Nilfisk PM-6 DRAGONFLY User Manual

PM-6

User's Manual

6-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE

DRAGONFLY

WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS

LTO

www.altoproaudio.com

Version 1.1 April 2005

English

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SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the pre­sence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages with­in the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to impo­rtant operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read.

Protective Ground Terminal

AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal

ON: Denotes the product is turned on.

OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.

WARNING

Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent the possibility of death or injury to the user.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.

WARNING

Power Supply

Ensure that the mains source voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the product. Failure to do so could

result in damage to the product and possibly the user.
Unplug the product before electrical storms occur and
when unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of

electric shock or fire.

External Connection

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains
cabling (power cord). Failure to do so could result
in shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from

a registered electrician.

the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual.
Do not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the
fuse, make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected
from the AC outlet.

Protective Ground

Before turning the product ON, make sure that it is
connected to Ground. This is to prevent the risk of
electric shock.

Never cut internal or external Ground wires. Likewise,
never remove Ground wiring from the Protective Ground
Terminal.

Operating Conditions

Always install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

To avoid the risk of electric shock and damage, do not
subject this product to any liquid/rain or moisture. Do
not use this product when in close proximity to water.

Do not install this product near any direct heat source.

Do not block areas of ventilation. Failure to do so could
result in fire.

Keep product away from naked flames.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions

Follow all instructions

Keep these instructions. Do not discard.

Heed all warnings.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

Power Cord and Plug

Do not tamper with the power cord or plug. These are
designed for your safety.

Do not remove Ground connections!

If the plug does not fit your AC outlet seek advice from a
qualified electrician.

Protect the power cord and plug from any physical
stress to avoid risk of electric shock.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This
could cause electric shock or fire.

Do Not Remove Any Covers

Within the product are areas where high voltages may
present. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove
any covers unless the AC mains power cord is removed.

Covers should be removed by qualified service
personnel only.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Fuse

To prevent fire and damage to the product, use only

Cleaning

When required, either blow off dust from the product or
use a dry cloth.

Do not use any solvents such as Benzol or Alcohol.
For safety, keep product clean and free from dust.

Servicing

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Do
not perform any servicing other than those instructions
contained within the User's Manual.

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PREFACE

Dear Customer:

Thank you for choosing the LTO PM-6 DRAGONFLY 6-Channel Mixing Console with Digital Effects, which is the result of our

AUDIO TEAM's endeavours.

LTO

For the LTO AUDIO TEAM, music and audio are more than a profession, it is a passion and an obsession!

We have, in fact, been designing professional audio products for a number of years in cooperation with many of the
world's major brands.
The LTO line represents unparalleled analogue and digital products made by musicians, for musicians. With our
design centres in Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom we provide you with world-class designs, while our
software development teams continue to develop an impressive range of audio specific algorithms.

By purchasing our LTO products you become the most important member of our LTO AUDIO TEAM. We would
like to share with you our passion for what we design and invite you to make suggestions, which will aid us in develop­ing future products for you. We guarantee you our commitment for quality, continual research and development,
and of course the best prices.

The LTO PM-6 is an extremely flexible, ultra-low noise 6-Channel Mixing Consol with Digital Effects, which is the
smallest among our range of mixing consoles with digital effects. It is configured with 2 mono and 2 stereo input
channels, each channel is equipped with a variety of key features including a warm, natural sounding EQ, Peak LED
and PAN/BAL control etc..seeing is believing, let's meet the LTO PM-6

We would like to thank all the people who made the LTO PM-6 DRAGONFLY 6-Channel Mixing Console with Digital
Effects possible, especially to our designers and LTO staff. It is their passion for music and professional audio that has
made it possible for us to offer you, our most important team member, our continued support.

Thank you very much

LTO AUDIO TEAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

2. FEATURES............................................................................................................................................4

3. READY TO .............................................................................................................................START ...4

4. ..........................................................................................................................7CONTROL ELEMENTS

5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION..................................................................................................12

6. FOR THE EXPERTS WHO WANTS TO KNOW MORE.......................................................................14

7. PRESET LIST ....................................................................................................................................15

8. BLOCK DIAGRAM...................................................................... ........................................16...............

