Power Dynamics PDM-X Series Music Mixer Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Power Dynamics

Table of Contents

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION
OVERVIEW
BT/MP3 PLAYER/RECORDER
OPERATION WITH A COMPUTER
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
References
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PDM-X Series Music Mixer
Ref. nr.: 172.650; 172.652

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 to avoid 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 for 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 hazards, 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 (220240Vac/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 application guidelines and follow instructions.
Do not repeatedly switch the fixture on and off. This shortens the lifetime.
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 a speaker inside which can cause a magnetic field. Keep this unit at least 60cm away from the 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 it with a battery of the same specifications. And dispose of 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 main 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 the 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 center. 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 invalidate your warranty. Do not make any changes to the unit. This would also invalidate 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 the disrespect of the safety recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain the packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packing materials. In the event that the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product be returned in the original factory box and packing. 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.

OVERVIEW

MICROPHONE/LINE/GUITAR INPUT COMBO JACK
Balanced XLR and 6.3mm (1/4”) combo input jacks for connecting microphone, musical instrument, or audio device.
+48V PHANTOM SWITCH
This switch toggles phantom power on and off. When the switch is on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to all channels that have XLR input jacks. Turn this switch on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones.
GUITAR/LINE INPUT SWITCH
The switch is used to shift the connections to different sound sources of the input channels. Switched up, the input channel can be connected directly with a high-impedance audio device such an electric guitar or a bass. Switched down, it can be connected to a low-impedance sound device.
SIGNAL INPUT CH 2 BAND EQ
This is a high-quality, sensitive, 2-segment equalizer that adjusts the overall tone of the channel. The adjustment waveform of the high and low bass equalizer is the shape of the broom, which affects the frequency of 12KHz and the sound below 80Hz.
FX
Adjust the volume of the effect for the corresponding channel.
PAN
Positions the channel signal between L/R in the stereo mix.
VOLUME KNOB/PEAK LED
Adjust the volume of the sound input from the microphone or other source connected to the channel. When the peak light flashes (indicating that the input signal is too high), please turn the volume knob to the left to reduce the volume.
DIGITAL EFFECT PROCESSOR REP
Adjust how many times the echo repeats. DEL Adjust the time interval between each echo. LEVEL Adjust the volume of the effect processor.
MP3 VOLUME
Adjust the audio signal level from the MP3 player.
MAIN OUTPUT VOLUME
Turn to adjust the main output volume.
HEADPHONES OUTPUT VOLUME
Turn to adjust the headphone output volume.
MP3 PLAYER/RECORDER CONTROL PANEL
A. Short press: previous track/choose upwards or left. Press and hold: reduce the volume.
B. Short press: next track/choose downwards or right. Press and hold: increase the volume.
C. Short press to enter the menu.
D. Short press to (re)start or pause playback or to confirm your input.
LCD DISPLAY
USB PORT
VU METER
Shows the signal output level. Adjust the output level to lower the level if peak indicators light up in red.
STEREO CHANNEL VOLUME.
Turn to adjust the stereo channel volume.
PAN
Turn to adjust the stereo input channel balance.
HEADPHONE JACK
6.35mm stereo headphone output.
MAIN OUTPUT CONNECTORS XLR
balanced output connections for active speakers, power amplifiers, or other audio devices.
STEREO LINE INPUT CONNECTORS
6.35mm stereo line input jacks.
STEREO INPUT SENSITIVITY
The stereo line input signal sensitivity selection button (+4dB, -10dB).
DC POWER SUPPLY INPUT SOCKET
POWER ON/OFF

BT/MP3 PLAYER/RECORDER

SYSTEM SETUP: When there is no USB disk inserted, shortly press any key on the control panel and enter the main menu items, shortly press the chosen key, select the “system setup” key, and press the “play confirm key” to do the system setup.
The list is as follows:
Backlight time: After a certain time of no-operation, the backlight will turn off automatically.
Language selection: Choose between English or Chinese menu languages.
Contrast: Adjust the contrast degree of the display screen to suit the different light environments.
SETUP A BT CONNECTION: When there is no USB disk inserted, shortly press any key, and enter the main menu item.
Shortly press the selection key, and select the “BT mode” item. Press the “Play confirm key” to connect. The BT Network Name is ‘Power Dynamics’
MUSIC MODE: When the USB disk is inserted, it will start to play the stored music automatically. Under the interface of playing music, shortly press the “menu” key, a couple of setups under the music mode will pop up.
Circulation mode (repeat): there are multiple functions, such as all circulation, single circulation, and random play to be chosen. EQ mode: there are a couple of equalizer modes such as nature, rock, pop and classic modes to be chosen. Master disc directory: do the reading of audio files in the file folder, and you can promptly choose the music. Delete the file: delete the audio file currently playing.
RECORD MODE: while playing music, press and hold the “menu” key, and enter the recording work mode:
Short press the “Play” key to start or pause the recording.
Long press “Play” the key to finish and save the recording file. The device will automatically quit and return to the play interface.
Recording file format: MP3/48Khz sampling/128Kbs bit rate.
Any setup changes will be stored and memorized at the time of switch-on.

OPERATION WITH A COMPUTER

When operating the mixer with a computer, first install audio software for your operating system. Various programs for audio reproduction/recording are available on the internet free of charge.

Connect the computer: In the main menu, select and confirm the “Connecting computer” item. Use a USB cable to connect to the USB port of the computer. It can be used as a USB sound card to play music.
Call up the replay/recording software and make the settings required for audio reproduction via the mixer or audio recording from the mixer.

If no audio recording or audio reproduction is possible, check the system settings of the computer to find out if the USB interface has been selected for audio input or audio output.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

| PDM-X401 PDM-X601
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Ref. nr.:| 172.650 172.652
Playback options| BT streaming, USB
Input connections| 6.3mm jack, USB, XLR (3-pin)
Output connections| 6.3mm jack, XLR (3-pin)
Output channels| 2
Frequency response| 20Hz – 20KHz
THD| <0.03%
Equalizer| 2-Bands
Equalizer: low| 80Hz +15dB
Equalizer: high| 12KHz +15dB
Output level: master| 3V
Power supply| 100-240VAC 50/60Hz (5V Adapter)
Dimensions (L x W x H)| 170 x 170 x 65mm| 170 x 220 x 65mm
Weight (kg)| 0.95| 1.20

The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other. Specifications can be changed without prior notice.

**** The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives to which they are subject: