Europower Pmp2000: User Manual
Europower Pmp2000: User Manual
Europower Pmp2000: User Manual
EUROPOWER PMP2000
800-Watt 14-Channel Powered Mixer with Multi-FX Processor
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Table of Contents
Thank you........................................................................ 2
Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3
Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3
Limited warranty............................................................. 3
1. Introduction................................................................ 5
1.1 Before you get started....................................................... 5
1.1.1 Shipment........................................................................... 5
1.1.2 Initial operation.............................................................. 5
1.1.3 Online registration........................................................ 5
2. Control Elements........................................................ 5
2.1 Front panel............................................................................. 5
2.2 Rear panel.............................................................................. 6
3. Effects Processor......................................................... 7
4. Installation.................................................................. 7
4.1 Mains voltage........................................................................ 7
4.2 Mains connection................................................................ 7
4.3 Audio connections.............................................................. 7
4.4 Loudspeaker connections................................................ 8
5. Wiring Examples......................................................... 8
6. Specifications.............................................................. 9
Thank you
Congratulations! With the PMP2000 you have acquired a state-of-the-art
14-channel power mixer that sets new standards. Right from the start, our goal
has been to design a revolutionary device that can be used for a great variety of
applications. And indeed, this overwhelming power mixer gives you plenty of
functionality and a broad range of connection and expansion options.
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Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL,
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
Terminals marked with this symbol carry ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
electrical current of sufficient magnitude © 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other 12. Use only with the
installation or modification should be performed only cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
by qualified personnel. LIMITED WARRANTY
or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
This symbol, wherever it appears,
the apparatus. When a cart and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated
is used, use caution when Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
dangerous voltage inside the
moving the cart/apparatus www.music-group.com/warranty.
enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a
risk of shock. combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
alerts you to important operating and
when unused for long periods of time.
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
qualified personnel. been dropped.
Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection.
do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, remain readily operable.
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use
by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified
service personnel.
1. Read these instructions.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
2. Keep these instructions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES
3. Heed all warnings.
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND
4. Follow all instructions. ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER,
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND
6. Clean only with dry cloth. ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM).
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND
SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH
AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.
FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF
MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY
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Main Section
(29) (30) (31)
(1) (11)
(32)
(2)
Stereo line input
(3)
(4) (20)
(18)
(5)
(17)
(12) (19)
(6) (15)
(13)
(7) (16)
)8( (24)
(14) (21)
(9) (22)
Tape inputs/outputs &
phantom power switch
(23)
(10)
Mono channel
(12) The CD/TAPE/LINE IN RCA input of channel 13/14 allows you to feed in (30) This is the LED level meter of the effects processor. Please make sure that the
external stereo signals from your CD player or tape deck, for example. clip LED lights up with signal peaks only. If it is lit constantly, this indicates
that the effects processor is overdriven, which can lead to unpleasant
(13) The CD/TAPE/LINE OUT RCA output provides the stereo main mix signal of
distortion.
your PMP2000 and can be routed to, say, a recording machine.
(31) The Effect display reads the currently selected preset.
◊ When the CD/TAPE OUT signal is connected to a tape deck whose output
signal is routed back to the CD/TAPE IN on the PMP2000, feedback can (32) Turn the PROGRAM control to select the effect presets. Press the control
be produced as soon as you start recording. Be sure to interrupt the briefly to confirm your selection.
connection to the CD/TAPE IN before recording!
(14) The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary for the operation
2.2 Rear panel
of condenser microphones. Use the PHANTOM POWER switch to activate (33) The mains connection is on a standard IEC receptacle. An appropriate power
the supply together for channels 1 - 12 (XLR connector). The LED above the cord is supplied with the unit.
switch is lit when phantom power is on.
(34) FUSE HOLDER. Before connecting the unit to the mains, ensure that the
(15) This is the PMP2000’s graphic stereo equalizer, which comprises two units voltage setting matches your local voltage. Blown fuses should only be
and can be used to adapt the sound to the room acoustics. replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.
