The front panel – Muse Research Musebox manual v1.0 User Manual

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The Front Panel

The MuseBox can be controlled using the buttons, control knobs, and 2-line LCD located on the

front panel. MuseBox might have a couple of concepts that are new to you, so be sure to read this

section in its entirety so you can get the most out of your MuseBox.

Front panel Controls and Functions

1. Power Button: Press once to turn on; press twice to shut it down completely. Since it can take

a minute or so for the MuseBox to power up and initialize all your presets, instead of powering

it up and shutting it down each time you use it you have the option of "putting it to sleep" when

it is powered on by simply pressing the power button ONCE while the unit is powered up. This

"suspends" the current state of your MuseBox, keeping your settings as they were but saving power

until you're ready to continue from where you left off. To "wake up" the MuseBox, simply press the

power button again and in a few moments you'll be ready to continue on. Should you ever want

to reboot the unit, simply press the power button three times. Pressing and holding the power

button will force an instant power down, but you should not do this unless the unit is completely

unresponsive.

Note: Be sure to press the power button TWICE and wait until the unit turns off completely before

removing power from the MuseBox. This ensures normal start up next time you apply power.

2. Master Volume Control: This control affects the output volume of the MuseBox in addition to

controlling the volume heard in the headphones. When using it with an external P.A. or powered

speakers, we recommend that you set this control to its maximum, and then adjust the gain on the

amp or speakers to a comfortable listening or performance level. When using headphones, use this

control to ensure that you are listening at a comfortable and safe listening volume. Note that this

is the actual hardware output level of the unit and does not affect the metering either on the front

panel or on the graphical user interface.

Note: Listening to music at high volumes for extended periods of time can cause temporary or

permanent hearing loss. Always use common sense and take adequate precautions when listening

to loud sounds or instruments so as to protect your hearing!

3. Headphone Output: The 1/4" front panel headphone jack lets you listen to your MuseBox

in private. You can also use it as an additional set of analog audio outputs by connecting an

appropriate stereo TRS jack to dual mono cable. The headphone outputs and main outputs have

identical audio signals and audio quality.

4. Control Encoders: These controls let you change the menu items that are on the LCD. The

top knob controls the menu items on the top line of the display, and the bottom knob controls the

menu items on the lower line of the display. Pushing on either of these knobs "selects" displayed

items in the LCD when a choice is presented on the LCD.