OPERATORS MANUAL MP 22z CLUB MIXER MAIN MIC A TREBLE 2 4 EQ ENGAGE CUT BOOST 2 4 INPUT SELECT LINE 3 PH/LN1 LINE 4 LINE 5 INPUT SELECT LINE 4 PH/LN2 LINE 5 LINE 6 B TREBLE 2 4 EQ ENGAGE CUT BOOST 2 4 2 AUX 4 6 8 0 10 LEVEL 2 4 OUTPUT LEVELS 6 8 10 0 ZONE 1 2 10 0 ZONE 2 4 6 8 PEAK dBu +8 +5 +3 HI-MID 2 2 4 CUT 2 BOOST 4 CUT BOOST 2 2 4 CUE A CUE B HI-MID 2 2 4 CUT BOOST 10 MASTER LEVEL 10 +1 0 TREBLE 4 10 10 10 10 4 -1 -3 MIC EQ 2 4 4 CUT BOOST 8 0dB 8 0dB 8 8 -5 -7 MID EQ A 2 2 4 4 CUT BOOST 2 2 4 CUT BOOST 0 0 0 0 4 CUT 2 2 4 4 6 6 6 MID 6 EQ B 4 2 2 4 6 0dB -10 -15 BASS 4 4 CUT 2 2 4 BOOST 2 2 4 BOOST 0 4 LEFT 2 -20 RIGHT REMOTE MIC 2 4 6 8 BASS 2 4 BASS 0 CUE PGM MP 22z MIXER MIN ENGAGE OL MAX MAIN MIC 2 ACTIVE CROSSFADER TM 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 10 B 6 HEADPHONE CONTROL 2 2 6 CUE PGM PAN 2 0 10 LEVEL 4 6 8 STEREO CUE/PGM CROSSFADER CONTOUR F 60 PWR MIN ENGAGE MAX A MONO 10 8 6 4 2 0 CUE LEFT PGM RIGHT QUICK START If you won't read the manual (we know how it is) here are a few basic "plug it in and get signal thru it" facts. The MP 22z has all unbalanced RCA connectors, except for the XLR & ¼" Mic Inputs, ¼" Mic Loop, and the balanced ¼" TRS Master Outputs. Be sure your amplifier is off while making connections. On the front panel, set all controls to the middle of their travel. Set all pushbuttons to their out position, slide the MASTER LEVEL all the way down. Turn the INPUT SELECT switch for Channel A or B to an Input with material playing. Turn your amplifier on. Now slowly turn up the MASTER LEVEL and see the material on the meters and hear it from the MASTER OUTPUT jacks. There are two places where you can get lost. If you bring a phono signal into PH/LN 1 or 2 be sure to keep the LINE/PHONO switch set to PHONO; likewise when using a CD player be sure this switch is set to LINE. If you plug into the MASTER LOOP RETURN the signal path thru the unit is broken, since these are switching jacks. They are looking for the return from an outside device that got its signal from the MASTER LOOP SEND, so only use these when you can make a complete loop. With the CROSSFADER CONTOUR set to full counter-clockwise position, it operates as a typical constant-power crossfader. Set to clockwise position, the crossfader has the very steep slope as indicated in Figure 1 to the right. Now that was a pretty quick start, right? Never connect anything except a Rane RS 1 to the thing that looks like a red telephone jack on the rear of the MP 22z. This is an AC supply and requires some special attention if you do not have an operational power supply exactly like the one that came with your unit. Consult the Rane factory for a replacement or substitution. WEAR PART This product contains the following wear part subject to the ninety (90) day warranty period described on page Warranty-1: (1) Active Crossfader Assembly F 60. Figure 1. Crossfader Contour control Manual-1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION MAIN MIC A TREBLE 2 4 EQ ENGAGE CUT BOOST 2 4 INPUT SELECT LINE 3 PH/LN1 LINE 4 LINE 5 INPUT SELECT LINE 4 PH/LN2 LINE 5 LINE 6 B TREBLE 2 4 EQ ENGAGE CUT BOOST 2 4 2 AUX 4 6 8 0 10 LEVEL 2 4 OUTPUT LEVELS 6 8 10 0 ZONE 1 2 10 0 ZONE 2 4 6 8 PEAK dBu +8 +5 +3 HI-MID 2 2 4 CUT 2 BOOST 4 CUT BOOST 2 2 4 CUE A CUE B HI-MID 2 2 4 CUT BOOST 10 MASTER LEVEL 10 +1 0 TREBLE 4 10 10 10 10 4 -1 -3 MIC EQ 2 4 4 CUT BOOST 8 0dB 8 0dB 8 8 -5 -7 MID EQ A 2 2 4 4 CUT BOOST 2 2 4 CUT BOOST 0 0 0 0 4 CUT 2 2 4 4 6 6 6 MID 6 EQ B 4 2 2 4 6 0dB -10 -15 BASS 4 4 CUT 2 2 4 BOOST 2 2 4 BOOST 0 4 LEFT 2 -20 RIGHT REMOTE MIC 2 4 6 8 BASS 2 4 BASS 0 CUE PGM MP 22z MIXER MIN ENGAGE OL MAX MAIN MIC 2 ACTIVE CROSSFADER TM 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 10 B 6 HEADPHONE CONTROL 2 2 6 CUE PGM PAN 2 0 10 LEVEL 4 6 8 STEREO CUE/PGM CROSSFADER CONTOUR F 60 PWR MIN ENGAGE MAX A MONO 10 8 6 4 2 0 CUE LEFT PGM RIGHT 1 Front panel MAIN MIC input: Use this XLR connector for connecting a balanced microphone of any impedance. 2 MIC EQ controls: Adjust the frequency contour of both Microphone Inputs. They have no effect on any other Inputs. Positioning these controls to the "12 o'clock" position turns the Mic EQ off. 3 CHANNEL A & B EQ ENGAGE switches: Engaging this switch enables the Channel Equalizer to function. In the out position, the Equalizer is bypassed. 