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  • Page 1 PA 4080 Package powermixer 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 27.02.2015, ID: 143753...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 General notes............................... 9 Safety instructions..........................11 Features and scope of delivery......................16 Installation and starting up........................ 17 5.1 Tips on handling speakers......................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................35 powermixer...
  • Page 5: General Information

    General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 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

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 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.
  • Page 8 General information 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. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9: General Notes

    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, include the manual for the next owner.
  • Page 10 General notes 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. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the unit only as described in this manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions 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. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 15 Safety instructions 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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
  • Page 16: Features And Scope Of Delivery

    Features and scope of delivery Features and scope of delivery Special features of this four-channel power mixer: 80 watt RMS output power Built-in spring reverb 1 × MIC input (XLR, balanced) and 1 × MIC/LINE input (1/4" phone socket) per channel Volume, tone and reverb control per channel 2 additional Tape in and outputs Master section with 3-band EQ...
  • Page 17: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up 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 18: Tips On Handling Speakers

    Installation and starting up 5.1 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.
  • Page 19: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel PA 4080 Package...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 1 [TONE] Tone control to set the desired sound in the respective channel. 2 [REVERB] Reverb control to adjust the reverb level in the respective channel. 3 [MIC] Microphone input, balanced. Use XLR cables to connect microphones to the MIC inputs. 4 [MIC/LINE] Microphone/line inputs, unbalanced.
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 7 [MID] Mids control of the 3-band master EQ. 8 [HIGH] Treble control of the 3-band master EQ. 9 Use this mains switch to turn the device on or off. 10 [POWER] This indicator lights up when the unit is switched on. 11 [TAPE] Use this control to set the playback volume for the TAPE input signals.
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 14 [REVERB OUT] This outlet provides the combined effect signal that is tapped from the channels with the [Reverb] controls. 15 [MAIN OUT] Use this outlet to feed the line level master signal to e.g. an external power amp. 16 [REVERB] Use this control to set the overall reverb level.
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Rear panel 18 Mains power cable to be connected to an earthed wall outlet. 19 [SPEAKER OUTPUT] Connect the speaker boxes to these 1/4" phone sockets. The impedance of the external speakers must be at least 4 Ω. PA 4080 Package...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 20 [TAPE PLAY] Here you can connect the line output of tape devices, CD or MP3 players for additional audio input. 21 [TAPE REC] Use this connection to record the line out signal of the device with a tape device or the like. powermixer...
  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Operation Wiring Connect microphones to the low-impedance XLR inputs (MIC, 3) or the high-impedance 1/4" inputs (MIC/LINE, 4). Connect musical instruments to the 1/4" inputs (MIC/LINE, 4). Connect the speaker boxes via the supplied speaker cables to the [SPEAKER OUT] sockets (19) on the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 26 Operation You can connect a foot switch (not supplied) to the two-pole [FOOT SW] socket (12) to turn the internal reverb function on or off. Insert the plug of the mains cable (18) into an earthed mains wall outlet. Turning on When all connections have been established, turn on the device using the main switch (9).
  • Page 27 Operation Turning off If you no longer want to use the device, turn it off with the mains switch (9). The power LED (10) then turns off. PA 4080 Package...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Power consumption at 1/8 of the max‐ 25 W imum output power (pink noise) Operating supply voltage 230 V , 50 Hz Maximum output power 80 W RMS Input impedance MIC/LINE inputs 1 kΩ MIC inputs 10 kΩ...
  • Page 29 Technical specifications ±15 dB @ 1 kHz Mids ±15 dB @ 100 Hz Bass Protection circuitry Mute at powering on 2 seconds Dimensions (W × H × D) Mixer amp: 465 mm × 158 mm × 280 mm Speaker box: 348 mm ×...
  • Page 30: 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 31 Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4"...
  • Page 32 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) powermixer...
  • Page 33 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 PA 4080 Package...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Protecting The Environment

    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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  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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