TC Electronic Finalizer Express - Manual (Page 24)

PRESS AND HOLD THE “BYPASS ALL” KEY, WHILE
POWERING UP, TO ACCESS THE SELF TEST
Use the ARROW left and right < > keys to select a test, press the
FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to activate or deactivate a test.
The test number is shown in the Finalize LED Matrix. The
selftests are described below.
Test 0 - LED test
Turns all LEDs on. Press the “FINALIZE SOFTCLIP” key to
start test.
Test 1- Potentiometer test
This test is used for calibration of the potentiometers.
All potentiometers must be set in middle position. Start test by
pressing the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key.
If any of the potentiometers are outside the specified range, the
symbol “-” will be shown and the LED above the faulty
potentiometer will flash.
The symbol “+” confirms that all controls are within the
specified range.
The new control values can be stored by pressing the “SELECT
INPUT” key. The symbol “+” confirms that the new settings
were stored successfully.
Test 2 - Analog In/Out test
Connect a balanced cable between an analog Output and an
analog Input. Press the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test.
The INPUT meters will show -12dB. The symbol “+” will
indicate that the test is okay. The symbol ”-” will indicate that the
Input or Output is not okay. If so, try the test with the other
analog Input/Output to narrow down the problem.
Test 3 - AES/EBU In/Out test
Connect a balanced cable between AES/EBU Input and Output.
Press the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test.
The INPUT meters will show 0dB. The symbol “+” will indicate
that the test is okay. The symbol ”-” will indicate that the Input
or Output is not okay.
Test 4 - S/PDIF In/Out test
Connect a RCA cable between S/PDIF Output and Input. Press
the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test.
The INPUT meters will show 0dB. The symbol “+” will indicate
that the test is okay. The symbol “-” will indicate that the Input
or Output is not okay.
Test 5 - Opto In/Out test
Connect an optical cable between OPTO Output and Input. Press
the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test.
The Input meters will show 0dB. The symbol “+” will indicate
that the test is okay. The symbol ”-” will indicate that the Input
or Output is not okay.
Test 6 - MIDI In/Out test
Connect a standard MIDI cable between MIDI In and Out. Press
the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test.
If MIDI is working the symbol “+” is shown, otherwise the
symbol “-” is shown. Press LOOK AHEAD DELAY key to stop
test.
Test 7 - External Fader In test
Connect a cable to the External Fader In. Press the FINALIZE
SOFTCLIP key to start test. When the TIP is connected to
ground the symbol “+” is shown, otherwise the symbol “-” is
shown.
Test 8 - Battery test
Press the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test. The battery
voltage is tested and if within limits the symbol “+” is shown,
otherwise the symbol “-” is shown.
Test 9 - System test
Press the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key to start test. The ASIC,
DSP, DSP RAM and EEPROM are tested and if within limits the
symbol “+” is shown, otherwise the symbol “-” is shown.
Test 10 - Fader Calibration
Connect the Fader to External Fader In. Press the FINALIZE
SOFTCLIP key to start calibration test. Move the Fader to max.
position. Press the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key again. Move the
Fader to min. position. Press the FINALIZE SOFTCLIP key and
the symbol “+” is shown shortly to confirm calibration.
Power Off – On to start the Operating System software.
Service Note
In case of the unlikely event that the unit needs to be sent in for
service, please pack in the original box and an outer box before
sending it.
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