Stanton SA-8 Description of Functions Fader Cleaning and Replacement, Cleaning a P&G Fader

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT

CLEANING A P&G FADER:

1.Remove 2 mounting screws from fader plate. (NOTE: The P&G fader is designed with floating mounting threads for precise mechanical centralizing of the fader. If you desire to keep your fader`s current mounting position we suggest that you make 2 marks

on both ends of the fader on the fader plate to indicate the P&G fader position.) See Figure 1.

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2.Once fader is removed from unit, remove the two screws

(A) from the end of the fader body where the wires exit the fader casing. Pull away the end block. Withdraw the dust cover (B). Taking great care, remove the slider assembly (C), ensuring that the wiper contacts (D) are not damaged as

(1)Hi, Mid, Low – Adjusts Hi, Mid, and Low frequencies (+ 10/-10 dB) for the AUX/FX Return Input.

(2)Aux/FX Gain – Controls gain of AUX/FX inputs (35, 36). While AUX/FX switch (37) is placed in AUX, the gain control can be used to adjust the level of the incoming AUX input (36). While the AUX/FX switch (37) is placed in FX the gain control becomes a wet/dry control for the FX return (35).

(3)Aux/FX Balance – Controls the left/right output balance of the AUX/FX inputs (35, 36).

(4)PGM1 & 2 Gain – Controls the gain level of each input channel (38, 39).

(5)PGM1 & 2 Balance – Controls the left/right output balance of each chan- nel.

(6)FX Pre/Post – Assigns FX SEND signal to either pre-fader or post-fader. In PRE position the external effects processor is sent a pre line fader (19) and crossfader (21) signal via the FX SEND output. In POST position the FX device is sent a post line fader & cross- fader signal via the FX SEND output.

(7)Cue Select – On this feature, PRE

and POST refer to the crossfader (21). In “PRE” position, the signal of control selected by the Cue-pan (9) fader will be monitored (pre-line fader, pre-cross- fader) as a stereo signal in the head- phones. The “POST” position, is some- what similar to the “PRE” position, except the signal is post crossfader

(21)(pre-line fader, post-crossfader), so if the cue pan fader is centered, the signal received in the headphone depends on the position of the cross- fader (21). In “MASTER” position, the signal monitored will be pre-master vol- ume (post-faders), meaning the signal will still be present in the headphone even if the master volume is turned down.

(8)Auto Cue – Auto cue is an automat- ic cueing system that is controlled by the position of the crossfader (21). If the crossfader were placed on PGM1, PGM2 would be heard through the headphones and vice versa. The auto- cue function disables all other Cue set- tings and functions.

(9)Cue pan: Fades the headphone output between channels 1 and 2, effectively allowing the user to preview a mix while in “PRE” cue mode.

this will affect the operation of the fader. Clean the slider	B
assembly by gently wiping the wiper contacts and slider	F
bearings (E) using a tissue or cotton bud. If slider bear-
ing are excessively worn, as indicated by excessive slid-
er rocking then contact Stanton for replacement.	G

3. Remove the single upper screw on the opposite end

block to remove the guide rail. Clean the guide rail (F) with a C tissue or cloth, removing all traces of dirt and contamination.

4. Remove the fader track (G) by slowly withdrawing from the	E
unit. Place fader track on desk or working surface with black
contacts facing upwards. If necessary, the track can be	D
washed in warm water, wiped gently then dried thoroughly
using a dry cloth. Use a lint free cloth or swab to wipe the

tracks and check for marks along the track. (Note: Lint free cloth should be used to avoid dust and fibers being deposited on the track). If the track appears excessively worn, or if cleaning does not improve operation, replacement may be necessary.

5.Examine the center channel of the fader body and if dirty, clean using cotton buds.

6.Re-assemble and lubricate the fader as follows:

6.1) Secure the end block and guide rail onto the fader body.

6.2) Insert track into the fader body.

6.3) Insert slider assembly onto guide rail and into the fader body. Move slider from end to end to disperse the oil evenly. Carefully wipe away any excess oil using a tissue or cloth.

6.4) Lubricate the guide rail by placing one drop of silicon liquid oil onto the guide rail (F).