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These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts within the unit. Do not open up the unit of measurement. Practice not attempt to service the unit of measurement yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty. Do non get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut information technology off immediately and take information technology to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit of measurement during storms to prevent damage.

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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A Power CORD.

WARNING: THIS Appliance MUST Exist EARTHED.

The cores in the mains pb are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN andYELLOW - World Bluish - Neutral BROWN - Live

As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The cadre which is coloured green and xanthous must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the alphabetic character E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured dark-green, or green and yellow.

• The core which is coloured blueish must be connected to the final marked N or coloured black.

• The core which is coloured brown must be continued to the terminal marked L or coloured reddish.

This equipment may require the apply of a unlike line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to exist changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table beneath. The light-green/yellow wire shall be connected straight to the units chassis.

Usher		WIRE Colour
		Normal	Alt
L	Live	Brownish	Blackness
North	NEUTRAL	Blue	WHITE
Due east	Globe GND	GREEN/YEL	Light-green

Warning: If the footing is defeated, certain fault atmospheric condition in the unit or in the system to which information technology is connected can consequence in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death tin can then effect if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Continue THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT Utilize THIS Apparatus Near Water

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY Material.

Do NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN Accordance WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

Do Not INSTALL NEAR Any Rut SOURCES SUCH As RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER Apparatus (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.

Just Utilize ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED Past THE MANUFACTURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

Practise not defeat the rubber purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has 2 blades and a third grounding prong. The broad bract or tertiary prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from existence walked on or pinched specially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the betoken where they exit from the appliance.

Apply only with the cart stand up, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, apply caution when moving the cart/appliance combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such every bit power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance, the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For products provided with a power switch, the ability switch DOES NOT break the connexion from the mains.

MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or edifice.

FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY Accessible FUSE RECEPTACLE: Supervene upon fuse with same type and rating only.

MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a dissimilar line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. Connect this equipment merely to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce the adventure of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent.

This Equipment is intended for rack mountain use simply.

Important SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTROMAGNETIC

COMPATIBILITY

This unit conforms to the Production Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and

• this device must take whatever interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Performance of this unit within meaning electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

• use simply shielded interconnecting cables.

U.K. MAINS PLUG Alert

A molded mains plug that has been cutting off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER Under

ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD Y'all INSERT A DAMAGED OR Cutting MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET. Practise not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in identify. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST exist ASTA approved to BS1362.

Declaration OF

CONFORMITY

Manufacturer'due south Proper name: dbx Professional Products Manufacturer's Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, U.s.a.

declares that the product:

Product proper noun:	dbx 260
Note:	Production name may exist suffixed by the
	EU.

Production selection: None

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 (1998)

EMC: EN 55013 (1990)

EN 55020 (1991)

Supplementary Data:

The production herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Vice-President of Engineering

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, U.s.

Date: September nineteen,2002

European Contact:

Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or

Harman Music Grouping 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800

Fax: (801) 568-7583

	DriveRack™				Table of Contents
Introduction			iv.eight	Post-Crossover PEQ........................................		33
0.1	Defining the 260 DriveRack ............................	ii	4.9	Compressor/Limiter ........................................		34
0.ii	Service Contact Info........................................	3	four.10		Alignment Delay...........................................	37
0.iii	Warranty...........................................................	iv	4.11		Input Routing................................................	37
			four.12		Output ...........................................................	38

Section 1 - Getting Started

1.1	Rear Panel Connections ...................................	two
i.2	Front Panel .......................................................	2
one.3	Quick Start ........................................................	4
Department 2 - Editing Functions
2.1	Basic Navigation Modes.................................	14
2.2	Event Button Array Overview .......................	fourteen
two.3	Navigating the Pre-EQ Department ......................	xv
two.four	Navigating the Crossover Department..................	15
2.five	Navigating the Other Section ........................	sixteen
ii.6	Navigating the Dynamics Section..................	xvi
ii.seven	Navigating the Delay Department ........................	17
2.eight	Navigating the Utility/Meters Section............	17
2.ix	Navigating the Wizard Section ......................	18
2.10 Navigating the I/O Section ..........................		18

