Allen&Heath XONE 22 User Manual
USER GUIDE
Publication AP7402
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Limited One Year Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the
original owner.
To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this
equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide
before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the
defective unit to ALLEN & HEATH Limited or its authorised agent as
soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following
conditions
Conditions Of Warranty
The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions in this User Guide.
The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or
accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User
Guide or Service Manual, or approved by ALLEN & HEATH.
Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by
ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent.
This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN &
HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase.
Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage.
In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your ALLEN &
HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply.
This product complies with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility
directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage
Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 & 2 1996 for use in
Environments E1, E2, E3, and E4 to demonstrate compliance with the
protection requirements in the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were
affected. This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as
acceptable for its intended use. Allen & Heath has a strict policy of
ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety and EMC standards.
Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can
contact Allen & Heath.
XONE:22 User Guide AP7402 Issue 1
Copyright © 2009 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
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http://www.allen-heath.com http://www.xone.co.uk
Check that you have received the following:
PACKED ITEMS
Xone:22 mixer
Spare knobs
Power Supply
Fit the correct mains adaptor for your region.
Safety Sheet
Important ! Read this sheet
before starting.
Retain for future reference.
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Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:22 performance DJ
mixer. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit please
spare a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the controls and setup
procedures outlined in this user guide. For further information please
refer to the additional information available on our web site, or contact
our technical support team.
CONTENTS
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Warranty......................................................... 2
Packed Items .................................................. 3
Contents ......................................................... 4
Connection diagram..................................... 5
Introduction ................................................... 6
Input channel controls................................. 7
Master section controls............................... 8
Master section controls continued........... 9
Rear panel connections ............................... 10
Front panel connections.............................. 11
Filters reference............................................ 12
Operating levels ............................................ 13
Earthing ........................................................... 14
Servicing and jumper settings..................... 15
User replaceable spare parts...................... 16
Fault finding .................................................... 17
Specification.................................................... 18
Block Diagram ............................................... 19
Product registration ..................................... 21
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:22
The Xone:22 has been designed to meet the requirements of those users
who want a high quality, affordable, compact DJ mixer. Its feature set has
been kept to the essential elements needed to produce professional
quality mixes, without compromising the design by adding superfluous
gimmicks.
Key features of the Xone:22 are:
• 2 stereo channels with dual phono/line inputs
• 3 Band full cut equalizer
• Voltage Controlled Filter system
• Soft switched (FET controlled) external effects loop
• Accurate signal level monitoring
• Main mix outputs on professional level balanced XLR connectors
• Dedicated local monitor output (booth monitor)
• Pro standard headroom (+18dB) to prevent overload
• +25dBu maximum output level (balanced XLR)
• Low audio distortion (typically 0.002% at +10dBu output)
• Dedicated record output
• Crossfader curve switch
• Cue mix control with cue to master switch
• UV sensitive ink screen for improved low light legibility
• Same high quality components as all other Xone mixers
• Universal voltage power supply (works anywhere in the World)
We wish you the same fun playing on it as we have had designing it!
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Input level control
Adjust so that the average music level lights the
0 LED on the meter, with
the beats lighting the +3
to +6 LED. Turn down if
the +9 Red LED is illuminated
Input selector
Switches between Phono
(turntables) and Line
(CD)
3-Band full kill EQ
Turn anti-clockwise to
kill a frequency band or
clockwise to boost.
INPUT CHANNEL CONTROLS
If all bands are fully clockwise the signal will be
muted
Channel Meter
Indicates the signal level
through the channel. Adjust the level control so
that the peak signal level
lights the +3 or +6 LEDs.
Reduce the signal level if
the red +9 LED lights.
These meters will display
the Left/Right channel
output signal if the Cue/
Master button is pressed
Filter/FX Loop switch
Pressing this switch sends
the channel signal to the
external effects loop and
to the VCF filter section
Channel Fader
High quality fader adjusts the music
level for each channel in the mix.
For best signal-to-noise ratio set
the fader at, or near, the top when
in the mix
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MASTER CONTROLS
FX loop on switch
Press this switch to activate
the external effect loop. Leave
switched off if an external
effects unit is not connected
Master output Level
Sets the signal level to the
main XLR mix output
Monitor output Level
Sets the signal level for the
local monitor (booth) output
Filter Resonance control
Changes the “Q” or sharpness
of the VCF.
Up (mild) will give a smooth
filter sound, Down (wild) will
make the filter sound more
dramatic
Filter type select
Up (green) selects a low – pass
filter, down (red) selects a high
- pass filter
Filter Frequency
Sets the cut off frequency of
the VCF filter
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