Hardware Description (continued)
BYPASS CROSSOVER MODE Switch
: The
BYPASS CROSSOVER MODE
switch
routes the center channel input signal through the 2-way or 3-way bypass crossover on
the DCM 30/30D. On the DCM 10/10D, the center channel is routed through the 2-way
bypass crossover or not processed at all (passive bypass).
Bypass Crossover Level Adjustment Potentiometers
:
These are used to adjust the
characteristic of the Bypass crossover. The frequency-specific levels of the crossover
outputs from the DCM to the center channel amplifiers can be adjusted to suit the cen-
ter channel loudspeakers. This signal path is only active if the front panel bypass switch
is in the
BYPASS
position.
Barrier Strip Screw Terminals:
The barrier strip screw terminals provide connec-
tions for output to an external monitor loudspeaker, subwoofer, alternate equalization
switching, auxiliary input, and hearing impaired audio output.
EXTERNAL SPKR
: These terminals provide the identical audio supplied to the
front panel’s monitor loudspeaker. If using an external monitor loudspeaker,
remover the jumper between the
EXTERNAL SPKR +
and
IN SPR
terminals.
Removing this jumper disables the internal monitor loudspeaker. Any external
loudspeaker used must have a minimum impedance of 4 ohms. The DCM’s internal
monitor amplifier has a maximum output of 15 watts.
IN SPR
: This terminal is connected to the
EXTERNAL SPKR +
terminal if using
only the DCM’s internal monitor loudspeaker. If using an external monitor loud-
speaker, remove the jumper that connects the
IN SPR
terminal to the
EXTERNAL
SPKR +
terminal.
SUB OUT
provides the identical audio as the subwoofer DataPort. This connection
cannot be monitored or include any of the Fault Analysis functions because there
are no signal return connections.
ALT EQ SELECT
is a contact closure input used to activate an alternate equaliza-
tion which has been created using the DCM Manager sofware. A switch or set of
relay contacts may be used to activate/deactivate the alternate equalization set-
tings. When the contacts are closed, the front panel
ALT EQ
indicator illuminates.
AUX INPUT
is a single mono audio input that can be used to supply an additional
channel for a ceiling speaker or other application. The aux channel can be pro-
cessed as a 1-way channel and output to both channels of
DataPort O
or pro-
cessed as a 2-way output , with low band and high band going to channels 1 and 2
of DataPort O, respectively. If the
Aux INPUT
is not being used,
DataPort O
can
be assigned as an additional Left Surround/ Right Surround Output, Back Left
Surround/Back Right Surround Output, or as a bass-managed mix of all surround
channels (duplicated to both
DataPort O
channels).
HEAR IMP OUT
is a single mono audio output which contains a mix of the left,
center, and right signals with the center signal boosted 6 dB. This is usually con-
nected to a special cinema system which supplies headphone audio feeds for peo-
ple with hearing difficulties. This can also be used as an input signal to a powered
loudspeaker for remote monitoring of basic L/C/R signals in larger projection
booths.
IEC Inlet
: The power receptacle accepts a standard IEC power cable. The DCM uses a
switching power supply that accepts 100 to 240 volts AC, 47-440 Hz.
DCM 10/10D DCM 30/30D
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