Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation..............................11 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................13 Connections and controls........................14 Technical specifications........................18 Plug and connection assignment....................22 Protecting the environment......................
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 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 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 Special features of the device: 5" full-range Neodym driver Built-in 150 W class D power amp 3-channel mixer with 3-band EQ Mic / line and AUX inputs 3/8" microphone tripod bracket Manual standby mode Active Speaker...
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! 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.
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 Front panel POWER (PEAK): 300W ö MAIN LEVEL HIGH 12kHz POWER & 2.5kHz MIC1/MIC2 MIC2 PHANTOM INSTRUMENT ECHO 100Hz (CHANNEL 1) LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 BAL OR BAL OR CD IN UNBAL UNBAL AUX INPUT MIC/LINE2...
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Connections and controls 1 [MAIN LEVEL] | Master volume control 2 LED [+48V] | Indicator LED for phantom power. This LED lights when phantom power is on. 3 LED [POWER] | Indicator LED for the power supply. This LED lights up when the device is on. 4 [PHANTOM] | Turns on phantom power for the microphone inputs.
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Connections and controls Rear panel ö & Active Speaker...
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Connections and controls 1 [STANDBY SW ON] | Activates standby mode. [STANDBY SW OFF] | Deactivates standby mode. Without an input signal, the device will switch to standby mode after approx. 30 minutes. 2 [STANDBY LED] | Indicator light for standby mode. LED lights up green: Device active. LED lights up red: Device in standby mode.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Configuration 1 × 5-inch full-range Neodym driver Input connections MIC/LINE IN 2 × XLR / 6.35-mm jack combo sockets AUX IN 1 × pair of cinch sockets (L/R) 1 × 3.5-mm jack socket MAIN IN 1 × XLR / 6.35-mm jack combo socket Power supply Rubber panel plug C14 Input impedance...
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Technical specifications Sound pressure level (SPL), 114 dB max. Power consumption 180 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 3.15 A, 250 V, slow blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 290 mm × 210 mm × 175 mm Weight 2.8 kg Ambient conditions...
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Technical specifications Further information Colour Black Trolley Low Cut Housing material Plastic Truss-capable Line out Remote control Ways 1-way Master tone control Rechargeable battery Stand flange 3/8-inch Media player Optional (item no. 484111) Active Speaker...
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Technical specifications Frequency response 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 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 Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding Active Speaker...
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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 Active Speaker...
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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