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. [. . . ] 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. 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. <FEEDBACK> - is used to move to the feedback elimination module. <COMP/LIMITER> - is used to move to the Compressor or Limiter modules. <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 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. When storing changes to a Factory program, you must replace an existing User program. ® 20 DriveRackTM PA User Manual DriveRack PA TM Section 4 PARAMETERS DETAILED PARAMETERS ® Section 4 4. 1 Pre-Crossover Detailed Parameters DriveRack PA TM The DriveRackTM PA offers complete editing flexibility, by offering in-depth control over every parameter within each effect module. [. . . ] This means that with your amps tuned all the way up you are sacrificing 12 dB of headroom, resulting in poorer noise performance and the potential of system clipping. 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. Run a continuous signal (pink noise or sine waves ­ many test CDs are available that have these types of signals) through your console. 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