dbx Pro IntroductionDriveRack, Defining the 260 DriveRack System, DriveRack features

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IntroductionDriveRack

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx® DriveRack™ 260 Complete Equalization and

Loudspeaker Management System! For over 30 years, dbx has been the industry leader in

 

 

dynamics processing. With the DriveRack 260, dbx Professional Products has redefined the stan-

 

dard by which all other loudspeaker management processors will be compared.

 

The DriveRack 260 continues the legacy of DriveRackfamily. The DriveRack 260 was designed

 

with the purpose and vision of providing state-of-the-art signal processing, while utilizing a sim-

 

ple and intuitive user interface. For more information, please visit: www.driverack.com or

 

www.dbxpro.com.

 

This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the powerful

 

DriveRack 260 . By combining the different components, the configuration possibilities are lim-

 

itless. After you have become familiar with the unit, we encourage you to experiment and find

 

the most effective and efficient way to run your system by utilizing the powerful processing of

 

the DriveRack 260.

0.1 Defining the 260 DriveRack System

The dbx 260 DriveRack is the most effective way to manage all aspects of post mixer process- ing and signal routing. The 260 DriveRack essentially becomes the only device that you will need between the mixer and the power amps. The following are just some of the features of the 260 and 260 DriveRack™ units.

260 DriveRackfeatures:

Advanced Feedback Suppression™

2.7 Seconds of Alignment and Zone Delay

RS-232 PC GUI control

Classic dbx® Compression and Limiting

Graphic and Parametric EQ

Independent Input and Output Processing

Auto-EQ Function

Full Bandpass, Crossover, and Routing Configurations

Auto Gain Control

Pink Noise Generator and full-time RTA

Setup Wizard with JBL® and Crown® Components

Security Lockout

Wall Panel Control Inputs

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Contents 260 Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility Table of Contents DriveRackIntro DriveRack features IntroductionDriveRackDefining the 260 DriveRack System Service Contact Info DriveRackIntroductionIntroductionDriveRack Warranty Section Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsFront 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 Editing Functions Basic Navigation ModesEffect 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/UnlinkSelect Link/Unlink Mono DLY 1.3 10 ms Unused 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 Notch Filters CrossoverPost-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 PasswordProg Change Mode Program List Prog Lock Program List List Size List Index7-8 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