MONO MIC / LINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
left position there is no level sent to the reverb processor
or Rev/ Aux jack. Care should be taken to set the
Reverb return master control to a middle position or
above, before adjusting levels from the individual
channels. When the reverb/auxiliary mix is set, overall
C. LEVEL � Adjusts the volume level of the individuallevels of reverb can be adjusted at the master control.
channel. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the
respective channelOs contribution to the OMain Out� mix,Keep in mind that while Reverb or effects can enhance
a musical performance or presentation. Too much
while rotating it counterclockwise decreases the
volume. Adjust this control after the PassportOs masterreverb can make the same performance or presentation
output level volume has been set.unintelligible or Omuffled�. Keep your audience in mind
when setting reverb levels.
D. VIP (CHANNEL 1 ONLY) � The VIP or Vocal Input
Priority control adjusts the level at which the volume ofG. PAN � The Pan control features a notched position
all other channels are automatically reduced in favor ofindicator and adjusts the perceived Oposition� of the
mono signal from the input within the stereo field
the source attached to the Mic/Line Input 1. This unique
feature permits a user to speak while other inputs (suchcreated by the two speaker cabinets. Full Left or Right
rotation of this control sends the signal to the that
as background music) continue at temporarily reduced
levels. The VIP circuit is Opre-volume control� whichchannel only, with no signal sent to the other. The center
means it is effective regardless of level control setting ofposition sends the same amount of signal to both
channel one. Adjust this control while speaking into a
microphone on channel 1, with other program materialSTEREO CONTROL FUNCTIONS
input through another channel. Depending on the
duration and level of the signal being input to Mic/Line 1speakers.
and the position of the control, the VIP circuit will trigger
a reduction in level of all the other channels. The original
levels will be automatically restored when there is no
signal present on channel 1. In typical use, the circuit will
return normal levels in about 4 seconds. With the level
set at a higher or a stronger signal, normal levels will be
restored after approximately 6 seconds. The VIP circuitC. STEREO INPUT LEVEL � Adjusts the volume level
has an intentionally slow release time which preventsof the stereo input channel. Rotating the knob clockwise
interruptions when a speaker pauses for thought orincreases the stereo input channelOs contribution to the
effect. Care should be taken to avoid the VIP triggeringOMain Out� mix, while rotating it counterclockwise
on sound from the main speakers. At high settings, thedecreases the volume. Adjust this control after the
microphone may Ohear� the main system speakers andPassportOs master output level volume has been set.
trigger a reduction in level. When not using the VIP
feature, be sure to turn the control completelyE. EQ LOW � Adjusts the relative level of the low
frequency content for the stereo channel. Rotating the
counterclockwise.
knob counterclockwise decreases the bass or low
E. EQ � Adjusts the amount of frequency increase orfrequency response. Likewise, rotating the knob
decrease in the channel. Rotating the knobclockwise increases the bass or low frequency
counterclockwise increases the bass frequencyresponse.
response while simultaneously decreasing the high
frequency response. Likewise, rotating the knobE. EQ HI � Adjusts the relative level of the high
clockwise increases the treble or high frequencyfrequency content. Rotating the knob counterclockwise
response while simultaneously decreasing the bass ordecreases the treble or high frequency response.
low frequency response. When the tone controls are setLikewise, rotating the knob clockwise increases the
at their notched or straight up position, the channeltreble or high frequency response. When the EQ
response is Oflat� with no frequencies increased orcontrols are set at their notched or straight up position,
decreased. To set the EQ, start with this control in thethe channel frequency response is Oflat� with no
12 oOclock (notched) position. Simply turn the controlfrequencies increased or decreased.
until things sound good!
F. REV/AUX � Adjusts the amount of signal sent to the
Reverb processor, and to the Rev/Aux output jack.
Reverb can be used to enhance the sound quality of any
performance where appropriate and desired. In the full
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