WARNING!
Dangerous voltage!
General Information
D12 Amplifier
Hardware manual
1. Safety precautions...........................................................5
1.1. Information regarding use of the D12 amplifier..............................5
2. Introduction......................................................................6
2.1. Scope of supply.........................................................................................6
3. D12 Amplifier...................................................................7
3.1. D12 based systems...................................................................................7
3.2. D12 block diagram...................................................................................7
3.3. Digital signal processing..........................................................................8
3.4. D12 power amplifiers..............................................................................9
3.5. SenseDrive..................................................................................................9
3.6. Power supply............................................................................................10
3.6.1. Inrush current limiter..................................................................11
3.7. Fan..............................................................................................................11
3.8. Remote control........................................................................................11
4. Controls and indicators.................................................12
4.1. Controls.....................................................................................................12
4.1.1. Mains power switch [1].............................................................12
4.1.2. MUTE switch (A/B) (green LED) [2]........................................12
4.1.3. LEVEL/PUSH MENU (Digital rotary encoder) [3]...............13
4.2. Indicators...................................................................................................14
4.2.1. LC Display [4]...............................................................................14
4.2.2. ISP LED (A/B) - Input Signal Present (green) [5].................14
4.2.3. GR LED (A/B) - Gain Reduction (yellow) [6]........................14
4.2.4. OVL LED (A/B) - Overload (red) [7]:.....................................14
5. Connections....................................................................15
5.1. Mains panel..............................................................................................15
5.1.1. Mains power connection [8]....................................................15
5.1.2. Fuse protection [9 (a/b)]...........................................................15
5.1.3. REMOTE [10]...............................................................................16
5.1.4. SERVICE [11]................................................................................16
5.2. Connector panel (I/O Panel)...............................................................17
5.2.1. INPUT A/B [12] and LINK A/B [13].......................................17
5.2.2. INPUT DIGITAL AES/EBU [14a] and LINK [14b]................17
5.2.3. OUT A/B [15 (a/b/c)]................................................................17
5.2.4. D12 I/O modes...........................................................................17
5.2.4.1. Dual channel mode.....................................................18
5.2.4.2. Mix TOP/SUB mode...................................................18
5.2.4.3. 2-Way Active mode - Single input........................18
5.2.5. Loudspeaker wiring....................................................................19
5.2.5.1. Loudspeaker pin assignments and equivalents...19
6. Installation and operation............................................20
6.1. Installation.................................................................................................20
6.2. Operation.................................................................................................20
6.2.1. Power consumption and power loss......................................20
6.2.2. Operating conditions.................................................................21
6.2.3. Mains supply................................................................................22
7. Technical specifications..................................................23
7.1. Technical drawings.................................................................................25
LC Display
Output Dual channel
Ch A > LINEAR
Ch B > LINEAR
Link A>B off
Channel A
D12 Output
remote uC routing
interface
3.5. SenseDrive
The accuracy of a loudspeaker’s signal reproduction, both level and
transient response, is influenced by dynamic damping factor - the ratio
of the load to source impedance.
Whilst amplifier source impedance remains constant the impedance of
the cables and connectors will largely depend upon the length and type
of cable used - longer cables produce greater signal losses depending
on the loudspeaker impedance. The impedance of a loudspeaker will
vary markedly with frequency and especially those at low frequencies.
With long cable runs this impedance variation will significantly affect the
system response.
With applicable d&b systems (EP5 and NL8 connectors only) d&b
SenseDrive compensates for the electrical properties of the loudspeaker
cable. A "sense" wire connects the signal from the LF driver back to the
amplifier where it is compared and corrected to compensate for the
cable losses. Signal reproduction is enhanced by delivering the correct
signal to the loudspeaker terminals irrespective of the cable losses.
Note: A detailed description of the D12 SenseDrive function is given in the
technical information TI 340 (d&b code D5340.E.).
Not connecting SenseDrive for C-Series subwoofers (e.g. NL4
connectors) does not change the present performance of the system.
To prevent the D12 from cycling on and off with fluctuating mains
power supply voltages, the switching thresholds are delayed and about
4% apart from the border of the voltage range (hysteresis).
3.7. Fan
A level and temperature controlled fan is incorporated for cooling the
internal components, which allows greater cooling during louder
program material. The fan speed is consequently reduced during quieter
passages preventing background noise interference.
If the D12 heats up a "Temp. Warning" is given out and the fan will
give full cooling power permanently.
For further information please refer to section 6.1. Installation on page
20.
