Behringer Pro Mixer DX1000 - Manual (Page 8)

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PRO MIXER DX1000
2.1 Highly accurate main and PFL peak—reading bargraph meters
The main output level is constantly monitored by a pair of highly accurate main bargraph meters . In
addition, all channels have PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) . This means that you can see (on a separate PFL
bargraph meter) and hear (on your headphones and/or monitors) the music you are about to play without
disturbing the mix—essential if you want to come in at the same level and in time with the music currently
playing. All professional DJ’s strive to do this, often overlapping two tracks, or slowly cross fading between
them. (These and other DJ mixing tricks will be explained elsewhere in this manual.)
2.2 How will you use your DX1000?
Your DX1000 is a creative instrument. Learn to play it well. If possible, experiment with it “off-line”—before you
use it in earnest in a club or studio. It offers you many creative music mixing possibilities, with its ultra
DJ-friendly control surface. In addition many special features have been included to enhance the flexibility and
ease of operation of your mix. For example, the adjustable TALK OVER feature can automatically and
temporarily reduce the music level while you are speaking. We have given particular attention to metering your
music with PFL offered on every channel. In addition all channels have signal present and overload LEDs con-
stantly monitoring input levels. You will also see virtually every switch on your DX1000 has an associated status
LED, to let you know when it is engaged. Just another way in which we try to make life easier for you, the DJ.
It is true that not all the features of the DX1000 are relevant to every application. For example the REMOTE
(machine control) buttons may be extraneous to the needs of the vinyl DJ, while the EQ KILL switches might
never be used in a hospital radio installation. Nonetheless the superior quality of all of the features of your
DX1000 means you will never find it wanting, which ever way you use it.
2.3 PSU (Power Supply Unit)
Any amplifier circuit is limited in its transient response by the available current. Every mixer has numerous line level
operational amplifiers (op-amps) inside. When being driven hard, many desks begin to show signs of stress due to
power supply limitations. Not so with the PRO MIXER DX1000. The sound will always stay clean and crisp right up
to the operating limits of the op-amps themselves, thanks to our generous 50 W external power supply unit.
Please connect the PSU with the PRO MIXER DX1000 PSU connector on the rear panel of your mixer.
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Do not connect the PSU to the PRO MIXER while the PSU is connected to the mains supply.
Connect switched-off desk and PSU first before you connect the PSU to the mains supply.
2.4 Rack mounting the DX1000
Your DX1000 is shipped with fixed rack ears. If you want to make your DX1000 a desktop mixer, loosen the
screws from the side panels and remove the fixed rack ears (note, that there is a left and a right one).
2.5 Warranty
Please take time to have the warranty card filled out completely by your specialized dealer and return it within
14 days after the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty. You will find the
serial number
of your DX1000 on the rear panel. Or use our online registration option available on the
Internet at www.behringer.com.
2.6 Packing
Your BEHRINGER PRO MIXER DX1000 was carefully packed in 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, which may have occurred in transit.
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If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping
company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.
2. PRO MIXER OVERVIEW