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REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control is a key element in the LS-1 system. The enclosed remote is machined
entirely from billet aluminum stock. It is elegant and functional and is designed to offer the
maximum features with the minimum complexity! There is no learning curve with this remote
– and no hunting for the button you want.
The upper left button on the remote control is the power button. Push and hold it and the
unit will turn on in the MUTE mode. Push and hold it when the unit is on and it will turn the
LS-1 off. To the right of the on off button is the tape loop button. Pressing this button
engages the line level pass through.
Below this are 4 buttons at 12/3/6/9 o’clock with a small button in the center. The center
button is MUTE. Press this and the unit mutes from any volume level. Press MUTE again and
the unit returns to the previous volume level. The 12/6 o’clock buttons are LEVEL up and
down and the 3/9 o’clock buttons are BALANCE left and right. LEVEL is self explanatory save
for the range which runs from 1 to 61 (in 1 dB steps)– with a normal listening range of
between 15 and 45 depending on the output of your source device, gain of your amplifier
and sensitivity of your loudspeakers. BALANCE adjustment can only be accomplished using
the remote. Push the buttons at the 9/3 positions to steer the balance left or right. The
display will light accordingly showing green, orange or red depending on the amount of
adjustment. To return to normal L/R balance, simply hold down the opposite button – the
logic circuit will stop the balance operation at center.
Below the LEVEL/BALANCE/MUTE buttons is an array of buttons marked 1 through 6. These
are the INPUT selector buttons and correspond to the inputs on the rear panel. INPUT
selection can only be made using the remote.
The remote unit is powered by two AA batteries. These are located inside the unit and are
accessed through a bottom panel secured with 6 screws. The remote is shipped with high
quality AA batteries already installed.