dbx Pro 480 user manual PC GUI Installation, System Requirements

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SECTION 7

7.6 PC GUI Installation

To make operation of the DriveRack™ units even more convenient, dbx professional products includes the DriveRack™ PC GUI software with every unit shipped. The GUI interface will allow you to control all aspects of the DriveRack™ units. The GUI interface will also allow you to run your entire DriveRack™ network system from a PC.

The GUI interface also makes it convenient for setting up systems prior to arriving at the venue. This means that you can configure your system on the desktop of your PC or laptop at your convenience before you even arrive at the venue.

The GUI interface of the DriveRack™ offers a thorough tutorial, This section will offer infor- mation on GUI installation and basic operation.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Min. system- 166mhz PC processor - 16 bit color monitor - 32 meg RAM - Windows™ 95 OS R2 or newer - Windows™ NT 4.0 or newer - Baud rate (fixed) 38.4 kbaud

Note- COMM port setting must be consistent. This means that when the GUI is in use, any other device that uses the RS232 COMM port must be turned off.

INSTALL

Install the DriveRack™ GUI interface from either the dbx Professional Products website at: www.dbxpro.com or from the CD ROM onto your your PC or laptop.

Once the software is downloaded or CD is loaded, simply double click on the file named: DriveRack™ setup.

The application will proceed to ask you where you want the program installed.

Once the software installation has been completed, it is recommended that you restart your computer.

Make all network device connections prior to running the GUI interface.

The following information offers basic operation information of the DriveRack™ GUI interface

BASIC OPERATION

Once all units are connected, boot up the GUI Interface by double-clicking on the applica- tion icon. When the program opens, the first view you will see will be the VENUE view. This view has icon representations of all units in the network system. Simply double-click on the desired unit to access and edit.

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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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