Contents
Some models may be exported under the name Amcron
DBC Network Bridge
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
Important Safety Instructions
European Representatives Name and Address
Safety Standard
Equipment Type Digital B-Chain
EMC Standards
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
Features
How to Use This Manual
Welcome
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Setup
Unpack and Install Your DBC Network Bridge
Connecting to AC Mains
Analog, Digital and Auxiliary Inputs
Wiring
Dynamic mic Condenser mic Hot condenser Ment
Speech Mic, speech DBm/dBV
Balanced Input Wiring
Unbalanced Input Wiring
Balanced Monitor Output Wiring
Unbalanced Monitor Output Wiring
CobraNet Connections
Control Port Connections
Operation
Primary Network Connector
Back Panel Controls and Connectors IEC AC Power Inlet
Secondary Network Connector
Monitor Out Connector
LCD Control Screen shows
Scene
Operation Examples
Operation Example
Menu Tree
IQwic Overview
Presets and Scenes
PC Requirements
System Overview
Metering
Preset Information
Output Level Meters
Input Level Meters
General Tab
LED Display Mode
Real Time Clock
Front Panel Control Lock Out
Surround Per-Channel Signal Processing
Signal Path Tab, Cinema Surround Form
Booth Monitor Source Select
Basic Processing Functions
On/Off
Input Compressor
Compression Ratio
Threshold
Signal Path window
Input Delay
Delay Settings
Channel Select
EQ Filters
Frequency, Gain and Q Settings
Add Button
Frequency Response Graph
Frequency Select Field
Show Magnitude/Phase
Frequency Slider
Combined Responses
Master fader works like this
All Outputs Volume Controls
13 Signal Generator Window
Signal Generator
CobraNet Explanation
14 CobraNet Output Window
CobraNet Output
Mute Button
Input Selector Buttons Level Slider
Polarity Button
DBC Outputs Meters CobraNet Bundle/Channel Selector
Preset Segue
Presets
Preset Options Notice
Standard Cinema Preset Button Preset
Preset Name
Preset Editor
Preset Control Window
Preset Select Buttons
18 Scenes Window
Scenes
Scene
Scene Editor
Controls
Named
20 Events Scheduler Window
Events Scheduler
One Time Events
Periodic Events
Schedule
Memory Backup
General Firmware Features Input Level Meters
Input Dynamic Cut/Boost Meters
Output Dynamic Cut/Boost Meters
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Table of Contents
System Description
System Name
System Location
System Contact
Status indicators
CobraNet Setup
IP Address
Conductor
CobraNet Input Window
CobraNet Input
Control Port Window
Control Port
Control Port Window Digital Inputs
Pin State Indicator
Edit Buttons
Pin
Add / Remove Buttons
Recall Preset
Object List
Set Objects
Condition
Control Port Condition Logic Setup Window
Name
Include
Reflect Preset
Output State Pin State Indicator
Control Port Window Digital Outputs Section
Manual
Control Port Window Analog Outputs Section
Control Port Window Analog Inputs Section AIN
Input Delay Input Gate Auto Level Settings
Advanced Form Firmware Features
Output Path Same as Output Delay
Input Path Input Level/Polarity/Mute same as
Input Signal Fader, Muter, and Inverter
Input Select Switch
Input Path
Input Selector
19 Input Delay Window
Hardware Delays
Depth
Signal Delay
Static Threshold
Hysteresis
Target Level
Auto-Leveler
Max Gain
Idle Gain
Priority Ducking
Automixer
Automix Controls
Ambience Weighting
Priority
Depth of Cut
24 Automix Matrix Window
Automix Matrix
Highest Open Mic Priority Indicator
Priority Mix Enable
Enable
Automixing Group Controls
Ambient Level Meter
Adaptive Gating
Group Gate Threshold Ambient Offset
Automix Group
27 Solo/Mute Window
Solo/Mute
Output Path
Output Processing Sections
Output EQ Filters
Sense Delay
Program Level Dependent Mode
Ambient Leveler
Expansion Ratio
Four parameters control this feature
32 Outputs Window
Outputs Button
Audio Input Section
Technical Description
DSP Processing Section
Output 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
Audio Specs
Switched Networks
Bundles and Audio Channels
Repeater Networks
Service
United States & Canada
Warranty
Worldwide Except USA & Canada
Credit card information
Crown Audio Factory Service Information
DBC Network Bridge