Marani DPA260P User manual

User's
Manual
19"
482mm
DIGITAL USB
UTI LITY MENU:
–– System Utili ti es – –
24bit
DPA26 0P
48KH z
SPE AKER MA NAGEM ENT SYS TEM

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DPA260P Speaker Management

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Note： in order to ensure safety, please read these instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Attention：To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture!
Ventilation
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Overload
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Heat sources
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Power cord proctecion
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2
Maintenance
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7Humidity
Cleaning
Do not install near
any heat sources
such as radiators,
stoves, or other
apparatus that
produce heat.
Power plug should
not overload.
Be careful that no objects
fall or liquid is spilled
inside the unit through
ventilation openings.
The unit should far
away form water.
Refer all servicing to
qualified service
personnel. To prevent
the risk of shock, do not
attempt to service
this equipment
yourself because
opening or removing
covers may expose
you to
dangerous voltage or
other hazards.
Do not block any
ventilation
openings.
Clean only with dry
cloth.
Protect the power cord
from being walked on
or pinched particularly
at plugs.
All safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
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Objects or liquid entry
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DPA260P Digital Speaker Processor
User Manual
Described below are the functions of the front panel control buttons and encoders for
the DPA260P.
•Getting Started
As soon as the DPA260P is turned ON the device model name will appear in the LCD screen:
and a status bar will show the progress of the DPA260P initialization process:
The DPA260P has three factory pre-set working modes: “2x2 Ways Xover + Sub”, “2x3
Ways Xover” and “6 Ways Xover”.
After the initialization, the DPA260P will show on the LCD the first of the embedded preset
working modes, or the last one selected prior to the unit being turned off.
First time activation will default to the first of the preset working modes.
DPA260P
Speaker Management
2x3 WAY XOVER
DPA260P
DPA260P
UTILITY MENU:
–– Sy s t e m U t i l i t i e s ––
24b it
DPA2 60P
48K Hz
SPEAKE R MANAGEM ENT SY STE M

•Encoders and ENTER, ESC buttons
The DPA260P is equipped with 3 Relative Encoders, “NAV/PM1”, “PM2” and “PM3”, These
encoders allow you to navigate the user interface and edit sections of the processor. They allow
the user to navigate within the screen for the selection of sub-menus, pages and parameters and
to select the values to be assigned during the editing operations.
The “ENTER” and “ESC” buttons allow the user to confirm or NOT confirm the operations
performed by the encoders.
•UTILITY, A/B and 1/2/3/4/5/6 buttons
The UTILITY button allows the User to enter the Sub-menus and set the general characteristics of
the Processor. The A and B buttons allow the User to enter the Editing Menus of the Processor's
Input Channels and buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, allow the User to enter the Editing Menus of the
Processor's Output Channels.
The A and B buttons as well as the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 buttons have double functions dependent
on the push and hold time.
When the A and B buttons are pushed and held for more than one second Input Channels A or B
are either muted or unmuted. The red LED will illuminate when the Channel is muted. When the
“MUTE” LED is OFF, then the related Input Channel is UN-MUTED.
A momentary push of the A and B buttons enters the Editing Mode for the Input Channels (see
later for the Input Channel Editing details).
The blue “EDIT” LED will now be ON.
When the 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 and 6 buttons are pushed and held for more than one second the Output
Channels 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 and 6 are either muted or unmuted. The red LED will illuminate when the
Channel is muted. When the “MUTE” LED is OFF, then the related Output Channel is UN-MUTED.
A momentary push of the 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 and 6 buttons enters the Editing Menu for the Output
Channels (see later for the Output Channel Editing details). The blue “EDIT” LED will now be ON.
