dbx Pro 260 user manual Remote Control, PC GUI Installation

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SECTION 6

Remote Control

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To make operation of the DriveWare™ units even more convenient, dbx professional prod- ucts includes the option of using the DriveRack PC GUI software (included) and the ZC- Remote Controllers (optional). The following section contains some basic information regarding the utilization of the DriveWare software including: install, system requirements, cable specifications and basic operation and basic setup for ZC-Remote Controller applica- tions.

6.1.1 PC GUI Installation

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Min. system- 266mhz PC processor - 16 bit color monitor - 64 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, 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 the unit has been connected, boot up the GUI Interface by double-clicking on the application icon. When the program opens, the first view you will see will be the UNIT view if the unit is not connected to the PC. This view has icon representations of the unit being used, double-click on the unit to access and edit.

If the unit is connected to the PC, the program will boot up with a block diagram of the unit. To edit modules, double-click on the desired module block.

To adjust the utility menu, Right-Click-hold on the top bar of the window to pull down the utility menu.

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Contents 260 Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility Table of Contents DriveRackIntro IntroductionDriveRack DriveRack featuresDefining the 260 DriveRack System Service Contact Info DriveRackIntroductionIntroductionDriveRack Warranty Section Rear Panel Connections Getting StartedFront Panel Function Buttons LCD DisplayData Wheel Input MetersQuick Start Output MetersDriveRack System Setup StereoSub Speaker Auto EQ Wizard AFS 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 EQ -GEQ and PEQ Navigating the Xover SectionNavigating the Other Section Navigating the Dynamics SectionNavigating the Delay Section Navigating the Utility/Meters SectionNavigating the Wizard Section Navigating the I/O SectionFunctions Navigating Factory Programs Configuring the DriveRackProgram Definition Selecting ProgramsEditing Factory Programs Navigation ModesStore Program Replacing Saving Factory Programs ChangesSelect Creating a User ConfigurationSignal Path Link/UnlinkMono DLY 1.3 10 ms Unused Select Link/Unlink Select Link/UnlinkSelect Route Mono DLY 20 MS 810 ms Unused Select Link/Unlink Route Name Output Ch2Saving Configuration Changes Name Rock VenueDetailed Detailed Parameters Pre-Crossover EQFeedback Eliminator Subharmonic Synthesizer Gate Automatic Gain Control AGC Crossover Notch FiltersPost-CROSSOVER PEQ Compressor/Limiter Gain G -20 to +20 dB Threshold T -40 to +20dBuRatio R 1.0 to Inf1 Auto On/OffRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalHold 0 to 500 m Sec per band or global Peakstop+ On/OffAlignment Delay Input RoutingNoise Level -10 to 10 Mixer and Router Phase 0 toOutput Shift On/OffMeters Utilities/Meters Power Up Modes PUP Program Stored PUP Mute CurrentUtility LCD Contrast Auto EQ Plot 1 LCD Contrast / Auto EQ PlotZC Setup Panel None 3 ZC SetupPanel 1 ZC-3 Select a No Change Panel 1 ZC-4 Switch 1 2 3 No ChangePanel ZC-2 Boost 0dB Cut Output 4 -6 SecuritySet Security Level Pre EQ Low Set 260 Device Level HighPassword Edit High Password Edit Med Password Password Enter PasswordProgram List List Size List Index Prog Change Mode Program List Prog Lock7-8 Program List/Program Change Output Jumpers Setting 8 Output Jumper SwitchesZone Controllers Panel Insa Comp o+LIM 0+ MetersOutput Trims Net Remote Control Remote Control PC GUI InstallationSection GUI Recommended Cable Specifications ZC-Zone Controllers DriveRack Zone Controller Wiring Diagram a Diagram BDriveRack DriveWare Functions Page Guide Hardware Application GuideMono Four-Way w/ Two Aux Zones SoftwareDriveRack Stereo Tri-ampStereo with Four Aux Zones Stereo Bi-amp w/ Dual Delay DriveRackDriveRack DriveRackAppendix Factory Reset Power Up Quick Key OptionsSpecifications Appendix aAuto EQ Optimization Tips Look out for ModesCrossover Diagrams Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp Tunings Block Diagram Input and Output Diagrams System Setup and Gain Structure Gain Level JumpersDriveRack Harman International Company