User manual BEHRINGER DX500

[. . . ] DX500 User´s Manual Version 1. 2 July 2000 E PRO MIXER www. behringer. com EG-Declaration of Conformity INTERNATIONAL GmbH acc. to the Directives 89/336/EWG and 73/23/EWG We, BEHRINGER INTERNATIONAL GmbH Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Straße 36-38 D - 47877 Willich Name and address of the manufacturer or the introducer of the product on the market who is established in the EC herewith take the sole responsibility to confirm that the product: PRO MIXER DX500 Type designation and, if applicable, Article-No which refers to this declaration, is in accordance with the following standards or standardized documents: x EN 60065 x EN 55020 x EN 55013 x EN 61000-3-2 x EN 61000-3-3 x EN 55022 The following operation conditions and installation arrangements have to be presumed: acc. Nier, President Name, address, date and legally binding signature of the person responsible Willich, 01. 07. 1998 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. [. . . ] You can then reverse that very quickly. 4. MASTER SECTION 4. 1 Output Channel output level is controlled by a precision stereo 60 mm fader . , The faders used are true-log faders. These give ultra-smooth operation even at low levels, on a par with those used in the most expensive studio consoles. Channel 1 goes directly into the mix. Channels 2 and 3 go to opposing ends of the cross fader. 4. 2 Cross fader Channels 2 and 3 are selected/blended by using a cross fader, modestly legended ULTRA-HIGH QUALITY FADER . When set fully to the left, only Channel 2 is heard in the mix, and vice versa. We know how much you rely on the cross fader for mixing. For this reason we have ensured that it is incredibly durable and smooth-acting. , The cross fader is an ultra-high quality fader. Its monorail design means that you can expect a massive 100, 000 smooth operations before wear & tear even becomes a factor. 4. 3 Transforming with Punch Transfroming is a DJ term used to describe the inserting of a piece of music rhythmically into another piece. When the cross fader is to one side of the middle pushing the punch button on the opposite side will bring up the level of that side of the cross fader. This way it is possible to punch in a piece of music, typically a certain drum track or lyric, into the playing piece of music. Traditionally this is done by rapidly pushing the fader up from minus infinity to 0 or +6 dB or moving a cross fader from one side to the middle to give a stuttering or "gated" effect. These methods are still valid, but if you are looking for instantaneous transforming check out our ergonomic alternative ­ a pair of big PUNCH buttons, operating on channels 2 and 3 . We are sure you will grow to love their speed and ease of operation. + This is the first time we have come across any really BIG buttons on the DX500. At this point it's worth pointing out that all the smaller switches on your DX500 are latching. This means they stay down until you hit them again. Big buttons are all non-latching, or momentary in operation. This means that they are only active when your finger (or other appendage) is actually holding them down, like the keys on a MIDI keyboard. These are ideal for executing transformations or sampletriggering, as you will very quickly find as you get into using your DX500. MASTER SECTION 11 J Try running a rhythm track through channel 2 (cross fader fully to the left). Now use the PUNCH 3 button to manually chop in a sustained signal like orchestral music, ambient sounds, noise, whatever. 4. 4 Effects loop Between faders 2 and 3 lies the EFFECT button . Depressing the EFFECT button will interrupt the signal flow between the main mix and MAIN OUT / ZONE OUT. You can send the output of the DX500 to an external signal processing device by using the EFFECT IN/OUT SEND and return the processed signal via the EFFECT IN/OUT RETURN . [. . . ] This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, potentiometers, keys/buttons and similar parts. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: s misuse, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. s connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used. s damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. [. . . ]