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- Page 1 32-3009.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM Cat. No. 32-3009 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SSM-1250 3-Channel Stereo Audio Mixer...
- Page 2 32-3009.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this mixer to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
32-3009.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM CONTENTS Features ... 4 Preparation ... 6 Connecting the Outputs ... 6 Connecting the Inputs ... 6 Connecting Power ... 8 Connecting a Lamp ... 8 Connecting Headphones ... 9 Listening Safely ... 9 Operation ... -
Page 4: Features
32-3009.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM FEATURES Your Optimus SSM-1250 3-Channel Stereo Audio Mixer is a sophisticated control center, perfect for mixing sound from multiple audio sources on three separate channels such as microphones, tuners, CD players, turntables, or the audio out- puts from VCRs. - Page 5 32-3009.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM 11 Mono/Stereo Selector — lets you set the output to stereo or monaural. 12 Bass/Middle/Treble Controls — let you adjust the tone of the se- lected output to get just the right sound.
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Page 6: Preparation
32-3009.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM PREPARATION Warning: A sudden high output from the mixer could damage your hearing, especially if you use headphones, and might also damage the audio devices connected to the mixer’s output. Be- fore using the mixer, make sure you set your receiver/amplifier’s volume... - Page 7 32-3009.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM 1. Connect the line-level outputs from up to four audio sources (such as a CD player, tape deck, tuner, camcorder, or VCR) to the input jacks (matching left to left, right to right).
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Page 8: Connecting Power
32-3009.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM 3. Connect a microphone (not sup- plied) to the mixer. • If the microphone has an XLR plug, connect it to top left corner of the front panel. illustration of microphone... -
Page 9: Connecting Headphones
32-3009.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM CONNECTING HEADPHONES To listen in privacy or monitor the au- dio source inputs so you can locate an exact passage or section before mix- ing it, plug a pair of stereo head-... -
Page 10: Operation
32-3009.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM OPERATION 1. Set the volume levels on the out- put devices (receiver/amplifier and tape deck) to minimum and turn them on. 2. Press to turn on the mix- POWER er. The red power indicator lights. -
Page 11: Presetting The Microphone
32-3009.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM Rotate clockwise and tempo- MASTER rarily set it to about the 5th marker. illustration Note: The volume control MASTER adjusts the overall volume of , and The mixer uses two volume unit (VU) meters to indicate the total stereo out- put signal level. - Page 12 32-3009.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM If you did not connect an input source to every jack or do not want to mix ev- ery input source connected to the mix- er’s input jacks, you do not need to follow all the steps in this section.
- Page 13 32-3009.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM 4. Stop playback of the selected in- put source. 5. To preset the input source, LINE 1 PHONO 1 LINE 1 Then repeat Steps 2–4. Note: If you have to readjust...
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Page 14: Checking The Sound
32-3009.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM 13. Slowly slide up the CH 3 level slide control until you get a reading of up to on both VU meters. illustration of CH 3 control Important: Write down or remem-... -
Page 15: Mixing The Inputs
32-3009.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM MIXING THE INPUTS You can connect input signals from up to six audio sources, select any two, then mix them so only one or both play through your sound system. Mixing requires three operations: •... -
Page 16: Switching To The Second Input Source
32-3009.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM 3. Press for the second CUE ASSIGN input source. illustration of CUE ASSIGN with arrow to CH 2 4. Set the input source selector to the input source you want to mon- itor. -
Page 17: Using Talkover
32-3009.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM • Do not slide CROSS FADER center if you want to monitor one channel while the other is playing. Otherwise, the sound from the channel you monitor will also be heard through your sound system. -
Page 18: Using The Tone Controls
32-3009.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM USING THE TONE CONTROLS Your mixer has one set of tone con- trols for the microphone and another set for channels 1, 2, and 3. You can tailor the high and low frequency... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
32-3009.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM TROUBLESHOOTING With proper care and handling, your mixer should give you years of trouble-free service. However, if your SSM-1250 is not working properly, follow these sugges- tions to see if you can eliminate the problem. If you cannot, take the mixer to your local RadioShack store for assistance. -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
32-3009.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus SSM-1250 3-Channel Stereo Audio Mixer is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your mixer so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 21: Replacing The Fuse
32-3009.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM REPLACING THE FUSE The mixer uses a fuse for protection from power surges and short circuits. If the mixer suddenly turns off and will not turn on, check the fuse. If neces- sary, replace the fuse with a 0.5-amp,... -
Page 22: Specifications
32-3009.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM SPECIFICATIONS Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance DJ Mic (XLR jack) ... 1.5 mV/600 Ohms, Balanced/Unbalanced Mic 2 (Phone jack) ... 1.5 mV/600 Ohms, Balanced/Unbalanced ... 3 mV/50 kOhms PHONO 1 PHONO 2 LINE 1... - Page 23 32-3009.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM NOTES...
- Page 24 32-3009.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:31 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.