American DJ XDM-352 User Manual

User Instructions

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PREAMP MIXER

Thank you for purchasing this American DJ® product. The XDM-352 is ready to be used,

there is no assembly required. Please read the following instructions before installing

or using your new unit. The XDM-352 has a 2 year limited warranty!

C A U T I O N ! - Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

Safety Instructions

Always plug in the power last. Make sure that the Power switch is set to the OFF position before connecting other devices to the mixer.

Keep away from heaters and other heating sources! If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the mixer

immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

Never put any liquids on the mixer or close to it. Should any liquid enter the device, disconnect from main power immediately. Have the device checked by a qualified service technician before operating again. Any damage caused by liquid entering the device is not subject to warranty!

Never let the AC cord come in contact with other cables! Handle the AC cord and all AC connections with particular care. Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the AC voltage selector (25). Before the device is switched on, all fader and volume controls should be set to 0 or minimum position. Damages caused by manual modifications to the device or unauthorized operation by unqualified persons are not

subject to warranty. There are no user serviceable parts inside the mixer. For maintenance and/or service, contact an authorized

American DJ® dealer.

Specifications subject to change without notice. XDM-352 User Instructions page 1

Operating Determinations

When installing this mixer, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust! There should not be any cables lying around. Doing so endangers you as well as others.

Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot (more than 30˚C / 100˚F) or extremely cold (less than 5˚C / 40˚F) surroundings. Keep away from direct sunlight and heaters.

Operate the mixer only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the mixer. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Never use spray cleaners to clean the faders! Never use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the mixer! It is recommended that you use a soft damp cloth. Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!

Connections (Refer to diagrams on pages 3, 4 & 5)

• Make sure that the power switch (1) is set to OFF. Before connecting other devices to the mixer, all units have to be switched off and the Master Control (17) set to min.

• Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the voltage selector (36) before connecting to power.

• In order to obtain the highest sound quality, only use high quality American DJ®, Ameri-Cable™ cables for connecting devices. Make sure that the cables are properly fixed.

• Connect your amplifier to the MASTER OUTPUT jacks (31). Make sure that the channels are set properly (L & R). For mono and bridged operation, please use the BALANCED OUTPUT XLR jacks (34) and set the STEREO/MONO switch (16) to MONO.

• Via the BOOTH OUT jacks (33), you can either connect monitor active speakers for the DJ booth, an additional amplifier or a second zone.

• For recording, connect your tape recorder or cassette deck to the REC OUT jacks (32). The REC OUT level will not be influenced by the master fader (17). You can set the output level with the channel faders (4).

• The XDM-352 features two microphone inputs. The Nuetrik™ connector jack (20) on the front panel is for 1/4 inch (6.3mm) jack plugs and XLR-plugs. With the TALKOVER switch (22), you can attenuate all other signals without affecting the microphone volume. You can switch Mic 1 Jack (20) off by setting the TALKOVER SWITCH to MICRO OFF. The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) MIC 2 jack (25) is on the rear panel. You can connect your second microphone here. Adjust the microphone volume by using the channel fader for CHANNEL 4.Make sure that the MIC 2 / LINE 5 SWITCH is set to MIC 2. CAUTION: You can only cut the MIC 2 Jack (25) off by setting the CHANNEL 4 fader to 0 or by switching the MIC 2 / LINE 5 SWITCH to LINE 5.

• You can connect 2 turntables using the PHONO 1 jacks (27) and PHONO 2 jacks (28) on the rear panel. You can only control the turntables signal after you switched the PHONO / LINE switches (3) to PHONO. The signal is then controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders (4). If you wish to connect a third turntable, switch the LINE 3 / PHONO 3 SELECTOR (37) on the rear panel to PHONO 3. You can only control the turntable signal after switching the PHONO 3-LINE 3 / LINE 4 / SWITCH (3) to PHONO 3. The signal is then controlled via the CHANNEL 3 FADER (4).

• Connect your tape player, tuner, sound effects, CD player, cassette deck or any other line signals to the LINE jacks (27, 28, 29, & 30) on the rear panel. You can only control the line signals after switching the PHONO/LINE switches (3) to LINE. The signal is then controlled via the CH-1, CH-2, CH-3 and CH-4 faders (4).

Specifications subject to change without notice. XDM-352 User Instructions page 2

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