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DCP-26
Ordercode: D2084
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH DCP-26 Ordercode: D2084 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Access level menu..............................16 Software version menu ..............................16 Digital Speaker Manager software installation ......................17 Software Installation ..............................17 Setting up a connection between the All Control software and your DCP-26 ..........22 Software operation ................................23 The Main menu ................................23 In A menu ..................................25 Display ..................................25...
  • Page 3 DCP-26 Out 1 menu ..................................27 Input mixer + VU meters ............................27 Display ..................................27 Gain fader + VU meter ............................28 Mute ..................................28 Invert ..................................28 Delay ..................................28 Limiter ..................................28 PEQ ....................................29 High Pass Filter and Low Pass Filter ........................29 Out 2 menu ..................................29 Out 3 menu ..................................29...

  • Page 4: Warning

    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:  DAP DCP-26  All control edit software ...
  • Page 5 For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.  Prevent distortion! Make sure that all components connected to the DCP-26 have sufficient power ratings. Otherwise distortion will be generated because the components are operated at their limits. ...

  • Page 6: Operating Determinations

    DCP-26  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.

  • Page 7: Claims

    Engineered and assembled in Europe The DCP-26 is a very complete 2 in- 6 output digital speaker manager. Even if you are not an audio engineer you can easily setup this unit with the included software that you can connect to a PC or Mac with the onboard USB interface.

  • Page 8: Overview

    DCP-26 Overview Indicates the input level. Make sure the clip led only lights up Input LED indicator occasionally. The limit led will light up if the internal limiter is actually limiting the signal. Pushing the item up button allows select a parameter for editing in forward direction.

  • Page 9: Installation

    XLR female balanced input. Installation Remove all packing materials from the DCP-26. 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.

  • Page 10: Set Up And Operation

    Do not supply power before all components of the system are set up and connected properly. Make sure to power-up your DCP-26 before your power amplifiers are switched on in order to avoid loud transients, which could damage your speakers or annoy your audience.
  • Page 11 DCP-26 Adjust the highpass frequency by dialing the jogwheel (8). You can switch the highpass filter off by dialing the jogwheel (8) counterclockwise until the frequency passes 20Hz. Click the jogwheel (8) to select a filter type. HighPass type: BES 24db Select the type by dialing the jogwheel (8).
  • Page 12 DCP-26 Switch the currently selected parametric EQ on or off by dialing the jogwheel (8). Click the jogwheel (8) to proceed to the next parameter. Or push the item up button (2) to select the next item. In our case PEQ...

  • Page 13: Output Setup

    DCP-26 Output setup Select output 1 by pushing the Channel Up (3) button or the Channel Down (4) button. If you are only able to select Out 12, Out 34 and Out 56, all 6 channels are linked (in pairs). If you want to adjust all 6 output channels separately, you’ll have to unlink the channels (see page 12).
  • Page 14 DCP-26 Adjust the cut off frequency by dialling the jogwheel (8). Click the jogwheel (8) to proceed with the next parameter. Out 1 lowPass type: but 24db Select the filter type by dialling the jogwheel (8). Push the item Up (2) button to proceed with the High Pass Filter menu.
  • Page 15 DCP-26 Out 1 peq 1 type: BES 24db Switch the currently selected parametric EQ on or off by dialing the jogwheel. Click the jogwheel to confirm and proceed to the next parameter. Or push the item up button (2) to proceed with the next item.

  • Page 16: Loading And Saving Files

    DCP-26 Out 1 link: Select link on or off by dialing the jogwheel (8). Out 1 PEQ 1 type: bell Now you’ve completed setting up output channel 1, you have to use the channel up (3) button and set up the other output channels by using the item up (2) button, the item down (5) button and jogwheel (8) as described for output channel 1.

  • Page 17: Access Level Menu

    If desired, change the password by dialling and clicking the jogwheel (8). If the password is set, confirm your password by pushing the menu (9) button twice. Software version menu By pushing the menu (9) button four times, the display will show the software version of your DCP-26. Version info SN: 0000010101...

