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Pro Mixer DX2000USB User Manual

 

Important Safety Instructions

Pro Mixer DX2000USB User Manual

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of

sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

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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.

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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

[1]Read these instructions.

[2]Keep these instructions.

[3]Heed all warnings.

[4]Follow all instructions.

[5]Do not use this apparatus near water.

[6]Clean only with dry cloth.

[7]Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

[8]Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

[9]Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and

a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

[10]Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

[11]Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

[12]Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

[13]Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

[14]Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

[15]The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

[16]Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

1. Pro Mixer DX2000usb

1.1Highly accurate main and PFL peak—reading bargraph meters

The main output level is constantly monitored by a pair of highly accurate main bargraph meters [3 8 ]. In addition, all channels have PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) [1 3 ]. This means that you can see (on a separate PFL bargraph meter [3 9 ]) 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 crossfading between them. (These and other DJ mixing tricks will be explained elsewhere in this manual.)

1.2 How will you use your DX2000USB?

Your DX2000USB 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 clip LEDs constantly monitoring input levels. You will also see virtually every switch on your DX2000USB 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 DX2000USB are relevant to every application. For example, the TRACK START

[2 0 ] buttons buttons may be extraneous to the needs of the vinyl DJ. Nonetheless, the superior quality of all of the features of your DX2000USB means you will be well equipped for any situation.

1.3 PSU (Power Supply Unit)

Please connect the IEC cable to the power socket [7 2 ] on the back panel of your mixer.