RCF DX 2006 User manual

OWNER MANUAL
MANUALE D’USO
DX 2006 2 IN / 6 OUT DIGITAL SIGNAL
PROCESSOR
PROCESSORE DIGITALE
DI SEGNALE CON 2 INGRESSI
E 6 USCITE
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INDEX
INDICE
ENGLISH
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION
DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
DISPLAY ‘HOME PAGE’
INPUT / OUTPUT MENUS
SYSTEM MENUS
SPECIFICATIONS
ITALIANO
AVVERTENZE PER LA SICUREZZA
INSTALLAZIONE
DESCRIZIONE
PANNELLO FRONTALE
PANNELLO POSTERIORE
SCHERMATA INIZIALE DEL DISPLAY
MENÙ DEGLI INGRESSI E DELLE USCITE
MENÙ DI SISTEMA
DATI TECNICI
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IMPORTANT
Before connecting and using this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
keep it on hand for future reference.
The manual is to be considered an integral part of this product and must accompany
it when it changes ownership as a reference for correct installation and use as well as
for the safety precautions. RCF S.p.A. will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect
installation and / or use of this product.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, never expose this product to rain
or humidity.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. All the precautions, in particular the safety ones, must be read with special
attention, as they provide important information.
2. POWER SUPPLY FROM MAINS
The mains voltage is sufficiently high to involve a risk of electrocution; therefore,
never install or connect this product when its power cable is plugged in.
Before powering up, make sure that all the connections have been made correctly and
the voltage of your mains corresponds to the voltage shown on the rating
plate on the unit, if not, please contact your RCF dealer.
The metallic parts of the unit are earthed by means of the power cable.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.
Protect the power cable from damage.
Make sure it is positioned in a way that it cannot be stepped on or crushed by
objects.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, never open the product: there are no parts
inside that the user needs to access.
3. Make sure that no objects or liquids can get into this product, as this may cause a short
circuit. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with
liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on this apparatus. No naked sources (such as lighted
candles) should be placed on this apparatus.
4. Never attempt to carry out any operations, modifications or repairs that are not expressly
described in this manual.
Contact your authorized service centre or qualified personnel should any of the following
occur:
The product does not function (or functions in an anomalous way).
The power supply cable has been damaged.
Objects or liquids have got in the unit.
The product has been subject to a heavy impact.
5. If this product is not used for a long period, disconnect the power cable.
6. If this product begins emitting any strange odours or smoke, switch it off immediately
and disconnect the power supply cable.
7. Do not connect this product to any equipment or accessories not foreseen.
For suspended installation, only use the dedicated anchoring points and do not try to hang
this product by using elements that are unsuitable or not specific for this purpose.
Also check the suitability of the support surface to which the product is anchored (wall,
ceiling, structure, etc.), and the components used for attachment (screw anchors, screws,
brackets not supplied by RCF etc.), which must guarantee the security of the system /
installation over time, also considering, for example, the mechanical vibrations normally
generated by transducers.
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SAFETY
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To prevent the risk of falling equipment, do not stack multiple units of this product unless
this possibility is specified in the user manual.
8. RCF S.p.A. strongly recommends this product is only installed by professional
qualified installers (or specialised firms) who can ensure correct installation
and certify it according to the regulations in force.
The entire audio system must comply with the current standards and regulations
regarding electrical systems.
9. Supports and trolleys
The equipment should be only used on trolleys or supports, where necessary, that are
recommended by the manufacturer. The equipment / support / trolley assembly must be
moved with extreme caution. Sudden stops, excessive pushing force and uneven floors may
cause the assembly to overturn.
10. There are numerous mechanical and electrical factors to be considered when installing
a professional audio system (in addition to those which are strictly acoustic, such as sound
pressure, angles of coverage, frequency response, etc.).
11. Hearing loss
Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. The acoustic pressure
level that leads to hearing loss is different from person to person and depends on the
duration of exposure. To prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high levels of acoustic
pressure, anyone who is exposed to these levels should use adequate protection devices.
When a transducer capable of producing high sound levels is being used, it is therefore
necessary to wear ear plugs or protective earphones.
