Studio Technologies 78 2004 - Manual (Page 18)

Issue 5, January 2004 Model 78/79 User Guide
Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
for Surround
of this guide for details on the downmix
mono modes.
Remote Mute All
Two configuration choices are associated
with the remote mute all function: disabled
and enabled. To utilize the function simply
configure it for enabled.
Remote Dim
Two configuration choices are associated
with the remote dim function: disabled and
enabled. To utilize the function simply con-
figure it for enabled.
Remote Input Select
The remote input select function requires
configuring two parameters: mode and
input to be selected. The mode can be
selected from three choices: disabled,
exclusive, and non-exclusive. As expected,
when configured for disabled, the function
can’t be activated. When configured for
exclusive, whenever the function is acti-
vated only the specified input will be active.
When configured for non-exclusive, when-
ever the function is activated the specified
input will be added (summed) with the
other input, if it is already active.
Restore Factory Defaults
The restore factory defaults function is pro-
vided 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 so that your
configuration efforts aren’t wasted. Spe-
cifically, be aware that the reference level
is reset to minimum level. All the other
parameters are fairly easy to set up, but
resetting the reference level would require
getting out an SPL meter and a calibrated
signal source. This is a hassle you may not
need!
Output Channel Level Offset
To provide assistance during room calibra-
tion, the relative output levels of seven of
the eight output channels can be adjusted
over a limited range. The L, R, Sub, SL,
SR, BL, and BR channels can be adjusted
in 0.5 dB steps over a ±6 dB range. The
center (C) output channel is used as a
reference and cannot be adjusted.
Begin the level offset calibration proce-
dure by entering the offset level calibration
mode. Starting from the normal operating
mode, press and hold both the mains mute
and sub mute buttons. After five seconds
the system will enter the level offset cali-
bration mode. This is indicated by the solo
mode LED flashing on and off. In this
mode the input mute/solo channel buttons
are used to display the current level offset
values and, if the system is configured for
view and change, will allow the displayed
value to be changed. The displayed value
represents the dB level difference as
compared to the center output channel.
The range is –6.0 to 6.0 in 0.5 dB steps. All
other system functions will operate normal-
ly. The monitor output will be active, allow-
ing real-time adjustment of the level offset.
Changing an offset level will directly impact
the monitor output level for that channel.
If the Model 79’s configuration has been
selected for view only, pressing a channel
button during the calibration mode will only
display the level offset value. No changes
can be made. If the configuration is set for
view and change, the mains mute and sub
mute buttons can be used to adjust the lev-
el offset. The buttons are active only when
a channel button is pressed. The mains
mute button will reduce the output level
in 0.5 dB steps. The sub mute button will
increase the output level in 0.5 dB steps.