PPA-210™ USER MANUAL 6122 S. Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca. 90040 www.americanaudio.eu ©American Audio® www.americanaudio.
TABLE OF CONTENT Electrical Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 5 Main Features ........................................................................................................................... 10 Unpacking ............................................................................
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN, LIQUID OR MOISTURE! CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT! The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, and may be of
The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel. Please write down the numbers here and retain for future reference: Model No.___________________________________________________________________ Serial No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning – The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth.
Location – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. Grounding or Polarization If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children. Water and Moisture - This equipment should not be used near water - for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not spill water or other liquids into or onto your equipment. Ventilation - The device should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
Caution Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. Never plug this device in to a dimmer pack. Do not let insecticides, benzine, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit. This unit is intended for indoor use only; use of this product outdoors voids all warranties. Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter. Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection. Handle the power supply cord carefully.
MAIN FEATURES 4 Mono & 2 Stereo Channel Inputs Stereo Main Outputs Trim With Peak LED, 3-Band EQ, Aux/EFX, & Pan For Mono Input Main L/R, Aux Return, Tape Level 24-Bit DSP Effect, 100 Presets, EFX On/Off & EFX Level Tape With PFL Switch, HP/Control Room & Phantom Power 4 Mono Ch.
UNPACKING This unit has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any damage. Be sure all accessories needed to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® PPA-210™ portable sound system. The PPA-210™ is a representation of American Audio®’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new device. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit.
SET-UP PRECAUTIONS Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the player into an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position before the player is switched on. If the player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (1) Digital Delay Display – 00 (12ms) to 15 (197ms) (2) Digital Delay Display Adjustment – Adjust the digital effects delay time. (3) Digital Echo Adjustment – Adjust the amount of Echo effect that is sent through either the EFFX/AUX output or Mix to Main output. ©American Audio® www.americanaudio.
(4) Mix to Main – Adjust the output level of the Digital Delay Effects for all channels evenly. (5) EFF/AUX knob – Adjust the level of the onboard effects or the level of the input of an outboard effect machine that is patched thru the PPA-210™. (6) MP3 Level – MP3 input level adjustment. (7 & 8) Master Volume Control – These left and right master control knobs are used to control the master output level (main volume).
(21) EFF/AUX Send Jack – Use this 1/4” jack to accept an external effects processor. Use the EFF/AUX knob to control the output level. (22) Speaker Outputs – These are the powered speaker outputs designed for each of the PPA-210™ speakers. Use the included cables to connect the speakers to the outputs. (23) EFF/AUX Return Jack – Use this 1/4” jack to connect the output signal from an external effect processor. This input stereo jack is designed to accept signals from an external effects machine.
controls will be heard in the tape out mix. Changes made to the Master Level controls will not affect the level of the recording. (34) Stereo/Dual Select or Switch – In Stereo mode, the system operates as a traditional stereo power device/amplifier. In Dual mode, the channel level controls set the level for the Main Mix (left master volume control). The Rev/Aux controls set the level for the Monitor (right master volume control).
CABLE STORAGE Located at the rear of the mixing console is a storage area. You can store the speaker cables and other cables in this storage area. ©American Audio® www.americanaudio.
OPEN/CLOSE THE SYSTEM To open and close your PPA-210™ system, follow the instructions below. 1. To separate the speakers from the console, locate the latches at the top and press the latches in. While pressing the latches in, gently pull the speakers away from the mixing console. 2. To reattach the speakers to the device, line up pegs on the bottom of the speaker with the holes on the mixing console. Place the knobs into these holes and press the latch buttons while connecting the speaker.
CONNECTORS Connector and cable configurations are recommended for use with the M 4 bus series. These cables are based on the use of auxiliary equipment that is isolated from the AC power mains. ©American Audio® www.americanaudio.
LIVE PERFORMANCE SET-UP ©American Audio® www.americanaudio.
MOUNTING The PPA-210™ also includes a pole mount option. The pole mount socket located on the bottom of the speaker may be used to secure the speaker to a speaker tri-pod, such as the American Audio® SPS-1B or the SPS-2B.
CLEANING Dust will settle in the fader track – over time, dust can cause a popping noise on the fader. To prevent this, cover you device. If the device has been unused for over a month or more move you faders up and down a couple of times this will move most of the settle dust from the fader track. Do not eat, drink, or smoke over or near the device. Do not use spray cleaners. Use compressed air or a vacuum with a brush accessory.
TROUBLESHOOTING Listed below are common problems you may encounter, and solutions. I can’t hear the source from a channel thru the main mix! Check the Trim knob, fader, and output volume on your source. Check the Mute button, or make sure your sub groups are assigned to the mains. Check your connection from the source to the device. Try the same connection on a different channel with the same settings. I hear noise in mix! Check your power. A 60 Hz hum could come from ungrounded equipment.
ROHS – A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF ENVIRONMENT The European Union has adopted a directive on the restriction / prohibition of the use of hazardous substances. This directive, referred to as ROHS, is a frequently discussed topic in the electronic industry. It restricts, among other things, six materials: Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (CR VI), cadmium (Cd), polybrimated biphenyls as flame retardant (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl, also a flame retardant (PBDE).
WEEE – WASTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Every year thousands of tons of electronic components, which are harmful to the environment, end up at the waste disposals around the world. To ensure the best possible disposal or recovery of electronic components, the European Union has adopted the WEEE directive. The WEEE-system (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) can be compared with the system of the “Green Spot”, which has been in use for several years.
SPECIFICATIONS Model: PPA-210™ Power supply: AC 115v~60Hz/230v~50Hz Single Voltage: AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan) AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia) AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada) AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico) AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina) AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia) AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea) AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, U.K., New Zealand, South Africa & Singapore) Fuse: 7A Total Dimension: 778mm (L) x 348mm (W) x 478mm (H) 30.6” (L) x 13.
Power Output: 150 W/Channel Continuous Average Power, 8 ohm, Both Channels Driven W/ THD <1% Input Impedance: (Channels 1-4) “Mic” 2 kOhm Line 33 kOhm (Stereo Channels 5/6, 7/8) 33 kOhm Max. Input Level Mic: -7 dBu Line Input Level: 30 dBu Stereo Input Level: 26 dBu Return Input Imp.: 47 kOhm EQ Specifications: CH 1-8 3 BAND EQ RANGE: HIGH: 10 kHz +/-12 dB MID: 2.
