Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

							Section 7-2 EQUALIZER Sectiondetails the controls and buttons accessible
on the Top Panel of the DA7.
Section 7-3 EQUALIZER Windowprovides information on the various
elements and areas of the [EQUALIZER] window. 
Section 7-4 EQUALIZER Library Windowcovers the library memory
functions that are available for storing and recalling equalizer settings. This
library is accessible via the LIBRARY STORE/RECALLbuttons.
Section 7-5 EQUALIZER Window, Multi-Channel Viewcontains additional
information that is unique to the multi-channel view for the [EQUALIZER]
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7-2 EQUALIZER Section
The primary settings for the equalizer can be accessed on the Top Panel
while the LCD screen continues to display the [CHANNEL] window.
Although this [CHANNEL] window functionality is convenient when you are
making general equalizer adjustments, to aid you in understanding the
following information, please follow these steps to access and activate the
controls in the EQUALIZER section:
Press the  knob in the EQUALIZER section to display the 
[EQUALIZER] window. Or, cursor to the [EQUALIZER] area in the 
[CHANNEL] window, and press the ENTER button to display the 
[EQUALIZER] window. Or, when the [AUTO DISP CHANGE]selection
in the [UTILITY>CONFIG] window is  , press an LED button or adjust
a knob in the EQUALIZER section to automatically display the 
[EQUALIZER] window.
Press a SELECT button to select the channel you want to adjust.
Turn the equalizer on by pressing the EQ ONLED button on the Top
Panel, or cursor to the [EQ] area  button, and press the ENTER
button.
Select a band to adjust by pressing one of the frequency band LED
buttons, H, HM, LM, or L.
Adjust EQ parameters by turning the Q, FREQ, and GAINknobs, or
cursor to a soft knob, and adjust with the JogDial. The EQ characteristics
are displayed on the graph in the [EQUALIZER] window, and are also
displayed in the [EQUALIZER] area of the [CHANNEL] window.
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Q (quality) knob/Left
surround parameter
FREQ (frequency) knob/
Surround sound rear left
parameter
GAIN knob/ Surround
sound subwoofer
parameter
Frequency range LED
buttons
EQ ON LED button
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							There are three knobs and four frequency band LED buttons in the
EQUALIZER section, which are used to modify the frequency characteristics
of the selected channel. The EQ ONLED button toggles the equalizer on
(green)and off. When on, frequency adjustments set with the controls are
active on the selected channel.
The three knobs are labeled Q(quality), FREQ(frequency), and GAIN
(gain). The additional labeling of  (left),  (surround left), and 
(surround bass) identify the surround sound parameters that are controlled
by the knobs when the [SURROUND]window is displayed. There are also
four LED buttons on the Top Panel with which you select the EQ band to
adjust. 
EQUALIZER Section Elements
GAINor Knob
Pressing this knob, while in any window, will update the LCD to the
[EQUALIZER] window. Once you select one of the four bands (H, HM, LM,
L), turning the GAINknob adjusts the gain of the selected frequency.
This knob also works as a level adjustment in a surround sound mix. When
the  button in the [MODE] area of the [PAN>SURROUND] window
is activated, the  knob controls the level for the surround sound
subwoofer output by adjusting the send level of the selected channel to the
surround sound BUS 4.
Qor Knob
Turning the Qknob adjusts the width of the frequency range for the
currently selected band, centered on the selected frequency. A very narrow
setting can be used to pin-point a troubling frequency by acting like a notch
filter. A wide setting will adjust a large range of frequencies, as much as
several octaves. This function can be used to clean up muddy audio, or to
give a specific instrument more definition.
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This knob is also a shortcut to the A/B compare function. By
pressing this knob, once you have the [EQUALIZER] window
displayed, it will toggle between the setting in the A/B memories.
You can use this to compare two different EQ settings, and then
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							This knob is also a shortcut to the selection of filter types. When the Hor L
band of the EQUALIZER is selected, pressing this knob cycles through the
three filter types for these bands.
This knob also acts as a level adjustment in a surround sound mix. The 
knob controls the level for the surround sound left output by adjusting the
send level of the selected channel to the surround sound BUS 1.
FREQ or Knob
The FREQknob sets the frequency point of the currently selected band. A
vertical line will move across the graph as you rotate the knob, indicating
where you are in the frequency spectrum.
This knob is also a shortcut to the FLATbutton. If you press this knob, it will
clear any EQ setting in the current window.
This knob also makes level adjustments in a surround sound mix. The 
knob controls the level for the surround sound rear left output by adjusting
the send level of the selected channel to surrond sound BUS 5.
H,HM,LM,andL LED Buttons
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There are four discrete parametric equalizer bands in the EQUALIZER
section. The LED buttons are labeled H (high), HM (high-mid), LM (low-
mid), and L (low). The H and HM bands are adjustable from 500 Hz to 
20 kHz, and the LM and L bands are adjustable from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Press the LED button for the respective band to select it (green). The Q,
FREQ, and GAIN knobs can be used to adjust the selected parametric
equalizer band. The selected EQ band is displayed in the [EQUALIZER]
window in inverse video. Press a LED button for 2 seconds to reset all
attributes of the band to a flat reference. 
There are additional filter type selections in the [EQUALIZER] which
augment or modify the selected equalizer band. See Section 7-3 EQUALIZER
Windowfor descriptions of these filter types.
EQ ONLED Button
Press this button to turn equalization on (green)or off for the selected
channel.
For additional information on surround sound mixing, see Chapter 8,
Pan/Assign, Surround, Bus Assign.
