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Inspect unit for shipping damage and keep box for potential returns.
Unit occupies one 19" rack space (1U) and needs support to prevent flexing.
Explains the Minidrive's role as a digital loudspeaker management processor.
Describes the 3 basic configurations for FDS-336T and 2 for FDS-334T.
Covers front panel controls, metering for inputs/outputs, and gain adjustments.
Explains lock-out features to prevent tampering with settings.
Discusses saving setups and inter-unit communication via MIDI.
Details using the port for software updates via PC.
Lists key features like crossover filters, EQ bands, storage, delay, limiters, and MIDI sysex.
Details AC power input requirements, fuse replacement, and earthing.
Explains ground loop causes and prevention methods for audio systems.
Describes balanced and unbalanced audio input/output wiring using XLR connectors.
Details correct twin conductor shielded cable use for inputs and outputs.
Explains wiring for unbalanced outputs to the Minidrive inputs and vice versa.
Describes MIDI and RS-232 port connections for control and updates.
Explains the 2x16 LCD display layout and information areas.
Details the Navipad and Rotary Encoder for navigating and editing parameters.
Describes STORE/ENTER, RECALL, input/utility selection, and mute buttons.
Explains the function of output level trim knobs for trimming and mode selection.
Explains LED Input and Output Bargraphs for signal level and clipping indication.
Introduces the three editing modes: Input, Output, and Utilities.
Details how to adjust Input signal parameters like delay and equalization.
Explains accessing and editing Output signal parameters like gain, limiters, and crossover.
Covers system-wide controls like stereo link, configuration, delay units, and security.
Explains program storing, naming, and locking procedures.
Details how to select and recall stored programs.
Explains the process for deleting user-saved programs.
Covers basic setup and system configuration, including mono mode.
Describes the stereo 3-way configuration for the FDS-336T.
Details the LCR 2-way configuration for the FDS-336T.
Explains the stereo 2-way configuration for the FDS-334T.
Explains how to adjust stereo linking of input and output parameters.
Describes relationships between linked parameters (Step vs. Offset).
Explains linking crossover slopes in 'Both' and 'Edge' modes.
Details how to select measurement units for delay parameters.
Introduces Lock Out, OEM Lock, and Owner Lock for parameter protection.
Explains the basic security feature that disables most controls.
Describes locking parameters in a program from being seen or adjusted.
Details how to enter and use lock setup mode for parameters.
Explains how to confirm lock setup and password settings.
Details the second level of security for parameter protection.
Explains how to adjust the LCD screen contrast.
Explains the process for deleting user-saved programs.
Covers MIDI channel number and mode settings for communication.
Describes using the RS-232 port for MIDI operations.
Explains transferring program information via MIDI sysex dumps.
Details the three input sections: A, B, and Sum (A+B).
Explains delay adjustment for inputs and selection of delay units.
Describes assigning EQ parameters to inputs.
Explains how output parameters change when linked.
Details selecting band names for output channels.
Explains choosing the input source for output channels.
Details adjustable output channel gain settings from -15dB to +15dB.
Explains the 2-stage limiter for preventing clipping and protecting transducers.
Provides methods for calculating limiter threshold settings.
Details delay adjustment and selection of delay units.
Explains maintaining offsets between channels for alignment.
Explains how to switch output polarity between Normal and Inverted.
Details control over crossover filter shape, slope, and frequency.
Explains the feature for automatic phase alignment between crossover bands.
Details selection of low-pass filter types and slopes.
Explains adjusting the cut-off frequency for low-pass filters.
Details selection of high-pass filter types and slopes.
Explains adjusting the cut-off frequency for high-pass filters.
Explains selecting EQ types like shelving and bell curves.
Details adjusting the frequency for EQ parameters.
Explains adjusting gain for EQ parameters.
Details adjusting bandwidth for Bell type EQs.
Summarizes resource allocation for crossover filters and EQs across DSP chips.
Addresses missing output due to low-pass filter frequency setting.
Explains digital path clipping due to excessive gain or EQ.
Explains frequency limits due to stereo linking and offsets.
Addresses delay limits caused by linked delays and offsets.
Explains maximum combined delay from input to output is 635ms.
Indicates running out of DSP resources for filters or EQ.
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