ALLEN & HEATH DR128 User manual

PUBLICATION AP2974
SERVICE
MANUAL
DR128
12 IN8 OUT
24-BIT DIGITAL
MIX PROCESSOR

DR128 SERVICE MANUAL
copyright © 1997 ALLEN & HEATH. All rights reserved Publication .....................AP2974 Issue 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual is published in two sections:
Section A: containstheINSTALLATION/USERGUIDEwhichincludes
details of INSTALLATION, CALIBRATION and
OPERATION for the
DR
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Section B: contains the SERVICE INFORMATION which includes
details of SERVICE PROCEDURES, SPARE PARTS &
ASSEMBLIES and CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS for the
DR
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DR128 SERVICE MANUAL
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DR
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WARNING TO THE USER, INSTALLATION, SERVICE ENGINEER
Allen & Heath warns that any unauthorised changes or
modifications to the DR128 unit may invalidate the legal
compliance of the unit and could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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SAFETY WARNING
Mains electricity is dangerous and can kill. Mains voltage is
present within the DR128. Do not remove the top cover with the
mains connected. Do not carry out any work within the unit while it
is powered except for installation calibration. High voltage
components are insulated for safety but should not be touched
with power applied. The mains voltage setting is indicated on the
rear panel mains socket. Check that this matches your local mains
supply voltage. Check your mains wiring and earthing before
switching on.
DO NOT REMOVE THE MAINS EARTH CONNECTION
To ensure your safety the mains earth is connected to the chassis
through the power lead. Do not remove this connection.
Precautions
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Connecting Mains Power
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