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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from DAP Audio. The DAP Audio DCL-2 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on DAP Audio, for more excellent audio products.
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 DCL-2 have sufficient power • ratings. Otherwise distortion will be generated because the components are operated at their limits.
Description of the device Features The DCL-2 is a professional device: • 24-bit S-D (Sigma Delta) A/D, D/A Converter, 48 kHz Sampling rate • Stereo Compressor/Limiter with subwoofer output • 3 kinds of output mode: 1. Two inputs, two outputs 2.
28) XLR Input 1 Installation Remove all packing materials from the DCL-2. 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.
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.
2. CH-SEL Press it shortly to select the channel to be adjusted, and the corresponding information is showed on the left bottom of the LCD. In Stereo Mode, LCH and RCH can be selected. In Mono Mode, Comp+Sub or Two Brand Comp, 3 channels LCH, RCH and Sub can be selected. Press Reset button longer and then the system is reset to factory default setting.
5. PROG / VOLUME Press it and turn encoder 4 to select one of 20 different programs, among which No 1, 2 and 3 programs are preset by factory and cannot be changed. Press it again and then turn encoder 4 to adjust the volume of the corresponding. The adjustment range of the volume: Mute - +6 dB In Mono Comp+ sub or Two band Comp Mode, press PROG / VOL for about 2 seconds to select the level ratio of the input subwoofer from left and right channels.
Any MIDI data sent to the DCL-2 (sequencer, MIDI footswitch, etc.) is received via the MIDI IN jack. For example, if you wish to use the DCL-2 as an effect device for a guitar rack, you can connect the MIDI In jack to a MIDI footswitch, which allows for selecting program presets.
MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART DCL-2 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel Default Fixed to parameter Changed 1-16 See CC list below for details Mode Default Messages Altered Note number True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After touch...
Connection Cables 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.
Maintenance The DCL-2 equalizer 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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