PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS (01) PDF Document

To ensure safe operation of your PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS, please follow these instructions:

1. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.

4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.

The PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS includes the following features:

• 100W + 100W/4 ohms amplifier for main 1 / main 2 or main/monitor (Bridge mono, 200W / 8 ohms)

• 32-bit digital stereo multi-effect processor with 16 programs plus foot switch

• Stereo 7-band graphic equalizers

• 6 balanced mic inputs through XLR jacks

• 8 line inputs through 1/4″ jacks

• 2 Super Hi-Z inputs optimized for direct input of acoustic electric guitars and electric guitars or basses

• 2 built-in limiters

• 2-band channel EQ

• Pad control on channel 1~4

• Monitor and effect sends on each input channel

• 1 Aux input

• +48V phantom power for input channels 1 to 4

• Record output with trim control for recording level matching

• Mains power switchable between 115VAC and 230VAC

• Some models include a USB recorder and playback device for capturing all performances.

Follow these steps to get your PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS started:

1. Turn all power off on the mixer. To ensure this, the AC cable should not be connected to the unit.

2. Set all faders and level controls to their lowest level to ensure no sound is inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device is switched on.

3. Plug all necessary instruments and equipment into the device’s various inputs as required. This may include microphones, guitars, keyboards, line signal devices, etc.

4. Plug any necessary equipment into the device’s various outputs. This could include speakers, monitors, signal processors, and/or recording devices. Note: No devices other than speakers should be connected to the power amp outputs.

5. Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the back of the device, ensuring the local voltage level is identical to that selected by the Voltage Selector on the rear of your device.

6. Plug the supplied AC cable into a power outlet of a suitable voltage.

7. Turn the power switch on.

To ensure the correct audio levels for each input channel, follow these steps:

1. To begin, every channel fader should first be set to 0.

2. Choose the channel you wish to set the level of. Ensure that the channel has a signal sent to it that is similar to the signal it will receive during normal use. For example, if the channel is for a microphone, you should speak or sing at the same level the performer normally would. If a guitar is plugged in, it should be played as it normally would be.

Note: It is best to have nothing plugged into channels that are not being set, to ensure no signal is inadvertently sent through the channel.

3. This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making the audio signal.

4. You should now select the next channel to set and repeat steps 1 through 3.

The PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS has several types of channel inputs:

1. XLR Lo-Z Inputs: These inputs can be used with a wide range of microphones, such as professional condenser, dynamic, or ribbon microphones with standard XLR male connectors. When using condenser microphones, the phantom power should be activated. When using an unbalanced microphone, ensure phantom power is switched off.

2. 1/4″ Hi-Z and Super Hi-Z Input Jacks: These inputs accept typical 1/4″ TRS or TS unbalanced inputs. The Hi-Z inputs accept balanced TRS inputs for Microphone to line-level devices like synthesizers. The Super Hi-Z inputs accept TS unbalanced sources and are for devices with higher impedance levels, like electric guitars and basses. When using a line-level device, the PAD -25 button should be initiated.

3. Stereo Channel Inputs: The mixer provides 2 stereo input channels. The 3-pin XLR inputs are for microphones. The two Line 1/4″ TS jacks are for stereo line-level devices like keyboards. To use a mono device, plug it into the left (mono) stereo input; the signal will be duplicated to the right channel.

Tape In (L and R): These inputs accommodate RCA cables from devices like tape and CD players. A mini stereo jack is also included for devices like mini disc (MD), portable CD, and MP3 players, as well as laptops.

Record Outputs (L and R): These outputs accommodate RCA cables for connecting to a variety of recording devices. Mini stereo jacks are also included for devices like MD players and laptops. A trim control is featured on these outputs to accommodate devices with different recording levels.

AUX Inputs: This 1/4″ TS input connects the mixer with parallel external devices, such as sub mixers or external effect processors.

Foot Switch Jack: This port is for a non-latching foot switch, used to remotely turn the built-in Digital Effect processor on and off.

EFX (Effect) Outputs: These 1/4″ TS outputs are the final output from the EFX send mixing bus. This can be connected to an external digital effect processor, or to an amplifier and speakers.

Monitor Outputs: These 1/4″ TS outputs are the final output from the Monitor send mixing bus. This can be used to connect to an amplifier and speaker for stage monitors, allowing artists to monitor their performance.

Main Outputs: These jacks output the final stereo line-level signal from the main mixing bus. They can be used to send the main output to external devices like additional power amplifiers or PA systems.

The speaker outputs on the rear panel are 1/4″ Phone Jacks used to connect to passive speakers, fed from the internal power amp. The Amp Select switch determines their operation.

• Main 1-2 or Main / Moni mode: You can connect a single speaker with a 4 to 8 ohm load to jack A on both the Main 1 and Main 2 Speaker Outputs. Alternatively, you can connect two speakers with impedances between 8 and 16 ohms to both jacks A and B of the Main 1 and Main 2 Speaker Outputs.

• Bridge Mono mode: Use only the Speaker Output labeled “Bridge” to connect a single speaker with a loading between 8 and 16 ohms.

Using speakers with an incorrect loading can cause distortion and irreversible damage to the powered mixer. Please ensure the loadings of your speakers are consistent with these requirements.

