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Page 3 - I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S - R E A D T H I S F I R S T; I m p o r t a n t S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r E l e c t r o n i c P r o d u c t s; receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

1 I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S - R E A D T H I S F I R S T Read and heed all warnings and safety instructions in this Manual before using the product. Failure tofollow all precautions can result in equipment damage, personal injury, or death. 1 . 1 I m p o r t a n t S a f e t...

Page 4 - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT; C O N S I G N E S D E S É C U R I T É - À L I R E E N P R E M I E R; Nettoyer uniquement avec un tissu sec.

19. If the loudspeaker is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, internal condensation may develop. If powered up with such condensation, electronic failure could result. Whenexposed to environmental changes, allow the loudspeaker at least 30 minutes to acclimate to anew temperature before ...

Page 5 - à une ligne secteur avec terre.; P R E C AU Z I O N I D I S I C U R E Z Z A - DA L E G G E R E P E R P R I M O; I m p o r t a n t i N o r m e d i S i c u r e z z a p e r L ' u s o d i E l e t t r o n i c o P r o d o t t i; Prestare atenzione ad ogni avvertenza.

14. Déconnecter 'appareil du secteur en cas d'orage ou de périodes d'inutilisation prolongées. 15. Confier toutes les réparations à un personnel qualifié. L'appareil doit être réparé lorsqu'il a été endommagé, lorsque le cordon ou la fiche secteur ont été endommagés, los de l'infiltration d'unliquid...

Page 6 - contenenti liquido, come vasi o bicchieri.; PER RIDURRE IL RISCHIO DI INCENDIO O SCOSSA ELETTRICA,; Page vi

8. L'unità dev'essere posizionata in un luogo lontano da fonti di calore come caloriferi, stufe o altre apparecchiature che producono calore (inclusi gli amplificatori). 9. Non annullare la sicurezza garantita dall'utilizz di spine polarizzate o con messa a terra. Le spine polarizzate sono caratteri...

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1 P R E C AU C I O N E S D E S E U R I D A D - L E A E S T O P R I M E R O Lea y respete todas las instrucciones de seguridad y aviso que aparezcan en este manual antes de comenzara usar este aparato. El no cumplir con lo indicado en esas precauciones puede dar lugar a daños en elaparato, daños pers...

Page 8 - PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS; S I C H E R H E I T S H I N W E I S E - Z U E R S T L E S E N; W i c h t i g e S i c h e r h e i t s a n w e i s u n g e n f ü r E l e k t r o n i s c h e P r o d u k t e; Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser.

19. Si el altavoz queda expuesto en algún momento a cambios de temperatura o de humedad, puede producirse condensación de agua en su interior. Si enciende la unidad mientras seproduce esa condensción, se puede producir una avería eléctrica. Por ese motivo, cuando launidad quede expuesta a cambios me...

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11. Verlegen Sie das Netzkabel nicht im Durchgangsbereich und schützen Sie es vor Knicken, besonders im Breich der Stecker oder im Bereich, wo das Kabel aus dem Gehäuse austritt. 12. Benutzen Sie ausschließlich vom Hersteller empfohlenes Zubehör. 13. Benutzen Sie ausschließlich von Hersteller empfoh...

Page 10 - E C D e c l a r a t i o n o f C o n f o r m i t y; Product Description: Audio digital signal processor; F C C I n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e U s e r; Page x

1 . 2 E C D e c l a r a t i o n o f C o n f o r m i t y Eastern Acoustic Works, as the manufacturer, hereby certifies that, in its delivered version, Product Model: UX8800 Product Description: Audio digital signal processor complies with the provisions of these directives and standards: European Cou...

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C O N T E N T S 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ THIS FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii 1.1 Important Safety Instructions for Electronic Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii 1 CONSIGNES ...

Page 12 - U N PA C K I N G; C o n t e n t s; Internal support packaging; S h i p p i n g D a m a g e; The carrier will help prepare and file this claim.; R e t u r n i n g a P r o c e s s o r t o E A W

2 U N PA C K I N G 2 . 1 C o n t e n t s 1 UX8800 Digital Processor 1 set Internal support packaging 1 IEC Power cable 6 ft / 2 m with Nema 15-3 ac mains plug for 115V / 120 V 1 IEC Power cable 6 ft / 2 m with Schuko type ac mains plug for 220 V / 240 V 1 Ethernet crossover cable 7 ft / 2.1 m 1 4 A,...

