DCL-2 MKII
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1. DCL 2 MKII ORDERCODE D2041 SHOWELECTRONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from DAP Audio The DAP Audio DCL 2 MKII brings excitement to any venue Whether you want simple plug amp play action or a sophisticated show this product provides the effect you need You can rely on DAP Audio for more excellent audio products We design and manufacture professional audio equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information iwantAdap audio info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from DAP Audio So next time turn to DAP Audio for more great audio equipment Alwavs get the best with DAP Audio 1 Thank you DAP Audio DAP Audio DCL 2 MKII Product Guide kel dye OE OE EE OE EG EO ET OE OE N ee Oe OE OE N ON 2 UFOQEKMO VS WI TTO e E E E E EE N 2 OS OS tec ER RO OR E EE N 2 DS diie DSS NIA WONG sia De a ne 3 FS i POC sed OE EE a d a d N 4 Blei SE EE E EE ORE EE ney onnste aes cuceeeeacinesseneste 4 DSS COIN ei ed ee de ee a De oe ee adhd led slider ee ke ed D Bes AE EE EO OE OO ab OE OE EE E N EE EATS g Sie E OE A E E A OE N Er OE d EA EE RE EE OE EE EO EN EE EE A 6 SCO OR iet OE Ee a a T EE EEE ser Up and 6peraliOR ie de ne de de EET 7 OISE E DE Ee EE ree ass Eed od VR EE EE N OR OE EE OE EE OE EE EE ER EE Ee RON VO C1 C2. Turn the Edit 3 encoder until the bottom row of the displays LED setup as shown in figure 8 CH LRC BYP ON LED setup Fig 8 Press the Menu 5 button shortly now you can setuo the position of the stereo VU meter You can address the stereo VU meter to either the input or the output of the DCL 2 Editing parameters Press the Parameter 8 button to enter the parameter menu The bottom row of the display looks as shown in figure 9 CH LRC BVP ON Compatta 100ms Fig 9 Pressing the Parameter 8 knob let s you select all parameters which can be adjusted by the Edit 3 encoder You can adjust following parameters CompAtta Compressor attack time Range 0 10ms 100ms CompRele Compressor release time Range 10 0ms 5 00s Compthr Compressor threshold Range INF 12dB CompkRati Compression ratio Range 1 128 128 128 CompBoost Compressor boost Range xl x8 LimitAtta Limiter attack time Range 20 0us 98 5us LimitRele Limiter release time Range 10 0ms 5 00s LimitThr Limiter threshold Range INF 10dB After adjusting a parameter press the Parameter 8 button again to advance to the next parameter Pressing either the master 4 or the Menu 5 button lets you exit the parameter menu Adjusting the Master Volume Press the Master 4 button to enter the parameter menu You have four ways to adjust the master volume 1 Left or Right channel separately 2 Left as a slave of the right chann
3. dangerous electric shock when touching the wiresl Before you Initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the system To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subject to warranty This system contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the system e Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution e Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit e Never use anything to cover the ground contact e Donot connect this system to a dimmerpack 2 e Donotswitch the system on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the svstem s life e Do not open this device Risk hazardous radiation exposure e Only use system indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids e Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases e Always disconnect power from the mains when system is not used Only handle the power cor
4. NN TAS SNS ete ses a ITEA AE RR ER N OR OOR N OR OE EE N 8 Adiusing 1e mater de L a EE ED NA N RE N OE OE EN N EE OE OE STE ija e b le 0 g il die AE E T EE OO OE OE N EE Ee OO N 10 Fe MM OOO saan cee OE OE OE ER N EE OE OE OE EE N 10 Connection D DUO CN PVCU NCU Sc otra sca A Ge ed Ve ee GE AE EA eo De de RE GE GE Go 12 T OUDIES ROOMS da a nee a taie Ge Ge ie raa da eZ POUCES DCS de 13 WARNING FOR VOUR OWN SAFETV PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLV BEFORE VOUR INITIAL START UPI Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton Itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Your shipment includes e DAP DCL 2 MKII e 1x IEC Powercable 1 75m e User manual CAUTION Keep this system away from rain and moisture SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this system has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTIONI Be careful with vour operations With a dangerous voltage vou can suffer a
5. arising condensation water might damage your system Leave the system switched off until it has reached room temperature e Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician e WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This system is not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the system will serve you for a long time without defects If this system is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always pay attention that the right color cable is connected to the right place International EU including UK North America From E 2004 Brown ee ee a o Green Yellow Protective Earth Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth A Return Procedure A Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number RMA number Products returned without an RMA number will be refused Highlite will not accept the returned go
