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SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the pre-
sence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages with-
in the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.

Protective Ground Terminal

AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal

ON:

Denotes the product is turned on.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to impo-
rtant operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read.

OFF:

Denotes the product is turned off.

WARNING

Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent the possibility of death or injury to the user.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.

Protective Ground

Operating Conditions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning

Servicing

Power Cord and Plug

the recommended fuse type as indicated in this
manual. Do not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before
replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is
OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet.

Before turning the product ON, make sure that it is
connected to Ground. This is to prevent the risk of
electric shock.

Never cut internal or external Ground wires. Likewise,
never remove Ground wiring from the Protective
Ground Terminal.

Always install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage, do
not subject this product to any liquid/rain or moisture.
Do not use this product when in close proximity to
water.

Do not install this product near any direct heat source.

Do not block areas of ventilation. Failure to do so
could result in fire.

Keep product away from naked flames.

Read these instructions

Follow all instructions

Keep these instructions. Do not discard.

Heed all warnings.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

Do not tamper with the power cord or plug. These are
designed for your safety.

Do not remove Ground connections!

If the plug does not fit your AC outlet seek advice from
a qualified electrician.

Protect the power cord and plug from any physical
stress to avoid risk of electric shock.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This
could cause electric shock or fire.

When required, either blow off dust from the product
or use a dry cloth.

Do not use any solvents such as Benzol or Alcohol.
For safety, keep product clean and free from dust.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only.

Do not perform any servicing other than those instruc-
tions contained within the User's Manual.

Fuse

To prevent fire and damage to the product, use only

No user serviceable parts inside.

Power Supply

Ensure that the mains source voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the product. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the product and
possibly the user.

Unplug the product before electrical storms occur
and when unused for long periods of time to reduce
the risk of electric shock or fire.

External Connection

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains
cabling (power cord). Failure to do so could result
in shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from
a registered electrician.

Do Not Remove Any Covers

Within the product are areas where high voltages
may present. To reduce the risk of electric shock do
not remove any covers unless the AC mains power
cord is removed.

Covers should be removed by qualified service
personnel only.

WARNING

1

Disposing of this product should not be
placed in municipal waste and should be
Separate collection.

Summary of Contents for AMX-140FX

Page 1: ...14 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE with DIGITAL EFFECTS AMX 140FX USB User s Manual LTO R www altoproaudio com Version 1 0 February 2006 English...

Page 2: ...away from naked flames Read these instructions Follow all instructions Keep these instructions Do not discard Heed all warnings Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Do not t...

Page 3: ...d digital products made by musicians for musicians With our design centres in Italy the Netherlands and the United Kingdom we provide you with world class designs while our software development teams...

Page 4: ...NDS EQUALIZER Controls 9 4 7 AUX SENDS Controls 9 4 8 PAN BAL Control 10 4 9 PEAK LED 10 4 10 LEVEL Control 10 4 24 2TK IN OUT Connectors 12 4 11 MAIN MIX LEVEL Dial 10 4 12 OUTPUT LEVEL LED Display 1...

Page 5: ...l for small gigs recording and fixed PA installations The AMX 140FX USB mixing console is packed with some key features that can not be found in other consoles of its size 4 mono these are provided wi...

Page 6: ...witch connected to the DFX FOOTSWITCH Switch able Low cut filter on each mono channel Peak LED on each channel AUX send 1 2 per channel for external effects and monitoring Control room and headphone o...

Page 7: ...ontrols are turned down This will avoid damages to your speakers and avoid excessive noise 3 4 Before disconnecting the AMX 140FX USB always turn off the power switch 3 5 Do not use solvents to clean...

Page 8: ...AUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR POWER ON OFF RATED POWER CONSUMPTION 27W PHANTOM USB CH 1 2 MAIN MIX USB RECORD...

Page 9: ...lter with a slope of 18 dB per octave You can use this facility to reduce the hum noise infected by the mains power supply or the stage rumble while using a microphone 3 4 2 INPUT LEVEL Setting avoid...

Page 10: ...B and the center frequency is 2 5 kHz 4 6 3 LOW This is the Bass control Boost male voice or kickdrum and bass guitar Your system will sound much bigger than what it is The gain range goes from 15dB t...

Page 11: ...tored in several different stages and then sent to the PEAK LED When this LED blinks it warns you that you are reaching signal saturation and possible distortion The PEAK LED will blink with a level t...

Page 12: ...just AUX2 In AMX 140FX USB model AUX RETURN2 DFX is connected rightly with the output of the internal digital effects but this signal flow will be broken if you have any external signal inserted from...

Page 13: ...when the input signal is too strong In case of the digital effect module being muted this LED also lights up PEAK LED 31 VARIATIONS Control 29 Since you have selected the preferable effect the next s...

Page 14: ...ith XLR and 1 4 TRS sockets which is used to send the audio signal to an amplifier USB SERIAL PORT This serial port is used to connect the unit to PC with the supplied transmission line LINE USB 4 26...

Page 15: ...k only occasionally In Now repeat the same sequence for all input channels The main LED Meter could move up into the red section this case you can adjust the overall output level through the MAIN MIX...

Page 16: ...Pin3 Pin2 Pin1 Linked to Pin1 manually Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 TS Type Unbalanced Sleeve Tip TRS Type Balanced Tip Ring Sleeve TRS Type Unbalanced Tip Ring Sleeve In line Connection For these applications the...

Page 17: ...ingle TRS jack for Send and Return in this case use an insert Y cable that configured like the examples below 2 1 3 1 2 3 TIP RING SLEEVE TIP RING SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING SLEEVE Cen...

Page 18: ...no and on stereo channels is factory wired as POST FADER If you have some skill in electronic components soldering you can modify this setting and have all your AUX SENDS configured as PRE FADER Modif...

Page 19: ...te a record head and multiple playback heads at intervals along the tape 1 3 5 4s 0 84ms SPRING REVERB Simulate the analog transducers springs lightly stretched sound MONO DELAY STEREO DELAY FLANGER C...

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Page 21: ...er output 120Ohm Hi shelving 15dB 12kHz Mid bell 12dB 2 5kHz Low shelving 15dB 80Hz Low Cut filter 75Hz 18dB oct A D and D A converters 24 bit DSP resolution 24 bit Type of effects Hall Room Vocal Pla...

Page 22: ...pply AC AC Adaptor Main voltage USA Canada 100 120V 60Hz Europe 210 240V 50Hz U K Australia 240V 50Hz Power Consumption 27watts Physical Net weight 2 5Kg 6 61lb Dimension W D H 270mm 310mm 43mm 10 63...

Page 23: ...LTO of 1 year from the purchase date if you have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time 3 3 During the warranty service may repair or replace this product at its own option at no charge to...

Page 24: ...lto altoproaudio com Fax 886 4 22346757 c All rights reserved to ALTO All features and content might be changed without prior notice Any photocopy translation or reproduction of part of this manual wi...

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