• The stereo equalizer is effective on the main mix when both units have been (35) Use the POWER switch to put your PMP2000 into operation. The POWER
activated with the EQ IN buttons (16) and the MODE switch (21) is set to its switch should always be in the “Off ” position when you are about to connect
upper position (“LEFT/RIGHT”). your unit to the mains.
• The stereo equalizer uses one unit each to process the main and monitor ◊ Attention: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from
mix signals, if both units are on and the MODE switch (21) is set to its lower the mains. Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used
position (“MON/MAIN”). for prolonged periods of time.
(16) Use the EQ IN buttons to switch the two equalizer units on or off. (36) This is the RIGHT/MONO MAIN loudspeaker output of your PMP2000,
where you can connect the right loudspeaker of a stereo system. For this
(17) Press the RUMBLE FILTER button to activate the low-cut filter of
purpose, switch (21) must be set to its upper position. If, however, you run
channels 1 - 6. This filter eliminates unpleasant bass frequencies
a mono main mix (switch (21) set to its lower position), this loudspeaker
(e.g. microphone pop noise).
output provides the main mix signal in mono.
(18) The FX TO MON control determines the effects intensity of the multi-effects
◊ The impedance of the loudspeaker connected here must not fall
processor as part of the monitor mix. Turn the control fully counter-clockwise
below 4 Ω.
to add no effect to the monitor mix.
(37) The BRIDGE loudspeaker output allows you to combine the left and
(19) The MONITOR LEVEL control adjusts the volume of the monitor mix.
right stereo channel in one mono output, which is useful for applications
(20) Use the MONITOR LEVEL display to control the monitor signal level. that require the use of one loudspeaker only. To use the BRIDGE output,
The upper LED (LIM) lights up when the built-in limiter is activated, switch (21) must be set to “LEFT/RIGHT”.
thus protecting against overload.
◊ Always connect the BRIDGE jack to a loudspeaker with a minimum
(21) With this MODE switch you can determine whether the PMP2000 works as a impedance of 8 Ω!
stereo amplifier (“LEFT/RIGHT”) or as a dual mono amplifier (“MON/MAIN”).
◊ Please note that the power delivered to the speaker connected to
Please note that the equalizer function also depends on this switch setting
the BRIDGE output is considerably higher than the power provided to
(see (15)).
the speakers wired to the parallel speaker outputs. Please read the
(22) The FX TO MAIN control functions as FX return for the built-in effects information given on the rear panel of your PMP2000.
processor. Use this control to add the desired effect signal to the main mix.
◊ When using the BRIDGE loudspeaker output, NEVER use any of the
No effect signal is added when the FX TO MAIN is set fully counter-clockwise.
other two connectors (RIGHT/MONO MAIN and LEFT/MONITOR) at the
(23) The MAIN LEVEL control governs the overall volume of the PMP2000. same time!
(24) The MAIN LEVEL display reads the output level of the PMP2000. The upper (38) This is the LEFT/MONITOR loudspeaker output of your PMP2000, to which
LED (LIM) lights up when the built-in limiter is activated, thus protecting you can connect the left loudspeaker of a stereo system (switch (21) set to
against signal peaks. its upper position). If you do a main mix in mono (switch (21) set to its lower
position), this loudspeaker output provides the monitor signal in mono.
(25) Use the FX FOOTSW(itch) jack to connect any commercially available foot
controller. It allows you to bypass the effects unit. ◊ The impedance of the loudspeaker connected here must not fall
below 4 Ω.
(26) This is the balanced MONITOR output of your PMP2000. Use it to feed an
external monitor amp or active wedge. ◊ Information on how to properly connect your speaker with regard to
polarity can be found on the rear of the unit (PIN assignment).
(27) These two ¼" TS jacks allow you to route the output signal to an external
amplifier. This allows you to, say, use only the mixing and effect section of (39) SERIAL NUMBER.
the PMP2000. The signal is taken pre-power amp. Of course, you can also use
only the left jack as a mono output.
(28) These two ¼" TS jacks can be used to connect external signals, such as the
main mix signal from an additional mixing console (pre-power amp).
(29) Here, you will find a list of all multi-effect presets available.
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3. Effects Processor
Balanced ¼" TRS connector
24-Bit Multi-Effects Processor strain relief clamp
sleeve
This built-in effects module produces high-grade standard effects such as ring
reverb, chorus, flanger, delay and various combination effects. The integrated tip
effects module has the advantage of requiring no wiring. This way, the danger
of creating ground loops or uneven signal levels is eliminated at the outset,
completely simplifying the handling. These effect presets are designed to be
sleeve
added to dry signals. If you move the FX TO MAIN/MON control, you mix the ground/shield
channel signal (dry) and the effect signal.
ring
◊ Turn down the FX controls in those channel strips whose signals you cold (-ve)
don’t wish to process. tip
hot (+ve)
For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,
ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.
4. Installation
Fig. 4.2: ¼" stereo plug
4.1 Mains voltage
Before connecting the PMP2000 to the mains, please carefully check that your
equipment is set to the correct voltage! Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of 2 1
1 2
the same type and rating! 3 3
1 = ground/shield
The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC 2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)
receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certifi cation requirements.
For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged
◊ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection.
For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor Fig. 4.3: XLR connectors
from the unit or of the AC power cord.
¼" TS footswitch connector
4.3 Audio connections
strain relief clamp
The in and outputs of your BEHRINGER PMP2000 are designed as unbalanced sleeve
¼" mono jacks—except for the mono channel line inputs, which come as
tip
balanced ¼" stereo jacks. Of course, all in and outputs work with both balanced
and unbalanced connectors. The tape ins and outs are on stereo RCA connectors.
◊ Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the
PMP2000. During installation and operation, the user must have sleeve
pole 1/ground
sufficient electrical contact to earth. Electrostatic charges might affect
the operation of the unit.
tip
pole 2
Unbalanced ¼" TS connector
strain relief clamp The footswitch connects both poles momentarily
sleeve
Fig. 4.4: ¼" TS connector for footswitch
tip
sleeve
(ground/shield)
tip
(signal)
1+ 1+
2 x BEHRINGER EUROLIVE
2- 1- 1- 2- Stack (B1500 & B1020, both passive)
2+ 2+
front view rear view Loudspeaker connection (monitor mix)
PMP2000 front panel (part view)
Fig. 4.5: Loudspeaker connector
LEFT/MONITOR RIGHT MONO MAIN Fig. 5.1: PMP2000 as stereo amplifier (example)
+1 +1 ◊ Please set the MODE switch (21) to “LEFT/RIGHT” for this application.
BRIDGE
+1
PMP2000
16 Ω rear panel
8Ω (part view)
+2
2 x BEHRINGER 2 x BEHRINGER
EUROLIVE B1520 (passive) EUROLIVE F1520
(passive)
◊ For this application, however, please set the MODE switch (21) to 6. Specifications
“MON/MAIN”!
Mono Inputs
Stereo channel 7/8 Frequency response <10 Hz - 100 kHz (-1 dB),
<10 Hz - >200 kHz (-3 dB)
Tape in/out Gain +33 dB, +8 dB with pad
Mono
Mono channel 6
channels Max. input level +12 dBu @ +8 dB gain
1-4
Mono Impedance approx. 2.2 kΩ balanced /
channel 5 DAT recorder
approx. 1.1 kΩ unbalanced
Signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB / 114 dB A-weighted
Vocal Electric
(-11 dBu In @ +33 dB gain)
microphones guitar
Distortion (THD + N) 0.001% / 0.0008% A-weighted
V-AMP 3
EQ
Low 60 Hz / ±15 dB
Mid 700 Hz/ ±15 dB
High 6 kHz / ±15 dB
Loudspeaker Connections
Load Impedance
Left/monitor 4/8/16 Ω
Right/mono main 4/8/16 Ω
Bridge 8/16 Ω
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION
EUROPOWER PMP2000
EUROPOWER PMP2000
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group
can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
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