DCX-24
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3. 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 crossover as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void 5 Return the crossover to your Dap Audio dealer 17 Product Specifications Model DAP Audio DCX 24 Power consumption 30W Dimensions 483 x 223 x 44 5 mm LxWxH Weight 3 6 kg Inputs Inputs 2 active balanced Input Impedance 10 KOhm CMRR 50 dB 30 Hz 20 KHz Frequency response 15Hz 20KHz 4 0 25dB 15Hz 40KHz 3dB Input Gain Range 40 dB 46 dB 40 5 Outputs Outputs 4 active balanced with automatic correction for unbalanced loading Output Impedance 50 Ohm electronically balanced Output Gain Range 40 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB Maximum output level 20dBu Distortion 0 005 20Hz 20Khz S N Ratio gt 112dB 22 Hz 22 KHz Channel separation 80 dB 30 Hz 20 KHz Crossover frequency 15 Hz 20 kHz Maximum output electrical level Vpp 7 6V Dynamic Range Distortion THD 0 00596 Delay ms Parametric Equalizer Filter Gain 12 dB in 1 dB steps Central Frequency 20 Hz 20 KHz 3
4. DCX 24 ORDERCODE D2020 SHOWELECTRONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from DAP Audio The DAP Audio DCX 24 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 iwant dap audio info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from DAP Audio o0 next time turn to DAP Audio for more great audio equipment Always get the best with DAP Audio Thank you DAP Audio DAP Audio DCX 24 Product Guide WANING PEE Sy Ui UE 2 Operating STE taU tr FIN RUE E EE 3 2 4 4 Overview Front side Overview Back side installa dre p RR RR CP 5 Set Up and 83 18 8 m N D POV EF SUD MNS 5 iria M EET 6 vy adu a 6 6 Inter
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6. for entering the next letter or correcting the last letter press the BACK 2 or NEXT buttons 5 Confirm your entry by pressing the ENTER button 6 4 Erase a crossover Select the desired program via the Parameter knob 8 and confirm with the ENTER button 6 5 Safety options The DCX 24 offers you the possibility to protect your settings from any unauthorized access 1 Change only The parameters can be viewed but not be changed Mute is possible 2 Changes View The parameters cannot be viewed and not be changed Mute is possible 3 Changes Mute The parameters can be viewed Changes and mute are not possible 4 Everything Everything is locked nothing can be viewed and mute is not possible In order to unlock A Push the BACK 2 or NEXT buttons 5 shift the cursor turn round the PARAM to change the character B Push the ENTER button 6 confirm your password and the display shows Enter Security Code 12 3 4 C Repeat step A and push the ENTER button 6 D System is locked when the password is the same or the locking operation is invalid System menu 1 Input option owitch the stereo link between channels A and B ON or OFF 2 Wake up Time With this menu you can adjust the way the DCX 24 reacts after turning on 3 Fade in When turning on the outputs slowly increase to the preset output volume Mute Hold all output remains muted 4 Delay Time Distance You can adjust the delay in milli secon
7. from the DCX 24 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 attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 240V power or vice versa Install this device on a flat surface not bending or curved Do not supply power before all components of the system are set up and connected properly Main Menu Press the MENU button 3 to enter the main menu Select the desired submenu by pressing the BACK 2 or NEXT buttons 5 and confirm your setting with the ENTER button 6 Xover submenu 1 Load a crossover Select the desired program via the Parameter knob 8 and confirm with the ENTER button 6 You can only choose from already stored programs 2 Design a crossover Select the desired setting via the Parameter knob 8 and confirm with the ENTER button 6 DCX 24 Stereo 2 way mono 3 way mono 4 way Stereo Link Only for stereo programs The stereo link links two outputs depending on the crossover type 3 Store a crossover You can save up to 10 programs Press the ENTER button 6 for saving Select the desired program number via the Parameter knob 8 In order to move the cursor e g
