Studio Technologies 58 1998 - Manual (Page 28)

Issue 2, April 1998 Model 58/59 User Guide
Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.
for Surround
4. Set the Model 59’s rotary level control
to give the precise output level for the
reference setting.
5. Being careful not to touch the position
of the rotary level control, enter the
configuration mode by pressing and
holding the small button on the Model
59’s back panel.
6. Once the configuration mode has been
entered, the output signals will mute.
Again, don’t touch the rotary level
control! Press and hold the reference
button until its associated LED lights.
This will take approximately 5 sec-
onds. The LED lights to indicate that
the new reference level has been
stored.
7. Exit the configuration mode by again
pressing and holding the configure
button, located on the back panel of
the Model 59.
This level is now permanently stored as
the reference level. Only by repeating the
procedure can the value be changed.
The output channels will again become
active. Confirm that the correct level has
been stored by pressing the ref button.
The sound pressure meter should report
your desired level.
You might wonder why you have to press
and hold the ref button for 5 seconds
before the value is stored. This is provided
specifically so that some Bozo won’t acci-
dentally change the ref level while they are
playing around with the configuration
mode! You have to know the secret to be
able to store a new value.
Dim Level
The dim function is used to reduce the
monitor output level by a preset amount.
The reduction is in dB relative to the moni-
tor output’s current level. By using the dim
button on the Model 59, you can take a
quick phone call without having to touch
the level control. Also, a remote control
signal can be connected, allowing an
external button or associated equipment to
activate the dim function. There are four
dim level values available: 10, 15, 20, or
25dB.
Restore Factory Defaults
The restore factory defaults function is
provided primarily for factory use. In this
way a system can be shipped with the
default settings selected. While you are
welcome to use this function, be careful
that your configuration efforts may be
wasted. Specifically, note that the refer-
ence level is reset to minimum level. All
the other parameters are fairly easy to set
up, but resetting the ref level would require
getting out the SPL meter and a calibrated
signal source. This is a hassle you may
not need!