Stanton SMX.501 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. Please register your product online at www stantondj com or mail your completed warranty card to Stanton Magnetics Inc 3000 SW 42 St Hollywood Florida 333122. amp G fader is designed with floating mounting threads for precise mechanical centralizing of the fader If you desire to keep your fader s current mounting position we sug gest 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 2 Once fader is removed from 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 Figure 1 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS affect the operation of the fader Clean the slider assembly by gently wip ing the wiper contacts and slider bearings E using a tissue or cot ton bud If slider bearings are excessively worn as indicated by excessive slider rocking then con tact Stanton for replacement 3 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 4 Remove the fader track G by slowly withdraw ing from the unit Place fader track on desk 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 Li
3. control and reverse on Linefaders Each channel features a gain control slider Pan and a versatile 3 band EQ with complete KILL Balanced XLR master output unbalanced RCA also provided Booth output e Rotatable 3 Position phono line switch with flash feature Separate channel input and master output LED meters Headphone mute e Dual headphone outputs 1 4 6 3mm and 1 8 3 5mm Fully assignable Send Return connections for external effects e Pre Fader Listen PFL of channels and effects loop with Cue Pan control e 3 line 3 phono and 2 mic inputs e Mic channel features gain controls and a 3 band EQ Channel fader reverse switch Protekt Panel e User replaceable faders OS2 compatible DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS oe smmm 0900 er 9 6 stanton DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS CHANNEL STRIPS GAIN Controls the input level of each channel An LED meter is provid ed on each of the 3 channels HI MID LOW EQ Individual controls for high frequency midrange and low fre quency equalization with 9dB Kill adjustments Note Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level CURVE The Line Fader Curve Control adjusts the curve of the input faders between short mid or long fade PAN Controls left right output balance of each channel REV Reverses the direction of each line channel fader When the line fader
4. for a period of one 1 following the date of original purchase Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below The warranty for mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear are limited to the ear lier to occur of thirty 80 days following the date of original purchase or the following num ber of cycles Faders 15 000 Rotary potentiometers 10 000 and Switches 10 000 Stanton will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety 90 days from the date of original shipment Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse alteration normal wear or accident are not covered under this warranty Returns Authorized Stanton dealers are only authorized to sell and distribute merchandise within a specific country All goods requiring warranty repair or replacement must be returned freight prepaid if not hand delivered to the authorized Stanton dealer from whom the merchandise was purchased and in the same country where the merchandise was purchased For pur poses of purchases made via the Internet the merchandise must be returned to the author ized Stanton dealer in the country where the authorized Stanton dealer which sold the mer chandise to purchaser is located and not the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the purchaser is located or the country in which the merchandise was received Any returns to a non authorized dealer or to an authorized Stanton dealer not in the same country as the merchandise was intended to be
5. sold or as set forth above will void this warranty To initiate a warranty repair you must contact the authorized Stanton dealer from whom you purchased the merchandise and follow such authorized Stanton dealer s return policy Stanton assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the merchandise Stanton s liability for any claim whether based on breach of contract negligence infringement of any rights of any party or product liability and relating to the merchandise shall not exceed the price received by Stanton from your purchase of such merchandise In no event will Stanton be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages including loss of use loss of profit and claims of third parties however caused whether by the negligence of Stanton or otherwise To the extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided above Stanton disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The above warranty provides you with specific legal rights You may also have additional rights which are subject to variation from state to state and country to country If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of merchandise that does not fall under the war ranty conditions stated above please include a written explanation with the merchandise when returned pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein
6. SMX 501 PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER OWNERS MANUAL stanton STANTON MAGNETICS INC information stantondj com 954 689 8833 www stantondj com WELCOME Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers Our innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the profes sional DJ community Stanton offers an affordable combination of user friendly mixers with functional design rugged construction and professional quality fea tures which had been previously unavailable Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your complete sat isfaction 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 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 resulting from an impact or misuse e When in use place your mixer away from sources of hum or n
7. dphones FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT After constant use the SMX 501 faders may need to be cleaned and lubricated from time to time This will ensure long life and keep a smooth feeling through out the fader s lifetime Follow the instructions below to lubricate and clean your faders Removing a fader 1 Make sure mixer is powered off and power supply is disconnected from back of mixer 2 To remove the Protekt Panel take off the 4 main fader knobs and then remove the 4 screws located at the corners of the panels Lift the panel to remove 3 Remove the fader to be 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 4 Disconnect the fader from mixer by removing the 4 pin connector on the bottom of the fader Installing a fader 1 Once original fader has been removed simply plug the 4 pin connector into the new fader 2 There is a recessed button on the left end of the front panel which switches the mixer circuit between a standard fader and the Focus Fader not included Use a pin or thin screwdriver to access the button When the LED above the button is lit the Focus Fader circuit is engaged When using a P amp G fader make sure the LED is off 3 Place fader back in mixer and replace 2 outer screws to secure fader Cleaning a Penny amp Giles fader 1 Remove 2 mounting screws from fader plate NOTE The P
