Behringer Ultradrive Pro DCX2496 Software Manual
Stute engineering dcx.server 2/dcx.client 2
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- User manual (36 pages) ,
- Sync manual (28 pages) ,
- Quick start manual (16 pages)
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Summary of Contents for Behringer Ultradrive Pro DCX2496
- Page 1 DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 DCX.S 2/DCX.C ERVER LIENT www.stute-engineering.de ID EN1620A DCX-SCN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 Introduction ............................ 4 Scope ............................4 How does it work? ......................... 4 First questions ......................... 4 1.3.1 Which operating systems are supported? ..............4 1.3.2 Is it possible to copy the DCX2496 settings like X-Over, EQ, Dyn EQ… to another DCX2496 device? .......................... - Page 3 DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.4 Tab “X-Over” ........................15 3.2.5 Tab “Limiter/Phase”......................16 3.2.6 Tab “Settings” ........................17 3.2.7 File dialog ......................... 20 3.2.8 Undo-Redo Function ....................... 21 Control a single or multiple DCX2496 devices ................. 22 Control a single DCX2496 device ..................22 Control two DCX2496 devices ...................
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Page 4: Introduction
V2.x. 1.1 Scope The DCX software combination DCX.Server and DCX.Client allows an easy Wi-Fi remote control of your Behringer Ultradrive Pro DCX2496 loudspeaker management system via your mobile phone, tablet computer or PC. 1.2 How does it work? The system is divided in two software products. First, the DCX.Client software. -
Page 5: Can I Use The Dcx.client On Multiple Devices (E.g. Computer And Tablet)
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 X-Over incl. X-Over link, Phase, Polarity, Limiter • DCX2496 Setup Adjustment “Out configuration” (MONO, LMH LMH,..) Adjustment “In Stereo Link” (A+B…) Adjustment Sum signal setup (A+B, A, B, C, …) Adjustment Output source for Out 1..6 (A,B,C, Sum) Note: “Delay Link”... -
Page 6: Quick Start
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 2 Quick Start 2.1 Program screens DCX.Server 2 DCX.Client 2 Note: Some details of the screens for iOS, Android, macOS and MS-Windows can be different. 2.2 DCX.Server 2 (Trial / Full version) Without a valid license the DCX.Server software runs as a trial version. In combination with the free DCX.Client version, your DCX2496 device and a USB-RS232 interface you can easily check the proper work of the system before you buy it. -
Page 7: Dcx.client 2
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 2.3 DCX.Client 2 Note: DCX.Client 2 required the DCX.Server version 2. 2.3.1 macOS Load the app from the Apple macOS app store and follow the displayed messages from the setup screen. App store: Search for “DCX.Client 2”. 2.3.2 MS-Windows Download the setup file from out homepage via the software “GetSoftware”, see chapter 2.2.2... -
Page 8: Dcx.server Software
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 2.4.3 DCX.Server software • Install the DCX.Server software at your MS-Windows computer (see chapter 2.2) • Connect a USB-RS232 interface (min. 38400 baud) to your computer and the Behringer DCX2496 device • Switch on your DCX2496 device •... -
Page 9: Software Screens
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3 Software screens Important notes: ➢ To use the software without the DEMO limits you must order a DCX.Server software license from our online store ➢ Do not connect or disconnect the USB-RS232 interface when the DCX.Server is running! ➢... -
Page 10: Functions
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.1.2 Functions LED Network connection status DCX2496 Device Id: DCX.Server is Green: Connected to the DCX.Client currently connected to the displayed Yellow: Not connected to the client DCX device Id Red: Network issues LED RS232 interface status Name of the DCX.Client: Connected Green: Displayed RS232 port (e.g. -
Page 11: Dcx.client
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2 DCX.Client General overview Note: Image shows the “Blue” style set Tab’s for the different DCX functions Controls/inputs to the functions of the - Home: Initiate the connection to a selected tab DCX2496 plus 2 DCX presets - Settings: Program settings - A B C Sum…... -
Page 12: Tab "Home
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.1 Tab “Home” Establish the connection to the DCX2496 device and read the settings. Plus DCX2496 preset memory. “Find DCX devices…” DCX2496 Id list. Select a DCX device Id Press the button to start the scan for and press “Connect/Read DCX…”... -
Page 13: Tab "A B C Sum
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.2 Tab “A B C Sum” Control the DCX2496 input level, mute and delay settings. Gain for input A, B, C. To change the Input “Sum B+C” level Control the “Sum” output and inputs a) move the slider or gain (see note). -
Page 14: Tab "Eq/Dyn Eq
