DLZ Creator XS is not a difficult product to master. However, there is MUCH more to it than may be explained here.
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to review the full owner's manual on the Mackie website should any additional questions arise.
1. Power Connector Connect the supplied power adapter
to this jack and turn the outer ring clockwise to lock.
2. Power Switch Turns the DLZ Creator XS on and off.
3. Combo Inputs Connect a mic, instrument or balanced
or unbalanced line-level signal using an XLR or 1/4"
connector.
4. Stereo Line Inputs Connect stereo balanced
line-level signals using 1/4" connectors.
5. 1/8" Stereo Input Connect an 1/8" line-level signal
from a smartphone, MP3 player, or other signal source.
6. USB I/O An interface allowing you to stream audio
to and from the DLZ Creator XS via computer.
Connect the USB-C side of a USB cable to the DLZ
Creator XS and the USB-A side to the computer's
USB port.
1. Read and understand the Important Safety Instructions
on page 4.
2. Turn all the knobs fully down.
3. Connect the locking barrel connector of the Power Block
to the mixer and rotate the outer ring clockwise to lock.
Push the line cord securely into the Power Block
and plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.
4. Turn the DLZ Creator XS on.
5. Please be patient as the system and its parameters load up.
FRONT & REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
7. Speaker Out L/R Connect to the inputs of speakers.
8. Phones Jacks Connect stereo headphones here.
9. SD Card Slot Insert an SD card to allow
recording / playback.
10. USB A Connect a flash drive and record direct.
11. Network Connector Connect to a router via shielded
network cable that is Cat5 or better for streaming
audio over Ethernet.
12. Solo Switch Allows you to listen to individual channels
singly or in combination with other soloed signals.
The button illuminates if the solo switch is engaged.
13. Mute Mutes the channel signal.
The button illuminates if the mute switch is engaged.
14. Channel Knob Adjusts the level to the main mix.
GETTING STARTED
6. Choose a work mode. We recommend starting with 'Easy'.
7. Ensure that the Setup Assistant is toggled on
8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Raise and lower the input and output volumes
10. Switch to Standard or Pro mode for access
11. Add presets, EQ, FX, etc. to taste.
15. Sample Pads Channel Knob Adjusts the level of the sample
pads to the main mix.
16. Sample Pads Press a pad to play the saved sample.
The pad illuminates during playback.
17. Quick Control Knobs Rotate these encoders to change
the currently selected parameters.
18. Home Press the HOME button to return to the main
mixer view.
19. Record Press the REC button to begin the recording
process.
20. Auto-Mix Press the AUTO-MIX button to quiet unused
channels and select the priority of ones that are in use.
21. Display Where you will view everything from levels
and meters to effects and settings.
and click 'Next'.
to a comfortable listening level.
to additional parameters.
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