2-Channel Preamplifier VCA-202
These operating instructions are intended for
users with basic knowledge in audio technology.
Please read the instructions carefully prior to
operation and keep them for later reference.
1 Overview
1 POWER switch
2 POWER LED
3
Mains cable for connection to a mains socket
(230 V/ 50 Hz)
4 XLR output, balanced, mono
5 XLR input, balanced, mono
6 Plug-in screw terminals*, control input
7
Plug-in screw terminals*, output ⎓ 10 V,
5 mA
* To make handling easier when connecting, the screw ter-
minals can be removed from their plug-in connections.
2 Safety Notes
This unit corresponds to all relevant directives of
the EU and is therefore marked with .
WARNING
The unit uses dangerous mains
voltage. Leave servicing to skilled
personnel only. Inexpert handling or modification of the unit
may result in electric shock.
•
The unit is suitable for indoor use only. Protect it against dripping water and splash
water, high air humidity and heat (admissible
ambient temperature range 0 – 40 °C).
•
Do not place any vessels filled with liquid, e. g.
drinking glasses, on the unit.
•
Do not operate the unit or immediately disconnect the mains plug from the socket
1.
if the unit or the mains cable is visibly dam
-
aged,
2. if a defect might have occurred after the
unit was dropped or suffered a similar accident,
3. if malfunctions occur.
In any case, the units must be repaired by
skilled personnel.
•
A damaged mains cable must only be replaced by the manufacturer or by authorized,
skilled personnel.
•
Never pull the mains cable to disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket, always
seize the plug.
•
For cleaning only use a dry, soft cloth; never
use chemicals or water.
•
No guarantee claims for the unit and no liability for any resulting personal damage or
material damage will be accepted if the unit
is used for other purposes than originally intended, if it is not correctly connected, operated or not repaired in an expert way.
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Important for UK Customers!
The wires in the mains lead of the power
supply unit are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
blue = neutral; brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
2.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.
If the unit is to be put out of operation
definitively, take it to a local recycling
plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment.
3 Applications
This 2-channel preamplifier is designed for professional PA systems or for professional applications on stage. It allows to remote-control
the signal level separately for each channel by
a DC voltage.
It is possible to connect stereo and mono
units with line level (e. g. CD players, mixers,
tape recorders) to the preamplifier.