Alto Terminator II

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User's Manual
TERMINATOR II
DIGITAL PROCESSOR
Automatic Feedback Killer
CH 1
CH 2
TERMINATOR II
CHANNEL 1
CH 1
1/40
1/40
-
10
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0
+10
+18
CLIP
AUTOMATIC
FEEDBACK
KILLER
ON
CHANNEL 2
CH 2
OFF
1/80
1/5
1/80
1/5
MUSIC
SPEECH
MUSIC
SPEECH
FILTERS
BYPASS
LIVE MODE VARIATIONS
INPUT LEVEL dBu
POWER
SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED
NO. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi West Road, Taichung 40151, Taiwan
email: alto@altoproaudio.com Fax: 886-4-22346757
All rights reserved to ALTO. All features and content might be changed
without prior notice. Any photocopy, translation, or reproduction of part of this
manual without written permission is forbidden. Copyright
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 1.2 April 18, 2008
English
c
2007 Seikaku Group
NF02949-1.2
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock
and fire, do not expose this equipment
to moisture or rain.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR
THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER
INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE,
PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE
CENTERS.
Dispose of this product should
notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste
and should be separate collection.
11.
Move this Equipment only with a cart,
stand, tripod, or bracket,
specified by the
manufacturer, or
soldwiththe
Equipment. When
a cart is used, use
caution when
moving the cart /
equipment
combination to
avoid possible
injury from tip-over.
Permanent hearing loss may be caused by
exposure to \ extremely high noise levels.
The US. Government's Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified the permissible exposure to noise
level.
These are shown in the following chart:
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the
presence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages
within the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read.
Protective Ground Terminal
AC mains (Alternating Current)
Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on.
OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.
12.
CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.
Read this Manual carefully before operation.
Keep this Manual in a safe place.
Be aware of all warnings reported
with this symbol.
Keep this Equipment away from water and
moisture.
Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use
solvent or other chemicals.
Do not damp or cover any cooling opening.
Install the equipment only in accordance with
the Manufacturer's instructions.
Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do
not remove Ground connections! If the plug
does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from
a qualified electrician. Protect the power
cord and plug from any physical stress to
avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place
heavy objects on the power cord. This could
cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug this equipment when unused for long
periods of time or during a storm.
Refer all service to qualified service personnel
only. Do not perform any servicing other than
those instructions contained within the
User's Manual.
To prevent fire and damage to the product,
use only the recommended fuse type as
indicated in this manual. Do not short-circuit
the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse,
make sure that the product is OFF and
disconnected from the AC outlet.
1.
2.
3.
SPL
90
92
95
97
100
102
105
110
115
EXAMPLE
HOURS X DAY
4.
Small gig
train
Subway train
High level desktop monitors
Classic music concert
8
6
4
3
2
1,5
1
0,5
0,25 or less
5.
6.
7.
Rock concert
According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in
excess of these limits may result in the loss of
heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is
recommended that Personnel exposed to
equipment capable of generating high SPL use
hearing protection while such equipment is
under operation.
8.
9.
The apparatus shall be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
10.
7. WARRANTY
QUICK START
1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed
Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date.
All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the
manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to provide a
more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service. Please fill out all the
information carefully and genuinely, miswriting or absence of this card will void
1. TERMINATOR II QUICK START - SET UP MODE
1.1 After connecting TERMINATOR II to the mixer channels or subgroups follow
these points:
1.2 Press and hold the BYPASS button (for more than 4 seconds) related to
the channel you want to set up (CHANNEL 1 or CHANNEL 2): all 24 filter
leds will start flashing
1.3 Start generating intentional feedbacks increasing slowly the GAIN/VOLUME
on the mixer: TERMINATOR II will activate gradually the filters and the
correspondent leds will light
1.4 Usually 10 to 16 filters are enough to guarantee a safe set up without
modifying the audio timbre
1.5 Remember you can use up to 2 independent channels connected to
TERMINATOR II
1.6 To exit SET UP MODE and to STORE the fixed filter press quickly the related
channel BYPASS button: all filter leds turn on for a few seconds, then only
the stored ones keep on lighting
1.7 Now TERMINATOR II is set on LIVE MODE
your warranty service.
