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Page 2 - MOS; SAFETY COMPONENT (HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL PART ONLY); IMPORTANT SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point withi...

Page 3 - CONTENTS; TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1.1 DRM 4000 Characteristics . . . . . ....

Page 4 - Separate summing controls and LED-chains for both outputs.; I N T R O D U C T I O N

1. INTRODUCTION First of all, we like to thank you for and congratulate you on buying a DYNACORD DRM 4000 8-in-2 AudioMixer & Router. To ensure optimal performance and to minimize the risk of damaging the appliancethrough erroneous operation, please make sure to read this owner’s manual carefull...

Page 5 - Unpacking and Warranty

• Optional serial RS-485 interface for connecting the DPM 4000: control of all routing possibilities, duckingcontrol, preset switching via macros, output level control, configuration and storing of presets viaDesigner software. • 24V power supply; optional mains adapter for 90 - 240 V AC mains suppl...

Page 6 - CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS; C O N T R O L S A N D C O N N E C T I O N S

2. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 2.1 Front Panel 1, Socket MIC/LINE 1 Electronically balanced XLR-input on the front panel for the connection of microphones or other signalsources. This socket is connected parallel to the MIC/LINE 1 input on the appliance’s rear panel. Gain,Pad and phantom power settings...

Page 8 - 5, REMOTE INTERFACE port

2.2 Rear Panel 14, 24 V power supply These two 6.3mm flat-connectors are utilized to supply the DRM 4000 with an operating voltage of 24 VDC. Whenever incorporating the DRM 4000 in an intercom system, using the system’s already existingsupply voltage of 24 V is recommended. For stand-alone operation...

Page 10 - Q U I C K S T A R T

3. QUICK START This paragraph describes in an overview the most important steps for a trouble-free operation of the DRM4000 in your PA-system. For a more detailed description of specific functions when using the DRM 4000in combination with the DPM 4000, please refer to chapter 6.4. For further detai...

Page 11 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; IMPORTANT; I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N S

4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 4.1 General Notes Achieving the best results possible with your DRM 4000 is only doable when making sure that allconnections are in perfect order. For operating the appliance, connect its power supply via the flat-con-nectors on the rear panel to a 24 V DC power sourc...

Page 12 - Output Assignment

4.2.2 AUX and MIX IN inputs The four AUX-inputs (2 and 23) and the MIX IN-input (21) are provided via RCA-type jacks, which allowsthe direct connection of common unbalanced audio equipment (CD-Player, Tape Deck, Tuner, etc.).Usually, the needed connection cords are supplied together with the corresp...

Page 14 - Now, connect the desired audio signal source to the DRM 4000.; I N I T I A L O P E R A T I O N

5. INITIAL OPERATION 5.1 Power-On Operation The POWER-switch (12) switches the power of the DRM 4000 on. The ON-LED (13) starts to light andafter a short period of initialization (approx. two seconds), the DRM 4000 is ready for operation. Whenswitching the DRM 4000 on for the first time, it is facto...

Page 16 - SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE DRM 4000; Using Ducking Control; S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S O F T H E D R M 4 0 0 0

6. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE DRM 4000 6.1 Using Ducking Control The ducking control allows the unaltered passage of audio signals of prioritized channels (MIC/LINE 1and / or MIC/LINE 2), while at the same time the audio signals of any other non-prioritized input channels(e.g. background music) are att...

Page 17 - Using The Unit Together With The DPM 4000

6.4 Using The Unit Together With The DPM 4000 The DRM 4000 is an ideal inputs extension for the DPM 4000. Audio connections between the two unitsare established using balanced cables with XLR-type connectors. Using the optionally available RS-485 remote-interface NRS 90256 allows connecting the DRM ...

Page 18 - System Requirements; - PC with Pentium processor; - Hard disk with at least 5 MB of free storage; Installation Notes; - Select “EXECUTE” in the Windows start menu.; S O F T W A R E E D I T O R D R M 4 0 0 0

7. SOFTWARE EDITOR DRM 4000 The Software Editor DRM 4000 is shipped together with the optionally available extension-kit RS-232interface (NRS 90258). The DRM 4000 editor software runs under Windows and offers possibilities tocomfortably program and monitor the DRM 4000 on-line. 7.1 System Requiremen...

