Stanton SA-5 Turntable User Manual
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1. 2003 Stanton Magnetics Inc SA 5 The Official Mixer of The Allies All star Beatdown OWNER S MANUAL STAATOR STANTON MAGNETICS INC info stantonmagnetics com www STANTONDJ com WELCOME Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers This innovative mixer has been developed with input from the professional DJ community bringing to the marketplace a previously unavailable affordable combination of user friendly functional design rugged construction and professional quality features Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your complete satisfaction by offering benchmark service and support throughout the long life of your Stanton product We appreciate your patronage and look forward to many years of making music together PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE FAILURE TOFOLLOW 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 resulting from an impact or misuse e When in use place your mixer away from sou2. 2 1 4 Balanced 2 RCA unbalanced 4 dBu balanced 10 dBV unbalanced 2 RCA 10 dBV lt 100 Ohms 2 1 4 inch 1 1 8 inch Greater than 32 Ohm load 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB lt 0 015 at 1 kHz gt 110 dB main signal path lt 92 dBV Line input to any output Hi 9 45 dB kill Mid 9 35 dB Kill Low 9 55 dB Kill lt 90 dB at 1 kHz lt 100 dB 17 5 in x 14 2 in x 4 3 in 44 5 cm x 36 cm x 11 cm 8 6 Ibs 3 9 kg REPLACEMENT 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 CF PG110 Penny amp Giles crossfader line fader OS2 Optical Scratch Switch phono line selector PS 16US US Power Supply 110v PS 16EU European Power Supply 220v PS 16UK UK only Power Supply 240v SA 5 FEATURES The SA 5 The Official Mixer Of The Allies All Star Beatdown Introducing the world s first all fader battle mixer Designed by Stanton based on DJ Infamous requirements the SA 5 is a high end affordable mixer with all the requirements of today s top turntablist The simplicity of the layout is sure to make the SA 5 the preferred mixer for the battle circuit Features include e Only mixer in the world with all faders no rotary knobs e OS II optical phono line switches for noise free transforms with lock feature e 3 way adjustable curve c
3. cleaned or replaced by unscrewing the 2 outer screws on the fader plate removing the 2 inner screws will detach the fader from the fader plate Disconnect the fader from the mixer by removing the connector on the bottom of the fader Remove 2 mounting screws from fader plate NOTE The P amp G fader is designed with floating Figure 1 mounting threads for precise mechanical centralizing of the fader If you desire to keep your fader s current mounting position we suggest that you make 2 marks on both ends of the fader on the fader plate to indicate the P amp G fader position See Figure 1 Once fader is removed from the unit remove the two screws A from the end of the fader body where the wires exit the fader casing Pull away the end block Withdraw the dust cover B Taking great care remove the slider assembly C ensuring that the wiper contacts D are not damaged as this will affect the operation of the fader Clean the slider assembly by gently wiping the wiper contacts and slider bearings E using a tissue or cotton bud If the slider bearings are excessively worn as indicated by excessive slider rocking then contact Stanton for replacement Remove the single upper screw on the opposite end block to remove the guide rail Clean the guide rail F with a tissue or cloth removing all traces of dirt and contamination Remove the fader track G by slowly withdrawing from the unit Place the fader track on a desk
4. practicing or team routines Several SA 5 s can be daisy chained from this output via the session input 25 Master Trim Controls the sensitivity of the Master output Great when an additional boost or cut is needed REC The record output is not affected by the Master volume control It can be used to record to a computer CD MD amp tape recorder even while the master volume is turned down Phono Trim Used to adjust the gain of the phono pre amp Use this knob to control the sensitivity of the gain faders Ground connector Connects to the turntable ground connector to eliminate electrical hum Ground cables usually supplied with turntables Some newer turntables such as the Stanton STR8 150 do not require a ground cable because they are grounded internally Session Input This extra line level input is controlled by the session level fader 1 when the Session Mic switch 27 is switched to session the up position It can be used as an extra line input or as a session input for team routines BACK PANEL 30 31 32 8 Headphone output Standard 1 4 headphone output connector 29 Session Mic switch Used to assign the Session Mic fader to either the Session input or the MIC input Microphone input 1 4 connector for connecting a microphone Phono Inputs Phono level inputs for channels 1 and 2 Do not plug line outputs into phono inputs Line inputs Line level inputs for channels 1 and 2 FRONT PA
