Dbx-pro 260 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

User ManualComplete Equalization & Loudspeaker Management System260®FeaturingCustom Tunings

Getting Started®DriveRack™ User Manual2Section 1DriveRack™IEC Power Cord ReceptacleThe DriveRack 260 comes with a power supply that will accept voltag

®LCD DisplayThe backlit LCD display of the DriveRack 260 provides the user with all of the vital processinginformation of the DriveRack 260 including:

Getting Started®DriveRack™ User Manual4Section 1DriveRack™Output MetersThe DriveRack 260 provides the user with six independent six-segment Lightpipe™

®of the signal path from the input to the output section. The features of the front panel of the DriveRack 260 are as follows from left to right.LCD D

Getting Started®6Section 1DriveRack™System Setup• The arrow will indicate the selected Wizard setup. To select any one of the three options,rotate th

®• Rotate the <Data> wheel to select any one of the numerous custom-tunedSUB speaker options available. Once you have selected your SUB speake

Getting Started®8Section 1DriveRack™• Once you have completed your amp level settings, you will press the <NEXT PG> button,where you will be as

®to. Be certain to raise the pink noise level to the level to be used during the perfor-mance. Once the Pink level has been adjusted to the desired

Getting Started®10Section 1DriveRack™ton and the display will read:• You will now use the <DATA> wheel to select the number of fixed filters. T

®• You are now prompted to raise the output gain of the mixer to the level of the per-formance. At this point, mics should be open (on) and you shoul

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTIONPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONSHEED ALL WARNINGSFOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WAT

Getting Started®12Section 1DriveRack™

EDITINGFUNCTIONS®Editing FunctionsSection 2DriveRack™

Editing Functions®14Section 2DriveRack™Navigational aspects of the 260 DriveRack is simple and as follows. 1. FX buttons - This arrayof 12 FX buttons

®STORE(Delete) - The store button is used to store program edits.When pressedand held, the 260 will enter the PROGRAM DELETE module. RTA (Wizard) -

Editing Functions®16Section 2DriveRack™The Comp/Limiter button toggles through the AGCCompressor or Limiter modules used in each channel of the select

®<PREV PG NEXT PG>Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page.Noise gate- AGC-Limiter

Editing Functions®18Section 2DriveRack™The NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Input Level 1 -Inf to 20dBInput Level

CONFIGURATIONFUNCTIONS®SOFTWARESection 3DriveRack™

Configuring the DriveRack™®20Section 3DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualThe Configuring section of the 260 DriveRack will be your key to successful nav

®Configuring the DriveRack™Section 3DriveRack™21DriveRack™ User ManualNavigation ModesOnce you have selected a program with a configuration that accom

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNINGA molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe.Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVE

Configuring the DriveRack™®22Section 3DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualOnce you are satisfied with the changes that have been made to a factory or user

®Configuring the DriveRack™Section 3DriveRack™23DriveRack™ User ManualUser Configuration is an ideal feature available in the 260 DriveRack. Even wit

Configuring the DriveRack™®24Section 3DriveRack™B modules. Note that the same EQ types must be selected to link. Use the PREVPG and NEXT PG buttons

®Configuring the DriveRack™Section 3DriveRack™25• You are now in the Post-Crossover EQ module. The arrow indicates that EQ type isselected. Rotate th

Configuring the DriveRack™®26Section 3DriveRack™• Once all of the naming assignments have been made, press the UTILITY button to return toConfiguratio

DETAILEDPARAMETERS®PARAMETERSSection 4DriveRack™

Detailed Parameters®28Section 4DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualSection 4The 260DriveRack offers complete editing flexibility, by offering in-depth con

®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack™29DriveRack™ User ManualSlope 9 3-12dB/OctaveSets the slope of the high shelf parametric EQ.Level 9 -12 to 1

Detailed Parameters®30Section 4DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualSection 4is replaced where a new feedback is detected and notched out. This mode is u

®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack™31DriveRack™ User Manual24-36Hz and 36-56Hz (Subharmonic Synthesis) Level - 0 to 100% These controls individua

Ta b le of ContentsDriveRack™Introduction0.1 Defining the 260 DriveRack...ii0.2 Service Contact Info...

Detailed Parameters®32Section 4DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualSection 4The AGC is used to keep the average level of a signal at a constant level. Thi

®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack™33DriveRack™ User ManualThe notch filter is the perfect tool for dropping out undesirable frequencies that may

Detailed Parameters®34Section 4DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualSection 4Flatten/RestoreThis parameter either flattens the PEQ or restores the PEQ to i

®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack™35DriveRack™ User ManualThreshold (T) -40 to +20dBuThreshold is the signal level at which the unit starts to c

Detailed Parameters®36Section 4DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualSection 4OverEasy (O) Off to 10There are ten levels of OverEasy® that can be used for

®reduction needed to keep the output signal below the ceiling set by the Instantaneous TransientClamp™. Note that since the PeakStop+™ limiter is a fa

Detailed Parameters®38Section 4DriveRack™Noise Level -10 to 10 (Mixer and Router)Adjusts the overall level of the pink noise generator.The output sec