4 CHANNEL A & B EQ level controls: These four rotary controls, when enabled with the EQ ENGAGE switch, are used to contour the frequency response of the selected Input Channel. This is not designed to be the only Equalizer in the system, this is intended to provide EQ between varying program materials. We recommend an external graphic equalizer for best overall system sound, connected between the MASTER OUTPUTS and the amplifier. 5 CUE A or CUE B switches: Engaging any single or combination of CUE pushbuttons sends any program present at the respective Channel's INPUT SELECT selector to the Headphone and meter cue sections. The yellow LEDs adjacent to each CUE select button illuminate when the switch is engaged. Not recommended for beat sync lights. See Operating Instructions on page Manual-6. 6 INPUT SELECT A & B: These four position rotary switches provide Input selection between the various phono/line inputs for their respective mixing Channels. 7 AUX LEVEL control: Adjusts the input Level from the AUX LINE IN jacks. 8 ZONE LEVEL controls: Adjust the output Levels of ZONE 1 and ZONE 2. 9 PEAK dBu CUE/PROGRAM meter: Can switch between two display modes. See 0 below. 0 Meter CUE/PROGRAM switch: In the out position, the meter indicates Master Program output level in PEAK dBu in LEFT and RIGHT stereo. In the in position, mono CUE level is displayed on the LEFT side and mono Program level is displayed on the RIGHT side. q REMOTE MIC ENGAGE switch: When pressed, ENGAGES the REMOTE MIC Input. The adjacent red LED flashes whenever the switch is pressed in, signalling that the Main Mic is on. Manual-2 w MAIN & REMOTE MIC OVERLOAD indicator: Monitors both Microphone Inputs, before and after the MIC EQ. It lights whenever these levels exceed 4 dB below clipping. Occasional flickering is normal; however, it should not be allowed to light steadily. e MAIN MIC ENGAGE switch: When pressed, ENGAGES the MAIN MIC Input. The adjacent red LED flashes whenever the switch is pressed in, signalling that the Main Mic is on. r MAIN MIC LEVEL control: Adjusts the Level of the front panel MAIN MIC Input. t REMOTE MIC LEVEL control: Adjusts the Level of the rear panel REMOTE MIC Input. y CROSSFADER CONTOUR control: Allows adjusting the "shape" of the CROSSFADER response from a gentle curve for smooth, long running fades, to the steep pitch required for performance cut and scratch effects. See Figure 1 on page Manual-1. u A & B Input Channel faders: Control the Levels of the Input selected on each Channel. i ACTIVE CROSSFADER: Controls the relative level of the Inputs assigned to the A and B Channels. When this fader is at its far left, only Channel A is heard from the Outputs. As the fader is moved toward the right, the volume of Channel B is increased. When the fader is centered, both Channels deliver equal volume. As you might expect, at the far right only Channel B is heard from the Outputs. In the unlikely event of Crossfader trouble, See Replacing the Active Crossfader below. See Figure 1 on page Manual-1 for response curves of various contour settings. o MASTER LEVEL fader: Determines the final Level at the MASTER and ZONE OUTPUTS. Unity gain is around "6". p HEADPHONE PAN control: Serves two purposes. When the Headphone Mode switch (see s) is in STEREO mode, this controls the relative levels of the Cue and Program mixed together in Stereo. When the Mode is switched to MONO, this controls the balance between Mono Cue in the left earcup and the Mono Program in the right. a HEADPHONE LEVEL control: Clockwise rotation of this rotary control increases the Headphone drive Level. s HEADPHONE mode switch: In the out position, this switch feeds Stereo Cue and Program to both earcups. In the in position the headphone circuit provides Mono Cue to the Left ear and Mono Program to the Right ear. d HEADPHONE Output jack: A ¼" tip-ring-sleeve stereo jack delivers signal to stereo headphones. f POWER "ON" indicator: Illuminates when the MP 22z is connected to an appropriate power source (see Rear Panel r). FADER CLEANING With heavy use in harsh environments, the faders may need lubrication. This treatment extends longevity and can make used faders as good as new. The fader assembly must be removed from the MP 22z for proper cleaning. We recommend any of the following cleaning solutions: Caig Cailube MCL 100% spray lubricant Caig Cailube MCL 5% spray cleaner CRC 2-26 (www.crcindustries.com) Order CaiLube MCL® from: CAIG Laboratories, Inc. 12200 Thatcher Ct. Poway, CA 92064 Phone 858-486-8388 Fax 858-486-8398 (www.caig.com) REPLACING THE ACTIVE CROSSFADER The Crossfader may be removed without any disassembly of the MP 22z itself, and may be performed while the unit is operating with no interruption of the audio signal. F 60 and F 45 Fader Kits are available from your local retailer or the factory. The kit includes full assembly including knobs, ribbon, and face plate. 