Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 16 Starting up..............................17 Connections and controls........................19 5.1 Playback via Bluetooth........................23 Technical specifications........................
General notes General notes 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 notes 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 notes 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. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
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General notes 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. active 2-way speaker...
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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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.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
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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.
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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! 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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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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 staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains.
Features Features The mobile PA system is characterized by the following features: 2-way active speaker box for PA and DJ application Maximum output power: 60 W 8" woofer 1" compression driver 2-band equalizer Built-in media player with display, FM receiver, SD/MMC card slot, USB port and Bluetooth receiver 2 ×...
Starting up Starting up 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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Starting up The unit can be mounted on a tripod or set up on the floor or a sufficiently sized and stable surface, e.g. a wall bracket. 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.
Connections and controls Connections and controls BP 108 A...
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Connections and controls 1 Media player 2 USB port 3 Display 4 Selection and control buttons of the built-in media player: Hold down the button to decrease the volume. If you press the button briefly, it has a different function depending on the mode: USB / SD / Bluetooth: Skip back, FM: Station scan back, Line: no function Depending on the mode, this button has a different function: USB / SD / Bluetooth: Pause playback, FM: Station scan, Line: Mute...
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Connections and controls Hold down the button to increase the volume. If you press the button briefly, it has a different function depending on the mode: USB / SD / Bluetooth: Skip ahead, FM: Station scan ahead, Line: no function Button for selecting the mode (USB / SD / Bluetooth, FM radio, line input).
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Connections and controls 9 [M.ECHO] Use this control to adjust the echo effect of your microphone or instrument. 10 [M.VOL] Use this control to adjust the echo effect volume of your microphone or instrument. 11 Connection socket for a power supply 15 V DC 1 A 12 Main switch to turn the device on and off.
Connections and controls 5.1 Playback via Bluetooth You can play music wirelessly from mobile Bluetooth devices such as smart phones, tablets or laptops via the built-in Bluetooth receiver of the device. Observe the user's guide of your Blue‐ tooth device. Place the Bluetooth device near the box and turn it on. Press repeatedly [MODE] until ‘BT’...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Inputs 1 × RCA socket pair, stereo 2 × 1/4" phone socket Speaker Two-way system with 1" compression driver and 8" woofer Max. sound pressure level 109 dB Frequency range 75 Hz … 18 kHz Storage media SD card, USB devices Playback formats MP3, WAV...
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Technical specifications Weight 4.6 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range –5 °C…45 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Multifunctional housing Tripod flange Truss-capable Outdoor capable BP 108 A...
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’...
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Plug and connection assignment 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°.
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Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding active 2-way speaker...
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.
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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