BEHRINGER PMP1000 500 Watt 12 Channel Powered Mixe Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Behringer
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BEHRINGER PMP1000 500 Watt 12 Channel Powered Mixe
IMPORTANT
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Important Safety Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially available speaker cables with ¼” TS plugs pre-installed. All other installations or modifications should be performed only by qualified personnel. 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. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
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.
Caution
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.
Caution
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
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other.
- A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
- If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet0.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- 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.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the 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.
- The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss that may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein.
Colours and specifications may vary slightly from product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Red Chip Company Ltd.
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2009 Red Chip Company Ltd. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road
Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Limited Warranty
This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a
BEHRINGER-authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized
dealers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website
www.Behringer.com under “Where to Buy“, or you can
contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you. [2] BEHRINGER* warrants the
mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in
material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for one (1)
year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4
below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by the applicable
local laws. If the product shows any defects within the
specific ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4,
BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using
suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.
In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product. Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by BEHRINGER. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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Return authorization number
To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the
equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your
vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed
under “Support” at www. behringer. com. If your country is not listed, please
check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also
be found under “Support” at www. behringer. com. Alternatively, please submit
an online warranty claim at www. Behringer. com
BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, BEHRINGER will then issue a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.
Warranty Exclusions
- This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, BEHRINGER warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
- This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way. If the product needs to be modified or adapted to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country that is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification/ adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation.
- This limited warranty covers only the proud ct hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.
- This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
- Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/ buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.
- Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:
- improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;
- connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used;
- damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.
- Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty.
- If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.
- Products that do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER or its authorized service centre will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification, BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.
- Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and BEHRINGER will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.
Warranty transferability
This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer
of the authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may
subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.)
shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER.
Claim for damage
Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, BEHRINGER
shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential
or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of
BEHRINGER under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the
product.
Limitation of liability
This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and
BEHRINGER. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to
this product. BEHRINGER provides no other warranties for this product.
Other warranty rights and national law
- This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.
- The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.
- This warranty does not detract from the seller’s obligations regarding any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.
Amendment
Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding BEHRINGER’s limited warranty, please see the complete details online at www. behringer. com. * BEHRINGER Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all BEHRINGER group companies
PMP1000/4000/6000 Hook-up
Step 1: Hook-Up
PMP1000/4000/6000 Hook-up
PMP1000/4000/6000 Controls
Step 2: Controls
PMP1680S Getting started
Step 3: Getting started
- Make all the appropriate power, audio and speaker connections to the mixer. Leave the power on all devices off!
- Select the appropriate operating mode using the POWER AMP switch.
- Set the controls as shown above (EQ and PAN centred, graphic EQ sliders centred, all others down/off).
- With the MAIN and MONITOR faders down, turn your mixer on.
- Slowly raise the MAIN fader up halfway
- Adjust the relative level of various microphones and instruments by raising each channel’s LEVEL fader.
- Adjust the left-right position of a channel in the stereo field if necessary by turning the channel’s PAN knob.
- Use the channel MON knobs to send the channel’s signal to monitor speaker(s)
- Adjust the overall output to the main speakers using the MAIN fader(s). Adjust the output to the monitor speakers using the MON fader(s). If the red LIM LEDs on the VU METERS light, lower the MAIN fader(s)
- The PMP series mixers have built-in effectsprocessor(s). Follow these steps to add an effect to one or more channels:
- Turn the FX 1 knob up halfway on each channel that you would like to add an effect to.
- Press the FX 1 IN button to engage the processor.
- Raise the FX 1 fader up to 0.
- Turn the FX TO MAIN knob up halfway to start. If you would also like the effect to be heard in the monitor mix, turn the FX TO MON knobs up halfway as well.
- Scroll through the effects by turning the PROGRAM knob. Press the PROGRAM knob to select the effect.
- Readjust each channel’s FX 1 knob to make sure the right amount of effect is added.
- If the METER on the multi-FX display reaches the red CLIP LED, turn the FX 1 fader down.
- For the PMP6000, repeat the process with the FX 2 knobs and FX 2 fader to add a second effect to various channels
Phantom Power – Move the switch to +48V when using condenser microphones.
FBQ FEEDBACK DETECTION
- If feedback occurs, press the EQ IN and FBQ FEEDBACK DETECTION buttons.
- Press the MAIN MIX/MONITOR button to assign the graphic EQ to the mains or monitor speakers.
- An LED will light on the EQ slider that corresponds with the feedback frequency.
- Lower the lit EQ slider until feedback stops.
Specifications
Other important information
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Malfunction. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under “Support” at www.behringer.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at www.behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at
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Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc.
Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,
Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816
Fax: +1 425 673 7647 hereby declares that the product
EUROPOWER PMP1000, PMP4000, and PMP6000 comply with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician n for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Important information
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by BEHRINGER
USA can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
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