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SUBWOOFER LPF PANEL

The "Subwoofer LPF" allows tuning of the subwoofer by 

increasing or decreasing the cutoff frequency from 80-335Hz 

of the Subwoofer Low Pass Filter. The filter can also be turn off 

manually by selecting "OFF". The lower the frequency the 

more the bass of the woofer. 

Press the "Next >" until the Subwoofer LPF control panel is 

reached. Then use the Main Selector (MUSIC VOLUME) knob 

min to max to adjust the desire Low Pass Filter cutoff frequency 

from 80 to 335Hz. Or select "OFF" to disable the filtering.  

VOLUME LIMITER PANEL

The "Volume Limiter" is the master MIC and MUSIC maximum 

volume setting control. This set a maximum limit individually on 

the microphone and music control on the system, safeguarding 

damages to the equipment because of excess overloading / 

overdriving. Once set, the MIC volume and MUSIC volume 

control knob is maximum based on this settings.

Press the "Next >" until the Volume Limiter control panel is 

reached. Then turn the MIC MASTER knob min to max to 

adjust the desire microphone volume from 0 to 90.

Press the "Next >" until the Volume Limiter control panel is 

reached. The turn the MUSIC VOLUME knob min to max to 

adjust the desire music volume limit from 0 to 90.

MAIN L/R SOURCE PANEL

The "Main L/R Source Controller" allows the musical, vocal, 

and effects tuning of the Main L/R source channel. It enable 

setting the amount of Effect for the main channel speakers 

where EFF00% means no effect at all and EFF99% allows the 

maximum effect. While MIC00% means turning off the 

microphone vocal in the main speaker channels and 

MIC99% means allowing maximum volume to the micro-

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MIC TONE

FEEDBACK

DESTROYER

VOL DEL REP REV

ECHO

EFFECT

TRE MID BAS

MIC

1,4

MIC

2,3,5

MIC

 VOLUME

MIC 

SIGNAL

EFFECT

SIGNAL

EFFECT

 VOLUME

Subwoofer Low Pass

Frequency: 335Hz

Low Frequency Level

Max. Volume Limiter

MIC 46

     MUSIC 90

Microphone Limiter

Max. Volume Limiter

MIC 46    

MUSIC 90

Music Limiter

phone.  Similarly, MUS00% means turning off the music in the 

main speaker channels and MUS99% means allowing 

maximum music volume on the main speakers channel.

Press the "Next >" until the Main L/R Source control panel is reached. 

Then turn the ECHO VOLUME knob min to max to adjust the 

desire percentage effect volume from 0 to 99% for the main 

L/R channel. The higher the percentile, the more effects are 

allowed into the main L/R speaker channel.

Then turn the MIC MASTER knob min to max to adjust the 

desire microphone volume from 0 to 99% for the main L/R 

channel. The higher the percentile, the more microphone 

volume are allowed into the main L/R speaker channel.

Then turn the MUSIC VOLUME knob min to max to adjust the 

desire music volume limit from 0 to 99% for the main L/R 

channel. The higher the percentile, the more music volume are 

allowed into the main L/R speaker channel.

CENTER MONITOR SOURCE PANEL

The "Center Monitor Source Controller" allows the musical, 

vocal, and effects tuning of the center monitor source channel. 

It enable setting the amount of Effect for the center monitor 

channel speakers where EFF00% means no effect at all and 

EFF99% allows the maximum effect. While MIC00% means 

turning off the microphone vocal in the center monitor speaker 

channels and MIC99% means allowing maximum volume to 

the microphone.  Similarly, MUS00% means turning off the 

music in the center monitor speaker channels and MUS99% 

means allowing maximum music 

volume on the center monitor 

speakers channel.

Press the "Next >" until the Center 

Monitor Source control panel is 

reached. 

