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Main screen
Input
Settings menu
Level
The main screen gives a fader overview for the output channels of the
amplifier. Depending the channels for the corresponding model (two for
SMA or four for SMQ), the output level for each channel can be adjusted.
Above each of the faders, the names of the output channels are shown
(OUT 1, OUT 2, … ). Right under that, the name of the inputs (INPUT 1,
INPUT 2, … ) linked with these outputs are indicated. And below the input,
the level of the output channel is displayed.
The selection of the corresponding channel can be made using the
‘Channel selection buttons’ which are located below the VU meters of
every channel on the front panel of the amplifier. The output level for the
currently operated channel is indicated in green and can be adjusted by turning the rotary function dial in clockwise (up) and
counter-clockwise (down) direction. The fader will slide up or down when the output level is adjusted. The output level can
be adjusted from -70dB up to 0dB..
On the bottom of the main screen, a mute indicator is shown for every channel. This indicator will be indicated in green when
the channel is playing and turns red when muted.
The settings menu of the selected output (selected using the channel
selection buttons) can be opened by pressing the rotary function dial, while
in the main menu. This menu, which is only accessible in administrator
mode (will be described extensively in a later section of this user manual),
allows the user to make adjustments to the channel setup and general
setup.
Scrolling through this menu is possible by turning the rotary function dial
clockwise (next option down) and counter-clockwise (next option up). The
currently selected option will be highlighted and the related settings will be
shown on the right side of the screen. Interacting with options can be done by pressing the rotary function dial. Depending
on the selected option, pressing the dial will select the top entry in a list of settings displayed on the right side of the screen,
the selected option will cycle a setting between set values or another menu will be opened/loaded.
To return to the main menu the back option needs to be highlighted and the rotary dial needs to be pressed or the channel
selection button of the currently selected output needs to be pressed once.
The first option is the adjustment of the output level for the selected output . The output level which can be selected here
is identical to the output level which can be adjusted on the main screen of the amplifier as described above. It can be
adjusted within a range of 0 dB and -70 dB. After the selection has been made, returning to the settings menu is possible
by confirming the selection through pressing the rotary function dial.
The input which is linked to the selected output can be selected in this screen. Every input signal can be linked to every
output channel, using the input selection matrix. Summed inputs for two sequential inputs can be selected too (E.g. Input
1+2). This can be useful when stereo inputs need to be patched to a mono output, or when the amplifier is used in bridge
mode.