Stanton SK FIVE Music Mixer User Manual
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1. 1999 Stanton Magnetics LLC Professional performance mixer OWNERS MANUAL STANTON MAGNETICS LLC 2821 Evans St Hollywood FL 33020 954 929 8999 Fax 954 929 0333 info stantonmagnetics com TROUBLESHOOTING Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers This new innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the profes sional DJ community bringing to the marketplace a previously unavailable afford able combination of user friendly functional design rugged construction and pro fessional quality features Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your complete satisfac tion by offering benchmark service and support throughout the long life of your Stanton product Again we appreciate your patronage and look forward to many years of making music together PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED BELOW MAY VOID WARRANTY e Follow all security advice printed on your mixer e When removing the unit s AC plug from the power source grasp and pull the plug NEVER the cord itself e Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources such as power amplifiers e When in use place your mixer on a stable surface away from vibration Always use care when carrying your mixer Impact or heavy vibration may compromise the unit s mechanical integrity The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting2. level gi a D 4 Mic gain control Controls the overall microphone output level mt Fu z 5 Channel fader Controls the input channel level J O Semi Cm 6 Crossfader Reverse LED Bi color LED indicates the status of the crossfader reverse Ganen D era function When LED is green the crossfader is normal When LED is red the crossfad Fos er direction is reversed 4 i a CF ic 7 Crossfader Fades the master output between channels 1 and 2 6 IRA come i i J 11 9 Cue pan Fades the headphone output between channels 1 and 2 effectively allowing rh ve the user to preview a mix F 10 Headphone level control Controls the overall headphone output level It is recom y i mended headphones with an impedance rating of 200 ohms or less be used for maxi a a mum volume 11 Input Level Meter Monitors each channel s input level 12 Microphone input 1 4 connector 13 Crossfader Curve adjustment Adjusts the shape of the crossfader curve from a quick cut for scratching and cutting to a longer fade for mixing 14 Crossfader Reverse Reverses the direction of the crossfader Bi color LED indicates the status of the crossfader reverse function When LED is green the crossfader is normal When LED is red the crossfader direction is reversed 15 Headphone Mute Mutes the headphone signal output 16 Headphone output Connection for 1 4 inch headphone Recommended headphone impe
3. CEMENT PARTS To replace the cross or channel faders follow steps 1 and 2 of the cleaning instructions The following replacement parts are available from Stanton or your local Stanton dealer PL SK1 Two way input toggle switch PP SK5 PROTEKT panel 3PL SK1 Three way input toggle switch with FLASH PS 13US US Power Supply 110v LF SK5 Channel input fader PS 13EU European Power Supply 220v CF SK5 Crossfader PS 13UK UK only Power Supply 240v ROTATING AND REPLACING THE INPUT TOGGLE SWITCHES ROTATING INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove the PROTEKT panel Cleaning 1 Remove the PROTEKT panel Cleaning instructions step 1 instructions step 1 Line inputs 2 RCA 150 mV 27K ohm Phono inputs 2 RCA 3 mV 47K ohm Master output 1 1 4 TRS Balanced RCA unbalanced 775 mV 1K ohm Record output 1 RCA 245 mV 10K ohm Headphone output 1 1 4 inch 32 200 ohms recommended Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 2 dB Gain Control 0 20dB S N Ratio Less than 7odB T H D less than 0 2 Dimension LxWxD 9 x 9 75 x 3 5 226 x 248 x 87 mm Weight 7 lbs 3 2 Kg WARRANTY This unit has been designed and manufactured using quality components Therefore it is warranted to be free from defects in materi als limited as specified below and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the original purchase date During this period all service and parts necessary to repair
4. a defect will be free of charge This limited warranty applies to mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear as specified e Faders specified durability 15 000 cycles e Rotary potentiometers specified durability 10 000 cycles e Switches specified durability 10 000 cycles Consequently the parts listed above are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty days 30 days from the original purchase date 2 Remove the 2 outer screws from the tog gle switch plate removing the 2 inner screws will detach the switch from the plate 3 Rotate the plate to the desired position and tighten the screws back in the top and bottom holes 2 Remove the 2 outer screws from the tog gle switch plate removing the 2 inner screws will detach the switch from the plate 3 Remove the switch assembly and dis connect the cable coming from the mixer 4 Set the replacement switch assembly in the desired position and place the screws back in the top and bottom holes FOR THE WARRANTY TO BE VALID PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM FOUND AT WWW STANTONMAGNETICS COM Stanton Magnetics LLC 2821 Evans Street Hollywood FL 33020
