input boxes. Note that one or any number of changes may be made but they will not
be sent to the commentary box until the ‘Submit’ button is pressed.
If at any time you require confirmation of the comms box status just put the cursor
in the URL box and hit return and the page will reload.
When inputting positive values (say +12dB) the + sign is not required so just type in
12. For negative values the minus (-) is required as in standard mathematical
notation. Note that gain is relative, as in +60dB but limit thresholds are fixed as in
-18dBFS.
Comms box setup
All of the following setup functions are available using the LCD display or the
DCD2020 web page. The guide shows how to access the functions using the LCD
while they are all available directly on the web page. Please note again the need to
refresh the web page if changes are made using the LCD display. All changes on the
LCD screen are shown live, if the LCD screen is showing mic gains and the web page
changes these values the changes will immediately appear on the LCD screen.
Don’t forget to press ‘submit’ on the web page!
LCD adjustment of settings may be protected by switching the rear panel toggle
switch to ‘lock’. When switched to’ lock’ the display will automatically switch to the
top menu showing ‘Setup locked’ and the four dBFS meters. No adjustment will now
be possible from the LCD buttons but all functions are still adjustable via the web
page.
Setup
From the ‘switch on’ menu select ‘Setup’
Mic Gains
This allows adjustment of individual microphone amplifier gains from 0dB to +70dB.
Press the button next to the mic amp you wish to adjust. The cursor arrows will
move to show your selection. Press the up/down buttons to adjust to the required
gain. Either press the button quickly to adjust in 1dB steps or hold the button down
to adjust at speed. Press ‘back’ to return to the top menu.
Phantom
Each mic amp is shown with phantom on or off. Press the associated button to
toggle phantom on that channel on or off. Front panel LEDs will illuminate to indicate
status with phantom on.
