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DAP Audio DAP Audio DCX-36 Product Guide Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…. Overview Front side..…………………………………………………………………………………..……. Overview Back side..…………………………………………………………………………………….……. Installation..............……………………………..………………………… Set Up and Operation..............……..…………………………….…… Xover submenu………………………………….……...………………………………….……...………….. Safety Options……………………………….……...………………………………….……...……………… System Menu……………………………….……...………………………………….……...……………….. Interface Menu……………………………….……...………………………………….……...……………… Parameter Menu……………………………….……...………………………………….……...…………… Software DCX-36………………………..….…………………………..….…………………………..……..…. Main Menu.……………........…………......……………………..…………… Gain Settings..……………..........…..…………..………………………...
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.
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only. • Prevent distortion! Make sure that all components connected to the DCX-36 have sufficient power • ratings. Otherwise distortion will be generated because the components are operated at their limits.
• Phase Invert switch per output • Rs232 interface for remote control including PC software • 2x XLR Input and 6x XLR Output • Clip LED • Software included for easy set-up with DCX-36 Overview Fig. 1 1) LCD-Display: To display functions and operating status.
15) 2x XLR Input Socket Installation Remove all packing materials from the DCX-36. 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.
Safety options The DCX-36 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.
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 + 6 dB in 0.5 dB steps. The display shows if the inputs are linked with each other (e.g. Input A&B). For linked inputs, the gain is adjusted for both inputs.
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7. Limiter The DCX-36 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 always 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.
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. Be sure to connect the DCX-36 via a RS232-cable to your computer. You can already make a few different choices in the Start-up screen.
Connection Cables In this chapter you’ll find the wiring diagrams for 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.
Maintenance The DCX-36 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.
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