•DPA260P Menu and Sub-Menu Structures
As stated above, the start-up default screen is the following factory preset:
From this point, sub-menus are accessed using the UTILITY”,“A/B”,“1/2/3/4/5/6”,“ENTER” and
“ESC” buttons and all parameters and values are navigated by the “NAV/PM1”,“PM2”and“PM3”
encoders. Please refer to the following menu structures:
2x3 WAY XOVER
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DPA260P

MENU “UTILITY MENU” [Access by pushing the “UTILITY” button]
NAV/PM1 Encoder PM2 or PM3 Encoder
[to navigate between menus] [to chose option, then ENTER to load it;
(*) indicates the selected option]
1 UTILITY MENU:......
<< System Utilities >>
1.1 SYSTEM UTILITY: System Setup
<< System Setup >> Setup: 2x2 WA+ SUB *
Setup: 2x3 WAY XOVER
Setup: 6 WAY XOVER
1.2 SYSTEM UTILITY: Delay Units
<< Delay Units >> Unit: Time(ms) *
Unit: Distance (m)
1.3 SYSTEM UTILITY: Software Version
<< Software Version >> Version: V1.02 *
2 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Program Utilities >>
2.1 PROGRAM UTILITY: Recall a Program
<< Recall a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
48: Preset 48
2.2 PROGRAM UTILITY: Save a Program
<< Save a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
2.3 PROGRAM UTILITY: Delete a Program
<< Delete a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
3 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Interface Utilities >>
3.1 INTERFACE UTILITY: Interface Setup
Interface Setup Source: USB
Source: RS485 *
4 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Security Utilities >>
4.1 SECURITY UTILITY:Parameter will
Show Parameter be shown *
not be shown
4.2 SECURITY UTILITY: Lock Unit
Lock Unit Lock: Off *
Lock: On
4.3 SECURITY UTILITY:User Password
User Password [ ]
4.4 SECURITY UTILITY:Enable Password (For the details about the Password Setting/Enable
Enable Password Password: Enable and Unit Lock, , refer to the “ Utility Menus Use ”
Password: Disable * Section)
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
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48: Preset 48
48: Preset 48

MENU “Input A/B” Input Channels Editing [Access by pushing the “A/B” buttons]
NAV/PM1 Encoder NAV/PM1 Enc .PM2 Enc.PM3 Enc.
[to navigate between menus] [to chose values for the parameters, no need to confirm the chosen values,
which are automatically loaded during the encoders use]
3. Input A/B Gain
Gain = + 0.0 dB
-> Gain = + 0.0 dB PM1 N/A -15 db Same as Pm2
:
+15 dB
4. Input A/B Delay
Delay = 0.000 ms
-> Delay = 0.000 ms PM1 N/A000.0000mS 000.0000mS
[1 ms steps] [20.8 us steps]
49.0000mS 000.9984mS
[Freq.] 20Hz [amp.] -----dB
: :
20kHz
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
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1. Input A/B[Name] Name
Name=[Name]
-> Name = - (For Editing the Device's Name,refer to the Details on the "Utility Menus USE" Section)
ENTER
ESC
2. Input A/B[Name] NGate
Noise Gate=off
->Noise Gate=off/on
ENTER
ESC
5. Input A/B[Name] EQ Byp
EQ Bypass= off
->
ENTER
ESC
EQ Bypass= off PM1 N/Aoff
: Same as Pm2
6. Input A/BEQ-X(X from 1 to 15)
Bypass= off
->
ENTER
ESC
Bypass= off
on
Type=Y(Y= Peaking_Eq,Hi-Shelv_Q,Lo-Shelv_q,All Pass_2)
Type=Y
PM1 N/Aoff
: Peaking_Eq
on
:
Notch Filt
6.1 Input A/BEQ-X(X from 1 to 15)
Bypass= off
ENTER
ESC
6.1a. If selected a Peaking_Eq filter, then the filter can be set by
the following parameters
Input A/BE Q-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz 0.0dB Q=1.00
6.1b. If selected a Hi-Shelv_Q (variable Q High Shelving) filter,
then the filter can be set by the following parameters
Input A/BE Q-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz 0dB Q=1.00
6.1c. I f selected a Lo-S helv_Q (varia ble Q Low Shel ving) filter,
then th e filter can be set b y the follow ing parameter s
Input A /BEQ-[x] ( up to 5 filters ava ilable)
[F req ] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000 Hz 0dB Q=1.00
6.1d. I f selected an All -Pass_2 (seco nd order, varia ble Q All Pass) filter,
then th e filter can be set b y the follow ing parameter s
Input A /BEQ-[x] ( up to 5 filters ava ilable)
[F req ] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000 Hz ----dB Q=1.0 0 
-----dB
[Freq.] 20Hz [amp.] +12dB
: :
20kHz -12dB
[Freq.] 20Hz [amp.] +12dB
: :
20kHz -12dB
[Freq.] 20Hz [amp.] +12dB [Q] 0.3
: : :
20kHz 20.00
-12dB
Through the PM2, it is possible to Byp the single selected filter.
