Renkus-Heinz PN Series User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
PN SERIES
Self-Powered Loudspeakers
PN61, PN81, PN82,
PN121, PN121M, PN151
PN112-SUB, PN212-SUB
PowerNet PN-1
PowerAmplifier Module
19201 Cook Street, Foothill Ranch, CA92610-3501, USA
Tel. [phone] • Fax: [phone]
[email protected] • www.renkus-heinz.com
RH 537 12/08
Additional Information
Your Renkus-Heinz PowerNet loudspeaker was carefully tested and fully inspected before leaving our factory
and should have arrived in perfect condition. Please carefully inspect your loudspeaker and its shipping carton
for any noticeable damage and if any damage is found, immediately notify the shipping company.
Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for any damage incurred during shipping. Be sure
to save the carton and all packing materials for the carrier's inspection.
It is also a good idea to save the carton and packing material even though the loudspeaker arrived in good
condition. If shipping the loudspeaker should ever be required, it should be shipped only in its original
factory packing.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the use to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous Voltage" within the product's en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
The exclamanation point,within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the users to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
Erklärung der graphischen Symbole
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
OPEN ONLY IF QUALIFIEDAS
SER ICE PERSONNEL
CAUTION To reiterate the above warnings: servicing instructions are for use
by qualified personnel only. To avoid electric shock, do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in the Operation Instructions
unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCH-
ENSCHLAGES: NUR ON QUAL-
IFIZIEREM WARTUNGSPER-
SONAL ZU ÖFFNEN
ORSICHT Eindrigliche Warnung: Wartungsvorschriften dienen nur der Be-
nutzung durch qualifizieres Personal. Zur Vermeidung eines ele
trischen Schlages keine anderen als die in den Betriebsvorschriften
beschriebenen Wartungsarbeiten ausfuhren, es sei denn Sie sind
dafur qualifiziert. Wartungsarbeiten sind nur von qualifiziertem
Wartungspersonal auszufuhren.
Important:
Your Renkus-Heinz amplifier contains no user-serviceable parts and all service should be referred to
qualified service personnel. We recommend that it be returned to the factory in its original packing carton if
factory service is required.

The exclamation point, within
an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the users to the
presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol, within an equilat-
eral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of unin-
sulated “dangerous Voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to humans.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz PN Series loudspeaker system. Your PN Series loud-
speaker has been designed to provide you years of trouble-free high performance listening pleasure. We hope
you enjoy it.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. eep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (in-
cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. Agrounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your out-
let, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso-
lete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11. Make sure the power cord remains readily acces-
sible at all times.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
“WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPA-
RATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”
“CAUTION: THESE SER ICING INSTRUCTIONS
ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SER ICE PERSON-
NEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANYSER ICING
OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERAT-
ING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOUARE QUALI-
FIED TO DO SO”.
IMPORTANT MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure proper air movement for the cooling of the amplifier module, we recommend a minimum of 2 to 3 feet
of clearance in front of the loudspeaker and at least 3 to 4 inches of clearance from the other cabinet surfaces.
Your PN Series loudspeaker was designed to be mounted in an upright position. Please do not place it on its
side on the floor.
Safety certifications do not include methods for mounting loudspeakers.
Input Connector
The female 3-pin XLR type INPUT connector con-
nects to the amplifiers 10 Ohms, electronically bal-
anced input. It requires a 1.4 V signal for full rated
output.
Pin 2 is "hot" and pin 3 is "neutral". Pin 1 is chassis
ground. When the amplifier is connected to a bal-
anced source, the shield may either be lifted or con-
nected at the source end. The choice should be made
on the basis of minimum hum.
With an unbalanced source, connect the signal to pin
2 and source ground to pin 3 (connecting the signal to
pin 3 is not recommended. Note: Improper operation
results when only pin 2 or only pin 3 and pin 1
(ground) are used for an unbalanced input.
Looping Connector
The male 3-pin XLR type “looping” connector is used
to “loop through” to additional PN series loudspeaker
amplifiers. It has “straight through” connections from
the Input connector
Power LED
The Power LED indicates the status of the amplifier’s
power. It turns bright green when the amplifier is
turned “on”. Don’t be alarmed if it takes a few seconds
for the LED to reach full brillance when the amplifier is
first turned on. It will also take a few seconds for the
LED to go completely off when the amplifier is put into
the “Standby” mode. This is normal.
Attenuation Control
This control adjusts the loudspeaker’s output level.
When it is turned fully clockwise, the amplifier will
have its maximum voltage gain and will deliver its
rated output when driven by its rated signal.
As a general rule, setting the control in the full clock-
wise position provides maximum headroom; setting
the control at a lower level maximizes the signal/noise
level.
Power On/Off Switch
This switch is used to turn the amplifer “On” or place it
in “Standby”. In Standby, the amplifier is still con-
nected to theAC Mains, but not turned “On”.
“Push To Reset” Circuit Breaker
The “Push To Reset” Circuit Breaker acts as a protec-
tive power line fuse and automatically turns the power
to the amplifier “Off” in case of overload. If the switch
shuts “Off” during normal use, push it back to the “On”
position just one time. Do not attempt to operate the
amplifier by holding the switch in the “on” position. If it
will not stay on by itself, the amplifier needs service.
WARNING
The AC Mains must be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing con-
nection.
PN-1 PowerNet Amplifier Module
The heart of your PowerNet loudspeaker is the inte-
gral PN-1 power amplier. It was developed by Ren-
kus-Heinz engineers as a perfect match for the loud-
speaker’s high performance transducers and includes
comprehensive signal processing and protective cir-
cuitry.
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