Polsen PA-5150BT User manual

PA-5150BT`
PORTABLE
PA SYSTEM
5″150-WATT
PRODUCT
MANUAL

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING POLSEN.
The Polsen PA-5150BT is an active PA system that’s ideal for solo performers or vocalists. It can be used as a
PA system at smaller venues or clubs, or as a monitor in a multi-speaker setup. The PA-5150BT is designed to
give you hands-on control over the level of your microphones, instruments, or other line-level signals during
performance. Its compact size, easy-to-carry weight, and rugged construction make it easy to set up on a mic
stand and transport to gigs or rehearsals.
At its core, the PA-5150BT features a 5-inch driver and a 150 W class-D amplier that offers plenty of power
to ll a room with clear and accurate sound. It features two inputs that accept mic- and line-level signals, and
an aux stereo input for a CD, DVD, or other line-level audio source. An additional 3.5 mm mini-plug input can
be used for an MP3 player or a smartphone. An integrated mixer with 2-band EQ and an echo effect provide
creative control of your sound.

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PRECAUTIONS
•Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Keep this unit away from water and any ammable gases or liquids.
•Make sure the unit is powered off when plugging it into a power source.
•Use only the correct, recommended voltage.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and Polsen will not
be responsible for any damage.
•Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
•Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts.
•Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Avoid listening at high volumes for
extended periods of time.
•All images are for illustrative purposes only.

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FRONT PANEL
1. USB
•Connect a thumb drive to play MP3s.
•Record the output of the PA-5150BT to a USB disk.
2. IR sensor
•Needs line-of-sight connection to receive signals
from the remote.
3. Source Selector
•MAIN:Sends the Ch. 1 & 2 and Aux input signals to
the output.
•USB/MP3:Sends Bluetooth or USB input signal to
the output.
4. Instrument
•Changes the channel 1 line input to an instrument
inputs. Connect a high-impedance instrument,
such as an electric guitar or electric bass, to the PA-
5150BT, without a direct box.
5 & 6. Ch. 1 and 2 Input Gain Level
•Adjusts the gain of the mic/line-level signal for each
channel.
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7 & 8. Mic/Line Inputs (Ch. 1/ Ch. 2)
•Combo jacks accept balanced XLR mic cables, 1/4 in. balanced, or 1/4 in. unbalanced cables.
9. Aux Inputs
•RCA jacks accept stereo line-level input from a stereo, DVD player, or other line-level audio source. The
3.5 mm jack accepts a TRS mini-plug connector from devices like MP3 players or smartphones.
10. Aux Input Gain Level
•Adjusts the Aux input level from devices connected to the RCA or the mini jacks.
11. Echo
•Controls the echo level that’s added to channels 1 or 2. It will not add echo to the Aux input signals.
12. Mic 1/Mic 2 Switch
Up:Adds echo to the signal from inputs 1 and 2.
Down:Adds echo to the signal from input 2 only.
13. Two-Band EQ
• Cuts or boosts high and low frequencies by up to 15 dB:
High (12 kHz) Brightens overall sound and adds clarity and brightness to vocals.
Low (80 Hz) Adds punch to bass guitars or kick drums, and resonance to low male vocals.
14. Phantom Power and Phantom Power Indicator
•Provides
+48 V phantom power for condenser microphones.

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15. Power Indicator
16. Main Level
•Controls the master volume.
17. MP3 Functions & LCD Screen
MODE/REC
•Press the MODE/REC button repeatedly to select Bluetooth, Record, or MP3 mode.
Note:The PA-5150BT automatically enters MP3 mode and begins to play back stored MP3 files when a device
is plugged into the USB port.
/VOL-
•Press to return to the beginning of a track or to jump to the previous track.
•Press and hold to decrease volume.
/ VOL+
•Press to skip to the next track.
•Press and hold to increase volume.
•Pauses and resumes playback.
•Double-press to switch between stored MP3 files and MP3 files that were recorded by the PA-5150BT.