6. ave menu and enables you to save your favorite settings Rear 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Fig 2 IEC Connector with integrated fuse holder This connector is meant for the connection of the supplied main cord Connect one end of the power cord to the connector the other end to the mains then turn on the power switch to operate the unit Note Please make sure that the supplv voltage matches the operation voltage before connecting the unit to mains Replace the fuse only with a fuse of same specification TIA RS232 Connector This connector can be used for future system software upgrades XLR Output 2 Connect this output with a device equipped with XLR inputs Input Level 20dB 4dB Use this trim control to adjust the input sensitivity between 20dB and 44gB XLR Input 2 Connect this inout with a device equipped with XLR outputs XLR Output 1 Connect this output with a device equipped with XLR inputs Input Level 20dB 4dB Use this trim control to adjust the input sensitivity between 20dB and 4dB XLR Input 1 Connect this inout with a device equipped with XLR outputs TRS Output 2 Connect this output with a device equipped with either balanced or unbalanced jack inputs TRS Input 2 Connect this inout with a device equipped with either balanced or unbalanced jack outputs TRS Output 1 Connect this output with a device equipped with either balanced or unbalan
7. blinking Indicating that you can save your setting to one of the 10 possible presets Select the preset you want to save you settings in by turning the Edit 3 encoder Press the Save 10 button to move the cursor to the first character of the name you want to give to the preset Select the select the first character by turning the Edit 3 encoder Press Save again to proceed with the next character Once you re finished with the 9th character press and hold the Save 10 button for 3 seconds The display will look as shown in figure 13 PO abcdefgh Fig 13 After saving the DCL 2 MKII will return to the menu you were in before Note If you want a name with less than 9 characters turn the encoder counterclockwise until you have a blank character Use these blank characters until the preset s name consists of 9 characters Recalling a program Press the Recall 9 button The display will look as shown in figure 14 Recall Program PO abcdefgh Fig 14 Use the Edit 3 encoder to select Program PO P9 Now press the Recall 9 button again For a moment the display will show Please wait and load the selected program 10 Connection Cables Take care of your cables always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability Periodically check your cables A great number of problems faulty contacts ground hum discha
8. ced jack inputs TRS Input 1 Connect this inout with a device equipped with either balanced or unbalanced jack outputs Installation Remove all packing materials from the DCL 2 MKII Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed Screw the equipment into a 19 rack Connect all cables Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage Do not supply power before all components of the system are set up and connected properly Operations The Setup Menu Press the Menu 5 button to enter the main menu Turn the Edit 3 encoder to select one of the four submenus Open the according submenu by pressing the Menu 5 button 1 Mode select 2 Channel setup 3 Noise gate setup 4 LED setup 1 Mode select Turn the Edit 3 encoder until the bottom row of the display shows Mode select as shown in figure 3 CH LRC BYP ON Mode select Fig 3 Press the Menu 5 button shortly now you can select between Compressor Limit and Comp amp Limit mode as shown in figure 4 CH LR C BVP ON CH LRC BVP ON CH LR C BYP ON Mode Limit Mode Comp amp Limit Mode Compressor Fig 4 Use the Edit 3 encoder to select Compressor Limit or Comp amp Limit Confirm your selection by pressing the Menu 5 b
9. d by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord e Make sure you don t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables e Make sure that the signals info the device are balanced otherwise hum could be created e Make sure you use DI boxes to balance unbalanced signals All incoming signals should be clear e Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel e Make sure that the power cord Is never crimped or damaged Check the system and the power cord from time to time Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground e DO not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger than required to drive the equipment to full OUTPUT e In typical use Please set the volume to OAB position e Extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal level may lead to overdriving your equipment Should this occur it is necessary to reduce the input signal level by using the INPUT control e Forreplacement use fuses of same type and rating only e Avoid ground loops Always be sure to connect the power amps and the mixing console to the same electrical circuit to ensure the same phase e lf system is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating e lithe system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The
10. eason for return shipment Non prepaid return shipments will be refused unless otherwise agreed in writing Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the invoice After this period complaints will not be handled anymore Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting Description of the device Features The DCL 2 MKII is a professional gated compressor limiter e 24 bit S D Sigma Delta A D D A Converter 48 kHz Sampling rate e Stereo Compressor Limiter e IOuser programs e Connection via balanced XLR sockets or jacks e 16x 2 backlight LCD Display Overview Front all Left and Right VU meters These VU meters can be setup to monitor either the inputs or the outputs of the DCL 2 2 LCD Display 3 Edit Encoder This encoder can be used to adjust parameters settings etc 4 Master Button Gives you access fo the master menu 5 Menu Button Gives you access fo the setup menu 6 Bypass Button Pressing the bypass button toggles the DCL 2 MKII bypass on or off 7 Power Switch Use this switch to turn the unit on 8 Parameter Button Gives you access to the parameter menu and enables you to edit the effect parameters 9 Recall Button Gives you access fo the recall menu and enables you to recall a preset 10 Save Button Gives you access to the s
