Behringer FEX800 User Manual

User Manual

MINIFEX FEX800

Ultra-Compact Stereo Multi-FX Processor

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Table of Contents

Thank you .......................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

1. Introduction

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shi pment

1.1.2 Initial operation

1.1.3 Warrant y

1.2 The user’s manual

2. Control Elements

2.1 Microphone channels

2.2 Stereo channels

2.3 MAIN OUT section

2.4 HEADPHONE section

2.5 XPQ 3D surround function

2.6 Eects loop

2.7 Crossfader section

2.8 Auto BPM Counter

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2.9 Connections

3. Installation

3.1 Audio connections

4. Specications

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Thank you

Thank you for showing your condence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the MINIFEX FEX800. With the MINIFEX FEX800 you have purchased an extremely exible yet easy-to-use multi-eects device, which you will surely come to appreciate for its sound enhancement capabilities both on stage and in thestudio.

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photograph or statement contained herein. Colorsand

dealers only. Distributorsand dealers are not agents of

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of

su cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Useonly high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with ¼"TS plugs pre- installed. Allother installation or modi cation should be performed only by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -voltage that may be su cient to constitute a risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating

and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read themanual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali edpersonnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or

electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. Theapparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are

for use by quali ed service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, orother apparatus (including ampli ers) that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  t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsoleteoutlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable speci ed by the

manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, usecaution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthingconnection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, thedisconnect device shall remain readilyoperable.

Legal Disclaimer

Technical speci cations and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSICGroup accepts no liability for any loss which may be su ered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description,

speci cations may vary slightly from product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized

MUSICGroup and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSICGroup by any express or implied undertaking or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, forany purpose, without the express written permission of MUSICGroupIPLtd.

Limited Warranty

§ 1 Warranty

This limited warranty is valid only if you

(1)

purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under “Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER o ce closest toyou.

(2) MUSICGroup* warrants the mechanical

and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (seethe Limited Warranty terms in §4below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows

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factory-applied serial number has been altered

any defects within the speci ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under

§4, MUSICGroup shall, at its discretion, eitherreplace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. Incase MUSICGroup decides to replace the entire product, thislimited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim,

the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSICGroup.

(4) Warranty claims other than those

indicated above are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. ITISYOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OFPURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registeringyour purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more e ciently. Thankyouforyour cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

To obtain warranty service, pleasecontact

(1)

the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, youmay contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under “Support” at behringer. com. Ifyour country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively,please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries

must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. Afterverifying the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSICGroup will then issue a ReturnMaterials Authorization (“RMA”)number.

(2) Subsequently, the product must be

returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSICGroup.

(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will

not beaccepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

This limited warranty does not cover

(1)

consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSICGroup warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date ofpurchase.

(2) This limited warranty does not cover

the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modi ed in any way. If the product needs to be modi ed or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, inany country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. Thislimited warranty does not cover any such modi cation/adaptation, regardlessof whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSICGroup shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modi cation/ adaptation.

(3) This limited warranty covers only the

product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limitedwarranty.

(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the

or removed from theproduct.

(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair

work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, offaders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/ buttons, guitar strings, illuminantsand similar parts.

(6) Damage/defects caused by the

following conditions are not covered by this limitedwarranty:

• improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

• 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;

• damage/defects caused by acts of God/ Nature (accident,  re,  ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSICGroup.

(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried

out by unauthorized personnel (userincluded) will void the limitedwarranty.

(8) If an inspection of the product by

MUSICGroup shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, theinspection costs are payable by thecustomer.

(9) Products which do not meet the

terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. MUSICGroup or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after noti cation, MUSICGroup will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

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