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  • Page 1 active monitor user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 15.11.2017, ID: 415393...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................14 Connections and controls........................15 Technical specifications........................21 Plug and connection assignment....................24 Protecting the environment......................27...

  • Page 4: General Notes

    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.
  • Page 5 General notes Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual. 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.
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. active monitor...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. This device is designed for professional and not household use. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro- tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis- tered electrician.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions 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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.

  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 5" full-range Neodym driver Built-in 150 W class D power amp 3-channel mixer with 3-band EQ Mic / line and AUX inputs 3/8" microphone tripod bracket active monitor...

  • Page 13: Installation

    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.

  • Page 14: Tips On Handling Speakers

    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.

  • Page 15: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls 1 [MAIN LEVEL] Overall volume control. 2 LED [+48V] Control LED for phantom power. This LED lights when the phantom power is turned on. 3 LED [POWER] Control LED for power supply. This LED lights when the device is turned on. 4 [PHANTOM] Turns on phantom power for the microphone inputs.
  • Page 17 Connections and controls 7 [ECHO] Control to adjust the delay time. 8 [LEVEL 1], [LEVEL 2] Controls to adjust the level for channel 1 and 2. Turn this knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or reduce the volume. In zero position, the signal is muted, in maximum position the signal is processed without any attenuation. 9 [MIC/LINE 1], [MIC/LINE 2] XLR / 1/4"...
  • Page 18 Connections and controls 11 [LEVEL 3] Control to adjust the level for channel 3. Turn this knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or reduce the volume. In zero position, the signal is muted, in maximum position the signal is processed without any attenuation. 12 [HIGH 12kHz], [MID 2.5kHz], [LOW 100Hz] 3-band EQ with high, mid and low frequency controls (boost / attenuation by ±15 dB.
  • Page 19 Connections and controls Rear panel...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 13 [POWER] Main switch. Switches the device on and off. 14 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply. Should the fuse have blown, disconnect the unit from the power supply and replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same type. 15 [THRU] XLR chassis plug: Via this output the signal (down mix of channels Main, 1, 2 and 3) can be forwarded to further active speakers.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications System Active monitor Speaker 1 × 5" full-range Neodym driver Inputs XLR / 1/4" combo sockets, RCA socket Output XLR chassis plug Frequency response 20 Hz… 20 kHz Output power RMS: 125 W Peak: 150 W Sensitivity (1 W / 1 m) LINE1, 2 MIC: –40 dBu ±...
  • Page 22 Technical specifications Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 3.15 mm × 20 mm, 3.15 A, slow-blow Power consumption 180 W Dimensions (W × H × D) 290 mm × 210 mm × 175 mm Weight 2.8 kg active monitor...
  • Page 23 Technical specifications Frequency response...

  • Page 24: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 25 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. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4"...
  • Page 26 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding active monitor...

  • Page 27: Protecting The Environment

    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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  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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