First Usage - Quick Start; Controls - Connectors - Displays - RME Audio ADI-8 QS User Manual

4. First Usage – Quick Start

4.1 Controls - Connectors - Displays

The front of the ADI-8 QS features 16 LED level meters, nine select keys, one rotary encoder,
and 30 LEDs providing a detailed status display.
The analog input sensitivity can be changed in the area INPUT. Choosing DIG with the select
key, the digital input signal is routed to the digital outputs, with the AD-conversion being deacti-
vated.
The 8-channel LIMITER is available as analog (MODE ANA), digital (MODE DIG) or combined
(both LEDs lit) function.
The 8 level meter of the INPUT STATE
show the digital value (dBFS) of the
input level per channel. With activated
METER GR AUTO the amount of Gain
Reduction is shown in dB as soon as
the Limiter becomes active. METER PH
provides a Peak Hold function, either
permanently (ON) or switched off by
Auto Reset (AR) after 3 seconds.
When the Setup menu is active, the according parameter values are displayed in this level me-
ter window.
REMOTE defines the source for MIDI remote control operation (Option Slot/MADI or DIN jack).
In the CLOCK SECTION the current clock reference and frequency multiplier is chosen.
The digital input signal of the DA-converters is chosen by pushing the DIGITAL INPUT button.
The 8 level meter of the OUTPUT STATE show
the digital input level per channel as digital value
(dBFS). METER PH provides a Peak Hold
function, either permanently (ON) or switched off
by Auto Reset (AR) after 3 seconds.
When the Setup menu is active, all available
options are displayed in this level meter window.
Pushing the knob SET activates the Setup
Menu. The rotary encoder is a highly intuitive
multifunctional device. It is used to set the trim values, the volume, and various options in the
Setup menu.
The key ANALOG OUT defines the analog reference level at the analog outputs. This level is
reached at full scale of the AD-converters, thus matching the front panel level meter's level indi-
cation.
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