Behringer PX3000 User's Manual
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1. BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated products without prior notice Specifications and behringer com We Hear You EN behringer2. After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation This limited war
3. EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION A NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with Ya TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified serv
4. If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 2 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized reseller and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person reseller etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer unde
5. a FRONT In the example above top row channels 9 to 14 are the sends tip contact of insert points from mixer channels 1 to 4 plus the main left amp right sends They are connected in this example configuration to their respective returns ring contacts of insert points of the mixer Outputs from the mixer sends can be taken from jack A without disabling the connection to the returns pos 2 The mixer returns can be used as external line inputs by patching cables to jack B pos GJ External effects or processors can be inserted into the send return loop by connecting their inputs amp outputs to jacks A amp B pos 6 ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 User Manual The main left amp right outputs of the mixer are connected in this example configuration to a mini disc recorder However they can also be connected in parallel to another recorder pos 2 The mini disc recorder can record other sources when they are connected to jack B of channels 15 and 16 pos 4 2 3 THRU mode This mode is for sound modules or playback devices e g CD players that only have output signals You can save space by routing the left and right outputs to one channel jacks A amp B of the patchbay A more typical setup is to connect the left and right outputs to adjacent channels jacks A amp A and then connect another device to jacks B amp B of the same channels This configuration also allows you to position the inputs and outpu
6. D FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation
7. GERMANY o ssssss so ee ORQ s 14 15 16 17 18 19 00000008 statalalstsictoisiatetelata NORMAL HALF NORMAL THRU 1 Introduction What are patchbays for A patchbay allows you to patch or interconnect the audio signals of most components in your system from a central point and send them to other units making your entire cabling more organized and better suited for professional work Ifyou want to use your studio as effectively as possible it isrecommended that you use a complete patchbay wiring scheme even smaller studios will benefit from a less complex patchbay configuration 2 Patchbay Organization The ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 has two rows A and B of 24 balanced 14 jacks on the 1 HU 19 front rack panel The same number and configuration of balanced 14 jacks are on the rear panel These jacks are grouped in fours A and B from the front with the corresponding A and B on the rear to form the 24 channels Each channel has a switch on the top of the unit that allows you to select the operating mode for each channel NORMAL normalized HALF NORMAL half normalized and THRU through connected Connect your audio equipment to the rear jacks then you can easily interconnect your equipment or reconfigure your setup using short patch cables plugged into the jacks on the front panel Of course you can also use unbalanced cables Basic rule on a patchbay the up
8. c to keep the back of your racks orderly It is also wise to keep low level line level signal cables away from high voltage mains cables 4 Cautions Avoid routing digital signals near a patchbay because the pulse signal used for the transmission of digital signals causes heavy interference in analog signals Do not use standard patchbays for digital signals Use the ULTRAMATCH PRO SRC2496 it is specifically designed for routing and matching digital signals Microphone inputs are for very low level signals and should never be routed via a patchbay Plus the 48 Volt phantom power from the mic input could damage other equipment It is best to plug mics directly into the mixer or via a wall box using good quality balanced multi core cables behringer com 5 Audio Connections Balanced 1 4 TRS connector lt _ strain relief clamp _ lt sleeve 4 ring 4 tip sleeve ground shield ring cold ve tip hot ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug S Fig 5 1 4 TRS connector Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector k lt 4 strain relief clamp 4 sleeve lt 4 tip Fig 5 2 14 TS connector 6 Specifications Connectors 14 TRS balanced Dimensions H x W x D approx 3 44x 134 x 19 approx 93 x 44 5 x 482 6 mm Weight approx 4 Ibs 1 8 kg
9. ice personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth MSS W N oS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Donot defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the U manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA IX injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 14 Refer all servicing to qualified serv
10. ice personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIN
11. ns SESTEIEIEIIINILELET I N EN hringer User Manual ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 Multi Functional 48 Point 3 Mode Balanced Patchbay behringer com behringer 2 ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 User Manual KD Table of Contents Thank you scccccscssscsscscsecsescsscsesscscssessecsscsescsecsessssesees 2 Important Safety Instructions cursonsonssorsonssnssonsnonnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer cursurs0usonnsnsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnennnnne 3 Limited Warranty 20ss0ussossonssnssonsnnssonsnnssonsnnssnnsnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Introduction ssossoonssnsssonenonnsnnnsnnnenunssnnnennnssnnennnnee 5 2 Patchbay Organization orsesssorsonsnnssnnsnnsonnsnnnnnnnnne 5 2 1 NORMAL mode ueseensensssenssennssensssnnnssunnssunnssennssnnnssnnn 5 2 2 HALF NORMAL mode unnnsensennssseennsseennnssennnseenne 5 23 _THRUMOdE een 6 3 Wiring amp Grounding 20 00s000r00r00n00nn0nn0nnonnennnnnnenne 6 4 Cautions ccaneessonsensnnennnnssnnnnsnnnnnensnnnsnnnnnennnnnsnnnnnsnnnene 6 5 Audio Connections susssnssonssonensnnsonnssnnsnansnnnnsnnnnnne 6 6 Specifications csessonsssnsssnnssnsennssnnssnnnssnnnsnnssnnnsnnenen 6 Thank you Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 The PX3000 is a multi functional balanced 48 point patchbay for studio and stage applications behringer com 3 ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 User Manual Important Safety Instructions
12. of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under 4 ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 User Manual Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product
13. per jacks are always outputs the lower jacks inputs When using several patchbays plan the layout of your standard configuration to avoid a tangle of cables Arrange the channels one below the other in such a way that you could connect several patchbays without having to cross connect or span great distances 2 1 NORMAL mode NORMAL fn FRONT rear Bro REAR 1 G pam REAR TE E m FRONT REAR Ir In NORMAL mode the rear A amp B jacks of the channel are connected together pos CD The connection between the rear jacks is disabled when you insert a cable into jack A or B on the front panel pos 2 and G In the example above top row channels 1 to 4 are from the outputs of a keyboard and a MIDI sound module They are connected in this example configuration to input channels 1 to 4 on the mixer behringer com Channels 5 and 6 are from the subgroup outputs of a mixer and are connected in this example configuration to the inputs of a computer audio card Audio sequencer software records the music signals directly onto the hard disk of the computer Channels 7 and 8 connect the soundcard outputs to the 2 track inputs of the mixer Since the rear panel jacks are connected together in the NORMAL mode pos the subgroup signals can be recorded directly onto the PC and played back via the 2 track input of the mixer playback monitoring without a single patch cable having to be plugged in In this way you can b
14. r this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies ULTRAPATCH PRO PX3000 User Manual ULTRAPATCH PRO MULTI FUNCTIONAL 48 POINT 3 MODE BALANCED PATCHBAY MODEL PX3000 MADE IN CHINA CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER
15. ranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals behringer com e connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty
16. ts of effects devices compressors equalizers etc directly above each other In the example configuration above the outputs of the playback devices CD and mini disc plus the four individual outputs of a sampler are connected to channels 17 to 20 while channels 21 to 24 are used for the inputs amp outputs of a compressor and an EQ which are usually connected to the inserts of a mixer 3 Wiring amp Grounding Looming the wiring is an art itself and it is worth the time to get it right First it is important to avoid ground loops Don t remove the ground connection of your mains cable plug to reduce 50 60 Hz mains hum Instead systematically disconnect the signal shields in the signal chain until the hum ceases It is typically best to connect only one end of each shield to a central point and to connect this single point to ground Then all equipment will be grounded via a single path more than one path can lead to ground loops which can cause hum Some equipment has isolated grounding for the signals and the mains In this case at least one screen should ground the equipment Please assure that the patchbay is installed so that it does not disturb the studio s grounding scheme Always use patch leads that are as short as possible and have the shield connected at both ends After eliminating the mains hum from the system make your cable looms from the patchbays outwards and use cable ties flexible sheaths multicores et
17. uild up a basic configuration for your studio which can be easily modified by simply patching signals via the front panel jacks pos 2 or by feeding in external signals via patch cables pos J You could for example connect the keyboard signal to channels 3 and 4 by patching 1A to 3B and 2A to 4B So before wiring your studio it is advisable to identify the connections that will be used most frequently and set them up as your basic configuration one above the other on the patchbay Then you will have a clear overview of all connections and still be flexible 2 2 HALF NORMAL mode HALF NORMAL rear FRONT REAR FRONT REAR FRONT at In HALF NORMAL mode the rear A amp B jacks of the channel are connected together pos CD Unlike NORMAL mode the connection between the rear panel jacks is not disabled when a 14 plug is inserted into jack A on the front panel pos This allows you to take the signal from a mixers channel strip in parallel without interrupting the signal path on the channel strip Like NORMAL mode the connection between the rear panel jacks is disabled when a 14 plug is inserted into jack B on the front panel pos 3 When 4 plugs are inserted into both jacks A amp B on the front panel the front jacks will be connected separately to the corresponding rear jacks pos 4 This is called an input break and is used mainly to insert an effect or processor into the signal path
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