Through the PM3, it is possible to select one of the 4 available
filters' type.
Once selected the filter Type and NOT in Byp mode, pressing
again the ENTER button can be accessed the selected filter's editing page.
[Q] 0.3
:
20.00
[Q] 0.3
:
20.00
[Q] 0.3
:
20.00

MENU “1/2/3/4/5/6 Output Channels Editing” [Access by pushing the “1/2/3/4/5/6” buttons]
NAV/PM1 Encoder NAV/PM1 Enc .PM2 Enc.PM3 Enc.
[to navigate between menus] [to chose values for the parameters, no need to confirm the chosen values,
which are automatically loaded during the encoders use]
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1. Out-[x] [Name] HPF
Y F = 20.0 H (Y = Bypass OR Filter Type/Order, where filter type can be Buttw_1st, Buttw_2nd,
LRiley_2nd, Bessel_2nd, Buttw_3th, Buttw_4th, Lriley_4th, Bessel_4th,
Lriley_6th, Lriley_8th,)
-> Y F = 20.0 Hz Freq Fast Selection [Filt Type] Bypass [Freq.] 20Hz
ONLY in Freq Editing Mode : :
Lriley_8th 20kHz
Through the PM2, it is possible to Bypass the filter or to select one of the 11 available
filters' type/orders, and through the PM3 to set the HP cutting Frequency (quick fine tuning by 1Hz steps).
Once selected the filter Type and pressing again the ENTER button can be accessed the selected
filter's Fast Freq.Selection page.
2. Out-[x] [Name] LPF
Y F = 20.0 Hz (Y = Bypass OR Filter Type/Order, where filter type can be Buttw_1st, Buttw_2nd,
LRiley_2nd, Bessel_2nd, Buttw_3th, Buttw_4th, Lriley_4th, Bessel_4th,
Lriley_6th, Lriley_8th,)
-> Y F = 20.0 Hz Freq Fast Selection [Filt Type] Bypass [Freq.] 20Hz
ONLY in Freq Editing Mode : :
Lriley_8th 20kHz
Through the PM2, it is possible to Bypass the filter or to select one of the 11 available
filters' type/orders, and through the PM3 to set the HP cutting Frequency (quick fine tuning by 1Hz steps).
Once selected the filter Type and pressing again the ENTER button can be accessed the selected
filter's Fast Freq.Selection page.
3. Out-[x] [Name] EQ Byp
EQ Bypass = Off
-> EQ Bypass = Off PM1 N/A Off Same as PAR2
:
On
4. Out-[x] [Name] EQ-[x] (X from 1 to 5)
Byp = Off Type = Y (Y = Peaking_Eq, Hi-Shelv_Q, Lo-Shelv_Q, All Pass_2, )
-> Byp = Off Type = Y PM1 N/A Off Peaking_Eq
: :
On Notch Filt
Through the PM2, it is possible to Byp the single selected filter.
Through the PM3, it is possible to select one of the 4 available
filters' type.
Once selected the filter Type and NOT in Byp mode, pressing
again the ENTER button can be accessed the selected filter's editing page.
