Behringer DCX2496 User Manual

User Manual

ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496

Ultra High-Precision Digital 24-Bit/96 kHz Loudspeaker Management System

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Table of Contents

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Important Safety Instructions

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

1. Introduction

2. Control Elements

3. Quick Start

4. Menu Structure and Editing

5. Audio Connections

6. Applications

7. Specications

8. Block Diagram

9. Menu Structure

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Thank you

Thank you very much for expressing your condence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496—our high-quality digital loudspeaker management system designed specically for both live and studio applications.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL

electronic components of this product to be free of defects

period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product

Incase MUSICGroup decides to replace the entire product,

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modi cation should be performed only by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot

remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali ed service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli ers) that produce heat.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci ed by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed ser vice personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSICGROUP.COM. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

LIMITED WARRANTY

§ 1 Warranty

(1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under “Where to Buy”, or you can contact the MUSIC Group o closest to you.

(2) MUSICGroup* warrants the mechanical and

in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in §4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty

shows any defects within the speci ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under §4, MUSICGroup shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.

thislimited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSICGroup.

(4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OFPURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registeringyour purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more e ciently. Thankyouforyour cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

(1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSICGroup Authorized Ful ller for your country listed under

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“Support” at behringer. com. Ifyour country is not

• connection or operation of the unit in any way

This warranty does not detract from the seller’s

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without

listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “OnlineSupport” which may also be found under “Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively,please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. Afterverifying the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSICGroup will then issue a ReturnMaterials Authorization (“RMA”)number.

(2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSICGroup.

(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not beaccepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

(1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSICGroup warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

(2) This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modi ed in any way. If the product needs to be modi ed or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, inany country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, thismodi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. Thislimited warranty does not cover any such modi cation/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSICGroup shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modi cation/adaptation.

(3) This limited warranty covers only the product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limitedwarranty.

(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the factory- appliedserial number has been altered or removed from theproduct.

(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, inparticular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminantsand similar parts.

(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:

• improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used;

• damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident,  re,  ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSICGroup.

(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limitedwarranty.

(8) If an inspection of the product by MUSICGroup shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by thecustomer.

(9) Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. MUSICGroup or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after noti cation, MUSICGroup will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchasesmade through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction con rmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty veri cation and MUSICGroup will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

§ 5 Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized reseller) andis not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (reseller,etc.) shallbe entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSICGroup.

§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, MUSICGroup shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSICGroup under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSICGroup. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. MUSICGroup provides no other warranties for this product.

§ 8 Other warranty rights and nationallaw

(1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

(2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.

(3)

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSICGroup’s limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer. com.

* MUSICGroup Macao Commercial O shore Limited of RuedePequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all MUSICGroup companies

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1. Introduction

To operate a loudspeaker system that consists of several speakers for the various frequency bands requires dierent input signals for the individual loudspeakers. This requires a frequency crossover network that devides the input signal into several frequency bands. For this purpose, the ULTRADRIVE PRO provides up to sixoutputs.

Multi-way speaker systems are used in many applications—including stereo systems, cinemas, discotheques and concert halls. Due to the high quality demands made by today’s consumers, they can even be found in “simple” products such as TV sets. Why?

A single loudspeaker cannot reproduce the entire audible frequency spectrum with the same high quality. If it is connected to a crossover network and only has to reproduce a limited frequency band, the quality will improve considerably in terms of frequency response and dispersion pattern. This also reduces intermodulation distortion in the treble range (due to the diaphragm displacement produced by bass frequencies).

◊ This manual first describes the terminology used, so that

you understand the unit and its functions. Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The ULTRADRIVE PRO was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.

◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your

dealer and the shipping company im mediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

1.1.4 Online registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warrantycarefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Shouldyour BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

1.2 The user’s manual

The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls, as well as detailed information on how to use them. You nd a detailed short-description of the most important functions in chapter 3.

2. Control Elements

2.1 Front panel

(2)

(1)

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and, to avoid over-heating, please do not place the DCX2496 on high-temperature devices such as radiators or power amps.

◊ Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type

and rating!

The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable. It meets the required safety standards.

