Fun Generation PL 108 A User manual

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A
active 2 way speaker
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
20.05.2016, ID: 383474, 383475, 383476

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 13
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 15
6 Playback via Bluetooth......................................................................................................................... 23
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 24
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 30
9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 34
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 35
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1 General notes
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’, ‘OFF’.
1.3 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 manual.
Letterings
Displays
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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.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. Use the device only as
described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
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 if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or
damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to
be uncritical can cause hearing damage.
Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or
hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐
cient ear protectors.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
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NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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3 Features
The mobile PA system is characterized by the following features:
nactive 2-way speaker box for PA and DJ application
nmaximum output power 240 W, 320 W or 600 W (depending on the model)
n8", 10" or 12" woofer (depending on the model)
n1" compression driver
n2-band equalizer
nbuilt-in media player with display, SD card slot, USB port and Bluetooth receiver
n1 × or 2 × MIC input (depending on the model, XLR)
n1 × AUX IN (RCA)
n1 × AUX OUT (RCA)
n1 × lockable NL4 chassis connector for connecting an additional passive speaker box
nsolid plastic housing with pole mount and handles
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4 Starting up
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic fields
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external
magnetic field.
Starting up
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The unit can be mounted on a tripod or set up on the floor or a sufficiently sized and stable
surface, e.g. a wall bracket.
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5 Connections and controls
Model PL 108 A
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Model PL 110 A
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1 Display of the built-in media player.
2 SD card slot.
Model PL 112 A
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3 USB port.
4 Selection and control buttons of the built-in media player:
[MODE]
Press this button to select an audio source: SD card, USB input or Bluetooth port. The active source is shown on the
display.
Play / Pause button to start / stop track playback.
Stop button to stop playback.
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Selection button. Press the button repeatedly to activate a playback mode. The active mode and the title of the cur‐
rent track will appear on the display:
n‘NOR’: normal playback, all tracks of the selected audio source are played one time in succession.
n‘RALL’: standard setting, all tracks of the selected audio source are played in an endless loop.
n‘RONE’: the selected track is played in an endless loop.
n‘FOLD’: all tracks in a specific folder of the selected audio source are played in an endless loop.
n‘RAN’: all available tracks are played in random order.
Forward button. Press this button briefly to skip to the next track. Keep this button pressed to search forward for a
specific part of the current track.
Backward button. Press this button briefly to skip to the previous track. Keep this button pressed to search backward
for a specific part of the current track.
[V + | V–]
Buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the internal MP3 player (only PL 112 A).
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[EQ]
Button for switching the equalizer on and off (only PL 112 A).
[USB/SD]
Switch button. Press this button to select an audio source directly: SD card, USB input (only PL 112 A).
5[MIC]
3-pin balanced XLR input socket to connect a microphone (PL 108 A and PL 110 A).
[MIC IN 1] | [MIC IN 2]
Input channel 1 and 2, each with a 3-pin XLR balanced input socket for connecting a microphone and a 1/4" phone
socket as well as separate volume controls [LEVEL] (PL 112 A).
6[VOL] (PL 108 A and PL 110 A)
Volume control. Use this control to adjust the volume of the MIC input signal.
7[MASTER]
Volume control. Use this control to adjust the overall volume of the device (sum of all input channels).
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