Behringer Pro Mixer DX052 User manual

PRO MIXER DX052
Version 1.0 March 2003
Users Manual
ENGLISH

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PRO MIXER DX052
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Read these instructi ns.
2) Keep these instructi ns.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) F ll w all instructi ns.
5) D n t use this device near water.
6) Clean nly with a dry cl th.
7) D n t bl ck any ventilati n penings. Install in
acc rdance with the manufacturers instructi ns.
8) D n t install near any heat s urces such as radiat rs,
heat registers, st ves, r ther apparatus (including
amplifiers) that pr duce heat.
9) D n t defeat the safety purp se f the p larized r
gr unding-type plug. A p larized plug has tw blades
with ne wider than the ther. A gr unding type plug
has tw blades and a third gr unding pr ng. The wide
blade r the third pr ng are pr vided f r y ur safety. If
the pr vided plug d es n t fit int y ur utlet, c nsult
an electrician f r replacement f the bs lete utlet.
10) Pr tect the p wer c rd fr m being walked n r
pinched particularly at plugs, extensi n c rds, and the
p int at which they exit the unit.
11) Only use attachments/access ries specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use nly with the cart, stand, trip d, bracket, r table
specified by the manufacturer, r s ld with the device.
When a cart is used, use cauti n when m ving the cart/
device c mbinati n t av id injury fr m stumbling ver
it.
13) Unplug this device during lightning st rms r when
n t used f r l ng peri ds f time.
14) Refer all servicing t qualified service pers nnel.
Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged
in any way, such as p wer supply c rd r plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled r bjects have fallen
int the device, the unit has been exp sed t rain r
m isture, d es n t perate n rmally, r has been
dr pped.

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PRO MIXER DX052
DX052
PRO MIXER
Professional 2-Channel DJ Mixer with BPM Counter and VCA aders
sProfessional 2-channel ultra low-noise DJ mixer with additional mic input
sIntelli ent dual auto-BPM counter
sSuper-smooth ULTRAGLIDE faders with up to 500,000 life cycles
sVCA fader en ines for utmost reliability and smooth audio performance
sDedicated curve control for all faders
sProfessional crossfader reverse switch
sAwesome adjustable XPQ stereo surround effect
s2-band kill EQ (-32 dB), ain and balance control per channel
sPFL function with CH-1/CH-2 balance control
sPrecise master/cue level meter with peak hold function
s2 dual input stereo channels, 1 ULN microphone channel
sDedicated FX loop for connection of external devices (sampler, reverb processor etc.)
sGold-plated RCA sockets for excellent audio quality
sSuper-ru ed construction ensures lon life, even under the most demandin conditions
sManufactured under ISO9000 certified mana ement system

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PRO MIXER DX052
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5
1.1 Before you get started ................................................... 5
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................... 5
1.1.2 Initial operation ...................................................... 5
1.1.3 Warranty .............................................................. 5
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................... 6
2.1 Stereo channels 1 and 2 ................................................ 6
2.2 Microphone channel ....................................................... 7
2.3 MASTER and MONITOR section ..................................... 7
2.4 Front panel connectors ................................................. 7
2.5 XPQ 3D surround effect ................................................. 7
3. CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 8
4. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 9
5. WARRANTY .............................................................. 10
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Welcome to the team of
PRO MIXER users and
thank you very much for
expressing your confi-
dence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing
the DX052. Writing this
foreword for you gives
me great pleasure,
because it represents
the culmination of many
months of hard work
delivered by our
engineering team to
achieve a very ambitious
goal: to design an ex-
cellent DJ mixer offering
remarkable functions
with the maximum in
flexibility and perfor-
mance. The task of designing our new PRO MIXER certainly
meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by
focusing on you, the discerning user and DJ. Meeting your
expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was
fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of people
together, and what a great feeling it is when everybody who
has participated in such a project can be proud of what theyve
achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products youve
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
(manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system)
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.
We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-
quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. So its only fair to pass this benefit on
to you, isnt it? Because we know that your success is our
success too!
I would like to thank all of those who have made the
PRO MIXER possible. You have all made your own personal
contributions, from the developers to the many other employees
at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
My friends, its been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer

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PRO MIXER DX052
1. INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
Your purchase of the BEHRINGER PRO MIXER DX052 has put
you at the forefront of todays trends in DJ mixing consoles.
Numerous features, such as the beat counter and XPQ 3D
surround effect, enable you to work in completely new and
creative ways. The DX052 is a mixer for professional use, it is
extremely easy to operate and it helps you give free rein to your
creativity.
Time is tight and if you dont want to be left in the dust, youd
better get moving. To help you along, we have developed an
excellent DJ mixing console with the most popular new features
and technologies. It is perfectly suited for use in dance clubs or
for DJ systems and is sure to deliver tons of pure fun.
Be honest: who really likes to read manuals? We know you
want to get started right away, but it is only after reading these
instructions that you will fully understand and be able to properly
use all the features your DX052 has to offer. Take the time to
read everything through!
+The f ll wing users manual is intended t
familiarize y u with the units c ntr l elements,
s that y u can master all the functi ns. After having
th r ughly read the users manual, st re it at a safe
place f r future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Ship ent
The PRO MIXER was carefully packed at the assembly plant to
assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard
box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect
the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
+Damaged units sh uld NEVER be sent directly t us.
Please inf rm the dealer fr m wh m y u acquired
the unit immediately as well as the transp rtati n
c mpany fr m which y u t k delivery f the unit.
Otherwise, all claims f r replacement/repair may
be rendered invalid.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation,
and never place the PRO MIXER on top of an amplifier or in the
vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.
+Bef re plugging the unit int a p wer s cket, please
make sure y u have selected the c rrect v ltage:
The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains
three triangular markings. Two of these triangles are opposite
one another. The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is
the voltage to which your unit has been set up, and can be
altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°. ATTENTION:
This d es n t apply t exp rt m dels that were f r
example manufactured nly f r use with 120 V!
+If y u alter the units v ltage, y u must change the
fuses acc rdingly. The c rrect value f the fuses
needed can be f und in the chapter
SPECIFICATIONS.
+Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses f
appr priate rating with ut excepti n! The c rrect
value f the fuses needed can be f und in the
chapter SPECIFICATIONS.
Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All
requiered safety precautions have been adhered to.
+Please make sure that the unit is gr unded at all
times. F r y ur wn pr tecti n, y u sh uld never
tamper with the gr unding f the cable r the unit
itself.
1.1.3 Warranty
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled
out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You
may also register online at www.behringer.com. The serial
number needed for the registration is located at the top of the
unit. Failure to register your product may void future warranty
claims.
1.2 The users manual
This users manual has been written in such a way to enable
you an overview over the control elements of the unit and offers
at the same time detailed information about possible applications.
To facilitate quick look-ups, control elements have been described
in groups depending on their function. Should you need detailed
information about specific topics not covered in this manual,
please visit our website at www.behringer.com.
ATTENTION!
+We w uld like t bring y ur attenti n t the fact
that extremely l ud s und levels may damage y ur
hearing as well as y ur headph nes. Please l wer
all OUTPUT LEVEL kn bs leftwards bef re p wering
up the unit.