Solid State Logic Alpha Channel Installation Guide

Solid State Logic

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Installation Guide

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Manual de Instalación

Guida di Installazione

82S6AL010A

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Safety and Installation Considerations

This section contains definitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment.

Please take time to read this section before installing or using this unit. Please do not dispose of these instructions.

General Safety

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• There are no user-adjustments, or user-servicable items, inside this apparatus. Do not remove the covers of this apparatus; doing so will invalidate your warranty.

• Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the power supply has been damaged in any way, 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.

• Adjustments or alterations to this apparatus may affect the performance such that safety and/or international compliance standards may no longer be met.

Power Safety

• This apparatus is fitted with a universal power supply, approved and certified for operation in this apparatus. There are no user-replaceable fuses.

• A power cord is supplied with this unit. Alternative power cords may be used if rated 2.5A or above and fitted with a 3-pin IEC320 connector.

• If an extension power cable or adaptor is used, ensure that the total power rating of the power cable and/or adaptor is not exceeded.

• The power socket used for this apparatus should be located nearby and be easily accessible.

• Unplug this apparatus during an electrical storm or when unused for long periods of time.

Installation Notes

• When installing this apparatus, place the apparatus on a secure level surface.

• Ensure that no strain is placed on the cables connecting to this apparatus. Ensure also that such cables are not placed where they can be stepped on, pulled or tripped over.

• Do not operate this apparatus whilst it is covered or boxed in any way.

• Do not operate this unit with the covers removed. Performance may be adversely affected.

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AAllpphhaa CChhaannnneel

Installation Guide

Installationsanleitung

Manuel d’Installation

Manual de Instalación

Guida di Installazione

82S6AL010A

Solid State Logic

S O U N D||V I S I O N

AL P H A

CH A N N E L

Your Alpha Channel box should contain the following:

The Alpha Channel Unit

or or

1 x Power Cord *

* The cord supplied will be correct for the territory

where Alpha Channel is purchased

Installation Guide

(this document)

2. Connect

INSERT

MANUFACTURED IN U.K.

LINK

IN OUT

SPDIF

ANALOGUE

OUT

SEND

RETURN

50/60Hz

100 - 240VAC

0.4 - 0.2A

POWER

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

This equipment must be earthed. Refer to manual for installation instructions. CAUTION! Disconnect all power sources before removing any panel(s). No user-serviceable parts inside - to be serviced only by qualified personnel. WARNING! Unearthed parts may be present inside enclosure. Check for hazardous voltages before touching. Do not expose to rain or moisture

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

Solid State Logic - Oxford - England

ALPHA Channel

Part no. 629999XA Serial No

2345

Lite Limit Link (daisy-chain to other Alpha Channel units)

Linked units have the same degree of ‘limiting’; useful for stereo signals

Insert Send/Return*

Balanced, level relative to output: 0dB (Lite Limit out)

+12dB (Lite Limit in)

* Only active whilst the Insert is switched ‘IN’

AC Line Power

100 – 240Vac ~50/60Hz

Alpha Channel’s SPDIF Out will run at 44.1kHz unless

an external SPDIF Sync is provided (32kHz ~ 108kHz).

Left stream: Main Analogue Output (0dB FS = +24dBu) Right stream: Pre- Insert Send signal

Connections (Front Panel – see overleaf)

Microphone 3-pin XLR-F Instrument ¼" Mono Jack

Pin 1 0V Tip Signal

Pin 2 +ve Sleeve 0V

Pin 3 –ve

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Analogue Output

Balanced, max. output: +24dBu = 0dB FS

Connections (Rear Panel)

Phono ¼" Stereo Jack

Tip Signal +ve

Ring n/a –ve

Sleeve 0V 0V

3. Play!

Input Switches

Switches Mic Input impedence from 1kΩ to 10kΩ.

Hi Z

Use with PAD for Line Level inputs.

PAD Fixed 20dB attenuation for high level signals.

Glows ‘red’ when input is in ‘overload’ condition.

48V Switches +48V (‘phantom power’) to the Mic Input.

Always switch OFF before connecting/dis-connecting microphone.

Ø Inverts the phase of the input signal.

