FONESTAR ARRAY-300A User manual

ARRAY-300A
AMPLIFIED LINE ARRAY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

We take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product.
We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instructions
that are given. Keep the manual for future reference.
SECURIT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
ELECTRICAL SECURITY
Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the
power supply of the machine.
To avoid damaging the equipment, electrical shocks, fire or physical injury when you connect or disconnect
the equipment from the power supply, pull the plug firmly out of the mains socket holding the plug, never the
cable.
Always do this with dry hands.
Keep the power supply cable far from sources of heat. Do not put heavy objects on top of it or change it.
Clean dust and dirt off the power supply cable regularly.
Do not open the machine; you could get an electric shock.
CAUTION
While installing the machine, make sure it is switched off and unplugged.
Do not open the machine. Touching the internal parts is dangerous and you could receive an electric shock.
The machine must not be splashed or dripped on. Never place recipients with liquid inside on the machine.
Do not place anything inside the machine.
LOCATION
Place the equipment on a horizontal surface with enough space around it to allow ventilation.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and excessive dust.
Do not place the machine near magnetic fields or static electricity.
Do not use surfaces which vibrate or receive impact.
Do not pile machines on top of one another.
VENTILATION
Never block or cover the ventilation slits on the machine.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.
PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
When the machine is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
If you are using an adapter, take into account that it will continue using electricity even if the machine is
switched off. If it is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
THE ENVIRONMENT
To save energy, switch the machine off when you are not going to use it for a long time. The machine could
contain substances that are harmful to the environment or human health. To minimize the effect of these
substances the machine must be correctly managed and recycled when you decide to dispose of it.
When you dispose of it remember: it cannot be thrown into a conventional rubbish bin.
If it contains or uses batteries, these must be disposed of separately.
The machine (without batteries) must be disposed of correctly. Put it in a container specially intended for the
collection of electronic and electrical appliances, at the dump or hand it over to the dealer when you purchase
similar equipment, so that the dealer can dispose of it correctly (at no added cost).
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE S MBOLS ON THE MACHINE*
The symbol formed by the expression “Class 1 laser product” written in a rectangle
indicates that visible or invisible laser radiation could be produced. Avoid direct expose to
the laser.
The symbol formed by a ray of lightening inside a triangle shows that the machine has
connection terminals or a circuit with areas with a current which could cause an electric
shock, even in normal working conditions.
The symbol formed by an exclamation mark in a triangle shows that the instruction manual
must be referred to for information on how the machine works and its use.
The symbol formed by one square inside another square shows that the machine has
double electrical insulation.
The European Community symbol shows that the machine complies with the current
European Union legislation, as well as its transposition to local legislation.
The symbol of a rubbish bin crossed out and over a horizontal line shows that when the
product is disposed of it must be done properly, placing it in a special selective electronic
and electrical equipment container or through a dealer when purchasing a similar product,
at no additional cost. It also shows that the machine was put on the market after 13th
August 2005 (European Community Directive 2002/96/CE of Electrical and Electronic
recycling, and its Spanish equivalent R.D.208/2005).
In accordance with what is set out in the aforementioned decree, FONESTAR is registered
in the RAEE (Registro de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos) in a special section REI
(Registro de establecimientos Industriales), with the entry number 001851.
*It is possible that some of these symbols do not appear on the machine.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILIT
The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning.
FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the
information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketability
or fitness for any other use.
All rights reserved by FONESTAR, S.A.
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DESCRIPTION
- Compact amplified line array system for fixed or mobile installations.
-Amplified subwoofer with output for mid-treble loudspeakers with adjustable tilt of 0º to 8º in steps of 2º.
-Manufactured in reinforced plywood with highly resistant textured paint finish.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
REAR PANEL OF SUBWOOFER
1.- FULL RANGE OUTPUT: line level signal output, XLR connector.
2.- FULL RANGE LINE INPUT: balanced signal input, XLR connector.
3.- MAIN GAIN: input signal gain control.
4.- SIGNAL: LED input signal indicator in the line array. It lights up when there is a signal present in the
system input.
