AudioControl manual Guided Tour of DQS, Output Voltage Indicators These

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A GUIDED TOUR OF DQS

1)Inputs: The DQS has six RCA inputs that need to get their audio signals from the main source unit. If your source unit only has two or four outputs, fear not, just use the front or rear inputs. See the system diagrams in this manual for some cool system ideas.

2)Input Level: These knobs allow you to maximize the signal level from your source unit that goes into your DQS to achieve maximum signal-to-noise ratio. Keep in mind that despite what the literature says, most aftermarket source units produce a relatively low voltage signal when it comes to playing music at normal levels.

3)Input Maximized Indicators: These nifty LEDs (Light Emitting Diode if you are curi- ous) indicate that you are supplying the DQS its maximum amount of signal voltage. If the LED indicators never come on, don’t assume that it is not working (since LEDs rarely break) but you might consider adding a line driver to your system.

4)Output Level Controls: Although your DQS has the ability to increase your signal voltage, your amplifiers may not necessarily accept that much signal. These controls allow you to regulate the proper amount of pre-amp signal from the DQS to the amplifiers.

5)Equalization Overload Indicator: This convenient LED indicates when the DSP (digital signal processor) of your DQS is clipping or distort- ing. The usual cause of this is having the “Input Level” turned up too high or you have to much overall boost on the various frequencies of your equalizer.

6)Select: This button allows you to select one of the various equalization, display, or memory modes of your DQS.

7)Navigation Arrows: These multi-func- tion buttons perform a number of duties, depend- ing upon which mode your DQS is in. You can do anything from applying boost or cut to your equalization filters to changing the display bright- ness. However, if you get the high score, you cannot enter your initials!

8)Output Voltage Indicators: These

brightly colored LEDs indicate the level of signal voltage that is coming out of the various outputs of your DQS. Use these to assist in level matching your source unit with your amplifiers.

9)Outputs: These RCA connectors should be connected to the next component(s) after the DQS, usually an amplifier. Do not connect any speakers directly to your DQS or to any home appliances, like your toaster.

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