Power/Standby

Bright when unit is on,

dim when in standby

Mono ¼" Jack for high impedence Instrument Input

Mic/Instrument

Balanced XLR for Mic Input,

Insert Selection

Routes signal out of the Insert Send to be returned through the Insert Return (pre- EQ)

POST EQ Places the Insert Send and Return after the EQ SUM Mixes the Send signal with the Return signal

Input Gain

Provides +20dB to +75dB gain

Variable Harmonic Drive™

Adds level dependent colouration; initially warm

harmonic then more aggressive 3rdharmonic

High Pass Filter

40Hz (–3dB) 80Hz (–3dB) 120Hz (–3dB)

ADC Lock

Indicates that a valid SPDIF signal is present on the SPDIF IN socket

on the rear of the unit and that the ADC is locked to this signal

Low Frequency: Switchable ‘shelving’ or ‘bell’ curves

EQ IN

Select between a ‘shelving’ or a ‘bell’ curve:

Mid Frequency: Parametric with adjustable frequency and ‘Q’ High Frequency: Fixed ‘shelving’ curve

LF Bell

‘Shelving’ ‘Bell’

3-Band EQ

Output Gain

Provides ±20dB of adjustment

Provides a non-intrusive signal limiter ahead of the ADC. When switched in, the pre- Insert Send level will drop by 12dB to enable headroom to be retained under limiting conditions. The switch will glow ‘green’ whilst the limiter is in-active, and change progressively through ‘orange’ to ‘red’ as more limiting is applied.

Output Meter

Measures level before the ADC,

‘0’ indicates 0dB FS

Lite Limit

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

ested To Comply

with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

The symbol shown here is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

Standards Conformance

This apparatus fully conforms with the current protection requirements of the European community council directives on EMC and LVD.

Warranty

This product is warranted against failure resulting from faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of purchase.

In Warranty Repairs

In the event of a fault arising during the warranty period, please contact your local dealer or distributor who will arrange either for repair or replacement as appropriate (a list of dealers and distributors can be found on the Solid State Logic website: www.solid-state-logic.com repair by Solid State Logic unless accompanied by a valid RMA number, obtainable from Solid State Logic prior to shipping. All units should be shipped to Solid State Logic in their original packaging. Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by shipping units in other packaging. In such cases Solid State Logic will return the unit in a suitable box, which you will be charged for. Do not include the power cable, manual or any other items – Solid State Logic can not guarantee to return them to you. Please also note that warranty returns will only be accepted as such if accompanied by the original receipt or

other proof of purchase.

Out of Warranty Repairs

In the event of a fault arising after the warranty period has expired, return the unit in its original packaging to your local distributor for shipment to Solid State Logic. You will be charged for the time spent on the repair (at Solid State Logic's current repair rate) plus the cost of parts and shipping. Note that no units will be accepted for repair unless accompanied by a valid RMA number, obtainable from Solid State Logic prior to shipping.

). Note that no units will be accepted for

Specifications

Physical *

Depth 230mm / 9" casing only Height 44.5mm / 1.75" (1 RU) Width 438mm / 17.25" casing only

482mm / 19" inc’ rack ears Weight 3.0kg / 7 pounds Power < 20 Watts Boxed size 320mm x 550mm x 80mm

12.75" x 21.75" x 3.25"

Boxed weight 3.5kg / 8 pounds

* All values are approximate

Environmental

Temperature Operating: +5 to 30 deg. C

Non-operating: –20 to 50 deg. C Max. gradient: 15 deg. C/hour

Relative Operating: 20 to 80 % Humidity Non-operating: 5 to 90 %

Max. wet bulb: 29 deg. C (non-condensing)

Vibration Operating: < 0.2 G (3 – 100Hz)

Non-operating, power off: < 0.4 G (3 – 100Hz)

Shock Operating: < 2 G (10ms max.)

Non-operating: < 10 G (10ms max.)

Altitude Operating: 0 to 3000m (above sea level) Non-operating: 0 to 12000m

Connections

Power IEC320 3-pin connector, 100 – 240 Vac, 50 – 60 Hz

Analogue I/O

Microphone Balanced, 3-pin XLR-F, Zin = 1kΩ (10kΩ for Hi Z) Instrument Un-balanced, ¼" Mono Jack, Zin = 1MΩ Output Balanced, ¼" Stereo Jack, Zo = 40Ω Insert Send Balanced, ¼" Stereo Jack, Zo = 40Ω Insert Return Balanced, ¼" Stereo Jack, Zin = 10kΩ Link (2 of) RCA phono, limiter sidechain control voltage (dc.)