See the technical specifications in loudspeaker instruction manuals to know their maximum
sound pressure levels.
12. To prevent the occurrence of noise, use screened cables only and avoid putting them
close to:
Equipment that produces high-intensity electromagnetic fields
(for example, high power transformers)
Mains cables
Loudspeaker lines.
13. Situate this product far from any heat sources.
14. force the control elements (keys, knobs, etc. ).
15. Do not use solvents, alcohol, benzene or other volatile substances for cleaning the
external parts of this product.
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RCF S.P.A. THANKS YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, WHICH HAS BEEN
DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE RELIABILITY AND HIGH PERFORMANCES.
DESCRIPTION
DX 2006 is a digital signal processor designed for loudspeaker management on touring
or fixed sound systems.
Its features include 2 inputs and 6 outputs, 40-bit floating point processors, high
performance 24-bit converters.
The unit has 30 presets to store and recall all settings.
The parameter list includes I/O levels, delay, polarity, 8-band EQ per channel, multiple
crossover selections and limiters.
Precise frequency control is achieved with its 1 Hz resolution.
Inputs can be routed to outputs in multiple configurations.
DX 2006 can be configured in real time either on its front panel or through its intuitive
PC ‘XConsole’ graphic user interface (‘GUI’, via either RS-232 or USB).
Future firmware upgrades (via PC) will keep the device current with newly developed
algorithms and functions.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES (besides the DX 2006 processor):
User manual
PC ‘Xconsole’ software
Power cable
FEATURES:
2 inputs that can be mixed to 6 outputs
40-bit floating point DSP
96 kHz sampling rate
24-bit A/D D/A converters
1 Hz frequency resolution (EQ / filters)
8 equalizers for each input and output
Multiple crossover types; limiters
Level, polarity and delay settings
Firmware upgrade via PC
Individual channel buttons (for editing) with linking capability
2-Line x 16 character backlit LCD display
5-segment LED arrays indicating the signal levels of every input and output
Storage of up to 30 presets
Security Lock (with password)
USB and RS232 ports for PC configuration.
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INSTALLATION
This device can be installed into a 19” rack cabinet (1 unit) with 4 screws thanks to its
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FRONT PANEL
1USB port (type B) for PC link.The driver (from the provided software CD) must be installed.
2RS232 port (standard DE-9 socket). A ‘straight cable’ is required for PC connection.
3Input Level LEDs that indicate the current signal level of each input:SIGNAL (signal
presence), –12 dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, OVER/LIMIT (that refers to the device maximum headroom).
4GAIN/MENU LEDs that indicate the activated inputs for data modification.
5MUTE Buttons with LEDs – Each button mute or unmute its respective input.
When an input is muted, its LED indicates red.
6LCD – Display that shows all necessary information to control the unit.
7Output Level LEDs that indicate the current signal level of each output: SIGNAL (signal
presence), –12 dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, OVER/LIMIT (that refers to the limiter threshold).
8GAIN/MENU LEDs that indicate the activated outputs for data modification.
9MUTE Buttons with LEDs – Each button mute or unmute its respective output.
When an output is muted, its LED indicates red.
PKeyboard made of 6 keys:
MENU : while editing, press to select the previous menu.
MENU : while editing, press to select the next menu.
IMPORTANT:
IfaMENU kEy Is prEssEd aNd hEld, MUTE bUTToNs [5, 9] caN bE UsEd To sElEcT whIch INpUTs /
oUTpUTs arE affEcTEd by paraMETEr valUE chaNgEs.
When inputs / outputs are editable, their GAIN/MENU LEDs [4, 8] indicate green.
It is possible to link either the two inputs or more outputs for common parameter
modification.
It is not possible to edit both inputs and outputs at the same time, therefore first it is
necessary to remove all inputs from the edit mode before adding outputs (or vice-versa).
CURSOR: while editing, press to select the previous parameter.
CURSOR : while editing, press to select the next parameter.
ENTER: press to access the system menus; while editing, press to confirm.
EXIT: Press to quit and return to the menu ‘home page’.