  • Page 18: Digital Speaker Manager Software Installation

    DCP-26 Digital Speaker Manager software installation Software Installation If the CD doesn’t start automatically, open the CD and double click the setup.exe icon. Now the setup window as shown in the figure below will pop up. Click the next button.
  • Page 19 DCP-26 Now click the Next button. If you’re ok with the installation path (recommended), click the next button. Click the install button. Wait until the next screen pops up. Productcode: D2084...
  • Page 20 DCP-26 Make sure to check the confirmation box to install Microsoft VisualC++Runtime. Click the finish button in order to install the VisualC++Runtime program. Productcode: D2084...
  • Page 21 DCP-26 Click the next button. Check the confirmation box to accept the license terms. Click the Install button. Wait until the installation is finished. Productcode: D2084...
  • Page 22 DCP-26 Now you’ve successfully installed the DAP All control software which can be used to manage and edit - your sounds for the DAP DCP-24, DCP-26 and/or DCL-22. Productcode: D2084...

  • Page 23: Setting Up A Connection Between The All Control Software And Your Dcp-26

    Setting up a connection between the All Control software and your DCP-26 Connect your DCP-26 to your PC using the included USB cable. Start the All Control software. The software starts searching the device and automatically recognizes if the device connected is a DCP-26, a DCP-26 or a DCL-22.

  • Page 24: Software Operation

    The Unit preset’s store button allows you to store the current settings which are both in the all control software’s working memory, to your computer’s hard disk or other storage medium. The local preset’s load button allows you to load a preset from your DCP-26’s memory the all control software’s working memory.
  • Page 25 DCP-26 2. Input A zone The input A zone gives you an overview of all the settings for input channel A. You can change all parameters by typing in the value boxes, clicking buttons and dragging faders. For in depth editing, we suggest using the In A menu.

  • Page 26: In A Menu

    DCP-26 B. In A menu Display Displays the frequency curve of the corresponding channel. It is also possible to edit an EQ’s frequency and gain by clicking and dragging the EQ points 1 -5. Gain fader + Channel VU meter The gain fader shows the actual channel gain setting.

  • Page 27: Mute

    DCP-26 Mute Clicking the mute button allows you to mute the corresponding channel. Limiter You can change the limiter settings by typing the value directly into the boxes Or by setting the knobs using your mouse. Threshold range: -48dB to +12dB.

  • Page 28: Out 1 Menu

    DCP-26 D. Out 1 menu Input mixer + VU meters The input mixer allows you to make a mix of both input channels. The faders show the actual gain settings. The value box beneath the fader shows the exact gain value. Adjust the gain by typing the value in the box or by clicking and dragging the fader.

  • Page 29: Gain Fader + Vu Meter

    DCP-26 Gain fader + VU meter The gain fader shows the actual gain setting. The text block beneath the gain fader shows the exact gain value. The gain fader allows you to adjust the overall gain of each output channel. Adjust the gain by typing the value in the box or by clicking and dragging the fader.

  • Page 30: Peq

    DCP-26 Both input channels have up to 5 parametric EQ’s. Each parametric equalizer can be configured as an Allpass, Bell, High shelving, Low shelving or a Notch filter. Select the filter type using the roll down menu. Adjust the gain, frequency and Q factor by typing the value in the box clicking and dragging the fader.

  • Page 31: Connection Cables

    DCP-26 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, discharges, etc.) are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again. If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the DCP-26, as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void.

  • Page 33: Product Specifications

    DCP-26 Product Specifications Model: DAP Audio DCP-26 DSP: Sample rate: 48 kHz, 64 bits AllDSP custom Pro-Audio DSP Inputs: Input impedance: 10 kOhm balanced Max input voltage: +22 dBu Input dynamic range: 110 dB Input selection: Any Input can be mixed to any output...
  • Page 34 DCP-26 Miscellaneous: Memory Storage: 50 User presets Mute: All Output channels can be individually muted Display: 2x 16 dot matrix characters Latency: 1,27 mS USB Interface: Back Power Supply: 6V DC adapter included for 100 - 240 Volt AC, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 35 DCP-26 Notes Productcode: D2084...
  • Page 36 ©2013 DAP Audio...

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