8. 1 ISO Bands Q Value 0 5 10 Shelving Equalizing Lo shelf 20 Hz 1 KHz Hi shelf 1 KHz 20 KHz Shelf Gain 12 dB in 1 dB steps Hi Pass Filter Lo Pass Filter HPF amp LPF Frequency Hi Pass 10 Hz 16 KHz Frequency Lo Pass 35 Hz 22 KHz Response Curve Butterworth 6 dB 12 dB 18 dB 24 dB 48 dB Bessel 12 dB 18 dB 24 dB 48 dB Linkwitz Riley 24 dB 48 dB Limiter Level Attach Time 1 100 ms Holding Time 0 100 ms Decay Time 10 1000 ms Input LED 30 dB 24 dB 12 dB 6 dB 3 dB Limit Clip Output LED 30 dB 24 dB 12 dB 6 3 dB Limit Clip Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice 18 AUDIO 2005 DapAudio
9. drive You also preserve valuable dynamic reserve headroom For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only Prevent distortion Make sure that all components connected to the DCX 24 have sufficient power ratings Otherwise distortion will be generated because the components are operated at their limits 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 If system is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your system Leave the system switched off until it has reached room temperature Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS 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 l 3 Description of the device Features The DCX 24 is a professional crossover Act
10. ds ms meters m feet ft Interface menu Interface Setup Baud Rate Here you can adjust the transmission speed of the RS 232 port Press the ENTER button 6 You can select 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Remote ID you can only enter this menu after having confirmed the baud rate with the ENTER button 6 Here you can adjust the device s ID between 1 and 32 PARAMETER MENU Press the GAIN button 4 in order to enter the Parameter menu 1 Input Gain Via the Parameter knob 8 you can adjust the input sensitivity between 40 dB and 4 6 dB in 0 5 dB steps The display shows if the inputs are linked with each other e g Input A amp B For linked inputs the gain is adjusted for both inputs Press the NEXT button 5 in order to jump to the next parameter Output Gain Via the Parameter knob 8 you can adjust the output volume between 40 dB and 4 6 dB in 0 5 dB steps By pressing the GAIN button 4 you can change to Output 2 etc The display shows if the inputs are linked with each other e g OP 1 amp 4 For linked inputs the parameters are adjusted for both inputs Polarity function The polarity of every output can be inverted If the polarity of a linked output will be inverted the polarity of the other channel will also be inverted Delay With the delay it is possible to compensate differences in the running distances between different speaker systems or speaker systems at different installation sp
11. face Menu Parameter Menu S ftwar DON 2 9 Ma MIC U 9 10 palay OUNO di 10 Blasii 11 eT Ea Tes 11 A 12 era 12 ee ene 13 13 OS _________ __6_6_ 86 8__ ___ _ 14 Connection 20 0 0 00 0 1 2 15 IV VAN NC SOO PrO LICE SPE IMICA HOM L sa e Ku m 17 WARNING CAUTION Keep this system away from rain and moisture FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this system has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION Be careful with your operations JIN With a dangerous voltage vou can suffer JIN a dangerous electric shock when touching the wiresl Before you initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportatio
12. ifting grounds on units that are supplied with ground lift switches or make sure all chassis are connected to earth ground either through the A C power cord ground or by the front panel rack mount screws Before changing your grounds around always turn your amplifiers down Keep this user s manual for future consultation Also remember that the crossover will get a better price on the secondhand market if as well as being in good condition it has its original documentation and packaging Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger than required to drive the equipment to full output In system setup the amplifier s output power must be 5090 1000 more than the loaded loudspeakers rated power Please turn off the power switch when changing the power cord or signal cable or select the input mode switch Sometimes when you want to send one signal to more than one amplifier you should use a signal distributor 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 To emphasize a frequency range you don t necessarily have to move its respective sliding control upward try lowering surrounding frequency ranges instead This way you avoid causing the next piece of equipment in your sound path to over