11. el 3 Right as a slave of the Left channel 1 If you want to adjust the Left channel s master volume The display should look as shown in figure 10 CH L C BVP OFF Volume 10dB Fig 10 The upper row shows that the Left channel is selected If not go to the Channel setup and set the select the left channel Now turn the Edit 3 encoder to adjust volume of the left channel Press the menu button and select Channel setup Now select the right channel The Upper row of the display indicates that the right channel is selected Confirm by pressing the menu 5 button again Press the Master 4 button and adjust the volume of the right channel Leave the master menu by pressing the Menu 5 or the Parameter 8 button 2 If not already selected go to the Channel setup and set the DCL 2 to L amp R L PR as shown in figure 11 CH LR C BYP ON Channel L amp R L gt R Fig 11 Press the Menu 5 button to confirm Note Setting the unit to L amp R L gt R will change all parameters from the R channel to those set for the Left channel Press the Master 4 button and adjust the volume for both channels 3 This mode works exactly as explained under point 2 Only now the Left channel is the slave Saving vour settings Press the Save 10 button to enter the save menu The displav will look as shown in figure 12 Save to Program PO abcdefgh Fig 12 The number behind the P at the left of the bottom row is
12. ill not function whatsoever If this happens follow the directions below to do SO 1 Unplug the unit from electric power source 2 Insert a flat head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover Gently pry up the fuse cover 3 Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear if is burned out 4 Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was Reinsert the fuse cover Be sure to use a fuse of the same type and specification See the product specification label for details Troubleshooting DAP Audio DCL 2 MKII This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps 1 If the device does not operate properly unplug the device 2 Check the power from the wall all cables etc 3 If all of the above appears to be O K plug the unit in again 4 f you are unable to determine the cause of the problem do not open the device as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void 5 Return the device to your Dap Audio dealer 12 Product Specifications Model DAP Audio DCL 2 MKII Power supply 90 250Vac 50 60 Hz Analog Inputs Connectors XLR or balanced 1 4 jack Type RF filtered servo balanced 20 KOhm unbalanced Impedance 40 KOhm balanced 20 KOhm unbalanced_Nominal Operating Level 20dB to 4dB Input impedance 40KO balanced 20KO unbala
13. nced Nominal Operating Level 20 dB to 4 dB Max input level 16 dB at 4 dB nominal level 2 dB at 20 dB nominal level Analog Outputs Connectors XLR or balanced 1 4 jack Type Electronically servo balanced output stage Output impedance 660 balanced 330 unbalanced Max output level 16 dB at 4 dB nominal level 2 dB at 20 dB nominal level System Specifications Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz 1dB Dynamic Range gt 112dB 20Hz to 20Khz S N gt 115 dB THD lt 0 065 1KHz OdB Digital Processing Converters 24 bit Sigma Delta 64 128 times over sampling Sampling Rate 48KHz Display 2x16 LCD Display Dimensions 483 x 155 x 45 mm LxWxH Weight 3 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice ce Website www Dap audio info Email service highlite nl 13 DAP AUDIO 2009 DapAudio
14. ods or any responsibility Call Highlite 0031 455667723 or mail aftersales highlite nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging Is the customer s responsibility Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt of the delivery Any return shioment has to be made post paid af all times Return shioments must be accompanied with a letter defining the r
15. rges etc are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables Headphones Unbalanced mono Tip ip Left signal Signal Ring Right signal Sleeve Sleeve Ground Shield Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Tip Sleeve Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp Output Pin 1 Pin 2 Signal 11 Balanced mono Tip hot ve Ring cold ve Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Strain relief clamp Input Ground Insert Tip Send Ring Return Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Strain relief clamp Positive gt Hum Signal Compensation of interference with balanced connections Balanced use with XLR connectors 1 Ground Shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use PIN 1 and PIN 3 have to be bridged Maintenance The DAP Audio DCL 2 MKII requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Do not use alcohol or solvents Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the connectors with a damp cloth Make sure connectors are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Replacing a Fuse Power surges short circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out If the fuse burns out the product w
16. utton 2 Channel Setup Turn the Edit 3 encoder until the bottom row of the display reads Channel setup as shown in figure 3 CH LR C BYP ON Channel setup Fig 5 Press the Menu 5 button shortly now you can select between Left Right L amp R L PR and L amp R R gt L as shown in figure 6 CH LR C BVP ON ICH LRC BVP ON CH LRC BVP ON CH LRC BYP ON Channel Left Channel Right Channel L amp R L gt R Channel L amp R R gt L Fig 6 Use the Edit 3 encoder to select Left Right L amp R L gt R or L amp R R gt L Confirm your selection by pressing the Menu 5 button Left let s you adjust all parameters of the Left channel separately Right let s you adjust all parameters of the Right channel separately L amp R L gt R makes a stereo device of the DCL 2 All parameters of the Left channel are automatically copied to the right channel L amp R R gt L makes a stereo device of the DCL 2 All parameters of the Right channel are automatically copied to the Left channel 3 Noise gate setup Turn the Edit 3 encoder until the bottom row of the displays Noise gate setup as shown in figure 7 CH LRC BYP ON Noise gate setup Fig 7 Press the Menu 5 button shortly now you can adjust the threshold between 66dB an 24 dB If you want to switch the noise gate of turn the Edit 3 encoder counterclockwise until the display reads off Confirm the setting by pressing the Menu 5 button 4 LED setup
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