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  • Page 1 AK 10 active speaker 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 11.12.2017, ID: 415642 (V2)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 14 Installation and starting up........................ 15 4.1 Antenna............................... 16 4.2 Microphone............................16 Connections and controls........................17 Technical specifications........................28 Plug and connection assignment....................30 Cleaning............................... 34 Protecting the environment......................35 AK 10...

  • Page 4: General Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. AK 10...

  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    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.
  • Page 7 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. Warning – danger zone. AK 10...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 9 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. AK 10...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. 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.
  • Page 11 NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. AK 10...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. NOTICE! Possible damage due to incorrect storage Deep discharge can cause batteries to become permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity.
  • Page 13 When operating, make sure that transmitter and receiver are set to the same channel. Never set more than one transmitter to the same channel. Make sure that no metal objects are located between transmitter and receiver. Avoid interference by other radio and in-ear systems. AK 10...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features Active 2-way loudspeaker with two built-in UHF radio systems 10" woofer, 1" tweeter Frequency range 65 Hz … 20 kHz Output power 200 W (RMS) Built-in 2-band equalizer Built-in media player with recording function 1 × switchable MIC / LINE input 1 ×...

  • Page 15: Installation And Starting Up

    Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. 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. AK 10...

  • Page 16: Antenna

    Installation and starting up 4.1 Antenna Attach the two provided radio antennas to the BNC sockets above the control panel. 4.2 Microphone insertion and replacement of The battery compartment of the microphone is embedded in the microphone body. To open the batteries of the supplied it, hold the microphone with one hand underneath the microphone head and rotate the microphones...

  • Page 17: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Rear panel AK 10...
  • Page 18 Connections and controls 1 Main switch to turn the device on and off. 2 IEC chassis plug for mains connection, with fuse holder. 3 Microphone holder. active speaker...
  • Page 19 Connections and controls Control panel AK 10...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 4 Display for the built-in media player. 5 USB port. 6 Control buttons for the built-in media player: Search reverse / skip to previous track. Search ahead / skip to next track. Repeat mode selector. The active mode (normal playback, random playback, all tracks in endless loop, current track in endless loop) and the title of the current track are displayed.
  • Page 21 11 [VOICE PRIORITY] Momentary switch for priority of CH1 and wireless microphones. When the button is pressed and a signal from CH1 or one of the wireless microphones is present, channels CH2, AUX and MP3 are temporarily muted. AK 10...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 12 [LINE OUT] Line output (1/4" phone socket, unbalanced) to connect an amplifier or PA. 13 [CH2] Channel 2 with separate volume control, AUX input (3.5 mm socket) and RCA input sockets for connecting an external audio device. 14 [CH1] Channel 1 with separate volume control, XLR / 1/4"...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Built-in radio receiver AK 10...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 15 Display with following indicators: Channel, transmission frequency, volume / mute microphone, AF / RF signal strength, battery charge level. 16 [UP] Button to select the transmission frequency for radio operation with the microphones and the portable microphone transmitter.
  • Page 25 Press and hold the button for three seconds to perform an automatic frequency scan. This transfers the value via an IR signal to the portable microphone transmitter. Hold the portable microphone transmitter with its underside close to the display. AK 10...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Microphone active speaker...
  • Page 27 Press the button to mute or unmute the microphone once briefly. Press and hold the button to turn the microphone on and off for about three seconds. 31 [IR] Infrared receiver for the signals for automatic synchronization of the radio frequency. AK 10...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Inputs 1 × XLR / 1/4" combo socket for microphone / line input with switchable sensi‐ tivity 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket for AUX input 1 × RCA sockets (L/R) for additional signal input Output 1 ×...
  • Page 29 110 V: 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.6 A, 250 V, slow-blow 230 V: 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.0 A, 250 V, slow-blow Charging time approx. 4 h Dimensions (W × H × D) 370 mm × 612 mm × 380 mm Weight 19 kg AK 10...

  • Page 30: 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 31 The result is a pure signal without any noise inter- ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal- anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground AK 10...
  • Page 32 Plug and connection assignment Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) active speaker...
  • Page 33 Plug and connection assignment RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding AK 10...

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre- quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ- ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 35: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat- teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. AK 10...
  • Page 36 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 37 Notes AK 10...
  • Page 38 Notes active speaker...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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