4.1 Out-[x] EQ-[x] (X from 1 to 5)
-> Byp = Off Type = Y
4.1a. If selected a Peaking_Eq filter, then the filter can be set by
the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz 0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] +12dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12dB 20.00
4.1d. If selected a Hi-Shelv_Q (variable Q High Shelving) filter,
then the filter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz 0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] +12dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12dB 20.00

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4.1g. If selected a Lo-Shelv_Q (variable Q Low Shelving) filter,
then the filter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz 0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] +12dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz -+12dB 20.00
4.1q. If selected an All-Pass_2 (second order, variable Q All Pass) filter,
then the filter can be set by the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz ----dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] ----dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz ----dB 20.00
5. Out-[x] [Name] Vu-Meter
Vu-Meter = Level
-> Vu-Meter = Level PM1 N/A Level Same as PAR2
Limiter Act.
RMS Cmp Act.
6. Out-[x] [Name] Name
Name = [Name]
-> Name = _ (For Editing the Device's Name, refer to the Details on the“Utility Menus Use” Section)
7. Out-[x] [Name] Source
Source = InA
-> Source = InA PM1 N/A. InA (Channel A) Same as PAR2
InB (Channel B)
InA+InB (Channel A+ Channel B)
8. Out-[x] [Name] Gain
Gain = + 0.0 dB
-> Gain = + 0.0 dB PM1 N/A -15 db Same as PAR2
:
+15 dB
9. Out-[x] [Name] Limiter
A: 5ms R: 0.2s +16dB
-> A: 5ms R: 0.2s +16dB [Atk time] 5ms [Rel time] 0.1s [Amp.] -14.0 dB
: : :
200ms 3.0s +16dB
10. Out-[x] [Name] Delay
Delay = 0.000 ms
-> Delay = 0.000 ms PM1 N/A 000.0000mS 000.0000mS
[1 ms steps] [20.8 us steps]
49.0000mS 000.9984mS
11. Out-[x] [Name] Polarity
Polarity = Normal
-> Polarity = Normal PM1 N/A Normal Same as PAR2
Inver t

●Menu “UTILITY” [access by pushing the “UTILITY” button]
From the “Default Screen”, it is possible access the“UTILITY”menu pushing the“UTILITY”button
and the Sub-Menus pages can be selected just rotating clockwise and counter-clockwise the
“NAV/PM1” encoder.
Once selected the sub-menu page, using the “ENTER” button can be accessed the Sub-Menus
pages, again “scrollable” using the “NAV/PM1” encoder and accessible for the parameters' editing
pushing again the “ENTER' button.
Through the “ESC” button, it is any time possible to go back to the action and page preceding the
“ENTER” button use.
Once inside the Sub-Menus pages, the several options can be scrolled and using the PM2 or PM3
encoders and selected/confirmed pushing the “ENTER” button.
Note: In every Sub-Menu the option currently selected/running will have an asterisk “ * ” showing
to the right of the description on the LCD screen.
Options that are not selected/running will be displayed with NO Asterisk.
Pushing the ENTER button on an unselected option will mean an asterisk will then appear and this
option will now take over as the currently selected/running option.
