American Audio Mixer PPA210 User Manual
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User Guide
and Reference Manual
3/10
PPA-210
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PPA-210 Instruction Manual Page 2 PPA-210 CONTENTS PPA-210 M AiN F EATURES MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................5 UNPACkINg....................................................................................................................................6 INTROdUCTION.........................................................................................................................6 SET -UP PRECAUTION...........................................................................................................................6 CONTROLS ANd FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................10 CONNECTORS..............................................................................................................12 SET UP..................................................................................................................................................13 CLEANINg......................................................................................................................15 TROUbLEShOOTINg......................................................................................................................15 WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................16 SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................18 • 4 Mono & 2 Stereo Channel Inputs • Stereo Main Outputs • Trim With Peak LEd, 3-band EQ, Aux/EFX, & Pan For Mono Input • Main L/R, Aux Return, Tape Level • 24-bit dSP Effect, 100 Presets, EFX On/Off & EFX Level • Tape With PFL Switch, hP/Control Room & Phantom Power • 4 Mono Ch. Inputs, Mic Input (XLR), 1/4” Line Inputs (TRS) • For Stereo Input (Ch 7-Ch 8) RCA Line Inputs or Mini Jack TRS Inputs • 1/4” Phone Jack For Main, Aux Send, EFX Send, Control Room & headphone • Jack For Tape & 1/4” Phone Jack For Footswitch
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PPA-210 Instruction Manual Page 3 NOTE: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to con- nect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic inter- ference with electrical appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. WARNINg: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC ShOCk hAZARd, dO NOT EXPOSE ThIS UNIT TO RAIN, LIQUIdS, OR MOISTURE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC ShOCk dO NOT USE T hIS (POLARIZE d) PLU g WITh AN EXTENSION CORd, RECEPTACLE, OR OThER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS T hE WI dE bLA dES CAN bE CAREFULLY INSERTEd INTO A MATChINg WIdE SLOT. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES ChOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FIChE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON- g ATEUR, UNE PRISE dE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE dE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FONd SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A dECOUVERT. PPA-210 ELECTRiCAL SAFETY PRECAUTiONS The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel. Please write down the numbers here and retain for future refer- ence. Model No._____________________________ Serial No._____________________________ Purchase Notes: date of Purchase_______________________ dealer Name__________________________ dealer Address_________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ dealer Phone__________________________
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN CAUTIO N The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in t he literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to th e presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons . REAd iNSTRUCTiONS — All the safety and operatin g instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAiN iNSTRUCTiONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. hEEd WARNiNG S — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW iNSTRUCTiONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANiNG — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet . A TTAChMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER ANd MOiSTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement ; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORiES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only w ith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tabl e recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and shoul d use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer . CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn . vENTiLATiON — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATiO N – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERiOdS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. GROUNdiNG OR POLARiZATiON • If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. • If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORd PROTECTiON - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product . OUTdOOR ANTENNA GROUNdiNG — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product , be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio n with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, c o n n e c t i o n t o g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e s , and r equirements for the grounding electrode. See Figur e A. LiGhTNiNG — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cabl e system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POWER LiNES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. O vERLOAdiNG — Do not overload wall outlets , extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. ObJECT ANd LiQUid ENTRY - N ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product . SERviCiNG — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel . dAMAGE REQUiRiNG SERviCE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifie d service personnel under the following conditions: •W hen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. • If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. •W hen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS -- W hen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electri c shock, or other hazards. SAFETY ChECk - U pon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEiLiNG MOUNTiNG — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. hEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat . IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAM P ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRI C SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T H E R E ARE N O U S E R S E R V I C E A B L E P A R T S I NSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDI O ® SERVICE TECHNICIAN. PPA-210 ELECTRiCAL SAFETY PRECAUTiONS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PPA-210 Instruction Manual Page 4 !
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1. For adult use only - keep out of the reach
of children.
2. Water and Moisture - This equipment should
not be used near water - for example, near a
bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool, etc. do not
spill water or other liquids in to or on to your
equipment.
3. Ventilation - The Mixer should be situated
so that its location or position does not inter-
fere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the Mixer should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the ventila-
tion openings.
4. heat - The Mixer should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat reg-
isters, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
5. Power Sources - The Mixer should be con-
nected to a power supply (wall outlet) only of
the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the Mixer.
6. Servicing -The user should not attempt to
service the Mixer beyond that described in the
operating instructions. There are no user ser-
viceable parts inside. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel. The
Player should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the Mixer.
