XENYX 1202FX/1002FX User Manual, Page 6
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Before you get started1.3
Shipment1.3.1
Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe
transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have
occurred during transit.
If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your ◊
dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
To assure optimal protection of your XENYX during use or transport, ◊
we recommend utilizing a carrying case.
Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to ◊
storage or shipping.
Never let unsupervised children play with the XENYX or with ◊
its packaging.
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-◊
friendly fashion.
Initial operation1.3.2
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to
avoid overheating please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature
equipment such as radiators or power amps.
Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit when the latter is ◊
connected to the mains! First connect the power supply unit to the
console, then connect the power supply unit to the mains.
Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. ◊
For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground
conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord. The unit should
always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
When installing the product, ensure the appliance coupler or power ◊
cord is easily accessible for disconnecting the unit from mains.
Online registration1.3.3
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our
website (http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Control Elements and Connectors 2.
This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console.
All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.
Mono channels2.1
MIC
Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone
input via the XLR connector and also features switchable
+48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones.
The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise-free gain
as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps.
Please mute your playback system before you ◊
activate the phantom power supply to prevent
switch-on thumps being directed to your
loudspeakers. Please also note the instructions in
chapter 2.4 “Main section”.
LINE IN
Each mono input also features a balanced line input on
a ¼" connector. Unbalanced devices (mono connectors)
can also be connected to these inputs.
Please remember that you can only use either the ◊
microphone or the line input of a channel at any one
time. You can never use both simultaneously!
TRIM
Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain. This control
should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever
you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of
the inputs.
The scale has 2 different value ranges: the first value range
(+10 to +60 dB)refers to the MIC input and shows the
amplification for the signals fed in there.
The second value range (+10 to -40 dBu) refers to the line
input and shows its sensitivity. The settings for equipment with standard
line-level signals (-10 dBV or +4 dBu) look like this: While the TRIM control is
turned all the way down, connect your equipment. Set the TRIM control to the
external devices’ standard output level. If that unit has an output signal level
display, it should show 0 dB during signal peaks. For +4 dBu, turn up TRIM
slightly, for -10 dBV a bit more. Tweaking is done using the CLIP LED.
EQ
All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer. All bands provide boost or
cut of up to 15 dB. In the central position, the equalizer is inactive.
The circuitry of the British EQs is based on the technology used in the best-known
top-of-the-line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted
side effects. The result are extremely musical equalizers which, unlike simple
equalizers, cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation,
even with extreme gain settings of ±15 dB.
Fig. 2.1: Connectors
and controls on the
mono channels