Behringer PMP3000 User Manual

User Manual

Version 1.0 November 2006

PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

EUROPOWER

EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 qualified
personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

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

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient 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.

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

13) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

14) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified 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.

15) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

16) Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

17) CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by
qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operation instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.

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
amplifiers) 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 fit 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) The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,

Welcome to the team of
EUROPOWER users
and thank you very much
for expressing your confi­dence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing
this power mixer.

It is one of my most
pleasant tasks to write
this letter to you, because
it is the culmination of
many months of hard
work delivered by our
engineering team to reach
a very ambitious goal:
to present you three
outstanding power
mixers that give you
maximum flexibility and

performance with a unique sound character and broad range of
striking functions. The task to design the new PMP series certainly
meant a great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by
focusing on you, the discerning user and musician. It also meant
a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal. But it was
fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of people
together, and what a great feeling it is when everybody who
participated in such a project can be proud of what we’ve
achieved.

It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you
are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With
your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve
greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it
successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
favorable price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your
creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.

We are often asked how we can make it to produce such high­grade devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions
of purchase for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this
benefit back to you? Because we know that your success is our
success, too!

I would like to thank all people whose help on “Project PMP”
has made it all possible. Everybody has made very personal
contributions, starting from the designers of the unit to the many
staff members in our company and finally to you, the user of
BEHRINGER products.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................4

1.1 Before you get started................................................... 4

1.1.1 Shipment............................................................... 4

1.1.2 Initial operation...................................................... 4

1.1.3 Online registration ................................................ 4

1.2 The manual ..................................................................... 4

2 CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................... 5

2.1 Mono and stereo channels ............................................ 5

2.1.1 Input section ......................................................... 5

2.2 Equalizer and FBQ.......................................................... 6

2.3 Effects section ............................................................... 7

2.4 Main and monitor section................................................ 7

2.4.1 Connectors........................................................... 8

2.5 Rear panel ...................................................................... 8

3 DIGIT AL EFFECTS PROCESSOR ................................ 8

4 INST ALLATION...........................................................9

4.1 Mains connection ........................................................... 9

4.2 Audio connections ......................................................... 9

4.3 Loudspeaker connections ........................................... 10

5 WIRING EXAMPLES ................................................. 11

6 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................14

7 WARRANTY.............................................................. 16

FCC— FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION

COMPLIANCE INFORMA TION .................................. 17

My friends, it’s been worth the trouble!

Thank you very much,

Uli Behringer

CAUTION!

We would like to point out that high volume levels may



damage your hearing and/or your headphones. Please
move down all faders in the MAIN section before turning
on the device. Always make sure that the
volume is set.

appropriate

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EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! With the PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000 you
have acquired a state-of-the-art power mixer that sets new
standards. Right from the very start it has been our goal to
design a revolutionary unit that can be used for a wide variety of
applications. Indeed, this overwhelming power mixer gives you
plenty of functionality and a broad range of connection and
expansion options.

Your PMP features our revolutionary COOLAUDIO amplifier
technology, which reduces the weight and size of the unit
considerably and ensures extremely high output power.

Further advantages are the integrated Voice Canceller that
removes vocal passages from playbacks, the FBQ function,
which detects feedback frequencies, and the Speaker
Processing function for loudspeaker alignment—all with a
resolution of 24 bits and 40 kHz. Plus, our tried and tested
XENYX Mic Preamps give you crystal-clear audio free of noise
and distortion when using microphones.

BEHRINGER is a company with its roots in professional
recording studio technology. For many years we have been
successful in developing products for studio and live use. These
include microphones and 19" units of all types (compressors,
enhancers, noise gates, tube processors, headphone amplifiers,
digital effects, DI boxes, etc.), monitor and P.A. speakers and
professional live and recording mixers. Our entire technical know­how has gone into your PMP power mixer.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your PMP was carefully packed at the factory and the
packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage
which may have occurred during transit.

 If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to

BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping
company immediately. Otherwise, claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.

 We recommend that you use a flight case, so as to

give your power mixer optimum protection during
use or transport.

 Always use the original packing carton to prevent

damage during storage or transport.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for
cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do not place the
EUROPOWER near radiators, etc.

 Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same

type and rating! Please refer to the
“SPECIFICATIONS” for details.

The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord
and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international
safety certification requirements.

 Please make sure that all units have a proper

ground connection. For your own safety, never
remove or disable the ground conductor from the
unit or on the AC power cord.

