SoundCraft COMPACT 4 User manual

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SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDESAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE
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For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols
should be read carefully.
CAUTIONS
The lightning flash with square symbol, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
WARNINGS
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
NOTES
Contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your equipment.
HEADPHONES SAFETY WARNING
Contain important information and useful tips on
headphone outputs and monitoring levels.

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IMPORTANT
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your mixer
to the mains for the first time.
© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2003 All rights reserved
Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.
Part No. ZM0293-03 Issue:1.5
Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual
is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.
Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information
or any error contained in this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form
or by any means, electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying
and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of Soundcraft.
Harman International Industries Limited
Cranborne House
Cranborne Road
POTTERS BAR
Hertfordshire
EN6 3JN
UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.soundcraft.com

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1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd.
End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation.
Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the
Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited
Distributor.
Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.
2 If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User
it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and/or workmanship to such an extent
that the effectiveness and/or usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the
defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the
following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components.
Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.
3 Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to
and from the Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid.
4 This warranty shall only be valid if:
a) The Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained
in Soundcraft’s manual; and
b) The End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect
appearing; and
c) No persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have
effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the
Equipment; and
d) The End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft
recommends, with only such operating supplies as meet Soundcraft’s specifications
and otherwise in all respects in accordance with Soundcraft’s recommendations.
5 Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or negligent
handling, chemical or electro-chemical or electrical influences, accidental damage, Acts of God,
neglect, deficiency in electrical power, air-conditioning or humidity control.
6 The benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User.
7 End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in addition to and
do not affect any other rights to which they may be entitled against the seller of the Equipment.

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CAUTIONS
• Use only the AC adaptor supplied:
UK HB10064 KR HB10067 (C4 ONLY)
EU HB10065 AZ HB10068 (C4 ONLY)
US HB10066 JP HB10069 (C4 ONLY)
Mains voltage selection
This setting is not adjustable. The AC adaptors are capable of operating at either 230V AC or
115V AC +/- 10%. Check the voltage rating of the AC adaptor before plugging in.
Do not use the AC adaptor for any other purpose.
Replace the complete AC adaptor if the plug, lead or adaptor is damaged.
Refer to the Soundcraft dealer from where the equipment was purchased.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
UK & EUUK & EU
UK & EUUK & EU
UK & EU US & CANUS & CAN
US & CANUS & CAN
US & CAN
Neutral:Neutral:
Neutral:Neutral:
Neutral: Blue White
Live:Live:
Live:Live:
Live: Brown Black
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue or White must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N.
The wire which is coloured Brown or Black must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L.
Ensure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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•Read these instructions.
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer,
through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer.
•Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Objects containing liquid must not be placed on the apparatus.
•The disconnect device is the mains plug; it must remain accessible so as to be readily operable
in use.
•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 are provided for your safety.
When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use cables and hardware specified by the manufacturer.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
•It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by
Soundcraft or its authorised agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss
or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.
•If a trolley is used to carry multiple , use caution when moving the trolley / apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual describes the safety precautions, warnings, specifications, installation and operating
procedures specific to the following Soundcraft products only:
Soundcraft COMPACT4 RW5677 UK / EU / US / KR / AZ / JP
Soundcraft COMPACT10 RW5678 UK / EU / US / KR / AZ / JP
The information in this manual should be read by end users of one of the above products only. In
particular, this manual should not be read in conjunction with any other product not listed above.
The above products do not contain any user-serviceable parts and the user guide does not contain
any technical servicing information. Qualified service personnel can obtain a separate Technical
Manual incorporating the user guide, Part No ZM0293-01 from Soundcraft or one of its accredited
distributors.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising
from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
INSTALLING THE MIXER
Correct connection and positioning of your mixer is important for successful and trouble-free
operation. The following sections are intended to give guidance with cabling, connections and
configuration of your mixer.
•Choose the mains supply for the sound system with care, and do not share sockets or
earthing with lighting dimmers.
•Position the mixer where the sound can be heard clearly.
•Run audio cables separately from dimmer wiring, using balanced lines wherever possible.
If necessary, cross audio and lighting cables at right angles to minimise the possibility of
interference. Keep unbalanced cabling as short as possible.
•Check your cables regularly and label each end for easy identification.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid storing or using the mixer in conditions of excessive heat or cold, or in positions
where it is likely to be subject to vibration, dust or moisture.
Keep the mixer clean using a soft dry brush, and an occasional wipe with a dry cloth.
Do not use any other solvents which may cause damage to paint or plastic parts.
Avoid placing drinks or smoking materials on or near the mixer. Sticky drinks and
cigarette ash are frequent causes of damage to connectors, rotary controls and switches.
Regular care and inspection will be rewarded by a long life and maximum reliability.
PRECAUTIONSPRECAUTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully.
In particular, you should also read the Cautions and Warnings on pages 5-6 of this manual.
When using mains power, the console must only be
connected to the Mains Voltage indicated on the power
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Application 1 : Computer Based RecordingApplication 1 : Computer Based Recording
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Compact 10 DimensionsCompact 10 Dimensions
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Typical Connecting LeadsTypical Connecting Leads
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System Block DiagramSystem Block Diagram
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To get you working as fast as possible, this manual begins with a 10 second tutorial. Here you can find quick information on any feature of
the console, and a page reference where you can find a more detailed explanation.
Just pick out the feature you need more information on, find the associated number and read the brief explanation on the opposite page.
More detail can be found by delving deeper into the user guide.
Owners of Compact10 consoles will notice additonal jack inputs on Stereo Channels 1-4, these can be used for line level inputs from
synthesisers, samplers, drum machines etc.
NOTE: ALL SETTINGS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR DEFAULT POSITION - I.E. THE MOST COMMON SETTINGS TO BEGIN A SESSION
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