FONESTAR MX-862 User manual

MX-862
MIXER/PREAMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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We take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product.
We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instructions
that are given. Keep the manual for future reference.
SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
ELECTRICAL SECURITY
Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the
power supply of the machine.
To avoid damaging the equipment, electrical shocks, fire or physical injury when you connect or disconnect
the equipment from the power supply, pull the plug firmly out of the mains socket holding the plug, never the
cable.
Always do this with dry hands.
Keep the power supply cable far from sources of heat. Do not put heavy objects on top of it or change it.
Clean dust and dirt off the power supply cable regularly.
Do not open the machine; you could get an electric shock.
CAUTION
While installing the machine, make sure it is switched off and unplugged.
Do not open the machine. Touching the internal parts is dangerous and you could receive an electric shock.
The machine must not be splashed or dripped on. Never place recipients with liquid inside on the machine.
Do not place anything inside the machine.
LOCATION
Place the equipment on a horizontal surface with enough space around it to allow ventilation.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and excessive dust.
Do not place the machine near magnetic fields or static electricity.
Do not use surfaces which vibrate or receive impact.
Do not pile machines on top of one another.
VENTILATION
Never block or cover the ventilation slits on the machine.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.
PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
When the machine is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
If you are using an adapter, take into account that it will continue using electricity even if the machine is
switched off. If it is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
T E ENVIRONMENT
To save energy, switch the machine off when you are not going to use it for a long time. The machine could
contain substances that are harmful to the environment or human health. To minimize the effect of these
substances the machine must be correctly managed and recycled when you decide to dispose of it.
When you dispose of it remember: it cannot be thrown into a conventional rubbish bin.
If it contains or uses batteries, these must be disposed of separately.
The machine (without batteries) must be disposed of correctly. Put it in a container specially intended for the
collection of electronic and electrical appliances, at the dump or hand it over to the dealer when you purchase
similar equipment, so that the dealer can dispose of it correctly (at no added cost).

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE*
The symbol formed by the expression “Class 1 laser product” written in a rectangle
indicates that visible or invisible laser radiation could be produced. Avoid direct exposure
to the laser.
The symbol formed by a ray of lightening inside a triangle shows that the machine has
connection terminals or a circuit with areas with a current which could cause an electric
shock, even in normal working conditions.
The symbol formed by an exclamation mark in a triangle shows that the instruction manual
must be referred to for information on how the machine works and its use.
The symbol formed by one square inside another square shows that the machine has
double electrical insulation.
The European Community symbol shows that the machine complies with the current
European Union legislation, as well as its transposition to local legislation.
The symbol of a rubbish bin crossed out and over a horizontal line shows that when the
product is disposed of it must be done properly, placing it in a special selective electronic
and electrical equipment container or through a dealer when purchasing a similar product,
at no additional cost. It also shows that the machine was put on the market after 13th
August 2005 (European Community Directive 2002/96/CE of Electrical and Electronic
recycling, and its Spanish equivalent R.D.208/2005).
In accordance with what is set out in the aforementioned decree, FONESTAR is registered
in the RAEE (Registro de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos) in a special section REI
(Registro de establecimientos Industriales), with the entry number 001851.
*It is possible that some of these symbols do not appear on the machine.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY
The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning.
FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the
information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketability
or fitness for any other use.
All rights reserved by FONESTAR, S.A.

