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EQ Switch — SW1

The EQ Switch (

SW1

) is used to insert the cable equalizer into the incoming AES/EBU signal. The 9262 can

recover digital audio signals conforming to AES/EBU specifications and transmitted over 75ohm, coaxial cable,
up to 600 metres (2000 ft) long without equalization. For cable lengths in excess of 600 metres, we recommend
that the input equalization be activated. Note that switching the EQ in and out can cause audible artefacts.

Pressing the EQ Switch SW1 will activate the yellow EQ LED to indicate this feature is
activated.

While the EQ Switch SW1 is activated pressing it again will disable the EQ and the
yellow EQ LED will go off.

LEDs

The front-edge of the card features LEDs that display the status of the input signals.

As selections are made in the menus, (refer the subsequent chapter for complete menu
descriptions), the LEDs display the status of the input signals. Descriptions are provided in the
following table:

LED

Color

Location

Display and Description

Lock

Green

Top of the
card

When on there is a valid AES/EBU signal at the input.

No Lock

Red

Second
from the
top

When on a valid AES/EBU signal is not present

EQ

Yellow

Third from
the top

When on this indicates that the cable EQ has been inserted by
pressing SW1 or that feature has been enabled through Dashboard.

Com
Activity

Green

Fourth from
the top

When on this indicates that the 9262 is communicating to Dashboard
through the CAN bus.

Error

Red

Fifth from
the top

When on this indicates that there is an error in the communications
to Dashboard through the CAN bus.

Table 1. Status LED Descriptions