$UAL #OMPRESSOR 'ATE User Manual Professional Audio Equipment
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: UÊ this device may not cause harmful interference, and UÊ this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
Table of Contents Section 1- Introduction .......................... 1 1.1 Commom Compressor Applications .... 1 1.2 Common Gating Applications ........... 1 1.3 Service Contact Info....................... 2 1.4 Warranty....................................... 3 Section 2- Getting Started ...................... 4 2.1 Rear Panel Connections .................. 4 2.2 Front Panel Connections ................. 5 Section 3 - Making Connections .............. 8 Section 4 - Technical Support and Facts .... 9 4.
dbx 266xs Introduction Section 1 Section 1 - Introduction Congratulations on choosing the dbx 266xs Compressor/Gate. The 266xs provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, DJ, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressor/gate to achieve quality compression, gating and downward expansion quickly and easily.
Section 1 Introduction dbx 266xs 1.3 Service Contact Info If you require technical support, contact dbx Technical Support. Be prepared to accurately DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM +NOW THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR DEVICE THIS IS PRINTED ON A STICKER attached to the chassis. If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in, please do so now. You may also register online at www.dbxpro.com.
dbx 266xs Introduction Section 1 1.4 Warranty This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty. You can also register online at www.dbxpro.com. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service. 2.
Section 2 Getting Started dbx 266xs Section 2 - Getting Started 2.1 Rear Panel Connections IEC Power Cord Receptacle 4HE DBX XS COMES WITH A POWER SUPPLY THAT WILL ACCEPT VOLTAGES RANGING FROM 6 6 AT FREQUENCIES FROM (Z (Z !N )%# CORD IS INCLUDED %5 VERSION ACCEPTS 6 6 AT FREQUENCIES FROM (Z (Z 7!2.).' "E SURE TO VERIFY YOUR ACTUAL LINE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME as the voltage level printed below the AC power receptacle.
dbx 266xs Getting Started Section 2 2.2 Front Panel Connections STEREO COUPLE Switch 4HIS SWITCH SETS THE XS FOR 3TEREO OR $UAL -ONO OPERATION 0RESS THE 34%2%/ #/50,% SWITCH in for stereo operation where Channel 1 becomes the master controller for both channels. All OF #HANNEL S CONTROLS SWITCHES AND ,%$S WILL BE DISABLED EXCEPT FOR THE #HANNEL '!). 2%$5#4)/.
Section 2 Getting Started dbx 266xs OVEREASY® Switch $EPRESS THIS SWITCH TO SELECT THE /VER%ASY COMPRESSION CHARACTERISTIC 4HE AMBER 4(2%3(/,$ ,%$ TURNS ON WHEN THE SIGNAL IS IN THE /VER%ASY REGION 7HEN THE SWITCH IS OUT THE XS OPERATES AS A HARD KNEE COMPRESSOR AND THE AMBER ,%$ DOES NOT LIGHT Compressor THRESHOLD Control and LEDs (BELOW/OVEREASY/ABOVE) !DJUST THIS CONTROL TO SET THE THRESHOLD OF COMPRESSION FROM D" TO D" )N HARD KNEE mode, the threshold of compression is defined as the poi
dbx 266xs Getting Started Section 2 Compressor ATTACK and RELEASE Control 4HE !44!#+ CONTROL SETS THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES THE XS TO BEGIN COMPRESSING A SIGNAL ONCE THE DETECTOR HAS SENSED A SIGNAL ABOVE THRESHOLD 4HE !44!#+ RANGE IS FROM &!34 FOR A TIGHTER AND MORE NOTICEABLE COMPRESSION EFFECT WITH VERY LITTLE OVERSHOOT TO 3,/7 FOR MORE DELAYED GRADUAL COMPRESSION ! VERY FAST !44!#+ SETTING WILL CAUSE THE XS TO ACT LIKE A PEAK LIMITER EVEN THOUGH 2-3 DETECTION CIRCUITRY IS USED 3LOWER !4
Section 3 Making Connections dbx 266xs Expander/Gate RATIO Control This control sets the amount of attenuation applied to the input signal once it is below the THRESHOLD FROM GENTLE DOWNWARD EXPANSION APPROPRIATE FOR MIXED PROGRAM VOCALS ETC TO A HARD GATING EFFECT WHICH CAN BE USEFUL FOR PERCUSSION &AIRLY LOW 2!4)/ AND HIGHER %XPANDER 'ATE 4(2%3(/,$ SETTINGS WORK BEST FOR DOWNWARD EXPANSION WHEREAS HIGHER 2!4)/ SETTINGS CLOCKWISE TOWARDS -!8 WORK BEST FOR GATING )F A SETTING PRODUCES UNDESIRABLE
dbx 266xs Technical Support and Facts Section 4 Section 4 - Technical Support and Facts 4.1 Technical Support The 266xs is an all-solid-state product with components chosen for high performance AND EXCELLENT RELIABILITY %ACH XS IS TESTED BURNED IN AND CALIBRATED AT THE FACTORY and should require no internal adjustment of any type throughout the life of the unit. We recommend that your 266xs be returned to the factory only after referring to the manual and consulting with dbx Customer Service.
Section A dbx 266xs Appendix Section A - Appendix A.1 Technical Specifications .
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