Marani P Series User manual

3 In - 6 Out Speaker Management System
DPA360P
3 In - 6 Out Speaker Management System

3 In - 6 Out Speaker Management System
DPA360P is the flagship of Marani’ s digital speaker management systems. Designed for maximum
versatility, it provides all the processing and control necessary for both live and fixed installation use. It
offers 3 analog inputs, 6 analog outputs and 2 digital S/PDIF inputs, managed by a powerful DSP Engine, in
addition to high performance 24 Bit AD/DA converters. Each input channel provides a choice of EQ with 5-
band Parametric equalizer, Noise Gate function, Gain control and configurable Delay. In addition each
input includes Pink/White noise internal generator which may be used for tuning sound reinforcement
systems during installation. Each output offers up to 7-band of parametric equalization, in addition to the
crossover filters which themselves provide slopes from 6dB/Octave up to 48dB/Octave. Each output path
also features RMS compressor, Peak Limiter and configurable delay. The DPA360P supports a full matrix
mixing mode where inputs may be routed/mixed in any ratio to any output. For remote configuration and
control the DPA360P can be connected via Ethernet, USB or RS485. The control remote PC software
allows simultaneous control up to 32 units, setting all parameters and showing real time levels.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
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SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
Introduction

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TipWizard
Described below are the functions of the front panel control buttons and encoders for the DP360P.
Getting Started
As soon as the DP360P is turned ON the device model name will appear in the LCD screen:
and a status bar will show the progress of the DP360P initialization process:
The DP360P will start with a completely “flat” condition of the all processes.
After the initialization, the DP360P will show on the LCD that no Program/Preset has been created yet and that
the program/preset loaded is an “empty” one, which means “flat” condition for the all available processes.
First time activation will default to the first of the “Empty Program”.
DP360P
Matrix 3x6
DP360P
Default
DP360P

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Encoders and ENTER, ESC buttons
The DP360P is equipped with 3 Relative Encoders + Push Button function, “NAV/PM1”, “PM2” and “PM3”, where
the Push Button function is associated to the “ENTER”, “ESC” and “UTILITY” controls.
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” functions allow the user to confirm or NOT confirm the operations performed by the
encoders.
UTILITY, A/B/C 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/B/C buttons allow the User to enter the Editing Menus of the Processor's Input Channels and buttons 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, allow the User to enter the Editing Menus of the Processor's Output Channels.
The A/B/C and D buttons as well as the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, buttons have double functions dependent on the push and
hold time.
When the A/B/C and D buttons are pushed and held for more than one second Input Channels A/B/C 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/B/C 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, 6, buttons are pushed and held for more than one second the Output Channels 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 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, 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.
DP360P Menu and Sub-Menu Structures
As stated above, the start-up default screen is the following “Empty Program”:
From this point, sub-menus are accessed using the UTILITY”, “A/B/C”, “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:
DP360P
Default

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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: Delay Units
<< Delay Units >> Unit: Time(ms) *
Unit:Distance(m)
1.2 SYSTEM UTILITY: Software Version
<< Software Version >> Version: V1.03 *
2 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Program Utilities >>
2.1 PROGRAM UTILITY: Recall a Program
<< Recall a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
32: Preset 32
2.2 PROGRAM UTILITY: Save a Program
<< Save a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
32: Preset 32
2.3 PROGRAM UTILITY: Delete a Program
<< Delete a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
32: Preset 32
3 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Memory Card Utilities >>
3.0 If No Pc CARD is inserted in the Unit's front panel socket, the DPA360P will just display “Error: Card not inserted”
3.1 If a Pc CARD is inserted in the Unit's front panel socket, the following actions will be available:
3.1.1 PROGRAM UTILITY: Recall a Program
<< Recall a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
32: Preset 32
3.1.2 PROGRAM UTILITY: Save a Program
<< Save a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
32: Preset 32
3.1.3 PROGRAM UTILITY: Delete a Program
<< Delete a Program >> 01: Preset 01
: :
32: Preset 32
4 UTILITY MENU:......
<< Interface Utilities >>
4.1 INTERFACE UTILITY: Interface Setup
Interface Setup Source: USB
Source:RS485
4.1.2 INTERFACE UTILITY: Interface Setup
Source RS485 Remote ID Num = 01 *
: :
Source RS485 Remote ID Num = 32 *
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
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC
ENTER
ESC

