Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Connections and controls........................17 Technical specifications........................27 Plug and connection assignment....................29 Protecting the environment......................
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General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. PM-6...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Features Features 6-channel power mixer with 2 × 80 W RMS Built-in media player for MP3 files from USB stick or SD card 6 × microphone input (XLR chassis socket, 3-pin, balanced) 6 × line input (1/4" phone jack, unbalanced) 1 ×...
Installation Installation NOTICE! Danger of short circuit Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables are connected. Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are con‐ nected. Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging.
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Installation Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. power mixer...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel PM-6...
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Connections and controls 1 Microphone input, designed as XLR socket, 3-pin, balanced 2 Line input, designed as 1/4" phone jack, unbalanced 3 [BASS] Rotary control to adjust the low frequencies of the respective channel 4 [TREBLE] Rotary control to adjust the high frequencies of the respective channel 5 [LEVEL] Rotary control for adjusting the volume of the respective channel 6 [EFFECT]...
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Connections and controls [LEVEL] Rotary control to adjust the effect section's volume. Turn the control to the right to increase the effect. [TIME] Rotary control to adjust the delay time. Turn the control to the right to increase the interval. [REPEAT] Rotary control to set the delay duration.
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Connections and controls 12 [MASTER] Master rotary control to adjust the sum level at the speaker outputs 13 [TAPE IN] Rotary control to adjust the signal strength of [CD/TAPE IN]. 14 [REC OUT] Output for connection to a tape deck, a computer sound card or a portable recorder; the signal reflects the speaker output signal.
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Connections and controls 18 [LINE IN] Line input, designed as 1/4" phone jack, mono, unbalanced; turn off the device volume before connecting a device here. 19 Line input, designed as a pair of RCA sockets. PM-6...
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Connections and controls Display power mixer...
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Connections and controls 20 Display 21 [MODE] Selection of audio source (USB stick or SD card). Press the button for 2 seconds to activate the display. 22 [EQ] Press this button to navigate through the digital equalizer presets you can apply to the tune: ‘Pop’ , ‘Rock’ , ‘Jazz’ , ‘Classic’...
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Connections and controls 27 [V+] Press and hold the button to increase the volume of the media player. Stops playback. Starts or pauses playback. power mixer...
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Connections and controls Rear panel PM-6...
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Connections and controls 30 [AC VOLTAGE] Selector switch for power supply voltage. 31 [SPEAKER] 2 × 1/4" phone socket, mono, unbalanced, for connecting the two supplied passive speakers. When using 2 speakers per output at the same time, use speakers with 8 Ω impedance. When using only one speaker, use a 4 Ω...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 with fuse holder Signal input 6 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin (balanced) 6 × 1/4" jack socket (unbalanced) Line input 1 × 1/4" jack socket (unbalanced) CD/Tape input 1 ×...
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Technical specifications for 230 V 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,25 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 395 mm × 230 mm × 200 mm Weight 7.0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Design...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and connection assignment In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐ tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.
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Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) PM-6...
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Plug and connection assignment RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding power mixer...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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