C. The Mixer has been exposed to rain
or water.
d. The Mixer does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance.
7. Never disassemble or modify your unit in
any way, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty.
PPA-210 SAFETY PRECAUTiONS
8. Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack.
9. do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner
come in contact with the surface of the
unit.
10. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use
of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
11. Always mount this unit in safe and stable
matter.
12. disconnect from main power before making
any type of connection.
13. Cleaning - The mixer should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the
unit. For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth
with glass cleaner or other mild detergent to
wipe away any stains. Use a soft cloth to wipe
any residual cleaner. Never use volatile clean-
ers such as benzene, solvent, or thinner to clean
your unit, these cleaners will damage the units
surface.
14. handle the power supply cord carefully. do
not damage or deform; it may cause electric
shock or malfunction when used. hold plug
attachment when removing from wall outlet.
do not pull on the cord.
15. To avoid electric shock, do not open the
top cover when the unit is plugged in. If prob-
lems occur with the unit, call American Audio®
customer support.
16. do not place metal objects or spill any liq-
uids inside or on the mixer. Electric shock or
malfunction may occur.
17. Power Cord Protection - Power supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the
mixer. Route your power cord out of the way of
foot traffic.
18. Always have the trim controls set to their
lowest level during initial power-up to prevent
speaker damage.
Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® PPA-210 por- table sound system. The PPA-210 is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please care- fully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference. Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americanaudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2941 E-mail: [email protected] To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this mixer. do not attempt any repairs yourself, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your mixer may require service, please contact American Audio® customer support. do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible. PPA-210 iNTROdUCTiON ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PPA-210 Instruction Manual Page 6 PPA-210 SET -UP PRECAUTiONS Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the player in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the player is switched on. If the player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. Operating Determinations: • When installing this player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be ex- posed to extreme heat, moisture or dust! • do not operate the player in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings. • keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters. • Operate the player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera- tion. PPA-210 UNPACkiNG Every PPA-210 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your mixer for any damage and be sure all equipment neces- sary to operate the mixer has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the mixer to your dealer without first contacting customer support.
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©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PPA-210 Instruction Manual Page 8 1. DIGITAL DELAY DISPLAY - 00 (12ms) to 15 (197ms) 2. DIGITAL DELAY DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT - Adjust the digital effects delay time. 3. DIGITAL ECHO ADJUSTMENT - Adjust the amount of Echo effect that is sent through either the EFFX/AUX output or MIX TO MAIN output. 4. MIX TO MAIN - Adjust the output level of the digital delay Effects for all channels evenly. 5. EFF/AUX KNOB - Adjust the level of the onboard effects or the level of the input of a outboard effect machine that is patched thru the PPA-210. 6. MP3 LEVEL - MP3 input level adjustment. 7 & 8. MASTEr VOLUME CONTrOL - These left and right master control knobs are used to control the master output level (main volume). To avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level no greater than +4 db. To avoid speaker damage that may be caused by excessive volume, be sure these knobs are always set to zero (completely down) before turning the unit on. 9. MASTEr VOLUME LEVEL INDICATO rS - The dual MASTER LEVEL LEd indicators are used to detail the master fader output level. The meters will detail the output level of both the Left/Main and Right/Mono channels. 10. MP3 PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Press this button to either play or pause the built in Mp3 player. 11. PrEVIONS T rACK/VOLUME DEC rEASE BUTTON - Press this button to go back to the previ- ous track, or hold to decrease the volume. 12. NEXT T rACK/VOLUME INC rEASE BUTTON - Press this button to go to the next track, or hold to increase the volume. 13. MP3 EQ - Mode set up for the Mp3 player. Toggle thru OFF-JAZZ- ROC k-POP-CLASSIC-COUN- T R Y. 14. USB PO rT - Play your Mp3 files on a flash memory device. One folder max. 15. USB LED INDICATO r - This LEd indicates the working status of the US b port. When the LEd is lit it means the unit is in standby mode, when the LE d is blinking it means the the unit is reading data. 16. L-CLIP LED - This LEd indicator will “light” when the input signal reaches 5d b below the channel’s clipping point. If the LEd “lights” more then usual, you should decrease the input level of the channel. If this does not work, reduce the output level of the connected source. 