FONESTAR SM-303SC User manual

SM-303SC
COMPACT 3-CHANNEL MIXER
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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. eep 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.
eep 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.
THE 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 S MBOLS 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.
The symbol RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) shows that the product has been
designed and manufactured restricting the use of certain dangerous material(Directive
2011/65/EU on the restriction of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, and its transferal to the Spanish regulations, R.D. 219/2013).
*It is possible that some of these symbols do not appear on the machine.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILIT
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.
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DESCRIPTION
- Compact 3-channel mixer.
- USB audio input/output for connecting to PC.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL
1.- MIC/LINE 1 IN: balanced line/microphone input for channel 1, combo connector(XLR and 6.3 mm stereo
jack).
2.- LINE 2/3 IN: line input for channels 2 and 3, 2 x RCA connectors.
3.- CD/TAPE IN: line input, 2 x RCA connectors.
4.- CD/TAPE OUT: line level output for for recording applications, 2 x RCA connectors.
5.- MAIN OUT: line level output from the MAIN bus mix, 3.5 mm stereo jack connector.
6.- MON: line level output from the MONITOR bus mix, 3.5 mm stereo jack connector.
7.- ON: LED power indicator for the mixer.
8.- GAIN: gain control for the channel 1 input signal. Input sensitivity adjustment.
9.- HIGH/LOW CH 1: channel 1 equalizer. Treble and bass tone control.
10.- PAN: balance control. Sends the signal to the left (L) or right (R) channel of the stereo image from
channel 1.
11.- LEVEL: channel 1 volume control.
12.- PEAK: peak level LED indicator. The LED indicator will light up when the input signal level is high and
distorted. Adjust the input level with the GAIN control so that the LED indicator does not light up.
13.- LINE/USB: line or USB mode operating selector.
14.- HIGH/LOW CH 2/3: channel 2 and 3 equalizer. Treble and base tone control.
15.- BAL: balance control. Sends the signal to the left (L) or right (R) channel of the stereo image from
channels 2 and 3.
16.- LEVEL: volume control for channels 2 and 3.
17.- CD/TAPE IN TO MONITOR: if you press this button, you will send the CD/TAPE IN input to the
MONITOR output. If the button is not pressed, the MAIN bus mix will be sent to the MONITOR output.
18.- CD/TAPE IN TO MAIN: if you press this button, you will send the CD/TAPE IN input to the MAIN output.
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19.- MONITOR: MONITOR output volume control.
20.- CLIP: LED indicators for the saturation level in the MAIN MIX output.
21.- MAIN MIX output volume control.
BACK PANEL
1.- ON/OFF: mixer on/off switch.
2.- USB input/output port for connecting to PC, female USB B connector.
CONNECTION
- Before making any connections, make sure that all the equipment has been switched off and disconnected
from the power supply.
- Check that all the volume and gain controls are at their minimum.
- Connect the desired equipment to the channel inputs. A dynamic or condenser microphone can be
connected to the corresponding input.
- Connect the devices to the power supply.
- Switch the devices on in this order: firstly, the players, then the mixer SM-303SC and lastly, the power
amp or amplifier.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SM-303SC
CHARACTERISTICS Compact 3-channel mixer.
Audio USB input/output for connection to PC.
INPUTS 1 balanced mic./line, combo (XLR and 6.3 mm jack)
1 line, 2 x RCA
1 stereo CD/tape in, 2 x RCA
1 audio USB
CONTROLS Channel 1: gain, bass (±15 dB, 80 Hz), treble (±15 dB, 12 000 Hz), pan
and volume control
Channel 2/3: Bass (±15 dB, 80 Hz), treble (±15 dB, 12 000 Hz), balance,
volume control and line or USB input type selector
Master: Volume control, monitor volume control
CD/tape: main and/or monitor output allocation
FUNCTIONS LED power indicator
LED channel 1 peak indicator
LED indicators for the excess master output signal (clip)
PHANTOM 20 V
OUTPUTS 1 stereo main, 3.5 mm jack
1 stereo monitor, 3.5 mm jack
1 stereo CD/Tape out, 2 x RCA
1 audio USB
RESPONSE 20-20 000 Hz
DISTORTION Harmonic: 0.01%
POWER SUPPL 5 V DC, 500 mA with adapter included or through USB
DIMENSIONS 98 x 42 x 135 mm depth
ACCESSORIES Male USB A to male USB B cable
AC/DC adapter with female USB A output connector
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT
FONESTAR SISTEMAS S.A.
Polígono de Trascueto s/n
39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain)
Declares, under its responsibility, that the following equipment:
Description: Compact 3-channel mixer.
Brand: FONESTAR
Model: SM-303SC
complies with the European Community Directives 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility
and 2006/95/EC on Low Voltage.
Santander, 21st June 2013
Juan Vallejo
Technical Engineer, Sales Department
WARRANT
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 - Apartado 191 - 39080 - Santander, Cantabria, (Spain)
www.fonestar.com
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