DCX-Remote
DCX 2496 Remote Software
by
Behringer @ 2002
Answers:
Q:
What's the difference between "Load/Save Internal Presets" and "Load/Save Internal Set"?
What's the meaning of "current set"?
What more parameters are stored into "Sets"?A:
The terminology used:
The current SET is the collection of parameters the DCX is currently operating with (the temporary preset + global adjustments), and this SET can be recalled from a previously stored SET. The file you store as a SET (*.XPC) contains all these parameters, as well as such parameters that are NOT to find in a preset (user preferences like LCD contrast, lock info etc.). This is done for backup purposes.
When such a file is loaded and sent to the DCX with "Synchronizing Current Set PC->DCX" (Connect page), not all of the user preferences are sent, and this only if the DCX is not locked. The reason is because some of these user preferences would terminate the connection itself (device ID and port select). For a correct synchronization, please check before sending global/page lock, device ID and port selection at setup-page 6/6 of the DCX hardware.
Q:
What's the difference between "Save Internal/Card Presets" and "Save Internal/Card Presets as.."?A:
When using "Save Presets" for the first time, the user is asked for a file name. The second time around the dialog will not appear, as the presets are directly saved to the previously used file. "Save Presets As.." is then useful if the user wants to store the presets under another name.
Q:
What's the meaning of "Stay Synchronized"?
A:
This means the connection to the DCX is maintained, so you can change parameters on the PC and hear them directly on the DCX. Disabling this function will put the PC software into the so-called “Virtual mode.”
This Virtual mode is useful if you want to:
First load all presets from the DCX by synchronizing DCX->PC
then edit them off-line, without the DCX changing
and then update one or more DCX s by synchronizing PC->DCX.
Q:
What's the meaning of the menu item “Quick Synchronize To DCX“?
A:
With this menu item, the current set of the PC gets updated with that of the DCX. This item is useful if you are normally connected to the DCX, but you changed a parameter on the DCX.
Q:
How do I use the short and long delay parameters?
A:
In a PA setup you mostly have one or more stacks of speakers, each having one or more speaker types having a limited frequency range. The short delay parameter is used to compensate the difference of these speaker types within a stack (between Low, Mid and High).
The stacks are mostly placed at the same distance from the listener, but when this is not possible, you can compensate this with the long delay parameter (between LMH stack of input A and the LMH stack of input B).
If you want to realize a delay line, you should also use the long delays. This way, you can compensate natural delays between stage sound/front stack and stacks which are placed farther behind.
Q:
How can I link the short (output) delays?
A:
If you activate “Out stereo link” at Sum/Setup page (or setup page 1/6 at the DCX display), the short delay link is enabled and the delay value of the out channel(s) with the lower number will be copied to the coupled out channel(s) with the higher number. If you now change the short delay time, the linked channel (with the same value) will be changed synchronously.For more information about “link” -> see 10.
Q:
How can I link the long delays (input & output)?
A:
For activating the link of the long input delays select “In stereo link” at Sum/Setup page (or setup page 1/6 at the DCX display).For activating the link of the long output delays select “Stack Link” at Long Delay page (or “Link” at the last page 8/8 of each out channel at the DCX display).
More informations about “link” > see 10.
Q:
How do all the “link” parameters affect the long and short delay parameters?
A:
First of all LINK means that when changing a parameter, the linked parameter is changed accordingly.
There are a few parameters that define the links:
”In Stereo Link” at the Sum/Setup page (setup page 1/6 at the DCX display):
This mode links all parameters belonging to the input channels, e.g. input volume or EQ.
You can use it for coupling 2 channels as a stereo input. These channels are mostly routed to 2 identical output stacks (e.g. LMH left and LMH right).
This mode links the input (long) delay parameter too, so you can delay a whole LMH stack (both stereo sides) with one single parameter.
”Out Stereo Link” at the Sum/Setup page (setup page 1/6 at the DCX display):
This mode links all parameters belonging to the output channels that have the same L, M or H configuration. So if you activate this mode e.g. at a LMH LMH preset, Out 1 & 4 are linked (both “L”), Out 2 & 5 (both “M”) and Out 3 & 6 (both “H”).
Since the long delay parameter is used to delay a whole LMH stack, this parameter is NOT linked with “Out Stereo Link”!
Since this mode links parameters for the same output speaker types, the short delay parameter is linked as well!
”Stack Link” at the Long Delay page (“Link” at the last page 8/8 of each out channel at the DCX display):
This mode links the long delay parameter of the output channels for delaying a whole LMH stack, since the “Out Stereo Link” parameter does not link the Long Delay parameter by itself. The link is done relatively, so you can still give the speakers a relative difference before linking.
Q:
Why do the limiters sometimes sound so strange at stereo channels?
A:
If you use the limiter at stereo linked out channels, the values from the first channel are copied to the other(s), but the limiter is NOT stereo linked! This means that you could hear waggling sound sources into the stereo pan, but ONLY if you adjust extreme values!Please consider the following: the DCX limiters are intended for catching short peaks and not for continuous operation.
Q:
Why does Auto Align not always work perfectly?A:
This function operates automatically, and can adjust the correct short delays, long delays and polarities of the selected speakers. But it lacks the intuitiveness of a human, and is therefore not perfect. The benefit of this function depends strongly on the environmental conditions like the type and position of the speakers/stacks, temperature, room character, the audience and much more. So it can work well, but not in all situations.
You will get the best results if you make several measurement cycles with only one parameter set to “on.” You could store each cycle as a preset and afterwards comparing the presets for selecting the best result. This can be your starting base for fine editing.
NOTE: If “Out Stereo Link” (DCX-screen, setup page 1/6) is activated, the short delays are linked and will be considered at measurements! That applies also to the “Link” switch (DCX-screen, out page 8/8), which couples the long delays and will be considered at measurements too!
Q:
Why do I sometimes get missing x-over curves after channel copy?
A:
The x-over curves (displayed on out channels page 2/8) are not really lost after copying “WHOLE CHANNEL” (Setup page 3/6 on DCX display); they are merely hidden. Please consider that if you use this copy function for output channels, the selected input source of the out channel (selectable on out page 1/8) will also be copied! And because of displaying only x-over curves, which are using the same input channel, copied curves may overlap! So you have to change the x-over frequency of a curve to make the hidden curve re-appear.
EXAMPLE:
Select factory preset 3 (“3x2WAY”), which uses a LH LH LH configuration with input source A on out channel 1+2, input B on out channel 3+4 and input C on out channel 5+6.
Now select “WHOLE CHANNEL” on copy page (setup page 3/6), then copy OUT 1 > OUT 3 and OUT 2 > OUT 4.
Now you have input A as source on out channels 1-4, channels 5+6 have the old input C source.If you now select the x-over out page (2/8) of output channel 1, you will get the following result:
At first view you see the curves of outs 1 and 4 (both have input source A). Change the lower frequency and you will see curve 3 (also input source A) appearing behind curve 1.Select now out channel 2, change the lower frequency again, and you see curve 4 appear behind curve 2 (also both input source A).
Only at Out channels 5 and 6 you see only these two curves of 5 and 6, because they only use input C.
Q:A:
Why is there a * behind the Mute of Input A and Output 1?"
You can mute/unmute all inputs or outputs by holding the shift key together with clicking on this Mute.
Q:
How can I erase a preset?
A:
Select "Store to...", select the preset you want to clear, push "yes" on the popup and select "Clear Preset" on the next popup.
Q:
Why is this help file so small?
A:
Everything else is explained in the DCX manual.
DCX-Remote
DCX 2496 Remote Software
by Behringer @ 2002