To avoid damage on the device, do not

- earth the loudspeaker outputs

- connect the loudspeaker outputs to each other

- connect the loudspeaker outputs to those of other
amplifiers

IMPORTANT NOTES CONCERNING INSTALLATION

The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful
broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase
the distance between the transmitter and the device and use
shielded cables for all connections.

1.1.3 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase by visiting
www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and
kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to
have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty
service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment
was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located
in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.
Corresponding contact information is included in the original
equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European
Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please
contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be
found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

 Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised

with the device or its packaging.

 Please ensure proper disposal of all packing

materials.

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.2 The manual

This manual is designed to give you both an overview of all
control elements and to provide details about how to use them.
To provide you with a clear structure, we have grouped the
control elements according to their function. They can easily be
found on the enclosed numbered illustrations. If you need more
detailed information on specific topics, please visit our web site
at www.behringer.com.

EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

2 CONTROL ELEMENTS

A detailed description of all functions of your power mixer can
be found in the following chapters. Please also refer to the
enclosed sheet with the numbered illustrations to get a good
overview of the control layout.

2.1 Mono and stereo channels

Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain. Be sure to
set this control fully counter-clockwise before you connect
or disconnect a signal source to an input. TRIM controls
both the microphone and the LINE input. The black scale
shows the microphone gain (+10 to +60 dB on channels
with XENYX MIC PREAMPS and 0 to +40 dB on conventional
microphone inputs;

The “LINE” scale indicates the sensitivity of the LINE input,
ranging from +10 to -40 dBu.

PMP1000: The mono/stereo combination channels 5/6 and
7/8 have a sensitivity of +20 to -20 dBu.

The LEVEL SET LED illuminates when an optimum operating
level has been adjusted.

The mono channels are equipped with a high-slope LOW
CUT filter eliminating unwanted low-frequency signals like
rumble noise.

PMP3000/PMP5000 (stereo channels): Press the A/B button
to switch from 1/4" jacks to RCA connectors, and vice
versa. Position “A” = 1/4" jacks; position “B” = RCA
connectors.

The HIGH control in the EQ section governs the high
frequency range of the respective channel.

Use the MID control to boost or cut the midrange
frequencies.

PMP5000: The PMP5000 has an additional semi-parametric
filter for the midrange frequencies in the mono channels
(tunable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz). Adjust the boost/cut with
the MID control, and the frequency with the FREQ control.

The stereo channels contain a stereo EQ section. The cut­off frequencies of the high and low bands are 12 kHz and
80 Hz respectively, while the center frequencies of the
high-mid and low-mid bands are 3 kHz and 400 Hz
respectively.

The LOW control allows you to boost/cut the low frequency
range.

With the MON(ITOR) control you can adjust the volume of
each channel in the monitor mix.

The PMP3000 and PMP5000 feature a second MON control
(MON 2) for the volume of the second monitor bus.

The FX control determines the signal level sent from each
channel to the built-in effects processor; this signal is also
present at the FX SEND jack (see

The PMP5000 has two FX controls (FX 1 and FX 2), so that
you can use two effects simultaneously. Accordingly, the
PMP5000 also has two effect aux buses, which have one
output jack in common (see

PMP1000 only, channels 5/6 and 7/8).

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and ).

 Please note that the effects processor signal will

be inaudible, as long as the FX TO MON/MAIN
controls
clockwise.

The PAN(ORAMA) control determines the position of the
channel signal in the stereo main mix.

The BAL(ANCE) control for the stereo channels
corresponds to the PAN control for the mono channels. It
determines the relative volume of the left and right input
signals before they are routed to the stereo main output.

, , are set fully counter-

PMP3000/PMP5000: When you press the PFL button (Pre
Fader Listening) the left LED
input gain of the channel. Adjust the optimum input gain (0
dB) with the TRIM control
ponding LED illuminates.

If the LEVEL SET LED
signal is within the optimum operating level range. However,
if the CLIP LED indicates that the input gain is too high, you
should reduce the level slightly with the TRIM control. The
CLIP LED should never be illuminated all the time, only with
signal peaks.

The MUTE switch mutes the channel in the main mix. The
pre-fader signals (monitor buses) remain operative. When
MUTE is pressed, the corresponding control LED illuminates.

The channel fader controls the channel signal level in the
main mix.

shows the pre-fader

. When PFL is on, the corres-

is illuminated constantly, the

2.1.1 Input section

Each mono input channel is equipped with a balanced
microphone input (XLR connector) which provides
+48 V phantom power for condenser microphones at the
touch of a button (see rear panel).

PMP1000: The two stereo channels 5/6 and 7/8 have an
additional balanced XLR microphone input with +48 V
phantom power.

