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User Manual DriveRack ® Complete Equalization & Loudspeaker Management System Featuring Custom Tunings 260.
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DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Introduction 0.1 Defining the DriveRack 260 ............................ii 0.2 Service Contact Info ........................................iii 0.3 Warranty .........................................................
INTRO CUSTOMER SERVICE INFO Defining the DriveRack WARRANTY INFO INTRODUCTION DriveRack ®.
ii DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx® DriveRack 260 Complete Equalization and Loudspeaker Management System! For over 30 years, dbx has been the industry leader in dynamics processing.
DriveRack ® iii DriveRack® User Manual In addition to the amazing menu of processors available, the 260 also affords you the luxury of utilizing dbx Zone-Controller series wall-mounted control panels that will allow you to remotely control various parameters of the 260.
iv DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual 0.3 Warranty This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty.
Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack ®.
2 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 1 1.1 Rear Panel Connections IEC Power Cord Receptacle The DriveRack 260 comes with a power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V-120V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz (domestic version model). An IEC cord is included.
DriveRack ® 3 DriveRack® User Manual Section 1 1.2 Front Panel LCD Display The backlit LCD display of the DriveRack 260 provides the user with all of the vital processing information of the DriveRack 260 including: signal routing, effect block editing and Wizard Setup functions.
4 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 1 1.3 Quick Start For those of you that wish to jump right in, the following information has been provided to act as a quick start guide for optimizing performance of the DriveRack 260.
DriveRack ® 5 DriveRack® User Manual Section 1 Step-by-step Setup Procedure Getting Started.
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EDITING FUNCTIONS Editing Functions Section 2 DriveRack ®.
14 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual 2.1 Basic Navigation Modes Navigational aspects of the DriveRack 260 are simple and as follows. 1. FX buttons - This array of 12 FX buttons is your primary mode of directly accessing any effect module.
DriveRack ® 15 DriveRack® User Manual 2.3 Navigating the Pre-EQ Section (28-GEQ and PEQ) The EQ button toggles through the EQs used in each channel of the selected program menu. PEQ GEQ or Na vigating the "EQ Section" T o edit the parameters of the EQs used in a selected program, simply use the following procedure.
16 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 2 2.5 Navigating the Other Section Na vigating the Dela y Section D elay - On/Off Length - Delay Time - Course, Fine U nits - Seconds,Feet,Meters DELA Y DELA Y Fr om program mode , press the Delay button.
DriveRack ® 17 DriveRack® User Manual 2.7 Navigating the Delay Section Na vigating the Dela y Section D elay - On/Off Length - Delay Time - Course, Fine U nits - Seconds,Feet,Meters DELA Y DELA Y Fr om program mode , press the Delay button. Pressing the Data Wheel will select the eff ect parameter to be edited .
18 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 2 2.9 Navigating the Wizard Section Na vigating the Dela y Section D elay - On/Off Length - Delay Time - Course, Fine U nits - Seconds,Feet,Meters DELA Y DELA Y Fr om program mode , press the Delay button.
CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE Section 3 DriveRack ®.
20 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 3 The Configuring section of the DriveRack 260 will be your key to successful navigation of the configuration functions of the DriveRack. The following information provides, descriptions about program functions and in depth configuration options of the DriveRack 260.
DriveRack ® 21 DriveRack® User Manual Section 3 Navigation Modes Once you have selected a program with a configuration that accommodates your application, the DriveRack offers instant access to edit effect types within the configuration.
22 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 3 3.4 Saving Factory Program Changes Once you are satisfied with the changes that have been made to a factory or user program, the DriveRack allows you to save these changes to the program as a custom USER program by pressing the STORE button.
DriveRack ® 23 DriveRack® User Manual Section 3 3.5 Creating a User Configuration The 260 has 25 Factory Presets in which to choose from. For some configurations, you may be able to simply select one of these presets as a starting point and edit the program from there.
24 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 3 • You are now in the Pre-Crossover EQ module. The upper left-hand corner of the display indicates what EQ type is currently selected. The A and B indicators indicate which input is currently selected.
DriveRack ® 25 DriveRack® User Manual Section 3 • You are now in the Crossover module. The upper left-hand corner of the display indicates what Crossover type is currently selected.
26 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 3 once you have exited Configuration mode. Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel lets you link or unlink the Output Delay modules as desired.
DETAILED PARAMETERS PARAMETERS Section 4 DriveRack ®.
28 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 The DriveRack 260 offers complete editing flexibility, by offering in-depth control over every parameter within each effect module. The following section will provide you with descriptions and explanations of all parameters within the DriveRack 260.
