Carvin MX842 Instruction Manual

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  • Carvin MX842 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    CARVIN MX640/MX842 Powered Mixers OPERATION MANUAL Manual No. 96-00842 Revision 1.0 12340 World Trade Drive., San Diego, CA 92128 800-854-2235
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    MX640/MX842 Your New Mixer Section 1 Receiving Inspection INSPECT YOUR MIXER AND THE SHIPPING CARTON FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any damage is found, notify the shipping company & CARVIN immediately. SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to
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    to aid you in understanding your new mixer. So, with this manual in hand you hold the key to proper operation of your new mixer, and to achieve truly professional results. May you enjoy many years of enjoyment, success, and fun with your new CARVIN mixer! Carvin's national toll free number: 800-854
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    Mixer CONTENTS Description Your New Mixer Receiving Inspection For the New Owner Table of Contents Quick Start Up MX640 Detail Control Descriptions MX640 Channel Control Descriptions MX640 Master Control Descriptions MX640 List Tool Kit Maintenance Service and Technical Information Technical
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    MX640/MX842 Your New Mixer Section 1 Quick qtart I Iot GETTING STARTED QUICKLY If you're like most new owners, you're probably in a hurry to plug your mixer in and use it. Here are some brief instructions to get you going quickly. With the mixer unplugged, turn the unit off and complete the
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    TAPE IN 5 10 LINE OUT 5 0/''\10 MONITOR MAIN MON PROTECT O 0 5 0 10 MASTER O ED CARVIN MX640 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER GRAPHIC EQUALIZER B O 12 8 12 a 4 4 4 4 8 8 12 12 ® 125 , these controls allow for wider tone compensation over typical mixers. The Lo EQ will boost or cut bass starting
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    System Master Controls 14 15 16 17 18 51 6 0 REV 10 5 CARVIN MX640 O T EFF 10 0 0 EFF 10 0 O 10 EFF SND 5 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER GRAPHIC EQUALIZER to isolate the power amp from the mixer section. NOTE: The "RING" connection is the signal from the mixer. The "TIP" connection feeds the power
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    lay the unit on its back blocking air. 2. AC LINE FUSE - The MX640 fuse is built into the AC receptacle socket-marked by an arrow on the rear out the Fuse Holder (built into the AC 4. POWER SWITCH - To turn your MX640 on, simply press the switch to the "ON" position as listed on the rear panel
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    L/R TAPE IN 5 10 UR LINE OUT 5 O 10 MONITOR UR MON 0 PROTECT 0 0 5 O 10 MASTER 0 CARVIN MX842 O 2 a 4 0 4 2 0 63 12 8 4 4 8 12 $ 63 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER A 125 250 500 circuits, these controls allow for wider tone compensation over typical mixers. The Lo EQ will boost or cut bass starting
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    O 10 UR TAPE IN 5 0' '10 UR LINE OUT O t0 MONITOR L..44 MON PROTECT O MASTER 010 CARVIN MX842 OO 12 8 0 4 12 ® 63 Qo 12 8 0 4 4 8 12 63 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER A MASTER level is a stereo control directing the L & R signals of the mixer into the built-in stereo power AMP 1 "Left" & AMP 2 "
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    MX842 Rear Connections 0 0 cAunor4- To prevent eiecIno shock 6:i not defeat the sakty ground on me parer cad. Do not remove the cover. Na user. sensoeabie parts iris+de. WARNING - To prevent fee or six.* hazard do not e, pos.lo ranor rrcesture. Dorotmail a wrongLire value DANGER -To prevent a fee
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    HOOKUP CONFIGURATIONS / DIAGRAMS FIG 1. 2 COND SHIELDED INSTRUMENT / MIC CABLE Jacket Shield FIG 2. 3 COND SHIELDED XLR BAL. MIC CABLE Jacket Shield FIG 3. 2 COND NON-SHIELDED 16 AWG SPEAKER CABLE Jacket Insulation Wire Insulation Wire FIG 4. BALANCED XLR WIRING 3 COND. SHIELD CABLE-SEE
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    FRONT PANEL 5 MX842 SPEAKER HOOKUPS The L/R MON switch on the front panel above the MASTER level control allows one of the built in power amps to drive monitor speakers while allowing the other power amp to drive the MAIN speakers. Both FIG. 7 & 8 will show how this is done. See item #5 on Pg 3-2.
