Section 3 - Configuring The Driverack; Program Definition; Navigating Factory Programs - dbx DriveRack 480 User Manual

Section 3

3.1 Program Definition

3.2 Navigating Factory Programs

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Configuring the DriveRack™
The Configuring section of the 480, 481, 442 and 482 DriveRack™ units will be your key to
successful navigation of the configuration functions of the DriveRack™. The following infor-
mation provides, descriptions about program functions and in depth configuration options of
the 480, 481 and 482 DriveRack™ units.
The first step in understanding the complex programming capabilities of the DriveRack™ is to
understand the elements involved that combined, define a complete "program." Within an indi-
vidual program, there are several levels of editing that make up the complete program. When
initially entering a program, you will be at the "program" mode level. This level supplies the
user with current program information such as: current signal path, effect usage, and program
name. From this point, the 480, 481, 442 and 482 DriveRack™ units give you the option of
entering subsequent levels of operation that are dedicated to program editing. The levels
include: Configuration mode and Effect Edit mode. The key element to remember is that all of
these components combined, make up the conventional "program", and that they are all unique
to each individual program. The utility menu mode and Network setup and management and
setup are accessed via the utility menu, and are not part of the program.
From the factory, the 480, 481, 442 and 482 DriveRack™ units are shipped with 20 factory pro-
grams that utilize carefully constructed routing configurations that have been designed to
accommodate virtually any sound reinforcement and installation application. These configura-
tions are laid out in an intuitive straight forward manner on the 480. The 480 display shows
the entire signal route from the input section to the output section.
Selecting Programs:
The quickest mode for getting up and running with the DriveRack™ is to simply use any one
of the factory programs that are available in the box. To select a factory program, (from pro-
gram mode), use the PARAMETER 1 knob to scroll through the various factory programs. This
is an ideal method of selection because when each factory program is scrolled to, the display
will clearly indicate the routing matrix, as well as all of the effects that are being used for the
selected program. Once a program is selected, press the PROGRAM/CONFIG button to load
the program. The display will appear something like this:
F7 4-Way FOH w/RTA
Parameter 1
Parameter 2
Single RTA
Parameter 3
Channel 1
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