Section five - Utilities/Meters
5.one.i LCD Contrast/Machine EQ Plot ........................	40
5.1.2 PUP Program/Mute......................................	twoscore
v.1.three ZC Setup ......................................................	41
5.1.4 Security.........................................................	42
5.1.5 Programme List/Program change ....................	45
five.ane.6 Output Jumper switches .............................	46
5.two.1 Meters...........................................................	47
Section 6 - Remote Control
6.1.i PC GUI Installation......................................	50
System Requirements ...........................................	50
Install .....................................................................	50
Basic Operation ....................................................	50
Cable specs ...........................................................	52
vi.two.one ZC-Zone Controllers....................................	53

Section 3 - Configuration Functions

3.1	Program Definition.........................................	20
three.2	Navigating Factory Programs.........................	20
3.iii	Editing Factory Programs...............................	21
3.4	Saving Factory Program Changes..................	22
iii.5	Creating a User Configuration .......................	23
3.6	Saving Configuration Changes.......................	26
Section 4 - Detailed Parameters
4.1	Pre-Crossover EQ (31 Ring Graphic) or
	(ix-Band Parametric) ........................................	28
4.ii	Feedback Eliminator (AFS) ............................	29
iv.3	Subharmonic Synthesizer...............................	thirty
4.four	Noise Gate ......................................................	31
iv.5	Automatic Gain Control (AGC) .....................	32
iv.6	Notch Filters....................................................	33
4.vii	Crossover ........................................................	33

Section vii - Application Guide

7.1	Mono 4-Way w/ ii Aux Zones .......................		58
7.2	Stereo Tri-Amp ...............................................		59
vii.iii	Stereo w/ four Aux Zones..................................		lx
7.iv	Stereo Bi-Amp w/ Dual Delays.....................		61
Appendix
A.1		Manufactory Reset ..................................................	64
A.2		Ability up Quick Key Options ......................	64
A.three		Specifications..................................................	65
A.4		Auto EQ Optimization...................................	66
A.5		Crossover Diagrams.......................................	67
A.6		Prog List/Speaker Tunings/
		Ability Amp Tunings......................................	68
A.7		Block Diagram ...............................................	69
A.viii		Input and Output Section Diagrams ............	70
A.nine		Proceeds Level Jumpers .......................................	71
A.10 System Setup and Gain Structure ...............			71

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DriveRack™

INTRODUCTION

INTRO

Client SERVICE INFO

Defining the

DriveRack

WARRANTY INFO

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	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 direction processors will exist compared.
		The DriveRack 260 continues the legacy of DriveRack™ family unit. The DriveRack 260 was designed
		with the purpose and vision of providing state-of-the-art bespeak processing, while utilizing a sim-
		ple and intuitive user interface. For more data, please visit: www.driverack.com or
		www.dbxpro.com.
		This transmission will be your guide to understanding the total functionality of the powerful
		DriveRack 260 . Past combining the different components, the configuration possibilities are lim-
		itless. Later on you have become familiar with the unit, we encourage you to experiment and find
		the most effective and efficient fashion 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 constructive way to manage all aspects of post mixer processing and signal routing. The 260 DriveRack essentially becomes the only device that you will need between the mixer and the ability amps. The following are only some of the features of the 260 and 260 DriveRack™ units.

260 DriveRack™ features:

• 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

• Automobile Gain Control

• Pinkish Noise Generator and total-time RTA

• Setup Wizard with JBL ® and Crown® Components

• Security Lockout

• Wall Console Command Inputs

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In add-on to the amazing carte du jour of processors bachelor, the 260 also affords you the luxury of utilizing dbx Zone-Controller serial wall-mounted control panels that will allow you to remotely control various parameters of the 260. The ZC-1 offers remote programmable Book control to any installation using the DriveRack™ 260. The ZC-2 provides programmable Book and Mute control. Both the ZC-1 and ZC-2 can be programmed for upwards to six outputs of the DriveRack™ 260. The ZC-3 allows Program Selection on the 260. The ZC-4 as well offers Program Selection via Contact Closure inputs for Room Combining applications. Upwardly to six Zone Controllers can be used with a single DriveRack™ 260, and tin can either be wired in series or parallel. The ZC-BOB was created to accommodate "home-run" or parallel wiring to the unit. With a maximum length of five,000 ft., the Zone Controllers offer a simple way to create a uncomplicated yet elegant solution to many installation applications.

ZC-BOB	ZC-1	ZC-2	ZC-3	ZC-4

0.two Service Contact Info

If you crave technical support, contact dbx Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the trouble. Know the serial number of your unit - this is printed on a sticker attached to the top console. If you have not already taken the time to fill up out your warranty registration card and send it in, please do and so now.

