Page 3 - SAFETY COMPONENT ( MUST BE REPLACED BY ORIGINAL PART ); IMPORTANT SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated „dangerous voltage“ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents Introduction ......................................................... 8 DC-One Features ..................................................................... 8 Controls & Connection .......................................... 10 Front Panel .................................................
Page 6 - Overview
6 > Recall Store < Edit > Setup > Electro-Voice DC-One Program:U01(FullEdit (2in. 6out)) Select Buttons Store / Recall Setup Value Display Input Meters USB Port Compare / Edit Overview
Page 7 - Owners Manual
7 Owners Manual Delay GEQ PEQ Level Delay PEQ HPF X-Over Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Output Gain Reduction Meters, Out- put Channel Function Indicators and Output Level Meters Output Channel Mute Buttons Output Control buttons for Cross-Over, Parametric EQ, Delay and Level Processing Menues for Hi...
Page 8 - Introduction; Thank you; IMPORTANT NOTE
8 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Electro-Voice DC-One Digital Signal Processor. The Electro-Voice DC-One Digital System Processor is a universal two-input, six-output digital signal processor with the flexibility of configuration to handle a multitude of audio system needs and application...
Page 9 - Matrix Router / Mixer; time parameter control and monitoring.
9 Owners Manual Matrix Router / Mixer • Two (stereo) inputs• Summed left / right (mono) input• Six assignable outputs Outputs (each) • Cross-over (hi-pass / low-pass filters), with selectable filter types• 5-band parametric equalizer• Delay• Polarity• Peak RMS detecting limiter• Level & Mute• 24...
Page 10 - Controls & Connection; Front Panel; – USB Connector; USB 1.0 port for connection to a PC running Windows XP or Vista. With a; – Input Level Meters; does clip, reduce the output level of the connected mixer.; – LCD Display; Menu for varying lighting conditions and viewing angles.
10 Controls & Connection Front Panel 1 – USB Connector USB 1.0 port for connection to a PC running Windows XP or Vista. With a connected PC you may run the DC-One Editor Graphic User Interface Application. The DC-One can be operated, edited and configured for installation with an easy to use, in...
Page 11 - – Edit / Compare Button
11 Owners Manual 4/5 – Value Up/Down Buttons Depending on the current LCD screen, the Value Up/Down Buttons performs the following function: Recall – Select forwards/backwards through the stored preset list to select a preset to be recalled to current memory. Store – Select User Preset destinations ...
Page 14 - Rear Panel; 7 – Link/Relay Interface; Contact Closure Port; 3 – Output Channel Function Indicators
14 Rear Panel 24- A.C. Inlet The DC-One features a standard IEC A.C. inlet that will accept universal power cords. The DC-One power supply is auto-ranging and can accept voltages from 100 - 240VAC, 50 – 60Hz. Only A.C. cords approved for use in your country should be connected to the DC-One. 25 – A....
Page 15 - 8 – Balanced XLR Outputs
15 Owners Manual 28 – Balanced XLR Outputs Each output channel has an electronically balanced XLR connector for connection to system amplifiers. Each output channel can output different frequency ranges depending on its assignment and cross-over settings. Care must be taken to assure that each outpu...
Page 16 - Installation; Mounting; provided by the rack ears must be secured.; Power Connection; the configuration of your country or region. The DC-One must only be; Audio Cables; Outputs. The XLR jacks provided on the DC-One are configured as pin 1
16 Installation For proper operation, all directions regarding installation and connection must be followed. Mounting The DC-One should be mounted in a rack-mount enclosure or rack rails. The unit is 1RU tall by 14” (353mm) deep. Proper clearance for air circulation around the unit must be provided....
Page 17 - Relay Contact Closure
17 Owners Manual Un-balanced Input / Output Connections Un-balanced connections can be made to the DC-One, although induced noise from cabling may be increased. Cables should also be less than 15” (5m) in length. Unbalanced connections can be 6dB lower in level as well. To match the audio level obta...
Page 19 - Factory Presets; dealer or installer for your warranty rights.
19 Owners Manual Editing & Operation Factory Presets The DC-One comes with 60 factory presets to configure and manage typical sound reinforcements systems. Factory presets can be recalled at will. Limited editing can be performed from the front-panel LCD user interface such as output level, mute...
Page 20 - LCD Display; Caution; Input Level Meters
20 Run-time Mode LCD Display On power-up, the DC-One boots and displays the run-time screen. The current preset memory location and name are displayed as well as the configuration on which the preset is based. Caution Before operating the sound reinforcement system, and any time a new preset is reca...
Page 21 - Output Gain Reduction Meters; “Changing
21 Owners Manual Output Gain Reduction Meters Each output channel has a four-segment gain reduction meter that shows the effect of the output channel Limiter on output level; from 0dBu to -12dBu. Output limiting can be bypassed by entering Edit mode, selecting Output Channel Limiter and selecting a ...
Page 22 - Preset Store
22 Make sure that the new preset is appropriate for your system, and that connections to your system are correct for the current configuration. Failure to do so could cause unexpected results or damage to the system or its components. To exit the Recall process without loading a new preset, press th...
Page 23 - Edit
23 Owners Manual Edit Both Factory and User preset can be edited, but edited presets can only be stored in User preset locations. Standard Edit Mode The DC-One defaults to Standard Edit mode wherein, input and output channel parameters are appropriately linked. (Refer to “Configurations” illustratio...
Page 27 - Frequency; Input A/B Parametric EQ; Band
27 Owners Manual Hi-pass The Hi-Pass filter determines the ultimate low frequency that your sound reinforcement system is allowed to reproduce; given the capabilities of amplifiers, speakers and transducers. Keep in mind that the DC-One signal path already includes a hi-pass filter prior to the Inpu...