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REAR PANEL
1. Power Switch
2. AC Power Socket
3. Speaker Output
•Select the appropriate signal level for the THRU
connector. Select LINE when sending the signal to
another PA-5150BT or another speaker. Select MIC
when connecting the THRU connector to a mic input
on a mixer.
4. THRU
•The THRU jack accepts a male XLR connector. Use the THRU jack to connect another
PA-5150BT or a second speaker. The THRU connector combines signals from the Main Level or EQ with
the signal from the Main In.
5. Main In
•Accepts an XLR male or 1/4-inch balanced TRS connector. Use this input to connect the signal from the
THRU connector of another PA-5150BT. The signal from the Main In is mixed with the signals from inputs
1 through 3.
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REMOTE
1. Mute
2. Press to switch between Bluetooth and Record modes. If a thumb drive is connected,
it will also switch to MP3 mode. (See Selecting a Mode below.)
3. Press to turn MP3 mode on or off.
4. Press to skip to the previous track. Press and hold to rewind.
5. Press to skip to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward.
6. Press and hold to lower the volume.
7. Press and hold to raise volume.
8. Press to start recording. Press and hold to stop recording. (See Record Mode below.)
9. Press a number to select the corresponding audio le (1 to 9). For tracks numbered
higher than 9, use the button.
10. Press to select playback options in MP3 mode. (See Playback Options under USB/MP3 Mode. )
11. Press to select an EQ preset. (See EQ Presets in below.)
12. Press to pause and resume playback. Double-press to select a folder. (See USB/MP3 Mode below.)
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MIC1/MIC2
USB/MP3
MAIN
USB
IR
INSTRUMENT
MP3 CONTROL DIGITAL DISPLAY
MODE/RECORD
MIC/LINE 1
/VOL-
/VOL+
PA-5150BT 150-WATT PA / MONITOR SPEAKER
INCLUDED
1. PA-5150BT Portable PA System
2. AC power cord
3. Mic boom adapter
4. Mic stand mounting adapter
5. 5/8 in. adapter bushing
6. Remote control
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SETTING UP THE PA-5150BT
One-Speaker Setup
The PA-5150BT can be set up as a personal speaker and monitor.
1. Attach the mic stand mounting adapter to a mic stand by screwing the adapter onto the stand’s 5/8-inch
threaded post.
Note:If the mic stand’s arm has a 1/4-inch post, remove the
5/8-inch bushing from the mounting adapter.
2. Screw the mic boom adapter into the 1/4-inch socket on the top of
the PA-5150BT, and tighten the locking collar by turning it clockwise
until secure.
3. Align the adapter socket on the bottom of the PA-5150BT with the
mic stand mounting adapter, and place it onto the adapter.
4. Attach a mic boom arm onto the mic boom adapter.
PA-5150

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Two-Speaker Setup
Use one PA-5150BT as a monitor, and the other as a PA speaker.
1. Set up the PA-5150BT on a mic stand as described above.
2. Plug an XLR female plug into the THRU jack, and attach the
other end of the cable (XLR male or 1/4-inch balanced TRS) to
the MAIN IN jack.
Using the PA-5150BT as a Monitor with a Passive
PA Speaker
1. Set up the PA-5150BT on a mic stand as described above.
2. Use a 1/4-inch male to 1/4-inch male speaker cable to connect the SPEAKER OUT jack to a PA speaker.

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SELECTING A MODE
Bluetooth, Record, and USB/MP3 modes are accessed by pressing the MODE/REC button.
BLUETOOTH MODE
By activating Bluetooth mode, you can play audio from any Bluetooth device such as a smartphone or tablet. To
use Bluetooth mode, follow these steps:
1. Press the MODE/REC button repeatedly until Bluetooth appears onscreen.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone, and select TB7 in the device list. The PA-5150BT will automatically
pair with your device and display BT Connected onscreen.
3. Set the source selector to USB/MP3.
Play/pause, volume control, and forward and back track selection can be controlled from the front panel or
from the remote.
Note:The record function is disabled in Bluetooth mode.

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Using the Remote:
1. Press MODE repeatedly until Bluetooth appears onscreen. Wait until the screen indicates that Bluetooth is
connected.
2. Press to play
3. Press to skip to the previous track. Press and hold to rewind.
4. Press to skip to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward.

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RECORD MODE
The PA-5150BT will record any audio sent to the main output. It will not record in Bluetooth or MP3 modes. To
record audio to the PA-5150BT, follow these steps:
1. Attach a thumb drive to the PA-5150BT.
2. Press the MODE/REC button repeatedly until Record appears onscreen.
3. Set the source selector to MAIN.
Important!Do not set the source selector to USB/MP3, or no sound will be recorded.
4. Attach instruments or a playback device to the PA-5150BT, set the gain level on their channels, and add echo
to channels 1 or 2 as desired.
5. Press and hold the MODE/REC button until recording begins. The PA-5150BT displays the record time while
it’s recording.
Press the MODE/REC button to stop recording.
The PA-5150BT will automatically play back the recording. To hear the playback, set the selector to USB/MP3.
The PA-5150BT continues to the rst recorded track and plays through all recorded tracks until paused.

