Tascam MZ-223 - Industrial-Grade Zone Mixer - Manual (Page 12)

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TASCAM MZ-223
Connecting headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES (
s
) jack (stan-
dard stereo).
You can monitor input channel pre-fader signals and
signals before they are sent to the stereo output bus.
Use the
MONITOR SELECT (
r
) switches to select the
outputs that you want to monitor.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, minimize the vol-
ume with the PHONES VOLUME (
a
) knob. Failure
to do so could result in a sudden loud noise that
could harm hearing, for example.
NOTE
Sounds output from headphones are affected by
the output equalizers.
Connecting stereo amplifiers
When connecting a stereo amplifier, connect it to the
MAIN OUTPUTS 1–3 (UNBALANCED) (
v
) or MAIN
OUTPUTS 1–3 (BALANCED) (
c
) jacks.
TIP
i
When connecting 2 or more amplifier and speaker
systems, including main and sub, main and mon-
itoring, or front and rear combinations, using the
MAIN OUTPUTS 1–3 (UNBALANCED) (
f
) and
MAIN OUTPUTS 1–3 (BALANCED) (
c
) jacks could
be convenient. Moreover, the outputs of the jacks
are independent and have their own dedicated
output knobs, so you can set the output levels
separately with this unit.
i
By connecting a recorder to MONITOR OUT (
x
)
jacks, the signal output to amplifier/speaker sys-
tems can be recorded.
Turning the power on and off
CAUTION
i
Turn down the volume of the sound system con-
nected to the unit before starting up or shutting
down the unit.
i
Do not wear connected headphones when turn-
ing the unit on and off. Loud noises could damage
the speakers or harm your hearing.
Before turning the power on
1.
Make the following settings on the front of the
unit.
o
EQ knobs w center values
o
Other knobs w all the way left ( MIN side)
o
Faders w all the way down
o
Switches w off (not pushed in)
2. Minimize the output levels of audio sources and
input levels of amplifiers connected to this unit.
Turning the power on
1.
Use the POWER (
f
) switch on the back of the
unit to turn its power on.
The
POWER (
t
) indicator on the front of the unit
will light when on.
2. Turn connected input audio source devices on.
3. Finally turn amplifiers on.
Turning the power off
Follow the procedures above in reverse when turning
the power off.
Failure to follow the correct order could result in click-
ing noises, for example, that might damage equip-
ment.