Page 13 - I N T R O D U C T I O N; U X 8 8 0 0 D e s c r i p t i o n; Loudspeaker Processor:; The UX8800 functions to provide sophisticated, EAW-engineered; F e a t u r e s a n d B e n e f i t s

Page 3 3 I N T R O D U C T I O N Congratulations on purchasing the innovative UX8800 digital signal processor (DSP) from EasternAcoustic Works. While designed with the fundamental principles of close-coupled processing used sincethe first MX Series Processors in the 1980s, the UX8800 uses EAW’s late...

Page 15 - U X 8 8 0 0 I N S TA L L AT I O N; P h y s i c a l I n s t a l l a t i o n; To maintain compliance ratings, keep the ac mains voltage between; VENTILATION CLEARANCES

4 U X 8 8 0 0 I N S TA L L AT I O N 4 . 1 P h y s i c a l I n s t a l l a t i o n CAUTION: The UX8800’s operating temperature range is 32 F to 104 F degrees / 0 C to 40 C degrees. The UX8800 may not function properly in temperatures below this range and maybe damaged in temperatures above this range...

Page 16 - A u d i o C o n n e c t i o n s; N e t w o r k C o n n e c t i o n s; Shield

4 . 3 A u d i o C o n n e c t i o n s 4.3.1 SIG N AL CABLE Use a good quality, 2-conductor shielded cable for all audio input and output connections. 4.3.2 I N PUT CO NN ECTIO N S The four, female, XLR-type connectors labeled A through D are audio input connectors. NOTES: 1. Select the signal type, ...

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4.4.2 U- N ET The UX8800 can be networked with additional UX8800s and other U-Net enabled productsthrough its built-in U-Net ports. The rear panel U-Net 1 and U-Net 2 ports are bi-directionalcommunication ports used to communicate audio and/or control signals. Either or both ports maybe used to conn...

Page 19 - O P E R AT I O N - I N I T I A L S E T U P; P o w e r O n / O f f; ensure there is no audio signal present at the processor’s inputs.; F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s

5 O P E R AT I O N - I N I T I A L S E T U P WARNING: A digital processor provides a wide range of signal processing parameters. The results of using incorrect or improper parameters with a loudspeaker can range from poorsound quality to damage to the loudspeaker. Be sure any settings you make do no...

Page 20 - Mutes signal to both the output XLR and U-Net output.

5.2.4 I N PUT CHA NN ELS: BUTTO N S A TO D Pressing an INPUT channel button will illuminate the button and the display screen will display the selected function’s parameters for this input. This action will also illuminatethe buttons for any output channels to which this input’s audio is routed. 5.2...

Page 22 - O P E R AT I O N - S Y S T E M P R O C E S S O R M O D E; I n t r o d u c t i o n; settings for this mode.; S i g n a l R o u t i n g; C H ( O u t p u t C h a n n e l s 1 t o 8 )

Page 12 6 O P E R AT I O N - S Y S T E M P R O C E S S O R M O D E 6 . 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n System Processor mode configures the processor for standard, digital signal processing functions. Thesefunctions consist of Input Channel and Output Channel processing that includes equalization filters,...

Page 23 - L E V E L; High Pass Filter / Low Pass Filter; L I M ( O u t p u t C h a n n e l s 1 t o 8 ); Use the LIM function to set the compressor / limiter parameters:; E Q

6.5.2 U- N ET OUT ASSIG N Assign the processed output signal to a U-Net output channel: U-Net 1 to 32 6.5.3 CHA NN EL N AME Enter a name for the output channel, up to 16 alphanumeric characters. 6 . 6 L E V E L Use the LEVEL function to set Input Channel and Output Channel gain and polarity by selec...

Page 24 - P R O G; System Processor or Loudspeaker Processor.; D E L AY

6 . 1 0 P R O G The UX8800 has memory spaces for 50 user-savable and loadable programs for each operating mode(Loudspeaker Processor and System Processor). NOTE: The unit will only display programs stored in memory for the current operating mode: System Processor or Loudspeaker Processor. Load Scrol...

Page 25 - O P E R AT I O N - L O U D S P E A K E R P R O C E S S O R M O D E; S e l e c t L o u d s p e a k e r P r o c e s s o r M o d e; default settings for this mode.

