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Page 1: ...www SteamPoweredRadio Com I I Owner s Manuc I I I MODEL 140 I Type II Noise Reducti I dbx Professional Produ I I I I I I I _ l I I I dbx I I I...

Page 2: ...upport Factory SeNice Shipping Instructions Specifications Schematics Registration Feedback 27 Registration Card 27 Warranty 27 User Feedback Form Manufactured under one ormore of the following U S pa...

Page 3: ...l tape decks operating at 7 5 IPS or slower Cassette decks PCM Digital sysiems DAT Fl etc Digital samplers 8 to 16 bit In broadcast industry applications use the 140X with Cartmachines Videotape recor...

Page 4: ...pass signal in this position even if it is not receiving AC power Channel APLAY button Press in to engage the dbx decoder The OUT position is a hardwire bypass switch The inputs are connected directl...

Page 5: ...In other applications these send the encoded signal to the transmission line or other audio channel Connect these to a line amplifier distribution amplifier etc FromTape Rec Aand B Decoder inputs Con...

Page 6: ...utputs ofa tape deck or video recorder 1be encode decode electtonics wrap around the recording device 1be 140X is considered part of the recorder or line amplifier and the trims are set for precise le...

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Page 9: ...be used in the patchbay for all 140X inputs and outputs If the studio is wired for a mix ofbal anced and single ended operation use three conductor balanced phone plugs for the inputs to the 140X For...

Page 10: ...s to match at frequencies above lkHz because of the encoder s preemphasis If you use 400Hz or some other mid band tone you may continue to use that but be sure to use the same tone consistently 1 Put...

Page 11: ...lkHz tone with the program material following Remember that profes sional recording studios have standardized on Type I NR For in house use this is not a concern Ifa tape is going to an outside facili...

Page 12: ...oisy source material To improve source material which suffers from con stant hiss use the dbx 563X Hiss Reducer or its equivalent in the 900 Series the 929 or a downward expander noise gate like the 4...

Page 13: ...d other high quality tape machines operating at 7 5 IPS D peII Type II has been developed for media where high and low frequency response is not as flat as with professional tape recording decks and w...

Page 14: ...tifacts However on very quiet sounds with little or no high frequency content solo piano or acoustic bass are good examples they may be heard Additionally there is a natural noise modulation which occ...

Page 15: ...tape recorder the audio deck can be balanced in and out while the VTR is single ended in and out 1 Connect Audio Inputs From Console From Tape Rec Both sets ofinputs are electronically balanced The in...

Page 16: ...For Fully Balanced OperationI Q EJ C J TRI b 12 M TAPE _ NO CONNECTION MACHINE OR CONSOLE Connecting XLR Connectors to 140X TRS TR S FROM TAPE MACHNE OR CONSOLE NO CONNEC110N _ Connecting W TRS to 14...

Page 17: ...ionI T s T FROM TAPE MACHINE OR CONSOLE Connecting Mono to 140X TRS NOTES for using W connectors Connectthe Sleeve to the wire sShield In an emergency W Mono cables will work for inputs only FROM TAPE...

Page 18: ...ut impedance is 440 balanced and 220 unbalanced J he output jacks are 1RS phonejacks Tip Hot on dbx equipment Tip XLR Pin 3 2 Wire the To Console and To Tape Rec output cables for fully balanced opera...

Page 19: ...n 6i lti j C 1 W _ TO TAPE FROM 1 40X OllTPUTS USE ONLY T R S PLUG NO CONNECTION O E T R Connecting 140X to XLR Connector s T R s FROM TAPE MACHINE OR CONSOLE NO CONNECTION _ Connecting 140X to TRS NO...

Page 20: ...g a TRS plug at the tape machineor console tie the Ring and Sleeve to gether and connect the Sleeve IO the wire s Shield This is equivalent IO a cable with l 4 Mono plugs on both ends FROM UOX OUTPUTS...

Page 21: ...signal processor 163X Compressor 263X De Esser 463X Over Easy Noise Gate or 563X Hiss Reducer may be mounted next to the 140X to save rack space Toe dbx 150X Type I Noise Reduction unit may also be mo...

Page 22: ...ews and a Phillips screwdriver See note above c Loosely attach the blank panel and adaptor piece using an Allen wrench and two hex head screws D Align everything on a flat surface and tighten the scre...

Page 23: ...k ear mounting and left for right with regard to the joiner side pice mounting E Place the Left and Right units on a flat surface rear facing so the joiner side pieces are approximately 2 apart Take t...

Page 24: ...e consulta tion Products can be returned to the factory for service only after Customer Service has issued a Return Authorization number This number flags the returned unit for priority treatment when...

Page 25: ...cord Level Adjustment Play Level Adjustment Encode IN OUT switch Decode IN OUT switch Indicators Power Red Record Green Play Green Power Supply Requirements 90 130VAC 50 60Hz Switchable to 220 240VAC...

Page 26: ...CAPACITORS ARE EXPRESSED IN NICROFARAOS 3 ALL NYLAR CAPACITORS ARE 5Y 4 ALL NPO ANO S2L CERANIC DISC CAPACITORS ARE 5Y 5 ALL Y5E CERANIC DISC CAPACITORS ARE 18Y ALL POLYPROPYLENE CAPACITORS ARE 2 5Y 7...

Page 27: ...www SteamPoweredRadio Com I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I _ i I i i l 8 i t a i...

Page 28: ...I BOTT OARD I L u BOTTOM BOARO OECOOE 1 1 r 1 I rr r a tw fir ui r H 7 I I l I I _ l I t _ _J r fi _ OECODE i 1 1 I I I ft iF r R 7 I I 1 I r _ _J u i 81 i i ll t a Please see page 22 fOf schematic no...

Page 29: ...I _ n CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 TOP BOARD rr EHCOOE r 1 r 7 w 1 I I I I 11 tr r f JW 1 f _ J JI ii r _ L e 1 ljJlt r EHCOOE Ir 1 I r r7 I I I I I i 1 r tr K u J f Please see page 22 for schematic notes dbr...

Page 30: ...e Zip Country________ _________ _ Purchased from______________ Prioe_____ _ _ Narure of your productapplication __________________ Please rate the following from 1 to 10 where 10 is the bestpossible r...

Page 31: ...k laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Ventllatlon The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the...

Page 32: ...on alimentation ets adresseraun point de service aprllsvente autorisll Hacer funcionar el aparato s6lo con la tension y c lase de corrienle sel aladas en la placa lncicadora de caracteristicas I Reemp...

Page 33: ...ers for all your needs use with manuals brochure etc 140X Stereo Type Il Noise Reduction 25 00 150X Stereo Type I Noise Reduction 25 00 I60XT Compressor Limiter 25 00 165ACompressor Limiter 25 00 166...

Page 34: ...4107 POSTAGE WU BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ATTN SPARE PARTS DEPT dbx A DIVISION OF A KG ACOUSTICS INC 1525 ALVARADO STREET SAN LEANDRO CA 945n 9904 USA 11 111 1111 1 I I11 IIIll 11 1 111 111111111 111 II I...

Page 35: ...fold this page or make a copy Thank You Model f Your Name Serial Organization Date of comments Address Would you like a reply City State Province Country ____ ___ Moil Code Althout we wll not use nam...

Page 36: ...TAGE WU BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE dbx A DIVISION OF A KG ACOUSTICS INC 1525 ALVARADO STREET SAN LEANDRO CA 945n 9904 USA 11 I11 1111 l l I11 II111II 111I I I111111111 1I111 TAPE DO NO...

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