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5 & 8-CHANNEL 

MIXERS

L502 & L802  Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do 

not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
AVERTISEEMENT:  Pour  réduire  les  risques 

d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce 

matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

RISK OF

 ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC 

ELECTRIQUE NE 

PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF

 ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC 

ELECTRIQUE NE 

PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 
remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et 
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce matérial à la pluie ou 
à l’humidité.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do 

not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
AVERTISEEMENT:  Pour  réduire  les  risques 

d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce 

matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

RISK OF

 ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC 

ELECTRIQUE NE 

PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF

 ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC 

ELECTRIQUE NE 

PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 
remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et 
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce matérial à la pluie ou 
à l’humidité.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE 
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) 
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do 

not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
AVERTISEEMENT:  Pour  réduire  les  risques 

d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce 

matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

RISK OF

 ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC 

ELECTRIQUE NE 

PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF

 ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC 

ELECTRIQUE NE 

PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 
remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et 
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce matérial à la pluie ou 
à l’humidité.

APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING 
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of owning 
the LvL mixer. Please carefully read and understand the instructions inside this owner’s 
manual before attempting to operate your new powered loudspeaker.
This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding the use and 
maintenance of the amplifier. Take special care to heed all warning symbols and signs 
inside this manual and those printed on the amplifier on the back of the loudspeaker.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE PRODUCT TO 
WATER/MOISTURE, NOR SHOULD YOU OPERATE THE PRODUCT NEAR ANY 
WATER SOURCE.
The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the user manual 
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, and 
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

WARNING

Handle the power supply cord with care.
Do not damage or deform it as it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. 
Hold the plug attachment when removing from wall outlet. Do not pull on the power 
cord.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.   READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and operating instructions should be read 

before this product is operated.

2.   RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instructions should be 

retained for future reference.

3.   HEED WARNINGS – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions 

should be adhered to.

4.   FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5.   DO NOT turn on the product module before connecting all other external devices.
6.   WATER AND MOISTURE – Moisture can damage the product and can cause 

corrosion of electrical contacts. The system should not be used near water - for 
example, a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or near 
a swimming pool, and the like.

7.   HEAT – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, or other sources (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8.   POWER SOURCES – This product should be operated only from the type of power 

source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply 
to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

9.   GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION – Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 

polarization or grounding-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong is provided 
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician 
for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 3rd 
pin grounding prong.

10.   POWER-CORD PROTECTION – Power supply cords should be routed so that they 

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, 
paying particular attention to the cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

11.    CLEANING – The product should be cleaned only as recommended by  

the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a dry cloth. Avoid getting water inside 
the product.

12.   NON-USE PERIODS – The power cord of the product should be unplugged from 

the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

13.   OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall 

and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

14.   DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE – The product should be serviced by qualified 

service personnel when:

A.   The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B.   Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
C.   The product has been exposed to rain; or
D.   The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change 

in performance; or

E.   The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

15.   Keep the product out of extended or intense direct sun light. 
16.   No containers filled with any type of liquid should be placed on or near the 

product.

17.   SERVICING – The user should not attempt any service to the product beyond that 

described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to 
qualified service personnel.

18.   VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation 

and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. 
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be 
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This 
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack.

19.   ATTACHMENTS – do not use attachments not recommended by the product 

manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

20.   ACCESSORIES – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, 

bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, 
and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

21.   LIGHTNING – For added protection 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.

22. 

 

 

REPLACEMENT PARTS – When replacement parts are required, be 
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by 
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original 
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or 

 

other hazards.

23.   SAFETY CHECK – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask 

the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in 
proper operating condition.

To prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle 
or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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Summary of Contents for L502

Page 1: ...L502 5 CHANNEL MIXER L802 8 CHANNEL MIXER 10168 Harbinger Lvl L502 802 Manual indd 1 7 8 14 3 15 PM ...

Page 2: ...at produce heat 8 POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company 9 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarization or grounding type plug The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your ...

Page 3: ...nts 16 WELCOME Congratulations on your recent purchase of a new Harbinger LvL Series mixer They are the perfect choice for bands or individual musicians who are looking for great sounding mixes live performance durability and audio specs that studio users demand To get the most out of your new mixer we suggest that you read through this entire manual at least once then refer back to it as needed 1...

Page 4: ...ing into the microphone You should hear your voice through the headphones Don t hear anything Here are a few things to check Do you need to switch phantom power on Look at the markings on your microphone If it says condenser then Phantom Power should be switched on If it says dynamic then leave it off although phantom power won t damage a dynamic mic Are the level and gain knobs turned up on chann...

Page 5: ...s on channels 1 and 2 5 If you re using a condenser microphone switch on the PHANTOM POWER function If you re using a dynamic mic or don t know which type you re using leave phantom power off 6 Turn the MAIN MIX fader up way 7 Slowly turn the GAIN control on channel 1 up to about way Watch the meters above the main fader If they go up to 0 or if the PEAK light flashes red on your channel turn the ...