5. NEL 33 34 35 36 37 Headphone output Standard 1 8 mini jack headphone output connector Reverse indicator LED s The LED s indicate the status of the fader reverse functions The respective LED lights up when a fader is reversed Line fader curve switch Three position switch selects between a sharp mid and long fade for the corresponding line fader Cross fader curve switch Three position switch selects between a sharp mid and long fade for the crossfader Headphone output Standard 1 4 headphone output connector
6. fader pre line fader post crossfader so if the cue pan fader is centered the signal received in the headphone depends on the position of the crossfader In MASTER position the signal monitored will be pre master volume post faders meaning the signal will still be present in the headphone even if the Master volume control is turned down Optical Scratch Switches OS2 Switches between the phono and line inputs Cue Pan Fades the headphone output between channels 1 and 2 effectively allowing the user to preview a mix See cue select 10 Power Indicator The illuminated Allstar Beatdown logo also doubles as the power indicator OS2 Lock Indicator Indicates when the OS2 lock 7 is on Channel Fader Controls the output level of each channel Input Level Meter Monitors each channel s input level Crossfader Fades the overall mixer output between channels 1 and 2 Headphone Mute Mutes the headphones without having to move the headphone volume knob BACK PANEL 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 AC IN Input connection for the included power supply Power switch Turns the mixer on or off Balanced Master output TRS balanced 1 4 connectors are typically used to connect to a P A mixer or an amplifier for live performances or a recording console for recording Unbalanced Master output RCA connectors are typically used to connect to a home stereo or to another mixer with RCA inputs for
7. ne fader When switched down the channel will be at full volume when the fader is down The volume will decrease as the fader is moved upward FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT 5 Examine the center channel of the fader body found inside the bottom of the fader casing and if dirty clean using cotton buds 6 Re assemble and lubricate the fader as follows a Secure the end block and guide rail onto the fader body b Insert track into the fader body c Insert slider assembly onto guide rail and into the fader body Move slider from end to end to disperse the oil evenly Carefully wipe away any excess oil using a tissue or cloth d Lubricate the guide rail by placing one drop of silicon liquid oil onto the guide rail F e Insert dust cover f Insert fader track back into fader body with wires coming out open end of fader body g Secure the remaining end block ensuring that the track wires I are not pinched between the end block and fader casing 7 Once assembled move the slider from end to end to ensure operation is smooth 8 Attach fader to fader plate NOTE As noted earlier if you do not want to change positioning of fader keep the 2 fader plate screws loose and shift the fader until it is aligned with the marks you created in step 1 then tighten fader plate screws REPLACING THE FADER 1 Once the fader has been removed simply plug the connector into the new fader 2 Place fader back in mixer and replace 2 ou
8. ontrol on line faders amp cross fader e Balanced Master output e 2 Phono 2 Line 1 switchable Mic Session inputs e 3 position cue select switch Pre CF Post CF Master An all new concept in cueing Post Fader Cue allows you to listen to your scratches in the headphone while using the crossfader as normal e Program reverse e Master output attenuation control e Phono input attenuation control e 3 headphone outputs 2 x 1 4 and 1 x 1 8 minijack w headphone mute button e New screwless faceplate e Includes custom designed P amp G Penny amp Giles crossfader and line faders e Unique recessed front panel design prevents Du s from accidentally damaging the headphone jack and the mixer during battling e An ergonomic layout for non interrupted performance DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS D 7 Session Level control Controls the input level of the session or mic input depending on setting of session Mic switch 27 Gain Controls the gain of each input channel The sensitivity of the gain faders is adjusted by the phono trim 25 knob on the back of the mixer Program Reverse Reverses the signal of input channels 1 and 2 When switched down channel 1 will control channel 2 s inputs Master Volume control Controls the overall signal output level of the mixer The sensitivity of this fader is controlled by the master trim knob 21 Line Fader Reverse Reverses the direction of each respective li