D12
ISP GR OVL ISP GR OVL
A MUTE B
ON
OFF
LEVEL
PUSH MENU POWER
4.1. Controls
- OFF: the D12 is isolated from the mains power supply except the
overvoltage protection circuit. The power consumption is very low (2
ON
W typical).
OFF
POWER - ON: the D12 is switched on. Via remote or the MUTE A or B switch
the D12 can be switched to standby mode. To indicate standby mode
[1] the display remains active.
Fig. 5: D12 Mains power switch
FUSE
T10A H / 250 V
FUSE
T10A H / 250 V ANALOG
OUT B CH B
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FUSE
appropriate mains lead is supplied.
T10A H / 250 V
FUSE
T10A H / 250 V
Two RJ45 [10] connectors are also provided for the D12 REMOTE
MAINS SUPPLY REMOTE SERVICE
functions.
VOLTAGE SEE LABEL
~ 50/60 Hz
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unit.
[9a][9b] [8] [10] [11]
Fig. 9: D12 Mains panel
IMPORTANT! Regarding the CAN-Bus network shielded cables and shielded RJ45
connectors must be used while the cable shielding must be connected to
both sides of the RJ45 connector as the "CAN Ground" is routed via
the cable shielding.
Note: A detailed description of remote control via dbCAN (CAN-Bus) is given
in the technical information TI 312 (d&b code D5312.E.).
ANALOG
These include analog and digital (AES/EBU) signal inputs and link
OUT B CH B
outputs for each channel. Loudspeaker outputs are optionally either
DIGITAL
EP5, NL4 or NL8, dependent on the loudspeaker input version or type.
AES/EBU
6.1. Installation
D12 amplifier enclosures are designed to fit a standard 19" equipment
rack or cabinet.
The front panel vent slot serves as a useful handle for lifting and moving
amplifiers in and out of racks. When specifying a rack, be sure to allow
extra depth (10 cm / 4" is usually sufficient) to accommodate the cables
and connectors at the rear of the amplifier(s).
When mounting amplifiers into a 19" rack cabinet, provide additional
support using shelves fixed to the inner sides of the cabinet or the
mounting holes provided on the amplifier rear mounted rack ears - do
not just rely on fixing and supporting amplifiers by their front panels.
Fig. 20: D12 Installation This advice is particularly important if amplifiers are being racked up for
touring use.
Since the D12 amplifier can generate a lot of heat, please ensure,
whatever the mounting or racking arrangement, that adequate cool
airflow is provided to avoid a build-up of hot air inside the rack leading
to overheating. When setting up the amplifier, do not block or cover the
rear panel air intake or the vents on the front panel of the amplifier –
see Fig. 20.
We advise frequent cleaning of the fan filter to ensure good airflow
through the unit. If the filter is visibly dirty, then it should be cleaned or
replaced – see Fig. 21. Never operate the D12 without a filter. Dust
deposits, especially combined with damp conditions, could cause the
amplifier to malfunction. If amplifiers are installed in cabinets so that
Fig. 21: D12 Fan filter exchange direct access to the rear panel filters is not possible, we recommend
using additional fan modules with front mounted filters that can be
easily replaced without opening the sealed cabinets.
6.2. Operation
Signal
waveform CF Duty Pout [W] Pin [W] Ploss [W] Iin(230V)[A] Iin(115V)[A] Iin(100V)[A]
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Ambient Temp. in °C
In the USA and Japan we recommend the operation over two phase
conductors (phase to phase – 240/200 V) or the use of mains leads
with a much higher cross section (min. 4 mm2 / AWG 12).
D12
R ISK O F ELECT RIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
FUSE
T10A H / 250 V
ISP GR OVL ISP GR OVL
FUSE
T10A H / 250 V ANALOG
OUT B CH B
A MUTE B
LEVEL
PUSH MENU POWER Made in Germany
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Fig. 23: D12 front view Fig. 24: D12 rear view
D12
132 [5.20"]
ISP GR OVL ISP GR OVL
A MUTE B
ON
OFF
LEVEL
PUSH MENU POWER
328 [12.91"]
348 [13.70"]
5 [0.20"]
C AU TION OUT A LINK INPUT OUT A LINK INPUT OUT A LINK INPUT
R ISK O F ELECT RIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
FUSE
T10A H / 250 V
FUSE
T10A H / 250 V ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG
OUT B CH B CH B OUT B CH B
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Fig. 26: D12 mains panel Fig. 27: D12 I/O panel EP5 Fig. 28: D12 I/O panel NL4 Fig. 29: D12 I/O panel NL8
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