Main L/R Source:

EFF99%  MIC99% MUS99%

Center Monitor Source:

EFF99%  MIC99% MUS99%

Main L/R Source:

EFF99%

  MIC99% MUS99%

Main Effect Level

Main L/R Source:

EFF99%  

MIC99% 

MUS99%

Main Mic Level

Main L/R Source:

EFF99%  MIC99% 

MUS99%

Main Music Level

Switch

200 Watt

Center/vocal

Subwoofer

The “Switch” is designed for the 

Center/Subwoofer Line Output 

only.  The alternative indepen-

dent “center line out” or 

“subwoofer line out” can be used 

separately to connect the signal 

to an external power amplifier so 

this unit can be used as a 

pre-amplifier.

Summary of Contents for DX-288 G3

Page 1: ...allation instructions hook up diagram and other new technologies updates etc please visit us at our website www BetterMusicBuilder com CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER DX 288 G3 Passionate about Music Better Music Builder com 110421 ENTER PANEL SETTINGS KEY CONTROL POWER INPUT PREV NEXT Better Music Builder Passionate about Music G3 SERIES Generation 3 MIC MASTER MAIN SELECTOR MUSIC VOLUME ECHO VOL...

Page 2: ...er 12 Connecting the Audio Input Source 13 Connecting The Power Amplifier 13 Connecting the Video Monitor 14 Connecting The Recorder Subwoofer 14 Connecting the Microphone Input 16 17 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 18 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control 18 21 LCD CONTROL PANELS OPERATION 22 PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL USE 27 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 29 SPECIFICATIONS 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 WARRANTY 32 AGENCY REGU...

Page 3: ...ed volume and cut off frequency control from 20 Hz 240 Hz High performance 24 bit dual engine Feedback Destroyer Full computerized Smart Auto Input Switching SAIS feature for source input selection Music modulation with 9 step key control and preset effects for selection Independently adjusted center speaker control for self vocal monitoring Capable of driving two pairs of main speaker in differen...

Page 4: ...as been exposed to rain or D This product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E This product has been dropped or its chassis has been damaged 13 Servicing The user should not attempt to service this product beyond those means described in this operating manual All other servicing should be referred to the Service Department 14 To prevent electric shock...

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Page 6: ...C F BATTERY SIZE AAA R6 1 5 V AAA ALKALINE BATTERY AAA ALKALINE BATTERY SOFTWARE CD Note For a full content and or latest updates of our Effect Control Software Suite please go to our website download area USB A B CABLE REMOTE CONTROL ONE UNIT DVD CENTER SUB MONITOR VOLUME VOLUME KOD MUTE AUTO VOD VOL MUSIC VOL VOL MIC VOL VOL VOL ECHO EFFECT DX 288 G3 G3 SERIES Generation 3 2013 Better Music Buil...

Page 7: ...rminal hole 3 Tighten the knob to fix the wire core in place Do not allow the wire core to protrude or touch other terminals or wires If the cores of differing wires touch damage may result to your components METHODS OF SPEAKER CONNECTION 1 Insert Type Poor Connection 2 Single Banana Plug Type Better Connection SPEAKERS SPEAKERS NO GOOD 3 Double Banana Plug Type Standard Connection SPEAKERS 3 4 19...

Page 8: ...DIO OUTPUT RECORD SUBWOOFER VOCAL MONITOR SUB LINE OUT CENTER LINE OUT DX 288 G3 REAR VIEW Applications SYSTEM APPLICATIONS MAIN LEFT NON POWERED UNIT DOUBLE 10 SPEAKER MAIN RIGHT NON POWERED UNIT DOUBLE 10 SPEAKER CHANNEL 4 0dB 3dB 12dB 32dB Power 0 0 0dB VOL CHANNEL 3 0dB 3dB 12dB 32dB Power 0 0 0dB VOL CHANNEL 2 0dB 3dB 12dB 32dB Power 0 0 0dB VOL CHANNEL 1 0dB 3dB 12dB 32dB Power 0 0 0dB VOL 4...