Page 19 - - Open the last modified file

7.4 Software Description 7.4.1 General The DYNACORD DRM 4000 Editor software provides an extremely easy and comfortable manner forconfiguring, controlling and monitoring the DRM 4000. It is possible to load, save or transfer any numberof DRM 4000 configurations. Additionally, reading the actual conf...

Page 21 - provides the possibility to; the corresponding output signal.; allows lowering a corresponding

Name and Comment Here one can provide each contact and the basic configuration with a name and with a comment. MIC/LINE-inputs Note: Ducking and Priority Override settings can be made on the front panel of the DRM 4000. For further detail,please refer to the corresponding chapter of this owner’s man...

Page 22 - Priority

7.4.4 Control Inputs This offers the possibility for individually programming the parameters of the corresponding control input(contact 1 to contact 8). For details on individual parameters, please refer to chapter 8 “CONFIGURINGTHE DRM 4000”. Setting each control input parameter to “No Change” is a...

Page 24 - DRM 4000 FACTORY CONFIGURATION; will provide; C O N F I G U R I N G T H E D R M 4 0 0 0

8. CONFIGURING THE DRM 4000 The DRM 4000’s BASIC CONFIGURATION is active whenever no CONTROL INPUT is connected toground. The DRM 4000’s factory-pre-set BASIC CONFIGURATION is 8-in-2 mixer. The following example shows the wiring for a typical 8-in-2 mixer application of the DRM 4000. The freely prog...

Page 25 - Legend to the table on the DRM 4000 FACTORY CONFIGURATION leaflet:

Legend to the table on the DRM 4000 FACTORY CONFIGURATION leaflet: BASIC CONFIGURATION: The BASIC CONFIGURATION is active when no CONTROL INPUT is connected to ground. The BASIC CONFIGURATION always has the lowest priority. CONTACT 1-8: The DRM 4000’s active configuration accords to the CONTROL INPU...

Page 26 - Internal Configuration Possibilities; Switch off the power of the DRM 4000 and disconnect the mains cord.; I N T E R N A L S E T T I N G S

9. INTERNAL SETTINGS / EXTENSIONS CAUTION: The following instructions for installing and setting extensions are meat for thequalified service technician only. In case you are not qualified for carrying out the described tasks,please contact your dealer for further assistance. Do not perform any main...

Page 28 - printed board assembly.

9.1.3 AUX Sensitivity Selection If necessary, changing the sensitivity of the AUX-input channels from the factory pre-set of +4 dBu (1,23V) to -6 dBu (0,39 V) is possible via Cut&Solder-bridges. This may be desirable when using low-levelsignal sources (e.g. older open-reel tape decks). In those ...

Page 29 - HOW TO INSTALL EXTENSIONS; Installation Instructions NRS 90233:

9.3 HOW TO INSTALL EXTENSIONS 9.3.1 How to install the Input Transformer (NRS 90233, EDP-No. 121 682) Contents NRS 90233: 1 x Input Transformer DCN340955 Installation Instructions NRS 90233: 1. Turn off the power of the DRM 4000 and open the cover plate as described before. 2. For installation of th...

Page 30 - Installation Instructions NRS 90227:

9.3.2 How to install the Output Transformer (NRS 90227, EDP-No. 121 679) Contents NRS 90227: 1 x Output Transformer DCN354596 Installation Instructions NRS 90227: 1. Turn off the power of the DRM 4000 and open the cover plate as described before. 2. For installation of the transformer you first have...

Page 31 - Tighten the two screws on the rear panel.

9.3.3 How to install Interface-Boards: RS-485 Interface (NRS 90256, EDP-No. 121 785) RS-232 Interface (NRS 90258, EDP-No. 121 790) Contents NRS 90256: 1 x Notes leaflet NRS 90256 1 x Printed board assembly 80475 including blind for the rear panel and connection cord 2 x Locking-screws Contents NRS 9...

Page 32 - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

10. SPECIFICATIONS 10.1 Specifications S u p p l y V o l t a g e 2 4 V D C ( 2 1 . 6 . . 3 1 . 2 V D C ) N o m . P o w e r C o n s u m p t i o n ( 2 4 V ) 7 0 0 m A M a x . P o w e r C o n s u m p t i o n ( 2 4 V ) 9 7 5 m A A u d i o I n p u t s 4 x M I C / L I N E , 4 x A U X , 1 X M I X I N M I C...

Page 33 - User Configuration

10.2 User Configuration S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 10-2