7 O P E R AT I O N - L O U D S P E A K E R P R O C E S S O R M O D E IMPORTANT NOTE: In this mode only certain functions and parameters are available for user adjustment. These will vary depending on the input configuration and the specific loudspeaker orarray selected by the user. 7 . 1 I n t r o d...

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7 . 3 S i g n a l R o u t i n g In order to pass signal, these tasks must be completed, as detailed in the sections listed. 1. Select the type of input signal connected to the XLR input connectors (5.3.3). 2. Assign one or two sources (input connector signals) to each input channel (7.4.1). 3. For e...

Page 27 - Displays the model of the selected Greybox.; The; Amp Gain; values you enter are CRITICAL in order for the

NOTES: The Amp Gain, Max Voltage, and Listener Distance can be adjusted at any time by selecting the CH function and the desired Output Channel then editing these parameters. The HPF and LPF filters can be adjusted at any time by selecting the X-over function and thedesired Input Channel then editin...

Page 28 - To bypass; Listening Dist; L E V E L ( I n p u t C h a n n e l s A t o D )

7.5.5 LISTE N ER DISTA N CE A N D AIR LOSS PRE-EMPHASIS IMPORTANT !! In order for the Air Loss Pre-emphasis to be effective, the ambient temperature andhumidity values MUST be manually entered using the UTIL menu on the UX8800's front panel. (See Sections 5.3.4 and 5.3.5.) If enabled, scroll through...

Page 30 - L E D I N D I C AT O R S; E t h e r n e t

8 L E D I N D I C AT O R S 8 . 1 E t h e r n e t The LEDs on the Ethernet connector indicate the Ethernet connection and activity status. Left Link LED Status Right Activity LED Status Amber color 10 Mbps Amber color Half duplex Green color 100 Mbps Green color Full duplex On Link established On/fla...

Page 31 - E AW P I L O T; E x t r a C a p a b i l i t i e s; Using the

9 E AW P I L O T 9 . 1 E x t r a C a p a b i l i t i e s While the UX8800 interface window in EAWPilot software provides the same capabilities for controllingthe UX8800 as its front panel controls, it also provides additional capabilities not available using the frontpanel controls. 9.1.1 LE V EL MO...

Page 32 - M A I N T E N A N C E A N D S E RV I C E; M a i n t e n a n c e; S e r v i c e

1 0 M A I N T E N A N C E A N D S E RV I C E 1 0 . 1 M a i n t e n a n c e The only routine and periodic maintenance for the processor is physical cleaning and performance testing. 10.1.1 CLEA N I N G Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis as required, using a soft, dry cloth to remove any dust ...

Page 33 - T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; Symptom

1 1 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Troubleshooting a malfunctioning UX8800 consists primarily of determining if it is incorrect settings,faulty or incorrect connections, or an electronic failure requiring service. This table lists some possibletrouble symptoms, causes, and corrective actions. Page 23...

Page 34 - B L O C K D I AG R A M S; S y s t e m P r o c e s s o r M o d e; System Processor Mode

1 2 B L O C K D I AG R A M S 1 2 . 1 S y s t e m P r o c e s s o r M o d e Page 24 Source Select & Sum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input Channels A to D Out put Chan nels 1 t o 8 UX8800 BLOCK DIAGRAM System Processor Mode U-Net Out 1 to 32 U-Net Out Assign U-Net Out 1 to 32 10 EQ Filters 10 EQ Filters 10 EQ...

Page 35 - L o u d s p e a k e r P r o c e s s o r M o d e; Loudspeaker Processor Mode

1 2 . 2 L o u d s p e a k e r P r o c e s s o r M o d e Page 25 Input Channels A to D Output Channels 1 to 8 Meter Meter Meter Meter Meter Meter Meter Meter Output Connectors 1 to 8 INPUT/OUTPUT NOTES - The input and output configurations shown are only for purposes of this diagram. 1. Input Channel...

Page 36 - A P P E N D I X; G r e y b o x I n f o r m a t i o n; S y s t e m P r o c e s s o r M o d e P r o c e s s i n g; In; much, resulting in an excessive boost in the 5 kHz to 10 kHz region.; Frequency Responses

A P P E N D I X A G r e y b o x I n f o r m a t i o n PURPOSE FOR GREYBOX FILES In Loudspeaker Processor mode, the UX8800 allows loading files with factory-determined processing for specific loudspeaker models and arrays. This processing includes equalization, crossovers, high and/orlow pass filteri...