Numark Industries SM-3 User Manual

Professional Disc Jockey Products

PRO SM-3

PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER

with Infinity Fader™

Owner’s Manual

PRO SM-3

Safety Information

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

a) Read Instructions - All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before this product is connected and used.

b) Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions

should be kept for future reference.

c) Heed Warnings - All warnings on this product and in

these operating instructions should be followed.

d) Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

e) Water and Moisture -

This product should be kept away from direct contact with liquids.

f) Heat - Avoid placing this

product to close to any high heat sources such as radiators.

g) Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that it’s

location or position does not interfere with it’s proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation opening; or, placed in a builtinstallation, such as bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

h) Power Sources - This product should be connected to a

power supply only of the type described in these operating instructions, or as marked on the unit.

i) Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed on or against them. When removing the cord from a power outlet be sure to remove it by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling on the cord.

j) Object and Liquid Entry - Take care that objects do not

fall into and that liquids are not spilled into the inside of the mixer.

k) Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

l) Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time.

m) Damage Requiring Service - Only qualified personnel

should service this product. If you have any questions about service please contact Numark at the number(s) shown on the back cover of this manual.

n) Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization means built into the CD player is not defeated.

o) Internal/External Voltage Selectors - Internal or external

voltage selector switches, if any, should only be reset and re-equipped with a proper plug for alternative voltage by a qualified service technician. Do not attempt to alter this yourself.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in damp environments.

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PRO SM-3

VERY IMPORTANT

Please read this entire manual before connecting this unit to your system

For optimum performance:

• The crossfader is a user replaceable item and subject to wear. Excessive force can wear out the fader quickly. This is not a

warranted item.

• Never use spray cleaners on the slide controls. Residues cause excessive dirt build-up and this will void your warranty. In normal

use slide controls can last for many years. If they malfunction (usually because of a dirty or dusty environment) consult a professional technician.

• Always make sure that AC power is OFF while making any connections.

• Use appropriate cables throughout your system. Do not use excessively long cables (i.e. over 50ft/14m) Be sure plugs and jacks

are tightly mated. Loose connections can cause hum, noise or intermittents that could easily damage your speakers. Make the input and output connections with readily available low-capacitance stereo cables. Quality cable makes a big difference in audio fidelity and punch. See your Numark dealer or an electronics or audio specialist store if you are not sure which cables to get.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs other than those described in this manual. Take the unit to your dealer or to an

authorized Numark Service Center.

• ALWAYS remember: “TURN AMPS ON LAST AND OFF FIRST”. Begin with master faders or volume controls on minimum

and the amplifier gain/input control(s) down. Wait 8 to 10 seconds before turning up the volume. This prevents transients which may cause severe speaker damage.

• Use restraint when operating controls. Try to move them slowly. Rapid adjustments could damage speakers due to amplifier

clipping.

• Avoid amplifier “clipping” at all costs: this occurs when the red LEDs (usually on the front panel of most professional power

amplifiers) start flashing. “Clipping” is when the power amplifier is distorting and working beyond it’s limits. Amplifier distortion is THE major cause of speaker failure.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never place cans of beer, soda, glasses of water or

anything wet on top of the unit!

Product Registration

Please record the serial number of your unit as shown on the back of the chassis as well as the name of the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Retain this information and your original purchase receipt for your records. Please return the enclosed warranty card to register your unit with us.

MODEL: __________________________ PURCHASED FROM:_________________________ SERIAL NUMBER:__________________ DATE OF PURCHASE:________________________

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PRO SM-3

PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have purchased the PRO SM-3 Stereo Mixer by . The PRO SM-3 features the

patented design Infinity™ fader, that utilizes a beam of light and variable blocker mechanism. The fader itself has no audio or electrical parts attached to wear out. This revolutionary concept achieves the absolute fastest and smoothest cuts with the cleanest sound. The Infinity™ crossfader is user assignable and allows for complete slope variance along with hamster control.

The PRO SM-3 uses the highest quality components for the best possible sound quality. A

fully controllable 3rd channel is included for an addition turntable or to bring in an external mixer or line device. Each channel contains 3-band Rotary KILLS, PFL meters, gain, panning, and process loops for maximum effect capability as well as slope and hamster control on the input faders. The PRO SM-3 also has a screwless face panel and smooth edges to ensure your fingers don’t get caught up on rough edges.

Thank you for purchasing NUMARK products!

FEATURES:

CROSSFADER

§ Infinity™ Fader, the worlds first truly optical, fader

§ Crossfader Reverse (Hamster) Toggle with off position

§ Variable Slope Control

§ Channel Assign selectors

INPUTS

§ 6-line, 3-phono, 1-mic input

§ Combination XLR-1/4" Neutrik™ Mic input with process

loop, Bass, and Treble controls

§ All Gold Plated Connectors

§ Three Gold Plated Grounding Screws

CHANNEL CONTROLS

§ Rotary Bass, Middle & Treble -40dB "KILL" and +10dB

"Boost"

§ PFL Gain and individual channel display meters

§ High-Resolution Linear fader style Panning

§ Active Channel Faders

§ 3-Position Contour Adjustment

§ Hamster switch

§ Process insert looping with send only control

§ Eight Position Rotatable Input Selector Toggles

MONITORING

§ Two Bar 12-Segment Display graph for Stereo Master

output

§ Split/Blend Cue selection

§ Push Button Cueing

§ Gold Plated Headphone Jacks for Both 1/4" and 1/8"

Headphone Plugs

OUTPUTS

§ Master Balanced 1/4" TRS and Unbalanced RCA

§ Monitor/Zone Level Control with Mono Switch

§ Process Loop Output designed to send only, if no return

present

QUALITY DETAIL

§ Smooth Screwless Faceplate

§ Hard Rubberized Knobs for Quick and Non-Slip Gripping

§ Extra Wide Rubber Feet for Maximum Stability

§ High Quality, Double Sided, Glass Epoxy Circuit Boards

with Extra Thick Copper Ground Plates for Exceptionally Quiet Operation

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