Earlier you return a production to the factory for service, nosotros recommend you refer to the manual. Make sure y'all have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures. If you are still unable to solve a problem, contact our Customer Service Department at (801) 568-7660 for consultation. If you need to render a product to the factory for service, y'all MUST contact Client Service to obtain a Return Say-so Number.

No returned products will exist accepted at the factory without a Render Dominance Number.

Please refer to the Warranty information on the following page, which extends to the outset enduser. Later expiration of the warranty, a reasonable accuse will be made for parts, labor, and packing if yous cull to utilise the factory service facility. In all cases, yous are responsible for transportation charges to the manufacturing plant. dbx will pay render shipping if the unit is nevertheless under warranty.

Employ the original packing fabric if it is bachelor. Mark the bundle with the name of the shipper and with these words in red: Delicate INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the packet properly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship package post.

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0.3 Warranty

This warranty is valid but for the original purchaser and but in the U.s.a..

1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this production must be mailed within 30 days after buy date to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

ii. dbx warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.Due south., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

three. dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing defective materials that bear witness evidence of defect, provided the production is returned to dbx WITH RETURN Authorisation from the mill, where all parts and labor will exist covered upwardly to a period of two years. A Return Authorization number must be obtained from dbx by telephone. The visitor shall not be liable for whatever consequential damage as a result of the product's employ in any circuit or assembly.

4. dbx reserves the right to brand changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring whatsoever obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously manufactured.

5. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or unsaid, and dbx neither assumes nor authorizes whatever person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for special or consequential amercement or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

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1.1 Rear Panel Connections

IEC Power String Receptacle

The DriveRack 260 comes with a power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V120V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz. An IEC cord is included. European union version accepts 220V-240V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz.

Power Switch

The Power Switch turns the DriveRack 260 on and off. Note: dbx Professional Products recommends that power amplifiers connected to the DriveRack 260, should be powered down prior to cycling the power on the DriveRack 260.

PC Connection

This DB-9 blazon connection is used to ship and receive information to and from the GUI interface.

RS485 Zone Control Input (RJ-45 connector type)

This input connection is used to send data and power to the ZC wall controllers.

Outputs i-6

The output section of the DriveRack 260 offers 6 electronically balanced XLR connectors.

Inputs 1-ii

The input section of the DriveRack 260 offers two electronically balanced XLR connectors.

Footing Elevator Switch

The ground lift switch lifts the pin 1 chassis ground of both input XLR connectors.

RTA Input Jack

This balanced XLR input is used for the connexion of an RTA microphone, which allows the user to "Pink" and optimize the EQ settings of any room through the employ of the Car EQ in the Sorcerer setup assistant.

1.2 Front end Panel

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LCD Display

The backlit LCD display of the DriveRack 260 provides the user with all of the vital processing information of the DriveRack 260 including: signal routing, effect block editing and Wizard Setup functions. The display will also notify the user if any internal clipping is taking identify within the unit by displaying "CLIP" in the brandish.

Data Wheel

The Data wheel of the DriveRack 260 is used to coil through the program menu, load programs, select parameters and edit parameter values.

Function Buttons

The office buttons of the DriveRack 260 allow straight access to all editing and navigating functions of the DriveRack 260. The functions of the aforementioned buttons are as follows:

<PREV PG> - is used to navigate back through the various pages of whatsoever module block. <Side by side PG> - is used to navigate forrad through the various pages of any module cake. <EQ> - is used to move to the EQ modules. Successive presses will motility yous through the

EQ modules in the input section and through EQ modules located in the output section. <XOVER> - is used to motility to the Crossover module.

<OTHER> - This button is used to motility to the insert module section module which can include modules such as: Notch Filters, Subharmonic Synthesizer and the Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS) modules.

<DYNAMICS> - is used to movement to the Compressor, Compressor, Gate, Auto Gain Control (AGC), or Limiter modules.

<DELAY> - is used to motility to the Filibuster modules.

<I/O> - is used to move to select each one of the 2 input and 6 output modules. <PROGRAM> (CONFIG)- is used to enter program mode. When pressed and held, the 260

volition enter configuration mode.

<UTILITY> (METER)- is used to access the the Utility bill of fare. When pressed and held, the 260 will enter METER mode.

