Audio Press Box APB-P008 IW User manual

APB-P008 IW/OW
Press Conference Audio Distribution Amplifier
Owner’s manual
English

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages,
re or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property.
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
• Only use the voltage specied as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed
on the name plate of the device.
• Use only the specied AC power adaptor.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not
excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a
position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any
way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,
discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualied AudioPressBox service
personnel.
Power supply/Power cord
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended
periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself
and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is 50cm or more between the AC
power adaptor and the device.
• Do not cover or wrap the AC power adaptor with a cloth or blanket.
WARNING
CAUTION
Water warning
• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place
containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of
sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be
caused by it, immediately turn o the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from
the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualied AudioPressBox service personnel.
• If this device or the AC power adaptor should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn
o the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device
inspected by qualied AudioPressBox service personnel.
Location
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn o the power switch
and disconnect the plug from the outlet.
• Avoid setting all controls to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected
devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.
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Use only the adaptor included with this
AudioPressBox. Use of a different adaptor may
result in equipment damage, overheating, or fire.
Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet
when not using AudioPressBox, or when there
are lightning storms in the area.
To avoid generating unwanted noise, make
sure there is 50 cm or more between the
power adaptor and AudioPressBox.
• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such
as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of
panel disguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
Connections
• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn o the power for all devices. Before
turning the power on or o for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.
Handling caution
• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power amplier
LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power o, the power amplier should
be turned o FIRST for the same reason.
CAUTION
• Do not insert your ngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device.
• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or
openings on the device If this happens, turn o the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualied AudioPressBox
service personnel.
• Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable
volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive
force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
AudioPressBox cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power o when the device is not in use.
The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualied AudioPressBox service personnel about
replacing defective components.
Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match actual appearance during operation.
Company names and product names herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Specications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. AudioPressBox reserves the right to change or modify products or specications at any time without prior
notice. Since specications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your AudioPressBox dealer.
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Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing the AudioPressBox® APB-P008 OW/IW.
APB-P008 OW/IW is a passive in wall/on wall design with 1 LINE Input, 8 MIC Outputs. A professional passive press box (Audio Splitter) expander featuring 8 MIC
outputs designed for system integrators for xed installation. Each Output is independet transformer balanced and isolated. It has 1 LINE input (3-pin phoenix
connector). It has 1 Link output (3-pin phoenix connector) to connect more APB-P008 OW/IW in a daisy chain. It can be fed directly by a mixing console.
The package contains
1. AudioPressBox unit.
2. Manual
3. Test report
Transformer
Individually transformer isolated outputs.
Features:
APB-P008 OW/IW
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TRANSFORMER
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APB-P008 IW/OW - Front panel (Input section)
1) MIC level Outputs
Individually transformer isolated outputs with
Mic Output level. 3-Pin XLR balanced output
connector.
2) Line Input
1 LINE input (3-pin phoenix connector).
3) Input Link
1 Link output (3-pin phoenix connector) to
connect more APB-P008 OW/IW in a daisy chain.
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Specications
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Block diagram
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