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.............................................................................................................17

10. WARRANTY......................................................................................................................................18

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in LTO products by purchasing PM-6 DRAGONFLY 6-Channel

Mixing Console with Digital Effects. The PM-6 is a professional compact mixer, which Provides the state of the art digital
amplifier technology specifically. You will get the smooth, accurate more natural and open sound from this apparatus,
and it is really ideal for small gigs, recording and fixed PA installations. The PM-6 DRAGONFLY 6-Channel Mixing
Console with Digital Effects is packed with features that can not be found in other consoles of it size: 2 mono (these
are provided With ultra low noise microphone preamplifiers and Phantom Power at +18 Volt) and 2 stereo input
channels, and each of them is provided with a 3 bands equalizer for HI, MID and LOW controls; built-in high efficiency
power amplifier and effects processor; highly accurate 6-segment bar graph meters and 2-Track inputs assignable
to main mix, control room / headphone outputs.
Your PM-6 DRAGONFLY is very easy to operate but we advise you to go through each section of this manual carefully.
In this way you will get the best out of your PM-6 DRAGONFLY.

2. FEATURES

The PM-6 DRAGONFLY 6-Channel Mixing Console with Digital Effects is designed for professional application. It
provides the following features:

Built-in high efficiency power amplifier and digital effects processor
2 MIC input channels with gold plated XLR and balanced LINE inputs
2 stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks
Ultra-low noise discrete MIC pre-amps with +18V phantom power
Extremely high headroom offering more dynamic range
Warm, natural 3-band EQ on each channel
Peak LED on each channel

AUX control per channel for external and internal onboard effect.
2-Track inputs assignable to main mix, control room / headphone outputs
Highly accurate 6-segment bar graph meters
DYNAMIC POWER:2 80W@4Ohm

3. READY TO START

3.1 There is a small black box provided with your PM-6 DRAGONFLY. This is the specific power supply box. Connect
the proper terminal into your PM-6 DRAGONFLY and the power supply box into an AC socket.

3.2 Be sure the main power switch is turned off before connecting the Mixer to the power supply box. Also, you should

make Sure that all Input and Output Controls are turned down. This will avoid damages to your speakers and avoid
excessive noise.

3.3 Before connecting and disconnecting the power supply box always turn off your external power amplifier (if used
in a sound system).

3.4 Do not use solvents to clean your PM-6 DRAGONFLY. A dry and clean cloth will be OK.

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3.5 Possible System Connection Mode for Live Sound Application

Passive Speakers

LR

Control Room Monitor

THIS CONNECTION
FOR ALTO
POWER SUPPLYONLY!

POWER IN

LR

Vocal MIC

Other

line level signal

LEFT

RIGHT

SPEAKERS

TIP

SLEEVE

ATTENTION!
MIN. LOAD 4

Effect Equipment

MIC 1

12

3

BAL OR
UNBAL

LINE IN 1

TRIM

+15dB -30dB LINE

0dB 44dB MIC

DYNAMIC POWER:
2 80W@4

MIC 2

12

3

BAL OR
UNBAL

LINE IN 2

TRIM

+15dB -30dB LINE

0dB 44dB MIC

MODEL

SERIAL

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

CAUTION:

REPLACE WITH THE SAMETYPE FUSEAND RATING
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD B EFORE CHANGING FUSE

STEREO AUX RETURNS

LEFT

LINE IN 3/4

LEFT (MONO)

RIGHT

CAUTION

RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DONOT OPEN

-DO NOT OPEN

AUX SENDS

PHONES

LINE IN 5/6

LEFT (MONO)

RIGHT

-NE PAS OUVRIR

CONTROL ROOM OUTPUT

LEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MAIN MIX OUTPUT

LEFT

RIGHT

LTO

PM-6

6-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE

WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS

R

2-TRACK IN/OUT

L

POWER AMP

R

TAPE IN

TAPE OUT

PHANTOM PWR

LR

Amplifier

LR

Headphone

onoff

CD Player or

Cassette Deck etc.

