Introduction QSC’s DPM is a powerful solution for today’s D-Cinema audio systems. From server to speakers, the DPM offers a complete set of tools to facilitate all the signal processing, audio distribution, monitoring and automation control services required in a modern D-Cinema sound system.
Controls and Connectors Front Panel 5a 5b 11 12 — Figure 1 — 1. Full-range monitor speaker 6. MASTER MUTE button – Mutes all outputs when engaged 2. MONITOR VOLUME – Function depends on operating mode 7. MASTER MUTE LED – illuminates red when Mute is engaged a.
Setup Overview Initial configuration of the DPM is performed through QSC’s DPM Manager software, which must be installed on a Windows® or MAC PC or laptop computer. Once the software is installed on the computer, the computer can then be connected to the DPM using a USB or Ethernet connection.
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The Setup Overview on the following pages is a general application guide showing the installation steps required for a basic system. Refer to the Help Files in DPM Manager for detailed setup and configuration instructions and for system examples. The QSC Cinema Products web pages are also a good source of information for application notes and system design assistance.
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USB Connection to DPM Figure 1 item 12 illustrates the product’s front-panel USB Type B port. Connect the USB cable to a laptop running QSC’s DPM Manager to configure the DPM. Local Tthernet connection to DPM Figure 2 item 2 is used to connect the DPM to a network switch to allow setup, control and monitoring over Ethernet.
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DataPorts QSC DataPorts on the DPM rear panel are intended to interface to QSC amplifiers with v1 DataPorts. These are the all-capable DataPorts, which are included on DCA and PL3 series amplifiers. All DataPorts use the HD15 connector format and connect to QSC amplifiers via data communications cables having male HD15 connectors on both ends.
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