 Be sure to switch off your audio system before you

activate the phantom power supply to protect your
monitor speakers from switch-on thumps.

Each mono input features one LINE IN connector
(1/4" jack), which can be used with either balanced or
unbalanced signals.

 Please remember to use either the microphone or

the line input on a specific channel. Never use both
at the same time!

 When you connect a mono line signal to a stereo

channel, always use the left input. The mono signal
will then be reproduced by both sides equally.

 PMP1000: This does not apply to the mono/stereo

combination channels 5/6 and 7/8.

INSERT I/O. Insert points or simply inserts are used to
process a signal with dynamic processors or equalizers.
They are pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-MON/FX SEND. Unlike
reverb and other effects, which are usually added to the
dry signal, dynamic processors usually process the entire
signal. So, aux send buses are not the best solution.
Dynamic processors need to be inserted directly into the
signal path. Once processed, the signal then returns to the
mixing console at the same point where it left. Signal
interruption takes place only if a plug is inserted into the
corresponding jack (1/4" stereo plug: tip = signal output,
ring = input). All mono input channels are equipped with
inserts.

The stereo channels have a TRIM control for gain
adjustment, with the input sensitivity ranging from +20 to

-20 dB.
PMP1000: The stereo channels 5/6 and 7/8 feature an

additional XLR connector for microphones whose gain
can be set from 0 to +40 dB.

Each stereo channel has two line-level inputs (1/4" jacks)
for the left and right channels. If only the jack marked “L” is
used, the channel is mono. The signal will then be
reproduced on both sides.

 PMP1000: This does not apply to the mono/stereo

combination channels 5/6 and 7/8.

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 PMP1000: Channels 13/14 and 15/16 are routed to

the main mix without additional tone or volume
adjustment. For example, using the channels 13/14
and 15/16 you can connect a submixer and utilize
the PMP1000’s power amplifier.

PMP3000: The stereo channels 9/10 and 11/12 are equipped
with additional RCA connectors.

PMP5000: The stereo channels 13/14 and 15/16 are
equipped with additional RCA connectors.

 PMP3000/PMP5000: Please note that you need to set

the A/B selector
connect a signal to the input.

PMP3000/PMP5000: Each of the two stereo channels has
two monitor controls (MON 1/2) and a LEVEL control
Like the other channels, they also feature a PFL switch.

Instead of a fader this channel has a rotary LEVEL control.
The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary

for the operation of condenser microphones. Use the
PHANTOM switch to activate the supply for the XLR
connectors of the input channels. The +48 V LED will
illuminate when phantom power is on. In most cases,
dynamic microphones can still be used, as long as they are
connected in a balanced configuration. If in doubt, please
contact the manufacturer of your microphone!

to A (1/4") or B (RCA) when you

 With phantom power switched on, you must never

connect microphones to the console (or to a stage/
wall box). Also, be sure to mute the monitor/P.A.
speakers, before you turn on the phantom power
supply. After switching on, please allow the system
to stabilize for about one minute, before you adjust
the input gain.

 Caution! Never use unbalanced XLR connectors

(pins 1 and 3 interconnected) on the MIC input jacks,
if you are going to use the phantom power supply.

The AMP MODE switch determines the mode of operation
of the PMP amplifier stage:

PMP1000:

MAIN: In the “MAIN” position the mixer works as a stereo
amplifier.

MON: In this mode the monitor signal is present at OUTPUT
A

and the main signal at OUTPUT B (both are

mono).
BRIDGE (bridged mono mode): In BRIDGE AMP MODE

the output power of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT
B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its normal output power.

PMP3000/PMP5000:

MAIN L/MAIN R. In position MAIN MIX, the mixer works as
a stereo amplifier.

MON 1/MONO. In this mode the monitor 1 signal is present
at OUTPUT A
(both are mono).

BRIDGE (bridged mono mode): In BRIDGE AMP MODE
the output power of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT
B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its normal output power.

and the main signal at OUTPUT B

 In BRIDGE mode, always connect only one

loudspeaker with an impedance of at least
the OUTPUT B jack! Please note that OUTPUT A must
NEVER be used in BRIDGE mode!

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 In all other operating modes, the minimum

impedance of the speaker must not fall below

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 Please note that the power delivered to the speaker

connected to OUTPUT B in BRIDGE AMP MODE is
considerably higher than the power provided to the
speakers wired to the parallel speaker outputs.
Please read the information given on the rear panel
of the power mixer.

 Information on how to properly connect your

speaker with regard to polarity can be found on the
rear of the unit (PIN assignment) (see also
and ).