The Voltage Selector switch on the rear panel allows you to select between two mains power modes: 115 VAC / 60 Hz (for countries with voltages between 100V and 120V) or 230 VAC / 50 Hz (for countries with voltages between 220V and 240V).

To change the Voltage Selector:

1. First, unscrew and remove the plastic cover that protects the switch.

2. Change the voltage setting.

3. Replace the plastic cover to ensure the voltage level is not inadvertently altered.

Note: Using incorrect voltages can cause irreversible damage to the mixer. All care must be taken in selecting the voltage appropriate to your zone. Before connecting the AC cable, ensure the local voltage levels are identical to those chosen by the Voltage Selector switch.

Each channel on the PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS has the following controls:

• HIGH (High Frequency) Control: Provides a shelving boost or cut of ±15 dB to high frequency (12 kHz) sounds. This adjusts the amount of treble.

• LOW (Low Frequency) Control: Provides a shelving boost or cut of ±15 dB to low frequency (80 Hz) sounds. This adjusts the amount of bass.

• MON (Monitor) Level Control: Alters the signal level sent to the Monitor mixing bus, which is used for connecting stage monitors.

• EFX (Effect) Level Control: Alters the signal level sent to the EFX output for external processors or the built-in digital effect panel.

• Channel Level Control: Alters the signal level sent from the channel to the Main mixing bus.

• PAD -25 Button: Located on mono channels, this button attenuates the input signal by 25 dB. This should be pushed in when using line-level input devices.

• Digital Effects On and Indicator: This button turns the digital effects on and off. The accompanying LED will illuminate when EFX are active. When EFX are on, they can be bypassed using a footswitch connected to the footswitch jack.

• Program Control: This rotary control allows you to select one of the 16 built-in digital effects. The effect names corresponding to the numbers can be found on the mixer’s face or in the digital effect table.

• Parameter Control: Turning this control adjusts the one main parameter of the selected effect. Each effect’s specific parameter can be found in the digital effect table.

The master section of the PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS includes the following controls:

• Graphic Equalizers: A stereo 7-band equalizer for both the Main and Monitor signals allows you to adjust the frequency response with a maximum of ±12 dB of boost or cut for each frequency band.

• Phantom Power Switch and Indicator: Activates +48V of phantom power for the XLR inputs on channels 1 to 4, allowing condenser microphones to be used. The LED will illuminate when active.

• Amp Select Switches: Controls the built-in power amp, allowing you to alternate between different signals routed to the speaker outputs. Options are: Main/Monitor, Main 1 / Main 2, and Main Bridge. Note: When using a mono bridge connection, use the “Bridge” speaker jack only.

• Monitor Level Control: Adjusts the final signal level sent to all Monitor outputs.

• Main Level Control: Adjusts the final signal level sent to the Main 1-2 and Speaker outputs.

• Level Meter: Gives an indication of audio levels for the Main 1/2 and Monitor outputs. The 0 dB indicator is approximately equal to an output level of +4 dBu. It is suggested to set levels so that the meter sits steadily between 0 and the second highest level.

• Power Indicator: This LED illuminates when the mixer is powered on.

• AUX In Control: Adjusts the final level of the AUX in input that is sent to the Main mixing bus.

• Tape In Control: Adjusts the final level of the Tape in input that is sent to the Main mixing bus.

To play back WAV, WMA, and MP3 files from a USB drive on your PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS, follow these steps:

1. Power on the device.

2. Insert an appropriately formatted (FAT32) USB flash drive.

3. On the main menu, select “Playback” and press the PLAY button.

4. Press the PLAY button to play the current track, or use the << and >> buttons to skip forward and backward between tracks.

5. Press the MENU button while in Playback mode to access the File Browser, Delete File, Repeat Mode, and Volume Control functions.

6. Press and hold the MENU button for three seconds to exit playback mode and return to the main menu.

You can freely navigate songs in each folder on the USB flash disc using the << and >> buttons. There are 4 repeat modes available: No Repeat, Repeat one, Repeat Folder, and Random.

Note: The USB rotary control will adjust the playback level only and will not affect recording levels. Users may experience very short instances of dropouts during playback of recorded WAV files.

To record high-definition WAV format audio to a USB drive:

1. Power on the device.

2. Insert an appropriately formatted (FAT32) USB flash drive.

3. In the main menu, select “Record” and press the PLAY button to enter recording mode.

4. Select between the 128 kbit/s and 192 kbit/s WAV recording modes and press the PLAY button.

5. Record mode will begin in standby/pause. Push the Play/Pause button to begin recording. The unit will save the recorded file into the RECORD directory on the USB device.

6. Push the Play/Pause button to pause recording. Pushing it again will resume recording from that position.

7. Press the MENU button at any time to save the recording. Once saved, the system will automatically skip to the next track.

8. To exit the playback mode and return to the main menu, press and hold the MENU button for three seconds.

Note: The only level controls that will affect the recording level are those found on the individual input channels.

The PHONIC POWERPOD 620 PLUS features 16 digital effects. The following table lists the programs, their adjustable parameter, and the parameter’s range.