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Manual-1

OPERATORS MANUAL RPM 26

DSP MULTIPROCESSOR

Windows

is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. RaneWare is a registered trademark of Rane Corporation.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

RaneWare works under Microsoft Windows 3.1 or

Windows 95

, on a PC or laptop with an unused serial port.

Recommended optimum system: 486 or higher with at least

16 colors. Monochrome displays work, though adjustment of

the gray scaling is necessary for optimum viewing.

RW 232, RaneWare’s protocol, uses a DB-9 cable less

than 50 feet long, connecting from the serial port of a com-

puter to the RPM 26 communications Input port. No interface

boxes are required; just a cable and your computer.

RaneWare can be fully demonstrated and used without an

actual RPM 26 attached. Simply select the OFFLINE

RPM 26 or any other OFFLINE unit under Select in the

Device menu.

A RaneWare 3½" floppy comes with each unit. Installa-

tion is simple, using the instructions below. The latest version

is downloadable 24 hours a day from Rane’s Internet site:

http://www.rane.com.

QUICK START

If you don’t read all of this document, you risk setting up your system improperly. But at least read this section and the

Input Trim section on page Manual-12. Paying careful attention to your system’s gain structure and setting the RPM’s

Input Trim properly are essential in maximizing the noise performance of your entire system. (See the enclosed RaneNote

“Setting Sound System Level Controls”.) Once you’re done reading and memorizing the manual, please recycle the paper

it is printed on by reconing an old speaker. If RaneWare has not yet been installed on your computer, refer to STEP BY

STEP RANEWARE INSTALLATION on page Manual-2 first.

Leave the audio connections on the RPM 26 until last. Connect the RW 232 INPUT jack on the unit’s rear to a serial

(COM) port on a PC-compatible computer using a standard 9-pin RS-232 cable. A short one is supplied with the unit,

which is intended to connect between units in a rack. The cable and adapter must not be a null-modem type.

Locate the RW 232 DEVICE ADDRESS switch on the rear panel. If this unit is to be used by itself, set the switch to

‘1’ by setting all switches off (down), except switch one (labeled ‘1’ on the chassis, the right-most switch when viewed

from the rear). If there is more than one unit, refer to Device Address Calculator in the software’s Help system or run

the included Device Address Calculator software and set a unique address for each unit.

Apply power by connecting the RS 3 remote supply’s 5-pin DIN jack to the rear of the unit, then connect the IEC end

to a powered AC outlet. CAUTION: Do not connect anything but an approved RANE power supply to this jack. If the RS 3

and the RPM 26 are getting power, the yellow front panel POWER LED will be on.

Start your computer, run Windows

, and launch RaneWare by double-clicking on the RaneWare™ umbrella icon.

(See the next page for software installation instructions.) The Help file’s Software License Agreement appears the first

time RaneWare is run — read it all and close it. Then the System Setup window may appear. If it doesn’t, select

System Setup from the Setup menu. Be careful to select the COM port which is physically connected to the RPM 26.

Click OK. Now, the Device Selection window may appear. If it doesn’t, choose Select from the Device menu. Click on

Poll… and the Devices Found: displays the units found. Click the Stop button to stop Polling. Select the unit from the

Device Selection window and click OK. If no unit was found, please refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section at the

end of this manual or in the software’s Help system.

Several clues indicate communication between the computer and the RPM 26. The yellow COM (communications)

LED on the front of the unit flashes or stays on. The Memory numbers (1-16) near the top of the computer screen will be

black rather than gray. The Active indicator at the bottom left of the computer screen will be green.

Important Note: The RPM 26 contains many insightful, preprogrammed DSP Programs. Each “fixed” DSP Program

can be thought of as a unique “system setup,” i.e., 2-way crossover system, 3-way system, 2 x 6 splitter, etc. Each of the 16

Memories can contain a different DSP Program. Before connecting the RPM 26 to the other audio components in your

system, it is wise to choose and store the appropriate DSP Program for your system in all 16 Memories. This avoids the

problem of accidentally recalling a Memory that restores an undesired DSP Program, such as the case where you recall

from a 3-way DSP Program to a splitter: this sends full-range audio to all Outputs!

Once the proper DSP Program is stored in the RPM’s memories, audio connections can be made. Turn the amplifier(s)

off until all connections are complete. Connect balanced audio INPUTS and OUTPUTS to the Euroblocks on the rear.

