DLP-4080

Loudspeaker Management System

User Manual

XILICA Audio Design

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ................................................................... 2

1.0 Introduction .................................................................... 3

2.0 Features .......................................................................... 4

3.0 Front Panel Functions ................................................... 5

4.0 Rear Panel Functions .................................................... 7

5.0 Powering Up the Device ................................................ 8

6.0 Operating the Device ..................................................... 9

6.1 Input menus............................................................... 9

6.2 Output Menus.......................................................... 11
6.3 System Menus......................................................... 15

7.0 Quick Reference........................................................... 19

8.0 PC Control Software .................................................... 20

9.0 Specifications............................................................... 21

10.0 Warranty........................................................................ 23

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1.0 Introduction
The DLP-4080 is a complete 4 input - 8 output digital loudspeaker
management system designed for the touring or fixed sound installation
markets. The absolute latest in available technology is utilized with 32-bit
(40-bit extended) floating point processors and high performance 24-bit
Analog Converters. The high-bit DSP prevents noise and distortion induced
by truncation errors of the commonly used 24-bit fixed-point devices. A
complete set of parameters include I/O levels, delay, polarity, 6 bands of
parametric EQ per channel, multiple crossover selections and full function
limiters. Precise frequency control is achieved with its 1 Hz resolution.
Inputs and outputs can be routed in multiple configuration to meet any
requirements. The DLP-4080 can be controlled or configured in real time
on the front panel or with the intuitive PC GUI accessed via the RS-232
interface. Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device
current with newly developed algorithms and functions once available.
Multiple setup storage and system security complete this professional
package.

Shipped contents:

- DLP-4080 unit
- User Manual
- XLink Software CD

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2.0 Features

> 4 Inputs and 8 Outputs with flexible routing

> 32-bit (40-bit extended) floating point DSP
> 48/96kHz Sampling Rate Selectable
> High Performance 24-bit A/D Converters
> 1 Hz Frequency Resolution
> 6 Parametric Equalizers for each Input and Output
> Multiple Crossover types with Full Function Limiters
> Precise Level, Polarity and Delay
> CPU and DSP upgrade via PC
> Individual Channel Buttons with Linking capability
> 4-Line x 26 Character Backlit LCD Display
> Full 5-segment LED’s on every Input and Output
> Storage of up to 30 Program Setups
> Multiple Levels of Security Locks
> RS-232 Interface for PC Control and Configuration
> Future options available

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3.0 Front Panel Functions

1 3 4 6 5

1. Mute keys - Mute/Unmute input and output channels. When an input

channel is muted, a red LED will come on for indication.

2. Gain/Menu keys - Selects the corresponding channel for the LCD menu
display and is acknowledged by a green LED. The last modified menu
will be displayed on the LCD. Linking multiple channels is accomplished
by pressing and holding the first channel key, then pushing the other
desired channels. This eases programming for same parameters across
multiple channels. Multiple Inputs can be linked together and multiple
outputs can be linked together. Inputs and Outputs are linked separately.

3. Peak Level LED - Indicates the current peak level of the Signal:
Signal (-42dB), -12dB, -6dB, -3dB, Over/Limit. The Input Over LED
references to the device's maximum headroom. The Output Limit LED
references to the threshold of the limiter.

4. LCD - Shows all the necessary information to control the unit.

5. Rotary Thumb Wheel - Changes parameter data values. The wheel

has travel velocity sensing which ease large incremental data
modifications. For modifying delay and frequency (1 Hz resolution),
pressing the Speed key simultaneously will increment/decrement the
data value by 100X.

6. Menu Control keys - There are 6 menu keys: <<Menu (Menu Down),
Menu>> (Menu Up), <<Cursor (Cursor Down), Cursor>> (Cursor Up),
Enter/Sys/Speed and Exit. The functions of each key is explained
below:

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<<Menu: Previous menu screen

Menu>>: Next menu screen

<<Cursor: Previous cursor in the menu screen

Cursor>>: Next cursor in the menu Screen

Enter/Sys/Speed: Enter is used only in the System Menu to proceed

with selected actions
Sys enters the System Menu from the main menu
Speed modifies delay and frequency (1 Hz
resolution mode) data values by 100X.

