Chapter One: Quick Start Guide; If You Can't Wait To Get Started; Step 1: Hook It Up To A Mixer - Alesis DEQ224 Reference Manual

Quick Start Guide
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If you can't wait to get started

The Alesis DEQ224™ is a unique product, but its basic hookup
and operation are similar to other equalizers in most respects. If
you're experienced with signal processors, this chapter is a
"shorthand" guide for those who want to start using the DEQ224
right away. If you have questions about any of the features, don't
worry – we'll cover everything in greater detail in later chapters.

Step 1: Hook it up to a mixer

1. Plug the POWER jack on the back of the DEQ224 into a
grounded AC power source with the supplied power adapter.
2. Using a pair of high-quality cables, plug the left and right main
outputs of a non-powered mixer into the CHAN A and
CHAN B INPUTs on the back of the DEQ224.
3. Connect another pair of cables to the CHAN A and CHAN
B OUTPUTs of the DEQ224 and plug them into your
amplification system or a pair of powered monitors.
4. Press the [POWER] switch on the front of the DEQ224 to
power up the unit.
5. To simplify your first editing experience, you may want to
link Channel A to Channel B. If both of the LINK A/B
LEDs are lit, this indicates that the channels are linked
already. If one of them is not lit, you may want to press
the [CHANNEL/EXIT] button on the front of the
DEQ224 once or twice until both LEDs are lit. That way
you'll hear the changes you make to Channel A affect both
channels of audio at once.
If you're new to signal
processing, start with the more
detailed instructions for
hookup and operation found in
the next chapter.
The DEQ224's power will turn
on automatically once its AC
adapter is plugged in, so be
sure to press the [POWER]
switch to turn the unit off while
you're connecting it to your
other equipment.
When connecting the DEQ224
to other equipment, make sure
all gear has been turned off.
Also, to protect your speakers,
be certain your amplifier(s)
are turned all the way down
before turning your equipment
back on.
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