DESCRIPTION
- Mixer/preamplifier.
- Priority paging. Chimes.
- 4 mic./line inputs with direct output and 4 line inputs.
-General purpose output activated by prioirty.
- Mono/stereo mode.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL
1.- VOL: volume control of the corresponding input channel.
2.- SIGNAL/PEAK: LED power indicator of the corresponding input channel. It lights up green (SIGNAL)
when a signal is detected in the input channel. It lights up red (PEAK) when an input signal is detected
with a level that is too high in the corresponding channel.
3.- GAIN: gain control of the corresponding input.
4.- BASS: control to equalize the bass frequencies.
5.- TREBLE: control to equalize the treble frequencies.
6.- LED output signal level indicators.
7.- eadphone output, 6.3 mm jack connector.
8.- eadphone output volume control.
9.- MASTER: general volume control of all the outputs in the device.
10.- LED power indicator of the device.
11.- On/off switch.
12.- Power supply voltage selector 230/115 V AC (lower part of device).
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REAR PANEL
1.- Power supply input 230/115 V AC.
2.- TONE: closes the contacts among one of the preset tone terminals (1-4) and the COM terminal in order
to play the corresponding tone.
3.- VCA: remote volume control per channel. Connect an external potentiometer between the terminals
R and COM for the right channel and between the L and COM channels for the left channel in order
to remotely control the volume of both the output channels.
For more information, consult the Remote Volume Control section.
4.- General purpose contacts which are activated when there is a priority activated.
5.- OUTPUT: line level unbalanced stereo master output, 2 x RCA connectors.
6.- OUTPUT: line level balanced stereo master output, 2 x XLR connectors.
7.- INPUT 5-8: stereo aux inputs, 2 x RCA connectors.
8.- VOL: direct output volume control.
9.- OUT: balanced direct output, 6.3 mm stereo jack connector.
10.- INPUT 1-4: mic./line inputs which use a combo connector (XLR and 6.3 mm stereo jack), accepting
balanced and unbalanced microphone signals of 30-600 Ω and balanced electret condenser
microphones that require 48 V phantom power supply, present in pins 2 and 3 of the XLR connector.
They also accept line level signals, balanced or unbalanced from mixers, audio players, etc.
11.- MIC/48 V/LINE: input sensitivity switches. They have 3 positions:
MIC: in this position, low impedance dynamic microphones 30-600 Ω can be connected to inputs 1 to 4.
48 V: in this position, electret condenser microphones that require 48 V phantom power supply can be
connected to inputs 1 to 4.
LINE: in this position, audio sources such as CD players, audio players etc. can be connected to inputs
1 to 4.
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PRIORITY AND CHIMES
It is possible to select the priority of input channels 1 to 4, as well as its level. Similarly, it is possible to select
whether the chimes are played or not in the input channels 1 to 4. In order to access the jumper and the
potentiometer it is necessary to unscrew the upper cover of the device.
Once opened, you should find two jumpers and a potentiometer in each of the input channels 1 to 4 as
shown in the picture, which allow:
- the priority of each channel to be activated or deactivated (PRIORITY).
- the priority level with which the connected signal will enter in the corresponding channel to be established
(PRIORITY LEVEL).
- the chimes for each channel to be activated or deactivated (TONE).
MONO/STEREO MODE
It is also possible to select the operating mode of the mixer/preamplifer in stereo mode or in mono mode. In
order to access the jumper it is necessary to unscrew the upper cover of the device.
Once opened, the mono/stereo selection mode jumper should be found on the right side next to the
transformer, as shown in the picture. Select the required mode.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
- Make the connections with the mixer/preamplifier and all the components of the installation switched off
and disconnected from the power supply.
- Connect the audio devices or required microphones to the corresponding inputs.
-Check that the direct input and output volume controls are at their minimum.
- Power the mixer/preamplifier mod. MX-862 using the AC mains socket.
- Once the connections have been made according to your needs, connect the devices to the mains supply
and switch them on. After use, do not forget to switch off and disconnect the device from the power supply.
REMOTE VOLUME CONTROL
It is possible to control the volume of both output channels remotely. In order to do so, connect two
potentiometers in the VCA terminals on the rear panel of the mixer in the following way:
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MX-862
CHARACTERISTICS Mixer/preamplifier.
Phantom power supply.
Priority paging.
Chimes.
4 mic./line inputs with direct output.
General purpose output activated by priority.
Stereo/mono mode.
Remote volume control of the master output.
INPUTS 4 balanced mics./lines, switchable XLR 5 mV and 700 mV
4 stereo aux, 2 x RCA 600 mV
OUTPUTS 1 balanced stereo master, 2 x XLR 4.7 V
1 unbalanced stereo master, 2 x RCA 4.7 V
1 stereo headphones, 6.3 mm jack 1.6 V
4 balanced direct outputs, 6.3 mm stereo jack, 3.7 V
CONTROLS Inputs 1 to 8: volume and trim type control with cover for gain, treble and
bass.
eadphones: volume
Master output: volume
Direct outputs: volume
RESPONSE 20-20,000 z
DISTORTION armonic: < 0.1% at 1 k z
S/N RATIO Microphones > 65 dB
Aux/Line > 80 dB
PHANTOM 48 V in mics. 1 to 4, selectable
PRIORITY Inputs 1 to 4 through signal level, selectable
Chimes through contact closure, selectable
PO ER SUPPLY 230/115 V AC, 15 W
DIMENSIONS 483 x 44.5 x 230 mm depth. 1 U 19" rack
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FONESTAR SISTEMAS S.A.
Polígono de Trascueto s/n
39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain)
Declares, under its responsibility, that the following equipment:
Description: Mixer/preamplifier
Brand: FONESTAR
Model: MX-862
complies with the European Community directives 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility,
2006/95/EC on Low Voltage and 2011/65/EU on the restriction on the use of certain dangerous
substances in electrical and electronic appliances (Ro S).
Santander, 20th May 2015
Juan Vallejo
Technical Engineer, Sales Department
ARRANTY
This product has been tested and has passed the corresponding quality control prior to being put on the market.
FONESTAR guarantees the suitability of the product for its specified use during a period of 2 years from the
delivery date and commits itself to repair or substitute the goods as expressed in the Spanish law ‘La Ley General
para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 16 Noviembre.
The lack of conformity in the first six months after purchase, due to a manufacturing defect, will be rectified with
no more than showing the proof of purchase. After six months FONESTAR reserves the right to demand proof of
the product being sold with that problem.
This warranty does not include damage produced by: inappropriate use or negligence, accidents, worn out parts
due to use, breakages, burns, spilt liquids or other substances, excessive humidity, battery deterioration and
internal manipulation of the device, the software or its components by unauthorized persons, and in general any
use that is unrelated to the nature and purpose of the product.
If any service is needed during the warranty period because of lack of conformity, please contact the business or
distributor where the product was purchased in no more than 2 months after being conscious of the problem. It
is only necessary to contact FONESTAR if it is impossible or imposes an undue burden for them to solve it.
To benefit from this warranty it is necessary to show the proof of purchase with the date clearly visible, with no
corrections or crossing out.
This document adds information, and never decreases the consumers’ rights, which in all cases are protected by
the Spanish law ‘La Ley General para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007
16 Noviembre’.
FONESTAR is a member of ECOEMBALAJES ESPAÑA, S.A. “ECOEMBES”, with number 03497 and all our products
carry the symbol, backed by our membership and subscription to the above mentioned organization with the recycling and
subsequent management of our packaging.
FONESTAR, S.A. - NIF A28780443 - Poligono Trascueto - 39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain)
www.fonestar.com
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