Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................18 Connections and controls........................19 Operating..............................
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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 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 information 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 information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. active speaker...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed as a PA system. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. 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.
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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 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.
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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. active speaker...
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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! 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.
Features Features Active full-range speaker with the following equipment: – PA 10 DSP (item no. 441076): 10-inch woofer, 1-inch horn – PA 12 DSP (item no. 415599): 12-inch woofer, 1 1/3-inch horn – PA 15 DSP (item no. 441079): 15-inch woofer, 1-inch horn Built-in digital signal processor for a wide range of settings Mounting options: –...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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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Installation 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. 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.
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.
Connections and controls Connections and controls PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP...
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Connections and controls 1 [INPUTS] Balanced signal inputs, designed as XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets 2 [1], [2] One volume control for each signal input. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter- clockwise to reduce the volume. When using the input for a line signal, turn the knob no further than to position [0]. When using the input for a microphone, you can turn the knob up to position [MAX] .
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Connections and controls 6 Display In basic state, the set output volume and the input signal levels are displayed. The clip indicator in the right part of the display shows overload. In this case, reduce the input level. 7 [POWER] Main switch.
Operating Operating The following table shows the setting options. MODE Selecting an EQ preset: ‘DJ’ ‘MUSIC’ ‘LIVE’ ‘SPEECH’ LOCATION Selecting a location preset: ‘NORMAL’ : Standard ‘MONITOR’ : Operation as stage monitor with feedback reduction HIGH EQ Raising / lowering the high EQ frequencies in a range –12 dB … +12 dB MID EQ Raising / lowering the mid EQ frequencies in a range –12 dB …...
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Operating SUB High Pass Filter (low cut) settings ‘OFF’ : Off ‘80Hz’ , ‘100Hz’ , ‘120Hz’ , ‘150Hz’ : Crossover frequency selection DELAY Signal delay settings ‘OFF’ : Off 0 ms … 16 ms: Delay time selection LCD DIM Automatic switch off of the display light ‘OFF’...
Technical specifications Technical specifications PA 10 DSP (item no. 441076) Speaker 10-inch woofer, 1-inch horn Input connections Signal transmission 2 × XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets Playback devices with line 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket level Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Input impedance 10 kΩ...
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Technical specifications Sound pressure level (SPL), 126 dB max. max. Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 60° Power consumption 260 W + 40 W Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W ×...
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Technical specifications Further information Multifunctional housing Tripod flange Truss-capable active speaker...
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Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘MODE’ : A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP...
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Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘LOCATION’ : A: ‘NORMAL’ B: ‘MONITOR’ active speaker...
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Technical specifications PA 12 DSP (item no. 415599) Speaker 1 × 12-inch woofer, 1 × 1 1/3-inch horn Input connections Signal transmission 2 × XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets Playback devices with line 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket level Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14...
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Technical specifications Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 60° Power consumption 260 W + 40 W Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 390 mm ×...
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Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘MODE’ : A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP...
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Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘LOCATION’ : A: ‘NORMAL’ B: ‘MONITOR’ active speaker...
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Technical specifications PA 15 DSP (item no. 441079) Speaker 15-inch woofer, 1-inch horn Input connections Signal transmission 2 × XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets Playback devices with line 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket level Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Input impedance 10 kΩ...
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Technical specifications Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 60° Power consumption 260 W + 40 W Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 450 mm ×...
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Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘MODE’ : A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP...
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Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘LOCATION’ : A: ‘NORMAL’ B: ‘MONITOR’ active speaker...
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 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" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground...
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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP...
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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