Functions (Cont.)

(10)PHONES JACK - Connect headphones to this jack. Headphones from 8 Ohms to 600 Ohms can be used. 16 Ohms is recommended.

(11)BEAT INDICATOR CHANNEL 1 / CHANNEL 2 - Use the cue switch in order to select the channel to be monitored.

(12)TALKOVER BUTTON - Press the talkover button when you want to use the microphone. When the button is pressed, all signals except the microphone level are decreased by 15dB. In the OFF position, all signals return to their original level. When talkover is ON, the red L.E.D. is lit.

(13)DJ MIC CONTROL - Adjusts the microphone volume.

(14)BASS/TREBLE CONTROL FOR DJ MIC - Use bass and treble adjustment knobs to fine tune the DJ MIC signal. Increase LOWs by turning the BASS CONTROL to the right. Increase HIs by turning the TREBLE CONTROL to the right.

Inputs and Outputs

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AC IN

ACVOLTAGE

SELECTOR

115 / 230V

115

L -

FUSE

R -

GND

20

AMP

REC

LINE 2 PHONO 2

LINE 1 PHONO 1

OUTPUT

CH 2

CH 1

 

 

 

 

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21

19

18

17

16

(16), (17) LINE / PHONO INPUT JACK - Input jacks for CH1, CH2, and CH3. Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridges to the PHONO input. CD Players or Tape Decks should be connected to the LINE input. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to the LINE inputs.

(18)REC OUT - To record your record unit. The REC OUT level is not influenced by the master control.

(19)AMP OUTPUT - Parallel output for P.A. output. Connect with the input of power amplifier.

(20)GND (Ground Terminal) - Connect this terminal to ground lead of the turntable. This helps to reduce humming and popping noises.

(21)FUSE - Fuseholder. Only replace the fuse when the device is disconnected from power supply. Only replace fuses with the same power and rating.

(22)AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Make sure that the selector is properly set desired voltage (115V or 230V).

(23)MIC INPUT - 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) jack plug for microphone input to mixer.

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Specifications subject to change without notice. XDM-221 User Instructions page 4

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XDM-221 specifications

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