Behringer PMP3000, PMP5000, PMP1000 User Manual

User Manual

EUROPOWER PMP1000/PMP3000/PMP5000

500/1,200-Watt 12, 16 and 20-Channel Powered Mixer with Multi/Dual Multi-FX Processor and FBQ Feedback Detection System

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3

Legal Disclaimer .............................................................3

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3

1. Introduction ...............................................................5

1.1 Before you get started ...................................................... 5

1.1.1 Shipment .......................................................................... 5

1.1.2 Initial operation ............................................................. 5

1.1.3 Online registration ....................................................... 5

1.2 The manual ........................................................................... 5

2. Control Elements .......................................................5

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

2.1.1 Input section ................................................................... 6

2.2 Equalizer and FBQ .............................................................. 7

2.3 Eects section ..................................................................... 7

2.4 Main and monitor section ............................................... 8

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

2.5 Rear panel ............................................................................. 9

3. Digital Eﬀects Processor ...........................................9

4. Installation ................................................................. 9

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

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

4.3 Loudspeaker connections ............................................. 11

5. Wiring Examples ...................................................... 12

6. Speciﬁcations ........................................................... 15

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suﬃ 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 modiﬁ cation should be performed only by qualiﬁ ed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be suﬃ 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 qualiﬁ ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of ﬁ 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 ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by qualiﬁ 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 qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

Read these instructions.1.

Keep these instructions.2.

Heed all warnings.3.

Follow all instructions.4.

Do not use this apparatus near water.5.

Clean only with dry cloth.6.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 7.

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as 8.

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 9.

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 ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or 10.

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by 11.

the manufacturer.

Use only with the 12.

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ 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.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 13.

when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed ser vice personnel. 14.

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.

The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket 15.

outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is 16.

used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Technical speciﬁ 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 suﬀ ered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors and speciﬁ cations may vary slightly from product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of 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 Red Chip Company Ltd.

Warranty§ 1

This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased (1)

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 oﬃ ce closest to you.

MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and (2)

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 any defects within the speciﬁ 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.

Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired (3)

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

Warranty claims other than those indicated above (4)

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.

Online registration§ 2

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 eﬃ ciently. Thank you for your cooperation!

Return materials authorization§ 3

To obtain warranty service, please contact the (1)

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.

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

Important Safety Instructions

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

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Subsequently, the product must be returned in (2)

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

Shipments without freight prepaid will not (3)

be accepted.

Warranty Exclusions§ 4

This limited warranty does not cover consumable (1)

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.

This limited warranty does not cover the product (2)

if it has been electronically or mechanically modiﬁ ed in any way. If the product needs to be modiﬁ 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 modiﬁ cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modiﬁ 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 modiﬁ cation/adaptation.

This limited warranty covers only the product (3)

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.

This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-(4)

applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.

Free inspections and maintenance/repair work (5)

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.

Damage/defects caused by the following conditions (6)

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, ﬁ re, ﬂ ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by (7)

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

If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group (8)

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

Products which do not meet the terms of this (9)

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 notiﬁ 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.

Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new (10)

products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction conﬁ rmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty veriﬁ cation and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

Warranty transferability§ 5

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized 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 MUSIC Group.

Claim for damage§ 6

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.

Limitation of liability§ 7

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product.

Other warranty rights and § 8

national law

This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the (1)

buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein (2)

are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.

This warranty does not detract from the seller’s (3)

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

Amendment§ 9

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer. com.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial O shore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all MUSIC Group companies

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Introduction1.

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 distor tion 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 know-how has gone into your PMP power mixer.

Before you get started1.1

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.

Online registration1.1.3

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER 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 suppor t area of our website (http://behringer.com).

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

Thank you for your cooperation!

The manual1.2

Shipment1.1.1

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.

Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the device or ◊ its packaging.

Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.◊

Initial operation1.1.2

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.

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 behringer.com.

Control Elements2.

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.

Mono and stereo channels2.1

Use the (1) 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; PMP1000 only, channels 5/6 and 7/8).

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 (2) LEVEL SET LED illuminates when an optimum operating level has been adjusted.

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•

The mono channels are equipped with a high-slope (3) LOW CUT ﬁlter eliminating unwanted low-frequency signals like rumble noise.

PMP3000/PMP5000 (stereo channels): Press the A/B button to switch (4) from ¼" jacks to RCA connectors, and vice versa. Position “A” = ¼" jacks; position “B” = RCA connectors.

The (5) HIGH control in the EQ sec tion governs the high frequency range of the respective channel.