<Shop> (DELETE)- is used to store any program changes. When pressed and held, the 260 will enter the PROGRAM DELETE module.

<RTA> (Sorcerer)- is used to enter the RTA module. When pressed and held, the 260 volition enter the Wizard section which includes: System SETUP, AFS and AUTO EQ Wizard.

Input Meters

The DriveRack 260 provides the user with 2 independent, six segment Lightpipe™ input meters that range from -30 to +22 dBu. These meters monitor the signal level correct afterwards the input module.

Threshold Meters

The threshold meters indicate that the threshold level has been exceeded within the Limiter and Auto Gain Control sections, and gain reduction may exist taking place within the specific output channel.

Output Mutes

The six output mute buttons are used for independently muting each output on all six outputs of the DriveRack 260.

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Output Meters

The DriveRack 260 provides the user with six independent six-segment Lightpipe™ output meters that range from -30 to +22 dBu.

1.3 Quick Kickoff

For those of you lot that wish to bound correct in, the following data has been provided to human action as a quick starting time guide for optimizing performance of the DriveRack 260.

Signal Path Cake Diagram

The following diagram shows the logical and intuitive signal path of the input, effect modules, and output of the DriveRack 260.

260 Signal Path

WIRE

RTA

MIXER

RTA

ROUTING

A

B

A+B

Connections

• When setting upwards the DriveRack 260, make connections as follows:

• Always make connections prior to applying power to the unit of measurement.

• Connect the output from the sending device (mixer) to either of the ii XLR inputs connectors shown below.

• Make output connections from whatever one of the six output XLR connectors shown beneath to the input of the selected power amps.

• Connect the selected RTA microphone to the RTA XLR input.

• Of import - It is recommended that the power amps are turned off prior to cycling power to the Driverack

260. Always brand sure that your ability amps are the last detail turned on and the start turned off.

Once all of the connections take been made and the unit is powered upwards, you tin can navigate through the unabridged bespeak path of the DriveRack 260 from the front end panel of the unit. The display provides yous with a articulate and curtailed overview of each aspect

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

The features of the front console 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 post-obit message will appear: CLIP. Information Bicycle - The data bicycle is used to scroll through the programme bill of fare 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 washed using this 12 push button array. A consummate clarification of each button's functionality is listed below. Input meters- These 2 6-segment LED meters monitor the input level of the 260 DriveRack directly after the input mixer. Output mutes - These half dozen mute buttons are used to mute the output signal of the 260 DriveRack. Output meters - These six six-segment meters monitor the output levels of the 260 DriveRack directly after the output proceeds stage. Threshold meters - These six 1-segment meters evidence that threshold level of the output dynamics has been exceeded.

260 DriveRack Wizard

Now that you take made all of your audio connections and have fabricated yourself familiar with the front-console navigation of the unit, yous can easily optimize your arrangement through the utilize of the 260 DriveRack Sorcerer. This feature of the 260 DriveRack allows for quick and authentic venue setups. The bill of fare section of the Wizard offers Arrangement setup, Auto EQ and AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression). The post-obit volition walk you through your venue setup.

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

DriveRack 260 Wizard

Organisation Setup

Machine EQ Wizard

AFS Wizard

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System Setup

• The arrow volition indicate the selected Sorcerer setup. To select any one of the three options, rotate the <Data> cycle. If you are performing the System setup, press either the <Next PG> push or the <Data> wheel and the display volition appear as follows:

Input Setup

Select Input as MONO or STEREO.

>STEREO

• Simply rotate the <DATA> bike to select either a Mono or Stereo input configuration. Once y'all have selected your input choice, press the <Side by side PG> push and the display will appear equally follows:

EQ Setup

Select EQ as GEQ or PEQ

>PEQ

• Simply rotate the <DATA> wheel to select either a Graphic or Parametric EQ. One time you accept selected your EQ option, press the <Next PG> button and the brandish volition appear every bit follows:

Insert one Setup Select Insert 1 upshot.

>Compressor

• Rotate the <Data> wheel to select any one of the numerous Insert modules available. Once you lot have selected your Insert 1 module pick, press the <NEXT PG> button and the brandish will appear as follows:

Insert 2 Setup Select Insert two consequence.