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    will show how this is done. See item #12 on Pg 2-2 FIG 9. MX640 CONNECTIONS FOR MAIN SPEAKERS ONLY USE ONLY 16 AWG OR HEAVIER UNSHIELDED CABLE REAR PANEL ON SPEAKER OUTPUTS OFF 0 10 MASTER 0 THIS SWITCH "OUT" TO USE THE MX640's AMP FOR MAIN SPEAKERS ONLY 9 0 0 ' USE 20 240 VAC: VAC:
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    FIG 11. EXTERNAL MONITOR (AMPLIFIER/SPEAKER) HOOKUP MON LEVEL CONTROL LINE OUT L/R MONITOR 0/"\10 r MONITOR l7F1 MON C PROTECT O a TAPE IN L TAPE IN R SWITCH "OUT" A AMP PATCH B AMP MX842 MASTER CONNECT EFF SND EFF RTN 1 0 TAPE OUT L TAPE OUT R MONO OUT LJR EFF RTN 2 2 COND SHIELD CABLE
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    TIP MONO PHONE PLUG TIP SLEEVE TO - AMP INPUT r-1 OUTPUT INPUT EFFECTS FROM RING I SHIELDED CABLE (GROUND) MONO PHONE PLUG TIP - SLEEVE MIXER SIGNAL OUTPUT FIG 14. TAPE / AUX. INPUT & OUTPUT CONNECTIONS USE 2 COND. SHIELD CABLE WITH PHONO (RCA) CONNECTORS MX842 MASTER CONNECT LINE OUT
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    FIG 15. FOR STEREO EFFECTS 1, 2, & 3-CONNECTIONS (USE 2 COND. SHIELD CABLES) Return Mix Level (Stereo) s 0 10 UR TAPE IN EFFECTS 1 IN A OUT B MX842 MASTER CONNECT LINE OUT UR 0 MONITOR 0 STEREO PLUG 4- FF SND - R EFF RTN 1 TAPE IN L TAPE IN R TAPE OUT L TAPE OUT R (c) o A AMP ATCH B
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    it does not fall below the MINIMUM LOAD impedance thatyour mixing console is rated to handle. On all CARVIN powered mixers the MINIMUM RECOMMENDED impedance is 4 ohms per amp (2 ohms for the MX640). You may of course use higher impedances. In order to figure the impedance of your speaker system you
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    MX640 and effects processor. One of the greatest problems of circuit overloading is flood or spot lights A vinyl slip cover (manufactured by CARVIN) is highly recommended and should be used to properly protect your speakers. Always keep your mixer well ventilated when using it. Keep a minimum of
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    MX640/MX842 Service and Tecknical Specifications MX640 Specifications POWER AMP SECTION Power Output Frequency Response THD Power Amp/Speaker Protection MIC/LINE PRE AMPS Channels Line Input Impedance XLR Bal Input Impedance
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    OUT LINE OUT, SPKR -I' POST LEV MAST LEVEL OUT TAPE OUT RIGHT MAIN TAPE OUT • LEFT y MONITOR CARVIN 1155 INDUSTRIAL AVE. ESCONDIIX)1, 0CA 92029 (619) 747-17 FAX 747-9065 MX640 Block Diagram DRAWN BY. APPROVED C. McEU N PCB NO ASS, No 87-00842 REVISED BY C. McEUEN DATE W,),,29NOV90
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    CHANNEL LINE IN .. ,, CHANNEL A.0 O 6 EFF R. 1 ''' LEF I RIGHT -20dB O- EO LO EQ EFF RTN 2 /.12t_r RING TAPE I R RIGHT LEFT TAPE IN L c I MONITOR MONITOR] PAN ::.+ R7 LEVEL EFFECTS RIGHT LEFT REVERB TANK REVERS EFF SND MONITOR IM A S IT E MONITOR AMP PATCH 0 OUT' uR NO/
