Bettermaker EQ 502P - Manual (Page 10)

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V. Software
The sound of an equalizer is of course based on the quality of its hardware design. This unique equalizer is also
a hybrid; all control and user interaction are performed in the digital software realm. This allows us to incorporate
options and possibilities not found in any standard analog equalizer—including:
• Save and recall of 399 states (that’s a lot of trees saved in recall sheets)
• Instant reset
• Rapid, precise and repeatable gain adjustment
• Precisely-linked stereo operation with the ease of a single control
• Undo!
Recall States
Recalling is simple. The PRESET knob is both a rotary encoder and a push button. Any preset (1-399) can be
recalled at any time. Rotate the PRESET knob until the LED display shows the correct number of the save-state
you would like to load. Once the correct number is shown on the display, press the PRESET knob once. The new
state is now loaded on the hardware, and all LED displays around the knobs represent the current state of the
hardware.
Undo
If you accidentally load settings that replace your current one, you can go back to the earlier state by loading
memory-cell number 400. This clever memory always stores the setting one step before the last change, so it
serves as an instant undo. Loving the EQ502P means never having to say you’re sorry!
Storing Custom User States
With 399 memory cells, there are many opportunities to try different setups for each source and quickly choose
the best one as needed. This is one of the greatest strengths of our hybrid EQ approach, so don’t be afraid to
experiment. To save your own custom setting into the unit, rotate the PRESET knob to an unused memory cell (or
one you wish to overwrite), then press and hold the PRESET knob for 2 seconds. The LED display will change to
a dialog saying NO . Turn the PRESET knob till the LED display shows the YES dialog and confirm your selection
by pressing the PRESET knob again. The display will now show SAVEd and you will notice a small red dot in the
lower right corner of the LED display indicating the information has been stored. The No/Yes dialog is a safety
feature—it ensures you cannot mistakenly overwrite a memory cell.
Presets and Linked Mode
Each Preset contains a single channel’s worth of information. When the unit is in Linked mode, recalling a
single Preset will control both channels equally. When in dual-mono mode controlling Channel 1, recalling a
Preset will set the state of channel 1 only and not affect channel 2. Recalling a Preset into Channel 2 sets the state
of Channel 2 and (not coincidentally) also sets the state of Linked mode, since Linked mode shares a memory cell
with Channel 2. Thus it is possible to transfer or copy information from channel to channel using the Presets.
Reset State
Pressing the PRESET knob twice in quick succession will reset the unit. This conveniently zeros out all gains
and centers all frequency selections.