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User Guide
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Turning Off Power to Rx Slots
When the SL-6 is attached, the 688 provides a sub-menu option that lets users
power off unused receiver slots in the SL-6.
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Sound Devices recommends that you do not manually power on or off receivers
from the Rx interface when connected to the SL-6.
To power on or off Rx slots 1-3 in an SL-6:
1. Press
MENU.
2. Select SL-6 > Receiver Slot Power. The Receiver Slot Power screen appears.
3. Select Slot 1, 2 or 3. Options include On or Off. By default, all slots are
powered on.
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The Receiver Slot Power settings are not stored as part of factory defaults or
custom con
fi
gurations saved in Quick Setup
fi
les.
Using Antenna Distribution
Two BNC antenna connections (A and B) are provided for attaching antennas
to the antenna distribution system. Antennas with an SMA connection may be
used with a BNC to SMA adapter, which is included with the SL-6.
The antennas on the SL-6 provide improved diversity performance due to wider
spacing than those directly mounted on the receivers. This can reduce the in-
stances of signal dropouts due to destructive cancellation of re
fl
ecting RF sig-
nals.
Good performance will be obtained when antennas are mounted directly to the
SL-6 BNC connectors. Quarter wave whip antennas are typically used in this
scenario with the SL-6 housing providing the reference plane.