dbx Pro 480 user manual Flash Downloads, Toggle RS-232/MIDI

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Appendix A

DriveRack™

482 Toggle RS-232/MIDI.

Press and hold <ID UP> and <ID DOWN> at power-up until "232" appears in the 7-Seg Display. Watch as the fourth digit in the display toggles from "1" to "0" or from "0" to "1".

If the final result is "1" the system is set up to communicate with RS-232. If the final result is "0" the system is set up to communicate with MIDI. Let go of the buttons and normal resetting will continue.

A.4 Flash Downloads

The DriveRack™ units have the ability to update their operating systems (OS) with the latest version available via the Internet. In able to perform a flash download your PC must be able to receive/transmit information through the RS 232 or MIDI connectors. The Flash download procedure is as follows:

1.Connect the either RS 232 or MIDI output from your PC to the RS 232 or MIDI input of the DriveRack™.

2.Access the World Wide Web.

3.Go to www.dbxpro.com to access the latest OS version.

4.Download the latest OS version and all attached software.

5.Follow the detailed instructions from the website.

Start Flash Download Session (Front Panel 480 and 480R)

•Press and hold the PREV PAGE button on power-up until the following message appears:

"WAITING FOR FLASH DOWNLOAD"

At this point, follow the flash download instructions to perform a flash download.

Start Flash Download Session (Front Panel 481 and 482)

Press and hold the PROGRAM UP and ID DOWN buttons on power-up until the following message appears

"FLSH"

• At this point follow the flash download instructions to perform a flash download.

A.5 Program List

U1)

4 Way w/S+H EQ

F21)

4 Way w/S+H EQ

U2)

LCR w/Ext Sends

F22)

LCR w/Ext Sends

U3)

2 Way Monitors

F23)

2 Way Monitors

U4)

4-Way w/BP Subs

F24)

4-Way w/BP Subs

U5)

3-Way w/Mixer

F25)

3-Way w/Mixer

U6)

4-Way Template

F26)

4-Way Template

U7)

4-Way FOH w/RTA

F27)

4-Way FOH w/RTA

U8)

4-Way w/Mono Sub

F28)

4-Way w/Mono Sub

U9)

LCR Template

F29)

LCR Template

U10)

3X7 LCR w/Rear

F30)

3X7 LCR w/Rear

U11)

LCR w/RTA

F31)

LCR w/RTA

U12)

3-Way Template

F32)

3-Way Template

U13)

3-Way w/Delay

F33)

3-Way w/Delay

U14)

3-Way FOH w/RTA

F34)

3-Way FOH w/RTA

U15)

3-Way + 2-Way

F35)

3-Way + 2-Way

U16)

2-Way Template

F36)

2-Way Template

U17)

2-Way Monitors

F37)

2-Way Monitors

U18)

Dual 2-Way

F38)

Dual 2-Way

U19)

Conf/Ballroom

F39)

Conf/Ballroom

U20)

4 Insert EQs

F40)

