EQ 200
OWNER’S MANUAL
Using the Controls (continued)
7.Level Controls
Both left and right channels have a control marked “Level”. This controls the level, or volume of each channel. Usually, these controls can be set to their maximum position, but these levels can be reduced if an overly strong input signal causes distortion. Usually, similar adjustments should be made for both channels.
8.Spectrum Analyzer Display
This provides a visual display of the relative signal levels in each of the EQ sliders. The Spectrum Analyzer display is divided into ten columns of LEDs which correspond to the ten EQ sliders. You can use this display to assist you in setting your equalizer sliders, as well as to obtain information about the frequency content of the music as you play it through the EQ 200.
9.EQ Sliders
Each of these sliders will give 12 dB of “Boost” and 12 dB of “Cut”. There are ten sliders per channel – ten for the Left channel, and ten for the Right channel.
9.EQ Sliders (continued)
Looking at the front panel, the sliders that control the lowest frequencies are on the left, with the higher frequencies farther right. Usually, identical adjustments should be made for both channels.
These sliders are one octave apart from one another. This corresponds with the entire range of human hearing. The last page of this owners’ manual contains a chart, showing which sliders to adjust to affect the sound of various instruments.
For instance, the lowest note of a bass guitar is 42 Hz. By adjusting the sliders at 30 Hz and 60 Hz you can raise or lower the volume of the bass guitar, bass drum, and any other musical instruments that occupy this frequency range. On the other hand, the sound of the female vocalist occupies a frequency range from roughly 200 Hz to 1500 Hz. By adjusting the sliders within this range, you can change the tonal character of the female voice, and any other musical instruments that occupy this frequency range.
Hooking it all up
The EQ 200 should be connected through the “Tape Monitor Loop” of your receiver, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier. Since the EQ 200 replaces the tape deck, remember to activate the “Tape Monitor” switch on your receiver, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier – as you would when playing your tape deck. Your tape deck can now be plugged into the back of the EQ 200.
When making or changing connections, it is always wise to unplug the power cords of your components – or at least make sure the power is “Off”, so you won’t hear any unexpected “pops” during connection of cables.
The steps below are for connecting two tape decks, the EQ 200, a receiver, and an auxiliary source such as an MP3 player. Your set up may vary.
1.Connect the TAPE OUT or TAPE RECORD jacks (different components use different terminology) on the back of your receiver/integrated amplifier/preamplifier to the AUDIO IN jacks of the EQ 200.
2.Connect the MAIN OUT jacks of the EQ 200 into the TAPE IN or TAPE MONITOR jacks of your receiver/integrated amplifier. This completes the “loop”.
3.Always make sure to engage the “TAPE MONITOR” button on our receiver, no matter which input source you want to listen to. This allows the “equalized” signal to be heard on any source material.
4.You can connect two tape decks to the EQ 200. For Tape 1, connect the LINE OUT or MONITOR jacks on your tape deck to the TAPE 1 IN (play) jacks on the EQ 200. Next, connect the LINE IN or RECORD jacks on your tape deck to the TAPE 1 OUT (rec) jacks on the EQ 200.
5.You may use the VIDEO IN jacks on the EQ 200 to connect any high output source, such as an MP3 player, CD player, tape deck, or the audio outputs of a DVR, cable box, DVD player or VCR.
Note: Any of the inputs- Audio In, Video In, Tape 1 In, or Tape 2 In can be used as inputs for the EQ 200.
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