Behringer PMX5000 manual

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    Version 1.0 December 2003 Users Manual ENGLISH EUROPOWER PMX1000/P M X 3000/P M X 5000[...]

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    2 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please[...]

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    3 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of EUROPOWER users and thank you very much for expressing your confi- dence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing t his power mixer. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our[...]

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    4 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! With the PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 you have acquired a state-of-the-art power mixer that sets new standards. Right from the very start it has been our goal to design a revolutionary unit that can be used for a wide variety of applications. Indeed, this overwhelming power mixer gives[...]

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    5 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS The FX control determines the signal level sent from each channel to the built-in effects processor; this signal is also present at the FX SEND jack (see ). The PMX5000 has two FX controls ( FX 1 and FX 2 ), so that you can use two effects simultaneously. Accordingly, the PMX5000 also has two [...]

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    6 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS considerably higher than the power provided to the speakers wired to the parallel speaker outputs. Please read the information given on the rear panel of the power mixer. + Information on how to properly connect your speaker with regard to polarity can be found on the rear of the unit (PIN ass[...]

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    7 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 3. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR PMX5000: The SUB FILTER filters out frequencies above the selected setting, so that only low frequencies are sent to an (active) subwoofer via the MONO OUT ). Set this switch to On to activate the filter. PMX5000: The SUB FREQ control determines the cut-off frequency for the sub[...]

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    8 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 4. INSTALLATION AMBIENCE : Reproduces a middle-sized room without late reflections. EARLY REFLECTIONS : The initial reflections of this room are clearly audible. This effect is a classic for dynamic signals (drums, percussion, slap bass, etc.). SPRING REVERB : Simulates classic spring reverberation. GATED REVERB [...]

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    9 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 4. INSTALLATION Fig. 4.2: 1/4" TRS connector Fig. 4.3: XLR connectors Fig. 4.4: 1/4" mono plug for footswitch 4.3 Loudspeaker connections Your power mixer is equipped with high-quality Neutrik NL4MP SPEAKON ® connectors, which ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The SPEAKON ® connector was especia[...]

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    10 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 5. WIRING EXAMPLES 5. WIRING EXAMPLES Fig. 5.1: Stereo operation For stereo operation the POWER AMP switch must be set to its upper position (MAIN or MAIN L/MAIN R). Outputs A and B provide the stereo main signal for passive speakers. The preamp monitor output is connected to two parallel active speakers, which [...]

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    11 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 Fig. 5.3: Dual mono operation For a dual mono operation, the AMP MODE switch must be set to its center position (MON1/MONO for PMX3000/PMX5000 or MON for PMX1000)! The two SPEAKON ® outputs provide the main and the monitor signals, separately from each another. Each of these signals is then sent to two speakers[...]

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    12 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 5. WIRING EXAMPLES Fig. 5.5: Expanded set-up This application is an expanded set-up based on the standard set-up as shown in fig. 5.4, and provides additional connection options. Again, this is just an example, which can be expanded in various ways.[...]

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    13 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 6. SPECIFICATIONS 6. SPECIFICATIONS BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated. Type[...]

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    14 EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000 7. WARRANTY § 1 WARRANTY CARD/ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty, the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, in accordance with the conditions stipulated in § 3. Failure to return the [...]