Designed & written by Waring Hayes 11/2000 Quick Reference Editing Parameters: press `A'/'COMP'/'LIMIT' etc. for access to relevant section. 1st press accesses that module's threshold and most important parameters. To scroll through a module's parameters, use the BACK and NEXT keys. 2nd press accesses last viewed parameter. 3rd press will display module overview information. Accessing Menus: press the MENU key. Use the BACK and NEXT keys to select the sub-menu required, and enter using the ENTER key. This applies to all levels of menu. ENTER always confirms selections. Double pressing MENU will jump to the last viewed selection. The Menus and their Contents: Memory Sub-menu: Used for storing and recalling settings either module by module, or for entire channels. Also used for storing and recalling complete memory sets using a PC card, and preview of memories and presets. Configuration Sub-menu: Used for setting expander or gate action, stereo linking, control ganging, editing level, and naming channels. Security Sub-menu: Used for locking the front panel of the unit with a four digit code. System Sub-menu: Used to view the unit's status, and select various global options such as parametric EQ `Q' or bandwidth units, LCD brightness, LCD contrast, and meter mode (meters on or off in bypass). Unit software updates from a PC card and unit cloning are accessible here. Ext. Interface Sub-menu: Used to configure the remote control interface(s). AES/EBU Sub-menu: Used to configure the digital audio interface(s), if fitted. Notes: The sidechain listen function only operates when a module is being edited. The input meters show level, in dB, from clipping the input converter, prior to the input gain control. The STEREO LED only illuminates when all modules are stereo ganged. Page 2 DP324 Operators Manual Contents QUICK REFERENCE Contents Important Safety Information Thanks Unpacking SIDD Introduction Front Panel Familiarisation Rear Panel Connections Operating SIDD 2 3 6 7 7 8 10 11 12 Features ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Note about operation with WindowsTM software. ............................................................................................ 12 Preliminary Set-up ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Audio Function Screens ­ Input EQ etc. Main Delay Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 13 ADT Screen ......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Harmonics Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 14 High Pass Filter Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Low Pass Filter Screen......................................................................................................................................... 14 Parametric Filter Screens..................................................................................................................................... 15 Input Channel Summary Screen........................................................................................................................... 15 13 Audio Function Screens ­ Dynamic EQ Module 16 Attack/Release Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Dynamic Filter Section......................................................................................................................................... 17 Operating Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Dynamic Equaliser Summary Screen ................................................................................................................... 18 What does the metering show? ........................................................................................................................... 18 Audio Function Screens ­ Noise Gate / Expander Module 19 Attack/Release Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Sidechain High Pass Filter .................................................................................................................................... 20 Sidechain Low Pass Filter..................................................................................................................................... 20 Sidechain Parametric Filters................................................................................................................................. 21 Gate/Expander Summary Screen......................................................................................................................... 22 What does the metering show? ........................................................................................................................... 22 Audio Function Screens ­ Compressor Module 23 Threshold/Ratio/Make-up Gain Screen................................................................................................................ 23 Attack/Release/Knee Screen ................................................................................................................................ 23 Sidechain Parametric Filters................................................................................................................................. 24 Compressor Summary Screen............................................................................................................................. 25 What does the metering show? ........................................................................................................................... 25 DP324 Operators Manual Page 3 Audio Function Screens ­ Limiter Module 26 Threshold/Overshoot Screen .............................................................................................................................. 26 Attack/Release Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Sidechain Parametric Filters................................................................................................................................. 27 Limiter Summary Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 28 What does the metering show? ........................................................................................................................... 28 Context Aware Sidechain Monitoring The Menu System Memory Sub-menu 29 31 32 Memory Configurations and Presets ­ How Are They Organised? ..................................................................... 32 Recalling a Preset or a User Memory .................................................................................................................. 33 Previewing a Preset or a User Memory............................................................................................................... 34 Let SIDD select the memory type for you!.......................................................................................................... 35 Storing a User Memory ....................................................................................................................................... 36 Erasing a User Memory ....................................................................................................................................... 37 PCMCIA Cards ­ What can they be used for?..................................................................................................... 38 Saving Memories to a PC Card............................................................................................................................ 39 Loading Memories from a PC Card ..................................................................................................................... 40 User Memory Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 40 Configuration Sub-menu 41 Global or Individual Settings ................................................................................................................................ 41 Expander / Gate Option ...................................................................................................................................... 42 What is the Difference Between Stereo Ganging and Function Linking? ............................................................. 43 Stereo Ganging .................................................................................................................................................... 44 Function Linking................................................................................................................................................... 45 SIDD's Configurations Configuration Menu cntd. : Channel Routing....................................................................................................... 48 Channel Names ................................................................................................................................................... 49 Function Modes ................................................................................................................................................... 50 46 Security Sub-menu 52 Locking the Unit .................................................................................................................................................. 52 Unlocking the Unit............................................................................................................................................... 52 Forgotten the Code?............................................................................................................................................ 53 System Sub-menu 55 System Status Information ................................................................................................................................... 55 LCD Contrast ...................................................................................................................................................... 55 LED Brightness .................................................................................................................................................... 56 Program Update .................................................................................................................................................. 56 Preset Update...................................................................................................................................................... 57 Wake-up Time..................................................................................................................................................... 57 Filter Q or Bandwidth (BW) ................................................................................................................................ 57 Delay in Time/Distance ....................................................................................................................................... 58 Meter Operational Mode..................................................................................................................................... 58 Unit Cloning......................................................................................................................................................... 58 Ext. Interface Sub-Menu 60 Interface Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 60 Single Unit System ............................................................................................................................................... 60 Multiple Unit System ........................................................................................................................................... 61 AES/EBU Sub-Menu 62 Digital Connections ............................................................ ...