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Part I Overview and Installation11
Chapter 1. D-Show System Introduction13
- D-Show Features13
- D-Show Expansion Options13
- D-Show System Components14
- Operational Requirements15
- Connection Requirements15
- Compatibility Information15
Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting D-Show17
- Determining Control Surface Layout17
- Connecting D-Show Components19
- Connecting a Second Stage Rack22
- Power Connections23
- Audio and MIDI Connections23
- Control Surface Connections25
- Powering up the System26
- Powering down the System26
- Restarting the System26
- Setting the System Clock26
- Enabling a Second Stage Rack26
Part II System Description27
Chapter 3. D-Show Control Surface Overview29
- D-Show Main Unit and Sidecar Top Panels29
- Input Channels and Faders30
- Assignable Channel Section (ACS)34
- Assignable Output Encoders35
- Assignable Output Faders36
- Master and Global Controls37
- Meter Bridge38
- Trackball and View Mode Controls38
Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes39
- Control Overview39
- Config Mode and Show Mode40
- Global Modifier Switches40
- Software Screen Pages and Tabs41
Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels45
- Banking Input Channels and FX Returns45
- Banking Graphic EQ Frequency Bands45
- Banking the Assignable Output Encoders and Assignable Output Faders45
- Selecting and Targeting Channels46
- Targeting Plug-In Inserts48
- Screen Controls and Shortcuts48
Chapter 6. Options51
- Overview of Options51
- System Configuration51
- Devices54
- Other D-Show Options54
Part III Signal Routing59
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing61
- Configuring Inputs61
- Assigning Inputs to Channels63
- Routing Channels to Busses63
- Routing Inputs to Direct Outputs64
- Using Built-In Dynamics and EQ64
- Using Inserts on Channels65
- Using Input Direct66
- Adjusting Input Controls66
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing71
- Configuring Outputs71
- Routing Busses to Hardware Outputs73
- Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses73
- Using Inserts on Output Busses74
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Output Busses75
- Adjusting Output Controls76
- Adjusting Main Bus Controls77
- Monitoring the Main MIX78
- Direct Outputs78
- Matrix Mixers79
- Personal Q Mixers79
- Assigning and Using Vcas79
Chapter 9. Groups81
- Configuring Group Busses81
- Assigning Inputs to Group Busses81
- Managing Group Bus Assignments81
- Group Bus Signal Flow Options82
- Adjusting Group Bus Output Controls83
- Routing Group Bus Outputs to the Main Busses83
- Routing Group Busses to Direct Outputs83
- Using Inserts on Group Bus Outputs83
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Group Bus Outputs83
- Simple and Expert Operational Modes84
Chapter 10. Auxes and Variable Groups85
- Configuring Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses85
- Assigning Inputs to Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses88
- Managing Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Assignments88
- Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Signal Flow Options90
- Adjusting Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Output Controls91
- Routing Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses to Direct Outputs92
- Using Inserts on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs92
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs92
Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers and PQ Mixers93
- Matrix Mixers93
- Personal Q Mixers94
- Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers94
- Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Input Controls95
- Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Output Controls96
- Using Inserts on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs97
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs97
- Working with a PQ Controller97
Chapter 12. Patchbay99
- Accessing the Patchbay99
- Overview of the Patchbay99
- Navigating the Patchbay101
- Routing Channels in the Patchbay102
Chapter 13. Metering105
- Channel Meters105
- ACS Section Dynamics Meters106
- Meter Bridge107
- Metering Options109
Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses111
- Solo Bus Modes111
- Solo Operation Options112
- Solo Bus Operation113
- Solo Safing Channels114
- Monitor Bus Operation114
- Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls115
Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups121
- Muting121
- Mute Groups122
Part IV Processing125
Chapter 16. Dynamics127
- Built-In Compressor/Limiter127
- Built-In Expander/Gate128
- Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics129
- Adjusting Dynamics129
- Dynamics Settings and Presets131
- Side-Chain Keys and Filters132
Chapter 17. EQ135
- Built-In EQ Parameters135
- Channel Modes Affecting EQ136
- Adjusting EQ137
- Graphic EQ for Outputs139
- Plug-In Mapping of EQ Controls140
- EQ Settings and Presets140
Chapter 18. Hardware Inserts143
- Connecting External Effects Units143
- Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels144
- Assigning Hardware Inserts from the Patchbay145
Chapter 19. Plug-Ins147
- Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins147
- Overview of Plug-Ins149
- Plug-In Racks150
- Rack Slots152
- Assigning and Routing Plug-Ins153
- Adjusting Plug-Ins155
- Adjusting EQ and Dynamics Plug-Ins from the ACS157
- Plug-In Presets and Snapshots158
- Plug-In DSP Usage159
- Plug-In Levels159
- Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay159
Part V Shows161
Chapter 20. Shows and File Management163
- Creating Shows163
- Loading Shows164
- Working with Presets165
- Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets167
- Undoing Changes Using the History Feature168
Chapter 21. Snapshots169
- Snapshots Page169
- Snapshot Controls on the D-Show Control Surface172
- Snapshots List173
- Creating Snapshots173
- Recalling Snapshots175
- Managing Snapshots176
- Propagating Changes Across Snapshots177
- Changing the Scope of Snapshots177
- Undoing Snapshot Commands177
- Disabling Snapshots177
- Adding MIDI Messages to Snapshots178
- Adding Plug-In Data to Snapshots179
- Automation Safing Channels180
- Snapshot Options181
Chapter 22. Synchronization183
- Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code183
- Remote Control of Snapshot Recall185
- Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall186
- Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall186
- Synchronizing with Word Clock186
- Synchronizing with Digital Audio Input186
Chapter 23. Using the D-Show Standalone Software187
- System Requirements187
- Installing the D-Show Standalone Software187
- Simulating a D-Show Configuration188
- Transfer and Filing Quick Start188
- Exporting Patchbay Names to Text190
Part VI Specifications191
Chapter 24. Mechanical Specifications193
Chapter 25. Audio Specifications197
- D-Show Console197
- Stage Rack197
- FOH Rack198
- Main Unit200
- Snake200
Chapter 26. Signal Flow Diagrams201
- D-Show Input Signal Flow Diagram201
- D-Show Output Signal Flow Diagram202
Chapter 27. Troubleshooting203
- Problem Solving203
- In Case of System Failure205
- Restarting D-Show207
- Resetting Hardware Components208
- Using the System Restore CD to Update or Restore the System208
- Main Unit and Sidecar System Leds209
- Meter Bridge Status Indicators210
Part VII Reference213
Chapter 28. Control Surface Reference215
- D-Show Main Unit215
- D-Show Sidecar218
Chapter 29. FOH Rack Reference221
- FOH Rack Front Panel221
- FOH Rack Back Panel222
- FOH Link Cable224

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