behringer PMP500MP3 Ultra-Compact 500-Watt 8-Channel Powered Mixer User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Behringer

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 Hook-up
EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 Controls
EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 Getting started
EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 USB drive operation
Specifications
Important information
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

Quick Start Guide
EUROPOWER PMP500MP3
Ultra-Compact 500-Watt 8-Channel Powered Mixer with
MP3 Player, Reverb, and Wireless Option

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 professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation 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.
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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.
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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 dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 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 with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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 of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.
Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances, and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/pages/support#warranty.

EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up

EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 Controls

Step 2: Controls

POWER SOURCE – Connect the included IEC cable to this socket and into the main outlet.
POWER ON switch turns the power to the union and off.
USB drive input jack for connecting an external USB memory device.
MP3 PLAY/PAUSE button.
MP3 RANDOM button shuffles playback of files from a USB drive.
FWD and RWD buttons for skipping to the next or previous file.
LIMITER LED and VU METER display the signal level and when the LIMITER limits the signal in the event of a surge.
PHANTOM power button engages 48 V power for condenser microphones.
CONTOUR button changes the frequency boost to optimize for speech or music.
VOP button dims the stereo channels when there is signal activity on channels 1-4.
MAIN volume knob controls the overall volume to the MAIN outputs.
REVERB knob adjusts the amount of reverb applied to channels 1-4.
MONITOR SEND knob adjusts the volume of the signal routed out the MON left and right jacks.
REVERB button activates the reverb effect on channels 1-4 individually.
The LEVEL knob adjusts the channel volume (same for channels 1-8).
MIC/LINE button switches between line-level input and balanced XLR input.
TREBLE/BASS EQ knobs adjust hi and low frequencies by ±15 dB (same for channels 1-8).
CD IN/MP3 PLAYER button switches between a stereo signal connected to stereo channel 7/8 and the onboard MP3 player.
CD IN L and R stereo inputs for connecting an external stereo source via RCA cables.
Same as inputs on channel 7/8.
AUX IN jacks for connecting ¼” mono or stereo sends from a single sound source.
LINE IN jack connects instruments, sub-mixers, or other line-level sources (balanced or unbalanced) using cables with ¼” plugs.
MIC input jack for dynamic or condenser microphones connected with XLR cables.
MON(ITOR) OUT jacks for routing stereo signal to external powered speakers.
MAIN OUT(PUT) jacks for connecting the internal power amp to speakers using speaker cables with ¼” plugs.
WIRELESS mic dongle jack for use with optional Behringer wireless microphones.
Power Cable.
Mic Stand Adapter Bracket.

WARNING: Please refer to the information on the exterior of the bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the device.

EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 Getting started

Connect all microphone, line level, and stereo sources to the power mixer. DO NOT turn on the power yet.
Connect the speaker cables to the inputs on the passive speakers and to the MAIN OUT jacks on the powered mixer. DO NOT turn on the power yet.
Set your channel LEVEL knobs to the 9 o’clock position and the main volume knob to “0”.
Power up all external devices.
Power up the unit by pressing the POWER ON switch.
Slowly turn the MAIN knob up 1/3 of the way.
Control the relative levels of microphones and input sources by adjusting each channel’s Level knob.
Add reverb to channels 1-4 by pressing the channel’s REVERB button and adjusting the REVERB knob.
Press the CONTOUR button to choose between SPEECH and MUSIC modes.
Press the VOP button to activate/ deactivate the voice-over priority feature. When activated, the VOP function dims the stereo channel volumes when microphone input is detected on channels 1-4.
Make final adjustments to the output sound using the MAIN knob. If the VU meter shows the output signal at +6 with the LIMITER LED lighting up repeatedly, reduce the output by turning the MAIN knob to the left.

EUROPOWER PMP500MP3 USB drive operation

Step 4: USB drive operation
How to use the USB flash drive

Insert USB flash drive with MP3 content into the MP3 PLAYER USB jack.
Push the CD IN/MP3 PLAYER button on channel 7/8 to select the MP3 PLAYEfunction.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start or stop the playback of MP3 files on the USB drive.
Press the FWD or RWD buttons to skip to the next or the previous file.
Press the RANDOM button to have the MP3 files play in random order (LED will light up when this feature is engaged).
Adjust the volume level and EQ settings using the knobs on channel 7/8.

NOTE: Please format your USB drive to FAT32. Load the USB drive with MP3 files ONLY. Do not mix the MP3 files with other files such as text files, folders, and so on. Do not create folders on the USB drive (use only one top layer).

Specifications

Amplifier

Important information

Register online.
Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
Malfunction.
Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.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 musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
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
Behringer
EUROPOWER PMP500MP3
Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1, 8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States
Email Address: legal@musictribe.com

EUROPOWER PMP500MP3
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 in accordance with 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4CL London EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom

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Documents / Resources

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