User guide

8 21 03 0 : AM P x-S8 S er ie s U se r Gu id e

Ch apt er 2 Sy st em O ve r v iew

Mon it or ing I np ut s

Monitoring Inputs

System Overview

The following simple instructions will allow you to get your AMPx-S8

Series monitor up and running quickly; that is, you will be able to

monitor any single input through the monitor’s internal speakers.

Referring to the AMPx-S8 Series rear panel diagrams (Figure 2–5 and 2–

6 on page 14) and the front panel controls (Figure 2–1 and 2–2 on page

9) follow the instructions below by signal/connector type.

Monitoring an Analog Input

1. To monitor an analog signal, connect the analog input to the rear

panel Balanced Analog In (DB-25) connector.

2. On the front panel, press the Input button until the LCD screen

displays Analog

AnalogAnalog

Analog.

6 Custom Settings for Alternate Scales

7 Not Used

For software Upgrades Only

Table 2–7 Reference Setting Values and Definitions

Position

Reference Level Function

Analog (dBu) Digital (dBFS)

Example: Choosing position 2 (0 dBu = -20 dBFS) means an analog input level of

0 dBu will light up the LED segment associated with the digital -20

dBFS value on the bar graph meter and also transition from green to

amber at that segment.

Note:

For a complete description of each front panel control, refer

to Front Panel Controls on page 8.

For a complete description of each rear panel connector,

refer to Rear Panel Connectors on page 13.