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Note: The PA-5150BT creates a new folder on your USB device for recorded les, and it assigns a
consecutive number for each additional track that’s recorded. When you access this folder, the PA-
5150BT plays les in the order they were recorded.
To return to playing MP3s in other folders on the USB device, double-press the button, and navigate to the
track you want to play.
Using the Remote:
1. Press MODE repeatedly until Record appears onscreen.
2. Press REC to record.
Press and hold REC to stop recording.

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USB/MP3 MODE
When you insert a thumb drive, the PA-5150BT automatically begins to play back MP3 les that are stored on
the drive.
The PA-5150BT will automatically play all MP3 les that are stored on the disk, and it will continue to cycle
through the les in the same order until paused.
Select a Folder
If you’ve saved MP3s to several different folders on your drive, you can select a folder by following these steps:
1. While in MP3 mode, press and hold the MODE/REC button. The current track’s name will appear highlighted
onscreen.
2. Press the or buttons to scroll through the MP3 les in the folder. When you have stopped scrolling, the
PA-5150BT will play the selected MP3 in approximately 3 seconds.

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Select a Different Folder:
1. Press and hold the MODE/REC button until the name of the current MP3 is displayed onscreen.
2. Repeatedly press or until UP LEVEL is highlighted onscreen.
3. In approximately 3 seconds, a list of folders will appear. Use the or buttons to scroll through the folder
names. When you stop scrolling, the PA-5150BT will begin playing the MP3s in the folder in approximately 3
seconds.
The PA-5150BT will continue to cycle through the MP3s in the selected folder. To change the playback options,
see Playback Options at the end of this section.

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Listen to Audio Recorded on the PA-5150BT
The PA-5150BT creates a folder on your drive and places all recorded MP3s in it.
The RECORD folder is accessible on a computer, but it cannot be accessed by the above steps to select a folder. In
order to play back recorded audio, follow these steps:
1. While in MP3 mode, double-press the button. The rst of your recorded MP3s will begin to play in
approximately 3 seconds.
2. To select another MP3, press and hold the MODE/REC button until the current track is highlighted onscreen.
Press the or button to scroll through the tracks in the folder. When an MP3 is selected, it will automatically
play in approximately 3 seconds.
3. To return to the saved MP3s, double-press the button. The PA-5150BT will play the last stored track that
was selected.
Using the Remote:
1. Press to play and pause.
2. Press to skip to the previous track. Press and hold to rewind.
3. Press to skip to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward.
4. Press 1 to 9 to play the corresponding numbered track. For tracks numbered higher than 9, use the button.

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Playback Options (Remote Only)
The PA-5150BT offers three playback options via the remote.
Select whether you want to play MP3 les recorded by the PA-5150BT, or the stored MP3s on your disk, by
double-pressing the button.
Press the button repeatedly to select the desired playback option:
•RPT ALL:Repeats all tracks in the current folder.
•RPT ONE:Repeats the current track.
•RANDOM:Plays the MP3s in random order.
•INTRO:Plays the first ten seconds of your MP3s. After it has cycled through all of the MP3s, the playback
reverts to RPT ALL and will play all of the MP3s in their entirety.
EQ PRESETS REMOTE ONLY
The PA-5150BT offers ve EQ presets:Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Country, and Normal.
The EQ setting is applied to all audio output from the PA-5150BT.
Press the EQ button repeatedly to select the desired EQ. Select Normal for at response.

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OUTPUT POWER RMS:60 W @ 8 Ω / 2 ×120 W @ 4 Ω
Peak:75 W @ 8 Ω / 2 ×150 W @ 4 Ω
SPEAKER DIAMETER 5 in. (12.7 cm)
INPUT SENSITIVITY Line 1/Line 2:-40 dBu ±2 dBu (Mic)
-22 dBu ±2 dBu (Line)
Line 3 (RCA):-10 dBu ±2 dBu
Main:0 dBu ±2 dBu (Mic)
0 dBu ±2 dBu (Line)
COMPRESSION 20 dBu
INPUT IMPEDANCE 20 kΩ
CHANNEL LEVEL CONTROL ∞to +30 dB
MAX INPUT LEVEL 20 dB
PHANTOM POWER +48 V
FREQUENCY RESPONSE -10 dB:80 Hz to 14 kHz
-3 dB:100 Hz to 10 kHz
SPECIFICATIONS