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Page 10: ...IN SELECTOR DX 288 G3 FRONT VIEW HEADPHONE MONITOR HEADPHONE HP VOL 3 55 mm VOD INPUT TABLET NOTEBOOK HEADPHONE AUDIO INPUT inch iPhone AUDIO INPUT 3 55 mm OR PC iPhone iPod CHARGER AUDIO CONNECTING THE iPhone and or iPod COMPOSITE AV CONNECTION The DX 288 G3 can connect to the Apple iPhone and iPod series composite video with stereo audio with a separate adapter Apple Composite AV Cable part MB12...

Page 11: ...ort the 600 Watt power output With such connection the DX 288 G3 provides the extra Vocal Monitor Center line out signal specifically for this purpose Both the Center vocal Subwoofer powered out and the extra Vocal Monitor Center line out signal volume are controlled by the master Music Volume control REAR MIC INPUT VIDEO OUT DVD VOD KOD DVD KOD VOD AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL AUX PRE AMP AUDIO OUTPUT RE...

Page 12: ...06 Medium SUB BASS CENTER VOCAL DFS 306 Small AC OUTLETS SAME AS LINE VOLTAGE UNSWITCHED 300W MAX TOTAL CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION SWITCHED 200W MAX CENTER SUBWOOFER CENTER POWER OUTPUT SELECTOR VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL 110 220 VAC 50Hz 60Hz DX 288 G3 REAR VIEW CENTER VOCAL SUBWOOFER CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER CENTER SPEAKER When connecting a center subwoofer to the banana plug connection use Passive Non p...

Page 13: ...HZ 25HZ 5HZ OFF ON OFF ON CH 1 BRIDGE IN CH 2 BRIDGE IN SERIAL NO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN BRIDGE CH 1 OUTPUT POWER CABLE FUSE CH 2 OUTPUT CH 1 CH 2 SAFETY MARK USA 020898 11 020898 11 ITEM NO D030905 CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E mail support nissindousa com w w w N I S S I N D O U S A c o m ENGINEERED AND DESIGN IN U S A MODE LF FILTER CLIP LIMITER GROUND POWER AMPLIFIE...

Page 14: ...cting to the amplifier with a KTV video touch screen stand If 2 or 3 more is needed use an external composite video distributor If the wiring distance to the output source is more than 25 feet A composite video amplifier distributor is needed otherwise the video will be very poor DVD VOD KOD L R DVD KOD VOD AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL AUX PRE AMP RECORD SUBWOOFER VOCAL MONITOR SAIS Priority SAIS Priority...

Page 15: ...ideo input you must ensure that the HD TV input is selected correctly at the TV In addition you must ensure that the audio input is selected correctly at the DX 288 G3 NOTE DVD PLAYER SOURCE L R AUDIO OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT INPUT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO L R INPUT 2 HDMI VIDEO HDMI to TV Component to TV CS 812 Small Room CS 306 OR Large Room Active Speaker PS 310A Ma...

Page 16: ...UT PREV NEXT ENTER IR MUSIC TONE SUB BASS MID TREBLE HEADPHONE HP VOL ECHO EFFECT DELAY REPEAT TIME REVERB 3 55 mm VOD INPUT MIN MAX ECHO VOLUME MIN MAX MIC MASTER MIN MAX MUSIC VOLUME FEEDBACK DESTROYER MAIN SELECTOR WIRED MIC 3 WIRED MIC 2 GUITAR CONNECTING THE FRONT MICROPHONE INPUT Adjust MIC Master Volume to 0 dB before inserting 1 4 microphone plugs into the MIC inputs to avoid unpleasant no...

Page 17: ...MERICA E mail sales bettermusicbuilder com w w w B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r c o m ENGINEERED AND DESIGN IN U S A GROUP A RIGHT GROUP B RIGHT GROUP B LEFT GROUP A LEFT CENTER VOCAL SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS OUTPUT CATION SYSTEM IMPEDANCE 4 16 Ohm SPEAKER CS 812 Large CS 812 Large DFS 206 Medium DFS 206 Medium SUB BASS CENTER VOCAL DFS 306 Small AC OUTLETS SAME AS LINE VOLTAGE UNSWITCHED 300W MAX ...

