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NOTE: This product satisfies FCC 
regulations  when  shielded  cables 
and  connectors  are  used  to  con-
nect  the  unit  to  other  equipment. 
To  prevent  electromagnetic  inter-
ference  with  electrical  appliances 
such as radios and televisions, use 
shielded  cables  and  connectors 
for connections.

WARNINg: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
ShOCk  hAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  ThIS 
UNIT TO RAIN, LIqUIDS, OR MOISTURE 

CAUTION:  TO  PREVENT  ELECTRIC  ShOCk 
DO  NOT  USE  ThIS  (POLARIZED)  PLUg 
WITh  AN  EXTENSION  CORD,  RECEPTACLE, 
OR  OThER  TYPE  OF  ELECTRICAL  OUTLET 
UNLESS  ThE  WIDE  bLADES  CAN  bE 
CAREFULLY  INSERTED  INTO  A  MATChINg 
WIDE SLOT.
ATTENTION:  POUR  PREVENIR  LES  ChOCS 
ELECTRIqUES  NE  PAS  UTILISER  CETTE 
FIChE  POLARISEE  AVEC  UN  PROLON-
gATEUR,  UNE  PRISE  DE  COURANT  OU 
UNE  AUTRE  SORTIE  DE  COURANT,  SAUF 
SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A 
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A 
DECOUVERT.

 

 MX-1400 DSP  

 

                     

ELECTRiCaL SaFETY PRECaUTiONS

VOLTAgE SELECTOR SWITCh

LINE VOLTAgE SELECTION 

•  The desired voltage may be set with the  
  VOLTAgE SELECTOR switch on the rear  
  panel (using a flat head screw driver).
•  Do not force the VOLTAgE SELECTOR  
  switch as this may cause damage
•  If the VOLTAgE SELECTOR switch does  
  not move smoothly, please contact a quali- 
  fied service technician.

The  serial  and  model  number  for  this  unit  is 
located  on  the  rear  panel.  Please  write  down 
the  numbers  here  and  retain  for  future  refer-
ence. 

Model No._____________________________

Serial No._____________________________

Purchase Notes:
Date of Purchase_______________________

Dealer Name__________________________

Dealer Address_________________________

_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Dealer Phone__________________________

Summary of Contents for MX-1400 DSP

Page 1: ...User Guide and Reference Manual 3 07 MX 1400 DSP 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www AmericanAudio us...

Page 2: ...Auxiliaries 3 Mic Inputs Balanced outputs High quality Feather Fader for smooth clean cross fades replaceable Bass Mid and Treble for each channel Bass Mid and Treble for Mics 1 2 Mono Stereo Switch o...

Page 3: ...PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT MX 1400 DSP ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS VOLTAGE SELECTOR swi...

Page 4: ...ed by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conveniencereceptacles andthepointwhere they exit from the product OUTDOOR aNTENNa GROUNDiNG If an outside antenna...

Page 5: ...nce 7 Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void your manufactures warranty MX 1400 DSP SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticide...

Page 6: ...an Audio customer support Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible MX 1400 DSP Introduction American Audio www americanaudio us MX 1400 DSP Instruction Manual P...

Page 7: ...er Headphones To avoid damaging your headphones always be sure the headphone volume level 26 is set to minimum before plugging them in To avoid sever hearing damage never put the head phone on without...

Page 8: ...male plug The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective Channel fader 29 Note We recommend that you use a 500 600ohm microphone for the best sound quality 3 Chan...

Page 9: ...ain power is applied be sure you have made all connections to the mixer Also be sure your amplifier s is are tuned off Remember to avoid damaging pops to the speakers the mixer is turned on first and...

Page 10: ...ob is used to adjust the parameter ratio value effect level 16 TAP BUTTON This button is used to override and manually set a tracks BPM Occasionally the built in BPM meter may not function as desired...

Page 11: ...Headphone Jack This jack is used to connect your headphones to the mixer allowing you to monitor the cue source Use headphones only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms Most DJ headphones are rated at 16 ohm t...

Page 12: ...ge applied to a channel signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal Microphone 2 BASS control This knob is used to adjust the low...

Page 13: ...throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers To properly set a channels gain level control 1 Be sure the Master Volume Control 14 is set to level 8 2 Set the Channel Fader...

Page 14: ...r to the user manual included with your CD player Be sure to only use the mono tip mini plug included with your CD player to avoid damage to the mixer and or the CD player 39 CHANNEL 2 Player control...

Page 15: ...el input Input volume will be controlled by the channel three fader The channel Source Selector Knob 5 must be in the Phono 3 Aux 3 position to monitor any source connected to these jacks 44 GND GROUN...

Page 16: ...Unbalanced Jacks 48 The 3 pin XLR jacks send a high current balanced output signal These jacks should be used when you will be driving an amp or other audio equipment with a balanced input or wheneve...

Page 17: ...oken off The ground prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock in case of an electrical short This cord is designed to fit in one direction only Do not attempt to force a cord if it does not...

Page 18: ...parameter ratio percentage Turning the DEPTH FEEDBACK KNOB 15 in a clockwise direction will increase your ratio percentage Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the ratio pe...

Page 19: ...Set Up CASSETTE DECK TURNTABLE This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone turn tables CD players and a tape deck Note Turntables can only be connected to the Phono Level RCA Jac...

Page 20: ...Typical Balanced Output Set up This image details a typical stereo output layout Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both the mixer and the amplifier Always use the balanced output jacks whenev...

Page 21: ...means it may be replaced at any time even when power is applied Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer Replacing...

Page 22: ...rear panel make sure it is not set to low The sound is distorted 1 Check the Trim Output level control on the rear panel make sure it is not set to high 2 Make sure that the Gain level control is not...

Page 23: ...aterial or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audio under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Amer...

Page 24: ...C 1K OHM 10dBV 316mV 2dB MASTER UNBAL 1K OHM 0dBV 1V 2dB MASTER XLR load 600 OHM 600 OHM 4dBm 1 23V 2dB BOOTH load 600 OHM 600 OHM 4dBm 1 23V 2dB DIGITAL OUT load 75 OHM 75 OHM 16dBfs 2dB 0 5 0 1V P P...

Page 25: ...Below 30dB at 1KHz Treble 12 2dB Below 30dB at 13KHz Microphone Equalizer Bass 12 2dB 12 2dB at 70Hz Mid 12 2dB 12 2dB at 1KHz Treble 12 2dB 12 2dB at 13KHz American Audio www americanaudio us MX 140...

Page 26: ...American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 2941 Web www americanaudio us E mail info americandj com...

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