SM Pro DI8E User manual
DI8E
Operating Manual
August 2012
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover or rear
personnel only.
WARNING:
to rain or moisture.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
All safety and operation instructions of this manual should be read and adhered to
before operation.
Retain Instructions:
Please retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Follow instructions:
All operation and user instructions should be followed.
Water, liquid and Moisture:
The appliance should not be used near water, rain or other liquids. Make sure that
no liquid can leak, spill or otherwise seep into the appliance.
Ventilation:
the ventilation openings.
Heat:
The appliance should be situated away from other heat sources such as heaters,
radiators, ovens, or other appliances that produce heat.
Power Source:
Make sure your appliance is set to the correct voltage for the country in which it will
be use before switching the device ON.
Grounding and Polarization:
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an ap-
pliance is not defeated.
Power-Cord Protection:
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on,
pinched, damaged, worn, or rubbed by any other device or obstacle.
Cleaning:
The appliance should be cleaned only with a light soft cloth. Do not use any dama-
ging or corrosive products on the unit.
Periods of inactivity:
The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a long period of time or in case a lightning storm occurs.
Damage Requiring Service:
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing:
The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that is described in the
Operating Instructions.
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
purchasing this unit. The DI8E has been designed to be used as a standard tool
over a long period of time, and along with valuable suggestions from our customers,
our engineers have developed a product we know you will be satisfied with. We
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INSTALLATION
designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that
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mage, which may have occurred in transit.
If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and the
shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may
PLACEMENT
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mers. Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling. As to avoid
overheating, please do not place the units on high temperature devices such as
power amplifiers or near other units which may have high frequency transmittance
such as wireless devices.
Mains voltage
The DI8E can be used with voltages ranging from 100V AC to 250V AC, please
make sure that you have selected the correct voltage range on the back of the unit
and that the required fuse setting is correct as well before switching the unit ON.
Any damage occurring as a result of incorrect voltage selection may not be granted
a warranty repair.
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1. di8e Main Features
line inputs
Earth lift per channel
20dB pad per channel
Volume per channel
Pan control per channel
Master Volume control
2. INTRODUCTION
independent 20dB pad an earth/ground lift options. Volume, Pan, and an indepen-
pro musician, broadcasting.
3. THE DESIGN CONCEPT
design and employs the best choice of components.
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res robust quality and confidence in performance under all conditions.
4. DI8E FRONT panel
The front panel offers 8 volume controls, 8 Pan controls, 8 Ground/Earth lift switches,
output level and the master stereo output on the rear of the DI8E.
Connect your headphones to the Headphone Output socket. Ensure headpho-
nes are not below 8Ohm in resistance otherwise you may damage the DI8E.
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ween the relevant channel line input and the corresponding audio destination
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connected source material.
*Note: This does not change the volume of each individual XLR output.
is selected on the unit before switching the power ON.
5. di8E Back panel
IEC power cord connector.
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Make sure the correct voltage is selected before using or connecting
any power source to the DI8E. Failure to do so will cause damage
to the unit.
6. APPLICATION
Connect the signal you would like to convert from unbalanced to balanced to the
adjust to a more appropriate level.
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If there is an earth loop hum you can remove by depressing the earth lift switch.
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control is provided on the front panel in addition to the individual controls.
7. Warranty
To be protected by this warranty, the buyer must complete and return the enc-
years from the original date of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulati-
discretion, either repair or replace the product.
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issue a return authorization number or by email to [email protected]
Moorabbin
Melbourne, Victoria
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original retail dealer‘s invoice. Any product deemed eligible for repair or replace-
in the best possible manner.
applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country
which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manu-
or workmanship.
adaptation.
switches and similar components.
Misuse, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instruc-
tions given in the user or service manuals.
Connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the tech-
nical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used.
Damages/defects that are caused by any other condition beyond the control of
sent in a written repair order.
national law, in particular, any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally
effective purchase contract.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No
part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any
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