Stanton SK-6F User manual

SK 6F
P R O F E S S I O N A L M I X E R
STANTON MAGNETICS, LLC
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Excessive hum when using
phono source.
Low frequency hum while
operating source unit.
Program volume
can’t be adjusted with
master volume control.
No power.
The amplifier is turned up,
but there is no signal.
No signal in headphones.
Poor ground connection.
Poor AC source ground.
Loose input/output connec-
tion. Shorted cable.
Amplifier or outboard gear
connected to the record
output.
Improperly connected AC
cord or power line source
not on.
Faulty output connections
Improper level adjustment.
Improper connection.
Improper level or cue mix
settings.
Properly connect turntable
ground wire to mixer ground
terminal.
Properly ground the AC
source. Check all input and
output connections for
secure fit. Isolate and
replace damaged cable.
Connect amplifier or out-
board gear to master out-
put.
Properly connect AC cord to
AC power source. Turn
power on.
Properly connect amplifier,
or outboard gear to mixer.
Properly set crossfader,
channel faders, gain con-
trols, and input selector tog-
gles.
Check headphone connec-
tion to mixer. Tighten if nec-
essary.
Adjust headphone level and
cue mix to the proper level
and channel settings.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED BELOW MAY VOID WARRANTY
• Follow all security advice printed on your mixer
• When removing the unit's AC plug from the power source, grasp and pull
the plug, NEVER the cord itself!
• Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources, such as power amplifiers.
• When in use, place your mixer on a stable surface, away from vibration.
Always use care when carrying your mixer. Impact, or heavy vibration may
compromise the unit's mechanical integrity. The manufacturer is not
responsible for damage resulting from an impact, or misuse.
• When in use, place your mixer away from sources of hum or noise, such as
transformers, or electric motors.
• To prevent overheating, always provide your mixer with adequate
ventilation air space.
• Avoid stepping on your mixer's AC cord. Repeated compression of the cord
may lead to electrical shorting.
• To avoid damage due to AC voltage peaks, always disconnect your mixer
from the power source during electrical storms.
• Your mixer contains no user-serviceable parts. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized
user-servicing or modifications. In addition, the warranty will be void if any
unauthorized service by the user is detected. Always return your mixer to
an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing.
Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers.
This innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the
professional DJ community, bringing to the marketplace a previously
unavailable, affordable combination of user-friendly, functional design,
rugged construction, and professional quality features.
Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your complete
satisfaction by offering benchmark service and support throughout the long
life of your Stanton product.
Again, we appreciate your patronage, and look forward to many years of
making music together.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

1. Mic level: Controls the
overall microphone output
level.
2. Send: Controls the
level of the effect send
output. this is used to set
the level of the signal
going to the outboard
effects processor or
stomp box.
3. Return: Controls the
level of the effect return
input. This is used to
control the level of the
processed signal going
back into the mixer
4. FX: Effect ON/OFF for
each channel, MIC, and
cue.
5. Gain: Controls the
input level of each chan-
nel.
6. EQ: Individual controls
for low and high frequen-
cy equalization with (+9/-
26 dB) Note: Any
changes made to EQ set-
tings will change the over-
all output level.
7. Master level: Controls
the overall signal output
level.
8. Headphone level:
Controls the overall head-
phone output level. It is
recommended head-
phones with an imped-
ance rating of 200 ohms
or less be used for maxi-
mum volume.
9. Cue pan: Fades the
headphone output
between channels 1 and
2, effectively allowing the
user to preview a mix.
10. Power indicator:
Blue LED indicates
whether mixer is ON or
OFF.
11. Input selector
switches: Selects phono
or line inputs. FLASH™
position allows users to
quickly trigger the phono
input.
12. Input Fader Reverse:
Reverses the direction of
each respective input
channel fader. Includes
bi-color LED to indicate
the status of the reverse
function. When LED is
green, the fader is nor-
mal. When LED is red,
the fader direction is
reversed.
13. Channel fader:
Controls the input chan-
nel level.
14. Headphone mute:
Mutes the headphones
without having to change
its level.
15. Input Level Meter:
Monitors each channel’s
input level with peak hold
function
16. Crossfader Reverse
LED: Bi-color LED indi-
cates the status of the
crossfader reverse func-
tion. When LED is green,
the crossfader is normal.
When LED is red, the
crossfader direction is
reversed.
17. Crossfader: Fades
the master output
between channels 1 and
2.
18. Cue select: In "CUE"
position, the pre-selected
signal of control (9) will be
monitored as a stereo sig-
nal in the headphones. In
"MASTER" position, the
pre-selected signal of
controls (13) and (17) will
be monitored as a stereo
signal in the headphones.
19. Headphone outputs:
Connection for 1/4” and
3.5mm headphone jacks.
Recommended imped-
ance is 32-200 ohms for
maximum volume.
20. Crossfader Curve
adjustment: Adjusts the
shape of the crossfader
curve from a quick cut for
scratching and cutting to
a longer fade for mixing.
21. Crossfader Reverse:
Reverses the direction of
the crossfader.
22. Power switch:
Selects power "ON" or
"OFF".
23. Power supply con-
nector: Input connection
for the accompanying
power supply.
24. Master output: TRS
balanced 1/4” master out-
puts.
25. Outputs: Record out
and unbalanced master
RCA.
26. Inputs: Line and
phono signal inputs for
channels 1 and 2.
27. Microphone input:
1/4” connector
28. Ground posts :
Connect to the turntables’
ground connectors to
eliminate electrical hum.
Ground connectors are
usually supplied with
turntables.
29. Send & return con-
nections: The send out-
put is used to connect the
mixer to the line input of
your effects processor or
sampler. The return input
is used to feed the signal
back from the line output
of the outboard unit. This
creates the effects loop.
30. Program reverse:
Interchanges the outputs
of channels 1 and 2.
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
Notes on audio signal
inputs/outputs:
Line inputs are used to
connect to line level
sources such as CD play -
ers, samplers, tape play -
ers, etc.
Phono inputs are used to
connect to turntables.
Master output connects
to an amplifier, EQ,
crossover, or other out -
board signal processing.
Record out connects to
any line level recording
device such as a tape
deck, DAT, MD, etc....

