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2. 33 0 1 Definingthe260DriveRack ii 4 9 Compressor Limiter 34 0 2ServiceContactInfo iii 4 10 Alignment Delay u suan 37 iv 411 Input RO UNG bros 37 38 Section 1 Getting Started 1 1 Rear Panel Connections 2 Section 5 Utilities Meters 1 2 Front 2 5 1 1 LCD Contrast Auto EQ Plet 40 2 Tal ea 4 5 1 2 PUP Program Mute 40 NN EAS RR 41 Section 2 Editing Functions EE EYE 42 2 1 Basic NavigationModes 14 5 1 5 Program List Program change 45 2 2 Effect Button Array Ovelview 14 5 1 6 Output Jumper switches 46 2 3 Navigating the Pre EQ Section 15 5 2 1 Meters 47 2 4 Navigating the Crossover Section 15 2 5 Navigating the Other Section 16 Section 6 Remote Control 2 6 Navigating the Dynamics Section 16 6 1 1 PC GUI Mista 50 2 7 NavigatingtheDelaySec on 17 System REQUINSTICING uuu sner seen fe 50 2 8 Navigating the Utility Meters Secton 17 lig re m errr eee Ne 50 2 9 Navigating the W
3. RTA WIZARD AUTO EQ WIZARD Connect Mic Pink Noise Level Auto EQ L Auto EQ Auto EQ L R Inf to 20dB Left and Right when using B Linked Graphic EQ Fixed Filter Setup Done AFS WIZARD Mixer gain turn down prompt Select Number of Select Type Mixer Gain Adjust Fixed Filters Low Med High mode 0 12 Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page 2 10 Navigating the I O Section From program mode press the I O button Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited PREV PG NEXT PG FEEDBACK I O Section Input Level 1 Inf to 20dB Pink Noise On Off Output Channel 1 6 On Off Input Level 2 Inf to 20dB Pink Noise Level 10 to 10dB Polarity Master Level Inf to 20dB Phase 180 to 0 M The NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through Successive presses of the Data wheel will select the pages of selected module effect parameters within the currently selected page 18 DriveRack User Manual dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com SOFTWARE dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com ton 3 Configuring the DriveRack The Configuring section of the 260 DriveRack will be your key to successful navigation of the configuration functions of the DriveRack The following information provides descriptions about program functions and in depth configuration optio
4. To set the program number that will correspond with the index number press the DATA wheel once this is selected rotate the DATA wheel to select the desired program number Once your program list has been built press the PROGRAM CONFIG button to exit Program lock means that program numbers below the selected number cannot be overwrit ten 5 1 6 Page 8 Output Jumper Switches The Utility menu of the 260 DriveRack also provides you with the option of changing the out put levels jumpers from 14dB 22dB and 30dB from the front panel via the Utility menu These settings are used by the SETUP Wizard to compute the output gain of the 260 The following information will walk you through this procedure From Program mode press the UTILITY button and use the PREV PG and NEXT PG but ton to move to the page that appears as follows Rotate the DATA wheel to select the desired output 1 6 to be edited Now press to select and rotate the DATA wheel to set the desired output jumper level 46 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Section 5 Utilities Meters To meter various aspects of the 260 press and hold the UTILITY button until the display enters the Metering section Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG button to move to the page that appears as follows This page meters the gain reduction of any Dynamic block configured in the Insert 1 or Insert 2 block
5. Configuring the DriveRack Dr IV e Ra K Section 3 Once all of the naming assignments have been made press the UTILITY button to return to Configuration mode If all Configuration modifications you can press the PROGRAM button to return to program mode where you will proceed to Store your new USER configuration 3 6 Saving Configuration C hanges Once changes have been made to the current Configuration changes can be saved by pressing the STORE button and the display will appear like this At this point enter the new name for your configuration If you wish to abort at this point press the PROGRAM CONFIG button 26 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com PARAM ETERS dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS WWw americanmusical com C L An Detailed Parameters The 260DriveRack offers complete editing flexibility by offering in depth control over every parameter within each effect module The following section will provide you with descriptions and explanations of all parameters within the 260 DriveRack 4 1 Pre Crossover EQ The 260 DriveRack s Pre Crossover EQ section may be configured as a single or linkable 28 band graphic EQ or 9 Band PEQ GEQ EQ On Off Turns the EQ on and off Flatten Restore This parameter either flattens the GEQ or restores the GEQ to the last setting before flattening The DriveRack unit allows you to leave the EQ ed
6. Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG button to move to the page that appears as follows This as well as the following page meter the gain reduction on outputs 1 6 of the Limiter module Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG button to move to the page that appears as follows This as well as the following page show any activity such as level changes and program changes being made by up to 6 activated ZC Remotes d bx proressional proDucrs Www 17 Www americanmusical com Section 5 anm Dr iveRack Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG button to move to the page that appears as follows This as well as the following page show the amount of Trim and Net Reduction within the output section 43 M d bx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS WWw americanmusical com SECTION Remote Control Dr iveRac K To make operation of the DriveWare units even more convenient dbx professional prod ucts includes the option of using the DriveRack PC GUI software included and the ZC Remote Controllers optional The following section contains some basic information regarding the utilization of the DriveWare software including install system requirements cable specifications and basic operation and basic setup for ZC Remote Controller applica tions 6 1 1 PC GUI Installation SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Min system 266mhz PC processor 16 bit color monitor 64 meg RAM Windows 95 OS R
7. User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Getting Started Section 1 SELECT INPUTS dBu r rsin gt lt PREVPG NEXTPG gt EQ XOVER 2 2 m ml 22 mm 2 DriveRack 260 si d Com i ies bem 0 OTHER DY 1 0 NL NL The features of the front panel of the DriveRack 260 are as follows from left to right LCD Display All operational information of the 260 DriveRack is displayed here The display will also notify the user if any internal clipping is taking place within the unit The following message will appear CLIP DataW heel The data wheel is used to scroll through the program menu of the 260 DriveRack The Data Wheel is also used to perform editing functions to effects and utility menu features ButtonArray Operational editing is done using this 12 button array A complete description of each button s functionality is listed below Input meters These two 6 segment LED meters monitor the input level of the 260 DriveRack directly after the input mixer Output mutes These six mute buttons are used to mute the output signal of the 260 DriveRack Output meters These six 6 segment meters monitor the output levels of the 260 DriveRack directly after the output gain stage Threshold meters These six 1 segment meters show that threshold level of the output dynamics has been exceeded NEXT PG _ N DYNAMICS DELAY H
8. User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Dr Rac K Remote Control The utility menus will appear as follows SECTION 6 es gt m E Tur E i Device t m ere bii To customize the mode of operation to best suit your needs it is recommended that at this point you set your desired preferences in the preference folder which can be accessed in the file menu and will appear as follows d b X PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 51 www americanmusical com SECTION 6 Mi DriveRack Pisisisncei Ar put want n F aliy i ERA m Fi mm When doubls ckckieg on device want ta 7 Restore session Uie pried Liberating hen d saiu g ahr her ras be tiraj FZ Note The Baud rate must be set to 38400 GUI Recommended Cable Specifications PC GUI Interface DB 9 female to female nul modem cable 10 feet 52 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com DriveRack Remote contro SECTION 6 Zone Controller Installation The installation of the Zone Controllers MUST be accomplished with the use of cable which is rated VW 1 or higher Common NEC designations which meet this rating include CMP CMR CMG CM and CMX The Zone Controllers offer additional
9. Wwww americanmusical com Appendix A DriveRack By using the setup wizard cross over output gains and post cross over parametric EO settings are set to match your system The Auto EQ can be used to adjust your system to compensate for room effects and adjust the response of the entire system to your liking After allowing Auto EO to pink the room your system will sound tighter The low end will have more def inition the mids will be more intelligible and the highs can be tamed Here are two things to look for to get the best performance from the Auto EQ Look out for Modes Some speaker and RTA microphone positions will result in certain frequencies canceling out The resulting modes can not be corrected with equalization The Auto EQ does not detect modes in the frequency response so may try to boost a band to compensate for a mode with out positive affect You may be able to see if a lifted band is a mode by manually adjusting a lifted EQ band if no change in the EQ is perceived you probably are seeing a mode in your frequency response To reduce the effect of this mode try different microphone positions and adjust the location of your speakers then re pink the room for a more effectual Graphic EQ adjustment Adjust Cross Over Output Gains If your system setup or the response you have chosen results in the Auto EQ lifting or cutting a number of consecutive bands of the Graphic EQ you can adjust the level of the associated cross
10. CMRR RTA Mic Phantom Voltage RTA Mic EIN Analog Outputs Number of Outputs Connectors Type Impedance Max Output Level Alignment Delay A D Performance Type Dynamic Range Type IV dynamic range Sample Rate D A Performance Dynamic Range System Performance Dynamic Range THD N Frequency Response Interchannel Crosstalk Crosstalk input to output Power Supply Operating Voltage Power Requirements Physical Weight Dimensions A 3 Specifications 2 Line inputs 1 RTA Mic input 2 Female XIR line inputs XLR RTA Mic input Electronically balanced RF filtered 40k 20dBu gt 45dB 15VDC lt 117dBu 22Hz 22kHz 1509 6 Line Outputs Male XLR Electronically balanced RF filtered 120 ohms 20dBu 10ms per channel 60ms total dbx Type IV conversion system gt 107 dB unweighted gt 110 dB A weighted 123 dB with transient material A weighted 22kHz BW 121 dB with transient material unweighted 22kHz BW 115 dB typical with program material A weighted 22kHz BW 48kHz 112 dB A weighted 110dB unweighted 110 dB unweighted gt 107dB weighted 0 002 typical at 4dBu 1kHz 0dB input gain 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB gt 110dB 120dB typical gt 100dB DO 100 120VAC 50 60 Hz EU 220 240 VAC 56 60 Hz 25 Watts 5 5 lbs 2 5 kg Shipping weight 7 lbs 3 18 kg 1 75 H x 5 75 Dx 19 W d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 67
11. DELAY MUTE MIXER 1B 2B B F LTER INPUT INPUT EO INSERT MIXER PROCESSING DELAY asp DYN DELAY MUTE GAIN 28 BAND GEQ GATE DELAY FILTER PINK NOISE 9 BAND PEQ COMPRESSOR SUBHARMONIC SYNTHESIS AFS NHTCH FILTERS DYN DELAY MUTE AGC F LTER DYN DELAY MUTE FILTER RTA MIXER RTA A XOVER DYN DELAY MUTE FILTER X DVER OUTPUT DYNAMICS OUTPUT RT ROUTING FILTERS PROCESSING DELAY PROCESSING MUTE RTA A BANDPASS 4 BAND PEQ LIMITER DELAY POLARITY MUTE B x 0 AGC PHASE Connections AB GAIN When setting up the DriveRack 260 make connections as follows Always make connections prior to applying power to the unit Connect the output from the sending device mixer to either of the two XIR inputs connectors shown below Make output connections from any one of the six output XLR connectors shown below to the input of the selected power amps Connect the selected RTA microphone to the RTA XIR input IMPORTANT It is recommended that the power amps are turned off prior to cycling power to the Driverack 260 Always make sure that your power amps are the last item turned on and the first turned off Once all of the connections have been made and the unit is powered up you can navigate through the entire signal path of the DriveRack 260 from the front panel of the unit The display provides you with a clear and concise overview of each aspect 4 DriveRack
12. Dunngs so sera 68 4 6 Notch Filters 33 A 7 Block Diagram eene 69 A T CROSSOVER ME eee 38 A 8 Input and Output Section Diagrams 70 9 Gain Level Jumpers 71 A 10 System Setup and Gain Structure 71 Table of Contents PRODUCTS www americanmusical com INTRODUCTION dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Congratulations on your purchase of dbx DriveRack 260 Complete Equalization and Loudspeaker Management System For over 30 years dbx has been the industry leader in dynamics processing With the DriveRack 260 dbx Professional Products has redefined the stan dard by which all other loudspeaker management processors will be compared The DriveRack 260 continues the legacy of DriveRack family The DriveRack 260 was designed with the purpose and vision of providing state of the art signal processing while utilizing a sim ple and intuitive user interface For more information please visit www driverack com or www dbxpro com This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the powerful DriveRack 260 By combining the different components the configuration possibilities are lim itless After you have become familiar with the unit we encourage you to experiment and find the most effective and efficient way to run your system by utilizing the powerful processing of the D
13. PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com DriveRack Section 1 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 should slowly increase the mixer gain Once the desired level has been set and all of the fixed filters have been assigned the unit will automatically move you to the page that indicates the fixed filter setup has been completed If you have reached the performance level setting and all of the fixed filters have not been used you may want to return to the page that selects the number of fixed filters and re adjust the number of fixed in order to provide you with additional live filters Regardless once you have com pleted the setup the display will read To return to program mode simply press the lt PROGRAM gt or NEXT PG gt but ton For more information regarding feedback elimination please see the AFS para meters of the Detailed parameters section Www americanmusical com Section 1 Getting Started www americanmusical com Editing Functions dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Editing Functions 2 1 Basic Navigation Modes Navigational aspects of the 260 DriveRack is simple and as follows 1 FX buttons This array of 12 FX buttons is your primary mode of directly accessing any effect module 2 NEXTPG amp PREVPG page buttons Successive presses of the NEX
14. Seconds 0 00 2 7 sec onds Feet 0 00 11 3 and Meters 0 00 3 43 Fine adjustments are made in 20uS increments Coarse adjustments are made in 190 msec increments Units Seconds Feet or Meters Selects the unit of measurement for the delay The signal routing begins at the INPUT ROUTING block of the 260 These parameters are user adjustable on all programs Input 1 Level Inf to 20dB Adjusts the input level of input 1 Input 2 Level Inf to 20dB Adjusts the input level of input 2 Level Inf to 20dB This parameter is used to adjust the level for the selected channel Master level Inf to 20dB This parameter is used to control the overall output level of the mixed input signals Pink Noise On Off Turns the pink noise generator on and off d b X sso mo 37 Section 4 Www americanmusical com Detailed Parameters Dr IV e Ra C K Noise Level 10 to 10 Mixer and Router Adjusts the overall level of the pink noise generator The output section 480 481 and 482 DriveRack units provide the user with the ability to con trol output levels of the unit and adjust phase compensation of loudspeakers within the signal path The output level control is located in the signal path before the compressor limiters this means that the compressor limiter directly affects the output level The parameters for the Phase Compensation effect are as follows and are user adjustable Please refer to section A 9 of the Appe
15. dBu For these cases use the following procedure to change the gain level settings Please be advised however that once the gain level has been changed from the factory settings the output meters will no longer be calibrated correctly To change the gain level move the jumpers to the pins that are marked with the desired gain setting 1 First make sure that the unit has been shut off and unplugged prior to opening the unit 2 Ground yourself prior to opening the DriveRack chassis to prevent ESD damage 3 Open the chassis by removing five screws on each side of the chassis and the top two center screws on the rear panel as well as the top center allen screw located on the front panel 4 Locate the jumper block shown in the illustration below Output Jumpers Input Jumpers A 10 System Setup and Gain Structure The DriveRack 260 offers a wide range of tools for sound system design and setup These tools can make your system more efficient and better sounding but to get the best possible sound it is important to use these tools properly In the DriveRack 260 we have included a Wizard setup tool to help in system setup If you use the Wizard to set up your DriveRack 260 it will auto matically set the limiters for some amplifier selections If your amplifiers are not available in the Wizard you should choose the Custom setting The following section explains how to max imize system gain and how to use the limiters to protect your ampli
16. end user After expiration of the warranty a reasonable charge will be made for parts labor and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility In all cases you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under war raniy Use the original packing material if it is available Mark the package with the name of the ship per and with these words in red DELICATE INSTRUMENT FRAGILE Insure the package prop erly Ship prepaid not collect Do not ship parcel post d b x PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual Www americanmusical com 0 3 Warranty This warraniy is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States 1 The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty Proof of purchase is considered to be the bur den of the consumer 2 dbx warrants this product when bought and used solely within the U S to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service 3 dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or at our discretion replacing defec tive materials that show evidence of defect provided the product is returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years A Return Authorization number must be obtained from dbx by tele
17. filters are reset When either Clear Live or Clear All is selected the third parameter row displays Start w Data Wheel If Clear none is selected then nothing is displayed on this row When the user moves to this third row and turns the Data Wheel when Clear Live or Clear All is selected then the filter reset is invoked Mode Live or Fixed When the mode is Fixed the algorithm updates only the fixed filters When the mode is Live the algorithm updates only the live filters In FIXED mode the filters are automatically assigned to a frequency creating feedback are stored remain with the program and at that frequency until cleared by the user Fixed mode is used before the performance without any input sig nal In LIVE mode the live filters automatically detect and remove feedback during the per formance When all of the live filters have been used they begin to round robin Fssentially this means that the first filter set d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 29 WWw americanmusical com SECTION Detailed Parameters is replaced where a new feedback is detected and notched out This mode is useful because feedback frequencies may change as the microphone is moved and or as the characteristics of the venue change Note Only the fixed filter settings will be stored with the new program Type Speech Low Music Medium Music and High Music If Fixed or Live mode is chosen the text will read Type The
18. grams select parameters and edit parameter values Function Buttons The function buttons of the DriveRack 260 allow direct access to all editing and navigating func tions of the DriveRack 260 The functions of the aforementioned buttons are as follows lt PREV PG gt is used to navigate back through the various pages of any module block NEXT PG gt is used to navigate forward through the various pages of any module block lt gt 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 lt XOVER gt is used to move to the Crossover module OTHER This button is used to move to the insert module section module which can include modules such as Notch Filters Subharmonic Synthesizer and the Advanced Feedback Suppression AFS modules DYNAMICS is used to move to the Compressor Compressor Gate Auto Gain Control AGC or Limiter modules lt DELAY gt is used to move to the Delay modules lt 1 gt is used to move to select each one of the 2 input and 6 output modules PROGRAM CONFIG is used to enter program mode When pressed and held the 260 will enter configuration mode UTILITY gt METER is used to access the the Utility menu When pressed and held the 260 will enter METER mode STORE DELETE is used to store any program changes When pressed and held the 260 wi
19. phone The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the prod ucts use in any circuit or assembly 4 dbx reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously manufactured 5 The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and dbx neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for special or con sequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control DriveRack User Manual d bx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com Getting Started dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Section 1 Www americanmusical com Getting Started DriveRack 1 1 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 Front Panel IEC Power Cord Receptacle The DriveRack 260 comes with a power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V 120V at frequencies from 50Hz 60Hz An IEC cord is included EU version accepts 220V 240V at frequencies from 50Hz 60Hz Power Switch The Power Switch turns the DriveRack 260 on and off Note dbx Professional Products rec ommends that power amplifiers connected to the DriveRack 260 should be powered down prior to cycling the power
20. removed after a set time as indicated by the Lift After parameter It ranges from 5 seconds to 60 minutes This feature is useful if the microphone being used is moved or the characteris tics of the venue change over time As example a filter placed minutes ago will not be present ly preventing feedback This feature removes unnecessary filters from the spectrum to increase sonic quality If the feedback is still there after the filter is removed it will catch it and notch it out the same Total Number of Filters 1 12 This parameter selects the number of filters being used 4 3 Subharmonic Synthesizer The Subharmonic Synthesizer module has been specifically optimized to enhance Bass audio material for use in a variety of professional applications including nightclub and dance DJ mix ing theatre and film sound music recording live music performance and broadcasting The Subharmonic Synthesizer module s two separate bands of subharmonic synthesis provide the best combination of smoothness and control and the independent low frequency boost cir cuit is designed to get the most out of high performance low frequency speaker systems Sub Harmonic Synth On Off Turns the Subharmonic Synth module on and off Sub Harmonics Synth 0 to 100 This parameter sets the overall level of the Subharmonic Synthesizer 30 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com DriveRack 24 36Hz and 3
21. will result in a better end result try and hit a snare exactly the same for three minutes Attack 0 1 m Sec to 200 m Sec Attack is how fast the compressor starts to compress the signal after it passes the threshold Fast attack is useful when dealing with lots of fast transients The attack control is not active when in auto mode Hold O to 500 m Sec Hold is the time the 260 remains in compression after the signal has dropped below the thresh old A longer hold time is useful in smoothing out the sound when compressing several fast peaks that are fairly close together in time In general some hold time helps to make the com pression sound more natural but too much can over compress your signal making for an unwanted drop in level The hold control is not active while in auto mode Release 360 dB Sec to 5 dB Sec Release is how fast the 260 comes out of compression The release is in dB per second For example if release is set to 5 dB sec and the signal is at 10dB of gain reduction the release time is 2 seconds Too fast a release time can result in an audible volume jump while too slow a release time can result in the compression of signal that is not above the threshold This can cause volume drops in your signal that may not be desired The release control is not active while in auto mode LIMITER Limiter On Off Turns the Limiter module on and off d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 35 WWw americanmu
22. with an input level greater than 6 dBu when the input attenuators are tumed all the way up Most mixing consoles can deliv er over 18 dBu of output level before clipping 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 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 Turn up the output of the console until it begins clip ping 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 260 and into the amplifiers with the crossovers and output gain section in the DriveRack 260 set for your particular speakers Make sure that the output limiters are turned off Run this signal into the amplifiers and tum up the input attenu ators until the amplifier clip indicator begins to tum on Tum the attenuators down slightly so the cl
23. 0 DriveRack provide you with the option of changing the contrast of the custom display To make any adjustments to the display contrast press the UTILITY button and the page will appear as follows Select the Contrast adjustment by pressing the DATA wheel until the con trast percentage is selected Once the contrast has been selected proceed to rotate the DATA wheel until the desired contrast has been established Contrast adjust ranges from 01 to 16 Select the RTA or GEO for the Auto EQ plot press the DATA wheel until the Auto EQ Plot is selected Once the desired option has been selected pro ceed to rotate the DATA wheel select either RA or GEO To exit press the PROGRAM CONFIG button 5 1 2 Page 2 PUP Program Mute The U lity menu of the 260 DriveRack also offers the option of setting the PUP Power Up Program option of either Current or Stored and PUP Mutes which allows to you power up with all outputs either muted or at the last setting prior to powering down The following explains the difference between Load On and Load OFF settings To access and edit the Load Stored option of the unit use the following procedure From Program mode press the UTILITY button and use PREV PG and NEXT but ton to move to the page that appears as follows Stored After cycling the power or power failure the unit will automatically load a program from the program table No unstored edits will be saved 40 Dri
