Balanced Audio REX II Preamplifier - Manual (Page 12)

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LED ON Inverting operation
MONO Button and LED
The Mono button allows the user to switch the REX II in Mono operation when the
two channels are summed together. This may be useful, for example, while listening
to old monophonic recordings. This function is also accessible via the VK-R3 remote
control.
LED OFF Stereo operation
LED ON Mono operation
MUTE Button and LED
The Mute button disables the preamplifier output. It is recommended that the Mute
be engaged any time the signal cables are changed or any other system
configuration changes are being made. This function is also accessible via the VK-R3
remote control.
LED OFF Unit in Play mode
LED ON Output Muted
INPUT selection buttons 1 through 5
These allow the user to select any of five available inputs to be played. The
selected input number together with its name will be indicated on the unit front
panel display as well. This function is also accessible via the VK-R3 remote control.
VOLUME Knob
This knob performs different function depending upon the unit’s mode of operation.
In normal mode it works as volume control knob.
It is also used as a data input device in various Function modes to program the unit.
For example, it is used to set the BALANCE adjustment when the REX II is switched
into its Balance mode. More on that in the corresponding sections of this manual.
The volume control knob on the REX II is linked to a digital encoder and is of a
continuously rotating type (there are no stops).
DISPLAY FORMAT:
The REX II Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) is capable of showing up to twelve
alphanumeric characters. Its format depends on the mode of operation. In the
normal PLAY mode the display has the following format:
1. One character indicating the selected input number.