>AFS

• Rotate the <Data> wheel to select whatever one of the numerous Insert modules available. Once yous have selected your Insert 1 module pick, press the <NEXT PG> push and the brandish will announced as follows:

Main Speaker

Select Primary PA

JBL SRX

>SR4702X Passive

• Rotate the <Data> wheel to select whatsoever one of the numerous custom-tuned Primary speaker options available. If the speaker being used is not specified in the carte du jour, select CUSTOM. In one case you have selected your Main speaker option, press the <Side by side PG> push and the display volition appear as follows:

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Sub Speaker

Select Sub PA

>None

• Rotate the <Data> bicycle to select any one of the numerous custom-tuned SUB speaker options bachelor. Once you take selected your SUB speaker selection, press the <Next PG> push and the display volition appear as follows:

High Amplifier

Select an amplifier

>Crwn MacroTech 1202

• You lot are now prompted to select a ability amp by rotating the <DATA> bicycle to select whatsoever one of the numerous custom-tuned Amplifier options available. Note that the peak line of the display will either read High, Mid or Low depending on your selected speaker setup selections. Once you have selected your Amp tuning option (depending on the amp type), you lot will select the specified amplifier sensitivity setting if applicable.

High Amp Level Accommodate level same as your amp >25

• Rotate the <DATA> wheel to select the amplifier manufacturer's specified amplifier sensitivity setting. Once set, press the <Next PG> button, and you will at present exist given the selection of optimizing your amp levels with the 260 DriveRack for . The page will appear something like this:

Low Amp Bridging Select

same as your amp >Normal

• You volition now rotate the <DATA> cycle to friction match the same setting as your amplifier of choice. Note that based on your amp selection, the 260 DriveRack volition initially display the recommended setting of that detail amp for obtaining maximum headroom. This is done to match unity gain from the 260 DriveRack and your amplifier. Notation that if Sub Speakers are included in the speaker option, you will exist asked if the sub woofer is bridged or mono. For more than data regarding Amplifier proceeds settings, delight refer to the System Setup and Gain Structure information located in the appendix section.

Note that you lot will perform the previous Amplifier settings for Mid and

Low if your awarding requires Mid and Depression amplifiers.

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• Once y'all have completed your amp level settings, y'all will printing the <NEXT PG> push, where you volition exist asked to select a bridged or normal setting fro your low amp (if used). The display will announced every bit follows:

• Once accept made a bridged or mono selection, press the <NEXT PG> where the unit will prompt <Information> bike to load your new settings. If you lot do non wish to load the settings either press the <Plan> push button or use the <PREV PG> button to re-edit your settings, Past using your selections, the DriveRack™ will automatically generate a new program and speaker pick which are used to choose the right crossover type, parameters, speaker compensation EQ and delay are also adjusted past the speaker selection. Amplifier parameters are used to set up the limiters to end amplifier clipping and balance out the crossover levels. You may observe that you desire to re-adjust the crossover levels based on your taste and type of music.

Car EQ WIZARD

• Once you have custom-tailored your system setup, you lot can at present proceed to EQ your system. The Machine EQ Wizard automatically adjusts the response of the system past producing pink noise and adjusting the Graphic EQ until the RTA matches a selected response. From the 260 DriveRack Wizard menu, rotate the <Data> wheel until the display appears as follows:

DriveRack 260 Wizard

System Setup

Auto EQ Wizard

AFS Wizard

• Either press the <Side by side PG> button or rotate the <Information> cycle and the brandish will read:

A
u E
t Q
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RESPONSE	C PRECISION	Low

• You can now select whatever one of the several different Frequency responses for the Auto EQ. The options are: Apartment (0), and Response A-D, and Low, Medium and High Precision. One time you have selected your desired EQ Frequency response, press the <NEXT PG> push and the display volition appear as follows:

Motorcar EQ : Pink Dissonance

Mic Level

Plow Up Level

Pinkish Level > 18dB

• You volition at present proceed to "Pinkish" the room by adjusting the Pink level. The range of bar graph is -30dBu to +20dBu. Connect an RTA-specific microphone to the rear-panel RTA mic input.

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to. Be certain to enhance the pinkish dissonance level to the level to be used during the performance. In one case the Pink level has been adapted to the desired volume. The mic level indicator volition register the signal level. Press the <NEXT PG> button and the Auto EQ sequence will begin. The brandish will either show the graphic EQ or the RTA. Rotating the <DATA> wheel clockwise and counter clockwise volition toggle between the two modes. You can also select either mode to default to in the Utility carte. Regardless, the brandish will appear something similar this:

Car EQ

• At this point, the 260 DriveRack will automatically EQ the room. If you are using independent left and right graphic EQs, you will auto EQ each side independently. If you are using a stereo-linked EQ, both sides will be EQ'd simultaneously. Auto EQ can be aborted at whatever point in the process by pressing the <NEXT PG> button. Upon completion of the Auto EQ Wizard, yous tin can render to program mode by releasing the <RTA Input> push button and pressing the <Programme> push.

