AVE DMX 84 Operating Manual

Audio Vertriebs­Entwicklungsgesellschaft
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DMX 84

Digital mixer

Includes 8 microphone / line-inputs and 4 outputs

Operating manual

AVE GmbH . Gustav-Rau-Straße 6, . D-74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen,

Telephone [phone] . Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] homepage: www.ave-stuttgart.de

Technical changes are reserved

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Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Security advice

1.2 Scope of delivery

2. Description of components and functions

3. The parameter menue and programming of DMX 84

3.1 Installation of the software

3.2 Apply files

3.3 Adjust presets

3.3.0 General information

3.3.1 Adjustments for inputs

3.3.1.1 Gain

3.3.1.2 Parametric equalizer

3.3.1.3 Micro- / line inputs

3.3.1.4 Master adjustments

3.3.1.5 Automix

3.3.1.6 Matrix

3.3.1.7 Graphic equalizer

3.3.1.8 Parametric 4-band equalizer

3.3.1.9 Delay

4. Handling of DMX 84 with switched on protection

4.1 Recall of stored presets

4.2 Modification of entire volume

5. Modification of adjustments while switched off protection

5.1 Switch on and off protection

5.2 Menue “Save”

5.3 Menue “Preset”

5.3.1 How to name a preset

5.3.2 Master Status on / off

5.3.3 Master volume

5.3.4 Open microphones

5.4 Menue “configuration”

5.4.1 Start-up Preset

5.4.2 Input functions

5.4.3 Matrix select functions

5.4.4 Output functions

5.4.5 Phase

5.5 Menue “Utility

5.6 Menue “Firmware”

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1. Introduction

Thank you very much for choosing the AVE-digital 8-channel mixer DMX 84 with 8
microphone line/inputs and 4 outputs.
With it’s state of the art conception it doesn’t matter whatever demand you have, a problem­free use for all kinds of acoustic irradiation in every different accommodations as e.g.:
churches, courtrooms, government buildings, conference rooms, schools, university’s are
possible.

The following explanations and descriptions refer to the DMX 84, but are also
applicable to the DMX 168. Simply the in- and outputs are different.

The DMX 84 is equipped with its own software for Windows XP and Windows 2000. So the
programming with Laptop or PC is very simple and convenient. A lot of functions can be
recalled and changed directly at the unit with the so-called “presets”. So the possibility exists
to adapt all in- and outputs to the respective demand with parameters and to store them as
further presets.
With delivery ex works the unit is pre-adjusted with 2 presets (5 and 6) named W 5 and W 6.
These presets can be changed if necessary.

1.1 Security advice
There is dangerous voltage inside the unit, so please never remove the
coverage of the unit. Internal modifications or service should be done only by
authorized personnel.

The DMX 84 is delivered with a power cable according to regulations. One end has a
triple-poled main connection socket (rubber connector) and the other a CE­conforming safety plug to connect to a 230 V / 50 Hz AC voltage source. Please
regard absolutely that the power cable is not damaged. Do not use any damaged
power cables.

1.2 Scope of delivery

After receiving the unit please check the package to intactness and the content to
completeness, as well as the correct delivery of the unit.
Scope of delivery includes:

- DMX 84

- CD

- USB cable

- Operating manual

- Short description

- Power cable

Please keep the operating manual thoroughly and provide it to the authorized
personnel if necessary to accomplish changes at the unit.

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2. Description of components and functions

First of all you should familiarize yourself with the different functions and the
optic features of the unit before starting the programming.

1 8 inputs – each input has the same function
2 Matrix
3 4 outputs – each output has the same function
4 Display
5 Volume / value and preset / parameter
6 USB-connection
7 Power switch

2.1 8 Inputs - each input has the same function

2.1.1 Select button for input of the respected input. The display shows the input status
(on/off)

2.1.2 LED-display, select, input-on, CLIP, Signal-on

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5 6

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2.1.1

2.1.2

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2.2 Matrix

2.2.1 Matrix select buttons for the allocation of the in- and outputs

2.2.2 LED-display for select

2.3 4 outputs each output has the same function

2.3.1 select button for output of the respective output. The display shows the output status
(on/off)

2.3.2 LED-display: select, output – on, CLIP, signal - on

2.2.1

2.2.1

Matrix

2.3.1

2.3.2

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The backside of the DMX 84

1 Inputs 1 - 8
2 CD / Aux
3 outputs 1 - 4
4 Aux – output
5 RSC 232
6 electric supply

This operating manual is devided into 3 sections:

The first section is for authorized personnel to adjust and program the parameters, the
automatic, the matrix, the delay e.g. with PC or Laptop

The second section describes how users can easily access the presets of the DMX 84 (up
to 20) and change the whole audibility with online protection without using a PC or Laptop.

The third section describes how to take adjustments directly at the unit with offline
protection and without using PC or Laptop. These adjustments can be stored and accessed if
applicable.

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First section

The following modifications have to be done exclusively by
authorized personnel

3. Parameter menue / programming of DMX 84

The functions and adjustments which can be made in the parameter menue should
exclusively be done by authorized personnel only.
A big advantage of the digital control is the programmability of the different operating
functions. In this parameter menue the whole programming of the DMX 168 is made.

3.1 Installation of software

First of all you have to install the software for the DMX 84 to your PC or Laptop by using the
provided CD. After installation please restart your PC or Laptop to accomplish the program
correctly. Please connect your Laptop with the DMX 84 by using the provided connection
cable. Start the program. The following picture will appear on your desktop:

On the left side you can access the adjustments for the inputs (1 – 8) and on the right side
for the outputs (1 – 4). Master volume is identified as M.