PYLE Audio PPD-MXi Using the Crossfader, Using the Microphone, Using the Tone Controls, Problem

Video Out 2

Video Out 1

15V AC

Mixing the Inputs, cont.
4. Set the Channel 1 and Channel 2 volume control	iPod 1			iPod 1	Ph 1	iPod 2	Ph 2
sliders to approximately 8-10.					Ln 1		Ln 2
5. Rotate the Master Volume Control clockwise
until you observe an average reading of “0”		-dB	+d	-dB	+dB	-dB	+dB
(zero) on both Output Level LED meters, and
leave it at that setting. (Please note that the				-dB	+dB	-dB	+dB
				iPod 1			iPod 2
Output Level LED meter indicates the total
output signal being mixed from all sources for				-dB	+dB	-dB	+dB

Using the Crossfader

When the crossfade slider is in the center position, the two assigned channels play equally.Slide cross fader to the left to fade in CH1 (source one) and fade out CH2 (source two). Slide cross fader to the right to fade in CH2 and fade out CH1. Slide cross fader to the center to equally mix the two.

each of the Left and Right channels.)
6. When adding an audio input source to the mix,
adjust the corresponding Channel 1 and 2
volume control sliders so you maintain the
average reading of “0” on both Output Level
LED meters.
7. Adjust the receiver/amplifier volume control
(not the mixer’s) to the desired volume.	Input Source
8. To turn off the mixer, push the Power switch	Volume Control Sliders
to the OFF position; the Power LED will be
extinguished.

Using the Microphone

Incorporating Voice into the Mix

Do not slide cross fader to the center when monitoring a channel while another is playing. Instead, slide cross fader to the channel you are not monitoring. For example, to monitor channel 1 while channel 2 is playing, slide crossover fade to the left (CH1)

Using the Tone Controls

To enhance the sound or tailor the highs, mids and low frequencies for each audio source input to the acoustics of a particular performance environment, you can adjust the BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE tone controls.

Crossfader

Control

Ln 1

-dB +dB

iPod 1	Ph 1	iPod 2	Ph 2
	Ln 1		Ln 2
-dB	+dB	-dB	+dB
-dB	+dB	-dB	+dB
iPod 1			iPod 2
-dB	+dB	-dB	+dB

To blend voice from the microphone with the audio program material, adjust the MIC level slider to increase or decrease the microphone level. This will not affect the main volume inputs. When the microphone is not in use, set the MIC level slider to “0.”

MIC	MIC Volume		High		Low		Mix	Cue Volume		Phones
					Fader	Reverse
	0	10 -dB	+dB	-dB	+dB	Cue 1	Cue 2	0	10
		MIC On			Off	On

Using the Master Level Control

The overall volume of the mix of all inputs is adjusted using the Master Level control.Turning this control clockwise increases the overall system volume.

-dB +dB

Tone Controls

Using the Fader Reverse

Allows you to reverse the cross fader, to control the left side CH1 by the right side of the cross fader and right side CH2 is controlled by the left side of the cross fader. Set the switch right to activate the reverse control. Set the switch left to deactivate the reverse control.

MIC Volume		Fader Reverse	Using the
			Fader
		Off On	Reverse
	Microphone
0	10 -dBLevel Control

Master Level

Control

Troubleshooting

Your mixer should require very little maintenance. If you have problems, refer to the chart below for possible solutions. If you cannot solve the problem, contact a qualified technician for assistance.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Using the USB 1 and 2

Allows you to use your PPD-MXi as a	Master	Record		Input 2	Input 1
	Output	Output
dock for your iPods. Using a standard	Power		GND			GND
	L	L		L	L
A-to-B type USB cable, connect the USB	USB 2					USB 1
		PH		LN		PH LN
1 to any personal computer and insert	R	R		R	R

your iPod into the iPod dock, it may be

accessed via your PC, for the pursose of managing music collections. If there

is an iPod connected to your PC via the USB 1,you must eject it properly, and remove the USB cable to USB 2. Once you have followed this procedure, you may reconnect the USB cable and manage music on the opposite iPod.

Please note that if you plan on using multiple iPods in conjunction with iTunes software, you should disable automatic updates first to prevent iTunes from erasing your music during syncronization! Pyle assumes no liability arising from the inability to configure iTunes properly.

Nothing works	• Check the AC connection. Make sure the AC outlet is “live.”
	• Check the power connection to the rest of the system
	(receiver/amplifier, etc.)
No signal from an	• Check the control setting
audio input
	• Check the connection between the mixer and the input source
source
Hum from PHONO	• Check that the turntable’s ground wire (usually black or green) is
	fastened securely to the GROUND SCREW on the mixer input
	panel
Hum from other	• Make sure there are no low level inputs connected to the LINE
source	input jacks
Feedback is	• Move the microphone further away from the output speakers,
present	or use a directional microphone

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