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BEHRINGER DCX2496 QUICK START GUIDE
The ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 is the ultimate digital loudspeaker management system with an
unheard-of audio quality and feature list. It is an indispensable tool for the precise set-up of multiple
loudspeaker systems or arrays. Installation contractors, live-sound engineers,
cinemas/discotheques/concert hall operators will quickly learn to love this model’s rich features. Signals
can be split in various ways to assure precise sound by using the optimal
frequency
range of each
loudspeaker.
FACTORY RESET PROCEDURE
• With the DCX2496 powered off, press and hold both PAGE keys and power up the unit.
• At the prompt, press OK. The display defaults to the ROUTING page
All functions or menus start out with the INPUT/OUTPUT routing page. The ROUTING page shows which input the signal is
coming into, which output it’s routed to, and the crossover points for those outputs (indicated as CONFIG). The CONFIG is
usually described by L (low), M (medium), H (high).
SETUP CONFIGURATION:
Sets up the unit’s global configuration and operating preferences.
• SETUP IN/OUT - Sets up the unit for output configuration, stereo linking
• SETUP DELAY CORRECTION/AUTO ALIGN - Sets up the auto align feature and delay correction
o For AUTO ALIGN, press OK to continue
o Unmute all outputs to auto-align
o Adjust noise level.
• SETUP/COPY – Copies settings from one output to another
• PAGE LOCK – Password protects a specific page. Press the JOG WHEEL to turn on and enter a password
• GLOBAL LOCK – Password protects the entire unit. Press the JOG WHEEL to turn on and enter a password
• MISCELLANEOUS – Various settings for MIDI, contrast adjustment, and other preferences. Use the parameter key to
select parameter, use the JOG WHEEL to edit parameter, press PARAMETER key to move to the next one.
RECALL KEY
Recalls preprogrammed settings, also loads settings stored in PMCIA card. This is the best way to change settings
quickly for various “standard” configurations.
• Use the JOG WHEEL to select INT (internal) or CARD (PMCIA card)
• Press the PARAMETER keys to select a preset configuration
• Press OK key to change, CANCEL key to cancel
SUM KEY
• Sets up the inputs in SUM (combined), all adjustments such as delay, EQ, and dynamic eq are available and applicable to
the summed inputs.
INPUTS CONFIGURATION
By selecting the input configuration, it’s possible to tailor specific settings to that input. Select the INPUT. The first
page of the menu indicates where that input is routed to.
• INPUT GAIN ADJUSTMENT – Adjusts gain in dB. Use the JOG WHEEL to adjust the gain level.
• DELAY ADJUSTMENT – Adjusts the delay time for the input. Use the JOG WHEEL to turn on the DELAY, use the
parameter key to select the DISTANCE/TIME parameter, and edit it using the JOG WHEEL
• EQ – Use the JOG WHEEL to turn it on. Use the parameter key to select the type of EQ, frequency, gain, and other
adjustments. Use the JOG wheel to adjust, then press the parameter key to move to the next one.
• DYNAMIC EQ – Same adjustment procedure applies as above
• DYNAMIC EQ (dynamics adjustments) – Adjusts the specific dynamic adjustment of the EQ, such as threshold, ratio,
attack, and release.
OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION
• GENERAL - Selects INPUT source, output gain , and names the output. Use the parameter keys to select and the JOG
WHEEL to edit individual settings.
• X-OVER POINTS – Selects the crossover point and other parameters for the selected output. Use the parameter key to
select, and the JOG WHEEL to edit.
• EQ – Selects the EQ parameters for the selected output. Adjust in the same fashion as the input parameters.
• DYN-EQ – Adjusts the dynamic eq parameters for the selected outputs.
• DYN-EQ DYNAMICS – Dynamic adjustment of the dynamic eq
• LIMITER – Adjusts the LIMITER settings. Select the parameter with the PARAMETER keys, use the JOG WHEEL to edit.
• POLARITY/PHASE – Sets the polarity, and selects degrees of phase
• DELAY – Sets the alignment delay between all the outputs.
MUTE CONFIGURATION
• Mutes and unmutes all outputs.
• MUTE SELECT – Selects and deselects all mute in/out. Use the parameter keys to select and select the MUTE ALL
OUTS and press the OK to mute, CANCEL to unmute. also applies to muting the inputs