Elite Core PM-16, IM-16, DM-8 User Manual

PM-16 Personal Monitoring System

www.elitecoreaudio.com

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920 South D Street

Fort Smith, AR 72901

855-276-2673

User Guide

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To ensure a long healthy life for you and your new PM-16 System, please read these instructions

before proceeding.

Water and moisture

Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture or use in damp or wet conditions. Do not place con­tainers of liquids on surfaces where liquid may spill into any openings.

Ventilation

Please make certain that the units have proper ventilation.

Heat and Vibration

Do not locate the equipment in a place subject to excessive heat or direct sunlight.

Locate the equipment away from any source which produces excessive heat or vibration.

Installation

Install and connect the equipment in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide.

Prevent Damage

To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface,
scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration.

Environment

Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash,
smoke, drinks spillage, and exposure to rain and moisture. If the equipment or its power supply be­comes wet, switch off the power immediately. Allow to dry out thoroughly before using again.

Cleaning

Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The control surface is best cleaned with a soft brush
and dry lint-free cloth. The faders, switches and potentiometers are lubricated for life. The use of elec­trical lubricants on these parts is not recommended. The fader and potentiometer knobs may be re­moved for cleaning with a warm soapy solution. Rinse and allow it to dry fully before refitting them.

Protect Your Hearing!

To avoid damage to your hearing, do not operate your Elite Core Personal Monitor System at exces­sively high volume. Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide
range hearing loss. Consult the User Guide for recommended settings.

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Limited One Year Warranty

This product was manufactured in the USA by Elite Core Audio and is warranted to be free from defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner.

To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and
manufactured, please read this User Guide before operating. If a component fails, notify and return
the defective unit to Elite Core Audio or its authorized representative as soon as possible.

Repairs are covered under warranty subject to the following conditions:

1. The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User
Guide.

2. The equipment has not been subject to misuse (intended or accidental), neglect, or alteration.

3. Any previous service or repair has been carried out by Elite Core Audio or its authorized agent.

4. The defective unit is to be returned (shipping prepaid) to Elite Core Audio with proof of purchase.

Please contact Elite Core Audio to request an RMA number.

5. Pack the unit(s) being returned carefully to avoid shipping damage.

FCC Class A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Op­eration of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you
will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un-

desired operation.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a non-res­idential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the antenna of the radio/television receiver.

2. Increase the separation between this equipment and the radio/television receiver.

3. Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the radio/television re-

ceiver are on different power mains branch circuits.

4. Consult a representative of Elite Core Audio or an experienced radio/television technician for

additional suggestions.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................. ii

Limited One Year Warranty................................................................................................ iii

FCC Class A Radio Frequency Interference Statement............................................... iii

PM-16 System Overview ...........................................................................................................7

IM-16 Input Module .....................................................................................................................9

IN Connectors ...........................................................................................................................9

THRU Connectors ....................................................................................................................9

TRS Send/Return ..................................................................................................................9

Multichannel Record Output...............................................................................................9

System Expansion ................................................................................................................9

NETWORK Connector ..........................................................................................................10

SIG and CLIP LEDs .................................................................................................................10

POWER Inlet ............................................................................................................................10

DM-8 Distribution Module ......................................................................................................11

PM-16 Personal Mixer..............................................................................................................13

Channel Controls...................................................................................................................13

LEVEL .................................................................................................................................13

PAN ....................................................................................................................................13

SIG......................................................................................................................................13

Master Controls ......................................................................................................................14

MASTER Level ....................................................................................................................14

COMPRESSION Level.........................................................................................................14

Graphic EQ Sliders .............................................................................................................14

AMBIENCE Level................................................................................................................14

LEDs ...................................................................................................................................14

Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................15

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PM-16 System Connections..................................................................................................17

Standard PM-16 Personal Monitoring System with One DM-8 ..............................17

System with One DM-8 and More than Eight PM-16s...............................................17

PM-16 System Without a DM-8.........................................................................................18

System with Additional DM-8s ..........................................................................................18

Using LINE OUT .....................................................................................................................18

PM-16 System Specifications..............................................................................................19

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