Panasonic SL-MZ1200, SH-MZ1200 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DJ Mixer

Model No.

The photograph shows the silver model.

SH-MZ1200

EB EP

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Dear customer

Supplied accessories

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Table of contents

Supplied accessories ................................................................... 2

Caution for AC Mains Lead ......................................................... 3

Safety precautions ....................................................................... 4

Main features ................................................................................ 4

Component part names ............................................................... 5

Connections .................................................................................. 7

Output side connections ............................................................ 7

Input side connections ............................................................... 8

Mixing (Basic operations) ........................................................... 9

Using the microphone .............................................................. 10

Recording and playing on external equipment ........................ 10

Additional mixing operations .................................................... 11

Adjusting the effect ................................................................... 11

Adjusting the monitor ................................................................ 11

Using play mode functions ....................................................... 12

Individually adjusting the left (L) and right (R) input ............... 12

Output separation (dual output separation) ............................ 12

Fader start function .................................................................... 13

Start using the channel fader ................................................... 13

Start using the cross fader ....................................................... 13

Block diagram ............................................................................. 14

Maintenance ................................................................................ 15

Troubleshooting guide............................................................... 15

Specifications ............................................................... Back page

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

For the United Kingdom only:

Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacements parts.

AC mains lead ........................... 1

or the United Kingdom (RJA0053-3X)

For Australia and New Zealand (K2CJ2DA00008)

For others (RJA0019-2X)

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

www.panasonic.co.uk

(for UK customers only)

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Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.(Excluding public holidays.)

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Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.

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Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

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It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only. For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries. For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure A

Figure B

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH

AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

Although the AC power switch is in the “OFF” position, the unit is not completely disconnected from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL

n OR COLOURED

GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

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Safety precautions

Main features

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these operating instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit.

Approx. 6 mm Appliance inlet

Connector

A 4 channel universal type DJ oriented DJ mixer providing new audio performance and functional with the Technics SL-DZ1200 direct drive digital turntable (Not included) hereinafter referred to as the digital turntable.

Robust basic functions

Input-output features

•12 input terminals are available, 2 for CD/LINE input, 3 for LINE

input, 3 for PHONO input, 2 for microphone input and 2 for digital input.

•Digital output, audio recording output, monitor output, headphone

output, master 1 and 2 output, and a pro-spec engineered XLR terminal which all function independently.

•An EFFECT SEND, EFFECT RETURN terminals have also been

added for use with an external effector.

3 Band equalizer for sound-source level

•A HIGH, MID, LOW equalizer is provided for each channel. A wide

variety of possibilities are provided for sound as the attenuation range is set to a high -24 dB (12 dB/oct).

Robust monitor features for play

•Monitoring of the desired channel can be done quickly now that a

CUE button has been added to each channel and to the effect function.

•Using the MONITOR MIXING control knob you can mix the master

output and the channel selected with the CUE button. Using MONO SPLIT MODE, you can monitor master output and the selected channel split separately into the left and right channels.

Support for an external effector

•You can turn EFFECT on and off for each channel. Select PRE or

POST connection for the effector and adjust the SEND, RETURN level control.

Digitally controlled fader components that are robust and functional

•A C. FADER CURVE switch has been added to the cross fader to

provide 3 new types of cross fader curve settings.

•A reverse switch has been added for each channel fader and the

cross fader.

•Through the use of an engineered VCA control, volume can be

controlled with very little loss in audio quality using the channel fader or cross fader.

•Reliability improvements have been made to the cross fader through

the adoption of optical cross fader circuits and a highly durable 45 mm stroke fader providing smooth operation.

Providing new audio performance using the channel

fader and cross fader

Use the channel fader to control the left (L) and right (R) channels individually

•With the PLAY MODE function the selected channels can be

separated and the L or R volume can be controlled individually using the channel fader.

Control the FRONT and REAR output for two channel output using master 1, 2

•By turning the SEPARATE OUT switch to on, you can separate CH1

and CH2 output to the front and CH3 and CH4 output to the rear, providing you with new sound field performance in combination with the feature of being able to adjust the left (L) and right (R) channels individually.

Linked play on the connected digital turntable

Real-time start and stop control using the fader

•You start and stop the digital turntable by operating the channel

fader or cross fader when connected to a digital turntable with a control cable.

•A maximum of 2 digital turntables can be linked digitally through 2

digital inputs.

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Component part names

The unshaded numbers etc, correspond to the numbered illustrations. The shaded numbers etc, are reference pages.

Control panel

Input switch for adjusting left and right input

individually (L/R SPLIT) ...................................

Input switch (CH1-CH4) ..........................................

CD/LINE DIGITAL: Line or CD input, Digital input LINE: Line input PHONO 1-3: Turntable phono input

Input control knob (CH1-CH4) ...............................

Input level control knob (TRIM) High-tone input control knob (HIGH) Mid-tone input control knob (MID) Low-tone input control knob (LOW)

Channel effect (CH1-CH4) switch (EFFECT) ........

Power indicator lamp (POWER) ............................

Output level meter (OUTPUT LEVEL) ............ ,

Play mode lamp (PLAY MODE) ..............................

Master output control knob (MASTER) .................

Master level volume control knob (MASTER LEVEL) Master balance control knob (MASTER BALANCE)

Output separation ON, OFF switch (SEPARATE OUT)

Monitor control knob (MONITOR)..........................

Monitor level volume control knob (LEVEL) Monitor mixing control knob (MIXING) Monitor mode switch (MODE)

Monitor select button-display lamp (CUE) ...........

CH1-CH4: CH1-CH4 monitor selector EFFECT: Effector monitor selector

Channel fader (CH1 - CH4) .............................. ,

Cross fader (CROSS FADER) ......................... ,

Cross fader Assign A, B switch

(C. FADER ASSIGN) .........................................

Effector output switch (PRE/POST) ......................

Input-output effect control knob (EFFECT) ..........

Output effect control knob (SEND) Input effect control knob (RETURN)

Microphone input control knob (MIC) ...................

Microphone level volume control knob (MIC LEVEL) High-tone microphone control knob (HIGH) Low-tone microphone control knob (LOW)

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