Introduction; Before Getting Started; Shipment; Initial Operation - Behringer ULTRAZONE ZMX8210 User Manual

1.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ULTRAZONE ZMX8210. The
ZMX8210 is a professional rack mixer which is especially suitable
for fixed installation applications and allows public address to be
directed to up to three zones (rooms). The eight input channels
process Line and Microphone signals. Further inputs are added
by connecting a second ZMX8210. All channels have high-quality
preamplifiers to ensure the highest level of sound quality. The
input signals can flexibly be routed to three output buses as well
as effectively be processed with the integrated 4-band equalizer.
Several functions of the ZMX8210 can be controlled remotely by
using simple control elements. Thanks to its intuitive control panel,
the unit can also be employed by inexperienced users after a short
while unlike conventional mixers.
The ZMX8210 gives you full control in no time to direct public
address into every setting .
Have fun with your new mixer.
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Before getting started

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Shipment

Your ZMX8210 was carefully packed at the factory, and the
packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that
may have occurred during transit.
If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEH-
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RINGER. Instead, notify your dealer and the shipping
company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage
or replacement may not be honored.
+ Always use the original packing carton to prevent dam-
age during storage or transport.
Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with
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the unit or its packaging.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materi-
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als.
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Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling.
To avoid overheating, please do not place the ZMX8210 near
radiators and other equipment emanating heat.
Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type
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and rating! The correct value is specified in "Specifica-
tions." Unplug the unit before replacing the fuse!
The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and
a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety
certification requirements.
+ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground
connection. For your own safety, never remove or dis-
able the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC
power cord. The unit shall always be connected to the
mains socket outlet with a protective ground connec-
tion.
Please ensure that only qualified people install and
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operate the unit. During installation and operation,
the user must have sufficient electrical contact to the
ground, otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect
the operation of the unit.
The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow-
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erful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources.
Increase the distance between the transmitter and the
device and use shielded cables for all connections.
Please remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right
after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively
www.behringer.de) and read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have
it repaired as quickly as possible. Please contact the retailer from
whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is
included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact
Information/European Contact Information). Should your country
not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of
distributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.
behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2.
The controls of channels 1 – 6 and 7 – 8 are largely identical as
well as the controls of the LEFT, RIGHT and AUX buses. Channels
1 and 7 plus the LEFT bus are described exemplarily.
Pressing the switch controls, unless otherwise noted, activates the
described functions, but are deactivated when not pressed.
Channels 1 – 6
PAD: The switch attenuates the input level of loud signal
{1}
sources by 20 dB.
+48 V: The switch activates the phantom power for capaci-
{2}
tor microphones.
{3} L, R, AUX: The three switches route the channel signals to
one or more output buses.
{4} THRESH (only Channel 1): The knob selects the level at
which the signal is muted. When the level of the input signal
exceeds the specified value, the signal of channels 2 – 8 on
the LEFT/RIGHT bus is muted. Apply the Mute function to
fade out music signals as soon as a microphone on channel
1 is talked into.
LEVEL: This knob adjusts the preamplification and the level
{5}
with which the input signal is sent to the selected buses.
LEDs: The LEDs show the input levels. When the CLIP
{6}
LED lights up, the input level needs to be attenuated by
using the LEVEL knob {5} to prevent clipping. In case the
attenuation is insufficient, use PAD switch {1} to attenuate
the signal further.
Channels 7 – 8
{7} MONO: This switch selects the configuration of the stereo
channels:
In mono mode (switch pressed), the channel's L/R
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inputs are mixed together and sent to the LEFT, RIGHT
and AUX buses. In this way, a mono signal is sent to all
output buses at the same time.

Controls and connectors

ULTRAZONE ZMX8210
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Online registration

Controls and connectors
2.1

Front panel

Fig. 2.1: Controls of the ZMX8210
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