◊ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection.

For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or the AC power cord.

1.1.3 Warranty

Please take time to ll out and return the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase. Alternatively, you can use our online registration option available on the world wide web (behringer.com). You will nd the serial number on the rear of your mixing console.

(3) (5)

(4)

Fig. 2.1: Input LEDs and disp lay

(1) The DCX2496 features three 6-segment LED displays (plus CLIP and

MUTELED) for precise level adjustment of input signals A-C.

(2) If the input stage is overdriven, the CLIP LED will indicate that the signal

isdistorting.

(3) The bottom LED (#8) is the MUTE LED (red), which illumiates when the

respective input is muted (see chapter 4.6).

(4) These are the input channel buttons, which allow you to activate specic

functions from the selected menus (e.g. MUTE). Additionally, you can use these buttons to call up the IN A/B/C menus (see chapter 4.3).

(5) The DISPLAY shows all the menus available for preset editing.

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(7)

(8) (6)(9)

(10)

Fig. 2.2: Men u buttons and data w heel

(11)

(6) Use these buttons to call up the DCX2496’s menus (e.g. SETUP, RECALL, etc.).

The only exception is the COMPARE button, which allows you to compare the edits made with the previously selec ted presets. When COMPARE is active, no value changes can be entered.

(7) The PAGE buttons select single pages from one menu.

(8) Individual parameters can be selected with the PARA M buttons.

(9) The data wheel allows you to edit the selected parameters.

(10) With the OK and CANCEL buttons you can either conrm or cancel any

settings made.

(11) The PCMCIA card slot is used to exchange les between your DCX2496 and a

PC card with a ash memor y.

◊ Please only use “5 V ATA Flash Card” PC cards (min. 4 MB). Even though

the memory capacity of the medium can be selected freely, you can only store a maximum of 60 presets.

(14) (13) (12)

2.2 Rear panel

(18)

(19)

Fig. 2.4: Mains connector and RS-232/RS-485 interface

(18) This is the FUSE HOLDER of your DCX2496. Blown fuses must be replaced by

a fuse of the same type and rating.

(19) The mains connection is an IEC receptacle. An appropriate power cord

isincluded.

(20) The 9-pin RS-232 interface allows you to connect your DCX2496 to a

computer. This enables you to save and load les, update the DCX2496 operating software, or remotely control one or several ULTRADRIVE PRO units from a PC. Free editor software can be downloaded at behringer.com.

(21) When you have daisy-chained several ULTRADRIVE PRO via the LINK

connectors (see of the chain, to avoid data reections and transmission errors.

◊ General rule: As soon as one device in the chain is integrated into

the system via only one of the LINK connectors, the TERM switch must be pressed (ON). Detailed information on this can be found in chapter 4.2.6 “Miscellaneous”.

(22) Use the LINK connectors A and B (RS-485 network interface)

anda commercially available network cable to daisy-chain several ULTRADRIVEPROs.

(22)), please press the TERM switch on the rst and last unit

(20) (21)

(22)

(15)(16) (16)

Fig. 2.3: Outp ut LEDs

(12) Outputs 1-6 each have a six 5-segment LED display (plus MUTE, CLIP and

LIMIT LED) showing the respective output levels.

(13) Like the input stages, the output stages should not be overdriven,

i.e. the CLIP LED should not illuminate.

(14) The LIMIT LED illuminates when the limiter for the corres ponding output has

been activated and is operating.

(15) The bottom LED indicator (#8) is the MUTE LED, which illuminates as soon as

the corresponding output is muted (see chapter 4.6).

(16) Output channel buttons, with which you can enter the outputs 1-6

(seechapter 4.5) or mute or reactivate individual outputs in MUTE mode(4.6).

(17) Use the POWER switch to put your DCX2496 into operation. The POWER

switch should always be in the “O” position when you are about to connect your unit to the mains.

(23)

Fig. 2.5: Outp ut connector s

(23) Balanced XLR output connectors for output channels 1-6. Connect your

power amps here.

