TARAMPS T 0302 FX Multicolor Car Sound Mixer Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: TARAMPS

Table of Contents

TARAMPS T 0302 FX Multicolor Car Sound Mixer
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
Safety requirements
Important recommendations
Product Overview
Connections
Functions
Installation
Technical features
References
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TARAMPS T 0302 FX Multicolor Car Sound Mixer

TARAMPS-T-0302-FX-Multicolor-Car-Sound-Mixer-PRODUCT

Specifications

Product Name: T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR Car Sound Mixer
Input Channels: 3 (CHANNEL 1 – XLR and RTS, CHANNELS 2 and 3 – RCA and RTS)
Power Supply: Check power polarity and recommended gauge, recommended to install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal

Product Usage Instructions

Installation
The installation of this product must be done by a qualified professional. Ensure the product is fixed in an easily accessible and ventilated place.

Connections
IN – Inputs:

MIC / LINE 1: Balanced inputs for XLR and TRS connectors. No phantom power is available.
LINE 2 & 3: Unbalanced inputs for RCA or TRS connectors. Suitable for various sound gear with high-level outputs.

Safety Recommendations
Read through the manual before using the car sound mixer. Avoid installing the product on the sides of speakers to prevent damage due to vibrations. Use good quality shielded signal cables and connectors to avoid noise capture.

Product Overview
Install the mixer in an easily accessible place, using the provided screw holes to avoid vibrations.

FAQ

Term of Warranty
For warranty information, please refer to the terms provided with the product or contact customer support.

Technical Assistance
If you require technical assistance, contact our support team at +55 18 3266-4050 or visit our website for international support.

End of Lifespan Disposal
Do not dispose of the product in household waste. Look for electronic equipment collection or recycling centers for proper disposal.

Term of warranty

TARAMPS, located on Abilio Daguano Street 274, Res. Manoel Martins – Alfredo Marcondes, SP – Brazil, ZIP CODE 19180-000, guarantees this product against any defects on terms of project, making, assembling, and/or with solidarity, due to project vices which cause it improper or inadequate to its original use within 12 months from the date of purchase. In case of defect during the warranty period, TARAMPS responsibility is limited to the repairing or substitution of the device of its own making.

This warranty excludes:

Damaged products by improper installation, water infiltration, and violation by unauthorized individuals;
Tamper or torn warranty seal;
Cases in which the product is not used in adequate conditions;
Defects caused by accessories, modifications or features attached to the product;
The product with damage from falling, bumps or nature-related problems (flooding, lightning, etc.);
Warranty card is not properly filled or torn;
Costs involving uninstallation, reinstallation of equipment as well as shipment to the factory;
Damage of any kind, due to problems in the product, as well as losses caused by discontinued use of the product.

Technical assistance

For international support, check on our website:
www.taramps.com.br/en/rede-de-assistencias- tecnicas or contact direct the factory support:
Phones: +55 18 3266-4050 / +55 18 99749-3391 E-mail: service@taramps.com.br

Introduction

Read this manual before installing the product. In case of questions contact our technical support: +55 (18) 3266-4050 or www.taramps.com.br.

Declaration of Conformity

TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA Alfredo Marcondes – SP Brazil
Hereby, Taramps Electronics Ltda declares that the product T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR complies with Directive 2014/30/EU, according with the following harmonized standard:
EN 50498:2010 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Product family standard for aftermarket electronic equipment in vehicles
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the Product Page on the Internet.
At the end of its lifespan, this product must not be disposed of in household waste. Look for an electronic equipment collection or recycling center for proper disposal.

Safety requirements

To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the car sound mixer. You must know the CAUTIONS contained here.

The installation of this product must be done by a qualified professional.
Use the correct tools for installing this product.
This product is for use with 12V batteries. Always check the voltage before installing.
Never install the product in places exposed to dust, humidity and water. Pay attention to installing it far from fuel tank, fuel lines, heat sources and other parts of vehicle.
Be sure to install a protection fuse or a circuit breaker near to the battery. Follow the ampere rating as indicated here in this manual. Use of improper fuse or circuit breaker could result in overheating, smoke, damage to the product, injury or burns.
Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through car’s body.
Automotive sound systems may produce high sound pressure levels. Avoid continuous exposure to levels over 85dB to prevent permanent hearing loss.