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MENU “Input A/B/C” Input Channels Editing [Access by pushing the “A/B/C” buttons]
NAV/PM1 Encoder NAV/PM1Enc. 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]
1. Input A/B/C N Gate
Noise Gate = Off
-> Noise Gate = Off PM1 N/A Off Same as PM2
On
2. Input A/B/C Gain
Gain = + 0.0 dB
-> Gain = + 0.0 dB PM1 N/A -18 db Same as PM2
:
+18dB
3. Input A/B/C Delay
Delay = 0.000 ms
-> Delay = 0.000 ms PM1 N/A 000.0000mS 000.0000mS
[1 ms steps] [20.8 us steps]
400.0000mS 000.9984mS
4. Input A/B/C EQ Byp
EQ Bypass = Off
-> EQ Bypass = Off PM1 N/A Off Same as PM2
:
On
5. Input A/B/C EQ-X (X from 1 to 5)
Byp = Off Type = Y (Y = Peaking_Eq, Hi-Shelv_Q, Lo-Shelv_Q)
-> Byp = Off Type = Y PM1 N/A Off Peaking_Eq
: :
On Lo-Shelv_Q
Through the PM2, it is possible to Byp the single selected filter.
Through the PM3, it is possible to select one of the 17 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.
5.1 Input A/B/C EQ-[x] (X from 1 to 5)
-> Byp = Off Type = Y
5.1a. If selected a Peaking_Eq filter, then the filter can be set by
the following parameters
Input A/B/C EQ-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
5.1d. If selected a Hi-Shelv_Q (variable Q High Shelving) filter,
then the filter can be set by the following parameters
Input A/B/C EQ-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
5.1C. If selected a Lo-Shelv_Q (variable Q Low Shelving) filter,
then the filter can be set by the following parameters
Input A/B/C EQ-[x] (up to 5 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC

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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/PM1Enc. 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]
1. Output
[x] [Name] HPF
YF = 20.0 Hz (Y = Bypass OR Filter Type/Order, where filter type can be Buttw_1st, Buttw_2nd, LRiley_2nd, Bessel_2nd, Buttw_3rd, Buttw_4th, Lriley_4th,
Bessel_4th, Custom_2nd, Custom_3rd, Custom_4th)
-> YF = 20.0 Hz Freq Fast Selection
[Filt Type] Bypass [Freq.] 20Hz
ONLY in Freq Editing Mode : :
Custom_4th 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.
1.1 Output
[x] [Name] HPF
-> YF = 20.0 Hz
1.1a. If selected a filter from Buttw_1st up to Bessel_4th, then
the filter's Cutting Frequency can be set as follow:
Output
[x] [Name] HPF [Thousands Editor] [Hundreds Editor] [Units Editor]
-> Edit Freq = 250Hz
[Freq.] 1000Hz [Freq.] 100Hz [Freq.] 1Hz
: : :
20000Hz 900Hz 100Hz
1.1b. If selected a Custom Filter (from 2nd up to 4th order), depending
from the filter's order, the cascade od second order Cells building
the filter are available for editing in their Freq and Q parameter,
indepndently.
For proceeding with the editing of a custom filter Cell, the PM1 is
here used foir the Cell selection.
So, a Cutom Filter can be set in its parameters, as follow:
1.1b.1. If selected a Custom_2nd filter
Output
[x] [Name] HPF
->Custom_2nd F = 250Hz [2nd order Cells selection]
→Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3
[2
nd
Ord Cell x] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=1 20kHz 10.00
1.1b.2. If selected a Custom_3rd filter
Output
[x] [Name] HPF
->Custom_3rd F = 250Hz
→Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3
[2
nd
Ord Cell x] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
[Q not available] x=2 20kHz 10.00
1.1b.3. If selected a Custom_4th filter
Output
[x] [Name] HPF
->Custom_4th F = 250Hz
→Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3
[2
nd
Ord Cell x] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=2 20kHz 10.00
Once editing the Cells “Filtx”, pressing the Enter Button can be accessed also for the Custom Filters the page for the fast frequency setting, as available for the NOT Custom Filters
and which way of working is described at the point 1.1a.
2. Output [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_3rd, Buttw_4th, Lriley_4th, Bessel_4th,
Custom_2nd, Custom_3rd, Custom_4th)
-> Y F =20.0 Hz Freq Fast Selection
[Filt Type] Bypass [Freq.] 20Hz
ONLY in Freq Editing Mode : :
Custom_4th 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.
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC

