Ashly GQX-3101, GQX-3102, GQX-1502 manual Troubleshooting Tips, Dimensions

Operating Manual - GQX 3102, GQX 3101, and GQX 1502 Graphic Equalizer

8.	TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS	8.5	Excessive Hum or Noise
			Hum will usually be caused by a ground loop be-
8.1	No Audio Output		tween components. Try using the suggested bal-
	Check AC power - is the pilot light on?		anced input and output hook-ups if the other
	Check in/out connections - are they reversed?		pieces of equipment used in conjunction with your
	Are you sure you have an input signal?		equalizer have balanced inputs and outputs.
8.2	EQ Controls Do Nothing		Noise (excessive hiss) can be caused by insuffi-
	Is the master EQ switch in?		cient drive signal. Make sure you are sending a
	The lowest and highest frequency sliders may be		nominal 0 dBu line level signal to the equalizer.
	beyond the range of the program material or		Most noise problems occur because gain is ap-
	speakers and may produce little or no audible ef-		plied to audio signals too late in the chain. For
	fect.		best performance, apply gain to individual source
			signals as early as possible, like at the mixer in-
8.3	Peak Light Flashes or Stays On All the Time		put section. As gain increases, it also boosts the
	If the peak light flashes, the signal level to the		noise content of that signal. Any cumulative noise
	equalizer is too high. Turn down the gain. If it is		built up in a mixed signal will only be increased
	on all the time, disconnect the input and output		by using an equalizer as a gain device, so make
	cables. If it is still on, the unit must be returned		every attempt to operate the equalizer with as little
	for service.		gain as possible.
8.4	Distorted Sound		Note: Unshielded cables, improperly wired con-
	This will only be caused by too much signal		nections, and cable with broken strands (shorts,
	which will show on the Clip LED. If the LED is		etc.) are the most common problems. Make sure
	not flashing, there is an overload somewhere else		you use good quality cable with connectors sol-
	in the signal path. Adjust the relative gain of		dered firmly on the correct pin. When in doubt,
	each component in your chain to keep everything		get in touch with your Ashly dealer, or call the
	at a comfortable level.		Ashly service department at 800-828-6308.

9.DIMENSIONS

19.00

18.375

3.50

3.00

7.60

6.70

5.25

2.25

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