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Symetrix 422 User Manual

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  • Page 1 422 Stereo AGC/Leveler...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Printed in the United States of America Symetrix Part Number 53422-0A02 The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Symetrix, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor is it liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The 422's logical control panel holds no hidden surprises. The product is easy to learn and simple to use. In the sections that follow, you’ll find information on installation, operation, and specific applications of the 422.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Operator Safety Summary

    Install in accordance with the manufacturer s failure, refer all servicing to the factory. Servic- instructions. ing is required when the 422 has been damaged Power Source This product is intended to in any way, such as when a power supply cord or...

  • Page 5: Chapter 3 Front & Rear Panel Overview

    - Establishes an audio reference for the purpose of discriminating between noise and ETECTOR useful audio. The 422 will not attempt to apply leveling (upward gain increases) to signals that fall below the detector threshold. control - Sets the amount of downward compression for signals exceeding the target level ATIO as well as the amount of upward leveling for signals below the target level.
  • Page 6 Note For optimum immunity to noise and radio frequency interference we highly recommend connecting the 422 to balanced equipment, where possible. If this is not possible, unbalanced connections are OK. Unbalanced connections via tip-sleeve (mono) 1/4" plugs are easy to make via the 422's 1/4" input and output connectors.

  • Page 7: Chapter 4 Installation

    117vac use), or the Europlug type. If the power cable s plug is not right for your locale, then please contact your local Symetrix distributor for the proper cable. Once you have determined that the 422 s operating voltage matches that of your locale and you are ready to begin, follow these steps: Plug the socket end of the power cable into the recessed AC power receptacle on the back of the 422.
  • Page 8 Source device output 422 Input (Balanced) Female XLR Male XLR Pin 1 = ground Pin 1 = ground Pin 2 = high Pin 2 = high Pin 3 = low Pin 3 = low (Balanced) Male 1/4" tip-ring-sleeve plug Male XLR...

  • Page 9: Chapter 5 Operation

    The optimum setting of this control is entirely dependent upon the nature of the audio that the 422 is processing. For example, if the audio source is relatively clean and quiet (like a CD), the position of the D may be noncritical.
  • Page 10 YPASS YPASS CIRCUIT YPASS incoming signals are directly routed (via relays) to the 422's outputs, thereby bypassing any internal circuitry. In B mode the front panel rotary controls have no effect on the operation of YPASS the 422. A red LED indicates B status, while a green LED indicates I status.

  • Page 11: Chapter 6 Specifications

    The AGC-Leveler shall be capable of operating by means of its own built-in power supply con- nected to 117V nominal AC (105 to 130V) 50/60 Hz and 230V nominal AC (207 to 253V AC). The AGC-Leveler shall be a Symetrix, Incorporated model 422 Stereo AGC-Leveler.

  • Page 12: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Is the input signal already noisy? Disconnect the inputs from the 422 and listen for noise at the output. If the noise is gone, then the problem is prior to the 422. The 422 doesn t power up Consult a qualified service technician or the Symetrix factory.

  • Page 13: Chapter 8 Warranty & Service

    Symetrix reserves the right to refund a prorated portion of the purchase price in full satisfaction of all warranty claims. In order to serve you better we require that the Buyer shall, prior to shipping Product to Symetrix for warranty service, contact Symetrix and secure a Return Authorization Number that shall be included with the returned Product.
  • Page 14 Servicing the 422 If you have determined that your 422 requires repair services and you live outside of the United States, please contact your local Symetrix dealer or distributor for instructions on how to obtain service. If you reside in the U.S. then proceed as follows: Before sending anything to Symetrix, contact our Customer Service Department for a return authorization (RA) number.

  • Page 15: Appendix A Remote Bypass Wiring

    We highly recommend that shielded wire be used to connect the switch to the 422 so as to minimize the possibility of introduc- ing any radio frequency interference into the 422. The external 1/4" audio plug should be of the tip-sleeve type (often referred to as a mono plug).

  • Page 16: Appendix B Declaration Of Conformity

    The authorized representative located within the European Community is: World Marketing Associates P.O. Box 100 St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6YU, U.K. Date of issue: 18 January, 1995 Place of issue:Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA Authorized signature: Dane Butcher, President, Symetrix Incorporated.

  • Page 18: Symetrix, Inc

    Symetrix, Inc. 6408 216th St. SW Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043 Tel: (425) 778-7728 Fax: (425) 778-7727 Web site: www.symetrixaudio.com Email: symetrix@symetrixaudio.com...

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