Studer OnAir 1500 User manual

Studer OnAir 1500
Digital Mixing Console
SW Version 4.0
Quick Start Guide

Order no. BD10.943001 (0911)
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For Your Own Safety and to Avoid Invalidation of the Warranty
Please Read This Section Carefully
 • Readtheseinstructions.
 • Keeptheseinstructions.
 • Heedallwarnings.
 • Followallinstructions.
 • Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
 • Cleanonlywitha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.
 • Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofapolarisedorgroundingtypeplug.A
polarisedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother.Agrounding
typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeor
thethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnot
fitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementoftheobsolete
outlet
 • Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularly
atplugs,conveniencereceptaclesandthepointwheretheyexitfromthe
apparatus.
 • Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
 • Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracketortablespecifiedbythe
manufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,usecau-
tionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfrom
tip-over.
 • Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired
whentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspower-supply
cordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectsfallenintothe
apparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnot
operatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
 Note: Itisrecommendedthat all maintenance andserviceon the product
shouldbecarriedoutbyStuderoritsauthorisedagents.Studercannot
acceptanyliabilitywhatsoeverforanylossordamagecausedbyservice,
maintenanceorrepairbyunauthorisedpersonnel.
 WARNING: Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donotexposethisapparatus
torainormoisture.Donotexposetheapparatustodrippingorsplashing
anddonotplaceobjectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,ontheappara-
tus.
 • Nonakedflamesources,suchaslightedcandles,shouldbeplacedonthe
apparatus.
 • Ventilationshouldnotbeimpededbycoveringtheventilationopenings
withitemssuchasnewspapers,tablecloths,curtainsetc.
 WARNING: Donotusethisapparatusinverydustyatmospheres,orinatmospheres
containingflammablegasesorchemicals.
 • THISAPPARATUS MUSTBEEARTHED.Underno circumstances
shouldthesafetyearthbedisconnectedfromthemainslead.
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 • Themainssupplydisconnectdeviceisthemainsplug.Itmustremain
accessiblesoastobereadilyoperablewhentheapparatusisinuse.
 • Ifanypartofthemainscordsetisdamaged,thecompletecordsetshould
bereplaced.Thefollowinginformationisforreferenceonly.Thewires
inthemainsleadarecolouredinaccordancewiththefollowingcode:
• Protective Earth(Ground):Green/Yellow(US:GreenorGreen/
Yellow)
  • Neutral:Blue(US:White)
  • Live(Hot):Brown(US:Black)
  Asthecoloursofthewiresinthemainsleadmaynotcorrespondwith
thecolouredmarkingsidentifyingtheterminalsinyourplug,proceed
asfollows:
• ThewirewhichiscolouredGreenandYellowmustbeconnectedto
theterminalintheplugwhichismarkedwiththeletterEorbythe
earthsymbol.
  • ThewirewhichiscolouredBluemustbeconnectedtotheterminalin
theplugwhichismarkedwiththeletterN.
  • ThewirewhichiscolouredBrownmustbeconnectedtotheterminal
intheplugwhichismarkedwiththeletterL.
  Ensurethatthesecolourcodesarefollowedcarefullyintheeventofthe
plugbeingchanged
 • Thisunit iscapableof operating overarange of mains voltages, as
markedontherearpanel.
 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règle-
ment sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
WorkingSafelyWithSound Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals,
it has the capability to produce sounds that, when monitored through a moni-
tor system or headphones, can damage hearing over time.The table below is
taken from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration directive on
occupational noise exposure (1926.52):
PermissibleNoiseExposure: Duration per day [h] Sound level [dBA, slow response]
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1.5 102
1 105
0.5 110
<0.25 115
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Conforming to this directive will minimise the risk of hearing damage caused
by long listening periods. A simple rule to follow is: The longer you listen, the
lower the average volume should be. Please take care when working with your
audio system – if you are manipulating controls which you don’t understand
(which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitoring level is
turned down. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your
trade. Look after them, and they will look after you. Most importantly: Don’t
be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound;
this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best results.
A1 Safety Symbol Guide
For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty, all text marked
with these symbols should be read carefully.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel (i.e., persons
having appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware
of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a repair action, and of
measures to minimize the danger of themselves).
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Headphones safety warnings contain important information and useful tips
on headphone outputs and monitoring levels.
Assemblies or sub-assemblies of this product can contain opto-electronic
devices. As long as these devices comply with Class I of laser or LED prod-
ucts according to EN 60825-1:1994, they will not be expressly marked on
the product. If a special design should be covered by a higher class of this
standard, the device concerned will be marked directly on the assembly or
sub-assembly in accordance with the above standard.
A2 First Aid
InCaseofElectricShock: Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source:
  • Byswitchingtheequipmentoff,
  • Byunpluggingordisconnectingthemainscable,or
  • Bypushingthepersonawayfromthepowersource,usingdryinsulating
material (such as wood or plastic).
  • Afterhavingsufferedanelectricshock,alwaysconsultadoctor.
Warning! Do not touch the person or his clothing before the power is turned off,
otherwise you stand the risk of suffering an electric shock as well!
IfthePersonisUnconscious:  • Laythepersondown
  • Turnhimtooneside
  • Checkthepulse
  • Reanimatethepersonifrespirationispoor
  • Callforadoctorimmediately.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ACHTUNG
GEFAHR: ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAG
NICHT ÖFFNEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1
LED PRODUCT
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