Proel PC260 User Manual

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10INTRODUCTIONThe PROEL PC260 digital loudspeaker controller is based on the CORE DSP platform and features state-of-the-art signal processing, advanc

116. ESC buttonPress this button to exit from the current menu and return to the Run time mode screen.7. Processing menu buttonsROUTINGUse the ROUTING

1214. RTA MIC inputThis balanced XLR input is fitted a phantom power to supply and it can be used for connecting a condenser microphone for acoustic me

13CABLE CONNECTIONSAudio CablesAlways use correctly shielded audio cables when connecting to the PC260.Balanced Input / Output Connections (Recommende

14OPERATING MODEPC260 has two operation modes:REMOTE MODE using PRONET softwareConnect the unit to a PC running Windows and PRONET software by means o

15Recall a PresetTo recall a preset, press the front panel RCL button. The display shows the RECALL PRESET menu and the current preset in the list of

16SETUPThe Setup menu allows access PC260’s global parametersThis is where preferences for many functions can be set or adjusted. Use page up (PG UP)

17FIRMWARE UPDATEThis page is where the PC260 Firmware can be updated from USB port. To update the firmware a PC with PRONET software installed is requ

18PROCESSING MENUThe following diagram shows the internal processing structure of the PC260.Using the PROCESSING menu in conjuction with EDIT and PG U

19For each output channel two crossover points can be set, which are named Xo1 and Xo2. Please note that in the FLAT default preset both are set as T

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20The UNIT parameter allows to set the delay unit in us (microsecond / 10-6 s), ms (millisecond / 10-3 s), mm (millimeter / 10-3 m), m (meter), inch a

21The “Type1” response has a fixed “Q”, giving more precise control, and offers the flattest response when boosting groups of adjacent faders.The “Type2

22Low-shelf. A shelf filter has three parameters that determine the frequency response: frequency, gain and slope. In a Low-shelf filter the frequencie

23TYPE (PC260) TYPE (PRONET) FREQ GAIN SHAPE SLOPEPeak Param. Eq. 15.6 Hz - 22.627 KHz +/- 15 dB Q = 28.5 - 0.4 / oct = 0.05 - 3.0 -Notch Notch 15.6 H

24TIMEDetermines how quickly the DEQ filter reacts to signals that reach the threshold (attack) and how slowly it is restored after signal goes goes aw

25DYN - dynamic processorTo access the first page of the dynamic section, press the DYN button and then the EDIT button of the channel you want to edit

26INFORMATION NOTE: Speaker protection settingReplacing a professional speaker is an expensive cost and reducing this risk is good, so many users want

27SPL MANAGEMENTPC260 has a unique feature called Sound Pressure Level Management, specifically designed for the use of the processor in FIXED INSTALLA

28RTAThe PC260 processor has a built in 1/3 octave Real Time Analyzer, which is a useful tool for measuring the acoustic response of the sound system

29TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONSAs explained in the ROUTING section, the signal routing from input channels A & B is completely free and and can be assign

3IndexFCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE ... 4WARNING ... 4SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS ... 6IN CASE OF F

30PRONET NETWORKThe PRONET philosophyPRONET software has been designed by Proel’s Research & Development Department to easily control a single uni

31Assign the ID numberTo work properly in a PRONET NETWORK each connected device must have a unique Identifier Number, called ID. By default the PC co

32USB2CAN converterTo work with a Pronet network you need a USB2CAN converter that converts the USB data flow into the CAN bus. The USB2CAN converter n

33CLOCK BATTERY REPLACEMENTThe internal clock is equipped with a long time discharge LITHIUM battery, in order to keep running also when the unti is s

34TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONInput SectionInputs 2 electronically balancedInput Impedance > 10 kohmMaximum Input Level +20 dBu (+26 dBu with -6dB pad

35Appendix A (signal to power)With the following table is possible to set the limiters without using a scientific calculator. To explain how to use it

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4FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICEThis is a class A digital device, which is marked for use in a commercial, industrial or business environment, exclusive of used

5This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working l

6SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS• CAUTION: Before using this product read carefully the following safety instructions. Take a look of this manual entirely an

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8OVERVIEWUSB PORT DISPLAYPRESET RECALL AND SAVEPAGE SCROLLDATA VALUE SELECT AND INPUTMAINS AC POWEROUTPUT CONNECTIONSPRONET NETWORK CONNECTIONSTERMINA

9OVERVIEWPROCESSING MENUESCAPE BUTTONCHANNEL SELECT BUTTONSCHANNEL MUTE BUTTONSLED METERSEXTERNAL MIC INPUT FOR RTAOUTPUT CONNECTIONS GROUND LIFT BUTT