User manual DBX DRIVERACK

[. . . ] ® Complete Equalization & Loudspeaker Control System PA Featuring Custom Tunings User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER A T T E N T I O N : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR W A R N I N G : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner's manual. These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. [. . . ] From this point, the DriveRackTM PA gives you the option of entering subsequent levels of operation that are dedicated to program editing. The Utility menu mode is accessed via the utility menu, and is not part of a single program. 3. 2 Navigating Factory Programs From the factory, the DriveRackTM PA is shipped with 25 factory programs that utilize carefully constructed routing configurations that have been designed to accommodate virtually any sound reinforcement and installation application. The factory programs offer a clear and concise explanatory title to help get you up and running in a timely manner. These programs can also be used as templates or starting points for the user to create custom programs. Selecting Programs: The quickest way to get up and running with the DriveRackTM PA is to use any one of the factory programs that are available in the box. When you reach the factory program, a FACT icon will appear above the factory program name. From program mode, use the <DATA> wheel to scroll through the various programs. As each factory program is selected, the display will clearly indicate the title that is directly related to a specific application. Once a program is selected, press the <DATA> wheel to load the program. The display will appear something like this: 8 FACT Navigation Modes LG F S UC RG B B P L LH RH X ROCK VENUE P L LM RM P L LL RL The function buttons of the DriveRackTM PA allow direct access to all editing and navigating functions of the DriveRackTM PA. The functions of the aforementioned buttons are as follows: ® 18 DriveRackTM PA User Manual DriveRack PA TM Operating Functions Section 3 <PREV PG> - is used to navigate back through the various pages of any module block. <NEXT PG> - is used to navigate forward through the various pages of any module block. <EQ> - is used to move to the EQ modules. Successive presses will move you through the EQ modules in the input section and through EQ modules located in the output section. <SUBHARMONIC> - This button is used to move to the Subharmonic Synthesizer module. <XOVER> - is used to move to the Crossover module. <FEEDBACK> - is used to move to the feedback elimination module. <COMP/LIMITER> - is used to move to the Compressor or Limiter modules. <DELAY> - is used to move to the Delay module. <PROGRAM> - is used to enter program mode when pressed. <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. [. . . ] Turn up the output of the console until it begins clipping. If there is no clip indicator on the console then use the output meters; most reputable console manufacturers use red LEDs at the top of the meters to show the onset of clipping. Once the console is clipping, back the output gain down slightly until the clip indicator turns off. Run this signal through the DriveRack PA and into the amplifiers with the crossovers and output gain section in the DriveRack PA set for your particular speakers. [. . . ]