Note: If you have previously

installed an older version of

RaneWare and you just received a

new RPM 26 unit, you must reinstall

the new version of RaneWare that

was shipped with your unit. Use of

an old version will not work and

could be a leading cause of halitosis.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - OPERATORS MANUAL RPM 26

Manual-1OPERATORS MANUAL RPM 26DSP MULTIPROCESSORWindows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. RaneWare is a registered trademark of R

Page 2 - RPM 26 CONNECTION

Manual-10THE RANEWARE BUTTON BARThis Button Bar appears at the top of every RW 232product’s screen.The 16 numbered buttons immediately recall the indi

Page 3 - CANADIAN EMC NOTICE

Manual-11CHOOSING DSP PROGRAMSThe RPM 26 contains predefined DSP Programs. The DSPPrograms are “fixed” and the placement and order of thesignal proces

Page 4 - SOFTWARE OPERATION

Manual-12PROGRAMMING THE RPM 26Each DSP Program contains a number of processing Blocks. There is a Block shown for each available signal process-ing f

Page 5 - Manual-5

Manual-13OUTPUT TRIMThe Output Trim looks, feels and acts inmuch the same way as the Input Trim. So,read the INPUT TRIM section on the previouspage fo

Page 6 - RANEWARE MENUS

Manual-14PARAMETRIC EQ (PEQ)Every DSP Program contains multi-bandparametric EQ, abbreviated PEQ. The quantity ofPEQ filters varies from program to pro

Page 7 - Manual-7

Manual-15EXTENDED PARAMETRIC (PEQ+)Some DSP Programs provide “Extended”Parametric EQ, abbreviated PEQ+. Extendedparametric simply means that two of th

Page 8 - Manual-8

Manual-16DELAYAll DSP Programs provide two types of Delay blocks.Coarse Delay in the Input Block section, before the cross-overs or splitters, and Fin

Page 9 - Manual-9

Manual-17FINE DELAYThe Fine Delay block has 20 microsecond(0.02 msec) minimum delay steps and isintended to allow individual driver alignmentin speake

Page 10 - RPM 26 BASICS

Manual-18Cancel if you lack the proper analysis tools.Once in Advanced mode, more edit boxes appear allowingprecise control of each individual filter

Page 11 - CHOOSING DSP PROGRAMS

Manual-19THE OVERALL RESPONSECURVEDouble-clicking on anyoutput’s screw terminal (shownat the right) opens the OverallResponse curve window (shownbelow

Page 12 - PROGRAMMING THE RPM 26

Manual-2FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION1. Signal/Overload. These multi-color LEDs indicate the presence of a significant audio Signal (green) or Overload cond

Page 13 - Manual-13

Manual-20In addition to the individual signal processing blocksdescribed above, the RPM 26 contains Input Blocks andOutput Blocks, shown above. These

Page 14 - Manual-14

Manual-21HINTS FOR WINDOWS 95 USERSIf you find yourself squeezed for room at the bottom of the screen, you can modify the Task Bar so it only appears

Page 15 - Manual-15

Manual-22All features & specifications subject to change without notice. MAY97©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5098 TEL

Page 16 - Manual-16

Manual-3REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONFCC NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

Page 17 - Manual-17

Manual-4SOFTWARE OPERATIONSTARTING RANEWAREIf RaneWare has not yet been installed on your computer,refer to STEP BY STEP RANEWARE INSTALLATIONabove. O

Page 18 - + markings

Manual-5only a few presets are required, deleting the name entry in theSite Control Panel Setup removes the button from the SiteControl Panel, reducin

Page 19 - Manual-19

Manual-6RANEWARE MENUSThere are three RaneWare pull-down Menus.The System menu for “system-level” controls that apply tothe computer or all connected

Page 20 - Manual-20

Manual-7System|Site Control Panel SetupRaneWare’s Site Control Panel (shown at right) is a soundsystem re-configuration screen. It works by telling al

Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING

Manual-8DEVICE MENUThis menu applies only to the single, selected device youare editing and contains the following:Device|Select• 16 memories to store

Page 22 - SETTING THE DEVICE ADDRESS

Manual-9To Lock adevice, type in thepassword in thedialog box shownabove after selectingLock Device fromthe Device menu.When a device is locked, this

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