Galaxy Audio DS-EQ215 User Manual
DS-EQ215
USER’S MANUAL
IN
DS-E Q215
OUT
EQUALIZER
PARAMETER
®
ESCAPE
Dual Channel 15 Band EQ
USB
19"
(482mm )
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
USB
Contents
Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................1
Safety Instructions................................................................................ 2
Getting Started with Front Panel Controls......................................... 3 - 8
Using the PC Interface.................................................................... 9 - 13
MIDI Program Table............................................................................. 14
Specifications..................................................................................... 15
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Galaxy DSPOT Digital Signal Processor. You have joined
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professional experience in design and manufacturing ensure our products' quality,
performance and reliability.
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
Constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
READ these instructions.
1.
KEEP these instructions.
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HEED all warnings.
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FOLLOW all instructions.
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DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
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CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
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DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manu-
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facturer's instructions.
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
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or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
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polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
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convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
!
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Operating and maintenance instructions in the
Literature Accompanying This Unit
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UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
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time.
REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
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apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damAged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled
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with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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Remove the batteries from the receiver if the system will not be used for a long
period of time. This will avoid any damage resulting from a defective, leaking
battery.
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DO NOT throw used batteries into a fire. Be sure to dispose of or recycle used
batteries in accordance with local waste disposal laws.
USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
Specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
Apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
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Overview
Described below are the functions of the front panel control buttons and encoders for the DS-EQ215
Parametric Equalizer.
IN
DS-E Q215
EQUALIZER
1 2
OUT
3
1 - Input Level: Input Gain Left, Right
2 - EQ Bypass
3 - Output Level: Output Volume Left, Right
4 - LCD Display
5 - Clip LED: Process Overflow
6 - Parameter Key: Parameter Variation
7 - Enter Key: Enters Sub-Menus
8 - Navigation Key: Navigation Menus
PARAMETER
®
ESCAPE
5
4
6 7 8 9 10
9 - Escape Key: Exit Sub-Menus
10 - Power Button
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Getting Started Using Front Panel Interface
Brief description
The DS-EQ215 is a graphic/parametric 2-channel EQ with 15+15 filters and channel link
possibility. Its filters are symmetrical, and High/Low pass filters are included. A delay line for each
channel is also available. Its settings are stored into 16 Factory and 16 User Presets. The device
can also be linked to a controller using MIDI, RS232, or USB.
User Interface
At power on, after the initialization phase, the unit shows on the LCD display the following:
Preset XX: Name Preset
L:|||||||| R:||||||||
On the upper row the preset number and the preset name are visible, on the lower row the
vu-meter shows the input signal level, after the analog GAIN L&R.
To access the main menu the user pushes the ENTER key or rotate the NAVIGATION encoder.
To return to the vu-meters, the user pushes the QUIT key.
Every time the user pushes a key, the LED near it changes its state.
After an encoder rotation or an ENTER key press, the LCD display shows:
Preset XX: Name Preset
Load Preset
Using the PARAMETER encoder, the main menu is accessible through the lower row:
1. LOAD PRESET
2. SAVE PRESET
3. UTILITY FUNCTION
4. EDIT CHANNEL L
5. EDIT CHANNEL R
EDIT CHANNEL R won’t be shown if the system is configured as (Link L& R = ON).
To select a field, use the NAVIGATION encoder. To access a sub-menu press ENTER. To exit,
press QUIT. Enter and quit are also used to confirm user choices.
LOAD PRESET MENU
Here, it is possible to select and load one of the 16+16 available presets.
To select a preset, use the PARAMETER encoder.
Load Preset
01: Name Preset
If the current preset is the selected one, but has been modified, an asterisk will be shown.
Load Preset
01: Name Preset
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