System Utilities Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows to access several operations related to the
DPA260P Start Up and General Configuration:
From the “System Utilities Sub-menu”, pushing “ENTER”and then using the“NAV/PM1”encoder
for scrolling will give access to the following pages:
–System Setup: this page allows the selection of the operating mode of the DPA260P :
The operating mode can be chosen from a selection of 3 Xovers options :
2x2 WAY + SUB ........... in this operating mode, the DPA260P is performing a 2 Input to 4
Outputs X-Over, plus a SUB configuration, where the 2 Inputs are automatically assigned to
the Outputs as follows:
–Input A to Outputs 1/3 [Out1=Low-A and Out3=High-A]
–Input B to Outputs 2/4 [Out2=Low-B and Out4=High-B]
–Input A + Input B to Outputs 5/6 [Out5=Sub-A and Out6=Sub-B]
2x3 WAY .. XOVER......... in this operating mode, the DPA260P is performing a 2 Input to 6
Outputs X-Over, where the 2 Inputs are automatically assigned to the Outputs as follows:
–Input A to Outputs 1/3/5 [Out1=Low-A , Out3=Mid-A and Out5=High-A]
–Input B to Outputs 2/4/6 [Out2=Low-B , Out4=Mid-B and Out6=High-B]
SYSTEM UTILITY
– System Setup --
UTILITY MENU
– System Utilities --
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6 WAY .. XOVER....... in this operating mode, the DPA260P is performing a Mono Input to 6
Outputs X-Over, where the Input A is automatically assigned to the Outputs as follow:
– Input A to Outputs 1/2/3/4/5/6 [Out1=Near-1, Out2=Near-2, Out3=Mid-1 and
Out4=Mid-2, Out5=Far-1, Out6=Far-2]
By pressing ENTER on the System Setup page and rotating the“PM2”or“PM3”encoder, it
is possible to select all the available X-Over preset modes.
When the “2x3 WAY XOVER” is selected, the “System Setup” page will appear as follows :
To change the desired operating mode for the DPA260P, the screen must reflect the xover
required and then simply pressing the “ENTER” button will bring up the following screen asking
for confirmation to load the selected operating mode:
If confirmed by pressing ENTER the selected preset mode will load. While the device is
configuring the Xover the following screen will be appear :
The new preset mode will now be shown with an asterisk.
New Xover
[ENTER] to confirm
Please Wait .....
Changing Xover
System Setup
Setup: 2x3 WAY XOVER *
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–Delay Time/Distance: this page allows you to select the measurement unit to be used for
the Delays: Time (in milliseconds “ms”) or Distance (in meters “m”):
By pressing ENTER and rotating the “PM2” or “PM3” encoder, it is possible to select the
measurement unit to be used for the delay, which will be confirmed by pushing the ENTER
button.
The following screen shows the selected delay measurement is Time (milliseconds)
–Software Version: this page allows you to confirm the Software Version running on the
DPA260P:
The correct Software Version is “V1.02”
SYSTEM UTILITY
-- Delay Units --
Delay Units
Unit : Time (ms) *
SYSTEM UTILITY
– Software Version --
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Program Utilities Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows you to access several options related to
the DPA260P operating mode and to manage the presets stored and recallable within the Unit:
By pressing the ENTER button and then using the “NAV/PM1” encoder the following pages can be
accessed:
–Recall a Program: this page allows the Loading of a preset program. You can store up to 48
presets in the DPA260P memory:
By pressing ENTER and rotating the“PM2”or“PM3”encoders, it is possible to scroll through all
current available user presets.
If NO USER PRESETS are stored yet, the screen will show the following:
If presets have previously been stored by the user, anyone of them can be recalled:
By using the“PM2”or“PM3”encoder it is possible to scroll through the stored presets. Once
the desired preset appears on the screen select it by pressing the “ENTER” button and this will
force the DPA260P to begin to load this selected preset and the following transitory screen
will appear:
Once loaded the DPA260P will exit to the “Recall a Program” screen automatically and the
above screen will disappear:
Note: at any time it is possible to quit the recall action by pressing the “ESC” button.
Recall a Program
No Stored Xovers.
[ENTER] to Recall.
01: PRESET 1
Loading New Program ......
01: PRESET 1
PROGRAM UTILITY
– Recall a Program --
UTILITY MENU
-- Program Utilities --
PROGRAM UTILITY
– Recall a Program --
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–Save a Program: this page allows you to store a new preset in the DPA260P’s memory:
By pressing the ENTER button and rotating the“PM2”or“PM3”encoder, it is possible to scroll
through the previously saved presets and the available empty locations (identified by “Empty
Memory”).
