Contents
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DBC Network Bridge
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
Important Safety Instructions
EMC Standards
Safety Standard
European Representatives Name and Address
Equipment Type Digital B-Chain
Audio and Network Connections Please refer to Figures 1.1
Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge
DBC DB25F Digital AES/EBU Pinouts
3 TCP/IQ Addressing Rules
Introduction
Selecting Settings Control Panel
4 TCP/IQ Setup
Internal Properties Window
5 TCP/IQ Addressing Worksheet
Example of AN IQ Addressing Worksheet
2C. Close the software. Repeat as necessary
11 The Discovery Screen
14 The Unit Presets Window
Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual
Features
Welcome
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Unpack and Install Your DBC Network Bridge
Setup
Connecting to AC Mains
Speech Mic, speech DBm/dBV
Wiring
Analog, Digital and Auxiliary Inputs
Dynamic mic Condenser mic Hot condenser Ment
Unbalanced Input Wiring
Balanced Input Wiring
Balanced Monitor Output Wiring
CobraNet Connections
Unbalanced Monitor Output Wiring
Control Port Connections
Operation
Monitor Out Connector
Back Panel Controls and Connectors IEC AC Power Inlet
Primary Network Connector
Secondary Network Connector
LCD Control Screen shows
Scene
Operation Example
Operation Examples
Menu Tree
System Overview
Presets and Scenes
IQwic Overview
PC Requirements
Input Level Meters
Preset Information
Metering
Output Level Meters
Front Panel Control Lock Out
LED Display Mode
General Tab
Real Time Clock
Basic Processing Functions
Signal Path Tab, Cinema Surround Form
Surround Per-Channel Signal Processing
Booth Monitor Source Select
Threshold
Input Compressor
On/Off
Compression Ratio
Channel Select
Input Delay
Signal Path window
Delay Settings
Frequency Response Graph
Frequency, Gain and Q Settings
EQ Filters
Add Button
Combined Responses
Show Magnitude/Phase
Frequency Select Field
Frequency Slider
Master fader works like this
All Outputs Volume Controls
13 Signal Generator Window
Signal Generator
CobraNet Explanation
14 CobraNet Output Window
CobraNet Output
DBC Outputs Meters CobraNet Bundle/Channel Selector
Input Selector Buttons Level Slider
Mute Button
Polarity Button
Standard Cinema Preset Button Preset
Presets
Preset Segue
Preset Options Notice
Preset Select Buttons
Preset Editor
Preset Name
Preset Control Window
18 Scenes Window
Scenes
Named
Scene Editor
Scene
Controls
20 Events Scheduler Window
Events Scheduler
Periodic Events
One Time Events
Schedule
Output Dynamic Cut/Boost Meters
General Firmware Features Input Level Meters
Memory Backup
Input Dynamic Cut/Boost Meters
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Table of Contents
System Contact
System Name
System Description
System Location
Conductor
CobraNet Setup
Status indicators
IP Address
CobraNet Input Window
CobraNet Input
Control Port Window
Control Port
Pin
Pin State Indicator
Control Port Window Digital Inputs
Edit Buttons
Set Objects
Recall Preset
Add / Remove Buttons
Object List
Include
Control Port Condition Logic Setup Window
Condition
Name
Manual
Output State Pin State Indicator
Reflect Preset
Control Port Window Digital Outputs Section
Control Port Window Analog Outputs Section
Control Port Window Analog Inputs Section AIN
Input Path Input Level/Polarity/Mute same as
Advanced Form Firmware Features
Input Delay Input Gate Auto Level Settings
Output Path Same as Output Delay
Input Selector
Input Select Switch
Input Signal Fader, Muter, and Inverter
Input Path
19 Input Delay Window
Hardware Delays
Hysteresis
Signal Delay
Depth
Static Threshold
Idle Gain
Auto-Leveler
Target Level
Max Gain
Priority Ducking
Automixer
Depth of Cut
Ambience Weighting
Automix Controls
Priority
24 Automix Matrix Window
Automix Matrix
Automixing Group Controls
Priority Mix Enable
Highest Open Mic Priority Indicator
Enable
Automix Group
Adaptive Gating
Ambient Level Meter
Group Gate Threshold Ambient Offset
27 Solo/Mute Window
Solo/Mute
Output Processing Sections
Output Path
Output EQ Filters
Expansion Ratio
Program Level Dependent Mode
Sense Delay
Ambient Leveler
Four parameters control this feature
32 Outputs Window
Outputs Button
Output Section
Technical Description
Audio Input Section
DSP Processing Section
Additional Error Checking
Troubleshooting
Condition Both LEDs flashing
Advanced Signal Path Window with Preset-32 Icons Enabled
Specifications
Required AC Mains
AC Line Connector 15A IEC AC power inlet
Glossary
Appendix a TCP-IQ Network Basics
TCP/IQ Network Basics
Component firmware upgrades via the network
Multiple Network Communication Via an IP Router
1Fast Ethernet 100Base-T
Closer Look at CobraNet
Repeater Networks
Switched Networks
Audio Specs
Bundles and Audio Channels
Service
United States & Canada
Warranty
Worldwide Except USA & Canada
Credit card information
Crown Audio Factory Service Information
DBC Network Bridge