S e c t i o n 3
Getting Started and Basic Operations
The DR500 has many features that you can use to customize your
DMX MUSIC program. These exciting and easy-to-use features,
combined with up to 120 available channels delivering commercial-
free, CD-quality music, allow you to design and implement a music
program that meets your individual needs.
Section Topics
This section describes the basic functions and operation of the
DR500 and remote control. Basic functions include:
• Starting up the DR500
• Turning the DR500 ON and OFF
• Basic operational information
• Correcting errors
• Checking the clock
• Setting and muting the volume
• Selecting, recalling, and scanning channels
• DMX MUSIC/DJ functions
Advanced functions are presented in Section 4 and include:
• Forced tune programming — a channel is automatically
selected and played at a specific time
• Adding and deleting authorized channels
• Setting the dynamic range of a particular channel
Many of these features can be programmed and controlled by
the DMX MUSIC/DBS National Authorization Control Center.
When you turn on your DR500 and call for authorization, ask
your DMX MUSIC affiliate about this service. For information
on obtaining DMX MUSIC authorization, call 1 (800) 700-4412.