17. r-CLIP LED - This LE d indicator will “light” when the input signal reaches 5d b below the channel’s clipping point. If the LEd “lights” more then usual, you should decrease the input level of the channel. If this does not work, reduce the output level of the connected source. 18. PrOTECT LED - This LE d glows when output is shorted or the load impedance is to low. 19. POWE r LED - This LEd glows when the power is turned “ON”. 20. POWE r SWITCH - Turns the system power on/off. 21. EFF/AUX SEND JACK - Use this 1/4” jack to accept a external effects processor. Use the EFF/AUX knob to control the output level. 22. SPEAKE r OUTPUTS - These are the powered speaker outputs designed for each of the PPA-210 speakers. Use the included cables to connect the speakers to the outputs. PPA-210 CONTROLS ANd FUNCTiONS
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PPA-210 Instruction Manual Page 9 23. EFF/AUX rETU rN JACK - Use this 1/4” jack to connect the output signal from a external effect processor. This input stereo jack is designed to accept signals from an external effects machine. This input can also be used as a stereo input with the output volume controlled by the MASTER VOLUME knobs. 24. FOOT SWITCH JACK - You can connect a foot switch to this jack, and use the foot jack to toggle the digital effects on/off. 25. rIGHT CHANNEL SEND/ rETU rN JACK - This jack is used to patch in an equalizer, or other processor into the PPA-210. The other end of the jack should be connected output of the external device. 26. LEFT CHANNEL SEND/ rETU rN JACK - This jack is used to patch in an equalizer, or other processor into the PPA-210. The other end of the jack should be connected output of the external device. 27. STErEO INPUT - Use this 1/8” mini jack to connect a tape player, cd player, dvd player, or any other stereo source. You can also use this jack to connect the output of a computer sound card or other similar device. 28. STErEO INPUTS - Use these 1/4” jacks to connect a tape player, cd player, dvd player, or any other stereo source. You can also use this jack to connect the output of a computer sound card or other similar device. 29. STErEO INPUTS - Use these RCA jacks to connect a tape player, cd player, dvd player, or any other stereo source. You can also use this jack to connect the output of a computer sound card or other similar device. 30. STErEO INPUT - Use this 1/4” jack to connect a tape player, cd player, dvd player, or any other stereo source. You can also use this jack to connect the output of a computer sound card or other similar device. 31. MIC INPUT JACKS - These are balanced 3-pin XLR-type input jacks. 32. LINE INPUT JACKS - These standard 1/4” TRS phone jack are used for balanced or unbal- anced line level signals. Some examples of line level equipment include most electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and line outputs from other mixers. 33. STErEO OUT JACKS - The stereo out RCA jacks provide a mix output that is independent of the Master Level Controls. A recording device, such as a cassette or dAT recorder can be connected to record your show. Changes made to input level controls, channel EQ, and echo controls will be heard in the tape out mix. Changes made to the Master Level Controls will not effect the level of the recording. 34. STErEO/DUAL SELECTOr SWITCH - In stereo mode, the system operates as a traditional stereo power mixer/amplifier. In the dual mode, the channel level controls set the level for the Main Mix (left master volume control). The Rev/Aux controls set the level for the Monitor (right master volume control). When the Dual mode position is selected, the Pan and Balance controls will not work. 35. SYSTEM EQUALIZEr - Adjusts the amount of frequency in the channel. The left and right channels are adjusted simultaneously. When the equalizer is set the middle position, the frequency response is “flat”. Sliding the equalizer up increases the frequency, sliding it down decreases it. When setting the EQ start from the middle (0db). PPA-210 CONTROLS AN d FUNCT iONS cont.
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36. EQ (EQUALIZEr) CONTrOL ON/OFF - Lets you turn the System EQ on or off.
37. LEVEL CONTrOL KNOBS - Adjust the volume level of the individual channel. Adjust this level
after the Master Output Volume level has been set.
38. PAN CONTrOL KNOBS - This control pans the channel signal across the master L and R buses,
therefore determining the ideal position of the sound from that channel.
EXAMPLE: If the PAN control is set all the way to the left, the sound from that channel will only be
projected from the left speaker only. Same goes for the control being set all the way to the right, only
from the right speaker.
39. EFF/AUX OUTPUT CONTrOL KNOBS - Adjusts the amount of signal sent effects processor
and to the EFF/AUX output jack.
40. CHANNEL H IGH CONTrOL - This knob is used to adjust the high (treble) frequency levels of the
channel. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied
to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied
to a channel signal.
CHANNEL MID CONTrOL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of the channel. Turning
the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel
signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a
channel signal.
CHANNEL L OW CONTrOL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of the chan-
nel. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a
channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a
channel signal.
PPA-210 C AbLE STORAGE
Located at the rear of the mixing console is a storage area. You can store the speaker cables and
other cables in this storage area.