5.- POWER: LED power indicator.
6.- SUBWOOFER PHASE: subwoofer phase adjustment.
7.- SUBWOOFER GAIN: subwoofer output signal gain control.
8.- SUBWOOFER CUT OFF FREQUENC : signal filter cut off frequency . The subwoofer will reproduce
the low frequencies until the frequency indicated in this selector.
9.- SUBWOOFER CLIP: LED signal peak indicator of subwoofer signal. If they light up slightly or
occasionally the subwoofer gain must be reduced. If the LED indicator remains permanently lit it is due
to the input signal having a very high level. In this case, reduce the input signal gain.
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10.- SUBWOOFER PROTECT: LED subwoofer protection signal indicator. It lights up when the line array
protection is activated. With the protection activated it cuts off the subwoofer audio output. In this case,
switch off the line array, correct the causes of the fault and let the device reset itself for a few minutes
before switching it back on again.
11.- FULL RANGE GAIN: full range output signal gain control.
12.- FULL RANGE CLIP: LED signal peak indicator of the full range signal. If it lights up slightly or
occasionally the full range gain must be reduced. If the LED indicator remains continuously lit, it is due
to the input signal having a very high level. In this case, reduce the input signal gain.
13.- FULL RANGE PROTECT: LED protection indicator of the full range output. It lights up when the line
array protection is activated. With the protection activated the full range audio output is cut off. In this
case, switch off the line array, correct the causes of the fault and let the device reset itself for a few
minutes before switching it back on.
14.- Power supply voltage selector 115/230 V AC.
15.- Power supply 115/230 V AC.
16.- POWER: loudspeaker on/off switch.
17.- OUTPUT: amplified and filtered signal output (contains mid and high frequencies) for the connection of
passive loudspeakers, loudspeaker connector.
FULL RANGE REAR PANEL
1.- INPUT: amplified and filtered signal input (contains mid and high frequencies).
2.- OUTPUT: amplified and filtered signal output (contains mid and high frequencies) for the connection of
another loudspeaker from the full range set.
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CONNECTION
- Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the volume controls are at their minimum and that
the POWER switch is off.
- Connect the device’s power supply cable to the mains supply.
- Connect a line level signal coming from a mixer, CD player, etc. to the subwoofer’s FULL RANGE LINE
INPUT.
- Switch on the loudspeaker using the POWER switch located on the rear panel.
- Adjust the input volume to the required level with the corresponding controls.
- The loudspeaker output provides a line level making it possible to add another amplified loudspeaker,
mixer, amplifier, recorder, etc.
- When the device is not being used, switch it off: turn the volume controls down to their minimum,
deactivate it with the POWER switch and disconnect the power supply from the mains.
INSTALLATION
The line array has two installation possibilities:
1) HANGING WITH RIGGING SYSTEM

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The most common and suitable way is to hang it with the rigging system. To do so, this ARRA -300A already
has an upper mount installed on the subwoofer with a central anchor point. This mount offers the possibility
of hanging from four points which allows the tilt angle to be changed.
Then, join the first of the mid-treble loudspeakers to the subwoofer. The connection parts are already installed
making its assembly very simple.
- Fit together the connection parts on the front part of the mid-treble loudspeaker in those of the subwoofer
and position the quick safety bolts as shown in the picture below.
- On the rear part, fit the mobile piece of the mid-treble loudspeakers in the subwoofer anchor hole and
position the safety bolts as shown in the following picture.

- Finally, position the rest of the loudspeakers one by one, first fixing the front part and then the rear. In the
case of the rear anchor between the mid-treble loudspeakers, the connecting system is the same as that
previously described except that it has the possibility of using different angles (0º, 2º, 4º, 6º or 8º). This is
possible thanks to the holes the anchorage parts have, as can be seen in the following image.
2) ON THE GROUND
It is also possible to install the line array on the ground with the subwoofer as the base and the mid-treble
loudspeakers on top. This is the simplest and most suitable way of positioning it if there is no possibility of
hanging.
