thomann Achat 404PAM User manual

Achat 404PAM
battery-powered
speaker
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
17.01.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 10
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 15
6 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 19
7 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 20
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section gives an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
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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 possible dangerous situation that
can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
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
Safety
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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.
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.
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3 Features
Special features of the device:
nInputs: XLR/1/4" combi socket, RCA sockets, 1/8" socket
nOutputs: 12 V power supply for wireless systems
n4 ×4" neodym woofer, 1" compression driver
nBuilt-in rechargeable battery with lithium/manganese technology providing long opera‐
tion time and very low self-discharge
nVolume, treble and bass control
nBuilt-in small mixer with EQ and presets for speech and music
nBlack textured coating
nCabinet is ready to host a 9.5" wireless system
nTripod mounting thread
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and check carefully 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.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
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.
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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.
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A balanced XLR/1/4" combi socket is used for signal input. Drawing and table indicate the XLR
pin assignment.
1 Ground, shielding
2 Signal (+)
3 Signal (–)
Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment for a 1/4" TS phone jack to be used.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
XLR connections for signal input
1/4" socket for signal input
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Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of a 1/8" TRS phone jack to be used.
1 Signal (right)
2 Signal (left)
3 Ground, shielding
Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of a RCA jack to be used.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
1/8" socket for signal input
RCA sockets for signal inputs
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The device is designed for the connection of a wireless receiver. A 9.5" receiver can be placed
in the front part of the cabinet flap and securely fastened with the provided velcro straps. Con‐
nect the 12 V power supply output (4) of the box to the corresponding input of the wireless
receiver and the signal input (5) of the box to the signal output of the wireless receiver (see
also Ä Chapter 5 ‘Connections and operating elements’ on page 15).
You can use either the supplied external power supply unit or the built-in lithium/manganese
rechargeable battery to power the unit. When the external power supply is connected, the
rechargeable battery is charged also during operation.
Connecting a wireless system
Power supply
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5 Connections and operating elements
Connections and operating elements
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1POWER
Main switch to turn the unit on and off.
2DC INPUT
Connection socket for the external 18 V power supply during mains operation or for charging the built-in battery.
3MIC/LINE IN
XLR/1/4" combi socket as signal input. To toggle the sensitivity use the LINE/MIC switch (20).
4WL POWER
Connection socket for the power supply (12 V) of a wireless system.
5WL INPUT
Use this 1/4" socket as signal input from the wireless system.
6AUX IN
RCA jacks as additional left and right channel signal inputs. The signals of both channels are internally mixed into a
mono signal.
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7INPUT
1/8" input to connect other signal sources, e.g. an MP3 player.
8AUX VOL
Volume control for the AUX input (6) signal.
9TREBLE
Control to increase or attenuate the high frequencies.
10 MIC VOL
Volume control for the MIC/LINE input (3) signal.
11 LOW
Control to increase or attenuate the low frequencies.
12 MIC WL VOL
Volume control for the WL input (5) signal.
13 MASTER
Overall volume control.
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14 HPF
Switchable high-pass filter (140 Hz) to eliminate unwanted hum and rumble.
15 The LED lights up when the high-pass filter is switched on.
16 SPEECH/MUSIC
Toggles the built-in equalizer between the settings ‘SPEECH’ and ‘MUSIC’.
17 EQ
The LED lights up when the switch for the built-in equalizer (16) is in ‘MUSIC’ position.
18 MIC
The LED lights up when the switch for the input sensitivity (20) is in ‘MIC’ position.
19 LINE
The LED lights up when the switch for the input sensitivity (20) is in ‘LINE’ position.
20 LINE/MIC
Toggle switch for the input sensitivity of the ‘MIC/LINE’ input (3).
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6 Technical specifications
Output power 70 W (RMS)
Maximum SPL 118 dB
Frequency response 70 Hz …20 kHz
Dispersion (H × V) 90° × 60°
Operating voltage DC 18 V
Operation time on battery power 11 h
Output voltage for wireless systems 12 V
Dimensions (W × D × H) 260 mm × 445 mm × 270 mm
Weight 8.5 kg
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7 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
This device is subject to the European directive 2002/96/EC. Do not dispose the device with
your normal household waste.
Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
Disposal of your old device
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