DriveRack ® 29 DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 Band 9 Frequency 20 to 20k (High Shelf) Selects the frequency of the high shelf parametric EQ. Slope 9 3-12dB/Octave Sets the slope of the high shelf parametric EQ. Level 9 -12 to 12 dB Sets the overall gain of the high shelf parametric 4.
30 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 Section 4 creating feedback. FIXED mode is used before the performance without any input signal. In LIVE mode, the live filters automatically detect and remove feedback during the performance. When all of the live filters have been used, they begin to round robin.
DriveRack ® 31 DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 Sub-Harmonics Synth - 0 to 100% This parameter sets the overall level of the Subharmonic Synthesizer.
32 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 Section 4 4.5 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) The AGC is used to keep the average level of a signal at a constant level. This is done by selecting a desired Target output level and Window. The AGC keeps the signal within the Window about the selected Target by slowly adjusting the gain.
DriveRack ® 33 DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 4.6 Notch Filters The notch filter is the perfect tool for dropping out undesirable frequencies that may appear in the input signal. Up to six Notch filters are available for all six outputs. Notch On/Off Turns the notch filters on and off.
34 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 Section 4 Type This parameter selects the PEQ band type. Types include: • Bell - All bands are bell-shaped. • HShelf - One band is a high shelf, while all others are bell. • LShelf - One band is a low shelf, while all others are bell.
DriveRack ® 35 DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 compression to choose from (1 being almost hard knee and 10 being the softest (most gradual) knee). This lets you choose the exact knee that is needed for the dynamic effect you are looking for. If you are unsure where to set this parameter, a setting of 4 is a great place to start.
36 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 Section 4 LIMITER Limiter On/Off Turns the Limiter module on and off. OverEasy (O) Off to 10 There are ten levels of OverEasy® that can be used for the limiters. The point when the limiter starts to limit is the “knee.
DriveRack ® 37 DriveRack® User Manual than the overshoot amount, and that it will not introduce harsh artifacts. The second stage is a unique program limiter featuring Intelligent Predictive Limiting™.
38 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 4 Input 1 Level -Inf to 20dB Adjusts the input level of input 1. Input 2 Level -Inf to 20dB Adjusts the input level of input 2. Master level -Inf to 20dB This parameter is used to control the overall level of the mixed input signals.
UTILITIES/ METERS SECTION Utilities/Meters Section 5 DriveRack ®.
40 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 The Utility section of the DriveRack 260 gives you the ability to perform several key operational functions to the DriveRack including: Security settings, Power-up features, Program list visibility, Auto EQ plotting and Display contrast settings.
DriveRack ® 41 DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 To set the PUP Program option use the following procedure: • From Program mode, press the UTILITY button and use the PREV PG or NEXT PG buttons t.
42 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 • If any ZCs are currently connected and their dip switches properly set, the display will read ‘Panel Detected’ for any such corresponding Panel (ID) numbers. Rotate the DATA wheel to select the desired Panel (ID) number (options are 1-6).
DriveRack ® 43 DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 Utility LCD Contrast 10 Auto EQ Plot RTA Power Up Modes PUP Program Stored PUP Mute Current ZC Setup Panel 1 None (STORE) - EDIT PANEL Panel 1 ZC-2 Bo.
44 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 • When the Security Level function parameter is selected, rotating the DATA wheel is used to select which function you would like to set the security for.
DriveRack ® 45 DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 • Use the PREV PG or NEXT PG buttons to move to the security page that appears as follows: Utility LCD Contrast 10 Auto EQ Plot RTA Power Up Mode.
46 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 The procedure for setting up the program list is as follows. • From Program mode, press the UTILITY button and use the PREV PG or NEXT PG buttons.
DriveRack ® 47 DriveRack® User Manual Section 5 Utilities/Meters 5.2.1 - Meters To meter various aspects of the 260, press and hold the UTILITY button until the display enters the Metering section.
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Remote Control DriveWare ™ Zone Controllers Section 6 DriveRack ®.
50 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual SECTION 6 To make operation of the DriveRack 260 even more convenient, dbx includes the option of using the DriveRack PC GUI software (DriveWare™) and/or Zone Controllers (sold separately).
DriveRack ® 51 DriveRack® User Manual CONNECTION • Connect the supplied dbx Null Modem cable between the computer’s RS-232 port and DriveRack’s PC (RS-232) port. The cable must be wired like this: DB-9 female-to-female null modem cable Important Note! A straight through RS-232 cable will not work with the DriveRack.
52 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual SECTION 6 BASIC OPERATION • Double left click on the DriveRack 260 icon in the upper left-hand corner of the main DriveWare window. • You will now see your 260 device Edit Window where you can program and control the DriveRack 260 device.
