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EUROPOWER PMX1000/PMX3000/PMX5000

3. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR

PMX5000: The 

SUB FILTER

 filters out frequencies above

the selected setting, so that only low frequencies are sent

to an (active) subwoofer via the MONO OUT 

). Set this

switch to “On” to activate the filter.
PMX5000: The 

SUB FREQ

 control determines the cut-off

frequency  for  the  subwoofer  output.  This  value  can  be

adjusted from 30 to 200 Hz.
The 

PHONS/CTRL  R

  control  adjusts  the  headphone  or

control room volume (see also 

).

PMX3000/PMX5000:

 

The 

MAIN 2

 control determines the

volume at the MAIN 2 output (see also 

), which is the

same signal as at MAIN 1, but with extra output jacks and

separate volume control.
PMX3000/PMX5000: With the 

CD/TAPE IN

 control you can

adjust the volume of the line signal present at the CD/TAPE

INPUT 

.

 Use the PFL switch to monitor the signal.

PMX1000: With the 

CD/TAPE RET

 fader you can adjust

the line signal applied to the CD/TAPE INPUT 

. Use the

CD/TAPE MUTE switch to mute the channel.

2.4.1 Connectors

Use  the 

CD/TAPE  INPUT

  jacks  (RCA)  to  connect  an

external stereo signal, such as a CD player, tape deck or

other  line-level  sources.

The 

VOICE  CANCELLER 

filters  vocal-specific

frequencies from the CD/TAPE INPUT signal. This

function  can  be  used  for  karaoke,  i.e.  you  can

remove  the  vocals  from  a  song  and  then  sing

along with the music yourself.
The 

CD/TAPE OUTPUT 

provides the line level stereo signal

(e.g. for a DAT recorder).

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If  the  CD/TAPE  OUT  signal  is  connected  to  a

recording  machine  whose  output  signal  is  returned

to  the  CD/TAPE  IN,  feedback  can  occur  when  you

activate  the  record  function  on  the  recording

machine.  So,  disconnect  the  CD/TAPE  IN  from  the

recording  machine  before  you  start  recording  or

set  the  CD/TAPE  input  signal  to  zero!

PMX1000: 

The MAIN OUT jacks allow you to send the main

line level signal to an external amplifier, when, for example,

you  want  to  use  the  mixer  and  effects  section

.

  The

PMX3000 and PMX5000 have two separately controllable

line level MAIN outputs 

 (MAIN 1/2).

Connect  your  monitor  power  amps  or  active  monitor

speakers to the 

MON 1/2 SEND

 to monitor the signal mix

created with the MON controls or to route it to the musicians

on stage

.

The

  POWER  AMP  INSERT

  is  used  to  feed  an  external

signal to the power stage of the mixer. The AMP MODE

setting does not affect the signal.
The 

FOOTSWITCH

 jack is for a standard footswitch. You

can activate an “effect bypass”, thereby muting the effects

processor.  Use  a  dual  foot  switch  for  the  PMX5000,  so

that you can enable/disable FX1 and FX2 independently of

each other. In this case, the tip of the 1/4" plug controls

FX1, and the ring FX2.
PMX3000/PMX5000: The 

MONO OUT  

is for connecting a

subwoofer. The PMX5000 has the additional possibility of

setting  the  low-frequency  range  for  the  subwoofer.  Use

the SUB FILTER control 

 to adjust the frequency.

The 

FX  SEND 

connector  can  be  used  to  route  the  FX

SEND signal from the input channel, for example, to the

input  of  an  external  effects  device.  Since  the  PMX5000

has two FX controls per input signal (see 

), both FX

SEND 1+2 are present at one jack.

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Please  note: The  SEND  signal  is  in  parallel  with  the

FX  SEND  jacks  and  with  the  effects  processor,  so

that  both  can  be  controlled  together  by  one  control.

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For the FX signals, use a 1/4" stereo plug connected

as follows: FX1 = tip; FX2 = ring

The 

PHONS/CTRL 

connector  allows  you  to  connect  a

pair of stereo headphones or an (active) monitor speaker.

2.5 Rear panel

The mains connection is via a standard 

IEC 

receptacle. An

appropriate power cord is supplied with the unit.

FUSE HOLDER

. Before connecting the unit to the mains,

ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage.

Blown fuses should only be replaced by fuses of the same

type and rating. Please also read the information given in

the “SPECIFICATIONS”.
Use the 

POWER 

switch  to  put  your  PMX  into  operation.

The POWER switch should always be in the “Off” position

before connecting your unit to the mains.

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Please  note:  The  POWER  switch  does  not  fully

disconnect the unit from the mains. Unplug the power

cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged

periods of time.

SERIAL NUMBER. 

Please take the time to fill in and return

the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase,

so  as  to  benefit  from  our  extended  warranty.  Or  register

online at www.behringer.com.
This is where you find the cooling fan of the unit

.

The PMX5000 has two cooling fans.

OUTPUT A (LEFT) 

provides either the left stereo main signal

or the monitor signal in mono, depending on the operating

mode selected (see 

). NEVER use this output in bridged

mono mode.

OUTPUT B (RIGHT/BRIDGE)

 provides either the right stereo

main signal, the main mix signal (mono) or the bridged mono

signal, depending on the operating mode selected.

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In BRIDGE mode always connect only one loudspeaker

with  an  impedance  of  at  least 

W

  to  the  OUTPUT  B

jack! NEVER use OUTPUT A in BRIDGE mode

!

