PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual

1. Introduction

◊The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions. After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The PRO MIXER was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

◊Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place the PRO MIXER on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

for rack mounting, please use M6 metal nuts and bolts.

◊Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you have selected the correct voltage:

The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular markings. Two of these triangles are opposite one another. The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up, and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°. ATTENTION: This does not apply to export models that were for example manufactured only for use with 120 V!

◊If you alter the unit’s voltage, you must change the fuses accordingly. The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter“SPECIFICATIONS”.

◊Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception! The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter“SPECIFICATIONS”.

Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All required safety precautions have been adhered to.

◊Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times. For your own protection, you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself.

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1.1.3 Warranty

Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may also register online at www.behringer.com. The serial number needed for the registration is located on the rear of the unit. failure to register your product may void future warranty claims (see {40 }).

1.2 The user’s manual

This user’s manual has been written in such a way to enable you an overview over the control elements of the unit and offers at the same time detailed information about possible applications. To facilitate quick lookups, control elements have been described in groups depending on their function. All control elements can easily be located using the numerated illustrations attached to this manual. Should you need detailed information about specific topics not covered in this manual, please visit our website at www.behringer.com.

!WARNING!

◊We would like to warn you that extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing and/or your headphones. Turn the respective output volume controls all the way to the left before turning your VMX1000USB on. Be sure to keep the volume at appropriate levels at all times.

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