DriveRack ® 53 DriveRack® User Manual • To enter the Utility Menu, Right-Click-hold on the top bar of the program edit window. Select ‘Utilities’ from the menu items list. The Utility Menus will appear as follows: For more comprehensive information on using DriveWare, please visit the Training section and FAQs section at www.
54 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual SECTION 6 6.2.1 ZC-Zone Controllers ZONE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION The installation of the Zone Controllers MUST be accomplished with the use of cable which is rated VW-1 or higher. Common NEC designations which meet this rating include: CMP, CMR, CMG, CM and CMX.
DriveRack ® 55 DriveRack® User Manual 1. 3. 5. 4. 2. ZC-1 & ZC-2 1. Select the ‘Panel’ number (this must match the Dip Switch setting (ID#) set on the ZC wall panel). 2. Select a ZC-1 (or ZC-2 if using a ZC-2) as the ‘Type’. 3. Set the maximum amount of ‘Boost’ that will be applied (0 dB typical).
56 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual SECTION 6 ZONE CONTROLLER WIRING The DriveRack 260 Zone Controllers, (ZC-1, ZC-2, ZC-3, ZC-4) can be wired serially or in parallel. To wire in series each Zone Controller must have an identification or zone number chosen using the DIP switches on the side of the controller (see diagram A).
DriveRack ® 57 DriveRack® User Manual Diagram C ZC-BOB ZC-1 ZC-2 ZC-3 ZC-4 SECTION 6 Remote Control.
58 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual When connecting Zone Controllers, in series, the following cable length restrictions apply: • If using a single ZC, the ZC may be connected directly to the DriveRack 260. The maximum cable length for a single ZC connected to the DriveRack 260 cannot exceed 1000 feet.
APPLICATION GUIDE Section 7 DriveRack ®.
60 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Section 7 This Application guide section is provided to offer suggested installation applications of the DriveRack 260 that will allow you to optimize peak performance of the processor. Note that the six included applications represent the extensive flexibility of the DriveRack units.
DriveRack ® 61 DriveRack® User Manual 7.2- Stereo Tri-amp Hardware 1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack and run to the selected speaker amplifier. 3. Making sure that all outputs are muted, apply power to the mixer and amplifiers.
62 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual 7.3 Stereo w/ four Aux Zones Hardware 1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack and run to the selected speaker amplifier. 3. Making sure that all outputs are muted, apply power to the mixer and amplifiers.
DriveRack ® 63 DriveRack® User Manual 7.4 Stereo Bi-amp w/ Dual Delay Hardware 1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack and run to the selected speaker amplifier. 3. Making sure that all outputs are muted, apply power to the mixer and amplifiers.
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Appendix DriveRack ®.
66 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Appendix A A.1 Factory Reset In the event that a reset is required, the DriveRack 260 offers you the option of performing a “Soft” or “Hard” reset. The Soft Reset resets all operating parameters except user programs.
DriveRack ® 67 DriveRack® User Manual A.3 Specifications Analog Inputs: Number of Inputs: (2) Line inputs. (1) RTA Mic input Connectors: (2) Female XLR line inputs, XLR RTA Mic input Type: Electroni.
68 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Appendix A A.4 Auto EQ Optimization Tips By using the System Setup Wizard, crossover parameters, post-crossover parametric EQ and, in some cases, driver alignment delay settings are set to match your system.
DriveRack ® 69 DriveRack® User Manual A.5 Crossover Diagrams 2X3(2-band) BP LH BP RH + L R L R L Mono L Mono 2X4(2-band) BP LH BP RH LL RL 2X2 BP L R L R 2X6 (3-band) BP LH BP RH LM BP RM LL RL L R .
70 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual A.6 Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp Tunings Appendix A Appendix Program List User 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fac.
DriveRack ® 71 DriveRack® User Manual A.7 Block Diagram 260 Signal P ath WIRE RT A MIXER ROUTIN G A B A+B RT A Appendix A Appendix.
72 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Appendix A A.8 Input and Output Diagrams 1-4 Input 1 Gain DSP DSP Input 1 Eurobloc k DSP Input 2 XLR 1 XLR 2 Input 2 Gain Input 1 Gain Input 2 Gain 5 6 Appendix.
DriveRack ® 73 DriveRack® User Manual A.9 Gain Level Jumpers CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only . T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
74 DriveRack ® DriveRack® User Manual Appendix A One thing that is critical to system setup is maximizing gain structure. Gain structure refers to aligning the gain of each device so that they all clip at the same point, and the noise floor of the entire system is at its absolute minimum.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté JBL 260 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du JBL 260 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation JBL 260, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le JBL 260 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
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