Page 18: ... GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE CONTROL for MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 5 These knobs control the tone of MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 5 GAIN The gain knob controls the amount of overdrive or distortion It increase the internal amplification of the Microphone This knob affects the microphone volume BASS The bass controls the low tones with 16 steps resolution from 8dB 8dB adjustment MID The middle controls the mid range tones wi...

Page 19: ...s also the Main Selector button which serves as the primary selector for various adjustment in each setting panels POWER BUTTON ON OFF DELAY This is the echo delay control for the microphone effects Turning the knob to increase and decrease the echo delay time coming from the microphone with 32 steps resolution from 0 31 adjustment REPEAT This is the echo repeat control for the microphone effects ...

Page 20: ...rs output is not enough Note that in order to properly use the CENTER LINE OUT the speaker has to be a powered active speaker It is unaffected by the Center Power Output Selector Switch LOW NOISE DUAL UNITS COOLING FAN AC POWER OUTPUT SOCKET AC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET POWER SUPPLY SWITCH Use this switch to select the appropriate power outlet supply voltage AC POWER FUSE HOLDER This is the housing for ...

Page 21: ...LECTION KOD DVD VOD KEY CONTROL LOW NATURAL HIGH Controls the music key CENTER SUBWOOFER VOLUME CONTROL Center Subwoofer Volume control from 00 to 99 The control of Center or Subwoofer is based on the two way switch position on the rear panel ECHO VOLUME Echo Volume control from 00 to 90 SMART AUTO INPUT SWITCHER SAIS SELECTOR When you press this button to select the KOD input it would not work if...

Page 22: ...N BASS MID TREBLE MICROPHONE 2 3 5 KEY CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS INPUT PREV NEXT ENTER IR MUSIC TONE SUB BASS MID TREBLE HEADPHONE HP VOL ECHO EFFECT DELAY REPEAT TIME REVERB 3 55 mm VOD INPUT FEEDBACK DESTROYER MIN MAX ECHO VOLUME MIN MAX MIC MASTER MIN MAX MUSIC VOLUME MAIN SELECTOR Main L R Source EFF99 MIC99 MUS99 CPU INTEGRATED MIXING AMPLIFIER EFFECT ADJUSTMENT CONTROL MICROPHONE ADJUSTMENT CON...

Page 23: ...ITOR CHANNEL Volume Signal 50 Music Signal 99 Microphone Signal 99 Effect Signal 50 Music Signal 99 Microphone Signal 99 Effect Signal SUBWOOFER CHANNEL Volume Signal HPF Signal LPF Signal HOME PANEL MAIN SCREEN A The first parameter on LINE 1 of the LCD panel is the Feedback Destroyer Settings The default is Feedback0 which states Feedback Destroyer feature is OFF Increase to higher feedback leve...

Page 24: ... to the channels Turn the ECHO VOLUME knob min to max to adjust the desire echo effect from 0 to 90 Feedback0 M_KOD EFF73 MIC79 MUSIC28 Feedback0 A_VOD EFF73 MIC79 MUSIC28 Manual Mode E The second parameter on LINE 2 of the LCD panel is the main microphone volume setting control This increase the microphone volume until the maximum programmed volume limiter reached Turn the MIC MASTER knob min to ...

Page 25: ...imiter phone Similarly MUS00 means turning off the music in the main speaker channels and MUS99 means allowing maximum music volume on the main speakers channel Press the Next until the Main L R Source control panel is reached Then turn the ECHO VOLUME knob min to max to adjust the desire percentage effect volume from 0 to 99 for the main L R channel The higher the percentile the more effects are ...

Page 26: ... limit from 0 to 99 for the center channel The higher the percentile the more music volume are allowed into the center monitor speaker channel PANEL LOCK The Panel Lock allows owner to lock all the control panels and knobs except for the three main knobs Echo Volume MIC Master and Music Volume Press the Next until the Panel Lock control panel is reached Use the Main Selector Music Volume knob to s...

