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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions ??? All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

Retain Instructions ??? The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings ??? Follow all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.

Cleaning ??? Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Water and Moisture ??? Do not use this appliance near water (for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).

Mounting Accessories ??? Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance. Follow the manufacturer???s instructions for mounting, and use a recommended mounting accessory.

Ventilation ??? Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings, and do not place the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place the appliance in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as speci???ed by the manufacturer.

Heat ??? The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampli???ers) that produce heat.

Power Sources ??? Operate this appliance only with the power source indicated. If you are not sure of your home???s power type,

consult your appliance dealer or power company.

Polarized Power Cord Plug ??? This appliance is equipped with a polarized power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ???t in the power outlet only one way. This is

a safety feature. If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet,

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try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn???t ???t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Power-Cord Protection ??? Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Cleaning ??? The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Wipe it with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

Power Lines ??? An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Nonuse Periods ??? The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when the appliance is to be left unused for a long period of time.

Overloading ??? Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of ???re or electric shock.

Objects and Liquids ??? Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a ???re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

Carts and Stands ??? If the appliance is used with a cart or stand, the cart/stand type should be recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Mounting ??? The appliance should be mounted only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Damage Requiring Service ??? Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali???ed service personnel under the following conditions:

* When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

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*If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance.

*If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

*If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a quali???ed technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.

*If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way.

*When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Servicing ??? Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali???ed service personnel.

Replacement Parts ??? When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci???ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ???re, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check ??? Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition.

Lightning ??? For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

Attachments ??? do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting ??? The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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setting up your mixer

A sudden high output from the mixer could damage your hearing or damage the audio devices connected to your mixer. Before connecting to AC power, turn off your mixer and all audio devices connected to your mixer.

connecting outputs

OUTPUT REC L/R ??? use an audio patch cord (not supplied) to connect your tape deck???s line input jacks to your mixer (match left to left, right to right). You can then record the mixer???s output.

OUTPUT AMP L/R ??? use an audio patch cord (not supplied) to connect your receiver or ampli???er to your mixer (match left to left, right to right). The sound is output to your stereo sound system.

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MIC ??? connect a microphone with a

LINE 1, 2, 3, 4 ??? connect line level inputs from up to four audio sources to your mixer. Do not connect audio sources with line-level outputs to the PHONO 1 or PHONO 2 input jacks.

connecting power

Connect the mixer???s power cord to a standard AC outlet.

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connecting a lamp and headphones

12V/3W MAX LAMP ??? connect a 12V DC/3W BNC lamp (not supplied) to light up the mixer???s controls.

PHONES ??? connect a pair of stereo headphones (not supplied) with a 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) plug. You can then listen and locate a section of music to mix.

listening safely

Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended, high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

To protect your hearing when using headphones, always follow these guidelines to set the listening volume:

???Set CUE LEVEL (headphones volume) to minimum before putting on your headphones.

???After you put on the headphones, adjust CUE LEVEL to a comfortable listening level. Do not increase the CUE LEVEL setting. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level.

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using your mixer

1.Set your output source???s volume to minimum and turn it on.

2.Press POWER to turn on the mixer.

3.Turn on the audio input sources you want to mix.

4.Preset the input signal levels and mix your audio input sources. Refer to the next two sections for details.

5.When you are finished, turn off all connected audio sources (amplifiers, tape decks, and so on), and press POWER to turn off the mixer.

presetting input signal levels

To avoid overdriving a channel or prematurely mixing an audio input source, adjust your mixer to these settings:

For monaural output, set MONO/STEREO to MONO.

For stereo output, set MONO/STEREO to STEREO.

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presetting audio input sources

Before mixing your audio sources (devices connected to

LINE 1, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, LINE 2, LINE 3, LINE 4), you must set their input signal level to each channel input (CH1, CH2, CH3). You do not have to mix every connected input source.

1.To preset the PHONO 1 input source, set PHONO 1/LINE 1 to

PHONO 1.

2.Play the selected input source.

3.Adjust the volume on your headphones or receiver to a comfortable listening level.

4.Slowly adjust CH1 until you get a reading of up to 0 on the mixer???s LED meters.

5.Stop playback of the selected input source.

6.Repeat steps 2-5 to preset LINE 1 to CH 1, PHONO 2 and LINE 2 to CH 2, and LINE 3 and LINE 4 to CH 3.

The mixer???s LED meters show total stereo output level. For best results, input signal levels should be set so the meters read 0db or less.

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Notes:

???Write down the CH setting for each audio source. Then, when you want to mix that source, you can adjust its volume to that setting.

???If it was necessary to set CH 1 to maximum to get a reading of 0 or less on the LED meter, slide CH 1 down to about 8 and adjust MASTER upward until you get a reading of 0 on both LED meters.

presetting the microphone

1.Turn on your microphone.

2.Set OFF/ON/TALKOVER to ON.

3.While talking, adjust DJ MIC until you get a signal reading of up to 0 on both LED meters.

4.Set OFF/ON/TALKOVER to OFF.

MIC ??? connect a microphone with an XLR plug here

OFF/ON/TALKOVER

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sound check

1.Select an input source to play.

2.Adjust its volume (CH control) to its preset signal level (see ???presetting input signal levels??? on Page 9). The mixer???s LED meters should read 0dB or less.

3.Adjust your receiver/amplifier???s volume to an appropriate level for the location or event where the mixer will be used.

4.Adjust the LEFT CHANNEL and RIGHT CHANNEL frequency controls to your preference (see ???using the seven band equalizer??? on page 15). If this causes the LED meters to exceed 0dB, adjust MASTER downward until their readings return to 0dB. Adjust your output device???s volume accordingly.

