Getting Started; Basic Setup - Phonic IA231F User Manual

GETTING STARTED

The following are a few helpful hints Phonic would like
you to keep in mind while using or preparing to use your
iA equalizer. You can follow at your own discretion,
however it should be noted that heeding these notices
can help to ensure a greater quality of sound, protect
you against damaging your equalizer, and help to ensure
you just have an all round pleasant experience with the
product.
1. Check the AC voltage before connecting the plug.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding
type plug; this is a safety feature and should not be
defeated. Proper grounding must be practiced to
prevent electrical shock to the operator. Choose the
main supply for the sound system with care, and do
not share sockets or earthing with light dimmers.
2. Run audio cables separately from dimmer wiring,
using balanced lines wherever possible. If necessary,
cross audio and lighting cables at right angles as
to minimize the possibility of interference. Keep
unbalanced cabling as short as possible.
3. Check your cables regularly and label each end for
easy identification.
4. Before switching on the main power, keep all the
output rotary faders all the way down to prevent
damage or excessive noise caused by bad level
adjustment, wrong wiring, defective cables, or bad
connections.
5. Always turn the iA equalizer before the power
amplifier, and be sure to turn the equalizer off after
turning off the amplifier.
6. Always turn off the power before connecting or
disconnecting the unit.
7. Never use solvents to clean the unit. Clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
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BASIC SETUP

Connecting your iA EQ to your audio system could not
really be easier, though there are a few ways you can go
about it. The following is the preferred order of set up,
though you may detour slightly from this, if need be.
1. Feed the output of your mixer into the XLR or 1/4"
analog inputs. If using the iA231FD, you may prefer
to use a digital signal, in which case you should
connect your S/PDIF output to the iA's RCA S/PDIF
input, or XLR AES input and adjust the input select
switch accordingly.
2. Connect either active speakers or the input of an
amplifier to the XLR or 1/4" analog outputs of the iA
equalizer. Once again, if you are using the iA231FD,
you may also like to use the S/PDIF output to feed to
a digital recorder or other product that accepts digital
signals.
3. If you would like to use one of the Sub outputs of the
iA equalizer, you're more than welcome to. Simply
plug the active subwoofer's input or amplifier's input
to the XLR sub output jacks. Adjust the included low
pass filter to a level of your liking.
4. Plug the provided AC power cable into the power
connector of the iA equalizer and appropriate AC
power source.
abroad, just in case.
5. Turn on your mixer and equalizer, followed by the
rest of your equipment, and do what you do.
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