Moog Music Minimoog Voyager Performer Edition - Manual (Page 89)

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Voyager User’s Manual - Appendices
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Voyager User’s Manual - Appendices
Additional Considerations for the Backlight
The Voyager Select Series, Electric Blue, and Rack Mount Editions feature a backlit panel legend. It’s ideal for
seeing what you’re doing on stage, or setting the mood in the studio. The light itself is emitted by a special
overlay to the metal chassis that when powered, glows. This is then covered by the front panel legend, so it
is well protected from wear and tear. The lamps used to light up the panel have a half life of approximately
4000 Hours at full intensity – this means that the lamp will be half as bright after approximately 4000 hours
of use if used at full intensity. The lamp can be conserved greatly by using the brightness control provided to
the right of the keyboard. By running the lamp at half intensity, the useful life of the lamps may easily extend
beyond 10,000 hours or more. When full counter-clockwise, the lamp is turned off. We recommend
turning the lamp off when the Voyager is powered up in conditions where it is not necessary to use the
lamps to see what you are doing, or when the Voyager is powered, but not used. We also recommend that
the lamps are not run at full brightness, as this will decrease the life of the lamps. With proper conservation,
you can expect your lamps to last for many years. Moog Music will be stocking replacement lamps which
can be installed at the factory.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Do not operate your backlit Voyager if the front panel overlay
is gouged, or torn, especially if there is a puncture through the lamps themselves. Do not
attempt to remove the overlays. If any malfunction occurs, contact Moog Music. Do not open
the chassis to attempt a repair yourself!