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  • Page 1 MBA120W mobile PA system user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 28.04.2015, ID: 359284...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 4.1 Battery operation..........................17 4.2 Remote control..........................18 4.3 Microphone............................19 Connections and operating elements................... 20 Technical specifications........................41 Plug and connection assignment....................44 Cleaning............................... 48 MBA120W...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................49 mobile PA system...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. MBA120W...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 7. MBA120W...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. MBA120W...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 11 Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician. MBA120W...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
  • Page 13 NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. MBA120W...
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. Notes on radio transmission This equipment uses a frequency range that is free of charge and registration within the European Union.

  • Page 15: Features

    Infrared remote control 2 × MIC / Line inputs, 1 × stereo input, 2 × RCA inputs 1 × Line output Plastic housing with pole mount, carrying handle, trolley handle and casters Spacious storage compartment for accessories embedded in the housing MBA120W...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

  • Page 17: Battery Operation

    + black to – blue connects + and – of the two rechargeable batteries Then attach the rechargeable batteries with the mounting plate in the battery compartment (two screws) and replace the battery cover of the unit (four screws). MBA120W...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Installation Tips on handling VRLA Charge the batteries completely before first use and with each charging process. rechargeable batteries Avoid deep discharge. Discharge the batteries at least once a month down to 20 % of the full capacity. Charge the batteries completely after each use and during storage at least every two months.

  • Page 19: Microphone

    After replacing the battery, screw the microphone handle firmly back on the microphone body. Use only LR6 AA (1.5 V) batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (nickel metal hydride). Note the correct polarity when inserting the batteries. MBA120W...

  • Page 20: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear view - overview mobile PA system...
  • Page 21 Connections and operating elements Partial view A MBA120W...
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements 1 Channel display. Double-digit display for selecting and displaying the radio transmission channel (range ‘01’ … ‘16’ ). 2 [RF | AF] The red indicator LED [RF] lights up when a radio signal is transmitted between microphone and receiver. The green indicator LED [AF] lights up when an audio signal from an external device is present.
  • Page 23 The first and (if applicable) second radio receiver must be tuned to different channels. 7 Antenna connector. 8 [MUTE LEVEL] Control to set the minimum signal strength on the radio transmission channel. 9 [POWER-VOL] On / off switch and volume control of the radio receiver. MBA120W...
  • Page 24 Connections and operating elements Partial view B mobile PA system...
  • Page 25 For setting up and using the Bluetooth interface note Ä ‘Playback via Bluetooth’ on page 39. Depending on operating mode, Play / Pause button to start / stop playback or button to select a menu item. Stop button to stop playback. MBA120W...
  • Page 26 Connections and operating elements Selection button. Press the button repeatedly to activate a playback mode. The active mode and the title of the cur‐ rent track will appear on the display: Normal ‘N’ . All tracks of the selected audio source are played in succession. Random ‘R’...
  • Page 27 15 [ON | LIMIT] Indicator LED (green). This LED lights solid in normal operation and flickers when the box is overdriven. In this case, turn the gain control of the active channel down to reduce the level of the input signal.
  • Page 28 Connections and operating elements 20 [CH2] Signal input for channel 2, designed as XLR / 1/4" combo socket, beneath switch between LINE and MIC input signal level. 21 [CH1] RCA input sockets to connect an external audio device to channel 1. 22 [LINE IN] 3.5 mm input socket to connect an external audio device to channel 1.
  • Page 29 Connections and operating elements Partial view C MBA120W...
  • Page 30 Connections and operating elements 26 [BATTERY LEVEL] State of charge indicators. All four LEDs light when batteries are fully charged. When capacity decreases, the green LEDs 3, 2 to 1 go out one by one. If only the red LED lights the remaining battery capacity is low. Then connect the device to the mains power to charge the batteries.
  • Page 31 Bit rate and file type of the currently playing track. f Symbol for the selected data source. g Elapsed time / total time of the currently playing track. h Bargraph of the frequency spectrum. i File name of the currently playing track. MBA120W...
  • Page 32 Connections and operating elements Remote control mobile PA system...
  • Page 33 Selection button. Press this button to select an audio source: SD card, USB input or Bluetooth port. The active source is shown on the display. For setting up and using the Bluetooth interface note Ä ‘Playback via Bluetooth’ on page 39. MBA120W...
  • Page 34 Connections and operating elements 36 [ENTER] This button opens a menu with the following options: ‘EQ’ – selects an equalizer setting, corresponds to the key [EQ] on the remote. ‘PLAY MODE’ – selects a play mode, corresponds to the key on the unit.
  • Page 35 Selects an EQ setting: ‘NOR’ – Normal ‘POP’ – Pop music ‘ROCK’ – Rock music ‘JAZZ’ – Jazz ‘CLAS’ – Classic music ‘COU’ – Country music ‘BAS’ – Bass boost 39 [PLAY/PAUSE] Play / Pause button to start / stop playback. MBA120W...
  • Page 36 Connections and operating elements Microphone mobile PA system...
  • Page 37 After each change, transfer the channel setting from the device to the microphone. Place the micro‐ phone as close as possible to the device and then press [ASC]. The LED [RF] lights up when the transmission was suc‐ cessful. 45 Battery compartment for 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or appropriate rechargeable batteries. MBA120W...
  • Page 38 Connections and operating elements 46 [GAIN] Control to adjust the microphone sensitivity. 47 [H/L] Switch for selecting the transmission level. In ‘L’ position, a low level is used to save the batteries. As a result, the range is reduced to about 10 m. In ‘H’ position, a high level is used for an expanded transmission range (about 30 m). This reduces battery life.
  • Page 39 ‘Recently reconnection’ – re-connect to the last used Bluetooth device. ‘EQ’ – ‘Normal’ – Normal – ‘Pop’ – Pop music – ‘Rock’ – Rock music – ‘Jazz’ – Jazz – ‘Classic’ – Classic music – ‘County’ – Country music MBA120W...
  • Page 40 Connections and operating elements – ‘Lowbass’ – Bass boost ‘Deleted paired info’ – erases all information on last link with a Bluetooth device. Try this option to solve problems establishing a Bluetooth connection. ‘Device Information’ – shows information about the name and address of the Bluetooth interface of the device on the display.

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Two-way system with 1" compression driver and 10" woofer Frequency response 55 Hz … 18 kHz (–3 dB) Output power 120 W (mains operation) 80 W (battery operation) Radio link Carrier frequency UHF band (863 MHz … 900 MHz) MBA120W...
  • Page 42 Technical specifications NF frequency response 60 Hz … 16 kHz (–3 dB) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Signal-to-noise ratio > 100 dB Transmission power < 10 mW < 0.1 % General Operating supply voltage AC 110 V , 60 Hz / AC 230 V , 50 Hz 2 ×...
  • Page 43 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 370 mm × 565 mm × 300 mm Weight 19 kg MBA120W...

  • Page 44: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 45 The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground MBA120W...
  • Page 46 Plug and connection assignment Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) mobile PA system...
  • Page 47 Plug and connection assignment RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding MBA120W...

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device componetns that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 49: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. MBA120W...
  • Page 50 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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