IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT bE ExPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIqUID AND NO ObjECT FILLED WITHI LIqUID, SUCH AS vASES, SHALL the symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of bE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
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84070, usA date: November 1, 2010 european contact: Your local dbx sales and service office or If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that harman music Group requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Section 1 - Introduction Congratulations on choosing the dbx 266xs Compressor/Gate. The 266xs provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, DJ, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressor/gate to achieve quality compression, gating and downward expansion quickly and easily.
After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty.
2.1 Rear Panel Connections IEC Power Cord Receptacle The dbx 266xs comes with a power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V-120V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz. An IEC cord is included. EU version accepts 220V-240V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz.
266xs Section 2 Getting Started 2.2 Front Panel Connections STEREO COUPLE Switch This switch sets the 266xs for Stereo or Dual Mono operation. Press the STEREO COUPLE switch in for stereo operation where Channel 1 becomes the master controller for both channels. All of Channel 2’s controls, switches, and LEDs will be disabled (except for the Channel 2 GAIN...
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266xs Section 2 Getting Started OVEREASY Switch ® Depress this switch to select the OverEasy® compression characteristic. The amber THRESHOLD LED turns on when the signal is in the OverEasy region. When the switch is out, the 266xs operates as a hard-knee compressor, and the amber LED does not light.
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These times are derived from the input signal and con- tinuously change to match its dynamics. Enabling this AUTO Function duplicates the “classic dbx sound” of the 266xs forerunners which have become standards in the industry. Expander/Gate THRESHOLD Control and LEDs (BELOW/ABOVE) NOTE: The Expander/Gate is off when the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD is set to OFF.
266xs Section 3 Making Connections Expander/Gate RATIO Control This control sets the amount of attenuation applied to the input signal once it is below the threshold, from gentle downward expansion (appropriate for mixed program, vocals, etc.), to a hard gating effect (which can be useful for percussion). Fairly low RATIO (and higher Expander/Gate THRESHOLD) settings work best for downward expansion, whereas higher RATIO settings (clockwise towards MAX) work best for gating.
After the warranty expires, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for shipping charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty.
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