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MODEL 263A

CONNECTING THE 263A TO YOUR SYSTEM

The 263A can be used with any line-level device. Some common examples include mixing consoles,

electronic musical instruments, patch bays, and signal processors.

For all connections, refer to the following steps:

1. Turn Off all equipment before making any connections.

2. Mount the 263A in a 1U rack space (optional).

Note: Avoid over-tightening of rackmounting screws as this could damage the front panel.

The 263A requires one rack space (height) and 1/2 rack space (width). It can be mounted above or below

anything that doesnÕt generate excessive heat, since it requires no special ventilation. Ambient tempera-

tures should not exceed 113¼F (45¼C) when equipment is powered. Hardware for mounting your 263A is

provided in the optional accessory kit.

Make connections via 1/4Ó phone jacks according to your requirements.

To save rack space, two 263A units may be mounted side-by-side. In addition, the 263A can be mounted

next to other dbx Òhalf-rackÓ units: 760X Mic Preamplifier, 1024 Buffer Amplifier, 140X Type II Noise,

163A Compressor/Limiter, 363X Dual Noise Gate, 463X OverEasy Noise Gate, or 563X Hiss Reducer.

Hardware for side-by-side mounting is included in the optional accessory kit. If the rubber feet were used

for table top operation, they should be removed at this time.

Caution: Never remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside, and you run the risk of an

electric shock.

Connect the AC plug (shipped with the unit) to the 263AÕs rear panel POWER jack.

Note: Check the line voltage (printed on the rear panel) and verify that it is correct.

OPERATION MANUAL

Basic Connection

Mounting the 263A in a 1U Rack Space

OPERATION MANUAL

To install a single 263A (left or right side)

HIGH

FREQUENCY

-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10

-8

-6

-4

-3

-2

-1

2.5k

Hi-Z MIC

INPUT

BROADBAND

GAIN REDUCTION

1.8k

263A

800Hz

8kHz

FREQUENCY

DE-ESSER

Figure 3: Rack Mounting One 263A Unit

You will need:

blank black panel

rack ear

blank panel adapter piece

3/32Ó Allen wrench

Phillips screwdriver (not included)

pan head Phillips screws

hex head screws

NOTE: The optional 263A Accessory Kit includes the tools and hardware listed above, except as noted.

A. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosely attach the single rack ear to either side of the 263A with

two pan head Phillips screws.

NOTE: If this is the first time the rack ear has been installed, you will be cutting threads

as you drive the screws. This is normal.

B. Loosely attach the adapter piece to the other side of the 263A using two more pan head

Phillips screws and a Phillips screwdriver. See note above.

C. Loosely attach the blank panel and adapter piece using an Allen wrench and two hex head

screws.

D. Align everything on a flat surface and tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver and the

hex wrench.

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