Better Music Builder DX-288 G3 Owner's Manual

Better Music Builder DX-288 G3 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER
DX-288 G3
ECHO VOLUME
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  • Page 1 B uil d er.com. 110421 CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER DX-288 G3 ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................... Intro SYSTEM FEATURES ......................Features SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................Safety PACKAGE ACCESSORIES ....................Package SPEAKER CONNECTION METHODS AND INFORMATION ........Connection SYSTEM APPLICATIONS ....................Applications • Pre-Amp Extension for Large Format Sound System ..........• 5-Channel Mixing Amplifier for Commercial Use ............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Control Software Suite” software, we went one step further delay, and repeat adjustments. with the DX-288 G3 Mixing Amplifier. Utilizing the new USB • Dedicated 3 channels Power Output plus full array of Line connection, users can now dive into their computer’s...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    11. Object and Liquid Entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall on, or liquids are not spilled into this product. ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER DX-288 G3 MAIN SELECTOR INPUT ENTER Passionate about Music Better Music Builder <...
  • Page 6: Package Accessories

    CD, two batteries, one USB A~B HEATER cable and one AC power cable. All other accessories mentioned in the manual for installation purpose are not CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER DX-288 G3 ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME MAIN SELECTOR included.
  • Page 7: Speaker Connection Methods And Information

    SPEAKER CONNECTION METHODS AND INFORMATION Connection CONNECTOR INFORMATION METHODS OF SPEAKER CONNECTION 1. Insert Type (Poor Connection) Balanced XLR Connectors E R S S P E A K Hot (+) Pin 2 Cold (-) Pin 3 Ring Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Shield SHIELD GOOD...
  • Page 8: System Applications

    900 watts. It’s perfect for karaoke and features that others don’t have. The unit comes fully packed DJ. Using the pre-amp output offered by the DX-288 G3, you with features such as crossover, key control, and feedback can extend its functions by connecting to other devices to get destroyer.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Vod Input & Headphone Input

    CONNECTING THE iPhone and/or iPod COMPOSITE AV CONNECTION COMPONENT VIDEO (HD) CONNECTION The DX-288 G3 can connect to the Apple iPhone and iPod For high density video quality, we recommend connecting series composite video with stereo audio with a separate...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Speaker With 5-D Pro Audio

    The center monitor speaker is designed for monitoring the Center Power Output Selector switch must be switched to the singer’s voice used in live concert. The DX-288 G3 was "Center" tab. With this connection, the volume for center design to integrate this concept into the living room, bringing powered output are being controlled by the Center Volume the live vocal sound experience into a single unit.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Subwoofer & Center Speaker

    OUT and the CENTER LINE OUT with RCA connection. The connects to active subwoofer to bring out the bass. Live sound is limited in the 5-D (5 powered out) DX-288 G3 that’s concert sound is what we’re trying to achieve.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Audio Input Source

    SAIS POWER Priority KOD ((KARAOKE ON DEMAND) AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO CONNECTING THE POWER AMPLIFIER DX-288 G3 REAR VIEW POWER AMPLIFIER REAR VIEW The Audio 1/4” unbalanced cable is a CH-1 BRIDGE IN GROUP-A GROUP-B CENTER GROUP-B GROUP-A SERIAL NO.:...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Video Monitor

    CONNECTING THE VIDEO MONITOR The DX-288 G3 comes with a dedicated composite video output. Typical connection usage such as for a small classroom show in the diagram or it can be use similarly in connecting to the amplifier with a KTV video touch screen stand. If 2 or 3 more is needed, use an external composite video distributor.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING THE WHOLE SYSTEM NOTCHED DATA TREATED AS Y CONTAINS RESIDUAL C BANDPASS DATA TREATED The DX-288 G3 was designed to incorporate the highly LINE AS C CONTAINS RESIDUAL Y FREQUENCY automated SAIS for composite video at 480i or 576i...
  • Page 17 UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G2 UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G2...
  • Page 18: Controls And Functions

    TREBLE: The treble controls the high tones with 16 steps resolution, from -8dB ~ 8dB adjustment. 10 11 ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER DX-288 G3 MAIN SELECTOR INPUT ENTER Passionate about Music Better Music Builder LOADING...
  • Page 19 -8dB ~ 8dB adjustment. effects. Turning the knob to increase and decrease the 14 15 ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER DX-288 G3 MAIN SELECTOR INPUT ENTER Passionate about Music Better Music Builder LOADING...
  • Page 20 SAIS Priority For Larger Room Compatible about 900 sqft DX-288 G3 1000Watt Power Amplifier MODEL NO.: DX-288 G3 must be added for room size over 1000 sqft CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GROUP-B LEFT GROUP-B RIGHT E-mail: sales@bettermusicbuilder.com w w w . B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r . c o m AC OUTLETS ENGINEERED AND DESIGN IN U.S.A.
  • Page 21 INSERTING BATTERIES Generation 3 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the DX-288 G3 remote control unit. The cover should open easily if you press on in with your thumb while sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert two AAA batteries as shown and slide the cover back on.
  • Page 22: Welcome

