Leema-acoustics TUCANA II Handbook - Front Panel Controls
Front panel controls
Standby button
The blue light in the centre of the standby button is illuminated if the unit is in standby mode. Pushing the standby button once, or
pressing the power button on the remote control will turn the unit on. The LED ring around the volume control will flash for a few
seconds while Tucana II initialises. If mains power has not been removed from the unit, the previously used input is re-selected and
the volume setting is slowly raised to a low level. This fade up can be interrupted at any time by turning the volume control on the
front, or by pushing the volume-down button on the remote control. Unlike many electronic devices, the standby mode uses very
little power and is essential for LIPS operation.
Source selection
Input sources are selected by pressing the appropriate button on the front panel, or by using Input Up/Down on the remote. The
audio will mute for a fraction of a second while switching, to prevent any unwanted clicks, then restore to a low level to avoid
speaker damage. When AV direct is selected, the volume initially returns to a low level then slowly fades up to a pre-set level for
control via the AV processor. The volume can be manually overridden at any time by turning the volume knob or by pushing either
of the volume buttons on the remote control.
Volume control
The ring of blue LED's around the control offer a high-resolution visual indication of the volume setting. This has the advantage of
being clearly visible when viewed from a distance, or when using the remote control. The method of volume control used
permanently ensures the highest fidelity without the gradual degeneration of conventional motorised volume controls. The volume
control has no effect on the tape-output, but does control the pre-out volume.
Mute> Thismay be used to temporarily reduce the volume to zero. This is useful for taking phone calls etc., without losing your
normal volume setting.
Controls
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