Rane HC6S HC6S Manual - Page 4

OPERATORS MANUAL HC6S HEADPHONE CONSOLE 1 4 6 2 8 0 10 PHONES SIG LEVEL 2 4 6 2 8 0 10 PHONES SIG LEVEL 3 4 6 2 8 0 10 PHONES SIG LEVEL 4 4 6 2 8 0 10 PHONES SIG LEVEL 5 4 6 2 8 0 10 PHONES SIG LEVEL 6 4 6 2 8 0 10 PHONES SIG LEVEL MONO MASTER 4 6 2 8 STEREO 0 10 LEVEL POWER HC6S HEADPHONE CONSOLE QUICK START Okay, you're in a hurry. Well this section's just for you. It explains enough of the HC6S's workings to keep you out of trouble. It allows operation without reading the whole manual. Please read at least this section to ensure reasonable operation of the unit. The HC6S operates from either a common stereo or mono source, or from individual stereo sources. For a common stereo source, plug the left and right input plugs into the respective MASTER INPUTS jacks. The Inputs accept balanced or unbalanced sources. Just plug them in. This source is now routed to each of the six input channels to drive all of the Outputs. For a single mono source feeding all headphones, connect it to one of the MASTER INPUT jacks and engage the STEREO/ MONO switch. Set the overall input level with the MASTER LEVEL, and use the channel LEVEL controls for individual headphones. These Inputs may also be converted to balanced mono inputs by moving internal jumpers. See page Manual-4. Use the separate stereo IN jacks when driving a pair of headphones with different program material than what is on the MASTER INPUTS. Connecting a plug into these jacks automatically disconnects that channel from the Master Input program material. HC6S CONNECTION When first connecting the HC6S to other components, leave the power off. This gives you a chance to make mistakes and correct them without damage. 1. With the power switch in the off position, plug the power line cord into the rear panel. 2. Plug the outputs from a mono or stereo source into the MASTER INPUTS. For unbalanced systems use a standard ¼" TS cable. For balanced operation, use a stereo ¼" TRS connector with pin 2 (+) wired to the Tip; pin 3 (-) wired to the Ring; and pin 1 (ground) wired to the Sleeve. Please consult the RaneNote, "Sound System Interconnection" (enclosed) for additional wiring arrangements. 3. When rack mounting the HC6S, you may wish to permanently wire the rear headphone Outputs to remote jack locations, such as in walls of a studio or other rooms. Use the front panel Outputs for local or control room monitoring. 4. You might also consider wiring the six direct stereo INs permanently to a patch bay or monitor mixer, but only if you do not plan to use the MASTER INPUTS as well. Whenever a plug is inserted into any individual stereo IN, the MASTER INPUTS are bypassed for that particular channel. So for maximum flexibility, we suggest that only the MASTER INPUTs be permanently wired and that the direct stereo INs be patched as necessary. WEAR PARTS: This product contains no wear parts. Manual-1