Page 28 - Input Delay; Haas Effect; Delay
28 Input Delay DC-One offers an input delay that is useful for compensating for different arrival times of sound originating from loudspeakers that are closer or further away from the listener than others. A technique known as the Haas Effect allows the operator to create the illusion that all of th...
Page 29 - Routing
29 Owners Manual Routing Input selections (In-A, In-B or In-A+B) can be applied to any or all of DC-One’s six outputs. Choose a desired output channel from the output menu and press the Edit button to scroll to the Routing window using the Value up/down arrows. Using the <SELECT> key to naviga...
Page 31 - Output 1-6 Parametric EQ; Parametric EQ
31 Owners Manual Output 1-6 Parametric EQ Band Type Frequency Slope Resp / Q Gain 6dB/oct. 12dB/oct. 6dB/oct. 12dB/oct. PEQ 20Hz - 20000Hz 0.40 to 20 -15.0dB to +15.0dB 6dB/oct. 12dB/oct. 0.40 to 2.00 6dB/oct. 12dB/oct. 0.40 to 2.00 ALLPS1 20Hz - 20000Hz ALLPS2 20Hz - 20000Hz 0.40 to 2.00 -15.0dB to...
Page 32 - button for 4 seconds
32 Channel Level (Output Channels) The Channel Level is used to adjust master output levels. To access the Channel Level screen, press the Level button found on the output processing menu. Subsequent button presses will toggle the display between OUT1 to OUT6. Use the <SELECT> button to naviga...
Page 33 - Setup; Setup Menus; Configuration
33 Owners Manual Setup The Setup menu allows access DC-One’s global parameters on the LCD screen. This is where preferences for many functions can be set or adjusted. Pressing the Setup button brings up the first Setup window. Use the VALUE up/down arrows to scroll through the Setup menu: Use the &l...
Page 35 - Editing
35 Owners Manual V = 331m/s + (0.6m/s/C) * T The speed of sound at room temperature is 346 meters per second. At freezing temperatures sound travels at 331 meters per second. V is the speed of sound and T is the temperature of the air. This formula finds the average speed of sound for any given temp...
Page 37 - Configurations of the DC-One; configuration is a basic setting that includes the; List and Detailed Descriptions
37 Owners Manual Configurations of the DC-One The DC-One offers 7 pre-defined configurations. A configuration is a basic setting that includes the routing of inputs and outputs, the function of the outputs (Sub, Lo, Mid, Hi, Full Range) including basic x-over filter settings, and different channel/ ...
Page 38 - Stereo 2 Way + Full Range
38 Stereo 2 Way + Full Range This configuration generally represents a 2-way stereo frequency crossover, where IN A serves as the left input channel and IN B as the right input channel. OUT 1 is the left Low-frequency output and OUT 2 is the left High-frequency output. OUT 4 and OUT 5 are the corres...
Page 39 - Way Stereo; This configuration represents a 3-way
39 Owners Manual 3 Way Stereo This configuration represents a 3-way frequency crossover where IN A serves as the left input channel and IN B as the right input channel. OUTs 1 & 4 L/R are the Sub frequency channel, OUT 2 &5 L/R are Low and Mid-frequency channels, 3 & 6 L/R are the High-f...
Page 40 - Mono
40 4 Way + FR The 4-Way configuration is a monaural 4- way frequency x-over. Crossover channels are fed from IN A, full range channels are from IN B. OUT 1 is a mono Sub frequency channel, OUT 2 is a mono Low-frequency channel, OUT 3 is a mono Mid-frequency channel, and OUT 4 is the mono High- frequ...
Page 45 - EQ Plot Images; dB PEQ Cuts Q Changes
45 Owners Manual EQ Plot Images 6dB PEQ Cuts Q Changes 6dB-Oct Shelves at 200Hz and 2kHz
Page 46 - 2dB PEQ Cuts Q Changes
46 12dB PEQ Cuts Q Changes 12dB-Oct Shelves at 200Hz and 2kHz
Page 47 - Bessel Filters
47 Owners Manual Bessel Filters Butterworth Filters
Page 49 - PEQ Gains
Page 50 - Operation Modes & Presets
50 DC-One Standard Configurations Input A Input B Out 1 Link Out 2 Link Out 3 Link Out 4 Link Out 5 Link Out 6 Source/Bandpass Source/Bandpass Source/Bandpass Source/Bandpass Source/Bandpass Source/Bandpass 1 2-Way Stereo (+FR) HPF HPF In A / Low L In A / Hi L In A / FR In B / Low R In B / Hi R In B...
Page 52 - Dimensions
52 Edit HPF PEQ GEQ Delay X-Over X X PEQ Delay Setup Store Recall Level Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute < > P r o g r a m: U 0 1F u l l H o u s e R i g h t ( 4 - Wa y + F R ) 4 483mm 19in 43.6mm 43.6mm 1.72in AVIS: WARNING: CAUTION:ATTENTION: 441mm17.36in 357mm 14in 353mm 13.9in 43mm 1.69” Dimen...
Page 53 - General; Technical Specifications
53 Owners Manual General Mains Voltage 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Power Consumption 25W Audio Analog Inputs 2x XLR IN, electronically balanced2x XLR THRU OUT, electronically balanced Digital Inputs 1x XLR AES/EBU IN Nominal Input Voltage 1.23 V / +4 dBu Maximum Input Voltage(Without -6dB Analog Pad Engage...
Page 54 - Notes
