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.
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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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Achat 404PAM...
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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Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion. Achat 404PAM...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker.
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Store the equipment at a tempera‐ ture between 10 °C and 32 °C in as dry an environment as possible. During extended storage periods, charge the batteries to 50 % approximately every three months. Achat 404PAM...
Features Features Special features of the device: Inputs: XLR/1/4" combi socket, RCA sockets, 1/8" socket Output: 12 V power supply for wireless systems DC cable included (item number 323989) 4 × 4" neodym woofer, 1" compression driver Built-in rechargeable battery with lithium/manganese technology providing long opera‐ tion time and very low self-discharge Volume, treble and bass control Built-in small mixer with EQ and presets for speech and music...
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. Achat 404PAM...
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Installation and starting up NOTICE! 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. Connection of a wireless- The device is prepared for the connection of a wireless-receiver.
You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean your hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water. Achat 404PAM...
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Installation and starting up Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐ teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Achat 404PAM...
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Connections and operating elements 1 POWER Main switch to turn the unit on and off. 2 DC INPUT Connection socket for the external 18 V power supply during mains operation or for charging the built-in battery. 3 FULL (Green) LED. This LED lights in normal operation when the charging capacity of the built-in battery is sufficient for correct opera‐...
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1/8" input to connect other signal sources, e.g. an MP3 player. 10 AUX VOL Volume control for the AUX input (6) signal. 11 TREBLE Control to increase or attenuate the high frequencies. 12 MIC VOL Volume control for the MIC/LINE input (3) signal. Achat 404PAM...
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Connections and operating elements 13 LOW Control to increase or attenuate the low frequencies. 14 MIC WL VOL Volume control for the WL input (5) signal. 15 MASTER Overall volume control. 16 HPF Switchable high-pass filter (140 Hz) to eliminate unwanted hum and rumble. 17 The LED lights up when the high-pass filter is switched on.
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The LED lights up when the switch for the input sensitivity (20) is in ‘MIC’ position. 21 LINE The LED lights up when the switch for the input sensitivity (20) is in ‘LINE’ position. 22 LINE/MIC Toggle switch for the input sensitivity of the ‘MIC/LINE’ input (3). Achat 404PAM...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Output power 70 W (RMS) Maximum sound pressure level: 118 dB 70 Hz … 20 kHz Frequency range Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 60° Input voltage DC18 V Runtime in battery mode 11 h Output voltage for wireless-systems DC12 V Dimensions (W ×...
In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐ tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. Achat 404PAM...
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Plug and connection assignments 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"...
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Plug and connection assignments 1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground Achat 404PAM...
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Plug and connection assignments 3.5 mm TRS phone plug (mono, balanced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding battery-powered loudspeaker...
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Plug and connection assignments XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 Achat 404PAM...
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Plug and connection assignments RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding battery-powered loudspeaker...
They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere in accordance with your local regulations. Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal. Protect used lithium batteries against short circuit, for example by taping the poles. Achat 404PAM...
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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