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 Setup..............................12 4.2 Tips on handling speakers......................13 Connections and controls........................14 Playback via Bluetooth®........................18 Technical specifications........................19 Plug and connection assignment....................
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! 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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. WARNING! Possible hearing damage due to operating the device at a high volume! The device can produce volume levels that, when operated at a high volume, may cause temporary or permanent hearing impair‐...
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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: Column system 1 × subwoofer (8-inch woofer), 1 × column speaker (4 × 2.5-inch tweeter), 2 × spacer mod‐ ules Built-in media player with display, SD card slot, USB port and Bluetooth receiver 2 ×...
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.
4.1 Setup The Fun Generation ColumnMix column system consists of a subwoofer, a column speaker and two spacer modules. The individual elements can be connected to one another with the plug- in system. The following setup variations are possible: 1 ×...
Installation 4.2 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 ö TWS Stereo Link & EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 MASTER POWER LIMIT ColumnMix LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL MUSIC BASS SPEECH BOOST LINE LINE LINE STANDBY LINE 0.5h Auto-Off Without Signal DISABLE ENABLE MIC LINE MIC LINE 2 LINE OUT 100-240V~50/60Hz...
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Connections and controls 1 SD card slot 2 [TWS Stereo Link] | Switch for Bluetooth® mode ‘bt’ : Stand-alone mode ‘bt:bt’ : True Wireless Stereo (TWS) 3 Display of the built-in media player 4 USB connection 5 Selection and control buttons of the built-in media player [MODE] | Button for selecting the audio source (USB, SD card or Bluetooth®) | Play/pause button for starting/stopping the playback of tracks | Button for repeating tracks...
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Connections and controls 9 [STANDBY DISABLE | ENABLE] | If this switch is in the [ENABLE] position, the device will turn off after approx. 30 minutes without an input signal. To turn it back on, turn the [POWER] switch off and on. The status LED lights up green during normal operation.
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Connections and controls 18 [POWER] / [LIMIT] | Indicator LEDs for power supply and limiter [POWER]: The LED lights up green as soon as the device is powered. [LIMIT]: The LED lights up green as soon as the signal starts clipping. Turn the [MASTER] volume control down until the LED goes out.
Playback via Bluetooth® Playback via Bluetooth® You can use the built-in Bluetooth® receiver of the device to play music wirelessly from Blue‐ tooth® devices such as smartphones, tablets or laptops. Following the instructions for use for your Bluetooth® device. Place the Bluetooth® device near the speaker and turn it on. Bluetooth®...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Configuration 1 × 8-inch woofer, 4 × 2.5-inch tweeter Input connections Microphone/LINE 2 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin 2 × 6.35-mm jack socket LINE 1 × 3.5-mm jack socket USB port 1 × USB type A Power supply 1 ×...
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Technical specifications Sound pressure level (SPL), 105 dB max. Bluetooth® Frequency range 2402 MHz…2480 MHz Max. transmission power 10 mW or +10 dBm Standard Version 5.0 Name ColumnMix Playback formats Number of files, max. Power consumption 200 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse...
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Technical specifications Further information Mic Preamp App control USB player SD card player Simultaneous inputs Rechargeable battery Bluetooth® Colour Black ColumnMix 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 ColumnMix 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) ColumnMix 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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