2. RETURN NOTICE
2.1 In case of return for any warranty service, please make sure that the
product is well packed in its original shipping carton, and it can protect your
unit from any other extra damage.
2.2 Please provide a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase with
the returned machine, and give detail information about your return address
and contact telephone number.
2.3 A brief description of the defect will be appreciated.
2.4 Please prepay all the costs involved in the return shipping, handling and
insurance.
3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3.1
2. TERMINATOR II QUICK START - LIVE MODE
2.1 During the performance the accidental LIVE feedbacks are automatically
detected and killed: a new led will light to indicate the activation of a new
LIVE filter
2.2 If occasionally all 24 filters are activated (all filter leds on) and new LIVE
feedback occurs, TERMINATOR II is able to kill the new feedback substituting
the oldest less-used filter: the correspondent led will start flashing
2.3 You can operate in real time on the LIVE MODE VARIATIONS to adjust the
filter Q according to your audio source: generally for Music we suggest to
turn the knob towards 1/80th, for Speech towards 1/5th)
2.4 If you need to RESET the LIVE filters (keeping the FIXED ones previously
stored during the SET UP MODE) press and hold the BYPASS button for
about 2 seconds till only the FIXED filter leds keep on lighting
2.5 If you need to RESET completely TERMINATOR II and start a new SET UP,
press and hold the BYPASS button for more than 4 seconds till all 24 filter
leds will start flashing
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and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date if you
have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time.
3.2 The warranty service is only available to the original consumer, who purchased
this product directly from the retail dealer, and it can not be transferred.
3.3 During the warranty service,
warrants that this product will be free from any defects in materials
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own option at no charge to you for parts or for labor in accordance with the
right side of this limited warranty.
3.4 This warranty does not apply to the damages to this product that occurred
as the following conditions:
Instead of operating in accordance with the user's manual thoroughly, any abuse
or misuse of this product.
Normal tear and wear.
The product has been altered or modified in any way.
Damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by another
product / force / etc.
may repair or replace this product at its
Abnormal service or repairing by anyone other than the qualified personnel or
technician.
And in such cases, all the expenses will be charged to the buyer.
3.5 In no event shall
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to
you.
3.6 This warranty gives you the specific rights, and these rights are compatible
with the state laws, you may also have other statutory rights that may vary
from state to state.
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
IN THIS MANUAL:
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................1
2. FEATURES...............................................................................1
3. CONTROL ELEMENTS..............................................................2
4. USER SETUP...........................................................................4
5. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION.................................................7
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................10
7. WARRANTY...........................................................................11
Analog Inputs
Electronically Balanced / Unbalanced, RF filter suppressor
2 x female XLR and 2 x 1/4" TRS
Input impedance
30k ohm Balanced / 15k ohm Unbalanced
+20.5 dBu
Max Input line level
Analog Outputs
2 x male XLR and 2 x 1/4" TRS
Electronically Balanced / Unbalanced, RF filter suppressor
Output impedance
100 Ohm Balanced / 50 Ohm Unbalanced
+14.5 dBu
Max Output level
A/D Performance
Dynamic Range
114 dB, A-weighted
A/D Conversion
24 bit
D/A Performance
Dynamic Range
100 dB, A-weighted
24 bit
1. INTRODUCTION
D/A Conversion
System Performance
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Thank you for your purchasing of the LTO TERMINATOR II. The TERMINATOR II
is a Dual Channel Digital Processor. It is designed to provide state of the art
Feedback elimination processing, for fixed installation or live event, while
maintaining a simple and intuitive control interface.
The TERMINATOR II provides up to 24 filters per channel (CH1 & CH2), offers
independent selectable modes, live filters lift, process bypasses, continuously
variable types of filtration, with widths between
100 dB, A-weighted
0.01 %, 1 kHz
Dynamic Range
THD+N %
100 dB, A-weighted
S/N Ratio
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
Inter channel Crosstalk
Crosstalk input to output
Operating Voltage
100 dB, A-weighted
100 dB, A-weighted
Power Requirement
230 VAC 50/60 Hz
115 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
15 W
1/80
th
and
1/5
th
Octave of which
Physical
are all available on a intuitive user interface front panel.