Page 27: ... 16 Ohm SPEAKER CS 812 Large CS 812 Large DFS 206 Medium DFS 206 Medium SUB BASS CENTER VOCAL DFS 306 Small AC OUTLETS SAME AS LINE VOLTAGE UNSWITCHED 300W MAX TOTAL CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION SWITCHED 200W MAX CENTER SUBWOOFER CENTER POWER OUTPUT SELECTOR VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL 110 220 VAC 50Hz 60Hz DX 288 G3 REAR VIEW OUTPUT USB Type B PRO USB CABLE USB Type B USB Type A EFFECT CONTROL SOFTWARE SUITE...

Page 28: ...r the Commu nication tab select Serial Port Setting Select the available Serial Comport COM below and click OK to confirm Once connection has been established it will prompt either to Read Data From Device or Write Data To Device We suggest starting off by reading the current settings on the system as a reference and then further make adjustments accordingly Choose Read Data From Device Then click...

Page 29: ...100W 8ohm 0 03 EFFECT ECHO MUSIC PART BASS Control 100Hz 8dB MID Control 1kHz 8dB TREBLE Control 10kHz 8dB MIC PART BASS Control 8dB 12dB MID Control 8dB 12dB TREBLE Control 8dB 12dB TONE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT POWER ANTENA A CNANNEL A DISPLAY CNANNEL B DISPLAY CHANNEL A VOLUME ANTENA B CHANNEL B VOLUME DUAL CHANNEL VHF WIRELESS SYSTEM RF AF FREQ 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 PEAK 000 000 ...

Page 30: ...TOM When trying to select KOD it automatically jumps back to VOD CAUSE VOD is the priority for the Smart Auto Input Switching feature REMEDY Another alternative is to disconnect the equipment at the VOD connection and connect your KOD directly to the VOD input 8 NO SOUND FROM MICROPHONE REMEDY Be sure mic is turned on Mic cable is connected properly Check the mic volume 9 MACHINE HAS NO POWER REME...

Page 31: ...results 15 VIDEO SIGNAL OUT RECOMMENDATIONS REMEDY If you have more than 2 RCA output to the display we recommend you use a signal amplifier The signal amplifier will stabilize your video quality If you have a HDTV Plasma or LCD video we recommend you directly connect your source to the video display 16 POWER CAN NOT BE TURNED ON REMEDY Check to see if your unit is plugged in properly Check your p...

Page 32: ...kmanship However our warranty does not cover defects due to normal wears damage in transit improper use abuse or failure to follow the proper instructions for maintenance This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repairs alternations modifications and removing of the product label Please also note that our warranty does not cover any shipping cost for the return of defective products to u...

Page 33: ...ALS DISPOSAL Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA http www eiae org DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be dispose...

Page 34: ...efore hooking up the system turn off the power on all machines including audio video equipment and TV Otherwise it may damage the equipment especially on the HDTV in which a spot might appeared on the TV screen After hooking up the system double check the audio video connections to ensure that they are connected correctly Sometimes loose or poor quality cable would affect the microphone effects pi...

Page 35: ...your region regarding the music data that are being used DUAL HARD DRIVE HARD DRIVE INPUT TERMINAL MOUSE EXT IR FL V1 FR V2 AUDIO OUT VGA OUT LAN TOUCH SCREEN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL HDMI COAXIAL VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE TO TV1 NETWORK INTERNET ADD SONG ABILITY VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE TO TV2 MOUSE INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT HDMI TO TV3 AUDIO OUTPUT TO KARAOKE AMP VOD 900 REAR VIEW TOUCH PANEL CONTROL SOFTWARE CONN...

Page 36: ...3 Better Music Builder All rights reserved Legal trademark 360121224500 Thank you for purchasing this unit To make full and effective use of this unit please read this Owner s Manual carefully before operating it Please retain this manual for future reference Passionate about Music Better Music Builder com ...

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