1. Remove the two (2) outer screws attaching the crossfader assembly to the front panel. 2. Pull the Crossfader Assembly forward and unplug the ribbon from the connector on the bottom board. 3. Proceed with Cleaning Instructions, or install the replacement assembly by reversing the above instructions. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Hold the fader assembly away from the mixer. 2. Position the fader at mid-travel. 3. Spray cleaner/lubricant into both ends of the fader. 4. Move the fader over its full travel back and forth a few times. 5. Shake excess fluid from the fader assembly. 6. Wipe off excess fluid. Manual-3 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION TRIM 1 TRIM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 UNBALANCED 1/4" TIP (SIG) SLEEVE (GND) PHONO GROUND ACTIVE CROSSFADER TECHNOLOGY PATENT PENDING INPUTS L L MASTER LOOP L SEND (OUT) R AUX LINE IN L MP 22z OUTPUTS MIC/AUX TO TAPE OUT MIC/AUX TO ZONE 1 L ACN001.187.837 MADE IN U.S.A. REMOTE MIC/LINE MIC LOOP SEND RETURN L BALANCED 1/4" TIP (+) RING (­) SLEEVE (GND) MASTER RANE CORP. POWER R INPUT (OUT) (IN) LINE PHONO (RIAA) PH/LN 1 PH/LN 2 LINE PHONO (RIAA) LINE 3 R LINE 4 R L LINE 5 LINE 6 RETURN (IN) R R TAPE R YES NO YES NO ZONE 1 ZONE 2 L R 750mA CLASS 2 EQUIPMENT 1 REMOTE MIC/LINE INPUT: This ¼" tip-sleeve Input is for wireless mics or other high-impedence sources. 2 MICROPHONE LOOP jacks: These ¼" tip-sleeve connectors are for inserting external signal processing in the microphone circuit only. These jacks do not effect the other Inputs. 3 PHONO GROUND screw: This can facilitate your hum chasing, buzz eliminating experiments, providing a place to connect those extra wires coming out of the turntables. See Chassis Grounding, next page. 4 PHONO/LINE 1 & 2 INPUTS: These stereo Inputs are switchable from a PHONO (RIAA) stage for magnetic cartridges to a LINE level Input suitable for any line level device such as a CD player. Each Input may be adjusted with its TRIM control for level matching purposes if desired. 5 LINE 3, 4, 5 & 6 INPUTS: These stereo pairs of RCAs connect LINE level Inputs only. Each Input may be adjusted with its TRIM control for level matching purposes if desired. 6 MASTER LOOP SEND & RETURN: These stereo pairs of RCA connectors allow inserting external signal processing in the Master, Zone and Headphone circuits. This feature does not affect the operation of the MIC or AUX INPUTS. These are switching jacks--always finish the loop when connecting send or return. Only connect to a device that is capable of returning signal back to the MP 22z. 7 AUX LINE INPUT: This stereo pair of RCA connectors is an extra set of LINE level Inputs with an independent front panel LEVEL control (see Front Panel, 7). 8 TAPE OUTPUT: These line level RCA Outputs are intended for use with a tape recorder, but not necessarily restricted to that purpose. You may be creative. These Outputs are not affected by the MASTER LEVEL fader. 9 MIC & AUX TO TAPE OUT switch: In the YES position the Mic and Aux signals along with all Inputs are routed to the TAPE OUTPUT. In the NO position only program material from Inputs 1 through 6 appear at the TAPE OUTPUT. 0 MIC & AUX TO ZONE 1 switch: In the YES position the Mic and Aux signals along with all Inputs are routed to the ZONE 1 OUTPUT. In the NO position only program material from Inputs 1 through 6 appear at the ZONE 1 OUTPUT. Note: Mic and Aux signals are never routed to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT. q ZONE OUTPUTS: These are stereo pairs of line level RCA Outputs with independent front panel OUTPUT LEVEL controls (see Front Panel, 8) and are not affected by the MASTER LEVEL control. w MASTER OUTPUTS: These balanced  ...