CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 16. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 17. This apparatus has been equipped with a single-pole rockerstyle AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user. 18. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. ATTENTION --Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. 19. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here. Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, In Hours Slow Response Typical Example SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the thrid prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A Component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn. 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Packed garage concert VW Bus Peace Train Cranked psychedelic tunes High speed chase on C.H.I.P.s Loudest parts at a Heavy Metal WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 2 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 2 Getting Started ...................................................................... 4 Introduction.............................................................................. 6 Hookup Diagrams ................................................................. 7 MIX FX Series Features ..................................................... 8 CHANNEL INPUTS .............................................................. 8 CHANNEL CONTROLS .................................................... 9 AUXILIARY ............................................................................... 9 CONTROL ROOM SECTION ..................................... 11 AUXILIARY SECTION ..................................................... 13 INTERNAL EFFECTS ....................................................... 14 MAIN MIX, SUBS, and POWER LEDs ...................... 14 FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS ................................ 15 REAR PANEL FEATURES ............................................... 16 Appendix A: Service Information ................................ 18 Appendix B: Connections .............................................. 20 Appendix C: MIX FX Series Specifications ........... 21 Block Diagram Mix.220FX ..................................... 23 Block Diagram Mix.260FX ..................................... 24 TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY ................................... 27 Don't forget to visit our website at www.tapcogear.com for more information about this and other TAPCO products. What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. Your new TAPCO® MIX FX Series mixer is designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We know it's often seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, but maybe you can read the rest when nobody is looking. It is important to keep your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to write your product information here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.). Product Serial #: Purchased at: Date of purchase: Part No. 0015483 Rev. A 6/05 ©2005 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 GETTING STARTED The following steps will help you set up your mixer, and get the levels and adjustments just right. ZERO THE CONTROLS: 1. Leave the POWER cord disconnected from the MIX FX Series mixer. 2. Turn down the channel strip GAIN, AUX SEND, and fader controls. 3. Center the channel strip EQ and PAN/BAL controls. 4. Turn down the MASTER AUX SENDS, AUX RETURN, FX RETURN and CTRL ROOM/ PHONES controls. 5. Leave all switches out (up). 6. Turn down the ALT 3/4 or SUB 1/2 faders, and the MAIN MIX faders. SET THE LEVELS (Mic/Line Channels): 1. Choose one of the microphones or instruments you connected to the mono MIC or LINE input. Make some noise. If it's a microphone, sing at your normal singing volume. If it's an instrument, play it at its normal output level. 2. Push in the channel's SOLO switch next to the fader (make sure the SOLO MODE switch above the meters is up, in PFL mode). While making noise, turn up that channel's GAIN control until the +7 and +10 indicators on the meters are flashing. If the CLIP LEDs start blinking, turn down the GAIN control a bit. 3. Raise that channel's fader to unity gain (U label). You should be hearing your noise now. 4. If necessary, apply channel EQ changes. (You may need to compensate for level changes afterward with the channel fader control.) 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other Mic/Line channel(s). 6. Stop making noise. Everyone: start making music. 7. Now turn up the MAIN MIX control to a comfortable listening level. CONNECTIONS: 1. Connect your speakers to your amplifier's outputs (unless, of course, you have powered speakers). 2. Using TR or TRS cables, make connections from your mixer's MAIN OUTS to your amplification system's line inputs. 3. Connect your microphones and instruments to the mixer: Connect microphones to the mono channel MIC INPUT jacks. (For condenser microphones, turn on the PHANTOM POWER switch.) Connect line-level signal sources to the LINE input jacks. Note: Normally, you would plug in only one microphone or one instrument into each mono channel. 4. Zero the controls, as described above. 5. Connect the power cord supplied with your mixer to the AC socket on the back and plug it into an AC outlet properly configured for your model. 6. Plug all other sound system components into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of delivering adequate current. 7. Turn all the power switches on, leaving the speaker's amplifier's switch for last. 8. Turn up the MAIN MIX fader to the ­10 mark, for now. We'll crank it up later on. 9. Now you are ready to set the levels. SET THE LEVELS (Stereo Line Channels): 1. Make some noise with the mono or stereo instrument connected to the LINE IN jacks on a stereo line-input channel. 2. Push in the channel's SOLO switch next to the fader. Adjust the line-input signal level at the source until the +7 and +10 indicators on the meters are flashing. If the CLIP LEDs start blinking, turn down the signal level a bit. 3. Raise that channel's fader to unity gain (U label). You should be hearing your noise now. 4. If necessary, apply channel EQ changes. (You may need to compensate for level changes afterward with the channel LEVEL control.) 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining stereo channels. 4 ( ) ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· A FEW PRECAUTIONS: · Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection. · Before making connections to an external amplifier, or reconfiguring an amp's routing, turn the amp's level (gain) controls down, turn the power off, make the changes, turn the power back on, and then turn the level controls back up. When you shut down your equipment, turn off any external amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last. Save the shipping box and packing material! The box can also be turned into a unique hat, lunch box, or handbag to accessorize your mixer. · · Never plug amplifier speaker-level outputs into anything except speakers. Never use guitar cables to connect amplifiers to speakers. · · 5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a TAPCO MIX FX Series mixer. The TAPCO family of mixers hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie's first company. TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very first 6-channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock `N' roll PA. The first TAPCO mixer, although primitive by today's standards, was truly innovative for its time. It had the headroom to handle screaming singers, was priced for the pocketbook of starving psychedelic musical neophytes, and durable enough to withstand mammoth levels of wear and tear on t ...