In order to connect the subwoofer and the loudspeakers to each other, the same procedure described earlier
must be followed. The tilt of the loudspeakers can also be adjusted in order to vary the coverage angle
between 0º and 8º in steps of 2º.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ARRA -300A
CHARACTERISTICS Compact amplified line array system.
Amplified subwoofer with output for mid-treble loudspeakers with adjustable tilt
from 0 to 8º in steps of 2º.
Manufactured in reinforced plywood with highly resistant textured paint finish.
Suspension system and accessories.
For fixed or mobile installations.
High quality audio and components.
Easy to transport and install.
POWER Total: 525 W RMS at 4 Ω
Subwoofer: 245 W RMS at 4 Ω
Loudspeakers: 280 W RMS at 4 Ω
LOUDSPEAKERS Subwoofer: 245 W RMS, 1 x 12" woofer: 65 mm coil and 156 mm ferrite magnet
Loudspeakers: 70 W RMS, 2 x 5 1/4 mids: 25 mm coil and 80 mm ferrite
magnet and 1 compression driver: 1" mouth, 25 mm coil and Neodymium
magnet
RESPONSE Subwoofer: 40-200 Hz ±5 dB
Loudspeakers: 50-20,000 Hz ±3 dB
IMPEDANCE Subwoofer: 4 Ω
Loudspeakers: 16 Ω
SENSITIVIT Subwoofer: 99 dB at 1 W/1 m
Loudspeakers: 93 dB at 1 W/1 m
DISPERSION Loudspeakers: 90º H x 25º to 90º V (depending on the tilt angle)
CONNECTORS Subwoofer: line level input and output, XLR. Loudspeaker output 1 x 4-contact
loudspeaker connector (1+/2+, 1-/2-) for filtered signal
Loudspeakers: 2 x 4-contact loudspeaker connectors (1+/2+, 1-/2-)
SUSPENSION
POINTS
Upper mount
CROSSOVER Amplifier: Low-pass filter up to 150 Hz selectable for subwoofer and high-pass
filter for loudspeakers.
Loudspeakers: passive, 2-way, cut off frequency 2,800 Hz
POWER SUPPL 115/230 V AC, 4,000 W
DIMENSIONS Subwoofer: 440 x 399 x 500 mm depth
Loudspeakers: 440 x 195 x 275 mm depth
ACCESSORIES Rigging system with upper mount, links, and quick use safety pins included.
4 loudspeaker interconnection cables, 2 x loudspeaker connectors
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WARRANT
This product has been tested and has passed the corresponding quality control prior to being put on the market.
FONESTAR guarantees the suitability of the product for its specified use during a period of 2 years from the
delivery date and commits itself to repair or substitute the goods as expressed in the Spanish law ‘La Ley General
para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 16 Noviembre.
The lack of conformity in the first six months after purchase, due to a manufacturing defect, will be rectified with
no more than showing the proof of purchase. After six months FONESTAR reserves the right to demand proof of
the product being sold with that problem.
This warranty does not include damage produced by: inappropriate use or negligence, accidents, worn out parts
due to use, breakages, burns, spilt liquids or other substances, excessive humidity, battery deterioration and
internal manipulation of the device, the software or its components by unauthorized persons, and in general any
use that is unrelated to the nature and purpose of the product.
If any service is needed during the warranty period because of lack of conformity, please contact the business or
distributor where the product was purchased in no more than 2 months after being conscious of the problem. It
is only necessary to contact FONESTAR if it is impossible or imposes an undue burden for them to solve it.
To benefit from this warranty it is necessary to show the proof of purchase with the date clearly visible, with no
corrections or crossing out.
This document adds information, and never decreases the consumers’ rights, which in all cases are protected by
the Spanish law ‘La Ley General para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007
16 Noviembre’.
FONESTAR is a member of ECOEMBALA ES ESPAÑA, S.A. “ECOEMBES”, with number 03497 and all our products
carry the symbol, backed by our membership and subscription to the above mentioned organization with the recycling
and subsequent management of our packaging.
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