Exit: Exit to the Main Menu

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4.0 Rear Panel Functions

1,2,3 4 5 6

1. Main Power - Connects via a standard IEC socket. A compatible power

cord is supplied with the unit. The voltage input is either 115VAC or
230VAC and is clearly specified on the unit. Voltage requirement has to
be stated upon ordering.

2. Main Fuse - T200mA-250V. Slow blow type.

3. Power switch - Controls power On/Off.

4. RS232 - a standard female DB9 socket. A straight through cable is

required for PC connection.

5. Option slot - Option slot for future use.

6. XLR input and outputs - Separate 3-pin XLR connectors are provided
for each audio input and output. The device's output stage employs the
balanced impedance topology. All I/O connectors have pin 1 as ground
(shield), pin 2 as + and pin 3 as -.

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5.0 Powering Up the Device

• After powering up the unit, the following initialization screen is displayed

on the LCD:

** XILICA AUDIO DESIGN ***

** DLP-4080 CONTROLLER ***

------ INITIALIZING ------

• The initialization process takes about 8 seconds and during that period
the unit boots and displays the DLP-4080 firmware version.

• After the initialization process is finished the DLP-4080 displays its main
screen:

** XILICA AUDIO DESIGN ***

******** DLP-4080 ********

PROGRAM:01 XXXXXXXXXXXX

• The screen shows the current program number and program name
assigned to the unit. The program assigned is always the last program
the user recalled or stored before powering down the unit.

• Now the DLP-4080 is now ready to operate.

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6.0 Operating the Device

Tips: Channel Linking - If the user presses one of the Input or Output Menu
keys, holds it down and press any other Menu key(s) in the same group
(Input or Output group), then the channels are linked together. The green
menu LEDs for the linked channels are lit. Any modification of the data for
the selected channel will be applied to the linked channels as well. To
cancel the linking, just press any other Menu key or the Sys key after
releasing the held key.

6.1 Input menus

Each of DLP-4080 input channels has a separate Menu key. There are 3
menus for each input channel.

Signal - Signal parameters

IN_1:XXXXXX MENU:Signal
LEVEL:0.00dB
POL :+
DELAY:0 (000.000ms)

• LEVEL - Gain, -40.00dB to +15.00dB in 0.25dB steps.

• POL - Polarity, can be normal (+) or inverted (-).
• DELAY - Delay in 21us steps. Can be displayed in ms, ft or m. The
time unit of the delay can be changed in the System menu. The
maximum delay permitted is 24,000 steps (500ms).

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EQ - EQ parameters

IN_1:XXXXXX MENU:EQ
EQ# :1 BW:0.33oct
LEVEL:0.00dB Q=4.36
FREQ :1000Hz TYPE:Param

• EQ# - Selects one of the 6 available Equalizers.

• LEVEL - EQ level gain. Ranges from -30.00dB to +15.00dB in
0.25dB steps.
• FREQ - EQ center frequency. Ranges from 20 to 20,000Hz in either
1Hz steps or 1/36 octave steps. The sampling rate and the
frequency steps can be selected in the System Menu.
• BW - EQ Bandwidth. Ranges from 0.02 to 2.50 octaves in steps of
0.01 octave steps for PEQ. The Q value is automatically shown
beneath the octave value. For Lo-Slf or Hi-Shf, it is either 6 or
12dB/Oct.
• Type - Type of EQ. The types can be parametric (PEQ), Lo-shelf
(Lo-shf) and Hi-shelf (Hi-shf).

Ch-Name - Channel Name

IN_1:XXXXXX MENU:Ch-Name
NAME:XXXXXX

• Name - Channel name. It is 6 characters in length.

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6.2 Output Menus

Each output channel of the DLP-4080 has a separate menu key. There are
6 menus for each output channel.