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2.1 Output
[x] [Name] LPF
-> YF = 20.0 Hz
2.1a. If selected a filter from Buttw_1st up to Bessel_4th, then
the filter's Cutting Frequency can be set as follow:
Output
[x] [Name] LPF [Thousands Editor] [Hundreds Editor] [Units Editor]
-> Edit Freq = 250Hz
[Freq.] 1000Hz [Freq.] 100Hz [Freq.] 1Hz
: : :
20000Hz 900Hz 100Hz
2.1b. If selected a Custom Filter (from 2nd up to 4th order), depending
from the filter's order, the cascade od second order Cells building
the filter are available for editing in their Freq and Q parameter,
indepndently.
For proceeding with the editing of a custom filter Cell, the PM1 is
here used foir the Cell selection.
So, a Cutom Filter can be set in its parameters, as follow:
2.1b.1. If selected a Custom_2nd filter
Output
[x] [Name] LPF
->Custom_2nd F = 250Hz [2nd order Cells selection]
→Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3
[2
nd
Ord Cell x] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=1 20kHz 10.00
2.1b.2. If selected a Custom_3rd filter
Output
[x] [Name] LPF
->Custom_3rd F = 250Hz
→Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3
[2
nd
Ord Cell x] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
[Q not available] x=2 20kHz 10.00
2.1b.3. If selected a Custom_4th filter
Output
[x] [Name] LPF
->Custom_4th F = 250Hz
→Filtx F= 250Hz Q = 0.3
[2
nd
Ord Cell x] x=1 [Freq.] 20Hz [Q] 0.05
: : :
x=2 20kHz 10.00
Once editing the Cells “Filtx”, pressing the Enter Button can be accessed also for the Custom Filters the page for the fast frequency setting, as available
for the NOT Custom Filters and which way of working is described at the point 1.1a.
3. Out-[x] EQ-[x] (X from 1 to 7)
Byp = Off Type = Y (Y = Peaking_Eq, Hi-Shelv_Q, Lo-Shelv_Q, )
-> 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 17 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.
3.1 Out-[x] EQ-[x] (X from 1 to 7)
-> Byp = Off Type = Y
3.1a. If selected a Peaking_Eq filter, then the filter can be set by
the following parameters
Out-[x] EQ-[x] (up to 7 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 20Hz [Amp.] -15.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +15.0 dB 20.00
3.1d. 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 7 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 80Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
3.1g. 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 7 filters available)
[Freq] [Gain] [Q]
-> 1000Hz +0.0dB Q=1.00 [Freq.] 80Hz [Amp.] -12.0 dB [Q] 0.30
: : :
20kHz +12.0 dB 20.00
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC

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4. Output [x] [Name] Vu-Meter
Vu-Meter =
Level
-> Vu-Meter =
Level PM1 N/A Level Same as PM2
LimiterAct.
RMSCmpAct.
5. Output
[x] [Name] Name
Name =
[Name]
-> Name =
_ (For Editing the Device's Name, refer to the Details on the“Utility Menus Use” Section)
6. Output
[x] [Name] Source
A=00 B=--- C=--- D=---
->In-A Mute = On/Off Val= -30 up to 00
->In-B Mute = On/Off Val= -30 up to 00
->In-C Mute = On/Off Val= -30 up to 00
->In-D Mute = On/Off Val= -30 up to 00
7. Output
[x] [Name] Gain
Gain = + 0.0 dB
-> Gain = + 0.0 dB PM1 N/A -18 db Same as PM2
:
+18dB
8. Output
[x] [Name] RMS Cmp
Thr: +12.0dBu Rto: 1:1
-> Thr: +12.0dBu Rto: 1:1 PM1 N/A
[Threshold] +20.0dBu [Ratio] 1:1
: :
-10.0dBu 32:1
9. Output
[x] [Name] RMS Cmp
A: 5ms R: 0.2s Kn= 2%
-> A: 5ms R: 0.2s Kn= 2%
[Atk time] 5ms [Rel time] 0.1s [Knee.] Hard (00%)
: : :
200ms 3.0s Soft (100%)
10. Output
[x] [Name] Limiter
A: 5ms R: 0.2s +20dB
-> A: 5ms R: 0.2s +20dB
[Atk time] 5ms [Rel time] 0.1s [Amp.] -10.0 dB
: : :
200ms 3.0s +20.0dB (OFF)
11. Output
[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]
400.0000mS 000.9984mS
12. Output
[x] [Name] Polarity
Polarity = Normal
-> Polarity = Normal PM1 N/A Normal Same as PM2
Invert
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC
ENTER ESC

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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 DP360P 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:
−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 DP360P:
The correct Software Version is “V1.03”
SYSTEM UTILITY
-- DelayUnits --
Delay Units
Unit: Time(ms) *
SYSTEM UTILITY
-- Software Version --
UTILITY MENU
-- System Utilities --

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Program Utilities Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows you to access several options related to the DP360P
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 24 presets in the
DP360P 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 DP360P to
begin to load this selected preset and the following transitory screen will appear:
Once loaded the DP360P 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.
−Save a Program: this page allows you to store a new preset in the DP360P’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 1-24
presets as shown in the example below for location 10:
Save a Program
10: Empty Memory
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 --
PROGRAM UTILITY
-- Save a Program --

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When storing an edited configuration for the DP360P, select the location for a preset from the 24 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:
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 DP360P 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 DP360P 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 1-24
Set Program Name.
10: Stage 1
Saving to Memory.....
10: Stage 1 2x2
[Enter] to Save
10: Stage 1 2x2 ?
PROGRAM UTILITY
-- Save a Program --
[Enter] to Overwrite
10: Stage 1
PROGRAM UTILITY
-- DeleteaProgram --
Delete a Program
10: Empty Memory

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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.
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 DP360P 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.
Memory Card Utilities Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows you to access several options related to the DP360P
operating mode and to manage the presets stored and recallable within the PC Card when inserted in the front
panel related Socket:
If NO CARD INSERTED in the Socket, then the unit, if trying to access the Sub Menu pressing the Enter button,
will show the following
If a CARD IS INSERTED in the Socket and properly formatted, then it is possible to access the same menu' of
options available for the recall, store and delete program, already dewscribed in the previous section.
If a Card is insterted in the socket, but not yet properly formatted, the Unit will ask the user to format the card,
as soon as the user will attempt to access one of the Sub menu described in the previous section.
In a such case, the Display will show the following:
Delete a Program
10: Stage 1 2x2
[ENTER] to Delete.
10: Stage 1 2x2
Erasing Xover Memory......
10: Stage 1 2x2
PROGRAM UTILITY
-- DeleteaProgram --
UTILITY MENU
-- Memory Card Utilities --
UTILITY MENU
Error: Card not insterted