{DATA : rotary thumb wheel that allows to change parameter data values.
This wheel has travel velocity sensing which eases large incremental data modifications.
When adjusting the delay time, pressing and holding the ENTER key permits to increase /
decrease the data value by 1 second steps.
IMPORTANT
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REAR PANEL
}INPUTS – Audio (analogue) balanced inputs (3-pin female XLR connectors).
qOUTPUTS – Audio (analogue) balanced outputs (3-pin male XLR connectors).
wPower connector (standard IEC socket).
A compatible power cord is supplied with the unit.
The operating voltage is 90 ÷ 240 V ac (50-60 Hz).
eFuse type: T2.5A-250V.
rPOWER – power switch (I : ON, O = OFF).
– ground
– hot
– cold
CABLE MALE XLR CONNECTOR PINS:
OUTPUTS INPUTS
123456 12
POW ER
BALANCED SIGNAL
2
3
GN D
AUDIO PROCESSOR
DX
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3
GN D
1
INPUTSOUTPUTS
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DISPLAY ‘HOME PAGE’
After powering up the unit, the unit boots (it takes a few seconds) and the firmware
release is displayed (for example: 8.03).
As soon as the initialisation ends, the current preset number and name will be displayed.
The preset number indication is the menu ‘home page’.
The asterisk (when displayed after the preset number) indicates that the current preset
has been edited (parameter value modifications, toggled ‘mute’ buttons, etc.), so the
current settings do not correspond to the ones of the respective stored preset (that needs
to be recalled if it is necessary to restore all previous settings).
DX 2006 is now operating.
*** RCF ***
***** RCF *****
DX2006 v8.03
***** RCF *****
P01*________
Press and hold a MENU key [P] and press (at the same time) the MUTE buttons [5,
9] of inputs / outputs that need to be edited. GAIN/MENU LEDs [4, 8] of selected
inputs / outputs indicate green.
It is possible to link either the two inputs or more outputs for common parameter
modification.
It is not possible to edit both inputs and outputs at the same time, therefore first it is
necessary to remove all inputs from the edit mode before adding outputs (or vice versa).
Multiple inputs / outputs can be linked or unlinked by pressing sequentially the respective
MUTE buttons [5, 9] (when a MENU key is pressed and held). Any data modification
for the selected input / output is applied to the linked inputs / outputs as well.
IN THE EDIT MODE:
Press the MENU key [P] to select the next menu
Press the MENU key [P] to select the previous menu
Press the CURSOR key [P] to select the next parameter
Press the CURSOR key [P] to select the previous parameter
Turn the DATA rotary thumb wheel [{] to adjust values
Press the EXIT key [P] to quit.
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THE AVAILABLE MENUS ARE:
SIGNAL
EQ (8-band equalizer, from EQ1 to EQ8)
XOVER (crossover, on outputs only)
LIMIT (limiter, on outputs only)
SOURCE (on outputs only)
NAME
DISPLAY:
C: edited channel
I1 : input 1, I2 : input 2
O1 : output 1, O2 : output 2, O3 : output 3, O4 : output 4
IfINpUTs / oUTpUTs arE lINkEd, aNy ModIfIcaTIoN affEcTs all of ThEM (alThoUgh ThE dIsplay INdIcaTEs
oNly oNE IN ITs Top lEfT-haNd corNEr).
M: selected menu
P: selected parameter and its value
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I1:_____ Signal
LEVEL:0.00dB
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DISPLAY
I1:_____ Signal
LEVEL:0.00dB
LEVEL
Signal level, range: from – 40 dB to + 15 dB (in 0.25 dB steps).
POL
Signal polarity (phase) that can be normal (+) or inverted (–).
Normal (+) is the suggested default setting.
ThE phasE INvErsIoN May bE UsEfUl To coMpENsaTE or MINIMIsE possIblE UNdEsIrEd acoUsTIcal
dEsTrUcTIvE INTErfErENcEs, dUE To parTIcUlar loUdspEakEr posITIoNs.
