Nady Audio MXE-1212 Owner's Manual

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Nady Audio MXE-1212 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 5 page image

5I N S TA L L AT I O NTo ensure years of enjoyment from your NADY AUDIO MXE-1212 mixing console, please read and understand this manualthoroughly before using the unit.1. INSPECTIONYour NADY AUDIO MXE-1212 was carefully packed at the factory in packaging designed to protect the units in shipment.Before installing and using your unit, carefully examine the packaging and all contents for any signs of physical damage thatmay have occurred in transit.[Please note: Nady Systems is not responsible for shipping damage. If your unit is damaged, do not return to Nady, butnotify your dealer and the shipping company (if shipped to you) immediately to make a claim. Such claims must be made bythe consignee in a timely manner.]2. RACK MOUNTINGEnclosed in the shipping box you will find a rackmount kit. If you want to make your MXE-1212 a rack mixer, remove thescrews from the side panels and use them to attach the rack ears.(Note: The rack rears are supplied as “left” and “right” and must be attached as such.)3. SETUP AND OPERATIONParts of the unit can become very warm during use. This is normal during operation. Care should be taken to ensure thatthere is enough space around the unit for cooling. Also, do not place the MXE-1212 on high temperature devices such aspower amplifiers, etc., or the unit may overheat in operation.Although the unit’s chassis is shielded against radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic interference (EMI), extremely highfields of RF and EMI should be avoided.The MXE-1212 has an internal power supply and is designed to operate from an external AC source. Power requirementsfor electrical equipment differ from area to area. Be sure to confirm that the voltage selected by the voltage selector switchon the back panel is proper for your area (120VAC/60 Hz or 230VAC/50Hz) per the information below:Europe (except UK): 230V, 50HzUK and Australia: 240V, 50HzUSA and Canada: 120V, 60 HzFor other areas, please check with local authorities.When ready to operate, plug the AC cord into the power source. Make sure that the unit is turned off before connecting tothe AC power source to avoid possible loud transients which can damage your speakers or your ears, especially when mon-itoring with headphones. Set the noted controls to the positions indicated below to further minimize the chance of undesirednoise when first powering up your MXE-1212 :LEVEL FADERS (11,25A,25B,26) ................................................................................................................SET TO MINIMUMHI, MID & LOW EQ’S (6) AND PAN/BALANCE CONTROLS (9/13) ..........TURNED TO THE CENTER DETENT POSITIONAUX , EFF CONTROLS & PHONES LEVEL CONTROLS (7,8,34) ..........TURNED COMPLETELY COUNTERCLOCKWISEALL OTHER CONTROLS SHOULD ALSO BE TURNED COMPLETELY COUNTERCLOCKWISEPower up the unit as noted in Power Connections, Indicators, and Switches (Section 3e in CONTROLS ANDCONNECTIONS).