General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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General notes Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user 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.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. active monitor...
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.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire.
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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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
Features Features Special features of the device: 2 × 5" speakers XLR, 1/4" and RCA connections Horizontal and vertical wall mounting, swivelling wall bracket included Tripod mountable with optional accessories Charcoal coloured case made of highly durable plastic MA 205...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully 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.
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Installation NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
Installation 4.1 Tips on handling speakers We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐ ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.
Installation 4.2 Wall / tripod mounting This device is also suitable for wall or tripod mounting. For wall mounting, there are threads for attaching the swivelling wall mount at the bottom and right side of the device. To mount the unit on a tripod, use the optional accessories. 4.3 Pin assignment You can use XLR and 1/4"...
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Installation XLR connections for signal in XLR mounting sockets serve as signal inputs, XLR mounting plugs serve as signal outputs. and outputs Drawing and table indicate the XLR pin assignment. Balanced wiring: Ground, shielding Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) Unbalanced wiring: Ground, shielding Signal...
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Installation RCA connections for signal Drawing and table indicate the RCA pin assignment. inputs Signal Ground, shielding Phone sockets for signal inputs Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" TS phone plugs to be used Unbalanced wiring: Signal Ground, shielding MA 205...
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Installation Balanced wiring: 1 (Tip) Positive signal (+) 2 (Ring) Negative signal (–) 3 (Sleeve) Ground, shielding active monitor...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel MA 205...
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Connections and operating elements 1 LED ON This LED lights up blue when the device is turned on. 2 Mains switch POWER SW Turns the device on and off. 3 Power chord. 4 FUSE 2A Fuse holder. 5 Rotary control VOLUME Use this control to adjust the volume.
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Connections and operating elements 7 LED CLIP This LED blinks or lights red when overload occurs. In this case, reduce the level of the input signal. 8 XLR / 1/4" combo socket LINE MIC INPUT Input for balanced and unbalanced signals with line or microphone level. 9 Slide switch SENSITIVITY To select the input sensitivity: + 6dB Line for signals with line level...
The CLIP LED lights up constantly Turn down the volume or attenuate the signal at the source. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. MA 205...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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