(24)

Fig. 2.6: Input connectors

(24) Balanced XLR input connec tors A, B and C are used for connecting input

signals. Input A can also be used for digital AES/EBU input signals. InputC can be used for line signals or for connecting a measuring microphone. IfAUTO ALIGN has been enabled in the SETUP menu (see chapter 4.2.2), inputC will be set for mic levels automatically. Additionally, phantom power for the measuring microphone will be switched on.

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3. Quick Start

This chapter is for those who cannot wait to use their new DCX2496 in a practical application. You will nd a description of how you can explore your DCX2496 and its versatile and intuitive features below. This chapter is just a starting point for future excursions. So, please read the entire user’s manual to take full advantage of all your DCX2496’s features and functions.

Please work your way through the following six chapters (3.1 to 3.6), one after the other. Here we go!

3.1 Selecting an output conguration

Fig. 3.1: Setup ➠ In/Out

Press the SETUP button to call up the SETUP menu. On the rst menu page, selectan output conguration outputs are used for which frequency ranges. One mono and three stereo congurations areavailable.

The mono conguration allows you to split the input signal into six dierent frequency ranges. The stereo congurations allow a maximum of three dierent frequency ranges per stereo side. The abbreviations L, M and H stand for Low, Mid and High Speaker. For more information see chapter 4.2.1 “IN/OUT”.

(OUT CONFI GURATION) to determine which

Press the MUTE button to enter the MUTE menu. Here you can mute the inputs and outputs of the DCX2496. On this page you can mute or activate individual channels by pressing the channel buttons (IN A/B/C and OUT 1-6), or all inputs/outputs by pressing the PARAM and OK or CANCEL buttons. Thus, you can monitor each frequency band, either individually or together with a neighboring band, to allow perfec t editing of the isolated frequency range. To quit the MUTE menu press MUTE a second time. For more detailed information see chapter 4.6 “MUTEm en u”.

3.4 Storing presets

Fig.: 3.4: Store ➠ Internal/Card

Use the STORE button to save your presets. In this menu you can store either in the internal memory (INT) or on a PC card (CARD). More information on the STORE function can be found in chapter 4.8 “STORE m enu”.

3.5 Recalling presets

3.2 Setting crossover frequencies

Fig. 3.2: Out ➠ X-Over Points

In order to assign dedicated frequency bands to the output channels, you have to dene the crossover frequencies (X-Over) for each of them. The crossover frequencies determine the upper and lower limits of a frequency band, whichallows you to clearly separate the outputs from each other in terms offrequency.

Press the corresponding OUT button (1-6) and select menu page 2/8 using the PAGE buttons. With the parameters FREQ and TYPE you can dene the slope of the crossover frequency and also select a lter type. When the parameter X-OVER ADJUST MODE is set to “LINK”, any changes to the crossover frequency will also shift the neighboring frequency ranges. For more information see chapter

4.5.2“XOVER POINTS”.

3.3 Muting input/output channels (Mute)

Fig. 3.5: Recal l ➠ Internal/Card

Press the RECALL button to load presets from the internal memory or a memory card. Select either INT or CARD (PCMCIA memory card), then enter the preset you wish to recall. We included some typical presets, which you can use as a basis for your own applications. For further information see chapter 4.7 “RECALL men u”.

3.6 Restoring the factory presets

If you wish to restore the ULTRADRIVE PRO’s factor y presets, press and hold both PAGE buttons on the front panel switching on the unit. The DCX2496 prompts you to conrm (OK) or CANCEL. Press OK to erase the internal memory and restore the factory presets.

◊ Please note that restoring the factor y presets will irrevocably erase all

edited presets.

4. Menu Structure and Editing

This chapter describes all functions, operating steps and parameter pages in full detail. While working with your DCX2496, please keep the user’s manual on hand, and use it as a reference in case of problems.

4.1 General operating structure and displaypresentation

When you switch on your ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496, the display shows a graphic with the current routing of the unit, i.e. how inputs and outputs are linked to each other.

Fig. 3.3: Mute ➠ Selec t

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Use the buttons to the left of the output LED displays (SETUP, MUTE etc.) to enter the various menus. Most of them include several pages, which you can select with the PAGE buttons. The PARAM button selects individual parameters from one page, the data wheel edits them. Conrm new settings with OK, or cancel your selection with CANCEL. This operating structure is the same for all menus so it will not be repeated in each section of the manual.

