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Page 2 - AVIS; ATTENTION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; — To reduce the risk of fire or electric; CAUTION; — Internal lithium battery.; TABLE OF CONTENTS

DX810 – 2 CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,...

Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; KEY FEATURES; balanced XDRTM Mic/Line inputs with trim

DX810 – 3 2. INTRODUCTION The DX810 is our popular DX8 stereo digital audio mixer with the DX10e Expansion Kit installed.This adds eight more balanced outputs andconverts it into a powerful matrix mixer/processor.It is designed for use in a variety of installationssuch as churches, courtrooms, conve...

Page 4 - FRONT PANEL FEATURES; The front panel controls only apply to the A

DX810 – 4 FRONT PANEL FEATURES Note: The front panel controls only apply to the A and B outputs. Outputs C through J are controlledwith the DX-10E-PC software interface. INPUT UP/DOWN BUTTONS Use these buttons to adjust the mix level for eachinput channel. INPUT LED DISPLAY This indicates the signal...

Page 5 - REAR PANEL FEATURES

DX810 – 5 EQ LED DISPLAY This display is disabled in the DX810 (it is for DX8use only). MASTER A/B UP/DOWN BUTTONS These buttons adjust the output level for the A andB output buses. MASTER OUTPUT LED DISPLAY This indicates the signal level after the digital signalprocessing and MASTER A and B gain s...

Page 7 - INSTALLATION; APPLICATION DIAGRAMS

DX810 – 7 3. INSTALLATION APPLICATION DIAGRAMS B REMOTE BUS TRIM BUS A U +20 -20 A TRIM 1 RECORD A B OUTPUTS LOGIC I/O TRIM BUS B U +20 -20 TRIM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8 M IC G A IN 0 60 – + SERIAL NUMBER MANUF A CTURING D A TE COMM PORT DIRECT OUTPUTS 12345678 POWER INPUT 22 -28V...

Page 8 - B: Typical Community Center Application

DX810 – 8 B REMOTE BUS TRIM BUS A U +20 -20 A TRIM 1 RECORD A B OUTPUTS LOGIC I/O TRIM BUS B U +20 -20 TRIM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8 M IC G A IN 0 60 – + SERIAL NUMBER MANUF A CTURING D A TE COMM PORT DIRECT OUTPUTS 12345678 POWER INPUT 22 -28V D C , 3 A M A X 23456781 – + G G + –...

Page 9 - C: DX810 in Church Application

DX810 – 9 C: DX810 in Church Application B REMOTE BUS TRIM BUS A U +20 -20 A TRIM 1 RECORD A B OUTPUTS LOGIC I/O TRIM BUS B U +20 -20 TRIM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8 M IC G A IN 0 60 – + SERIAL NUMBER MANUF A CTURING D A T E COMM PORT DIRECT OUTPUTS 12345678 POWER INPUT 22 -28V D C,...

Page 11 - Applications; C: DX810 Application: Small Church System

DX810 – 11 Applications A: DX-810 Application: Courtroom System This example employs seven microphones connected to the MIC inputs of the DX810. Allmicrophones in all examples can be any combination ofdynamic and/or condensor microphones. PhantomPower is selected for the appropriate inputs that usec...

Page 12 - Connections; Unbalanced Connection; DIRECT OUTPUTS Pinout Connection

DX810 – 12 Connections Connecting Balanced Sources Use high-quality three-conductor cable for balanced connections, such as Star Quad byBelden, Canare, or Mogami, etc. The better theshield, the better the audio signal is protected frominduced EMI and RFI. Note: With screw-down connectors, it's best ...

Page 13 - Connecting the LOGIC I/O; LOGIC I/O Pinout Connection; logic inputs; LOGIC INPUT Connection; logic outputs; LOGIC OUTPUT Connection; Do not; Connecting the REMOTE BUS; REMOTE BUS; AC Power Considerations

DX810 – 13 Connecting the LOGIC I/O This is a 25-pin D-Sub connector. There are 10 logic inputs and 10 logic outputs. They are all active-lowcircuits. Use 22 gauge wire for these connections. N/C GROUND N/C LOGIC OUT 10LOGIC OUT 9LOGIC OUT 8LOGIC OUT 7LOGIC OUT 6LOGIC OUT 5LOGIC OUT 4LOGIC OUT 3LOGI...

Page 14 - OPERATION; Set the Levels; MIC and LINE Input Trim; Start the program source playback for Input 1 or, if; Input Mix Levels; Turn the amplifier level controls all the way down.; Quick Start; Make the Connections

DX810 – 14 4. OPERATION Set the Levels MIC and LINE Input Trim The analog trim controls on the rear panel are not adjustable via the control software. This isbecause these are in the analog domain, prior to theA/D converters. To adjust the MIC and LINE TRIM controls: 1. Start the program source play...

Page 15 - Bus A and B Input Trim; Using the Digital Signal Processors; Output 5-Band Parametric EQ; TRIM

DX810 – 15 Bus A and B Input Trim 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 allsources connected to the BUS A or BUS B input. Slowly increase the TRIM control to the center position (12 o'clock), whic...

Page 16 - Using the BUS A and B Inputs; Using the RECORD Output; Connecting One or More Remote Controls

DX810 – 16 Using the BUS A and B Inputs These inputs provide a direct analog connection to the BUS A and B buses. These input points are post-DSP and post-D/A converter, and accept abalanced analog line-level signal. Use these to connectan additional program source to a zone, or to connectthe Zone A...

Page 17 - Logic Inputs; Mute; Logic Outputs; Signal Present; Front Panel Lock; Upgrading the Software; COMM PORT

DX810 – 17 unconnected or inactive, the logic voltage level ishigh (+5 V). The active state is defined as voltagelow (0 V or ground). The logic functions assigned to each individual logic input and output are configured using theDX-10E-PC application. In addition, each logic inputand output can be a...

Page 18 - Connecting a PC; Advanced; Overview

DX810 – 18 5. DX-10E-PC SOFTWARE (v 1.11) Connecting a PC Use a standard DB9 (male/female) computer cable to connect a PC to the DX810. The DX-10EPC application uses COM1 on the PC by default.You can select a different COM port by clicking on Advanced in the top menu bar and selecting Configure COM ...

Page 19 - Top Section; Menu Bar; File; Make sure all downstream power; Edit

DX810 – 19 Caution: To adjust a fader, click on the fader knob to select it. If you click above or below the knob, it willjump to the point where you clicked. This is usefulto move the fader quickly to where you want it to be.However, be careful not to inadvertently click abovea fader knob. A sudden...

Page 20 - Windows

DX810 – 20 Firmware Upgrade This allows you to select an OS upgrade file to upload to the DX-10E 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 (witha .pkt extension) on your har...