PMP5000: Use the BEHRINGER SPEAKER PROCESSING
switch to activate a filter that allows you to adapt the mixer
to the characteristics of your loudspeakers. If the speakers
have a limited frequency response in the bass range, this

.

function allows you to filter this range at the output signal
of the mixer and thus adapt it optimally to the frequency
response of the speakers.

PMP1000/PMP5000: If STANDBY is pressed, all input
channels are muted. During pauses you can prevent the
microphones from picking up noise or interference, which
would then be reproduced by the P.A. system or possibly
damage the speaker diaphragms. The benefit is that all
faders can be left untouched while you play back music
from CD via the CD/TAPE inputs (see
no need to move the faders and lose your mix.

). There is also

2.2 Equalizer and FBQ

Your power mixer features a graphic 7-band equalizer,

which allows you to fine-tune the sound depending on the
room acoustics. In the center position the frequency
response is not effected. To boost or cut a certain
frequency range, simply move the corresponding fader
upward or downward respectively.

 Please note that the equalizer behaviour depends

on the position of the AMP MODE switch (see

Press the FBQ IN switch to activate the
Feedback Detection system (the FBQ will be
active only if you have switched on the
equalizer

feedback are shown by brightly lit fader
LEDs. All other LEDs will be darker. Now, cut the frequency
range in question until feedback disappears (the LED gets
darker or goes out). This function is available for both the
main and monitor mix.

PMP1000: The switch FBQ FEEDBACK DETECTION
performs the same function as on the PMP3000 and
PMP5000.

Use the MAIN/MON 1 switch to select whether the equalizer
processes the main or the monitor mix. When not pressed,
the stereo equalizer processes only the main mix. When
the switch is pressed, the EQ processes only the monitor
mix.

PMP1000: The MAIN MIX/MONITOR switch performs the
same function as on the PMP3000 and PMP5000.

Press the EQ IN switch to activate the equalizer. The fader
LEDs illuminate when the EQ is on.

Use this LED display to control the output level of the main
signal. The upper LIM LED illuminates when the internal
amp protection circuit responds to levels that are too high.

PMP1000: The POWER LED is illuminated when you switch
the unit on.

before). Frequencies causing

 The LIM LEDs and the LED display do NOT light up

when an external signal is fed in via the PWR AMP

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2.4 Main and monitor section

The SURROUND control determines the
effect intensity. This is a built-in effect, which

2.3 Effects section

List of all multi-effects processor presets.
The LED level meter on the effects module should always

show a sufficiently high level. Make sure that the Clip LED
illuminates with signal peaks only. If it is constantly illu­minated, the effects processor is overloading, which can
lead to unpleasant distortion. The FX SEND fader (
or FX/FX 1/2 fader (
sent to the effects module and to the FX SEND output
jacks.

The effects display always reads the currently selected
preset.

PMP3000/PMP5000: Press the FX1/2 IN switch to activate
the effects processor.

PMP1000/PMP3000: Turn the PROGRAM control to select
an effects algorithm (preset number starts flashing). Press
this control to activate the effect selected (PMP5000:
FX 1/2 (PUSH)).

PMP3000/PMP5000) controls the level

PMP1000)

 PMP1000: The effects processor is operative all the

time. Adjust the effect intensity for the MAIN or
MON signals with controls

PMP5000: The PMP5000 has two separate effects
processors, which can be used independently of one
another. Enable one or both processors with the FX1/2 IN

buttons.

PMP3000/PMP5000: The FX 1/2 TO MON 1 control allows
you to set the intensity of the multi-effects processors in
the monitor mix. No effect is sent to the monitor mix when
this control is set fully counter-clockwise.

PMP1000: The FX TO MON control performs the same
function as on the PMP3000 and PMP5000.

The FX 1/2 TO MON 2 control allows you to determine the
effect intensity of the multi-effects processor in the monitor
2 mix. No effect is sent to the monitor 2 mix with this control
turned fully counter-clockwise.

The FX 1/2 TO MAIN control allows you to determine the
effect intensity of the multi-effects processor in the main
mix. No effect is sent to the main mix with this control
turned fully counter-clockwise.

PMP1000: The FX TO MAIN control performs the same
function as on the PMP3000 and PMP5000.

or respectively.

Press the XPQ TO MAIN switch to activate this effect.
Pressing the AFL switch (after-fader listening) activates

the solo function. If AFL is on for the corresponding channel
in the main section, you will only hear the signal from this
channel. Its volume can be adjusted with the fader.
Switching AFL on has no effect on the main or monitor mix,
as long as you don’t move the fader. In this way, you can
monitor one or several selected signals via the PHONES/
CTRL jack
LED illuminates.