24. 1 Hold 30 to 200ms The Comp Limiter button Threshold 50 22dB Release 360 to 5 0dB s toggles through the AGC AGC On Off Window 1 to 10dB Attack 20 to 5 sec AGC Pre Target 20 20dBu Hold 30 to 200ms Gain 1 to 20dB Low Thresh 60to 30dB Compressor or Limiter modules used in each channel of the selected program Limiter On Off PeakStop On Off Attack 0 1 to 200ms LIMITER Over Easy Off 1 10 Auto On Off Hold 30 to 200ms Threshold 40 20dB Overshoot 2 to 6dB Release 360 to 5 0dB s AGC On Off Window 1 to 10dB Attack 20 to 5 sec AGC Post Target 20 20dBu Hold 30 to 200ms Release 30 to 1 0dB s Gain 1 to 20dB Low Thresh 60t0 30dB Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page 16 DriveRack User Manual d b X PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS WWw americanmusical com Dr iveRack Editing Functions Section 2 2 7 Navigating the Delay Section From program mode press the Delay button Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited Successive Presses of the Delay button will move you through pre and post crossover delays DELAY DELAY Delay On Off Length Delay Time Course Fine Units Seconds Feet Meters Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page 2 8 NaMgating the Utility Meters Section From program mode press the UTILITY button Pressing the Data Wheel
25. 2 19 AC2212 00 EONI500 Crown CE 1000 20 AM6315 64 EON10G2 Crown CE 2000 21 AC2215 00 EON15G2 Crown C 4000 22 SF25 SF15 Crown CL1 23 SR4722X SF25 Coun 24 AC2212 95 FR129Z Crise 25 AM6212 64 FR159Z Crown CH1 FR155Z Crown CH2 Main Speakers Crown 4 51151 Crown CTS 600 AM6340 95 S215IV PENAS AM6340 64 5200 crown rown CTS 2000 AM6340 95 With assumed external Sub S500 AM6340 64 With assumed external Sub Crown CTS 5000 Eliminator i Crown CTS 4200 ud Crown CTS 8400 122 Crown PowerTech 1 1 AM6315 95 With assumed external Sub Gi AM6315 64 With assumed external Sub Crown PowerTech 2 1 AM4315 95 L S la Crown PowerTech 3 1 AM4315 64 OW Speakers Crown K1 AM6200 95 None Crown K2 AM6200 64 AL6115 Crwn MacroTech 1202 AM4200 95 AL6125 Crwn MacroTech 2402 AM4200 64 Custom Crwn MacroTech 3600 AM6215 95 Crwn MacroTech 5000 AM6215 64 Sub Speakers Custom AM4215 95 None AM4215 64 AL6115 With assumed external Sub Powered Subs AC2215 95 AL6125 With assumed external Sub EON10G2 AC2215 64 ASB6118 EON25G2 AC2215 00 ASH6118 MP418SP AM6212 95 ASB6128 EONSUBG2 AM6212 64 ASB4128 SF22SP AM6212 00 ASB6128V AM4212 95 SR4715X 70 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS l com Www americanmusica CO OC lt C A 7 Block Diagram NIVD aSWHd 29 A llay 1d AV130 YaLINI1 034 55 041 3904 AV13 DNISS1908dd 03 S
26. 2 or newer Windows NT 4 0 or newer Baud rate fixed 38 4 kbaud Note COMM port setting must be consistent This means that when the GUI is in use any other device that uses the RS232 COMM port must be turned off INSTALL Install the DriveRack GUI interface from either the dbx Professional Products website at www dbxpro com or from the CD ROM onto your your PC or laptop e Once the software is downloaded or CD is loaded double click on the file named DriveRack setup The application will proceed to ask you where you want the program installed e Once the software installation has been completed it is recommended that you restart your computer e Make all network device connections prior to running the GUI interface The following information offers basic operation information of the DriveRack GUI interface BASIC OPERATION Once the unit has been connected boot up the GUI Interface by double clicking on the application icon When the program opens the first view you will see will be the UNIT view if the unit is not connected to the PC This view has icon representations of the unit being used double click on the unit to access and edit If the unit is connected to the PC the program will boot up with a block diagram of the unit To edit modules double click on the desired module block e To adjust the utility menu Right Click hold on the top bar of the window to pull down the utility menu 50 DriveRack
27. 6 56Hz Subharmonic Synthesis Level Oto 100 These controls individually let you customize the amount of the respective synthesized fre quencies to be added in tuning the ultimate bass response of your system to taste For example if the sound is too woofy or growly try turning down the 36Hz 56Hz level If your woofers are bottoming out making a ticking popping sound try turning down the 24Hz 36Hz level You may find that a setting produces fine results in one room but produces too much boominess in another If this occurs adjust the controls as needed e g increase one or the other of the band levels Experimentation will pay off with smooth full deeply extended bass Remember you are not selecting a frequency You are controlling the overall level of each band Gate On Off Local per band control or global on and off T hreshold 50 to 20 dBu The threshold is the volume level at which the gate opens Anything above the threshold pass es while signal that is lower than the threshold is attenuated Beware setting the threshold to high can cut off the tail end of signals as they fade out the sustain of a guitar note a held piano chord a reverb tail etc Ratio 1 1 0 to 1 15 This is where you decide how much downward expansion you want This ratio works oppo site from that of the compressor or limiter If a ratio of 1 4 is selected a signal that is 1dB below the threshold will be reduced in gain so that it becom
28. BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS HEAT REGISTERS STOVES OR OTHER APPARATUS INCLUDING AM PLIFIERS THAT PRODUCE HEAT ONLY USE ATTACHM ENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polar ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong are pro vided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an elec trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs con venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacture or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liguid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the appa ratus has been exposed to rain or moistur e does not operate n
29. C resistance of 29 Ohms per 1 000 feet When connecting Zone Controllers in series the following cable length restrictions apply As shown in Diagram A any 3 Zone Controllers may be wired in series as long as the total cable length does not exceed 600 feet Any 6 Zone Controllers may be wired in series as long as the total cable length does not exceed 300 feet Refer to Diagram B Cable runs of up to 1 000 feet may be achieved using Home Run wiring An example of this is shown in Diagram C A dbx Zone Controller Break Out Box dbx ZC BOB is used to parallel several cable runs It should be noted that a 1 000 foot cable with a single Zone Controller may be connected directly to the DriveRack 260 D MES r ana a TE ie ie e ie ce T m z era i sie E im Di im f im ig ed m E PEI N A HO m HELL HE ha C EE 4 i GC 4 3 s pus ONS ak E JR Eg ov av
30. DELAY POLARITY MUTE B X DVER AGC PHASE A B GAIN From Program mode press and hold the PROGRAM CONFIG button until the bot tom corner of display reads Configure At this point you can either press the button of the module that you wish to edit ie DYNAMICS or if you wish to change every module within the signal path you can use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through every module within the signal path The following information will make a basic touch on every module The first page in configuration mode will appear as follows You are now in the Pre Crossover EQ module The arrow indicates that EO type is selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select either Parametric PEQ or Graphic GEQ Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel lets you link or unlink the A and d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 23 WWw americanmusical com Configuring the DriveRack B modules Note that the same EQ types must be selected to link Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through A and B and then to the next module screen which will appear something like this You are now in the Pre Crossover Insert module The arrow in correspondence with the Module 1 or 2 indicators along with the A and B indicators indicate which module block is currently selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select either Wire AGC Compressor AFS Noise Gate or Subharmonic Synthesizer Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel lets
31. Factory configurations within the DriveRack there may be an application that requires a unique custom program configuration The DriveRack gives you the ability to create a cus tom routing configuration by selecting and modifying the modules including Inputs pre crossover EQ an insert section which includes Notch Filter Compressor Gates AGC Subharmonics Synthesizer and AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression Crossovers Post crossover Parametric EQ Dynamics Post Delay Output Gain and Phase The following infor mation contain a standard block diagram of the signal path in the 260 DriveRack which can be used as a reference map as well as step by step instructions for creating custom user configu rations 260 Signal Path 260 Signal Path OH bal r a ir INPUT INPUT INSERT MIXER EQ PROCESSING DELAY GAI 28 BAND GEQ GATE DELAY PINK NOISE 9 BAND PEQ COMPRE SSOR SUBHARMONIC SYNTHESIS NOTCH FILTERS AGC METERS DYN DELAY DuTPUT MUTE gt mx za lt mm 77 mx 5 m Tw z m gt lt OUTPUT MUTE DYN DELAY DnurPuT N DELAY OUTPUT MUTE A B FILTER DUTPUT V gt w w kE ur a a 4 a lt mm mm mu zz lt E m r gt lt gt lt x m 7 lt DYN DELAY gt Tx o lt mm a RTA MIXER Br X DVER OUTPUT DYNAMICS OUTPUT RTA ROUTING FILTERS EQ PROCESSING DELAY PROCESSING MUTE RTA A BANDPASS 4 BAND PEO LIMITER
32. IS SS e E jm m Li ik d b x PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 63 www americanmusical com Section 7 ESEI DriveRack 64 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com 4 b Y I NANA Mm wi E W 7 ws 5 yo ge A l Factory Reset In the event that a reset is required the DriveRack 260 offers you the option of performing a Soft or Hard reset The Soft Reset resets all operating parameters except user programs The Hard Reset Procedure will reset all program mable information back to the factory defaults All Power U p Functions require a button s to be pressed and held as the unit power is turned on DriveRack 260 Power U p Button Functions Factory Hard Reset Press and hold the STORE button at power up until the following message appears Pressing the PREV PAGE button will start a Factory Reset All User Programs will become copies of the Factory Programs all Utility settings will be defaulted and all Security settings will be defaulted Pressing the PROGRAM button will abort the Factory Reset sequence and the unit will reset normally System SOFT Reset Press and hold the UTILITY button at power up until the following message appears Pressing the PREV PAGE button will start a System Reset All Utility s
33. L i UTILITY STORE BE METER DELETE 260 DriveRack W izard Now that you have made all of your audio connections and have made yourself familiar with the front panel navigation of the unit you can easily optimize your system through the use of the 260 DriveRack Wizard This feature of the 260 DriveRack allows for quick and accurate venue setups The menu section of the Wizard offers System setup Auto EO and AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression The following will walk you through your venue setup From program mode press and hold the RTA Wizard button and the display will appear as follows Www americanmusical com Section Getting Started DriveRack System Setup The arrow will indicate the selected Wizard setup To select any one of the three options rotate the lt DATA gt wheel If you are performing the System setup press either the NEXT PG gt button or the lt DATA gt wheel and the display will appear as follows Simply rotate the DATA wheel to select either a Mono or Stereo input configuration Once you have selected your input option press the NEXT PG button and the display will appear as follows Simply rotate the DATA wheel to select either a Graphic or Parametric EQ Once you have selected your EQ option press the NEXT PG button and the display will appear as follows Rotate the Data wheel to select any one of the numerous Insert modules available O
34. L PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Getting Started Section 1 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 volume The mic level indicator will register the signal level Press the NEXT PG button and the Auto EQ sequence will begin The display will either show the graphic EQ or the RTA Rotating the DATA wheel clockwise and counter clockwise will toggle between the two modes You can also select either mode to default to in the Utility menu Regardless the display will appear something like this Atthis point the 260 DriveRack will automatically EQ the room If you are using independent left and right graphic EOs you will auto EO each side independently If you are using a stereo linked EQ both sides will be EQ d simultaneously Auto EQ can be aborted at any point in the process by pressing the NEXT PG button Upon completion of the Auto EQ Wizard you can retum to program mode by releasing the RTA Input button and pressing the PROGRAM button For more information regarding the Auto EQ section please refer to the Auto EQ Optimization Tips information located in the Appendix section AFS The 260 DriveRack also offers its exclusive AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression module which is located within the INSERT module section of select or user created configurations This unique feature now makes unwanted feedb
