5EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 User Manual

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 you plenty of functionality and a broad range of connection and expansion options.

Your PMP features our revolutionary COOLAUDIO amplifier technology, which reduces the weight and size of the unit considerably and ensures extremely high output power.

Further advantages are the integrated Voice Canceller that removes vocal passages from playbacks, the FBQ function, which detects feedback frequencies, and the Speaker Processing function for loudspeaker alignment—all with a resolution of 24 bits and 40 kHz. Plus, our tried and tested XENYX Mic Preamps give you crystal-clear audio free of noise and distortion when using microphones.

BEHRINGER is a company with its roots in professional recording studio technology. For many years we have been successful in developing products for studio and live use. These include microphones and 19" units of all types (compressors, enhancers, noise gates, tube processors, headphone amplifiers, digital effects, DI boxes, etc.), monitor and P.A. speakers and professional live and recording mixers. Our entire technical know-how has gone into your PMP power mixer.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your PMP was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging is 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 during transit.

◊If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

◊We recommend that you use a flight case, so as to give your power mixer optimum protection during use or transport.

◊Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport.

◊Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the device or its packaging.

◊Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do not place the EUROPOWER near radiators, etc.

◊Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating! Please refer to the “Specifications” for details.

The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements.

◊Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord.

To avoid damage on the device, do not

•earth the loudspeaker outputs

•connect the loudspeaker outputs to each other

•connect the loudspeaker outputs to those of other amplifiers

IMPORTANT NOTES CONCERNING INSTALLATION

The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections.

1.1.3 Online registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

1.2 The manual

This manual is designed to give you both an overview of all control elements and to provide details about how to use them. To provide you with a clear structure, we have grouped the control elements according to their function. They can easily be found on the enclosed numbered illustrations. If you need more detailed information on specific topics, please visit our web site at behringer.com.

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

(1)Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain. Be sure to set this control fully counter-clockwise before you connect or disconnect a signal source to an input. TRIM controls both the microphone and the LINE input. The black scale shows the microphone gain (+10 to +60 dB on channels with XENYX MIC PREAMPS and 0 to +40 dB on conventional microphone inputs; PMP1000 only, channels 5/6 and 7/8).

The “LINE” scale indicates the sensitivity of the LINE input, ranging from +10 to -40 dBu.

PMP1000: The mono/stereo combination channels 5/6 and 7/8 have a sensitivity of +20 to -20 dBu.

(2)The LEVEL SET LED illuminates when an optimum operating level has been adjusted.

(3)The mono channels are equipped with a high-slope LOW CUT filter eliminating unwanted low-frequency signals like rumble noise.

(4)PMP3000/PMP5000 (stereo channels): Press the A/B button to switch from 1/4" jacks to RCA connectors, and vice versa. Position “A” = 1/4" jacks; position “B” = RCA connectors.

(5)The HIGH control in the EQ section governs the high frequency range of the respective channel.