    MICROPHONE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL EFFECT ADJUSTMENT CONTROL ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME MAIN SELECTOR Main L/R Source: INPUT ENTER Passionate about Music Better Music Builder EFF99% MIC99% MUS99% < PREV PANEL SETTINGS CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER NEXT > HEADPHONE KEY CONTROL MONITOR...
  • Page 23 Signal Signal Signal MAIN L/R The DX-288 G3 has 9 configurable settings control panels. CHANNEL The Home Panel screen is the default display once the system is running. Use the Panel Settings button "NEXT >" to scroll through the available settings control panels. When the last...
  • Page 24 E. The second parameter on LINE 2 of the LCD panel is the C. The third parameter on LINE 1 of the LCD panel is the main microphone volume setting control. This increase the active input source selection, (VOD, DVD, KOD). Source microphone volume until the maximum programmed volume proceed with "M_"stands for manual mode, while "A_"stands limiter reached.
  • Page 25 SUBWOOFER LPF PANEL phone. Similarly, MUS00% means turning off the music in the main speaker channels and MUS99% means allowing maximum music volume on the main speakers channel. The "Subwoofer LPF" allows tuning of the subwoofer by increasing or decreasing the cutoff frequency from 80-335Hz of the Subwoofer Low Pass Filter.
  • Page 26 ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME Center Monitor Source: MAIN SELECTOR Center Music Level EFF99% MIC99% MUS99% Center Monitor Music 99% 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 99 dB Then turn the MUSIC VOLUME knob min to max to adjust the desire music volume limit from 0 to 99% for the center channel.
  • Page 27: Professional/Commercial Use

    For Professional/Commercial use of the Better Music Builder ® software. Better Music Builder's Effect Control Software Suite Effect Control Software Suite, use the USB cable and installed. connect the DX-288 G3 to the computer with the installed PC-SYSTEM CONTROL USB CABLE USB Type B USB Type A...
  • Page 28 COM port error, The parameters adjusted can be saved to a program file (.kcc) then under the Commu- for future uses or saved directly to the connected DX-288 G3. nication tab, select Serial Port Setting. Save to program file (.kcc) Fig 2.
  • Page 29: Physical Dimensions

    MUTE MUTE DUAL CHANNEL VHF WIRELESS SYSTEM POWER ANTENA-A VOLUME CNANNEL-A DISPLAY CNANNEL-B DISPLAY VOLUME ANTENA-B CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER DX-288 G3 ECHO VOLUME MIC MASTER MUSIC VOLUME MAIN SELECTOR A IN INPUT ENTER Passionate about Music Better Music Builder LOADING...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 1. NO ECHO FROM THE CENTER SPEAKER 5. MICROPHONE VOLUME IS TOO LOW CAUSE: CENTER ECHO is turned off. CAUSE: The mic master volume limiter is set too low. REMEDY: Turn on CENTER ECHO. REMEDY: Adjust to a higher “Max Mic Master Volume.” We design this system in such a way that the echo from the MAIN SELECTOR CPU FUNCTION: Volume Limiter Panel...
  • Page 31 10. INPUT SIGNAL AUTO JUMP 17. PROTECTION FOR AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT SYMPTOM: When selected VOD or KOD input source, the Before you hook up or disconnect any audio/video equip- system automatically select back to the DVD input terminal. ment, you must turn off the power for all equipment. Otherwise, it may cause black spots to appear on the LCD or Plasma TV CAUSE: Because this model is design for priority input select.
  • Page 32: Warranty

    WARRANTY Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HOME USE ADDITIONAL NOTES: EQUIPMENT 1. Limited warranty for home use equipment is only valid in Our one-year warranty covers both parts and labors. The North America. warranty becomes effective from the date of your purchase 2.
  • Page 33: Agency Regulatory Notices

    AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES Notices FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection manner that protects human health and the environment. For against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 34: Final Words To User

    Final Words Contact Us MAILING ADDRESS The engineering team of Better Music Builder has many years of experience in audio equipment design. The team BE T TER M USI C BU I LD ER constantly develops new audio technologies, designs...
  • Page 35: New Products (Music Source)

    DUAL HARD-DRIVE The VOD-900 will be the first multimedia player produced by Better Music Builder. This player comes with high defini- tion capabilities and has two hard drive ports for your data. It comes with pre-installed software to manage your all your audio and video.
  • Page 36 Owner's Manual carefully before operating it. Please retain this manual for future reference. 360121224500 Printed on 100% Recycled Paper Code: 20130101 Comments E-mail to sales@bettermusicbuilder.com Copyright © 2013 Better Music Builder. All rights reserved. Legal trademark.

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