If no user presets are stored, the “Save a Program” screen will show empty memory locations
for all 1-48 presets as shown in the example below for location 10:
When storing an edited configuration for the DPA260P, select the location for a preset from
the 48 available by using the “PM2” or “PM3” encoders.
Once the desired location appears on the screen press ENTER again to reach the “ Set
Program Name ” page.
In this page the User can enter a Preset Name ( up to 16 Characters ) by using the“PM2”or
“PM3” encoder to choose a character and the “NAV/PM1” encoder to move between the 16
available locations for the character’s positioning.
The current position of the cursor is shown by a “blinking underscore”.
The following is an example of a screen while entering the preset name “Stage 1 2x2” in
location 10:
To store the Preset Name press the “ENTER” button again.
The above action will take you to the“Enter to Save ”page showing the selected location for
the preset and the final edited name:
Pressing “ENTER” again, will store the preset in the selected location with the chosen name
and the following transitory screen will appear on the LCD:
Save a Program
10: Empty Memory
Set Program Name.
10: Stage 1 2x2 ?
Saving to Memory.....
10: Stage 1 2x2
PROGRAM UTILITY
– Save a Program --
[Enter] to Save
10: Stage 1 2x2 ?
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Once the preset is stored, the above screen will disappear returning to the following screen:
If during the Preset Storing process you want to overwrite an existing memory location select
this location in the“Save a Program ”page, then ENTER and you will be asked if you want to
overwrite this preset with the following “ [ENTER] to Overwrite ” screen displaying the
currently stored preset and location:
If you wish to proceed press “ENTER” again and the DPA260P will go ahead with the “Set
Program Name ” page and the subsequent overwrite on completion of the previously
described storing process..
Note: at any time it is possible to quit the storing action by pressing the “ESC” button.
–Delete a Program: this page allows you to delete a preset already stored in the DPA260P
memory:
By pressing the ENTER button and rotating the“PM2”or“PM3”encoder, it is possible to scroll
through the previously saved presets and the available empty locations (identified by “Empty
Memory”).
If no user presets are stored, the “Delete a Program” screen will show empty memory
locations for all 1-48 presets as shown in the example below for location 10:
If Presets are available they will be shown in the “Delete a Program” page as follows:
By using the “PM2” or “PM3” encoder it is possible to select a preset to be deleted.
Pressing the “ENTER” button on a selected preset will bring up the“ [Enter] to Delete. ”page
showing the selected preset.
Delete a Program
10: Stage 1 2x2
PROGRAM UTILITY
-- Save a Program –
[Enter] to Overwrite
10: Stage 1 2x2 ?
PROGRAM UTILITY
– Delete a Program --
Delete a Program
10: Empty Memory
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For example, if we want to delete the preset 10, “Stage 1 2x2”, the screen will be the
following:
Confirming the deletion by pressing “ENTER”again, will force the DPA260P to erase the
selected preset and the following transitory screen will appear:
Once the preset is deleted, the above screen will disappear returning to the following screen:
Note: At any time it is possible to quit the deleting action by pressing the “ESC” button.
Interface Utilities Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows you to define the remote control interface
[USB or RS485] to be used for controlling the DPA260P :
From “Interface Utilities”, press “ENTER” to access the Interface Setup.
–Interface Setup: this screen allows you to choose the remote control protocol for the
DPA260P.
By pressing “ENTER”and then using the PM2 or PM3 encoders you can choose between the
two possible interfaces (USB or RS485) for the DPA260P.
Pressing ENTER on a selected source will make an asterisk appear to the right of the
description on the LCD as in the following example which shows the selected interface as USB.
[ENTER] to Delete.
10: Stage 1 2x2
Erasing Xover Memory......
10: Stage 1 2x2
Interface Setup
Source: USB *
PROGRAM UTILITY
– Delete a Program --
UTILITY MENU
– Interface Utilities --
INTERFACE UTILITY
-- Interface Setup –
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Security Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows the User to set the parameters shown, lock the
DPA260P and set a Password therefore limiting the unit's functions and controls to those who
have access to the appropriate Password.