4 Insert EQs

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Contents 480 Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents DriveRackDriveRack Intro DriveRack features IntroductionDriveRackDefining the DriveRack System 480R DriveRack features DriveRackIntroductionService Contact Info WarrantySection IntroductionSection Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsLCD Display Front PanelInputs Function ButtonsThreshold Meters Power SwitchInput Meters Output MetersProgram Up and Down Outputs 1-8 Euroblock ConnectorsGround Lift Switch Program DisplayRemote LED PC LEDRS485 Control Thru Bus DB-9 connector type Program Up and Down Functions Editing Functions Basic Navigation ModesFX Button Array Overview DriveRack Parameter Knobs Horizontal-Vertical Navigation Mode Parameter Knob Encoders Coarse/Fine OperationDriveRack Navigating the EQ SectionsNavigating the Xover Navigating the RTA Navigating the Delay Navigating the Dynamics Section Navigating the Other Section Navigating the Utility Section Configuration Navigating Factory Programs Configuring the DriveRackProgram Definition Selecting ProgramsNavigation Modes Editing Factory Programs Saving Factory Programs ChangesDriveRack Creating a User Configuration Input RoutingNotch Filter Delay SectionPre Crossover EQ CrossoverDriver Alignment Delay Output Routing and Phase CompensationLinking Modules Selecting and Moving Crossovers Saving Configuration Changes Detailed Detailed Parameters Input RoutingPre-Crossover EQ SHOW/HOUSE 31 Band Graphic EQ S or H EQ On/Off Boom -6dB to 6dBZizz -6dB to 6dB Parametric EQ P EQ On/OffLevel 1 -12 to 12 dB Band 1 Frequency 20 to 20kHz Low ShelfSlope 1 3-12dB/Octave Band 2-8 Frequency 20 to 20kPre Crossover Delay DLY Notch Filters NFilter Type 2 Wire, Lowpass, Highpass and Bandpass Filter Type Wire, Lowpass, Highpass and BandpassFilter Type 1 Wire, Lowpass, Highpass and Bandpass Lowpass 20Hz to 20kHzHigh Slope 2 6-24dB/Octave Highpass 2 20Hz to 20kHzLow Slope 2 6-24dB/Octave Low Fc 20Hz to 20kHzCenter Fc 2 20Hz to 20kHz High Slope 1 6-24dB/Octave BW, Bessel 12-48dB/Octave L-RLow Fc 2 20Hz to 20kHz High Fc 2 20Hz to 20kHzPost-CROSSOVER PEQ EQ Compressor/Limiter DYN Ratio 1.0 to Inf1 Speaker Alignment Delay DLYThreshold -40 to +20dBu Gain -20 to +20 dBLevel/Shift On/Off Phase Off, 0 toOutput Routing Level Inf, -9.5 to 20.0dBProgram Storing Changes Saving Program ChangesDriveRack Saving Configuration Changes Utilities Utilities Network IDSecurity Levels Security Passwords Entering Security Password Program List Program Change Mode Contrast Adjustment PC Comm ModeMidi Program Dumps Power Up Mutes On/SavedMidi Channels Program DumpsSetup Sysex ID Mic Pre Set upSysex Dump Redundancy Enable Cue AFLFunctions Network Functions Network OverviewNetwork Connections Specs Recommended Cable SpecificationsConnectors Cable LengthsNetwork Connections Applications Backbone ConnectionsConnection to the 480R Connection to the GUI Interface Termination Setting Identification Numbers Master/Slave AssignmentsMaster/Slave Assignments cont’d Controlling Remote UnitsDriveRack Redundancy Replacing UnitsNetwork Trouble Shooting PC GUI Installation System RequirementsBasic Venue View DriveRack DriveRack 480R 480R Remote Controller Rear Panel Connections 480RSection Front Panel 480RRear Panel Connections 480P Front Panel 480P Using the RTA Hot Key Assignments Controlling Slave DevicesDriveRack Guide Hardware Application Guide4-Way Front of House SoftwareDriveRack C-R + Sub + Rear BiAmp & In-Ear DriveRack Dedicated FOH CrossoverStand Alone Monitor EQ DriveRackAppendix Midi SysEx Sysex Procedure and DataSysex Procedures Sysex Message End byteReceive One Program 42h Sysex Setup Dump SampleProcedure Receive Bulk Dump 48hProgram Transmit Count...Lo Bytes, Hi Bytes Program Dump VersionProgram Bank and Program Number Sysex EndFactory Reset Power Up Quick Key OptionsFlash Downloads Toggle RS-232/MIDISpecifications DriveRackAppendix aSpecifications 481 DriveRack Per input channel not to exceed 10 for all input channels Specifications 482 DriveRack Specifications 480R Remote Controller DriveRack Crossover Diagrams DriveRack101 3X3 1-band 103 4X8 2-band Gain Level Jumpers Input and Output Diagrams Pinking a Room Wire Diagrams Harman International Company

480 specifications

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