 The PMP1000 does not have an AFL function.

PMP1000: FX SEND fader.
PMP3000: FX fader.
PMP5000: FX 1/2 fader.
This is the master send fader for the signal routed to the

effects processor and to the FX SEND output
also

PMP1000: MON SEND fader.
PMP3000/PMP5000: MON 1/2 fader.
These faders are used to set the monitor output volume

(see also
PMP1000: The main mix allows you to control the volume

from the Main 1 output with both faders.
PMP3000/PMP5000: The MAIN 1 fader controls the volume

of the EUROPOWER. The main signal is also provided at the
MAIN 1 output (see also

PMP3000/PMP5000: The MONO fader controls the mono
mix signal (see also

PMP5000: The SUB FILTER filters out frequencies above
the selected setting, so that only low frequencies are sent
to an (active) subwoofer via the MONO OUT
switch to “On” to activate the filter.

PMP5000: The SUB FREQ control determines the cut-off
frequency for the subwoofer output. This value can be
adjusted from 30 to 200 Hz.

The PHONS/CTRL R control adjusts the headphone or
control room volume (see also

PMP3000/PMP5000: The MAIN 2 control determines the
volume at the MAIN 2 output (see also
same signal as at MAIN 1, but with extra output jacks and
separate volume control.

PMP3000/PMP5000: With the CD/TAPE IN control you can
adjust the volume of the line signal present at the CD/TAPE
INPUT

PMP1000: With the CD/TAPE RET fader you can adjust
the line signal applied to the CD/TAPE INPUT
CD/TAPE MUTE switch to mute the channel.

widens the stereo panorama, thus making
the sound more lively and transparent.

. When AFL is on, the corresponding control

and ).

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. Use the PFL switch to monitor the signal.

(see

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2.4.1 Connectors

Use the CD/TAPE INPUT jacks (RCA) to connect an
external stereo signal, such as a CD player, tape deck or
other line-level sources.

The VOICE CANCELLER filters vocal-specific
frequencies from the CD/TAPE INPUT signal. This
function can be used for karaoke, i.e. you can

along with the music yourself.
The CD/TAPE OUTPUT provides the line level stereo signal

(e.g. for a DAT recorder).

remove the vocals from a song and then sing

 If the CD/TAPE OUT signal is connected to a

recording machine whose output signal is returned
to the CD/TAPE IN, feedback can occur when you
activate the record function on the recording
machine. So, disconnect the CD/TAPE IN from the
recording machine before you start recording or
set the CD/TAPE input signal to zero!

PMP1000: The MAIN OUT jacks allow you to send the main
line level signal to an external amplifier, when, for example,
you want to use the mixer and effects section. The PMP3000
and PMP5000 have two separately controllable line level
MAIN outputs

Connect your monitor power amps or active monitor
speakers to the MON 1/2 SEND to monitor the signal mix
created with the MON controls or to route it to the musicians
on stage.

The PMP Series comes with a POWER AMP INSERT
connection that is provided for various applications. This
connection enables you to use the power amplifier of the
device to amplify the output signal of another preamp. For
example, it is possible to connect a larger mixer or preamp
output (line signal) of an instrument amplifier. In this case,
you only need an unbalanced, mono jack cable.

Furthermore, it is possible to use the POWER AMP INSERT
as a conventional insert to add a compressor or graphic
equalizer to the signal path, for instance. Here, a balanced,
stereo jack cable is required and the assignment of tip and
ring needs to be observed according to Figure 4.5 (see
Chapter 4.2 “Audio Connections”). In this case, the ring is
the so-called Send, which is connected to the input of the
additional device, and the tip is referred to as Return, which
is connected to the output of the additional device.

Lastly, it is possible to tap the output signal of the device’s
mixer section from the POWER AMP INSERT in order to use
a second, external power amp. A balanced, stereo jack
cable is required with the ring (not the tip) connected to the
input of the external power amp. If you want to use the
internal and external power amps at the same time, just
wire the connector’s ring and tip together.

The FOOTSWITCH jack is for a standard footswitch. You
can activate an “effect bypass”, thereby muting the effects
processor. Use a dual foot switch for the PMP5000, so
that you can enable/disable FX1 and FX2 independently of
each other. In this case, the tip of the 1/4" plug controls
FX1, and the ring FX2.

PMP3000/PMP5000: The MONO OUT is for connecting a
subwoofer. The
setting the low-frequency range for the subwoofer.

Use the SUB FILTER control

(MAIN 1/2).

PMP5000 has the additional possibility of

to adjust the frequency.