Signal - Signal parameters

OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:Signal
LEVEL:0.00dB
POL :+
DELAY:0 (000.000ms)

• Refer to the Input Menus for details

EQ - EQ paramters

OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:EQ
EQ# :1 BW:0.33oct
LEVEL:0.00dB Q=4.36
FREQ :1000Hz TYPE:Param

• Refer to the Input Menus for details

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XOver - Crossover parameters

OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:XOver
FTRL:Off FTRH:Off
FRQL:1000Hz FRQL:1000Hz
SLPL:24dB SLPH:24dB

• FTRL - Filter Type of low frequency crossover point (high pass).

Types can be Buttwrth (Butterworth), Link-Ri (Linkritz Riley) or
Bessel.

• FRQL - Filter cut-off Frequency of low frequency crossover point

(high pass). Ranges from 20 to 20,000Hz in either 1Hz steps or
1/36 octave steps. The frequency steps can be selected in the
System Menu.

• SLPL - Filter Slope of low frequency crossover point (high pass).

Ranges from 6 to 48dB/octave (48kHz) or 6 to 24dB/octave
(96kHz) in 6dB/octave steps. If the selected Filter Type is Linkritz
Riley, the available slopes are 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 dB/octave (48kHz)
or 12 / 24 (96kHz).

• FTRH - Filter Type of high frequency crossover point (low pass).

• FRQH - Filter cut-off Frequency of high frequency crossover point

(low pass).

• SLPH - Filter Slope of high frequency crossover point (low pass).

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Filter Low crossover High crossover
configuration point point

None FTRL Off FTRH Off

Highpass FTRL not Off FTRH Off

FRQL

Lowpass FTRL Off FTRH not Off

FRQH

Bandpass FTRL not Off FTRH not Off

FRQL FRQH

Limit - Output Limter

OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:Limit
THRESH :+20.0dBu
ATTACK :100ms
RELEASE:32x

• THRESH - Limit Threshold. Ranges from -20 to +20dBu in 0.5dB

steps.

• ATTACK - Attack time. Ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps,

then ranges from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps.

• RELEASE - Release time. Can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X
the attack time.

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Source - Input Source

OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:Source
1:On 4:Off
2:Off
3:Off

• 1,2,3,4 – Input channel source for the current output channel. Can
be set to enable the input source (On) or disable it (Off). If more
than one input source are enabled, they will be added together as
the source for the current output channel.

Ch-Name - Channel Name

OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:Ch-Name
NAME:XXXXXX

• Refer to the Input Menus for details

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6.3 System Menus

The System Menus allow the user to control and change parameters that
are related to the system behavior and general operation. It can be
accessed by pressing the Sys key in the main menu (when no Input/Output
or System Menu is activated). All System Menus require the Enter key to
be pressed for the selected action.

Recall - Program Recall

The DLP-4080 has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30

different program setups. A program can be recalled using this menu.

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Recall
PROG:01
NAME:XXXXXXXXXXXX

• PROG - Program Number to be recalled..

• NAME - Program Name of the program. This is read only, the user
has no access to them.

Store - Program store

The DLP-4080 has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30

different program setups. A program can be stored using this menu. The
old program with the same program number will be replaced. Once the
program is stored in the flash memory, it can be recalled at a later time,
even after power down.

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Store
PROG:01
NAME:XXXXXXXXXXXX

• PROG - Program Number for the current data to be stored.

• NAME - Program Name, allows a maximum length of 12
characters.

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Config - Device Configuration

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Config
MODE:2-Way

• MODE - configures the mode of operation.

Mode: Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Out 5 Out 6 Out 7 Out 8

None Any Any Any Any Any Any Any Any
Stereo 2-Way In1 In1 In2 In2 Any Any Any Any
Stereo 3-Way In1 In1 In1 In2 In2 In2 Any Any
Stereo 4-Way In1 In1 In1 In1 In2 In2 In2 In2

The unit assigns the Input source for the corresponding outputs when the
Mode of Configuration is selected. The crossover point parameters like the
filter type, cut-off frequency and slope have to be configured manually in
the Xover Menu in each Output menu.

