Sound Devices 552 - Manual (Page 46)

552 User Guide and Technical Information
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v. 1.4 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
LED Function Description Options Factory
Default
2 Meter Reference Level Selects 0 VU to dBu reference • 0 dBu VU & Peak (-30)
• +4 dBu VU / 0 dBu Peak (-24)
• +8 dBu VU / 0 dBu Peak (-22)
• +1 dBu VU & Peak (-20)
• +2 dBu VU & Peak (-18)
• +3 dBu VU & Peak (-16)
• +4 dBu VU & Peak (-14)
• +5 dBu VU & Peak (-12)
• +6 dBu VU & Peak (-10)
• +7 dBu VU & Peak (-8)
• +8 dBu VU & Peak (-6)
0 dBu VU &
Peak
4 Meter Ballistics Selects the metering ballistics of the
Output Meter. When a No Zoom option is
selected, the front panel zoom function is
disabled. This prevents accidental activa-
tion. When on, press the Headphone
Controller to enter Zoom Mode. .
• Peak Hold plus VU(-30)
• Peak Only (-24)
• VU Only (-22)
• Peak plus Peak Hold (-20)
• Peak plus VU (-18)
• Peak Hold plus VU No Zoom (-16)
• Peak Only No Zoom (-14)
• VU Only No Zoom (-12)
• Peak plus Peak Hold No Zoom (-10)
• Peak plus VU No Zoom (-8)
Peak Hold
plus VU
6 Return Metering Selects whether or not RTN signal activity
is displayed on the Output Meter when a
RTN is active.
• On (-30)
• Off (-24)
On
8 Tone Frequency Selects the frequency (ƒ) of the sine wave
setup tone oscillator.
• 1000 Hz (-30)
• 400 Hz (-24)
• 100 Hz (-22)
1000 Hz
12 Tone Level Selects the output level of the tone oscil-
lator in dBu.
• 0 dBu (-30)
• Off (-24)
• -20 dBu (-22)
• -10 dBu (-20) to +8 dBu (20) in 1 dB increments
0 dBu
16 External DC Reference Selects the range for external power volt-
age measurement. Determines external
power metering, warning level, and low
voltage level.
• 12 Volt Ni Cad (-30)
• 12 Volt Ni Cad Wide (-24)
• 12 Volt Lead Acid (-22)
• Full range DC Input (-20)
• 14 Volt Lithium Ion (-18)
12 Volt Ni
Cad
Front Panel Button Shortcuts
To speed navigation the 552 has numerous navigation “shortcuts”. For combinations, press and hold
down the first identified key then press the next identified key(s).
Function Key Sequence Action
Setup Menu
+
Press and hold the Battery Check button then press the Headphone Controller
Enters the Setup Menu.
Card Space
Available/
Time and Date
Press and hold the Battery Check button
Announces the remaining card space available (if inserted). Continue to hold the but-
ton to hear the current Time and Date.
Time Date Set
+ +
Hold PFL 5, press Battery Check button, and press the Headphone Controller
Enters Time Date Set menu.
LED Brightness
+
Hold the Battery Check button and turn the Headphone Controller
Adjusts the brightness level of all front panel LEDs.