Aphex COMP 500 User Manual

COMP 500

OPTICAL COMPRESSOR

500 SERIES MODULE

Owner’s Manual

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SAFETY DECLARATIONS

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SAFETY DECLARATIONS

CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace

only with the same type and rating of fuse.

ATTENTION: pour une protection continue contre les risques
d’incendie, ne remplacer qu’avec la même valeur et même type de
fusible.

WARNING: Do not place objects containing liquid on this unit as
it is not designed to protect against spillage. Do not expose this
unit to dripping or splashing of liquids as the unit is not designed
to protect against these occurrences.

WARNING: This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.

WARNING: The COMP 500 has been tested and meets the FCC,
CE and European Union rules, regulations, and guidelines for use.
Do not attempt to modify or change the COMP 500, as this could
void the regulatory compliance, which would place you at risk of
losing your authority to operate the COMP 500.

WARNING: Do not place objects on top of this unit if they weigh
more than 10 pounds.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal­lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INSTALLATION 5

2.0 INTRODUCTION 6

3.0 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6

3.1 Drive Control 6

3.2 Ratio Control 7

3.3 Gain Reduction Meter 7

3.4 Release Control 7

3.5 Output Level Meter 8

3.6 Enable Button 8

3.7 Link Button 8

4.0 COMPRESSION 9

5.0 OPTICAL COMPRESSION 10

6.0 SERVICE & WARRANTY 11

6.1 Limited Warranty 11

6.2 Service Information 12

7.0 SPECIFICATIONS 12

1.0 INSTALLATION

1. Turn off and unplug your 500 series rack frame. Inspect the
card slot you intend to use to make sure that it is clean and free
of any debris.

2. Before removing your COMP 500 from its box, discharge any
static electricity buildup you may have by touching your 500
series rack.

3. Pull your COMP 500 module out of its box and carefully slide
it into place in the designated opening. Sight down the back of
the module (use a flashlight if necessary) and ensure the card
edge connector is aligned to seat into the card slot of the frame.

4. Firmly and evenly push the COMP 500 module into place
until it is positively seated in the card slot.

5. Use the 2 thumb screws in the module to mount the COMP
500 front panel to the 500 series rack. These screws have a
pretty tight fit; please be careful not to cross thread.

6. Plug your 500 series rack back into the AC source and power
up your rack. Your COMP 500 will automatically power up with
your 500 series rack.

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