BSS Audio DPR-944, User Manual

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An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and
international Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety:
Radiated Emissions (EU): EN55013 (1990) Associated Equipment
RF Immunity (EU): EN50082/1 (1992) RF Immunity, Fast Transients ESD
Mains Disturbance (EU): EN61000/3/2 (1995)
Electrical Safety (EU): EN60065 (1993)
Radiated Emissions (USA): FCC part 15 Class B
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
IT SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE ANY PROTECTIVE EARTH OR SIGNAL CABLE SHIELD
CONNECTIONS TO PREVENT GROUND LOOPS. ANY SUCH DISCONNECTIONS ARE OUTSIDE THE
RECOMMENDED PRACTISE OF BSS AUDIO AND WILL RENDER ANY EMC OR SAFETY CERTIFICATION
VOID.
For continued compliance with international EMC legislation ensure that all input and output cables are wired
with the cable screen connected to Pin 1 of the XLR connectors and/or the jack plug sleeve. The input XLR Pin
1 and the side-chain input jack socket sleeve are connected to the chassis via a low value capacitor, providing
high immunity from ground loops whilst ensuring good EMC performance.
V 1.0 BV/JMK 17 November 1997
Please read
We have written this manual with the aim of helping installers, sound engineers and musicians alike to get the
most out of the
DPR 944
. We recommend that you read this manual, particularly the section on installation,
before attempting to operate the unit.
Because of the operational nature of the
DPR 944 , this manual is split into three main sections. The first and
second deal with the operation and applications of the compressor and gate sections respectively, while the
third covers a more general background to use and application of the unit.
We welcome any comments or questions regarding the
DPR 944 or other BSS products, and you may contact
us at the address or World Wide Web site given in the warranty section.