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SECTION 3
GUIDE TO COMPONENTS
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The numbers in () indicate the bcaticn of tie component.
FRONT PANEL
1. PEAK LED
This LED turns on when the input signal to INPUT jacks
(35) and (36) or to Hie TAPE IN jack (36) is overloaded
(+ 13dB). if the LCD tends to turn on frequently, adjust the
TRIM (2) or tho EQUALIZER GAIN (-1) unti an appropriate
level is reached. For details, refer to pa. ADJUSTING IN¬
PUT/OUTPUT LEVELS.
2. INPUT TRIM
This krob trims the pro amplifier gain
ci
the incoming sig¬
nal Irom INPUT jacks (35) and (36). The TRIM responds
to
a
wide range from -60dBV (microphone level) to
- ICdEV (line level) Please note that the input eve! horn
the TAPE IN jack (38) can net be adjusted.
a INPUT SELECTOR (INPUT/TAPE)
This selects the signal to be sent to toe INPUT FADER
(15).
INPUT< I): The sound source coming irro INPUT
jacks (35) and (36) is selected (Used mainly when record¬
ing). TAPE( - ): The scxino source coming into TAPE IN
jack (33) 6 selected (Used mainly when mixing down).
4. EQUALIZER SECTION
This section adpsts the tone quality of the sound signal
selected hy the INPUT SELECTOR (3) Fcr further details,
refer to pg. rHE PARAMETRIC ECUALIZER.
5. EFFECT SEND 1
This knob aejusts the output level of tho pcst-FADER sig¬
nal (the signal after adjusted by INPUT FADER (15)) before
being sen: to the EFFECT SEND 1 buss. Tne signal is sen
to the EFFECT SEND 1 buss via the SEND 1 MASTER
LEVEL knob (21) and is culputted from tie EFFECT SEND
1 jack (5G) and may be sent to effectors for processing.
6. EFFECT SEND 2 SELECTOR (AUX/POST)
This selector is effective only when the AJX SELECTOR
(8) is set to TAPE (is. is depressed), it sslects the signal to
be sent to EFFECT SEND 2 (7). 3CST(I): The post-
FADER sgnal is selected. AUX(«): The signal from the
TAPE IN jack (38) alter being adjusted by AUX GAIN (9)
is selected.
Note that when :he AUX SE_ECTOR (8) is set to POST Hus
sclecto- has no eTect anC thus
the signal sent to the
EFFECT SEND 2 (7) will bo POST
7. EFFECT SEND 2
Inis knot adjusts the outout level of the signal being
sent to Ihe EFFECT SEND 2 buss. From hu e the signd
then is sent to the SEND 2 MASTER LEVEL knob [22)
and outputted from tne EFFECT SEND 2 jack (49) and
used for effect processing.
a AUX INPUT SELECTOR (POST/TAPE)
Tins selects '.fie signal to be sent to the AUX GAIN (9).
POST(l.): Tho post FADER signal is oaloctcd. TAPE(-):
Tine incoming signal to tne TAPE IN jack (38) is selected.
Usually, if one warts
rt
process an effect usng the posf-
FADER signal via the AUX GAIN (9). POST is selected If
one wants to monitor the output from the recorder while
mixing-down. TAPE is selected.
9. AUX GAIN
A
This knob adjusts tne level of the sicmal selected by the
AUX SE.ECTOR (8) and sent to the AUX buss. The func¬
tion of tnis krob varies depending on the status of the
AUX SELECTOR (8). FOST: serves as a stereo itpu: type
EFFECT SEND. TAPE, selves as a monitor volume control
cf the recorder output coming intoTA^E IN jack (30). The
signal which is sent to tho AUX buss passos through tho
AUX MASTER LEVEL knob (23) ard is outputted from the
48. AUX OUT jack and nay ha used as
an
input signal
to* stereo-input effectas.
10. AUX PAN
This pan adjusts the Left-Right balance of the signal be¬
ing serf to the AUX hiss from AUX GAIN (9) When the
AUX SELECTOR (3) s in the POST position, it may be
used for setting the L-R baiarce for the EFFECT SEND
signal. When in the TAPE position, it may be used for
setting the perspective of the record© output monitor
g
signal.
11. GROUP ASSIGN SWITCHES
These switches {alorg with GROUP PAN (12)) assign
ihe signal sent !rom the INPUT FADER (15) to GROUP
busses
1
-8
- GROUP ASSIGNING depressed=ON
'[H : Button down
: Eulton up )
to GROUP buss 1
U 1-2
I
13-4
□ «
O'
P*N
CCO
EV?N
to GROUP buss
!>J :<-4
□«
rtu
:<?
ODD
EVEN
to GFfOUP busses
-o GROUP busses
5 & 6 at Ihe same level
1 ~8 at the same level
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OTO
EVEN
I '-2
I
I 9-0
I'.a
PAN
OCC
EVEN
12. GROUP PAN
Along with he GRCUP ASSIGN SWTCHES (11). the
assigning is done as illustrated.
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