For more information regarding the Automobile EQ section, please refer to the Auto EQ Optimization Tips information located in the Appendix section.

AFS

• The 260 DriveRack also offers its exclusive AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression) module which is located within the INSERT module section of select or user-created configurations. This unique feature now makes unwanted feedback in a PA system a matter of the by. The AFS Wizard will lead you through the setup of of the stock-still filters of the AFS module. The fixed filter mode is designed to place notch filters equally y'all innovate feedback by opening up your mics and slowly increasing the gain. Because the fixed mode is sensitive, it is important not to nowadays an external music source such as CD histrion or other audio signal into the arrangement. From the Sorcerer bill of fare, rotate the <DATA> bicycle until the brandish appears every bit follows:

DriveRack 260 Wizard

System Setup

Auto EQ Wizard

AFS Wizard

• Printing the <Side by side PG> button and the display will read:

A B

Please plough downwards the mixer proceeds. Press

NEXT PG when done.

• Once the gain level of the mixer has been turned down, printing the <NEXT PG> but-

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ton and the display volition read:

A B F F F F F F L 50 L L L 50

Select full number of AFS filters. 12

• Y'all will at present use the <Information> bicycle to select the number of stock-still filters. This will range from values 0-12. The total number of filters volition stay at 12, and the number of live filters volition be = Total Num Filters – Num Stock-still. Live and Fixed filter types differ in that FIXED mode filters are automatically assigned to a frequency creating feedback, thus remaining at that frequency until cleared by the user. In Live mode, alive filters automatically detect and remove feedback frequencies in the presence of audio (music or spoken language). When all of the alive filters have been used, they brainstorm to round robin. Essentially this means that the first filter set is replaced where a new feedback is detected and notched out. This mode is useful because feedback frequencies may modify as the microphone is moved, and/or as the characteristics of the venue change.

A B F F F F F F L Fifty L L L L

Select number

of fixed filters. six

• At this folio, you volition at present select the number of fixed filter. One time the desired fixed number of filters has been selected, press the <NEXT PG> button and the display will read:

The Stock-still/Live filter usage will be indicated at the bottom of each page of the feedback elimination effect. 'F' indicates an available stock-still filter, and 'L' indicates an available live filter. A blocked out F or L indicates a filter that is set, or in utilize. Once the desired number has been selected, press the <NEXT PG> and the display will read:

A B

Select fixed type

> Speech

• These types pertain to the Q, sensitivity, and algorithm type. The filter is established by using the formula: Q= Freq divided by Bandwidth. This means that a higher Q will produce a filter that is more than narrow. Values are: Speech (Bandwidth = ane/5 octave and Q=vii.25) Music Depression (Narrow notch filter, Bandwidth = 1/10 octave and Q=14.v), Music Medium (Very Narrow notch filter, Bandwidth = 1/20 octave and Q=29) Music High (Ultra Narrow notch filter, Bandwidth = one/lxxx octave and Q=116). To guarantee that feedback is suppressed at lower frequencies, the AFS may place wider notch filters at these lower frequencies (beneath 700 Hz). Once the desired fixed type has been selected, press the <NEXT PG> push button and the brandish volition read:

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		A	B F F F F F F L L L L Fifty 50
		Slowly Increase the
		mixer gain to
		desired level.

• You lot are now prompted to raise the output gain of the mixer to the level of the performance. At this point, mics should be open (on) and you should slowly increment the mixer proceeds. Once the desired level has been set and all of the fixed filters have been assigned, the unit will automatically move you to the page that indicates the fixed filter setup has been completed. If you have reached the performance level setting and all of the fixed filters have not been used, you may want to return

to the page that selects the number of fixed filters and re-adjust the number of fixed in guild to provide y'all with additional live filters. Regardless, one time you lot have completed the setup, the display will read:

A B F F F F F F L 50 50 L L L

Fixed filter setup done for Aqueduct A. In Alive mode.

