Crown 137769-3 operation manual DBC Network Bridge

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DBC Network Bridge

Operation Manual

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This manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the equipment. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance.

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Some models may be exported under the name Amcron.®
©2008 by Crown Audio® Inc., 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517-9439 U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000	137769-3
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Contents Some models may be exported under the name Amcron DBC Network BridgeUse only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Important Safety InstructionsEuropean Representatives Name and Address Safety StandardEquipment Type Digital B-Chain EMC StandardsAudio and Network Connections Please refer to Figures 1.1 Getting Started With the DBC Network BridgeDBC DB25F Digital AES/EBU Pinouts 3 TCP/IQ Addressing Rules IntroductionSelecting Settings Control Panel 4 TCP/IQ SetupInternal Properties Window 5 TCP/IQ Addressing Worksheet Example of AN IQ Addressing Worksheet2C. Close the software. Repeat as necessary 11 The Discovery Screen 14 The Unit Presets Window Table of Contents How to Use This Manual FeaturesWelcome 3CREEN #HANNELS#ANDA3UBWOOFERS Unpack and Install Your DBC Network Bridge SetupConnecting to AC Mains Analog, Digital and Auxiliary Inputs WiringDynamic mic Condenser mic Hot condenser Ment Speech Mic, speech DBm/dBVUnbalanced Input Wiring Balanced Input WiringBalanced Monitor Output Wiring CobraNet Connections Unbalanced Monitor Output WiringControl Port Connections Operation Primary Network Connector Back Panel Controls and Connectors IEC AC Power InletSecondary Network Connector Monitor Out ConnectorLCD Control Screen shows SceneOperation Example Operation ExamplesMenu Tree IQwic Overview Presets and ScenesPC Requirements System OverviewMetering Preset InformationOutput Level Meters Input Level MetersGeneral Tab LED Display ModeReal Time Clock Front Panel Control Lock OutSurround Per-Channel Signal Processing Signal Path Tab, Cinema Surround FormBooth Monitor Source Select Basic Processing FunctionsOn/Off Input CompressorCompression Ratio ThresholdSignal Path window Input DelayDelay Settings Channel SelectEQ Filters Frequency, Gain and Q SettingsAdd Button Frequency Response GraphFrequency Select Field Show Magnitude/PhaseFrequency Slider Combined ResponsesMaster fader works like this All Outputs Volume Controls13 Signal Generator Window Signal GeneratorCobraNet Explanation 14 CobraNet Output Window CobraNet OutputMute Button Input Selector Buttons Level SliderPolarity Button DBC Outputs Meters CobraNet Bundle/Channel SelectorPreset Segue PresetsPreset Options Notice Standard Cinema Preset Button PresetPreset Name Preset EditorPreset Control Window Preset Select Buttons18 Scenes Window ScenesScene Scene EditorControls Named20 Events Scheduler Window Events SchedulerPeriodic Events One Time EventsSchedule Memory Backup General Firmware Features Input Level MetersInput Dynamic Cut/Boost Meters Output Dynamic Cut/Boost MetersAdvanced Operation Advanced Operation Table of ContentsSystem Description System NameSystem Location System ContactStatus indicators CobraNet SetupIP Address ConductorCobraNet Input Window CobraNet InputControl Port Window Control PortControl Port Window Digital Inputs Pin State IndicatorEdit Buttons PinAdd / Remove Buttons Recall PresetObject List Set ObjectsCondition Control Port Condition Logic Setup WindowName IncludeReflect Preset Output State Pin State IndicatorControl Port Window Digital Outputs Section ManualControl Port Window Analog Outputs Section Control Port Window Analog Inputs Section AINInput Delay Input Gate Auto Level Settings Advanced Form Firmware FeaturesOutput Path Same as Output Delay Input Path Input Level/Polarity/Mute same asInput Signal Fader, Muter, and Inverter Input Select SwitchInput Path Input Selector19 Input Delay Window Hardware DelaysDepth Signal DelayStatic Threshold HysteresisTarget Level Auto-LevelerMax Gain Idle GainPriority Ducking AutomixerAutomix Controls Ambience WeightingPriority Depth of Cut24 Automix Matrix Window Automix MatrixHighest Open Mic Priority Indicator Priority Mix EnableEnable Automixing Group ControlsAmbient Level Meter Adaptive GatingGroup Gate Threshold Ambient Offset Automix Group27 Solo/Mute Window Solo/MuteOutput Processing Sections Output PathOutput EQ Filters Sense Delay Program Level Dependent ModeAmbient Leveler Expansion RatioFour parameters control this feature 32 Outputs Window Outputs ButtonAudio Input Section Technical DescriptionDSP Processing Section Output SectionAdditional Error Checking TroubleshootingCondition Both LEDs flashing Advanced Signal Path Window with Preset-32 Icons Enabled Specifications Required AC Mains AC Line Connector 15A IEC AC power inletGlossary Appendix a TCP-IQ Network BasicsTCP/IQ Network Basics Component firmware upgrades via the networkMultiple Network Communication Via an IP Router 1Fast Ethernet 100Base-T Closer Look at CobraNetAudio Specs Switched NetworksBundles and Audio Channels Repeater NetworksService United States & Canada WarrantyWorldwide Except USA & Canada Credit card information Crown Audio Factory Service InformationDBC Network Bridge