VU Meter
These instructions are intended for users without any specific
technical knowledge . Please read these instructions carefully
prior to operating the unit and keep them for later reference .
All operating elements and connections de scribed can be
found on the fold-out page 3 .
1 Operating Elements and Connections
1 Trimming controls for sensitivity adjustment of the left and
the right channel
2 Selector switch for the display mode of the LEDs (3)
Position BAR = bargraph display
Position DOT = dot display
3 LED level display; indicating the level for the left channel
(upper row) and the right channel (lower row) in dB
4 Power switch
5 Low voltage jack for connecting the supplied plug-in trans-
former
6 Stereo input AUDIO IN for connecting the output of the
signal source whose level is to be indicated (e . g . mixer,
effect unit)
7 Stereo feed-through output AUDIO OUT for connecting the
input of a subsequent unit (e . g . amplifier, second mixer,
tape unit)
2 Safety Notes
The VU meter and the plug-in transformer correspond to all
relevant directives of the EU and are therefore marked with
WARNING The plug-in transformer uses dangerous mains
voltage . Leave servicing to skilled personnel
only . Inexpert handling of the unit may result in
electric shock .
•
The units are suitable for indoor use only . Protect them
against dripping water and splash water, high air humidity
and heat (admissible ambient temperature range 0 – 40 °C) .
•
Even with the VU meter switched off, the plug-in transformer
connected to the mains has a low current consumption .
•
Do not place any vessel filled with liquid on the unit, e . g .
a drinking glass .
•
Do not operate the VU meter or immediately disconnect the
plug-in transformer from the mains socket:
1 . if there is visible damage to the VU meter or to the
plug-in transformer .
2 . if a defect might have occurred after a unit was dropped
or suffered a similar accident .
3 . if malfunctions occur .
In any case, the VU meter and the plug-in transformer must
be repaired by authorized personnel .
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