UTILITIES/METERSSECTION®Utilities/MetersSection 5DriveRack™

Utilities/Meters®40Section 5DriveRack™®DriveRack™ User ManualThe Utility section of the 260 DriveRack gives you the ability to perform several key ope

®Utilities/Meters Section 5DriveRack™41®DriveRack™ User ManualCurrent: After cycling the power (or power failure), the unit will automatical-ly reload

INTROCUSTOMER SERVICE INFODefining the DriveRackWARRANTY INFO®INTRODUCTIONDriveRack™

Utilities/Meters®42Section 5DriveRack™®DriveRack™ User Manual• Pressing the DATA wheel will give you the option of selecting the range of the boost an

®Utilities/MetersSection 5DriveRack™43®DriveRack™ User Manualdifferent levels of access, this ensures limited access to different users. Thissecurit

Utilities/Meters®44Section 5DriveRack™®• Press the DATA wheel to select password to edit. When the level passwordhas been selected, press the store b

®Utilities/MetersSection 5DriveRack™45®DriveRack™ User Manual• Once you have entered your security password, press the STORE buttonto store the pass

Utilities/Meters®46Section 5DriveRack™®DriveRack™ User Manual• To set the program number that will correspond with the index number, press the DATAwhe

®To meter various aspects of the 260, press and hold the UTILITY button until the display entersthe Metering section.• Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG but

Utilities/Meters®48Section 5DriveRack™• Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG button to move to the page that appears as follows:This (as well as the following)

RemoteControlDriveWare™ZC-Remote ZoneControllers®Section 6DriveRack™

Remote Control®50SECTION 6DriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualTo make operation of the DriveWare™ units even more convenient, dbx professional prod-ucts i

®The utility menus will appear as follows: • To customize the mode of operation to best suit your needs, it is recommended that at this point, you s

Introduction®DriveRack™ User ManualiiDriveRack™Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx®DriveRack™ 260 Complete Equalization andLoudspeaker Managem

Remote Control®52SECTION 6DriveRack™Note: The Baud rate must be set to 38400.GUI Recommended Cable Specifications:PC GUI Interface - DB-9 female-to-f

®Zone Controller InstallationThe installation of the Zone Controllers MUST be accomplished with the use of cable which israted VW-1 or higher. Common

Remote Control®54SECTION 6DriveRack™DriveRack™ User Manual

®Zone Controller WiringThe DriveRack 260 Zone Controllers, (ZC-1, ZC-2, ZC-3, ZC-4) can be wired serially or in par-allel. To wire in series each Zon

Remote Control®56SECTION 6DriveRack™480 User ManualZC-BOBZC-1ZC-2ZC-3ZC-4Cable Specification: Cat 5 Cable - 4-Twisted Pairs of 24 AWG wireRJ-45(8-Posi

®DriveWare Functions SECTION 6DriveRack™57DriveRack™ User ManualDiagram A Diagram BNote - The following cable lengths were achieved using Cat5 Enhance

APPLICATIONGUIDE®Section 7DriveRack™

Application Guide®60Section 7DriveRack™This Application guide section is provided to offer suggested installation applications of theDriveRack™ units

®Hardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack™. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack™ and run to the selected speak

®IntroductionDriveRack™DriveRack™ User ManualIn addition to the amazing menu of processors available, the 260 also affords you the luxury ofutilizing

Application Guide®62Section 7DriveRack™Hardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack™. 2. Connect the outputs of the Dr

®Hardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack™. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack™ and run to the selected speak

Application Guide®64Section 7DriveRack™DriveRack™ User Manual

®AppendixDriveRack™

®DriveRack™ User Manual66Appendix ADriveRack™In the event that a reset is required, the DriveRack™ 260 offers you the option of performing a “Soft” or

®Analog Inputs:Number of Inputs: (2) Line inputs. (1) RTA Mic inputConnectors: (2) Female XLR line inputs, XLR RTA Mic inputType: Electronically bal

®DriveRack™ User Manual68Appendix ADriveRack™By using the setup wizard, cross over output gains and post cross over parametric EQ settingsare set to m

®2X3(2-band)BPLHBPRH+LRLRL MonoL Mono2X4(2-band)BPLHBPRHLLRL2X2BPLRLR2X6 (3-band)BPLHBPRHLMBPRMLLRLLRLR2X5 (3-band)BPLHBPBPRH+LMRMBP1X1(1-band)BPBP1X2

®DriveRack™ User Manual70Appendix ADriveRack™A.6 Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp TuningsFactory Program List1. 2x3w/3Zones2. LCRw/Cluster3.

®260 Signal PathWIRERTAMIXERROUTINGAB A+BRTAA.7 Block DiagramAppendix ADriveRack™DriveRack™ User Manual71

Introduction®DriveRack™ User ManualivDriveRack™This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty r

®DriveRack™ User Manual72Appendix ADriveRack™1-4Input 1 GainDSP DSP Input 1EuroblockDSP Input 2XLR 1XLR 2Input 2 GainInput 1 GainInput 2 Gain56A.8 I

®The 260 DriveRack gives you the option of changing the input gain level settings. There are 3 hardware configurablegain settings. They are: +14 dB

®74Appendix ADriveRack™One thing that is critical to system setup is maximizing gain structure. Gain structure refers toaligning the gain of each dev

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®Getting StartedSection 1DriveRack™