Bogen CAM8PRO manual Quick Start

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Quick Start

1.

Unpack and Connect (See page 11 for more details).

 

A. Check mixer for shipping damage.

Rack Mounting: To mount the CAM8 and CAM8PRO to a 19” rack, lift the unit up to the front of the rack and secure it to the front of the rack with the necessary screws (not included with this unit).

B. If special features (see page 18) are to be used, they must be programmed before mixer is mounted.

C.Turn off both mixer and amplifier and turn all volume controls to zero.

D. Connect inputs and set the input pad switch for each channel at the appropriate level (either MIC or line). Make sure that the bus selector is set for Main Out.

E. Connect output(s) and set the main output pad switch at the appropriate level (either MIC or line). (Auxiliary output is line-level only.)

2.Power and Set Up (See pages 11-15 for details.)

A.Connect mixer AC power supply.

B.Turn volume controls down, then power up mixer and amplifier.

Note: Mixer will produce signal transients on power up and power down. Always turn the mixer on first before turning on the amplifier and always turn the amplifier off first before turning off the mixer.

C. Adjust Main/AUX out controls to the 2 o’clock position. Then turn amp up to normal level while performing audio test.

D. Adjust input gain/trim control for each channel to get a meter reading within the green area.

E. Adjust individual channel volume controls to the 2 o’clock position.

3.Fine Tuning (See page 16 for details).

A.In the event of excessive bass, press Low Cut filter switch(es) “on.”

B.If condenser mics are used, press phantom power switch “on” (turns phantom power on for all inputs set to MIC position).

C.(CAM8PRO only) In the event of occasional excessive output level, press Compressor/Limiter switch “on”.

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Contents CAM8-Series Important Safety Information Maintenance & ServiceDomestic and International Listings Contents Introduction CAM8-Series Safety Instructions Quick Start Panel Descriptions CAM8 Front PanelThreshold Control CAM8PRO Front PanelLED Bar Graph Output Meter Ratio ControlCAM8/CAM8PRO Rear Panel Helpful Hints Installation AUX OUT Main Operation If channel volume is too high Troubleshooting Gain StructureIf channel volume is too low If channel clipping occursBalanced Source to Balanced Input Method Recommended Input Wiring MethodsBalanced Source to Balanced Input Method 1 Normal Unbalanced Source to Balanced Input MethodFine Tuning Phantom PowerCompressor/Limiter CAM8PRO only Special Features Activation Jumper Options Linking Simple Linking Complex Linking J17 Aux Out Main Out Aux Out Main Out AuxAC Power Connection Technical SupportTroubleshooting Tips Excessive Hiss or HUMGlossary Specifications Technical InformationAuxiliary Circuits Block Diagram Warranty Page Page Spring Street, Ramsey, NJ Tel -934-8500, Fax