Dynaudio Air Series - User Manual

Details the equipment's compliance with Class B Digital device limits for interference.

Highlights warnings regarding unauthorized modifications and usage.

Confirms compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Covers Bass Management, Setup Menu, Monitor Tasks, Clock, and Input Sensitivity.

Guides through monitor calibration and managing system presets.

Illustrates various stereo setup connections with mono and stereo subwoofers.

Details 5.1 surround sound system connections using digital and analog audio.

Illustrates 5.3 surround sound system connections using digital and analog audio.

Shows 6.1 analog and 5.1 digital/6-master setup connections.

Details stereo setups with chains and 7.1 digital/analog connections.

Guidance on the manual's content and the necessary break-in period for monitors.

Highlights AIR system advantages like integration, precision, and digital input.

Explains the roles of Master and Slave units and their networking capabilities.

Details Master unit I/O, connectors, and the network initialization process.

Covers AIR Soft, Remote Control, AIR PC-IP, and common features like thermal protection.

Details the connectors and switches on the Master unit's rear panel.

Describes rear panel connections for Slave/Sub units and the Digital I/O card.

Explains the function of the ENTER, EXIT, and CURSOR keys for display interaction.

Details the meaning and behavior of the overload indication LED on the monitor.

Guides on menu navigation and Bass Management options like crossover frequencies.

Details the Setup Menu structure and how to assign tasks to monitors.

Covers external clock synchronization and the monitor calibration process.

Explains parameters for AIR 6/15 monitors and AIR-Base subwoofers.

Instructions for recalling, storing, and managing presets, including locked parameters.

Overview of common monitor placements and using compensation tools.

Optimal angles, distances for monitors, and requirements for ITU 775 standard.

Details on free standing, wall, corner, and console placement with compensation settings.

Steps for checking monitor placement using test signals and evaluation.

Using low-frequency sweeps to assess placement and identify issues.

Using the built-in equalizer for fine-tuning tonal balance.

Utilizing AIR PC-IP software for precise parametric EQ adjustments.

Steps for ensuring consistent sound pressure levels across all monitors.

Relating monitor output to absolute acoustic levels using test signals and meters.

Discusses optimal placement of subwoofers and their effects on bass response.

Steps for checking subwoofer placement using test signals and evaluation.

Procedure for calibrating the subwoofer with main monitors using bass management.

Verifying crossover points and configuring the LFE Low Pass Filter.

Adjusting LFE gain, polarity, and phase for optimal subwoofer integration.

Introduction to room acoustics, factors influencing sound, and good acoustics principles.

Definition and typical reverberation times for control rooms.

Explains Sabine's formula and how room absorption affects reverberation time.

Illustrates how reverberation time can vary with frequency in a room.

Details membrane, resonance, and porous absorbers for sound control.

Explains the purpose and types of acoustic diffusers for sound diffusion.

Explains how standing waves occur and influence the sound field in a room.

Methods for preventing standing waves by optimizing monitor placement and room geometry.

Details axial, tangential, and radial room modes related to standing waves.

Describes 4π, 2π, π, and π/2 radiation patterns based on boundary placement.

Defines comb filtering and its acoustic and electrical causes.

Illustrates comb filter effects with graphical examples of frequency responses.

Explains how wall reflections cause frequency cancellations (dips) in the response.

Explains the subwoofer's role in low-frequency reproduction and bass management.

Addresses phase cancellation issues and controlling standing waves with subwoofers.

Defines the LFE channel and its function in multi-channel audio.

Explains calculating and applying delay for time alignment in ITU 775 and cinema setups.

Explains acoustic summation and methods for multi-channel acoustic calibration.

Introduction to the AIR Remote for controlling levels, presets, and monitor functions.

Details reference level selection, preset recall, and monitor mute/solo controls.

Introduction to AIR SOFT software and its installation procedure.

Guides on navigating the AIR SOFT software interface and its main screens.

Explanation of the main screen elements: volume dialer, REF LEV keys, and monitor icons.

Details on accessing calibration, solos, mutes, and network settings via AIR SOFT.

How to manage presets: view, edit, store, and recall.

Managing network connections, clearing settings, and uploading software updates.

Setting up system configuration, analog gain, and BNC sync.

Details on calibrating main monitors, room position, and X-curve settings.

Controls for subwoofer parameters like phase, polarity, gain, and LFE filter.

Information on configuring and calibrating chained monitors within AIR SOFT.

Discusses SMPS, power saving modes, and software updates.

Categorizes parameters and details different reset procedures for the system.

Specifications for TC LINK, serial, and USB cables used with AIR systems.

Details for AES/EBU and standard XLR cables, including pinouts.

Technical specifications for AIR 6, 15, 20, and 25 monitors.

Technical specifications for AIR-Base 1 and 2, and AIR Base 12 and 24 subwoofers.

Recommendations for room size, listening distance, EMC, safety, and warranty.

Technical details for the AIR Remote, including dimensions, weight, and connectors.

Detailed specifications for AIR-Base and AIR 12/24 subwoofers.

Information on system sample rates, master/slave configurations, and analog input settings.

Details on EMC compliance, safety certifications, and operating environment.

Table showing system delay values for different sample rates and input types.

Explanation of common error messages and their meanings.

Details on automatic standby and power save modes.

List of factory presets with their settings for Bass M., X-over, LFE, and X-curve.