JBL 260 Utility LCD Contrast Auto EQ Plot, Utilities/Meters, LCD Contrast / Auto EQ Plot

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The Utility section of the DriveRack 260 gives you the ability to perform several key operational functions to the DriveRack including: Security settings, Power-up features, Program list visibility, Auto EQ plotting and Display contrast settings. Additionally, pressing and holding the Utility button will allow you to enter the metering section of the 260. This section lets you monitor aspects of the unit including: Compression, Limiting, AGC, Zone Controller levels and Output trims. Use this section of the manual to make yourself familiar with all aspects of the DriveRack 260’s Utility menu.

5.1.1 LCD Contrast / Auto EQ Plot

Page 1 of the Utility menu offers LCD contrast control and Auto EQ Plot selection. Since venues and applications vary, the DriveRack 260 provides you with the option of changing the contrast of the LCD display. To make any adjustments to the display contrast, press the UTILITY button and the page will appear as follows:

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LCD Contrast

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Auto EQ Plot

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Select the Contrast adjustment by pressing the DATA wheel until the Contrast parameter is selected. Once the Contrast parameter has been selected, proceed to rotate the DATA wheel until the desired contrast has been established. Contrast adjustments range from 01 to 16.

To select the RTA or GEQ option for the Auto EQ plot, press the DATA wheel until the Auto EQ Plot parameter is selected. Rotate the DATA wheel to select either RTA or GEQ. The RTA option will display the Real Time Analyzer when running the Auto EQ Wizard. The GEQ option will display the adjustments made to the GEQ bands when running the Auto EQ Wizard. To exit, press the PROGRAM/CONFIG button.

5.1.2PUP Program/Mute

The Utility menu of the DriveRack 260 offers a PUP (Power Up) Program option and PUP (Power Up) Mute option.

The PUP Program option provides two selectable parameters:

Current - When this option is selected, the 260 will power up with the same settings as when the unit was powered down.

Stored - When this option is selected, the 260 will power up with the last stored settings, this includes all parameters within the currently loaded program including any adjustments made to any effect modules including: delays, EQs, etc.

The PUP Mute option provides two selectable parameters:

Current - With this option selected the 260 will power up with all output mutes set to the same state as they were when the unit was powered down..

Mute All - With this option selected the 260 will power up with all outputs muted, regardless of how they were set when the unit was powered down.

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Contents DriveRack Important Safety Information Electromagnetic Compatibility Table of Contents DriveRackIntro DriveRack 260 Features IntroductionDefining the DriveRack 260 System Service Contact Info DriveRackIntroductionIntroductionDriveRack Warranty Section Getting Started Rear Panel Connections Getting Started Front Panel Getting Started Quick Start ConnectionsGetting Started Section DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack Functions Editing Functions Basic Navigation Modes Effect Button Array OverviewEditing Functions Navigating the Pre-EQ -GEQ and PEQ Navigating the Crossover SectionEditing Functions Navigating the Other Section Navigating the Dynamics SectionEditing Functions Navigating the Delay Section Navigating the Utility/Meters SectionEditing Functions Navigating the Wizard Section Navigating the I/O SectionFunctions Configuration Functions Program DefinitionNavigating Factory Programs Selecting ProgramsEditing Factory Programs Navigation ModesConfiguration Functions Saving Factory Program Changes Store Program ReplacingConfiguration Functions Creating a User Configuration Signal PathSelect Link/UnlinkComp Select RouteSelect Link/Unlink Mono DLY 20 MS 810 ms Unused Select Link/UnlinkSaving Configuration Changes Route Name Output Ch2Detailed Detailed Parameters Pre-Crossover EQ 28 Band Graphic or 9-Band ParametricFeedback Eliminator Subharmonic Synthesizer Gate Detailed Parameters Automatic Gain Control AGC Detailed Parameters Notch Filters CrossoverPost-CROSSOVER PEQ Compressor/Limiter Threshold T -40 to +20dBu Ratio R 1.0 to Inf1Gain G -20 to +20 dB Auto On/OffLimiter On/Off Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalHold 0 to 500 m Sec per band or global Release 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or globalAlignment Delay Input RoutingOutput Meters Utility LCD Contrast Auto EQ Plot Utilities/MetersLCD Contrast / Auto EQ Plot PUP Program/MutePower Up Modes PUP Program Stored PUP Mute Current ZC Setup PanelZC Setup Panel ZC-2 Boost CutOutput Panel 1 ZC-3 Select a No ChangePanel ZC-4 Switch 1 2 3 No Change Set Security Level Pre EQ LowSecurity Password Edit High Password Edit Med Password Press Store to ChangePassword Enter Password Set 260 Device Level HighProgram List/Program Change Prog Change Mode Program List Prog Lock Program ListINS a Comp o+ LIM 0+Zone Controllers Panel Output Trims NetPage Control Remote Control DriveWare PC Software GUISection Basic Operation DriveRack Remote Control ZC-Zone Controllers Zone Controller InstallationZC-1 & ZC-2 Zone Controller Wiring Section Diagram a Diagram B Diagram C Guide Application Guide Mono 4-Way w/ Two Aux ZonesHardware SoftwareApplication Guide Stereo Tri-amp Application Guide Stereo w/ four Aux Zones Application Guide Stereo Bi-amp w/ Dual Delay Page DriveRackAppendix Appendix Factory Reset Power Up Quick Key OptionsAppendix Specifications Analog InputsAdjust Crossover Output Gains gain structure Appendix Auto EQ Optimization TipsLook out for Modes Appendix Crossover Diagrams Appendix Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp Tunings Main Speakers Power AmplifiersProgram List Appendix Block Diagram DriveRackAppendix aAppendix Input and Output Diagrams System Setup and Gain Structure Appendix Gain Level JumpersAppendix

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