The menu name is shown at the top-left of the display. Next to this, andseparated by an arrow, is the name of the current page (e.g. SETUP ➠ IN/OUT). Thepage number of the corresponding menu is shown on the right-hand side (e.g. 1/6 = page 1 of 6).

The bottom line also shows the menu name (e.g. SETUP). For buttons IN A-C and OUT 1-6 (below the input/output LED displays), the menus for the corresponding inputs/outputs are listed (IN A, OUT 3 etc.). In addition, the output display also indicates the name of the output (e.g. SUBWOOFER, RIGHT MID etc.).

4.2 SETUP menu

Use the SETUP menu to make basic adjustments necessary for the operation of your ULTRADRIVE PRO. Press the SETUP button to display the rst page of thismenu.

4.2.1 IN/OUT

Fig. 4.1: Setup ➠ In/Out

The parameter OUT CONFIGURATION selects the general operating mode; in MONO mode input A is the preset signal source for all outputs. In STEREO mode, three congurations are available. Please use inputs A and B in these modes. Thedisplay shows the OUT channels (L = LOW, M = MID and H = HIGH).

The stereo 3-way conguration LMHLMH has input A routed to outputs 1, 2 and 3, and input B routed to outputs 4, 5 and 6. The stereo 3-way conguration LLMMHH routes input A to outputs 1, 3 and 5, and input B to outputs 2, 4 and 6. The 2-way conguration LHLHLH uses all three inputs; here, A can be routed to outputs 1 and 2, B to outputs 3 and 4, and C to outputs 5 and 6. This application is used for 3 x 2-way speaker systems or triple bi-amping (see chapter 6.3).

Fig. 4.2: Output conguration

Fig. 4.3: Setu p ➠ In/Out

With the OUT STEREOLINK function you can determine whether processing with EQs, limiter, etc. is eective on the linked outputs, or whether the settings for each output can be made independently. When this func tion is enabled (ON), linking several outputs to each other, the display will show small connecting lines between the individual outputs.

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The following link options (output congurations) are available:

1. MONO (no stereo links)

Fig. 4.4: Output conguration MONO

2. L(1) M(2) H(3) L(4) M(5) H(6)

Fig. 4.5: Output conguration LMHLMH

Link: L(1) > L(4) / M(2) > M(5) / H(3) > H(6)

3. L(1) L(2) M(3) M(4) H(5) H(6)

Fig. 4.6: Output conguration LLMMHH

Link: L(1) > L(2) / M(3) > M(4) / H(5) > H(6)

4. L(1) H(2) L(3) H (4) L(5) H(6)

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link OFF not available

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink (Loudspeakers)

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink (Loudspeakers)

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink (Loudspeakers)

MONO 123456 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 ➟ 4 ➟ 5 ➟ 6

Sb ➟ L ➟ LM ➟ M ➟ HM ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 ➟ 4 ➟ 5 ➟ 6

Sb ➟ L ➟ LM ➟ M ➟ HM ➟ H

LMH LMH 123 456 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 4 2 ➟ 5 3 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 4 2 ➟ 5 3 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 4 ➟ 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ M ➟ H L ➟ M ➟ H

LL MM HH 12 34 56 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 2 3 ➟ 4 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 3 ➟ 4 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 4 5 ➟ 6 L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

activ ated by enablin g

“OUT STEREO-LINK”

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g “LINK” on

OUT-page 8/8

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g ”LINK“ on

OUT-page 8/8

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g ”LINK“ on

OUT-page 8/8

Fig. 4.7: Output conguration LHLHLH

Link: L(1) > L(3) > L(5) / H(2) > H(4) > H(6)

Fig. 4.8: Set up ➠ In/Out

When Out Stereo Link is enabled, the unit warns you that all settings for the linked outputs will be lost, because they will be overwritten with the values of the output to be selected.

Any further changes to the parameters of a specic output will be transferred directly to the linked output. However, any edits made to a LONG DELAY value (see chapters 4.2.2 and 4.5.5) will not be transferred to the other output. Thisparameter can be adjusted specically for each output. SHORT DELAY settings (see chapters 4.2.2 and 4.5.5) will be transferred as long as OUT Stereo Link is on.