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.3 Tab “EQ/Dyn EQ” Control the 9 channel equalizer and dynamic equalizer for the inputs and outputs. Note: You find the details to the described DCX2496 device functions in the device manual. Select a DCX2496 channel. Switch “Equalizer” or “Dyn. Equalizer” A,B,C: Input A,B,C S: “Sum”... -
Page 15: Tab "X-Over
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.4 Tab “X-Over” Control the cut-off frequencies, filter types and delays for the outputs 1 to 6. Warning: Wrong settings can damage your loudspeaker! Note: You find the details to the described DCX2496 device functions in the device manual. Select a DCX2496 channel. -
Page 16: Tab "Limiter/Phase
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.5 Tab “Limiter/Phase” Adjust the limiter and phase settings for the output 1 to 6. Note: You find the details to the described DCX2496 device functions in the device manual. Select a DCX2496 channel. Limiter 1..6: Output 1..6 Set the limiter parameter “Threshold”... -
Page 17: Tab "Settings
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.6 Tab “Settings” 3.2.6.1 Tab „Basics“ Level step size: Set the gain size for all User: Enter an unique user name for “Gain” slider in dB (Recommended: each client. The name is displayed at value 0.5 or 1 reduces the RS232 and DCX.Server as an indicator who network data traffic) controls currently the DCX2496. - Page 18 (e.g. A+B, Sum = Input A + B) A are automatically transferred to Input Source Output: Set source for each Transmit to DCX: Transmit the setup to output channel (e.g. In A or Sum) DCX2496 device Note: Check the Behringer DCX2496 manual for more details. www.stute-engineering.de...
- Page 19 DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.6.3 Tab „Network“ DCX.Server IP: IP address of the Port value. Must be identical with the computer where DCX.Server is running. value from the DCX.Server (default Tip: Find the DCX.Server see “star 3” 40000) Find DCX.Server: Button executes a Display the DCX.Server software network request to find the IP address version.
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Page 20: File Dialog
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.6.4 Tab „Password“ Password: Protect some functions via a Change: Press the button “Change” to password entry: “Connect/Read..”, set or erase an existing password. and “Shut down”. Erase the password input via a two The password is set, when both times blank password entry. -
Page 21: Undo-Redo Function
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 3.2.8 Undo-Redo Function With the Undo-Redo Function you compare easily acoustical two different settings of a single DCX2496 function, e.g. the check of the gain level change for a mid-range speaker for a 3- way loudspeaker box. Steps: 1. -
Page 22: Control A Single Or Multiple Dcx2496 Devices
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 4 Control a single or multiple DCX2496 devices Attention: Do not switch off the DCX2496 during an established connection to the DCX.Server and DCX.Client! Important: The first DCX2496 must always be powered, when you control multiple DCX2496! You cannot control the 2 …... -
Page 23: Control More Than Two Dcx2496 Devices
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 4.3 Control more than two DCX2496 devices • First DCX: Connect the USB-RS232 interface with the RS232 plug of the DCX2496 (rear side) • Adjust “SETUP ➔ Miscellaneous” Set Port = PC ➔ Link • Enable/Push the RS485 bus “Term” button from the DCX2496 rear side •... -
Page 24: Low Cost Dcx.server Pc
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 Low cost DCX.Server PC 4.4.1 MS-Windows A cheap Windows system can be built based on a low end mini PC with a pre-installed MS- Windows 10 operating system. A PC with a CPU x5-Z8350, 1.9GHz is sufficient and available for approx. -
Page 25: Dcx2496 Values: Gain, Threshold, Frequency
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 Check: Is at your tablet/mobile phone Wi-Fi deactivated? DCX.Server PC needs a wired LAN connection See also chapter 5.2.3 DCX2496/RS232 interface not connected DCX2496 switched off or USB-RS232 interface not connected to the DCX2496. Connect the interface and re-start DCX.Server DCX2496 offline DCX2496 device powered off or USB-RS232 DCX2496 powered off/not connected... -
Page 26: Network / App
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 preset manual) than the source. 5.2.3 Network / App Server connection not possible Check the IP address/Port of the DCX.Server and Client: Check the IP list from the DCX.Server and select a valid IP address. Example: - DCX.Client computer IP: 192.168.178.44 (MS- Windows command to view the IP of the PC: cmd/ipconfig) - DCX.Server computer IP: 192.168.195.1 ➔... -
Page 27: System Requirements
DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2 6 System requirements 6.1 DCX.Server software Computer requirements: • CPU min. x5-Z8350, 1.9GHz or faster (or adequate AMD type), 2GB RAM • Wired LAN connection, e.g. power net adapter • Operating system MS-Windows 7,8,10 (32 & 64 bit) •...