DELAY
Signal delay, range 0 ÷ 40 ms (in steps of ca. 10 μS; press and hold the ENTER key to
increase / decrease the data value by ca. 1 second steps). It can be displayed in either
milliseconds (ms) or equivalent feet (ft) or metres (m); this setting is explained in the
‘System menus’ manual section.
I1:_____ Signal
POL:+
I1:_____ Signal
DELAY:000.000ms
SIGNAL MENU
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I1:______ EQ1
EQ#:1
EQ#
Selection of the band to be edited among the 8 available (EQ1 ÷ EQ8).
BYPASS
This parameter toggles the selected band bypass.
If set to ON, the current band setting will not affect the signal.
TYPE
It is possible to choose among 5 different types:
parametric equalizer (PEQ)
low-shelf filter (LO-SHF)
hi-shelf filter (HI-SHF)
first-order all-pass filter (AP-1)
second-order all-pass filter (AP-2)
Parametric equalizers (PEQ) allow to adjust the level L at the settable centre frequency
Fc and specify the bandwidth BW (the adjusted level can be widened or narrowed).
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BYPASS:Off
I1:______ EQ1
TYPE:PEQ
Low-shelf filters increase or decrease the level of all frequencies below the centre
frequency by the specified amount.
Hi-shelf filters increase or decrease the level of all frequencies above the centre
frequency by the specified amount.
All-pass filters pass all frequencies equally, but change the signal phase.
FREQ
Equalizer centre frequency setting. Its range is from 20 Hz to 30 kHz in either 1 Hz or
1/36 octave steps (the frequency steps can be chosen in the ‘System menu’, please refer
to the respective manual section).
BW (PEQ, LO-SHF, HI-SHF, AP-2 filters only)
Equalizer bandwidth setting.
Its range is from 0.02 to 3.61 octaves in 0.01 steps.
The equivalent ‘Q factor’ value is automatically displayed besides the octave value.
DEG (AP-1 filter only)
If the first-order all-pass (AP-1) filter is selected, this parameter will set the phase shift
degree at the centre frequency.
The phase shift is gradually changed from 180 degrees to the specified value of the
centre frequency.
LEVEL (PEQ, LO-SHF, HI-SHF filters only)
Equalizer level setting.
Its range is from –30.00 dB to +15.00 dB in 0.25 dB steps.
I1:______ EQ1
FREQ:1000Hz
I1:______ EQ1
BW:0.33 Q=4.36
I1:______ EQ1
DEG:15.5 deg
I1:______ EQ1
LEVEL:0.00dB
EQ (EQUALIZATION) MENU
EQ (EQUALIZATION) MENU
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O1:______ XOver
TYPL:Off
crossovErs arE NEEdEd To splIT ThE aUdIo sIgNal INTo sEparaTE frEqUENcy baNds (IN ordEr To gET
MUlTI-way soUNd sysTEMs), whIch caN bE haNdlEd by INdIvIdUal loUdspEakErs (I.E. woofErs, MIdraNgE
spEakErs, TwEETErs) dEsIgNEd for ThosE baNds.
TYPL (filter type for the band lower frequency)
It allows to select the high-pass filter type among Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley or Bessel.
The OFF setting disables the high-pass filter.
FRQL (band lower frequency)
High-pass filter cut-off frequency setting.
Its range is from 20 Hz to 30 kHz in either 1 Hz or 1/36 octave steps (the frequency steps
can be chosen in the ‘System menu’, please refer to the respective manual section).
SLPL (filter slope for the band lower frequency)
High-pass filter slope setting.
The available slopes are:
From 6 dB to 48 dB, 6 dB steps, for the Butterworth and Bessel filter types
From 12 dB to 48 dB, 12 dB steps, for the Linkwitz-Riley filter type.
TYPH (filter type for the band upper frequency)
It allows to select the low-pass filter type among Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley or Bessel.
The OFF setting disables the low-pass filter.
FRQH (band upper frequency)
Low-pass filter cut-off frequency setting.
Its range is from 20 Hz to 30 kHz in either 1 Hz or 1/36 octave steps (the frequency steps
can be chosen in the ‘System menu’, please refer to the respective manual section).
