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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NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. active 2 way full-range speaker...
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. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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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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If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐ cient ear protectors. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to heavy weight Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for trans‐ port and installation. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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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.
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Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
Features Features The device is particularly suitable for use in churches, conference rooms and multi-purpose halls. Special features of the device: Item no. 299659: 10" woofer, 1.4" tweeter Item no. 299658: 12" woofer, 1.7" tweeter Item no. 299657: 15" woofer, 1.7" tweeter Class-D amplifier Integrated sound processor (DSP) with 3 modes (Music, Flat, Low Cut) Connection options: XLR / 1/4"...
You can install the device on the wall, ceiling or floor. Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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Installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to heavy weight Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for trans‐...
Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐ imum sound quality. If you notice distortion during operation, the active speaker is overloaded. This may perma‐ nently damage the device. Always reduce the volume as soon as you hear distortion. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
For rigging the speaker box on special mounting devices, M8 threads are flush-mounted on top, bottom and sides of the box. You can insert screw eyes (double studs) into these threads. Check for secure connection of the screw eyes to the box, before rigging the box.
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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 Bridged to pin 1 Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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Installation Phone plugs for signal in and Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" phone plugs. outputs Unbalanced wiring (TS phone plug): Signal Ground, shielding Unbalanced wiring (TRS phone plug): Signal 2, 3 Ground, shielding active 2 way full-range speaker...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Rear panel Pyrit 10A active 2 way full-range speaker...
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Connections and operating elements Rear panel Pyrit 12A Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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Connections and operating elements Rear panel Pyrit 15A active 2 way full-range speaker...
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XLR mounting plug for line signal output. 5 Slide switch for selecting the input sensitivity of the amplifier (line or microphone) on signal input A. Depending on the selected input sensitivity, the corresponding LED (LINE, MIC) lights up. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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Connections and operating elements 6 MODE Slide switch for selecting the operating mode: MUSIC, FLAT, LOW CUT. LEDs indicate the selected operating mode. Before you change the operating mode, please turn off the unit. This will help pre‐ vent damage. 7 LED PWR Indicates that the power supply is present.
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Before you must disconnect the unit from the mains power. 13 POWER ON/OFF Mains switch to turn the unit on or off. 14 MIX OUT Line signal output (e.g. for a mixing console). Provides both signal outputs A and B. Pyrit 10A, 12A, 15A...
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.