8. hm 1 4 Mic inputs Return inputs 1 4 10 dBV 10 kOhm 1 4 10 dBV XLR Balanced RCA unbalanced 4 dBu balanced 10 dBV unbalanced 2 2 2 2 Send output 2 2 Master output Record output 2 RCA 10 dBV 100 Ohms Booth output 2 RCA 10 dBV 100 Ohms Headphone output 1 1 4 inch greater than 32 Ohm load Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 2 dB Tone Control 9 40 dB Hi Mid Low Max Gain 14 dB S N Ratio Better than 100 dB ref max input level T H D Less than 0 05 1 kHz Dimension LxWxD 14 260 355 4 75 10 25 120 mm Weight 9 25 lbs 4 2 kgs REPLACEMENT PARTS The following user replaceable parts are available from your local Stanton dealer LF501 Channel input fader CF PG110 Penny amp Giles crossfader CF F2 Focus Fader V2 OS2 Optical Scratch Switch phono line selector PP501 PROTEKT panel PS RM19US US Power Supply 110v PS RM19EU European Power Supply 220v PS RM19UK UK only Power Supply 240v WARRANTY Stanton Magnetics Inc Warranty Provision Returns for Repairs or Replacement Warranty Through Stanton s authorized dealers around the World Stanton or one of Stanton s authorized distributors outside the U S will without charge repair or replace at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship
9. nt free cloth should be used to avoid dust fibers being deposited on the track If the track appears excessively worn or if cleaning does not improve operation replacement may be necessary 5 Examine the center channel of the fader body and if dirty clean using cotton buds 6 Re assemble and lubricate the fader as follows 6 1 Secure the end block and guide rail onto the fader body 6 2 Insert track into the fader body 6 3 Insert slider assembly onto guide rail and into the fader body Move slid er from end to end to disperse the oil evenly Carefully wipe away any excess oil using a tissue or cloth 6 4 Lubricate the guide rail by placing one drop of silicon liquid oil onto the guide rail F 6 5 Insert dust cover 6 6 Insert fader track back into fader body with wires coming out open end of fader body 6 7 Secure the remaining end block ensuring that the track wires l 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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Line inputs RCA x 3 channels 10 dBV 10 kOhm RCA x 3 channels 50 dBV 47 kOhm Phono inputs 1 4 50 dBV 100 kO
10. oise such as transformers or electric motors e To prevent overheating always provide your mixer with adequate ventilation air space Avoid stepping on your mixer s AC cord Repeated compression of the cord may lead to electrical shorting e To avoid damage due AC voltage peaks always disconnect your mixer from the power source during electrical storms If possible connect mixer to a surge protector 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 any unauthorized service by the user is detected Always return your mixer to an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing SMX 501 FEATURES This hybrid 3 Channel Techno stanton Scratch mixer will appeal to both Turntablist and Club Rave Dus alike Nowhere else can Dus find so many features included with the design of a battle mixer The SMX 501 is a one of D a kind mixer that combines the best of lt both worlds and bridges the gap 8 8 between Battle amp Club Dus e 3 channel scratch mixer e Assign effects loop to each individual channel plus the mic Custom High Quality P amp G Penny amp Giles Crossfader with VCA curve adjustment and crossfader assign e Assignable Crossfader A B Bypass VCA Crossfader curve control and reverse Curve
11. reverse function is engaged the volume for that channel will be full when the fader is down As the fader moves upward the volume will decrease FX This is an ON OFF switch for the effects loop The level is con trolled by the Send and Return knobs See Master Section for details INPUT SELECT These toggle switches select the input source between phono and line for each channel The FLASH position can be used for transforming and scratching effects LINE FADER Controls the output volume of each channel The signal is routed to the line faders after the gain EQ pan and effects DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS MASTER SECTION MASTER Controls the overall output level of the mixer SEND RETURN Send and Return levels are used to control the volume of the external effects unit connected to the SMX 501 using the effects loop SEND is the level of the signal sent to the effect unit and RETURN is the level of the processed signal returning from the the effects unit BOOTH LEVEL Controls the output level for the booth output This is basically 8 2nd output It is usually used for monitoring in a DJ booth but can be used for various applications CUE PAN Fades the headphone output between the PFL signal selected by the Cue Select buttons and master output effectively allowing the user to preview a mix CUE SELECT Selects the channel s 1 2 or 3 to be previewed in the head phones CFX Cue FX Rou
12. tes the signal from the effects to the headphones allowing the user to preview the effects mix in the headphones MFX Master FX Routes the signal sent to the master output through the effects loop This simply means that all audio coming out of the mixer will be processed This is very useful for effects such as filters or compressors DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS MICROPHONE SECTION A 3 8 X 3 a MIC 1 Controls the input level of Microphone input 1 MIC 2 Controls the input level of Microphone input 2 A HI MID LOW EQ Individual controls for high frequency midrange and low fre quency equalization with 9dB Kill adjustments The EQ controls both Microphone inputs Note Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level o 10 HIGH 10 1 MID 0 1 This is an ON OFF switch for the effects loop The level is con trolled by the Send and Return knobs See Master Section for details FRONT CURVE The Crossfader Curve Control adjusts the curve of the fader from a short cut to a long fade CROSSFADER ASSIGN This is used to assign a channel to either side of the crossfader or to bypass it A is the left side B is the right side CUE LEVEL Controls the volume of the headphone output HEADPHONE MUTE This is a mute button that can be used to turn off the head phones without readjusting the volume HEADPHONES This is the headphone output jack to connect your hea
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