35. TPG or PREVPG page buttons will move the user from one page to the next in an effect block Data W heel The Data Wheel is used to move through the program menu of the 260 DriveRack The Data wheel is also used to change the values of the selected parameter by simply rotating the wheel Pressing the Data wheel will toggle between the available parameters on any selected page of the currently selected effect module 2 2 Effect Button Array Overview mA PREVIOUS PAGE Moves to the previous page in the currently selected effect menu NEXT PAGE Moves to the next page in the currently selected effect menu cwm EO Selects the EQ effect menu This is the EQ section located prior to the crossover section Successive presses will rotate through the various pre crossover 28 band EQ and Post xover PEQ section modules XOVER Selects the Crossover section uzum OTHER This button is used to move to the module insert section module E which includes the Notch filter Subharmonic Synthesizer AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression and Wire no parameters modules mm DYNAMICS Selects the Dynamics effect sections Successive presses will move from the Compressor Gate and AGC pre xover to the AGC and Limiter postxover mas DELAY Selects the Alignment Delay effect module successive presses will E rotate through the Pre and post Delay modules I O Selects the input and output parameter editing section for all inputs an
36. Turns the Compressor module on and off OverEasy O Off to 10 There are ten levels of OverFasy 8 that can be used for the limiters The point when the com pressor starts to compress is the knee When the compressor starts to reduce the level of a signal abruptly as it passes over the threshold this is called hard knee compression OverEasy 8 soft knee as it is sometimes called is when the volume of the sound is compressed gradually OverFasy 8 compression starts to compress before the level of the signal reaches the threshold and reaches full compression after the level has gone above the threshold OverEasy 8 compression by its very nature sounds much smoother and more natural and will be used for most applications When it is gentle natural sounding or light compression that you are looking for the compressor offers Variknee VariKnee gives you ten levels of OverFasy amp compression to choose from 1 being almost hard knee and 10 being the most OverEasy This lets you choose the exact knee that is needed for the dynamic effect you are looking for 34 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com em 81010 Threshold T 40 to 20dBu Threshold is the signal level at which the unit starts to compress the signal If the level is set to 10 dBu than any signal larger than 10 dBu is compressed while any signal that has a level that is lower than 10dBu is left at the same sign
37. aal TI 4 1 1 SIINVNAG indino SAILIN 8 v d V atv m 3057 53113 H21LIN SIV SISIHINAS JINOWAVHENs HIM YOSS 03 Av 130 3170 AV 130 DNISS 39089 LA3SNI u3ed eubis 092 03d dNvd 6 039 aNv8 82 03 10 vila yl 1 W3XIIA 3SION NIYD INGNI 71 DriveRack User Manual X PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS db www americanmusical com Appendix A Dr iveRack A 8 Input and Output Diagrams INPUT DIAGRAM Dep ae Input 1 Gain Input DSP Input 1 Input 2 Gain Input 1 Gain XLR2 DSP Input 2 Input 2 Gain OUTPUT DIAGRAM repeat for each XLR OUTPUT 1 Output Routing Confi 2 onfig O 3 Output Meter Phase Shift XLR Output Channel P Level 1 4 6 Off Euroblock 72 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com A 9 Gain Level Jumpers CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Disconnect mains power before servicing The 260 DriveRack gives you the option of changing the input gain level settings There are 3 hardware configurable gain settings They are 14 dBu 22 dBu and 30
38. ack in a PA system a thing of the past The AFS Wizard will lead you through the setup of of the fixed fil ters of the AFS module The fixed filter mode is designed to place notch filters as you introduce feedback by opening up your mics and slowly increasing the gain Because the fixed mode is sensitive it is important not to present an external music source such as CD player or other audio signal into the system From the Wizard menu rotate the DATA wheel until the display appears as follows Press the NEXT PG button and the display will read HEST FO when done Once the gain level of the mixer has been turned down press the NEXT PG but Www americanmusical com Section Getting Started DriveRack ton and the display will read You will now use the lt DATA gt wheel to select the number of fixed filters This will range from values 0 12 The total number of filters will stay at 12 and the number of live filters will be Total Num Filters Num Fixed Live and Fixed filter types differ in that FIXED mode filters are automatically assigned to a frequency creating feedback thus remaining at that frequency until cleared by the user In LIVE mode live filters automatically detect and remove feedback fre quencies in the presence of audio music or speech When all of the live filters have been used they begin to round robin Essentially this means that the first filter set is replaced where a new fee
39. age that appears as follows Rotate the DATA wheel to select panels 1 6 Once the panel to edit has been selected press the STORE button to edit and the display give you the option of selecting either ZC 1 volume boost and cut ZC 2 volume boost cut and mute ZC 4 four assignable program change presets and ZC 4 Switch closure by rotating the DATA wheel If ZC 1 or 2 are selected the display will appear something like this d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual Al Www americanmusical com Utilities Meters Pressing the DATA wheel will give you the option of selecting the range of the boost and the cut of the potentiometer on the ZC 2 or ZC 2 Once the boost and cut range has been selected pressing select and rotating the DATA wheel will let you select any one of the six outputs to be affected by the boost and cut control Selecting ZC 3 gives the ability to assign switches A D to call up any preset in the 260 Once ZC 3 has been selected the display will appear something like this Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel will allow you to first select A D and then assign any program number to the aforementioned button No change means that no program will be loaded for that selection Selecting ZC 4 gives the ability to assign any latching switch combination to the 260 Once ZC 4 has been selected the display will appear something like this Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel w
40. al level Light compression is where only the loudest parts of the signal go over the threshold Very heavy compression can be achieved by setting the threshold low enough that almost the entire signal content is over the threshold For most signals the most natural compression is achieved when most of the signal content remains just below the threshold and only the peaks cross the threshold Ratio R LO to Inf 1 Ratio is the amount the unit reduces the signal level of the sound that is above the threshold A 2 1 ratio means that if the incoming signal is 2dB over the threshold the unit will compress the signal and outputs a signal that only goes 1dB over the threshold For light compression choose a lower ratio while a heavy compression requires a higher ratio A setting of Inf 1 makes the compressor act as a limiter Gain G 20 to 420 dB This parameter is used to compensate for the gain lost during compression By using heavy compression on a signal and then boosting the signal with the output gain the user can create a signal that sounds much louder than it actually is Auto On Off When Auto Mode is on the 260 automatically sets the Attack Hold and Release times for the signal The auto mode constantly adjusts these parameters in real time for optimum perfor mance from the unit You will find that for most applications not only is using the auto mode faster and easier but by letting the unit constantly tweak these parameters for you
41. avy compression can be achieved by setting the threshold low enough that almost the entire signal content is over the threshold For most signals the most natural compression is achieved when most of the signal content remains just below the threshold and only the peaks cross the threshold Auto On Off When auto is turned on the 260 will continuously set the attack hold release controls itself Attack 01 to 200 m Sec per band or global This is the speed at which the 260 limiter starts to compress the signal once it has crossed the threshold Set the attack time longer for lower frequency bands and shorter for higher fre quency bands Hold O to 500 m Sec per band or global Hold is the time the limiter stays in gain reduction after the signal level has dropped below threshold Hold is useful when you want the limiter to function for a period of time after it has been triggered Be careful not to set the hold time too long as it will not release in time Release 360 to 5 dB Sec per band or global Just like the release time on the compressor the limiter s release time controls how fast the lim iter releases from gain reduction after the signal drops below the threshold Set the release times longer for lower frequency bands and shorter for higher frequency bands Peakstop On Off and 1 6 This parameter turns the peakstop limiting on and off PeakStop involves a two stage process of dynamic limiting The first stage of Pea
42. d outputs Successive presses will move through each input and output PROGRAM PROGRAM Config This button is used to enter the Program screen VC from any sub section within the unit when pressed When pressed and held you will enter Config mode FE UTILITY Meter Selects the Utility menu of the 260 DriveRack When pressed and held the 260 will enter METER mode 14 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Editing Functions STORE Delete The store button is used to store program edits When pressed and held the 260 will enter the PROGRAM DELETE module RTA Wizard This enters the mode or when held enters the 260 DriveRack Wizard setup menu which includes System Setup Auto EO setup and AFS Wizard 2 3 Navigating the EO Section 28 GEQ and PEQ To edit the parameters of the EQs used in a selected program simply use the following procedure From program mode press the EQ button to reach the EQ module to be edited 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 lt a PREV PAGE NEXT p gt GEQ PEQ GEQ On Off Freg 31 5Hz 18kHz The EQ button Flatten Restore Gain 12dB to12dB toggles through the EQs used in each channel of the selected program menu PEQ On Off B1 F
43. dback is detected and notched out This mode is useful because feedback frequen cies may change as the microphone is moved and or as the characteristics of the venue change At this page you will now select the number of fixed filter Once the desired fixed number of filters has been selected press the lt NEXT PG gt button and the display will read The Fixed Live filter usage will be indicated at the bottom of each page of the feedback elimina tion effect F indicates an available fixed filter and L indicates an available live filter A blocked out F or L indicates a filter that is set or in use Once the desired number has been selected press the NEXT PG and the display will read These types pertain to the O sensitivity and algorithm type The filter is established by using the formula Q Freq divided by Bandwidth This means that a higher O will produce a fil ter that is more narrow Values are Speech Bandwidth 1 5 octave and 0 7 25 Music Low Narrow notch filter Bandwidth 1 10 octave and 014 5 Music Medium Very Narrow notch filter Bandwidth 1 20 octave and Q 29 Music High Ultra Narrow notch fil ter Bandwidth 1 80 octave and 0116 To guarantee that feedback is suppressed at lower frequencies the AFS may place wider notch filters at these lower frequencies below 700 Hz Once the desired fixed type has been selected press the NEXT PG button and the display will read 10 d b X
44. ded use only shielded interconnecting cables U K MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name dbx Professional Products Manufacturer s Address 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 U SA declares that the product Product name dbx 260 N ote Product name may be suffixed by the EU Product option None conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 60065 1998 EMC EN 55013 1990 EN 55020 1991 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC and the EMC D irective 89 336 EEC as amended by Directive 93 68 EEC Vice President of Engineering 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 U SA D ate September 19 2002 European Contact Your local dbx Sales and Service O ffice or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Ph 801 566 8800 Fax 801 568 7583 Www americanmusical com Table of Contents Introduction 4 8 Post Crossover PEQ
45. e available in the box To select a factory program from program mode use the DataWheel to scroll through the various factory 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 PROGRAM CONFIG button to load the program The display will appear something like this 20 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Configuring the DriveRack SECTION Navigation Modes Once you have selected a program with a configuration that accommodates your application the DriveRack offers instant access to edit effect types within the configuration To instantly access an effect module simply press the corresponding button in the button array for the desired module NEXT PG gt m 29 OTHER DYNAMICS DELAY Ne HL UTILITY STORE EC DELETE 3 3 Editing Factory Programs Once you have reached the module that you wish to edit use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through the pages within the module The DATA wheel is used to edit para meter values The following illustration shows an example of the Dynamics module in edit mode Note that the cursor indicates the currently selected parameter for editing To select parame ters to edit from the current page press the DATA wheel until the cursor is next to the para meter that you wi