SLPH (filter slope for the band upper frequency)
Low-pass filter slope setting.
The available slopes are:
From 6 dB to 48 dB, 6 dB steps, for the Butterworth and Bessel filter types
From 12 dB to 48 dB, 12 dB steps, for the Linkwitz-Riley filter type.
ThE INsErTIoN of boTh hI-pass aNd low-pass fIlTErs Is abaNd-pass fIlTEr.
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FRQL:1000Hz
O1:______ XOver
SLPL:24dB
O1:______ XOver
TYPH:Off
O1:______ XOver
FRQH:1000Hz
O1:______ XOver
SLPH:24dB
XOVER MENU (CROSSOVER,
ON OUTPUTS ONLY)
XOVER MENU (CROSSOVER, ON OUTPUTS ONLY)
FRQL
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FRQH
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O1:______ Limit
THRESH:+20.0dB
lIMITErs allow sIgNals bElow aspEcIfIEd lEvEl To pass UNaffEcTEd aNd aTTENUaTE ThE pEaks of sTroNgEr
sIgNals ThaT ExcEEd ThE ThrEshold.
THRESH
Limiter threshold setting.
Its range is from –20 to +20 dBu (in 0.5 dBu steps).
ATTACK
Limiter attack time setting. Its range is from 0.3 to 1 ms in 0.1 ms steps and from 1 to
100 ms in 1 ms steps.
RELEASE
The limiter release time can be set to 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the attack time.
O1:______ Limit
ATTACK:10ms
O1:______ Limit
RELEASE:8XAtck
IN1
Input 1 level setting for the current output channel.
It can be used to mix the input 1 (by setting the level from –40 to 0 dB) or
disable it (OFF).
IN2
Input 2 level setting for the current output channel.
It can be used to mix the input 2 (by setting the level from –40 to 0 dB) or
disable it (OFF).
IfboTh INpUTs arE ENablEd, ThEy wIll bE MIxEd TogEThEr INTo ThE cUrrENT oUTpUT chaNNEl.
O1:______ Source
IN1:Off
O1:______ Source
IN2:-14.00
NAME
A 6-character name (a label) can be assigned to each input / output.
Press the CURSOR key [P] to select the next character.
Press the CURSOR key [P] to return to the previous character.
Turn the DATA rotary thumb wheel [{] to change characters.
I1:______ Name
NAME:______
LIMIT MENU
(LIMITER, ON OUTPUTS ONLY)
LIMIT MENU (LIMITER, ON OUTPUTS ONLY)
SOURCE MENU
(ON OUTPUTS ONLY)
SOURCE MENU (ON OUTPUTS ONLY)
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SYSTEM MENUS
The system menus allow the user to control and change parameters that are related to
the unit general operation. These can be accessed by pressing the ENTER key [P] when
the display shows the ‘home page’ (when no input/output menu is activated).
All system menus require to press ENTER key [P] twice to confirm and save new
settings.
AFTER ENTERING:
Press the MENU key [P] to select the next menu
Press the MENU key [P] to select the previous menu
Press the CURSOR key [P] to select the next parameter
Press the CURSOR key [P] to select the previous parameter
Turn the DATA rotary thumb wheel [{] to adjust values
Press the ENTER key [P] to proceed / confirm
Press the EXIT key to quit.
THE AVAILABLE MENUS ARE:
PRESET RECALL (‘Recall’ is displayed)
PRESET STORE (‘Store’ is displayed)
INPUT / OUPUT COPY (‘Copy’ is displayed)
GENERAL SETTINGS (‘Generl’ is displayed)
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS (‘Comm’ is displayed)
SECURITY (‘Secure’ is displayed)
FACTORY SETTINGS (‘Reset’ is displayed)
INTERNAL SYSTEM OPTIMIZER (noise gate, ‘ISO’ is displayed)
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P:n
This parameter allows to select which preset (n) will be recalled from the internal
memory.
The program name is displayed beside the program number.
PRESET STORE MENU
DX 2006 has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30 different presets.
A preset can be stored using this menu. The old preset having with the same number will
be replaced. Once the preset is stored on the internal memory, it can be always recalled,
even after powering down.