*Note: The configuration mode configures the input sources when selected.
The user can change the source afterwards if desired. It does not keep the
configuration in memory.

Copy - Copy channels

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Copy
SOURCE:In1
TARGET:In2

Copy Channels from the source to the target. When the Source and
Targets are both Inputs or Outputs, all audio parameters will be copied.
When one of the Source or the Target is an input while the other is an
output, only the Level, Polarity, Delay and EQ are copied.

• SOURCE - Channel to be copied from.

• TARGET - Channel to be copied to.

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General - General system parameters

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:General
FREQ MODE :All Freq
DELAY UNIT:01
DEVICE# :1

• FREQ MODE - Selects the frequency control mode for EQ and

crossover filters. Can be 36 steps/octave or All Frequencies (1 Hz
resolution).
• DELAY UNIT - ms, ft or m.
• DEVICE# - Assigns the device ID from 1 to 16. This ID is useful
when a network of more than 1 unit is present.

PC Link - PC Link Enable

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:PC Link

PCLINK:On

• PCLINK: - PC Link Enable. It enables (On) or disables (Off) RS232

communication with the PC software. It is recommended to turn off
the link when the unit is not connected to the PC.

Sampling - Sampling Rate Selection

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Sampling
SAMPLING RATE:96kHz

• SAMPLING RATE: - Sampling Rate selection. The unit can

operate under 48kHz or 96kHz sampling rate according to this
option. The device has to be shut down and turned back on for the
hardware effect to take place. For 96kHz operation, crossover
slopes can be up to 24dB/Oct only, while 48kHz gives crossover
slopes to 48dB/Oct.

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Security - Security Locks

The DLP-4080 enables the user to secure the unit and prevent undesired
changes in the setup. In order to switch between the security level the user
must enter the correct password.

SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Security
MENU:In-Signal
LOCK:No
PASSWORD:XXXX

• MENU - Selects the menu to be locked/unlocked. The options are:

• In-Signal - Input Signal Menu (Level, Polarity, Delay).
• In-EQ - Input EQ Menu.
• In-Name - Input Channel Name Menu
• Out-Signal - Output Signal Menu (Level, Polarity, Delay).
• Out-EQ - Output EQ Menu.
• Out-Xover - Output Crossover Menu.
• Out-Limit - Output Limit Menu.
• Out-Source - Output Source Menu.
• Out-Name - Output Channel Name Menu.
• System - System Menu

• LOCK - Selects to lock (Yes) or unlock (No) the corresponding

menu.

• PASSWORD – The password of the DLP-4080 is 4 characters in

length. The user can change it via the PC application software.
The factory default of a new unit does not require a password.

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7.0 Quick Reference

Menu Field
Parameters Min Max Steps Units
<<Menu>> <<Cursor>>
Level Signal LEVEL -40 +15 0.25 dB
Polarity Signal POL +/-
Delay Signal DELAY 0 24,000 1 21us steps
EQ Number EQ EQ# 1 6 1
EQ Level EQ LEVEL -30 +15 0.25 dB
EQ Frequency EQ FREQ 20 20,000 1 Hz
0.0
EQ Bandwidth EQ BW 2.50 0.01 Octave
2
Crossover Low XOver FTRL Off / Butterworth / Linkwitz-Riley / Bessel
Crossover Low XOver FRQL 20 20,000 1 Hz
48 (48kHz)
Crossover Low XOver SLPL 6 6 dB/octave
24 (96kHz)
Crossover High XOver FTRH Off / Butterworth / Linkwitz-Riley / Bessel
Crossover High XOver FRQH 20 20,000 1 Hz
48 (48kHz)
Crossover High XOver SLPH 6 6 dB/octave
24 (96kHz)
Out Limit Thresh Limit THRESH -20 +20 0.5 dBu
Out Attack Time Limit ATTACK 0.3 100 0.1/1 ms
Out Release Time Limit RELEASE 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32X Attack time
Source Source 1, 2, 3, 4 Off / On
Channel Name Ch-Name NAME 6 characters

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8.0 PC Control Software
The DLP-4080 is shipped with a special PC Graphic User Interface (GUI)
application - XLink. XLink gives the user an option to control the DLP-4080
unit from a remote PC via the RS232 serial communication link. The GUI
application makes it much easier to control and monitor the device,
allowing the user to get the whole picture on one screen. Programs can be
recalled and stored from/to PC’s hard drive, thus expanding the storage to
become virtually limitless.

