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 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.
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 Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
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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 this active full-range speaker: Coaxial full-range speaker 1 × 10" woofer, 1 × 1" tweeter Connections: NL4 output (lockable), 1/4" phone sockets for LINE IN/OUT, AUX Output power 100 W Dispersion pattern 100° × 100° Selectable input sensitivity Line/Mic Multi-function housing with tripod flange and carrying handle Standby feature...
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.
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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel RA10...
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Connections and operating elements 1 LED PEAK Indicates overload. If the LED flickers or lights up, the input level is too high. 2 LINE VOL Volume control for the LINE input. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter-clockwise to reduce it.
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Connections and operating elements Rear panel RA10...
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Connections and operating elements 7 LINE IN 1/4" phone input sockets for line signals. 8 LINE OUT 1/4" phone output sockets for line signals. 9 AUX 1/4" phone input sockets for AUX signals. 10 LINE/MIC Push button to select the input sensitivity of the device (line or microphone level). 11 OUTPUT NL4 mounting connector (1+/1–) to connect another passive speaker.
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Connections and operating elements 12 STANDBY Push button to enable or disable the energy saving mode. When the box receives no signal for 60 minutes, it switches to standby mode. When it receives a signal again, it auto‐ matically switches back to normal mode. LED ACTIVE Power indicator LED.
Connections and operating elements 5.1 Pin assignment NL4 mounting connector for The drawing alongside shows the pin assignment of the lockable NL4 mounting connector speaker connection (1+/1–). Phone plugs for signal in and Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of a 1/4" TS phone plug to be used. outputs Signal Ground...
Application examples Application examples If you have a second speaker for stereo playback, the input signal at the left LINE IN channel is reproduced by the RA10. The input signal from the right LINE IN channel is fed to the right LINE OUT and to the OUTPUT socket, respectively. RA10...
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Application examples Line signal directly fed into the box, right channel looped through to second RA10 active full-range speaker...
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Application examples Line signal from one source directly fed into right and left RA10 RA10...
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Application examples Line and microphone signals directly fed into the box, right channel looped through to second RA10 active full-range speaker...
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Application examples Line and microphone signals fed into the box though a mixer, right channel looped through to a second, passive speaker RA10...
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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