Senal PMC-II User Manual

Senal PMC-II User Manual

Passive monitor controller

Advertisement

Quick Links

USER'S GUIDE

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the PMC-II and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Senal PMC-II

  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: Introduction...................................3 Overview..................................4 Precautions..................................5 Setup.Instructions. . Connecting.to.a.Computer..........................6-7 . Connecting.to.an.Audio.Interface.or.Sound.Card................8-9 The.Mono.Button................................9 The.Mute.Button................................9 Troubleshooting.................................10 Specifications................................11 Warranty..................................12 Table of Contents ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing Senal. The.Senal.PMC-II.is.a.passive.monitor.controller.that.is.designed.for.anyone.who. uses.powered.monitors.and.needs.a.precise.and.easy.way.to.control.monitor. volume..Equipped.with.XLR/TRS.combo.inputs.as.well.as.a.TRS.stereo.mini. input,.this.controller.is.compatible.with.a.variety.of.pro.and.consumer.equipment,. and.it.can.be.used.anywhere.a.separate.volume.controller.is.needed. The.PMC-II.adds.the.convenience.of.accurately.adjusting.the.volume.of.your.monitors. without.having.to.access.the.computer’s.or.sound.card’s.volume.controls..Designed. to.be.inserted.between.powered.monitors.and.a.computer,.sound.card,.or.audio. interface,.it.is.a.suitable.and.dependable.control.surface.for.pro,.project,.or.home. studios..This.controller.is.equipped.with.a.1/8″.TRS.stereo.mini.input.jack.so.that.it. also.can.be.used.with.an.iPod.or.any.mobile.device.with.a.stereo.mini.output. The.PMC-II’s.passive.design.will.not.alter.or.color.the.sound.originating.on. your.computer.or.other.device...With.its.steel.housing.and.wood.panels,.the. PMC-II.is.a.stylish.and.effective.addition.to.any.workstation.or.studio. Introduction ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Volume Control Mono Button Knob Mute Button Mono Mute dB Attenuation Passive Monitor Controller Input Output XLR/TRS XLR Outputs Combo Inputs 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRS 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRS Stereo Stereo Stereo Mini Input Stereo Mini Output Overview ▪ ▪...
  • Page 5: Precautions

    Precautions ▪ Please.read.and.follow.these.instructions,.and.keep.this.manual.in.a.safe.place. ▪ Keep.this.unit.away.from.water.and.any.flammable.gases.or.liquids. ▪ Clean.the.unit.with.a.soft,.dry.cloth. ▪ Do.not.attempt.to.disassemble.or.repair.the.equipment—doing.so.will.void. the.warranty,.and.Senal.will.not.be.responsible.for.any.damage. ▪ All.images.are.for.illustrative.purposes.only. Precautions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 6: Setup.instructions

    Setup Instructions Important!.Make.sure.your.powered.monitors.are.turned.off.so.that.loud.noises.or.pops. won’t.occur.when.making.the.connections.to.the.PMC-II. Connecting to a Computer To connect the PMC-II to a computer or other device with a 1/8ʺ TRS stereo output, follow these steps: 1. With.a.1/8″.TRS.Stereo.Mini.to.1/8″.TRS.Stereo.Mini.cable,.connect.the.audio.output.jack. of.your.computer.or.device.to.the.stereo.mini.input.of.the.PMC-II. Passive Monitor Controller Input Output Stereo Stereo 1/8 TRS Stereo Mini...
  • Page 7 2. Connect.the.outputs.of.the.PMC-II.to.your.monitors. Monitors.with.XLR.inputs.can.be.connected.with.XLR.cables.Monitors.with.1/8″.TRS. stereo.inputs.can.be.connected.via.the.mini.output.jack.with.a.1/8″.TRS.stereo.mini.cable. 3. Set.the.sound.output.of.your.computer.to.its.maximum.level. 4. Turn.the.volume.control.knob.of.the.PMC-II.to.full.attenuation.(all.the.way.to.the.left). 5. Turn.on.the.monitors. 6. Start.playing.audio.on.your.computer.and.gradually.turn.up.the.volume.control.of.the. PMC-II.to.the.desired.level. Note:.If.no.sound.is.heard,.see.the.troubleshooting.section.on.page.10. Connecting to a Computer ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 8: Connecting.to.an.audio.interface.or.sound.card