Dimension
Net Weight
483x195x44mm
3.1kg
Enjoy your TERMINATOR II and make sure to read this Manual carefully before
operation!
2. FEATURES
24 Programmable Filters per Channel
Dual Independent Channel Processing
Live and Fixed Filter Modes
Automatic Live Filter Release
Selectable Application of
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proprietary Filter Variations (Music/Speech)
2 Input Channel Metering
24 LED Filter Metering per Channel
2 XLR and 2 x TRS Electronically Balanced Inputs and Outputs
Selectable Operating Level Switches (+4 dBu / -10 dBv)
Rear Panel Lockout Switch
1
10
 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS
3. CONTROL ELEMENTS
5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
ON LINE with the Outputs of the Mixer
1- Connect the Outputs L-R from the mixer to the inputs CH 1 & CH 2 of
TERMINATOR II with the XLR or TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) stereo jack.
2- Connect the Outputs CH1 & CH2 of TERMINATOR II at the Inputs of power
amplifiers.
3- Set the sensitivity at +4 dBu on the TERMINATOR II and adjust the L-R fader
control on the MIXER for having a necessary level on TERMINATOR II.
For maximum performance and proper operation, the average input signal should
consistently light up at the 0 dBu LED and the +10 dBu LED lighting occasionally.
Front Panel:
TERMINATOR II
CHANNEL 1
CH 1
CH 1
1/40
CH 2
1/40
-
10
AUTOMATIC
FEEDBACK
KILLER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 112131415161718192021222324
0
+10
+18
CLIP
ON
CHANNEL 2
CH 2
OFF
1/80
1/5
1/80
1/5
MUSIC
SPEECH
MUSIC
SPEECH
FILTERS
BYPASS
LIVE MODE VARIATIONS
INPUT LEVEL dBu
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Filters LEDs
The TERMINATOR II offers 24 notch filters (RED LED) for each channel, which
are used to indicate the number of active notch filter. The LEDs that always
blink for each channel is the last Live inserted notch filter.
2 Bypass
a
-This button is used to bypass the notch filters in the signal path by pressing
quickly (about 1 second).
b-Pressing and holding the BYPASS button (about 2 Sec
) is used to reset
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MS152
the LIVE filters (CLEAR 2 Sec.).
- BYPASS button (more than 4 Sec.) is used to reset
the fixed filters and enter the SETUP Mode (SETUP 4 Sec.).
For more information of filter reset, please see the Clearing Filters in
the USER SETUP section.
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Pressing and holding the
SPK IN
SPK IN
AMP OUTPUT CH1-CH2
3 LIVE Mode Variations
D1
500W 2
This knob is used in LIVE MODE to select the application of ALTO proprietary
notch filter, independently on CH1 & CH2.
Each selected mode controls the width ( to of the notch filter used
to remove the feedback, the velocity of the filter activation and the sensibility
in the feedback analysis.
CLIP PROT
SIG CLIP PROT
22
18
24
16
28
CH1
(dB)
CH2
30
(dB)
AMP IN CH1-CH2
th
th
)
1/80
1/5
OUTPUT CH1-CH2
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
CH 1
CH 2
CH 1
1/40
CH 2
1/40
TERMINATOR II
-
10
AUTOMATIC
FEEDBACK
KILLER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 112131415161718192021222324
0
+10
+18
CLIP
ON
OFF
1/80
1/5
1/80
1/5
MUSIC
SPEECH
MUSIC
SPEECH
FILTERS
BYPASS
LIVE MODE VARIATIONS
INPUT LEVEL dBu
POWER
INPUT CH1-CH2
4 Input Level Bar Graph
MIX OUT L-R
These four LEDs indicate input level of the TERMINATOR II with a range from
-10 dBu to +18 dBu.
NOTE: For maximum performance and proper operation, the average input signal
should consistently light up at the 0 dBu LED and the +10 dBu LED lighting
.
occasionally
5 Clip LED
This LED indicates that there is signal clipping at the Inputs. If necessary,
verify the correct position of input selector -10dBv /+4dBu, or setting the
level of the chain with a external pink noise signal.
6 Power Switch
It switches your TERMINATOR II On/Off.
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