EAW DX810 manual

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2 – DX810 T able of Contents 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 2 2. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3 Key Features ................................................................................. 4 Front Panel Features ...............[...]

DX810 – 3 2. INTRODUCTION fader). Output meters indicate the actual level at output (post-fader). Levels are set by means of UP/ DOWN pushbuttons dedicated to each input and output. A MODE button is used to select between Mix A and B. This allows adjustment of levels to both mix outputs from the same set of input controls. A third function of the[...]

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DX810 – 5 2 OL 4 7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 A B LOCK MODE POWER COMM PORT B A MASTER DX810 DIGIT AL MIXER B REMOTE BUS A RECORD A B OUTPUTS LOGIC I/O TRIM 8 M I C G A I N 0 60 T URING DA TE COMM PORT 12345678 LINE MIC - 30dB +30dB U N 0 0 dB PHANTOM POWER 48V DC 12 1 +5V 11 G1 G + – G + – G + – INPUTS OUTPUTS ON J I H G C D E F • 1 0 e –[...]

6 – DX810 OUTPUTS A/B These 3-pin Phoenix-type connectors supply a balanced line-level signal from OUTPUTS A and B . LOGIC I/O This 25-pin D-Sub connector provides 10 logic control inputs and 10 logic control outputs (open-collector). These inputs can be used to control a wide variety of DX810 functions via external switching. The outputs can be [...]

DX810 – 7 3. INST ALLA TION CONNECTIONS Connecting Balanced Sources Use high-quality three-conductor cable for balanced connections, such as Star Quad by Belden, Canare, or Mogami, etc. The better the shield, the better the audio signal is protected from induced EMI and RFI. Note: With screw-down connectors, it ’ s best to use stranded wire tha[...]

8 – DX810 Connecting the LOGIC I/O This is a 25-pin D-Sub connector . There are 10 programmable logic inputs and 10 programmable log ic outputs. In addition, there is an 11th fixed logic output to indicate "System OK." They are all active- low circuits. Use 22 gauge wire for these connections. N/C GROUND SYSTEM OK LOGIC OUT 11 LOGIC OUT[...]

DX810 – 9 – + G G + – MIC LINE 4. OPERA TION QUICK ST ART Reading the instruction manual is the only way to fully understand the features and functions of the DX810. However , this Quick Start section provides a quick overview to get the DX810 set up and working fast. Make sure the power switch is off while setting up and making connections t[...]

10 – DX810 Bus A and B Input T rim There is no metering after the BUS A and B input TRIM controls. These controls must be adjusted by ear . Start the program source playback for all sources connected to the BUS A or BUS B input. Slowly increase the TRIM control to the center position (12 o ’ clock), which is unity gain. Then adjust the TRIM con[...]

DX810 – 11 USING THE DIRECT OUTPUTS The DIRECT OUTPUTS provide an unbalanced line- level signal from each of the 8 Input channels. This signal comes from the output of the preamplifier stage on each input channel, prior to the A/D converter and subsequent digital signal processing. Use the DIRECT OUTPUTS to connect a continuous music source (e.g.[...]

12 – DX810 The logic functions assigned to each individual logic input and output are configured using the DX- 810-PC application. In addition, each logic input and output can be assigned a descriptive name (up to 32 characters) for easier identification within the PC application. Note: Logic I/O functions are set from the PC application only . L[...]

DX810 – 13 Preset Active A logic output can indicate when a particular preset is active. Force On A logic output can indicate when a particular input or group is being forced on. Priority active A logic output can indicate when a particular input or group force-on priority is active. Combine active A logic output can indicate when a particular co[...]

14 – DX810 CONNECTING A PC Use a standard DB9 (male/female) computer cable to connect a PC to the DX810. The DX-810-PC application uses COM1 on the PC by default. Y ou can select a different COM port by clicking on Advanced in the top menu bar and selecting Configure COM Ports . Refer to “ Configure COM Ports ” on page 16 for more information[...]

DX810 – 15 TOP SECTION The T op Section includes the Menu bar , the Active Logic Input and Output indicators, and Preset, On Line, and Panel Lock controls. Menu Bar The following menus are available in the Menu bar at the top of the screen: File Open (Ctrl+O) Opens a previously saved session. The Select W orkspace File dialog box opens and allows[...]

16 – DX810 Firmware Upgrade This allows you to select an OS upgrade file to upload to the DX810 as they become available. Click Select File in the Firmware Upgrade window and the Select OS Upgrade File dialog box opens. Browse to the location of the OS upgrade file (with a .pkt extension) on your hard drive or floppy drive and click Open, then cl[...]

DX810 – 17 Note: When changing presets, the faders change position quickly on-screen, but the audio actually ramps according to the Ramp T ime setting. Set Powerup Preset Select this to open the Powerup Preset Selection window . When None (last state) is selected, the DX810 returns to its state when it was last turned off. Click in the Select Pow[...]

18 – DX810 Output EQ This toggles the Output EQ window open and closed. It duplicates the function of the Output EQ button in the Button Section. Compressor This toggles the Compressor window open and closed. It duplicates the function of the Compress button in the Button Section. Gate This toggles the Gate window open and closed. It duplicates t[...]

DX810 – 19 Button Section The Button Section includes the assignment buttons (Force Ctrl, Logic In, Logic Out, Groups, Input Proc, Out Proc, Mute Ind) and the DSP buttons (Combine, Input EQ, Output EQ, Compress, Gate, Delay , X-Over). Assignments Force Ctrl Click this button to open the Force Control window . Input Name: Enter a name for each cha[...]

