Dateq SPL6, Manual

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10 Operation DATEQ SPL6 manual UK
Operation
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1. Key switch:
After removing the cover lid, the key needs to be set to the blue position to reactivate the
limiter. After reactivating the key needs to be returned to the red position. The key switch also
resets sanction.
2. Display:
The display shows all important values like system time, current sound level in different values
(dBA, dBC, Leq and peak level) and the current reduction. The display can also show the sound
level history, sound spectrum, configuration settings and calibration date.
3. Status LED's:
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DETECT LED the SPL6 detected audio signal on the line input (-24dB or more),
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REDUCE LED shows the audio level is above the set maximum. The SPL6 reduces the
output level,
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OVERLOAD LED shows an overloaded signal present at the line or microphone input (12dB
above threshold level),
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SANCTION LED shows the limiter in sanction state. On fraud detection the limiter will also
go into sanction state. The sanction LED will blink. Reset by timer or reset key.
4. Control:
The control knob allows to switch between the different display views. It also allows to select the
special test mode, that temporarily reduces the output level. This functionality is specially
designed for monitoring agencies.
POWER
RESET ADVAN C ED AUD IO LEVEL REC ORD ER
SAN C T ION RED UC E OVERLOAD D ET EC T
STAT US
C ON T ROL
SPL 6