0

12kHz

+15+15-15-15

0

2.5kHz

+12-12

0

+15+15-15-15

0

AUX

D
F
X

POST
(PRE)

8

-+15

PAN

LEFT

RIGHT

PEAK

8

-+10 -+108-+108-+10

LEVEL

EQ

MID

LOW
80Hz

HI

0

0

0

0

D
F
X

8

-+15

LEFT

LEVEL

+15+15-15-15

+12-12

+15+15-15-15

RIGHT

EQ

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

LOW
80Hz

AUX

POST
(PRE)

PAN

PEAK

HI

0

0

0

0

D
F
X

8

-+15

LEFT

LEVEL

+15+15-15-15

+12-12

+15+15-15-15

RIGHT

EQ

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

LOW
80Hz

AUX

POST
(PRE)

BAL

PEAK

HI

0

0

0

0

D
F
X

8

-+15

LEFT

8

LEVEL

+15+15-15-15

+12-12

+15+15-15-15

RIGHT

12 5/63/4

EQ

15

14

HI

13

12kHz

12

11

MID

2.5kHz

LOW
80Hz

FX LEVEL REVERB LEVEL

AUX

POST
(PRE)

-+15

AUX RTN (DFX)

BAL

-

PEAK

-

PHONES /

CONTROL ROOM

5

1

16

10

9

PRESETS

0

0

8

0

8

2TK IN

8

LR

2

1 VIBRAFLANGE

3

2 FUNKY
3 ROCKABILLY

4

4 BIGSTAGE

5

5

VIBRATO

8

6

9

7

8

10

FLANGER

12
13

CHORUS

16

100

PEAK

Amplifier

LR

POWERPHANTOMPHANTOM

CLIP

2TK TO

CTRL ROOM

2TK TO MIX

MAX

MAX

10

0

-4

-10

-30

L

R

OUTPUT LEVEL

0

8

-+10

MAIN MIX

LEVEL

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS

MIC 1

12

3

BAL OR

UNBAL

LINE IN 1

TRIM

+15dB -30dB LINE

0dB 44dB MIC

0

EQ

12kHz

+15+15-15-15

0

MID

2.5kHz

+12-12

0

HI

MIC 2

12

3

BAL OR
UNBAL

LINE IN 2

TRIM

+15dB -30dB LINE

0dB 44dB MIC

0

EQ

12kHz

+15+15-15-15

0

MID

2.5kHz

+12-12

0

STEREO AUX RETURNS

LEFT

LINE IN 3/4

LEFT (MONO)

RIGHT

0

HI

0

0

AUX SENDS

PHONES

CONTROL ROOM OUTPUT

LEFT

LTO

PM-6

R

6-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE

WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS

RIGHTRIGHT

LINE IN 5/6

MAIN MIX OUTPUT

2-TRACK IN/OUT

L

LEFT (MONO)

RIGHT

EQ

HI

12kHz

+15+15-15-15

MID

2.5kHz

+12-12

0

+15+15-15-15

0

+12-12

0

EQ

HI

12kHz

MID

2.5kHz

LEFT

RIGHT

14

13

12

16

15

11

10

PRESETS

1

9

R

TAPE IN

2

3

4

6

7

8

5

TAPE OUT

1 VIBRAFLANGE
2 FUNKY
3 ROCKABILLY
4 BIGSTAGE
5

VIBRATO

8
9

FLANGER

12
13

CHORUS

16

LOW

80Hz

+15+15-15-15

0

D

F

X

8

-+15

AUX

POST
(PRE)

D
F
X

8

-+15

PAN

LEFT

RIGHT

PEAK

-+108-+108-+108-+10

LEVEL

LEFT

LEVEL

0

+15+15-15-15

RIGHT

LOW
80Hz

AUX

POST
(PRE)

PAN

PEAK

+15+15-15-15

0

D
F
X

8

-+15

LEFT

RIGHT

LEVEL

LOW

80Hz

AUX

POST
(PRE)

BAL

PEAK

+15+15-15-15

0

D
F
X

8

-+15

LEFT

RIGHT

8

LEVEL

1 2 5/63/4

LOW

80Hz

AUX

POST
(PRE)

BAL

PEAK

10

0

FX LEVEL REVERB LEVEL

0

8

-+15

8

-

MAX

PHONES /

CONTROL ROOM

100

PEAK

POWERPHANTOMPHANTOM

CLIP

10

0

-4

-10

-30

L

OUTPUT LEVEL

0

8

-+10

MAIN MIX

LEVEL

R