The FX SEND connector can be used to route the FX
SEND signal from the input channel, for example, to the
input of an external effects device. Since the
has two FX controls per input signal (see
SEND 1+2 are present at one jack.

), both FX

 Please note: The SEND signal is in parallel with the

FX SEND jacks and with the effects processor, so
that both can be controlled together by one control.

 For the FX signals, use a 1/4" stereo plug connected

as follows: FX1 = tip; FX2 = ring

The PHONS/CTRL connector allows you to connect a
pair of stereo headphones or an (active) monitor speaker.

2.5 Rear panel

The mains connection is via a standard IEC receptacle. An
appropriate power cord is supplied with the unit.

FUSE HOLDER. Before connecting the unit to the mains,
ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage.
Blown fuses should only be replaced by fuses of the same
type and rating. Please also read the information given in
the “SPECIFICATIONS”.

Use the POWER switch to put your PMP into operation.
The POWER switch should always be in the “Off” position
before connecting your unit to the mains.

 Please note: The POWER switch does not fully

disconnect the unit from the mains. Unplug the
power cord completely when the unit is not used
for prolonged periods of time.

SERIAL NUMBER.

This is where you find the cooling fan of the unit.
The

PMP5000 has two cooling fans.

OUTPUT A (LEFT) provides either the left stereo main
signal or the monitor signal in mono, depending on the
operating mode selected (see
in bridged mono mode.

OUTPUT B (RIGHT/BRIDGE) provides either the right
stereo main signal, the main mix signal (mono) or the bridged
mono signal, depending on the operating mode selected.

). NEVER use this output

 In BRIDGE mode always connect only one

loudspeaker with an impedance of at least
the OUTPUT B jack!
mode!

NEVER use OUTPUT A in BRIDGE

 In all other operating modes the impedance of the

connected loudspeaker must not fall below

3 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR

24-BIT MULTI-EFFECTS PROCESSOR

This built-in effects module produces high-grade standard
effects such as reverb, chorus, flanger, delay and various
combination effects. The integrated effects module has the
advantage of requiring no wiring. This way, the danger of creating
ground loops or uneven signal levels is eliminated at the outset,
completely simplifying the handling. These effect presets are
designed to be added to dry signals.

 Turn down the FX controls in those channel strips

whose signals you don’t wish to process.

PMP5000

ΩΩ

8

Ω to

ΩΩ

ΩΩ

4

Ω.

ΩΩ

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 Mains connection

The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord
and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international
safety certification requirements.

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and
rating.

 Please make sure that all units have a proper

ground connection. For your own safety, never
remove or disable the ground conductor from the
unit or of the AC power cord.

4.2 Audio connections

The inputs and outputs of your BEHRINGER EUROPOWER are
unbalanced 1/4" mono jacks—except for the mono channel line
inputs, which are balanced 1/4" stereo jacks. Of course, all
inputs and outputs work with both balanced and unbalanced
connectors. The tape in and outputs are on RCA connectors.

 Please ensure that only qualified personnel install

and operate the PMP. During installation and
operation, the user must have sufficient electrical
contact to earth. Electrostatic charges might affect
the operation of the unit.

Fig. 4.3: XLR connectors

Fig. 4.1: ¼" TS connector

Fig. 4.4: ¼" mono plug for footswitch

Fig. 4.5: Stereo ¼" TRS connector for power amp

ISR connection

Fig. 4.2: ¼" TRS connector

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4.3 Loudspeaker connections

Your power mixer is equipped with high-quality loudspeaker
connectors (compatible to Neutrik
safe and trouble-free operation. The Speakon
especially developed for high-power loudspeakers. Once it is
plugged in, it safely locks into position and cannot be accidentally
disengaged. It prevents the occurrence of electrical shock and
ensures the correct polarity. Each of the loudspeaker jacks
carries only the assigned single signal (see the information given
on the rear panel of the power mixer).

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Speakon®), which ensure

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connector was

Fig. 4.7: Speakon® pin assignment

Fig. 4.6: Professional speaker connector with polarity

Please be sure to only use commercial Speakon
NL4FC) for connecting your loudspeakers to the power mixer.
Please check the pin assignment of your loudspeakers and
cables dependent on the PMP speaker output you choose.

EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

OUTPUT A 1+ 1- 2+ 2-

MAIN L xx

MONITOR xx

MONO xx
OUTPUT B xx
OUTPUT B 1+ 1- 2+ 2-

MAIN R xx

MONO xx

MONO xx

BRIDGE xx

Tab. 4.1: Polarity configuration of speaker connectors

allocation

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cables (type

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5 WIRING EXAMPLES

Fig. 5.1: Stereo operation

For stereo operation the POWER AMP switch

to its

upper position (MAIN or MAIN L/MAIN R). Outputs A and B
provide the stereo main signal for passive speakers. The preamp
monitor output is connected to two parallel active speakers,
which are used as on-stage monitors. Use the footswitch to
enable/disable the effects processor.

must be set

Fig. 5.2: Bridged mono operation

This illustration shows the power mixer with a sub-woofer
connected to OUTPUT B. For a bridged mono operation to
OUTPUT B, the AMP MODE selector switch
its

lower position “BRIDGE”. A separate stereo power amp
(BEHRINGER EUROPOWER EP1500) connected to the preamp
main outputs delivers the stereo main signal. Two active monitor
speakers for on-stage operation are connected to the preamp
monitor output.

must be set to

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Fig. 5.3: Dual mono operation

For a dual mono operation, the AMP MODE switch
be set to its
or MON for PMP1000)! The two loudspeaker outputs provide the
main and the monitor signals, separately from each another.
Each of these signals is then sent to two speakers wired in
parallel.

center position (MON1/MONO for PMP3000/PMP5000

must

Fig. 5.4: Standard set-up (example)

The illustration shows just one channel configuration possible,
comprising mono and stereo sources and additionally the tape
input/output for recording the mix signal or feeding in a playback
signal.

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Fig. 5.5: Expanded set-up

This application is an expanded set-up based on the standard set-up as shown in fig. 5.4, and provides additional connection

options. Again, this is just an example, which can be expanded in various ways.

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6 SPECIFICATIONS

PMP1000 PMP3000 PMP5000

MICROPHONE INPUTS

Type

Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

@ 0 Ω source resistance
@ 50 Ω source resistance
@ 150 Ω source resistance

Frequency response
Gain

Max. input level
Impedance
Signal-to-nois e rat i o
Distortion (THD+N)

MONO LINE INPUTS

Type
Impedance
Max. input level

STEREO LINE INPUTS

Type
Impedance
Max. input level

EQUALIZER

Low
Mid 100 Hz - 8 kHz / ±15 dB
High

CD/TAPE INPUT

Type
Impedance
Max. input level

PRE AMP OUTPUTS

MAIN

Type
Impedance
Max. output level

MONITOR

Type
Impedance
Max. output level

STEREO OUTPU TS

Type ­Impedance ­Max. output level ­Type RCA
Impedance approx. 1 kΩ
Max. output level +21 dBu

MAIN MIX SYSTEM DATA

Noise

MAIN MIX @ -oo
Channel fader -oo
MAIN MIX @ 0 dB
Channel fader -oo
MAIN MIX @ 0 dB
Channel fader @ 0 dB

LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS

Type

Load impedance

MAIN L/R
MONITOR/MAI N MON O
MAIN MONO/MAIN MONO
BRIDGE

2.5 kHz / ±15 dB

XLR, electronically balan ced, discrete input circ uit

-134 dB / 136 dB A-weighted

-131.5 dB / 134 dB A-weighted

-129 dB / 131 dB A-weighted
< 10 Hz - 155 kHz (-1 dB)

< 10 Hz - > 200 kHz (-3 dB)

+10 dB, +60 dB

approx. 2.6 kΩ balanced / 1.3 kΩ unbalanced

109 dB / 112 dB A-weight ed (0 dB u IN @ + 10 dB gain )

-102 dB/-106 dB A-weighted

-88 dB/-91 dB A-weighted

-84 dB/-86 dB A-weighted

+12 dBu @ +10 dB gain

0.002% / 0.0018% A-weighted

1/4" TS connecto rs, bal a nc ed

approx. 20 KΩ

+21 dBu

1/4" TRS connectors, unbalanced

1/4" TRS connectors, unbalanced

1/4" TRS connectors, unbalanced

compatib le to NE UTRIK

> 3.6 kΩ

+22 dBu

80 Hz / ±15 dB

12 kHz / ±15 dB

RCA

approx. 3.6 kΩ, bal anc ed

+21 dBu

approx. 150 Ω, unbalanced

+21 dBu

approx. 150 Ω, unbalanced

+21 dBu

1/4" TRS connecto rs, unbalanced

approx. 150 Ω, unbalan ce d

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SPEAKON

4 - 8 Ω
4 - 8 Ω
4 - 8 Ω

8 - 16 Ω

+21 dBu

RCA

approx. 1 kΩ

+21 dBu

-96 dB/-100 dB A-weighted

-86 dB/-89 dB A-weighted

-83 dB/-85 dB A-weighted

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EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

