Constellation-audio Altair II Line Stage Manuale Utente

10 Power supply connections 9. Power outputs These outputs connect to the power inputs of the Altair II preamp. Constellation Audio has sup

11 Controls / displays / indicators 12 – 18. Front panel controls The front panel includes an LCD touchscreen and two knobs plus five buttons

12 15. Return/back This button brings you back to the previous control screen. For example, from any input’s screen, such as XLR 1, it will

13 Remote control The remote operates the basic functions of the Altair II. It does not operate other Constellation Audio components. 19. Stan

14 23. Input Press this button to select among the Altair II’s XLR and RCA inputs. You will have to wait a second or so between pushes of th

15 Input setup screen When you press the multifunction button labeled Setup on the input screen, this screen will appear. It allows you to set up

16 Step-by-step operating process We’ve covered all of the basic controls and indicators of the Altair II. Here’s how you use them to perform

17 Min button, then the Set Max button, then the Apply button. To clear these settings, press CLR Min then CLR Max, or press Default. STEP 7: To

18 4. If neither the Mute or the Power button restores the sound, try the following steps in order. If any one of the steps restores the sound,

19 Left-to-right balance seems off 1. If the unit has not warmed up for at least 15 to 30 minutes, there may be a temporary imbalance in the volu

2 CAUTION To reduce risk of electric shock, do not remove any of the preamplifier’s cover plates or screws. There are no user serviceable pa

3 Thank you for purchasing the Constellation Audio Altair II preamplifier. This new revised version of the original Altair II has been engineered

4 Before you install the Altair II Unpacking Because of its machined aluminum top chassis, the Altair II is heavier than the average preamp.

5 Installation notes The Altair II preamplifier uses passive cooling; there are no internal fans. While the Altair II does not generate as much

6 If your Altair II does not function correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual. If you are still unable to res

7 These unbalanced inputs are provided as a convenience for use with unbalanced signal sources. Whenever possible, we recommend using XLR connecti

8 4. RCA outputs RCA unbalanced outputs are supplied for amps and recording devices not equipped with XLR inputs. The signal at these output

9 6. USB / control This USB jack is used to interface the Altair II with third-party control systems such as those from AMX, Crestron and Control