Studio Technologies 55 2002 - Manual (Page 18)

Issue 4, June 2002 Model 55/56 User Guide
Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Input Sensitivity
The CR column of four red LEDs shows
you whether an input is set to be compat-
ible with –10dBV or +4dBu signal levels.
When a red LED in the CR column is off,
it means the input is set to –10dBV. When
lit, the corresponding input is set to
+4dBu. Just press the CR buttons to
toggle inputs 1 through 4 between –10dBV
and +4dBu.
Stereo/Mono Input
The Phones column of green LEDs indi-
cates whether an input is configured for
mono or stereo operation. When a green
LED in this column is off, the input is set for
stereo; the LED on means the correspond-
ing input is set for mono. In mono mode,
the left input is sent out both the
left and right outputs. To toggle a channel
between stereo and mono, press and hold
the Phones button and press the CR
buttons that correspond to inputs 1
through 4. After you leave the configure
mode, inputs configured for a mono
source will flash during normal operation.
Dub Output Level
The Dub column of orange LEDs will help
you configure two options: dub output level
and dim level. The orange LED in the first
row (number 1 at the top) tells you
whether the dub output is set to –10dBV
or +4dBu. When the LED is off, the dub
output is set to –10dBV; when it’s on, the
dub output is configured for +4dBu.
Dim Level
The dim function is used to reduce the
control room output level a preset amount
whenever you press the Dim button. You
can take a quick phone call without using
the level control to change the control
room level. Also, any time you press the
talk to phones or slate buttons the dim
function is activated.
In the configure mode, LEDs 2 through 4 in
the Dub column indicate the selected dim
level. Dim can only have a single setting,
so only one of the orange LEDs
is on at a time.
Row Number Dim Value (dB)
2 25
3 20
4 15
When the orange LED is on in row two,
dim is down 25dB. Dim is down 20dB in
row three, and 15dB in row four. To
change the dim level, hold down the Dub
button while pressing the CR button of
your choice.
Mono Function
The Mono function allows the control
room output to be placed in the mono
(L+R) mode. When you’re in configure
mode, the red LED labeled Mono tells you
whether the Mono button works as a
momentary or latching button. When the
button is set to momentary, the LED will
be off and mono mode will only be active
while you press and hold the Mono button.
When the LED is on, the button is set to
latch. With this setting, you can press the
Mono button once and it will remain in
mono mode until you press it again.
Auto Dim Off
The auto dim off function is unique to
StudioComm products, making the dim
function respond to real world operating
conditions. When enabled the function
automatically turns the dim function off if
a change is made to the control room level