Symetrix 528 - Using the 528; Getting Started with the 528

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2. Using the 528
"When all else fails, read the directions."
2.1 Getting Started
This section of your manual will give you all the control and switch settings you need
to operate the 528. Brief descriptions of the control functions are provided here, while
Section 4 includes examples of how the 528 is used, with thorough explanations of the
operation of each of the 528's processors.
IF YOU'RE GOING TO JUMP RIGHT IN AND START USING THE 528 WITHOUT READING THE
MANUAL, JUST TAKE A MINUTE TO RUN THROUGH SECTION 3 - FAST FIRST TIME SETUP .
REMEMBER, THIS ONLY NEEDS TO BE DONE ONCE TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE 528'5
CONTROLS - AFTER THAT IT'S EASY .
2.2 A Word About the Controls
With its variety of functions and associated controls, the 528 can be used effectively in
a large number of situations. However, the level of performance you are able extract
from the 528 depends entirely on your understanding of the relationship between the
individual functions and controls.
2.3 Block Diagram
The functional block dia2tam in Figure 2.1 illustrates the signal flow into, inside of, and
out of the 528. Notice that the audio signal is routed through patch points between each
of the major sections , and that the sidechain of the dy namic range processor section is
available. These connections are all made on the rea r panel barrier strips TBl and TB2.
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THE UNIT WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT A COMPLETE CIRCUIT PATH
THROUGH ALL REAR PANEL PATCHING TERMINATIONS. Patching and
sidechain connections provide an output / input loop in the circuitry.
For signals to flow from the 528's mic or line input to its output,
the connection through these terminations must remain intact.
Therefore, the patching and sidechain terminations are "normalled " by
shorting straps installed at the factory. All terminal pairs that must
be normalled are indicated by "U" shaped chassis markings over the
barrier strips. The shorting straps may be removed when signals are
routed elsewhere for processing, or when individual sections of the
528 are u se d for signals not originated at the 528's input.
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