Safety

As you read this manual, pay attention to the safety symbols.

CAUTION

This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in risk of injury to user or product damage.
Taramps reserves the right to modify the contents of this document at any time without prior notice and does not have the obligation to apply the changes in units that were previously produced.

Presentation
The T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR mixer was designed for sound systems allowing the mixing of several types of audio signals with high fedelity, ensuring the original dynamics of the sound. It features a 4-band equalizer that allows you to increase or reduce specific ranges of mid-bass and highs, allowing for professional control in any situation. It also has the Echo FX feature, which allows you to add the Echo eﬀect to your songs or voice. Its outputs with timed MUTE avoid undesirable noises (Pops) when turned on or oﬀ, dispensing with the sequencing of activations, and facilitating installation.
With a total of 69 variable lighting eﬀects, causing a diﬀerent visual eﬀect for the user. See pages 07 and 08.
The T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR features 3 input channels, CHANNEL 1 is balanced with two shared connections, one XLR and one RTS. This is a high-sensitivity, wide- gain input, which allows the use of a Microphone or LINE IN.
CHANNELS 2 and 3 feature shared L+R type RCA inputs with an RTS connector for greater connection flexibility.

All 3 inputs have independent controls for:

Gain for adjusting the input signal level.
4 EQ controls HIGH, MID HIGH. MID LOW and LOW with ±15dB boost/attenuation.
Level for output control.
The 2 outputs have great amplitude and can deliver up to +18dBu or 6.3Vac of distortion-free signal.

Important recommendations

Use the P4 adapter with terminal that comes with the product to connect the power wires to the vehicle’s 12V battery. Use 1.5mm² gauge wires for both the positive and negative wires. Screw the wires according to the following instruction: $TARAMPS-T-0302-FX-Multicolor-Car-Sound-Mixer-FIG- $1$$

Borne on the battery positive
Borne on the battery negative.

As protection, a fuse must be installed close to the positive pole of the battery (1A fuse). check for more details on page. 09 of this manual. For the REMOTE connection, use 0.5 mm² wire.
The sound mixer must be fixed in an easily accessible and ventilated place. It is not recommended to install the product on the sides of speakers, as vibrations can damage their internal components.
To avoid noise caption, use good quality shielded signal cables and connectors.

CAUTION Check power polarity and recommended gauge.
it is recommended to install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal.

Product Overview

On this page you have an overview of the T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR sound mixer, you will better understand the commands on the next page. To be able to use all the product commands, carefully read all the commands below.
Install the mixer in an easily accessible place and, if fixing is necessary, use the 4 screwing holes to avoid possible vibrations. $TARAMPS-T-0302-FX- Multicolor-Car-Sound-Mixer-FIG- $2$$ $TARAMPS-T-0302-FX-Multicolor-Car-Sound-Mixer-FIG- $3$$

Connections

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MIC / LINE 1
Balanced inputs for XLR (Canon) and TRS connectors. ATTENTION: these inputs DO NOT HAVE PHANTON POWER.

LINE 2 3
Unbalanced inputs Inputs for RCA or (TRS 1/4”) connector. They allow you to receive signals from several types of sound gear such as CD/DVD/MP3 player, audio processors, etc… with high-level outputs $TARAMPS-T-0302-FX-Multicolor- Car-Sound-Mixer-FIG- $5$$

AUX OUT
It features an RCA connector in parallel with a connector for TRS. This output mixes all input signals, including L and R.
This output features a phase inversion button and independent level control, but it also responds to the MAIN LEVEL control.

MAIN OUT

It features an RCA connector in parallel with a connector for TRS. This output mixes all input channels, including R and L.

Functions

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ECHO FX

ECHO FX: The TIME control increases the time between repetitions, ranging from approximately 50ms to 350ms. The REPEAT control increases the number of repetitions from 1 (minimum) to 12, with exponential attenuation.
Practically, the TIME control can be compared to the size of an echo room. For a larger room, the sound takes more time to reflect on the walls. For smaller rooms the reflection time is short, sometimes difficult to realise. The REPEAT control can be compared to the type of wall coating material. Soft material absorbs more sound energy, creating less echo repetition. Hard material reflects more effectively the sound creating more sound reflection.