FADER CLEANING
The SK FOUR faders may need lubrication from time to time. This will extend
the fader life and eliminate any potential damage due to extended heavy usage.
Follow the instruction below the lubricate your faders:
ROTATING AND REPLACING THE INPUT SWITCHES
1. Remove the 3 fader knobs and 4
screws located in the corners of the
face plate and take the plate off the
mixer.
2 . Remove the fader to be cleaned by
unscrewing the 2 outer screws (remov-
ing the 2 inner screws will detach the
fader from the fader plate) and discon-
nect the cable coming from the mixer.
3. Spray a small amount of cleaner or
lubricant into both ends of the fader
and slide the fader back and forth a few
times to spread the fluid evenly
throughout the fader.
4. Shake and wipe off excess fluid
before re-assembling the fader.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Line inputs: 2 (RCA), 150 mV / 27K ohm
Phono inputs: 2 (RCA), 3 mV / 47K ohm
Send: 2 (1/4”), 150 mV / 27K ohm
Return: 2 (1/4”), 775 mV / 1K ohm
DJ mic input: 1 (1/4 inch), 1.5 mV / 3K ohm
Master output: 1 (1/4” TRS Balanced/RCA unbalanced),
1.2 V / 100 ohm
Record output: 1 (RCA), 245 mV / 100 ohm
Headphone output: 1 (1/4 inch), 32 - 200 ohms recommended
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 2 dB
Tone Control : + 9/-26 dB (Hi, Low)
Gain Control: 20dB / 1 Khz
S/N Ratio: Less than 70dB
T.H.D: less than 0.2%
Dimension(LxWxD): 12 3/8” x 10 1/4” x 4” ( 314 x 260 x 102 mm)
Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 Kg)
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To replace the cross or channel faders, follow steps 1 and 2 of the
cleaning instructions. The following replacement parts are available
from Stanton or your local Stanton dealer.
LF-SK6 Channel fader
CF-SK6 Crossfader
CFF1 Focus Fader
PP-SK6F Silver face plate
PP-SK6F-B Blue face plate
PL-SK6 Two way input toggle switch
3PL-SK6 Three way input toggle switch with FLASH
PS-18US US Power Supply (110v)
PS-18EU European Power Supply (220v)
PS-18UK UK only Power Supply (240v)
ROTATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the PROTEKT™ panel
(Cleaning instructions step 1)
2. Remove the 2 outer screws from
the toggle switch plate (removing the
2 inner screws will detach the switch
from the plate)
3. Rotate the plate to the desired posi-
tion and tighten the screws back in
the top and bottom holes
REPLACING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the PROTEKT™ panel
(Cleaning instructions step 1)
2. Remove the 2 outer screws from
the toggle switch plate (removing the
2 inner screws will detach the switch
from the plate)
3. Remove the switch assembly and
disconnect the cable coming from the
mixer.
4. Set the replacement switch assem-
bly in the desired position and place
the screws back in the top and bottom
holes.
This unit has been designed and manufactured using quality components.
Therefore, it is warranted to be free from defects in materials (limited as specified
below), and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the original pur-
chase date. During this period, all service and parts necessary to repair a defect
will be free of charge. This limited warranty applies to mechanical parts which are
subject to wear and tear as specified:Faders, specified durability: 15,000 cycles;
Rotary potentiometers, specified durability: 10,000 cycles; Switches, specified
durability: 10,000 cycles. Consequently, the parts listed above are warranted to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty days (30)
days from the original purchase date.
For the warranty to be valid, please complete the warranty registration card
attached or fill out the online registration
at www.stantonmagnetics.com
Mail completed warranty cards to:
Stanton Magnetics, LLC, 2821 Evans Street • Hollywood, FL 33020
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