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    30-00645 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER NOTES: (UNLESS OH IERWISE SPECIFIED) CAR VIN 1155 Industrial Ave. Escondido, CA 92029 619-747-1710 FAX 747-9065 MX640 INTERCONNECT Rev (B) Part No. Date Revised 10-00000 (Rev B) 28OCT90 Appr v Jo/ Dat!ily 2r lietdfri ---% , J 6 7 4,V1 s7 DrAwn B`Se: ,0Date
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    30-08041 CHANNEL MASTER CABLE #1 1 CH. OUT LEFT 2 CH. OUT RIGHT 3 _MONITOR PEED H15 EFFECTS FEED +15 VDG 6 -15 VDC 7 _PHANTOM +48 VDC 8 GROUND REVERB TANK REVERB SND REVERB SND REVERB RTN GROUND 30-08049-4 SYSTEM MASTER 1 2 3 54 H1 6 7 8 2 3 H6 4 LEFT/MONITOR TO CH 1 TO CH 2 H5 0 O 01 Cz)
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    H1-1 4.7K P4 MONITOR 5K P2 cw 100K R4 4.7K EFFECTS C5 H1-4 >- 7 R10 10uF 5.6K 50V 10pF 6 A2. 5 C13 _4\3/\, 10uF 50V 39K H1-3 > I>- CARVIN 1155 INDUSTRIAL AVE. ESONDIDO, CA 92029 (619) 747-1710 FAX 747-9065 MX 842, MX 640 CHANNEL CARD DRAWN BY: C. MCEUEN DATE 8 DEC 88 APPSILD
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    EFF RTN 1 L I C26 11.3.A COOK r -1 T 2 R37 10uF/50V 10K 10pF 2 A3.A C25 R31 10uF 22K 50V EFF RTN 1 R C24 P3.8 -14-2 C31 R36 6 10pF C23 R30 • R25 4.7K -I SAAr• C14 R23 II • 10 330pF 2 Al .A CI:C13 =_-.0022 R24 R15 10K 100K REVERB DRIVE R20 2 A2 R22 150 2.2K A2.B R21 150
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    ARE TYPE 33075 SY1.4 A C D H P R S LAST USED LIST NOT USED 14 68 4 2 18 88 2 ,155 INDUSTRIAL AVE CARVIN ESC01O7ND7IDO. CA 92029 161 t71 E AX 74 7 9065 MX640 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .... APP./ C MCEUEN --- 7 Pc. ma 4161 3000445 80 00645 . 1, 8 NOV 40 )a 14 -.4 , 4fr' Fit, C 11560
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    Dill 5600 Z105., 044735 R117 1000 C115 100K 02 5 LSt • nr., 2.5•H 0105 J175 R121 100K K51 OC I AUDO OUT 2.3v.• (400W. 211/ -15 C119 ,1µF CARVIN 1155 INDUSTRIAL AVE. ESCONDIDO. CA 92029 (619) 747-1710 FAX 747-9065 ADJUST P1 /P51 FOR 6mV (t0..V) DROP ACROSS 400W MONO POWER MODULE (WS
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    r El= 41 4. 1 R31 Al 04 MAID NWT 10µF 50V SK 0.2K 011 Mi a 0.P a OUTPUT 10K C2 120•F CS S60pF CS 16 RS 47µF 3300 63V R4 WV 100K 6800 C511 OtµF .1 3 012< AUDIO Hi •2 10 1.5K 6.2K NPUT 50y arx H1.7 P OUTPUT 'OK C52 C55 120, 560p1 C53 1511 R53 47µF Inv 3300 6000 RS4 1
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    service department to repair your MX640/MX842 mixer. Call us Toll-Free 800-854-2235 for your Service number so we will anticipate your shipment. Put the Service Number on the carton and be sure to include a full description of every problem TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin takes no responsibility for
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CARVIN
MX640/MX842
Powered
Mixers
OPERATION
MANUAL
Manual
No.
96-00842
Revision
1.0
12340
World
Trade
Drive.,
San
Diego,
CA
92128
800-854-2235