Nilfisk-ALTO 3.4 user manual N g i n g, P u t G a n g i n g, Input Ganging

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G a n g i n g

The practical use of the Ganging function consists in the possibility of editing with identical values the parameters of similar elements, carrying out single (instead of double) operations.

For example, it's possible to set the same Delay value or equalization on both inputs with just one operation; or set identical Xover parameters for the various outputs fed to a stereo sound system; or yet again, enable the LIMITER simultaneously on the two outputs dedicated to two mono stage monitors.

The system automatically recognizes incompatible elements contained in the various configurations and only enables the Ganging function where it can effectively be used. Therefore, the Ganging function doesn't have any effect on the MONO setups. The Ganging function can be enabled separately for both groups of input and groups of outputs.

IMPORTANT: Precisely for its characteristics, the Ganging function affects the way in which the relative para- meters audio are edited or represented:

As soon as Inputs and/or Outputs are ganged, the various menu pages only show the values that can actually be used. This however doesn't mean that the values change immediately. On the contrary, the values remain unchanged (Even if not shown) until new values are entered. Only at that point ganged, Inputs and/or Outputs assume the same value with the just one operation.

For example, even if the display shows that "Input A&B" are ganged in the page with a certain parameter, the value shown remains that of Input A until a new value is entered, as Input B doesn't automatically assume the values of Input A.

To check this:

1.set Input Gangin=Off, load the *Default* PRESET, set INA Delay=1 and INB Delay=0;

2.set Input Gangin=On, return to the Input Delay menu: the display shows INA&B Delay=1:

a. if you leave the value unchanged and once again set Input Gangin=Off

going back to the Input Delay menu, the display shows INA Delay=1 and INB Delay=0 ("original" values). b. if you change the value, for example INA&B Delay=3, and you once again set Input Gangin=Off

going back to the Input Delay menu, the display shows INA Delay=3 and INB Delay=3 ("new" values).

This condition is used to avoid accidental or temporary enabling of the Ganging function from changing the values of all the stored PRESET. The rule can be summed up as follows: "only the values that have to be intentionally changed are changed".

So generally speaking, to avoid contradictions, oversights and confusion between what is shown and what is effectively carried out, it s advisable to enable the Ganging functions before starting to edit a PRESET. Moreover, it s best to make certain to effectively set the required value, manually confirming all the parameters required. Note: The elements in Ganging assume the "new" value as soon as the DIAL changes the status of the "old " value. So, if the value which has to be allocated to the elements in Ganging is the same as the old value, it's necessary to use the DIAL, temporarily change the value (even only by one step) and then go back to the "old" value.

a. Input Ganging

Allows to enable/disable Ganging function on the inputs.

The settings are:

Disabled

I n p u t G a n g i n g

O f f

Enabled

I n p u t G a n g i n g

O n

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Contents MAXIDRIVE3.4 Important Safety Instructions Safety Related SymbolsPower Supply External ConnectionPreface Table of Contents Introduction Rear Panel Getting Started Configuration of the systemOutputs Inputs3 B 2 4 S 5 2 x 2 W + 2 M a 3 5 B 2 4 2 x 3 W Adjusting the input signalA d P r e s e t 2 x 3 W P u t I nSystem configuration 3 B 2 4 S 5 2 x 2 W + 2 M a First SetupA G a I N D B A & B G a I NType of Preset 3 B 2 4 S 5 2 x 2 W + 2 M a Number Of Presets 3 B 2 4 S 5 2 x 2 W + 2 M aName of the Preset 3 B 2 4 S 5 2 x 2 W + 2 M a ExampleMenu MAP Configuration Description Preset Modifications 1 3 B 2 4 S 5 2 x 2 W + 2 M aPreset Menu System Protection 3 B 2 4 S 5 2 x 2 W + 2 M aC a R D O r e P r e s e t 2 x 2 W + 2 M a Store & Naming PresetO r e P r e s e t O p e r a H a l l E s e t N a m i n W + 2 M aT P r e s e t 2 W + 2 M a Dump Out PresetIncoming Dump C o m i n g D u m p N o r e C e p t Delay Menu L a Y P u t D e l a yM S T p u tEdit menu 2 u SInput Gain D B I NP u t Input EQBandwidth Centre Frequency / Cutoff FrequencyGain R u V e r0 0 H z F B e s 2 Phase4 6 H z Crossover frequencyOutput Gain Output EQEditing values are between +6dB ~ -30dB, with 0.5dB steps Output PolR m a L a R I T YV e r s e Ganging Submenu Utility MenuP u t G a n g i n g N g i n gInput Ganging M . T h r e s h . U n i t T p u t G a n g i n gM P e r a t u r e U n i t Units SubmenuP u t S e l e c t G i t a l A l o g T u pT p u t M e t e r s E M u t e S t M u t e K e U p R m a l T e M p e r a t u r eD C o n t r a s t Lock Submenu2 2 W + 2 M a 3 B 2 4 S 5 C kTotal Partial L O C K A 1 3 B 2 4 S 5 2 2 W + 2 M aS s w o r d S s w o r d R DR m a t R d COMM. Setup SubmenuR m a t C a r d R m a t t i n g R m a t D o n e M m . S e t u pInputs a & B, Digital IN, RS485 ConnectionsInputs a & B Outputs 1 ~ 6, RS485 OUT Factory Preset ConfigurationRS232 Special attentions for RS232 interfaceOrganization Signal PowerMAXIDRIVE3.4 Audio Mixer Signal PowerA135 B246 3-WAY Stereo 2X2W High Left High Right Signal Power Audio MixerA1324 S56 4-WAY4 Mono + 2 Mono AUX 4W+2MAX To / from RS232 Communications PC & one or more MAXIDRIVE3.4 connectionTechnical Specifications Return Notice Warranty Registration CardTerms and Conditions Seikaku Technical Group Limited
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