Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 11 Connections and controls........................12 4.1 Connection options......................... 15 Technical specifications........................16 Plug and connection assignment....................18 Cleaning...............................
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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 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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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. PA-250 Power Attenuator...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to attenuate the output level of guitar amps. 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 CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
Features Features Power soak for tube amplifiers, ideal for use in rehearsal rooms, recording studios and on stage. Power consumption: max. 250 W 8 Ω option, 16 Ω option Power supply via amplifier Inputs: amplifier, optional power adapter Outputs: PA equipment/mixing console (low impedance), line, speaker Controls: speaker level, line level, fine level Silent fan PA-250...
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & + ,- PA-250 Power Attenuator...
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Connections and controls 1 [BY PASS] | toggle switch for disabling the power reducer. The LED lights. The signal is output just as loud as if the speaker was connected directly to the amplifier. 2 [POWER (db)] | rotary control for adjusting the volume of the signal at the speaker output when the device is working as a power attenuator.
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Connections and controls 9 [LINE OUT] | Line output for connecting PA equipment or a mixing console The LED [OUT] lights when PA equipment or a mixing console is connected. 10 [LINE LEVEL] | rotary control for adjusting the signal volume at the line out 11 [POWER] | input socket for an optional power adapter If you want to run the LEDs and the fan permanently stable, you can use an optional power adapter as power supply.
Connections and controls 4.1 Connection options Ampli er Guitar to speaker from output to input from output (8 :/ 16 :) to input (8 :/ 16 :) PA-250 Power Attenuator...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Max. input power handling 250 W Input connections 1 × 1/4" jack socket Power supply Input socket for an optional power adapter Input impedance 8 Ω, 16 Ω Output connections PA equipment/mixing console 1 × XLR (low-Z), balanced Line 1 ×...
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Technical specifications Further information Noise reduction DI output Speaker simulation Dummy Load PA-250 Power Attenuator...
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 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 XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) PA-250 Power Attenuator...
Cleaning Cleaning Device parts Clean the externally accessible device parts regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the device parts. Clean with a soft dry cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a slightly damp 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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