Run Time Mode; Lcd Display; Level Meters - Dynacord DSP 600 Owner's Manual

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5 Run time Mode

5.1 LCD Display

On power-up, the DSP 600 boots and displays the run-time screen. The current preset memory location and name are
displayed as well as the configuration on which the preset is based.
CAUTION: Before operating the sound reinforcement system, and any time a new preset is recalled, check the
configuration display to make sure that it is appropriate for your system and that connections to your
system are correct for the current configuration. Failure to do so could cause unexpected results or
damage to the system or its components.
The LCD display's contrast and button brightness can be adjusted in the Setup Menu (see page 22) to accommodate
different viewing angles. Additionally a screensaver can be activated. The screensaver dims the brightness of the LEDs
and buttons to 50% about 1 minute after the last action at the front panel. Additionally a floating DYNACORD logo is
shown instead of the run-time screen.

5.2 Level Meters

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NPUT IGNALS
During operation, the left and right input level meters display the signal present at the DSP 600's analog and Digital
inputs. The DSP 600 does not itself have input level controls. Proper input level setting is accomplished by setting the
output level from the (L / R) bus outputs from the connected mixer or other audio source. Optimal signal-to-noise per-
formance is obtained when the nominal (average), input level consistently lights the +6dBu (green) and +12dBu (yellow)
LED indicators. As the DSP 600 is a digital audio device – and digital clipping produces very un pleasant results – the
Clip (red) LED should never light. If it does, reduce the output level of the connected mixer. The -6dB PAD can be used
for adjusting the input level also.
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UTPUT IGNALS
Each output channel has an eight-segment output level VU meter. Meter response characteristics can be selected in the
Setup menu:
• Normal fast
• Peak Hold
• Slow decay.
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DYNACORD DSP 600
Default User Preset 1
U01
FREE CONFIGURATION
Setup: DISPLAY
Contrast: 0 Brightness: 1
Screensave: disable
Illustration 5-1: Level meters of input channels