• To render to program mode, simply press the <PROGRAM> or <Next PG> push button. For more information regarding feedback elimination, delight see the AFS parameters of the Detailed parameters department.

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	Editing Functions
	EDITING
	FUNCTIONS

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Editing

Functions

2.one Basic Navigation Modes

Navigational aspects of the 260 DriveRack is unproblematic and as follows. one. FX buttons - This assortment of 12 FX buttons is your chief manner of directly accessing any effect module. two. NEXTPG & PREVPG page buttons - Successive presses of the NEXTPG or PREVPG page buttons volition motion the user from i page to the next in an effect block. 3. Data Cycle - The Data Cycle is used to motility through the program menu of the 260 DriveRack. The Data bike is also used to change the values of the selected parameter by only rotating the wheel. Pressing the Data wheel will toggle between the available parameters on any selected page of the currently selected event module.

2.2 Upshot Button Assortment Overview

PREVIOUS PAGE - Moves to the previous page in the currently selected effect carte du jour.

NEXT Page - Moves to the next folio in the currently selected effect menu.

EQ - Selects the EQ effect menu. This is the EQ section located prior to the crossover section. Successive presses will rotate through the various precrossover 28 band EQ and Post-xover PEQ section modules.

XOVER - Selects the Crossover section.

OTHER - This button is used to motility to the module insert section module which includes the Notch filter, Subharmonic Synthesizer, AFS (Avant-garde Feedback Suppression) and Wire (no parameters) modules.

DYNAMICS - Selects the Dynamics upshot sections.

Successive presses will move from the Compressor, Gate and AGC (pre-xover) to the AGC and Limiter (post-xover).

DELAY - Selects the Alignment Delay consequence module. successive presses will rotate through the Pre and post Delay modules.

I/O - Selects the input and output parameter editing section for all inputs and outputs. Successive presses will move through each input and output.

PROGRAM (Config) - This button is used to enter the Plan screen from any sub section within the unit when pressed. When pressed and held, you volition enter Config mode.

UTILITY(Meter) - Selects the Utility bill of fare of the 260 DriveRack. When pressed and held, the 260 will enter METER mode.

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Store(Delete) - The store button is used to store program edits.When pressed and held, the 260 volition enter the PROGRAM DELETE module.

RTA (Magician) - This enters the RTA mode, or when held, enters the 260

DriveRack Wizard setup menu which includes: Organisation Setup, Auto EQ setup and

AFS Wizard.

2.iii Navigating the EQ Section (28-GEQ and PEQ)

To edit the parameters of the EQs used in a selected programme, but use the following procedure. From program mode, press the EQ button to accomplish the EQ module to exist edited. Successive presses of the EQ push button will motion through each channel.

Navigate through the Pages of the selected EQ section by depressing "Side by side Folio" or "Prev Page" successively until arriving at the desired Page.

EQ

The EQ push toggles through

the EQs used in

EQ

each channel of

the selected program

menu.

	GEQ On/Off			Freq- 31.5Hz-18kHz
	Flatten/Restore			Gain	-12dB to12dB
	PEQ On/Off						B1 Freq- 20Hz-20kHz
	Flatten/Restore						Gain -12dB to12dB
	Bell,HSelf, LShelf, LHShelf,						Q .20 to 16.0

GEQ/PEQ

	B2 Freq- 20Hz-20kHz			B2 Freq- 20Hz-20kHz		...
	Proceeds -12dB to12dB			Gain -12dB to12dB
	Q .20 to xvi.0			Q .20 to xvi.0

Successive presses of the Data bicycle will select consequence parameters within the currently selected page.

two.4 Navigating the XOVER Department

To edit the parameters of the Crossover used in a selected programme, simply use the post-obit procedure. From program mode, press the 10-OVER button. Once you have reached the Crossover module, Navigate through the Pages of the selected Crossover module by pressing the "Next Folio" or "Prev Folio" buttons successively until arriving at the desired Page.

XOVER

The XOVER button	XOVER		Low Laissez passer
toggles through			Freq19.7kHz to Out
			SlopeBS,BW, LR
the XOVER used in
			(6,12,18,24,36,48)
each channel of
the selected
program
card.

	High Pass
	Freq20.kHz to Out			Gain- -20 to 20dB	Repeat, for each crossover band
	Slope-BS,BW, LR
	(6,12,18,24,36,48)

Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page.