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Use the (6) MID control to boost or cut the midrange frequencies.

PMP5000: The PMP5000 has an additional semi-parametric ﬁlter for the (7) 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 cut-oﬀ 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 respec tively.

The (8) LOW control allows you to boost/cut the low frequency range.

With the (9) MON(ITOR) control you can adjust the volume of each channel in the monitor mix.

The PMP3000 and PMP5000 feature a second MON control (10) (MON 2) for the volume of the second monitor bus.

The (11) 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 (64)).

The PMP5000 has two FX controls ((12) 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 (46) and (64) ).

Please note that the eﬀects processor signal will be inaudible, ◊ as long as the FX TO MON/MAIN controls (40), (41), (42) are set fully counter-clockwise.

The (13) PAN(ORAMA) control determines the position of the channel signal in the stereo main mix.

Each mono input features one (19) LINE IN connector (¼" 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(20) . 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 lef t. Signal interruption takes place only if a plug is inserted into the corresponding jack (¼" stereo plug: tip = signal output, ring = input). All mono input channels are equipped with inserts.

The stereo channels have a (21) 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 (¼" jacks) for the left and right (22) channels. If only the jack marked “L” is used, the channel is mono. The signal will then be reproduced on both sides.

The (14) 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.

PMP3000/PMP5000: When you press the (15) PFL button (Pre Fader Listening) the left LED (34) shows the pre-fader input gain of the channel. Adjust the optimum input gain (0 dB) with the TRIM control (1) . When PFL is on, the corres ponding LED illuminates.

If the LEVEL SET LED (2) is illuminated constantly, the 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 (16) 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.(17)

Input section2 .1.1

Each mono input channel is equipped with a balanced microphone input (18) (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.

PMP1000: This does not apply to the mono/stereo combination ◊ channels 5/6 and 7/8.

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 (23) 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 selec tor ◊

(4) to A (¼") or B (RCA) when you connect a signal to the input.

PMP3000/PMP5000: Each of the two stereo channels has two monitor (24) controls (MON 1/2) and a LEVEL control (25) . Like the other channels, they also feature a PFL switch.

Instead of a fader this channel has a rotary (25) LEVEL control.

The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary for the operation (26) 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 connec ted in a balanced conﬁguration. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer of your microphone!

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.

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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 (27) 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 (71) and the main signal at OUTPUT B (70) (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

(71) and the main signal at OUTPUT B (70) (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.

In BRIDGE mode, always connect only one loudspeaker with an ◊ impedance of at least 8 Ω to the OUTPUT B jack! Please note that OUTPUT A must NEVER be used in BRIDGE mode!

(31) Press the FBQ IN switch to activate the Feedback Detection

system (the FBQ will be active only if you have switched on the equalizer (33) before). Frequencies causing 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 (32) 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 (33) 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 (34) 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.

The LIM LEDs and the LED display do NOT light up when an external ◊ signal is fed in via the PWR AMP INSERT jacks (61).

In all other operating modes, the minimum impedance of the speaker ◊ must not fall below 4 Ω.

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 (71) and (72)).

PMP5000: Use the (28) 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 (29) 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 (55)). There is also no need to move the faders and lose your mix.

Equalizer and FBQ2.2

Your power mixer features a graphic 7-band equalizer, which allows (30) 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.

2.3 Eﬀects section

List of all multi-eﬀects processor presets.(35)

The LED level meter on the eﬀects module should always show a suﬃciently (36) high level. Make sure that the Clip LED illuminates with signal peaks only. If it is constantly illu-minated, the eﬀects processor is overloading, which can lead to unpleasant distortion. The FX SEND fader (PMP1000) or FX/FX 1/2 fader (PMP3000/PMP5000) controls the level sent to the eﬀects module and to the FX SEND output jacks.

The eﬀects display always reads the currently selected preset.(37)

PMP3000/PMP5000: Press the (38) FX 1/2 IN switch to activate the eﬀects processor.

PMP1000/PMP3000: Turn the PROGRAM control to select an eﬀects (39) algorithm (preset number starts ﬂashing). Press this control to activate the eﬀect selected (PMP5000: FX 1/2 (PUSH)).

PMP1000: The eﬀects processor is operative all the time. Adjust the ◊ eﬀect intensity for the MAIN or MON signals with controls (40) or

(42) respectively.

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 (38) buttons.

PMP3000/PMP5000: The (40) 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.

Please note that the equalizer behaviour depends on the position of ◊ the AMP MODE switch (see (27) ).

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

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