1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 Connections and operating elements................... 15 Technical specifications........................17 Plug and pin assignments........................22 Troubleshooting............................24 Protecting the environment......................26 A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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(for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt pads or similar. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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If the speaker box receives no signal for 15 minutes, it switches to standby mode. The status LED on the front panel then lights up red. As soon as the speaker receives a signal, it switches automatically back to normal operation. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements & ö A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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7 [TRS] | connection for a balanced input signal, designed as a ¼" jack socket 8 Small appliances chassis plug for the power supply 9 Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 10 Connection for the cable connecting the left and right box A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 130 mm × 190 mm × 156 mm Weight per pair 2.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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Treble amp: 25 W Amp class Class D Sound pressure level (SPL), max. in 1 m distance >100 dBA (PEAK) Frequency range 70 Hz … 20 kHz Crossover frequency 3.5 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dB A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 145 mm × 212 mm × 188 mm Weight per pair 3.4 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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Technical specifications Further information Magnetic shielding Analogue input XLR Analogue jack input Analogue mini jack input Analogue RCA input Digital input Manual frequency correction Housing design - bass tuning Bass reflex A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
180°. 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. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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Signal (out of phase, –) Ground Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
Distortion is audible Excessive input signal. Reduce the signal level. Noise and hum occur Make sure that all audio devices are connected to the same power circuit and thus share the same ground ref‐ erence. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. A203BT, A204BT Active Studio Monitor...
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