Lectrosonics DC1 - Manual (Page 11)

A UTO S ET DESCRIPTION
The A UTO S ET function of the DC1 is included to automatically optimize the performance of the DC1. A UTO S ET
allows any mix of microphones to be used with the DC1, while insuring that all microphones will have equal access
to the system. A
UTO S ET accomplishes this optimization by "listening" to each system microphone in turn for a
period of about 5 seconds. When all microphones have been "listened" to, the DC1 calculates the relative
sensitivities of the microphones and automatically sets the Level Match Adjust parameter for each channel to
enable equal system access for all microphones. Note that it is also possible to change the Level Match Adjust
manually following the A
UTO S ET procedure for any channel.
The A UTO S ET screens on the DC1 can be invoked by pressing the MODE switch on the front panel of the DC1
while simultaneously turning on the power with the main power switch. The first screen is the Level dB screen.
This screen shows the input level at each channel in real time. The second screen is the A
UTO S ET screen. This
screen allows the A UTO S ET procedure to be performed.
Level dB Screen
The Level dB screen shows the input level of each channel in real time. Since the level shown for any given
channel includes the effects of the Input Type and Level Match Adjust values that are currently stored in memory,
the user may select any of the three available memories. The Level dB screen may be called both before and
after the A
UTO S ET procedure to assess the results of A UTO S ET . In addition, if system circumstances dictate that the
Level Match Adjust values generated by the A UTO S ET procedure should be changed, the information displayed on
the Level dB screen can help the user to determine the amount of change necessary.
A UTO S ET Screen
The A UTO S ET screen enables the user to initiate the A UTO S ET procedure for each channel. The appropriate Input
Type can be chosen for each channel before A UTO S ET is performed. Also, the A UTO S ET procedure can be
performed for any of the three available memories in the DC1, and the results will be stored in the chosen memory.
A
UTO S ET is initiated on a channel by channel basis. After the desired memory is selected, the channel and Input
Type are chosen. With someone speaking in a normal voice at the normal distance from the chosen microphone,
press the MODE button on the front panel of the DC1 to initiate A
UTO S ET . The MODE LEDs on the front panel will
flash alternately for about 5 seconds while the DC1 determines the relative sensitivity of the microphone. Repeat
this procedure for all channels, and then press the SAVE button. This will calculate and save the Level Match
Adjust values from the A
UTO S ET procedure.
Screen Title Channel Input Level Display
Memory set Cursor at item
currently currently selected
selected for adjustment
Currently selected Input Type Memory set
channel Setting currently selected
Cursor at item
currently selected
for adjustment
Ch:1 InType:HIGH Mem:1
MODE=AutoSet SAVE=Exit
Operator
instructions
Figure 17 - Level dB Screen; This screen Figure 18 - AutoSet Screen; This screen
appears when the mode switch is held in appears after pressing the MODE button from
during power-up. the Level dB screen.
Ch:1 InType:HIGH Mem:1
AutoSet in Progress...
Figure 19 - This screen appears momentarily
during the AutoSet Procedure.
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