46. e must remember to set the security level back to low for normal use 5 1 5 Page 7 8 Program List Program Change The 260 DriveRack units allow you to set the unit to either scroll through programs in a sequen tial manner or create custom program lists from within the Utility menu This list makes it con venient for restricting access to a small list of programs The program list cannot be changed if the security level is set to lockout access to the program list The procedure for setting up the program list is as follows From Program mode press the UTILITY button and use the PREV PG and NEXT PG but tons to move to the page that appears something like this Note that the underscore indicates the currently selected parameter for editing To select parameters to edit from the current page press the DATA wheel until the underscore is under the parameter that you wish to edit Press and then rotate the DATA wheel to select List size Once this has been selected rotate the DATA wheel to set the desired list size and then press the NEXT PAGE button Press the DATA and for each index in the list select which program you want the current users to access The index number is the position of the selected program in the list To change the number when it is selected rotate the DATA wheel d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 45 Section 5 www americanmusical com Utilities Meters Dr W a Ra p
47. es 4dB below the threshold Attack 0 1 to 200 m Sec As the signal reaches the threshold area the Attack control sets the speed at which the gate opens Use very fast attack times to catch the fronts of transient signals Hold 0 to 500 m Sec The Hold control sets the amount of time the gate is held open after the signal passes below the threshold point Release 360 to 5 dB Release sets the speed at which the gate closes or attenuates when the end of the Hold time is reached Max ATT O to Inf dB This sets the maximum amount of attenuation for the gate Section 4 d b A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 31 Www americanmusical com C A We E A JA J CCLIUII amp Detailed Parameters 4 5 Automatic Gain Control AGC The AGC is used to keep the average level of a signal at a constant level This is done by selecting a desired Target output level and Window The AGC keeps the signal within the Window about the selected Target by slowly adjusting the gain The maximum gain that can be applied to the signal is selected by the Gain parameter When the input signal falls below the Low Threshold the AGC releases the gain and returns to unity This prevents the AGC from adding gain when there is no signal present and raising the system noise floor High level sig nals are reduced by a fast limiter to prevent distortion by clipping The AGC Threshold meters show what region of the AGC the input signal is in The T yell
48. ettings will be defaulted Pressing the PROGRAM button will abort the System Reset sequence and the unit will reset normally A 2 Power Up Ouick Key Options The DriveRack 260 offer several Quick Key options for initial power up and are as follow Change Initial Program Number To change the initial power program number Press and hold the PROGRAM button at power up until the following message appears Turning the DATA wheel will select the program you wish to load at initial reset Press the PROGRAM button again when the selection is complete Normal resetting will continue System Lock Out Press and hold RTA at power up until one of the following messages appears or Rotating the lt DATA gt wheel to select either Lock Unlock or Filter Unlocked the system Pressing lt PREV PAGE will unlock the system if it were locked or it will lock the system if it were unlocked If you wish to leave the system locked with the exception of being able to clear the feedback filters follow the same procedure on power up and then rotate the lt DATA gt wheel to select the feedback filter unlock feature Pressing any other button will abort the System Lockout sequence and the unit will reset normally 66 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com DriveRack Appendix A Analog Inputs Number of Inputs Connectors Type Impedance Max input line level
49. f the DriveRack and run to the selected speaker amplifier 3 Making sure that all outputs are muted apply power to the mixer and amplifiers Software 1 Select a program Factory 2x6 Stereo as a template 2 Load the program by pressing the PROG CONFIG button 3 Adjust the individual parameters for the system by pressing the Processing Module buttons PROGRAM STORE MA 5002VZ JBL SR4731X JBL 4719X d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 61 Www americanmusical com TM Section 7 EEE DriveRack Hardware 1 Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack 2 Connect the outputs of the DriveRack and run to the selected speaker amplifier 3 Making sure that all outputs are muted apply power to the mixer and amplifiers 4 Make connections between the Zone Controllers see Section 6 2 and the 260 Software Select a program Factory 2x2 w 4 Zones as a template Load the program by pressing the PROG CONFIG button Save multiple copies of this program to be recalled by the ZC 3 Controller Adjust the individual parameters for each of the programs by pressing the Processing Module buttons Using the Utility Menu select the ID for each ZC 1 and ZC 2 Zone Controller and program its output level boost and cut parameters 6 Using the U lity Menu select the ID for the ZC 3 Zone Controller and select the programs that the ZC 3 will load from each of its positio
50. ffect parameter to be edited OTHER lt PREV PG NEXT PG gt OTHER Subharmonic Synthesizer Subharmonic On Off 24 36Hz Level 24 36Hz Subharmonics 96 0 100 36 56Hz Level 36 56Hz The NEXT and PREV OTHER Advanced Feedback Suppression AFS buttons scroll through AFS On Off Mode Fixed Live Number of filters 0 12 Live filter Lift On Off the pages of selected module AFS Clear Type Speech Low Med and High Number of filters fixed 0 12 Lift After 0 60 Notch Filter Notch Flatten Restore in 36dB 6dB 16 32 64 128 Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page 2 6 Navigating the Dynamics Section From program mode press the comp limiter button to move to eithter the Dynamics module Once you have reached the Dynamics module successive presses of Dynamics 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 DYNAMICS lt a PREV PAGE NEXT PAGE Comp On Off Threshold 40 to 20dB Attack 0 1 to 200ms COMP Auto On Off Ratio 1 1 to olnf 1 Hold 30 to 200ms Over Easy Off 1 10 Gain 20 to 20dB Release 360 to 5 0dB s Gate On Off Attack 0 1 to 200ms Max oto Inf DYNAMICS GATE Ratio 1 1 to colnf
51. fiers from clipping In traditional system design the output of your console would be routed to a system EQ a com pressor and a crossover with output level control From the crossover there may be addition al filters that are employed to improve the response of your speakers There may also be lim iters set up to keep your amplifiers from going into clipping and protect your speakers from the hazards of a clipped signal Your amplifiers play a vital role in system setup because they are last item in the chain before your speakers and offer the greatest amount of gain that is their job after all If your amplifiers are incorrectly setup you will not be using your system to its fullest potential and could be harming your speakers d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 73 WWw americanmusical com One thing that is critical to system setup is maximizing gain structure Gain structure refers to aligning the gain of each device so that they all clip at the same point and the noise floor of the entire system is at its absolute minimum Quite often PA systems are setup with the ampli fier input controls turned all the way up in the incorrect assumption that this is the only way to get the maximum output level Amplifiers are fixed gain devices turning down the amplifi er input attenuators does not change the potential output of the amplifier it only requires more input voltage to get full output power Many amplifiers will clip
52. he units Note that the six included applications represent the extensive flexibility of the DriveRack units These applications can be used verbatim or as sample reference guide templates for designing count less audio applications 7 1 Mono Four Way w Two Aux Zones Hardware 1 Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack 2 Connect the outputs of the DriveRack and run to the selected speaker amplifier 3 Making sure that all outputs are muted apply power to the mixer and amplifiers 4 Make connections between the Zone Controllers see Section 6 2 and the 260 Section 7 Software 1 Select a program Factory 2x4 w 2 Zones as a template 2 Load the program by pressing the PROG CONFIG button 3 Adjust the individual parameters for the system by pressing the Processing Module buttons 4 Using the Utility Menu select the ID for each ZC 1 and ZC 2 Zone Controller and program its output level boost and cut parameters VA d KA Jan Rh hn t tt PROGRAM UTILITY STORE EE A SAT JBL AE Series AC2215 64 JBL Control 26C Ceiling Speaker Ceiling Speaker Zone B Cry Room 1 ZoneA JBL AE Series ASB 6128 JBL Control 26C 60 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS WWwW americanmusical com Application Guide 7 2 Stereo Tri amp Hardware 1 Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack 2 Connect the outputs o
53. ic filter d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 33 Section 4 Www americanmusical com Detailed Parameters Dr IV C Ra Flatten Restore This parameter either flattens the PEQ or restores the PEQ to its original shape Type This parameter selects the PEQ type Types include 1 Bell All parametrics are bell shaped 2 HShelf One shelf is High while all others are bell 3 LShelf One shelf is Low while all oth ers are bell and 4 LHShelf One shelf is High and one is Low and the others are bell Band 1 4 Frequency 20Hz to 20kHz Selects the frequency of the selected band of the parametric FQ Level 1 4 12dB to 12dB Sets the peak level of the selected parametric EQ Q 1 4 0 20 to 16 dB Sets the O or Bandwidth of the selected Parametric EQ 4 9 Compressor Limiter The 260 DriveRack also offers Compression and limiter modules The Compressor is a full bandwidth Stereo Compressor inserted prior to the Crossover The Compressor is the perfect tool for tightening uneven signal sources such as vocals and guitars The Limiters are located on each output channel and have been strategically placed for speaker and amplifier protec tion Note that Compressor Limiter threshold metering can be observed in the Meter section by pressing and holding the Utility button The parameters for the Compressor Limiter are as fol lows and are user adjustable COMPRESSOR Compressor O n Off
54. ill allow you to first select any latch switch com bination and then assign it to any program number and then assign any program number to the aforementioned button For more information regarding Zone Controllers please see section 6 2 5 1 4 Page 4 6 Security To protect all detailed parameter editing and configuration modification settings of your DriveRack unit the Utility menu of the DriveRack system includes a complete security system set up This security system allows you to set security access to unit features including Program List Store Mutes Inputs Pre EQ Inserts Pre Delay Crossover Post EQ Dynamics Post Delay Outputs RTA and Program Lock with security levels that vary from low to high By providing 42 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Tr Section 5 different levels of access this ensures limited access to different users This security system also allows you to create unique passwords which will limit prevent any other users from access to the system The following infor mation is provided to help you set all security parameters Prior to setting security passwords you will access the security menu by pressing the UTILITY button and use the PREV PG and NEXT PG but tons to move to the first page of security password pages of the Utility sec tion The display will appear as follows Note that the arrow indicates the currently selected parameter fo
55. ip indicator no longer is on You have just maximized the gain through your system This amplifier setting should give you maximum gain without clipping another way of say this is that when the output of your console is clipping you will also be at the clip point of your ampli fiers Once you have found the clip point of your amplifiers you can mark this position and turn the amplifiers back up to the point where they are clipping You can now use the output limiters in the DriveRack 260 to protect the amplifier from clipping no matter what you do at the con sole With the amplifiers clipping now go to the Limiter page of the DriveRack 260 and tum the limiter for each output band on Make sure that the threshold is all the way up to 20dB Now slowly reduce the threshold until the clip indicator of the amplifier turns off You have successfully set the output limiter up and the amplifier will not be able to go into clipping no matter what the input is You should now proceed to the next output band and go through the same process If you are using a sine wave to create clipping in your amplifier you should make sure that the sine wave is within the frequency range of the output band that your are working with Once all the limiters are set up you can now turn the amplifiers back down to the gain maximized position The Wizard will automatically set your limiters based on your choice of amplifier Because of component variances within the amplifier circu
56. it window and return without losing the edit ed EQ settings Frequency F 31 5Hz to 16 0kHz This parameter allows you to select any one the 28 available frequencies Gain G 12 to 12 dB This parameter allows you to adjust the level of any one of the 28 bands of the GEQ in 5 dB increments PEQ EQ On Off Turns the PEQ on and off Flat Set U ndo This parameter either flattens set or restores undo all bands to their original settings Band 1 Frequency 20 to 20kHz Low Shelf Selects the frequency of the low pass shelf parametric EQ Slope 1 3 12dB Octave Sets the slope of the low shelf parametric EQ Level 1 12 to 12 dB Sets the overall gain of the shelf EQ Band 2 8 Frequency 20 to 20k Selects the frequency of the selected band of the parametric FQ Q 2 8 0 20 to 16 0 Adjusts the Q of the selected band of the parametric EQ Level 2 8 12 to 12 dB Sets the overall level of the selected parametric EQ frequency Band 9 Frequency 20 to 20k High Shelf Selects the frequency of the high shelf parametric EQ 28 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com a O OC ON Slope 9 3 12dB Octave Sets the slope of the high shelf parametric EO Level 9 12t012dB Sets the overall gain of the high shelf parametric 4 2 Feedback Eliminator The 260 DriveRack offers the exclusive patent pending AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression feedback elimination module Feedback i
