Allen&Heath DP 1000 USER GUIDE - Manual (Page 31)

G
ETTING
S
TARTED
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The following procedure is recommended if you are new to the icon and wish to get started
quickly. For further details on the controls, connections, application and specification please
refer to the other sections of this User Guide.
1. R
EAD
F
IRST
Read the IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
printed at the beginning of this User Guide.
Read Sections 1 to 4 of this User Guide to gain an
understanding of the function of the icon.
2. C
ONNECT
U
P
To start with the icon we recommend you first
connect a simple system as shown below. You can
add other inputs and outputs later as you become
familiar with the system. Make sure the Speakon
®
plugs are correctly rotated in the sockets before
locking them into position.
3. S
ET THE
C
ONTROLS
Set to their initial condition as follows:
RS232 MIDI
SERIAL PORT IN SELECT
ON/OFF
MAINS POWER
4. S
WITCH
O
N
Check that the mains input voltage marked
on the rear panel matches your local supply.
Check that you have the correct mains power
lead.
MAINS POWER
Plug in the mains power lead and apply power. Press
the rear panel
MAINS switch in to switch the console
on.
The DP1000 powers up in PROTECT MODE for
two seconds. During this time the PROTECT indicator
lights to show that the loudspeakers are isolated from
switch on thumps, the fan blows at full speed to test
the heat management system, the keypad and meters
flash, and a start-up screen is displayed. After two
seconds the indicator turns off, the relay clicks are
heard as the loudspeakers are connected to the
amplifiers, the fan slows to idle speed, and the
HOME
screen is displayed.
The current AB output configuration is displayed
between the meters. Check that the default setting
LR is displayed. If not, this can be changed by
pressing and selecting the
MODE screen, pressing
RESET and confirming by pressing ENTER.
The HOME screen is used for normal performance.
The memories are recalled and their names displayed
in this screen.
The current song memory number and name is
displayed. The current venue memory name and set
sequence name (if selected) are displayed. The
above shows the default display. Note that this will
change if the memory names have been edited or if a
set sequence has been selected.
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