Rcf M20X quick start guide

M 20X DIGITAL MIXER

quick start guide

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FCC & IC GRANT

INFORMATION TO THE USER:

NOTE: This equipment 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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FCC & IC DIRECTIVES

INFORMATIONS À L’UTILISATEUR:

REMARQUE: Cet appareil a fait l’objet de tests et a été déclaré conforme aux normes des appareils numériques de classe A, conformément à la partie
15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour offrir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences néfastes dans une installation
résidentielle. Ce matériel génère, utilise et peut émettre de l’énergie sous forme de fréquences radio et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément
aux instructions, il peut générer des interférences néfastes pour les communications radio. Il est cependant impossible de garantir qu’il n’y aura pas
d’interférences au sein d’une installation particulière. Si ce matériel interfère avec la réception radio ou télévisuelle, ce qui peut être déterminé en
mettant le matériel sous puis hors tension, l’utilisateur est invité à tenter de supprimer ces interférences.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Read all precautions, in particular those related to safety, very carefully as they provide important information. Keep these instructions in a safe
place.

WARNING: to prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, never expose this product to rain or humidity.

2. POWER SUPPLY FROM MAINS

a. The mains voltage is sufficiently high to cause electrocution; install and connect the device before plugging it in.
b. Before powering up, make sure that all the connections have been made correctly.
c. The metallic parts of the unit are earthed through the power cable. The device is a CLASS I apparatus and must be plugged into an earthed socket.
d. Protect the power cable from damage; make sure it is positioned in a way that it cannot be stepped on or crushed by objects.
e. To prevent the risk of electric shock, never open this product: there are no parts inside that the user needs to access.

3. Make sure that no objects or liquids get into the device, as this may cause a short circuit.
The device must not be exposed to drips or splashes. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the device. Do not place naked flames
(such as lighted candles) on the device.

4. Never attempt to carry out any operations, modifications or repairs that are not expressly described in this manual.
Contact your authorized service center or qualified personnel should any of the following occur:

- The device does not work (or works anomalously).

- The power cable has been damaged.

- Objects or liquids have got into the device.

- The device has been subject to a heavy shock.

5. Unplug the device if it will not be used for a long time.

6. Switch the device off immediately and unplug it if emission of strange odours or smoke is noticed.

7. Do not connect the device to any equipment or accessories other than those provided for the purpose.

Also check the suitability of the support surface on which the product is placed.

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8. Supports and trolleys.
The equipment should be only used accessories of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Hearing loss
Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. The sound pressure level which causes hearing loss is different from person to
person and depends on the exposure time. Adequate protection devices must be used to prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high sound
pressure levels. Ear plugs or protective ear muffs must be worn when a transducer capable of producing high sound levels is used.

10. Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE
Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE).

The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potential hazardous
substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the
efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, or your household waste collection service.

IMPORTANT NOTES

To prevent the occurrence of noise on line signal cables, use screened cables only and avoid putting them close to:

- Equipment generating high-intensity electromagnetic fields

- Power cables

- Speaker lines

- Place the device away from sources of heat and always ensure an adequate air circulation around it.

- Do not overload this product for a long time.

- Never force the controls (buttons, knobs etc.).

- Do not use solvents, alcohol, benzene or other volatile substances for cleaning the external parts of the device.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please read this Quick Start Guide carefully and keep it on hand for future reference before connecting and using the device. The Quick
Start Guide is an integral part of the device and must accompany it when it changes ownership as a reference for correct installation
and use as well as for the safety precautions. RCF S.p.A. will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect installation and/or use of
the device.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

RCF S.p.A. accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description,
photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances, and other information are subject to change without
notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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DESIGNED FOR SOUND TECHNICIANS

QUICK START GUIDE

This guide is intended for give to the user the information necessary for the first use of RCF M 20X digital mixer. Follow
carefully this guide for a correct use of the device.

Visit the SUPPORT page on the M SERIES section of our website http://mixer.rcf.it to download the full Owner Manual.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

1. This Quick Start Guide

Read carefully this Guide before start using you RCF M 20X Digital Mixer

M 20X DIGITAL MIXER

2. Warranty Certificate

Read Carefully the Warranty Certificate. It allows you to extend the Warranty time to 3 years only registering your product
in the web site www.rcf.it/product-registration

3. Warning sheet

Read carefully the Warning Sheet to avoid any possible injuries to the user or damages of the product during use.

4. M 20X Digital Mixer

5. Power Cord

Each M 20X is provided with a power cord matching the region of delivery.

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FRONT PANEL - UPPER SECTION

M 20X DIGITAL MIXER

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11. USER
KEYS

1. MENU
KEYS

2. TFT

CAPACITIVE

TOUCH

SCREEN

10. PARAMETERS
EDIT

ENCODERS

3. LEVEL
METER

9. CUE

ACTIVE

LED

4. WI-FI DONGLE
ENABLED LED

INDICATOR

5. MINI JACK
STEREO

INPUT

6. USB
PORTS

7. PHONES

8. SD CARD
SLOT

1. MENU KEYS

4 menu keys allow an intuitive and immediate navigation trought menu pages.