Press ENTER and then use the NAV/PM1 to scroll between options.
–Show Parameter: Pressing ENTER from the above menu will access the “Show Parameter”
Sub Menu
Press ENTER again and use the PM2 or PM3 encoders to scroll between the “be shown”and
“not be shown” options. An asterisk will highlight which option is selected.
Choosing the “be shown” option means that once the unit is locked,you cannot access
parameter editing features, but they will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Choosing the “not be shown” option means that once the unit is locked, the parameters will
not be shown at all. With this option, when trying to access a parameter, the following screen
message will appear:
–Lock Unit: this sub-menu allows the user to lock the device so no parameters can be edited
or modified.
When the Unit is in an unlocked condition, all parameters will be available for editing. When
you select On, all parameters will be locked and are not available for editing.
When you select lock from the menu, the unit will be locked and the lock menu automatically
exited. The screen will revert to the “Default”showing the current XOVER configuration and
the preset selected and beside the preset’s name a“keylock”icon indicating that the
DPA260P is locked.
UTILITY MENU
– Security Utilities --
SECURITY UTILITY
– Show Parameter –
Parameter will
not be shown *
SECURITY UTILITY
-- Lock Unit --
Lock Unit
Lock : On *
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–User Password: from the “User Password” sub-menu:
Press “ENTER” to access the “ User Password ” page:
Using the PM2 or PM3 encoders to choose a character and the NAV/PM1” encoder to move
between available locations you can enter a 6 Character Password Name.
The current position of the cursor for the characters to be entered is shown by a “blinking
underscore”.
During this editing phase, the display is as follows if we were using “DPA260P” as the password:
The DPA260P will exit the“Unit Lock”sub-menu and jump to the “User Password”sub-menu
page screen:
If the password entered in the “Confirm Password”page matches the one entered in the
“Enter Password” page, the following screen will appear.
The Password is now configured and held in the device’s memory.
The user can now decide to “lock” the DPA260P by Password, inhibiting the access
to ALL processor functions depending on the setting of the parameter “Password
Enable/Disable, explained in the following paragraph
User Password
[DPA260P]
Confirm Password
[DPA260P]
SECURITY UTILITY
– User Password --
User Password
[ ]
SECURITY UTILITY
-- Insert Password –
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–Enable Password: from the “Enable Password” sub-menu:
Press “ENTER” to gain access to the “ Enable Password ” screen:
Once a Password has been entered into the DPA260P through the steps described in the
previous paragraph, it is possible to“Enable”or“Disable”the password function and therefore
lock the DPA260P restricting access to all functions.
When a password has been entered you will be able to select the “Enable” option from the
menu and the unit will not be accessible for editing. In “ Locked by Password Status” , all
DPA260P functions are inhibited to the User, including the use of the Mute A/B and MUTE
1/2/3/4/5/6 buttons.
The only access available is to the parameters of the input/output channels (accessible by
pressing the edit button), ONLY to READ the values (no editing possible) if the “be shown”flag
in the “Show Parameter” Sub-Menu has been selected.
Once“Locked by Password” the“keylock”icon will appear on the default LCD screen and no
menu pages will be accessible, with the exception of the “User Password” option.
To regain access to the full operation of the DPA260P ENTER to the “User Password” screen
and press the UTILITY Button to access the following screen to enable the correct password to
be entered:
After the correct password has been entered, you will be able to access the full functionality of
the DPA260P, the“lock Icon”will disappear from the“Default Screen” and automatically the
“Enable Password” page will be back to the “Disable” condition:
If no Password has been set within the DPA260P, as described in the previous paragraphs,
the DPA260P will not allow you to enable any Password, and the choice in the “Enable
Password” will be limited to only the “Disable” option.
SECURITY UTILITY
– User Password --
Enable Password
Password: Disable *
User Password
[ ]
Enable Password
Password: Disable *
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