Introduction; Before You Get Started; Shipment; Initial Operation - Behringer B212A User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in
BEHRINGER products by purchasing the EUROLIVE B212A/
B215A. This active and extremely compact loudspeaker has been
designed specifically for those applications in which space is a
problem. The compact dimensions and the low weight, despite
the high-performance power amp, as well as the option to mount
the loudspeaker on a wall give this product maximum flexibility.
The input section accepts both line-level or microphone-level
sources. Additionally, the loudspeaker has a 2-band equalizer
for accurate high and low-frequency control. All of these features
make this loudspeaker a high-quality and highly reliable companion
on the road.
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Before you get started

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Shipment

Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe
transport. Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit
immediately for signs of damage.
If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us,
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but notify your dealer and the shipping company im-
mediately; otherwise, claims for damage or replacement
may not be granted.
+ Always use the original box to prevent damage during
storage or transport.
Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with
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the unit or its packaging.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing
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materials.
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Initial operation

Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place
the unit near radiators etc.
+ Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the correct
rating! Please refer to the "Specifications" section for
the applicable rating.
For connection to the mains use the enclosed power cord with cold
connector which complies with the relevant safety regulations.
Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded.
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For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground
conductors from the devices or on the power cords. The
unit must always be connected to the mains outlet with
a protective grounding connection.
Caution
+ This loudspeaker is capable of producing extreme vol-
umes. Please keep in mind that high sound pressures do
not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing, but
can also cause permanent hearing damage. Be careful
to select a suitable volume at all times.

Important notes concerning installation

+ The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow-
erful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources.
Increase the distance between the transmitter and the
device and use shielded cables for all connections.
1.1.3

Online Registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your
purchase by visiting http://www.behringer.com and read the terms
and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our inten-
tion to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for
warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from
whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is
included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact
Information/European Contact Information). Should your country
not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list
of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(http://www.behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Fig. 2.1:
{1} Use this ¼" stereo jack to connect a signal source that has
{2} Use this XLR connector to connect a signal source that has
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{3} The LINK OUTPUT is directly connected to the inputs of the
{4} To set the volume of the LINE or MIC signal, use the LEVEL
{5} The CLIP LED lights up when signal distortion occurs.
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{6} The HIGH control adjusts the high-frequency range.
{7} Use the LOW control to raise the level of the low-frequency
{8} The PWR LED lights up when the loudspeaker is put into

Control elements and connections

EUROLIVE B212A/B215A
Control elements and connections
Control elements and connections (B212A and B215A)
¼" output.
XLR output.
Always use either the XLR or the
the LEVEL control {4} to adapt the input sensitivity.
Never use both inputs at the same time!
B212A/B215A and carries the input signal with no processing
applied. In this way, you can route the signal to the input of
another device (for example, a second B212A/B215A).
control. The left half of the control range is for attenuating
the LINE signal. The right half is for raising the level of the
MIC signal.
Reduce the volume with the LEVEL control until the CLIP
LED does not light up any more, or occasionally lights up at
signal peaks.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that ex-
tremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing as
well as your headphones/loudspeakers. Turn the LEVEL
control fully to the left before you switch on the unit. Be
careful to select a suitable volume at all times.
range.
operation.
¼" jack input, and use
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