Behringer DX1000 Highly accurate main and PFL peak-reading bargraph meters, PSU Power Supply Unit

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PRO MIXER DX1000

2.1 Highly accurate main and PFL peak—reading bargraph meters

The main output level is constantly monitored by a pair of highly accurate main bargraph meters . In addition, all channels have PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) . This means that you can see (on a separate PFL bargraph meter) and hear (on your headphones and/or monitors) the music you are about to play without disturbing the mix—essential if you want to come in at the same level and in time with the music currently playing. All professional DJ’s strive to do this, often overlapping two tracks, or slowly cross fading between them. (These and other DJ mixing tricks will be explained elsewhere in this manual.)

2.2 How will you use your DX1000?

Your DX1000 is a creative instrument. Learn to play it well. If possible, experiment with it “off-line”—before you use it in earnest in a club or studio. It offers you many creative music mixing possibilities, with its ultra DJ-friendly control surface. In addition many special features have been included to enhance the flexibility and ease of operation of your mix. For example, the adjustable TALK OVER feature can automatically and temporarily reduce the music level while you are speaking. We have given particular attention to metering your music with PFL offered on every channel. In addition all channels have signal present and overload LEDs con- stantly monitoring input levels. You will also see virtually every switch on your DX1000 has an associated status LED, to let you know when it is engaged. Just another way in which we try to make life easier for you, the DJ.

It is true that not all the features of the DX1000 are relevant to every application. For example the REMOTE (machine control) buttons may be extraneous to the needs of the vinyl DJ, while the EQ KILL switches might never be used in a hospital radio installation. Nonetheless the superior quality of all of the features of your DX1000 means you will never find it wanting, which ever way you use it.

2.3 PSU (Power Supply Unit)

Any amplifier circuit is limited in its transient response by the available current. Every mixer has numerous line level operational amplifiers (op-amps) inside. When being driven hard, many desks begin to show signs of stress due to power supply limitations. Not so with the PRO MIXER DX1000. The sound will always stay clean and crisp right up to the operating limits of the op-amps themselves, thanks to our generous 50 W external power supply unit.

Please connect the PSU with the PRO MIXER DX1000 PSU connector on the rear panel of your mixer.

+Do not connect the PSU to the PRO MIXER while the PSU is connected to the mains supply. Connect switched-off desk and PSU first before you connect the PSU to the mains supply.

2.4 Rack mounting the DX1000

Your DX1000 is shipped with fixed rack ears. If you want to make your DX1000 a desktop mixer, loosen the screws from the side panels and remove the fixed rack ears (note, that there is a left and a right one).

2.5 Warranty

Please take time to have the warranty card filled out completely by your specialized dealer and return it within 14 days after the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty. You will find the

serial number of your DX1000 on the rear panel. Or use our online registration option available on the Internet at www.behringer.com.

2.6 Packing

Your BEHRINGER PRO MIXER DX1000 was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred in 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. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.

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2. PRO MIXER OVERVIEW

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Contents PRO Mixer Safety Instructions Detailed Safety InstructionsForeword Block Diagram PRO Mixer Table of Contents Nomenclature ManualPRO Mixer Overview PSU Power Supply Unit WarrantyHighly accurate main and PFL peak-reading bargraph meters How will you use your DX1000?Gain setting Mono Input ChannelInput selection Insert pointStereo Input Channel EqualizerOutput EffectsTab .1 Stereo channel configuration Talk Over Transforming with punch and cut Master Audio OutputsCrossfader Main/tape outputs Main boost and main muteZone Effect returnHEADPHONES, Monitors & PFL Headphones-read carefully-this is trickyPermanent PFL-using PFL as a listening subgroup MonitoringRemote control of audio devices SUB BassControlling External Devices Desk lampPlug soldering guide ConnectionsPRO Mixer DX1000 connections Connections Slope Crossfader AdjustmentOverlap Specifications Mono Input ChannelsConnectors Power SupplyStereo Input Channels PhysicalWarranty § 1 Warranty CARD/ONLINE Registration