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							7-3 EQUALIZER Window
The [EQUALIZER] window has several areas of functionality. Use the
ARROWbuttons or JogDialto access the parameters in the windows. The
data fields, graph, and soft knob positions update in real time to show the
adjustment results.
[EQ]Button
Using the ARROW buttons or JogDial, cursor to the [EQ] area, and press the
ENTERbutton to switch the equalizer  .
Button
If there are any adjustments in any of the EQ parameters, pressing the 
button will reset all of them to a flat reference (no equalizer attributes) for
the selected channel.
Button
The  function lets you compare two equalizer settings. Cursorto the
button, and press the ENTERbutton. The equalizer graph will update
to the most recently established temporary equalizer settings, and the 
button will turn to inversed video. Toggle the  button to return to the
current equalizer settings.
The temporary equalizer settings are retained in library memory 00 until
modified. The A/B function does not have to be activated, because it is always
active and available.
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							Filter Types
The DA7 equalizer can be used in several modes, parametric, high and low
pass filtering, and shelving. Cursor to one of the filter type buttons, and press
the ENTERbutton.
PEQ Buttons
The [PEQ] filter type is the default setting.
HPF Filter Button
The [HPF](high pass filter) cuts off low frequencies and lets high
frequencies pass. The Q factor is not applicable here, since everything
below the assigned frequency is cut off. In the [LOW] band the  (gain)
soft knob sets the filter on or off, and the  (frequency) soft knob
selects the point at which the roll-off starts (selectable between 20 Hz
and 1.6 kHz).
LPF Filter Button
The [LPF](low pass filter) cuts off high frequencies and lets low
frequencies pass. The Q factor is not applicable here, since everything
above the assigned frequency is cut off. In the [HIGH] band, the 
(gain) soft knob sets the filter on or off, and the  (frequency) soft
knob selects the point at which the roll-off starts (selectable between 1 kHz
and 20 kHz).
SHL Filter Button
Selecting the [SHL] (shelf low) filter type treats the lowest band (L) of
the EQ much like a bass volume control. Again the Q factor is not
necessary here and is, therefore, not selectable. In the [LOW] band the
(gain) soft knob sets the gain of the selected frequency, and the 
(frequency) soft knob selects the point at which the roll-off starts
(selectable between 20 Hz and 1.6 kHz).
SHH Filter Button
Selecting the [SHH] (shelf high) filter type treats the highest band (H) of
the EQ much like a treble volume control. There is no Q factor
necessary here either. In the [HIGH] band, the  (gain) soft knob sets
the gain of the selected frequency, and the  (frequency) soft knob
selects the point at which the roll-off starts (selectable between 1 kHz
and 20 kHz).
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							7-4 EQUALIZER Library Window
This window shows the [EQ LIB](equalizer library) functions and status of a
selected channel. You can edit, store, and recall presets from the EQ library.
Pressing the LIBRARY RECALLor STOREbuttons on the Top Panel
displays the [EQ LIB]window.
Library Window Elements
Button
Use this button to store library settings without displaying the Name Editor.
When  is on, a setting is stored with the name [NoTitle##A]. This
setting can later be recalled and renamed by using the  button.
Button
Selecting this button and pressing the ENTER button recalls one of the fifty
stored memories, along with all of the EQ settings. With the JogDial in the
[No. Lib Name]area, scroll through the memory lists and make a selection
by pressing the  button.The MEMORY numeric readout will flash for
two seconds, indicating that a new preset is being loaded.
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							Button
Activating this button stores the current EQ settings into one of the fifty
memories. The [NAME EDITOR]window pops up, prompting you to name
the new preset. After naming it, scroll to the  button, and press the
ENTER button. The MEMORY numeric readout will flash for two seconds,
indicating that you have written to the memory. The library comes with all
presets named INITIAL *.
Button
Activating this button initializes the current memory to the factory settings.
When cursoring to this button, you should be asking yourself if you have
“backed-up” your current memory.
Button
Activating this button opens up the [NAME EDITOR]window, prompting
you to name the new memory. After naming it, scroll to the  button in
the [NAME EDITOR]window, and press the ENTER button. The MEMORY
numeric readout will flash for two seconds, indicating that you have written
to that memory location.
Button
Select this button, and press the ENTER button to protect the current
memory from being cleared or over-written.
Library selections are made when the cursor is within the [Library Data]area
by rotating the JogDial. Rotating it clockwise moves the cursorthrough the
library numbers from low to high (1-50), while turning it counter-clockwise
moves through the library from high to low (50-1).
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							7-5 EQUALIZER Window, Multi-Channel View 
While an [EQUALIZER] window is displayed on the LCD screen, press the
MULT CHbutton on the Display Bridgeto change the display to the multi-
channel view. This window shows the selected channel on the left side of the
LCD and a reference channel on the right. Only the selected channel can be
modified. However, you can copy entire settings either way.
Multi-channel View Window Elements
Button
Activating this button copies the EQ parameters from the currently selected
channel to the reference channel.
Field
The  field displays the name of the channel being auditioned (INPUTS
1-32, AUX RTN 1-6, BUSES 1-8, and MASTER). When this field is active,
use the JogDial to scroll through all of the input channels to select the EQ
settings you want to use.
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Surround
8-1 PAN/BUS ASSIGN Controls
This section explains access to the PAN and 5.1 surround sound controls,
and the assignment of L/R, DIRECT, and BUSES 1-8for a selected channel.
The ON LED button in this section only switches the pan on (red)or off for
odd and even selected buses. It has no effect on DIRECTassignments. Pan is
always active for the L/Routputs. Pressing the PA Nknob displays the [PAN/
SURROUND] window on the LCD. It also controls the level for the center
output in surround sound mode, which goes out on surround sound BUS 3.
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