thomann The t box pro A 8 LA User manual

A 8 LA
line array element
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
23.10.2018, ID: 447346 (V2)

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 23
6 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 27
7 Networking and remote control...................................................................................................... 28
8 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 31
9 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 33
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 35
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1 General information
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 nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd 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.
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
Letterings
Instructions
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1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
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.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can 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.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is designed for sound reinforcement. Use the device only as described in this user
manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered 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 sucient 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
Safety
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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). Do not
modify the mains cable. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or
re. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered 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 su‐
cient ear protectors.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
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 re.
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3 Features
nActive line array element featuring 1 × 1.4 tweeter with 2.5" voice coil and titanium dia‐
phragm and 2 × 8" woofers with 2" voice coil
n950 W + 350 W class-D amplier with SMPS
nXLR in and output
nLockable in and output socket (Power Twist) for power supply
nInternal SHARC digital signal processor (DSP) with four presets
nNetwork port for controlling notebooks / computers using the Pronet software
nMade in Europe
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4 Installation
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply
in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,
such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to heavy weight
Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for trans‐
port and installation.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to improper installation
Assembly and disassembly may only be carried out by qualied specialist per‐
sonnel.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic elds
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely aected or damaged by an external
magnetic eld.
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NOTICE!
Use of stands
When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and
stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum
permissible load capacity of the stand.
4.1 Installation
Due to its mechanical structure, the device can either be individually put on the ground or
hung, or arranged to line arrays of variable size. The units can be joined together using the
built-in fasteners without any additional parts. For easy, exible and secure mounting, the
ying frame (item number 448245) is available as optional accessories. This section shows how
easy the assembly is.
Overview
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To the left and right of the front panel, a safety pin is attached, allowing you to stably connect
the unit to the one directly above it. There is a fold-out vertical latch on the rear panel. This
latch ts into the U-rail of the device mounted below, which has a series of numbered bores.
Attach the latch of the upper unit to the U-rail of the underlying device with a safety pin. By
selecting the hole, you can set the desired angle of inclination. Figure and table show the
mechanical parts on the rear side and its function.
Connecting the devices to each
other
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1 Fold-out latch
2 Clearance bores.
Fix the bolt in the hole for the desired angle.
3 Use this hole to x the latch in the zero position.
1 Bores for locking pin, front side
2 Thread (M10) for attaching standard screw feet for stack mounting
3 Clearance bores
4 Bores for locking pin, rear side
5 Numbering of the clearance bores
6 16 mm shackle, optionally available as accessory (item number 323399)
Flying frame (optional)
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1. Attach the ying frame left and right at the front panel of top unit.
2. Secure the ying frame with the locking pins that are attached to the top unit.
3. Position the vertical bar of the unit on the ying frame.
Installation of a own system
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