2. TFT CAPACITIVE TOUCH SCREEN

A highly responsive 5-inch TFT touchscreen offers intuitive navigation of all the available features, and can be optionally
paired with an external tablet to augment interaction with the M 20X.

3. LEVEL METER

This 12 LED elements level meter normally allows you to control the Main Mix output level. When a channel CUE button
is pressed, the level meter shows the PFL level present in the selected channel. Keep the input level below the “-20”
indication to avoid overloaded signals that can cause distortion.

4. WI-FI DONGLE ENABLED LED INDICATOR

This led light up when the WI-FI AP function for the USB port “B” is enabled, allowing the use of a WiFi USB dongle.

5. MINI JACK STEREO INPUT 19-20

Connect here your stereo line level sources like smartphones, laptops or others external audio devices.

6. USB PORTS

Two USB host ports on the top panel are available for WiFi dongles, USB-MIDI devices, and USB mass storage devices that
can be used for stereo audio record/ playback, system backups and firmware updates.

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7. PHONES

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Connect your headphones here either for CUE or the Main Mix listening.

8. SD CARD SLOT

An integrated SD card multitrack engine offers a maximum of 20 simultaneous tracks at 24-bit, 48 kHz, with extensive
routing options.

9. CUE ACTIVE LED

This led light up when one or more CUE button are pressed.

10. PARAMETERS EDIT ENCODERS

5 dedicated encoders allow an intuitive and immediate control of each function and parameter on the screen.

11. USER KEYS

A set of 8 User Keys with extensive programming option are always available, and offers immediate control of scene
selection, play/record transport, tap tempo, user interface shortcuts.

21. CHANNEL
SELECTION

KEYS

20. CHANNEL
CUE KEYS

19. CHANNEL
MUTE KEYS

18. FADER

SELECTION

LED

12. FADER

SELECTION

KEYS

13. GEQ

ON FADER

SELECTION

LED

14. MAIN

SELECTION

KEY

15. FX

SELECTION

KEYS

16. MIX

SELECTION

KEYS

17. MOTORIZED
FADERS

12. FADER SELECTION KEYS

4 layers of faders assignments allow immediate access to input channels 1-10 and 11-20, to FX returns and outputs.

13. GEQ ON FADER SELECTION LED

This LED lights up when the function Graphic EQ on Fader is enabled.

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14. MAIN SELECTION KEY

The control surface can be assigned to the stereo MAIN mix buss; the MASTER fader is always associated to the output
level of the selected bus.

15. FX SELECTION KEYS

The control surface can be assigned to 4 FX busses; the MASTER fader is always associated to the output level of the
selected bus.

16. MIX SELECTION KEYS

The control surface can be assigned to 8 MIX busses; the MASTER fader is always associated to the output level of the
selected bus.

17. MOTORIZED FADERS

11 x 100-mm motorized faders allow precise mix control with immediate visual feedback. Special care has been taken to
minimize movement noise.

18. FADER SELECTION LED

These 4 leds light to show the current assigned layer of faders.

19. CHANNEL MUTE KEYS

MUTE buttons when pressed inhibit the signal to flow to output bus or main mix paths.

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20. CHANNEL CUE KEYS

The CUE keys allow to listen the signal present on the channel, through the cue bus
routed to PHONES OUTPUT. All audio paths can be monitored at any time via the CUE bus, which features a real-time
analyzer (RTA).

21. CHANNEL SELECTION KEYS

The SELECTION KEYS allow an intuitive and immediate navigation trought channel functions and parameters.

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BACK PANEL

7. LAN
PORT

6. MAIN

OUTPUTS

5. POWER

8. USB
AUDIO

PORT

9. AES

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

10. LINE
INPUTS

1. MIC

INPUTS

2. MIC/LINE
INPUTS

4. MIX

OUTPUTS

(TRS)

3. MIX

OUTPUTS

(XLR)

1. MIC INPUTS 1-8 FEMALE XLR

Connect your Microphones to these remotely controlled 60dB gain-range inputs. Use balanced XLR cables to obtain best
performance from your microphones.

2. MIC/LINE INPUTS 9-16 COMBO

Input 9 to 16 provide Mic inputs on the XLR connection and Line inputs on the TRS jack connection.

3. MIX OUTPUTS 1-8 MALE XLR

Connect to these +24dBu balanced XLR outputs your stage monitors or external effects.

4. MIX OUTPUTS 9-10 TRS

Connect to these +24dBu balanced TRS outputs your stage monitors or external effects.

5. POWER

Use this switch to turn On and Off your M 20X device. Connect to the VDE inlet the provided power cord.

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6. MAIN OUTPUT

Connect your active speaker or your amplifier, in case of passive speakers, to these +24dBu balanced Output.

7. LAN PORT

The mixer can be remotely controlled via LAN, and an external Wi-Fi Access Point can be connected to the LAN port to
communicate with remote control apps running on iOS and Android.

8. USB AUDIO PORT

A 24-track, 24-bit, 48-kHz audio interface is available and allows access to all inputs and several internal signal nodes.
Extensive routing options allow both offline soundcheck and host-based effects processing.

9. AES DIGITAL OUTPUT

Connect here any AES device. Each of the audio output paths is routable to the AES port.

10. LINE INPUTS 17-18 TRS

Connect here your line level sources like keyboard, external audio device or other small analog consoles used for submix.