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SABINE NAV3600 Operating Manual

Summary of NAV3600

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    1 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd nav3600 (3 x 6 system processor) nav4800 (4 x 8 system processor) nav8800 (8 x 8 system processor) nav3600-en (3 x 6 system processor, with ethernet) nav4800-en (4 x 8 system processor, with ethernet) nav8800-en (8 x 8 system processor, with ethernet) navigator remote...

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    2 d eclaration of c onformity en 60065: 1993 en 60742: 1995 en 55103-1: 1997 en 55022: 08:94 + a1:05:05 en 55103-2: 1997 ec - declaration of conformity ce m arking we, the manufacturer sabine, inc. 13301 nw us highway 441 alachua, florida usa declare that the product equalizer sabine model navigator...

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    3 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd t able of c ontents table of contents summary of features .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 section one: introduction ..............................

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    4 section one: introduction congratulations on your purchase of the sabine navigator. This product represents our latest breakthrough in our never-ending quest to improve the world’s sound. The navigators come in three basic input/output configurations. The nav3600 is a 3 by 6 , the nav4800 is a 4 b...

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    5 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd s ection t wo : f ront &b ack p anel v iews nav8800 front panel nav8800 back panel section two: front & back panel views rs-232 serial in connect to serial port of pc options panel connectors for ethernet, cobranet, or digital i/o xlr connectors power connector, fuse,...

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    6 s ection t hree : n avigator a pplications section three: navigator applications 3.1 installed audio house of worship conference room - distributed audio nav4800 laptop control nav8800

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    7 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd s ection t hree : n avigator a pplications 3.2 production audio stereo 3-way, with subs laptop control left, center, right nav4800 nav3600

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    8 s ection f our : u sing n avigator c ontrols section four: using navigator front panel controls 1. Mute keys - mute/unmute input and output channels. When an input channel is muted, the corresponding red led will be lit. 2. Gain/menu keys - selects the corresponding channel for the lcd menu displa...

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    9 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd s ection f our : u sing n avigator c ontrols 4.1. Quick start guide to the navigator front panel · after powering up the unit, the following initialization screen is displayed on the lcd: · the initialization process takes about 8 seconds and during that period the un...

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    10 section five: operating the navigator 5.1 input menus each of the navigator input channels has a separate menu key. There are 7 function menus for each input channel, and you cycle through these by pressing the menu keys. The first line in the lcd indicates which input channel you are editing, an...

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    11 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd fbx-global parameters · lock: this refers to fixed filters only, which by definition already are fixed in their centerpoint position. Locking prevents the filter from getting deeper. Locked is the recommended setting. Ready mode automatically locks fixed filters. · b...

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    12 channel name · name: channel name. The maximum is 6 characters in length. Use the datawheel to scroll through all the possible characters, and use the cursor keys to move to the next space. Once the name is created it will appear in the upper field of this window. 5.2 output menus each output cha...

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    13 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd crossover · ftrl: choose the type of low frequency filter (high pass). Types can be buttwrth (butterworth), link- ri (linkwitz-riley) or bessel. · frql: filter cut-off frequency of low frequency crossover point (high pass). Ranges from 20 to 20,000hz in either 1hz st...

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    14 input source · 1, 2, 3, 4 – input channel source for the current output channel. This is your sub-mixer for each output of the navigator. Values range from 0.00 (maximim level) to -40, then off, which mutes that input for the output you are editing. Channel name · refer to the input menus for det...

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    15 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd · prog: program number for the current data to be stored. · name: program name, allows a maximum length of 12 characters. Configuration · mode - configures the mode of operation. Mode: out 1 out 2 out 3 out 4 out 5 out 6 out 7 out 8 none any any any any any any any a...

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    16 1 unit is present. · port: choose control port. Rs232 for direct connection to a computer, or cat-5 for ethernet. Security the navigator enables the user to secure the unit and prevent undesired changes in the setup. In order to make changes to the security levels the user must enter the correct ...

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    17 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd 5.5. Feedback control and parametric equalization operation of the fbx feedback exterminator section of the front panel of your navigator is simple, but may require a brief explanation for those of you unfamiliar with sabine fbx products and/or terminology. Let’s beg...

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    18 s ection f ive : o perating the n avigator 5.6. Fbx operating instructions follow these steps to obtain the maximum gain before feedback, with minimal or no loss in the tonal quality of your program. You should always setup one channel at a time by turning down the other channels of the mixer or ...

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    19 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd 2. You’ve set as many filters as you need or want, even though you haven’t used them all. Press exit to prevent any more fixed filters from setting, or any of the set fixed filters from notching more deeply. Pressing exit exits setup mode and the fbx menu window will...

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    20 section six: using navigator remote software the navigators are designed with easy-to-use front panel controls. You can experience the full capability of the navigator by using the navigator remote software, which opens up a whole new level of programmability. With the software you get increased ...

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    21 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd s ection s ix : u sing n avigator r emote c ontrol s oftware instructions for connecting to your navigator are shown below. If you have any trouble with your connections please refer to the tech tip on the previous page. Connecting to your navigator: 1. Patch the ser...

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    22 guide to main screen controls: • file (new, open save): files (.Xdt) are used to store and recall parameters of the navigator on your computer. Equivalent to programs, which are stored in the navigator. • program (recall, store): these live within the navigator’s on-board memory. Equivalent to fi...

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    23 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd s ection s ix : u sing n avigator r emote c ontrol s oftware guide to crossover screen controls: • select/single: thjis button toggles your view of the output response curves of your naviga- tor. Choosing select allows you to see multiple curves on the same screen. C...

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    24 s ection s ix : u sing n avigator r emote c ontrol s oftware 6.6 creating a navigator network ethernet connection instructions for -en version navigators your -en version navigator can be controlled through a standard ethernet: connection. This option allows for control of up to 16 navigators in ...

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    25 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd 8. Click the ‘assign’ button 9. Select the same navigator in the main window again and click the ‘configure’ menu button 10. Select the ‘ports’ tab and click ‘edit settings’ 11. Change the baud rate to 115200 and click ‘ok’ 12. Repeat both procedures for all connecte...

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    26 inputs and outputs input impedance:>10k ohms output impedance:50 ohms maximum level:+20dbu type: electronically balanced audio performance freq response:+/-0.1db (20 to 20khz) dynamic range:115db typ (unweighted) cmmr:>60db (50 to 10khz) crosstalk: distortion:0.002%(1khz @+4dbu) digital audio per...

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    27 navigator op guide 051226.Pmd warn ing! This equipment must be earthed. Caution! Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Caution! Shock hazard. Do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shoc...

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    28 sabine, inc. 13301 nw us highway 441 alachua, florida 32615-8544 usa phone: (386) 418-2000 • fax: (386) 418-2001 www.Sabine.Com limited warranty caution caution this apparatus contains a lithium battery. Replacement shall be made by qualified service personnel only. Call sabine at (386) 418-2000 ...

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    Sabine, inc. 13301 highway 441 alachua, florida 32615-8544 usa phone: (386) 418-2000 fax: (386) 418-2001 register your sabine product online at www.Sabine.Com ©2005 sabine inc..