Digital I/O

SPDIF In RCA phono, 1V pk-pk, Zin = 75Ω, SPDIF format.

The ADC will lock to this signal if present.

SPDIF Out RCA phono, 1V pk-pk, Zo = 75Ω, SPDIF 24bit format.

Synchronised to SPDIF In, else free-runs at 44.1kHz.

Sicherheits- und Installationsanweisungen

Dieses Kapitel enthält Definitionen, Vorsichtsmassnahmen und praktische Informationen um ein sicheres Arbeitsumfeld zu garantieren.

Bitte nehmen Sie sich die Zeit, dieses Kapitel zu lesen, bevor Sie das Gerät installieren und benutzen. Bitte bewahren Sie diese Anweisungen auf.

Allgemeine Sicherheit

• Lesen Sie diese Anweisungen.

• Behalten Sie diese Anweisungen.

• Beachten Sie die Warnungen.

• Folgen Sie sämtlichen Anweisungen.

• Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser.

• Setzen Sie das Gerät keiner Feuchtigkeit oder Regen aus.

• Nur mit trockenem Tuch reinigen.

• Die Lüftungsöffnungen nicht blockieren. Den Herstellerangaben zufolge installieren.

• Nicht in der Nähe von Hitzequellen einbauen, wie Heizungen, Wärmespeichern, Öfen oder anderen Geräten (inkl. Verstärkern) die Hitze erzeugen.

• Es gibt keinerlei Einstellungen oder vom Anwender zu wartende Teile im Inneren des Gerätes. Die Abdeckungen dürfen nicht entfernt werden. Durch das Entfernen selbiger wird die Garantie ungültig.

• Überlassen Sie sämtliche Wartungsarbeiten qualifiziertem Personal. Wartung wird fällig, wenn das Netzteil in irgendeiner Form beschädigt wurde, Flüssigkeit oder Gegenstände ins Innere des Gerätes gelangt sind, das Gerät Feuchtigkeit oder Regen ausgesetzt wurde, nicht normal funktioniert oder heruntergefallen ist.

• Einstellungen oder Änderungen am Gerät können die Leistung derart beeinflussen, dass die Sicherheit und/oder die Konformität mit internationalen Standards nicht mehr erreicht wird.

Sicherheit der Stromzufuhr

• Dieses Gerät ist mit einem Universal Netzteil ausgestattet, geprüft und zugelassen für den Betrieb in diesem Gerät. Es gibt keine durch den Nutzer auszuwechselnde Sicherungen.

• Ein Netzkabel wird mitgeliefert. Andere Netzkabel können eingesetzt werden, wenn sie für 2,5A ausgelegt sind und über einen dreipoligen IEC320 Steckverbinder verfügen.

• Wenn eine Stromverlängerung oder ein Adapter benutzt wird, stellen Sie sicher, dass die zulässige Gesamtlast des Stromkabels oder Adapters nicht überschritten wird.

• Die Steckdose für dieses Gerät sollte in der Nähe und leicht zugänglich sein.

• Während Unwettern oder längerer Nichtbenutzung, den Stecker herausziehen.

Hinweise zur Installation

• Beim Installieren des Gerätes selbiges auf eine sichere, ebene Oberfläche platzieren.

• Sorgen Sie dafür, das kein Zug auf den Anschlusskabeln liegt. Achten Sie ebenfalls darauf, dass die Kabel so liegen, dass niemand darüber stolpern, darauf treten oder daran ziehen kann.

• Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht, wenn es in einer Verpackung oder zugedeckt ist.

• Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht mit offenen Abdeckung um die Systemleistung nicht zu beeinträchtigen.

1. Un-pack

AAllpphhaa CChhaannnneel

Installation Guide

Installationsanleitung

Manuel d’Installation

Manual de Instalación

Guida di Installazione

82S6AL010A

Solid State Logic

S O U N D||V I S I O N

AL P H A

CH A N N E L

Folgendes sollten Sie in der Verpackung finden:

oder oder

Der Alpha Channel

1 Netzkabel *

* Das Netzkabel des Lieferumfanges ist passend für

das Gebiet, in dem das Gerät gekauft wurde

Installationsanleitung

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