General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
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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 – high-voltage. PA202A...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. full-range-speaker...
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. PA202A...
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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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. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐ cient ear protectors. PA202A...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install 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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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. PA202A...
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.
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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. PA202A...
Installation 3.1 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 controls Connections and controls PA202A...
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Connections and controls 1 [CLIP] The LED is illuminated when distortion occur at input level. 2 [LOW CUT @ 120 Hz] Push this button to lower the frequencies below 120 Hz. This function reduces impact noise and maximize the life‐ time of the woofer.
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Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. Caution: At first, reduce the volume to a minimum value before activating the device and start to transmit signals. Adjust the desired volume. 10 [Output] You can connect further LINE inputs of other active monitors at this LINE output. PA202A...
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Connections and controls 11 [Input] Connect to supply mains power. 12 [Mains fuse] If the fuse blows, replace it with a new fuse of the same type. You must first disconnect the device from the power supply. 13 [Connection for the power supply] Make sure that the mains control (6) ist in the right position, BEFORE connection power supply.
±12 dB (10 kHz) - treble ±12 dB (100 Hz) - bass Output power 200 W (RMS, Bass) + 50 W (RMS, Treble) Distortion Line - 0,02 %, Mic - 0,04 % Load impedance Treble - 8 Ω, Bass - 8 Ω PA202A...
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Technical specifications Input impedance balanced: 20kΩ, unbalanced 10 kΩ Connections XLR-In-/output Operating supply voltage AC 115230 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 115 V 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, slow blow 230 V 5 mm × 20 mm, 2.5 A, 250 V, slow blow 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°. PA202A...
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Plug and connection assignment 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, –) XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding...
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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