13. ive frequency filter with slopes up to 48 dB octave split up the audio signal into different frequency bands 5 basic configurations 5 band parametric EQ per output Up to 7 ms signal delay for the inputs and outputs adjustable Delay displayed in milliseconds meters feet and frame second Output limiter with adjustable limits and automatic attack and release settings as overload protection for your amplifying system Lock function for protecting the program settings e Phase Invert switch per output e Rs232 interface for remote control including PC software e 2x XLR Input and 4x Output e Clip LED Software included for easy set up with DCX 24 Overview 2 950 Imm E DEIN m 4 7 10 11 Fig 1 1 LCD Display To display functions and operating status 2 BACK Button 3 MENU Button 4 GAIN Button 5 NEXT Button 6 ENTER Button 7 QUIT Button 8 Parameter Knob For adjusting the parameters Turning the Parameter knob to the right increases the parameter value turning to the left decreases the value 9 Input LEDs 10 Output LEDs with MUTE button 11 Power ON OFF Backside CAUTION TO THE EE OS LEME T2 13 14 15 Fig 2 IEC Connector 4 Fuse RS232 SOCKET 4x XLR Output Socket 2x XLR Input Socket 12 13 14 15 7 Installation Remove all packing materials
14. n Out 4 Settings 13 MUTE CLIP LIMITER GAIN 2 x 2 WAY DCX 24 HIGH OUTPUT 2 gt LOW OUTPUT 3 p HIGH OUTPUT 4 LOW OUTPUT 1 m MID OUTPUT 2 p HIGH OUTPUT 3 gt AUX OUTPUT 4 gt LOW OUTPUT 1 LO MID OUTPUT 2 j HI MID OUTPUT 3 L HIGH OUTPUT 4 p M SUB OUTPUT 1 p HIGH OUTPUT 2 gt gt LIMITER LIMITER LIMITER LIMITER LIMITER 29 MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP MUTE il CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP 1 E Mom oS 1 L i i FI 1 i E BOE EE H EE EE say GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN re GAIM GAIN GAIN GAIN Se ee i mi ve i i i i i i i i i i i i i 1 1 1 LI LI LI LI LI 1 LI LI LI 1 1 1 LI i i i i i i i i i i i i i 1 l 1 LI LI LI LI LI 1 LI 1 1 1 LI 1 i i i i i i i i i i i i i I 1 1 1 I i i i i i i i 1 i 1 i i i i 1 i i 1 i i Fri m FIA 1 EI 1 m 1 Ei Wi i wi i wi i wi i Dl i e i wi i mi i i wi i i i i e i 8 o ges BY LI Bis LI LI LI LI 1 1 1
15. n 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 Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Do not insert objects into air vents Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack Do not switch the system on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the system s life Do not open this device Risk hazardous radiation exposure Do not run the output of any amplifier channel back into another channel s input Do not connect parallel or series an amplifier output with any other amplifier output Only use system indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always disconnect power from the mains when s
16. ots The delay can be adjusted for both inputs and all outputs between 0 and 7 ms in 0 5 ms steps How to calculate the delay time The delay time T equals the distance in meters D divided by the speed of sound C T D C How to calculate the speed of sound C 20 6 273 in meter per second Hi pass Lo pass Hi pass filter for passing higher frequencies Lo pass filter for passing lower frequencies If several parameters are displayed you can switch from parameter to parameter by pressing the Parameter knob 8 The active parameter is marked with a hook Adjust the crossover frequency and the filter type via the Parameter knob Equalizer There are five parametric equalizers per output The individual equalizer band can be deactivated by pressing the ENTER button 6 Bypass The symbol in the upper right corner of the display changes to If the equalizer is activated you can adjust the frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz the Q factor 0 5 to 10 and the gain 12 dB 1 dB By pressing the Parameter knob 8 you can jump to the next parameter Additionally you can switch the equalizers to shelving characteristic Set the gain to 0 dB If you select a Q factor below 0 you can choose between Hi shelf and Lo shelf T Limiter The DCX 24 features a limiter function with independent limiters one per output The limiter serves as an additional clipping protection to avoid speaker damage The signal level is alway
