Scott DJX 480 PK, User Manual

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Quick Set-Up
Follow the diagram and steps below to set up a basic stereo PA system quickly.
NOTE: Before plugging in and turning on the appliances, it is important to remember
the rule: “LAST ON, FIRST OFF”. In other words, this means that when turning on
your system, you should always turn your power amplifiers or powered monitors on
LAST, and when turning your system off, turn your power amplifiers off FIRST. This
helps avoid any loud noises caused by an inrush of current when the unit is switched on,
as this can sometimes damage loudspeakers.
1. Before making the connections, make sure that all your system components are
turned off. Also, make sure that your power amplifier volume controls and the
main left and right faders of your mixer are turned all the way down.
2. Connect the cables to your microphones and instruments, or a CD player, to your
mixer.
3. Switch on the mixer, instruments and/or CD player, and then switch on your power
amplifier.
4. While speaking into the microphone (or playing an instrument or CD on a CD
player), place the main left and right faders on the mixer to the “0” position.
Ensure that the signal is not clipping. If it is, turn the mixer volume down until the
signal cleans up.
5. Now, slowly increase the level on your power amp until you reach the desired
listening level.
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