User's Manual
ALTO LINK
SPLITTER / MIXER
LTO
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 1.3 September 2005
SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the presence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages within the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read.
Protective Ground Terminal
AC mains (Alternating Current)
Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on.
OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.
WARNING
Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent the possibility of death or injury to the user.
CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.
Disposing of this product should not be
placed in municipal waste and should be
Separate collection.
WARNING
Power Supply
Ensure that the mains source voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the product. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the product and
possibly the user.
Unplug the product before electrical storms occur
and when unused for long periods of time to reduce
the risk of electric shock or fire.
External Connection
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains
cabling (power cord). Failure to do so could result
in shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from
a registered electrician.
Do Not Remove Any Covers
Within the product are areas where high voltages
may present. To reduce the risk of electric shock do
not remove any covers unless the AC mains power
cord is removed.
Covers should be removed by qualified service
personnel only.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Fuse
To prevent fire and damage to the product, use only
the recommended fuse type as indicated in this
manual. Do not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before
replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is
OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet.
Protective Ground
Before turning the product ON, make sure that it is
connected to Ground. This is to prevent the risk of
electric shock.
Never cut internal or external Ground wires. Likewise,
never remove Ground wiring from the Protective
Ground Terminal.
Operating Conditions
Always install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage, do
not subject this product to any liquid/rain or moisture.
Do not use this product when in close proximity to
water.
Do not install this product near any direct heat source.
Do not block areas of ventilation. Failure to do so
could result in fire.
Keep product away from naked flames.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions
Follow all instructions
Keep these instructions. Do not discard.
Heed all warnings.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Power Cord and Plug
Do not tamper with the power cord or plug. These are
designed for your safety.
Do not remove Ground connections!
If the plug does not fit your AC outlet seek advice from
a qualified electrician.
Protect the power cord and plug from any physical
stress to avoid risk of electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This
could cause electric shock or fire.
Cleaning
When required, either blow off dust from the product
or use a dry cloth.
Do not use any solvents such as Benzol or Alcohol.
For safety, keep product clean and free from dust.
Servicing
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only.
Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the User's Manual.
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PREFACE
Dear Customer:
Thanks for choosing LTO LINK SPLITER/MIXER and thanks for choosing one of the results of LTO AUDIO TEAM's
work and researches.
For our LTO AUDIO TEAM, music and sound more than a job are first of all passion and let us say our obsession!... ...
We have been designing professional audio products for a long time in cooperation with some of the major brands in
the world in the audio field.
The LTO line presents unparalleled analogue and digital products made by Musicians for Musicians in our R&D
Centers in Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Taiwan. The core of our digital audio products is a sophisticated
DSP (Digital ound rocessor) and a large range of state of the art algorithms which have been developed by ourSP
Software Team for the last 7 years.
Because we are convinced you are the most important member of LTO AUDIO TEAM and the one confirming the
quality of our job, we like to share with you our work and our dreams, paying attention to your suggestions and your
comments. Following this idea we create our products and we will create the new ones! From our side, we guarantee
you and we will guarantee you also in future the best quality, the best fruits of our continuous researches and the best
prices.
The is versatile for you to use in several areas: you can use it as 8-in, 2-out Mixer, 2-in,LTO LINK SPLITER/MIXER
8 out splitter. You can also use it as a 6-in, 6-OUT Line Driver or DI-box etc.
Nothing else to add, but that we would like to thank all the people that made the LTO LINK SPLITER/MIXER, and
thank our designers and all the LTO staff people who make possible the realization of products containing our idea
of music and sound and are ready to support you, our customers, in the best way, conscious that you are our best
richness.
Thank you very much
AUDIO TEAMLTO
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................4
2. FEATURE LIST...................................................................................................................................4
3. CONTROL ELEMENTS.....................................................................................................................4
3.1 The Front Panel
3.2 The Rear Panel
4. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION.....................................................................................................6
4.1 Mains Connection
4.2 Audio Connection
4.3 Rack Mounting
5. APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................................8
5.1 How to use LTO LINK as the splitter
5.2 How to use LTO LINK as the mixer
6. SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................9
7. SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM...........................................................................................................10
8.WARRANTY......................................................................................................................................11
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