Power Dynamics 172.660 PDM-T Series Stage Mixer Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Power Dynamics

Table of Contents

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION
POWERSUPPLY
CONTROL ELEMENTS
REPLACING THE FUSE
BT STREAMING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
References
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Power Dynamics 172.660 PDM-T Series Stage Mixer Instruction Manual

Congratulations to the purchase of this Power Dynamics product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the unit in order to benefit fully from all features.

Read the manual prior to using the unit. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions toavoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock. Keep the manual for future reference.

Prior to using the unit, please ask advice from a specialist. When the unit is switched on for the first time, some smell may occur. This is normal and will disappear after a while.
The unit contains voltage carrying parts. Therefore do NOT open the housing.
Do not place metal objects or pour liquids into the unit This may cause electrical shock and malfunction.
Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators, etc. Do not place the unit on a vibrating surface. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
The unit is not suitable for continuous use.
Be careful with the mains lead and do not damage it. A faulty or damaged mains lead can cause electrical shock and malfunction.
When unplugging the unit from a mains outlet, always pull the plug, never the lead.
Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.
If the plug and/or the mains lead are damaged, they need to be replaced by a qualified technician.
If the unit is damaged to such an extent that internal parts are visible, do NOT plug the unit into a mains outlet and DO NOT switch the unit on. Contact your dealer.
To avoid fire and shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain and moisture.
All repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician only.
Connect the unit to an earthed mains outlet (220- 240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
During a thunderstorm or if the unit will not be used for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.
If the unit has not been used for a longer period of time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room temperature before you switch it on.
Never use the unit in humid rooms or outdoors.
To prevent accidents in companies, you must follow the applicable guide lines and follow the instructions.
Do not repeatedly switch the fixture on and off. This shortens the life time.
Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Do not leave the unit unattended.
Do not use cleaning sprays to clean switches. The residues of these sprays cause deposits of dust and grease. In case of malfunction, always seek advice from a specialist.
Do not force the controls.
This unit is with speaker inside which can cause magnetic field. Keep this unit at least 60cm away from computer or TV.
If this product have a built-in lead-acid rechargeable battery. Please recharge the battery every 3 months if you are not going to use the product for a long period of time. Otherwise the battery may be permanently damaged.
If the battery is damaged please replace with same specifications battery. And dispose the damaged battery environment friendly.
If the unit has fallen, always have it checked by a qualified technician before you switch the unit on again.
Do not use chemicals to clean the unit. They damage the varnish. Only clean the unit with a dry cloth.
Keep away from electronic equipment that may cause interference.
Only use original spares for repairs, otherwise serious damage and/or dangerous radiation may occur.
Switch the unit off prior to unplugging it from the mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and cables prior to moving the unit.
Make sure that the mains lead cannot be damaged when people walk on it. Check the mains lead before every use for damages and faults!
The mains voltage is 220-240Vac/50Hz. Check if power outlet match. If you travel, make sure that the mains voltage of the country is suitable for this unit.
Keep the original packing material so that you can transport the unit in safe conditions.

This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a shock hazard.

This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should read and adhere to.

The unit has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the unit. They would invalidate the CE certificate and their guarantee!

NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F.

Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other. Specifications can be changed without prior notice.

Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalid your warranty. Do not make any changes to the unit. This would also invalid your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the warnings contained in this manual. Power Dynamics cannot be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a disrespect of the safety recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION! Carefully unpack the box upon receipt. Check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packaging material if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packaging materials. If the product must be returned, it is important that the product is returned in the original factory box and packaging. If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

POWERSUPPLY

The label on the back/under side of the product indicates the mains voltage to which it must be connected. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to this. Any other voltage than the one indicated may cause irreparable damage to the unit. The unit must also be connected directly to the mains voltage and no dimmer or adjustable power supply may be used.

Always connect the device to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the device has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

