Before You Get Started; Shipment; Initial Operation; Warranty - Behringer Composer PRO-XL MDX2600 User Manual

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MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual
Safety relay
The design of the COMPOSER PRO-XL incorporates the so-called safety relays,
which set the unit to bypass in case of a power failure or other malfunctions.
Additionally, these relays are used to implement a switch-on delay, so as to
suppress harmful switch-on thumps.
Balanced inputs and outputs
The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from the PRO-XL series are equipped with
electronically balanced inputs and outputs. The automatic servo function detects
any unbalanced plugs connec-ted and adjusts the nominal level internally, so as
to make sure that there is no difference in level between the input and output
signals (6-dB correction).
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First, this manual describes the terminology used, so that you
understand the unit and its functions. Please read the manual carefully
and keep it for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully
packed at the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from
rough hand-ling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have
occurred during transit.
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If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER,
but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately.
Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and, to avoid
overheating, please do not place it on power amplifiers, near radiators etc.
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Before you connect the unit to the mains, please make sure that the
voltage setting on the unit matches the local voltage:
The fuse holder at the AC power connector has 3 triangular markings. Two of
these three triangles are aligned with one another. The unit is set to the
voltage shown next to these markings and can be switched over by turning the
fuse holder by 180°. IMPORTANT: This does not apply to export models
designed exclusively for 115 V operation!
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If you set the unit to a different mains voltage, be sure to use a fuse
of the correct type and rating. Please refer to the "Specifications"
for details.
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Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating!
Please refer to the "Specifications" for details.
The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC
receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements.
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Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection.
For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor
from the unit or of the AC power cord.

1.1.3 Warranty

Please take the time to fill in and return the warranty card within 14 days after
the date of purchase, so as to benefit from our extended warranty. The serial
number is printed on the top side of the unit. Or register online at behringer.com.

1.2 The user's manual

This manual has been designed to give you a survey of all control elements and
at the same time provide you with detailed information on how to use them.
To help you understand what each control does, we have grouped the control
elements according to function. If you need more detailed information on specific
topics, please visit our website at behringer.com, where you will find for example
explanations of in-detail dynamics applications.

2. Control Elements and Connectors

This chapter describes the various control elements of your dynamics processor.
All controls are explained in full detail, including useful suggestions on how to
use them.
The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the
MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them.
MDX1600
MDX2600
Fig. 2.1: Linking channels with the COUPLE switch
(1) Pressing the COUPLE switch links the channels. In couple mode,
dynamics are controlled by using channel 1 switches and controls, whereby
the control signal is derived from the energy of both side chain channels
(true stereo processing). Therefore, all switches and controls of channel 2
(except for IN/OUT, SC EXT, SC MON, LO CONTOUR, TUBE, DE-ESSER, MALE,
ENHANCER, I/O METER switches and OUTPUT, DE-ESSER LEVEL and ENHANCER
LEVEL controls) will be disabled when you activate the COUPLE switch.
On the MDX4600, channel 3 controls channel 4 in link mode.

2.1 The expander/gate section

(3) (4)
(2)(5)
Fig. 2.2: Expander/gate section control elements
(2) Use the TRIGGER control in the expander/gate section to determine the
threshold below which expansion sets in, so that signals below threshold are
reduced in gain. The setting range is from OFF to +10 dB.
(3) If a signal below the adjusted value is applied, the red LED (expansion on)
lights up. If the signal gain is above the adjusted value, the green LED
lights up.
(4) In order to adapt the expander/gate optimally to the program material,
use the RELEASE switch to select a short or long release time.
Percussive material with little or no reverb at all is usually processed with
a short release time (switch not pressed). The long release time is the best
choice for slowly decaying or heavily reverberated signals (switch pressed).
(5) The GATE switch allows you to toggle between the expander
(switch not pressed) and the gate function (switch pressed). Use the gate
function to mute signals below threshold (e.g. noise).
MDX4600