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  • Page 1 A 10 LA line array element user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 27.10.2015, ID: 313500...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 11 Installation..............................12 4.1 Mounting............................14 Connections and operating elements................... 21 Starting up ..............................27 Networking and remote control ..................... 28 Technical specifications........................32 Plug and connection assignment....................34 Protecting the environment......................36 A 10 LA...

  • Page 4: 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 to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. A 10 LA...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. line array element...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. A 10 LA...
  • Page 8 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 Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord). Do not modify the mains cable.
  • Page 9 If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐ cient ear protectors. 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. A 10 LA...
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Features

    Network port for connecting a notebook or PC using exclusively the CanBus converters (item no.: 326058 the box pro USB2CAN CanBus Converter) and the Pronet software (free download from www.thomann.de). Mounting in flown or stacked line arrays with optionally available accessory Birch plywood housing with waterproof paint A 10 LA...

  • Page 12: 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 13 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. A 10 LA...

  • Page 14: 4.1 Mounting

    Installation 4.1 Mounting Overview Due to its mechanical structure, the device can either be individually put on the ground or hung, or arranged to line arrays of variable size. The units can be joined together using the built-in fasteners without any additional parts. For easy, flexible and secure mounting, the flying frame (item number 313502) is available as optional accessories.
  • Page 15 Installation A 10 LA...
  • Page 16 Installation 1 Vertical latch of the overlying unit (in longitudinal and lateral view). 2 Securing bore in the vertical latch. Use this bore when the vertical latch of the device is not folded down, so for single installation or for the lowest unit in a system. 3 Bore for angular steps of 1 °.
  • Page 17 2 Thread (M10) for attaching standard screw feet for stack mounting. 3 Clearance bores. 4 Vertical latch, suitable for the U-rail of the devices 5 Numbering of the clearance bores. 6 16 mm shackle, optionally available as accessory (item number 323399). A 10 LA...
  • Page 18 Installation Installation of a flown system Attach the flying frame left and right at the front panel of the top unit. Secure the flying frame with the locking pins that are attached to the top unit. line array element...
  • Page 19 180° upside down and attach it to the flying frame, as described in chapter Installation of a flown system. Then turn the whole thing around and put the flying frame with the rubber feet on the ground. A 10 LA...
  • Page 20 Installation Mounting multiple devices in a system Usually, several units are so installed to a line array, that they are arranged arcuate. The figure alongside shows an example of how four elements can be combined into a system that stands on the ground (ground stack).

  • Page 21: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel, left side A 10 LA...
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements 1 INPUT Audio signal input with lockable XLR chassis socket. The socket is electronically perfectly symmetrical wired to ach‐ ieve an optimal signal-to-noise ratio and a sufficient power reserve, including A / D conversion. 2 [GND LIFT] pushbutton If hum is caused by a ground loop, you can use this switch to disconnect the connection between the earth pin of the device and the signal ground of the device.
  • Page 23 This setting is also very useful if the device is used alone at the front on very large stages. USER – A 10 LA...
  • Page 24 Connections and operating elements This LED lights up when the user setting is loaded. This setting corresponds to the user preset no. 1 of the DSP. In delivery condition, the user setting is identical to the setting STANDARD. If you want to change it, you must connect the device to a notebook or PC using the CanBus Converter, edit the parameters using the Pronet software, and save the setting to user memory preset no.
  • Page 25 Connections and operating elements Rear panel, right side. A 10 LA...
  • Page 26 Connections and operating elements 11 POWER OUT Gray lockable powerCon output socket (NAC3FCB). This output is looped through from the blue input socket MAINS IN . You can use it to feed the power supply to the blue powerCON input sockets MAINS IN of further units. The number of devices that can be daisy-chained via the POWER OUT socket depends on the power supply voltage.

  • Page 27: Starting Up

    With this simple trick you can extend the life of the powerCon connectors. DSP preset Set the desired DSP preset (STANDARD, LONG THROW, DOWN FILL / SINGLE BOX or USER). A 10 LA...

  • Page 28: Networking And Remote Control

    The communication protocol used in the Pronet network is CanBus. USB2CAN All you need to build such a network is the free Thomann Pronet software offered in the Tho‐ mann Cyberstore for download, the CanBus Converter (item number 326058) available from Thomann and a notebook or PC.
  • Page 29 Networking and remote control 1 Network ports on the rear panel of the first unit. 2 [TERMINATE] pushbutton must not be pressed. The LED above it is off. A 10 LA...
  • Page 30 Networking and remote control 3 Network ports on the rear panel of the last unit. 4 [TERMINATE] pushbutton must be pressed. The LED above it is on. Network setup and termination The individual units must be linearly linked by RJ45 CAT5 cable. Beginning and end of the net‐ work bus must be terminated.
  • Page 31 The ID is only deleted or reassigned by explicit allocation as described above. Find more detailed information and instructions in the User Manual supplied with the Pronet software. A 10 LA...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Speakers 2 × 1.4" tweeters with titanium diaphragm and 2 × 10" woofers with 2.5" alu‐ minum voice coil Input XLR chassis socket (balanced) Input impedance 20 kΩ Input sensitivity +4 dBu / 1.25 V Output XLR chassis plug Frequency response (±...
  • Page 33 Technical specifications 1700 W (maximum) Dimensions (W × H × D) 746 mm × 341 mm × 50 mm Weight 40.3 kg A 10 LA...

  • Page 34: 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 35 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. XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) A 10 LA...

  • Page 36: 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.
  • Page 37 Notes A 10 LA...
  • Page 38 Notes line array element...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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