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Guided Tour - SR5 Front Panel
1: Antenna - The antenna mounting allows full rotation for optimum placement. In normal
operation, the antenna should be placed in a vertical position. It also can be folded inward for
convenience when transporting the SR5. See the “Setting Up and Using Your Stage 5 Series
System” section on page 5 in this manual for more information about antenna positioning.
2: Volume control - This knob sets the level of the audio signal being output through both the
balanced and unbalanced output jacks on the rear panel. Reference level is obtained when the
knob is turned fully clockwise.
3: Audio Meter - This “ladder” display (similar to the VU bar meter used on audio devices)
indicates the strength of the incoming audio signal. When the “0” segment is lit, the incoming
signal is optimized at unity gain; when the “+6” segment is lit, the signal is overloading. When
only the left-most “-20” segment is lit, the incoming signal is at just 10% of optimum strength. If
no segments are lit, little or no signal is being received. See the “Setting Up and Using Your Stage
5 Series System” section on page 5 in this manual for more information.
4: Squelch control
- This control determines the maximum range of the SR5 before audio signal
dropout. Although it can be adjusted using the supplied plastic screwdriver, it should normally
be left at its factory setting. See the “Setting Up and Using Your Stage 5 Series System” section
on page 5 in this manual for more information.
5: “TX” LED - Lights when carrier signal of sufficient strength is being received by the SR5.
6: RF Meter - This “ladder” display (similar to the VU bar meter used on audio devices) indicates
the strength of the incoming radio signal. When the “100%” segment is lit, the incoming RF
signal is fully modulated and at optimum strength. When only the second most left-most “10%”
segment is lit, the incoming signal is at just 10% of optimum strength. If no segments are lit, little
or no signal is being received. See the “Setting Up and Using Your Stage 5 Series System” section
on page 5 in this manual for more information.
7: Power switch - Use this to turn the SR5 power on and off.
