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- Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Product code: D2083 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
- Page 2 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Preface Thank you for purchasing this DAP product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Table of contents Introduction ................................4 Before Using the Product ..........................4 Intended Use ............................... 4 Text Conventions ..............................4 Symbols and Signal Words ..........................5 Symbols on the Information Label ........................5 Safety ..................................6 Warnings and Safety Instructions ........................ - Page 4 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Language ............................32 Display ..............................32 Enter Demo Mode ..........................32 Enable Update ...........................32 Help Tab ..............................32 Channel Control Panel ...........................33 Channel Control Panel Menu Bar .......................34 File Tab ..............................34 Edit Tab ..............................34 Hardware Tab .............................35 Help Tab ...............................35 Channel Control Panel ..........................36...
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Page 5: Introduction
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: ● DAP DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over ● USB cable (1,5 m) ● AC power adapter (6 V, 800 mA) ●... -
Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Symbols and Signal Words Safety notes and warnings are indicated throughout the user manual by safety signs. Always follow the instructions provided in this user manual. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in DANGER death or serious injury. -
Page 7: Safety
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. -
Page 8: Requirements For The User
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Attention General safety ● Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device. ● If the device is dropped or struck, disconnect the device from the electrical power supply immediately. -
Page 9: Description Of The Device
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Description of the Device The DAP DCP-24 MKII is a 4-channel digital crossover. The device can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. It is equipped with a 5-band equalizer, volume control, X-over, reverse, limiter and delay. The device is suitable for PA systems as well as line arrays, audio installations and sound distribution networks. -
Page 10: Product Specifications
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Product Specifications Model: DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Electrical: Power supply: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Output voltage: 6 V DC SMPS: Power consumption: Power connector: Low-voltage DC plug Data connector: USB-B connector Outputs: Main outputs:... -
Page 11: Dimensions
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Control and programming: Control panel: LCD display and jog wheel Control mode: Manual/PC or Mac software Product properties: LED indicators: Clip/Input level/Operation mode/Output level/Signal Construction: Housing: Metal Color: Black IP rating: IP20 Thermal: Minimum ambient temperature t 0 °C... -
Page 12: Installation
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Installation Safety Instructions for Installation Attention Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the device. Do not install near equipment that produces heat, for example amplifiers. Installation Site Requirements ● The device must be installed only indoors. -
Page 13: Setup
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Setup Warnings and Precautions Attention Connect all data cables before supplying power. Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables. Connect the device to power supply only when the amplifiers are switched off, to avoid loud transients that could damage the connected speakers. -
Page 14: Setup With Passive Speakers
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Setup with Passive Speakers To complete a setup with passive speakers, follow the steps below: 01) Connect the inputs of the 1 amplifier to the 3-pin XLR balanced connectors OUT 1 and 2 (12). 02) Connect the outputs of the 1 amplifier to the inputs of the 2 passive speakers. -
Page 15: Setup With Active Speakers
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Setup with Active Speakers To complete a setup with active speakers, follow the steps below: 01) Connect the input of the 1 active speaker to the 3-pin XLR balanced connector OUT 1 (12). 02) Connect the input of the 2 active speaker to the 3-pin XLR balanced connector OUT 2 (12). -
Page 16: Software Installation
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Software Installation Download the DSPControl software. Check the product page on the website of Highlite International (www.highlite.com). To install the DSPControl software on your PC or a Mac, follow the steps below: 01) Execute the downloaded setup file. - Page 17 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over 04) Select the installation path. 05) Click on NEXT. Product code: D2083...
- Page 18 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over 06) Click on INSTALL to install the DSPControl on the PC or a Mac. When the software is installed, you will see the pop-up: 07) Click on FINISH to finish the installation. Note: It is recommended to install the Microsoft VisualC++Runtime Libraries, for the software stability.
