dbx 160S Owner's Manual page 19

Signal Ground Binding Post : ( ) The black Signal Ground binding post is located next to the
Chassis Ground binding post, and works in much the same way, providing comprehensive ground-
ing options for any installation. Some systems are built on a "star" grounding principle, where all the
signal grounds are brought directly to one central point and grounded to earth at the same location.
The Signal Ground binding post allows easy access to the signal ground system of the 160S with-
out having to remove the cover of the 160S and locate a good place to take the signal ground out
of the box.
Note: T
ypically the shorting link between chassis ground and signal ground should be left installed, unless
another grounding scheme is used.
AC Power Switch: Located beside the AC Power connector, the AC Power switch turns the 160S
ON and OFF. When the switch is in the DOWN position, revealing the red portion of the switch,
the AC power to the 160S is ON. When the switch is in the UP position, no AC power is being
supplied to the 160S, regardless of other power connections.
AC Power Connector: The AC Power connector is a standard IEC 320 power inlet receptacle, for use
with any IEC-type power cord (included with the 160S). Connect this cable to any 50Hz or 60Hz AC
power source of the correct line voltage for your area. Make sure this voltage is also correct for the
voltage marked on the back of the 160S. Always make AC power connections with the AC power
switch in the OFF position (see above). The 160S consumes a maximum power of 50 watts.
Warning:
Output Option Panel : This panel is removed when an output option card is installed in your 160S.
Connecting a custom designed digital output module in the option port provides full 24-bit AES/EBU
and S/PDIF output capabilities for the 160S. The digital outputs of the 160S operate simultaneously
with the analog outputs, providing the possibility of running to three different devices at the same
time: analog, AES/EBU, and S/PDIF. For more information on the digital output option, contact dbx
customer service. Be sure to fill out your warranty registration card, provided in this manual, and
return it to dbx as soon as possible. This will enable us to notify you of other output options that
will become available in the future.
Be sure to verify both your actual line voltage and the voltage for which your 160S
is wired, as indicated on the back panel of the unit. Connection to an inappro-
priate power source may result in extensive damage which is not covered by the
warranty.
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