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By pressing the ENTER button and then the PC Card will be properly formatted.
Interface Utilities Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows you to define the remote control interface [USB, RS485 or
TCP/IP] to be used for controlling the DP360P :
.
From “Interface Utilities”, press “ENTER” to access the Interface Setup.
−Interface Setup: this screen allows you to choose the remote control protocol for the DP360P.
By pressing “ENTER” and then using the PM2 or PM3 encoders you can choose between the three possible
interfaces (USB, RS4854 or TCP/IP) for the DP360P.
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.
If selected the RS485 option, using the encoders PM2/PM3 and pressing “Enter”, the possibility of setting the
ID Number characterising the Unit during a Multi Units connection through RS485, is given turning the PM1
counter clockwise and adjusting the ID Num to assign to the Unit, from 01 up to 32.
Security Sub-menu – this sub-menu allows the User to set the parameters shown, lock the
DP360P 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.
Interface Setup
Source:USB *
UTILITY MENU
-- Interface Utilities --
INTERFACE UTILITY
-- Interface Setup --
UTILITY MENU
-- Security Utilities --
SECURITY UTILITY
-- Show Parameter --
Interface Setup
Remote ID Num = 01 *
Card Memory not init.
[Enter] to init

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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 DP360P is locked.
−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 “DPA48X” as the password:
The DP360P 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.
User Password
[DPA48X]
Confirm Password
[DPA48X]
Parameter will
not be shown *
SECURITY UTILITY
-- LockUnit --
Lock Unit
Lock: On *
SECURITY UTILITY
-- User Password --
User Password
[ ]
SECURITY UTILITY
-- Insert Password --

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The Password is now configured and held in the device’s memory.
The user can now decide to “lock” the DP360P by Password, inhibiting the access to ALL processor
functions depending on the setting of the parameter “Password Enable/Disable, explained in the following
paragraph
Note: originally the DP360P is initialized with a default Password which value is “000000”, value that can be
anytime reset with a “Factory Reset” (see “Factory Reset” procedure)
−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 DP360P through the steps described in the previous paragraph, it
is possible to “Enable” or “Disable” the password function and therefore lock the DP360P 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 DP360P functions are inhibited to the
User, including the use of the Mute A/B/C 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 DP360P 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 DP360P,
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 DP360P, as described in the previous paragraphs, the DP360P 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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Menu “Input A/B/C” Input Channels Editing [access by pushing the “A/B/C” buttons]
From the “Default Screen”, it is possible to access the “Input A/B/C” menu by pushing the “A”, “B”, “C” button.
Once the button is pressed the related blue “EDIT” LED will turn ON. The Sub-Menu pages can now be scrolled
through by rotating clockwise and counter-clockwise the “NAV/PM1” encoder.
For parameter editing it is necessary to press ENTER and an arrow will appear on the left of the screen “->”.
Then use the “PM2” and “PM3” encoders for selecting and setting the parameter values. On some parameters
that have three independent values, you will also need to use the NAV/PM1 encoder, eg filter parameter settings.
Note: All parameter editing can be done using the “NAV/PM1”, “PM2”, and “PM3” encoders and the current shown
value of the selected option is AUTOMATICALLY loaded during the encoders' use and stored as the current value
once leaving the page is AUTOMATICALLY loaded during the encoders' use and stored as current value once left the
page.
Note1: once the desired options have been selected using the 3 encoders, they are automatically saved as current
and stored in the DP360P system status once leaving the page.
Note2: to exit this page, push the “ESC” button.
Audio Signal Input (A/B/C)
Noise Gate page – from this screen it is possible to turn On or Off the Noise Gate on the input path.
The full setting of the Noise Gate parameter can be done by Remote Control ONLY, through the Pc Sw coming with
the Unit.
Source page – The Dpa360P can assign to each input channel, independently, the input source.
Particularly 4 sources for the Input are available: Analog (coming on the Input XLR connectors), Digital (coming on
the S/Pdif RCA cpnnectors), White Noise or Pink Noise (generated internally).
The Input source can be selected pressing ENTER and using the “PM2” or “PM3” encoders.
The following is an example screen for the “Source” page that has set the Input as ANALOG:
Gain page – from this screen it is possible to set the Input Channels Level from -18dB to +18dB, press ENTER an
arrow will appear on the left of the screen “->” then use the “PM2” or “PM3” buttons.
The value set on this screen will only affect the input level of the selected Channel A, B,C or D.
The following is an example screen for the “Gain” page that has set the Gain of Input Channel A to +0.0dB:
Delay page – from this page it is possible to set the Input Channels Delay Time from 000.0000mS up to 400mS,
by steps of 1mS or 20.8uS.
To set the Delay time press ENTER, an arrow will appear on the left of the screen “->”. then use the “PM2”
encoder to set the Delay Time in steps of 1mS and the “PM3” for setting the “fine” Delay Time in steps of 20.8
microseconds.
The following is an example screen for the “Delay” page where the Delay Time of Input Channel A is set to
160.1872mS:
EQ Byp page – from this sub-menu it is possible to Bypass or to make active the 5 Bands Equalizer placed on the
Input Signal Path.
Input-A Gain
-> Gain = + 0.0dB
Input-A Delay
-> Delay = 160.1872mS
Input-A EQ Byp
Eq Bypass = Off
Input-A Source
-> Source = Analog

