Behringer Europower PMP518M - Manual (Page 6)

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6 EUROPOWER PMP518M User Manual
Input channels 2.1
The [1] HIGH control in the EQ section governs the high-frequency range of the
respective channel.
The
[2] LOW control allows you too boost/cut the low-frequency range.
The [3] FX control determines the signal level sent from each channel to the
built-in effects processor.
Please note that the effects processor signal will be inaudible when the
◊
FX LEVEL control ([15]) is set fully counter-clockwise.
The
[4] LEVEL control adjusts the channel signal level in the main mix.
The [5] CLIP LED is very useful to control the input gain. It should never be
constantly illuminated (only with signal peaks).
The
[6] PAD switch reduces the input sensitivity of the channel by approx.
30 dB, to connect for example line-level signals.
The balanced
[7] LINE IN input (1/4" TRS) can be used for line-level signal
sources, e.g. keyboards.
Each channel has a balanced
[8] MIC microphone input with XLR connectors.
Please remember to use either the microphone or the line input of a ◊
channel at a time, but never both at the same time!
Effects section 2.2
Be sure that the [9] CLIP LED illuminates for signal peaks only. If it is illuminated
all the time, it is a sign that the effects processor is overloading and hence
producing unpleasant distortion. The SIG LED below illuminates when the
effects processor receives an input signal.
The
[10] EFFECt display shows the currently selected preset.
Turn the [11] PROGRAM control to select an effects preset
(preset number starts flashing). Push the control briefly to
confirm your selection.
Press the
[12] FX IN button to activate the effects processor.
Main section 2.3
Your power mixer is equipped with a graphic 7-band equalizer. [13]
Use the EQ to adjust the sound to the room acoustics.
Press the
[14] FBQ IN switch to activate the FBQ Feedback Detection System.
The frequencies causing feedback are shown by the brightly lit fader LEDs.
Simply lower the level of the respective frequency range until feedback
disappears and the LED goes out.
Turn the
[15] FX LEVEL control to add effect to the main mix. When it is fully
counter clockwise, no effect signal is added.
The
[16] CD/tAPE IN control adjusts the volume of the CD/TAPE IN signal (see [19]).
Use this 5-digit LED meter to control the output level of the main signal. [17]
The upper LIM LED illuminates when the internal amp protection circuit
responds to output levels that are too high.
The
[18] MAStER control is used to adjust the main output volume.
Connectors 2.3.1
The [19] CD/tAPE IN connector (RCA) allows you to feed in external stereo
signals, e.g. from a CD player, tape deck or other line-level source.
The
[20] REC OUt (RCA) provides line-level signals from the power mixer to a
DAT recorder, for example (two identical mono signals).
If the REC OUT signal is connected to a recorder whose output signal
◊
is returned to the CD/TAPE IN, feedback can occur when you activate
the record function. So, disconnect the CD/TAPE IN from the recorder,
before you start recording!
The PMP518M features an
[21] AMP INSERt connector for different applications.
You can use just the power stage of the mixer for connecting a preamp for
example. For this application you can use a 1/4" TS connector where the signal
is sent over the tip of the plug. Additionally you can use the AMP INSERT
as output, so you can use just the mixer section and connect a separate
power amp here. For this application you have to use a 1/4" TRS connector,
because the signal is send over the ring of the plug.
Use the
[22] POWER switch to put the unit into operation. The POWER switch
should always be in the “Off” position when you are about to connect the
unit to the mains.
Please note: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from
◊
the mains. Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used
for prolonged periods of time.
Control Elements 2.
[1]
[2]
[5]
[8]
[3] [9] [10] [13] [17] [4] [12]
[7] [22] [18] [15] [16] [20] [19] [14] [6] [21]
[11]
Fig. 2.1: Front panel control elements and connectors