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Behringer PMP5000 manual

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  • Page 1

    Version 1.0 November 2006 User Manual EUROPOWER PMP 1000/P M P3000/P M P 5000[...]

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    2 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 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 PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 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 h is 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 ou[...]

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    4 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations! With the PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 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 PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS A detailed description of all functions of your power mixer can be found in the following chapters. Please also refer to the enclosed sheet with the numbered illustrations to get a good overview of the control layout. 2.1 Mono and stereo channels Use the TRIM control to adjus[...]

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    6 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS  PMP 1000: Channels 13/14 and 15/16 are routed to the main mix without additional tone or volume adjustment. For example, using the channels 13/14 and 15/16 you can connect a submixer and utilize the PMP1000’s power amplifier. PMP3000: The stereo channels 9/10 and 11/12 are equipped with a[...]

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    7 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 2.3 Effects section List of all multi-effects processor presets. The LED level meter on the effects module should always show a sufficiently high level. Make sure that the Clip LED illuminates with signal peaks only. If it is constantly illu- minated, the effects processor is overloading, which[...]

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    8 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 3 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR 2.4.1 Connectors Use the CD/TAPE INPUT jacks (RCA) to connect an external stereo signal, such as a CD player, tape deck or other line-level sources. The VOICE CANCELLER filters vocal-specific frequencies from the CD/TAPE INPUT signal. This function can be used for karaoke, i.e. you can[...]

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    9 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 4 INSTALLATION 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 Mains connection The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements. Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.  Please make sure that all units h[...]

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    10 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 Fig. 4.7: Speakon ® pin assignment 4 INSTALLATION 4.3 Loudspeaker connections Your power mixer is equipped with high-quality loudspeaker connectors (compatible to Neutrik ® Speakon ® ), which ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The Speakon ® connector was especially developed for high-power loudspeakers.[...]

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    11 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 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 ar[...]

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    12 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 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 PMP3000/PMP5000 or MON for PMP1000)! The two loudspeaker outputs provide the main and the monitor signals, separately from each another. Each of these signals is then sent to two speaker[...]

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    13 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 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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    14 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 SPECIFICATIONS PM P100 0 PMP 3000 P MP 5000 MI CROPHO NE I NPUTS Type Mic E. I. N. (20 H z - 20 kHz) @ 0 Ω sou rce re sistance @ 50 Ω sou rce r esista nce @ 150 Ω sou rce resi stan ce Gain Max. input level Imp edanc e Signal -t o-no ise rat io Dis tort ion (T HD+N) MONO LINE IN PUTS Type[...]

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    15 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 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. 6 SPECIFICATIONS PMP 1000 PMP 3000 P MP [...]

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    16 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 7 WARRANTY T echnical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the ti me of printing. The names of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. T[...]

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    17 EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc. Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816, Fax: +1 425 673 7647 hereby declares that the product EUROPOWER PMP1000/3000/5000 complies with the FCC [...]