PL 15 Sub A active subwoofer user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
General information 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.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information 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.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use 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 considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions 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 fire.
Safety instructions 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 sufficient ear protectors. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation.
Safety instructions 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.
Features 3 Features The device is characterized by the following features: n n n n n n n n n n n 15" woofer Class D amplifier Built-in sound processor Connection options: XLR connections for signal in and outputs (L+R, and crossover) Ground lift, Shape and Phase switches Adjustable low pass filter 40 - 250 Hz Pole mount flange (36 mm) Two carrying handles Birch plywood housing Black textured coating Powder-coated front grille active subwoofer 12
Installation 4 Installation 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. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation 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. 4.1 Tips on handling speakers We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audience unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls PL 15 Sub A 15
Connections and controls 1 [LINK] Balanced parallel signal outputs, designed as XLR chassis plugs. 2 [INPUT] Balanced line signal inputs, designed as XLR chassis sockets. 3 [Hz] Crossover frequency control: Control to adjust the crossover frequency (40-250 Hz) of the low pass filter. 4 [HIGH PASS OUT] Balanced line signal outputs for signals above the crossover frequency, designed as XLR chassis plug. 5 [SIG/LIMIT] Limit LED (blue): Indicates overload.
Connections and controls 8 [GND] If hum is caused by a ground loop, you can use this switch to disconnect the connection between the earth pin of the device and the signal ground of the device. 9 [SHAPE] Enables the bass boost. 10 [PHASE] If necessary, this switch shifts the phase of the subwoofer signal by 180 °. This avoids unwanted cancellation effects in combination with other speakers. 11 [Power ON/OFF] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 12 [230V~50Hz] IEC chassis plug for the power supply.
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications System Active subwoofer Speakers 1 × 15" woofer Output power 250 W (RMS) 1000 W (peak) Maximum SPL 125 dB Frequency range 40 Hz … 250 Hz Input LINE IN designed as XLR chassis socket Outputs LINE OUT designed as XLR chassis plug Operating supply voltage 230 V Fuse 5mm × 20mm, 3.
Technical specifications Frequency response PL 15 Sub A 19
Plug and connection assignment 7 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise interference.
Protecting the environment 8 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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 of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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