dbx Pro 260 user manual DriveRack

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DriveRack

Getting Started

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of the signal path from the input to the output section.

The features of the front panel of the DriveRack 260 are as follows from left to right. LCD Display- All operational information of the 260 DriveRack is displayed here. The display will also notify the user if any internal clipping is taking place within the unit. The following message will appear: CLIP. Data Wheel - The data wheel is used to scroll through the program menu of the 260 DriveRack. The Data Wheel is also used to perform editing functions to effects and utility menu features. Button Array - Operational editing is done using this 12 button array. A complete description of each button’s functionality is listed below. Input meters- These two 6-segment LED meters monitor the input level of the 260 DriveRack directly after the input mixer. Output mutes - These six mute buttons are used to mute the output signal of the 260 DriveRack. Output meters - These six 6-segment meters monitor the output levels of the 260 DriveRack directly after the output gain stage. Threshold meters - These six

1-segment meters show that threshold level of the output dynamics has been exceeded.

260 DriveRack Wizard

Now that you have made all of your audio connections and have made yourself familiar with the front-panel navigation of the unit, you can easily optimize your system through the use of the 260 DriveRack Wizard. This feature of the 260 DriveRack allows for quick and accurate venue setups. The menu section of the Wizard offers System setup, Auto EQ and AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression). The following will walk you through your venue setup.

From program mode, press and hold the <RTA> /Wizard button and the display will appear as follows:

DriveRack 260 Wizard

System Setup

Auto EQ Wizard

AFS Wizard

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Contents 260 Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility DriveRack Table of ContentsIntro IntroductionDriveRack DriveRack featuresDefining the 260 DriveRack System DriveRackIntroduction Service Contact InfoIntroductionDriveRack Warranty Section Rear Panel Connections Getting StartedFront Panel Data Wheel LCD DisplayFunction Buttons Input MetersOutput Meters Quick StartDriveRack Stereo System SetupSub Speaker AFS Wizard Auto EQ WizardAFS Select total number of AFS filters Slowly Increase Mixer gain to Desired level DriveRack Section Basic Navigation Modes Editing FunctionsEffect Button Array Overview Navigating the Xover Section Navigating the EQ -GEQ and PEQNavigating the Dynamics Section Navigating the Other SectionNavigating the Utility/Meters Section Navigating the Delay SectionNavigating the I/O Section Navigating the Wizard SectionFunctions Program Definition Configuring the DriveRackNavigating Factory Programs Selecting ProgramsNavigation Modes Editing Factory ProgramsSaving Factory Programs Changes Store Program ReplacingSignal Path Creating a User ConfigurationSelect Link/UnlinkMono DLY 1.3 10 ms Unused Select Link/Unlink Select Link/UnlinkSelect Route Route Name Output Ch2 Mono DLY 20 MS 810 ms Unused Select Link/UnlinkName Rock Venue Saving Configuration ChangesDetailed Pre-Crossover EQ Detailed ParametersFeedback Eliminator Subharmonic Synthesizer Gate Automatic Gain Control AGC Crossover Notch FiltersPost-CROSSOVER PEQ Compressor/Limiter Ratio R 1.0 to Inf1 Threshold T -40 to +20dBuGain G -20 to +20 dB Auto On/OffHold 0 to 500 m Sec per band or global Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Peakstop+ On/OffInput Routing Alignment DelayOutput Phase 0 toNoise Level -10 to 10 Mixer and Router Shift On/OffMeters Utility LCD Contrast Auto EQ Plot Power Up Modes PUP Program Stored PUP Mute CurrentUtilities/Meters 1 LCD Contrast / Auto EQ Plot3 ZC Setup ZC Setup Panel NonePanel ZC-2 Boost 0dB Cut Output Panel 1 ZC-4 Switch 1 2 3 No ChangePanel 1 ZC-3 Select a No Change 4 -6 SecuritySet 260 Device Level High Set Security Level Pre EQ LowPassword Enter Password Password Edit High Password Edit Med PasswordProgram List List Size List Index Prog Change Mode Program List Prog Lock7-8 Program List/Program Change 8 Output Jumper Switches Output Jumpers SettingLIM 0+ Insa Comp o+Zone Controllers Panel MetersOutput Trims Net Remote Control PC GUI Installation Remote ControlSection GUI Recommended Cable Specifications ZC-Zone Controllers DriveRack Diagram a Diagram B Zone Controller WiringDriveRack DriveWare Functions Page Guide Mono Four-Way w/ Two Aux Zones Application GuideHardware SoftwareStereo Tri-amp DriveRackStereo with Four Aux Zones DriveRack Stereo Bi-amp w/ Dual DelayDriveRack DriveRackAppendix Power Up Quick Key Options Factory ResetAppendix a SpecificationsLook out for Modes Auto EQ Optimization TipsCrossover Diagrams Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp Tunings Block Diagram Input and Output Diagrams Gain Level Jumpers System Setup and Gain StructureDriveRack Harman International Company