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9.0 Specifications

Inputs and Outputs

Input Impedance: >10k Ohms
Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
Maximum Level: +20dBu
Type: Electronically balanced

Audio Performance
Frequency Response: +/- 0.1dB (20 to 20kHz)
Dynamic Range: 115dB typ (unweighted)
CMMR: > 60dB (50 to 10kHz)
Crosstalk: < -100dB
Distortion: 0.002% (1kHz @+4dBu)

Digital Audio Performance

Processor: 32-bit (40-bit extended)
Sampling Rate: 48kHz/96kHz
Analog Converters: High Performance 24-bit
Propagation Delay: 3ms

Front Panel Controls

Display: 4 x 26 Character Backlit LCD
Level Meters: 5 segment LED
Buttons: 12 Mute Controls
12 Gain/Menu Controls
6 Menu Controls
Dial Encoder: Embedded Thumb Wheel

Connectors
Audio: 3-pin XLR
RS-232: Female DB-9
Power: Standard IEC Socket

General
Power: 115 / 230 VAC (50 / 60Hz)
Dimensions: 19”x1.75”x8” (483x44x203 mm)
Weight: 10lbs / 4.6kg

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Audio Control Parameters
Gain: -40 to +15dB in 0.25dB steps
Polarity: +/-
Delay: Up to 500ms per I/O

Equalizers (6 per I/O)

Type: Parametric, Hi-shelf, Lo-shelf
Gain: -30 to +15dB in 0.25dB steps
Bandwidth: 0.02 to 2.50 octaves (Q=0.5 to 72)

Crossover Filters (2 per Output)

Filter Types: Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz Riley
Slopes: 6 to 48dB/oct (48kHz)
6 to 24dB/oct (96kHz)

Limiters
Threshold: -20 to +20dBu
Attack: 0.3 to 100ms
Release: 2 to 32X the attack time

System Parameters
No. of Programs: 30
Program Names: 12 character length
Delay Units: ms, ft, m
Frequency Modes: 36 steps/oct, 1Hz resolution
Security Locks: Any individual menu
PC Link: Off, On
Copy channels: All parameters
Channel Names: 6 character length

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice

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10.0 Warranty

The DLP-4080 is warranted covering materials and workmanship for a

period of one (1) year, as determined by the date of retail purchase
(according to the sales receipt from an authorized dealer) or the date of
manufacture if the sales receipt is not available (according to the serial
number). This warranty applies to the product; therefore, the remainder of
the warranty period will be automatically transferred to any subsequent
owner. This warranty applies only to failure of a Xilica product caused by
defects in materials and workmanship during the stated warranty period. It
does not apply to a unit that has been subjected to abuse, accident,
modification, improper handling/installation, or repairs made without factory
authorization or by anyone other than authorized Xilica Field Service
Stations. This warranty is void if the serial number has been defaced,
altered or removed. Products covered by this warranty will be repaired or
replaced at the option of Xilica, without charge for materials or labor,
provided all the terms of this warranty have been met.

For factory service, please call or email for a Return Authorization (R/A)
number before shipping. If the product is shipped, the following information
must be included in the package:
1. Owner’s complete name, daytime phone number, return street address
and return authorization number.
2. The serial number of the product being returned and a copy of the retail
sales receipt, if possible.
3. A complete description of the problem(s) experienced, including a brief
description of how the equipment is being used and other equipments
involved.

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 User Manual v3.02 (Nov 2004)

XILICA Audio Design

88 Oxford Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. L4C 4L5

Phone: (905) 770-0055 Fax: (905) 770-2984
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