P:n
This parameter allows to select which preset (n) will be stored on the internal memory.
NAM:
A descriptive name (a label) of up to 12 characters can be assigned to each preset.
Press the CURSOR key [P] to select the next character.
Press the CURSOR key [P] to return to the previous character.
Turn the DATA rotary thumb wheel [{] to change characters.
PRESET RECALL MENU
PRESET STORE MENU
SYSTEM Recall
P:1 _________
SYSTEM Store
P:1
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INPUT / OUPUT COPY MENU
THIS MENU ALLOWS TO COPY INPUTS / OUTPUTS:
When the source and the target are both inputs, all parameter values will be copied
When the source and the target are both outputs, all parameters values will be copied
If the source is an input and the target is an output (or vice-versa), ‘Level’, ‘Polarity’,
‘Delay’, ‘EQ’ and ‘Name’ will be copied only.
SOURCE
Source input / output from which data are copied.
TARGET
Target input / output to which data are copied.
GENERAL SETTINGS MENU
FREQ MODE
Setting of the frequency control mode for EQ and crossover filters.
It can be either 36 steps/octave or all frequencies (1 Hz resolution).
DELAY UNIT
Delay unit setting: the delay can be displayed in either milliseconds (ms) or equivalent
feet (ft) or metres (m).
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS MENU
NoTE: ThE UNIT NEEds To bE rEbooTEd (swITch ThE UNIT off, ThEN oN agaIN) bEforE NEw
coMMUNIcaTIoN sETTINgs TakE EffEcT.
DEVICE ID
This setting assigns a device ID number (from 1 to 16) to the unit. This ID is only useful
when a network of more than 1 device is used. In normal operation the device ID is 1.
BAUD RATE
Serial communication baud rate setting.
PC ‘XConsole’ uses a baud rate of 115200, so this value should be left unchanged.
SECURITY MENU
PASSWORD
A new DX 2006 does not require a password.
The device can be protected against unauthorized editing by a 4-character password,
which can be stored when using the PC ‘Xconsole’ software only.
When the correct password is entered, the parameter protection will be disabled.
After re-entering the password (or turning the unit off), the parameter protection will be
enabled again.
Press the CURSOR key [P] to select the next character.
Press the CURSOR key [P] to return to the previous character.
Turn the DATA rotary thumb wheel [{] to change characters.
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GENERAL SETTINGS MENU
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS MENU
SECURITY MENU
SYSTEM Copy
SOURCE:In1
SYSTEM Copy
TARGET:In2
SYSTEM Generl
FREQ MODE:All
SYSTEM Generl
DELAY UNIT:ms
SYSTEM Comm
DEVICE ID:1
SYSTEM Comm
BAUD RATE:115200
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SYSTEM Reset
CURRENT:Yes
FACTORY SETTINGS MENU
RESET CURRENT
If necessary, turn the DATA rotary thumb wheel [11] to select YES, then press ENTER [10]
twice to reset all current parameter values back to factory default settings.
NoTE: sTorEd prEsETs aNd sysTEM sETTINgs arE NoT affEcTEd by ThE rEsET fUNcTIoN!
aTTENTIoN: ThIs fUNcTIoN dElETEs all cUrrENT valUE chaNgEs!
INTERNAL SYSTEM OPTIMIZER MENU (NOISE GATE)
The unit features a ‘noise gate’ that reduces the ground floor noise when no signal is
present on inputs.
THRESHOLD
The noise gate threshold level can be adjusted (from 80 to 120).
BYPASS
If unwanted noise gate effects are audible on low sound levels, the noise gate can be
disabled by setting BYPASS to ON.
INFO MENU
NAM (name)
The device name is displayed.
FIRMWARE
The firmware release is displayed.
CODE
This code is 11110000 if no security password has been set (factory setting).
If this code is not 11110000, a security password has been set and parameters cannot
be modified by an user that does not know the right password.
