Phonic MX300 XE User manual

DJ MIXER
MX300 XE

1. Read these instructions before operating this
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
’
s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“ dangerous voltage ” within the
product
’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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V1.0 Mar 15th, 2011
DJ MIXER
MX300 XE
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................4
FEATURES......................................................................................................................4
GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................................................4
FRONT PANEL...............................................................................................................5
BACK PANEL...............................................................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................8
1. Read these instructions before operating this
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
’
s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“ dangerous voltage ” within the
product
’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Phonic MX
DJ Mixer series – MX300 XE. In order to get the
best performance of the MX DJ Mixer series, please
read all safety and owner’s manual carefully before
operating the mixer, and keep it in a safe place for
further reference.
FEATURES
4Channel 1-3 on the front panel switchable between
phono, mic or line
4Mic 1 microphone-input via unbalanced XLR-
socket on the front panel
4Mic 2 and 3 microphone-input via 1/4” mono-jack
on the back panel
4Input sensitivity control (gain) for each channel
43-fold, separate tone-control (bass, middle, treble)
for each channel with extremely wide range
4Limited Killfuntion (attenuated to –30dB) and
limited F/X-function (enforced to +15dB) possible.
You can cut the signal almost completely off by
turning the control to the left
4High-quality smooth channel faders
4Super long durable crossfader replaceable from
above
4Crossfader for mixing channels 1, 2,and 3
(crossfader assign button)
42 beat-indicator at the crossfader for perfect
mixing
43 LED-level-displays (master-out L/R and Cue
Level)
4Headphones-connection on the front panel
4Headphone-output adjustable via Cue Level-
control
4Additional Cue Split/Cue Mix-button
4Cue Split function: the Cue-signal is on the one
side of the headphones and the output-signal on
the other side
4Cue Mix function: the adjustable mix of cue-
signal and output signal is on both sides of the
headphones
4Mixing of the headphones-signal possible via cue
mixing-fader
4Output signal adjustable via master-control and
balance-control
4Master-Out, Booth-out, and Rec-Out via 2 RCA-
sockets each
4Rec-Out independent from master-level for
records with static level
4Separately controllable monitor-output (DJ-booth)
for connecting active speaker or an additional
amplier
4High-grade discotheque-mixer with a convincing
sound
GETTING STARTED
1. Before turn on the power, set the Master output
control on each channel all the way off.
2. Always turn the power off before connecting or
disconnecting cables.
3. Check the AC Voltage before connecting the AC
plug.

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FRONT PANEL
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1. Mic 1 Socket
Connect the microphone with this XLR plug and
control the signal via the Mic Level-control. You can
adjust the microphone volume by using the ch-1
fader. Make sure that the PHONO/LINE/MIC switch
is set to MIC.
2. Talkover Button
Press this button if you want to use your microphone.
When the button is pressed, all other signal ources
will be attenuated by 14 dB, so that the microphone
can be clearly heard. In the OFF position, all signals
returns to their original level.

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3. Cue Split/Cue Mix Button
Cue Split function (button pressed): the cue signal
is on the one side of the headphones and the output
signal on the other side.
Cue Mix function (button released): the adjustable
mix of cue-signal and output-signal is on both sides
of the headphones.
4. Cue Level Control
With this knob, you can adjust the headphones
volume without changing the output signal.
5. Headphone Socket
Connect your headphone with impedance between
8 and 600 Ohms to this connector.
6. Cue Mixing Fader
Connect your headphones to the headphones
socket and select the desired channel for monitoring
with the Cue button. When you set the cue mixing
fader to PGM (cue button without function), you can
cue the output signal of the mixer. When this fader
is set at the center position, you can cue both the
channel signal you selected and the output signal.
7. Beat Indicator
The LED lights up at every bass beat of the respective
source. As soon as the LEDs ash synchronously,
the speed of the two sources is synchronized.
8. Master Level / Cue Level Display
The upper display shows the level of the left and
right master output, while the lower display shows
the level of the channel currently being cued (cue
LED on).
9. Gain Control
Use this knob to set the level of input channel.
10. Treble Control
Used to increase or lower the HIs of the input
channel.
11. Middle Control
Used to increase or lower the MIDs of the input
channel.
12. Bass Control
Used to increase or lower the LOWs of the input
channel.
13. Phono /Line /Mic Switch
Use this switch to select the input to be sent to the
individual channel.
14. Crossfader Assign Selector
With this knob, you can choose whether channel 1
(button pressed) or channel 2 (button released) will
be assigned to the left crossfader-side. The other
channel remains active.
15. Channel Fader
Used to adjust the level of each channel.
16. Cue Button
Use this button in order to select the channel(s) to
be monitored. The red LED next to the button will
come up when its channel is being selected.
17. Crossfader
Mixes the signals of one channel with another. If the
crossfader is in the center position, both channels
can be heard.
18. 12V Lamp
BNC-socket for gooseneck lamp with a maximum
current 120 mA.
19. Power Switch
Press down the button to turn on this unit. The LED
will illuminate when the power is on.
20. Booth Control
You can connect your monitor system with this booth
socket on the back panel.
21. Balance Control
Used to adjust how much of the signal is sent to the
left and right master socket.
22. Master Control
Adjust the level of the master-output.

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BACK PANEL
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23. AC Connection
Used to plug the power cord in.
24. AC Voltage Selector
Make sure that the selector is properly set according
to your current local power supply company.
25. Fuse Holder
Only operate the fuse when the device is
disconnected from mains. Only use fuses of the
same rating and power.
26. Master Output
Master output connects to the main amplier (DJ
nal mix after crossfader section), accepts RCA
jacks.
27. Booth Output
Connect your monitor system here.
28. REC OUT Output
To connect your recording unit. These jacks are
RCA types, which are suitable for connection of a
recording device. Its level is not inuenced by the
master control.
29. Phono / Line Inputs Sockets
These inputs, for ch-1~3, accept RCA-plug
connectors. Use phono input socket for phonograph
turntables. Use line socket for CD players, cassette
players. Line level musical instruments with stereo
outputs such as rhythm machines or samplers
should also be connected with the line input socket.
30. MIC Sockets
Connect your microphone with 1/4” jack plug here.
The signals of Mic 3 can be controlled via ch-3,
if phono 3/line 3/mic 3 switch is set to mic 3. The
signals of Mic 2 can be controlled via ch-2, if phono
2/line 2/mic 2 switch is set to mic 2.
31. GND
Connect the earth cable from the turntables. This
helps to reduce humming and pop noise.

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SPECIFICATIONS
MX300 XE
Input 3 phono, 3 line, 3 mic
Output 1 master, 1 rec
1 booth via RCA
Minimum Input Voltage
Phono 3.2mV RMS, 47kOhms
Line 150mV RMS, 47kOhms
Microphone 3mV RMS, 2.2kOhms
Output Voltage
Line 7V RMS max
Headphones 0.4V
Frequency Range +/-3 dB
Phono 20Hz ~ 2KHz
Line 10Hz ~ 50KHz
Microphone 20Hz ~ 20KHz
Distortion <0.05%
S/N Ratio
Phono -50dB
Line -64dB
Microphone -60dB
Talkover Attenuation -14dB
Headphones Impedance 8 Ohms
Tone Control
Treble 40KHz,-30dB ~ 15dB
Middle 1KHz,-30dB ~ 15dB
Bass 40Hz,-30dB ~ 15dB
Dimension (W x D x H) 254x 320 x99 (mm)
Weight 3.5 (kg)
Power Supply 115/230V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 30 W

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