Behringer 1202FX Manual - Page 5

5 XENYX 1202FX/1002FX User Manual 1.3 Before you get started 1.3.1 Shipment Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit. ◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. ◊ To assure optimal protection of your XENYX during use or transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case. ◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping. ◊ Never let unsupervised children play with the XENYX or with its packaging. ◊ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentallyfriendly fashion. 2. Control Elements and Connectors This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console. All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail. 2.1 Mono channels 1.3.2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid overheating please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature equipment such as radiators or power amps. ◊ Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit when the latter is connected to the mains! First connect the power supply unit to the console, then connect the power supply unit to the mains. ◊ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord. The unit should always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. ◊ When installing the product, ensure the appliance coupler or power cord is easily accessible for disconnecting the unit from mains. 1.3.3 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully. Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com). Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation! Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls on the mono channels MIC Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR connector and also features switchable +48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones. The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise-free gain as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps. ◊ Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom power supply to prevent switch-on thumps being directed to your loudspeakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter 2.4 "Main section". LINE IN Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a ¼" connector. Unbalanced devices (mono connectors) can also be connected to these inputs. ◊ Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at any one time. You can never use both simultaneously! GAIN Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain. This control should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs. The scale has 2 different value ranges: the first value range (+10 to +60 dB) refers to the MIC input and shows the amplification for the signals fed in there.