17. s limited to the adjusted threshold level In most cases it is sufficient to adjust the threshold value to the clipping level of the connected amplifier Nevertheless make sure that the amplifier does not distort Via the Parameter knob 8 you can adjust the limiter between 20 and 4 15 dB If the limiter will be adjusted to e g 2 0 dB the output signal level Limit corresponds to 2 dB and the levels 2 6 12 and 20 dB correspond 1 4 8 and 12 dB Attack You can adjust the Attack time between 1 and 100 ms Hold You can adjust the Hold time between 0 and 100 ms Decay You can adjust the Decay time between 10 and 1000 ms 8 Name Via the Parameter knob 8 you can select the best suitable name from a preset name list 9 Source Via the Parameter knob 8 you can check the input sources Input A Input B or Input A B but not change it Software DCX 24 Insert the CD in your computer and install the CD by clicking on the DCXSetup V13 icon Within 5 seconds this handy piece of software is installed sure to connect the DCX 24 a RS232 cable to your computer DAP Audio Device 1 to 64 Select Unit um C DCX 35 Load Speaker Management DCX 24 Load Speaker Management Format We 22 Way 3Way crossover plus 1 aux Way crossover 7 2 Way mono sub crossover Output 3 4 Mana Sum Stereo links You can already make a few differen
18. t choices in the Start up screen ZS DAP Audio DCX1 File Config Status Device View Window Help gt lt j etum Input Main Menu Device ID 1 gt Gains Delays Limiters Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 40 2 40 2 40 2 40 2 40 2 40 2 004 00 0048 008 00 MUTE MOTE MUTE lw MUTE 180 180 180 180 2 WAV CROSSOVER Annuleren Gain settings Device ID 1 Gains Delays Limiters Dut Qut2 0 4 Units 0 0 C Metres Feet 0 0 ms EX 0 0 mS 2 WAY CROSSOVER Annuleren Delay Settings 10 Device lt 1 gt Gains Delays Limiters Qut1 Qut2 Out 1 Out 2 Level Level d od Clip Clip Lim 3 b 12 24 30 Attack Attack Attack Time Time Time aa Hold Time Hold Time Hald Time Hold Time 04 oH os 05 Decay Decay Decay 2 WAY CROSSOVER _Annuieren Limiter Settings Device ID 1 gt Gains Delays Limiters Out Out 2 Out 3 Dut4 m m H ira Li Lu 12 18 1 d 50 100 200 500 i ak 20k 24 30 Freg Gain 3b Low Freq 200 40 715Hz 098 ms High Freq SODA Dd 008
19. the connectors to be used with your crossover Take care of the connector 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 which is always to your advantage Periodically check that your cables are in good condition that they are correctly wired and that all their contacts are perfectly efficient a great number of problems faulty contacts ground hum discharges etc are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables Balanced XLR M Balanced XLR F GROUND Balanced JACK 15 XLR M JACK unbalanced link SIGNAL _ c wae a XLR plug ALR socket 1 Ground 2 Signal 3 Signal Ground 2 Signal 3 Signal Maintenance The DCX 24 crossover 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 Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the audio connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Troubleshooting Dap Audio DCX 24 This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems
20. ystem is not used Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord Make sure you don t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables Make sure that the signals into the mixer are balanced otherwise hum could be created Make sure you use DI boxes to balance unbalanced signals All incoming signals should be clear Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the system and the power cord from time to time Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases 2 Before connecting or disconnecting the power cord make certain the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position Before switching on or off make certain the sound system s amplifiers are off or turned down this will avoid signal peaks which are annoying and sometimes dangerous particularly for speaker enclosures Avoid installing your equipment very near radio or TV sets mobile phones etc as these can cause RF radio frequency interference When connecting the other parts of your sound system watch out for the so called ground loops The best way even if not always feasible to avoid ground loops is to connect the electric ground of all the equipment to a single central point star system In this case the central point can be the mixer To avoid or solve hum and buzzing troubles try different combinations of l
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