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When Bypassed the 5 Bands Equalizer, its current setting will not be lost.
EQ: [x] sub-menu – from this sub-menu it is possible to set the Input Channels five available Multi-Type Filters.
Anyone of the 5 filters of the Eq can be selected choosing from the following list of filter types:
1. Peaking_Eq: Peaking (Bell) filters, adjustable as Center Frequency, Gain and Q
The DP360P Peaking filters are at constant Q, so with Q not depending from the selected Gain value.
2. Hi-Shelv_1: High Shelving filters of the 1st order.
These Shelving filter present 3dB less than the selected Gain, or 3dB more than the selected Attenuation,
at the selected cutting frequency, and a slope of 6dB/Oct.
3. Hi-Shelv_2: High Shelving filters of the 2nd order.
These Shelving filters present 3dB less than the selected Gain, or 3dB more than the selected Attenuation,
at the selected cutting frequency, and a slope of 12dB/Oct.
4. Hi-Shelv_Q: Symmetrical High Shelving filters with Variable Q.
These Shelving filters present ½ level of the selected Gain/Attenuation at the selected cutting frequency,
and a slope that is depending from the chosen Q value.
5. Lo-Shelv_1: Low Shelving filters of the 1st order.
These Shelving filters present 3dB less than the selected Gain, or 3dB more than the selected Attenuation,
at the selected cutting frequency, and a slope of 6dB/Oct.
6. Lo-Shelv_2: Low Shelving filter of the 2nd order.
These Shelving filters present 3dB less than the selected Gain, or 3dB more than the selected Attenuation,
at the selected cutting frequency, and a slope of 12dB/Oct.
7. Lo-Shelv_Q: Symmetrical Low Shelving filters with Variable Q.
These Shelving filters present ½ level of the selected Gain/Attenuation at the selected cutting frequency,
and a slope that is depending from the chosen Q value.
8. Low Pass_1: Low Pass filters of the 1st order, with -3dB attenuation at the cutting frequency and a slope
of 6dB/Oct.
9. Low Pass_2: Low Pass filters of the 2nd order, with -3dB attenuation at the cutting frequency and a slope
of 12dB/Oct.
10. Low Pass_Q: Low Pass filters with Variable Q.
11. High Pass_1: High Pass filters of the 1st order, with -3dB attenuation at the cutting frequency and a
slope of 6dB/Oct.
12. High Pass_2: High Pass filters of the 2nd order, with -3dB attenuation at the cutting frequency and a
slope of 12dB/Oct.
13. High Pass_Q: High Pass filters with Variable Q.
14. All Pass_1: Filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 90 Degree Phase rotation at the
selected Frequency.
15. All Pass_2: Filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 180 Degree Phase rotation at the
selected Frequency.
16. Band Pass: Filters allowing to pass the band “around” the selected frequency.
The amount of passing band is decided by the Q value
17. Notch Filt: Filters canceling the band “around” the selected frequency.
The amount of canceled band is decided by the Q value
More, the DP360P Is giving the possibility to “Bypass” any single filter of the 5 available in the Equalizer section;
Once in the editing page of the single filter, a “Byp” field is available for making the single filter active or not
Pushing the Enter Button, the above window will allow the access to the “Byp” and “Type” fields.
Using the PM2 encoder, the selected Filter can be activated or bypassed.
The DP360P allows the user to select anyone of the filter's type listed above and assign them independently using
the 5 available filters.In order to select the filter's type, it is necessary to use the PM3 encoder, rotate it
“clockwise” or “counter-clockwise” to select the desired filter.So, in order to define the filter type for the filter
number 1 (“x”=1), it is necessary from the above screen, to select the filter, which name will appear on the screen.
If selected a Peaking_Eq filter, then the display will be as follow:
Input-A EQ-1
->Byp=Off Type=Peaking_Eq
Input-A Q-X
Byp=Off Type=Peaking_Eq
Input-A EQ-X
->Byp=Off Type=Peaking_Eq

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Once selected the desired Filter Type, its parameters can be accessed for editing just pressing again the ENTER
Button.
Once pressed the ENTER Button, the editing page of the selected filter type will be accessed ONLY if the selected
filter it is not set in Bypass mode.
Depending from the selected filter, the related parameters will be available for editing
Peaking_Eq Filter: Peaking filters are at constant Q, so with Q not depending from the selected Gain value
If we selected a Peaking_Eq filter within EQ-1, then the Q has to be set at a desired value of say 1.00 using the
PM3 encoder, the GAIN at say +3dB using the PM2 encoder and the center Frequency at say 1.00KHz with the
NAV/PM1 encoder; the EQ sub-menu screen will show the following:
Once in the Peaking_Eq Filter's edit screen, all the filter's parameters can be modified using the “NAV/PM1”, “PM2”
and “PM3” encoders for editing the Filter's Center Frequency, Gain and Q:
“
Center Frequency ”: the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz and can be adjusted
by rotating the “NAV/PM1” encoder.
“
Gain ”: the selectable Gain range is from -15dB to +15dB in steps of 0.5 dB and can be adjusted by rotating the
“PM2” encoder.
“
Q ”: the selectable Q range is from 0.3 up to 20.0 in steps of 0.1 and can be adjusted by rotating the “PM3”
encoder.
When in the Parameters Editing Page, pushing once more the ENTER Button, it is possible to access the page of
the Frequency Fast Setting:
Here, the NAV/PM1” encoder will increment/decrement the Frequency value by step of one thousand Hz, the PM2
by steps of one hundred Hz and the PM3 by steps of one Hz..
Hi_Shelv_Q Filter: These Symmetrical Shelving filters present ½ level of the selected Gain/Attenuation at the
selected cutting frequency, and a slope that is depending from the chosen Q value.
If we selected a High Shelving filter with variable Q within EQ-1, then the GAIN has to be set at a desired value of
say +3dB using the PM2 encoder, the Q at 3.5 and the Lo Cut Frequency at say 1000Hz with the NAV/PM1
encoder; the EQ sub-menu screen will show the following:
Once in the Hi-Shelv_Q Filter's edit screen, all the filter's parameters can be modified using the “NAV/PM1”, “PM2”
and “PM3” encoders for editing the Filter's Low Cut Frequency, Gain and Q:
“
Low Cut Frequency ”: the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz and can be
adjusted by rotating the “NAV/PM1” encoder.
“
Gain ”: the selectable range of the Gain is from -15dB to +15dB in steps of 0.5 dB and can be adjusted by
rotating the “PM2” encoder.
“
Q ”: the selectable Q range is from 0.3 up to 20.0 in steps of 0.1 and can be adjusted by rotating the “PM3”
encoder.
When in the Parameters Editing Page, pushing once more the ENTER Button, it is possible to access the page of
the Frequency Fast Setting:
Input-A EQ-1
->1.00kHz +3.0dB Q=1.00
Input-A EQ-1
->Edit Freq = 1000Hz
Input-A EQ-1
->1000Hz +3.0dB Q= 3.5
Input-A EQ-1
->Edit Freq = 1000Hz

