Bbe DS26 User Manual

DIGITAL SPEAKER PROCESSORDS24/DS26•User Guide •Reference Manualprofessional products

4QUICK START®NOTE: This section will describe navigation of the front panel controls as follows:The button to press will be shown in ALL CAPITALS. For

5QUICK STARTDepending on the mode selected, other options will appear for this level of the menu, primarilyconcerned with input and output assignments

6INSTALLATION®Your DS24/DS26 was carefully packed at the factory and the packagingwas designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless,

7OPERATIONThere are two methods of creating and selecting programs on theDS24/DS26.1.The first method uses the front panel controls of the unit and re

8OPERATION®you back, simply hit EXIT and start again.Where an additional "ENTER" press is required to write the selection to memory, thescre

9OPERATIONPress MENU, NEXT and ENTER. Then use the NEXT/BACK and ENTER buttons to adjust theSecurity Submenu.The various locking modes are as follows:

10OPERATION®A.Determines whether the outputs will stay muted on power up until manuallyswitched off (Mute Hold) or the level will gradually fade up to

11OPERATION7.6.1.2 Outputs: Press NEXT again and the screen will display an Output (Op1 = Output 1). Setthe desired input gain level. At this point yo

12OPERATION®HiPass: frequency range 10Hz~16.0KHzLoPass: frequency range 35Hz~22.0KHzUse HPF and LPF together to define the frequency band for this cha

13OPERATIONgain to the program level after the threshold point has been exceeded by the incom-ing signal. Generally, set shorter attack times on outpu

iIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS®

14BLOCK DIAGRAMS®7.7 DS26 BLOCK DIAGRAMSINPUT AGAININPUT BGAINSUMA+BGAINDelayDelayDelayDelayDelayDelayPEQSHPFLPFMUTELOWOUTPUT 1GAINHPFLPFMUTEHIGHOUTPU

15BLOCK DIAGRAMSINPUT AGAIN GAINDelayPEQSHPFLPFINPUT BGAINSUMA+BOUT 5 & 6: BOUT 5 & 6: A+BMUTEMUTELOWOUTPUT 1GAINDelayPEQSHPFLPFMUTEMUTEHIGHOU

16BLOCK DIAGRAMS®7.8 DS24 BLOCK DIAGRAMS INPUT AGAININPUT BGAINSUMA+BOUT 3 & 4: BOUT 3 & 4: A+BGAINDelayPEQSHPFLPFMUTELIMITERLOWOUTPUT 1HIGHO

17GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)The BBE SYSOMAX software provides a graphical method of programmingon a DS24 or DS26. It can also be used to make chan

18GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (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 cli

19GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (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 th

20GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)®You should now see the global view. This is the main screen from which to make yourprogramming choices.8.4.3 Top Line

21GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)desired and click OK. The dialog box will close and you will be returned to the mainscreen view.To rename a program th

22CREATING A PROGRAM®Once the device type and crossover type have been selected, the mainscreen will show blocks for each programmable section. The te

23CREATING A PROGRAM9.4 OUT 1, OUT 2, etc. Each tab selects an output channel. Use this screen to program crossover frequencies, fil-ter type, and up

iiCONTENTSDS24/DS26 and DS26 Features ……………………………………………………v1 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………vi2 What is a Speaker Management System? ………………………

24CREATING A PROGRAM®Use the sliders to select values for Frequency., Q and Gain (cut/boost). An additional checkbox for FLAT will bypass all value se

25SPECIFICATIONSInput Impedance ………………10KOhmsCMRR …………………………50dB (30Hz~20KHz)Output Impedance ……………<50OhmsMaxim output electrical level …Vpp=4V,

26SERVICE • WARRANTY • MAINTENANCE®11 SERVICEWe recommend that if at all possible, a BBE DS24 or DS26 that requires service be sentto our facility in

27SERVICE • WARRANTY • MAINTENANCEis not within the warranty period.All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of 90 days from the date of se

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8.3 STARTING UP SYSOMAX ………………………………………………188.3.1 From the Start menu: ……………………………………………188.3.2 From Windows Explorer or My Computer: ……………………188.4 Na

ivDS24/DS26 AND DS26 FEATURES• Choice of 2 X2-way, 2 X 3-way, 2-way + sub, 4-way, 5-way 6-waycrossover (depending on model)• DS24 is 2 inputs 4 output

vINTRODUCTION®Thank you for choosing the BBE DS24/DS26 Speaker Management System.This product will enable you to obtain the best possible performance

1WHAT IS A SPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?A Speaker Management System uses digital signal processing to accom-plish multiple functions that affect the audi

2FRONT PANEL®1. LCDThe 2x20 backlit LCD displays the program and programming choices of the unit.2. <Back/Next>These buttons allow navigation fo

3REAR PANEL1. Power JackThis accepts a standard IEC type AC bayonet plug.2. RS232 InterfaceConnect this to the serial port on a PC using the included