Chapter One: Quick Start Guide; If You Can't Wait To Get Started; Step 1: Hook It Up To A Mixer - Alesis DEQ230 Reference Manual

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

The Alesis DEQ230 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 DEQ230 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 DEQ230 into a
grounded AC power source with the supplied power cable.
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 DEQ230.
3. Connect another pair of cables to the CHAN A and CHAN
B OUTPUTs of the DEQ230 and plug them into your
amplification system or a pair of powered monitors.
4. Press the [POWER] switch on the front of the DEQ230 to
power up the unit.
5. If the LINK LED is not lit, you may want to press the
[LINK/EXIT] button on the front of the DEQ230.
That way you'll hear the changes you make with 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 DEQ230's power will turn
on automatically once its AC
cable 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 DEQ230
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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