flashing (1:1 duty cycle): ⇒ mute the correspondingchannel of the d6 is muted however the...
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3.2. Indicators 3.2.1. Lc display the lc-display [4] serves as a user interface and display for all configuration settings and status information. The display is illuminated and can be set to "on/off/timeout 10 s." a detailed description of the menu structure and access is given in the d6 software m...
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4. Connections d6 voltage see label ~ 50/60 hz, 1000 w mains supply digital aes/ebu analog out b out a ch a ch b service remote 4.1. Mains connector the d6 is a protective class 1 unit. Warning! A missing earth (ground) contact may lead to dangerous voltages in the housing and controls and may lead ...
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4.2.2. Input digital aes/ebu and link fig. 3: pin assignment digital input/link digital input (aes/ebu) digital link power fail (bypass) buffer fig. 4: digital input bypass a 3 pin female xlr aes/ebu [11] (aes 3) input and a 3 pin male xlr link output [12] is provided. The balanced input utilizes a ...
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4.4. Remote interface the d6 is fitted with a 2-wire serial remote control interface, (2 x rj 45 [14]) carrying can-bus signals. All pins of both connectors are wired in parallel allowingeither to be used as the input or output. Where remote control networkingconforms to a "bus or ringtopology" one ...
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5. Installation and operation notice: observe the following conditions and ensure that ... - no moisture or liquids will enter the unit e.G. Rain, excessive humidity or steam, oil steam or splashes or knocked over liquids (e.G. Drinks) - no additional heat will have an impact to the unit e.G. Excess...
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5.2. Operation 5.2.1. Power consumption and power loss the power required from the mains supply and the waste heat produced by the amplifiers power loss vary dependingon the load impedance and the signal levels and characteristics (e.G. Speech, music). In practice, the theoretical peak power consump...
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5.2.2. Mains supply the table below indicates the number of devices per phase conductor when full output power is required. Mains supply number of devices 230 v / 16 a max. 4 115/100 v / 15 a max. 2 in the usa and japan we recommend the use of mains leads with a high cross section (min. 4 mm 2 / awg...
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6. Technical specifications displays isp a/b..................................................................Input signal present indicator (green) gr a/b.........................................................................Gain reduction indicator (yellow) ovl a/b..................................
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Out a/b...........................................................................................................................Nl4 .....................................................................................Pin assignment: 1+/2+: output + ....................................................
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Operating conditions temperature range*...................................................0° c to 40° c / 32° f to 104° f .............................................*sum of average output power of 2 x 200 w (400 w) ................................................................................Int...
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7. Manufacturers declarations 7.1. Eu declaration of conformity (ce symbol) this declaration applies to the d6 amplifier manufactured by d&b audiotechnik ag consisting of the amplifier unit. D&b d6 amplifier, z2700 all products of type d6 startingfrom variant z2700.000 are included, provided they co...
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D2017.En .01, 11/ 2007 © d & b au di ot ec hni k a g d&b audiotechnik ag, eugen-adolff-str. 134, d-71522 backnang, germany, phone +49-7191-9669-0, fax +49-7191-95 00 00 _______.