5. dance is 32 200 ohms for maximum volume 17 Power supply connector Input connection for the accompanying power supply 18 Master output TRS balanced 1 4 19 Master output unbalanced RCA connector 20 REC output record output connects directly to recording source tape deck CD 21 22 Channel inputs Line and phono signal inputs Line inputs are used to connect to line level sources such as CD players samplers tape players etc Phono inputs are used to connect to turntables 23 Ground connector Connects to the turntable ground connector to eliminate electri cal hum Ground connectors usually supplied with turntables FADER CLEANING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The SK FIVE faders may need lubrication from time to time This will extend the fader life and eliminate any potential damage due to extended heavy usage Cleaning Instructions cable coming from the mixer 1 Remove the 3 fader knobs and 4 screws 3 Spray a small amount of cleaner or located in the corners of the PROTEKTTM lubricant into both ends of the fader and see SPECIAL PROTEKTION inside panel slide the fader back and forth a few times and take the panel off the mixer to spread the fluid evenly throughout the 2 Remove the fader to be cleaned by tader unscrewing the 2 outer screws removing 4 Shake and wipe off excess fluid before the 2 inner screws will detach the fader re assembling the fader from the fader plate and disconnect the REPLA
6. from an impact or misuse e When in use place your mixer away from sources of hum or noise such as transformers or electric motors e To prevent overheating always provide your mixer with adequate ventilation air space e Avoid stepping on your mixer s AC cord Repeated compression of the cord may lead to electrical shorting e To avoid damage due to AC voltage peaks always disconnect your mixer from the power source during electrical storms e Your mixer contains no user serviceable parts The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized Problem Excessive hum when using phono source Low frequency hum while operating source unit Program volume can t be adjusted with master volume control No power The amplifier is turned up but there is no signal No signal in headphones SPECIAL PROTEKTION Cause Poor ground connection Loose cartridge headshell connection Poor AC source ground Loose input output connec tion Shorted cable Amplifier or outboard gear connected to the record out put Improperly connected AC cord or power line source not on Faulty output connections Improper level adjustment Improper connection Improper level or cue mix settings Solution Properly connect turntable ground wire to mixer ground terminal Check cartridge connection to headshell Check head shell connection to tonearm Properly grou
7. nd the AC source Check all input and output connections for secure fit Isolate and replace the damaged cable Connect amplifier or outboard gear to master output Properly connect AC cord to AC power source Turn power on Properly connect amplifier or outboard gear to mixer Properly set crossfader channel faders gain con trols and input selector tog gles Check headphone connec tion to mixer Tighten if nec essary Adjust headphone level and cue mix to the proper level and channel settings Your SK FIVE comes with a special PROTEKT aluminum panel designed to make the surface of the mixer is as smooth as possible while still enabling you to field replace key components The PROTEKT panel covers all screws that may get in the way of your performance You can still easily remove the front panel to replace any of the modular parts which are subject to wear and tear crossfader input faders and input toggle switches user servicing or modifications In addition the warranty will be void if any unauthorized service by the user is detected Always return you mixer to an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 8 Power switch Selects power ON or OFF P i 1 Gain control Controls the input sensitivity of each channel a a ine 2 Input selector switches Selects phono or line inputs arangon B a 3 Master level control Controls the overall signal output
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