Power Dynamics PDM-Y401 Studio Music Mixer Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Power Dynamics

Table of Contents

Power Dynamics PDM-Y401 Studio Music Mixer
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
UNPACKING INSTRUCTION
POWERSUPPLY
OVERVIEW
MEDIA PLAYER AND SOUND CARD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FAQ
References
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Power Dynamics PDM-Y401 Studio Music Mixer

Specifications

Product Name: PDM-Y Series Music Mixer
Model Numbers: 172,653; 172,655; 172,657
Version : V1.0

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions
Prior to using the unit, please read the manual thoroughly to understand all features and precautions.

Do not open the housing as it contains voltage-carrying parts.
Avoid placing metal objects or liquids into the unit to prevent electrical shock and malfunction.
Keep the unit away from heat sources, and vibrating surfaces, and ensure ventilation holes are not covered.
Do not use the unit continuously.
Handle the mains lead carefully to avoid damage.
Do not force controls or repeatedly switch the unit on and off.
Keep the unit out of reach of children and do not leave it unattended.
Avoid using cleaning sprays on switches and seek advice from a specialist in case of malfunction.

Important Warnings

The unit contains high voltages that can cause a shock hazard. Don’t open the housing.
Read and adhere to all instructions in the 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 before 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.

Before 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 (220-240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
During a thunderstorm or if the unit will not be used for a longer period, unplug it from the mains. The rule is to unplug it from the mains when not in use.
If the unit has not been used for a longer period, 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 guidelines and follow the 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 has 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. Otherwise, the battery may be permanently damaged.
If the battery is damaged please replace it with the same specifications battery. 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 before unplugging it from the mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and cables before 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 matches. 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.

Caution: 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.
Warning: 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 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 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, the product must be 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 rising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

POWERSUPPLY

The label on the back/underside 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.

WARNING: 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.

OVERVIEW

MICROPHONE/LINE/GUITAR INPUT
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 inputs.
Turn this switch on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones.
CHANNEL 3 AND 4 INPUT
6.3mm input jacks. For MONO, use left input.
MAIN OUTPUT
XLR connectors for main mix output.
FOOTSWITCH
6.3mm jack for DSP processor mute switch (foot).
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
6.3mm jack headphone monitor output.
GAIN AND LOW CUT
- A. Channel 1 and 2 gain knob. Rotate to adjust the input sensitivity of the MIC/LINE input.
- B. Press the low cut button to “cut out” the low-frequency sound input from the microphone.
HIGH AND LOW
Rotate to adjust the low- (bass) and high (treble) frequency levels.
FX
Rotate to adjust the volume level of the corresponding channel that is fed to the effects processor.
STEREO/MONO AND MAIN VOLUME
- A. Press to select mono mode. Bump (up) to select stereo mode. When in mono mode, the signal of the 2 channels are equally sent to the left and right main mix. In stereo mode, both channels are kept separate.
- B. Rotate to adjust the channel signal level that is sent to the main mix.
CHANNEL 5 AND 6 INPUT
3.5mm TRRS input jack. TRRS schedule as below:
CHANNEL 3/4 AND 5/6 VOLUME
Rotate to adjust the corresponding channel’s volume level in the main mix.
MP3 VOLUME
Rotate to adjust the MP3 channel’s volume level in the main mix.
BT PAIR
Press the button to initiate the searching state (the button will be blinking quickly). The PDM mixer will be findable on the BT streaming device. After successful pairing, the button will be illuminated. When playing via BT, the button will be blinking slowly. Long press the button to end the pairing, searching state will be initiated again.
BT VOLUME
Rotate to adjust the BT channel’s volume level in the main mix.
DSP CONTROL
DSP effects mode selection- and confirmation knob.
PARA
Rotate to adjust the parameters of the DSP effects processor.
DSP VOLUME
Rotate to adjust the DSP effect volume level in the main mix.
HEADPHONE VOLUME
Rotate to adjust the headphone output volume.
MAIN VOLUME
Rotate to adjust the main output volume.
USB
USB port interface for playback and connection with PC.
MEDIA PLAYER CONTROLS
Operating keys for controlling the media player.
- Previous: press to change to the previous track.
- Next: press to skip to the next track.
- Play/pause: press to (re)start or pause playback.
- Stop: press to stop playback.
MEDIAPLAYER DISPLAY
Shows playback state and -information.
DSP DISPLAY
Shows the current DSP mode.
DC POWER SUPPLY INPUT SOCKET 5V/1A USB type C connector.
POWER ON/OFF
Press to turn the device on/off.

MEDIA PLAYER AND SOUND CARD

MEDIA PLAYER
Insert a USB drive into the USB port interface, playback will start automatically. Press previous or next to change tracks, press pause/play to switch between playback and pause state.
Press and hold play/pause during USB playback to switch between different repeat modes (all, one, shuffle).

ALL : repeat complete folder.
ONE : repeat the current (one) track.
SHUFFLE: play folder in shuffle mode.

SOUNDCARD
After connecting with a PC via a USB cable, the working mode will change to USB sound card.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

	PDM- Y401	PDM- Y601	PDM- Y801
Ref. nr.	172.653	172.655	172.657
Playback options	BT streaming, USB
Input connections	6.3mm Jack, USB, XLR (3-pin)
Output connections	3.5mm Jack, 6.3mm Jack, USB, XLR (3-pin)
Presets	99
DSP resolution	24-bit
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 USB)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	170 x 170 x 65mm	170 x 220 x 65mm	370 x 213 x 95mm
Weight (kg)	0,95	1,20	1,60

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:

European Union

Tronios B.V.,
Bedrijvenpark Twente Noord 18, 7602KR Almelo, The Netherlands

2014/35/EU
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EC
2014/53/EU

United Kingdom

Tronios Ltd.,
130 Harley Street, London W1G 7JU, United Kingdom

S.I. 2016:1101
S.I. 2016:1091
S.I. 2012:3032
S.I. 2017:1206

Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
www.tronios.com

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I encounter a strange smell when switching on the unit for the first time?
- A: It is normal to experience a smell when using the unit for the first time. The smell will dissipate after a while.
Q: Can I clean the switches with cleaning sprays?
- A: Avoid using cleaning sprays on switches as residues can cause dust and grease deposits. In case of malfunction, consult a specialist for cleaning advice.
Q: What should I do if I face a malfunction with the unit?
- A: If you encounter any issues or malfunctions, always seek advice from a specialist technician for repairs to avoid electrical shock hazards.