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Here, the NAV/PM1” encoder will increment/decrement the Frequency value by step of one thousand Hz, the PM2
by steps of one hundred Hz and the PM3 by steps of one Hz.
Lo_Shelv_Q Filter: These Symmetrical Shelving filters present ½ level of the selected Gain/Attenuation at the
selected cutting frequency, and a slope depending from the chosen Q value.
If we selected a Low Shelving filter with variable Q within EQ-1, then the GAIN has to be set at a desired value of
say +3dB using the PM2 encoder, the Q at 3.5 using the PM3 and the Hi Cut Frequency at say 1000Hz with the
NAV/PM1 encoder; the EQ sub-menu screen will show the following:
Once in the Lo-Shelv_Q Filter's edit screen, all the filter's parameters can be modified using the “NAV/PM1”, “PM2”
and “PM3” encoders for editing the Filter's High Cut Frequency, Gain and Q:
“
High Cut Frequency ”: the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz and can be
adjusted by rotating the “NAV/PM1” encoder.
“
Gain ”: the selectable range of the Gain is from -15dB to +15dB in steps of 0.5 dB and can be adjusted by
rotating the “PM2” encoder.
“
Q ”: the selectable Q range is from 0.3 up to 20.0 in steps of 0.1 and can be adjusted by rotating the “PM3”
encoder.
When in the Parameters Editing Page, pushing once more the ENTER Button, it is possible to access the page of
the Frequency Fast Setting:
Here, the NAV/PM1” encoder will increment/decrement the Frequency value by step of one thousand Hz, the PM2
by steps of one hundred Hz and the PM3 by steps of one Hz.
Menu “Output 1/2/3/4/5/6” Output Channels Editing [access by pushing the “1/2/3/4/5/6” buttons]
From the “Default Screen”, it is possible to access the “Output Channel” menu by pressing the “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”,
“5”, “6”, button. Once pressed, the related blue “EDIT” LED will turn ON.
The Sub-Menus pages can now be scrolled through by rotating clockwise and counter-clockwise the “NAV/PM1”
encoder.
For parameter editing it is necessary to press ENTER and an arrow will appear on the left of the screen “->”.
Then use the “PM2” and “PM3” encoders for selecting and setting the parameter values. On some parameters
that have three independent values, you will also need to use the NAV/PM1 encoder, for example for the filter’s
parameter setting.
Note: All parameter editing can be done using the “NAV/PM1”, “PM2”, and “PM3” encoders and the current shown
value of the selected option is AUTOMATICALLY loaded during the encoders' use and stored as the current value
once leaving the page.
Audio Signal Output (1/2/3/4/5/6) Path Block Scheme
HPF sub-menu – from this sub-menu it is possible to set the Output Channels High Pass Filter.
Once on the HPF page
Pressing the ENTER Button, the filter type fields and the Cutting frequency fields, become accessible for the filter's
type selection and the Cutting Frequency “fine” setting
The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter, that are accessible by rotating the “PM2” encoder, are
Input-A EQ-1
->1000Hz +3.0dB Q= 3.5
Input-A EQ-1
->Edit Freq = 1000Hz
Out-1 High HPF
Bypass F = 12500Hz
Out-1 High HPF
->Bypass F = 12500Hz