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Dap Audio Dap Audio PA180 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................…………………………………………. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features Frontside………………………………………………………………………………….……...…. Backside…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……...…. Installation............……..……………………………….………………………. Set Up and Operation..............……..…………………………….…… Set Up Example 1……..........……………………….………....……...… Connection Cables......…........………..………….…….………….….. Maintenance...................………..………….…….……………... Troubleshooting................………………….………………….….. Product Specifications..............……………….…….…………………..
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
• better value on the market, if you save the carton and all packing materials. Prevent distortion! Make sure that all components connected to the PA180 have sufficient power • ratings. Otherwise distortion will be generated because the components are operated at their limits.
Description of the device Features PA180 is an amplifier from DAP Audio. • 4 combination Jacks inputs (XLR and 6.3mm) • Line/micro switchable sensitivity with 24VDC phantom supply. • 1 stereo RCA input, three stage sensitivity selectable. • 600 signal (Tel. Paging) input •...
Fig. 2 11-14) INPUT 1-4: These four unbalanced combination jack 6.3mm inputs, dynamic microphone (30-600 )or a high level sound source (e.g. AM/FM tuner, cassette desk, CD player, etc.). INPUT 1 has a "Voice Priority" function that mutes all the other inputs as soon as a message is transmitted with a microphone;...
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22) Zone output terminal This output terminal connects to the speaker lines. Total speaker wattage is up to nominal power for zones 1-4. When using a zone selector, low-impedance speakers cannot be used. Default is constant voltage 100V output. 23) Output terminal for auxiliary loudspeaker The terminal is meant for the connection of a small external loudspeaker that gets driven by an internal auxiliary power amplifier, providing a nominal output of 1 watt.
Fig. 3 Installation PA180 Installation Remove all packing materials. Check that all foam and plastic padding has been removed. If you want to use the amplifier in a 19” Rack, you must first install the 19” flaps. Then screw the amplifier/CD player in a 19“...
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Input Connection Microphones The PA180 is equipped with 4 mic inputs. They can be used with unbalanced low impedance devices Balanced LO Z Microphone May also be connected to the unbalanced input We advise you to use FL0215, FL023 or FL026 unbalanced mic cables from Dap Audio...
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Example Terminal Fig. 3 Connection Input The balanced phone jack inputs have a nominal impedance of 20 K (10K with unbalanced wiring) and will accept the line level output of most devices. The correct input depends on 2 factors: (1) whether the input signals are balanced or unbalanced, and (2) whether the signal source floats or has ground reference.
Connection Cables Take care of the connector cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability, which is always to your advantage. Periodically check that your cables are in good condition, that they are correctly wired and that all their contacts are perfectly efficient: a great number of problems (faulty contacts, ground hum, discharges, etc.) are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables.
Maintenance Dap Audio PA180 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
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Problem Cause Solution No lights illuminates when the 1.Is the unit plugged into a live 1.Load outlet POWER button is pressed. outlet? 2.Was the AC fuse opened? 2.Replace AC fuse 3.Was the DC fuse opened? 3.Replace DC fuse No sound is heard 1.Check if the audio source was 1.Connect to audio source output.