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two.5 Navigating the Other Section

From program mode, press the Other button. Successive presses of the Other push button will movement you to each of the various insert modules available. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to exist edited.

OTHER

<PREV PG		Side by side PG>		OTHER		Subharmonic Synthesizer
							Subharmonic - -On/Off			24-36Hz Level - 24-36Hz
							Subharmonics % 0-100			36-56Hz Level - 36-56Hz

The NEXT and PREV buttons whorl through

the pages of selected module.

OTHER

Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS)

AFS

On/Off

Mode - Stock-still/Alive

Number of filters 0-12

Live filter Lift - On/Off

AFS

Clear

TypeSpeech, Depression,Med and High

Number of filters fixed 0-12

Lift After - 0-60

OTHER

Notch Filter

Notch-

On - Off

Freq 1-6

19.7Hz-20.2kHz

Flatten/Restore

Gain-

-36dB - +6dB

Q-

16,32,64,128

Successive presses of the Data bike will select effect parameters within the currently selected page.

ii.6 Navigating the Dynamics Section

From plan fashion, press the comp/limiter button to move to eithter the Dynamics module. Once you have reached the Dynamics module,

successive presses of Dynamics button will movement through each channel that utilizes either a Compressor (pre Crossover) or Limiter (mail-crossover) module. Navigate through the Pages of the selected compressor or Limiter module by pressing the "Next Folio" or "Prev Folio" buttons successively until you arrive at the desired Folio.

	COMP
DYNAMICS	GATE
The Comp/Limiter button
toggles through the AGC
Compressor or	AGC(Pre)
Limiter modules used in
each channel of
the selected
programme.	LIMITER
	AGC(Post)

Comp On/Off

Motorcar On/Off

Over Like shooting fish in a barrel Off, ane-10

Gate On/Off Ratio 1:one to ∞Inf:1

Threshold -50-22dB

AGC On/Off Target -20-20dBu Gain ane to 20dB

Limiter On/Off

Over Easy Off, 1-10

Threshold -twoscore-20dB

AGC On/Off Target -xx-20dBu Proceeds one to 20dB

Threshold -40 to-20dB Ratio 1:1 to ∞Inf:one Proceeds -twenty to 20dB

Attack 0.one to 200ms Concur 30 to 200ms Release 360 to 5.0dB/due south

Window 1 to 10dB Hold xxx to 200ms

Depression Thresh -60to-30dB

PeakStop On/Off Auto On/Off Overshoot 2 to 6dB

Window 1 to 10dB Hold thirty to 200ms

Depression Thresh -60to-30dB

DYNAMICS

Assail 0.ane to 200ms Concord 30 to 200ms Release 360 to five.0dB/s

Max Atten o to Inf

Attack .twenty to five sec Release 30 to 1.0dB/s

Attack 0.one to 200ms Hold 30 to 200ms Release 360 to 5.0dB/s

Set on .xx to 5 sec Release 30 to one.0dB/s

Successive presses of the Data wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page.

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two.7 Navigating the Delay Section

From programme style, press the Delay push button. Pressing the Data Wheel volition select the effect parameter to be edited.

Successive Presses of the Delay button will move y'all through pre and post crossover delays.

DELAY

Delay

Filibuster - On/Off

Length - Filibuster Time - Class, Fine

Units - Seconds,Feet,Meters

Successive presses of the Information wheel will select effect parameters within the currently selected page.

2.8 Navigating the Utility/Meters Section

From program mode, press the UTILITY button. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the effect parameter to be edited. Pressing and holding the Utility button volition enter you lot into the meter mennu

UTILITY

<PREV PG

NEXT PG>

UTILITY

LCD Contrast 1-16

PUP Prog.

-

Current/Stored

ZC Panel -

ane-6

Security Level - Module Select

AEQ Plot - RTA/GEQ

PUP Mute

-

Current/Stored

(Store) -

Edit Panel

Security LevelLow, Med, High

260 Device Level-	Edit Loftier Password	Program Listing Size- 1-10		Program Change mode
Low, Med, High	Edit Medium Countersign	Listing Index -	1-10	Normal/Program
				Program Number Lock 1-25

Setting - fourteen, 22, 30dB

METERS

Racket gate-

Limiter one-3

Limiter 4-6

Zone Controller-

Zone Controller-

Output Trims

Output Trims

AGC-

i-3

4-half-dozen

1-three

4-6

Successive presses of the Information wheel will select result parameters within the currently selected folio.

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