◊ In the MONO configuration, the Out Stereo Link function cannot

be activated.

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink (Loudspeakers)

LH LH LH 12 34 56 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 3 ➟ 5 2 ➟ 4 ➟ 6 L ➟ L ➟ L H ➟ H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 3 ➟ 4 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ H ➟ L H ➟ L ➟ H

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g ”LINK“ on

OUT-page 8/8

Tab. 4.1: Survey of al l OUT LINK congurati ons

Fig. 4.9: Setu p ➠ In/Out

The inputs can also be linked using the parameter INSTEREO LINK. Thus, all settings of one input can be transferred to another input, or to all inputs.

Fig. 4.10: Setup ➠ In/Ou t

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When this function is On, the display provides a warning note that shows both the new link to be activated and the name of the inputs that will be overwritten (black eld). Use the data wheel to edit the link to be activated (black eld). Thevalues of input A will be transferred to the following inputs.

Possible setting

Newlink OFF A + B A + B + C A + B + C + SUM

Overwritten sett ings (empty) B B+C B+C+SUM

Tab. 4.2: In Stereo Lin k

When you edit a setting of any input, while a link is activated, all edits are directly transferred to the linked inputs. In the case of the IN STEREO LINK function, this also includes the DELAY values (see chapter 4.3.2).

Use the parameter IN A + B SOURCE to select the type of input signals: ANALOGor AES/EBU (digital: via input A only).

4.2.2 DLY-CORR./AUTO-ALIGN

Fig. 4.11: Setup ➠ Dly- Corr./Auto-Align

In the AUTO-ALIGN sub-menu you can mute or open all outputs. Be sure that at least two outputs are open (UNMUTE OUTPUTS TO ALIGN), otherwise no delay values can be calculated, and a warning message will be displayed.

Fig. 4.13: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align

If at least two or more outputs have been opened and OK has been pressed, the cursor will jump to ADJUST NOISE LEVEL and you can hear some test noise. Usethe data wheel to adjust the test noise. The level will be read at the outputs. Press OK to trigger the measuring process. The DCX2496 calculates the run-time dierences, phase shif t and polarity. The OUTs are automatically adjusted to the optimum delay values calculated. This process cannot be executed if the test noise level is too low.

Fig. 4.14: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align

As the speed of sound depends on the air temperature, the parameter DELAY CORRECTION on this SETUP page can be used to adjust the DCX2496 to the ambient temperature, ensuring proper delay characteristics at all times. Theavailable value range is from -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) and will be taken into account only as long as DELAY CORRECTION is ON.

With the AUTO ALIGN function you can delay the output signal automatically by a certain amount, so as to eliminate phase cancellations caused by speaker alignment. For example, when the diaphragms of several speakers are not in the same phase it leads to cancellations due to arrival time dierences. Identicalsignals are radiated from dierent positions, so that wave crests coincide with wave troughs. If only one of these signals is delayed, thismisalignment can becompensated.

If the arival time dierences are smaller, a short signal delay will be enough to eliminate them (SHORT DELAY). However, if the speaker cabinets are placed several meters away from each other, not only can phase cancellations occur but so can audible run-time dierences. To remove these, you’ll have to use considerably higher delay values (LONG DELAY). The LONG DELAY calculation, however, works only with a minimum distance of four meters.

If, for example, a speaker is connected with incorrect polarity, AUTO ALIGN will detect and—if POLARITIES is on—correct this error automatically.

Use the parameters SHORT DELAY, LONG DELAY and POLARITIES for the automatic correction of output signals. As soon as at least one parameter is set to YES, pressing OK will take you to another sub-menu. If not (all parameters set to NO), you will be warned that the process cannot be executed.

4.2.3 COPY

Use the COPY function to copy parameter settings to other pages. For example, you can transfer the EQ or gain settings from one channel to another, which saves you a lot of time.

