QUAD Artera Pre User Manual page 12

Selecting an input
There are five source inputs provided, labeled AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, PHONO and XLR. Briefly touch the SOURCE button on the
front panel or press the corresponding key on the remote handset to select the desired input.
Volume adjustment
To alter the volume level from the handset:
Press the Volume+/- keys to alter the listening level as required.
To alter the volume level from the front panel:
Increase volume by pressing the upper part of screen.
Decrease volume by pressing the lower part of screen.
The volume level is variable between 0 and 100.
Note:
By default the volume level setting is limited to 80 max (see Volume Limit).
When first switched on: The system sets the default volume level to 20 - a safe low level.
When next switched on: When coming out of standby the Artera Pre will be set to the previous used volume setting, except if louder
than 50, in which case the volume will default to 50. The volume control of the main outputs (RCA & XLR) and the headphones
output are independent and the previous setting for each are remembered (if less than 50).
Mute
Press the MUTE key on the handset to mute the sound output. The word "Mute" appears briefly on screen and then the display
screen restores. In this mode, if you press the info key on the handset, "Mute" will be displayed, indicating that the unit is muted.
AUX1 Mute
No Signal
When the output is muted:
Pressing the Mute key on the handset cancels mute.
Changing the Volume level cancels mute.
Bringing the unit into Standby and then out of it will cancel mute.
Altering the display brightness
Briefly press the Display key on the handset, the word "Display Off" appears on screen and the display will revert to off.
Briefly press the Display key on the handset again, the word "Display On" appears on screen and the display will revert to on.
There are 8 levels of brightness available. Press and hold the Display key on the handset: the word "Brightness Level 8" appears
briefly on screen, which is the default setting. Briefly press the Display key on the handset again to select from the 8 levels of
brightness shown in sequence on the screen with each key press.
Brightness
Level 8
11