FACTORY SETTINGS MENU
INTERNAL SYSTEM OPTIMIZER
MENU (NOISE GATE)
INFO MENU
SYSTEM ISO
THRESHOLD:102
SYSTEM ISO
BYPASS:On
SYSTEM Info
NAM:_________
SYSTEM Info
FIRMWARE:v8.00
SYSTEM Info
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CHANNEL PARAMETER REFERENCE
PC SOFTWARE
DX 2006 is shipped with a special PC Graphic User Interface (GUI) application, named
‘Xconsole’, which allows the user to control the unit from a PC.
Presets can be recalled and stored from/to PC hard disk.
DX 2006 can be linked to a PC via either RS232 or USB.
USB may require the installation of additional drivers.
MENU PARAMETER MIN. VALUE MAX. VALUE STEPS UNIT
Signal
Level – 40 + 15 0.25 dB
Polarity + / –
Delay
0 40 0.010 / 0.011 mS
0 45.538 0.011 / 0.012 ft
0 13.876 0.003 / 0.004 m
Equalizer
EQ number 1 8 1
Bypass Off / On
Type PEQ / LO-SHF / HI-SHF / AP-1 / AP-2
Frequency 20 30 000 1 Hz / 1/36oct Hz / octaves
Bandwidth 0.02 3.61 0.01 octaves
Degree (AP-1) 0 179.5 0.5 degrees
Level – 30 + 15 0.25 dB
Crossover
(high-pass,
low-pass)
Type Off / Butterworth / Linkwitz-Riley / Bessel
Cutoff frequency 20 30 000 1 Hz / 1/36oct Hz / octaves
Slope 6 /(12 LR) 48 6 / (12 LR) dB
Limiter
Threshold – 20 + 20 0.5 dBu
Attack time 0.3 100 0.1 / 1 ms
Release time 2x / 4x / 8x / 16x / 32x Attack time
Source
Input 1 level Off / – 40 0 0.25 dB
Input 2 level Off / – 40 0 0.25 dB
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SPECIFICATIONS
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Input Impedance:
Output Impedance:
Maximum Level:
Type:
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response:
Dynamic Range:
CMMR:
Crosstalk:
Distortion:
DIGITAL AUDIO
Processor:
Sampling Rate:
Converters:
Latency:
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Display:
Level Meters:
Buttons:
Dial Encoder:
CONNECTORS
Analogue Inputs:
Analogue Outputs:
RS-232:
USB:
Power:
AUDIO CONTROL PARAMETERS
Gain:
Polarity:
Delay:
Delay Units:
EQUALIZERS (8 PER INPUT / OUTPUT)
Type:
Gain:
Bandwidth:
CROSSOVER FILTERS (2 PER OUTPUT)
Filter Types:
Slopes:
LIMITERS (1 PER OUTPUT)
Threshold:
Attack time:
Release time:
GENERAL
Preset Number:
Frequency Modes:
Operating voltage:
Dimensions (w, h, d):
Net weight:
>10 kΩ
50 Ω
+20 dBu
Electronically balanced
± 0.1 dB (20 ÷ 30 kHz)
115dB typ (unweighted)
> 60dB (50 to 10kHz)
< – 100 dB
0.002% (1 kHz @ +4 dBu)
40 bits
96 kHz
24 bits
1.5 ms
2 x 16 Character Backlit LCD
5 LEDs x channel
Mute/Edit Controls, Menu Controls
Embedded Thumb Wheel
3-pin female XLR
3-pin male XLR
Female D-sub DE-9
Type B
Standard IEC Socket with fuse
– 40 ÷ +15 dB in 0.25 dB steps
+ / –
up to 40 ms per input / output
ms, ft, m
Parametric, Lo-shelf, Hi-shelf, AP-1, AP-2
–15 ÷ +15 dB in 0.25 dB steps
0.02 to 3.61 octaves
Butterworth, Linkwitz Riley, Bessel
6 / 12 to 48 dB / oct
–20 ÷ +20 dBu
0.3 ÷ 100 ms
2-4-8-16-32x the attack time
30
1 Hz resolution, 36 steps/oct
90 ÷ 240 V ac (50-60 Hz)
483 x 44 x 229 mm (19”x 1.75”x 9”),
1 rack unit (19”)
4.5 kg (10 lbs)

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ITALIANO
IMPORTANTE
Prima di collegare ed utilizzare questo prodotto, leggere attentamente le istruzioni
contenute in questo manuale, il quale è da conservare per riferimenti futuri. Il presente
manuale costituisce parte integrante del prodotto e deve accompagnare quest’ultimo
anche nei passaggi di proprietà, per permettere al nuovo proprietario di conoscere le
modalità d’installazione e d’utilizzo e le avvertenze per la sicurezza.
