thomann Achat 404PAM User manual

Achat 404PAM
battery-powered
loudspeaker
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
25.01.2017, ID: 274786

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................................................................................................... 13
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 15
6 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 20
7 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 21
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 27
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on 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, include the manual for
the next owner.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides 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.
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.
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.
WARNING!
Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury
In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐
teries can cause severe injuries.
Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐
tion.
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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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NOTICE!
Possible damage due to incorrect storage
Deep discharge can cause batteries to become permanently damaged or lose
some of their capacity.
Before prolonged rest periods, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their
capacity and then switch the equipment off. Store the equipment at a tempera‐
ture between 10 °C and 32 °C in as dry an environment as possible. During
extended storage periods, charge the batteries to 50 % approximately every three
months.
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3 Features
Special features of the device:
nInputs: XLR/1/4" combi socket, RCA sockets, 1/8" socket
nOutput: 12 V power supply for wireless systems
nDC cable included (item number 323989)
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 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.
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.
The device is prepared for the connection of a wireless-receiver. The 9,5'' receiver can be stored
in the front part of the housing flap and be secured with the hook-pile tape. Connect the 12-V-
power supply output (4) of the box with the corresponding input of the wireless-receiver and
the signal input (5) of the box with signal output of the wireless-receiver (see also
Ä Chapter 5
‘Connections and operating elements’ on page 15).
You can also operate the device independent of the mains power supply via the two built-in
lithium-mangan-batteries. When the external mains power supply is connected, the battery is
charged during operation.
Connection of a wireless-
system.
Operating supply voltage
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4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries
WARNING!
Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury
In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐
teries can cause severe injuries.
Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐
tion.
When handled correctly and appropriately lithium batteries pose no risk.
Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place, ideally in the original packaging.
Store lithium batteries away from heat sources (e.g. radiators or sunlight). Lithium batteries are
hermetically sealed. Never attempt to open a lithium battery.
If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out. If this should
happen, seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte
using absorbent paper towels. You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean
your hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water.
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Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐
teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose.
Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries
against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape.
Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning
lithium battery.
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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.
3FULL
(Green) LED.
This LED lights in normal operation when the charging capacity of the built-in battery is sufficient for correct opera‐
tion. Charge the built-in battery when the LED goes out.
4CHARGING
(Red) LED.
This LED lights during charging and goes out when the built-in LED is fully charged.
5MIC/LINE IN
XLR/1/4" combi socket as signal input. To toggle the sensitivity use the LINE/MIC switch (20).
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6WL POWER
Connection socket for the power supply (12 V) of a wireless system.
7WL INPUT
Use this 1/4" socket as signal input from the wireless system.
8AUX IN
RCA jacks as additional left and right channel signal inputs. The signals of both channels are internally mixed into a
mono signal.
9INPUT
1/8" input to connect other signal sources, e.g. an MP3 player.
10 AUX VOL
Volume control for the AUX input (6) signal.
11 TREBLE
Control to increase or attenuate the high frequencies.
12 MIC VOL
Volume control for the MIC/LINE input (3) signal.
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13 LOW
Control to increase or attenuate the low frequencies.
14 MIC WL VOL
Volume control for the WL input (5) signal.
15 MASTER
Overall volume control.
16 HPF
Switchable high-pass filter (140 Hz) to eliminate unwanted hum and rumble.
17 The LED lights up when the high-pass filter is switched on.
18 SPEECH/MUSIC
Toggles the built-in equalizer between the settings ‘SPEECH’ and ‘MUSIC’.
19 EQ
The LED lights up when the switch for the built-in equalizer (16) is in ‘MUSIC’ position.
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20 MIC
The LED lights up when the switch for the input sensitivity (20) is in ‘MIC’ position.
21 LINE
The LED lights up when the switch for the input sensitivity (20) is in ‘LINE’ position.
22 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 sound pressure level: 118 dB
Frequency range 70 Hz …20 kHz
Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 60°
Input voltage DC18 V
Runtime in battery mode 11 h
Output voltage for wireless-systems DC12 V
Dimensions (W × H × D) 260 mm × 270 mm × 445 mm
Weight 8.5 kg
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