20 – DX810 Logic Out Click this button to open the Logic Output window . Make the following settings and assignments in the Logic Output window: Name: Enter a name for each Logic Output, up to 32 characters. Function: Select one of 10 different functions in this drop-down box. These functions include Inactive, Input/Mute Enable, Output Signal Pre[...]

DX810 – 21 Mute Ind Click this button to view the Active Mute Groups indicator in the upper left corner of the screen. If a group mute button is active, the associated indicator lights up in the Active Mute Group indicator . Remotes Click this button to open the Remote Mapping window . Four buttons along the top of this window allow selecting 16 [...]

22 – DX810 3. Combining only affects crosspoints and outputs that are assigned to control groups (see rule 1). Any crosspoint or output that is part of a combination, but is not assigned to a control group, will be muted when the combination is inactive, and audible when the combination is active. 4. Multiple combinations can be activated at the [...]

DX810 – 23 is created, activated, and then deactivated. That is when the combine rules take effect. Assign Combinations Now we ’ ll create the combination to allow the inputs for rooms A and B to be heard in both A and B outputs when C1 is active. 11. Open the combine view by clicking on the Combine button. Ti p : Each row of combine buttons (C[...]

24 – DX810 Output EQ Click this button to view the Output EQ controls. Click the output letter buttons ( A-J ) to select an output after the Output EQ window is open. Select either a 31-band Graphic EQ or an 8-band Parametric EQ. Note: When switching between the 31-band Graphic EQ and the 8-band Parametric EQ, a warning will appear: "This wi[...]

DX810 – 25 • Ratio: This determines the c hang e in output level. It i s a function of the ch ange in input level (at full compre ssion), onc e the threshold ha s been fully exc eeded. It is calibrat ed in decibels, with a range fr om 1.0:1 (off) to 20:1. Thu s, if it is set to 10:1, an increase in input l evel of 10 dB results in a 1 dB incr e[...]

26 – DX810 reflected in the Crosspoint Matrix Section by “ blanking out ” all but the top row of crosspoints for the linked crossover outputs. Note that only contiguous outputs may be linked to create a crossover . Linking outputs together for the crossover automatically links those outputs in Output EQ processors. The Output EQ defaults to t[...]

DX810 – 27 INPUT SECTION This section includes the eight input faders along with their associated bargraph input level meters, Select and Mute buttons, and name box. The fader adjusts the mix level from the input to the output selected in the Crosspoint Matrix Section (indicated by the highlighted row). The numerical display for the level is show[...]

28 – DX810 Click the letter button when a processing window is showing (except Gate and Input EQ) to adjust the processing options for that output. Use the box to the right of the Output Section to enter a name for the output (e.g., Main Left, Control R), using up to 32 characters. GROUP SECTION This section includes the 32 control groups. Eight [...]

DX810 – 29 DIRECT OUTPUT CHANNEL 1 32-BIT DSP CHANNELS 2-8 (IDENTICAL TO CH 1) 3-BAND INPUT EQ GATE INPUT METER INTERNAL DIGITAL BUSES ADC 24-BIT PHANTOM POWER +48 VDC MUTE/ENABLE TRIM +5V PC OR OTHER CONTROL DEVICE (OPTIONAL) PC OR OTHER CONTROL DEVICE (OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL) MIC LINE ABCD EF G H I J LOGIC IN (1 OF 10) FRONT PANEL C[...]

30 – DX810 DX810 SPECIFICA TIONS INPUTS / OUTPUTS Inputs 1-8: Balanced, Phoenix-type terminals Bus A and B: Balanced, Phoenix-type terminals, Direct to Mix Buses Outputs A-J: Balanced, Phoenix-type terminals Record Outputs A/B: Unbalanced, RCA Direct Outputs 1-10: Unbalanced on DB15 (bottom row is signal return) Logic Inputs: 10 Inputs on DB25 Se[...]

DX810 – 31 DX810 DIGITAL MIXER DX 81 0 AUDIO Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, Master Out, channel T rims @ unity gain, channel EQs flat, all odd channels panned left, even channels panned right): Master level @ unity , channel levels @ unity: – 82 dBu Single channel to Master Out: – 100 dBu (referenced to 1% THD+N) T otal Harmonic Distortion (T[...]

32 – DX810 DISCLAIMER EA W Commercial continually engages in research related to product improvement, new materials, and production methods. Design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy . For this reason, any current EA W Commercial product may differ in some respect from its p[...]

DX810 – 33 Appendix B: Logic Output Functions Appendix A: Logic Input Functions Logic Input Function Action Affected I/O Inactive None None Force-On Momentary Input 1-8; Group 1-32 Latch On Input 1-8; Group 1-32 Latch Off Input 1-8; Group 1-32 T oggling Input 1-8; Group 1-32 Force-Off Momentary Input 1-8; Group 1-32 Latch On Input 1-8; Group 1-32[...]

34 – DX810 Appendix C: Selection Remote Predefined Functions DX-SW4 Remote Switch Control (4-button/4-LED) for DX-810 v3.3 (Firmware v7.06) Switch Positions ID 1 through 8 Function Control 1 Control 2 Control 3 Control 4 0 00000000 Mute Input 1-4 Mute Input 1 Mute Input 2 Mute Input 3 Mute Input 4 1 10000000 Mute Input 5-8 Mute Input 5 Mute Input[...]

DX810 – 35 Appendix D: Level Remote Predefined Functions DX-RVC Remote V olume Control (2-button/12-LED) Switch Positions ID 1 through 8 Function In/Out 0 00000000 Input Level 1A 1 10000000 Input Level 1B 2 01000000 Input Level 1C 3 11000000 Input Level 1D 4 00100000 Input Level 1E 5 10100000 Input Level 1F 6 01100000 Input Level 1G 7 11100000 In[...]

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