Quick Start
1.
Set the Resound VX8.1 power switch to the
OFF position, and fully turn all of the LEVEL
controls counterclockwise to 0.
2.
If an outlet is available, connect the included
power cord to the AC input of the speaker,
and plug it into an electrical outlet.
3.
Set the Resound VX8.1 power switch to the
ON position.
4.
Connect your audio sources.
5.
Turn the MASTER VOLUME control up and
set the input levels, following the steps
below.
Making Connections
INPUT 1 (Microphone / Line Input)
1.
Connect a microphone using a standard XLR
cable or line level equipment using a 1⁄4"
instrument cable.
2.
If connecting a microphone, set the MIC /
LINE switch to the down (MIC) position. If
connecting a line level device, set the LINE /
MIC switch to the up (LINE) position.
3.
While speaking into the microphone or
playing music from a line level audio source,
slowly raise the channel INPUT 1 Volume
control until you have reached the desired
level.
NOTE: If not using the Channel 1 input, turn the
VOLUME control all the way down to keep out
any unwanted noise.
INPUT 2
Connecting an electric guitar
1.
Connect an electric guitar using a standard
1/4" instrument cable.
2.
Push the LINE/INST switch to the INST
(down) position.
3.
While playing the guitar, slowly raise the
channel INPUT 2 Volume control until you
have reached the desired level.
Note: If connecting an electric guitar it is
recommended to use a preamp between the
instrument and Resound VX8.1 to replicate
the sound of a guitar amplifier.
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