9. or working surface with black contacts facing upwards If necessary the track can be washed in warm water wiped gently then dried thoroughly using a dry cloth Use a lint free cloth or swab to wipe the tracks and check for marks along the track Note Lint free cloth should be used to avoid dust and fibers being deposited on the track If the track appears excessively worn or if cleaning does not improve its operation replacement may be necessary MIXER FUNCTIONS 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Crossfader Reverse Reverses the direction of the crossfader When switched down channel 1 will be assigned to the right side of the crossfader and channel 2 to the left side OS2 lock Locks the OS2 in its current position to avoid accidentally switching sources Whether the OS2 is in phono or line activating the OS2 lock will keep it there even if the OS2 is moved Cue Level Controls the headphone output level EQ Individual controls for low frequency midrange and high frequency equalization with 9dB Kill Note Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level Cue Select On this feature PRE and POST refer to the crosfader In PRE position the signal of control selected by the Cue pan fader will be monitored pre line fader pre crossfader as a stereo signal in the headphones The POST position is somewhat similar to the PRE position except the signal is post cross
10. rces 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 If possible connect mixer to a surge protecior e Your mixer contains no user serviceable parts The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized user servicing or modifications In addition the warranty will be void if and unauthorized service by the user is detected Always return your mixer to an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing WARRANTY This unit has been designed and manufactured using quality Components Therefore it is warranted to be free from defects in materials 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 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 except P amp G faders specified durability 15 000 cycles e Rotary potentiometer specified durability 10 000 cycles e Switches specified durability 10 000 cycles Consequently the parts listed above are warranted
11. ter screws to secure fader ROTATING THE OS2 SWITCHES The optical scratch switches OS2 on the Stanton SA 5 mixer can be rotated to 8 different positions Follow the steps below to rotate the OS2 to the position you like 1 Make sure the mixer is powered off Remove the faceplate of the mixer 2 Remove the two outer screws from the OS2 as indicated in diagram Do not remove the two inner screws Removing the two inner screws will detach the OS2 from its plate 3 Rotate the OS2 to the position you like Replace the two outer screws to secure the OS2 in place REPLACING THE OS2 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above Remove switch from mixer and detach the connector from switch 2 Attach the connector for OS2 to the replacement switch and replace two outer screws to secure the OS2 in place FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT After constant scratching the SA 5 faders may need to be cleaned and lubricated from time to time This will ensure long life and keep a smooth feeling throughout the fader s lifetime Follow the instructions below to lubricate and clean your faders REMOVING A FADER 1 4 CLEANING A P amp G FADER 1 Make sure mixer is powered off and power supply is disconnected from the back of the mixer To remove the lower faceplate take off all the fader knobs and then remove the 4 screws located on the sides of the mixer 2 on each side Lift up on the faceplate and it will slide off Remove the fader to be
12. to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty 80 days from the original purchase date The included Penny amp Giles faders carry a twelve 12 month warranty For the warranty to be valid please complete the warranty registration card attached or fill out the online registration at www STANTONDJ com Mail completed warranty cards to Stanton Magnetics Inc 3000 SW 42nd St Hollywood FL 33312 SUPERIOR SOUND TECHNOLOGY The audio quality of the SA 5 is nothing short of revolutionary for DJ mixers in it s price class The SA 5 was designed by Stanton s new product development team seasoned audio professionals who have designed world class professional recording studio and broadcast mixers and product managers who are working DJs and work closely with some of the world s most respected Dus They have taken their knowledge and experience to create the SA 5 a DJ mixer with superior audio quality and unprecedented value Come hear the difference TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Line input Session Input Phono input Mic input Master output Record output Headphone output Frequency Response Line THD N Signal to Noise Ratio ref max level Noise Channel EQ Crosstalk Channel and Crossfader Kill Dimension LxWxD Weight 2 RCA x 2 channels 10 dBV 10 kOhm 2 RCA 10 dBV 10 kOhm 2 RCA x 2 channels 50 dBV 47 kOhm 1 1 4 50 dBV 2 4 kOhm balanced
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