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Page 19: Operation
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Operation Safety Instructions for Operation Attention This device must be used only for the purposes it is designed for. This device is intended for use as a professional digital crossover. It is suitable only for indoor installation. -
Page 20: Save
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over 03) Press the jog wheel (09) to confirm. The display shows: 04) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left (to select NO, to cancel) or to the right (to select YES, to load the preset). -
Page 21: Access Level
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over 09) Press the jog wheel (09) to confirm. The display shows: The preset is saved. Access Level In this menu you can set a password and restrict access to the menu. Press the menu button (08) until the display shows one of the 2 screens:... -
Page 22: Unlocking The Menu
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Unlocking the Menu To unlock the menu, follow the steps below: 01) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left. The display shows: 02) Press the jog wheel (09) to confirm. The display shows: 03) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to select characters. The available characters are uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, punctuation marks, and some symbols. -
Page 23: Channel Setup
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Channel Setup To adjust the settings of the input and output channels, follow the steps below: 01) Press the exit button (07) to quit the main menu. The display shows the start screen: 02) Press the channel up/down buttons (03/04) to select the channel. The display shows: Note: Different routings have different sets of channels with different settings. -
Page 24: Low-Pass Filter
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Low-pass Filter In this menu you can set the low-pass filter. 01) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to decrease/increase the value. The adjustment range is 50– 20000 Hz and OFF. 02) Press the jog wheel (09) to open the type settings. The display shows: 03) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to select the filter type (BUT - Butterworth, BES - Bessel or LR - Linkwitz Riley). -
Page 25: Peq (Parametric Equalizer)
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over ● BUT 24 dB ● BES 24 dB ● LR 24 dB 04) Press the jog wheel (09) to activate/deactivate the filter. The display shows: 05) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to select OFF/ON. -
Page 26: Compressor
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Compressor In this menu you can set the compressor. 01) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to decrease/increase the threshold value. The adjustment range is from -48 dBu to +24 dBu. 02) Press the jog wheel (09) to open the attack settings. The display shows: 03) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to decrease/increase the value. -
Page 27: Limiter
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Limiter In this menu you can set the limiter. 01) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to decrease/increase the threshold value. The adjustment range is from -48 dBu to 24 dBu. 02) Press the jog wheel (09) to open the release settings. The display shows: 03) Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to decrease/increase the value. -
Page 28: Delay
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Delay In this menu you can set the delay. This menu is available only when an output channel is selected. ● Turn the jog wheel (09) to the left/right to decrease/increase the delay. The adjustment range is 0–... -
Page 29: Software Operation
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Software Operation You can adjust the settings of the device with the DSPControl software. The instructions below pertain to the firmware version 3.9.0. Make sure that the device is connected to the PC or Mac with the installed DSPControl software. -
Page 30: Menu Bar
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Menu Bar The menu bar has 3 menu tabs: ● FILE see 7.1.1. File Tab ● TOOLS see 7.1.2. Tools Tab ● HELP see 7.1.3. Help Tab File Tab In the FILE tab you can create, open and save projects. You can also quit the software. -
Page 31: Enter Password For All Units
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Enter Password for all Units In this menu you can set a password for all devices. If you save and restore presets, their parameters may be limited by the access level imposed by the password. -
Page 32: Open Group
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over You can configure the following settings: ● STATUS: See if the group is disabled/enabled ● NAME: Name the group ● TYPE: Select a group function (Mute, Carbon Copy, EQ Panel, Relative, Group EQ, Advanced) ●... -
Page 33: Language
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Language You can select the menu language. There are 4 languages available: ● Chinese ● Deutsch (German) ● English ● Nederlands (Dutch) Use High DPI Display You can select the scaled DPI display or the high DPI display. -
Page 34: Channel Control Panel
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Channel Control Panel Click on the green arrow icon to open the channel control panel. The channel control panel opens: Product code: D2083... -
Page 35: Channel Control Panel Menu Bar
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Channel Control Panel Menu Bar Channel Control Panel Menu Bar has 4 menu tabs: ● FILE see 7.2.1.1. File Tab ● EDIT see 7.2.1.2. Edit Tab ● HARDWARE see 7.2.1.3. Hardware Tab ● HELP see 7.2.1.4. Help Tab File Tab In the FILE tab you can open, save, backup and restore presets. -
Page 36: Hardware Tab
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over To select the output limiter unit, follow the steps below: 01) Go to the EDIT tab and click on OUTPUT LIMITER UNIT. 02) Select one of the following options: Hardware Tab In the HARDWARE tab you can adjust the access settings. You can lock speakers, set the PIN code and adjust access levels. -
Page 37: Channel Control Panel
In this section you can view the name of the device that you are editing. There are 2 sliders for adjustment of gain of the input channels (A–B). There are 4 sliders (DCP-24 MKII) or 6 sliders (DCP-26 MKII) for adjustment of gain of the output channels. - Page 38 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over You can link/unlink the input channels (A–B). You can also link/unlink the output channels 1–2, 3–4 (and 5–6 when using DCP-26 MKII). Click on the button to link channels. The button lights up blue. When channels are linked, any adjustment of one channel has effect also on the other channel.
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Page 39: In A/In B Panels
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over In A/In B Panels This panel gives you a detailed overview of the settings of the input channel A or B. You can view and adjust all the settings. The display shows the frequency curve of the corresponding channel. - Page 40 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over You can set the parametric equalizers. To set the parametric equalizers: Type values manually in the frequency (FREQ), the quality factor (Q) and GAIN fields. ● The adjustment range of the frequency is 20–20000 Hz.
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Page 41: Out 1-4/1-6 Panels
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Out 1–4/1–6 Panels This panel gives you a detailed overview of the settings of the output channels 1–4 (or 1–6 when using DCP-26 MKII). You can view and adjust all the settings. The display shows the frequency curve of the corresponding channel. - Page 42 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over You can set the delay of the output channels 1–4 (or 1–6 when using DCP-26 MKII). To decrease/increase gain, perform one of the 2 actions: ● Click-and-drag the control. ● Type a value manually in the field below the control.
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over You can set the high-pass filter (HPF) and the low-pass filter (LPF). Type the value manually in the field. The adjustment range is 0–20000 Hz. Select the filter type (BUT - Butterworth, BES - Bessel or LR - Linkwitz Riley): ●... -
Page 44: Maintenance
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Maintenance Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. Preventive Maintenance Attention Before use, examine the device visually for any defects. Make sure that: ●... -
Page 45: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage
DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage ● Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. ● Use the original packaging to transport the device, if possible. ● Clean the device before storing. Follow the cleaning instructions in chapter 9.2.1. Basic Cleaning Instructions on page 43. - Page 46 DCP-24 MKII Digital Cross Over Product code: D2083...
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