Fig. 4.15: Setup ➠ Copy

The parameter COPY MODE determines whether only single pages (PAGE) or the complete channel settings (WHOLE CHANNEL) will be copied. Select PAGE mode with the PARAM button and then select the source channel SOURCE plus the SOURCE PAGE to be transferred to another channel. If you select just one page, the channel to be overwritten (DESTINATION PAGE) will appear automatically under the parameter DESTINATION. Please enter the channel to which the data should be copied to (DESTINATION CHANNEL).

Both the source and destination Channel can be selected using the data wheel or by pressing the corresponding channel button (IN A-C, OUT 1-6 and SUM).

Fig. 4.12: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align

Fig. 4.16: Setup ➠ Copy

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Press OK or CANCEL to subsequently copy further pages in the same way.

◊ Only similar pages with identical parameters can be copied. If you

select a SOURCE PAGE that is not available in the DESTINATION CHANNEL, the display will read NOT AVAILABLE under DESTINATION PAGE.

Fig. 4.17: Setup ➠ Copy

If you set COPY MODE to WHOLE CHANNEL, you can copy the complete channel settings to another channel. Use SOURCE to select the channel to be copied (SOURCE-CHANNEL), then dene the channel to be overwritten (DESTINATION). Theprocess is the same as in PAGE mode.

So-called “cross copying” (copying of dierent channels, for example output 1to input A), allows the copying of only those pages that can be transferred 1:1 to another channel. Any other pages will not be overwritten.

Previously locked pages (see chapter 4.2.4) cannot be overwritten. Acorresponding message is displayed.

To lock a parameter page you must activate the PAGE LOCK function (ON). Theunit will prompt you to enter a password. Use the data wheel to enter a password with a maximum of 8 characters, and conrm your selection with OK.

◊ CAUTION: Please make a note of your password. It is impossible to

unlock parameter pages without the correct password!

Fig. 4.21: Setup ➠ Pag e Lock

Now, the parameter SELECT PAGES is displayed, enabling you to select all the pages to be locked. Use the IN/OUT/SUM/SETUP buttons to call up a menu, thedata wheel to selec t the page of your choice and the OK button to activate the PAGE LOCK function.

The data wheel also allows you to scroll through a list of all pages, from which you can select the ones you wish to lock. This is the only way to call up

the ALL PAGES function that lets you lock all pages in one operation. Tounlock all pages at once, select ALL PAGES and press CANCEL. As before,

the selected pages must be conrmed and locked with OK. Locked pages are displayed with a closed lock symbol. If a page is unlocked, the lock symbol is open. Use the CANCEL button to unlock a previously locked page.

◊ The OK and CANCEL functions cannot be selected in the display with the

cursor. They can only be activated with the corresponding buttons on the front panel.

Fig. 4.18: Setup ➠ Copy

4.2.4 PAGE LOCK

In this menu you can lock individual parameter pages, preventing them from being edited without rst entering a password. This is useful for P.A. rental companies, for example, who want to make sure that certain “harmful” pages with necessary xed settings cannot be accessed by the user.

Fig. 4.19: Setup ➠ Page Loc k

In the PAGE LOCK menu you can either lock single pages or all pages. In this case, you need a password to edit the pages. The parameter PAGE LOCK is set to OFF by default. As long as it is not ON, you can skip this page and move on to the next.

Use the CHECK function for an overview of all locked pages. The locked pages from the list now appearing can be selected with the data wheel. This function is located at the bottom right of the display and must be selected with the cursor.

When you call up a locked page, you will at rst notice no dierence. Only when you try to edit a parameter, will the display prompt you to enter your password. Entering the correct password and conrming it with OK will take you back to the page, now ready for editing.

To activate PAGE LOCK again, go to the PAGE LOCK page (4/6) and enter your password again. Now, all settings are available, i.e. you can activate or deactivate PAGE LOCK completely by selecting the line “PAGE LOCK: ON” with the cursor and setting this parameter to ON or OFF with the data wheel.

4.2.5 GLOBAL LOCK

This function allows you to lock all parameter pages if you want to make sure that nobody can edit your settings while you‘re away during a break in a live performance, for example.

Fig. 4.22: Se tup ➠ Global Lock

Fig. 4.20: Se tup ➠ Page Lock

+ 25 hidden pages