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EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

The FX control determines the signal level sent from each

channel to the built-in effects processor; this signal is also

present at the FX SEND jack (see

The PMX5000 has two FX controls (FX 1 and FX 2), so that

you can use two effects simultaneously. Accordingly, the

PMX5000 also has two effect aux buses, which have one

output jack in common (see

and

Please note that the effects processor signal will be

inaudible, as long as the FX TO MON/MAIN controls

are set fully counter-clockwise.

The PAN(ORAMA) control determines the position of the

channel signal in the stereo main mix.

The BAL(ANCE) control for the stereo channels

corresponds to the PAN control for the mono channels. It

determines the relative volume of the left and right input

signals before they are routed to the stereo main output.

PMX3000/PMX5000: When you press the PFL button (Pre

Fader Listening) the left LED

shows the pre-fader

input gain of the channel. Adjust the optimum input gain (0

dB) with the TRIM control

. When PFL is on, the corres-

ponding LED illuminates.
If the LEVEL SET LED

is illuminated constantly, the

signal is within the optimum operating level range. However,

if the CLIP LED indicates that the input gain is too high, you

should reduce the level slightly with the TRIM control. The

CLIP LED should never be illuminated all the time, only with

signal peaks.
The MUTE switch mutes the channel in the main mix. The

pre-fader signals (monitor buses) remain operative. When

MUTE is pressed, the corresponding control LED illuminates.

The channel fader controls the channel signal level in the

main mix.

2.1.1 Input section

Each mono input channel is equipped with a balanced

microphone input (XLR connector) which provides

+48 V phantom power for condenser microphones at the

touch of a button (see rear panel).

PMX1000: The two stereo channels 5/6 and 7/8 have an

additional balanced XLR microphone input with +48 V

phantom power.

Be sure to switch off your audio system before you

activate the phantom power supply to protect your

monitor speakers from switch-on thumps.
Each mono input features one LINE IN connector (1/4"

jack), which can be used with either balanced or

unbalanced signals.

Please remember to use either the microphone or

the line input on a specific channel. Never use both

at the same time!

When you connect a mono line signal to a stereo

channel, always use the left input. The mono signal

will then be reproduced by both sides equally.

PMX1000: This does not apply to the mono/stereo

combination channels 5/6 and 7/8.
INSERT I/O. Insert points or simply inserts are dynamic

processors or equalizers. They are pre-fader, pre-EQ and

pre-MON/FX SEND. Unlike reverb and other effects, which

are usually added to the dry signal, dynamic processors

usually process the entire signal. So, aux send buses are

not the best solution. Dynamic processors need to be

inserted directly into the signal path. Once processed, the

signal then returns to the mixing console at the same point

where it left. Signal interruption takes place only if a plug is

inserted into the corresponding jack (1/4

stereo plug: tip =

signal output, ring = input). All mono input channels are

equipped with inserts.

The stereo channels have a TRIM control for gain

adjustment, with the input sensitivity ranging from +20 to

-20 dB.
PMX1000: The stereo channels 5/6 and 7/8 feature an

additional XLR connector for microphones whose gain

can be set from 0 to +40 dB.
Each stereo channel has two line-level inputs (1/4" jacks)

for the left and right channels. If only the jack marked L is

used, the channel is mono. The signal will then be

reproduced on both sides.

PMX1000: This does not apply to the mono/stereo

combination channels 5/6 and 7/8.

PMX3000: The stereo channels 9/10 and 11/12 are equipped

with additional RCA connectors.
PMX5000: The stereo channels 13/14 and 15/16 are

equipped with additional RCA connectors.

PMX3000/PMX5000: Please note that you need to set

the A/B selector

to A (1/4") or B (RCA) when you

connect a signal to the input.
PMX3000/PMX5000: Each of the two stereo channels has

two monitor controls (MON 1/2) and a LEVEL control

Like the other channels, they also feature a PFL switch.
Instead of a fader this channel has a rotary LEVEL control.
The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary

for the operation of condenser microphones. Use the

PHANTOM switch to activate the supply for the XLR

connectors of the input channels. The +48 V LED will

illuminate when phantom power is on. In most cases,

dynamic microphones can still be used, as long as they are

connected in a balanced configuration. If in doubt, please

contact the manufacturer of your microphone!

With phantom power switched on, you must never

connect microphones to the console (or to a stage/wall

box). Also, be sure to mute the monitor/P.A. speakers,

before you turn on the phantom power supply. After

switching on, please allow the system to stabilize for

about one minute, before you adjust the input gain.

Caution! Never use unbalanced XLR connectors (pins 1

and 3 interconnected) on the MIC input jacks, if you are

going to use the phantom power supply.
The AMP MODE switch determines the mode of operation

of the PMX amplifier stage:

PMX1000:
MAIN: In the MAIN position the mixer works as a stereo

amplifier.

MON: In this mode the monitor signal is present at OUTPUT A

and the main signal at OUTPUT B

(both are mono).

BRIDGE (bridged mono mode):

In BRIDGE AMP MODE

the output power of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT

B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its normal output power

PMX3000/PMX5000:
MAIN L/MAIN R.

In position MAIN MIX, the mixer works as

a stereo amplifier.

MON 1/MONO. In this mode the monitor 1 signal is present

at OUTPUT A

and the main signal at OUTPUT B

(both are mono).

BRIDGE (bridged mono mode):

In BRIDGE AMP MODE

the output power of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT

B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its normal output power

In BRIDGE mode, always connect only one loudspeaker

with an impedance of at least 8 W to the OUTPUT B jack!

Please note that OUTPUT A must NEVER be used in

BRIDGE mode!

In all other operating modes, the minimum impedance

of the speaker must not fall below 4 W.

Please note that the power delivered to the speaker

connected to OUTPUT B in BRIDGE AMP MODE is