    Connecting to an Audio Interface or Sound Card To connect the PMC-II to an audio interface, sound card, or other devices with XLR or 1/4ʺ TRS outputs, follow these steps: 1. Connect.the.outputs.of.your.interface.or.sound.card.to.the.inputs.of.the.PMC-II.. The.PMC-II.will.accept.XLR.or.1/4ʺ.TRS.plugs.. 2. Connect.the.XLR.outputs.of.the.PMC-II.to.your.monitors. 3. Set.the.sound.output.of.your.computer.to.its.maximum.level. Passive Monitor Controller...
  • Page 9: The.mono.button

    4. Turn.the.volume.control.knob.of.the.PMC-II.to.full.attenuation.(all.the.way.to.the.left). 5. Turn.on.the.monitors. 6. Start.playing.audio.on.your.computer.and.gradually.turn.up.the.volume.control.of.the. PMC-II.to.the.desired.level. Note:.If.no.sound.is.heard,.see.the.troubleshooting.section.on.page.10. Mute Button The.mute.button.quickly.silences.the.sound.output..To.mute.the.sound,.press.the.mute. button...To.unmute,.depress.the.mute.button. Mono Button The.mono.button.is.a.convenient.feature.for.listening.to.your.mixes.in.mono.and.check.for. balance.or.phasing.issues...To.monitor.your.mix.in.mono,.press.the.mono.button..Depress.the. mono.button.to.return.to.monitoring.in.stereo. Connecting to an Audio Interface or Sound Card / Mute Button / Mono Button ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution No.sound.is. If.the.sound. Check.the.sound.preferences.on.your.computer.to.ensure.that. coming.out.of. is.coming. the.master.volume.is.at.its.highest.level. the.speakers. directly.out.of. Make.sure.your.speakers.are.correctly.connected.to.the.PMC-II. the.computer’s. audio.output:. Make.sure.the.volume.knob.of.the.PMC-II.is.turned.up. Make.sure.the.mute.button.is.not.active. If.the.sound.is. Check.your.settings.in.the.Sounds.and.Audio.Devices.control. coming.from.your. panel.(Windows).or.the.Sound.Preferences.(Mac.OS)..Make.sure. audio.interface: you.have.selected.the.appropriate.default.output.device.and. that.the.output.volume.is.turned.up.to.the.highest.volume. Make.sure.your.speakers.are.correctly.connected.to.the.PMC-II. Make.sure.the.volume.knob.of.the.PMC-II.is.turned.up. Make.sure.the.mute.button.is.not.active. Troubleshooting ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Product Type: Monitor.controller Design: Passive Channels: Input Connections: XLR/TRS.combo.(×2),.1/8ʺ.(3.5.mm).stereo.TRS Output Connections: XLR.(×2),.1/8ʺ.(3.5.mm).stereo.TRS Max Line Output Level: 20.dBu Output Level: -20.dB Output Impedance: 600.Ω Input Impedance: 10.kΩ.balanced,.5.kΩ.unbalanced Frequency Response: 10.Hz.to.40.kHz THD: 0.001% Attenuation: 85.dB.(attenuator),.112.dB.(attenuator.and.mute) Controls: Volume.knob,.mute.button,.mono.button Dimensions (H × W × D): 2.4ʺ...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    Five-Year Limited Warranty This.Senal.product.is.warranted.to.the.original.purchaser.to.be.free.from.defects.in.materials.and.workmanship. under.normal.consumer.use.for.a.period.of.five.(5).years.from.the.original.purchase.date.or.thirty.(30).days. after.replacement,.whichever.occurs.later..The.warranty.provider’s.responsibility.with.respect.to.this.limited. warranty.shall.be.limited.solely.to.repair.or.replacement,.at.the.provider’s.discretion,.of.any.product.that.fails. during.normal.use.of.this.product.in.its.intended.manner.and.in.its.intended.environment..Inoperability.of.the. product.or.part(s).shall.be.determined.by.the.warranty.provider..If.the.product.has.been.discontinued,.the. warranty.provider.reserves.the.right.to.replace.it.with.a.model.of.equivalent.quality.and.function. This. warranty. does. not. cover. damage. or. defect. caused. by. misuse,. neglect,. accident,. alteration,. abuse,. improper.installation.or.maintenance..EXCEPT.AS.PROVIDED.HEREIN,.THE.WARRANTY.PROVIDER.MAKES. NEITHER. ANY. EXPRESS. WARRANTIES. NOR. ANY. IMPLIED. WARRANTIES,. INCLUDING. BUT. NOT. LIMITED. TO. ANY. IMPLIED. WARRANTY. OF. MERCHANTABILITY. OR. FITNESS. FOR. A. PARTICULAR. PURPOSE.. This.

Table of Contents