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Recalling system presets and adjusting system parameters such as output and monitor levels, monitor tap points, and so on,
can be made through the front panel user interface.
The Setup Overview on the following pages is a general application guide showing the installation steps required for a basic system. Refer to the Help
Files in DPM Manager for detailed setup and configuration instructions and for system examples. The QSC Cinema Products web pages are also a
good source of information for application notes and system design assistance.
The following assumes that the DPM has been unpacked and mounted.
1. Install Software
Download the DPM Manager installation file from QSC.com. Follow the instructions to install.
2. Configure DPM
After DPM Manager is installed, connect a USB cable between the DPM and the computer. Turn the DPM on, launch DPM Manager and follow the
prompts on screen. Refer to the Help Files for instructions on how to configure the basic operating parameters of the DPM (source inputs, format,
presets, etc).
3. Attach Amplifiers
Connect DataPort outputs on the DPM rear panel to DataPort inputs on QSC’s DCA or PL3 Series amplifiers using QSC approved DataPort cables.
4. Connect Audio
Connect cinema audio sources to the appropriate DPM rear panel input connectors. Main sources can come from digital content servers or analog film
processors. Additional analog and digital inputs are provided for alternative content sources, live feeds, DVD players, mic/paging sources etc. Connect
the Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired special mix outputs to appropriate external devices as needed.
5. Connect Automation
Connect appropriate external control devices to the DPM’s automation Inputs. Connect the Relay Outputs to any external devices to be controlled.
6. Tune System
Once the basic DPM operating configuration is defined and all of the connections are in place, it’s time to power up the rest of the rack, complete the
DSP setup, tune the system and run through final check.
Refer to additional information in this Hardware User Manual and in the software Help Files for further setup and configuration details to complete this step.
Configuration and etworking
The DPM offers a variety of options for configuring and managing the product and an entire cinema sound system locally or remotely. Local DPM
configuration and system management are provided through directly applied connections to the DPM via universal serial bus (USB), the DPM front
panel LCD and buttons or through a local Ethernet link. Remote and system-wide management are possible through more sophisticated network
implementations and/or via wide area network (WAN) topologies, Internet access or 3rd party subscription services that make use of the DPM third-
party API or SNMP.
Basic configuration of the DPM product is performed through the USB interface on the product front panel or via the Ethernet connection on the rear
panel. The system designer connects to the DPM’s USB port with a Windows or MAC laptop or PC running the DPM Manager software application.
DPM Manager offers all the setup tools and system management objects to configure the auditorium audio format, selection of audio source material,
configure the DSP signal path, apply crossovers, EQ etc., define the routing of audio to the amplifiers, define the system speakers and speaker
processing etc. Once the basic configuration is complete, the system designer can define custom up to 16 custom Presets that can be recalled for
different auditorium setups. For example, a Preset can be created for the primary presentation content. Another Preset can be created for non-sync
or alternative content. And yet another Preset can be created for live application use such as seminars or corporate events. Once these Presets are
created they become accessible via the DPM front panel user interface.
In addition to basic configuration, DPM Manager can be used to monitor health, status, and performance of the system via the product’s USB or
Ethernet interface.
