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Manual BBE DS24

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    DIGIT AL SPEAKER PROCESSOR DS24/DS26 •User Guide •Reference Manual professional products ...

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    i IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS ® ...

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    ii CONTENTS DS24/DS26 and DS26 Features ……………………………………………………v 1 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………vi 2 What is a Speaker Management System? ……………………………………1 2.1 Crossov er: ……………………………………………? ...

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    8.3 ST AR TING UP SYSOMAX ………………………………………………18 8.3.1 F rom the Star t menu: ……………………………………………18 8.3.2 F rom Windo ws Explorer or My Computer : ……………………18 8.4 Navigating SYSOMAX ……………………………………………………18 8.4.1 Crossov er T ypes ...

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    iv DS24/DS26 AND DS26 FEA TURES • Choice of 2 X2-way , 2 X 3-way , 2-way + sub, 4-way , 5-way 6-way crossover (depending on model) • DS24 is 2 inputs 4 outputs and includes 4 crossover configurations • DS26 is 2 inputs 6 outputs and includes 6 crossover configurations • Input gain control for each channel • Separate crossover controller ? ...

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    v INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for choosing the BBE DS24/DS26 Speaker Management System. This product will enable you to obtain the best possible performance from your loudspeaker system. Y ou can also reduce the amount of outboard gear that is required to transport, set-up and operate as part of the sound system. The DS24/DS26 offers many powerful fu ...

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    1 WHA T IS A SPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? A Speaker Management System uses digital signal processing to accom- plish multiple functions that affect the audio signal between the mixer and the power amplifiers. These functions include crossover , equalization, delay , limiting, high-pass and low-pass filtering as well as signal distribu- tion. Programs ...

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    2 FRONT P ANEL ® 1. LCD The 2x20 backlit LCD displays the program and programming choices of the unit. 2. <Back/Next> These buttons allow naviga tion for selection of sub-menus and some parameter values. 3. Menu This is one of two buttons that will access the front panel programming. This one is used primarily to select which program to call ...

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    3 REAR P ANEL 1. Power Jack This accepts a standard IEC type AC bayonet plug. 2. RS232 Interface Connect this to the serial port on a PC using the included cable or other standard DB-9 type cable. With the software installed, the PC can now monitor and program the DS24/DS26. 3. XLR Input These are balanced (Pin 2 Hot) XLR inputs that accept the sig ...

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    4 QUICK ST AR T ® NOTE: This section will describe navigation of the front panel controls as follo ws: The button to press will be shown in ALL CAPIT ALS. For QUICK ST ART , a number following in parentheses (#) will also be included. These refer to the same names and numbers as shown in Figure 1, Front P anel Controls and Indica tors. The expecte ...

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    5 QUICK ST AR T Depending on the mode selected, other options will appear for this level of the menu, primarily concerned with input and output assignments. Some assignments are fixed with the crossover type selected. Only those assignments tha t can be selected will show on the display . Either the BACK/NEXT (2) buttons or the Parameter dial will ...

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    6 INST ALLA TION ® Y our DS24/DS26 was carefully packed at the factor y and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage tha t may have occurred in transit. If the unit is damaged please do not return it to u ...

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    7 OPERA TION There are two methods of creating and selecting programs on the DS24/DS26. 1.The first method uses the front panel controls of the unit and requires stepping through menus to access the proper parameter that needs adjusting. Once programs have been saved to the onboard memor y , call- ing up a program is quite simple. See QUICK ST ART ...

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    8 OPERA TION ® you back, simply hit EXIT and start a gain. Where an additional "ENTER" press is required to write the selection to memory , the screen will prompt you with "[ENTER] to Confirm". The LED display also offers some hints. Left or right arrows on the top line indicate the BACK/NEXT buttons will step to other choices. ...

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    9 OPERA TION Press MENU, NEXT and ENTER. Then use the NEXT/BACK and ENTER buttons to adjust the Security Submenu. The various locking modes are as follows: 1.LOCK: Changes only: P arameters can be viewed, but cannot be adjusted. MUTE buttons are valid. 2.LOCK: Changes + View: Parameters cannot be viewed or adjusted. MUTE buttons are valid. 3.LOCK: ...

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    10 OPERA TION ® A.Determines whether the outputs will stay muted on power up until manually switched off (Mute Hold) or the level will gradually fade up to the operating level (Fade In). The fade-in time is fixed. B.Fade-in: Mutes are off, but Output channels rise to programmed levels gradually . C.Mute Hold: All Output channels are muted until th ...

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    11 OPERA TION 7.6.1.2 Outputs: Press NEXT again and the screen will display an Output (Op1 = Output 1). Set the desired input gain level. At this point you can use the BACK/NEXT buttons to step through each of the parameters for the currently selected output. Press the GAIN button again to go to the next Output and program all of its parameters. (T ...

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    12 OPERA TION ® HiPass: frequency range 10Hz~16.0KHz LoPass: frequency range 35Hz~22.0KHz Use HPF and LPF together to define the frequency band for this channel of the crossover . 7.6.1.7 PEQ: Set the parameters for the five available bands of parametric EQ. Press the P ARAM dial to toggle between the three parameters on the display . These includ ...

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    13 OPERA TION gain to the program level after the threshold point has been exceeded by the incom- ing signal. Generally , set shorter attack times on outputs tha t are feeding mids and highs and longer attack times for lows and subs. The time should be chosen care- fully as the danger of dynamics distortion usually increases with shorter attack tim ...