L’installazione e l’utilizzo errati del prodotto esimono la RCF S.p.A. da ogni responsabilità.
ATTENZIONE: Per prevenire i rischi di fiamme o scosse elettriche, non esporre mai questo
prodotto alla pioggia o all’umidità.
AVVERTENZE PER LA SICUREZZA
1. Tutte le avvertenze, in particolare quelle relative alla sicurezza, devono essere lette con
particolare attenzione, in quanto contengono importanti informazioni.
2. ALIMENTAZIONE DIRETTA DA RETE
La tensione di alimentazione dell’apparecchio ha un valore sufficientemente alto da
costituire un rischio di folgorazione per le persone: non procedere mai all’installazione
o connessione dell’apparecchio con il cavo d’alimentazione collegato alla rete.
Prima di alimentare questo prodotto, assicurarsi che tutte le connessioni siano
corrette e che la tensione della vostra rete di alimentazione corrisponda quella di
targa dell’apparecchio, in caso contrario rivolgetevi ad un rivenditore RCF.
Le parti metalliche dell’apparecchio sono collegate a terra tramite il cavo di
alimentazione. Un apparecchio avente costruzione di CLASSE I deve essere connesso
alla presa di rete con un collegamento alla terra di protezione.
Accertarsi che il cavo di alimentazione dell’apparecchio non possa essere calpestato o
schiacciato da oggetti, al fine di salvaguardarne la perfetta integrità.
Per evitare il rischio di shock elettrici, non aprire mai l’apparecchio: all’interno non vi
sono parti che possono essere utilizzate dall’utente.
3. Impedire che oggetti o liquidi entrino all’interno del prodotto,perché potrebbero causare
un corto circuito. L’apparecchio non deve essere esposto a stillicidio o a spruzzi d’acqua;
nessun oggetto pieno di liquido, quali vasi, deve essere posto sull’apparecchio.
Nessuna sorgente di fiamma nuda (es. candele accese) deve essere posta sull’apparecchio.
4. Non eseguire sul prodotto interventi / modifiche / riparazioni se non quelle espressamente
descritte sul manuale istruzioni.
Contattare centri di assistenza autorizzati o personale altamente qualificato quando:
l’apparecchio non funziona (o funziona in modo anomalo);
il cavo di alimentazione ha subito gravi danni;
oggetti o liquidi sono entrati nell’apparecchio;
l’apparecchio ha subito forti urti.
5. Qualora questo prodotto non sia utilizzato per lunghi periodi, scollegare il cavo
d’alimentazione.
6. Nel caso che dal prodotto provengano odori anomali o fumo, spegnerlo
immediatamente e scollegare il cavo d’alimentazione.
7. Non collegare a questo prodotto altri apparecchi e accessori non previsti.
Quando è prevista l’installazione sospesa, utilizzare solamente gli appositi punti di
ancoraggio e non cercare di appendere questo prodotto tramite elementi non idonei o
previsti allo scopo.
Verificare inoltre l’idoneità del supporto (parete, soffitto, struttura ecc., al quale è ancorato
il prodotto) e dei componenti utilizzati per il fissaggio (tasselli, viti, staffe non fornite
da RCF ecc.) che devono garantire la sicurezza dell’impianto / installazione nel tempo,
anche considerando, ad esempio, vibrazioni meccaniche normalmente generate da un
trasduttore.
Per evitare il pericolo di cadute, non sovrapporre fra loro più unità di questo prodotto,
quando questa possibilità non è espressamente contemplata dal manuale istruzioni.
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ATTENZIONE
AVVERTENZE PER
LA SICUREZZA