Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Starting up..............................11 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................13 Connections and controls........................14 Technical specifications........................19 Plug and pin assignments........................21 Cleaning...............................
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
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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.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed for sound reinforcement. 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. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device due to high voltages! The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess vol‐ tages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device.
Features Features Coaxial 5.25-inch driver Built-in 120 watt RMS Class-D power amplifier 3-channel mixer with 2 × microphone/line inputs and 1 × cinch and mini jack input Additional line input on the back 3-band tone control Direct out on the back Frequency range 70 Hz –...
Starting up Starting up 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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Starting up NOTICE! Potential property damage due to unsuitable stands! If the device is mounted on an unsuitable stand, there is a risk that the stand will fall over and cause damage. Only use stands whose maximum bearing capacity is at least as high as the weight of the device.
Starting up 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 Front ö Bass Treble Main Level & MP3/RCA Line 0 db Line 0 db Clip Clip Line/Mic Line/Mic CX 5 Active Speaker...
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Connections and controls 1 [Bass] | Bass control 2 [Mid] | Mids control 3 [Treble] | Treble control 4 [Main Level] | Overall volume control 5 [Line | 0 dB | Mic] | Gain control for the second Line/Mic input. Turning clockwise (above/to the right of the 0 dB posi‐ tion) increases the input gain for the microphone level.
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Connections and controls 15 [Line | 0 dB | Mic] | Gain control for the first Line/Mic input. Turning clockwise (above/to the right of the 0 dB position) increases the input gain for the microphone level. Turning anti-clockwise (below/to the left of the 0 dB position) decreases the input gain for the connection of instruments or line level output devices.
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Connections and controls Back ö & CX 5 Active Speaker...
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Connections and controls 1 [Line in] | XLR / jack combo socket as additional line input, for example for importing an external monitor mix 2 [Auto Power off] | If this switch is in the [Enable] position, the device is automatically turned off after approx. 30 minutes without an input signal.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Configuration 1 × coaxial 5.25-inch speaker Input connections Line/Mic 2 × XLR / jack combo socket, balanced 1 × 3.5-mm jack socket, unbalanced Line 1 × XLR / jack combo socket, balanced 1 × pair of cinch sockets (L/R), unbalanced Power supply Rubber panel plug C14 Input impedance...
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Technical specifications Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, slow blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 323 mm × 180 mm × 205 mm Weight approx. 3.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C...
Plug and pin assignments Plug and pin assignments 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 pin assignments 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding CX 5 Active Speaker...
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Plug and pin assignments 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 CX 5 Active 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 packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
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