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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCTFA I LU R ETO FO LLOWT H EI NST RU C TI O NSP R I N TE DB E LOWM AY VO I DWA R R A N TY¥ Follow all security advice printed on your mixer
¥When removing the unit's AC plug from the power source, grasp and pull the
plug, NEVER the cord itself!
¥ Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources, such as power amplifiers.
¥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.
¥When in use, place your mixer away from sources of hum or noise, such as
transformers, or electric motors.
¥ 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.
¥ To avoid damage due to AC voltage peaks, always disconnect your mixer from
the power source during electrical storms.
¥ 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 you mixer to an
authorized Stanton dealer for servicing.Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers.
This new, innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the profes-
sional DJ community, bringing to the marketplace a previously unavailable, afford-
able combination of user-friendly, functional design, rugged construction, and pro-
fessional quality features.
Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your complete satisfac-
tion by offering benchmark service and support throughout the long life of your
Stanton product.
Again, we appreciate your patronage, and look forward to many years of making
music together.
Problem
Excessive hum when using
phono source.
Low frequency hum while
operating source unit.Cause
Poor ground connection.
Loose cartridge/headshell
connection.
Poor AC source ground.
Loose input/output connec-
tion. Shorted cable.Solution
Properly connect turntable
ground wire to mixer ground
terminal.
Check cartridge connection
to headshell. Check head-
shell connection to tonearm.
Properly ground the AC
source. Check all input and
output connections for
s e c u re fit. Isolate and re p l a c e
the damaged cable.
Pro g ram volume canÕt be
adjusted with master vo l u m e
c o n t ro l .
No powe r.Amplifier or outboard gear
connected to the re c o rd out-
put.
I m p roperly connected AC cord
or power line source not on.Connect amplifier or outboard
gear to master output.
Properly connect AC cord to
AC power source. Turn powe r
on.
The amplifier is turned up,
but there is no signal.
No signal in headphones.Faulty output connections
Improper level adjustment.
Improper connection.
Improper level or cue mix
settings.Properly connect amplifier, or
outboard gear to mixer.
Properly set crossfader,
channel faders, gain con-
trols, and input selector tog-
gles.
Check headphone connec-
tion to mixer. Tighten if nec-
essary.
Adjust headphone level and
cue mix to the proper level
and channel settings. T RO U B LE S H O OTI N G
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1.Mic level control: Controls the overall microphone output level.
2.Send: Controls the level of the effect send output. this is used to set the level of the
signal going to the outbpard effects processor or stomp box.
3. Return:Controls the level of the effect return input. This is used to control the level of
the processed signal going back into themixer
4. FX: Effect ON/OFF for each channel, MIC, and cue.
5. Gain: Controls the input level of each channel.
6.EQ: Individual controls for low and high frequency equalization with (+9/-26 dB)
Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level.
7.Master level control:Controls the overall signal output level.
8.Headphone level control: Controls the overall headphone output level. It is recom-
mended headphones with an impedance rating of 200 ohms or less be used for maxi-
mum volume.
9. Cue pan: Fades the headphone output between channels 1 and 2, effectively allowing
the user to preview a mix.
10.Power indicator: Blue LED indicates whether mixer is ON or OFF.
11.Input selector switches: Selects phono or line inputs. FLASHª position allows users
to quickly trigger the phono input.
12.Input Fader Reverse: Reverses the direction of each respective input channel fader.
Includes bi-color LED to indicate the status of the reverse function. When LED is
green, the fader is normal. When LED is red, the fader direction is reversed.
13. Channel fader: Controls the input channel level.
14.Headphone mute: Mutes the headphones without having to change its level.
15. Input Level Meter:Monitors each channelÕs input level with peak hold function
16. Crossfader Reverse LED:Bi-color LED indicates the status of the crossfader reverse-
function. When LED is green, the crossfader is normal. When LED is red, the crossfader
direction is reversed.
17. Crossfader:Fades the master output between channels 1 and 2.
18.Headphone output: Connection for 1/4 inch headphone. Recommended headphone
impedance is 32-200 ohms for maximum volume.
19.Crossfader Reverse: Reverses the direction of the crossfader.
20. Crossfader Curve adjustment: Adjusts the shape of the crossfader curve from a quick
cut for scratching and cutting to a longer fade for mixing.
20. Send & return connections: The send output is used to connect the mixer to the line
input of your effects processor or sampler.The return input is used to feed the sgnalD E S C R I P TI O N O F FU N C TI O NSS P E C I A LP RO TE K TI O N
Your SK SIX comes with a special PROTEKTª aluminum panel designed to
make the surface of the mixer is as smooth as possible while still enablingyou
to field-replace key components. The PROTEKTª panel covers all screwsthat
may get in the way ofyour performance. You can still easily remove the front
panel to replace any of the modular parts whichare subject to wear and tear:
crossfader, input faders and input toggle switches.
The PROTEKTª panel is also reversible. If you happen to scratch or blemish the
front side, just flip-it over since it is screened on both sides!
