Behringer PMP880S, PMP860M, PMP1280S User Manual
User manual
Version 1.1 November 2006
EUROPOWER PMP860M/PMP880S/PMP1280S
EUROPOWER PMP860M/PMP880S/PMP1280S
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
liquids 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 enclosurevoltage 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.
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 manufacturers 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 PMP860M/PMP880S/PMP1280S
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 two
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 weve 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 youve 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: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions
of purchase for components, etc. Isnt 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 Effects section ............................................................... 5
2.3 Main and monitor section................................................ 5
2.3.1 Connectors ........................................................... 6
2.4 Rear panel ...................................................................... 6
3. DIGITAL EffeCTs Processor...................................... 7
4. INSTALLATION ........................................................... 7
4.1 Mains connection ........................................................... 7
4.2 Audio connections ......................................................... 7
4.3 Loudspeaker connection ................................................ 8
5. WIRING EXAMPLES ...................................................8
6. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................10
7. WARRANTY .............................................................. 12
My friends, its 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 turn the MAIN MASTER and MONITOR MASTER
controls fully counter-clockwise before switching
on the device. Always make sure that the
appropriate volume is set.
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EUROPOWER PMP860M/PMP880S/PMP1280S
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! With the PMP mixer you have acquired a stateof-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. And indeed, this
overwhelming power mixer gives you plenty of functionality and
a broad range of connection and expansion options.
Your power mixer features our revolutionary Coolaudio amplifier
technology that reduces weight and size of your device and
provides extreme high output power.
Further advantages are the integrated Voice Canceller that
removes vocal tracks from a playback, the FBQ function for
feedback detection and the Speaker Processing function for
adjusting the frequency response of any loudspeakerand
everything with 24-bit/40 kHz resolution.
The mixing consoles of the PMP series feature a state of the art,
integrated switch-mode power supply (SMPS). One of the great
advantages is that (compared to conventional circuits) due to its
much greater efficiency, it consumes much less energy than a
conventional power supply unit.
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 as well as
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 mixer 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.
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 proper ground
connection. For your own safety, never remove or
disable the ground conductor from the unit or on
the AC power cord.
+ 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!
1.2 The manual
This manual is designed to give you both an overview of all
control elements and to provide detail 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
www.behringer.com. The product-related information pages and
the Ultranet-based glossary explain the relevant audio
engineering terminology in full detail.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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