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mixing your inputs

You can select any two of your connected audio sources and mix them so one or both play through your sound system. Mixing consists of three parts: playing an input source, monitoring a second input source, and switching to a second input source.

playing an input source

1.Set ASSIGN A to the desired audio source (1, 2, 3, correspond to CH 1, CH 2, CH 3).

2.Slide CROSS FADER all the way to A.

3.Set PHONO 1/LINE 1, PHONO 2/LINE 2, or LINE 3/LINE 4 to the preset input source you are going to play first.

4.Adjust the input source???s volume to it???s preset signal level (see ???presetting input signal levels??? on Page 9).

5.Play the source.

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monitoring a second input source

Monitoring a second input source requires listening to an input source, ???nding the desired audio section you want to mix, and adjusting it???s sound level to match the volume of the ???rst input source (the one designated ASSIGN A).

1.Connect and put on headphones. You can listen to one source through the headphones while the other source plays over the sound system.

2.Set ASSIGN B to the second input source (1, 2, 3, correspond to CH 1, CH 2, CH 3).

3.Press CUE (next to the second input source???s CH control).

4.Set PHONO 1/LINE 1, PHONO 2/LINE 2, or LINE 3/LINE 4 to the second input source.

5.Play the second input source.

6.Adjust the second input source???s volume (CH) to it???s preset signal level. If using headphones, adjust CUE LEVEL (headphones volume) to a comfortable listening level.

7.When you reach the desired section of music to mix, stop or pause play.

switching to a second input source

1.Play the second input source.

2.When you are ready to hear it play on your sound system, slide CROSS FADER from A to B.

3.Slide CROSS FADER to the left to fade in ASSIGN A (source one) and fade out ASSIGN B (source two). Slide CROSS FADER to the right to fade in ASSIGN B and fade out ASSIGN A. Slide

CROSS FADER to the center to equally mix the two.

???Do not slide CROSS FADER to the center when monitoring a channel while another is playing. Instead, slide CROSS FADER to the channel you are not monitoring. For example, to monitor channel 1 (ASSIGN A) while channel 2 (ASSIGN B) is playing, slide CROSS FADER to B.

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using a microphone

Your mixer has a set of tone controls for the microphone so you can tailor its high and low frequency sounds.

1.For regular sound, leave MIC TREBLE and MIC BASS set to 0.

2.Rotate MIC TREBLE toward +10 to increase, or toward ???10 to decrease high frequency sounds.

3.Rotate MIC BASS toward +10 to increase, or toward ???10 to decrease low frequency sounds.

MIC TREBLE

MIC BASS

using talkover

When you are not using your microphone, set OFF/ON/TALKOVER to OFF. The microphone???s input is turned off and all other audio input sources are unaffected.

1.To use your microphone, set OFF/ON/TALKOVER to ON. The microphone sound is mixed equally with the other audio input sources.

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2.Set OFF/ON/TALKOVER to TALKOVER so that the microphone???s sound is louder than the other audio input sources. This is useful for paging.

using the seven band equalizer

The seven band equalizer controls, LEFT CHANNEL and RIGHT CHANNEL, further tailor the frequency for CH 1 (PHONO1, LINE 1), CH 2 (PHONO2, LINE 2), and CH 3 (LINE 3, LINE 4) to match your acoustic surroundings or to suit your personal preference.

EQ

1.To activate the equalizer, press EQ. The EQ LED lights.

2.Slide the LEFT CHANNEL and RIGHT CHANNEL controls for a selected frequency to +12dB to boost, or toward ???12dB to cut the frequency???s sound.

To provide smooth frequency control, the equalizer???s controls must overlap slightly. Thus, the 1K control has a slight effect on the range of frequencies covered by the 400Hz and 2.4K controls.

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frequently asked questions

Q - I set up my mixer according to the instructions. Why isn???t it working?

A- Make sure you are connected to a ???live??? AC outlet.

-Verify that all sources are securely connected.

-Check the fuse and replace it if needed.

Q - Why is there no signal from my input source?

A- Make sure OFF/ON/TALKOVER is not set to TALKOVER.

-Make sure the input source is turned on.

-Check the mixer and source control settings.

-Check connections between the mixer and input source.

Q - Why do I hear a humming noise from the PHONO source?

A - Make sure the PHONO 1 or PHONO 2 source???s ground wire is connected to the mixer???s GND terminal.

Q - Why do I hear a humming noise from another input source?

A - Make sure there are no low-level inputs connected to the mixer???s LINE input jacks.

Q - Why am I getting microphone feedback (squealing)?

A - Move the microphone further away from the output speakers or use a directional microphone.

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care

Keep the mixer dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the mixer only in room temperature environments. Handle the mixer carefully; do not drop it. Keep the mixer away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

service and repair

If your mixer is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack???s website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the mixer???s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.

replacing the fuse

The mixer uses a fuse for protection against surges and short circuits. If the mixer suddenly turns off and will not turn on, check the fuse. If necessary, replace it with a 0.5-amp, 250- volt, fast-acting, 11/4 x 1/4 inch fuse (not supplied).

compartment cap.

3.Remove the old fuse and insert a new one. Make sure you replace the fuse only with another fuse of the same type and rating.

4.Replace the fuse compartment cap.

5.Reconnect the mixer to power.

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speci???cations

Speci???cations are typical; individual units might vary. Speci???cations are subject to change and improvement without notice.

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