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LTO
OWNER'S MANUAL
AMX-100/AMX-100FX
COMPACT MIXER WITH DIGITAL EFFECT
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 2.0 NOV. 2007
English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
CAUTION |
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN |
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this equipment to moisture or rain.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTERS.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the presence of un insulated and dangerous voltages
within the product enclosure. These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions. Please read.
Protective Ground Terminal
AC mains (Alternating Current)
Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on. OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.
CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product.
1.Read this Manual carefully before operation.
2.Keep this Manual in a safe place.
3.Be aware of all warnings reported
with this symbol.
4.Keep this Equipment away from water and moisture.
5.Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use solvent or other chemicals.
6.Do not damp or cover any cooling opening. Install the equipment only in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.
7.Power Cords 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.
8.Unplug this equipment when unused for long periods of time or during a storm.
9.Refer all service to qualified service personnel only. Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the User's Manual.
10.To prevent fire and damage to the product, use only 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.
Dispose of this product should not be placed in municipal waste and should be separate collection.
11.Move this Equipment only with a cart, stand, tripod, or bracket,
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the Equipment. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / equipment combination to avoid possible injury from tip over.
12.Permanent hearing loss may be caused by exposure to \ extremely high noise levels. The US. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible exposure to noise level.
These are shown in the following chart:
HOURS X DAY SPL EXAMPLE
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Subway train |
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High level desktop monitors |
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According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in excess of these limits may result in the loss of heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is recommended that Personnel exposed to equipment capable of generating high SPL use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.
The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
IN THIS MANUAL: |
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INTRODUCTION..................................................................... |
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FEATURES............................................................................ |
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READY TO START ?................................................................ |
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CONTROL ELEMENTS............................................................ |
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION.......................................... |
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6. FOR THE EXPERTS WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE.................... |
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PRESET LIST........................................................................ |
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BLOCK DIAGRAMS............................................................... |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................... |
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10. WARRANTY ....................................................................... |
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1. INTRODUCTION |
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Thank you for your purchasing the 
LTO AMX-100(FX) compact mixer with digital multieffect. It is just one of the many 
LTO products that a talented, multinational Team of Audio Engineers and Musicians have developed with their great passion for music. Your AMX-100(FX) it is a remarkable compact mixing desk that doesn't find many equals in the market today. With enough microphone and Line-level inputs for serious, small live performances, your AMX-100(FX) also includes a 24 Bit digital multieffect with 16 Factory Presets and 16 variations for every preset, for a total of 256 different digital effects. There is a three bands EQ on all input channels and separate Main Mix and Control Room outputs for Multi-zone operation with different volume settings. The 2TK input usually used for Tape of CD sources even comes with its own volume control and this feature is hard to find in a mixer of this size. Use it for small Gigs, for Computer Audio. AMX-100(FX) also is a flexible tool for your Multimedia presentations.
Enjoy your AMX-100(FX) and make sure to read this Manual carefully before operation!
2. FEATURES
The AMX-100 and AMX-100FX share the following features:
2 MIC input channels with gold plated XLRs and balanced Line input.
4 stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks.
Ultra-low noise discrete MIC pre-amps with +48V Phantom power.
Extremely high headroom offering extra dynamic range.
Balanced inputs for highest signal integrity and low-noise operation.
Warm, natural 3-band EQ on each channel.
AUX send switch-able to PRE/POST fader.
2 AUX returns for additional functionality.
Peak LED on each channel.
2-Track inputs with level control assignable to main mix, control room / headphone outputs.
Highly accurate 4-segment bar graph meters.
Additionally, the AMX-100FX is also equipped with following features:
24 bit digital effects processor with 256 effects (16 presets 16 variations). 
Effect on/off with MUTE switch or an optional footswitch.
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HOOK |
UP |
SMALL GIG HOOKUP DIAGRAM
ACTIVE SPEAKERS (ALTO PS4 HA)
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CD PLAYER DAT OR TAPE RECORDER |
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ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR |
DRUM MACHINE |
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MAIN ACTIVE SPEAKERS
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVE SPEAKERS |
WIRELESS MICROPHONE 1 / 2 |
3. READY TO START?
a.Please check the AC voltage available in your country before connecting your AMX-100(FX) to the AC socket.
b.Be sure that the main power switch is turned off before connecting your AMX-100(FX) to the AC socket.
Also, you should make sure that all level controls are turned down, This will avoid damages to your speakers and also avoid excessive noise.
c.Before disconnecting your AMX-100(FX) please turn-off the power switch first.
d.Do not use solvent to clean your AMX-100(FX) using dry and clean cloth will be fine.
e.Before turning on your AMX-100(FX), you shall connect it to a power amplifier and turn-on the AMX-100(FX) BEFORE the power amplifier. Once you have finished your working session, you shall turn the mixer off AFTER the power amplifier.
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