PHASE Inverts the signal phase of the AUX OUT channel by 180°
AUX LEVEL Adjusts the audio output level at AUX OUT
VU-METER Indicates the level of the output signal.
MAIN LEVEL Controls the signal level at the outputs.

RGB EFFECTS

The T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR sound mixer has several lighting effects that can be chosen by the user. Two operating modes alternate depending on the state of the table:
STANDBY MODE: activated when there is no audio output for 10 seconds. At this moment, the RGB EFFECTS button will set the lighting effect to standby mode.
AUDIO MODE: activated when there is an audio signal output from the table. At this moment, the RGB EFFECTS button will configure the lighting effect for audio mode.
NOTE : VU-METER effects are only available in AUDIO MODE. This effect works with the output audio level and serves only as a lighting effect. For greater output level accuracy, use the LED VU-METER next to MAIN LEVEL.

STANDBY EFFECTS TABLE

0	turns oﬀ all RGB eﬀect LEDs
1	changes the automatic eﬀect randomly
2	rainbow eﬀect with wave animation
3	horizontal lines falling and accumulating, changes colors

AUDIO EFFECTS TABLE

0	turns oﬀ all RGB eﬀect LEDs
1	vu-meter: green background, scale from green to red
2	vu-meter: green background, scale from blue to green
3	vu-meter: white background, range from green to purple
4	vu-meter: blue background, scale from blue to red
5	vu-meter: green background, scale from green to red
6	VU-meter: purple background, green/yellow/red scale.
7	rainbow eﬀects with wave animation
8	horizontal lines falling and accumulating, changes colors

Installation

Power and activation $TARAMPS-T-0302-FX-Multicolor-Car-Sound-Mixer-FIG- $9$$

The T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR was designed to be used in car audio systems with a 12V battery, but it can also be used with an external 12V plug adapter with a current of at least 2A, which must be purchased separately (in this case, the consumer should pay attention to the adapter plug that should be standard P4-2mm) . It has an ON/OFF button that eliminates the REMOTE-IN connections.
It can automatically turn on and off by remote activation using the REMOTE IN connection. To do so, keep the ON/OFF key off (unpressed).
The REMOTE OUT connection can be used for powering amplifiers and is timed to minimize transients when turning the system on and off.

REMOTE IN

Connection that turns on or off automatically from a remote cable from a CD/DVD player. Use 0.5 mm² cable.
Note: if the ON/OFF button is pressed, the device will not turn off by remote activation.: if the ON/OFF button is pressed, the device will not turn off by remote activation.

REMOTE OUT

Output for activating other devices. It can be used to turn on amplifiers or other equipment as long as they have a remote input. This output is current- limited and not suitable for currents greater than 100mA. Use 0.5 mm² or higher gauge cables

12V POWER SUPPLY

Standard P4 /12V 2mm power connector. Use the TERMINAL/P4 adapter that comes with the product or a 12V adapter source (the adapter source doesn’t come with the product).
Use a 0.75mm² cable for the connections and use a 2A fuse on the positive wire as close as possible to the battery, following the marking on the TERMINAL/P4 adapter:.

to the battery’s 12V positive terminal.
to the battery’s negative terminal

CAUTION

Check power polarity and recommended gauge.
it is recommended to install a 2 Amperes fuse on the positive supply terminal.

POWER ON/OFF

Turns on the sound mixer regardless of the REMOTE IN signal when pressed.
If the REMOTE IN input is active (remote on) this button will not turn off the device until the REMOTE IN input is deactivated.

Connection examples – 1 $TARAMPS-T-0302-FX-Multicolor-Car-Sound-Mixer-FIG- $10$$

Connection examples – 2 $TARAMPS-T-0302-FX-Multicolor-Car-Sound-Mixer-FIG- $11$$

Technical features

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The consumption of T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR may vary according to the eﬀect used.

Taramps reserves the right to modify the content of this manual without prior notice and without any obligation to apply the modifications to previously produced units.

Manufactured by:
TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA
TAX ID: 11.273.485/0001-03
Street: João Silvério, 121 • Res. Manoel Martins Alfredo Marcondes – SP
Made in Brazil
www.taramps.com.br