page 4 User guide MX-8
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Description of front and rear panel
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Front panel of the MX-8
1. Volume control (for channels 1 – 4): Allows adjustment of the level of the
signal sources connected to the microphone/line inputs (26.). During installation
by the technician, the optimal level will be marked on the unit.
2. Level indicator (for channels 1 – 4): 4-level LED indicator. The maximum level
of +5 dB indicates that the input is overdriven.
3. Gate indicator (green LED; for channels 1 – 4): Optically indicates an
activated input. The processor automatically determines which of the inputs is
activated. The level difference at which an additional microphone is opened, can
be set by an internal modification (see section 4.3.4).
4. Channel selector CD/tape: Choose between music rendition via CD or tape.
The selection is indicated by one of the LEDs (5. or 6.). Consumer-level audio
equipment such as CD or cassette player are connected on the back to inputs
(24.) or (25.), respectively.
5. LED indicator CD: Music rendition via CD
6. LED indicator tape: Music rendition via tape
7. Volume control for CD/tape
8. Level indicator for CD/tape: A level of +5 dB indicates that the input is
overdriven.
9. Low-frequency level control for CD/tape: Controls (9.) and (10.) allow an
optimisation of the sound characteristics of the music rendition.
10. High-frequency level control for CD/tape
11. Volume control for headphones: Input (12.) allows the connection of
headphones for monitoring purposes, the volume of which can be adjusted with
this control. Which of the 4 outputs is to be directed to the headphones can be
selected in the parameter menu (as described in section 4.2.3).
12. Connection for headphones
13. LCD display: The bright display contributes to the clear and user-friendly
operation of the MX-8. (The contrast of the display can be adjusted in the
parameter menu as described in section 4.2.3.)
