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User Setup

Operation

AFS 224

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AFS 224 User Manual

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D-1 Using Live Filter Lift

Live Filter Lift provides maximum sonic integrity by removing unnecessary feedback filters.
The Live Filter Lift function provides a timer for each of the Live Filters.  This timer length can
be adjusted by pressing the 

<LIVE FILTER LIFT>

button, and can be switched between off,

1 minute, 10 minutes or 60 minutes.  The filter lift default time is 10 minutes from the facto-
ry. If Live Filter Lift is on, once a filter’s time period has expired, the AFS algorithm will check
to see if the feedback filter is still necessary.  If no longer needed, the notch filter will then
slowly lift.  If the filter is still required to eliminate feedback, the timer will be reset.  If the
Live Filter Lift is off, the notch filters will remain in place until they are cleared, or until need-
ed for other frequencies.  

D-2 Using Types in Live Mode

As in Fixed Mode, the AFS 224 offers several feedback suppression types.  These types con-
trol the width of the notch filter used to remove the feedback.  The Speech type uses wider
notch filters allowing the AFS 224 to work faster.  The Music types provide sharper notch fil-
ters than the Speech type, with up to 1/80th of an octave in the Music High type (see AFS fil-
ter Q graph on the previous page).  Pressing the 

<TYPE>

button switches between the dif-

ferent types.  You can select different types for both Live and Fixed Mode. 

E - Clearing Filters (Fixed and Live)

To clear the Live filters, press and hold the 

<BYPASS> 

button on the selected channel for approx-

imately two seconds.  The currently assigned live filter LEDs will flash.  If you wish to clear only
the Live filters, release 

<BYPASS>

button at this time.  If you wish to reset all filters, continue to

hold the 

<BYPASS>

button an additional two seconds until all filter LEDs are flashing.  At this

point, release the 

<BYPASS>

button and all filters will be cleared.

F - Other Functions

The AFS 224 also offers the security feature of front panel lockout and the ability to link channels.
The following information provides instruction for both procedures. 

F- 1  Front Panel Lockout

To lockout all access to the front panel of the AFS 224,  press and hold the channel 1 

<LIVE

FILTER LIFT>

button until all of the filter LEDs light from outside to inside.  To unlock the

front panel lockout, press and hold the channel 1 

<LIVE FILTER LIFT>

button until the LEDs

light from the inside to the outside. 

F-2  Linking Channels

To link both channels, press and hold the Channel 1 

<TYPE>

button until all button LED’s

blink will set the unit into LINKED mode.  As feedback in either channel occurs, notch filters
will be placed in both channels to remove feedback.  To unlink channels, press and hold the
channel 1 

<TYPE>

button.  After the unit is unlinked, both channels will behave indepen-

dently.

Summary of Contents for AFS 224

Page 1: ...User Manual Dual Channel Advanced Feedback Suppression Processor AFS 224...

Page 2: ...c shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER C...

Page 3: ...ence that may cause undesired operation Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided use only shielded interconnecting cables DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufactur...

Page 4: ...the AFS 224 i Service Contact Info ii Warranty ii Installation Recommendations 1 Basic Connections 1 Rear Panel Connections 2 Front Panel Connections 2 User Setup 3 Applications 7 Block Diagram 10 Spe...

Page 5: ...AFS 224 Operation AFS 224...

Page 6: ...e to understanding the full functionality of the powerful AFS 224 series The dbx AFS 224 provide the user with the following features dbx s patent pending Advanced Feedback Suppression AFS technology...

Page 7: ...ser After expiration of the warranty a reasonable charge will be made for parts labor and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility In all cases you are responsible for transportation...

Page 8: ...I should be avoided where possible The AFS 224 has balanced inputs and outputs that can be used with any balanced or unbal anced line level device To connect the AFS 224 to your sound system refer to...

Page 9: ...ED with the 10 dBu LED occasionally lighting Clip LED This LED indicates that there is signal clipping at the input Bypass This button bypasses the notch filters in the signal path by pressing once Pr...

Page 10: ...cted to the insert jack s on a microphone channel of a mixer 2 Connected to the insert jack s on the main outputs of a mixer 3 Connected to the subgroup insert jack s of a mixer 4 Connected inline w o...

Page 11: ...h button to slowly increment or decrement the num ber Warning Changing the Total Number of Filters may remove feedback filters already set B 3 Selecting the Number of Fixed Filters Use the selected ch...

Page 12: ...er type can be changed by pressing the channels TYPE button This will change the filter type for the next filter and will not change exist ing filters When all fixed filters have been used new feedbac...

Page 13: ...ng the TYPE button switches between the dif ferent types You can select different types for both Live and Fixed Mode E Clearing Filters Fixed and Live To clear the Live filters press and hold the BYPA...

Page 14: ...e L R 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0...

Page 15: ...0dBV switch on the back of the 224 accordingly Pan Mute 10 0 5 10 20 30 5 L R Mute L R Mute L R Mute L R 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3...

Page 16: ...he 4dBu or 10dBV switch on the back of the 224 accordingly Pan Mute 10 0 5 10 20 30 5 L R Mute L R Mute L R Mute L R 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3...

Page 17: ...3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pan 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 10 0 5 10 20 30 5 10 0 5 10 2...

Page 18: ...24 Block Diagram TYPE IV A D DSP Micro Processor Programmable Logic CLIP Detect Bypass Type Live Filter Lift Mode Bypass Type Input meter Input D A RF Filter Live Filter Lift Mode RF Filter Outputs In...

Page 19: ...ed 110 dB unweighted 22kHz BW Type IV dynamic range 119 dB A weighted 22kHz BW 117 dB unweighted 22kHz BW A D Conversion 24 bit D A Performance Dynamic Range 112 dB A weighted 109dB unweighted D A Con...

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