57. itry you may need to adjust the limiter settings by a few dB after running the Wizard to ensure that they are set correctly Once all the limiters are set up and the gain is maximized reduce the output of your console and reconnect your speakers Now for the fun part sit back and send your favorite music through the system If your system is not loud enough you may want to con sider an amplifier or amplifiers with greater output power Most loudspeaker manufacturers rec ommend an amplifier that can provide 1 5 to 2 times the rated RMS power of the speaker If this setting is too loud when your speakers are reconnected you can turn down the amplifier input attenuators even more 74 d b X PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Int l Fax 801 568 7583 Questions or comments E mail us at customer dbxpro com or visit our World W ide Web home page at www dbxpro com or www driverack com H A Harman International Company 18 1796 A
58. izard Section 18 Basie ee 50 2 10 Navigating the I O Secton 18 SCS SEE 82 6 2 1 ZC Zone Controllers 53 Section 3 Configuration Functions 3 1 Program 15 A AM 20 Section 7 Application Guide 3 2 Navigating Factory Programs 20 7 1 Mono 4 Way w 2 Aux Zones 58 3 3 Editing Factory 5 21 7 2 Stereo Tri Amp 59 3 4 Saving Factory Program Changes 95 7 3 Stereo w 4 AUX Zones 60 3 5 Creating a User Configuration 23 7 4 Stereo Bi Amp w Dual Delays 61 3 6 Saving Configuration Changes 26 Appendix Section 4 Detailed Parameters WM Factory ROS CU REN RPM MUN 64 4 1 Pre Crossover EQ 31 Band Graphic or A 2 Power up Quick Key Options 64 9 Band 28 Specifications 65 4 2 Feedback Eliminator 29 A 4 Auto EQ Optimization 66 4 3 Subharmonic Synthesizer 30 AUD Crossover Daga MS 67 a 31 A 6 Prog List Speaker Tunings 4 5 Automatic Gain Control n5 Power Amp
59. kStop is the Instantaneous Transient Clamp which clamps the signal with a soft logarithmic clamp func tion This logarithmic function ensures that the signal will not exceed the level set by the PeakStop OVERSHOOT control by more than the overshoot amount and that it will not introduce harsh artifacts The second stage is a unique program limiter featuring Intelligent Predictive Limiting Its function is to monitor the input signal and intelligently predict the amount of gain 36 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Detailed Parameters reduction needed to keep the output signal below the ceiling set by the Instantaneous Transient Clamp Note that since the PeakStop limiter is a fail safe limiter it must come after the OUTPUT GAIN control O vershoot 1 6 This parameter sets the amount of overshoot for the Instantaneous Transient Clamp 4 10 Aligament Delay The 260 DriveRack offers alignment delay to use for compensating signal delay that occurs due to internal speaker components such as horns speakers and subwoofers within speaker cabi nets The alignment delay is also ideal to compensate for the difference in high and low fre quency speed The parameters for the alignment delay are as follows and are user adjustable Delay On Off Turns the Speaker Alignment delay on and off Length Sets the amount of Speaker Alignment delay time Delay times include
60. ll enter the PROGRAM DELETE module lt gt WIZARD is used to enter the module When pressed and held the 260 will enter the Wizard section which includes SY STEM SETUP AFS and AUTO EQ WIZARD Input Meters The DriveRack 260 provides the user with two independent six segment Lightpipe input meters that range from 30 to 422 dBu These meters monitor the signal level right after the input module T hreshold Meters The threshold meters indicate that the threshold level has been exceeded within the Limiter and Auto Gain Control sections and gain reduction may be taking place within the specific output channel Output Mutes The six output mute buttons are used for independently muting each output on all six outputs of the DriveRack 260 d b A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 3 WWw americanmusical com Section 1 EEE Dr iveRack Output Meters The DriveRack 260 provides the user with six independent six segment Lightpipe output meters that range from 30 to 22 dBu For those of you that wish to jump right in the following information has been provided to act as a quick start guide for optimizing performance of the DriveRack 260 Signal Path Block Diagram The following diagram shows the logical and intuitive signal path of the input effect mod ules and output of the DriveRack 260 260 Signal Path INPUT INSERT INSERT DELAY XOVER DY DELAY MUTE INPUT INSERT INSERT DELAY p XOVER DYN
61. n to select a name The display will appear as follows Once the password has been entered press the STORE button to save Since the security system has three levels high med and low there can be three different lev els of users accessing the unit The high security password user can change lockout all mod ules and users while the medium security password user has access to limited modules and functions and the user with low access will not have access to any modules with security set tings with a security clearance high or medium The following information walks you through the procedure for entering your password once a password has already been entered into the unit From Program mode press the UTILITY button use the PREV PAGE and NEXT PAGE buttons to move to the security page that appears as fol lows If you wish to change the security level clearance at this point press the STORE button to enter the password and the screen will appear as fol lows 44 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Utilities Meters SECTION Once you have entered your security password press the STORE button to store the password and the clearance level will be changed To abort this procedure at any time press PROGRAM CONFIG button Press the PROGRAM CONFIG button to retum to normal operation After a user with medium or high clearance has completed any edit changes he or sh
62. nce you have selected your Insert 1 module option press the NEXT PG button and the dis play will appear as follows Rotate the Data wheel to select any one of the numerous Insert modules available Once you have selected your Insert 1 module option press the NEXT PG button and the dis play will appear as follows Rotate the Data wheel to select any one of the numerous custom tuned MAIN speaker options available If the speaker being used is not specified in the menu select CUSTOM Once you have selected your Main speaker option press the NEXT PG button and the display will appear as follows 6 M d b X PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Dr iveRack Section 1 Rotate the Data wheel to select any one of the numerous custom tuned SUB speaker options available Once you have selected your SUB speaker option press the NEXT PG button and the display will appear as fol lows You are now prompted to select a power amp by rotating the DATA wheel to select any one of the numerous custom tuned Amplifier options available Note that the top line of the display will either read High Mid or Low depending on your selected speaker setup selections Once you have selected your Amp tuning option depending on the amp type you will select the specified amplifier sensitivity setting if applicable Rotate the DATA wheel to select the amplifier manufacturer s specified am
63. ndix for a complete output signal routing diagram Shift On Off This parameter is used to turn the selected output phase parameters on or off When level is off phase is O and polarity is positive Polarity O n Off This parameter is used to reverse the polarity of the output signal Phase 0 to 175 This parameter sets the amount of phase within the selected output path The phase is refer enced to the upper frequency of the selected output crossover band 38 Www b l 558 d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Utilities M eter s dbx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS www americanmusical com Utilities Meters The Utility section of the 260 DriveRack gives you the ability to perform several key operational functions to the DriveRack including Security settings Power up features Program list organi zation Auto EQ plotting adjustment of Output Jumper settings and Display contrast settings Additionally pressing and holding the utility button will allow you to enter the metering sec tion of the 260 This section lets you monitor aspects of the unit including Compression Limiting Zone Controller levels and Output trim Use this section of the manual to make your self familiar with all aspects of the Utility menu of the DriveRack system 5 1 1 Page 1 LCD Contrast Auto EO Plot Page 1 of the Utility menu offers LCD contrast control and Auto EQ Plot selection Since venues and applications vary the 26
64. ng the DIP switches on the rear of the panel see diagram A To wire in parallel each controller must be wired into a port of the ZC BOB with a connecting wire going to the DriveRack 260 see diagram C Diagram A 80 1342 A 0059 1n 2274 59009931 L UL AA RJ45 s ONLY TO ZONE CONTROLLER d b X PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS 480 User Manual BB Www americanmusical com Remote Control Diagram C ID 3 18 WATTS PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS 100V 120V v 50 60H z BEEN connect ONLY 8 ZONE CONTROLLER 2 input aaa E x E E E E E C DriveRack ZC BOB a Cable Specification Cat 5 Cable 4 Twisted Pairs of 24 AWG wire RJ 45 RJ 45 8 Position i 8 Position 1 W hite Orange 1 VREF Orange 2 Zone 1 3 W hite Green 3 Zone 2 4 Green 4 Zone3 5 W hite Blue 5 Zone4 6 Blue 6 Zone 5 7 W hite Brown 7 Zone6 8 Brown 8 GND e e ilam ZC BOB ZC 1 ZC 2 ZC 3 7 4 56 480 User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Dr veRack DriveWare Functions ECT ON 77 SS www Note The following cable lengths were achieved using Cat5 Enhanced cable exhibiting a max imum D
65. notch filter frequency of the selected notch filter Gain 36 to 6 dB Sets the level of the selected notch filter Set to 6dB to help find unwanted feedback then set to 3dB to 36dB to remove O 16to 128 Selects the O of the selected notch filter The Crossover is used to divide the input signal into several frequency bands This allows the user to drive the speaker in its optimum frequency range and send each output separately for more efficient use of amplifier power The 260 DriveRack Crossover can be configured as a 2x3 4 5 or 6 Appendix A 5 illustrates each of the available crossovers The High Pass or Low Pass filter being edited is indicated by the highlighted edge in the graphics area Frequency Adjusts the frequency of the Low Pass filter from 20 to 20KHz Type Selects the filter type Selections are BS 6 12 18 24 Bessel type filter BW 6 12 18 24 for Butterworth type filter with slope of 6 12 18 or 24 dB Octave and LR12 24 for Linkwitz Riley type with slope of 12 or 24 dB Octave Gain Sets the level of the selected crossover band Range is from Infinity to 20dB 4 8 Post CROSSOVER PEO In addition to the pre crossover EO options within the signal path the 260 DriveRack also offers a 2 or 3 band parametric EO after the crossover section The parameters for the post crossover EO are as follows and are user adjustable PEQ On Off Turns the PEQ band on and off The following figure shows the constant Q parametr
66. ns E PWN gi 5 EEUU Oo mM OL PROGRAM UTLTY STORE JBL AE Series AC2215 64 JBL Control 26C Ceiling Speaker JBL Control 26C Ceiling Speaker JBL Control 26C Ceiling Speaker JBL Control 26C Ceiling Speaker 62 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Dr iveRack Application Guide Section I 1 Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack 2 Connect the outputs of the DriveRack and run to the selected speaker amplifier 3 Making sure that all outputs are muted apply power to the mixer and amplifiers 4 Make connections between the Zone Controllers see Section 6 2 and the 260 Hardware Software 1 Select a program Factory 1x4 w 2 Zones as a template 2 Load the program by pressing the PROG CONFIG button 3 Adjust the individual parameters for the system by pressing the Processing Module buttons 4 Using the Utility Menu select the ID for each ZC 1 and ZC 2 Zone Controller and program its output level boost and cut parameters INPUTS INSERT gt ae mT TT 2 2 7 2 meam a mm mem a m DriveRack 260 m s m ei 18 18 m 18 E E Complete Equalization S m el amp Loudspeake Management System JBL Control 25 A i JBLAESeries ap OO S S a AM6315 95 pira JBL AE Series dbxZC 1 AC2212 95 BL AE Series MORR
67. ns of the 260 DriveRack 3 1 Program Definition The first step in understanding the programming capabilities of the DriveRack is to understand the components of a complete program Within an individual program there are several lev els of editing that make up the complete program When initially entering a program you will be at the program mode level This level supplies the user with current program information such as current signal path effect usage and program name From this point the 260 DriveRack gives you the option of entering subsequent levels of operation that are dedicated to program editing These levels include Configuration mode and Effect Edit mode All of these components combined make up the conventional program and they are all unique to each individual program 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 260 DriveRack is shipped with 25 factory programs that have been designed to accommodate virtually any sound reinforcement and installation application The factory programs offer a clear and concise explanatory title to get you up and running in a time ly manner These programs can also be used as templates or starting points for the user to cre ate custom programs Selecting Programs The quickest way to get up and running with the DriveRack is to use any one of the factory programs that ar