Page 6: ...be connected to a stage monitor or effects processor 8 Phones Out Stereo output for driving a pair of headphones The output level is controlled by the Control Room Phones knob CONTROL SECTION A High EQ Controls a high shelving EQ boosting or cutting frequencies from 12kHz and above B Mid EQ A peaking EQ control boosting or cutting frequen cies centered around 2 5kHz C Low EQ Controls a low shelvin...

Page 7: ...the Phones outputs M Phantom Power Sends L802 48V L502 15V phantom power to the XLR inputs N Meter Shows the signal level being sent to the Main Outs If the red 0 or 5 lights are on the output is being distorted O Power LED Shows that the mixer is switched on P Main Mix Sets the level to the Main Outs Q Aux Send Master The Aux Send master is the master output volume for the individual Aux Sends pe...

Page 8: ...n controls the level of the microphone or line level signal plugged into the mixer If the gain is set too low the output signal will be noisy when you turn it up at the level control If gain is set too high it will distort For best performance set the gain while looking at the meters Turn the Level control so that it s facing straight up Then turn the gain up until you see the first or second ligh...

Page 9: ...S LEFT MONO INPUT This input expects a line level signal It accepts either balanced TRS or unbalanced TS cables If only the Left Mono input is used on a channel that signal will be sent to the left and right outputs If the Right input is also used this input will be sent to the left output RIGHT INPUT As above this is a line level input either balanced or unbalanced It is sent to the right output ...

Page 10: ...ntl Rm the Aux RCA input will be sent to both the control room outs and the headphones If you turn the control room level all the way down there will be no signal in the headphones AUX SEND This jack sends the aux buss out of the mixer Turn up the Aux knob on any channel to send it to the Aux Send output See page 9 for more information about the aux buss AUX RCA OUTPUT This is a pair of unbalanced...

Page 11: ...ecrease of a frequency range centered at a specific point resulting in an EQ curve that looks like a hill increase or a valley decrease Compare to Shelving Equalizer Control see pages 8 9 for more information PHANTOM POWER A voltage signal that runs through a microphone cable to power condenser microphones Harmless to microphones that don t need it except for very old and or damaged ribbon microph...

Page 12: ...er T Positive Left S S R R T T T Positive Positive Positive Negative 2 Positive 2 Shield R Negative Right 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 3 R Negative Negative S Shield S Shield 3 Negative S Shield S Shield S Shield S Shield XLR F RCA TRS TS UNBALANCED CABLE UNBALANCED STEREO 10168 Harbinger Lvl L502 802 Manual indd 12 7 8 14 3 15 PM ...

Page 13: ...IGH 80 12K LOW PAN LEVEL LEVEL MAIN MIX STEREO CHANNELS 2 3 and 4 5 L L R R PAN L R HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT AUX RCA TO PHONES AUX RCA TO MIX PHONES LEFT MAIN MIX OUT RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT CD AUX RCA OUT LEFT RIGHT CD AUX RCA IN LEFT MAIN BUS RIGHT MAIN BUS METER PHANTOM 15 VDC 10168 Harbinger Lvl L502 802 Manual indd 13 7 8 14 3 15 PM ...

Page 14: ...LEVEL LEVEL AUX MAIN MIX STEREO CHANNELS AUX RETURNS 3 4 and 5 6 L L R R PAN AUX AUX RETURN TO MAIN MIX L R L R AUX SEND HEADPHONE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT AUX RCA TO CTRL RM PHONES AUX RCA TO MIX CONTROL ROOM PHONES LEFT MAIN MIX OUT RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT LEFT CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS RIGHT CD AUX RCA OUT LEFT RIGHT CD AUX RCA IN LEVEL METER LEFT MAIN BUS RIGHT MAIN BUS AUX BUS BLOCK DIAGRAM L802 10168 Harbing...

Page 15: ...15 dB 2 5 kHz n a Stereo Channel Low n a 15 dB 80 Hz n a Output Level Maximum 20 dBu 20 dBu 20 dBu Maximum Input Levels Mic 12 dBu Gain 10 dB 12 dBu Gain 10 dB 12 dBu Gain 10 dB Line Input 20 dBu Gain 10 dB 20 dBu Gain 10 dB 20 dBu Gain 10 dB Aux RCA Input and Aux Return 20 dBu 20 dBu 20 dBu Input Impedance Mic Input 2 6 kΩ balanced 2 6 kΩ balanced 2 6 kΩ balanced Line Input 20 kΩ balanced 20 kΩ b...

Page 16: ...nties apply after that period Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of product loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits downtime goodwill damage to or replacement of equipment and property and any costs of recovering reprogramming or repro...

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