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    14 BLOCK DIAGRAMS ® 7.7 DS26 BLOCK DIAGRAMS INPUT A GAIN INPUT B GAIN SUM A+B GAIN Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE LOW OUTPUT 1 GAIN HPF LPF MUTE HIGH OUTPUT 2 GAIN HPF LPF MUTE LOW OUTPUT 3 GAIN HPF LPF MUTE HIGH OUTPUT 4 GAIN HPF LPF MUTE Msub OUTPUT 5 GAIN HPF LPF MUTE Aux OUTPUT 6 PEQS PEQS PEQS PEQS PEQS GAIN Delay Delay ...

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    15 BLOCK DIAGRAMS INPUT A GAIN GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF INPUT B GAIN SUM A+B OUT 5 & 6: B OUT 5 & 6: A+B MUTE MUTE LOW OUTPUT 1 GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE MUTE HIGH OUTPUT 2 GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE MUTE LOW OUTPUT 3 GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE MUTE HIGH OUTPUT 4 GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE MUTE MSUB OUTPUT 5 GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF ...

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    16 BLOCK DIAGRAMS ® 7.8 DS24 BLOCK DIAGRAMS INPUT A GAIN INPUT B GAIN SUM A+B OUT 3 & 4: B OUT 3 & 4: A+B GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE LIMITER LOW OUTPUT 1 HIGH OUTPUT 2 CLIP GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE LIMITER CLIP GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE LIMITER LOW OUTPUT 3 HIGH OUTPUT 4 CLIP GAIN Delay PEQS HPF LPF MUTE LIMITER CLIP INPUT A GAIN ...

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    17 GRAPHICAL USER INTERF ACE (GUI) The BBE SYSOMAX software provides a graphical method of programming on a DS24 or DS26. It can also be used to make changes in real time, if adjustments are required, during live operation. Full metering and control of all settings available on the PC. Because it provides a more graphic and overall view , this meth ...

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    18 GRAPHICAL USER INTERF ACE (GUI) ® 2.Select My Computer from the Desktop or Start menu. 3.Click on BBE (D) (CD-ROM drive is usually drive D) 4.Double click on the file that then displays: DS26_ds24Setup_v13.exe 5.The Setup Wizard screen will a ppear . 6.Follow the prompts displayed on the screen to install the program. 7.When the installation is ...

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    19 GRAPHICAL USER INTERF ACE (GUI) 2.Click NEW . A dialog box labeled “Unit” will appear in the screen. 3.Device ID assigns a number between 1 and 64 to the unit. 4.Select Unit T ype selects whether the unit is a DS24 or a DS26. 5.Format selects the main crossover mode for the unit. There are four types a vailable for the DS24 and six types ava ...

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    20 GRAPHICAL USER INTERF ACE (GUI) ® Y ou should no w see the global view . This is the main screen from which to make your programming choices. 8.4.3 T op Line Menu 1.File gives the typical Windows file management choices. 2.Config provides two choices: Modify and RS-232. Clicking Modify will open the Unit dialog box. Clicking RS-232 lets you ass ...

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    21 GRAPHICAL USER INTERF ACE (GUI) desired and click OK. The dialog box will close and you will be returned to the main screen view . T o rename a program that has already been named, click on a program location in the table, then click Rename. Enter the desired name in the text box and click OK. The dia- log box will close and you will be returned ...

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    22 CREA TING A PROGRAM ® Once the device type and crossover type have been selected, the main screen will show blocks for each programmable section. The term “pro- gram” as used here is equivalent to “preset” as used on other program- mable devices. When entering values into text boxes you can use your pointing device such as a mouse or to ...

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    23 CREA TING A PROGRAM 9.4 OUT 1, OUT 2, etc. Each tab selects an output channel. Use this screen to program crossover frequencies, fil- ter type, and up to five parametric EQ’ s. In addition, the same programming choices as on the GAIN screen are duplicated here, but just for the selected output channel. 9.5 Crossover Filters: [insert screen sho ...

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    24 CREA TING A PROGRAM ® Use the sliders to select values for Frequenc y ., Q and Gain (cut/boost). An additional check box for FLA T will bypass all value selections. At the bottom of the screen are forward and back arrows to step through the five PEQ’ s. Gain must be set to 0 (zero) to select a different type of filter including the Hi or Low ...

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    25 SPECIFICA TIONS Input Impedance ………………10KOhms CMRR …………………………50dB (30Hz~20KHz) Output Impedance ……………<50Ohms Maxim output electrical level …Vpp=4V , Vpp=7.6V Frequenc y Resp ………………20Hz~20.0KHz Dynamic Range ………………110dB (A weighted) Distortion ………………………0.01%( ...

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    26 SER VICE • W ARRANTY • MAINTENANCE ® 11 SERVICE We recommend that if at all possible, a BBE DS24 or DS26 tha t requires service be sent to our facility in Huntington Beach, California. We request that a “RETURN AUTHORIZA- TION” be issued by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. If this is not possible, call BBE Sound, Inc. direct ...

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    27 SER VICE • W ARRANTY • MAINTENANCE is not within the warranty period. All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of 90 days from the date of ser vice. BBE Sound, Inc. is NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Should the unit fail to operate for any reason, our sole obligation is to repair it as described above. DO NOT RETURN ANY PROD ...

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    5381 Production Driv e Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-897-6766 • F AX 714-896-0736 www .bbesound.com BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. ® rev . 1 5/2005 ...

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