effects loop w/ p.s. 246

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Just got some effect units (reverb, compression, pre-amp) and am wondering what all those dials do that I've never had a reason to mess with before. Can someone give me advice on how to construct an effects loop (don't quite understand which ins and outs I should be using). I'm using a p.s. 246 (ancient compared to today). THanks in advance.
 
Effect submixer system

Effect 2 on/off switch
This switch connects the signal in a channel to the Effect 2 Submix at a point after the channel fader and before PAN and ASSIGN. The signal is then sent to the rotary control labeled EFFECT 2.

EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2
These rotary level controls determine how much signal will go to the EFFECT MASTER control.

EFFECT MASTER
These two controls adjust the overall level of the summed (total number added together) signals from the individual channels' EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 controls. From here, the signal goes to the PHONES Select switches, the METER Select switches, and the EFFECT OUTs.

EFFECT OUTputs
The signals supplied at the EFFECT OUT connectors are taken to a signal processor (reverb, delay, phaser, etc.) so that they can be enhanced in some way. After the signal is processed, they return to the 246 via the LINE B INputs on channels 5 and 6.

LINE B INputs as Effect Returns
The advantage gained by using the LINE B INputs of channels 5 and 6 to receive the returning signal from your effects is that you will be able to use the EQ, Fader, and PAN controls of those two channels to reshape the returning signal. CAUTION: Be sure that the EFFECT controls in channels 5 and 6 are turned fully counterclockwise, or, as for the EFFECT 2 you can use its on/off selector instead.
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Thanks for the info...I do have more questions though. What track do I ASSIGN to track 5 or6? Or do I assign anything? Also you had mentioned to be sure to keep 5 and 6 EFFECT controls turned fully counterclockwise. DO they stay here the entire time and what will happen if moved? Any more info would be much appreciated
 
Monk,I never used my 246's effect sends,I bought mine so I could play tapes from my old 424.I like the 246 way better and have recorded on it but did'nt use those. my guess is that if you pan 5 and 6 hard either way,the music will be assigned accordingly.5 odd= tracks 1 or 3 6 even = 2 or 4
 
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