Samson S zone manual Controlling the Zone Outputs, Setting the Output level

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Operating the S zone

Controlling the Zone Outputs

The S zone has four output zones, which are controlled using the four ZONE output strips located on the right side of the front panel. Each Zone Output has its own level control, output meter and two-band equalizer. You can adjust the overall volume using the Level control and even apply some basic equalization to contour the frequency response of the speaker system when necessary. You can also add a label for the zone name using a grease pencil or removable label on the Zone Output Scribe Strip.

Setting the Output level

It’s always a good idea to start with all the Zone Volume controls turned all the way down (fully counter-clockwise). Then, follow these steps.

•Once you have a signal playing in the input, assign the input to a zone.

•Now, slowly raise the LEVEL control until you get to the desired level and look for the level display on the zone output meter (appoximately 0 VU on the output meter).

Zone Output Section

Zone Output Volume

Setting the ZONE OUTPUT for Stereo or Mono

Operation

The S zone is a stereo device and thanks to the STEREO/ MONO switch you can set any of the ZONE OUTPUT’s to send either stereo or mono signals. In many installations, it is desirable to run mono sound zones since the sound is being distributed through several speakers and there is no one position. In other situations like around a cocktail lounge, perhaps a disco/karaoke dance floor in a restau- rant or an outside patio in a home installation, you may want to run a stereo sound zone.

Zone Output Stereo / Mono switch

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Contents L a s s S i g n a l P r o c e s s o r s Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction Zone Features Controls and Functions Front Panel LayoutControls and Functions Designing an Installation Plan Using Passive Speakers Using Active SpeakersSetting up the S zone Quick StartMic Trim Connecting the S zone Inputs Connecting the S zoneGet Connected Connecting the S zone Zone Inputs Connecting the S zone Zone OutputsUsing the S zone Input Section Using the Zone Assignment switchesUsing the Volume Control Operating the S zoneUsing the Monitor Section Using the headphoneUsing the Monitor Volume control Routing a signal to the Internal MonitorSetting the Zone Output for Stereo or Mono Operation Setting the Output levelControlling the Zone Outputs Setting the Zone Output EQ For Voice Using the EqualizerSetting the Zone Output EQ For Music Using the Ducker Setting The Duck Enable switchesChannel 1 Duck Enable Channel 2 Duck EnableOperating the S zone Zone System Configurations Zone’s Four Room Set-up Zone Wiring Guide Zone Wiring GuideZone Specifications Zone Block Diagram Page Page
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