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In  all  other  operating  modes  the  impedance  of  the

connected  loudspeaker  must  not  fall  below  4 

W

.

3. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR

A special feature of your PMX power mixer its built-in

multi-effects processor that features the same audio

quality as our renowned studio-grade VIRTUALIZER

PRO DSP2024P. The PMX5000 even has two effects

processors, each of them with 99 different studio effects such

as  reverb,  chorus,  flanger,  delay,  vocal  distortion  as  well  as

various  effects  combinations.

CATHEDRAL

:

 Simulates the dense, long reverberation of a

large cathedral, which is appropriate for solo instruments or vocals

in slow pieces. Choose between two variations.

PLATE

Simulates the sound of plate reverberation and hence

is a classic for drums (snare) and vocals. The second variation

features more high-end sparkle than the first.

CONCERT

Select between a small theater and a large hall.

Although this program is similar to studio (see below) it features

more, presence which adds  to its  “lively”  character.

STAGE

Is well suited for dissipating the sound of a keyboard

or an acoustic guitar.

ROOM

You can clearly hear the walls of the room. A useful

program  for  reverb  that  isn’t  directly  noticable  (rap,  hip  hop

vocals) or to make dry recordings of instruments sound natural

again.

STUDIO

:

 This  simulation  of  a  middle  to  large-sized  room  is

also available in two variations. Both variations sound very natural

and can be used as all-purpose effects.

SMALL  HALL

Simulates  a  small,  lively  (strongly  reflecting)

hall and is perfect for processing drums.

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Summary of Contents for Europower PMX1000

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 December 2003 User s Manual ENGLISH EUROPOWER PMX1000 PMX3000 PMX5000 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...hat produce heat 9 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 If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Pr...

Page 3: ...ce All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we can make it to produce such high grade devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components etc Isn t it only fair...

Page 4: ...details The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord 1 1 3 Warranty The EUROPOWER s serial number is l...

Page 5: ...s place only if a plug is inserted into the corresponding jack 1 4 stereo plug tip signal output ring input All mono input channels are equipped with inserts The stereo channels have a TRIM control for gain adjustment with the input sensitivity ranging from 20 to 20 dB PMX1000 The stereo channels 5 6 and 7 8 feature an additional XLR connector for microphones whose gain can be set from 0 to 40 dB ...

Page 6: ... a sufficiently high level Make sure that the Clip LED illuminates with signal peaks only If it is constantly illu minated the effects processor is overloading which can lead to unpleasant distortion The FX SEND fader PMX1000 or FX FX 1 2 fader PMX3000 PMX5000 controls the level sent to the effects module and to the FX SEND output jacks The effects display always reads the currently selected prese...

Page 7: ...acks and with the effects processor so that both can be controlled together by one control For the FX signals use a 1 4 stereo plug connected as follows FX1 tip FX2 ring The PHONS CTRL connector allows you to connect a pair of stereo headphones or an active monitor speaker 2 5 Rear panel The mains connection is via a standard IEC receptacle An appropriate power cord is supplied with the unit FUSE ...

Page 8: ...y differ in the length of reverb time FLANGER REVERB The combination of flanger and reverb effects PHASER REVERB The combination of a classic stereo phaser and a reverb effect Here too the phaser is combined with different reverb types ROTARY SPEAKER REVERB The combination of a rotary speaker effect and reverb program DELAY REVERB Delay and reverb is the most common combination for vocals solo gui...

Page 9: ...the correct polarity Each of the SPEAKON jacks carries only the assigned single signal see the information given on the rear panel of the power mixer Fig 4 5 SPEAKON connector Please be sure to only use commercial SPEAKON cables type NL4FC for connecting your loudspeakers to the power mixer Please check the pin assignment of your loudspeakers and cables dependent on the PMX speaker output you choo...

Page 10: ...tage monitors Use the footswitch to enable disable the effects processor Fig 5 2 Bridged mono operation This illustration shows the power mixer with a sub woofer connected to OUTPUT B For a bridged mono operation to OUTPUT B the AMP MODE selector switch must be set to its lower position BRIDGE A separate stereo power amp BEHRINGER EUROPOWER EP1500 connected to the preamp main outputs delivers the ...

Page 11: ...nd the monitor signals separately from each another Each of these signals is then sent to two speakers wired in parallel Fig 5 4 Standard set up example The illustration shows just one channel configuration possible comprising mono and stereo sources and additionally the tape input output for recording the mix signal or feeding in a playback signal 5 WIRING EXAMPLES All manuals and user guides at ...

Page 12: ...5 Expanded set up This application is an expanded set up based on the standard set up as shown in fig 5 4 and provides additional connection options Again this is just an example which can be expanded in various ways All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 13: ...3 Mains voltage Power consumption 500 W Fuse 3 15 A 220 240 V 5 A 100 110 V Mains connector 102 dB 106 dB A weighted 88 dB 91 dB A weighted 84 dB 86 dB A weighted RCA approx 1 kΩ 134 dB 136 dB A weighted 131 5 dB 134 dB A weighted 129 dB 131 dB A weighted 10 Hz 200 kHz 3 dB 10 Hz 155 kHz 1 dB Standard IEC receptacle 700 W 4 A 220 240 V 6 3 A 100 110 V 85 250 V 50 60 Hz 1 4 TRS connectors unbalance...

Page 14: ...imilar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty s improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals s connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used ...

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