Manual
4 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496/ULTRADRIVE DCX2496LE User Manual 5 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496/ULTRADRIVE DCX2496LE User Manual
1. Introduction
To operate a loudspeaker system that consists of several speakers for the various
frequency bands requires di erent input signals for the individual loudspeakers.
This requires a frequency crossover network that divides the input signal into
several frequency bands. For this purpose, the ULTRADRIVE provides up to
sixoutputs.
Multi-way speaker systems are used in many applications—including stereo
systems, cinemas, discotheques and concert halls. Due to the high quality
demands made by today’s consumers, they can even be found in “simple”
products such as TV sets. Why?
A single loudspeaker cannot reproduce the entire audible frequency spectrum
with the same high quality. If it is connected to a crossover network and
only has to reproduce a limited frequency band, the quality will improve
considerably in terms of frequency response and dispersion pattern. This also
reduces intermodulation distortion in the treble range (due to the diaphragm
displacement produced by bass frequencies).
◊ ◊ This manual first describes the terminology used, so that
you understand the unit and its functions. Please read the
manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The ULTRADRIVE was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging
and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred
during transit.
◊ ◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your
dealer and the shipping company im mediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and,
to avoid over-heating, please do not place the DCX2496 on high-temperature
devices such as radiators or power amps.
◊ ◊ Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type
and rating!
The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable. It meets the
required safety standards.
◊ ◊ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection.
For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor
from the unit or the AC power cord.
1.2 The user’s manual
The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls,
as well as detailed information on how to use them. You nd a detailed
short-description of the most important functions in chapter 3.
2. Control Elements
(1) The DCX2496(LE) features 6-segment LED displays (plus CLIP and MUTELED)
for precise level adjustment of input signals A-B or A-C.
(2) If the input stage is overdriven, the CLIP LED will indicate that the signal
isdistorting.
(3) The bottom LED (#8) is the MUTE LED (red), which illuminates when the respective
input is muted.
(4) These are the input channel buttons, which allow you to activate speci c functions
from the selected menus (e.g. MUTE). Additionally, you can use these buttons to call
up the IN A/B/C menus.
(5) The DISPLAY shows all the menus available for preset editing.
(6) Use these buttons to call up the DCX2496(LE)'s menus (e.g. SETUP, RECALL, etc.).
The only exception is the COMPARE button, which allows you to compare the edits
made with the previously selected presets. When COMPARE is active, no value
changes can be entered.
(7) The PAGE buttons select single pages from onemenu.
(8) Individual parameters can be selected with the PARAM buttons.
(9) The data wheel allows you to edit the selectedparameters.
(10) With the OK and CANCEL buttons you can either con rm or cancel any
settings made.
(11) Outputs 1-6 each have a 5-segment LED display (plus MUTE, CLIP and LIMIT LED)
showing the respective output levels.
(12) Like the input stages, the output stages should not be overdriven, i.e. the CLIP LED
should notilluminate.
(13) The LIMIT LED illuminates when the limiter for the corres ponding output has been
activated and is operating.
(14) The bottom LED indicator (#8) is the MUTE LED, which illuminates as soon as the
corresponding output is muted.
(15) Output channel buttons, with which you can enter the outputs 1-6 or mute or
reactivate individual outputs in MUTE mode.
(16) Use the POWER switch to put your DCX2496(LE) into operation. The POWER switch
should always be in the “O ” position when you are about to connect your unit to
the mains.
(17) This is the FUSE HOLDER of your DCX2496(LE). Blown fuses must be replaced by a
fuse of the same type and rating.
(18) The mains connection is an IEC receptacle. Anappropriate power cord isincluded.
(19) The 9-pin RS-232 interface allows you to connect your DCX2496 to a computer.
This enables you to save and load les, update the DCX2496 operating software,
or remotely control one or several ULTRADRIVE PRO units from a PC. Free editor
software can be downloaded at behringer.com.
(20) When you have daisy-chained several ULTRADRIVEPRO via the LINK connectors (see
(21)), please press the TERM switch on the rst and last unit of the chain, to avoid
data re ections and transmission errors.
(21) Use the LINK connectors A and B (RS-485 network interface) anda commercially
available network cable to daisy-chain several ULTRADRIVEPROs.
(22) Balanced XLR output connectors for output channels 1-6. Connect your power
amps here.
(23) Balanced XLR input connectors A-B / A-C are used for connecting input signals.
DCX2496:
Input A can also be used for digital AES/EBU input signals. Input C can be used
for line signals or for connecting a measuring microphone. If AUTO ALIGN has
been enabled in the SETUP menu, input C will be set for mic levels automatically.
Additionally, phantom power for the measuring microphone will be switched on.
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