CONTROL ELEMENTS

XLR MICROPHONE/LINE INPUT
Mono input. Use this input to connect a microphone, musical instrument or audio device (CD-player for example) to the device. The socket is supporting both XLR and unbalanced 6.3mm plugs.
GAIN
Determines the basic volume of each channel. Adjust them for the desired volume performance. When the volume level gets too high, the peak LED indicator light will be flashing.
HIGH (TREBLE) CONTROLLER
Turn to adjust the high tones with 15dB at 12KHz.
MID CONTROLLER
Turn to adjust the mid tones with 15dB at 2.5KHz.
LOW (BASS) CONTROLLER
Turn to adjust the low tones with 15dB at 80Hz.
AUX CONTROL
Turn to adjust the output level of AUX signal.
FX
Turn to adjust the level sent to the internal FX.
PEAK LED INDICATOR
When the volume of input signal is too high, the LED indicator light will be flashing. In that case, rotate the gain controller counter clockwise to turn down the volume.
PAN
This is the “panorama” control or balance control, determining the position of the signal within the stereo image. When working in subgroups, you can use the pan controller to assign the signal to just one output, which gives you additional flexibility in recording situations.
MUTE
The mute switch breaks the signal path pre-channel fader, thus muting that channel in the main mix.
The AUX sends which are set to post-fader are muted for that channel too, while the pre-fader monitorpaths remain active irrespective of whether the channel is muted or not.
PFL
Press to enable PRE FADER LISTENING. This enables you to listen to a channel signal, without affecting the main output signal.
L/R
Press to send corresponding channel to the main output.
G1/G2
Press to route signal to the G1/G2 fader.
CHANNEL FADER
Slide to adjust the (volume) level of the channel signal. Use these faders to adjust the balance between the various channels.
STEREO INPUT
Inputs for connecting to line-level devices (e.g. electric keyboard) via 6.35 plugs. If only connect to L (MONO) jack, the mixer will send out the same mono signal to L and R outputs
CD/TAPE INPUT & OUTPUT
RCA connectors, allowing for connection with playback devices, such as CD
players, etc. Use the tape output for connecting with, for example, a tape deck for recording applications.
AUX/SEND
The AUX/send 6.3mm jack carries the master AUX mix (from the channels’ AUX controls).
RETURN
Unbalanced 6.3mm jack, typically used to receive the return signal from an external effect device (reverb, delay, etc.).
G1/G2
6.3mm jack output for G1/G2 signal.
HEADPHONES
6.3mm headphones socket.
MAIN OUTPUTS
XLR and 6.3mm jack outputs, to connect an active speaker or amplifier.
DSP DISPLAY
Display showing the 380 DSP effects.
SELECT BUTTONS
Press up/down to select desired DSP effect.
MEMORY BUTTONS
Press to recall one of 4 saved DSP memory slots.
MP3 DISPLAY
Display showing, for example, song name, play time, etc.
USB PORT
USB entry port for MP3 input or computer connection.
MP3 CONTROL KNOB
Rotate to select previous or next track. Push to (re)start/pause play.
REC AND REPEAT/MODE BUTTONS
REC: Long press to initiate record function. Short press to finish recording and play the recorded audio. When playing the recorded audio, short press to switch to USB mode. When playing USB, short press to switch to playing recorded audio.
REP/MODE: Short press to change modes (USB, BT, REC). Long press to change repeat modes (ALL, ONE).
MP3 EQ CONTROL
Two-band equalizer for the MP3 player.
+48V PHANTOM BUTTON/LED
When the button is pressed to turn on, the +48V LED light will illuminate, providing DC+48V phantom power to the XLR plug on microphone mono input. Turn on this function when using a condenser microphone that is powered by phantom power.
POWER INDICATOR
Lights up when the power is on.
LEVEL INDICATOR
Shows the signal level from the main output. Adjust the faders or volume level controllers to lower the level if the indicator lights up in red.
STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
7-band equalizer to adjust the sound signal sent to the main output jacks.
AUX1 & AUX2
Turn to adjust the volume level of AUX1 and AUX2 outputs.
RETURN CONTROL
Turn to adjust the return signal level.
CD/TAPE CONTROL
Turn to adjust the CD/TAPE output level.
PFL INDICATOR
After activating PFL function (by pressing the PFL button), this indicator lights up.
HEADPHONES CONTROL
Turn to adjust the signal level sent to the phones out jack.
FX FADER
Slide to control the effect input.
MP3 FADER
Slide to control the MP3 volume level.
G1/G2 FADER
Slide to control the G1/G2 group volume level.
MAIN MIX FADER
Slide to control the main (master) volume level.
G1/G2 TO MAIN
Press to redirect the G1/G2 signal to main channel output.
AC IN AND FUSE HOLDER
Socket for plugging in the supplied power cord (top). For instructions on how to change the fuse (bottom), see “REPLACING THE FUSE”.
POWER SWITCH
Switch to turn the device on/off.

REPLACING THE FUSE

If the fuse is defective, replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and value. Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead. Procedure:

Step 1: Open the fuse holder on the rear panel with a fitting screwdriver.
Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.
Step 3: Install the new fuse in the fuse holder.
Step 4: Replace the fuse holder in the housing.

BT STREAMING

Press the MODE button repeatedly to select BT mode. Now the mixer can be found by mobile device for the purpose of streaming. When pairing is successful, a sound will be emitted.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

| PDM-T604| PDM-T804| PDM-T1204| PDM-T1604
---|---|---|---|---
Ref.nr.| 172.660| 172.662| 172.664| 172.666
Playback options| BT streaming, USB
Input connections| 6.3mm Jack, RCA, USB, XLR (3-pin)
Output connections| 6.3mm Jack, RCA, USB, XLR (3-pin)
Presets| 380
DSP resolution| 32-bit
Frequency response| 20Hz-20KHz
THD| <0,5%
Equalizer| 7-Bands
Equalizer: Low| 80Hz +15dB
Equalizer: High| 12KHz +15dB
Power supply| 100-240VAC 50/60Hz