Introduction | Klark Teknik DN540 instruction

Chapter 1: Introduction

	DN540
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Klark Teknik DN540 specifications Introduction

Contents

DN540 Page Important Safety Instructions Instructions DE Sécurité Importantes Klark Teknik Page Precautions Safety warningsGeneral precautions Power Installation LocationAudio connections Radio frequency interference Class B device Special accessories Safety equipmentOptional equipment Precautions Contents Contents Introduction Overview Applications Introduction Features FeaturesAbout this manual Introduction What Is a Compressor? Principles of compression Uses of compression What Is a Compressor?Unwanted side effects Unwanted side effects What Is a Compressor? Unpacking Getting StartedChecking the mains fuse Connecting the audio cables Connecting the power cableGetting Started Connecting the audio cables Sidechain inputs Powering the unit Connecting to unbalanced equipment Front Panel Description Compressor section Front Panel Switch section Switch section Front Panel Rear Panel Channel connector sectionMains input Rear Panel Compressor Control Functions AttackMake up gain Release Ratio Compressor Control Functions Presence ThresholdThreshold Soft knee and hard knee Soft knee and hard knee graphs Using The Compressor Modes of operation Using The Compressor Manual mode with hard knee linear peak Compression limiting signal level graphs Modes of operation Simple compression auto mode Advanced compression manual mode Stereo and multiple channel operation linking Stereo and multiple channel operation linking Sidechain Appendix a Application Notes Application Notes Appendix B Functional Block Diagram Functional Block Diagram COMPRESSOR-CHANNEL2 Appendix C Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Appendix D Technical Specification Inputs Four Technical Specification Storage Appendix E Crib Sheet Crib Sheet Appendix F Service Information Routine maintenanceCleaning Replacing the mains fuse Service Information Equipment disposal