User manual DBX 286A

[. . . ] Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. [. . . ] Successive presses of the EQ button will move through each channel. Navigate through the Pages of the selected EQ section by depressing "Next Page" or "Prev Page" successively until arriving at the desired Page. GEQ/PEQ EQ The EQ button toggles through the EQs used in each channel of the selected program menu. GEQ EQ GEQ On/Off Flatten/Restore Frequency Gain -12dB to12dB or PEQ PEQ On/Off Flatten/Restore Bell, HSelf, LShelf, LHShelf, Band 1 Freq Gain -12dB to12dB Q . 20 to 16. 0 Band 2 Freq Gain -12dB to12dB Q . 20 to 16. 0 Band 3 Freq Gain -12dB to12dB Q . 20 to 16. 0 Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. 2. 4 Navigating the Subharmonic Section From program mode, press the SUBHARMONIC button. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited. <PREV PG NEXT PG> Subharmonic Subharmonic - -On/Off Subharmonics % 0-100 24-36Hz Level - 24-36Hz 36-56Hz Level - 36-56Hz SUBHARMONIC The NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. ® DriveRackTM PA User Manual 13 Section 2 Editing Functions DriveRack PA TM 2. 5 Navigating the XOVER Section To edit the parameters of the Crossover used in a selected program, simply use the following procedure. From program mode, press the X-OVER button. Once you have reached the Crossover module, Navigate through the Pages of the selected Crossover module by pressing the "Next Page" or "Prev Page" buttons successively until arriving at the desired Page. XOVER XOVER High Pass Freq- 20. kHz to Out Type -BW6-24, LR12, 24 Gain- Inf to 20dB Low Low Pass Freq- 20. kHz to Out Type- BW6-24, LR12, 24 High Pass Freq- 20. kHz to Out Type- BW6-24, LR12, 24 Gain- Inf to 20dB Mid Low Pass Freq- 20. kHz to Out Type- BW6-24, LR12, 24 High Pass Freq- 20. kHz to Out Type- BW6-24, LR12, 24 Gain- Inf to 20dB High Low Mid Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. 2. 6 Navigating the Feedback Suppression Section From program mode, press the FEEDBACK button. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited. <PREV PG NEXT PG> FEEDBACK AFS On/Off AFS Clear Mode - Fixed/Live Type- Speech, Low, Med and High Number of Fixed filters 0-12 Live filter Lift - On/Off Lift After - 0-60 FEEDBACK The NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. ® 14 DriveRackTM PA User Manual DriveRack PA TM Editing Functions Section 2 2. 7 Navigating the Comp/Limiter Section From program mode, press the comp/limiter button to move to eithter the Compressor or Limiter module. Once you have reached the Crossover module, successive presses of COMP/LIMITER button will move through each channel that utilizes either a Compressor (pre Crossover) or Limiter (post-crossover) module. Navigate through the Pages of the selected compressor or Limiter module by pressing the "Next Page" or "Prev Page" buttons successively until you arrive at the desired Page. COMP/LIMITER COMPRESSOR/LIMITER COMP Comp On/Off Over Easy Off, 1-10 Threshold -40-20dB Ratio 1:1 to Inf:1 Gain -20 to 20dB The Comp/Limiter button toggles through the Compressor or Limiter modules used in each channel of the selected program. LIMITER Limiter On/Off Over Easy Off, 1-10 Threshold -40-20dB Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. 2. 8 Navigating the Delay Section From program mode, press the Delay button. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited. <PREV PG NEXT PG> DELAY Delay - On/Off Length - Delay Time - Course, Fine Units - Seconds, Feet, Meters DELAY The NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. ® DriveRackTM PA User Manual 15 Section 2 Editing Functions DriveRack PA TM 2. 9 Navigating the Utility Section From program mode, press the UTILITY button. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited. UTILITY LCD Contrast 1-16 AEQ Plot - RTA/GEQ Sales Banner - On/Off Compressor/Limiter Threshold Meters UTILITY Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. 2. 10 Navigating the Wizard Section From program mode, press the WIZARD button. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited. <PREV PG NEXT PG> SYSTEM SETUP Input Setup - Stereo or Mono GEQ Setup-Dual Mono or Stereo Linked Main Speaker SelectSee list Sub Speaker SelectSee list WIZARD Amp SelectHigh, Mid, Low See list The NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. WIZARD Amp SensitivityHigh, Mid, Low Amp Level High, Mid, Low Low Amp Bridged/ Normal- Load New ProgramLeft and Right when using Linked Graphic EQ AUTO EQ WIZARD Connect Mic Pink Noise Level -Inf to 20dB Auto EQ - L Auto EQ - R Auto EQ - L-R AFS WIZARD Mixer gain turn down prompt Select Number of Fixed Filters - 0-12 Select Type Low, Med, High mode Mixer Gain AdjustFixed Filter Setup Done- Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page. ® 16 DriveRackTM PA User Manual DriveRack PA TM Section 3 SOFTWARE OPERATING FUNCTIONS ® Section 3 Operating Functions DriveRack PA TM The Operation section of the DriveRackTM PA will be your key to successful navigation of the operation of the DriveRackTM PA. <UTILITY> - is used to access the the Utility menu. <STORE> - is used to store any program changes. <WIZARD> - is used to enter the Wizard section which includes: SYSTEM SETUP, AUTO EQ WIZARD and AFS WIZARD. 3. 3 Editing Factory Programs Once you have reached the module that you wish to edit, simply use the <PREV PG> and <NEXT PG> buttons to move through the pages within the module. The <DATA> wheel is used to edit parameter values. The following illustration shows an example of the Comp module in edit mode: LR -0+ -50 -30 -12 -5 0 COMP THR Compressor Over Easy ON OFF Note that the arrow indicates the currently selected parameter for editing. To select parameters to edit from the current page, simply press the <DATA> wheel until the arrow is pointing to the parameter that you wish to edit. Once you are satisfied with the changes that have been made to a factory or user program, the DriveRackTM allows you to save these changes as a custom USER program by pressing the <STORE> button, and the display will appear as follows: NAME: ROCK VENUE DATA - SELECTS CHAR PREV/NEXTPG - LEFT/RIGHT: PRESS STORE TO ADVANCE ® DriveRackTM PA User Manual 19 Section 3 Operating Functions DriveRack PA TM · Rotating the <DATA> wheel will change the icons on the currently selected position. · Pressing the <DATA> wheel will toggle between upper and lowercase letters, numbers or symbols. · Use the <PREV PG> and <NEXT PG> button to move icon positions. · Once the desired title has been written, press the <STORE> button again and the display will now appear something like this: STORE: ROCK VENUE Replacing U1 DJ Setup PRESS STORE TO ADVANCE · Rotate the <DATA> wheel to select the program to be replaced and press the <STORE> button and the existing program will be replaced with the new program. The DriveRackTM PA will store 25 user programs in addition to the 25 factory programs. [. . . ] By adjusting the amplifier controls properly, you can maximize your system performance. A way to set up your amplifiers for maximum gain structure is to use the clip indicators of the console and amplifiers themselves. Disconnect the output of the amplifier from the speakers. Run a continuous signal (pink noise or sine waves ­ many test CDs are available that have these types of signals) through your console. [. . . ]