68. olours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the ter minals in your plug proceed as follows core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The core which is coloured blue must be connect ed to the terminal marked N or coloured black The core which is coloured brown must be con nected to the terminal marked L or coloured red This equipment may require the use of a different line cord attachment plug or both depending on the available power source at installation If the attachment plug needs to be changed refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below The green yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis CONDUCTOR WIRE OLOR LIVE BROWN BLACK NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE EARTH GND GREEN YEL GREEN WARNING Ifthe ground is defeated certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH DO NOT
69. on the 260 The ZC 4 also offers Program Selection via Contact Closure inputs for Room Combining applications Up to six Zone Controllers can be used with a single DriveRack 260 and can either be wired in series or par allel The ZC BOB was created to accommodate home run or parallel wiring to the unit With a maximum length of 5 000 ft the Zone Controllers offer a simple way to create a simple yet elegant solution to many installation applications rie F ZC BOB ZC 1 ZC 2 ZC 3 0 2 Service Contact Info If you require technical support contact dbx Customer Service Be prepared to accurately describe the problem Know the serial number of your unit this is printed on a sticker attached to the top panel If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in please do so now Before you retum a product to the factory for service we recommend you refer to the manu al Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures If you are still unable to solve a problem contact our Customer Service Department at 801 568 7660 for consultation If you need to retum a product to the factory for service you MUST contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number Please refer to the Warranty information on the following page which extends to the first
70. on the DriveRack 260 PC Connection This DB 9 type connection is used to send and receive information to and from the GUI inter face RS485 Zone Control Input RJ 45 connector type This input connection is used to send information and power to the ZC wall controllers Outputs 1 6 The output section of the DriveRack 260 offers six electronically balanced XLR connectors Inputs 1 2 The input section of the DriveRack 260 offers two electronically balanced XLR connectors Ground Lift Switch The ground lift switch lifts the pin 1 chassis ground of both input XIR connectors RTA Input Jack This balanced XLR input is used for the connection of an RTA microphone which allows the user to Pink and optimize the EQ settings of any room through the use of the Auto EQ in the Wizard setup assistant DriveRack 260 Complete Equalization amp Loudspeaker Management System 2 DriveRack User Manual d bx PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Getting Started Section 1 LCD Display The backlit LCD display of the DriveRack 260 provides the user with all of the vital processing information of the DriveRack 260 including signal routing effect block editing and Wizard Setup functions The display will also notify the user if any internal clipping is taking place within the unit by displaying CLIP in the display DataW heel The Data wheel of the DriveRack 260 is used to scroll through the program menu load pro
71. options will be Speech Music Low Music Medium and Music High These types pertain to the Q sensitivity and algorithm type Values are Speech Bandwidth 1 5 octave and 7 25 Music Low Bandwidth 1 10 octave and Q 14 5 Music Medium Bandwidth 1 20 octave and Q 29 Music High Bandwidth 1 80 octave and Q 116 Note To guarantee that feedback is suppressed at lower frequencies the AFS may place wider notch filters at these lower frequencies below 700 Hz Number Fixed 0 12 This will range from values 0 12 The total number of filters will stay at 12 and the number of live filters will be Total Num Filters Num Fixed If this is changed before the filters are reset then the filters will be reset one by one as the number changes For example if the num ber of Fixed filters goes down then the last fixed filter set will be reset Likewise if the num ber of Fixed filters goes up and thus the number of live filters goes down then the last live filter set will be reset The Fixed Live filter usage will be indicated at the bottom of each page of the feedback elimination effect F indicates an available fixed filter and L indicates an available live filter A blocked out F or L indicates a filter that is set or in use Live Filter Lift On Off This parameter turns the Live Filter Lift on and off Lift After 5 sec to 60 min This parameter allows the user to setup the box so that the Live filters will automatically be
72. or mally or has been dropped POWER ON OFF SWITCH For products provided with a power switch the power switch DOES NOT break the connection from the mains MAINS DISCONNECT The plug shall remain readily operable For rack mount or installation where plug is not accessible an all pole mains switch with a contact Separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE Replace fuse with same type and rating only M ULTIPLE INPUT VOLTAGE This equipment may require the use of a different line cord attachment plug or both depending on the available power source at instal lation Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only www americanmusical com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTROM AGNETIC COM PATIBILITY This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity O peration is subject to the following two conditions e this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation O peration of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoi
73. over EQ module The arrow indicates that EQ type is selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select the Parametric EQ type Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through outputs 1 6 and then to the next mod ule screen which will appear something like this You are now in the Post Crossover Dynamics module The arrow indicates that that either the Limiter or AGC type is selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select the Dynamic type Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through outputs 1 6 and then to the next module screen which will appear something like this You are now in the Post Crossover Delay module The arrow in correspondence with the with the output 1 6 indicators indicate which output delay module block is currently selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select Delay type and time Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel lets you link or unlink the output delay1 6 mod ules Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through Outputs 1 6 and then to the next module screen which will appear something like this You are now in the Output Route and naming module The arrow in correspon dence with the with the output 1 6 indicators indicate which output module block is currently selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select Output route Pressing the STORE button will move you to naming page which appears something like the following display d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 25 Www americanmusical com
74. over output gain to match the average boost or cut in the graphic EQ and re pink your room This time the adjustment of the Graphic EQ bands will be less heavy handed and the system will sound better having fewer phase problems and a lower noise floor than a more aggressively adjusted Graphic EQ With the rest of your system properly adjusted the Auto EQ can compensate for room resonance and adjust to suit personal taste without large excursions in the Graphic EQ bands 68 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Appendix A A 5 Crossover Diagrams 1X1 1 band 1X2 2 band 1X3 3 band 1X4 4 band BP H H BP BP P TM d b J PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 69 Appendix A Www americanmusical com DriveRack A 6 Program List Speaker Tunings Power Amp Tunings Factory Program List AM4212 64 SR4718X 1 2x3w 3Zones AM4212 00 SR4719X 2 LCRw Cluster AC2212 95 MP418S 3 1x4w 2Zones AC2212 64 MP418SP 4 2x5w 1Zone AC2212 00 MP255S 5 2x4Tri Amped SR4702X EONSUBG2 6 2x4w 2Zones SR4722X SF22SP 7 LCRw Monitor SR 725X FR250Z 8 STw 2Delays SR 726X SW1181V 9 Multi Zone SR4731X SW215IV 10 2x3w Bal amp Dly SR 732X Eliminator i Sub 11 AM4315 64 SR 733X SUB18B 12 AC2215 64 SR4735X SUB15 13 SR4731X MP212 Custom 14 AM6340 95 MP215 15 EON15G2 MP225 Power Amplifiers 16 AM 212 95 MP410 Crown XLS 202 17 MP412 MP412 Crown XLS 402 18 SR4735X MP415 Crown XLS 60
75. ow indicates the signal is with in the Window A red indicates the signal is going into the Limiter A green indicates the AGC is adding maximum Gain and is at or below the Window When the Threshold meter is off the signal is below the Low Threshold AGC On Off Turns the AGC module On and Off Target Targ 20 to 20 dB The Target parameter defines where you would like the average level of the AGC output to be If the average level of the signal rises above the Target the gain will be reduced For signals with an average level below the Target the gain will be increased Gain 1 to 20dB This adjusts the maximum amount of gain that can be added by the AGC Window 1 to 10dB This adjusts the amount of variation in the output LowT hreshold 60 to 30dB The Low Threshold sets a lower limit to the AGC This prevents the AGC from adding gain to low level signals or noise Attack 0 20 to 5 Seconds This adjusts how fast the AGC will increase gain Release 30 0 to 1 dB Second This adjusts how fast the AGC will reduce gain 32 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com eee OCClION 4 6 Notch Filters The notch filter is the perfect tool for dropping out undesirable frequencies that may appear in the input signal Up to six Notch filters are available for all six outputs Notch On Off Turns the notch filters on and off Frequency 1 to 6 20 to 20K Selects the desired
76. plifier sensitivity setting Once set press the NEXT PG button and you will now be given the option of optimizing your amp levels with the 260 DriveRack for The page will appear something like this You will now rotate the DATA wheel to match the same setting as your amplifier of choice Note that based on your amp selection the 260 DriveRack will initially display the recommended setting of that particular amp for obtaining maximum headroom This is done to match unity gain from the 260 DriveRack and your amplifier Note that if Sub Speakers are included in the speaker selection you will be asked if the sub woofer is bridged or mono For more information regarding Amplifier gain settings please refer to the System Sdup and Gain Structure information located in the appendix section Note that you will perform the previous Amplifier settings for Mid and Low if your application requires Mid and Low amplifiers Www americanmusical com Section 1 Getting Started Once you have completed your amp level settings you will press NEXT PG button where you will be asked to select a bridged or normal setting fro your low amp if used The display will appear as follows Once have made a bridged or mono selection press the lt NEXT PG gt where the unit will prompt DATA wheel to load your new settings If you do not wish to load the settings either press the PROGRAM gt button or use the lt PREV PG button to
77. r editing To select parameters to edit from the current page press the DATA wheel until the arrow isin the parameter that you wish to edit When the module type is selected rotating the DATA wheel is used to select modules and functions which are available for selecting security levels Items include Program changes Program list Mutes Store Inputs Pre EQ Insert 1 Insert 2 Pre Delay Crossover Post EQ Dynamics Post Delay and Outputs Once the module is selected press the DATA wheel to set the security level for the selected module The security level High Med or Low type is selected by rotating the DATA wheel which is used to select either the High Medium or Low level of security for the currently selected module or func tion Now that security levels have been set for the various modules in the unit use the NEXT PG button to move to the next page of security password pages of the Utility section which will appear as follows At this page you will select the security level of the entire box Once the device security level has been selected use the NEXT PG button to move to the next page of security password pages of the Utility section which will appear as follows d b A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 43 Www americanmusical com Utilities Meters Dr veRac N Section 5 Press the DATA wheel to select password to edit When the level password has been selected press the store butto
78. re edit your settings By using your selections the DriveRack will automatically generate a new program and speaker selection which are used to choose the correct crossover type parameters speaker compensation EQ and delay are also adjusted by the speaker selection Amplifier parameters are used to set the limiters to stop amplifier clipping and balance out the crossover levels You may find that you want to re adjust the crossover levels based on your taste and type of music Auto EQ WIZARD Once you have custom tailored your system setup you can now proceed to EQ your system The Auto EQ Wizard automatically adjusts the response of the system by producing pink noise and adjusting the Graphic EQ until the RTA matches a selected response From the 260 DriveRack Wizard menu rotate the DATA wheel until the display appears as follows Either press the NEXT PG button or rotate the DATA wheel and the display will read You can now select any one of the several different Frequency responses for the Auto EQ The options are Flat 0 and Response A D and Low Medium and High Precision Once you have selected your desired EQ Frequency response press the NEXT PG button and the display will appear as follows You will now proceed to Pink the room by adjusting the Pink level The range of bar graph is 30dBu to 20dBu Connect an RTA specific microphone to the rear panel RTA mic input MO d b PROFESSIONA