DSP

Converter
Dynamics D/A
Sampling rate
Delay Time
Signal run tim e

DISPLAY

Type 2 dual 7-segment LED

AMPLIFIER
OUTPUT POWE R

RMS @ 1 % THD (sine wave), both chann el s dri ve n:

8 Ω per channel 90 W
4 Ω per channel 130 W

RMS @ 1 % THD (sine wave), bridged m ode :

8 Ω 200 W

Peak Power, both channels driven:

8 Ω per channel 135 W
4 Ω per channel 250 W

Peak Power, bridged mod e:

8 Ω 500 W

POWER SUPPLY (EU/A)

Mains voltage 100 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumpt ion 500 W
Fuse
Mains connector

POWER SUPPLY (UL)

Mains voltage 100 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumpt ion 500 W
Fuse
Mains connector

POWER SUPPLY (J)

Mains voltage 100 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumpt ion 500 W
Fuse
Mains connector

POWER SUPPLY (CN)

Mains voltage 100 - 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumpt ion 500 W
Fuse
Mains connector

PHYSICAL/WEIGHT

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight

(Line In à Line Out)

PMP1000 PMP3000 PMP5000

24-Bit Delta-Sigma, 64/128-times oversampling

dual 7-segment LED

T 5 A H

250 V

T 5 A H

250 V

T 5 A H

250 V

T 5 A H

250 V

4 7/8" x 15 3/8" x 16 3/4" 4 7/8" x 18 3/4" x 18 1/8" 4 7/8" x 23 1/2" x 19 1/2"

122 x 390 x 425 mm 122 x 476 x 460 mm 122 x 596 x 496 mm

15.435 lb. 23.815 lb. 28.665 lb.
8 kg 10.8 kg 13.3 kg

90 dB

46.875 kHz
max. 5 s

approx. 1.5 ms

Standard IEC receptacle

Standard IEC receptacle

Standard IEC receptacle

Standard IEC receptacle

215 W
450 W

900 W

300 W
600 W

1200 W

230 V~, 50 Hz

1000 W

T 6,3 A H

T 10 A H

100 V~, 50 / 60 Hz

T 10 A H

T 6,3 A H

250 V

120 V~, 60 Hz

1000 W

250 V

1000 W

250 V

220 V~, 50 Hz

1000 W

250 V

BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice.
Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.

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7 WARRANTY

§ 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW

1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory
rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights
against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase
contract.

2. The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable
unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law.

§ 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment
right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com
(alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and
conditions of our warranty carefully.

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

§ 3 WARRANTY

1. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all
BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page, except
BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanical and electronic
components of this product to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year* from the original date
of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations
described below. If the product shows any defects within the
specified warranty period that are not excluded from this
warranty as described under § 5, BEHRINGER shall, at its
discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable
new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are used
which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its
discretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these
parts.

2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be
returned to the user freight prepaid.

3. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly
excluded.

§ 4 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER

1. To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer)
must call BEHRINGER (see enclosed list) during normal business
hours BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be
accompanied by a description of the problem. BEHRINGER will
then issue a return authorization number.

2. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original
shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to
the address indicated by BEHRINGER.

3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.

§ 5 WARRANTY REGULATIONS

1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is
accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer’s invoice.
Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the
terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced.

2. If the product needs to be modified 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
modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in
materials or workmanship. The warranty does not cover any
such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was
carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty,
BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting
from such a modification/adaptation.

3. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly
excluded from this 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, tubes, guitar strings,
illuminants and similar parts.

4. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not
covered by this warranty:

V improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in

compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user
or service manuals.

V 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.

V damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other

condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.

5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized
personnel (user included) will void the warranty.

6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the
defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection
costs are payable by the customer.

7. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be
repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER will
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to
submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification,
BEHRINGER 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.

§ 6 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY

This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer
(customer of retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person
(retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise
on behalf of BEHRINGER.

§ 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES

Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall
not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no
event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value
of the product.

* Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER
Germany Support for further details.

Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. The names
of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use
neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER. BEHRINGER accepts no
liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained
herein. Colours and specification may vary slightly from product. Products are sold through our authorised dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not
agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. 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 BEHRINGER International GmbH. BEHRINGER

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2006 BEHRINGER International GmbH,

Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany.

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is a registered trademark.

EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc.
Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200

Phone/Fax No.: Phone: [phone],

hereby declares that the product

EUROPOWER PMP1000/3000/5000

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Bothell, WA 98011, USA

Fax: [phone]

V Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
V Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
V Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

V Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by BEHRINGER USA can
void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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