79. reg 20Hz 20kHz B2 Freg 20Hz 20kHz B2 Freg 20Hz 20kHz Flatten Restore Gain 12dB to12dB Gain 12dB to12dB Gain 12dB to12dB Bell HSelf LShelf LHShelf Q 20 to 16 0 Q 20 to 16 0 Q 20 to 16 0 Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page 2 4 Navigating the X OVER 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 lt d PREV PAGE NEXT PAGE p gt The XOVER button XOVER A Freq 19 7kHz to Out Freq 20 kHz to Out Gain 20 to 20dB toggles through BW LR Repeat for each crossover band the XOVER used in 6 12 18 24 36 48 6 12 18 24 36 48 each channel of the selected program menu XOVER Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 15 Www americanmusical com Editing Functions 2 5 Navigating the Other Section From program mode press the Other button Successive presses of the Other button will move you to each of the various insert modules available Pressing the Data Wheel will select the e
80. riveRack 260 0 1 Defining the 260 DriveRack System The dbx 260 DriveRack is the most effective way to manage all aspects of post mixer process ing and signal routing The 260 DriveRack essentially becomes the only device that you will need between the mixer and the power amps The following are just some of the features of the 260 and 260 DriveRack units 260 DriveRack features Advanced Feedback Suppression 2 7 Seconds of Alignment and Zone Delay RS 232 PC GUI control e Classic dbx Compression and Limiting Graphic and Parametric EQ ndependent Input and Output Processing Auto EQ Function Full Bandpass Crossover and Routing Configurations Auto Gain Control Pink Noise Generator and full time RTA Setup Wizard with JBL and Crown Components Security Lockout Wall Panel Control Inputs ii DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Introduction In addition to the amazing menu of processors available the 260 also affords you the luxury of utilizing dbx Zone Controller series wall mounted control panels that will allow you to remote ly control various parameters of the 260 The ZC 1 offers remote programmable Volume con trol to any installation using the DriveRack 260 The ZC 2 provides programmable Volume and Mute control Both the ZC 1 and ZC 2 can be programmed for up to six outputs of the DriveRack 260 The ZC 3 allows Program Selection
81. s caused when a microphonic signal such as a guitar pickup or microphone is reproduced by an amplification and is repeatedly picked up in phase The AFS uses Precision Frequency Detection and state of the art processing to determine the exact portions of a given frequency of your feedback that need to be removed instead of tak ing out large sections of your sound The AFS module of the 260 DriveRack allows the user to optimize the elimination of feedback In the past graphic equalizers were used to eliminate feedback from a system This was an acceptable method for eliminating feedback but when this method was precision tested the result clearly showed that a single 1 3 octave EQ slider was removing approximately half of the signal power With the AFS the module removes the feedback automatically and the proprietary precision AFS filters remove only a fraction of the frequency spectrum The following diagram shows AFS as opposed to competing competitive feedback eliminators and conventional graphic EQs Ap AFS On Off Turns the AFS module on and off If AFS is Off the filters are bypassed and the algorithm is halted the filters are not updated If AFS is On the filters are active and the they are updat ed according to the current selected mode Fixed or Live Clear Live All This parameter clears the filters If Clear Live is selected then if invoked the live filters are reset If Clear All is selected then if invoked all of the
82. sh to edit d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 21 Www americanmusical com Configuring the DriveRack 3 4 Saving Factory Programs Changes Once you are satisfied with the changes that have been made to a factory or user program the DriveRack allows you to save these changes to the program as a custom USER program by pressing the STORE button The display will appear something like this Rotating the DATA wheel will change the characters in 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 character positions Once the desired title has been written press the STORE button The display will now appear something like this 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 All edits will be saved The 260 DriveRack will store up to 25 user programs in addition to the 25 factory programs Note Factory programs cannot be over written Replacing a factory program will move the pro gram index to a user program 22 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Configuring the DriveRack SECTION 3 5 Creating a User Configuration User Configuration is an ideal feature available in the 260 DriveRack Even with the versatility of the
83. sical com SECTION 2 Detailed Parameters OverEasy O Off to 10 There are ten levels of OverFasy 8 that can be used for the limiters The point when the com pressor starts to compress is the knee When the compressor starts to reduce the level of a signal abruptly as it passes over the threshold this is called hard knee compression OverEasy soft knee as it is sometimes called is when the volume of the sound is compressed gradual ly OverEasy compression starts to compress before the level of the signal reaches the thresh old and reaches full compression after the level has gone above the threshold This OverEasy compression by its very nature sounds much smoother and more natural and will be used for most applications When it is gentle natural sounding or light compression that you are look ing for the compressor offers Variknee VarikKnee gives you ten levels of OverEasy com pression to choose from 1 being almost hard knee and 10 being the most OverEasy This lets you choose the exact knee that is needed for the dynamic effect you are looking for Threshold T 40 to 20dBu Threshold is the signal level at which the unit starts to compress the signal If the level is set to 10 dBu any signal larger than 10 dBu is compressed while any signal that has a level that is lower than 10dBu is left at the same signal level Light compression is where only the loudest parts of the signal go over the threshold Very he
84. st and Cut The ZC 3 and ZC 4 allow program selection from either a wall panel or contact closures The diagrams on the following page show screen shots from the GUI a ZC 3 being programmed with the selected programs and the panel that is assigned and a ZC 4 being programmed with up to four contact switches and the program that each of these combinations of switches will load d b XK PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 53 www americanmusical com SECTION 6 Mi DriveRack Hegar 1 k gem sal s mem TIT ir m 54 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com DriveRack SECTION 6 Zone Controller W iring The 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 Zone Controller must have an identification or zone number cho sen using the DIP switches on the side of the controller see diagram A Each controller must have a unique number chosen although there may be multiple Zone Controllers controlling a single zone or a single Zone Controller that controls multiple outputs The Zone Controllers can then be wired together and connected to the DriveRack 260 see diagram B The Zone Controllers may also be wired in parallel with the use of the ZC BOB To wire in parallel home run cabling each controller must have a unique identification or number cho sen usi
85. utility to the DriveRack 260 They allow real time adjustment of output levels mutes and program changes from simple wall panel interfaces On the 260 a maximum number of six Zone Controllers may be used and they may be nested in other words one controller may be used for a single zone and then another controller may be used for the entire venue or system With a maximum distance of up to 5000 ft on CAT5 cable with RJ 45 connectors the Zone Controllers offer an easy to program and use remote control surface ZC 1 The ZC 1 is a programmable zone controller that allows volume level control from a wall panel ZC 2 The ZC 2 is a programmable zone controller that allows volume level and mute control from a wall panel ZC 3 The ZC 3 allows wall panel program selection for the 260 ZC 4 The ZC 4 provides contact closure program selection for room combining applications ZC BOB The ZC BOB allows parallel or home run cabling of the Zone Controllers Programming To be programmed each Zone Controller must have its identification set using the DIP switch es on the rear of the panel The Zone Controllers are programmed from the Utility menus either from the front panel or from the GUI To program each Zone Controller is selected and the outputs and functions are assigned The ZC 1 allows output selection and Boost and Cut level The ZC 2 appears exactly the same as a ZC 1 in the Utility menu but also allows output muting as well as Boo
86. veRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Tum SECTION Current After cycling the power or power failure the unit will automatical ly reload a configuration exactly as it was prior to powering down This includes any adjustments made to any effect modules including delays EQs etc You also have the option of changing the set up so that when the DriveRack units are pow ered up the output mutes will either power up all muted or as they were set prior to the unit shutting down To change the PUP Mute setup use the following procedure From Program mode press the UTILITY button and use the PREV PG and NEXT PG button to move to the page that appears as follows Select the PUP Mute adjustment by pressing the DATA wheel until the PUP mute is selected Once the PUP Mute has been selected proceed to rotate the DATA wheel until the desired mute setting All Saved is All All out puts muted on powerup Current Outputs mutes on previous power down To exit press the PROGRAM CONFIG button 5 1 3 ZC Setup A unique feature of the 260 DriveRack is its ability to interface with dbx proprietary Zone Controller wall panel switches This feature gives you the ability to control various parameters of the 260 such as Boost and Cut Program Changes and Switch closure changes From Program mode press the UTILITY button and use the PREV PG and NEXT PG button to move to the p
87. will select the effect parameter to be edited Pressing and holding the Utility button will enter you into the meter mennu PREV PG NEXT PG UTILITY LCD Contrast 1 16 PUP Prog Current Stored ZC Panel 1 6 Security Level Module Select AEQ Plot RTA GEQ PUP Mute Current Stored Store Edit Panel Security Level Low Med High 260 Device Level Edit High Password Program List Size 1 10 Program Change mode Low Med High Edit Medium Password List Index 1 10 Normal Program Program Number Lock 1 25 Output Jumpers 1 6 Setting 14 22 30dB Noise gate Limiter 1 3 Limiter 4 6 Zone Controller Zone Controller Output Trims Output Trims AGC 1 3 4 6 1 3 4 6 METERS Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DriveRack User Manual 17 Www americanmusical com Editing Functions 2 9 Navigating the Wizard Section From program mode press the RTA WIZARD button Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited WIZARD PREV PG NEXT PG SYSTEM SETUP GEQ Setup Dual Mono Insert 1 Setup Insert 2 Setup Main Speaker Select Sub Speaker Select or Stereo Linked Select Select See list See list The NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through Amp Select Amp Sensitivity Amp Level Low Amp the pages of selected module High Mid Low High Mid Low High Mid Bridged See list Normal
88. www americanmusical com d b X PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS 260 11 Custom Tunin gs www americanmusical com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING 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 equi lateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit The exclamation point in an equi lateral 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 Do not open the unit Do not attempt to service the unit yourself Refer all servicing to qualified personnel O pening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer s warranty Do not get the unit wet If liquid is spilled on the unit shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED W ITH A POW ER CORD WARNIN G THISAPPLIAN CE MUST BE EARTHED The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN andYELLOW Earth BLUE N eutral BROWN Live As c
89. you link or unlink the A and B modules Note that the same Effect types must selected to link Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through A and B 1 and 2 and then to the next module screen which will appear something like this You are now in the Pre Crossover Delay module The arrow in correspondence with the A and B indicators indicate which module block is currently selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select Delay type and time Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel lets you link or unlink the A and B modules Note that the same Effect types must selected to link Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through A and B and then to the next module screen which will appear something like this You are now in the Crossover module The arrow in correspondence with the with the A and B indicators indicate which module block is currently selected Rotate the DATA wheel to select Crossover type Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel lets you select the route path You can route either Input A Input B or the summed Input A B to any mono input crossover A stereo crossover can only have A and B routed to its two inputs Use the PREV PG and NEXT PG buttons to move through A and B Outputs 1 6 and then to the next mod ule screen which will appear something like this 24 DriveRack User Manual d b PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Www americanmusical com Configuring the DriveRack SECTION You are now in the Post Cross

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